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Pieces of history

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Three cranes were used during the repairs.

The bridge was lifted so replacement pieces could be fitted into the structure.

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Repairs to the famous trestle bridge used by the Puffing Billy at Selby.

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The heritage-listed Puffing Billy Railway Trestle Bridge received repairs this week to replace aging pieces of the famous structure.

Built in 1899, the bridge is located over Monbulk Creek on Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Selby and was a significant technical accomplishment when it was built as a part of the Ferntree Gully to Gembrook train line.

The bridge is one of the most photographed areas of the Dandenong Ranges, appearing on postcards, paintings and photographs. The works were carried out by Membrey’s, a transport and crane service, on 9 March.

Crane and projects manager for Membrey’s Roy Wallace — who was on the scene to supervise the project — said major upgrades of crossbeams and uprights were completed.

“Basically we had to lift the bridge on one end and take the weight off the bridge on a section of the pier, then we pulled out two crossbeams and replaced them, including one upright,” he said.

“It went a little bit longer than we thought because we had issues getting the upright in, but at the end of the day we’ve got a 100-tonne crane and a 40-tonne crane up on the road there and a 13-tonne crane down below.”

The bridge reaches as high as 11 metres are some areas and is made from a timber girder.

It was extensively repaired during the early 1980s, with the oldest beam found currently still in use dating back to 1914. Mr Wallace said the work was sensitive because of the significance and heritage listing of the bridge.

“When we lifted the bridge we had to make sure the lower piers and uprights were supported and they wouldn’t fall over when we lifted the bridge,” he said.

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Red Rattler returns

By Parker McKenzie The historic Red Rattler trains have hit the tracks for the first time in 18 years, with a trip from Flinders Street Station to Belgrave Station to mark the occasion.

After multiple attempts to revive the steam locomotive trains since they ceased operation in 2004, 8 March was the first time the tait train, known more commonly as the Red Rattlers, has made a trip with riders since.

Steamrail Victoria Safety Manager Kevin Clark said after 18 years it is fantastic to relaunch the tait train.

“The restored train will bring much happiness to those who travel on it. It will be a great opportunity for older travellers to reminisce about the past,” he said.

“Younger folk can experience an electric train from a bygone era.”

The first Red Rattler steam-hauled trains were commissioned in 1910. The train was also the first to operate on electric rail service in Australia when it ran between Sandringham and Essendon in 1919.

After arriving at Belgrave Station aboard the Red Rattler, La Trobe MP Jason Wood said it was important to thank all the volunteers who made the restoration possible.

“I remember catching the old Red Rattler trains and the blue ones when I was a schoolboy going to Ferntree Gully Technical School,” he said.

“This has been a long-term personal project, as I said I made an election commitment of $1 million dollars.”

Steamrail Victoria received a $1 million grant from the Federal Government to return a train to service, which was used on safety enhancements, an exterior repaint and additional carriages.

The project included collaboration between several key stakeholders, including the

Liberal candidate for Casey Aaron Violi and La Trobe MP Jason Wood. Mr Wood made an election promise of $1 million to revive the historic train.

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The historic train idling at the station.

The Red Rattler train arriving at Belgrave Station for the first time in 18 years.

accredited operator V/Line, Metro Trains, the Department of Transport, RTBU union and Downer Group.

The refurbished Red Rattler train will operate on a limited basis throughout 2022 while additional carriages are returned to service.

Liberal candidate for Casey Aaron Violi, who also rode the steam train, said the refurbished Red Rattler trains would contribute to tourism within the Dandenong Ranges.

“My grandfather was a train fanatic and used to take me down to see them,” he said.

“I didn’t quite get the bug as bad as he did but it’s always a good outing when you get to ride on a historic train.”

The first chance for the public to ride on the train will be in May when shuttle trips from Berwick to Dandenong and Pakenham begin.

The train will also connect with Puffing Billy when it arrives at Belgrave Station.

Trestles are a part of our history From page 1 “We had to run ratchet straps between the other piers on the outside to keep the centre pier balanced between them, “There was a lot of planning to get that set up, a lot of engineering and permits were required. We spent around about 16 hours doing all the planning on it because we had three cranes working simultaneously together.”

According to the heritage listing statement of significance, the trestle bridge is “of historical importance for its association with the economic stimulus the narrow gauge railway generated in the Dandenongs.”

The bridge is associated with the community movement to protect and restore narrow-gauge lines from the 1950s onwards.

Membrey’s have also been completing other work for the Puffing Billy Railway line, including transporting an old steam train to a steam and rail convention in Newport.

“Everything went perfectly. The Railway worked with Membrey’s 100 per cent of the way,” Mr Wallace said.

“It was absolutely faultless and went very well.”

The removed pieces of the bridge will be transported to returned to the Puffing Billy Railway Board, who plan to use the pieces in a display in their museum at Lakeside Visitors Centre in Emerald.

Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 58 already gone. We’re also continuing works to prepare for major construction on North East Link.

Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Belgrave and Lilydale lines

From 9pm 25 Mar to 8.30pm 1 Apr

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Camberwell to Ringwood

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps Monash Freeway

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Pregnant women slid down stairwell

By Melissa Meehan, AAP Women in labour and in need of emergency Caesarean births have been strapped to a stretcher and carried through a stairwell at a Melbourne hospital because of a broken elevator.

In photos seen by AAP, staff at Angliss Hospital, in the city’s outer eastern suburbs, have been practising lifting and sliding a stretcher using a system of ropes to get to an operating theatre.

Another photo shows a pregnant woman on a stretcher surrounded by nursing staff, while many other women were put through the ordeal in recent days.

Eastern Health has since temporarily moved maternity services to Box Hill Hospital while the lift is being fixed.

Eastern Health would not confirm whether the stretcher and winch was used to move patients between levels, but a number of sources confirmed it had taken place.

“Eastern Health are in the process of replacing the lift at our Angliss campus, however the replacement of such a significant piece of equipment will take some time,” it said in a statement.

“The maternity service at Angliss Hospital requires reliable access to this lift in order to

A broken elevator is allegedly causing distressing circumstances for Angliss patients.

Picture: ON FILE facilitate time-critical clinical procedures.”

It said care of patients was of “critical importance” and the move to Box Hill was the safest outcome for all concerned.

AAP is unaware of anyone being injured during the manoeuvre.

Eastern Health said patients had already been moved to Box Hill Hospital and midwives were in the process of contacting expectant mothers to discuss their options.

It is believed the number of beds and birth rooms at Box Hill is increasing to accommodate the influx of patients.

It is not known how long it will take to get the replacement part to fix the elevator, but staff believe it could take months.

Eastern Victoria Region MP Cathrine Burnett-Wake described the incident as “appalling” and described it as a systematic failure of the health system.

“I am advised the lift has been faulty for quite some time. The Angliss seems to be the hospital on the hill that is out of sight, out of mind to this government,” she said.

“Child birth is a wonderful and exciting time for expecting mums and their families.

They deserve a high standard of care that is sadly not being met by this government.”

A Victorian government spokesperson said the health and safety of patients and staff was the highest priority.

“Eastern Health is working quickly to fix the issue with its lift, and we’ll work with them to ensure they continue to provide the best maternity services possible while this is underway,” they said in a statement.

FFM says time’s right for planned burns

By Parker McKenzie Forest Fire Management Victoria will ramp up planned burns throughout the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley across the coming weeks.

Currently, planned burns are scheduled for Sunday 13, Monday 14 and Sunday 20 of March in Kalorama and in both Ferny Creek and Belgrave South on 20 March.

Planned burning is a key part of FFMVic’s bushfire and risk strategy to protect local communities, property and the environment.

FFMVic Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tamara Beckett said FFMVic conducts planned burns based on conditions rather than the season, which means burning will take place year-round.

“As long as the conditions allow and it is safe to do so, we will carry out as many of our high priority burns in bushfire-prone areas as we can,” she said.

“We will undertake planned burns to reduce fire risk near communities, essential infrastructure and assets like water catchments, and ecological burns – particularly in

Forest Fire Management Victoria are planning to ramp up controlled burns in the coming weeks.

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FFMVic said it works closely with the Bureau of Meteorology to monitor weather conditions like humidity, temperature and wind speed, and will only carry out burns when conditions are right.

Planned burn programs are supported by local CFA brigades, who FFMVic crews share regularly to share resources, knowledge and expertise.

Chief Fire Officer of Forest Fire Mangement Victoria Chris Hardman told the Star Mail on 25 February being Victorian means learning to live with bush fires.

“Living in the urban interface areas where we’ve got high densities of population and an extraordinary increasing fire risk comes with personal and community responsibility,” he said.

“We can’t necessarily stop bushfires, we do everything we can to suppress them as quickly as we can, but they will always be a part of our lives.”

Other bushfire risk reduction works will be carried out, including mowing, slashing, mulching and maintaining or creating strategic fuel breaks.

“I thank the community for their support while our crews carry out this important fuel reduction work to protect life, property and the environment,” Ms Beckett said.

“Without year-round fuel management, bushfires will be more damaging and harder for firefighters to control.”

More information regarding planned burns can be found at vic.gov.au/plannedburns

New Cockatoo maternal ward Cardinia Shire Council has announced the opening of the upgraded Cockatoo Community Complex as the home for maternal and child health.

The complex was upgraded in early 2022 to provide maternal and child health nurse appointments. The upgrades include an office, a client waiting area and bathroom facilities.

Maternal and Child Health will operate three days a week from the new location at 73 Pakenham Road in Cockatoo.

‘Politically motivated assault’ Police are currently investigating an incident in Upwey involving Liberal MP Cathrine Burnett-Wake on Saturday 5 March.

A man approached the Upper House MP and a campaign worker outside the IGA on Main Street while allegedly yelling at them to leave, before kicking off campaign signs.

Belgrave Police are investigating the incident.

Police urge anyone with more information to contact Belgrave Police or Crime Stoppers.

Recycling workshops Knox City Council will be hosting a workshop to learn how to help recycle properly and reduce waste.

Run by a waste education officer, the free sessions will give tips on what can and can’t be placed into rubbish binds and it all ends up.

Changes to bin services will also be covered.

Three workshops will be held, with two in Upper Ferntree Gully.

They will be held on Wednesday 27 April 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Wednesday 1 June at Coonara Community House 10am to 12pm.

Glenfree Road collision A collision at midday 8 March on Glenfern Road, Upper Ferntree Gully resulted in a man being taken to hospital via air ambulance.

At 12.44pm a collision occurred when a truck travelling southwest on Glenfern Road overturned and crashed into a power pole near the Lysterfield Road intersection. The truck was carrying scaffolding, which became detached from the flipped vehicle.

Police said the driver was conveyed to the hospital via air ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The road was closed for several hours while the scene was investigated by police and scaffolding was cleared from the road.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact Senior Constable Taylor at Knox Highway Patrol on 9881 7900 or 9881 7000.

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Locals rally to flood towns

By Parker McKenzie Residents throughout the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley have generously donated towards a charity drive for people affected by floods in New South Wales and Queensland, with plans to drive a donated truck full of essential items to those in need.

Ann Harper, who helped organise the charity drive, said she intended to collect donations from close friends and family before the wider community became involved.

“At that time they still hadn’t received any help from the government,” she said.

“I was just completely heartbroken and crying, so I woke up the next day and made a post on Facebook, with the intention of collecting from close friends and family.”

The result is between 20 and 30 people calling Ms Harper an hour, hoping to donate goods, money and essential items to those in need.

“We’re just a bunch of mums wanting to help out,” Ms Harper said.

“The most urgent things needed are cleaning products, mop buckets, squeaky sponges, vinegar for the mould, laundry products and baby stuff,” she said.

“One of the other things requested at the moment is fuel, because up North I think they are still quite short on it.”

She said people donating fuel should ensure it is safely contained within a jerry can and people shouldn’t donate any more clothing or pillows.

Ms Harper said on Monday 14 March a truck will be packed with the donations before travelling near to affected areas to donate the items to those who need them.

“Truck drivers out there are not working at the moment, so we’ve been quite inundated

The level of flooding in Loganholme, Queensland. with truck drivers volunteering their time as well,” she said.

“People need to reach out and the community can help because it’s a win-win situation for everyone. You help someone and they actually helped you with healing and empowering.”

Cockatoo resident Nicki Lyons is assisting Ms Harper is gathering donations from people in the Dandenong Ranges.

She said people have been incredibly generous with their donations.

Community is the most important thing

Picture: NEAR MAP and even so we’re down here, and these people are 17 hours away from us,” she said.

“We do actually all have a lot of friends personally that have been impacted.”

Ms Lyons said she has pointed people offering cash donations towards charities assisting people in the area.

“I’ve certainly provided links to people of reputable charities that I like very much,” she said.

“Charities that are raising funds for specific communities. There have also been fun-

draisers going around for the helicopters that they’ve got in the air that have been trying to reach people who are cut off.”

She said it has been humbling to see the beautiful and generous side of the local community.

“It’s a shame that it brings events like this for people to do this,” she said.

“People are really realizing that it’s important to support one another.”

The truck containing donations is set to leave Melbourne on 16 March.

History comes alive: A tale of The Basin time capsule

By Lynette Hayhurst This is a fascinating story about The Basin time capsule, the importance of preserving and celebrating the unique history of a people, their culture and connecting generations.

It all began in late 2021 during one of the lockdowns, I was reading the book Fire on the Hill Flowers in the Valley by Rick Coxhill and the author explained that a time capsule had been buried in The Basin in 1967, and was to be opened 50 years later in 2017.

After locating the site of the capsule and discovering that it had not yet been open I needed concrete evidence to prove the capsule was in the historic cairn. in January 2022 I headed to the State Library to the Heritage Collection and located an article, written in 1967 Free Press, confirming its authenticity, then I gained Knox City Council approval to do a preliminary investigation to enable easy access to the capsule for a later community event to unveil the contents.

It took many hours and two evenings to take away brick by brick from the cairn to reveal the capsule. An early Clean-Up Australia Day was organized on Sunday 6 February 2022 with the 30 volunteers unaware of the purpose of the clean-up of The Basin and the cairn site which was for the community picnic a few weeks later. Knox City Council completed the clean-up of the site by bringing in a mini dozer to reveal a more stunning view of the flats in The Basin.

Finally, on Sunday 27 February 2022 we held a local community picnic to bring together historic families: one of the first owners of land in The Basin the Dobsons, the Chandlers and current locals to celebrate together The Basin and the time capsule. The local Knox U3A Music Muster provided a delightful and wonderful performance for free on ukuleles including songs like Those Were the Days.

Speeches were given by Chandler Ward Councilor Jude Dwight, Yvere Dwight who read Beauty of The Basin by Edna Chandler, Graham Fry of The Basin Theatre Group and Allan Toole, who as a boy put the contents in the time capsule.

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Allan Small, John M. Jude, Yveres Dwight, Lyn Grant, Barbara Stephens and other attendees to the community event.

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The cairn marking the location of the time capsule.

capsule. I quoted W.A. Borthwick, a member of the Victorian Assembly for 22 years in which he inspires us to “preserve and build wisely the history and heritage of our past.”

I encouraged those listening to “take up the gauntlet and study our own town’s unique history so we too can preserve and build wisely.”

It was a wonderful evening to see the excitement, joy and enthusiasm of those present old and young, from all walks of life, all connecting with one another as they shared this wonderful experience. They all couldn’t wait to finally see the contents of the capsule.

Allan Toole was a 12-year-old boy who was helping his granddad to build the cairn and someone suggested on the spur of the moment to put in a time capsule. Allan ran inside and grabbed a milk bottle, he put inside it about 8 pages of the Basin Centenary handbook of 1967 and he believes he also wrote a letter about himself and a photo.

All perished except the pages of the handbook. When the capsule was opened at the site it showed a small wad of damp paper that was clumped together in the palm of

and donated the use of a high quality video camera to record the evening and Living Church of God donated the use of their church sound system for the evening to record the speeches. Finally, thanks to our brilliant and entertaining M.C. extraordinaire Allan Small.

There are many lessons to learn from this time capsule. It showed the importance of preserving and sharing our history and the power of a “little thing” like a time capsule to bring together those in our local communities to treasure and celebrate our past.

Its success was in no small part due to the working together of so many threads of the tapestry of our community, historic families, local historians, community groups, local businesses, organizations, local council and leading locals.

Lastly but importantly especially at this time in our country’s history, it reminded us of the value and importance of connecting with one another through these opportunities which we need to grab with both hands to celebrate together all that is good and precious in our towns.

Rick Coxhill’s hand. The capsule had cracked over time and the contents were damp. After weeks of drying it out Lyn Grant a retired archivist carefully peeled apart all the remnants of the pages and has displayed them with the original pages.

The time capsule and its contents are currently on display at Rainy Day Books in The Basin until 17 March 2022 and then will be at Millers Homestead in Boronia for around two weeks on public display.

This event also showed the generosity of individuals and local businesses who contributed their time and donations to make this event possible.

Barbara Stephens and Lyn Grant did wonderful displays about The Basin’s history and the time capsule.

Local businesses in The Basin including Ralf Fisch Fine Jewellery, Acorn Bar and Restaurant, Allure Hairdressing and The Basin Theatre Group all provided fundraising vouchers for the rebuilding of the cairn.

The Camera House in Croydon provided expert help with the photographic display

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Lack of transport hits hard

By Parker McKenzie An Emerald resident has revealed her frustration with a lack of transport options in the area affecting elderly and disabled members of the community.

Maria Millers said the area was previously well serviced by the Emerald Taxi Company, but the company no longer operates in the area after its owner decided to change careers.

“Those most affected, but not exclusively, are the elderly, disabled but also many others.

A late shift can leave you stranded in Belgrave where the last bus service to Gembrook terminates at around 9pm,” she said.

“Young people who were previously able to access a taxi to come home from parties may be tempted to drink-drive when there is no other way of coming home.”

Rideshare companies like Uber, Lyft and DiDi do not operate in Emerald because of the distance from metropolitan Melbourne while companies like 13 Cabs regularly do not have anyone in the area to respond to requests.

Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services owner Garry Abbott said the issue has affected people in the hills he has personally driven because of long wait times for rides.

“I had a customer here that I picked up not long ago in my taxi in Emerald and she an elderly lady 90 years of age,” he said.

“We couldn’t make it on time to a medical appointment she had waited three months for.

She started sobbing uncontrollably and it was incredibly upsetting.”

Ms Millers wrote a letter and met with local government MPs, however, a solution to the issue has not been found as of yet.

She said the lack of transport options impacted elderly and disabled people’s ability to arrive at regular and required medical treatments.

A lack of taxi services and other options is a challenge for elderly and disabled people in the Dandenong Ranges.

“The problem as outlined is not just confined to elderly and disabled accessing medical treatment, it is broader negatively affecting the social fabric of our community,” she said.

“Even cafes have noticed the absence of regulars.”

The Emerald-Monbulk Road/BelgraveGembrook Road bus line services the area; however, riding buses for elderly or disabled

people can often present challenges.

Mr Abbott said the solution is to find more drivers willing to operate in their local areas in the Dandenong Ranges, which has been a challenge.

“I’m 70 years old and I’m going to retire soon, which will be another driver gone,” he said.

“We need new drivers, not necessarily peo-

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ple in their 20s, but they could be 50 or 55 and working two or three days a week for some extra money.”

Mr Abbott said he can provide people with a car to drive, however, after Covid there has been little interest in driving for a taxi service.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin — whose electorate covers Emerald — was contacted for comment.

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Women in emergencies

By Mikayla van Loon Celebrating women in emergency management is what the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network (AWENetwork) do every day, but having a day dedicated to recognising women everywhere brought their work into the light.

Vice president and co-founder Amanda Lamont hosted an International Women’s Day breakfast in Lilydale on Wednesday 9 March hoping to reconnect with women, and men, in emergency management and volunteer roles.

“With Covid we’ve noticed a lot of people are staying at home more and it’s getting harder for people to travel, just because they’ve not quite comfortable, and perhaps a bit more introverted,” Ms Lamont said.

“So having an event for women to come together to celebrate International Women’s Day, locally and conveniently, just gives people the opportunity to connect and reconnect with each other face to face.”

Living in the Dandenong Ranges herself and having experienced the damage caused by the June storms, Ms Lamont became even more aware of the role women played in the clean up.

“I am particularly invested and passionate about the role that women play in supporting themselves, their families, their neighbours, their communities, their businesses in a disaster context because the role that they play is in uniforms with lights and sirens but it is so much more than that.

“Women play incredible roles behind the scenes often unrecognised and unspoken about and are not celebrated nearly enough in terms of mums looking after kids, keeping them safe, keeping them well.

“Also, in terms of teachers in schools, librarians, neighbourhood houses, community centres, getting communities together when they are needed after a disaster event to keep them connected and supported.”

Although Ms Lamont and the AWENetwork

Women in local government, psychologists, PhD candidates, national strategy and policy advisers and community volunteers joined in the Internation Women’s Day breakfast in Lilydale hosted by the AWENetwork.

Picture: SUPPLIED like to celebrate the work of women all year round, she said after the impact of the last two years, her fellow colleagues and friends were becoming exhausted.

“Those women have done incredible things off their own backs at their own expense in their own time whilst running households and getting kids to school or homeschooling.

“So it’s important to recognise it, particularly on days like International Women’s Day because I want these women to know we see them, we’re walking alongside you, witnessing how hard it is but we’re witnessing the success and the difference that they’re making in people’s lives.”

The network welcomes all women, from those who volunteer in the CFA to those who work in emergency management at councils but it also supports women who live in the community.

By hosting the breakfast, Ms Lamont said those women who feel as though they just do what they think is right in an emergency were connected with emergency people where they could start discussions.

“We know that building connections in peacetime means that we can do a much better job when there is a disaster,” she said.

“So I want to be able to create a space for people to come together and sit around the

table and find the connection.”

Ms Lamont said these breakfasts will become a monthly addition to the AWENetwork calendar in the Yarra Ranges to ensure the conversations can continue.

“We’re going to continue to create the space for women to meet and connect on an ongoing basis because guaranteed if something goes down, those women will reach out to each other remembering they met at that breakfast.

“Having this in the Yarra Ranges, to support our local community, and particularly the women is really key to how we build resilience and face the next challenge, which is inevitably coming our way.”

Yarra Ranges Council focuses on breaking biases On International Women’s Day, Yarra Ranges Council encouraged staff and community members to help break gender biases and stereotypes.

Yarra Ranges Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton said despite progress in recent years, gender biases and stereotypes are still present.

“International Women Day this year is all about forging gender equality and working towards a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Everyone in our community should be able to develop their abilities, interests, careers and live their lives without being limited by gender bias or stereotypes,” she said.

“There have been big wins in gender equality in recent years – increasing representation in politics and boards, including here at Council, means more women and

Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton said despite big wins in gender equality in recent years we’re still far away from equity.

Picture: SUPPLIED people from diverse backgrounds are in spaces where decisions are made, which is a great thing.”

On 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to focus on the social, economic, cultural and political advancements of women, while marking a call to action for accelerating gender equity.

The theme for 2022 International Women’s Day is to break the bias.

Cr Skelton said equity between genders hasn’t been achieved yet because of biases, attitudes and expectations about how people are supposed to look, where they should work or how they are supposed to act.

“For example, we often make assumptions that women will be the primary caregivers in families or that men are the providers. Many are still surprised to see women employed in certain industries including technology and construction,” she said.

“Part of breaking the biases that exist and moving towards gender equity is acknowl-

edging rigid stereotypes, attitudes and ways of thinking about women, men, and gender diverse people and working to change them.

We can all do this with ourselves and with the people in our lives.”

Yarra Ranges Council said it is committed to working towards a shire where women, men and gender diverse people have equitable access to resources, power and opportunities.

“I’d encourage everyone in the community to use this occasion to think about how they can better work towards gender equality – including challenging comments, stereotypes and attitudes that are derogatory or negative,” Cr Skelton said.

Yarra Ranges Council ran a number of events to mark International Women’s Day, including art exhibitions and movie screenings.

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Bushfire report submitted

By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Council has agreed to submit its thoughts and recommendations to the Bushfire Planning made Clearer Discussion Paper, an investigation organised by DELWP. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) have invited submissions from local councils to improve the bushfire planning schemes, particularly surrounding the bushfire building overlays.

Councillor Fiona McAllister said current planning schemes are difficult to navigate and are often quite subjective.

“The bushfire overlay that is in place over many parts of the Yarra Ranges is currently incredibly complex and for those seeking to build not just in our forested areas but in our many of our urban areas it produces complexity and expense and restriction and a very subjective experience for them to endure often at a great financial and personal cost,” she said.

Changes to the bushfire planning schemes were introduced after the 2009 Black Saturday fires and sought to prioritise human life over policy objectives and structural assets.

Cr McAllister said she had seen many

Yarra Ranges Council has approved a submission to a DELWP research report on the bushfire overlay system.

Picture: UNSPLASH changes and adaptations to the overlay system that started as the wildfire management overlay but this would be the best change she’d seen should the State government really hear the council’s concerns.

Yarra Ranges Council’s report discussed the insufficient recognition of the ‘right to build’ and the extent of construction standards that make it possible to safely build in bushfire risk environments.

“Fundamentally our council position is that we do support people’s right to build in the bush and we do support priority of life but that doesn’t mean people aren’t allowed to build in the bush and the country and the many parts of the Yarra Ranges covered by the bushfire management overlay,” Cr McAllister said.

“We do strongly support ‘a streamlined approval process that relies on achievement of prescribed technical standards that can be checked and confirmed by suitably qualified professionals.’

“At the moment there are many layers and many opportunities for subjective interpretation and that’s got to change.”

Cr McAllister said the standards to which houses are built and properties are maintained in bushfire areas probably protects the land more because of the precautions taken but wading through the planning schemes and processes are challenging and expensive.

Cr David Eastham said he was grateful to the State government for providing local councils the opportunity to submit to the discussion but said he really hoped it would all be taken into consideration.

“I hope for the many residents in the Yarra Ranges that have had to deal with this process

that it is clearer, smoother, that the process is much more efficient with less red tape and bureaucracy and only having the red tape there that is actually needed,” he said.

Cr Johanna Skelton raised concerns about the clearing ability along fence lines, being up to five metres, to allow access in a bushfire situation, adding to the discussion around appropriate vegetation removal provisions.

She said she could understand the rule for larger, archeage properties but was not confident in the necessity and wished to abstain from voting rather than objecting. Cr Andrew Fullagar also abstained from voting.

Cr McAllister closed by saying a vast majority of people get the balance right between “protection of vegetation and protection of property and life” and fully supports the right to clear access ways along fence lines.

“It’s not about ensuring houses or fences continue to exist, it’s about protecting people and the animals and the wildlife that live in those areas and to enable firefighting crews to get through. We do have to accept that we do live in a fire prone area.”

The motion was carried unanimously with the two abstaining votes being outweighed by the other councillors.

Community prevail with the final decision to save lot Although the design of what to do with the space is possibly still a little way off, Mr Phillips said the community is quite passionate about keeping the old staircase as a historical memento and having a say in the naming process of the reserve.

For Mr Phillips he sees the best design outcome being something similar to that of Elizabeth Bridge Reserve (EBR) with walking paths and gardens.

“Somewhere family orientated, somewhere people of all ages can go to, somewhere for the elderly, this can be great for a lot of the elderly where the EBR is too far to walk and they can’t drive,” he said.

Having been through the pandemic and lockdowns, 150 Cambridge Road became a well used natural open space for exercise and somewhere to improve mental health.

Mr Phillips said he hopes that can continue and people use the space to escape the four walls of their home into the future.

“It’s good for mental health and wellbeing and it’d be another area where families create memories.

“It’s almost impossible for an area like that to make people feel negative, especially with the wildlife, as well as the fresh air and the outlook and being out of the home.

“And from that what happens generally, you study better, people work better, which creates better production, with less health costs overall. So it’s just a plus plus, plus.”

A deposit will be paid by the council to the State government to move forward with the purchase.

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A group of Kilsyth and surrounding suburb residents celebrated the win that took over two Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS years to get, led by John Phillips. 271851 “I was much heartened by that result from the public,” he said.

“If we can pass this tonight to buy this land it will become a focal point in the area of Kilsyth… With more and more backyards disappearing into housing the open space

is just so badly needed and will be needed more and more as the years go by.”

Councillor Tim Heenan supported the motion to approve the purchase and said it was one of the best forward planning decisions for open space to be made by the council.

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The final decision to save the land at 150 Cambridge Road has been handed down to the community after two years of petitioning and campaigning.

Yarra Ranges Council made the unanimous decision at its meeting on Tuesday 8 March, gaining support from all nine councillors.

Before getting the final approval, a community consultation process occurred, receiving overwhelming support from 95 per cent of people who responded.

Key petitioner John Phillips said it was a historical moment for the council and the community.

“I think the unanimous vote at the council’s last meeting combined with the community consultation outcome brings about a rare and historical occasion for council but primarily for Kilsyth and Walling Ward history,” he said.

Mr Phillips said aerial shots of Kilsyth show the lack of passive open space in the suburb and was pleased the council had the foresight to prevent this land from becoming another housing development for future generations.

“This will be fantastic and will last a lifetime now for many generations,” he said.

Councillor Len Cox said not only did people approve of the purchasing of the land but approved of the method in which the funds would be available to the council with the selling of vacant blocks in surrounding areas.

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Shed still searching Upwey Men’s Shed is working on multiple fronts to find a new home for their workshop and operations, with a lack of public space in Upwey creating challenges despite underutilised community facilities in the area.

Members of the Men’s Shed are looking at interim options for establishing a workshop with an existing facility before a permanent workshop is built. With the majority of funds to build the shed having been raised and donated tools abundant, the members are finding it difficult to accommodate any more offers of tools and equipment because of a lack of storage space.

Men’s Shed president Gerran Wright said many people don’t know a Men’s Shed is dependent on the interests of its members.

“Particularly important is providing an opportunity to meet with other members over a coffee or working on a project to provide companionship and support each other when needed,” he said.

“Some people mistakenly think we just get together to drink alcohol which is definitely not what we do. We prohibit alcohol at our meetings with the exception of occasionally going out for lunch at a hotel or at our annual Christmas party at the RSL.” Shed members are continuing to fundraise, work on projects for community groups and undertake get-togethers while the search for a suitable location continues. So far in 2022, the Upwey Men’s Shed has conducted a fully booked first aid class for members and spouses, a fishing day, a Bunnings BBQ, a motorcycle ride to an antique motorbike museum and an excursion to the Vietnam Veterans’ Museum.

Next on the list is an Easter Wheelbarrow

One of the Australian Specials which will be showcased as the Rally. The aluminum body of the vehicle was made in Bayswater by Aaron Eckhardt.

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Kalorama Rally coming up

By Parker McKenzie

Upwey Men’s Shed members promoting their annual raffle.

Picture: SUPPLIED Raffle. Tickets to the annual raffle can be purchased from embers or on Saturday morning sin the Upwey shopping strip prior to Easter, with prizes contributed by local businesses to support the Men’s Shed. Mr Wright said the Men’s Shed has helped the local community with projects in recent years at Upwey Primary School and providing relief to residents affected by the storms last year.

“This year UMS are looking to combine with Belgrave Men’s Shed to help the Birdsland Community Plant Nursery with a small building project,” he said.

“UMS have lots of plans and expectations this year, so come along to our Monday and Wednesday morning meetings at the Upwey Township Hall to see how you can benefit and contribute.”

The 2022 Kalorama Rally will highlight Australia-made, homemade race-cars alongside a collection of vintage, post-vintage and post-war vehicles.

On 20 March, classic cars from all over Victoria will descend on Kalorama Memorial Reserve to raise funds for the local CFA brigade. Organiser Paul Edgar said the first Kalorama Rally was held in 1956, coinciding with a floral display.

“The organizers said how can we create a little bit more interest than just a floral display?” Mr Edgar said.

“Sports Car Club of Victoria was invited to display some vintage cars and it subsequently became a vintage car rally.”

Vintage cars are vehicles built between 1919 and 1929, post-vintage are between 1929 and 1939, and post-war cars are any vehicle built after the Second World War. Mr Edgar said people should expect an eclectic range of veteran, vintage and post vintage cars and motorbikes.

“It’s not only in the hills, its Victoria wide.

We have cars coming from all over the state

attending. Some of them are brought on trailers and some of them are driven,” he said.

“Most of the people who display their cars are not from the Dandenongs.”

The Kalorama Rally opens at 10am, with entry costing $10 for adults and children under 16 enter free.

Mr Edgar said this year the rally will showcase “Australian specials.”

“They’re cars that are very often been cobbled together by lots of bits and pieces of different cars or a car that’s worn out and the body couldn’t be rebuilt, so maybe a racing car has been made out of a saloon car,” he said.

“Australia is so far removed from Europe didn’t have high fidelity racing cars in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, so we made them ourselves.

“There will be another home build car which has a Ford V8 motor in it worth an absolute fortune, which belongs to a supreme court judge.”

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United for Casey seat

By Parker McKenzie United Australia Party candidate for Casey Anthony Bellve is a former Army infantryman, Air Force navigator and Australian Federal Police member.

He said he was inspired to enter politics because he has a duty to leave his family in a better position than what he inherited.

“I became concerned for the future and the country, my daughter and our all of our children and I asked myself, under the LiberalLabor duopoly, are we leaving our country, our communities and our environment in a better position and the answer to me was no,” he said.

“I wanted change and I felt the only way to get that was to stand up and try and be that change.”

Mr Bellve said two key issues for the community leading into the next federal election are the rising cost of living and freedom.

“We’re all starting to really feel the pinch of ever-increasing food, fuel and energy costs. We still have got to pay off the $1 trillion debt that we’ve racked up,” he said.

“Freedom, and by that I mean permanently ending the government overreach into our lives and livelihoods, and health. I think the last two years has exposed just how decayed our health system has become under the Labor-Liberal duopoly.

“I think to sum it all up neatly would be we deserve better than the best the two major parties can offer.”

The national UAP policies include ending lockdowns, banning domestic “vaccine pass-

ports,” abolishing the national cabinet, investing in new nuclear technology, protecting free speech from international technology companies and protecting “Australian values”.

Mr Bellve said a vote for him wouldn’t be a vote for controversial members of the United Australia Party like Clive Palmer and Craig Kelly.

“I think for all political candidates, you can get tarred with other members of your party and I don’t think the UAP is any different to any of the other major parties,” he said.

“Ultimately, I’m here to represent the people of Casey, not the other members of the party. All they need to focus on is am I the right person and is the party the right party to represent them, not the other candidates.”

UAP party leader Craig Kelly has expressed a number of controversial or factually incorrect views throughout his time in parliament.

He has said requiring children to wear masks is child abuse, advocated for the use of hydroxychloroquine despite research showing no clinical benefit to Covid-19 treatment and has repeatedly denied climate change as man-made.

Mr Bellve confirmed he would support a federal anti-corruption commission and action on environmental issues, which he would “leave to the experts.”

“Me being selected by the UAP to be their candidate is an honor, being given the opportunity to run and hopefully make a change is a privilege,” he said.

“People will be surprised if they look into the United Australia party by just how normal the candidates are.”

The location of the McMahons Road and Burwood Highway intersection.

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Local MP campaigns for intersection traffic lights

By Parker McKenzie Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor has called for a renewed push for the installation of a fully signalled set of lights on the McMahons Road and Burwood Highway intersection.

Mr Taylor, from the Labor Party, said he has launched a campaign asking residents to sign a petition to be presented to the Minister for Roads Ben Carroll.

“This is something that has been talked about by many people for a long time,” Mr Taylor said.

“In my mind, it’s time we got this done.

But to get this done, I’m just one person.”

Liberal Ferntree Gully MP Nick Wakeling called for the State Government to resolve issues with the “dangerous intersection” in State Parliament in 2018, with installing traffic lights at the intersection being an election promise from the Liberal opposition.

“The issue I wish to raise on behalf of residents in the Ferntree Gully electorate is

the dangerous intersection of McMahons Road and Clyde Road on Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully,” he said.

“We are looking for a long-term solution. On behalf of Ferntree Gully residents, I raised this issue with the Minister for Roads back on 9 June, 2016.

“At that point in time, I called on the Minister to take action in regards to the intersection and provide advice to my community as to whether the government would build traffic lights at this important intersection.”

Mr Taylor said he would push for the traffic lights to be installed.

“Like any campaign, I can’t promise anything, but with your support and the support of our community I will fight tooth and nail like every other matter I’ve got behind,” he said.

“Support my campaign to make this intersection here —McMahons Road and Burwood Highway —safer for everyone with traffic lights.”

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Grants for green thumbs Schools in Ferntree Gully and Belgrave can apply for a share in $1 million of funding through the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants.

The grants, funded through the sale of reusable shopping bags, offer Ferntree Gully and Belgrave schools and early learning centres up to $1000 each to develop projects focusing on sustainability, waste management and enhancing natural habitats.

Woolworths Victorian State Manager Sarah Gooding said educating young Ferntree Gully and Belgrave kids on growing a green future through hands-on learning is an incredible way to make an impact for future generations.

Puffing Billy legislation New Legislation has been introduced into State Parliament to secure the future of the Puffing Billy Railway.

The legislation proposes replacing the Emerald Tourist Railway Act 1977 with the Puffing Billy Railway Bill, which will see the Emerald Tourist Railway Board renamed the Puffing Billy Railway Board with updated responsibilities as a significant Victorian tourist attraction.

“Puffing Billy is a major driver of the local economy and we’re making sure that this popular attraction continues to be a drawcard for the Dandenong Ranges and broader Yarra Valley region.”

Monbulk MP James Merlino said.

The legislation will support Puffing Billy’s partnership with local businesses including wineries and producers to showcase the region’s products to visitors and also recognise the importance of volunteers’ contribution to the historic railway.

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula said Puffing the attraction has been “a favourite destination for Victorians and international visitors for well over a century.”

“Local businesses still get the benefits from this attraction today,” he said.

“The Puffing Billy Railway Bill will improve the management of the railway and ensure its success for years to come.

This means more jobs and flow-on opportunities for local businesses.”

The railway is supported by more than 300 volunteers, with two-thirds of its suppliers being Victorian companies.

Puffing Billy has been operating in the Dandenong Ranges for 121 years, with around 500,000 visitors annually before the Covid-19 pandemic.

The new Legislation will replace the Emerald Tourist Railway Act 1977.

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“The life-long skills that these young students will gain help to plant the seeds for a more sustainable and environmental future,” she said.

“Last year, our Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant program saw the highest number of applicants ever. This increased demand is promising to see, as we understand schools and early learning centres in Ferntree Gully and Belgrave are wanting to provide enhanced lessons on sustainability in classrooms.”

In 2021, Ferntree Gully North Primary School and Heritage College Knox won Woolworths Junior Landcare grants to support sustainable food production projects.

Ferntree Gully North Primary school used the grant to support their enhancing natural habitats project and Heritage College Knox used the grant to help support their Gardening Club Program’s sustainable food production project.

Upper Ferntree Gully Coonara Early Learning Centre also won a grant for their sustainable food production project.

The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program was launched in 2018 and is funded through the sale of Bag for Good. To date, 2760 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia have shared in more than $3 million in grants.

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Looking through the lens

By Parker McKenzie The Hills Photographic Society has launched its inaugural exhibition at the Hills Hub in Emerald.

Entry to the major exhibition is free and it is being held from Wednesday 9 March to Saturday 16 April 10am until 3pm, with a number of door prizes available to the public.

The showcase of members’ diverse photography features landscapes, portraits, abstract images and compositions.

Society President Allan Pan said the exhibition was the first they’d been able to run.

“We’re really growing, we’re getting a lot of new members and some really talented and capable photographers,” he said.

“We’re also getting a range of ages now.

Whereas before, there were more retirees but now, we’re starting to get a lot younger people.”

The Hills Photographic Society meets at the Emerald Hills Hub on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, with monthly competitions being held for members.

Secretary Paul Bianco said the Hills Photographic Society was founded after a different photography competition at the PAVE Festival.

“In 2016, we advertised a meeting to any-

body interested in forming a club and we had 40 odd people come that night,” he said.

“We had 20 odd people join that night and it’s just developed since then.”

The Society also runs a number of workshops on photography, post-production and editing.

Judge David Norris, who was tasked with picking the winning photograph, said selecting one image from the collection was difficult.

“I would have liked to honour several images for special mention but there is only one winner in this exhibition,” he said.

“A large number of images were of a high standard and in the print medium shows great in not only capture but post-processing as well.”

Mr Norris said the winning image — number 46 Arum Lilly — was a “wonderful soft image with beautifully handled light and processing techniques.”

“The soft whites contrasted with the rich blacks make for a simple image but eye-catching.” he said.

The Hills Hub is located at 402 BelgraveGembrook Rd, Emerald. More information about the society can be found at www.hillsphotographicsociety.org.au

Members of the Hills Photographic Society at the exhibition.

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Gilbert and Sullivan Opera to perform in the garden

By Parker McKenzie Throughout March, the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria is holding garden recitals in Sassafras at the historic The Knowe homestead.

On 19, 20, 26 and 27 of March at 2pm, the theatrical organisation will be hosting an afternoon of Victorian and Edwardian parlour songs with the company’s best soloists.

The Knowe owner and member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Robert Ray said he first joined the society in 2002 and bought the homestead in 1994.

“We started doing this about 10 years ago, having recitals first of all in the house which we can fit about 50 people in the house. It’s built into the garden, which seemed to be a better place to be,” he said.

“Sometimes it’s Gilbert and Sullivan, sometimes it’s a similar sort of repertoire. We have people saying we come every year, it’s now a thing on their calendar.”

Gilbert and Sullivan were a theatrical partnership between dramatist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan between 1871 and 1896. They collaborated on 14 operas, including the Pirates of Penzance.

Mr Roy said if the performance is hit by weather, it will move into the homestead.

“Last year was nerve-racking. It was scheduled for the garden, but we were rained

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The Knowe is a historic homestead in Sassafras. out on two of the four performances,” he said.

“We couldn’t do anything inside of course for the last few years because of Covid but now those restrictions have lifted if we have a

Pictures: SUPPLIED rainy day on our performances this year, the concert will move inside the house, which needs quite a bit of rearranging of all the furniture.”

The performances will see eight cast

members performing, with around 50 people able to attend.

Mr Roy said the performance isn’t a complete opera, but instead highlights of their favourites.

“It’s delightful, people can bring their picnic lunch and we have a bar where they can buy champagne, wine or orange juice,” he said.

“It’s really lovely to have an outdoor concert, which is a bit rare these days. I think it’s a very Melbourne Dandenongs experience.”

Attendees are invited to attend from 12.30pm with the concert starting at 2pm.

The Knowe is located at 4 Clarkmont Rd Sassafras.

Tickets for the event can be found at www. gsov.org.au

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The dirty ‘P’ word This week I’m going to mention the dirty “P” word – posture. We all know how important it is...but so many of us admit that we’re not very good at it.

At my physiotherapy practice, we are treating more postural-type back and neck pain than ever before.

It’s because we’re living through a unique time of working-from-home, Zoom meetings and lockdowns – we simply aren’t out and moving enough.

The reality is, having a good posture – especially whilst sitting at a desk or a computer – is really hard.

To put it straight, the human body is simply not designed to sit at a desk for hours a day. Yet, for so many of us we are doing just that.

Not only are we working from home and online more than ever before, we’re still sitting on the couch watching tv, playing video games or even worse...crouched over our phones checking Facebook.

No wonder I’m treating so many headaches, back aches and muscle tightness issues.

The best cure for poor posture is, quite simply, to get up and move around.

Healthy

living Ben Croxford

Physiotherapist, Leads the team at Form & Practice Mount Evelyn and Olinda Our bodies are designed to move and be active.

Interestingly, there is a growing body of scientific research that suggests a slumped or slouched posture isn’t actually linked with pain any more than a “correct” posture.

However, what is linked with pain is how long we’re in that posture for.

We need to break up long periods of sitting – so go for a walk, get into the garden, head to the gym.

Even just changing your posture regularly can help to reduce the risk of back pain and headaches from sitting.

Now, this doesn’t mean we forget all that

we’ve learned in the past about posture – a good work station set-up is still important.

Obviously we can’t avoid sitting altogether – so when we’re relaxing, studying or at work we need to ensure that our desk-set up is top notch.

That can include things like a lumbar cushion, quality chair and ensuring an appropriate height of computer screen.

It might be helpful to get an expert like a physiotherapist to check out your desk setup.

Learning appropriate stretches to manage tight muscles is helpful as is strengthening your postural muscles through specific exercises or something like Pilates.

So remember, it’s not so much what posture you’re in, it’s how long you’re in it for that’s most important. Get out there and keep moving.

Ben Croxford is a Physiotherapist and leads the team at Form & Practice Mt Evelyn and Olinda.

His writings explore his favourite health topics, challenge common myths and aim to empower you to take control of your own health.

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Finding your voice in the sound of silence A review of Future Girl by Asphyxia Winner of the 2021 Readings Young Adult Book Prize, Future Girl is a visual extravaganza of text, paint, collage and drawings.

Created by Deaf writer, artist and activist Asphyxia, it is presented as the art journal of Piper, a deaf teenager based in near-future Melbourne.

In Piper’s Australia, real food is vilified and replaced by “recon”, synthetic food that is scientifically packed with nutrients and anti-disease components and distributed by the government as a social welfare solution.

But when peak oil hits, leading to nationwide fuel and food shortages, everyone is starving.

Worse, the government uses propaganda and censorship to protect the interests of large corporations that “own” the politicians.

Constantly hungry, Piper starts exploring the possibility of growing her own food.

Through her friend Marley and his Deaf mother Robbie, she learns to confront the challenges of creating a beautiful and productive food garden.

Those who have ever observed a homegrown tomato ripening, picked a bean, pulled a carrot or dug out a potato, or tasted lettuce freshly harvested from their own backyard, would appreciate the sense of awe and wonder

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PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN that Piper feels.

However, it is through the process of learning Auslan in order to communicate with Robbie that Piper gets to fight for her freedom of speech, both figuratively and literally.

Indeed, since she was little, Piper’s mother has trained her hard to lipread and be “normal”, to pass as hearing in order to “fit in” and get a good job.

As deafness is not a visible disability, it seldom occurs to those around Piper that she cannot hear anything.

She is left to carry the burden of communication alone, desperately trying to figure out what others are saying.

For example, how do you respond to “wasgoan”, which is how “what’s going on” looks when formed on the lips?

The book sheds considerable light on our Deaf community, how they communicate to promote access and inclusion.

It further touches on the nuanced process of learning Auslan, a three dimensional language whose grammar and vocabulary is very different from English.

To grasp a new language involves being part of its community and culture, and benefits from a sense of belonging cultivated only through a long process of participation and contribution.

By learning to embrace her Dead identity, Piper is finally free to accept that she is different and ask for her needs to be met.

Future Girl is a brilliant example of #OwnVoices writing. The Twitter hashtag, coined by Dutch author Corinne Duyvis in 2015, refers to books about characters from underrepresented and/or marginalised groups in which the author shares the same identity.

The writing is inspired by the author’s own experiences and written from their own perspective.

Asphyxia’s advice at the end of the book applies to both disabled and able-bodied people: “Teach your child how to recognise their specific needs and how to adjust their world to suit them. This means believing in our entitlement to access and developing the confidence to ask for it.” Highly recommended.

Kemp’s curtain call The Bakery @ 1812 Mr Bailey’s Minder Leo Bailey is one of Australia’s greatest living artists, whose genius battles to survive the effects of alcohol, cynicism and self-loathing. Only one of his many children, his daughter Margo, is prepared to help, but she does so at arm’s length. Margo finds a live-in-mender, Theresa, who is fresh out of prison and disparate for a home. Then along comes Karl, a handyman who has the job of removing a valuable mural but who keeps coming, returning with offers of practical friendship.

A funny and deeply moving play about friendship, ego, art and the secret longing for a better life.

Season: 31 March to 30 April. Bookings 9758 3964 CCP Community Theatre Mort When Mort and his father attend the Sheepbridge hiring fair in the hope that this year Mort will finally get an apprenticeship, they didn’t expect the day to end with death. But at least Death offered Mort a job. As Death’s apprentice, Mort gets to travel and meet interesting people… well for a short time anyway.

But once Mort is trusted to take on the duty by himself, trouble brews, as Mort lets his heart rule his head. Adapted by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs from the fourth of Terry’s wildly successful Discworld novels, Mort brings the Discworld to the stage. Come and see how Mort gets out of the trouble he has caused.

Season: Friday 15 March at 8pm, Saturday 26 March at 2pm and 8pm, Thursday 31 March at 8pm, Friday 1 April at 8pm and Saturday 2 April at 5pm.

Venue: Boronia K-12 College-Performing Arts Centre Albert Ave, Entrance and Parking at Rangeview Rd, Boronia.

Bookings: 0417 014 584 between 1pm and 3pm.

Oscar nomination surprises The Oscars are right around the corner (March 27), so let’s briefly look at some of the nominations, surprises and snubs.

Dune received a whopping ten nominations, including Best Picture. Dune is one of the best films of 2021, but it’s unlikely to win Best Picture due to lingering Academy stigma against sci-fi. I certainly hope to be proven wrong, however.

If Dune wins Best Picture, it will be in the same position as Argo, which won Best Picture in 2013 but director Ben Affleck was not nominated for Best Director.

Dune rightly received a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination, but Denis Villeneuve deserved a Best Director nomination for guiding such an engaging, well-paced and immersive film.

Denzel Washington absolutely deserves his Best Leading Actor nomination as Macbeth in The Tragedy of Macbeth, but Frances McDormand should have received a Best Leading Actress nomination for her riveting performance as Lady Macbeth, especially since the two roles are so complementary in the plot.

It was strange to see Macbeth and director Joel Coen snubbed for Best Picture and Director (respectively), as Coen helmed a classical yet bold telling of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

It was also bizarre seeing Don’t Look Up

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nominated for Best Picture; while it’s a very entertaining dark satire, I would replace it with Macbeth in a heartbeat.

I was shocked that Nitram saw no recognition whatsoever at this year’s Oscars. At the very least, Caleb Landry Jones deserves a Best Leading Actor nomination.

Not only does Jones deliver a nuanced, powerful performance of an immature, volatile man turning to violence, but his Australian accent is perfect; you’d never guess that Jones is from Texas.

Will Dune break the spice ceiling and become the first sci-fi Best Picture winner? Whatever the outcome, I look forward to watching the Oscars later this month.

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QUINTESSENTIAL CHARACTER HOME BRACE yourself for an emotional connection to a classic Australian character home that offers everything you have been wanting in a home.

From the wide shady veranda to the useable ½ acre, to the stunning sunsets and views. 5 Lucia Court has it all.

Featuring: 9-foot ceilings, jarrah floorboards, tessellated tiling, archways, corbels, French doors, casement and sash windows, dado panelling, many customised fittings and much more.

Offering: 4 bedrooms, the main suite with spa bathroom and WIR. The 3 remaining bedrooms all have BIR’s, all serviced by a spacious bathroom with claw foot bath.

The living spaces incorporate the formal lounge, living/dining all with veranda access, enjoy that easy indoor/outdoor lifestyle we all appreciate.

The expansive timber kitchen boasts a Falcon double oven, DW, walk in pantry, excellent bench, and cabinet space. You can prepare meals and engage easily with family and friends.

There is also a large separate laundry, powder room and attic space with lighting and mezzanine.

Split system, ceiling fans and ducted heating offer year-round comfort.

Outdoors is delightful, fully fenced,

beautiful established gardens, an orchard, easy vehicular access through electric gates, carports, under house car accommodation and a separate workshop.

Just minutes to Gembrook township, primary and preschool, shops, supermarket, post office, bakery, cafes, restaurants, and the iconic Puffing Billy.

You have a choice of higher school education in surrounding areas utilized by locals. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 Lucia Court, GEMBROOK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Emily Hudson 0418 570 474, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111

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MODERN LIGHT FILLED HOME THIS bright, spacious weatherboard home, on three-quarters of an acre, is tucked away in a secluded location, minutes to Wellington Road and 5 minutes from Emerald shopping and cafe district.

This home offers 6 bedrooms with builtin robes and a light-filled master bedroom complimented by an ensuite with spa bath and WIR. It has been beautifully renovated to high modern standards including all new flooring and tiled areas and smart lighting.

Features include, open living lounge and dining area, newly polished floors through the entrance and family room, high ceilings, modern kitchen with loads of storage and quality stainless appliances, mains gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and a wood fired heater. Lots of natural light and tranquil vistas from the homes’ many windows.

So many great options for your family including a sizeable gym room facing beautiful uninterrupted forest views,

additional living areas and extra rooms for versatility. Currently two offices and a tool room, make them your own.

Additional self-contained studio space with bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette: perfect for working from home or teenage/ elder retreat.

Outside features include plenty of parking, landscaped gardens, secure fencing for your four legged friends and plenty of entertaining space on the picturesque deck.

Expansive front area with covered outdoor entertaining. Two sheds in the yard for storage.

If you’re looking for a quality family home with all the comforts in a gorgeous, quiet location, this lovely home has it all.

Property Features: Built-in-robes Ensuite Evaporative cooling Gas ducted heating Vacuum system ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Clearbrook Road, CLEMATIS Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Price: $1,250,000 - $1,350,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Richard Birtchnell, 0438 747 357, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222

GRAND BLUESTONE BEAUTY THIS beautiful 4 bedroom bluestone home exudes character. On entry you’re greeted with high ceilings, slate tiled floors, winding staircase and an abundance of character.

The living room has a stunning bluestone open fire place, exposed wood beams and large windows on three aspects so you can enjoy the gorgeous views. The galley kitchen looks out on to bush land and reservoir views, has stainless steel appliances and white character cabinetry. The dining room is made cosy by the second open fire place, slit system and stone features.

The open beams throughout the house provide warm character-filled rooms while the master bedroom has an ensuite and private views.

Upstairs are three striking bedrooms and the main bathroom is central to all. The bedrooms have peaked, panelled ceilings with sky-lights and are perfect for the family or amazing parent’s retreat.

Outside you have over an acre of land with a shed, established gardens, leaf guards, mains water, flat usable space for kids to run around and a family entertaining area.

Inquire today; this is one not to be missed!

Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing. Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 13 Grandview Grove, MENZIES CREEK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $980,000 - $1,075,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aaron Day, 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto, 0422 996 451, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222 16 MAIL

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KALORAMA 11 ROSEmOnT CRESCEnT A PRIVATE AND TRANQUIL SETTING

QUInTESSEnTIAL CHARACTER RESIdEnCE

$780,000-$850,000 3A 2B 2C

As you enter this impressive property you will notice the lush green setting & privacy.

Stepping inside, you will feel at home from the warmth of the timber floorboards, country style kitchen, open fireplace, large picture windows, open plan design, master bedroom with a day bed alcove, dressing room, WIR & ensuite. Outside is the brick paved courtyard with the pathway leading to the bungalow/workshop. En-route to the property or via walking tracks, you will love the views to Silvan dam & the Warburton Ranges.

Jan Brewster 0409 558 805

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$1,150,000-$1,250,000 4A 2B 4C

Brace yourself for an emotional connection to a classic Australian character home!

Featuring 9-foot ceilings, jarrah floorboards, tessellated tiling, archways, corbels, French doors, casement & sash windows, dado panelling, main suite with spa bathroom & WIR, family bathroom with claw foot bath, expansive timber kitchen with a Falcon double oven, WIP, attic space with lighting & mezzanine & much more! Fully fenced, established gardens, electric gates, carports, under-house car parking and a separate workshop.

Emily Hudson 0418 570 474

SPACE FOR EVERYTHInG HERE

$880,000-$968,000 3A 1B 2C

Offered for sale for the first time in over 50 years, this 2.5 acre allotment with a wellmaintained 1970s home is awaiting a new family. Offers a rural outlook with the possibility of views, this home features timber floors, open plan kitchen, separate lounge, sunroom, double garage, various shedding, hothouses/igloos, established gardens with numerous fruit & nut trees, veggie patch and a cleared paddock ideal for a horse or other pursuits.

Quiet location minutes from Cockatoo township and only 15 minutes from Pakenham.

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$780,000-$858,000 3A 2B 4C

This great central & quiet location enables you to walk to everything local and enjoy the atmosphere & community lifestyle. This wonderful brick home has everything you have been searching for & a bit more, featuring interior access from the garage, 2nd driveway, two large light-filled living spaces, built-in bar, contemporary kitchen, gas ducted heating, solar heated salt chlorinated pool with outdoor toilet & shower, 2 garden sheds, paving, BBQ, fully fenced landscaped gardens on just over a ¼ of an acre on a sealed road.

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2 Kookaburra Dell, UPWEY

$860,000 - $920,000

CONVENIENT, PRACTICAL & CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

3A 2B 1C

This brick veneer home has been tastefully updated and along with its sleek, stylish updates, presents as a charming hills home. There are three well sized bedrooms, with the master suite having access to its own ensuite. Living space has been well catered for with a large L-shaped lounge and dining area plus a separate TV room. The kitchen is beautiful with its modern design, great storage and extended bench space and is certainly one of the major highlights of the home.

FOR SALE

23 Broadway, BELGRAVE

$770,000 - $847,000 3A 2B 2C

MOVE-IN READY RESIDENCE IN LIFESTYLE LOCALE

Newly updated and nestled in prime position within walking distance of Belgrave township, this solid home is a sensational investment. Quality on-slab, besser brick construction and a premium 1,085sqm (approx.) garden ensure this enduring property promises years of comfort and enjoyment. This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a move-in ready home in the magnificent Dandenong Ranges, so don’t delay, plan your viewing today.

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3 Temple Road, BELGRAVE SOUTH ONE-OF-A-KIND LUXURY RESIDENCE

$1,650,000-$1,815,000 5A 3B 2C

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20 Mt Pleasant Road, MONBULK

$750,000 - $825,000

SUPERB SINGLE-LEVEL HOME IN A PREMIUM LOCATION

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This showcase residence steps from Belgrave South township reads like the pages of a lifestyle magazine. Poised upon 1,518sqm (approx.) of lush, level, landscaped gardens boasting a glorious inground swimming pool, hillside views, and a double garage with sizeable mezzanine, whether you seek a one-of-a-kind weekender or forever family home, this luxury residence offers an exceptional way of life.

This sensational single-level property only steps from town in one of Monbulk’s most soughtafter streets affords new owners with a beautifully balanced lifestyle. The flowing floorplan begins in the spacious lounge with gleaming polished floorboards and floor to ceiling windows for capturing natural light. The neighbouring open plan meals area with charming window seat and the contemporary kitchen with shaker cabinets, stainless steel dishwasher, and freestanding cooker serve as the heart of the home.

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$980,000 - $1,075,000

Grand Bluestone Beauty

10 Clear Brook Road, Clematis

$1,250,000 - $1,350,000

Modern Light Filled in a Beautiful Location

This beautiful 4 bedroom bluestone home exudes character.

On entry, you’re greeted with high ceilings, slate tiled floors, winding staircase, and an abundance of character.

The living room has a stunning bluestone open fireplace, exposed wood beams, and large windows to enjoy the gorgeous views. The galley kitchen looks out onto bushland and reservoir views, has stainless steel appliances and white character cabinetry. The dining room is made cosy by the second open fireplace, split system and stone features. The master bedroom has an ensuite and private views while upstairs there are 3 striking bedrooms and the main bathroom. The bedrooms have peaked, ceilings with skylights. Outside you have 4660sqm of land with a shed, established gardens, leaf guards, mains water, entertaining area and flat usable space.

This bright, weatherboard home, on three-quarters of an acre, has 6 bedrooms with built-in robes and a light-filled master bedroom complimented by an ensuite with spa bath and WIR. Beautifully renovated to high modern standards including all new flooring and tiled areas and smart lighting.

Features include, open living lounge and dining area, high ceilings, modern kitchen and stainless appliances, mains gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, and a wood fired heater. Additional self-contained studio space with bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette is perfect for working from home or teenage retreat. Outside features include plenty of parking, landscaped gardens, secure fencing for your kids or pets, and plenty of entertaining space.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Richard Birtchnell 0438 747 357

18 Sanctuary Crescent, Rowville Your Very own Sanctuary

$790,000 - $850,000

170 Harvie Road, Pakenham Upper

$1,650,000 - $1,800,000

Entertainer, Acreage & Dual Occupancy Potential

Set beautifully in the Sanctuary Precinct, this perfectly maintained 4 bedroom home has immaculate gardens and a perfect position for family living. Inside is a wide entry hall, with honey-coloured laminate floorboards throughout, and plush carpet in the bedrooms. The master bedroom has an ensuite, walk-in robe, and the second and third bedrooms with BIR. The open plan living, dining, and kitchen is perfect for family life and entertaining. The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, and island breakfast bar. The stunning home has solar panels, ducted heating and split system cooling and an automatic door to the double garage with entry into the hall. Outside the covered entertaining area has blinds that can be pulled down to make this space perfect all year round. There are manicured gardens and a grassed area for kids to play.

Set on 26.9 acres, this stunningly renovated home offers the dream lifestyle. The home hass 2 beautifully styled living areas with wood heating. The master bedroom has stylish built-in cupboards and ensuite, and the second bedroom overlooks the manicured lawns and is serviced by the main bathroom. The large kitchen features a steam oven and butler’s pantry and provides plenty of space for entertaining on the deck. 9-foot ceilings offer a spacious feel while the huge entertaining deck offers views over the property and bushland beyond. This studio comprises 4 rooms with wood fire and has its own separate entrance and carport, making it the perfect place for teenage independence, aging parents or horse friends.

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968

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In accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned by 13 April 2022. Submissions should be addressed to: Public Submission The Chief Executive Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council and can either be hand delivered to the mailbox outside 61-65 Anderson Street, Lilydale (entrance via the Coles carpark), emailed to mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or posted to PO Box 105, Lilydale, Vic. 3140.

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By Parker McKenzie Ferntree Gully Tennis Club’s All Abilities tennis program, launched with the support of Tennis Vic, Vic Sport and Knox City Council, has seen a strong response from the community.

Coach Jake Mutton said he started the program in May 2021 with five participants.

“Now it’s up to just over 60. That’s including juniors, adults, the All Abilities program that was started and private lessons as well,” he said.

“Having the success of Ash Barty and the boys in the doubles, I think everyone’s just seeing the tennis and wanted to give it a go.”

The program offers a fun and inclusive program to encourage participants to learn to play tennis, make new friends and integrate into a sporting club. Mr Mutton said anyone wanting to give the game a go can have a free trial, with people of all abilities, age and skill welcome.

Especially people who don’t feel like they’ve been able to be included for a lot of sports, it’s definitely a great social atmosphere,” he said.

“It’s definitely been a great thing for them and then we’ve had so much positive feedback already.” Weekly all abilities tennis programs are held at the tennis club, located at 2A Glenfern Road, on Thursdays from 5.15pm to 6.15pm.

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The All Abilities program has been a hit with the community.

The club is currently building two new hard courts, which will “look like the Australian Open courts” when completed.

“Tennis is definitely a sport for life,” Mr Mutton said. “Some people in our club are in their 60s or 70s that are still playing and I even know one lady who finished up recently at 87.”

Participants in the all abilities program receive free equipment packs with T-shirts and a cap, with anyone who hasn’t played before receiving a racquet to play with.

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Knox junior teams in top comp Coach Jake Mutton with an All Abilities program attendee.

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Ferntree Gully and District Cricket finals Norm Reeves Shield Preliminary Final Basin 6/214 (B Walter 110*. J Sheriff 47, · The J Turcinovic 25; C Bevan 2/55, C Abeykoon 1/21, T Atkinson 1/23) def Knoxfield Knights 129 (J Balfour 28, A Maloney 21, J Lindner 20; C Law 4/17, S Luck 3/11, J Sheriff 2/22); Decoite Shield Preliminary Final St Johns Tecoma 4/213 (K Grenda 79*, J Sali 72, K Chandler 21; T Brady 2/31, T Roleff 1/26. C Williams 1/46) def Upper Ferntree Gully Kings 6/212 (C Williams 36, T Roleff 35*, C Spaulding 35; J Roleff 4/40, J Smith 1/24, A Grenda 1/28) Division Three Grand Final Upwey-Tecoma Tigers 6/194 (A Evans 58, C Jewell 42, L Dunning 39*; J Quigley 2/28, M Casement 1/19, D Milligan 1/34) def Knoxfield Knights 6/192 (C Rumble 73*, J Petrovski 32, D Milligan 21; S Capon 1/23, E Greenall 1/26, L Dunning 1/48) Division Four Grand Final Eildon Park Panthers 5/120 (M Arundell 40*, L Waldron 30, M Davey 19; M Marrington 2/18, M Huaghton 2/28, B Oldfield 1/10) def Aura Vale Lakers (B Oldfield 31, K Hussain 23, S Mohammad 19; A Brongs-

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Six Knox junior basketball teams have qualified for the Victorian Championship for the 2022 top division.

From 1202 teams registered in the 2021/22 VJBL competition, the top 160 teams have qualified for the Victorian Championship. 20 teams in each age group and gender qualified, with the competition set to start on 11 March.

VJBL Manager Adrian Campbell said despite 2020 and 2021 being a difficult two years for the VJBL, the associations have picked up where they left off.

“It’s been an impressive season already and there’s a lot of excitement around 2022 VC teams. Our VJBL associations have shone to produce some brilliant basketball in qualifying for the VC competition,” Campbell said.

“Whether they’re competing for VC titles or showing their skills in the VJL divisions, we’d like to wish all the VJBL teams the best of luck for the season ahead.” the under-14s, 16s and 18s boys, and the under-12s, 14s and 16s girls from Knox qualified for the Victorian Championship in their age group.

The 2021/2022 VJBL season will conclude on 16 September, with the Victorian Championship Grand Final night following the end of the season.

Teams competing in the Victorian Championship can qualify for further elite tournaments such as the Kumon Classic and the Australian under-14 Club Championships.

Semi-finals loss ends season early for Monbulk bowlers The semi-finals of pennant were held on Saturday where fourth-placed Monbulk 2 played against top side Narre Warren at their home green.

Alan Hamilton’s rink was level after four ends but then lost the next 4 ends to trail by 10 shots. They reduced the deficit to 5 shots with two ends to play, but went down by 8 shots, 15 to 23. Eric Furby played some great bowls early in the game to take his side out to a 5 shot lead after 3 ends. They then lost the next 5 ends to trail by 6 shots. They reduced the margin to 4 shots, but when they dropped 6 shots on the fourteenth end the game was slipping away and they went down by 9 shots, 15 to 24.

Graeme Goller’s rink started well and after 9 ends led by 9 shots. They then hit a brick wall and lost 6 ends in a row to trail by 1 shot.

They took the lead back on the next end, but lost 4 of the last 5 ends to lose by 10 shots, 15 to 25.

Jim Anderson’s rink lost 4 shots on the first end and never really got into the game-winning only 6 ends to go down by 22 shots, 8 to 30.

Monbulk lost the overall by 49 shots, 53 to 102 and they now need to look forward to next season.

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