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Local farmers support flood affected regions

Push to see Maroondah Highway works begin

State funding for timber transition plan

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Young scouts proceeding in the march.

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Healesville residents gathered at the morning service outside The Memo.

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March in honour

By Callum Ludwig

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Healesville residents came in droves to commemorate Anzac Day with many people paying their respects at the dawn service, march and morning service.

The dawn service took place at the Memorial on the grounds of the Healesville RSL at 6am, and at 10am the march proceeded down Maroondah Highway from Church St to The Memo, where the morning service was held.

President’s elect of the Healesville RSL Colette Shaw officiated the morning service and welcomed everyone to the first unrestricted

service in Healesville since 2019.

“At our Anzac Day commemorations back in 2019 I don’t think any of us could have imagined that it would be three years before we could return in unlimited capacity to honour our veterans,” she said.

“But we are a resilient lot in Healesville, and can I say throughout COVID and storms, particularly last year were many with that power, our spirit of unselfish behaviour and helping others was very much on display.”

Anzac Day 2022 marks 107 years since the ANZAC troops landed in Gallipoli.

“On this day, above all days, we remember

those Australian men and women who died or suffered in the great tragedy of war,” Ms Shaw said.

“It was in the violent campaign which follow that the Anzac tradition was forged. These elements of tradition have inspired and offered an enduring example to later generations of Australians.”

Councillor Fiona McAllister was the guest speaker at the event, who noted the poignance of the Anzac Day this year in the face of the war raging in Ukraine.

“Australians and New Zealanders all around the world take time to pay tribute to the many

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thousands of brave Australians and New Zealanders who left their homes and their families to fight for the values that we hold dear; democracy, equality, liberty and fraternity,” she said.

“It should only ever be the desire for peace that sends our soldiers into the horrors of war, where good people are killed and injured, and good people are required to kill and injure others. With this strongly in mind, today is a day when we honour our defence forces and remember the need to fight for peace.”

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Need for Feed volunteer driver Scott Guy during the loading of the donated hay.

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Some 44 hay bales were donated by four Dixons Creek farmers.

Flood recovery ongoing

By Renee Wood Rebuilding after the February floods is still a daily task for New South Wales and Queensland residents who were affected by the devastating natural disaster.

The traumatising and heart breaking lose of lives, livelihoods and communities is something that fuels the Need for Feed convoys as volunteers and generous donations continue to come forward.

Volunteer truck driver Scott Guy is setting off on his fourth convoy up to the flood affected regions for the charity, with a load carrying 44 bales of hay donated by four Dixons Creek farmers.

Mr Guy was brought to tears when he described the scenes he’s seen in past deliveries.

“To tell you the truth I don’t think I’ve seen

devastation like it, it’s 10 times worse than the bushfires - we don’t think we’ve done anything ever like it before,” Mr Guy said.

“There are some struggling people out there, they’ve had no support and the only people that are supporting are people like us with community and volunteers.”

Mr Guy said the loss of stock and nursing injured animals is a heartbreaking element farmers are facing.

“There’s some dairy farmers out there that have lost half their herd and it’s like their children. They’re very close to their dairy cattle and they’re in trauma... there’s a lot of trauma.”

Bales of hay, wellness packs, food, supplies and more are just some of the donated items being taken by the convoys and individual deliveries, with all vehicle use and fuel generously donated as well.

A Healesville woman also donated 30 horse rugs which are being transported north as part of the Anzac Day long weekend’s convoy.

“We’re not just running hay runs like this where we’ve got 40 trucks - we’ve got individual loads going to farmers in need every week.

“There’s so much devastation up there that people are just trying to rebuild their lives and sometimes there’s no hope left, and that’s what we do when we go in there with a load of hay it just puts a smile on their face.

“We’ve had such a great response from [donating] properties because there’s a lot of fodder around which people have got an abundance of it and there’s a lot of people giving back.”

One of the four anonymous Dixon Creek farmers is giving back as they know what it’s like to be tragically affected by a natural disas-

ter after losing everything in the Black Saturday bushfires.

“I want to give back because vicarious trauma doesn’t go away, and the more you see, the more you hear, it gets so deeply into your psyche that it comes straight up,” they said.

“Because I’m such an animal person, I see the trauma of those animals and the trauma to the owners who loved them – it’s terrible.”

Another run is scheduled for Queen’s Birthday weekend 11-12 June and those interested in donations can support through the Need for Feed website.

“It’s just so important that we keep the momentum up. It’s not just today, it’s all year, it’s the next two or three years probably or longer,” the anonymous farmer said.

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Funds sitting there

By Mikayla van Loon Residents of Coldstream met at the intersection of Station Street and Killara Road on Tuesday 12 April to continue the campaign for upgrades along Maroondah Highway.

The State government received $20 million in the 2019 federal budget but residents are still waiting for movement on the project.

Frustrated and angered by the lack of action to even begin consulting with local residents and key stakeholders like the Coldstream CFA brigade, residents would like to see the funds put to use.

Coldstream resident of 12 years Kevin Ryan said Maroondah Highway can have up to 17,000 cars, trucks and motorbikes on it every day and it has been getting busier.

“I’ve seen that many accidents and near misses,” he said.

The Department of Transport (DoT) said it has been working closely with local and federal governments to improve the conditions of Maroondah Highway and make it safe for all road users including pedestrians.

“We’re continuing our investigation into options for upgrades along the section of Maroondah Highway between Melba Highway and Ingram Road in Coldstream,” a DoT spokesperson said.

“This investigation is considering upgrades that will both ease congestion and improve safety along the route.”

With the land sales at the new development, Coldstream Views, residents are concerned about the increase in cars on their roads and the access the estate will have.

“There won’t be any houses, they’re all units and the only way for them at the moment to get out is down Killara Road,” Mr Ryan said.

For Coldstream CFA captain Sean Bethall the lack of infrastructure to support emergency services needing to respond to jobs can mean dangerous close calls for crews exiting Killara Road.

Speeding driver caught A 22-year-old Chirnside Park female was caught allegedly speeding 130km/h along Warburton Highway in Seville East on Wednesday 20 April.

The driver was believed to be going to McDonald’s when police clocked the speedster.

Her car was immediately impounded at a cost of $1280 for 30 days and she is facing a minimum 12 months loss of license and a visit with a Magistrate.

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Residents of Coldstream are concerned about the dangerous road conditions along Maroondah Highway that has been funded for upgrades.

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON “Even when we’ve got red and blue lights going we have difficulties where we’ve got to be quite abrupt in trying to get out because otherwise the traffic thinks we’re giving way to them and they just keep going. So it is very hard as an emergency service to get out,” he said.

Mr Bethall said the land has been available for duplication since the 1980s but nothing has happened to go about widening the road.

“Over the last 10 years it’s probably been more evident that the traffic’s getting heavier and harder to get out,” he said.

The current status of the upgrades are ‘in planning’ with an expected completion date of late 2025 but Mr Bethall said he was concerned that no community consultation had yet been undertaken, particularly with emergency services.

According to the DoT, the community will be informed of any investigation outcomes when the designs are finalised and a community engagement process will begin in coming

months prior to pre-construction.

This renewed fight for the road widening was spurred on by a visit from opposition leader Matthew Guy while he was attending other locations across the Yarra Ranges.

“Nowadays Coldstream’s the edge of the city, it’s not really Lilydale anymore and you’ve got country town infrastructure for what is now the end of the metropolitan area in many ways and as a consequence, this is the result,” he said.

Mr Bethall and Mr Ryan said duplication of the road is essential to creating safer conditions but light signalisation would control the traffic through that main section.

“That would mean our response time would be quicker and also the safety of our trucks going across the highway would be ensured,” Mr Bethall said.

“It’s only a matter of time until someone does get hit which would be sad to see and unfortunate but we need to get that safety upgrade.”

Almost 8000 offences were detected in the first five days of Victoria Police’s Operation Compass road safety effort over Easter.

Alarmingly, one in every 326 motorists was caught drink driving, with police conducting 101,917 preliminary breath tests over the operation’s first five days.

Police detected 579 unauthorised drivers for being disqualified and unlicenced, and a further 837 for driving unregistered vehicles.

The police operation continued over the Anzac Day weekend, with police anticipating another busy period on the roads.

As part of Operation Compass, Ringwood Police set up a preliminary breath testing site on Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon on Saturday 23 April.

Unfortunately three drink drivers entered the site within a 75 minute period.

A 59-year-old Croydon woman, a 60-yearold Kilsyth woman and a 51-year-old Mooroolbark man have all lost their licenses for six months and three months respectively, as well as receiving fines for $545.

Healesville woman charged Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 37-year-old Healesville woman following a collision on the Melba Highway on 6 February.

It is alleged two cars collided on the highway at Murrindindi around 5pm that Sunday afternoon.

A 56 year old female driver from Belgrave South died at the scene while the other driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The 37-year-old woman has been charged with culpable driving and was remanded at court on Tuesday 19 April until 12 July.

Morrison Reserve vandalism

Relief as Covid-19 restrictions finish The Victorian State Government has announced an end to most Covid-19 restrictions as of 11.59pm Friday 22 April.

Venues won’t be required to check vaccination status, masks will no longer be required in primary school and early childhood learning centres, hospitality and retail spaces, events with over 30,000 people will no longer require public health pre-approval and close contacts will no longer be required to quarantine provided they wear a mask indoors and avoid sensitive settings like hospitals.

Check-ins and Covid marshals will no longer be required, international travellers who are symptom-free won’t be required to get a PCR test or RAT upon arrival and people who have caught Covid-19 will be exempt from testing or quarantine for 12 weeks.

Minister for Health Martin Foley said now

Check-ins will no longer be required from Friday 22 April 11.59pm.

Picture: ON FILE is the right time to set aside the vaccinated economy and focus on the highest risk settings.

“This sensible easing of restrictions is only possible because we are one of the most vaccinated societies in the world, with almost 70 per cent of Victorian adults already armed with their third dose,” he said.

“The vaccinated economy kept Victorians safe and businesses open during an unpredictable time when we saw our highest case numbers ever.”

The seven day isolation period for people with Covid-19 remains and workers in essential work are still required to be vaccinated.

Masks are still required on public transport and at airports and in certain health, aged care and justice settings. All workplaces are still required to have a CovidSAFE plan.

The State Government recommends people who are close contacts with a positive Covid-19 case work from home if able and masks are recommended when you can’t physically distance.

More information on the changes can be found at coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Community members have expressed their disgust of the vandalism at Morrison Reserve in Mount Evelyn, after it was revealed the Nazi associated swastika was chemically burnt into the soccer pitch a number of weeks ago.

Lilydale Eagles Soccer Club, the primary users of the ground, took to social media to condemn the act and confirm its standing on such a hateful symbol.

“Lilydale Eagles would like to take the opportunity to affirm that we stand together against any form of bigotry or hatred,” it read.

Station car parks open Commuters will be able to return to parking at both the Lilydale and Mooroolbark station car parks from Thursday 28 April.

When the car parks open, the offset car parking at Market Street, Lilydale and Cardigan Road, Mooroolbark will close.

From Thursday the new bus interchange and taxi ranks will also open at Mooroolbark.

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First Seville dawn service After the service, attendees were able to read more about local service men and women on the Seville War Memorial.

Seville War Memorial Committee Chair Anthony McAleer led the inaugural Anzac Day dawn service.

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Bugler Ian Douglas performing the Last Post.

Wreaths at the Seville War Memorial.

Ian Douglas playing the bugle.

Wreaths were laid at the memorial.

Muscian Rachael Hook performed throughout the ceremony.

Several wreaths were laid by community groups and residents.

Guest speaker Jim Brown performing at the ceremony.

1st Seville Scouts raising the flag.

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A tough but proud day.

Raising of the flags.

Standing solemnly.

Healesville remembers

Marching through.

The wreaths laid out.

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Flag in hand.

Remembering those who served.

Even the smallest Healesville residents paid their respects.

Army vehicles driving down Maroondah Highway in the march.

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Green event for Senate After announcing an “all black” senate ticket for the federal election, the Greens will be hosting an event for Yarra Valley locals to meet their senate candidates Lydia Thorpe and Adam Frogley in Healesville on April 30.

The event will take place at the Darron Honey Centre, 286 Maroondah Highway Healesville, from 12pm to 3pm.

Mr Frogley said he is encouraging local members of the community to join them to raise issues of importance in both their own and their families lives.

“Speaking directly to candidates ensures vital issues in our community are not only heard but become fundamental in the development of legislation and policy impacting our electorate and community,” he said.

“Local community members will hear from proud DjabWurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman, Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe and Greens candidate for our local lower house seat of Casey, Jenny Game. This event will pro-

vide electors in Healesville with a unique opportunity to meet with both Senate and House of Representative candidates at the one event.”

Greens Candidate for Casey Jenny Game said the event is an opportunity for locals to meet and have conversations with First Nations people.

“It is important for candidates of all parties and persuasions to listen to the concerns and interests of Indigenous Australians. That is what this event is about and why we have organised it,” she said.

“Successive governments have perpetrated grave injustices, dispossession and imprisonment since colonisation, which continues to this day. The Greens are seeking to redress this with our all Black Senate Ticket.”

Djab Wurrung woman Sissy Austin and Wiradjuri, nonbinary person Zeb Payne round out the all Indigenous senate ticket, an Australia first.

Senate candidate Adam Frogley, along with Victorian Senator Lydia Thorpe, will be in Healesville on 30 April.

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Residents encouraged to join ‘Meet the Candidates’ Tickets are still available for residents interested in finding out more about their local Casey candidates ahead of the federal election.

Labor candidate Bill Brindle, Greens candidate Jenny Game, Independent candidate Claire Ferres Miles and Liberal candidate Aaron Violi will be in attendance for the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event at The Memo Wednesday 27 April.

The Yarra Valley Anglican Church is hosting the event to provide an opportunity to learn more about the candidates personally.

Andy White from the church said the or-

ganising group believes knowing our local candidates is vital to making an informed decision in this election.

“We hear a lot about party election platforms and promises during a federal election but often we know little about the capacities and character of our local candidates,” Mr White said.

“We often hear complaints about the quality of leadership and debate in our national parliament. Successful candidates from this election become part of our future parliament and bear our hope for a better nation and a better world.”

A panel discussion will be held with Minister Matt Smith to moderate the event.

“Voters face a dilemma. Do we vote for the party or the person? ‘Meet the Candidates’ gives you the opportunity to have a better idea about the candidate themselves and what they stand for,” he said.

Some candidates won’t be in attendance, as the list grows now to 11 names on the ballot paper.

The event starts at 7.30pm Wednesday 27 April at The Memo, Healesville - tickets can be secured via https://qrco.de//casey2022

Healesville voters will be given the chance to meet the Casey candidates at the Memo hall 27 April.

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National poll shows drop

By Parker McKenzie Two weeks into a six-week campaign before Casey residents vote on May 21, national support for the major parties has slumped to a five-year low according to pre-election polling.

In the April 18 Newspoll, the Labor and Liberal Party were at their lowest combined firstparty preference in over five years, while minor parties, independents and undecided voters claimed a huge chunk of the electoral pie.

Newspoll, administered by market research and data analytics group YouGov and published in The Australian, showed nationally Labor’s first preference vote has fallen to 36 per cent and the Liberal’s to 35 per cent. The Greens, One Nation, Independents and other minor parties carved out 25 per cent of the vote.

The drop in support makes the likelihood of a hung Parliament or minority government more likely, where the major parties rely on the support of independents or minor parties to govern.

Liberal candidate for Casey Aaron Violi said the results were for a national poll and are “a snapshot in time.”

“My focus is on talking to businesses and residents and making sure we’re delivering for them,” he said.

“I’ve been getting great support and I’ve been hearing really strong feedback from the community about having a third-generation local representing them.

“That’s where the focus has to be for me as a candidate, so it’s probably not my place to commentate on a Newspoll.”

Labor candidate for Casey Bill Brindle said the results didn’t surprise him because people “have had government all over them for a couple of years.”

“It’s a smorgasbord of factors that have all come up. Other things that have happened

In the latest Newspoll, the Labor and Liberal Party’s combined first preference vote hit a five-year low.

Picture: ON FILE over the past couple of years, it’s a sort of crescendo and we’re just seeing the outfall,” Mr Brindle said.

“People want to see the parliament working, they want to see laws being passed and they want to see things being done. Because I’ve been in business for so long, I get frustrated when I see nothing happening for an awful lot of work.”

Mr Brindle pointed to Covid-19, the possibility of the “big four banks moving on interest

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rates,” and anger towards politicians as contributing to low first preference support for the two major parties.

“The general public wants to see something produced at the end of the day, they’re sick of the noise.” he said.

The Australian public last saw a hung Parliament in the 2010 federal election — the first in 70 years — when the Labor Party formed government with the support of one Greens MP and three Independents. In the 1940 feder-

al election, neither the Labor nor the Coalition of the United Australia Party and the Country Party was able to govern in the majority after each claimed 36 seats in the House of Representatives. Two Independent MPs supported the Coalition to form a Robert Menzies-led government; however, their support only lasted until late 1941.

Independent candidate for Casey Claire Ferres Miles said despite some people claiming a hung Parliament would be chaos, she believes it would bring a sense of balance to the Australian Government.

“A two-party government is almost the exception now in Australia, whereas in Germany, Belgium and in lots of countries that have had coalition governments for decades, they’re incredibly effective.”

Ms Ferres Miles said “people are tired of the negative, old style of party politics” and the results of recent polling show a loss of faith in the major parties.

“They want a vision, and they want some positivity about the future of the country and where we’re going, they want to hear more than the other guy is hopeless,” she said.

“I’ve heard from almost everyone I’ve spoken to is the desire for a federal integrity commission. People are sick of the corruption, the rorts and the misuse of public money.

“People say to me if I behaved like MPs in Parliament, I’d be sacked in my workplace.”

Mr Brindle supported the call for a federal anti-corruption commission as a way to regain the public’s faith in politics.

“I don’t care how much power it’s got. If you do your job and you stay within the rules that you’re meant to stay within, you’ve got nothing to worry about,” he said.

“You’ve got to hold people to account and if you’re you’ve taken up the post as a Member of Parliament, then you are accountable. If you can’t do it, you shouldn’t be there.”

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Another policy spruiked by the Liberal Democrats is the simplification of tax brackets, with a tax-free threshold up to $40,000 and a flat 20 per cent tax rate on earnings.

Mr Smith said his connection to the Casey electorate began with his mother-inlaw, who lived in Tecoma.

“She lived there for many years and we used to go and visit them. Her love of the place really passed on to me and the rest of my family,” he said.

“What a beautiful area it was, you know the whole Dandenong Ranges and further out as well.”

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The Liberal Democrats have nominated Trevor Smith as their candidate for the 2022 federal election on 21 May. Speaking to the Star Mail, Mr Smith said he believes the biggest issue for voters at the election will be “small government.”

“People, they really want to see the government out of their private lives, and also out of the way of business,” he said.

“There’s way too much red tape and too many obstacles for everybody everywhere you turn now.”

The libertarian party announced their “Freedom Manifesto” for the 2022 election, which includes their policies of the removal of Covid-19 related mask and vaccine mandates, the introduction of recall elections into Australian politics, voluntary superannuation and allowing schools to opt-out of the national curriculum.

Mr Smith said the Liberal Democrats have been around for 20 years and haven’t changed, making them a “party of principle.”

“In Casey, one of the things that we’re very keen on is lower electricity prices.

We’re basically looking at deregulation in that market,” he said.

“There’s a lot of government influence in the electricity market at the moment. This is why the prices are so high, so what we want to do is get the government out of the way, let the market decide.”

Mr Smith pointed to removing the ban on nuclear energy as a way to decrease electricity costs and remove government red tape.

“I very much believe in Ronald Reagan’s famous quote, that the government isn’t the solution, the government’s part of the problem,” he said.

“One of our policies is if you bring in new

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Funds for logger strategy The State Government has announced funding to help Upper Yarra communities transition away from native timber harvesting.

Powelltown, Warburton and Yarra Junction will share in $1.3 million from the Local Development Strategy grants program.

The funding will go towards developing a community led to strategy to move away from the logging industry and adapt to new industries to increase employment opportunities.

A volunteer committee will be established to assist in the strategies development and it will lead this initiative and generate ideas to provide jobs and great outcomes for the Upper Yarra community.

A project manager will also be appointed to oversee the project, run studies and comprehensive engagement with the communities throughout the development of the strategy.”

In 2019, the State Government announced a multi-million dollar package to support workers and communities affected by its plan to bring native logging to a halt over the next decade.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said it was important to recognise the substantial history that the timber industry has in the Upper Yarra.

“With over a 100-year history, this transition is profound and will affect families in the Upper Yarra who have ties with the timber industry, some of which go back four or five generations,” Cr Child said.

“Council’s role and focus is to support the community through this transition as best we can.

Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thom-

A new funding opportunity has been announced for timber logging communities. as announced the funding Wednesday 20 April in Murrindindi, with Alexandra, Taggerty, Marysville and Buxton to share in $400,000 from the program.

“These grants provide real opportunities for a diverse range of communities to transition away from a native timber industry and to identify new opportunities for their long-term

Picture: ON FILE future,” Ms Thomas said.

“We are supporting businesses and local communities to take control of their future, seek new opportunities and create more jobs.”

VicForests refers itself to IBAC following investigation

By Renee Wood VicForests has referred itself to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption commission following an external investigation into claims the originisation was surveilling an environmentalist.

In November 2021, VicForests ordered an external investigation to find any evidence to confirm or deny allegations that a private investigator was hired in 2010 and 2011 to spy on Toolangi environmentalist Sarah Rees following claims aired by the ABC. Now, the state owned logging business has updated the statement on 5 April stating that it has referred itself to IBAC. “Matters arising from the independent investigation have been referred by VicForests to the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission. VicForests will be making no further comment,” it reads.

It follows Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens Ellen Sandell issuing a letter to IBAC outlaying her complaints on the matter following the ABC report.

“This can’t continue to go on unchecked.

We need a proper, independent investigation

as soon as possible,” Ms Sandell said.

An IBAC spokesperson confirmed Ms Sandell’s complaint to Star Mail last year.

“Every complaint is assessed in accordance with the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Act 2011 to determine whether IBAC will investigate, refer it to another organisation for investigation, or dismiss it. As a matter of practice, IBAC will not be commenting further on the status of this complaint,” they said.

RSM Australia was hired to conduct the investigation on VicForests and the report is yet to be released.

Premier Daniel Andrews responded to the news VicForests referred itself to IBAC at a press conference last week.

“They’re at arm’s length from the government, they’ve made that decision,” Mr Andrews said.

“It’s not for me to tell people whether they should or shouldn’t act in that way. But it’s also not for me to comment on what may well be active integrity agency matters.”

“Let’s wait and see what IBAC says and let them do their job if they choose to follow those matters up.”

VicForests has now referred itself to IBAC following an external investigation into allegations the body was spying on environmentalists.

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By Renee Wood

A tree believed to be older than the 1939 bushfires in Toolangi.

Ms Goldfinch said.

VicForests uses it’s native timber harvesting to fulfill contracts for wood chip and paper contracts, including supplying Opal Australia’s paper mill in Maryvale.

A VicForests spokesperson said the consultation has concluded and the feedback will be considered.

“As part of its established process, VicForests is considering the feedback received and if appropriate, proposed plans will be modified or amended,” they said.

“The Timber Release Plan supports the ongoing, responsible timber supply to local customers and contractors in accordance with the Government’s Victorian Forestry Plan.”

The Kinglake Friends of the Forest also fear the state’s mountain ash forests are at risk of collapse in decades time if native logging

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vesting, then collapse in the next 50 years jumps up to 97 per cent. If there’s a large fire – think Black Saturday – then there’s basically a 100 per cent chance of collapse,” Dr Burns said when the assessment was presented in 2020.

VicForests responded to the assessment and said the study had some limitations.

“The report indicates 20 per cent of Mountain Ash forests are preserved from timber harvesting; whereas at least 70 per cent of the forest is preserved from timber harvesting,” they wrote in their response summary.

VicForests said it has implemented a range of changes to improve protection of high conservation values such as formalised hollowbearing tree surveys.

It is also strengthening management systems through research, monitoring, and adaptive management.

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doesn’t halt immediately.

In submitted consultations their request to stop native logging has also been detailed, ahead of the State Government’s 2030 deadline that was announced in 2019.

The ecosystem has been listed on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Ecosystems and is categorised as ‘critically endangered and at risk of collapsing’ based on an ecological assessment conducted in 2014.

Dr Emma Burns, from the Australian National University Fenner School of Environment and Society formed part of the research and worked with colleagues to model 39 different scenarios and found 92 to 99.99 per cent chance of collapse of the mountain ash forest in Victoria’s Central Highlands by 2067.

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Groups gathered for a rally to discuss proposed logging near popular walking tracks in Toolangi.

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Community groups have gathered at a rally to save the Tanglefoot and Myrtle Gully Walking Tracks in Toolangi from nearby logging.

The two proposed coupes identifiable as 297-535-0005 at 48.54ha and 297-535-0002 at 37.85ha were recently listed in VicForests’ Timber Release Plan in March, coming at a shock to many locals.

Kinglake Friends of the Forest President Sue McKinnon said the event was held on Saturday 9 April to inform others of the proposed logging at and surrounding the highly valued tracks.

“This is one of the most popular tourism walks in state forest in our area,” Ms McKinnon said.

“The picnic ground is within the boundary of the proposed site.... As far as tourism goes, a lot of people do visit that track, it leads you from that Tanglefoot visitor picnic area to the Wirrawilla rainforest walk, which a lot of people know.”

Ms McKinnon said the demonstration was to also share their greater stance against losing mountain ash forests to native timber logging.

“We took people there to illustrate what is happening in all areas of our state forest and we’re asking people to write into the government and ask that native forest logging cease and no new coupes be put on the timber release plan.”

The Timber Release Plan shows allocated coups for Vicforests covering areas in the Eastern defined forest area.

The document was amended and released in September last year marking 8000 hectares for logging between 2021 -2025 however, further proposed changes were issued in March.

The Toolangi sites in question are among 213 new coupes that were added to the plan last month.

Ten different community groups were represented at the rally and the Great Tree Project also formed part of the gathering - a project which is using craft as a statement.

The 80 metre hand made tree has been created out of recycled blankets and has been decorated using eco-dyes and handmade animals and poetry.

Great Tree Project founder Karena Goldfinch started the project during lockdowns and said the rally was the tree’s first outing.

“The idea is to lay it on the ground so that people can see and have an idea of the important hollow bearing trees. So we ask people to walk with us and discuss this,” Ms Goldfinch said.

Those against the areas being included in the Timber Release Plan have submitted feedback during the 30 day community consultation period.

They’ve aired their concerns on the disruption it will cause to the popular walking track and to critically endangered species which are believed to live in the area, such as the greater glider.

“If we keep logging this 1939 regrowing forests, we won’t get any trees with hollows.

They won’t get to be old enough to become hollow bearing habitat - it’s as simple as that,”

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For the yellow and blue

By Mikayla van Loon With the current situation in Ukraine it can be difficult to know how to help but one Lilydale church took it upon themselves to do one small act and host a fundraiser.

Having a connection to someone on the frontlines providing humanitarian aid in Ukraine, as well as a Russian speaking church in Melbourne, Glory City Church senior leader Liam Swaine said the need to help Ukrainian refugees in Australia was becoming more apparent.

“One of the pastors [at the Russian church] spoke to me and said, ‘we’re looking for accommodation for refugees that are coming into Melbourne’,” Liam said.

“At that time, he knew about 60 to 80 families that were coming in, it’s probably more now but they were needing clothing and accommodation and he asked ‘could we help with that?’

“So a bunch of our people at our church were like ‘I’ve got a spare room, I have a spare bed’ and were just putting their hand up.”

Knowing that should these people arrive in Melbourne, there was a big chance they would be without food, clothing, money and other essentials having fled their home country so quickly.

“Then that sparked the conversation of let’s at least do a fundraiser or do something where we can raise awareness and support these people in some way,” Liam said.

That discussion happened a month and a half ago and Glory City Church just hosted its fundraising event on Sunday 24 April, with auctions, food vans and other stalls.

Liam said “whatever we raise will be a blessing” and will help contribute to the organisations providing support to refugees particularly in Melbourne. As a collective the church was able to raise over $10,000 for refugees coming into Australia.

“It will go towards two organisations that we’ve been in contact with and then will be distributed out to families for food, clothing, medical needs and school needs.”

Although watching what was happening in Ukraine and understanding there would be some kind of need for these essentials, Liam said he didn’t believe he or his congregation knew just how big and immediate that need was.

From what Liam can understand, it’s mostly women, children and older people coming to Australia, especially those with more serious health conditions.

“They could go to Poland or Germany or

Glory City Church Melbourne hosted a fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees on Sunday 24 April.

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Senior leader Liam Swaine took to the mic to auction items on the night.

Artworks from the local community and church members were raffled off for the fundraiser.

The church community banded together to supply food for everyone, alongside food trucks.

Australia, they had options to go different places and it seems to be those with more serious medical needs or who have kids that need to be in school or who have needs of varying degrees, seem to have come to Melbourne or Australia,” he said.

Even though Glory City is a second party to the support system, Liam said the church couldn’t stand by and do nothing after seeing how generous a Russian church was in helping Ukrainian people.

“We know we can’t do everything but we

can do something. With this situation in the world that we live in, I think it’s taken everyone by surprise like, ‘oh, there’s a war, people are being evicted from their homeland’ and no one can really believe it.

“For us, what really touched our heart was this Russian church going, ‘we’re actually going to cross the division line here and show mercy and grace and love and take on these Ukrainian refugees’ and that’s, to us, the message of hope and love that we want to be a part of.”

Eventually Liam said he expects many of

the people in his congregation will be helping to house these refugees in their own homes in Lilydale and Mount Evelyn.

“We wanted to be on the front foot with that and something I say to our congregation all the time is our city and our town should look better because we’re in it.

“That’s our heart, is for Lilydale and for our region to look better, to be a better place because we’re in it, because we’re here. We can’t just be a church that gathers in the four walls, we have to be alive in our community.”

Yoorrook Justice Commission now invites submissions The Yoorrook Justice Commission will invite Elders to make nuther-mooyoop (submissions) from 26 April 2022 in a step towards achieving truth and justice in Victoria.

Nuther-mooyoop is the Boonwurrung word for ‘truth’ and has been adopted by Yoorrook as the term for ‘submission’ based on advice from The Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages in collaboration with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and VACL’s Advisory Language groups.

Nuther-mooyoop provides an opportunity for Elders to share their truth about the impacts of colonisation on First Peoples in Victoria with Yoorrook and it will also demonstrate the resilience of Traditional Owners including the survival of cultures, knowledge, histories and traditions.

Submissions will be protected through Yoorrook’s unique Indigenous data sovereignty protocols, which protect First Peoples’ data ownership and ensure that participants decide how their information will be accessed and used.

Professor Eleanor Bourke, Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, spoke positively about this next historic milestone in Australia’s first and only truth and justice process.

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Elders able to submit a nuther-mooyoop (submission) on the impacts of colonisation on First Peoples in Victoria from 26 April. of stories, experiences and histories that have never been told before,” Chair Bourke said.

“We also want to assure our Elders, and anyone who makes a nuther-mooyoop over the course of our inquiry, that their stories will be protected and that truth telling will be done in a culturally safe way.”

“Nuther-mooyoop and our upcoming wurrek tyerrang (public hearings), are opportunities for First Peoples to be heard.

Ultimately Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Victorians will start to build a shared understanding of our history through this process.”

“It is essential we complete this work in a way that is reflective of the needs of Community. Yoorrook is grounded in and will be guided by the cultural authority of our Elders, who have long advocated for truth-telling. We are therefore starting our truth telling by inviting them to make nuther-mooyoop first.”

The Yoorrook Justice Commission will open opportunities for all First Peoples and other Victorians to make nuther-mooyoop later this year.

Unusual for a Royal Commission, Nuthermooyoop made to Yoorrook can take any form, such as writing, an audio or video recording, or through a truth-telling object such as an artwork, cultural artefact or photo.

“All ways of telling truth are of equal importance. All contribute to Yoorrook’s work. A nuther-mooyoop can include anything about past or current experiences of systemic injustice for an Elder, in addition to that of their family or Community,” said Chair Bourke.

Elders can make submissions via the Yoorrook website or with the assistance from the Yoorrook Community Engagement Team.

Yoorrook’s Community Engagement Team are all First Peoples and can assist Elders with taking photos, videos or audio recordings of their nuther-mooyoop evidence.

Elders can make an appointment with Yoorrook’s Community Engagement Team by calling 1800 YOO RRK (1800 966 775) or emailing enquiries@yoorrook.org.au.

The opening of submissions also coincides with the commencement of wurrerk tyerrang (public hearings) on 26 April.

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Young people will be able meet and talk with representatives from various industries throughout the evening at their stalls.

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Breakout rooms will allow young people to hear from career experts and other young people who have recently entered the workforce.

Expo to ‘pick your path’

By Mikayla van Loon A ‘pick your own path’ career expo is coming to Lilydale to support young jobseekers looking for work in the Yarra Ranges.

Hosted by the Outer Eastern Local Learning Employment Network (OELLEN) at Yarra Ranges Tech School on 4 May, partnership broker Brooke Young said it will provide a broad array of opportunities to give young people confidence when applying for jobs.

Running over a three hour period, stall holders will be set up to answer questions and talk about different roles within industries but Ms Young said she believes it will be the breakout rooms that really have the most impact.

“We’ve got one room that is focusing on all things apprenticeship related…Then we have a breakout room around employment seeking, so looking for a job, writing resumes, interview tips, all of that,” she said.

“The middle hour is a panel discussion, facilitated by the Skills and Jobs Centre team to talk about that initial contact with employers.”

The panel discussion will include a variety of employers, recruitment staff and young

people who can answer questions around getting an employer’s attention, the best interview practices and the recruitment process. “[This is] to give people a sense of how you get past that barrier, especially a lot of young people at the moment haven’t had the opportunity to apply for a job with Covid and lockdowns and everything else.

“So it’s a big mental barrier to get through and to get that ball rolling if you haven’t had work before.”

Practising those skills is an important part of applying for jobs, so Ms Young said there will be 15 minute mock interviews where young people can answer typical questions, as well as 30 minute resume review and writing sessions.

“There’s probably a little bit of a gap between some of the old ways of writing resumes and how we used to do things to how times have moved on and actually having the opportunity to get that insight of what employers are currently looking for from you,” Ms Young said.

Having done research and heard from industries, Ms Young said these days resumes need to cater much more to the employabil-

ity skills rather than technical skills, as well as needing to be presented in a way that computer programs can pick up key words.

“People think their resume looks really pretty and fancy but actually it’s confusing the computer, and they never get to the point of being looked at by human eyes.”

But Ms Young said places like career expos allow young people to have that personal communication with various people from different backgrounds to help them find the right path.

The response from a number of industries, particularly in the Yarra Ranges, has been that they want to attend events to meet people face to face and hire almost on the spot.

“Something different from last year’s expos, there’s a big demand at the moment from local employers with great local opportunities across a variety of industries who really want to hire young people at the moment and are having trouble getting the right people.

“So they’ve been approaching us and they’re really keen to come along and actually recruit on the night.

“It won’t be a high pressure situation where they have to actually conduct an interview in

a crowd but they can make that initial contact and set up a time.”

Targeting young people aged 15 to 25, Ms Young said it doesn’t necessarily have to be a job people come looking for but perhaps it’s work experience or a placement to get them started.

While the expo will have representation from government agencies and industry professionals, Ms Young said construction, trades, hospitality and allied health services showed a particular interest in being a part of the event.

Being hosted at the Yarra Ranges Tech School campus, Ms Young said it’s also a great opportunity for young people to experience the 3D printers and other equipment on a tour of the facilities.

If locals can’t make it on 4 May to the Yarra Ranges event, OELLEN will be hosting a Knox focused event on 18 May. To find out more go to https://www. oellen.org.au/events. Registration for the event is encouraged but not essential. To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/yarra-ranges-youth-career-expo-tickets-294228805277

Young people gather for first Rural Rainbows meeting

By Mikayla van Loon Young people from the Yarra Ranges came together to share their experiences and meet others within the LGBTQIA+ community at the first Rural Rainbows meeting last week.

Held at the Lilydale Youth Hub on Wednesday 13 April, peer mentors joined five Yarra Ranges locals in a safe, fun and inviting opening night of activities.

A spokesperson from the Rural Rainbows group said the first peer support session went well and “everyone had heaps of fun, which is the main aim.”

Icebreakers were used to get to know each other quickly, including the toilet paper game where the number of squares taken equaled the number of facts needing to be told about each person.

“We also sat together and brainstormed about what would make a safe, respectful and fun space for everyone attending.

“Some amazing ideas coming from the young people included ‘There’s no such thing as a fail, but only giving it your best shot’ and ‘Respect people’s abilities, pronouns, personal space and boundaries’.”

The group also made memory wire bracelets from beads and charms, as well as progressive Pride flags out of cardboard and coloured paper.

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The first Rural Rainbows meeting happened in the Yarra Ranges last week bringing together young people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Picture: UNSPLASH session for IDAHOBIT day and games ‘n chill sessions. An events calendar will be put together by the group and released soon.

As a support group, representatives from Rural Rainbows said it is a space where people can be themselves and have fun, while sharing and laughing together.

“It’s important for anyone and everyone to feel safe, respected and feel like they belong,

especially for LGBTQIA+ young folk who so often can feel isolated and alone.

“Rural Rainbows aims to be an inclusive, open and creative social space to give young people an opportunity to connect with their peers and actively create the community that they want to be a part of.”

Having not only a welcoming group of people but also a space to gather that feels

safe and inviting was incredibly important to Rural Rainbows.

“The Lilydale Youth Hub is an amazing, welcoming and inclusive space and we are so grateful to them for letting us use their Hub for our activities.

“It’s so important especially in the community sector to have strong collaborations with other like minded organisations, to share information, resources and ideas.

“Connection with both EACH and Lilydale Youth Hub workers means that the young people will have access to many different services that they might need.”

After a successful first session, the Rural Rainbows group is excited about the future and where it could lead in creating services, spaces and events for LGBTQIA+ young people.

“We hope the group continues to grow moving forward. That we can build a thriving, passionate, magical community for LGBTQIA+ young people in the Yarra Ranges.

“The young people involved in creating the Rural Rainbows know all too well the need to have a space where you can be exactly who you are. We want LGBTQIA+ young people to feel seen, heard, respected and connected to their community – let’s celebrate, educate, have fun and grow stronger together.”

Rural Rainbows Peer Group meets every second Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm at the Lilydale Youth Hub on Clarke Street. To get involved contact ruralrainbows@each.com.au. mailcommunity.com.au

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Mother’s Day done right

By Elle Cecil With over 30 years of experience in steel work, Bluegum and Co are a local business providing high quality products to the Healesville and surrounding area.

Bluegum and Co work with steel and specialise in manufacturing gates, balustrading, staircases, fences and providing repairs to steel work.

Bluegum and Co’s head blacksmith John has been working in the industry since he was 16 years old, having started out manufacturing

fire screens and tools, and then branching out on his own in 1990.

“There are very few blacksmiths with John’s artistic flair, and every piece he makes is different from the one before,” says owner Sue Bleumink.

“Our clients still come back to us 30 years later with alterations or new additions to their premises, for things such as new gates and fences.”

With a range of garden art that would make perfect Mothers Day gifts, including colorful

flowers, animals, garden ornaments and more, look no further than Bluegum and Co for gifting this Mothers Day. With winter approaching, Bluegum and Co also stocks a selection of fire tools including fire screens, fire pits and wood holders.

“We are passionate and have an eye for detail - we have an excellent reputation among the wineries and surrounding Yarra Valley region for always being available for urgent repairs to implements and farming equipment,” Sue says.

“We also deal with several well known identities within the television and sporting community.”

Also offering scissor lifts, scaffolding, temporary fencing, wood splitters and a variety of trailers for hire among other things, Bluegum and Co will welcome you warmly for any of your steel, fencing or repair needs.

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Prepping body for Covid Many people in the community feel anxious at the prospect of contracting Covid-19. We hear mixed reports from mild illness to extreme disease with fatal outcomes for some. But this need not make us afraid. In fact there is a lot one can do to bolster the immune response in a safe and integrative manner.

Let me share with you some tips to do so Remember, that it is your body that is doing the fighting and your immune system that is rising to the challenge presented. Therefore it makes sense to make it as strong as possible.

Eat brilliantly. Now is the best time to prioritise your diet and eat an array of nutritious whole foods. Aim for 15 different foods every day, all colours of the rainbow as this will

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foods that are high in bioflavo- · Be sure to get enough sleep, remember the · Increase hours before midnight are worth double. So noids, vitamin C and zinc. Citrus, berries.

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Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville give you an array of macro and micro nutrients to support health and vitality. Keep your hydration high with pure filtered water and utilise herb teas, cold pressed juices and super smoothies.

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orange vegetables & seeds and nuts should do the trick. Supplement your diet with vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc. Ask professional advice on the best bio available products if you are unsure. These will do no harm and are safe to employ. As always if you are unsure seek professional advice.

Engage in appropriate intentional exercise five times a week. Run, walk, dance, swim. You don’t need to bust a gut but bare in mind moderate exercise usually makes most people feel better in themselves. We are born to move and it will support healthy circulation, mental health and energy production.

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tuck in a bit earlier if you’re feeling underslept. Your immune system will love you for it too. It does a lot of surveillance when you sleep.

If health and well-being is on your ‘22 to do list then prioritise any niggling health problems you have. Don’t let these things linger, you’re worth it. Gather around you a team of great health practitioners to guide you on your wellness journey moving forward.

These tips may not sound like great revolutionary advice but they will support the foundation pillars of health and well-being giving your body the best outcomes at whatever life throws at you.

Northman the real Hamlet

The Northman Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Anya Taylor-Joy and Claes Bang Rated MA15+ 5/5

Anxiety and angst in full haunting display A review of Hometown Haunts: #LoveOzYA Horror Tales Hometown Haunts is a collection of 14 short horror stories for young adult readers. Edited

by Poppy Nwosu to feature some of Australia’s best established and emerging YA authors, it is the first #LoveOzYA publication to focus exclusively on the horror genre, As Nwosu describes it. horror is often used ”as a mirror to reflect our times and enable us to piece together things that are difficult to understand”. Indeed, our world is and will always be unfathomable and unpredictable.

Hence the book is designed to match our times, to be consumed by “a new generation of Australian teens – who are growing up and coming of age in tis current climate of uncertain health and environment, and interrupted daily life”.

The book can challenge adult readers as well: What, exactly, unsettles us as parents?

What is it that we fear for our children? How can we help young people remain hopeful for their future amidst the chaos all around us?

There are universal themes in this collection. For example, in Vikki Wakefield’s “Heart shaped Stone”, the protagonist seeks vengeance on behalf of her bullied friend.

In Sarah Epstein’s “Stop Revive Survive”, the Australian landscape takes on a sinister edge.

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PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN In Nwosu’s “Nature Boy”, the main character is half-horrified, half-fascinated by the notion of death. In Emma Osborne’s “Slaughterhouse Boys”, to enter adulthood is to confront meat and blood.

Other stories are subtle, illustrating the anxiety and angst of our times. For example, traditional beliefs are juxtaposed with contemporary instincts and reflexes in Jared Thomas’s “Seek and Destroy”, Lisa Fuller’s “Don’t Look!”, and Marianna Shek’s “Hunger”. In Felix Wilkins’s “Best Years of Your Life”, metamorphosis occurs when the protagonist fails to cope with life. In Margot McGovern’s “Euryhaline”, a talented athlete is crushed by her own ambition.

Especially noteworthy are two graphic

stories, with Emma Preston’s “It’s Quiet Now” depicting monsters lurking around cities and residential areas during the COVID lockdown.

Michelle O’Connell’s “Do I See It All Now?” is equally gripping, inspired by her experience of growing up being neurodivergent and undiagnosed.

In particular, this reviewer enjoys Alison Evans’s “Angel Eyes” and Holden Sheppard’s “Rappaccini’s Son”.

In “Angel Eyes”, those who are wolf within are hunted by angels, winged creatures radiating light and heat. Demanding that the wolves “repent” – or face “cleansing” – the angels punish those deemed “abnormal” and “different” by infesting them with eyes that spread over their skin..

Meanwhile, in writing “Rappaccini’s Son”, Sheppard explains: “What most horrified me growing up was the prospect of doing the wrong thing... My biggest fear as a teenager was that my core was rotten; that I was a bad boy; deviant, rude, weird, unlikeable, not good enough.” The author confronts such fear by allowing his protagonist to embrace who he really is. The resulting story is dark and rebellious, yet there is love and hope.

Hometown Haunts is suitable for readers aged 13 and above. It is a must read for teenagers and those who want to understand them.

Directed by auteur Robert Eggers, The Northman is a brutal, riveting historical epic.

In tenth-century Iceland, Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard), son of a murdered king, vows to avenge his father, save his mother Gudrun (Nicole Kidman) and kill his traitorous uncle Fjolnir (Claes Bang).

Like Hamlet, The Northman is a sobering portrait of the multiplying cruelties of vengeance.

The Scandinavian legend of Amleth was the direct inspiration for Hamlet, and The Northman is a fascinating fusion of the source legend and Shakespeare’s play.

The shrunken head of a fool provides the ‘Poor Yorick’ moment, but advances the plot by instructing Amleth to find a special sword. Olga (Anya Taylor-Joy), the film’s Ophelia, has more agency in helping Amleth to sow fear and confusion in Fjolnir’s court. The play to catch the conscience of the King is now spiked food and deliberate acts of terror. Gudrun/ Gertrude has more to say for herself, and Fjolnir is a more active and sympathetic antagonist than Claudius, as a cruel chieftain but a loving father.

The pacing is an entrancing slowburn of scheming punctuated by shocking violence. The staggering cinematography captures breathtaking landscapes, muddy villages and rustic fire-lit halls, juxtaposed with vibrant imagery of Norse magic and ritual. Amleth undergoes a tragic, engaging arc: battle-hardened as a Viking and obsessed with vengeance, Amleth is softened by Olga’s love and questions his motives as he learns the damning truth of his family. Unlike Hamlet, which has the classic feel-bad, everyone-dies ending, The Northman is slightly more optimistic: vengeance is still vicious and self-defeating, but may be done for a noble purpose beyond pride.

The Northman will amply satisfy action, Shakespeare and Skarsgard fans and anyone looking for a visually-stunning, remarkably-crafted historical film.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with new Star Mail reporter Tyler Wright

What is something people don’t know about you?

I spent a few of my younger years living in country Victoria, which formed a lot of who I am today and sparked my love of community and generally getting to know people.

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Tooradin Foreshore Reserve A calm and relaxing fishing spot in the small coastal town is a great place for a picnic. The reserve also has a great playground for kids. When the tide is out it is possible to search for crabs in the mud and there are plenty of birds such as pelicans. There are toilets on the opposite side of the road and some nice wooden sculptures.

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Deep Creek Reserve A place of environmental significance, Pakenham’s Deep Creek Reserve offers people of all ages and abilities many ways to learn, play and get active with an an all-abilities play space and water play, wetland boardwalks and trail, demonstration and sensory gardens and walking paths.

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Pioneers Park This Berwick hidden gem has beautifully manicured garden and paths as well as a playground for the kids. This land was the site of the original Berwick Primary School, with the historic building now a cafe.

Tell us about your role as journalist at Star Mail News?

Just snooping around for the latest scoop!

I am writing about people and places in Monbulk, Emerald, Olinda, Sassafras, Cockatoo, Kallista, Kalorama, Silvan, Ferny Creek and Avonsleigh.

Give me a buzz if you want to chat because I love learning new things and meeting new people.

What has been your most memorable moment as journalist at the Star Mail? Why? I started in late March and my most memorable moments have been speaking to Dandenong Ranges locals about the sheer devastation of last year’s June storm - suffering losses and anxieties that are unfathomable but residents seem to always be coming together as a community.

What do you love most about working in the Yarra Ranges?

Being welcomed by a big hug from greenery each day I come into work. There’s absolutely nothing better! I love being able to take a walk and have the sun shining on me in my break.

And the kindness of locals has been instrumental as I start my new role and produce stories about the area - there are no news stories without people doing awesome things.

What are some of your hobbies?

I play social netball (which can be surprisingly rough for a ‘non-contact sport’) and read a

Tyler Wright. whole lot. I am currently reading Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, which is a fiction novel loosely based on the band Fleetwood Mac. Juicy and entertaining.

What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness?

I would love to see the northern lights (or aurora borealis) in the future. To visit Iceland or another Nordic region and see this amazing halo of colour would be a dream.

Who do you admire the most?

I really admire the women who run pop cul-

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ture podcast Shameless, who are doing the work they love and telling stories that are important to hear. I have found a lot of self-confidence from the guests they have had on their show. Digital storytelling is such an amazing tool and has really kept me connected during the pandemic and increased my passion for journalism.

What is an important issue in the region you think needs exposure?

Transport and mobile connectivity to keep everyone in the area connected, especially during terrible weather events and a global pandemic that has kept us locked inside.

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Wander-ful wedding expo

By Renee Wood Love birds are encouraged to fly the nest and take themselves on a self-guided tour through the Yarra Valley as part of ‘The Wandering Wedding Expo’.

The Yarra Valley event marked for Thursday 28 April is run by Off Peak Weddings which is a division of Yarra Ranges Tourism and it’s focused on helping couples and venues make the most of midweek availabilities.

Gwen Luscombe from Off Peak Weddings said the free event is all about encouraging brides and grooms to explore various options for their big day.

“It’s really about encouraging a hosting weddings, whether it’s from elopements, to micro weddings, to full scale larger size weddings in those off peak times,” Ms Luscombe said.

The biggest focus is exploring a booking from Monday to Thursdays, as those days are generally quieter and can come with great rates.

“They might get their dream venue that they couldn’t otherwise get on a weekend, particularly now with Covid and having so many cancellations venues are quite stacked up on weekends,” she said.

Those interested can set their own schedule booking private viewings and transporting themselves between up to 15 participating locations. A main hub will also be set up at Alowyn Gardens showcasing local wedding suppliers.

Sutherland Estate in Dixons Creek is part of the day and owner Cathy Phelan said it’s a great opportunity to promote a variety of venues.

“It’s more tailored - it’s going to be more interesting for more serious wedding couples, it’ll be easy for them to get around. It will be just a really nice experience,” Ms Phelan said.

“Being one of the smaller family businesses in the Yarra Valley, we don’t have a huge following on social media.. so to be part of this with other wineries and venues around the Yarra Valley will be really beneficial to us.”

The ‘wandering’ nature of the expo comes at a benefit to both businesses and customers as they get to embrace the venue as it is.

“It’s a really nice opportunity to set up the venue so that people can see what it will look like on the day because sometimes they’re coming to a venue and, for instance, our cellar

Sutherland Estate welcomes couples to enjoy the vineyard as part of The Wandering Wedding Expo. door is set up in a different way for wine tastings and sales,” Ms Phelan said.

“So we’ll set up for a function, and people will be able to see what it looks like, there’ll be able to walk around and speak to people, taste the wine that you’ll be provided with on the day.”

“You’re looking at pictures of how a venue was set up where I think when you can go out and look at the garden… you just get a better picture,” Ms Luscombe said.

Smaller, intimate weddings are becoming more popular as well- a flow on affect from the pandemic which is a perk for many smaller sites that may have been previously overlooked.

“The micro weddings concept really came out of necessity and is much bigger, which was great for a lot of the smaller wineries, who may not be able to post 150-200 people weddings, but they can very easily do a garden wedding for 50,” Ms Luscombe said.

Picture: SUPPLIED A second Wandering Wedding Expo will be held for the Dandenong Ranges next month on Thursday 26 May, allowing couples to see what’s on offer up in the hills.

“If people wanted to look at venues in both locations, it’s just a little bit hard to cover both areas in a day, so we’ve separated out the Dandenong Ranges one for May 26 to allow people to have a look at those as well.”

For those interested, visit www.offpeakweddings.com.au/wandering-wedding-expo/

Mt Evelyn local showcased in Code Breakers exhibit

By Renee Wood The Code Breakers: Women in Games exhibit at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum has been showcasing diversity in the gaming industry to the Yarra Ranges community since it opened last month.

The show features games who have been made by women from across the country, and some have a local connection to the Yarra Ranges.

Game programmer Cherie Davidson grew up in Mount Evelyn, going to the local primary school and later to Lilydale High School.

It was her love for art, digital problem solving and video games that led Cherie to a creative career in the gaming industry.

“I was art captain at school and I also got engaged with some of the digital courses…

So when it came time to work out what was next, I found there were courses for video games.”

Cherie first went to RMIT and completed a degree in game making, but further study followed as she signed up for a second degree in programming. This was due to little employment opportunities at the time of the global financial crisis.

Now ten years into her career, Cherie said there have been big changes and growth spurts for the industry.

“I think a lot of companies were very dependent on external contracts and financing coming from offshore various ways,” she said.

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Cherie Davidson grew up in the Yarra Ranges and is excited to be part of the Code Breakers exhibit.

Picture: SUPPLIED “Whereas now I think a lot of these companies aren’t reliant on that they have their own IP, they have their own income streams and that makes us really robust.”

There’s also a great focus on having diversity in both the creators and the games being produced.

“If we don’t have diverse people making

games, telling diverse stories, we don’t end up with the best people entering the industry That’s exactly what the Code Breakers exhibit aims to do, showing there’s a path for everyone to follow if they’re interested in the field.

“I really love what I do and I think there

wasn’t much support for me to engage in this when I was younger, there wasn’t anyone that understood games.

“So knowing that this exhibition is there fills my heart, because there’s some version of me who’s probably much more clever and much more engaged, who’s going to see this exhibition and realise she can do it and nothing will stop her.”

Cherie has two titles in the show, the first is called ‘Intergalactic Space Princess’ which she co-directed and describes as a ‘game that is very close to our hearts’.

“The story of the girl who is a little bit lost in her life as a teenager and gets eaten by giant space worm and ends up on the other side of the universe trying to figure out who she is and why she’s there.

“It’s very much a coming of age story and we made that for the version of ourselves that was still a teenager.”

Heart Strings is another game in the show Cherie worked on.

“That game was made with all women and non binary entertainment, which I thought was really exciting.”

“I’m excited to the day that there are literature classes that are studying certain games and they’re treated with that level of respect where we understand the multifaceted and the interesting ways that games can explore topics.”

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Chainsaws and chestnuts

By Parker McKenzie A Warburton chainsaw artist will demonstrate her skill when she creates a wombat sculpture live at the Kalorama Chestnut Festival on Sunday 1 May at Kalorama Memorial Reserve.

Using local chestnut tree wood, Shlomit Moria will create the sculpture to auction off to raise funds for Mt Dandenong Preschool, which was damaged in the June 2021 storm event and has yet to be fully repaired.

Ms Moria said it is a privilege to support the Chestnut Festival through her art.

“I’m so happy that there is something I can do to help. Last year during all the storms, everybody in the community was trying to help with generators, supplies, food and clothes,” she said.

“There is also a bench with a Kookaburra I made that is ready to be auctioned on the day.”

The wood is being supplied by local non-forprofit Rescue Logs, who also organised for Ms Moria to be at the event and demonstrate her art. All profits from the auction will be donated to Mt Dandenong Preschool and Mt Dandenong Primary School, who are co-hosting event.

Ms Moria said they would use “as local as we can get” materials for the sculpture.

“We’re going to try to use timber from a local chestnut tree that was felled in the storm,” she said.

The bench featuring a Kookaburra will be auctioned off at the festival to raise funds.

“I really hope that there’s going to be a lot of people at the festival and they manage to organise enough funds for the school to start to rebuild.”

Rescue Logs, a major sponsor of the festival, repurpose timber and trees which fell in the

June storms for community projects.

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.

Picture: SHLOMIT MORIA The Chestnut Festival is volunteer-run and features a diverse range of stalls showcasing locally made handcrafts and produce, roasted chestnuts and food stalls. It has been held for over 30 years to raise funds for Mt Dandenong Preschool.

Young Indigenous artist completes commission At just 17 years old, proud Taungurong/Wiradjuri woman Teghan Voce has just completed her first formally commissioned Indigenous artwork piece.

Consisting of four uniquely beautiful paintings, the artwork was created specifically for Anchor who confirmed their commitment to reconciliation through their REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) endorsed through Reconciliation Australia.

The creative brief for these pieces was to represent Anchor’s connection to community and land and to the people they support.

From this, Teghan developed the pieces using her skilled artistry and her own feelings of belonging to her community.

“All of the pieces I have developed for Anchor represent elements of my community and our connection to country where we feel at home,” said Teghan.

“When I’m painting, it gives me a sense of connection to my country and ancestors. It’s a proud and safe space for me to feel my own belonging and support Anchor on their path to reconciliation.”

“I’m proud of my artwork, and I hope that it inspires safety, strength and self-determination for my people, and equality for our community. I’m excited to be a part of Anchors Journey”.

Anchor support some of the most vulnerable in our community – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples – through services including homelessness and crisis support, youth development, foster care, kinship care, specialised transitioning from care programs, community education and family reconciliation.

“We are working to re-vision our organisation to be a strong ally, and to exist within a culturally safe, competent, and educated space for all of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,” said Anchor CEO Heidi Tucker.

“Through our RAP, we are changing how we do things to ensure we are a strong and culturally competent ally for all those we serve,” said Ms Tucker.

To view Anchor’s REFLECT RAP and for more information on Anchor’s services, visit www.anchor.org.au.

Young Healesville women Teghan Voce with her artwork.

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Why not hit the road?

U3A Healesville is an organisation for retired or semi-retired seniors who want to keep active and enjoy social interaction with friends.

U3A Healesville offers its members over 40 courses, one of the most popular being ‘Hit the Road’ which allows participants to explore different parts of Victoria.

The Healesville ‘wanderers’ – members of U3AHealesville’s ‘Hit the Road’ touring group – are a varied group of people, couples and singles, who travel with tents, vans and use booked accommodation, and who make a number of trips to places as widespread as the Bogong High Country, the Big Desert and the Eildon foreshores, each year.

Most recently a group of about 43 members visited Phillip Island, staying at the Newhaven Caravan Park.

Wherever the group stays, they like to get to know more about the area – for example, during their stay, the group visited Churchill Island and learnt about its history and the changes that came with the bridge connection to Phillip Island.

They also visited the Vietnam Veterans Museum, assisted by Doug, a Vietnam navy veteran.

However, mostly people choose their own adventures from local bushwalks, to local shopping, or taking it easy back at home base.

‘An unknown traveller’, one of the ‘Hit the Road’ adventurers, provided the following notes on the trip: Monday: Travelled down through Pakenham, a lovely drive, mostly a bush setting.

Catch-up at 5 pm: drinks and a barbeque with salads and sweets to share. Then out came the instruments, ukuleles and banjo it’s a singalong.

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venture’ we went to the Rusty Water Brewery for dinner, there were some lovely beers.

Wednesday: out for a drive, checking out Churchill Island, Woolamai and, of course, the Nobbies. In the evening, we all went to the hall, and it was time again for the instruments: ukuleles, banjos, guitars and

Picture: SUPPLIED even a lagerphone.

sadly, we had to leave. We made · Thursday: and reconnected with so many friends on this trip, a great time was had by all.

Most of the ‘Hit the road’ tours are for four to five days and are timed for outside of school holidays. Most tours are within Victoria but an

extended tour to Broken Hill later in the year is already in the planning stages.

Want to find out more?

Email healesville.u3a@bigpond.com or check https://healesvilleu3a.org.au for more information on the ‘Hit the Road’ group and on U3A Healesville’s many classes and activities.

Men’s Shed join the cubs for environment badge

By Renee Wood Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed have assisted the 1st Healesville Cub Scouts in gaining their environment badges.

The Men’s Shed worked with the young cubs to build bird boxes to complete their program.

Roy Bennett and Martin Diamond attended the scouts over two nights to assist in building and painting the boxes.

Secretary Graham Chester said they were prefabricated beforehand and ready for the children to put them together.

“Our members get quite a lot of satisfaction helping kids with their projects and mentoring in a practical way that we can help with the community and local families,” Mr Chester said.

Mr Chester said it’s also an extension of their work with Birds Life Australia who have been requesting bird boxes for areas that were destroyed by the summer 2022 fires.

“After the fires when a lot of the forest was destroyed, they put out the call for any organisation to help out in building bird boxes to put them back out in the trees and give the birds a home to start breeding again.

“The ones we built ended up in Mallacoota, that‘s been ongoing the last two years we’ve been involved in that.”

The Men’s Shed also works with the Badger Creek Primary School to help students get re-engaged with learning after two years in and out of remote learning.

“Mainly to get them to use their hands and get back to learning in a tactile way,” he said.

“Some have found a bit difficult to get back into in-school learning.”

Anyone interested in joining the Men’s Shed is encouraged to come down to the shed behind the CFA station at 360 Badger Creek Road.

The 1st Healesville Cub Scouts meet on a Wednesday night at 7:00- 8:30, contact 0411103966 for more information.

Coldstream Post Office Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Supermarket Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Roadrunners Roadhouse Cafe 629 Maroondah Highway Healesville Real Estate Yarra Valley 299 Maroondah Highway Healesville BP Ultimate 66 Maroondah Highway Healesville McKenzie's Tourist Services 13 Old Lilydale Road Healesville Newsagent 195 Maroondah Highway Healesville IGA Supermarket 199 Maroondah Highway Healesville SW Hollis Butcher 209 Maroondah Highway Healesville Sanctuary House Resort Motel 326 Badger Creek Road Healesville Shell Service Station Cnr Harker Street and Maroondah Highway Healesville Coles Supermarket 251 Maroondah Highway Healesville Caltex 370 Maroondah Highway Healesville First National/Mark Gunther 189 Maroondah Highway Healesville Beechworth Bakery 316 Maroondah Highway Launching Place Charlie's Milk Bar 2 Centella Place Launching Place General Store 2200 Warburton Highway Launching Place Caltex Log Cabin Service Station 2000 Warburton Highway Lilydale Shell Service Station 469 Maroondah Highway Lilydale United Petrol Service Station 473 Maroondah Highway

The cubs enjoyed building their bird boxes.

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Lilydale 7-Eleven Lilydale Cnr Maroondah Highway 7 Cave Hill Road Lilydale Lilydale Village News Agents Lilydale Village Lilydale Coles Supermarket Lilydale Village Lilydale Lilydale Village Lilydale Village Lilydale Lilydale Aged Care 475 Swansea Road Lilydale BP Service Station 87 Warburton Highway Lilydale Eastern Laundries 2/4 Williams Street East Millgrove Newsagency Shop 5/ 3043 Warburton Highway Millgrove Millgrove Licensed Grocers 3039 Warburton Highway Millgrove Millgrove Village Bakery 4/3039 Warburton Highway Seville Woolworths Seville 568 Warburton Highway Seville Woolworths Caltex Service Station 568 Warburton Highway Seville Post Office 634-638 Warburton Highway Wandin North Fast Fuel Wandin 389-391 Warburton Highway Wandin North IGA X-Press Wandin North Plus Liquor 388 Warburton Highway Wandin North Landmark Harcourts Wandin Real Estate 1/362 Warburton Highway Wandin North Wandin Newsagency Shop 18/2 Union Road Warburton IGA Supermarket 3465 Warburton Highway Warburton K G Thomas Ply Ltd Insurance 1/3395 Warburton Highway Warburton The Valley Bakery Warburton 3415 Warburton Highway

The boxes were pre-fabricated and then put together by the cubs.

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STYLE AND CLASS WITH VALLEY VIEWS THIS stylish residence is sure to impress, with exceptional presentation throughout it offers the growing family a comfortable and spacious lifestyle.

Boasting 3 great size bedrooms all with built in robes plus and ensuite in the main bedroom and study/office area, big family living on a grand scale with multiple living/ family and lounge areas giving everyone space to spread out and enjoy.

A very impressive kitchen with quality appliances and loads of bench and cupboard

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BIG FAMILY ENTERTAINER STEP into your new home and enjoy the abundance of room for family, friends and furry creatures in this lovely rural feeling location.

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The much loved home showcases soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed brick and a beautiful earthy feel throughout in addition to the fabulous outdoor entertaining which is sure to delight.

A spacious timber kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of cupboard space is perfectly located to access the rear deck and pass out the goodies to feast on while enjoying the delightful private aspect the over ½ acre property has to offer.

The family is well accommodated with 4 or 5 bedrooms, the master providing a big walk in robe and spacious ensuite, and all other bedrooms well proportioned.

For a teenager or guests, one of the bedrooms has its own entrance from the entertaining area, which could also be the perfect work from home location.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 18 Carroll Street, LAUNCHING PLACE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $800,000 - $880,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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With absolute Little Yarra River frontage, rare water license and approximately 6.8 acres (2.75 ha) on title plus adjacent River reserve, this property offers something unique. A 2 bedroom cottage with a lovely airy kitchen that provides an abundance of bench and cupboard space. Outdoors is just fantastic with a huge bungalow with 2 bedrooms, a ripper man cave complete with wood heater and tv. There are plenty of varied shedding options, all sited at the top of the allotment, allowing acres and acres of land for use as a hobby farm or horse property. There are plenty of camping spots right on the river for friends and family to stay over and enjoy your piece of paradise together, have a swim, chuck a line in and look at the mountains.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: By Appointment

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Mixed reports for Warb-Millgrove FNC

By Alexandra Woods Round 3 was hosted by Yarra Junction! Great conditions for an even better day. We came away with 6 out of 7 wins in some intense matches. We had 2 milestones this weekend, with Brayden Ferguson playing his 50th Senior match and James Iacono playing his 150th!

Starting off the morning, was our D Grade Netball. With a strong start to finish, they came away with a solid win, with a finishing score of 14-52! Cam Holland secured 34 goals to her name and Cam Partel with 18. Our best’s we’re Amy Morris, Courtney Godenzi and Cam Holland.

Our Under 18s Footy had their match at Seville. Another strong start to the season for a new 18s team! Filled with young, strong players they managed to come away with another strong win to Seville, with the final scoring being, 3-4.22 to 9-9.63! Top performers for this match were; Dylan Walker, Blake Muir, Liam Westlake and Hudson Heatherton.

Our C grade netball continued the wins for the morning! This team never misses a beat and is always exciting to watch. 10-59 being the end the score, with Mel Hancock putting up 31 goals and Emily Hay with 28. Top per-

Warburton-Millgrove prevailed in all but their seniors football game against Yarra Junction.

Picture: ON FILE formers for this match were Ellie Stahl, Catherine Vermeltfoort and Emily Hay! Our Reserves started at midday and continue on with their winning streak. Another strong team this season that can have a strong finish. They came away with a win against Yarra Junction by 74 points. Ashley Taylor kicked 3 goals, as well as Lee Weir. Brayden Ferguson scored 2 goals to his name and Marcel Kocher, Dale Morris, Josh Read, Nic Toy and Damien Egan all with 1!

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The Reserves side pre-game.

a tight and intense match! As the sun came out and the weather got warmer, the intensity picked up. In a close call at the end, B Grade came away with a 3 goal win regaining their confidence from the last match. Final scores were 30-33 and goal scorers were Alex Woods with 17, Jordana Butcher with 10 and Ella Meerkotter with 6! Best players were Sally McIntosh, Chelsea Barnard and Emerson Woods.

A Grade finished off the win streak on the court this round with a 35-53 finish. A grade finishing this round on top of the ladder and continue to look strong throughout the season. Shae Gee secured 28 goals, Bianca Daniels with 15 and Kirralee Luiyf with 10. Morgan Wyatt, Ally Langdon and Selina Fotia proved to be the best for this match!

Seniors finished off the day in another trilling, intense game, which unfortunately didn’t result to our end. In a controversial finish, the boys ended up second-best by 1 point! In a tough fight and good match, they gave all they had to the finish. Final scores were 13-12.90 to 13-11.89, with the best performers being Matt Wright, Pat Huynh, Shaun Marusic, Mitch Bonuda, Nelson Aldridge and Jack Lee! Onto Broadford next week for another away game! Go Burras.

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Belgrave pumped by undefeated bloods Round 3 Healesville hosted Belgrave for the ANZAC round. Thank you to Healesville RSL for coming out to Don Road Complex and completing the ceremony.

Our young senior Bloods went out in perfect conditions with Mathew Moreton playing his first senior game coming from the under 17’s last year. We were keen to play a 4 quarter match in which we succeeded however inaccurate in front of goal.

Matty played a great first game but this was overshadowed by the dominant forward display of Max Donegan slotting 11 goals.

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with much enthusiasm and desire to perform well.

The reserves had a really gutsy win over Belgrave on the weekend, a very professional team win against a strong physical side! Each week this group continually shows improvement and dedication to the jumper and each other.

The women came against a new look Belgrave side, our girls came out well prepared and ready for a good battle. Getting the early jump with a strong first quarter it set us up for the game. We continue to see improvement in our young side and look forward to working on our game over the coming weeks. We travel to Thornton next Saturday for a 1pm game.

The netball girls are putting strong efforts

into their training which is showing on the court. Our passing has strengthened and the ball is flowing down the court nicely. Unfortunately we have come up against some strong opposition, but we are edging our way closer to a win. We welcomed three new players on Saturday, but are still looking for a few more. Training is on Thursday nights if you are interested in playing with a great bunch of girls.

The Veterans played against Mt Evelyn under lights. An even first quarter saw the ball Moving around the ground well. Healesville men turned their feet in the second quarter putting on a dominant display running away with a strong win.

The seniors and reserves head into a bye with our 19s boys and netballers playing at home on Saturday.

Yarra Glen suffers defeat

By David Ball Yarra Glen faced the Division 1 pacesetter in Seville on Saturday. The reserves started with a full team but after a competitive start fell away as their numbers dwindled. Luke Coulsen was in everything early but sadly a broken arm ended his day. Alec Peterson in his first senior game was solid early before earning a promotion to the seniors when a lastminute replacement was needed. Heath Chamberlain and Dayne Downard worked hard in the middle to be amongst the best. Matt Campbell kicked our only goal as we went down 19.16 to 1.4 The seniors got off to a good start and had more than our share of attacking moves but some poor kicking let us down. Dylan Flakemore and Sam Horsley gave our forwards good supply with Jason Godfrey and Callum Morison marking everything up forward. Despite having the same amount of scoring shots, Seville’s conversion saw us trailing by 20 points at quarter time. For the balance of the game Seville’s centre clearances and multiple forward options made it hard for our defence. Jayden Schille was great in defence and even moved forward for goal to be our best on the day. Sam Horsley, Richard Wyles, Ryan Smith (3 goals), Callum Morison (1 goal) and Jason Godfrey (3 goals) were our best players, with Brendan Davis and Sam Wood our other goalkickers.

Final scores were Yarra Glen 10.11 losing to Seville 19.11.

With some good players to come in we look forward to next week’s big Pride Cup game against Belgrave. Make sure you all get down to Yarra Glen to support diversity and inclusion in sport at the 8thPride Cup event on Saturday 30 April.

The highlight of the day was the women’s team’s win 9.16 to 7.2. With great credit to Seville we put out a reduced numbers encounter. This provided for an open game on the smallish Seville ground with Yarra Glen doing all the attacking early. Seville fought back in the second half but Yarra Glen were convincing in winners, 9.16 to 7.2. Although officially recorded as a forfeit, it was good to have a game and we look forward to more players being available for our Pride Cup encounter with Belgrave.

Netball Coming against the very strong Seville teams, Yarra Glen was beaten in all grades. A grade lsot 27-55, with Meaghan Carter, Lara Wandin-Collins and Jackie Hibberd our best players. B Grade were within a goal at quarter time but fell way to lose 27-62. Abby Page, Gemma Ryan and Kim Williams were our best. C Grade had the scores at 6 – 6 at quarter time but eventually lost 19-38, with Jacinda Fraser our best with Tiah Large and Nicole Kaal also being very good on the day. The D grade story was much the same, only a goal behind at quarter time (9-10) but being beaten 17-43. Rose Morris, Sarah Orlandi and Sam Chetcuti (10 goals) were our best players.

Next week we battle Belgrave with A Grade looking to win back the The Pride Cup.

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By Steve Fleming The Yarra Valley Soccer Club Junior teams began their 2022 campaigns on the weekend with a win and two losses.

On Saturday the YVSC U10 Dragons, many of who were playing competitive soccer for the first time, travelled to Blackburn for a 9am game. They began their warm-up drills in earnest, waiting for their opposition to show, but none did, allowing the Dragons to claim victory by default. The Dragons, in true Valley spirit used the opportunity to train and practice their attacking runs.

Next Saturday morning they take on Croydon at home in Millgrove and hope to put those attacking runs to good use.

Yarra Valley U13’s however were on the other end of the forfeit equation and handed the Knoxfield U13 Force a win.

In a trend that bore out across the competition, many matches were lost to forfeit due to COVID illnesses and, contentiously, having the opening round in the last long weekend of the school holidays.

In the game that did take place, Yara Valley hosted Knoxfield U15 Force at Millgrove Recreation Reserve, where, despite a goal from

YVSC’s George Lyons and sensational effort from Player of the Match Audrey Lyons, Knox prevailed in the 3-1 loss. Coach Finlay Kerridge was particularly impressed with the YVSC U13’s who helped bolster the U15’s numbers.

“Everyone played in the right spirit, they all played tremendously,” he said.

Next Saturday the U15’s play Northern Eagles at Wilson Rd Reserve in Eltham, while the U13’s host the Monbulk Rangers razorbacks at Millgrove, both games start at 10am.

The YVSC Senior Men’s team meanwhile, had a convincing 8-0 victory over the Bayswater Strikers while the Senior Men’s Reserve team had a 6-0 victory over the Bayswater Reserves.

The win puts the YVSC Senior team to the top of the VCFA ladder after 3 rounds and establishes them as a team to beat this season.

The YVSC ‘Thunderthirds’ had a difficult game at home, yielding to Waverly City SC, 2-6; while the YVSC 4ths team managed 3 goals against the Blackburn Hawks 7 goals.

The VVSC Women’s team was the final beneficiary of the forfeit equation in this round, gaining the points when Croydon Ranges couldn’t field a team.

Wednesday 20 April Stableford: Alan Johnston is a stalwart at our golf club, he has been involved in every aspect of administrative life off the course and has been, perennially, a most consistent performer on the course.

So, it is only fitting that A.J. gets his “just rewards” when it comes to the distribution of vouchers.

Alan collected another one this week for the best score in the 40plus field!

His total of 39 points was a clear winner, with another popular club member, PaulKennedy, grabbing the R/up prize, with 38 impressive points.

Well done to both men, loyal members, over a long period of time.

Balls got all the way down to 31! NTP’s were won by Noel-Cross, (3rd), Hatty, (5th), Your Loyal Scribe, (9th), Mario De Vincentis, (12th) and to Steuart-Hawke, (15th).

Saturday 23 April Stroke & first round of our 2022 Club-Championships: As expected, a very healthy field of 60 plus set off on the long 3-round journey that constitutes the Club’s annual championships.

And, as usual, there were some really impressive scores and a few horrible ones.

In the daily comp, the A-Grade voucher, achieved with the lowest Nett score on the day, was won by- Luke-Patrick, recording a sensational Nett 63.

Our B-Grade winner was Sean “Bruno” Kennedy, with a Nett 67.

Because of the large field there was a CGrade winner, too - that was Stuart-Patrick,

on a C’back with a 69.

There were, therefore, 3 R/ups, being Paul-Kennedy, (a superb 64), SteuartHawke, ( a Nett 71) and, in C-Grade, RobertScott, (69).

In a logjam, ball-winners only extended to Nett 71. NTP winners were MichaelPinkster, (3rd), Jon-Cross, (5th), Luke-Patrick, (9th) Steve-Patrick, (12th) and to SamDennis, (15th).

Current C/Championship standings are as follows: After Round 1, Paul-Mason and Jon-Cross lead the Open with impressive 69’s.

Sean-Kennedy and Steuart-Hawke fill the top placings in B-Grade with 80 and 87 respectively.

In C-Grade, Stu-Patrick leads with a solid 91 and Tim-Blanche trails Stu by just 2.

In the Ladies’ Championships, MeredithNursey leads Kim-Kennedy by one shot, as they recorded 75 and 76 respectively.

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0438 128 568 51 MONBULK-SEVILLE RD, SEVILLE VIC 3139 W: WWW.SEVILLETR ACTORS.COM.AU E: SALES@SEVILLETR ACTORS.COM.AU

PRE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SPECIALS! SECURE YOUR PRE-PRICE RISE UNITS TODAY. LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE ON 1 ONLY UNITS. FINANCE FROM

4E SERIES + LOADER 4090.4E ROPS

4050E & 4060E ROPS

2.99% PA* 4080.4E CAB & 4100.4E CAB

FINANCE FROM 3.49% PA*

INCLUDES 4IN1 BUCKET

ADD 4IN1 BUCKET FOR $2,800 + GST

INCLUDES 4IN1 BUCKET

5125G HD CAB + LOADER 1 ONLY @ $

116,080 +GST

1 ONLY @

$

40,000 +GST

50HP $

37,870 + GST

85HP

60HP $

NEW PRICE

$

42,290 + GST

80HP $

55,550 + GST

69,000 + GST

ADD 4IN1 BUCKET & 3RD SERVICE

LAMBORGHINI REKORD 80.4E + LOADER

95HP

FOR $3,900 + GST

126HP

$

74,890 + GST

AGROFARM 115GS + LOADER

$

NEW PRICE

122,190 + GST

1 ONLY @ $

90,800 +GST

FINANCE FROM 3.49% PA*

110HP 80HP

NEW PRICE

$

$

47,000

95,650 + GST

+ GST

ONE ONLY LEFT!

SPECIALIST SERIES AGROPLUS F410 DT & F430 GS

AGROPLUS F80.4 KEYLINE

AGROPLUS 420 PROFILINE

1 ONLY @ $

12546692-JW17-22

41,800 +GST

2 ARRIVING 85HP

ADD LOADER FOR

75HP

106HP $

$

85,500 + GST

105,440 + GST

NEW PRICE $

44,000 + GST

INTRODUCING THE

$

15,000 +GST

99,090 + GST SCAN TO LEARN MORE

3 Year / 2,500 Hour warranty Introductory finance rate

SERIES

171 - 336HP

$

96HP

Trimble Powered hydraulic steer GPS Worklight package to turn night into day Double glazed glass technology complete with automatic air-conditioning

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