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A truckload of hay from Dixons Creek went to support people affected by 2019/20 Black Summer.

Feed for floods

By Callum Ludwig Residents across the Yarra Ranges are chipping in to help out the people of Northern New South Wales and Queensland who have been devastated by floods.

Farmers across Dixons Creek and Yarra Glen, Seville Veterinary Clinic, and Wandin North Primary School have sent their donations through Need For Feed, a charity organisation started in the summer of 2006/07 during the Millenium Drought.

A Dixons Creek farmer who wished to remain anonymous said farmers across the Yarra Ranges understand the devastation of natural disasters after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

“We are still ever so grateful for the help we

received following the Black Saturday fires, in which many like me lost our whole properties,” she said.

“We never forget those who gave just so totally unselfishly at the time and for years after. you can’t measure the gratitude for the support.”

Need For Feed is an initiative started by the Pakenham Lions Club member Graham Cockerell, who was distraught at seeing the high numbers of farmers taking their own lives throughout drought and fire season, having lost his own father in a similar situation.

The Dixons Creek farmer said the support for flood victims through Need For Feed has been out of control.

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“The Seville vet was doing it as well, so on a Friday I took the donations to them and they were loaded in a truck to take it there.”

Wandin North Primary School has a charity project each month, having previously held initiatives for the RSPCA, Coldstream Animal Aid, Cancer Council Australia, and sponsoring a child in Indonesia and koalas affected by bushfires. They also create and donate activity bags to sick children at the children’s ward of Box Hill Hospital, decorated by students.

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“They are snowed under so it may take a little while, but all donations will get there.”

The farmers are donating large hay bales which will be trucked up to affected areas, as well as other essential items.

Whilst they cannot source hay like the farmers are, the Wandin North Primary School community has made their own generous effort to assist.

Having seen the Need For Feed initiative on Facebook, Before and After School Care coordinator at Wandin North Primary School Amy Kennedy knew she wanted a donation to be their new monthly charity goal.

“We were doing one for the RSPCA and then I told the school to put that on pause because the flood relief needs it now. Then I came up

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IN BRIEF Chum Creek man dead after car accident

Feral deer issues

Police are investigating the circumstances of a single-vehicle crash in Chum Creek on Friday 18 March Emergency services were called to Healesville-Kinglake Road around midnight after a crashed vehicle was located, with nobody inside.

The Air Wing assisted in searching the area, and sadly the body of a 43-year-old Chum Creek man was found.

He was located a short distance from his vehicle.

He was declared deceased at the scene around 4.30am.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com. au.

By Callum Ludwig Residents of Warburton have recently expressed concern over the increase in feral deer causing damage in the area.

Hunters are taking it upon themselves to shoot the deer, and the loud gunshots are leaving nearby residents terrified of a bullet striking their house, pets or family when shooters stray too close to private property.

The Department of Environment, Land, and Water Planning (DELWP) is in charge of deer control in Victoria and a spokesperson said measures are being undertaken to reduce deer populations.

“Total numbers are not known but it is estimated that there are possibly up to 1 million wild deer or more in Victoria,” said the spokesperson.

“To reduce the significant environmental impact of deer we are implementing the Victorian Deer Control Strategy to manage impacts across Victoria over four years and regional control programs each year.”

The 2020/21 State Budget provided a total of $18.2 million over four years and $4.4 million per year ongoing for the development and implementation of regional deer control plans under the Victorian Deer Control Strategy.

Most of the funding will be used to deliver deer control activities to reduce the impacts of deer.

Wild deer tend to graze on native plants or on gardens in backyards and often wander out onto roads from the forested areas surrounding Warburton causing drivers to swerve

Fires in Dixons Creek and Healesville

Feral deer are wreaking havoc for residents of Warburton. dangerously to avoid striking a deer caught in headlights.

DELWP is working with Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, and peri-urban councils to address the issue of rising deer numbers across the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A range of deer control, monitoring, and fencing programs funded by DELWP has already been undertaken across these areas including in the Yellingbo Conservation Area, Bunyip State Park, Tarago Reservoir and in private proper-

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ties along the border of public land areas.

The Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research has also been engaged to undertake a research project under the Victorian Deer Control Program. This includes an assessment of the abundance and distribution of the major deer species (Sambar, Fallow, Red, Hog) at sub-regional, regional, and state-wide scales. Data will be collected and monitored over time and used to assess trends in the distribution of deer populations.

Spotlight on vital CPR and first aid skills

By Callum Ludwig The tragic deaths in recent weeks of cricket legend Shane Warne and Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, both aged only 52, have sent shockwaves through the nation and reminded us all how quickly a heart attack can take a treasured life.

Over 57,000 Australians suffer a heart attack each year, approximately one every 12 minutes, and on average 21 lives are lost each day.

Advanced Life Support Paramedic at Yarra Junction Ambulance Station Alex Lumsden said the application of CPR and/or a defibrillator early is crucial in preventing the loss of life from heart attacks.

“The people that we often get back are the ones that have a really positive and early intervention with CPR and defibs, particularly in regional or rural areas,” he said.

“We never say never, but the statistics definitely lie with those that have early interventions.”

Just last year, Star Mail covered the story of a former Launching Place resident Stephen Piercy, who suffered his second heart attack in May 2020. He noticed the symptoms and

notified his wife, who called an ambulance and he recovered well. He urged people to improve their awareness of symptoms and how to help.

Montrose resident Mr Lumsden is the founder of Imperial Frist Aid, where he and other local ambos offer basic first aid training and programs.

Mr Lumsden said there are four key first aid procedures everyone should try to learn.

“How to do CPR, how defibrillators work and how to use them, how to prevent choking, and how to administer an EpiPen during anaphylaxis,” he said.

“Just knowing that you have the skills to be able to make a change, to be able to put some life-saving skills in place before an ambulance arrives saves lives and we see it all the time.”

Imperial First Aid offers free first aid seminars and training to local footy clubs, who can book them in for their function nights.

They also work extensively with children, focusing on knowing the number to call for an ambulance, as well as what to do when someone’s unresponsive, and safety tips like why it’s important to wear helmets and roadcrossing safety.

A couple of fires in Healesville and Dixons Creek on Thursday 17 March were a stark reminder to ensure you are staying fire safe.

Just after 10am, CFA were called to reports of smoke issuing from a car on the Melba Highway in Dixon’s Creek.

Two CFA vehicles arrived on the scene and the fire was extinguished just after 10.20am.

Police attended the scene to arrange to have the car towed.

CFA crews were also called to a grass and scrub fire just before midday on Myers Creek Road, Healesville. Three CFA vehicles attended, and the fire was under control at 12.08pm.

Victoria Police also attended.

A reminder to people not to burn off during the Fire Danger Period without a permit.

Hoon driver in Wesburn Police are investigating an incident of hoon driving that occurred in Wesburn just before 6pm on Saturday 19 March 2022.

A white Holden utility with no plates performed a burnout at the intersection of Station Rd and Warburton Hwy in Wesburn.

The driving was reckless and endangered the safety of other road users as well as patrons at the nearby Warburton Hotel.

It is believed the driver was egged on by some patrons.

The incident threw up plumes of tire smoke, obscuring the vision of the road.

Please contact the Yarra Junction Police on 59662006 or yarrajunction.uni@police.vic.gov. au if you have any information regarding this incident.

Gruyere structure fire On Tuesday 15 March local CFA crews attened a structure fire in Gruyere on Gruyere Road which saw a house and shed a light.

Those assisting Gruyere Fire Brigade were Coldstream CFA Fire Brigade, Wandin Fire Brigade, Bayswater Fire Brigade-CFA BA and Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade Rehab.

Unfortunately there was extensive damage to shed and outer house. Luckily no one was injured.

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Ciara’s camp cave save

By Shelby Brooks Nar Nar Goon’s CFA captain has expressed his gratitude to his fellow emergency service volunteers after his daughter was rescued from a caving accident while on school camp in Wesburn last week.

Year 9 Kooweerup Secondary College student Ciara Seddon was exploring Brittania Creek Cave on Wednesday 9 March with her outdoor leadership class when, in a freak accident, her knee was pinned between two rocks.

After years as an emergency service volunteer, Ciara’s dad Justin Seddon was shocked to receive the call that Ciara was trapped and was receiving help from the Upper Yarra SES. “It highlights the importance of the emergency services. It can affect any one of us. You never know who you’ll get called to and I’m grateful for the expertise for the crew up where she was,” Justin told the Gazette.

“I think they’ve done a wonderful job to get her out.”

Ciara and the other campers had undergone vigorous safety measures while caving and were all wearing the proper safety equipment while the accident occurred.

“The principal of the camp said they hadn’t had an incident in eight years, this was purely a freak accident,” Justin said.

“The school and the camp had been really thorough in their activities they run.

“It was just one of those things.”

Ciara and her camping group were exploring a set of caves when she slipped and her leg fell between two rocks and was wedged by her knee.

“The rocks got smaller before they got wider so my knee couldn’t go up or down,” Ciara said.

A camp leader even brought over some olive oil to try help slip the knee out from its wedged position.

Ciara had to lay on her stomach for two and a half hours until emergency services arrived.

“I was scared and panicking a bit,” she said.

Upper Yarra SES, Wesburn-Millgrove and Yarra Junction CFAs, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria responded to the incident.

Ambulance workers administered Ciara pain relief known as the green whistle to allow SES volunteers to use a harness to yank her knee out from the rocks.

She fortunately walked away with only a few grazes and even returned to the campsite to finish off the trip.

Her classmates were thrilled to have her back in one piece, hailing her a bit of a hero for surviving the traumatic event.

“It was a bit shocking to see how many people cared about me, it was nice,” she said.

“I’d like to thank them all [the emergency services]. Without them I would probably still be stuck in the cave and panicking.”

Ciara thinks her caving days are over, but looks forward to other outdoor activities in the future.

Ciara with her mum Tory after she was rescued from the cave.

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Boosted grants available for preschools

By Callum Ludwig The Victorian Government has made more funding available for services to upgrade and improve Victorian kindergartens, and Millgrove Preschool is one of the first recipients of a game-changing grant.

The preschool will receive $273,000 from the boosted Building Blocks grants.

Janice Amos Millgrove Early Childhood Teacher said she was in shock to receive the news.

“I was on cloud nine, because I really didn’t we would get a grant for everything we put in for. We thought if we only get some of it, we’ll be happy, but when the grant came through it was fo the full amount” she said.

“Someone who was working with me wondered if I just received bad news because I was just staring at my email on my phone after a session saying oh my God.”

There are going to be two parts to Millgrove Preschool’s construction project.

Ms Amos said there will be improvements to both the indoor and outdoor facilities at the Preschool.

“We’re going to be replacing our sandpit because it’s rotting. We are pulling down the metal climbing frame, because it’s not inclusive for all children, and will be connecting a rain tank to a water pump to help children understand sustainability,” she said.

“Inside will be better heating and cooling to replace our ancient fans and only one air conditioner, and new flooring.”

Early learning facilities like Millgrove Preschool could apply for grants of up to $500,000, an increase of $200,000, for upgrade projects including renovation and refurbishment.

The Victorian Government is also investing almost $5 billion over this decade to deliver a full 15 hours per week of universally funded

Three-Year-Old Kindergarten in an Australianfirst. Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt said the grants are all about providing a great start to a child’s education and life.

“We want every Victorian child to have the best start in life – and that’s why we’ll keep backing early childhood services through unprecedented investment and world-class early learning initiatives,” she said.

“Boosting our Building Blocks grants will help local councils and early childhood services across Victoria improve their kindergartens, deliver better learning experiences and help set our kids up for the future.”

The Building Blocks Planning stream, which is open until 20 March, will fund planning and pre-construction work on kindergarten projects that support Three-Year-Old Kindergarten.

To apply for a Building Blocks grant visit schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/buildingblocks.

Reminder for the upcoming memorial of Di Moore.

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Di Moore memorial coming up

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Millgrove Preschool in 2018, which is now set to undergo a massive upgrade.

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Residents are being reminded about the memorial to be held for former Yarra Ranges councillor and mayor Di Moore after she passed away in Ballarat in December 2021.

The memorial will be held at The Memo in Healesville on Saturday 2 April from 1pm to 3pm with free tickets available on a booking system set up by Yarra Ranges Council from Friday 11 March.

Anyone who would like to tribute Ms Moore at the memorial is encouraged to get in touch with Jane Judd or The Memo.

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Smoke haze a hindrance

By Mikayla van Loon Thick smoke blanketed the eastern suburbs and even extended into the city over the long weekend as planned burns in Mount Evelyn and Montrose formed part of the autumn fire reduction strategy.

As the grey haze started filling the air, social media comments went rampant from residents in Mooroolbark, Lilydale and across the Yarra Valley who were concerned about the cause, with fires also in Powelltown, McMahons Creek and Lysterfield.

Lilydale SES and local CFA crews had to issue pleas on social media not to call triple zero in an attempt to alleviate firefighters being called out to the sites of the burns as panic settled in.

Emerald resident Kate Forster has researched the impacts of biomass smoke pollution as a concerned citizen for many years and said she was deeply worried about the impact of the smoke on everyone’s health.

“The community needs to know how to protect themselves and the information on that has been inadequate,” she said.

“Wood smoke’s health impacts are similar, some studies indicate, to tobacco smoke. Most people wouldn’t allow someone these days to smoke beside their children but the amount and extent of smoke from the weekend incident was much greater than that.”

Other social media posts related to the necessity of burning over a long weekend when local events like the three day Warburton Trail Fest were being held.

In Warburton at 9am on Sunday 13 March, according to the AirRater app that tracks local air pollution conditions, the result was returning a ‘very poor’ reading compared to the EPA’s ‘fair’ forecast on Saturday 12 March.

Ms Forster said the air pollution showed a reading of PM2.5 211 µg/m3, which was worse

Planned burns in McMahons Creek were part of the autumn fire strategy by FFMV.

Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA crews gathered in Montrose last week to undertake planned burns.

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She said most Australian homes are poorly sealed, so closing doors and windows usually isn’t sufficient when there’s smoke in the air but it’s not always feasible that people will be able to escape the smoke in a sealed building with air purification systems or be able to leave and stay elsewhere either.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) deputy chief fire officer Tamara Beckett said sometimes the window of burning is small and with so many areas to cover in the state, there can be many burns in close proximity to each other.

“Autumn in particular is our peak burning

period because it tends to be when we get the right balance of fuel moisture and weather conditions,” she said.

“So warm stable weather during the day, that cools down overnight where the moisture returns overnight, that’s when we can deliver burns safely.”

Ms Beckett said calculating the right conditions does take quite a bit of research and unfortunately, being autumn, public holidays, school holidays and Easter all fall within that time frame.

“We basically have to take every opportunity we have to burn. We’ve got a big program and essentially quite a short window of the

right weather conditions,” Ms Beckett said.

“We do consider a whole range of factors.

We’ve got a number of burns that are near schools or childcare centres or hospitals and we consider all of the potential impacts.”

While forecasting the weather and wind direction as best as FFMV can, Ms Beckett said on the day of a burn it can vary meaning smoke will blow in all directions.

“When we do burns in the Yarra Valley or up in the Dandenongs, this smoke can settle down overnight with those cooler, damp conditions,” she said.

“Sometimes there’s what’s called an inversion layer, which you can’t see but essentially, it’s like a lid in the atmosphere that keeps the smoke in and we try and avoid burning in those conditions to the extent possible but we can’t always forecast it.”

FFMV uses social media, electronic road signs and other channels like SMS messages, as well as contacting local businesses and residents directly, where they can, to alert people of planned burns but are aware that is not always enough.

More planned burns are scheduled for the area including Sassafras, Ferny Creek and Mount Dandenong.

EPA Victoria was contacted for comment.

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Seville pilot’s angel wings

By Parker McKenzie and Callum Ludwig A local Seville pilot has flown over 80 flights with a charity group dedicated to delivering people to the medical treatment they wouldn’t otherwise be able to receive.

Setting off for his flights from Coldstream, Bob Boyd said he has been conducting trips with Angel Flights since about 2010, during which he has made over 80 flights to help people in remote areas.

“It makes an obvious difference for them.

It’s part of the attraction of doing it for me, the thanks that some people have given me is amazing,” he said.

“It also means I get to partake more in my passion, to be able to get in an aeroplane and go and take people places.”

Angel Flight coordinates non-emergency flights to help country people deal with bad health, poor finances, and long distances.

All the flights are free and may involve patients travelling to medical facilities across the country.

Mr Boyd said there have been a few memorable flights from over a decade of volunteering for Angel Flights.

“I remember a patient with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder whose dog was trained to recognise changes in his mood. When he had to fly to an appointment, we picked up his dog and took him in the back of the aeroplane with him,” he said.

“I also remember a lady from Marlo for who it took two days to take her son to an appoint-

Bob Boyd has been providing free flights for Angel Flight patients since 2010. ment in Melbourne as his condition meant the long drive left him too worn out so they had to stop overnight. It is only an hour and a half flight in the aeroplane.”

Angel Flight accepts and receives mission requests from a pool of over 3200 health professionals with a good knowledge of the patient’s medical condition before making the flight to support them.

Mr Boyd said that restrictions over the past two years made the demand for flights much quieter, but he still is involved regularly.

“People in need of medical appointments must have had to put up with less attention over the last couple of years because there have been fewer flights offered. I probably get out every six weeks,” he said.

“It might be two or three months between Angel Flights, just because they’re not available.

Angel Flight is funded through private donations from individuals, private businesses, clubs and service clubs, and deceased estates.

Donations are used for the cost of fuel for planes, discounted commercial flights when

Picture: ON FILE poor weather stops light aircraft from flying and a flight support centre featuring four mission coordinators and two administrative staff.

Around 85 per cent of revenue is spent on coordination and delivery of flights to those in need.

Established in 2003 by Bill Bristow AM, the flights are conducted by volunteer pilots in their own aircraft, who operate Australia-wide.

Anyone seeking more information or looking to donate to Angel Flight can call them on 1300 726 567.

Yarra Ranges Council working to combat homelessness

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council has pointed to a lack of social housing and housing affordability as a key reason for the high numbers of homelessness in the Yarra Ranges.

The council is a part of a 13-strong group of councils, across Melbourne’s south-east, called the Regional Local Government Homelessness and Social Housing Charter Group, working together to change the face of homelessness by advocating for more social housing, better funding, and more holistic services.

Director of Communities at Yarra Ranges Council Jane Price said the Council will continue advocating for homelessness assistance on top of their own efforts.

“We refer people to Anchor for rapid response as part of a project being funded with the Council. However, there is currently no crisis accommodation available in this municipality, and Anchor has limited funding to provide temporary housing,” she said.

“We will continue advocating with the State Government about housing affordability and support for people experiencing homelessness.”

Yarra Ranges residents who notice or

Yarra Ranges Council is continuing to advocate and work to reduce homelessness in the area.

Picture: ON FILE know of anyone sleeping rough are urged to report this on the Yarra Ranges Council website or by calling 1300 368 333.

Ms Price said there are a number of fac-

tors that contribute to homelessness in the region and the need for more services.

“A lack of social housing that is affordable for people on the lowest incomes is the pri-

mary issue, and the overall decline in the affordability of housing. Anyone can be at risk of homelessness when circumstances change: job loss, family breakup, or illness can propel someone into homelessness,” she said.

“Though there is fantastic work being done by agencies in the region, more support is always needed. In particular, there is a need for a mental health outreach service so people who experience homelessness can be supported while they are awaiting housing options.”

In particular, the colder months are a concern, with the very cold and wet Yarra Ranges weather and the number of homeless people in the Yarra Ranges who sleep away from sheltered areas to avoid passersby.

Ms Price said the Yarra Ranges has many organisations assisting the homeless and urged those in need to reach out.

“We are very fortunate to have committed local agencies like Anchor, Holy Fools, the Salvation Army and Stable One, and many smaller emergency relief organisations which support people experiencing homelessness,” she said.

Ms Price also said those in need of help with housing should contact Opening Doors-24/7 on 1800 825 955.

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All First Nations line up

By Callum Ludwig The Australian Greens party has announced an all First Nations senate ticket in the leadup to the federal election.

Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe, a Gunnai, Gunditjmara, and Djab Wurrung woman selected Taungurung man and Healesville resident Adam Frogley, Gunditjmara, Keerray Wurrung, Peek Wurrung, Djab Wurrung woman Sissy Austin, and Wiradjuri, nonbinary person Zeb Payne in a Victorian first.

National Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team at the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) Mr Frogley said it was an honour to be considered and selected for the ticket.

“Lydia, the powerful senator she is, Sissy campaigning for the Djab Wurrung and Zeb putting their hand up is wonderful for people who are trying to be recognised in what they feel is their true sex,” he said.

“It shows we have more than enough people within the Aboriginal community to stand up at any stage and be able to take on the re-

Local resident Adam Frogley is part of the all Aboriginal senate ticket put forth by the Australian Greens.

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The Australian Greens and the senate ticket have indicated a national treaty between Fed-

eral Government and First Nations clans Australia-wide is a priority for them.As cultural differences and historical experiences are so varied between First Nations clans, they aim for separate treaties to be settled between each community.

Mr Frogley said the treaties are something he has been campaigning for for many years and believes we need to focus on what the future for Aboriginal Australians looks like.

“It is so the Aboriginal community can try to move out of being stuck in the political cycle which we’ve seen in many years gone by,” he said.

“Where we can actually look to get out of the criminal justice system, we can look to get away from the welfare system and actually look to become citizens of the community that works together.”

Greens candidate for Casey Jenny Game said she likes to think the Greens set standards, and the party sets the bar on issues of representation in government.

“Our policies are about saving the planet, and this is what we need to do we care about

people on the planet,” she said.

“I think the fight for indigenous rights has a long way to go. I think the senate ticket and the introduction of treaties is an important step.”

Mr Frogley has a rich history in the area, descending from the family who owned the Healesville Cordial Products store (HCP), which was previously a camping spot set up in 1938 by the Frogleys until they sold it in 1986.

The other side of Mr Frogley’s family was situated at nearby Corranderk, which was once home to an Aboriginal station closed permanently in 1924.

Mr Frogley appreciated the tight-knit community of First Nations people in and around Healesville and the general acceptance and support of Aboriginal Australians in the area.

“I knew Aunty Joy Murphy through my family, and Aunty Dot Peters would come and teach us about Aboriginal culture when I was in primary school,” he said.

“The overall links and my links to the community are fairly strong. And I know those people in the community would love to see greater representation.”

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Workers are now able to register for the Australian-first two-year $245.6 million scheme, with an estimated 150,000 people eligible for the first phase. Occupations eligible include hospitality, food trades, preparation assistants like chefs and kitchen hands, supermarket and supply chain, retail and sales

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Cultural learning blooms

By Callum Ludwig Wednesday 16 March marked the official opening of the bush tucker garden and yarning circle at Warburton Primary School.

Students gathered at the garden as First Nations Curator at the Tarrawarra Museum of Art Stacie Piper spoke to them about the importance of country and the local Wurundjeri people, teaching them bits of the traditional Woiwurrung language. Ms Piper herself is a proud Wurundjeri and Dja Dja Wurrung woman.

The coordinator of the school’s sustainable garden program Kelly Frost said the students of the school had designed the garden and circle which has now come together.

“The students designed and then worked on the creation of the new bushtucker garden and yarning circle over the last couple of years,” she said.

“The original design is still up on the wall of our Harvest Cafe, and it is very similar to what was unveiled today.”

Students at the school will have the responsibility of maintaining the garden and identifying ways it needs to be improved or resewn, and will also research and identify new things to grow in the garden. The native bush foods will be used in the student’s weekly cooking sessions.

Ms Frost said the more First Nations culture is included in the curriculum and taught to kids at a young age, the more it will be familiar for kids moving forward.

“It is important for us to embed knowledge and understanding of our First Nations people into our everyday curriculum. All the way from our preppies,” she said.

“The better the student’s understanding, the more they will carry that understanding into their future.”

The plants in the garden will be labeled with both their English and traditional name,

Kelly Frost wafting the smoke over herself to cleanse bad energy. in an effort for both to be a part of students’ everyday dialogue.

The school is also hopeful of continuing to work with Ms Piper in the future. Plans are underway to teach students some First Nation’s traditional dances, in a continuing effort to improve kid’s understanding and knowledge of different aspects of their Ms Frost said maintaining a garden provides a great opportunity for students to learn.

“They learn to become more responsible, but also to understand what it takes to just grow the food they eat. They have really great knowledge of the conditions plants require,” she said.

“It’s not even just things on the surface level as far as sun, water and soil, but they understand pollination and propagation. They even bring things to me, they’re constantly teaching me and I’m learning from them.”

Students gathered around the smoking ceremony.

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Some of the crafts on display at the Misty Mountains Market.

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Off to the markets

By Callum Ludwig Misty Mountain Market has become a feelgood community event for the residents of Dixons Creek since starting up in February 2022, and they want more stalls to be involved.

Hosted on the second Saturday of every month from 10am to 2pm, the market features artisan crafts, home and local produce, and live music, creating a homely atmosphere. It is hosted at the Dixons Creek Recreation Reserve at 1659A Melba Hwy Dixons Creek.

Event organiser Ilona Gerencser said the goods and crafts available from stallholders are just amazing.

“A lot of the stallholders I’ve known for a long time, as I used to be stallholder myself, and have run markets through rotary for the last three or four years,” she said.

“Due to Covid, a lot of them haven’t been able to sell publicly or set up at markets. This is just another opportunity for them to be able to sell what they do and showcase their talents.”

For the next market on Saturday 9 April, they are looking to expand by adding stalls for: Baby Clothes / Items, Fresh Bread, Jams, Chutney, Preserves, etc, Pizza, Pasta, Twisty Spuds (or similar), Cakes, slices, fudge, etc,

Gluten-Free products , Vegetarian Options, or any stalls selling anything unique or out of the ordinary.

Ms Gerencser said the support for the market has been great, and has encouraged her to continue to grow the market.

“At last week’s market, we had probably double the number of people as February.I t was just nice to people to see people smiling and having a great time and the stallholders are very appreciative and realise it’ll take a little bit of time for people to get to know the market,” she said.

“Coming up in April, we’ve got the Sunny Days custom car show and are going to raise some money for the CFA. Last week we raised money for the flood victims.”

Ms Gerencser said the attendees of the market expressed their gratitude to her personally. “ A lot of people came up to me on Saturday while I was selling raffle tickets to raise money for the flood victims and were so appreciative that the Dixons Creek hall was being utilised and they had something in the area for them to go to,” she said.

“Weather permitting, we hope to be running all year round, ending the year with a twilight in December.”

Murphy’s Mitre 10 Monbulk in February celebrated 21 years of proud service to the community Back in 2001, Paul and Julie purchased Anderson Hardware after moving from Ringwood and with Paul’s long time association with Mitre 10 which included sitting on both the Board of Mitre 10 as well as the National Advisory Council.

Over the years, many awards and accolades were achieved including Store of the Year – Medium Format and Victorian Pioneers to name a few.

In 2013, saw the sudden passing of Paul and whilst this had left a big set of shoes to fill, Julie together with daughter, Laura and sons, Patrick and Daniel, have continued Paul’s legacy with the same great passion and community spirit.

Patrick is Trade manager, Laura is our social media wiz and Hardware expert and Daniel works in Trade.

Together with Store Manager, Adrian and a team of dedicated, hard-working staff, we aim to bring you great customer service with a smile.

In 21 years, the business has grown and developed, but this year will see some huge changes.

Together with the IHG (Independent Hardware Group) Store Development team, Murphy’s Mitre 10 will be upgraded both internally and externally and the outcome will be a much bigger and better offer for locals than ever seen before.

We are also very excited to announce that Murphy’s Outdoor and Camping will be launching on Saturday 26 March.

As part of Mitre 10, we are now able to sell the fabulous Adventure Kings Camping, Outdoor and 4x4 range.

Adventure Kings is an Australian owned company whose products are affordable enough to see more Australians experience the great outdoors. We will also stock a large range of Kings products, so locals don’t need to travel far to get their 4x4, camping and outdoor products it will be available locally. Murphy’s Outdoor and Camping will be located at 87 Main Rd, Monbulk.

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Woody’s World in Warby Children’s songwriter and performer Woody Clark is bringing a Woody’s World show to Warburton on Wednesday 13 April at 11am.

The entertainer who hails from the Yarra Valley is loved by children around the country, touring with his beloved cat Hercules, Family Band, and his Mobile Ukulele School.

The event is part of Art Attack 2022, an initiative to bring local creatives to perform in local places, and is supported by Yarra Ranges Council.

The Ukelele Kids Show falls on the school holidays and kids will get to play along to the story of Jasmina, a shy young girl at school who learns to express herself through music and unlock her musical potential. This joyous show proves to students that with the right guidance and know-how, the language of music can be accessed by everyone.

Up to 100 ukuleles will be handed out to the audience as they prepare for an imaginary annual school concert (the show’s finale). Children will learn musical literacy, including listening, improvisation, instrumental and vocal expression, ensemble playing, rounds, composition, and introductory skills on the ukulele.

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Woody Clark and Hercules the Alley Cat will be performing in Warburton on the April school holidays before setting off on a Western Australia tour.

Picture: ON FILE over fifteen years of experience. He also runs an online ukelele school.

“I love teaching kids and their parents about the fun and creativity that comes with music. It really is a universal language that permeates every facet of our daily lives,” he said on his Facebook page.

“The Kookaburras singing in the morning, the music of the suburban train on the tracks or the laughter and singing of the schoolyard. It flows in and out of each and every day.”

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Bus Association Victoria’s Chris Lowe, MP Cindy McLeish, Councillor David Eastham and McKenzies Bus Lines manager Brad Pictures: MIKAYLA VAN LOON Sanders welcomed the installation of the bike racks on the Healesville bus services. 272183

The bike racks fit two adult sized bikes and are secured by a safety arm.

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Bike to bus made easier

By Mikayla van Loon Taking a bike on a bus in the Yarra Valley is now going to be more accessible with the inclusion of bike racks on a number of bus services in the Healesville area.

A five-year-long project initiated by the Bus Association Victoria (BusVic) to first research the need and complexities of installing bike racks on buses has now come to fruition in the Yarra Ranges.

“We did a trial for a number of years and now we’re delighted that we’re able to bring bike racks to the buses that operate the Yarra Valley services, being the 683, 685, 686 and the 687,” BusVic executive director Chris Lowe said.

With a high number of cyclists in the area and the increasing number of bike trails in the region, Mr Lowe said it seemed like the right time to bring this initiative to the Yarra Ranges.

“It’s a very popular tourist destination. It’s also a very popular cycling destination. From Lilydale to Warburton and Healesville as well,” he said.

“So it’s a great investment to encourage this inter-modality, the active and the public transport coming together. There’s a good density of public transport users out here as well as there are active transport users.”

Supported by the Department of Transport (DoT), Mr Lowe said it would take another five years to see the bike racks installed across all

services in the state.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish said this was a great outcome from the region, to improve environmental sustainability and accessibility to the outer pockets of the district.

“This is a good initiative and it’s taken a little bit of time to get to the Yarra Valley but it was a bit of a no brainer,” she said.

“I think any tourists coming out bringing their own bike, you can get on the bus really easily and use these racks very simply actually.

“You can get off anywhere along the Warburton Highway or do the rail trail or you can go to Healesville or Yarra Glen and experience those towns. It allows you a lot of flexibility to get around easily.”

Ms McLeish said as Yarra Ranges Council expands its rail trails, the ability for people to access options like the bus bike racks will only improve the experience in the area and give people variety.

Two compact bike racks are located on the front of the bus, which can be pulled down by a lever and a support arm keeps the bike in place while travelling.

The bike racks will be operated by the user when they get on and off the bus. Safety and instruction videos can be found on the BusVic and DoT websites.

Unfortunately, the bike racks are not suitable for children’s bikes as they are usually too small for the safety arm.

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It’s never your child, until it is.

They know how to operate the tractor, just like you, until they don’t.

We all know the line between farms as homes and farms as workplaces can be blurry, but setting boundaries could save your child.

For more information about child safety on-farm, please visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/children-farms

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(L-R) Peter Froud, Ron Closter, Peter Broman, and John Larson with a restoration project by the Men’s Shed now on display at the Healesville RSL. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Ron Closter working on bicycles being restored to give to children at the Badger Creek Primary School.

Shed open to members

By Callum Ludwig Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed is encouraging men in the local area to get involved with the group.

A display is currently on show at the Healesville Community Bank to share more about the projects and support on offer for those interested in joining.

Members meet in the wood and metalworking sheds located at 360 Badger Creek Road, behind the Badger Creek CFA, on Monday and Wednesday, from 9:30am to about 3:30pm.

The Photography Club, which also encourages women to join, meets at the Shed on Friday from 10:30am to 1:00pm.

Coordinator Mario Herodotus said the Shed started up in 2015 when the Badger Creek CFA donated some land behind the station to help out the community.

“Since then we put up our own shed, we’ve

continued to expand. We’ve got agreements with both the CFA and the Badger Creek Hall to do a little bit of maintenance for them for reduced rates for the hall,” he said.

“We’ve been involved in the renovations going on at Maroondah Dam.We’ve been involved with the children at the Badger Creek Primary School and we’ve been involved in the Healesville garden.”

Right now, they are working on some new compost boxes and bird boxes for the 1st Healesville Scout Group.

Mr Herodotus said the photography club and technologies seminars run at the shed are also helping members become more tech-savvy through funding from the federal initiative Be Connected.

“We’ve taught courses on Microsoft Word and Excel, we’ve done courses on using your Android phone, connecting up your phone to your TV, things seniors tend not to really understand,” he said.

Annette Thomas alerted Mr Herodotus to the presentations on camera technology by the Photography Club as well.

“Annette and I have worked in technology all our lives, and we use our knowledge to create small presentations on almost a weekly basis where we will cover a topic such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO all the way to how do you crop a photo, how do you get the composition for the photo you want.”

Loneliness and isolation are an increasing issue among older residents, especially over the last couple of years due to Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns.

Vice President Roy Bennett said the Men’s Shed helps to provide a place where older men can find support and company.

“For me, it’s the camaraderie mainly, there’s always a shoulder you can lean on. We do look after one another,” he said.

Ms Thomas and Mr Herodotus said they

try to raise awareness for mental health issues and invite professionals to visit the Shed.

“We’ve had doctors recommended to our groups to provide some members some support in a comfortable environment. We feel these members have settled in really well and we’ve been a real benefit to their mental health,” Ms Thomas said.

“We also participate with the Yarra Valley Men’s Health Organisation. Brian Mears (Project Manager) has been up to shed a few times and we meet with him weekly to discuss men’s health issues,” Mr Herodotus said.

The group offers great opportunities to travel, with previous visits to the Twelve Apostles, a rodeo, Healesville Sanctuary, Stephenson’s Falls in Marysville, and Cloud Hill in Olinda. They are hoping to make a trip to the Silo Trail soon.

While the shed’s membership is primarily made up of older men, they encourage men of all ages to get involved and anyone is welcome.

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Embrace events at park

By Callum Ludwig Coronation Park in Healesville is set to host a number of events through April to get residents out and enjoying the natural space.

The events are the inaugural Healesville Home Grown Food Fair, a Natural Weaving workshop, an art play project called Efemera and a music event called Community Voices in the Park.

Healesville Community Garden (HCG) president Etne Pfeiffer said the purpose of the events is to reconnect people with nature and the park space, particularly after the last two years of Covid-19 restrictions.

“It’s about getting ourselves back to nature and being inspired creatively but also having a respectful relationship with the land and all animals,” she said.

“What we found last year when chatting to people was because we were spending so much time indoors and on devices, being back outside was just reinvigorating and it reconnected people.”

The first event will be the Healesville Home Grown Food Fair on Sunday 3 April from 9am to 2pm. This event was initiated by the HCG and FoodPatch Art, a local initiative aiming to use creativity to connect residents to the environment.

Ms Pfeiffer said this event will hopefully encourage people to take the steps to grow some of their own food, particularly after concerns over food security during the Covid years.

“During the Covid lockdowns, people showed interest in being more self-sufficient as they became concerned about our food production and distribution,” she said.

“We want to keep those ideas alive for people and show growing your own food can be ongoing, it doesn’t just need to be reactive when our food security is being challenged or threatened.

It’s doable, it’s healthy, it’s fantastic.”

The Healesville Community Garden.

Savad Felich’s creation at 2021’s Feeling Our Way Forward with Ephemeral Art Play project.

Pictures: SUPPLIED The following Wednesday 6 April, local resident Ruth Woods will be teaching people how to weave with natural materials. The event will be hosted in two groups, Group 1 will be from 10am-12pm and Group 2 from 1.30pm3.30pm. Bookings are essential and available by emailing foodpatchart@gmail.com.

This event leads onto the free nine-day

Efemera event, which will take place under the famous oak trees in the park and will provide an opportunity for residents to create art from the world around them. Local artists will be onsite throughout this event.

Ms Pfeiffer said the living project will provide many opportunities for interested artists in the area.

“All the materials, twigs, and leaves, and bark, and acorns, are there for people to come to create and add to what they and others are making. It was really enjoyed by the community last year,” she said.

“The project was even a finalist in the Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities awards in the wellbeing category.

During Efermera, Community Voices in the Park will be celebrating local musicians, singers and songwriters on Sunday 10 April.

Aunty Kim Wandin will do a Welcome to Country to begin the event which will be started at 12.30pm by The Markers.

“We hope the music event will help get more engagement and more people on-site in the art space and give it a nice, energetic start to the week,” Ms Pfeiffer said.

“Last year we found people would listen to music and go for a little wander, check out the art space, and then be sitting and making art watching and listening to the performers.”

Finally, to cap off Efemera, an Easter egg hunt will be hosted on Saturday 16 April, the closing weekend.

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YARRA RANGES ADVOCACY PROJECT

Unsealed growing pains

By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges Council has begun campaigning for funding opportunities ahead of the upcoming federal election, urging prospective parties and candidates to get behind vital projects for the region.

‘Roads for Agribusiness’ is the first council wants supported with $150 million needed to deliver 150 kilometres of roads upgrades connected to local producers.

Almost 800 agriculture businesses are based across the municipality, however, unsealed roads are causing issues for crops, supply and tourism opportunities.

Several case studies have been investigated which have found dust from dirt roads are affecting the quality of nearby crops and unstable roads are damaging produce, like berries, going off to market.

A produce farm located near the intersection of two unsealed roads frequently sees road issues after heavy rain events, with potholes and washed out sections damaging goods in trucks as they drive over the damaged roads. Mayor Jim Child said it’s a unique issue faced by the metro municipality.

“Our agricultural sector has over $701 million in economic output every year. It’s the food bowl to Melbourne metropolitan area, but we’ve got these challenges,” Cr Child said.

“A political party or an independent can be assured by supporting this project for the life of this project, they’ll be getting the credit for delivering it.”

Helen and Joey Estate in Coldstream is just one business hopeful to see road upgrades on Spring Lane, with 700 metres of road constructed from Maroondah Highway needed in order to meet expansion plans and permits.

The road costs are a significant part of the

Spring Lane in Coldstream that could benefit from the proposed funding. permit requirements which was issued in 2018, however, the pandemic has severely affected the business, like many others, pushing the project out by two to four years as they face financial challenges.

Stephen Powell from Helen and Joey Estate said unsealed roads affect tourism numbers with drivers not wanting to drive or return to the estate due to the Spring Lane’s condition.

“We have had feedback saying they’re here now but they wouldn’t do it again,” Mr Powell said. “We regularly see people putting themselves in a dangerous position, they treat it like it’s a single lane road, they approach this ridge line in the middle of the road and there’s cars coming from the other way and quite often they’re driving with unfamiliarity.”

Mr Powell said improvements to roads can make a huge impact in inviting visitors back to

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help boost business recovery after a tough two years.

“Anything’s going to help a little bit at the moment.. We’re 40 per cent of the staff, 40 per cent of the revenue and everything’s going up,” he said.

The project flows on from the council’s successful ‘Roads for Community’ initiative which was supported at the last federal election with $150 million.

Since 2018, ‘Roads for Community’ has been delivering upgrades to unsealed roads with a target set of 180km to be reached over the next nine years.

If the proposed project is successful, local residents and businesses will need to support the costs of the road upgrades, which is also part of the current community roads initiative, seeing property holders pay up to $7000.

Many unsealed roads are being used more frequently as the region’s agri-tourism sector grows.

The funding helps to significantly reduce the cost of around $15,000.

“The strong buy in by the community has been amazing through the statutory process that we have to engage with. It’ll be no different with this project either,” Cr Child said.

Mayor Jim Child said some 1400 residents are set to benefit from the project and it will free up to half a million dollars of expenditure of grading unsealed roads yearly.

“It’s a big expense for us as a municipality.

We’re classed as a metropolitan municipality, but we’ve got in excess of 700 kilometres of unsealed roads that we have to deal with,” he said.

“So if we can get this type of funding to deliver this project along the same lines as we do in delivering the Roads to Community initiative, this is going to be a tremendous outcome and will benefit the whole municipality.”

Roads for Agribusiness We just shouldn’t be in a situation where the quality of our fruit is impacted as significantly as it is…These roads should be sealed.

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A terrible railway accident This year marks 110 years since the worst-ever accident along the Warburton Railway.

On 18 April 1912, sixteen workmen left their camp at Evelyn Station aboard a maintenance trolley, heading towards Wandin.

Their task was to lay new rails along the line near the Stringybark bridge. They didn’t know they were running late that morning because supervising ganger Albert Williams’ watch was eleven minutes slow.

Normally the men would have reached their work site and removed the trolley from the rails before the Lilydale-bound train came into view. On the downhill run towards the bridge over Stringybark Creek, the gangers saw the locomotive round a bend in the distance.

They tried to stop, but the trolley brakes failed

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Mount Evelyn History Group editor to grip the wet and slippery rails.

The gangers found themselves in a terrifying situation. Train and trolley were approaching the bridge from opposite directions. The men could not jump off the bridge,

Lacks calories and taste Loveland Starring Ryan Kwanten, Jillian Nguyen and Hugo Weaving Rated M Directed by Ivan Sen, Loveland is a meandering, insubstantial Australian sci-fi drama.

In a dystopian future Hong Kong, Jack (Ryan Kwanten), an assassin, falls in love with April (Jillian Nguyen), a nightclub singer, only for his body to start breaking down.

The utilitarian dialogue has some warmth to it, but the film is filled with trite, droning monologues; the brooding poetry of the monologues feels like parody at times, but the film is dead-serious. The plot contains incredibly vague world-building about androids, cybernetic implants and a nefarious biotechnology corporation. Conflicts come and go without incident, and the gradual deterioration of Jack’s body carries very little urgency.

Moreover, Jack’s condition is revealed as a hormonal overload from his relationship with April, but Kwanten’s persona is too low-key for this explanation to be credible.

The eternally charismatic Hugo Weaving plays the reclusive Dr Bergman, but this character exists only to explain the plot and Jack’s flimsy back-story.

Loveland features an elegantly moody electronic-tinged score and a beautiful portrayal of a vibrant yet soulless cyberpunk city, but the imagery feels generic, with the cityscapes lifted almost wholesale from Blade Runner.

Indeed, Jack’s bodily deterioration and Loveland’s fuzzy musings on what is real are very reminiscent of Blade Runner.

I hate to be so critical toward an Australian film, especially in a sci-fi sub-genre that I love, but Loveland feels like the filmmakers lacked the creativity or budget (or both) to provide a unique, dramatic or interesting spin on cyberpunk. Pretty but derivative, slow and flat, Loveland is playing in select Victorian cinemas.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

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which was 30 feet above the creek. Their trolley was the pump-action type, powered by working a handle back and forth. Their only chance was to pump as hard as they could towards the oncoming train, in the hope of clearing the bridge before the engine struck them. They reached the far side with only seconds to spare.

The engine driver, Henry Collings, applied the brakes as soon as he saw the trolley. He could not stop the train, which was travelling at the maximum speed of 40 miles per hour.

The engine’s cowcatcher caught the trolley, upending it and smashing it to pieces. Most of the crew leapt down onto the embankment.

One said he heard someone shout ‘jump’, and he jumped. The engine narrowly missed an-

other man, who pushed his mate off the trolley ahead of him, saving his life. Four men who could not jump clear in time were killed. Three others were injured.

The dead were Walter Peberdy, Robert Hallam, Henry James and David Baxter. Peberdy and James were immigrants, who had arrived in Victoria only a few months earlier. Peberdy’s wife was on her way out from England to join him.

After visiting the scene of the collision, the jury at the inquest found that the deaths were accidental. No railway employees were blamed.

The present Stringybark Creek bridge on the Rail Trail replaced the original wooden trestle bridge at the scene of the accident.

A strange, dark fantasy novel for mature readers A review of Tender Morsels

by Margo Lanagan Back in 2009, when Australian author Margo Lanegan’s young adult title Tender Morsels won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, there was praise as well as condemnation.

The book was commended by Meg Rosoff via the Guardian as being “funny, tragic, wise, tender and beautifully written”.

Described by the School Library Journal as “a novel not to be missed”, it is one of Neil Gaiman’s “favourite books in ages... powerful and moving”.

Yet, via the Daily Mail, Danuta Kean was quick to denounce the book as “the kind of sordid wretchedness usually only on offer in the stacks of misery memoirs found in supermarkets, or in the seedy extremes of violent crime fiction”.

Keep in mind that it was 2009, before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, before Jill Meagher, Rosie Batty and Hannah Clarke, before the #MeToo movement, and before Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins.

It was a time when the aforementioned Kean’s view was prevalent: “The truth is that when children are exposed to deeply disturbing scenarios in teenage fiction, they are made painfully aware that the world contains cruelty beyond their experience and their imagination.”

Kean insists that children’s innocence should not be underestimated, that we should teach them “the evil out there is an aberration, not the norm”. But Lanegan is not convinced.

Instead, the author believes young adults are able to handle the themes of her book: “There’s this assumption that all children have the luxury of a childhood where their innocence is always respected and their main occupation is pleasant play – at the age of 18, or 21, they are then thrust into the real

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PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN world and shown the uglier side, but not before.” “How on earth do people imagine we equip children for life, if we never show them the sorts of issues other people encounter, if we never talk through with them how they might deal with difficulty, or violence, or unexpected shocks and surprises?”

Thus Tender Morsels remains relevant today, as we have learned to expose the “uglier side” of humanity in a collective and continuous effort to eliminate it.

To sweep such ugliness under the carpet is neither healthy nor helpful, in the same way that 15-year-old Liga escapes to a parallel world where everything is calm, comfortable, pleasant and peaceful. Liga has suffered much abuse by her own father and other men in her village. Without confronting reality, she cannot truly recover from her emotional and psychological trauma. Worse, desperately trying to shield her daughters Branza and Urdda from all possible danger, Liga fails to educate them what harm there can possibly be and how to handle it when the unthinkable happens.

It is true that Tender Morsels is suitable only for mature-minded teenage and adults readers. It is hard to recognise there is both evil and sweetness in our true world, but it is more difficult – yet necessary – to appreciate the magic and heartbreak of learning to live with both.

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Charlie enjoys new home “He loves sitting in my apple tree, watching movies on my lap and has dinner with us every night.”

“We understand that Charlie the cockie is loved by the community and we want to let you all know that he is well and enjoying life.”

Charlie absolutely adores the family dogs - he thinks he is one! He barks, digs, pinches their bones, and pants.

Charlie will be coming back to the shop soon as Scot and Jamie await a new cage for him to transition between at home and the shop.

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This beautifully presented property offers a wonderfully constructed family home, set on a picture-perfect lot of approximately 1.25 acres. This Vendors have reluctantly place the property for sale after enjoying it for the last 25 years, since its creation. Every detail of this property has been thoughtfully created and precisely engineered. No detail has been left unconsidered, from the immaculately paved circular driveway that greets you home, to the way every piece of accessible roof space has been accessed and lined for additional storage and/or work space.”

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Ribbit-ing frog research A research project from Parks Victoria in partnership with Museums Victoria and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is recording frog calls in the plateau of Lake Mountainto research and improve the understanding of different species in the Yarra Ranges National Park.

Ten specialised recording devices have been placed near bodies of water to record frog calls 24 hours a day over a four-month period.

The project is based on the science of bioacoustics, the study of the production, transmission, and reception of animal and insect sounds.

Different species of frog can be contrasted by whether they croak, ribbet, or grunt and the differences in pitch or speed. This helps to alleviate problems with distinguishing frogs based on their appearance alone.

Sarah Matthews, one of the rangers involved in coordinating the research project said the equipment available for use in the project is fantastic, especially without disturbing the frogs.

“They are a non-invasive way of capturing data. We don’t have to disturb the frog’s habitat to identify them,” she said.

“After all the sounds are captured, there will be lots of work to complete running the data through a call recogniser program to identify which species are present.”

Lake Mountain was historically home to a range of frog species including Common Froglet, Victorian Smooth Froglet, and the threatened Alpine Tree Frog which hasn’t been officially sighted on Lake Mountain since the 1950s. In 2009, the Black Saturday bushfires saw significant damage to the native habitat, flora, and fauna species in the region.

In winter, the Marysville mountain is transformed into a ski resort. It has subalpine tracks and over 37km of ski trails. Across the summer months, wildflowers bloom and provide a popular walking area for visitors to

Parks Victoria staff setting up bioacoustic devices.

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Lake Mountain plateau features vital habitats including the threatened Alpine Sphagnum Bog, a land and water ecosystem which is of particular importance to animals including the endangered Alpine Bog Skink.

The project is part of larger conservation practices taking place across the state. Deer, which are becoming quite a pest in areas like Warburton, are a major threat to the health of Victoria’s alpine bogs and wetlands and are controlled at a landscape scale through shooting, with special exclusion fencing in high biodiversity-value areas to protect specific habitats and native species. Through this program, several bogs will be fenced to allow moss to recover, protecting frog species which rely on the water as tadpoles.

The research partnership between Parks Victoria, Museums Victoria and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort has been funded thanks to a grant from the Foundation of National Parks and Wildlife.

The endangered Alpine Tree Frog.

The threatened Alpine Sphagnum Bog, home of the Alpine Bog Skink.

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Get on board with game

By Parker McKenzie After the success of two board games published within other newspapers, Star Mail readers will have the opportunity to contribute to a Yarra Ranges-based board game before its launch.

Jenni Ivins has designed two board games for Star News Group — the owner of this publication — and is seeking photos for use in her third table-top game.

Ms Ivins said the board game will feature people’s photos of their favourite locations throughout the Yarra Ranges.

“Things that people like about the Shire that make it special, hidden secrets, and things that people don’t know about,” she said.

“Then they will be put into on the back of what are called GO-TO cards, they’re going to measure four centimetres by six centimetres.”

The board game will be published in the Star Mail newspapers and online in PDF format, with a board, the GO-TO cards and a rule set.

Ms Ivins said she has received positive feedback from the other two games.

“Many people told me that they learned a lot about the Shire, particularly which towns are in the Shire. That one seems to be a big one across both areas where I’ve done it before,” she said.

“People have been learning about places they can take their families to or just things to explore.”

A Part Together, Ms Ivins boardgame about Cardinia Shire which was published in the Pakenham Gazette, won the Best Community Campaign Award at the 2021 Country Press Awards.

Ms Ivins said she hopes people can reach out to those in hard-to-reach places to receive the best images from all around the Yarra Ranges.

“We want is people from all demograph-

Jenni Ivins with the board game she designed, highlighting the Macedon Ranges. ics that we want all people, young people, all nationalities, cultures, we want to capture as many voices as possible in this project so that is the game means a lot to everybody.” she said.

She said people can also include quirkily stories about the locations, which will be included on the GO-TO cards.

“Connecting communities through Face-

book conversations are about life in the shire, what is valued or unique; talking about our histories, treasures and activities we value, helping people to get to know their area better,” Ms Ivins said.

“This is happening in the Connecting Communities group and in the many township groups, in which I have been welcomed so I

Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI can ask questions and prompt deeper conversations.”

The board game will be published in the Star Mail newspapers in late May or early April.

Anyone interested in participating can join the Connecting Communities Yarra Ranges Shire Facebook page or email the photos directly to Jenni@MindDrawing.net.

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LIFESTYLE TREE CHANGE AWAITS YOU SITTING privately and secluded behind parkland like grass lawns and meandering drive way this established home with so much to offer is complete with north facing views from its stunning deck and entertaining area.

Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas, main lounge with gorgeous stack stone fire place where your crackling fire will warm you while over looking your paddocks and further mountains. Lifestyle property’s of over 5000sqm don’t come along very often especially with this fabulous location; bus stop right out front, the Yarra River so close as well as the iconic Rail Trail - many bike rides and walks awaits you, maybe even a horse ride?

Not to mention a short walk to town and all it has to offer like shopping, cafe’s, medical services and the list goes on.

Fencing is in good condition so bring the horse, the kids and any other animals you may have.

Many character touches throughout the home really complete this package however stand out features are the grand staircase and private balcony to the master bedroom.

This is the type of property that has you feeling you are on holiday every day, don’t hesitate on this one - it wont last long. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2531 Warburton Hwy, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $900,000 - $990,000 Inspect: Saturday, 12 noon-12.30pm Contact: Leah Bannerman, 0448 924 266, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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ENTER THE MARKET TODAY IN a sought after and super convenient location here you will find this solid 2 bedroom brick unit.

With spacious entry, separate dining and roomy lounge as well as open plan living in the kitchen dining with a spacious breakfast bench this home doesn’t feel like a unit.

Extras include both bedrooms having robes, split system heating and cooling, a fenced rear yard that is big enough for a puppy and a single lock up garage offers extra security, parking and storage. This property offers so much to the astute buyer being only minutes walk to the main street of Yarra Junction and all it has to offer including the iconic Yarra Rail Trail, Yarra river, gym, doctors and all your shopping and coffee needs.

Be quick this one wont last long. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Hilltop Court, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $450,000 - $490,000 Inspect: Saturday, 1.30pm-2pm Contact: Leah Bannerman, 0448 924 266, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

10 Mathers Avenue Launching Place

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Stylishly renovated and great location

You will be thrilled to find 4 well proportioned bedrooms and a layout that will suit your growing family. The teenagers or younger kids will love the rumpus, where the toys can be spread out, the teenagers can be noisy while playing on the playstation and mum and dad can have some peace with the main living room all to themselves. The master bedroom is on a level of its own with ensuite and walk in robe, while the 3 extra robed bedrooms are central to the family bathroom.

The galley kitchen has easy access to the dining room, rear decks and yard, and entertaining will be a breeze with this layout. If you’re a Tradie, there is plenty of off street parking and a large 2 car garage provides a space for vehicles or a great workshop.

Nicely sited in a court location, with nearby access to the Warburton Trail and the local village shops, this family home offers a great package. The kitchen has a large timber topped island bench, quality appliances and ample space to cook up a feast for the family or entertaining. Open plan in design, the kitchen meals and family opens to a lovely outdoor undercover entertaining area. The spacious master bedroom offers a large walk in robe and a beautiful ensuite; equally lovely is the family bathroom with a luxurious bath.

You will not only enjoy the undercover entertaining area, but also a great fire pit, open area for the kids to run around and plenty of off street parking. A lovely home you will be proud to own.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: By Appointment

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5966 2530

3407 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

$730,000 - $780,000

5967 1277

2457 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

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Auction April 9 at 1pm

3 Nigel Court, Badger Creek

GREEN WEDGE A ZONE-SCHEDULE 1 SET on 2.09ha, 5.225 acres with two road frontage from Badger Creek rd through to Stanley road. This property is steep in history from back in the 1930’s, It was first known as a successful camping spot, set up by the Frogley family as Healesville Camping Park in 1938.

After World War II, the Frogleys turned it into another stream of revenue, reinventing the Badger Creek Road site as a local soft drink capital and in 1947 it was renamed, Healesville Cordial Products. It is now time for the current vendors who have owned the property since 1984 to put it to market allowing an opportunity for the next purchaser’s preferred use.

The existing building has lots of potential, whether it becomes a private home, further business practices or a storage facility, due to its sheer size the options are plenty. The glorious parcel of land with the stunning views toward Mt Riddell is certainly a rare find so close to Healesville’s main street.

The opportunity that presents itself for potential buyers is outstanding, and only for the third time in the past century. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 81 Badger Creek Road, HEALESVILLE Inspect: By appointment Auction: Saturday, 9 April, 11 am on site, all offers will be considered Contact: Stuart Aldridge, 0402 464 511, REAL ESTATE YARRA VALLEY, 5962 1053

Spacious family living * 4,044m2 allotment, fully fenced * Large family home, large living areas * Ample car accommodation * Quiet no though road location * Close proximity to schools and public transport

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Healesville 212 Maroondah Highway

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Beautifully presented home hidden away, offering room for the growing family. The residence offers an abundance of formal & informal living & entertainment spaces. Special touches include recycled Jarrah timber from the Albury Woolstore used on the benches & floors. Set on over 5800m2 of useable grounds, good shedding & space for a boat/caravan.

4A 2B 4C Price Guide $1,500,000 $1,600,000 Inspect

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Owner, Occupy or Invest Renovate or Redevelop High Exposure Site For Sale with Vacant Possession Zoned Commercial 1 Set on 449m2 Allotment (approx.) ** Business for sale separately: Details on request For sale by Openn Negotiation, an online flexible terms Auction platform.

A 2B 2C Current Bid $1,000,000 Inspect

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Chum Creek 691 Chum Creek Road

3A 1B 5C

Set on almost 14 acres of pasture, bushland & beautiful Oak trees. Comprising 3 bedrooms including large master with retreat, modern kitchen & spacious lounge with beautiful views.

Outside features a veggie garden, fenced paddocks, chicken coop & machinery shed, all perfect for a self sufficient lifestyle.

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Privately positioned on 7900m2 (approx) block sits this character filled home that is in need of some restoration to create your dream home. Offering 3 bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms in the main house, while featuring separate self-contained accommodation on the lower level, that would suit the growing family or as a potential B&B.

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4A 3B 6C Current Bid $780,000 Inspect

By Appointment or OFI Agent Mark Gunther 0448 623 030

Healesville 2 Mason Close

3A 2B 2C

This architecturally designed home is one of three residence in this development & has SOLD. They will showcase a spacious master bedroom with WIR & stylish ensuite, quality fittings & fixtures, oak timber floors, large double garage & low maintenance garden. For more information on the remaining property yet to be built, call Gary.

SOLD Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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Yarra Ranges Shire Council (‘Council’), acting under Section 206 (1) and Clause 3 of Schedule 10 to the Local Government Act 1989 (‘the Act’), proposes to discontinue an unused 63m2 portion of Thomas Avenue, Warburton (‘the road’) shown in bold on the plan below (‘proposal’).

It is then proposed the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning manage the licensing/sale of the land to the abutting owner of 3415 Warburton Highway, Warburton.

Further information regarding the proposal can be obtained from Melissa Lee 1300 368 333.

In accordance with Section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing by 20 April 2022.

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By Steve Fleming On a glorious Saturday morning, Lamartine da Silva from the Hope Australia Soccer Academy and Rob Prins from the Victorian Churches Football Association (VCFA) ventured into the Yarra Valley to conduct a skills clinic for females of all ages. They were hosted by the Healesville Soccer Club at the Don Road Sporting Complex, and players from Healesville SC and Yarra Valley Soccer Club (YVSC) attended.

“It’s about helping women develop and reach their potential, finding that extra skill set that they might not otherwise have tapped into,” Rob Prins said about the motivation for the clinic.

Lamartine, who has extensive coaching experience with international youth teams like Thailand and has played professionally for Portugesa FC in Brazil, is passionate about what he does.

“What drives me is creating dreams for young players. In Brazil, soccer is like a national religion, here there is so much competition for that dream from AFL, basketball and cricket,” he said.

“To help foster that dream, there must be investment in infrastructure and in the development of young players. That is why we are working with the young women today.”

Naomi Hauysmann, who coaches junior girls at Healesville SC, said it was interesting to watch on from a coaching perspective.

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Michaela Langmaid, who plays for YVSC and is on the VCFA Women’s Committee was impressed by the high work rate.

“Seeing how professionals train will help us bring a bit more intensity to our own training. The progression from warm-up through to speed and agility training, drills and then gameplay is something we already do, but our approach will probably be a bit more focused now,” she said.

The clinic was one aspect of a strategic shift at the VCFA to encourage girls and women to take up soccer. Another aspect is the inclusion of a girls U16 competition in 2022.

The Women’s Season Launch will kick-off on 2 April where Maroondah United SC will host the round at Silcock Reserve in Croydon.

The round is devoted entirely to the female teams from U8’s to Senior Women’s and promises to be a festive and celebratory day.

Corporate Bowls Challenge with businesses from all over Healesville and surrounds have joined to play for the Inaugural Charles Hort Trophy, whom was a long standing member of the club and up standing member of the Healesville community.

Some 18 teams were part of the Corporate Challenge which not only brings many local business people together but also their families and kids to make the night a real fun event.

Everybody not only gets to bowl but to also meet new people and have a fun night enjoying a drink and the famous BBQ snags that everyone talks about, cooked by a couple of ex Army cooks, Chris and Mike.

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By Callum Ludwig Following his elimination fight victory at the Fitlife Boxing Club in Ferntree Gully, Healesville boxer Christopher Hume has qualified for a Masters Boxing state title bout against James Stewart on Wednesday 8 June.

Masters Boxing in Victoria is the category for boxers over 34 years of age, with competitions for varying weight ranges. Fighters must be within a ten-year age range of one another.

Hume has a 2-0 competitive win-loss record, having won his first fight by technical knock out (TKO) and the elimination fight on 5 March on points.

Hume said his elimination bout was a more tactical display, and he expects the same of the state title fight.

“I played it smart, moving in and moving out and getting my left hand out there and picking him off with it before he could do anything about it,” he said.

“The tactics and smarts will be put down on the canvas over the next two-three months of training leading up to June. I’ve worked a lot on my footwork and technique to keep the flow going and the spontaneous explosions of

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Hume said that boxing has run in his family, and he is grateful for the immense support he has received.

“Boxing is in my family’s blood. It comes down the line from my ankles, down to my father, then my brother’s down to my cousins, including Dwight Ritchie who passed away in 2019 after fighting Tim Tszyu.” he said.

Dwight Ritchie was a proud Yorta Yorta man and boxer who died at the age of 27 on 9 November 2019. He collapsed in a sparring session with Michael Zerafa in preparation for Zerafa’s rematch against former welterweight titleholder Jeff Horn. He died of a heart attack, three months after just losing to Tszyu in the International Boxing Federation Australasian super welterweight title.

Hume is a Men’s Health and Cultural Wellbeing Coordinator at Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place in Croydon, working in seven local government areas including the Yarra Ranges. His connection to country, family, and businesses in the Yarra Ranges means he has a lot of support from the community.

Hume is aiming to win the state title and open up a small boxing gym and art space in Healesville, expanding upon the sessions he currently runs out of his garage for seven local young fellas to keep them settled in and out of trouble in partnership with Victoria Police.

Healesville win Bowls final

By Ian Milgate Healesville’s Tuesday Pennant side played on neutral territory at Ringwood for the Final against Croydon.

Although the green was running slow we managed to keep ahead of Croydon for most of the match, except one rink just went down over the last few ends, but still gave Healesville a great win over Croydon 65 - 49 Steve Graham, Gayanne Hutt, Hilda Gurney, Chris Hawting 28 - 11 Chris Boland, Bob Brown, Robyn Turville, Steve Bulled 22 - 20 John Clark, Effie Laban, Barry Parker, Gerda Otto 15 - 18 This puts Healesville into 2nd. Division for next season and our 2nd side who got to the finals but were knocked out, still go up to 4th Division.

On Sunday our club hosted the inaugural Tom Ayres sporting club challenge.

The teams consisted of Healesville Football Club, Healesville Cricket Club, Healesville Tennis Club and the Healesville Bowls Club, which have all been in existence for over 130 years.

It was a great day had by all and exposed some very good players from all of the clubs.

If we could catch a few of them the Bowls club would be looking pretty healthy. To make the challenge fair the Bowling Club was given a 20 shot handicap but to the strength of the team, the Bowling Club came home winners by 3 shots over the Tennis Club followed by the Football Club and dragging their heels a little, the Cricket Club.

I’m sure next year will be different as we all know Clubs are very competitive and I’m sure the others can’t wait to get their Club name up on the Tom Ayres Trophy.

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Hoddles Creek juniors claim premiership

By Carolyn Sinclair On a mild, autumn Friday evening on 18 March 2022, a group of 9 young boys from Hoddles Creek Cricket Club ventured to the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve to battle Mt Evelyn Cricket Club for the title of Premiers in the Ringwood and District Cricket Association’s Under 12-5s cricket grand final.

A large spread of purple and gold (HCCC colours) adorned the boundary at one end of the ground, with parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and HCCC senior players all showing their support for the youngsters.

Equally, across the ground on another part of the boundary, was the burgundy and white colours in support of Mt Evelyn.

The two teams have met twice throughout this season, and have won two games each, so everyone was a little nervous, and aware this premiership win could go either way.

Hoddles Creek won the toss, elected to bat, and used their permitted 23 overs to knock up a well held 94 runs at the loss of 6 wickets.

The innings break had both teams in huddles with their respective coaches, with no doubt a lot of encouraging words being spoken, and a lot of advice being given.

The second innings saw Mt Evelyn determined to chase down the runs, and a group of Hoddles Creek players in the field equally determined to stop them.

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Twilight: Only 2 weeks to go in this 2021-22 Twilight season, and points are at a premium as nearly 20 regular Twilight players try to squeeze into the prestigious top ten! And doing his cause no harm was Jason “Kenno” Kennedy, who recorded a very helpful 20 points, to win the day/ night voucher. This may entrench him in the top ten, for the Shootout on March 31st! The Runner-up was none other than his daughter, the hugely talented Kim Kennedy, who finished just one point behind on 19, ( off a VERY low handicap, I might add!) Balls extended down to 18. NTP winners on the night were Steuart Hawke, (12th), “Bruno” Kennedy, ( another member of the clan-15th)and just to top

off the day’s results, Kim had a superb eagle on the 17th to claim the best 2nd shot there ( Can’t let Dad have all of the glory!)

Saturday 19 March PAR: Another PAR round, another solid set of winning scores! None was more impressive than the consistent Shane Campbell, who came in with a +1 to take home the A-Grade prize.

Good work, “Bomber”! The B-Grade voucher went to Graeme Snell, with the best score on the day, a +2. Paul “Snorks” Long won the Runner-up voucher also recording a +1. But balls only got down to “square!” NTP’s were won

by Lance ‘Hole-in-one” Atwell (3rd), Stuart Patrick (5th), Bomber Campbell (9th), Jimmy Stewart (12th), and to Max Jacobs (15th).

By Garry Lewis The Pennant Season concluded for the Warburton Bowls Club with the Midweek side finishing Runner Up in the Division 2 Sectional Final last week.

The Mid Week Warburton 1 side played Heathmont 2 away in the Semi-Final on Tuesday. In a thrilling finish, the overall scores were tied, 58 all. An extra end had to be played by all rinks, resulting in the Burras scoring two shots to Heathmont’s one. The Burras were victors 60 to 59 and played Yarra Glen 1 in the Grand Final at Mooroolbark on Thursday.

Rink scores were S. Lord 28/ 10; G. Walsh 17/ 23 and R. McKail 15/ 26.

Yarra Glen 1 was quick off the blocks in the Sectional Final to create a handy lead. The Burras fought back after the break but failed to keep the momentum going to finally go down, 42 shots to 70.

Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 16/ 23; R. ‘Fly- in’ McKail 11/ 28 and G. Walsh 15/ 19.

Despite the disappointing finish, the Burras can feel rightfully proud of the team’s improvement during the season and look forward to next season.

The Intra Club Pairs Final was played recently. Following a tight contest, the father/ son combination of Paul and Brock Caneva won by one shot defeating Rayna Zunneberg and Gary Broussard, 15 shots to 14, in a thrilling finish.

The recent Greenlow Vote Count saw Chris Neale winning the Warburton 1 Most Valuable Player and overall Club Pennant Player of the Year Award. Steve Darwall was voted the Most Valuable Player for the Warburton 2 side.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition concluded its round-robin games last Wednesday with the finals to be held this week.

Muzza (Nutters) started the evening well by receiving the prize for the first player to touch the jack.

Match results were as follows Bolters 22 d Giddy Gout 9; Nutters 17 d Can’t Remember 16; Burra Boys 16 d Pensioners 9; G Force 19 d Sheep Assist 10; Thomos 15 d Bowls to the Walls 11 and Moonshiners 23 d Wessie Wonders 6.

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Together we can prevent Queensland Fruit Fly in the Yarra Valley, and we can protect fruit.

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