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Sibling support

By Parker McKenzie

Members of the Monash Gully lodge presented the cheque to Interchange Outer East’s Jenna Tatterson and CEO Fred Bromhead. Picture: SUPPLIED these kids so they came up with the sibling’s program.”

The Monash Gully Lodge has raised up to $60,000 dollars some years for the program.

Mr Sanmugathas said he has been involved in assisting the program for six years with regular fundraising and charity drives.

“When you come into the program as a kid, you don’t do it for one or two years. You will continue until you become a young adult,” he said.

“I received this letter from a kid who was

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part of the program for the last 10 years, now she’s 19 years old.”

In the letter, Natalie Gammino details how she joined the program at age nine and the impact it has had on her life.

“Starting the Siblings program as early as I did was one of the best decisions I ever made.

I have learned and grown so much within the past 10 years,” she wrote.

“Now as I am at the end of my time in the sibling’s program, I urge you all to know just

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The Monash Gully Freemasons district has raised $45,000 dollars for Interchange Outer East, a charity supported by the lodge for over a decade.

The money raised goes towards a support program for siblings of disabled children.

Since 2008, local lodges and the Freemasons Foundation have presented Interchange Outer East with $395,000 to ensure the Siblings Program can continue.

Interchange Outer East family support program organiser Jenna Tatterson said the money raised is used to run activities and weekends away throughout the year.

“It’s time for them to come away, have some time away from their family and hang out with kids that are in a similar situation,” she said.

There was a select group that I watched from being five or six years old and they’ve just turned eight. You can watch the progress as they become more confident, but also learn skills and keep the connection they make in the program.”

The program provides activities and camps for disadvantaged siblings to receive support, counselling and guidance. It is fully funded by the Freemasons through raffles, fundraising and events, with 80 to 100 children participating in the program each year.

Monash Gully Free Masons District member Sashi Sanmugathas said Interchange Outer East struggled to find funding for the program, so the Freemasons stepped in to help.

“They want to bring these siblings together so they will know that they’re not alone. They have other families in the same situation,” he said.

“They want to build a network and support

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Service returns to Quarry

By Parker McKenzie Local Rotary and CFA volunteers have collaborated to bring an ANZAC Day Dawn Service back to the Ferntree Gully Quarry.

The service will be held on Monday 25 April at Quarry Reserve, Ferntree Gully, from 5.45am to 6am.

Ferntree Gully CFA Captain Seamus Smith said the service had been held at the quarry in previous years, but the original organisers weren’t able to hold it in 2022.

“It was acknowledged through our networks that we really missed it over the last couple of years when we weren’t able to have it due to the pandemic,” he said.

“When we found out that it was not going to be able to be put together by the original team, we got together with Rotary and combined to get the event back up and running again.”

The service will feature a Remembrance to the fallen, the laying of wreaths, the ode and the Last Post, a minutes silence, a Reveille and the national anthem.

Rotary Ferntree Gully co-president Christine Anderson said the ambiance and scenery of the quarry make it “magic”.

“It’s a very unique setting, mainly because the sun comes up over the mountains and then the echo against the rock face,” she said.

“Usually there are between 300 and 500 people, but this year we’ve been advertising very heavily, so we don’t know what to expect.”

St Joseph’s College will be involved in the service and a bugler will be present.

Mr Smith said the service will be an opportunity for the community to stay connected

Rotary Ferntree Gully co-president Christine Anderson and Ferntree Gully CFA Captain Seamus Smith at Quarry Reserve. Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE and break down barriers of isolation.

“Being ANZAC Day, it’s got specific relevance as well to all the things that we enjoy in

Australia,” he said.

“It is part of who we are and we don’t want to be sitting and isolated in different areas. You

want to get people together and community events like this and Knox Festival are extremely vital.”

Free toolkits for businesses Local and national groups oppose lake works

By Tyler Wright

By Parker McKenzie Local and national conservation groups have called on the State Government to stop the development of a Knox site, where hatchings of the vulnerable Blue-billed Duck have taken place.

The “Lake Knox” site — on the corner of Scoresby Road and Burwood Highway — is on the grounds of the former Knoxfield Horticultural Research Institute, where it is believed to have been used to store water for use in irrigating research crops in either the late 1950s or early 1960s.

The land it is situated on is owned by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. It was rezoned in 2018 for Development Victoria to develop the land for residential housing and community space.

Local community groups including the First Friends of Dandenong Creek, Friends of Lake Knox Sanctuary and the Croydon Conservation Society have signed a petition to stop the development of the site, which has 22,000 signatures.

National conservation groups including the Jane Goodall Institute Australia, Wildlife Victoria, Environment Victoria, Australian Conservation Foundation, Greenpeace Australia, Australian Wildlife Protection Council, For the Love of Wildlife, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Australian Animal Protection Agency have endorsed protecting the site from further development.

First Friends of Dandenong Creek president Anthony Bigelow said there is overwhelming support from the wider community in ending the planned development.

“We know that the public notices will be put up by the council shortly. So we’d be encouraging everyone to object to those, you don’t have to be local in the area to object to a public notice, especially if it’s environmental-based as well,” he said.

“It’s still public land. So we are dealing with the public asset here as well. Council is involved in that, but at the end of the day, it’s actually the State Government that needs to step in and step up.”

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Local community groups opposing the development of the Knoxfield site at a day of action on April 3.

Picture: FRIENDS OF KNOX SANCTUARY ria — the Victorian Government’s development arm — said the artificial dam at the Knoxfield site is unsafe and has been assessed as structurally unsound.

“We’ve been consulting with the community for several years to inform them of the site’s development, including replacing the existing dam with a vibrant new wetlands system,” the spokesperson said.

“The new wetlands will ensure a safe, suitable and long-term breeding environment for the threatened Blue-billed Duck and other species, as well as result in a far better overall environmental outcome and improve the health of local waterways, including Blind Creek.”

An independent study commissioned by the community raised concerns over Development Victoria’s ability to achieve a better or even comparable ecological outcome.

The report by Professor Paul Boon stated several issues with the plans, including that claims of guaranteed ecological success “are inconsistent with scientific literature,” “doubts over Development Victoria’s capacity to deliver high-quality replacement aquatic habitat,” and the plan containing questionable assertions about Lake Knox and its development.

Development Victoria has lodged the first subdivision planning permit application for the residential redevelopment with Knox City Council, along with the planning permit application for the proposed wetland.

Small to medium businesses in the heavy vehicle industry are able to apply to Cardinia Shire Council for a free toolkit to address the serious health and safety risk and associated liabilities of alcohol and drug related issues in the workplace.

Cardinia Shire Council announced it was successful in receiving $7000 grant program on Monday 4 April and said the aim was to assist heavy vehicle transport businesses in designing and implementing an alcohol and drug policy within the workplace.

A spokesperson from Cardinia Shire Council said community action is vital in reducing serious injuries and deaths on Victorian roads.

“Alcohol and drug issues are a serious health and safety risk, particularly for employees who are driving on the road. As of 1 April 2021, the blood-alcohol limit is zero for drivers of heavy vehicles greater than 4.5 tonne (GVM),” the spokesperson said.

Consistent management and decisionmaking regarding related matters is also a goal for the Council.

The grant funding was received from the Victorian Government’s Department of Transport.

Businesses are advised to email Cardinia Shire Council to apply for the toolkit and applications will remain open until all spots are filled.

L to R: Cardinia Shire Council Major Councillor Jeff Springfield, Leigh Merrigan, Sharon Morrison, Dale Morrison, Inspector Hafiz Mayar.

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IN BRIEF

Election now called

By Parker McKenzie

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges residents will head to the polls on 21 May. Picture: ON FILE ning the seat of Casey for the Labor party after he lost to Mr Smith at the 2009 Federal election. Mr Brindle told the Star Mail on 14 December one of the key issues he will campaign on is the introduction of a National anti-Corruption Commission.

Former Sustainability Victoria CEO Claire Ferres Miles was chosen by the political engagement group Voices of Casey to represent

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Businesses prepare for Easter hit

Cardinia Shire Council is calling for member nominations for a new Cardinia Tourism Advisory Committee.

Council said Residents seeking nomination to the committee should be able to demonstrate that they reside or work in Cardinia Shire, have experience in the tourism industry, are able to advance tourism within the region, be able to work in a team, are respected by others and can effectively advocate.

Members of the committee are appointed for two years. Nominations close Thursday 5 May at 4pm.

By Tyler Wright Local accommodation businesses are bracing for a busy period coming into the Easter Holidays.

Reopening after Victoria’s lockdown ended in October last year, business at Joe and Julie Azzopardi’s Bed & Breakfast has increased significantly - a warm welcome after the unpredictability of the last two years.

“We’re now getting weekday bookings that we rarely had in the past as well as the weekends,” Mr Azzopardi said.

With trees falling down around the property in last year’s June storms, and false starts with re-openings of accommodation, the income generated from visitors is helping renovate the Azzopardi’s Bed & Breakfast garden to attract stayers.

“We had some visitors here from from South Australia over the weekend, so there have been interstate visitors as well, from Queensland and South Australia. But in the main, it’s been from Melbourne metropolitan and the local government areas around us,” he said of the visitors they host at their lodge.

With the inability to travel interstate and overseas during the pandemic, Mr Azzopardi said Victorians are realising the Yarra Valley is on their doorstep and are planning much further ahead for their trips.

“We’d get booked, generally, two to three weeks in advance,” he said.

“But now we’re finding we’re being booked months in advance.”

Some local accommodation also falls within the area for visitors to redeem their travel

A number of Kinder Surprise eggs products have been urgently recalled from Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Big W and other major retailers.

The popular Ferrero Rocher buys have been pulled from shelves due to salmonella contamination.

More than 100 people around the world have fallen sick with salmonella poisoning after eating the Kinder Surprise chocolates including a two-year-old girl in England who has been hospitalised.

Anyone who has purchased the following products are advised to safely dispose and not consume the products as they may cause illness: Kinder Easter Basket 120g (6x20g) - best before dates from 7/10/22 up to and including 20/11/22 Kinder Mini Eggs Hazelnut 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 Kinder Surprise Maxi - Natoons 100g - best before dates from 23/8/22 up to and including 13/9/22 Food Standards Australia has advised that Kinder Surprise 20g single and three-pack eggs in white, blue and pink varieties sold in Australia are not affected by the recall.

All other Ferrero products - including other Kinder products - are not affected by this recall.

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Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast in the Dandenong Ranges. vouchers from the recent Victorian Government ‘Victorian Travel Voucher Scheme.’

The scheme provides successful applicants with a $200 reimbursement when they spend more than $400 on accommodation, attraction and experiences.

The allocation is already exhausted, fulfilling some Victorian’s needs to getaway.

But restaurants and cafes in the area will close over Easter and Anzac Day for the public holidays, meaning preparation is essential for visitors.

“When people ask us for restaurant recommendations in the area, we’re happy to make those recommendations, but we always suggest to book in advance,” Mr Azzopardi said.

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“Don’t wait until you get here and decide to book, because you may very well miss out.”

The amount of guests at Mountain Lodge Accommodation has also made the Azzopardis busy.

“I do a homemade bread board and then afternoon teas,” Julie Azzopardi said.

“Joe and I do all the cleaning, dry cleaning, take it to the laundromat.”

As a small, two-suite accommodation mostly suited to couples, they have been pleased to build relationships with return guests.

“We try and make that occasion special for them,” she said.

Victoria Police and Transit Safety Division officers undertook a planned operation in Bayswater on Friday 8 April.

The operation targeted weapons and drug offenses in Bayswater CBD and railway station.

200 people were searched under the Control of Weapon act using metal detectors, resulting in eight people being arrested for drugrelated matters.

Victoria Police said they were happy to report no weapons were located.

Scoresby man charged with murder A 30-year-old man from Scoresby has been charged with murder following an incident at a property on Nardu Court on Thursday 7 April.

Police said they were called to the house and cordoned off the surrounding area after concerns were raised for the welfare of two people inside the house. Attending police located the body of a 78-year-old man.

Police said the parties involved are believed to be known to each other and they are not looking for anyone further at this time.

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Voters throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges will head to the polls on 21 May after a six-week federal election campaign.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison informed Governor-General David Hurley on Sunday 10 April of his intention to call the election at Government House in Canberra.

Former Speaker of the House Tony Smith is retiring from politics after serving as the Member for Casey since November 2001. Mr Smith was widely respected by parliamentary colleagues for his bipartisanship.

Currently, there are five candidates who have declared their intention to nominate for the federal seat, which is located in the southeast of Melbourne.

Local businessman Aaron Violi is the Liberal candidate nominated to replace Mr Smith after winning a crowded pre-selection in November 2021. Mr Violi will be hoping the goodwill towards Mr Smith will serve as a quasiincumbency advantage for him, as he has signalled he will pursue a similar platform to the retiring member if elected.

Engineer and small business owner Bill Brindle is making his second attempt at win-

them as a community-independent candidate. Ms Ferres Miles flagged action on climate change, integrity in politics and the respectful treatment of all people regardless of culture, gender or sexuality as the three key issues for the election.

Academic and Musician Jenny Game is the Greens candidate for Casey. Also running for the second time after 2019, Ms Game said in an interview with the Star Mail on 8 December the Greens would run on a platform of climate action, creating jobs in renewable energy, affordable housing and integrity in politics.

Former infantryman, Air Force navigator and Australian Federal Police member Anthony Bellve is the United Australia Party candidate. Mr Bellve and the UAP are running on platform of ending lockdowns, banning domestic “vaccine passports”, abolishing the national cabinet, investing in nuclear technology, and protecting free speech and “Australian values”.

While many candidates have been active in the community promoting their aspirations, with the election campaign officially started residents in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley should expect to see them even more in the coming weeks.

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Bumpy drive for produce ROADS FOR AGRIBUSINESS

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges’ agribusinesses are struggling to prevent their produce from being damaged by unsealed roads that link to many local farms and orchards.

Yarra Valley Cherries is based on Victoria Road in Seville, a long stretch of dirt road and during the Cherry season from November to December the roads are precarious after a wet springtime, Andrew Fairley, owner of Yarra Valley Cherries said the damage to the unsealed road after rain is inevitable.

“We get wash-aways on the road, because there’s a lot of water comes in from various from all directions and no matter how hard council try to fix the drains, they seem to block up,” he said.

“Because of the intensity of the water, it starts pulling the road away and softens up the road, when you have people driving too fast it then it creates really significant corrugations and big holes when it starts to reform.”

Mr Fairley said the bumpy, uneven roads cause significant damage to high-quality produce from agribusinesses all over the Yarra Ranges.

“When our fruit is packed into pallets and boxes for sale into the domestic and international market, as soon as it gets out onto the dirt road and it starts getting pummelled across the corrugations, the fruit settles in the

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box, with the fruit down the bottom getting squashed,” he said.

“It diminishes the quality of the fruit, but also reduces the shelf life because it damages the crunchy skin of a cherry which is a really important part. When it then goes soft, people say that’s not what I signed up for when I’m buying premium quality fruit.”

Yarra Valley Cherries is not alone and is in support of the Yarra Ranges Council’s push for ‘Roads for Agribusiness’ federal funding.

“They [YRC] wanted to really ensure the Federal Government had an understanding of the impact that poor roads had on agricultural producers, particularly where you have a product that is susceptible to damage.”

Yarra Ranges Council estimates the shire is

were quoted by the council $300,000 for the stretch of road to be fixed.”

However, they remain grateful the funding is being pushed for and feel as though the importance of agribusiness is reflected.

“It sounds like they realise that agribusiness is significant, and as we are tourism-related, I’m sure it will put a smile on people’s faces if they are happy with the tourism experience,” they said.

Yarra Ranges Council is asking Casey candidates and political parties to provide $150 million to deliver 150 kilometres of unsealed roads upgrades connected to local producers.

It would act similar as the ‘Roads for Community’ initiative which sees landholders also front some of the bill at a reduced cost.

home to a large unmade road network of approximately 700 kilometres.

At current every year the Council spends approximately $4.5 million grading unsealed roads at a cost of $1250 per kilometre for each grade.

Another agribusiness also spoke to Star Mail, but wanted to remain anonymous.

A representative said as a tourism-related agribusiness, unsealed roads affect their business model.

“We have people consider us a once-only experience because they are disappointed by the access, and we want to encourage repeat tourism so having good access to the farm is a high priority,” they said.

“I worry the funding will come up short, we

Power and the People 150 Years of Local Government in Yarra Ranges Monbulk Historical Society is launching the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network’s new exhibition to celebrate the anniversary of 150 years of local government in the Yarra Ranges area.

Yarra Ranges Council has received $10 million from the Preparing Australia Program.

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$10 million for disasters

By Parker McKenzie Yarra Ranges Council has received $10 million in funding from the Federal Government’s Preparing Australia Program, the most out of any municipality in the country.

The Preparing Australia Program funds projects to mitigate or reduce disaster risk, impact and consequences. The funding will be delivered over a six-year period.

Mayor of Yarra Ranges Jim Child said the funding will increase disaster preparedness, risk management, recovery and future resilience for communities in the shire.

“We’re extremely thankful that the Federal Government has recognised the importance of this issue, particularly as we approach the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic storms that hit the Dandenong Ranges,” Mr Child said.

“Responding in an emergency is as much about preparation and planning as it is about the actual response and clean-up itself, so this funding will go a long way to help us plan and protect our communities for any future emergencies that may arise.”

The funding will be used towards the Resilient Yarra Ranges Project, which aims to increase resilience planning, complete tree management and clean-up from

storm events, access the feasibility for a microgrid across the essential buildings in Monbulk, upgrade council community buildings to serve as emergency relief centers, provide suitable facilities for those unable to use accessible toilets at Kilsyth Sports Centre, commission a bushfire risk assessment for areas in the Dandenong Ranges and provide better-coordinated support and material air resources across the Yarra Ranges.

Mr Child thanked the retiring member for Casey Tony Smith, who he said has been a wonderful local representative for the Yarra Ranges.

“Tony has been a great advocate for our community for a long period of time and has helped us advocate for better funding and services in our municipality.

“This is a perfect example of the great working relationships we have with our counterparts across different levels of Government.”

Mr Child also said there is still significant work towards recovery from the June 2021 storm weather event.

For more information on the funding and other successful application can be found at www.recovery.gov.au/preparingaustralian-communities-program-local

On February 11 1872, the proclamation of the Shire of Lillydale ushered in one of the first forms of local government in the area. The Shire of Yarra Ranges was formed in 1994 by the merger of parts of Shire of Sherbrooke, Shire of Healesville, Shire of Upper Yarra and Shire of Lillydale.

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

Eighteen members of the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network collaborated to create the exhibition, to help demonstrate the importance of history in the development of their communities and the partnerships between local government and residents.

The exhibition shares stories of how buildings, facilities, services and events in our communities have transformed from an idea and local need into reality.

The exhibition will be displayed in the Monbulk Hub from April 12 until May 18 so today’s community can learn more about their rich heritage.

Monbulk Mechanics’ Institute in snow 1951

Monbulk Historical Society will launch the Power and the People at the Monbulk Hub on Wednesday April 20 at 11.00am.

Join us at the launch to also see a photo display and Powerpoint presentation of Monbulk in its early days.

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COMMUNITY POWER HUB CAMPAIGN

Building energy resilience

By Karen Casey Imagine retaining power in a storm or cutting your electricity bill in half. Imagine a home that is not only comfortable but cheaper to run with minimal carbon footprint.

Yarra Valley Community Power Hub (YVCPHub) can help you achieve this, one step at a time.

Supported by Sustainability Victoria and funded by the Victorian Government, YVCPHub is your first point of call for understanding the services, discounts, rebates and free upgrades available in your area. Six community energy groups in five LGA’s spanning the Greater Yarra Valley and Ranges are under its umbrella.

Executive Officer Jeff Barlow said the groups operating under YV-CPHub ensured much of the hard work was done.

“The local community energy groups do all the hard work for households by sourcing good quality products at great prices with reputable installers,” Mr. Barlow said. “Energy efficient products can pay for themselves over a few years just from the savings created from using less energy. Some banks even have Green Loans at low interest rates to assist with the upfront costs.”

Many householders are unaware they can have their home assessed for energy efficiency.

They can then upgrade the basics for free and have a free energy monitor installed to keep track of consumption.

Government rebates are also available on bigger items like hot water pumps, solar panels and batteries for those who qualify. And, thanks to the power of community bulk-buying, reverse cycle air conditioning, electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries and more are

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By Mikayla van Loon The Yoorrook Justice Commission has officially launched its truth-telling process in Victoria with local Elders’ yarns scheduled to hear the concerns of First Nations People.

Commissioner and deputy chair Sue-Anne Hunter, a Wurundjeri and Ngurai illum Wurrung woman, said the launch of the commission was a historic moment for Victoria as the first truth-telling inquiry ever conducted.

“It signified what First Peoples in Victoria have been working towards for a very long time, which is achieving truth and justice,” she said.

“It signified the first steps and formal start towards learning about the injustices experienced by the First Peoples since colonisation.

The truths and stories told by First Peoples will be difficult to retell and listen to, but it’s an important step towards healing.”

With ancestors in William Barak, who was closely associated with the Aboriginal settlement Coranderrk located near Healesville in 1863, and his sister Annie Borate, Ms Hunter said she imagines they would be proud and pleased to see the progress happening in Victoria.

As the Yoorrook commissioners travel Victoria to hear from Elders on their priorities for the work of Yoorrook, Ms Hunter said she hopes the yarns are “beneficial in grounding our inquiry in the cultural authority of our Elders.”

“The Elders’ Yarns are incredibly significant in the truth and justice process as our Elders are an essential guiding force for the work we’re undertaking,” she said.

“The Yarns will help us understand exactly where our focus should be throughout the process and into formal hearings next month.

Our Elders will help us understand which areas are most important for community so that this process has the greatest chance of true healing.”

Both historical and ongoing injustices will be reflected on including cultural violations and massacres, policing and criminal justice,

The Yoorrook Justice Commission comprises Professor Eleanor Bourke, Sue-Anne Hunter, Senior Elder Dr Wayne Atkinson, Kevin Bell AM QC and Distinguished Professor Maggie Walter who will travel around Victoria listening to Elders.

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The truth-telling and hearings will be taking place from 26 April, allowing First Nations Elders to share their experiences, stories and pain at a public hearing in an attempt to heal.

As someone who has worked in Aboriginal child and family welfare for over 20 years, Ms Hunter said going into the yarns and formal hearings her background gives her a unique understanding of her people and the challeng-

es they face everyday.

“If we can break those barriers to speaking out and do things differently, we hope they too will come forward to tell their stories in a supported and safe way.”

Elders’ Yarns can be conducted in three ways: by attending a group Elders’ Yarn, a oneon-one session as scheduled upon request or a cultural or historical site visit also to be scheduled on request.

These yarns and public hearings will lead to

an interim report that is due in June. The Yoorrook will invite First Peoples to tell their truth in the second half of 2022, where the broader Victorian community will also be invited.

Elders’ Yarn locations will be published on the Yoorrook Justice Commission Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/YoorrookJusticeCommission To inquire about the Elders’ Yarns contact Joey Saunders 0459 871 952 or Lisa Thorpe 0467 513 823.

Top social justice priorities identified for Casey area

By Mikayla van Loon The community of Casey has identified the most pressing social justice issues it believes needs to be addressed in an Australian first report produced by The Salvation Army.

Data compiled in the National Social Justice Stocktake Report (NSJSR) showed the overwhelming percentage of people who have witnessed or experienced mental health concerns in the electorate of Casey.

While 67 per cent of respondents in Casey listed mental health as the top priority, which was 10 per cent higher than the state, social isolation and loneliness was within the top five, something that was not identified for Victoria or the nation.

The Salvation Army’s head of public relations Bruce Harmer said the pandemic had quite a large influence on the social issues people felt needed more support in a postpandemic world.

“Our experience with Covid has been that many people felt socially isolated and disconnected from society, there’s no doubt about that,” he said.

“Along with the increase of mental health issues, the stigma around speaking about mental health seemed to evaporate to a degree.

“People were more willing to share how they were feeling, something that was translated in the number of people that see it as the highest issue in Casey.”

Housing affordability (55.3 per cent), followed by family violence and drug and alcohol abuse (both 37.9 percent) rounded out the top five concerns, something Mr Harmer said all fit within the space of mental health stressors.

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The Casey electorate identified social isolation as a key priority in The Salvation Army’s Social Justice Stocktake report. isolation or maybe housing affordability and we see that rating very highly also in the electorate of Casey.”

Mr Harmer said these social issues were all systemic elements within society before the pandemic but the report reveals the exacerbation and also the willingness to talk about these worries because of the pandemic.

“Our society seems to be opening up and having a newfound willingness to discuss these things openly.

“When the Salvation Army came into each of the electorates right across the country and asked the constituents what are the top

social issues from your perspective, it gave them an opportunity to sit and reflect.

“They are certainly social issues that need addressing, but…we’re on the right road to addressing them if we’re prepared to talk about them.”

By releasing the report, Mr Harmer said The Salvation Army hopes it draws attention to the key issues facing residents within electorates like Casey as it comes closer to a federal election.

“We want politicians, we want those who are running for public office, along with education, along with transport, along with health, we want them to think a little deeper

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about the social justice issues that are prevalent in our community and we want them to begin the conversation.”

Mr Harmer said the report and research will also instruct The Salvation Army in how best to engage and provide support in the Casey community moving forward.

“For the Salvation Army, it underlines and confirms for us that these social issues are worth pursuing because other people in the community also see them as issues that need to be addressed.”

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New centre for Vicroads The new VicRoads service centre in Ringwood has opened to the eastern suburbs with the facilities now offering licence testing and inspections.

As the major hub now for the Yarra Ranges Shire since the closure of the Mooroolbark testing site, the purpose built centre was said to have “more testing capacity than any existing centre in Melbourne’s east” by a Department of Transport spokesperson in December last year.

The State government expects the Heatherdale Road centre will be able to supply 1,000 appointments per week, including 600 license tests.

“The opening of the new VicRoads Testing and Inspection Centre in Ringwood will make it easier, faster and more accessible for people to complete their everyday paperwork,” Roads and Road Safety minister Ben Carroll said.

“Whether it’s vehicle testing, license testing or drive tests – we’re making it more convenient for locals to access the services they need right in the heart of Ringwood, with the modern facilities they deserve.”

Other services include both computerbased and drive tests, as well as vehicle inspection and long vehicle testing for cars towing trailers or caravans, with more than 50 car spaces for customers, as well as a canopy dedicated to vehicle testing.

For residents based in the Yarra Valley, the closure means learner drivers will be required to go to either Ringwood or Pakenham to undertake driving lessons and sit their driving test.

The Mooroolbark VicRoads closure was the fourth for the Yarra Ranges Shire in the last five years, after the Monbulk, Healesville and Yarra Junction centres were shut down in 2016 but the government hopes being located close to public transport, it will ideal for customers.

Testing and inspection services are available by appointment only and can be booked now through the VicRoads website.

A new Ringwood Customer Hub is set to open nearby in mid-2022. The temporary Ringwood Licence Testing Centre along Warrandyte Road will remain open for license testing until mid-June.

The Lilydale Youth Hub is a mental health and wellbeing service for young people aged 12-25 living, working, or studying in the Yarra Ranges.

Since launching in October last year, we’ve supported young people in 39 of the Yarra Ranges 63 postcodes, from Lilydale to Belgrave, Healesville to Warburton and every town in between.

We do this through outreach, where a member of our support team can come and meet young people where they feel most comfortable – home, school, even a local café to chat through things.

The last two years have been particularly hard as young people attempt to adjust to school and work in a Covid-world. It has raised many new issues for young people in the Yarra Ranges and often made existing issues worse.

But we have seen firsthand how resilient and strong the young people in our community can be when given the support they need to thrive.

That’s why we’re here. Our support team helps young people to work out what they need to be thriving, safe, and valued.

If other services are needed, then a case manager will help with referrals, making appointments, and supporting clients to attend those appointments – because sometimes getting help isn’t easy.

Services that we regularly connect young people to include counselling and clinical mental health support; physical health such as GP appointments, dental, and sexual health; education and employment services; legal assistance; Aboriginal community services; and homelessness or out of home care support.

Sometimes young people and their families are unsure of what they need or where to find it.

Our support team are experts at navigating the mental health and social services system – so no one has to take the journey alone.

Mental health support isn’t always about counselling and psychologists. This year, we’ve run Creative Art Therapy, Animal Therapy, Yoga, Music Sessions and Workout sessions on offer, where young people can connect and enjoy themselves. We’re always planning more fun things too.

Our Hub space is open 12-5pm Monday to Friday, for young people who need a safe, welcoming space. Come in and relax, grab snacks, charge a phone, meet our support team – or just have some quiet space.

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Failed art project repaired

By Parker McKenzie Yarra Ranges Council has announced work to repair a failed art installation on Blacksmith Way in Belgrave has been completed.

In December, a project began to improve the surface in Blacksmiths Way by adding coloured highlights and artwork of platypuses. Council said a “bad batch of coating combined with weather complications” resulted in the graphic feature drying with an uneven and cloudy finish.

“Late last year, we resurfaced the laneway and added a graphic feature to the road surface,” Yarra Ranges Council said.

“Unfortunately due to an issue with the coating used for the works, the graphic feature on the road hasn’t rendered with the finish and vibrancy we intended.”

Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton said that works had recently taken place to fix the coloured surface, after an error from the contractor.

“The contractor came back to fix up the surface’s colouring at no cost to our community,” she said.

“We appreciate the understanding and patience of the community as works started up again, and I think the new road surface looks so much better than it did previously.”

The water graphic spans roughly 300 metres of Blacksmiths Way, which is located between Belgrave Train Station and Burwood Highway.

Ms Skelton said the project, along with other public artwork in the area, highlights the importance of protecting the environment. mailcommunity.com.au

The original installation did not achieve the required result.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “All of our public drains eventually run out to waterways, providing drainage for our towns and helping to prevent flooding,” she said.

“Over many years, Council and other organisations have been working to highlight the importance of reducing waste, putting your rubbish and recyclables in the bin, “If you litter, that litter will end up in our waterways, risking the wellbeing of plants and animals in the Dandenongs and further downstream.”

The works were undertaken after members of the public raised concern over the final result of the installation and the environmental impact of the chemicals and materials used.

Yarra Ranges Council said in February 2022 the works consisted of pressure washing, grinding back certain areas, removing debris, premixing and rolling out new surface materials.

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Spirituality finds a home

By Tyler Wright Dandenong Ranges’ locals are finding new ways to explore spirituality and alternative healing in the community after the pandemic.

Psychic Medium Drift Lee said during the pandemic, and after many lockdowns in Victoria, people are looking for validation and meaning in their lives more than ever.

“What they’re searching for is themselves, that beautiful internal inner light, that divine spark that is them - and it’s always there,” she said.

It was not until the medium was 23 she had a life-changing experience which increased her sensitivity to the energy around her, and something already present in her lineage drew her to eventually begin doing readings for others.

Drift said she is noticing there is an increasing awareness of spirituality in the community in recent years.

“You can walk into a little gift shop now and it’s common to see a smudge stick or some sage and people buying oracle cards and I think it’s making its way into the mainstream.”

She will be conducting a free upcoming reading in Olinda, connecting with spirits who come forward for those in the audience.

“I really love doing these kind of events,” she said.

“Being in that energy collectively is really beautiful.

“Truly the heart of the work is really about being of service to the spirit world, and giving back.”

Moon and Soul is also a new alternative and holistic health service that recently opened on Monbulk’s Main Street, and it has been welcomed by the community owner Rachel Lee said.

“People are coming in a bit surprised about what it is that we’ve got happening,” Ms Lee said.

Ritual healings, therapeutic counselling and panic aura healing are some of the services on offer and Rachel’s inspiration to build the space came from her own healing journey.

“I discovered the beauty and transformative power in nature and spirituality and everything to do with love and loss and darkness,” she said.

“I thought there was a real gap.”

Psychic Medium Drift Lee will be looking to connect to passed loved ones of audiences members at her event ‘Messages from Heaven’ on Saturday 7 May in Olinda.

The reception since opening has been better than expected, and she said she is learning from store-goers who have an abundance of knowledge.

“I definitely hope that it’s somewhere where people can come and feel like it’s a safe space for them to explore the depths of emotion, self healing, expansion, that sort of stuff that these practices can bring.

“There’s something about the hills that’s magical.”

L-R: Rachel Lee’s partner Gene, sister Steph, and mother Gaye have all supported her in the creation of her shop, along with her children.

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Monbulk schools receive funds for inclusive education 23 government schools in the Monbulk electorate will receive further funding for accessible and inclusive programs for students under disability support reforms.

Monbulk MP and Minister for Education James Merlino announced the funding for the implementation of school practices supporting inclusive education of students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

“Every Victorian kid deserves the chance to learn and thrive at school, no matter their abilities, which is why we’re boosting funding to make schools more inclusive,” he said.

“The funding is the biggest change in disability support Victorian schools have ever seen, enabling schools in Monbulk to support more students with disability, so that they can get the great education they deserve.”

Funding can be used for initiatives including professional development for faculty, employing new disability and inclusion staff, and purchasing programs, equipment or technology.

The schools receiving the funding are in the second year of a five-year rollout of the disability inclusion package, a $1.6 billion investment in the 2020/21 Victorian

budget for children living with disabilities.

The package will be progressively rolled out, with all government schools receiving funding by 2025.

The 23 schools in Monbulk received funding totalling $2.5 million, with 119 outer east Melbourne schools receiving funding of over $14.8 million.

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The market has grown from 30 stalls to 120 over the past nine years.

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Belgrave’s big dream

By Parker McKenzie

A bigger Chestnut Festival in 2022

By Parker McKenzie The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is returning in 2022 bigger than ever, with Mt Dandenong Primary School joining Mt Dandenong Kindergarten in hosting the event.

The 100 per cent volunteer-run festival will see a diverse range of stalls showcasing locally made handcrafts and produce, roasted chestnuts, food stalls and more on Sunday 1 May at Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

The event started with parents selling chestnuts out of brown paper bags to raise funds for the kindergarten and has now become a loved family outing for locals and tourists alike.

Kalorama Chestnut Festival committee member Mariana Job said the festival has been running for over 30 years as a fundraiser for the kindergarten, and it is significant this year

because it was damaged in the storms in 2021.

“You can still drive past it and it’s surrounded by fencing, they are working out of a temporary space in Olinda Primary School,” she said.

“We really need to rebuild and repair, so much was damaged.”

Ms Job said there would be plenty of entertainment and activities to do at this year’s event.

“This year, we’ve also locked in a chainsaw artist,” she said.

“This chainsaw artist is going to work with one of the trees on-site that fell last year — a chestnut tree — and is going to make sculptures, which will be auctioned off at the festival at the end of the day.”

This year, the festival will have two new chestnut roasters thanks to local businesses and a storm recovery grant from Emerald Ro-

tary, with the roasters being built locally.

Ms Job said the support of local businesses and the community, in conjunction with the partnership with Mt Dandenong Primary School, will make the 2022 Festival the biggest one yet.

“Their support has actually been overwhelming, everyone that we’ve reached out to has offered what we’ve asked and more to be honest,” she said.

“We’ve never had so many sponsors, which is really nice after what happened last year. It just feels like a really strong community, we’re a lot closer than we were before the storms.”

Kalorama was one of the areas worst affected by the June 2021 storm weather event and both Mt Dandenong Kindergarten and Mt Dandenong Primary School had their buildings damaged, with some repairs still ongoing.

Join the Old Time Tecoma Get Together

By Parker McKenzie An event for senior members of the community to reconnect, share memories and enjoy each other’s company will be held in Tecoma on Sunday 15 May. The Old Time Get Together at Tecoma Primary School is a social community event where people can discuss past times, with a collage of photos of Tecoma, Upwey and Belgrave being shown by the Southern Foothills Historical Society.

Organiser Marion Preston said restrictions have made the past few years difficult for seniors members of the community.

“It is not a school reunion, it is an event for the people of the locality to return to their roots, reconnect and recall their happy days living in Tecoma,” she said.

“The gathering was set for March 2020, but lockdown put an end to it.”

Ms Preston said the idea came about at the wake of her friend Jean Speedie, who passed away in December 2019 at age 101.

“Jean’s funeral was a big deal being the daughter of pioneers throughout the Dandenong Ranges. Friends and relatives travelled large distances to pay their respect,” she said.

“During refreshments, all the young-looking oldies — and they were looking very spiffy — were animated and enthusiastic in recalling their early days living in the hills. It was like a gathering of the clans, “Listening to their conversation, three likemailcommunity.com.au

One of Belgrave’s biggest markets was the brainchild of one woman nearly a decade ago.

Dee Appleton said she decided to make her own local market nine years ago while she was looking for a way to make money as a stay-at-home mother.

“I started making clothes and doing markets myself, before realising that there were none that felt right to me,” she said.

“We started with maybe 30 stalls and the most we can fit in at the minute is 120.”

The Belgrave Big Dreams Market on Sunday 10 April is fully booked out, with all 120 spots taken by stalls.

She said it took a few years to establish the market as a destination for locals and visitors alike.

“Over the years it has taken a lot of work,” she said.

“We get people from all over the city, it’s not just locals.”

Running from 9am to 2pm on the second Sunday of every month, the craft, produce and design market has become an established part of the township.

Ms Appleton said the market features a wide array of activities, wares and food for people to enjoy.

“The stallholders often make or design the products themselves,” she said.

“There is often kid’s entertainment; we just had a workshop from Curbside Carnies for the day.”

Organic bread, jams, produce, ceramics, jewellery, body care products, food and gardening are some of the wares stallholders sell at the market.

Ms Appleton said enthusiasm for the market has stayed strong after Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions.

“I love the gathering of people, it is just beautiful,” she said.

“It is a wonderful day out in the open and there is plenty to see in the surrounding area. You can drive up the mountain, go to local cafes and there is nothing quite like the atmosphere up in the hills, it’s a very special place.”

The market takes place at St Thomas More Primary School, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave.

The get together will give senior members of the community to reconnect, share memories and enjoy each other’s company.

Picture: MARION PRESTON minded women asked would you be interested in a get-together. The response was an enthusiastic yes.”

The Tecoma Old Time Get Together will run

from 11am to 4pm. Tecoma Primary has offered the use of its facilities, and more information can be found on the Tecoma Old Time Get Together Facebook group.

The craft, produce and design market runs on the second Sunday of each month.

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They believe customer satisfaction and happiness are key, and try to provide the best services and best products in keeping with their name.

Senior technician Nick has been in the business for more than 20 years, and has tackled everything from anti-virus products, to Office software installations, hardware spring cleaning to difficult data recovery.

The business also supplies a wide range of software and computer accessories.

The Monbulk shop will celebrate its first anniversary at the end of April, and the business is grateful for the support shown by the Monbulk community and surrounds, and residents of the wider Yarra Ranges.

To celebrate, Best Repairs will be offering three days of big discounts store wide on accessories, from 28 to 30 April.

Shoppers can save from 50 per cent to 70

per cent on all types of cables, chargers, adaptors, covers screen protectors and a variety of other goods.

It’s all part of the service.

Best Repairs is pleased to offer tech support to locals, as they believe locals shouldn’t have to travel big distances to keep productive and connected.

Their motto is IT 360 Solutions with best tech support and services.

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Not only have the Monbulk folk embraced the service again, but many of my Belgrave

stalwarts are venturing up here as well…This has a natural flow on affect for the other shops in the precinct……so we hope we are doing our bit to share the love.

Its wonderful being opposite the park, and watching many enjoying their lunchtime festive board, amongst the trees. The market that happens occasionally sure brings the other side of the street to life on Saturday mornings.

The new signage on the facia has resurrected the “little man” behind the press…he’s getting pretty steamed up on the hot days. Some reckon he looks like me…….I dunno about that?????

WE are now referred to as MONBULK DRYCLEANERS, rather than the old name (Neat n Clean)…I would rather identify with the township, as against run with some dreamt up clique for a name.

All up, this past 12 months has flashed by and I am starting to feel very much part of the community.

I am looking forward to the challenge of this coming winter, (drycleaners busiest months) ….out of lockdown and full steam ahead Thank you again to all for your support. See you amongst the plants in my shop when you come to visit.

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Kalorama local survives

By Parker McKenzie When Kalorama local Mark Wales won the ninth season of Australian Survivor on his second attempt, he was surprised to have taken out the $500,000 prize.

“Obviously it’s pretty surreal. I just wasn’t expecting it and wasn’t used to that sort of attention and winning. It’s been really good fun,” Mr Wales.

“I feel like going in a second time, I began with a much clearer strategy. I had a much better idea of what to expect.”

After meeting his future wife Sam Gash while competing in Samoa on the second season of the show in 2017, the couple returned for Survivor: Blood and Water, where each competitor was paired with a loved one.

Mr Wales said competing in Queensland compared to Samoa was a totally different environment and experience.

“In Samoa, it rained for the first three weeks heavily day and night. You couldn’t sleep, I lost five kilos in the first week,” he said.

“In Australia, it was really hot and dryer, but at night time you could actually sleep and that

Mark Wales celebrating with his wife Sam Gash, who also competed in the ninth season of Australian Survivor.

Picture: CHANNEL 10 made a big difference. I felt like it was an easier environment.”

Mr Wales beat out 23 other competitors — including his wife — in Charters Towers, located in rural Queensland, to be named the sole Survivor.

After being unanimously voted the winner in

the final tribal council, Mr Wales paid tribute to his fellow competitors.

“That actually was a really big surprise because the girls also played well. Chrissy played a really good strategic game. Shay had a really good physical game,” he said.

“They outperformed me in their own field,

so I was really happy to get the win and even more surprised by the final vote.”

The couple currently lives in Kalorama with their son Harry and were married in Monbulk in 2019.

Mr Wales said the reaction from locals has been positive.

“When we go to the shops and Mt Evelyn and Lilydale, people stop and chat,” he said.

They want to know about the show, and ask questions about different characters. I really like it. It’s fun.”

Mr Wales, who spent 17 years in the military and has worked in the corporate sector and academics, said Survivor “is a good parable for life.”

“People go into Survivor not knowing whether they’re capable of doing things, taking risks or pushing themselves,” he said.

“People are always surprised by what they end up achieving when they actually apply themselves to it, “It’s a good kind of lesson for everyone, don’t be afraid to push yourself a take a risk, you’ll be surprised at what you might be able to do.”

Julian Assange’s dad supports local ITHAKA screening

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John Shipton will be at a screening of the documentary ITHAKA at Cameo Cinema in Belgrave on 17 April.

Picture: PARKER MCKENZIE took refuge and was granted asylum in the Embassy of Ecuador in London where he remained until 2019.

Despite no longer facing extradition to Sweden, Mr Assange was charged by the United States under the espionage act after his asylum was revoked. He is currently fighting his extradition to the United States in the British courts.

Mr Shipton said in the past decade, support for Mr Assange has grown among the public and the Australian Government.

“In 2013 there was just Andrew Wilkie and Peter Whish-Wilson supporting, now there are 29 other parliamentarians in the Assange group in federal parliament, giving you an in-

dication of the constant growth,” he said.

“As well the leader of the opposition Anthony Albanese said in a caucus that enough is enough and the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce when he was in Washington said Assange must be freed.”

Mr Shipton said if Mr Assange’s appeals are rejected, the average time for appeals and sentencing will mean he will have spent 27 years in arbitrary detention or detained before he can serve out a sentence in Australia.

“It looks like two or three more years of court cases in the United Kingdom. Julian’s defence has applied for another court case, an appeal, a decision on that is coming,” he said.

“If the decision is in the negative for Ju-

lian, he will go to the European Court of Human Rights. That will be fought over a period of two years.”

Mr Assange “went to a lot of schools” throughout his childhood and teenage years, and spent two terms at Monbulk High School.

Mr Shipton said many people in the hills are both supportive and curious about Mr Assange because he spent time in the Dandenong Ranges as a teenager.

“People are concerned for Julian’s wellbeing because he’s an Australian and did some really earth-shattering things, so the public could understand what governments do, what the United States has done and what war crimes are committed,” he said.

“Thank you for the support people give and for the long memory, treasuring the time Julian spent here in the hills.”

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As the screening of the documentary ITHAKA at Cameo Cinema in Belgrave approaches, John Shipton — the father of Julian Assange — spoke to the Star Mail about his son’s extradition case and health, the making of the documentary and Mr Assange’s brief time spent at Monbulk High School.

The documentary, directed by Ben Lawrence, was filmed over two years in Europe and the United States, as Mr Assange continues to fight to prevent being extradited to the United States on espionage charges. It will screen at Cameo Cinema on 17 April, followed by a question and answer session with Mr Shipton.

77-year-old Mr Shipton said he returned from the United Kingdom in late March after visiting Belmarsh Prison to witness Mr Assange’s wedding.

“Julian isn’t doing the best, but he’s very happy to put his life and his family’s life in good order by getting married,” he said.

“He’s entering his 14th year of arbitrary detention on the day after Palm Sunday.”

Through his organisation Wikileaks, Mr Assange published a series of leaks provided by a United States intelligence analyst in 2010, revealing the United States had killed civilians in unreported incidents throughout the Afghanistan War. Sweden issued an international arrest warrant for Mr Assange over allegations of sexual misconduct in November 2010 and after losing his extradition appeal, Mr Assange

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Exhibit makes its return

By Parker McKenzie Sherbrooke Art Societies’ Streeton, Roberts and McCubbin Awards Exhibition will be held over a two-month period, featuring around 70 artists exhibiting over 140 works of art.

From Saturday 30 April to Saturday 25 June, the Art Society will have the artwork on display at the Sherbrooke Art Gallery, where visitors can view the range of oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolour paintings.

Exhibition coordinator Leanne Vassallo said the artists with the best works will receive a monetary award, which does not need to be copies of Streeton, Roberts or McCubbin’s art.

“The Arthur Streeton Award is for the best landscape, it’s been going for some time now, and the winner receives a $1000 prize,” she said.

“Another $1,000 prize is the Tom Roberts award for the best non-landscape and then there is also the Frederick McCubbin award for the best small painting, which is a $500 prize.”

This year’s exhibition is the 52nd year of the annual event, with entry remaining free. Entries of artwork close on 15 April.

Ms Vassalo said the history of art in the area would also be highlighted throughout the twomonth period.

“We are interviewing the great-granddaughter of Tom Roberts for a talk,” she said.

“We are also in talks with the historical society of Monbulk on the history of the arts throughout the hills.”

The 2022 Streeton, Roberts and McCubbin Awards Exhibition will be the first held in over two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ms Vassalo said art from around Australia would feature in the exhibition.

“We’ve received entries from Tasmania and also from Queensland,” she said.

“People send in art from all over the place.”

The Sherbrooke Art Society was established in 1966 by local artist Jack Montgomery, to provide opportunities to professional artists through meeting and collaborating with each other.

Both the Sherbrooke Art Society and the gallery are run by volunteers. The Gallery is located at 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave.

More information can be found at www. sherbrookegallery.com

Sherbrooke Art Societies’ Streeton, Roberts and McCubbin Awards Exhibition will be held from Saturday 30 April to Saturday 25 June.

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Soul searching the universe within

By Tyler Wright The Yarra Valley Gallery & Arts Hub (YAVA) launched a new exhibition last night, showcasing the work of locals Jessica Harris and Amanda Ruck.

Their works have been combined to form ‘The Universe Within’ an exhibit inviting viewers to connect to their own internal feelings and emotions through art.

Jessica’s tiny collages are mixed-media works and are part of a mural, representing the large emotions we tend to compress inside ourselves yet form such a significant part of our lives.

Whereas Amanda’s acrylic works are on large canvases and are paired with a ‘familiar’ an object that inspired the painting.

“It was matching up their philosophies in a way that would compliment each other,” Gallery Manager and curator Dakini Maddock said.

“They might be very different work, but it makes it a more dynamic and interesting exhibition.”

Amanda is a landscape painter, cloud painter on canvas and wood panels.

“I work to very beautiful, big, ignited blue skies, but I often tend to work at [sunset],” Amanda said.

“Nature continuously inspires me.”

And you can see that in the clouds and trees of her paintings, often with what she calls a sense of “hope” in the horizon created by a particular colour like naples yellow.

“I just wanted to put together a show that everyone could engage with in terms of their emotions.

“Sometimes the inspiration is really obvious, like a color or the light. Sometimes it’s a little less obvious and kind of travels a little bit deeper.”

Jessica Harris’ works are reactions to events happening in her life and her feelings, as she started creating tiny art during 2021’s lockdown.

“I wanted to do a lot, so I thought bringing them down small would be more practical and more of an introspective look,” Jessica said.

The artist and educator will be holding a ‘Repetitive Lines and Patterns’ workshop on Saturday 16 and Saturday 23 April in the Margaret Lawrence studio at YAVA from 10am to noon.

“It’ll be a mindfulness type session, using the lines to just relax and take some time out.”

Dakini will also be holding guided meditations with breathing exercises one day a week throughout the exhibition, choosing a different work from both Jessica and Amanda’s collection each time for participants to focus on.

“It’s about grounding and coming back to the present moment and having a bit of a rest.

It’s self care for people, but in a beautiful environment with beautiful artworks.”

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Attendees at the launch of ‘The Universe Within’ at the Yarra Valley Gallery & Arts Hub last night.

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Jessica Harris in front of her work ‘Out of Reach,’ symbolising the struggle of battling restrictions and wanting to be free when you can not quite get there.

Amanda Ruck with her piece, ‘Romance’.

Jessica and Amanda at their exhibition launch.

and guided meditation is something Dakini is attempting to implement in the future after obtaining feedback from a group of young mentees at YAVA. “I’ve seen how that’s worked in other galleries, especially in Europe” she said. “[We are] trying to meet people on those different levels.”

A gold coin donation box is at the gallery upon entry, and the exhibit will be running from now until 1 May with doors open between 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Guided meditations will run on Wednesday 13, 20 and 27 April from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

For more information, head to https:// www.yava.org.au/theuniversewithin

Exciting opportunity Here’s an opportunity to see your pictures in the paper - Have you heard about the board game about the treasures of Yarra Ranges Shire?

It is the brainchild of artist and writer, Jenni Ivins, who is engaging communities in conversations on Facebook about the things we value and what to see and do here.

The game will be published in May in all Star Mail papers, covering the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

The game board will be based on a map of the shire and GO-TO cards will direct players from town to town in the game.

“Exciting news!” Ms Ivins said.

“I have selected an amazing photo to go on the GO-TO side of all the cards.

The image was taken by Tracy de, whose photography has been widely appreciated by many people in local Facebook groups. It shows a kangaroo hopping before a setting sun.”

The front of the cards will have photos taken by people who have a connection to the shire in some way, like working, living, studying or playing here.

The deadline for submitting photos for the front of the cards is looming. Get your photos in before Easter! You can submit them to Jenni@MindDrawing. net but the preferred method is to post them in the project Facebook group Connecting Communities - Yarra Ranges Shire.

That is where all the up-to-date information will be, you can join the conversations to learn more about the shire and share your own stories, and there may be a deadline extension for members of the group.

What do you like to do or see in Yarra Ranges Shire? What secrets or treasures do you know about?

The design of the GO TO cards for the board game.

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Learning your creativity

By Tyler Wright Cockatoo Community House will continue their free ten week ‘Creative Kindness’ course in Term 2.

The classes run every week as attendees learn a new art technique and create affirmation cards which will be gifted to the community.

The program, supported by TaskForce, will be taking a break over the Easter holidays and sessions will resume from Monday 2 May.

Jess Measor has been running the course since last June, though the course has run prior.

Visitors can take these cards to keep, give to someone else or leave it somewhere in the community as a random act of kindness.

You can book and find more information through education@taskforce.org.au or contact Cockatoo Community House at 23 Bailey Road Cockatoo.

The classes will run each Monday between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.

Emerald Museum will be holding the Australian Heritage Festival on Wednesday 20 April.

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Celebrating our heritage

By Tyler Wright

Cockatoo Community House will commence their ‘Creative Kindness’ course in Term 2.

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Emerald Museum will be holding the Australian Heritage Festival on Wednesday 20 April with free kids’s activities for families to get involved in.

The activities available will include morning tea in Nobelius Heritage Park, colouring in and scavenger hunting.

Children have the chance to guess the number of lollies in a jar, and the nearest guess wins the lollies.

Cardinia Shire Residents will be able to learn about the history of Emerald, chat to museum volunteers and visit the Salvia Gardens plant stall.

Emerald Museum is an exhibition space for a wide range of items that relate to the history of the former Nobelius & Sons Nursery as well as Emerald and surrounding districts.

Nobelius Heritage Park is a 12-acre remnant of the Nobelius and Sons Nursery which operated between 1886 and 1955 and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Database as a site of State significance.

The Australian Heritage Festival will run on Wednesday 20 April from 10am to 3pm.

The event will be run in line with COVID-19 restrictions.

For more information, contact the Environment and Heritage Team on 1300 787 624.

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By Eleanor Wilson Orchards at the Montague Fruit Farm were bustling with families over the weekend, in celebration of its Apple Harvest Festival.

The festival was held over two days, filling the Narre Warren North orchard with family friendly activities including food stalls, live music, yoga and pilates, and of course fruit picking.

Montague marketing manager Angela Bracken called the festival “a celebration of the autumn season and the local community.”

“The apple harvest festival received an overwhelming positive response and was a huge success despite the wet weather conditions,” she said.

“It was fantastic to see the community enjoying the pick your own fruit tours, activities and sampling new season fruit.”

A third-generation family business founded

locally in 1948, Montague exclusively produces some of Australia’s favourite apple varieties, including JAZZ and envy.

The harvest festival serves as a timely reminder that the apple picking period is upon us, with December to May marked as peak picking season.

Ms Bracken said Montague’s ‘pick your own tours’ are a great family activity for the autumn months.

“The tours are run at the Little Orchard which is home to 2000 trees, where people can learn about where their fruit comes from, how it is grown and of course take home handpicked fruit to enjoy,” she said.

The festival was held at Montague’s Narre Warren North facility, which has undergone a $66 million development over the past five years to implement state of the art processes and consumer friendly services.

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Ways forward after Covid ‘Long Covid’ or its first variant ‘Omicron’, or its latest variant, ‘BA.2’, have added to our struggles with the entrails of all we has gone through in the last two years.

Long Covid seems to be the result of the struggle itself, given that the second anniversary of Covid’s landing was on the 24th of Feb this year.

Sadly the deaths and the daily stats along the way have left the average person in a state of confusion and uncertainty.

Unless we have been touched personally, it is hard to comprehend the terrible losses and grief thousands have gone through, and for many, are still experiencing it.

On top of that, the mass indiscriminant slaughter and displacement of millions in The Ukraine, is to us, inconceivable.

That war, and the floods in our north, drive a deeper despondency So what are these life traumas doing to us?

I observe in our communities a lack of hope, a despondency, a growing divide between the

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haves and the have-nots, and a lot of the issues cropping up again that we dealt with in our previous lock downs – rising alcohol consumption, relationship breakdowns and domestic violence is on the rise again, and the level on depression in our young people has blown right out.

Counselling centers are quoting up to 8 weeks to see clients.

So how can we even start to address these ills?

There are efforts being made, like offering free ‘Second Bite’ food for those in need. One venue near me which opens at 10am on a Friday

has most of its food taken by 9-45.

Another delivers many food hampers per week to the homes of the needy.

Then in most of our villages, sports clubs are thriving – a healthy balanced place for our young.

Another way to help, if you have a little more cash than most, is to try paying it forward by covering a food bill, or part - maybe when we see someone struggling to meet the total at the cashier in the supermarket.

The influx of coffee vans in our towns, offer great places for a chat, and if we are so wired, a friendship built there may even change a life and give us something worthwhile to do.

As Chaplain to Community I see many positive outcomes through a solid grounded faith in a God who promises life essentials like love, peace, security, hope, care, significance and purpose.

Although Covid has virtually closed the doors of smaller, older churches, people from all walks of life and various denominations

meet together in the church I attend. The place is full.

I believe people are looking for that rock/ the anchor that a faith in God brings, and a relationship with others who are seeking friendship and nurture as well.

Most Sundays at the above mentioned church people loiter over a cuppa and cake for up to three quarters of an hour after the main service finishes.

One thing that encourages me is that the Football/Netball Club where I was chaplain wants me to continue to read out a prayer over the Club at the start of each season. At the start of Covid I wrote one for protection from it – two years on, no Covid - 100 players and 100s of members.

There is hope to be found and friendships to be enjoyed if we lift our eyes to see who we could encourage and be encouraged by.

Many Blessings, Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community

Crime thriller worthy read Film a mediocre sandwich: poor filling, great bread

A review of Magnus Nights; The Helios Incident by Bryn Smith Magnus Nights: The Helios Incident, written by Bryn Smith and published in 2021, is the first of a series of political crime thrillers set in the futuristic city of Magnus.

Like many dystopian novels, it tells a tale of two parallel cities, with Magnus being the skycity where welfare and security is preserved. Those less fortunate in the undercity are left to struggle on their own or resort to crime.

But issues of social and economic inequality are only the backdrop. Likewise, sci-fi elements such as holography, plasma weaponry, wearable computing and communication devices and drone technology are generously deployed to help illustrate conflicts among prominent forces and their impact on the innocent and vulnerable.

So it comes down to the plot, the classic “whodunit and why” that generates much suspense, tension and excitement in all good crime thrillers. In this regard, the author has successfully hidden the identity of the criminal mastermind until the very end.

Another universal trope in the book is the “old cop, young cop” combination, as DS Augustine and DC Craddock of the police’s Taskforce Bloodhound race against time to find the source of powerful weapons that gangsters use to incinerate their enemies.

While the backstories of both detectives are lightly addressed, much attention is paid to Augustine’s hard-earned wisdom and Craddock’s instinctive (re)actions that are crucial in solving crimes. Both men are highly likeable, their dialogues revealing and humorous.

Other characters have their shadowy pasts and hidden motives. All questions are sufficiently answered in the end, with much pleasure remaining in the hunt for clues.

As the old Chinese saying goes, “the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the

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The author’s strength lies in the depiction of large-scale chaos. The power of the plasma guns is impressively displayed, the vivid details of the resulting mayhem and destruction both fascinating and terrifying.

Such deadly weapons cannot be allowed to fall into wrong hands, but who is to determine whose hands are eligible and righteous? This is an issue subtly raised in the book for readers to ponder upon.

Meanwhile, the author’s background in technology and as a combat engineer in the Army Reserves helps in building a technologically advanced megacity. Think of Philip K. Dick’s “The Minority Report”, Max Brooks’s World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War and even the animated TV series Arcane that is set in the League of Legends fictional universe – Smith’s Magnus Nights deserves to be brought to the big screen to showcase the madness of its metropolis.

Before that happens, sit back and enjoy the conspiracies and power struggles in Magnus, a microcosm of our current world that is at risk of being eroded by greed and violence. Disclaimer: This review is based on a print copy of the book provided by Brisbane-based Hawkeye Publishing for free in the hope that this reviewer would provide an honest, unbiased critique.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen Rated M 3.5/5 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is an exciting and frequently charming magical thriller with a saggy middle.

In the 1930s, a group of witches and wizards, led by Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law), must stop the tyrant Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) from becoming leader of the global magical community.

The previous Fantastic Beasts films had trouble integrating their titular beasts with the magical conflicts, but The Secrets of Dumbledore does a good job of balancing its magical animals with wizarding intrigue. Said animals provide some exciting set-pieces, including a tense but amusing prison escape, and the protection and delivery of a particular creature is an integral plot-thread.

However, Supreme Head Vogel (Oliver Masucci) stresses the importance of the magical community choosing their new leader, but having a magical animal pick the new leader contradicts this democratic message.

The cast still has fantastic chemistry, Mikkelsen gives the third and best portrayal of Grindelwald in the series, and Dan Fogler

remains an endearing source of comic relief and pathos as Jake Kowalski. The plot subtly explores Jake’s estrangement from his lover Queenie (Alison Sudol) and Dumbledore’s conflicted bond with Grindelwald, and the third act is a compelling, beautiful culmination of whimsical cunning.

And yet the second act, while fun overall, feels meandering and disjointed. The explicit assertion that the plan is no plan feels like a sneaky cover for lazy writing, and the new insights into the redundant Credence’s (Ezra Miller) identity feel as halfhearted as last time.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, which is playing at most Victorian cinemas, is engrossing, touching and funny, despite a flabby middle and confused views on democracy.

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Comical Elvis performance It’s Now or Never Elvis Presley fanatic Tom and his fiancee Alice arrive in Spain in preparation for their longawaited wedding. Keith Clark, a plumber and fellow Elvis fanatic, has offered them the use of his villa outside Mirabella whilst he is in London. But their arrival has been predated by a sighting by Keith of the real Elvis alive and hiding out in a nearby villa.

Unbeknownst to Alice who is not much of an Elvis fan, Keith talks Tom into helping kidnap Elvis to sell the story to the British tabloid press. Things go according to plan until the victim appears to die in their custody.

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WELCOME TO ‘MANOR PARK’ MANOR Park residence is set in the historic Nobelius estate, a unique precinct of Emerald. This circa 1929 architect-designed (by Messrs Cowper, Murphy & Appleford) bungalow, features high ceilings plus the Arts & Crafts era inspired details. Enter via the gently winding driveway under a canopy of beautiful Japanese maple trees to the privately situated, fully renovated home.

A grand front terrace and verandah welcomes you through the French doors into the formal living/dining room under a stunning Mansard ceiling featuring unique leadlight pendants, and a Philippe Cheminee solid fuel heater. There are quality fittings and fixtures throughout this home including original kauri timber polished floors, plantation shutters, hydronic heating, plush wool carpets to bedrooms, and large picture windows for unobstructed, elevated garden views.

The generously sized, updated country kitchen features an island bench, WIP, stainless steel appliances, and stone countertops. Add to this abundant storage and breakfast seating to gather around and enjoy morning coffee with the family. French doors offer direct access to the paved pool entertainment area, with a salt-chlorinated, solar heated pool set in a lush garden elevated position.

Three spacious bedrooms have builtin robes, high ceilings, and picture rail detailing. The larger master bedroom has

generous build in robes and a new ensuite addition, including quality tiling and a large hydronic towel rail.

At the rear of the home is a carport (Porte Cochere) with impressive regional stone pillars allowing weather-protected entry to the home. A separate double garage has original sliding barn doors with space for a workshop. Stunning studio accommodation is set above, taking in the beautiful tranquil rural and garden views, with immaculately styled open plan, living, dining and bedroom space, plus separate bathroom facilities; perfect as an in-law suite, teenage retreat, home office or Airbnb.

Comprising an acre of heritage gardens containing stunning established old European trees, paved stone steps leading to sunken gardens edged with box hedges, urns, and large tree ferns. Take a wander and stroll around the stunning gardens and walk the paths leading to veggie gardens or the open front lawn area.

A truly elegant and unique, character-filled property, featured in 1929 Home Beautiful magazine - inspection is a must.

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DUAL LIVING WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS RARELY does an opportunity come along like this – a beautiful home on a flat block with established gardens plus room for 6 cars.

This is one of the nicest blocks in Gembrook – just walking distance to the shops and bus stop.

The floorplan offers many options, with the west wing set up ideally for a BNB (or guest accommodation) with its own separate entrance, lounge room, renovated bathroom and bedroom.

This is complemented with access to its own separate courtyard. The main part of the house offers large open living room with gas central fire, serviced by a large kitchen with plenty of cupboards and bench space and walk-in pantry.

There are two bedrooms downstairs and a huge master suite upstairs complete with walk-in-robe, renovated ensuite with shaker style cupboards and floating vanity.

You can also enjoy the serenity of the surrounding area from the verandah off the master bedroom. Creature comforts include 2 split systems and evaporative cooling.

Outside is just as wonderful with parklike gardens of mature trees interspersed with mature ornamental trees and a pond in the backyard. Plenty of room for the toys too, with a double garage as well as a 4 car separate garage with extra height than a regular garage.

You can entertain under the rear pergola, and you also have the enjoyment of a veggie patch, cubby house and chook run.

With Gembrook Township nearby, local shopping is easy, post office, primary and preschool, RSL, sporting clubs, walking, and riding trails. ●

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WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN CENTRALLY located in a quiet court just a hop, skip and a jump from Gembrook main street, this property is a great lifestyle in a quiet town.

This natural light filled home features open plan living with a central kitchen that includes stainless steel dishwasher, new gas cook top, oven and even a butler’s pantry.

Creature comforts include gas ducted heating and split system cooling, back to base security system along with internal access from the double garage.

Two driveways means you have plenty of off street parking.

The main bedroom features a full ensuite, all the bedrooms have built-in robes.

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The Patch is renowned for its picturesque views and pleasing Hills lifestyle. With a lovely 2534sqm (approx.) landscape with fruiting trees and veggie gardens, this property is instantly impressive and potentially self-sufficient. In addition, an updated kitchen, fresh paint and flooring with several significant studio spaces, sheds, and an under-house workshop offer versatility that is set to suit any lifestyle.

FOR SALE

$1,650,000-$1,815,000

3 Temple Road, BELGRAVE SOUTH

5A 3B 2C

ONE-OF-A-KIND LUXURY RESIDENCE

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.

Brad Conder M 0422 639 115 | E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

Brad Conder

Glenn Chandler

M 0422 639 115 | E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

M 0418 410 689 | E glenn@chandlerandco.com.au

FOR SALE

23 Broadway, BELGRAVE MOVE-IN READY RESIDENCE IN LIFESTYLE LOCALE

$770,000 - $815,000 3A 2B 2C

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.

FOR SALE

2 Walter Street, TECOMA

$1,100,000 - $1,200,000

EXCEPTIONAL ELEGANCE IN EXCLUSIVE POCKET

5A 3B 2C

This exclusive pocket only steps from Tecoma township is the ultimate bonus feature of this exquisite residence. Boasting spectacular period elements and a bounty of space for family living in style, this is a premier property primed for an elegant, easy-care lifestyle. This classic weatherboard home sits immersed in its glorious corner gardens with double carport, sizeable shed, and greenery views at every turn.

Sam Adamson M 0421 023 760 | E sam@chandlerandco.com.au

Brad Conder

Daniel Steen

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M 0434 979 142 | E daniel@chandlerandco.com.au

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14-16 Sycamore Avenue, Emerald

$1,600,000 - $1,760,000

Welcome to ‘Manor Park’

30 Old Menzies Road, Selby

$1,700,000 - $1,800,000

Lifestyle Property a Stone’s Throw From Cardinia Lake!

Manor Park residence is set in the historic Nobelius estate, a unique precinct of Emerald. This circa 1929 architectdesigned bungalow, features high ceilings and a grand front terrace and verandah welcomes you through the French doors into the formal living/dining room under a stunning Mansard ceiling featuring unique leadlight pendants, and a Philippe Cheminee solid fuel heater. There are kauri timber polished floors, plantation shutters, hydronic heating, plush wool carpets to bedrooms, and large picture windows for unobstructed garden views. The updated country kitchen features an island bench, WIP, stainless steel appliances, stone countertops and access to the pool. Three spacious bedrooms have BIRs, high ceilings, and picture rail detailing.

The larger master bedroom has generous BIRs and a new ensuite addition.

This beautiful, quiet lifestyle property is set on 9.22 hectares and is fully fenced, 9 fenced paddocks, and a creek running through it. Inside is a modern open-plan living/dining/ kitchen perfect for family living. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, stone bench tops, and gas stovetop. This 6 bedroom northerly facing home has a spacious master bedroom with a walk-in robe and modern ensuite. The home features hard-wearing bamboo floors, wood-fired hydronic heating to keep you cosy through winter and there are 2 split systems for year-round comfort and convenience. Outside there are 2 large stables with an additional tack room and there is plenty of parking for trucks, boats, floats, and vans.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

22 Anne Street, Emerald Potential Plus in the Heart of Emerald!

$750,000 - $820,000

3 Bromby Street Gembrook

$900,000 - $990,000

Immaculate Home with Amazing Views!

Location, Location, Location!

Be first to inspect this 3 bedroom home located on a flat 1/4 acre corner block literally 400m walk to the Emerald Shopping Precinct and all that Emerald has to offer. Walk into the light-filled sunroom/mudroom with window seating, the perfect place for extra storage, shoes, and coats. Enter the main house with an open plan living/dining/kitchen, featuring an updated kitchen with new benchtops and stainless steel appliances, while the spacious lounge has a split-system and picturesque outlook. The 3 bedrooms have built-in robes, and the master bedroom with ensuite, BIR, and split-system for year-round comfort. Add to this the updated bathroom with modern fixtures and fittings and you have a comfortable home ready to move in and enjoy.

This beautiful 3 bedroom home has stunning views from every window. Inside has 2 spacious living areas both with easy access to the kitchen and outdoor entertaining space.

The modern open plan living/kitchen has stainless steel appliances, soft close draws, floorboards, and an induction cooktop. Located just off the dining room, the modern bathroom has stunning fixtures and fittings and is perfect for family use. The master bedroom has a WIR and a modern ensuite. The remaining rooms have BIRs and plush carpets.

Outside is a double garage that has 2 offices at the rear and is perfect for working from home or teenager’s retreat. There is a 3.5x3.5 shed with a concrete slab and the property is fully fenced and has established gardens and a fire pit area.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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311-313 Main St, Emerald mailcommunity.com.au

HOME FOCUS

FIVE BEDROOM HOME IN PRIVATE SETTING THIS architect-designed family home comprises five bedrooms and two bathrooms with an additional downstairs third toilet and has a large, secure, flat, fenced yard and grassy area for the kids and pets.

The interior of the house is beautifully presented, and the master suite has a large ensuite with dual basins, oversize shower and face level storage and a fully fitted walkin robe as well as its own private balcony down to the extensive spa deck.

The fifth bedroom can be ustilised as a large work from home office or as a nursery close to the master bedroom.

The other three spacious bedrooms at the other end of the upper level all have built-in wardrobes and two have study nooks and are near the renovated full bathroom and separate toilet.

The bespoke kitchen has a large walk-in pantry and European appliances including a multi-function pyrolytic (self-cleaning) oven, induction cook top and dishwasher.

The solid Tassie Oak timber cabinetry with soft-close drawers has stone bench

tops which extend to a large breakfast bar that will seat five.

The open-plan dining room and lounge area opens out onto the undercover balcony and extensive alfresco entertaining deck, complete with spa and gazebo.

This is a perfect space for family gatherings as well as a fabulous entertaining space.

Downstairs is the living room and rumpus room with a cosy wood heater which keeps the area snug and warm in the winter months as well as also heating the upstairs space. Plenty of firewood exists on the property.

There’s room for all the kids’ toys in the rumpus room as well as a pool/table tennis table.

The large laundry has ample storage and there is a huge under-house wine cellar/ storage area.

The house has three reverse-cycle splitsystems for year-round comfort and a double carport as well as a three-bay shed for all the machinery - quad bike, wood splitter and

there is a large wood storage shed close to the wood heater downstairs.

The hot water system is an energyefficient heat pump.

There are beautiful views of the fern gully and permanent creek below and the surrounding native bushland ensures complete privacy and provides a haven for a variety of birds and wildlife.

The property is between Monbulk and Emerald townships with access to a large variety of major shops and services, a great local kindergarten, childcare centre, excellent schools and sporting facilities.

Inquire today; this is one not to be missed!

Call to arrange a private inspection today, Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 340 Old Emerald Road, MONBULK, VIC 3782 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD

INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS BEST TAKE in the atmosphere and charm of the immaculate three-bedroom home.

Amble down the driveway taking in the beautiful established garden which puts on stunning displays in autumn and spring and includes many edible plants and fruit trees.

Enter into the open plan living/dining room, taking in the picturesque views from every window while you enjoy the built-in fireplace, split system, wide warm floorboards, bay window and inside-outside living.

The modern-country kitchen with white cabinetry, butcher block countertops, detail backsplash and stainless-steel appliances will not disappoint.

The butcher block features flow into the bathrooms providing elegance and warmth and are accentuated with quality fixtures and fittings.

The spacious, light-filled bedrooms have plush charcoal carpets, BIRs while the master bedroom has an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, elegant pendant sidelights and coffee coloured walls.

Enjoy the serenity outside on the wellmaintained and large deck area that is easily accessed from the kitchen and dining rooms. Watch the kids play in the fully-fenced backyard while they explore the custom-built play area with a cubby, sandpit and inground trampoline or garden the day away in the vegie patch, attend to the chicken coup or simply sit and take in the valley view.

Fantastic location being within walking distance to local shops and cafes whilst the backyard overlooks open paddocks giving a sense of space and freedom.

This property has it all so don’t miss out - call to arrange a private inspection with Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3003 Gembrook-Launching Place Road, GEMBROOK, VIC 3783 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $800,000 - $880,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994 or Brennan Mileto 0422 996 451A, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD mailcommunity.com.au

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FLAT BLOCK WITH A COMFORTABLE HOME

GEMBROOK 20 MAIN STREET DOES YOUR DREAM START HERE?

$550,000-$600,000

Build your dream home here STCA on this lovely flat, clear and sunny ½ acre approx. vacant land. Plenty of space here for all the dreams you’ve had, and only a hop, skip and a jump from all that Gembrook offers plus the bus runs straight past the front door. This property is being offered for individual sale but also available is the house on approximately ½ acre of land next door. With zoning of Neighbourhood Residential allowing for subdivision makes this a great opportunity.

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

Emily Hudson 0418 570 474

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GEMBROOK 22 MAIN STREET CENTRAL GEMBROOK!

$650,000-$715,000 3A 1B 1C

One of the nicest blocks in Gembrook and is offered for sale for the first time in over 60 years. Whilst the house needs some work, you’ll be impressed with the location and the potential, offered for individual sale but also available is the block next door. With the zoning of Neighbourhood Residential allowing for subdivision. The home features a large country-style kitchen, separate lounge & family room, storeroom/sleepout and undercover space to the side of the house. The 2200sqm land is open and has a sunny aspect.

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

Emily Hudson 0418 570 474

WALK INTO TOWN

$740,000-$795,000 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

We put you first

BELGRAvE 4 COLE AVENuE A REAL HILL’S CHARACTER COTTAGE

$725,000-$770,000 3A 1B 1C

“Virginia” is a well-loved charmer that is located on a sealed no-through road and tucked away behind a magnificent Norfolk Pine, with Clematis Creek at the bottom of the 1,321 sqm garden. Featuring original timber floors, rewired & restumped in concrete, Gazebo, paved areas & original garage. Established gardens include Japanese & Canadian Maples, Birch, Oak, prolific fruiting Fig tree & many more. Easy 8 minute walk to town centre for the train, movies, shopping, wine bars & cafes. Currently returning $520/Week

Grant Skipsey 0418 528 102

“We Put You First”

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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Garside takes title From just the boy who was born in Ferntree Gully to an Olympian and now an Australian lightweight titleholder, Harry Garside has made headlines for his second professional boxing bout success.

In the 10 round fight against Manuer Matet in Sydney on Wednesday 6 April, Garside dominated his opponent with a unanimous decision from the judges, taking him to 2 and 0 in his professional career.

Early in the fight, Garside was able to hit big and clean, using his body and fast movements to overpower Matet’s shots.

Although taller of the two, Matet’s punches and style of hitting was uncontrolled, proving Garside as the better boxer for his precision, accuracy and ability to move around the ring gracefully.

While the crowd could see Garside’s impeccable performance, the 24-yearold commented after the bout on his need to improve and to head back to the gym, a look into his character as he climbs the boxing ladder.

“I’m always a massive critic,” Garside said.

“That was a terrible performance and I’m always looking to grow, always looking to be the best version of myself.

“I’m going to go back to the gym, watch that fight back and there’s always room for improvement.”

Although the longest fight he has had in his boxing experience, Garside did not take a seat throughout the entire time in the ring, another point of difference in the young fighter’s playbook.

“I know this is the longest fight I’ve ever had, but I’ve never understood sitting down,” he said.

“You never sit down when you spar – most boxers don’t – and I think when you sit down your mind tells you that you’re about to stop.”

At full time the judges scored Garside 98-92, 99-91, 98-92.

Monbulk Bowler wins singles final Jenny Holmes, winner of the Monbulk women’s singles final progressed to the Eastern Region Champion of Champions event where she went all the way and was crowned the champion.

Jenny played well throughout the preliminary rounds beating some highly respected bowlers.

In the first round Jenny had a bye and then she defeated Barbara Keenan from Bayswater 25 to 19 in round 2.

In the quarter final she was too good for Annette Schutt from Boronia winning 25 to 18.

Jenny then played the highly rated Trish Cullinane from Heathmont in the semi final winning, 25 to 14.

In the final Jenny played against Lyn Cameron from the Mooroolbark Bowling Club. She started well and opened up a three shot lead after 3 ends.

Lyn then levelled the scores on the next end and it looked like being a tight contest. By the seventh end Jenny had edged ahead by two shots and then she won the next four ends to open up a lead of 7 shots.

Jenny bowled superbly, end after end rarely making a mistake. She won 7 of the last 10 ends to win by 16 shots, 26 to 10.

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Whopping win for Olinda women Olinda Football Club’s women’s team celebrated their first ever twilight game at home on Saturday night with a 153-0 win against Seville.

Olinda kicked 5 goals in every quarter in an even performance.

Chelsea Wilson was dominant in the ruck all night, not only winning every tap, but regularly winning contested ball and delivering quality entries into the forward line.

Phoebe Dixon and Ella Smith in her last game for the year roamed the forward line in the first half, peppering the goals, both finishing with 3 and 4 goals respectively.

The game marked the debut of Junior Club stalwart Grace Belloni, and it was a debut for the ages. Grace, only 15 years old, controlled half back and midfield, and continually repelled entries and drove the ball forward will precise skill.

Grace capped off the performance with 3 goals. Amalija Kostich’s 5 goals on the half-forward flank had everything; pack marks, leading marks crumbing goals and running goals.

It was a complete performance as a mid-sized forward.

Kiah Burgess burst through packs and pumped the ball forward, kicking 2 goals.

The second half saw some positional changes, and regular back Kim Smith was placed forward for her first ever goal.

Maddy Mccheyne snuck forward and took the best pack mark of the night at the top of the square.

Mentio to Olinda’s midfield, Captain Maddie Collins, Claire Hyett, and Kylie Verbakel, who won every contested ball in the centre and built the defensive wall which locked the ball into Olinda’s forward line for most of the night.

Congratulations to Alex Gunn, Izzy Dennis and Grace Belloni on their first wins for the club.

The Junior Club was spread throughout the hills and valleys on Sunday with early games at Upwey and Healesville, games at Mt Evelyn, Emerald, Wesburn and then back to finish off at Healesville. Low numbers with school holidays and COVID protocols seemed to be the order of the day for all clubs.

It was a mixed day for results. The U13 boys met Mt Evelyn competition. The team’s numbers were down for the day and with an early injury to one of the only upper age boys available and the club was beaten.

Olinda Football Club’s U16 girls were down in numbers with key position players not available against Healesville Football Club who were also down on numbers. The heat and a steady stream of injuries made it tough in the first half but they regrouped.

The U15 and U17 boys at Olinda Football Club won against Wesburn and Emerald respectively.

The U17s have some inclusions this year and with returning players next round. Olinda Football Club’s U15s will have low numbers this year, Olinda Football Club’s U12 Girls played against Upwey and their numbers are growing every week. The U11s also played at Upwey, and with low numbers secured a win against Upwey and the U10s at Healesville scored freely along with the opposing side.

Close loss for U19s and five goal netty win Premier Division 2022 Round 1 The Senior and Reserve footballers began the season with a bye after a promising pre-season with practice matches against GembrookCockatoo and Kilcunda-Bass. They will play their first games in Round 2 after Easter on 23 April.

The U19s played on Friday night at Emerald and went down narrowly by 2 points after having all the play in the last 6-7 minutes but were unable to break through for the much needed goal.

The results were: Emerald 5.7.37 Monbulk 5.5.35 Best: Benjamin Grimes, Ben Hughson, Patrick Snoxell, Jai Farmer, Gary Ross, William Henderson.

Goals: Jai Farmer 2, Charlie Barge 1, Max Thornton 1, Ziggy Heatherley 1.

The Senior Women’s football team played their first match this week after having to forfeit in the opening round last week. They travelled up to Thornton and, despite only having 14 players, were able to secure their first win since 2019, coincidentally against the team they beat for their last win in the 2019 Preliminary Final. Two first quarter goals set up their game and they led 2.1.13 to 0.0.0 at quarter time. Despite having another 10 scoring shots

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after that they were unable to find another goal but had done enough to eventually run out comfortable winners by 17 points.

Monbulk 2.11.23 Thornton-Eildon 1.0.6 Best: Caitlyn Harris, Laura Gillard, Indy Bakker, Molly Horne, Stephanie King.

Goals: Maddi Dodd 2.

The netball ladies travelled to Beaconsfield for their first matches in the Premier Division of Outer East. This was the first time that the Hawks had met the Eagles in competition matches.

Monbulk Netball Club’s C Grade started a little slowly and trailed by 3 goals at quarter time. A 9 goal to 4 second term had the Hawks edge in front by half time and they gradually extended their lead to run out comfortable 5 goal winners in a confidence building victory.

Monbulk 27 Beaconsfield 22 Best: Chloe Schmidtke, Jorja Wragg, Jamie Sands.

Goals: Jaimie Sands 17, Chloe Schmidtke 10.

Monbulk Netball Club’s B Grade began their match with some blistering play to establish a 12-4 lead by quarter time and had a commanding 25-11 lead by half time. Beaconsfield challenged in the second half but Monbulk

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were not to be denied, coming away with a 15 goal win.

Monbulk 43 Beaconsfield 28 Best: Olivia Crook, Iris de Wit, Fleur de Wit. Goals: Iris de Wit 31, Dayna Walsham 12.

The A Grade at Monbulk Netball Club burst out of the blocks and established a 5 goal lead by the first change. The margin hovered in this region until late in the third term when Beaconsfield reduced the lead to just 3. The Eagles continued their attack in the last and got to a 1 goal lead before the Hawks regrouped with some positional changes and steadied for a good win by 4 goals.

Monbulk 38 Beaconsfield 34 Best: Paige Whitworth, Sophie Stubbs, Stephanie Puopolo.

Goals: Tarnee Adams 14, Sophie Stubbs 14, Stephanie Puopolo 10.

Round 2 will be at Monbulk on 23 April against Narre Warren with the footballers playing in their traditional slots of 10:20am for the U19s, Reserves 12:10pm and Seniors 2:10pm.

The Netballers will play at 12:30pm, 1:35pm and 3:00pm respectively. The fixture for the Women’s football will be reworked as one team appears to have dropped out and still needs to be confirmed going forward.

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