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Road closures commence for Clegg Road

Yarra Ranges Kinders celebrate 25 years

Volunteers deliver on restoration to historic sundial

Millions go to a new Platypus Conservation Centre

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20 years of sculptures

By Callum Ludwig The Yering Station Sculpture exhibition is opening to the public on Sunday 27 February, showcasing a magnificent display of artwork from Yarra Valley artists and beyond.

It’s the 20th anniversary of the exhibition, which began as a solely outdoor collection before incorporating a selection of indoor artworks.

Some 58 sculptures from across Australia have been transported to the winery, with 12 Yarra Ranges artists featuring among them.

The pieces situated indoors at Yering Station will be on display until 3 April, while the outdoor sculptures will stay out until 25 April.

Turn to page 6 for more Yering Station’s Creative Director and Curator Dr Ewen Jarvis alongside Intrigue II

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Rejoicing rebuild sioned after a structural assessment found it had deteriorated over time and was no longer safe. Pedestrians, including school children and elderly residents, are currently using the road bridge alongside the shoulder of Woods Point Rd, with heavy truck traffic and speeds of 80km per hour, to cross McMahons Creek.

“Any of the community people who wanted to go from one part of the community to the

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other were forced to walk on a high-speed main road,” she said.

“There were people who spoke to us who had walking sticks or frames or weren’t so mobile, for who it was even more dangerous.”

In 2017 VicRoads organised a bridge inspection to report on options to either replace or upgrade the McMahon’s Creek pedestrian bridge.

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The Victorian State Government has commissioned the designing and rebuilding of the McMahons Creek Pedestrian Bridge to improve safety and accessibility in the township.

Local member for Eildon Cindy McLeish has been campaigning for the restoration for five years and said it was a good outcome on an is-

sue that residents desperately wanted.

“We kept up the pressure all the time. The community was happy to keep fighting it because they really wanted it,” she said.

Constructed in 1910, the McMahons Creek old road bridge was converted to a footbridge in 1988 following the new vehicle bridge built nearby on Woods Point Road.

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Sprouting funds

By Mikayla van Loon With the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award fast approaching, the three RSL sub branches who have supported the establishment of the scholarship will be hosting a plant sale fundraiser.

Hoping to send a Year 11 Yarra Ranges student to Papua New Guinea to do the trek, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn and Monbulk RSL’s are helping raise money to do just that.

Mount Evelyn RSL secretary Anthony McAleer said Monbulk RSL are experienced in raising funds through plant sales and have had quite a lot of success.

“Monbulk RSL has previously run successful plant sales and they’ll normally do it at the front of the club room. So it was their idea and being up there in the hills with a lot of connections to plant growers and wholesalers, they were able to get this underway,” he said.

“We’ve had a lot of local nurseries and plant growers and wholesalers donate the plants to be sold. So we’ve had some great support there.”

The plant sale will be held at the Lilydale Baptist Church on Saturday 26 February from 8am to 12.30pm, where people can look through a variety of plants, including fruit trees.

Mount Evelyn RSL will also be hosting a sausage sizzle for those looking to grab breakfast or lunch while they browse.

With a grant from Yarra Ranges Council and some sponsorships from local businesses, Mr McAleer said this event hopes to top up the

RSL presidents Matt Crymble (Mt Evelyn), Bill Dobson (Lilydale) and Bill Ford (Monbulk) are looking forward to hosting a plant sale to raise funds for the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award. 268832 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS current funds before assessing if more fundraising efforts are needed.

“If we fall short we’ll look at doing something else but if this is quite successful, we hope to do this as an annual event.”

Supporting the Cowey-Selman Award from the very beginning, Mr McAleer said Mount Evelyn RSL, along with the other sub branches, believed it was a great way for a young person to understand what happened during World War II. “We wanted to give them a chance to visit the war memorials, battle sites and things like that,” he said.

“We’re hoping that will give the lucky student a better understanding of what the Kokoda campaign was like and especially connecting it with the fact that there were people from their

own district who served in that campaign.

“It’s also a great way to, in a practical way, to pay tribute to local soldiers that served in that campaign and of course one that eventually lost their life during the war.”

Applications for the Award are still open to students and they can submit an essay or multimedia piece before 27 March to go into the selection process.

“Younger people today are very interested in our Anzac heritage and Kokoda is one of those campaigns that is talked about and taught at schools,” Mr McAleer said.

“So we’re certainly expecting it’s going to create a great interest and the fact that they’ll have a once in a lifetime opportunity to go and actually walk in the footsteps of those diggers, I think it’s a great opportunity.”

Council solar panel installations continue

The roll out of solar panel installations on community buildings continues in the Yarra Ranges.

Lilydale – panels that are in great condition, with plenty of working life ahead and can now benefit the community as they have benefitted Council over recent years.

“These latest installations follow a bundle of preschool solar installations last year, which were funded by the Federal Government and installed by Council, and I’m proud that we’ve been able to help roll out solar systems through the community.”

Council has installed nearly 4000 solar panels to date, on over 50 public and community facilities.

These solar installation projects align with Council’s Liveable Climate Plan, which out-

lines major goals for reducing Council’s environmental impacts and switching to renewable energy – such as 100% renewable energy use in Council services and infrastructure from 2030, net zero operational spend on electricity by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2040.

Cr Child said this work involves projects across different areas of Council, such as an upcoming energy audit and community climate change project.

“Through the next six months, we’ll be undertaking energy audits at 19 community facilities, so we can understand what improvements can be made to increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts,” he said.

“We’ll also be upgrading two Chirnside Park preschools with LED lighting and installing two battery-and-solar systems at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club and Warburton’s Koha Cafe.

“This project has been funded by Sustainability Victoria’s Community Climate Change and Energy Action grants, and we’ll have more to share with the community soon.

“I encourage everyone in the community to visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/sustainability to see what else our teams are working on, or find tips for how they can live a bit lighter on the earth.”

Healesville feedback sessions The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is set to visit Healesville on Wednesday 23 February to meet with bushfire-impacted small businesses.

Mr Billson says he is keen to speak with small business owners that have been impacted by a natural disaster at a feedback session to be held at The Memo Hall, Nan Francis Room (256 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville) on Wednesday, 3.30pm-4.30pm.

“We want to hear from small and family business owners who have lived experience of a natural disaster such as bushfires and have ideas about how best the government can support them to prepare and remain resilient in the case of an unavoidable event,” Mr Billson said.

“What we learn from small businesses in this session, will help inform the work on our current Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry, including recommendations to improve education and engagement programs to best target and assist small businesses in preparing for natural disasters.

“I encourage Healesville small and family business owners to take part in this important discussion.”

Small business operators who are unable to make a feedback session can contribute their insights here or complete our online survey.

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Yarra Ranges Council’s solar panel installations continue, with community facilities receiving panels to offset their energy use.

Panels will be installed on Men’s Sheds in Mooroolbark and Yarra Glen, with further installations on the Warburton Waterwheel visitor centre, CIRE community school and Golden Wattle Club taking place this month.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Jim Child, said these systems would help community groups to reduce power bills while lessening their environmental footprint.

“When you’re running a community group, the budget is always somewhere front-ofmind – making sure ends meet while carrying out your work,” he said.

“By installing solar panels on Men’s Sheds and other community facilities, we’ll be able to help take some strain away by reducing energy bills, meaning groups can make sure their budget goes to their work, their materials and helping others – instead of to keeping the lights on.

“The flow-on benefit is that these groups will be able to rely less on the grid and reduce their environmental footprint.

“The panels installed on the Men’s Sheds have been repurposed from buildings removed as part of the Civic Centre Redevelopment in

Small businesses impacted by a natural disaster/bushfire are invited to a feedback session with the Victorian Ombudsman. 244848 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI

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IN BRIEF Driving birthday boy receives unwanted gift

Clegg Road works Vicroads is notifying drivers of road maintenance which will see parts of Clegg Road closed from Sunday 20 February.

It’s part of a $2.65 million investment from the State Government to deliver important road maintenance work on Clegg Road in Mount Evelyn and Wandin North.

Works are rebuilding Clegg Road between Littlejohn Avenue in Mount Evelyn and Union Road in Wandin North, to provide drivers with a smoother, safer and stronger road.

These works will involve removing the existing pavement, replacing it with new asphalt, line marking and other associated works to improve the condition of the road surface.

Vicroads said drivers can expect road closures and works at night between 8pm and 5am from Sunday 20 February to Thursday 10 March, excluding Friday and Saturday nights.

“Please note that the dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions,” they said.

“During nightworks, there will be road closures. Crews will close one section of Clegg Road at a time to minimise disruptions to traffic.”

Section 1: Clegg Road closed between Littlejohn Avenue and Wellington Road, with signed detours via Beenak Road, Hunter Road and Monbulk Road.

Section 2: Clegg Road closed between Wellington Road and Union Road, with signed detours via Wellington Road and Warburton Highway.

Heavy vehicles are advised to detour via Warburton Highway during the works.

Detour signs will be in place for the road closures and residents between between Monbulk Road and Union Road will be allowed

through the worksite, however there may be a short delay.

There may be short periods where access will be restricted to properties along Clegg Road.

Medium to high noise levels are to be expected and there will also be vibrations and dust around work areas while we remove the existing layer of the road, lay new asphalt, and reinstate the road.

“We’ll work towards minimising noise as much as possible.”

No parking will be allowed during works on Clegg Road the between Littlejohn Ave and Union Road to allow access for machinery and to protect any vehicles being damaged by bitumen.

Please keep an eye out for changed traffic conditions and temporary speed limits when moving through the area.

Community grateful for bridge rebuild From page 1 The inspection stated that consideration needed to be given to either replacing the structure of the bridge at a cost of $316,750, provide a new walkway adjacent to the existing road bridge at $694,250 or prop up of the original steel piles at $200,500.

The replacement of the structure of the bridge was deemed the best option, followed by the propping of steel piles. The latter option was eventually chosen, only for the bridge to have to be closed four months later.

A drop-off point for school children for the school bus was implemented as a stopgap solution which was not satisfactory.

The Reefton McMahons Creek Action Group (RMAG) representative Ian Brownlie said there was a lot of frustration from the community during the five-year wait for the return of the pedestrian bridge.

“We wondered whether it was worth all the effort, whether it will ever happen at all,” he said.

“But our momentum kept going with the group even though it was really hard to keep the enthusiasm going to maintain that as a number one focus.”

RMAG had been advocating for the bridge to be replaced ever since VicRoads decided it was not structurally sound.

The announcement of the restoration pleased many concerned parties involved in the issue, and Mr Brownlie said it was a team effort to achieve.

“Between RMAG and the community here, we’ve made representations to the council. We had Cindy McLeish on our side, the police have made comments about the unsafe nature of it, the bus drivers and bus companies supported us fully,” he said.

“We’ve even been on ABC Radio.”

The Reefton community expressed in a

Highway Patrols catches birthday boy Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol captured a driver doing more than 55 kilometres an hour over the speed limit in Coldstream on Tuesday 15 February.

The 44 Year old Northcote male, was enjoying a birthday drive in his friends Porsche Boxster when police clocked him driving at 135km/hr along Maroondah Highway.

The man also had a restriction on his license which means he can only drive a vehicle with an interlock device fitted.

The car was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,071.

Gas main ruptured on Lilydale Rd Lilydale Rd Healesville was closed from all ends after a gas main ruptured as roadworks were being carried on 15 February.

Vic Emergency issued a hazardous material alert at 10.10am with fire brigades responding quickly.

One CFA vehicle was focused on the gas line outside the front of the Liberty Family Church and across from Four Pillars Gin Distillery whilst others barricaded the road.

Around 30 minutes after the CFA crews arrived, vehicles from Comdain infrastructure arrived with gas breathing apparatus and works began on clamping the main, bringing the concern under control.

Blackwood logs available for possession from council Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from local community groups, Men’s Sheds and artists to take possession of some unique blackwood logs after the trees fell during the June storm.

Approximately 25,000 trees fell across the municipality during the June storm and Council has been working to repurpose many of the fallen trees.

Some of these trees include a small group of blackwood trees, which have been identified as a highly sought-after material.

Blackwood logs are sought-after for their impressive appearance, which is described as a rich, golden-brown colour that is often complimented by reddish streaks or narrow bands of black. Council intends to provide these fallen blackwood logs to community groups, Men’s Sheds and artists through an expression of interest form.

Restrictions ease Businesses scratched QR codes, density limits and restrictions on indoor dancefloors on Friday 18 February as part of new pandemic orders to be signed by the Health Minister.

The State Government made the announcement due to a decrease in hospitalisation numbers, community transmission and more than half of Victorians aged over 16 now vaccinated with three doses.

The new pandemic orders will see density quotients of one person per two square meters in place at hospitality and entertainment venues removed and indoor dancefloors at these venues can re-open. QR code check-in requirements will no longer be in place at retail venues, schools (including childcare and early childhood) and for employees at many workplaces.

QR code check-in and vaccination check requirements will remain in all ‘vaccinated economy’ settings such as hospitality and entertainment venues.

Cr Jim Child and Cindy McLeish MP with residents of McMahons Creek last year.

Picture: ON FILE transport survey they also do not approve of the turn-offs on Woods Point Rd to Upper Yarra Dam Rd, which give precedence to Upper Yarra Dam Rd and the trucks coming in and out of it, rather than the larger number of road users traveling along Woods Point Rd. As a remote metropolitan community, the residents of Reefton often feel neglected. They don’t get the benefits of a regional community such as eased restrictions during lockdowns over the last two years but seemingly are ignored by state agencies, seen in the five-year period it took to restore the bridge.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said reopening the footbridge will

enable pedestrians to cross separate from motorists, improving safety for all, and will also improve accessibility for locals visiting the Reefton Hotel.

“The safety of all road users on local and arterial roads is vital to connecting communities and improving access to local facilities,” she said.

Yarra Ranges Shire, led by Mayor Jim Child who has supported the bridge’s replacement, will lead the design, consultation, and delivery of this vital project over the next 12 months.

The Pedestrian Crossing upgrades are part of the Government’s $63 million School and Community Safety program announced in the 2020/21 State Budget.

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Local learning milestone

By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Kindergartens (YRKI) have been providing community led early learning to little people for 25 years now, a milestone that was celebrated by staff and the community.

Although delayed by a year because of Covid-19, the celebrations on Wednesday 16 February were just as memorable for all in attendance.

Operating 21 kindergartens across the Yarra Ranges, with over 1000 children attending and with over 100 staff educating the next generation, YRKI have had a large impact on the lives of the community.

“It’s far too difficult to calculate the exact numbers of children who have been through our services,” YRKI board treasurer Richard Williams said.

“But it’s less about the numbers and more about the positive impact that we have on these children’s lives as they start their educational journey.”

What began as the Upper Yarra Children’s Services, with just four kindergartens, has now expanded exponentially to provide early learning to places like Sassafras, Mount Evelyn, Chirnside Park, Kilsyth, Warburton and many more.

Although YRKI was only established in 1996, some of the kindergartens themselves have been operating for 70 years, a history that only betters the standard of education.

New CEO Gaby Thomson led the celebrations for YRKI. Stepping into a new quarter of a century, YRKI also welcomed its new CEO Gaby Thomson three weeks prior to the event who said it had already been action packed.

“The thing I’ve enjoyed the most is these people, these people that have been bringing the magic and the passion, the dedication of the teachers and the creativity, it’s just really inspiring,” she said.

“They work so hard, they’re so dedicated.

So I feel like I’ve just joined an organisation where there’s a really shared sense of direction and I really like that as a CEO. “There’s that complete passion to keep getting better and better so the little people that

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we serve get the best service they can. From what I can see everyone lives and breathes that desire for continuous improvement.”

Ms Thomson said thanks to the long history of YRKI and the kindergartens that came before it, she could already feel the community effort that goes into raising a child, not just from teachers and educators but also parents on the committees.

Hearing from some of the kindergarten teachers in a video presentation on the night, YRKI takes the approach of allowing children to explore who they are, is focused on teaching children good environmental practices and giving them enough outdoor play.

Yarra Ranges Council Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton congratulated YRKI on 25 years of excellent education and spoke from personal experience having put her children through the Belgrave kinder.

“I loved the fact that Belgrave kindergarten and probably all of your kinders have such a close relationship to families and have such respect for what they bring to the table as well,” she said.

“It’s not just raising children, it’s a whole community and everyone’s touched by the work that you’re doing…you’re such important pillars in our community.”

Ms Skeleton said she felt connected to the kinder once she went for an open day and saw how relaxed but in control the teachers were, as well as the approaches to learning.

“The reason why I chose Belgrave kinder… it just felt very perceptive, child led and all the things that we wanted in a kinder.

YRKI CFO Vik Naidu said it has been the work of everyone at the organisation, teachers, administration staff, governance and of course parents who have got YRKI to 25 years of successful education of young people.

“We are here to serve them. The message to the community is, please keep supporting us and we will continue supporting you as well for the foreseeable future. So together, we will provide the required education for the young ones going forward.”

Come and join HICCI’s Dinner at Darrons

By Callum Ludwig Healesville-based charity and welfare organisation HICCI is encouraging people to attend their weekly community meal, Dinner at Darron’s.

After recent closure due to Covid-19, the numbers attending the dinner have dwindled, causing concern for HICCI Executive Officer Alison Gommers.

Gommers said the lack of patrons is affecting the important social aspect the meal normally creates.

“Volunteer teams are doing all this work

and there are not many people coming so it’s quite disheartening for them,” she said.

“For many of the patrons, it’s more about the social side rather than the meal. It’s just about people having some company.”

On top of Dinner at Darron’s, HICCI provides a number of services for those in need such as emergency relief in times of hardship or crisis, transport assistance for essentials such as grocery shopping or medical appointments, and interest-free loans.

Gommers said the meal often provides an opportunity to check in with patrons and en-

courages them to reach out if they need to.

“There’s always a staff member there. So if someone’s needing a bit of help, we can talk to them,” she said.

HICCI has five volunteer teams that prepare and serve the meals.

Next week, a new local volunteer team will be donning the HICCI apron, providing friendly familiar faces for those in need.

Dinner at Darron’s is held every Tuesday evening at 5.30pm, at the Darron Honey Centre located behind the Healesville Uniting Church at 286 Maroondah Hwy.

The new all-local volunteer team who had their first run-out at Dinner at Darron’s on Tuesday 15 February. Pictured L-R, Back: Debbie Watson, Ben Moore, Chris Gander.

Front: Mackenzie Moore, Michele Gander, Eloise Wallace.

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Celebrating 150 years of Lillydale Shire The Yarra Ranges Heritage Network is launching a new exhibition to celebrate the anniversary of 150 years of local government in the Yarra Ranges area.

The Power and the People exhibition celebrates the work of these councils and their communities over the years.

On 11 February 1872, the proclamation of the Shire of Lillydale ushered in one of the first forms of local government in the area.

The Shire of Yarra Ranges was formed in 1994 by the merger of parts of Shire of Sherbrooke,

Shire of Healesville, Shire of Upper Yarra, and Shire of Lillydale.

In 2022, 18 members of the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network collaborated to create the exhibition, which aims to showcase the importance of local government and their partnership residents in the history of the area and its development.

In 2022 the exhibition will be presented in various venues throughout Yarra Ranges so today’s community can learn more about their rich heritage.

Power and the People will open at the Memo in Healesville on Wednesday, March 9, and be officially launched by Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Jim Child on Thursday, March 17 at 4.30pm.

Other venues include Monbulk Hub, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Mont de Lancey, and selected libraries around the ranges.

The display has been made possible through funding from the Yarra Ranges Grants for Community program and support from Yarra Ranges Regional Museum.

Shire of Lillydale float at Shire Centenary parade in 1972.

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Sculpture exhibit to open

By Callum Ludwig The Yering Station Sculpture exhibition opens to the public from Sunday 27 February, showcasing a magnificent display of artwork from Yarra Valley artists and beyond.

It’s the 20th anniversary of the exhibition, which began as a solely outdoor collection before incorporating a selection of indoor artworks.

Some 58 sculptures from all over Australia have been transported to the winery, situated both indoors and outdoors at Yering Station on display April.

Exhibition Coordinator and Curator at Yering Station Dr Ewen Jarvis said he is invigorated by the exhibition and finds it personally rewarding to interact with the artists and their pieces.

“For me, it’s always creatively and imaginatively enriching to see and engage with different works on a deeper level as the curator,” he said.

“I really have to understand where the artist is coming from to be able to put a show together taking those artistic motivations into consideration.”

There are 12 Yarra Valley-based artists whose work is incorporated in the exhibit and are up for awards, as well as artists from all over Australia. Some artists involved have relocated to Australia from countries such as Japan and Lithuania, giving the exhibition a greater cultural range.

Dr Jarvis said hosting such a wide-reaching exhibition gives Yarra Valley artists and attendees an opportunity to branch out and experience art from around the country and world despite the travel restrictions they’ve faced over the past two years.

“They can travel the world from their own region. We’ve got an amazing survey of sculptures right up and down the east coast of Australia, from Tasmania, including artists from

Towards the Horizon by Peter Butterworth.

Ewen Jarvis with one of the sculptures at Yering Station. 268955 lots of different backgrounds,” he said.

“Exhibition brings a lot of talent outside the region to the region. It is enriching for Yarra Valley artists.”

In total, there are 58 submissions displayed at Yering Station, competing for seven awards, ranging from the top prize of $12,000 to the Winery’s Choice award.

Dr Jarvis said the prizes give successful artists more opportunities to further their careers and diversify their work.

“The winner of the sculpture award 2018 used the prize money to travel on an artistic

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residency to Iceland. We really encourage and like to see artists using the prize money to extend their practices,” he said.

The establishment of the exhibition came from one such artist acting on a spark of inspiration, a former curator at Yering Station Savaad Felich.

Mr Felich was in a Yarra Valley arts meeting just over 20 years ago, and the question was posed; does anyone have any ideas for doing something in the Valley?

Dr Jarvis said Mr Felich meekly put up his hand and motioned his idea - a sculpture ex-

Low Hanging Fruit by Aldo Bolitta. hibition, held at one of the area’s most famous wineries.

“The rest of the members at the meeting liked the idea. They took a trip to Yering Station which was their first choice,” Dr Jarvis said.

“They sparked up a conversation with Gordon Gebbie who was the general manager at the time and that was how the whole exhibition started.”

All artworks are for sale, and the commission on sculpture sales is divided between My Room Children’s Cancer Charity and Yarra Valley Arts.

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Sundial restored to glory

Eleanor Redding, Michael Meinhold, Helen Calvert, Shane (Parks Vic), Hailey (Parks Vic), Graeme Chester (Badger Creek and District Mens Shed), Alan Jones (Badger Creek and District Mens Shed), John Couch, Julie Blackmore, April Meredith.

Pictures: SUPPLIED The sundial features Roman Numerals and the historically significant MMBW indicating the involvement of Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works in the original establishment and management of the parks land.

“The sundial and other areas of the park are starting to show their age. We have a highly motivated group of Volunteers who are committed to working along side Parks Victoria to revitalise parts of the park to their former glory.”

The FOMR group reformed last year and now has 20 people who attend our monthly working bees.

“It is a diverse group of people who all enjoy the opportunity to get outside and have a laugh with others whilst contributing to the park they love. It is a really great atmosphere

everyone pitches in but it is such a great social connection as well.

“I see the park as a real asset to the community within the Yarra Valley, it brings tourists and encourages people outdoors to the wonderful surrounds of the Healesville area. As a community member I enjoy seeing the park at its best and maintaining some of the amazing features installed a century ago.’

The group has had significant support and donations from the local community showing how much they also value this amazing asset we have.

Our group will continue to undertake projects like these as well as garden maintenance and restoration. If people are interested in taking part they can email friends.maroondahreservoir@gmail.com for further information.

Official launch for FICE

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By Callum Ludwig A FICE (First Impressions Clothes Exchange) store in Yarra Junction is the second to have opened up in the Yarra Ranges, following in the footsteps of the highly successful Mooroolbark branch in 2019.

Despite having been in operation since last year, a free official opening will be held on Tuesday 1 March from 11am – 1pm for attendees to learn about the services available, connect with like-minded women and hear from an impressive list of guest speakers.

Tickets for the event are available through FICE’s website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

At face value, FICE is a retail outlet for everyone, selling good quality second-hand clothes however, the purpose of FICE is to provide hands-on training, mentorship, and career and support pathways to help women, improve their confidence and selfesteem and pick up life skills by being guided in job readiness practices and financial literacy.

FICE Coordinator Renee Cooke said the Yarra Junction shop will provide more flexibility and accessibility for women living in the Upper Yarra.

“We feel a lot of people in the outer reaches of the Yarra Valley don’t have a lot of accessible services and have to come into places like Mooroolbark or Lilydale,” she said.

“Bringing services out to them makes things more accessible for women who may not be able to come to us.”

Ms Cooke said after the last few years, the issues such as employment and financial concerns or social harm and disconnect are more prevalent.

“The Shire of Yarra Ranges has been really affected through Covid, through job loss, increase in domestic violence, lack of support services within the range of many,” she said.

“It’s estimated there are more than 1500

The sundial has been brought back to its former glory after volunteers worked hard to restore it.

Director Renee Cooke outside the brand new Yarra Junction FICE, a clothing exchange that provides support for women.

Picture: SUPPLIED unemployed women on Employment Plus Lilydale’s books at any one time.”

Yarra Junction FICE was kickstarted by a generous donation from Penny Gravias of Dekoda boutique in Eltham as she closed her store and this attitude appears to have been adopted by the wider community as well, who have shown a similarly generous response to FICE. “The timing (of Ms Gravia’s donation) was spot on and aligns perfectly with FICE’s ethos of recycling fashion and sustainability,” Ms Cooke said.

“We have been generously welcomed, donations are even being dropped off before we officially opened.”

FICE’s is also hosting a Back To Work workshop for women and men coming up in March 2022 wanting to get back into the workforce or seek employment.

Yarra Junction FICE is open Monday to Friday from 9pm to 5pm. Entry is through the pink door.

Work experience and volunteer opportunities are available at both FICE locations at Yarra Junction and Mooroolbark Donations of good quality women’s clothing are accepted at FICE Yarra Junction and Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park Community Hub, and Cire’s Lilydale office.

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Restoration works on the Maroondah Reservoir Park sundial have been completed by volunteers after several working bees to bring the historic landmark back to its glory.

Over the last month the Friends of Maroondah Reservoir Park group, with the support of Parks Victoria, have undertaken landscaping and painting works to restore the sundial, as well as the replacement and repainting of the surrounding wooden posts, in order to rejuvenate this important feature.

April Meredith of Friends Of Maroondah Reservoir Park group said she’s grateful for the volunteers and their hard work.

“Projects like the restoration of the sundial would not be possible without the Volunteers who give up their time as well as support from other local groups and businesses, including Parks Victoria staff,” she said.

Badger Creek and District Men’s shed generously replicated posts to match the originals, including the supply of the timber, and Bunnings Croydon also donated cement and paint to complete the works.

“I can’t thank our volunteers, the Men’s Shed or Bunnings enough for their generous support,” Ms Meredith said.

Maroondah Reservoir, completed in 1927, was the first reservoir constructed by Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works and the first built under a closed catchment policy which prohibited public access to the catchment area.

Part of the agreement that surrounded the close catchment policy was the provision of an adjacent parkland for the community to enjoy.

This parkland included an extensive planting exotic trees, formal gardens and ornamental features.

The Sundial at Maroondah Reservoir Park has been a draw card attraction of the park since the 1950’s and was positioned to be viewed from the top of the dam wall.

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Employee excellence Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley’s General Manager and long-term employee, Melanie Watson was awarded with the leading resort’s first national award for Employee Excellence in Service - Accommodation Division at the 2022 Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence.

The national annual awards presentation dinner held in Hobart in February, saw more than 500 local and national VIPs and industry guests gather to celebrate the stars of Australia’s hospitality and accommodation industry.

One of 44 winners announced at the prestigious dinner, Watson was thrilled to receive this award of excellence in the midst of the public opening week of Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley’s new restaurant - 1309 @ Balgownie that was ravaged by devastating fires in 2020.

“I’m truly honoured to receive this award however, there is no way I got here alone. I have a brilliant team that has aligned our passion and drive to be the best at what we do. We have fun, create a welcoming vibe and always do our best to serve and create experiences for our guests,” Ms Watson said.

“This award is a testimony to our hard work and dedication over the tough past two years and I am beyond grateful to be a part of pure excellence.”

Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley recently launched its new multi-million-dollar development – following on from the devastating fires and challenging times the resort and surrounding Yarra Valley wine region faced throughout Covid-19 lockdowns.

The rebuild features a new cellar door, reception area, function room, outdoor decking

Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley’s General Manager Melanie Watson was honoured at the 2022 Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence.

Picture: SUPPLIED area, state-of-the-art kitchen and also the resort’s new-look restaurant - 1309 @ Balgownie – that seats more than 100 guests and overlooks the surrounding Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

AHA National President, Scott Leach said the presentation dinner was a significant and morale-boosting event given the enormous challenges the hospitality and accommodation industries have faced over the past two years.

“Against all odds, industry operators right around the country have continued to provide the highest possible levels of industry service and customer experience. Their innovation, their optimism and their commitment has shone through,” Mr Leach said.

Millions for platypus conservation centre The Victorian Government has allocated $5 million in funding for the construction of a state-of-the-art Australian Platypus Conservation Centre at Healesville Sanctuary.

The centre, announced on 15 February by Minister for Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio, follows a $300,000 government investment in 2021 to support key platypus habitat site restoration works and long-term planning to ensure the beloved native species has a healthy future.

“We are continuing to invest in protecting Victoria’s diverse and wonderful native wildlife, supporting critical research, habitat protection, and the amazing efforts of wildlife carers,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“This new research and conservation centre will ensure our expert scientists can continue to work on protecting the iconic platypus.”

The centre will be used by world-leading platypus researchers to conduct biological and behavioural research to help Australiawide conservation efforts.

Healesville Sanctuary director Ross Williamson said the sanctuary is very grateful for the funding of the centre given their history of working with platypus.

“Healesville Sanctuary has long been the home of platypus since 1943 when the world’s first captive-born platypus was bred here,” he said.

“This funding will allow our experts at the Sanctuary to keep growing their conservation research, so we can better protect this unique species, and provide the ability to rehabilitate platypus injured in extreme weather emergencies.”

The construction of the centre is a part

A $5 million Platypus Conservation Centre is being built at Healesville Sanctuary.

Picture: ON FILE of the Icon Species Program, which has provided more than $2.6 million to support 19 of Victoria’s iconic species over the past five years.

This includes injecting more than $870,000 for 14 projects across the state to support the ongoing protection of icon species including the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby, Eastern Barred Bandicoot, Southern Bent-Wing Bat, Burranan Dolphin, Eltham Copper Butterfly, Bogong Moth, and Mountain Pygmy Possum. $292,000 is also being directed to 122 of the state’s hardworking wildlife rehabilitators as part of the Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants Program. Wildlife rehabilitators are critical in caring for injured or displaced native animals. This year’s program includes an extra $60,000 in support for rehabilitators impacted by the July storms.

Programs like the Icon Species program and Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants Program come under the government’s Biodiversity 2037 plan aiming to stop the decline of native plants and animals and improve the state’s natural environment. This has resulted in nearly $500 million being invested in protecting biodiversity and the natural environment since 2014.

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By Peter McHugh On 16 February 1983, at 3.24pm, a bushfire started on Birds Land near Mount Morton Road at Belgrave Heights.

The temperature at 2 pm was 40.5 degrees.

The relative humidity was 14 per cent with wind from the north at 25 km an hour. The fine fuel moisture content at Kallista was estimated to be an extremely low 9 per cent and the Drought Index was 383. Unsurprisingly, the Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) was extreme.

It’s unclear how the fire started, but most suspect arson.

The fire was fanned by the hot northerly winds and quickly headed towards Harkaway, Narre Warren East, and Guys Hill.

Within 4 minutes houses were burning in Mount Morton Road, and by 4pm, the fire had crossed the Belgrave-Hallam Road. Some spot fires were recorded 30km ahead of the main front.

Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) and National Parks Service (NPS) crews from Kallista, Ferntree Gully, Olinda and Gembrook were immediately deployed to join a large contingent of CFA crews. Other FCV districts from Central Division came too.

It’s worth noting that well away from the media’s gaze, and therefore largely unreported, the FCV was already heavily committed to a large 100,000 hectare campaign bushfire, which had started two weeks earlier at Cann River, in the far east of the State.

Other bushfires started on State forest near Warburton and Cockatoo later on Ash Wednesday which split the remaining FCV and CFA resources.

There were hundreds of fires reported that day, with major blazes in South Australia and western Victoria as well.

Virtually everything, and everyone, that was available from the Forests Commission was

The memorial to firefighters who lost their lives on Ash Wednesday. committed to bushfires across the State. There were no reserves left.

It was a manic and confused afternoon.

Radio channels were choked and communications were poor. It’s fair to say that the FCV, NPS, CFA and Victoria Police, which all operated independently on separate radios and with different command arrangements were overwhelmed.

In many cases, residents had to fend for themselves as the fires broke communications, cut off escape routes and severed electricity, telephones and water supplies.

The situation was made worse because there seemed to be no distinct fire front, but instead hundreds of rapidly developing spot fires that eventually joined. The average Rate of Spread (ROS) in the forest fuels was estimated to be

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Critchley Parker Junior Reserve.

Picture: UPPER BEACONSFIELD CFA

about 5km an hour. It was faster on the grass.

Around 8.50pm that evening, the fire had travelled over 20km and crossed the Princes Highway near Officer, when a dry blustery south westerly wind change of about 110 km an hour hit the Upper Beaconsfield area.

With the violent wind change, the entire eastern flank was lost, and the fire roared up from Guys Hill and wreaked havoc through Upper Beaconsfield, tragically taking many lives and properties along the way.

Twelve CFA firefighters, in trucks from Narre Warren and Panton Hill, also lost their lives on a narrow bush track at the Critchley Parker Junior Reserve when the fire overran them.

Prior to the wind change, Forests Commission tankers and crews had been specifically

instructed not to leave the relative safety of wider roads, where they could turn around, and to “keep one foot in the black” - meaning be able to quickly retreat to burnt ground.

Around 2am on Thursday there was a light sprinkling of rain upon the blackened fire ground.

The bushfire eventually stopped by the southern shore of Cardinia reservoir and extended nearly as far as Gembrook, and by about 4.30 am on Thursday the fire front had all but stopped.

Over its 13 hour rampage a total of 9200 hectares was burnt, 21 people died and 230 homes were lost.

A memorial was later built by the CFA and FCV at Critchley Parker Junior Reserve to honour the CFA crews.

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Educating to think for life With schools around the world having to reinvent the way in which they teach their students, it is never more relevant to ask whether our educational approach adequately prepares children for the uncertainties of the modern world. Research shows that a dramatically different future for young people will be required to live a viable and sustainable life, with an increasing shift towards personal growth, development and learning becoming a lifetime commitment. Education focused solely on skills and knowledge will

no longer sufficiently prepare young people to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Steiner education is based on a developmental and pedagogical understanding of children that builds the capacities and qualities needed for the future.

Working out of a developmentally based approach means that the methodology shifts as the children grow and progress through their schooling. Simply put, the approach is

to steadily shift the locus of self management from outside of the child to within.

In kindergarten, the children are held by the loving authority of their teachers, who consciously model appropriate social interactions and behaviour. Later, the students begin to experience more clearly stated rules and carefully chosen stories arising out of the cultural epochs that guide them. In their early teens, through their studies in History and of the biographies of people who impacted the world by their actions, the students learn that there

are consequences of the choices they make. In the High School, our students are supported to become consciously responsible for their own world view and actions, in both real and virtual environments.

Steiner education primarily focuses on teaching children how to think, not what to think.

Although this distinction is subtle, we can see the results reflected in the well rounded, confident young adults that graduate from Steiner schools each year. See the 2021 Year 12 Projects at https://www.lysslearnproject.com.au/

Steiner Education at Little Yarra Yarra Valley’s Independent K-12 Steiner School 205 Little Yarra Rd Yarra Junction “Our graduates express their great joy and love of learning.

Steiner education develops their capacity for creativity, resilience, self-esteem, and confidence in the future, genuine interest in others willingness to engage with new people, love of nature, enthusiasm for the outdoors and gardening, healthy living, and a sense of responsibility to the environment.” Graduate Outcomes Research Report 2021

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Emphasising respect A concerning rise in incidents of aggression towards school staff from parents and carers has sparked policies and resources to promote respectful behaviours in schools.

The state’s new ’Respectful Behaviours within the School Community Policy’ sets out guidelines on the expected standards of behaviour for parents, carers and other adults in the school community.

The policy aims to reduce the risk and inci-

dence of work-related violence towards school staff, ensuring all education workers feel safe and supported at work.

It includes strategies and resources to help schools prevent and manage unacceptable behaviours from parents and carers. Posters and communication materials are being provided to schools to communicate the new policy – and the expectations around adult behaviours.

Education Minister James Merlino said

school leaders and staff had been incredible throughout the pandemic and deserved to be treated with respect.

“This important work is about keeping schools safe and supporting staff to make sure schools are places where everyone feels safe and respected – creating an environment where students can thrive,“ he said.

The policy and resources are linked to the state government’s recently passed Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) legislation, which strengthens protections for school staff against

parent and carer aggression.

A School Community Safety Order scheme will be introduced to all schools in mid-2022, allowing school principals to issue safety orders in response to harmful, threatening, abusive or disruptive behaviour at work.

These new laws will also allow schools to prohibit parents and carers from engaging in threatening or abusive communication through social media and other channels.

To view the policy, visit education.vic.gov. au/Pages/Respectful-Behaviours-within-theSchool-Community-Policy.aspx

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Vic sector needed Victoria was once the heart of manufacturing in Australia. Yet, in recent times, Victoria’s manufacturing industry has been in decline, and the state government has done nothing to arrest this decline. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how important sovereign manufacturing capabilities are to our State and the national interest, and exposed fragilities in global supply chains. We’ve seen shortages of some of the most essential items – from materials required to build homes to items on supermarket shelves.

As a result of the economic devastation brought about by the pandemic, and net debt under the Andrews Government projected to be a record high $162.7 billion by June 2025 (higher than forecast in the 2021-22 State Budget), I believe a wholesale revitalisation of Victoria’s manufacturing industry will be crucial to recover and rebuild Victoria, driving economic growth and job creation for Victorians.

In my role as the Shadow Minister for Industry and Manufacturing with the Victorian Opposition, I’ve been meeting with business-

State of

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es in all sectors, locally and across Victoria, hearing about their challenges and opportunities. The most pressing issue is availability of people, particularly skilled labour, and that current state government policies undermine confidence. Only last week, I joined members of the Yarra Valley Business network and heard from a Lilydale manufacturer firsthand about these very challenges.

The one word I keep hearing is ‘certainty’.

Businesses want certainty about the conditions they’re operating in, so they can recover and rebuild for the future. That’s why Matthew Guy and I want to reclaim Victoria’s his-

toric position as the manufacturing engine room of Australia by investing $2.5 billion to grow Victorian manufacturing with our Rebuilding Jobs, Bringing Manufacturing Home program. Our manufacturing plan focuses on boosting industry and creating the jobs – and the careers – of the future, whether in health and medicine, clean energy and recycling, agriculture, defence, transport, or other sectors. $1 billion of this investment will be allocated to initiatives across regional Victoria.

Whereas Victorian manufacturers of Covid-19 vaccinations, surgical face masks and rapid antigen testing kits were shunned by the state government during the first two years of the pandemic in favour of overseas products, by contrast our plan to recover and rebuild our manufacturing industry would prioritise Victorian made.

A vibrant manufacturing sector is essential for Victoria’s future economic prosperity. At such a critical time in our State’s history, the Victorian Liberals and Nationals will focus on bringing manufacturing home.

Combating aliteracy among young people Each year, the Copyright Agency’s Reading Australia Fellowship supports one experienced teacher or teacher-librarian to undertake research in an area that will enhance their skills and abilities in the teaching of English and literacy.

The 2021 Reading Australia Fellow is Edwina West from Sydney’s Oakhill College. Her research aims to develop resources to help students select books, with a focus on diverse and engaging Australian writing.

West highlights the issue of aliteracy – the state of being able to read but choosing not

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PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN to - “It seems that reading for pleasure is declining, eclipsed by ever-growing preferences for digital devices. Not only is reading less desired by young people, but Australian Census Data indicates that reading for pleasure declines as we age.”

This is a problem, as reading can enhance educational outcomes and promote positive personal and social behaviour - improving emotional intelligence and increase empathy in youth.

In West’s view, to increase reading for pleasure, a two-pronged approach is to help young people learn how to choose quality books, while ensuring such books are available for them to choose.

Furthermore, with teachers and parents helping Australian students be better exposed to Australian books, it is crucial that they can acquire Australian books that connect to young readers and represent today’s rapidly changing world.

To support young people in their reading choices, we need to know their reading habits. West cites “Reading the reader; A survey of Australian reading habits” by Macquarie University and the Australian Council for the

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Arts in 2017: “One interesting trend identified was that most young people did not consciously choose to read books by Australian authors, with only 12 per cent stating that they liked them. This was notably different to adults aged 50 and over, who seemed to actively choose to read Australian writing.”

As a parent/reader proactively promoting Australian writing, this reviewer agrees with West’s sentiment that “it does make me wonder why deliberate consideration of Australian texts is not as important to young readers”.

“Teen Reading in the Digital Era” research project by Deakin University and Murdoch University may offer further insight, which was focused on recreational reading using traditional print and digital texts.

Their Snapshot Report released in March 2017 found that school libraries are the primary enablers of access to and advice about good books.

Meanwhile, the report found that teenage readers not only read library books and free web based digital content, they also buy books both online and offline.

Finally, like adults, young readers share ebooks with families and friends, and trade information about where to find books. But only 18 per cent of them used social media to discuss books, with Instagram, Wattpad and Goodreads being their most favourite platforms.

The good news is, at the 2017 Reading Matters conference organised by State Library Victoria, Dr Leonie Rutherford from Deakin University stressed that, even with the latest digital technologies, our young people still prefer reading print books.

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Uncharted, a rare good game film

Uncharted Starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg and Sophia Ali Rated M Based on the bestselling video game series, Uncharted is an exciting, well-acted and generally extremely entertaining adventure film.

Bartender and pickpocket Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) joins forces with treasure-hunters Sully (Mark Wahlberg) and Chloe (Sophia Ali) to find the explorer Magellan’s lost gold.

Uncharted is, simply put, a very fun blockbuster, and these vibes come from the action, the fantastic chemistry among the cast and the strong sense of discovery, cunning and cleverness from their adventures.

Holland brings both pluck and gravitas to the role of Nathan, Ali has a steely, commanding presence as Chloe, and while Wahlberg seems to play the same character in all of his movies lately, he still does a fun honourable scoundrel. The second act has a highly engaging flow of the characters following clues and deducing their next moves. The action sequences are creatively-staged and well-composed, including a fire-throwing fight in a nightclub and a death-defying aerial stunt pulled from the third Uncharted game. Sully is portrayed as a man willing to sell out anyone for personal gain, and while he is shown lying to Nathan, he is supportive and cooperative throughout the film. The climax has a satisfying moment of Sully finally placing his friends’ safety above his greed, but it feels like a redemption without a journey. The villains are severely underdeveloped, so the betrayal twist in the second act lacks weight (and is reversed almost immediately).

I haven’t played the source games, so I can’t speak to the film’s accuracy, but I’d certainly call Uncharted a (regrettably rare) good video game movie, despite Sully’s empty arc and the flimsy villains.

Uncharted is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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WHEN NATURE AND PRIVACY ARE PARAMOUNT NESTLED on approx 10 acres at the base of Mt Riddell, rests this lovely family hideaway.

With an abundance of wildlife, including kangaroos, deer & bird life also calling this property home, it’s equivalent to having your own private sanctuary.

The quality home boasts 4 bedrooms, including large master with en-suite, home office and plenty of living areas for the kids and guests.

The modern kitchen leads out to the generous covered entertaining area, ideal for those family and social gatherings.

There’s plenty of covered car accommodation plus additional shedding

for easy storage of your treasured possessions.

The gardens include many established fruit trees plus a veggie garden and chook enclosure to ‘harvest your own eggs’.

Located on a sealed cul-de-sac down a quiet country lane, this property has easy access to Town.

If you love nature walks or enjoy your fitness regime; the direct access to the picturesque tracks of Mt Riddell will invigorate the senses.

Properties like this rarely come onto the market & are snapped up quickly so don’t hesitate in booking your private inspection. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 49 Romeo Road, HEALESVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,550,000 - $1,695,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brett Stanley, 0407 595 164 and Tammy Manning, 0417 534 883, BLACK & WHITE REAL ESTATE, HEALESVILLE

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COUNTRY LIVING ON PICTURESQUE ACRES NESTLED in private, peaceful surroundings this property will please the whole family and offers something for everyone, with over 5 picturesque acres and loads of space for the kids and animals to enjoy and explore it’s the ideal country lifestyle.

The spacious home offers 4 bedrooms with an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom, separate living, family and dining areas offer plenty of space for the growing family.

Outside is a horse lovers paradise boasting a very impressive 5 star stable complex and riding arena, there are 3 separate lined stables, tack room, feed room and wash bay.

Plenty of extra shedding with a large lock up garage, substantial solar power system, covered deck and entertaining area, double carport plus a feature entrance with a sealed driveway and established gardens.

A superb property offering a fantastic country lifestyle with great views and with all the conveniences of schools, shops and transport close by. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 54 Allsops Road, WOORI YALLOCK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $1,545,000 - $1,695,000 Inspect: Saturday, 12noon-12.30pm Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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Family living, half an acre and a pool!

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Family home set privately on this half acre (approx.) allotment with lots of parking, shedding and outdoor entertaining with a super the inground pool. Inside the home 3 bedrooms and the master having the luxury of an ensuite. The large living brings everyone together and from here there is convenient access to the pool area. The living continues with a rumpus room that could be perfect as another bedroom, large work from home space or just allow the kids to have their own kiddie zone. The kitchen is a fantastic space with plenty of cupboards, bench space, dish washer and even room for the dining table. Great family home which is close to schools, public transport, walking tracks.

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This spacious split level, 4 bedroom home set on approx. 930m2 is now under contract. With 3 qualified bidders & 24 bids, the sale was completed by Openn Negotiation online auction platform. This is one of many properties sold this way, for more information on this selling process call our office & speak with our sales agents.

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Golf history: part 5 Once again, Healesville’s Historical Society President, Bryn Jones sat with me for coffee to outline the next part of the history of golf in Healesville.

By November 1918 the First World War had ended and with that news came the first real plan to establish a links in a different location.

The Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian reported on a meeting attended by 18 people to consider this very idea. A Mr Dossetor, the convener of the meeting, stressed the necessity of a proper golf course for Healesville. He and his family would have come to the town had that been the case. Further, he would build a house in Healesville if good links become available.

Now came the interesting news!

With the help of Stanley Pierce, the secretary of the golf club and a local estate agent and auctioneer, he had obtained the offer of 42 acres quite close to the town eminently suited for a course.

He then outlined the proposal. He would buy the land at a cost of about £1100 and would take 4 acres of it on the hillside at the average price of the whole package. That would mean the balance of the land would cost about £1000. The cost of laying out the links would be between £250 and £300. He then went on to further explain the financial details.

To further the case he emphasised the advantages to Flinders and Woodend because Golf was available in those places; without golf, they would be dead. He also pointed out - probably to the consternation of members present - that subscriptions in Healesville were the lowest of any golf club in Victoria and advocated that they should be doubled.

But then (as now) people in Melbourne, he asserted, travelled considerable distances to play golf.”

By January the following year 1919, the lo-

Callen’s column Ian Callen cal newspaper reported the formation of the Healesville Golf and Land Company. As well as Daniel Robert Dossetor, an architect, the founding members of the ‘syndicate’ were Henry and Edward Kinnear, of Kinnear Ropes Works in Footscray who provided finance; Albert Dean warehouseman and Lucy Appolonia, who became the first manageress of the golf house, a position she maintained until 1928.

The plan was to construct a 12 hole course on the 42 acres the company had acquired, which had a considerable frontage to the river, was well served by roads, and commanded some of the best views in the beautiful district.

The company intended to retain practically the whole of the road frontages and would sell at least 1050 feet in building allotments, without interference with the golf course. These lots were within 10 minutes walk of the Healesville Railway Station and were all upon high land and in command of magnificent scenery. One of the best things from the golf club’s point of view was that they were expected to raise a substantial profit for the sale of this part of the land.

The company also undertook to remove the existing clubhouse from Queens Park to the new site. The old course now of seven holes, the newspaper pointed out; was practically

unplayable during the greater portion of the year, and was subject to the many restrictions governing the public park.

Matters were moving at a rapid pace. By the 8th of February, Stanley Pearce in a letter to the local newspaper appealed to the local residents to support the golf club by buying shares in it at £10 each. He expressed some concern that having sent out 130 circulars, he had received only one application and he asked rhetorically, and somewhat plaintively, “Can anyone tell me where cheaper land can be can be purchased suitable for golf links than the proposed new links?” He announced that “Two Melbourne gentlemen” have taken £200 each and others In the city have promised to take £25 and £50 each. He claimed he could raise the money needed from Melbourne but “the city folks want to see what interest Healesville will take in their own wellbeing.” If each guest house proprietor and business owner “making a living from visitors” invested 5 pounds the whole company would be floated at once.

Again the emphasis was that Healsville needed more than beauty to retain its ability to attract visitors, especially in comparison with coastal resorts such as Mornington, “which has so much more to offer.”

This was emphasised even more with the reprinting of the Healesville and Yarra Glen Guardian of 22 February 1919, of a special article from the Australian Golfer in which the writer describes the links at Queens Park “as a queer little course of seven holes” and repeats the argument in ‘Pierce’s letter’. “The scheme (for the new course) cannot fail to be of material benefit to the future progress of Healesville” and “deserves to receive support” from the local population.

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Saturday 19 February: The Ralph Logan Memorial Day - Ralph was a popular member who passed on too young a few years ago. His family, led by his wife De, has kindly sponsored this individual Stableford event in his memory. The equal best score on the day, and the winner of the A-Grade voucher, was Meredith Nursey, with an impressive total of 39 points. Rodney Kempton won B-Grade, with an equally impressive 39 points, making sure that older brother, Wayne, doesn’t steal all of the limelight!

The runner-up on the day was Ossie McClay, with 38 points. The ball rundown extended to 36 only. NTP’s were won by Lee Creedy (3rd), Stuart Hawke (5th), Aaron Henderson (9th), “Old Man River” Hubbard (12th) and to Clint-Toohey (15th). The Committee, and members, would like to thank De, and the whole Logan family, for their continued support.

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The region’s bowls report Healesville Bowls Results 19/2/2022 - Ian Milgate Tuesday Pennant saw Team 1 play Ringwood at Home and Team 2 play Heidelberg away.

Team 1 was defeated by Ringwood 50 - 63, while Team 2 won over Heidelberg 66 - 53 Team 1 Chris Bolland, Bob Brown, Robyn Turville, Steve Bulled 14 - 21 Steve Graham, Gayanne Hutt, Rita Featherstone, Robert Ayres 19 - 18 John Clark, Effie Laban, Barry Parker, Gerda Otto 17 -24 Team 2 Len Cossons, B Gommers, Glenda Graham, Karl Tok 18 - 21 Mike Adams, Rob Broardhurst, John Howard, Hilda Gurney 16 - 20 John Fitzpatrick, Anne Holland, Len Stewart, Leone Fitzpatrick 32 - 12 Saturday Pennant saw Healesville play 3rd. place Croydon at Croydon, but went down by 5 shots, 78 - 83 although 2 rinks were up and we gave it a red hot shot all day.

Adrian Beales, Bob Brown, John Clark, James Beales 20 - 19 Mark Ward, Rita Featherstone, Mark Hoffman, Brad Chandler 18 -23 Steve Graham, Chris Boland, Ian Milgate, Chris Hawting 16 - 23 Allan Phillips, Colin Lowe, Robyn Turville, Steve Bulled 24 -18 Next week is Heatherdale at Heatherdale and we must secure a win.

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Bowls club results Yarra Junction Bowling Club Results- Peter Brennan As the nights get longer and the days get shorter, and autumn is just around the corner, and the footy season is almost upon us, the Yarra Junction Bowling Club focuses on finals. The Pennant seasons are drawing to a close, and pennants are there to be won. But sometimes it is making the finals that is the problem.

The Tuesday midweek team continues to do well with an impressive win against Yarra Glen, consòlidating fourth spot. Barring catastrophe, they seem poised for what should be a strong finals campaign.

The Saturday six-a-side team, coming off a good win last week, went down against Cockatoo. This is still a small competition, but hopefully, it will grow as more clubs are attracted to the shorter format.

The big drama continues in the Saturday Pennant competition. Yarra Junction continues to hold fifth spot, with a top-four finish

necessary to play finals. A lot was riding on last week’s trip to Mooroolbark, where Yarra Junction ultimately lost a cliff-hanger on their grass green. This week was a home game against second-placed Boronia, resulting in a strong win for Yarra Junction, with every team victorious. The finals are still mathematically possible, with games against top-placed Lilydale and then fourth-placed Yarra Glen to come.

Meanwhile, the club is a happy place, with a growing membership, enjoyable social occasions, and a strong community feel. Don’t miss the chance to come down on Friday evenings to Barefoot Bowls, which continues until the end of daylight saving ushers in winter. With a bar open, a sausage sizzle, and equipment available, why not come down and try bowling for yourself.

Warburton Bowls Club Results Wonderful victories by the Burras midweek side and the weekend Warburton 2 side highlighted this week’s bowls for the Warburton Bowls Club.

Also, a fabulous effort recently from the odd couple, Adam Donohue and Rod ‘Bear’ McKail, in the Eastern Ranges Bowls Region Men’s Pairs saw them winning their semi-final. They will now play in the final.

The fifth-placed weekend Warburton 1 side played fourth-placed Diamond Creek 1 away in a do or die match for their finals chances.

Despite winning two rinks and drawing one, they went down fighting, 72 shots to 83, displaying typical Burras determination.

Rink scores were as follows: A. Donohue 21/ 15; S. Lord 20/ 20; P. Caneva 11/ 30 and C. Neale 20/ 18.

They play another tough doubleheader this weekend against Mitcham 1 away on Saturday and Donvale 1 at home on Sunday.

The Warburton 2 side played Ringwood 3 away and continued their recent improved form to hold off the home team, 84 shots to 64, on an excellent grass green. They play Chirnside Park 2 at home this week as they hope to continue their rise up the ladder.

Rink scores were S. Freestone 19/ 9; G. Lewis 21/ 18; G. Wynd 15/ 28 and S. Darwall 29/ 9.

The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Yarra Glen1 away and recorded a wonderful victory following a very close contest, 60 shots to 57.

Rink scores were S. Lord 19/ 20; R. McKail 23/ 19 and G. Walsh 18/ 18. They play Heathmont 2 at home this week as they look to consolidate their second position leading up to finals.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last Wednesday in humid conditions. All games were played with great enthusiasm as the beginning players continue to improve.

Graham Wynd (Pensioners) started the evening well by receiving the prize for the first player to touch the jack.

Match results were as follows Moonshiners 24 d G Force 5; Pensioners 21 d Nutters 6; Can’t Remember 21 d Wessie Wonders 4; Thomos 32 d Sheep Assist 10; Bolters 17 d Burra Boys 11 and Giddy Gout 22 d Bowls to the Walls 10.

New Players, including beginners and experienced, are always welcome to join our small but progressive club. Social Bowls continues to be played every Monday from 12 midday. All welcome!

Three from four for Healesville’s cricket seniors Steve Pascoe Shield Healesville 1st XI def South Croydon 3rd XI (Queens Park, Healesville) Coming off the back of a much-needed win last week Healesville was keen to secure another victory to guarantee not being relegated. South Croydon won the toss and elected to bat. Healesville’s bowlers put on a display of disciplined bowling to restrict South Croydon’s batsmen early and had the visitors 2/64 at drinks. With wickets in hand though South Croydon was in a strong position and went on to post a defendable 6/168. Nick Lowe was his forever reliable, finishing with 1/15 of 8 and Luke Chandler 2/34 off 8, and Josh Handasyde 2/29 off 7 also contributing well.

Healesville found themselves in a little bit of trouble early at 3/34 after 9 overs but thanks to yet another display of controlled batting by Brandon D’Amore 65no, including a 69 run partnership with skipper Max Minney 28 and 40 run partnership with Kris Anderson 16no, he was the backbone of the innings and guided Healesville to a comfortable victory with 5 wickets and 2 overs to spare.

Healesville Cricket Club Round 12 summary.

B Grade Don Smith Shield Coldstream 1st XI def Healesville 2nd XI (Halle Supple Oval, Coldstream) Coldstream won the toss and elected to bat. Jay Tacey got the early breakthrough in the 5th over before Brenton Damrow the next in the 10th over. Healesville managed to hold Coldstream to 2/63 at the drinks break. With wickets in hand Coldstream’s batters took to the Healesville bowling attack in the back half of their innings to finish up 5/203 off of their 35 overs. In a batter-dominated inning, Brenton Damrow was outstanding with the ball for Healesville finishing with 1/17 of his 7 overs.

Healesville struggled early to find themselves 4/67 at the drinks break. When skipper

Michael Jackson was dismissed in the 23rd over for 36 Healesville looked in real trouble.

Brenton Damrow and Curtis Adamson went on to put together a 42 run partnership to restore some respectability but ultimately Healesville ran out of overs to finish up 7/135 after their 35 overs, well short of Coldstream’s total. Brenton Damrow top-scoring with 37 in addition to his bowling performance.

M1 Grade Ian Dench Shield Healesville 3rd XI def Montrose 6th XI (Don Road No.2, Healesville) Montrose won the toss and sent Healesville in to bat. This proved to be a good move with the Montrose opening bowlers making short work of Healesville’s top order with only Riley Dash 15 and Riley Cameron 16 managing to post much of a score. Healesville was in trouble at 5/31 in only the 9th over. Thanks to reasonable partnerships between Moss Fawdry 44no and brother and skipper Scott Fawdry and then Riley Cameron 14, Healesville managed to get to 9/125 off their 36 overs.

Montrose got off to a great start with the bat to be 0/52 at the drinks break and in control.

Riley Cameron got the breakthrough in the

21st over dismissing an opener. With the other opener having to retire after a well-made 50 and some disciplined bowling by Healesville the home side held on to restrict Montrose to 7/122 of their 36 overs and claim victory. Pick of the Healesville bowlers Moss Fawdry 2/21 of 6 and Blake Ralis 2/6 off 2.

Yarra Valley Hub (Greg Mitchell Shield) Hoddles Creek 2nd XI def by Healesville 4th XI (Hoddles Creek Reserve, Hoddles Creek) Healesville’s 4th’s travelled to Hoddles Creek needing a win to hopefully sneak back into the top 4. Hoddles won the toss and sent Healesville into bat. Healesville’s top order completely dominated the Hoddles bowling attack with Dave Plunkett 50rtno, Joseph Kay 51rtno, and Matt Cooper 51rtno taking Healesville to an impressive 4/206 of their 36 overs.

With a good all-round performance in the field Healesville went on to win the game by 51 runs, holding Hoddles to 5/155 of their 36 overs and keeping their finals hopes alive.

Best of the Healesville bowlers Bailey Rutley 1/23 off 7, Pete Nolan 1/6 off 3, and Bryan Louw 1/10 off 3.

Wandin Cricket Club scores

By Joshua Hamilton Montrose 2nd XI Vs Wandin 1st XI at Montrose Recreation Reserve: Another tough task laid ahead for the 1st XI as they travelled a short distance to Montrose to take on their 2nd XI. We won the toss and elected to bat and open with regular duo Ryan Thompson and Troy Poynton. They got us off to a fairly steady start but when Troy was run out off of a direct hit. This triggered a mini-collapse as we went from 1/16 to 4/21 losing key batsmen Thompson, Jamie Elliott and Jason Cornish in that time which put us on the back foot really early. Joel Galvin (18), Dave Thorne (32), and Glen Poynton (20) provided a very good resistant effort to add some respectability to our score as we finished all out for 129.

We would fight hard early in search of quick, early wickets but only Tarkyn Nicolandos was able to the single, solitary Montrose wicket for the innings as Montrose surpassed Wandin just 1 down for 130.

Wandin 2nd XI Vs Warranwood 4th XI at Wandin North Recreation Reserve: The 2’s would host Warranwood at home and mailcommunity.com.au

after club legend and skipper Rick Painter won the toss, he would happily elect to bat first.

Danny Alderman and Daryn Trembath delivered like they have all year and put on quick early runs despite a few early maidens, as Danny (34) would be dismissed first when the score was on 95 after just 14 overs! It wouldn’t get any easier for Warranwood as Dave Marshall carved out a quick 13 before Daryn would score a very good 53 while Rhett Smith carried on with his consistent year with the bat adding 38 to the total taking us to 4/202 with 3 overs to go.

Rod Aitken would add a quick-fire 34 which included a big, booming six over the bowler’s head and quick running between the wickets.

This helped Wandin post a very steady total of 4/225.

Shaun Falkingham was thrown the new ball, and Warranwood’s opener would signal his intent and send the first ball to the boundary for 4 runs before not scoring from the next 5 balls. Daniel Trembath would be Shaun’s opening partner as he knocked back the previously mentioned openers off stump with a perfect delivery 4 balls into his first over.

Shaun would claim his first in the next over af-

ter catching the ball off his own bowling to see the score on 2/7!

Early wickets lost made it really difficult for Warranwood to mount a serious challenge to the big Wandin total when the score was 4/55 at the drinks break. Soon after, Hamish Lamont would take 1 of his 3 wickets for the day and be the pick of the bowlers as Warranwood fell 112 runs short of the target. Another impressive win for the 2’s as they have all but secured the top spot on the ladder.

Wandin 3rd XI Vs Ainslie Park 6th XI at Wandin East Recreation Reserve: After a run-heavy game earlier in the season between these 2 sides resulted in a narrow Wandin win, Wandin tried to make it 2 from 2 vs Ainslie Park at home in a pivotal battle in the fight for 3rd spot on the ladder come regular seasons end next week.

Wandin won the toss and ask Ainslie Park to bat first in a move that paid off almost immediately as Jackson Kneebone trapped the first batsmen LBW just 4 balls into the match with the score 1/1. Unfortunately, the next wicket didn’t fall until the score was on 107 and 2 Ainslie batsmen also retired on 50 and

53. This didn’t stop the Doggies from gritting their teeth netting them 6 wickets for the innings as Shaun Doolan (2/21 off 6 overs) while Lachie Alderman finds himself on a hat trick at the start of next game as he snagged 2/7 from his single over. Ainslie Park’s innings would close on a sizeable but gettable 6/214.

New opening combination Brad McKenzie and Luke Falkingham would work extremely well as both guys posted individual scores of 46 and 40 including a 64 run opening stand.

Lachie Alderman (38) and Luke got us to the drinks break just 1 wicket down for 82 with a launching pad set and the equation for victory set at 133 runs off 108 balls. After Lachie was dismissed in the 31st over, Wandin still required 56 off just under 5 overs but with large volume run-scorer Matt Owens (46no) and big hitter Shaun Doolan at the crease, we were still within arms reach of grabbing a famous win.

While we got very close, the target was just a touch too large to surpass as Wandin fell 10 runs short.

The last game of the regular season is next week with the 1’s playing Healesville, the 2’s St Andrews, and the 3’s Warrandyte.

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