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Great achievement 1st Healesville Scout Group Venturer member Ella McNair is celebrating a great achievement after she successfully received her Queen Scout Honour.

It’s the first time in almost forty years for a member to receive the prestigious honour, following the last recipient Debra Hosking in 1983.

To receive the badge, a Venturer must complete 300 hours of service across two sections, completing 13 badges in the Venturer Award section and four in the Queen Scout section.

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Ella McNair has received her Queen Scout Honour, the first time for a Heaelesville Scout Group member to achieve this in almost 40 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS years. 282113

Species setback

By Callum Ludwig The native Greater Glider has been moved from vulnerable to endangered status according to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, effective from Tuesday 5 July.

Found throughout the Yarra Ranges, particularly in the National Park, the Greater Glider currently has no dedicated federal or state Recovery Plan or relevant threat Abatement Plan according to the Australian Government’s De-

partment for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. President of the Warburton Environment organisation Nic Fox said it’s only been five years since the Greater Glider was first considered threatened.

“This animal needs to have an action plan and it needs to be protected because this iconic species has been pushed to the brink of extinction,” she said.

“I think the main impacts are logging, bushfires and climate change. We know the

devastating 2019 bushfires destroyed nearly two-thirds of the Greater Glider habitat near Gippsland, but nothing has been done to protect the unburned areas in any other parts of the state to provide a lifeline for this animal that is clearly in crisis.”

The cute marsupials are cat-sized, with small beady eyes and big ears. They can glide up to 100 metres using a membrane that spreads between their front and back legs. The nocturnal; creatures are unique to Australia,

living all the way down the eastern side of the country from Northern Queensland to Central Victoria.

Ms Fox said the unburned areas of Victoria are critical refuges not only for the Greater Glider, but many other threatened species.

“We need to protect them, we need to continually be vigilant about this, it’s urgent that we are going to be losing the biodiversity, we’re going to be losing these animals,” she said.

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IN BRIEF Car rollover in Yarra Glen

Another rate rise The Reserve Bank of Australia announced an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an effort to combat inflation.

RBA Governor Philip Lowe said in a statement inflation in Australia is high but not as high as in many other countries.

“Global factors account for much of the increase in inflation in Australia, but domestic factors are also playing a role,” he said.

“Strong demand, a tight labour market and capacity constraints in some sectors are contributing to the upward pressure on prices.

The floods are also affecting some prices.”

The cash rate represents the interest rate on unsecured overnight loans between banks.

It serves as the benchmark rate for mortgages, savings accounts and exchange rates.

With the announced increase, it has reached the highest levels since May 2019. The cash rate was at a historical low of 0.10 per cent for one year and four months from November 2020 to April 2022.

The increase will see a household with a

$500,000 mortgage pay roughly an extra $137 a month.

The RBA is forecasting inflation to peak later this year and decline back towards the 2 to 3 per cent range in 2023. Currently, inflation is sitting at 5.1 per cent.

Inflation is the increase in the cost of goods and services bought by households.

Mr Lowe said as global supply-side problems begin to ease and commodity prices stabilise, inflation is expected to moderate.

“Higher interest rates will also help establish a more sustainable balance between the demand for and the supply of goods and services,” he said.

“Medium-term inflation expectations remain well-anchored and it is important that this remains the case.”

The increase will see a household with a $500,000 mortgage pay roughly an extra $137 a month.

According to the statement, a full set of updated forecasts will be published next month following the release of the June quarter Consumer Price Index.

Mr Lowe said the Australian economy remains resilient and “the labour market is tighter than it has been for some time.”

“The unemployment rate was steady at 3.9 per cent in May, the lowest rate in almost 50 years. Underemployment has also fallen significantly,” he said.

“Job vacancies and job ads are both at very high levels and a further decline in unemployment and underemployment is expected over the months ahead.”

Mr Lowe said the increase today in interest rates is a further step in the withdrawal of the extraordinary monetary support put in place during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The resilience of the economy and the higher inflation means that this extraordinary support is no longer needed,” he said.

“The Board expects to take further steps in the process of normalising monetary conditions in Australia over the months ahead.

“The size and timing of future interest rate increases will be guided by the incoming data and the Board’s assessment of the outlook for inflation and the labour market.”

Three burst mains for Upper Yarra homes

By Callum Ludwig A number of large water mains in the Upper Yarra burst on Thursday 7 July which impacted residents’ water pressure.

The incidents occurred on Bellbird Avenue Launching Place, Barrowby Avenue Woori Yallock and Old Don Rd Don Valley.

General Manager of Distribution Services at Yarra Valley Water Bridie Fennessy said they sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the incidents.

“There were several water main bursts yesterday. Our maintenance crew were on hand to respond quickly and we immediately notified our customers through our usual channels,” she said.

“The issue has been resolved and all services are back to normal. We also provided drinking water for our customers on-site while essential emergency works were carried out.”

The high pressures at which water travels through the Yarra Valley are often a contributing factor to burst water mains, which often causes incidents as the strength of pipes reduces as they age.

If water is not flowing at its usual rate out of taps, it may indicate that there are planned or emergency works underway. Residents can use the links found here to check if there are any faults or planned works: www.yvw. com.au/faults-works/water-pressure-andquality/low-water-pressure If there are no works being carried out, residents can check if the problem is occurring on their property by taking the Bucket Test:

Road incident in Narbethong A car accident occurred on Maroondah Highway in Narbethong, with CFA crews responding at around 8.31am on Monday 4 July. CFA crews were called to a car accident on Maroondah Highway in Nartbethong at 831am this morning.

“3 CFA vehicles attended the scene to assist in clearing debris from the road,”a CFA spokesperson said.

“Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police also attended the scene.”

Yarra Valley Water crews were called out to three burst mains in the Upper Yarra.

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If it does not fill in thirty seconds, this in· dicates an issue with the pressure of the · Get a 10-litre bucket. water supply coming into your property the tap closest to your meter, time · Using (before the water meter), and a Yarra Valley how long it takes to fill up the bucket with water.

it fills in thirty seconds, this indicates that · Ifthere may be a water pressure issue on your property (after the water meter), which

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Emergency crews have responded to a car rollover just before lunch time in Yarra Glen which a man in his 30s taken to hospital in a stable condition. Lilydale SES, four CFA crews, paramedics and Victoria Police arrived at the scene with reports a person was trapped in the vehicle on Melba Hwy near Gulf Station.

Lilydale SES said crews arrived swiftly after the incident occurred at 11.56am.

“With our units on scene in under 10 minutes - it was clear - no one was trapped. Luckily the damage looks bad, but that the worst of it,” they said.

The driver involved was taken to Box Hill Hospital in a stable condition with muscular pain.

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Wesburn lacks crossings

By Callum Ludwig Road safety in the Yarra Ranges is again a key topic as a legally blind Wesburn resident contends with the lack of available crossings.

Marie Pleuger has lived in the Yarra Valley since 1987, and since 2004 has been gradually losing her sight to a genetic form of macular dystrophy, a build-up of fatty yellow pigment around the macula part of the retina, responsible for clear vision in your direct line of sight.

Ms Pleuger said she was living out in Hoddles Creek when she was diagnosed.

“I was a gradual thing that I’ve had coming on since my 40s, I lived out in Hoddles Creek on a large rural property for 35 years and gradually was unable to drive safely,” she said.

“I became more and more isolated, especially as were 25 minutes away from the nearest bus stop. So we started looking every now and again for another property, and we loved our property but it was becoming a bit of a hardship for me.”

Ms Pleuger has access to half-price taxi fares due to her condition and makes the most of them where she can.

Ms Pleuger said she loves her new property in Wesburn, other than her concerns about trying to get across the highway from the bus stop.

“Looking outwards all we have is a rural outlook and the hills, it’s superb, it’s beautiful and it’s quiet. We’re both incredibly happy here. I’ve found I can access the bus, get to my philosophy classes, do my grocery shopping, and get to the doctor’s but if I get a bus home I have to try and cross the highway,” she said.

“I’ve travelled around the world for three and a half years, but I don’t trust myself to cross that highway. The nearest crossing without it being school time is at Millgrove and to get from Millgrove to where I live is four kilometres which just isn’t realistic for me.”

The nearest bus stop rests near a bend in the Warburton Highway, where numerous complaints have been made previously about the lack of road safety development, from

The busy bend in Wesburn. crossings to electronic speed signs.

There are also virtually no footpaths between Yarra Junction and Millgrove which are crucial for the safety of people like Ms Pleuger.

A Department of Transport spokesperson said safety remains their top priority.

“We are always monitoring our road network to determine where upgrades are needed,” they said.

“We have delivered Pedestrian Operated

Picture: ON FILE Signals at several points along the Warburton Highway where they are needed most - safely connecting pedestrians and cyclists with the Warburton Trail.”

The nearest signalised pedestrian crossing is in Millgrove, between Hearse Road and Gillis Road.

In the five years leading up to 31 December 2021, there were no recorded crashes involving pedestrians along Warburton Highway be-

tween Old Warburton Road and the Crescent.

The Department of Transport considers and evaluates all requests on a state-wide basis with consideration given to a number of factors, such as the number and type of vehicles using the stretch of road, pedestrian volumes, the historical safety record of the site, and the impact that upgrading the road would have on the performance of the surrounding road network.

The strength of The Girls Movement in the Upper Yarra

By Callum Ludwig Starting in 2017, The Girls Movement (TGM) has been empowering women in the Upper Yarra, with a self-defence, relationships and consent S.E.L.F workshop held on Sunday 10 July.

Local residents Teri McIntyre, Robyn Wright and Yalleen Flahive grew up in the area their whole lives and saw a dearth of opportunities for young women growing up.

Ms McIntyre, who is still a Director of TGM, said while it is a lot better now, it used to be difficult for women to travel out, particularly on public transport.

“We wanted to create The Girls Movement to create some events, build a bit of community and provide opportunities for women to get involved,” she said.

“We started looking at grants and applying for them through Bendigo Bank, Yarra Ranges Council and the local Rotary Club to put together a couple of events. We did a few outdoor cinemas in Yarra Junction to start which was great.

The S.E.L.F workshop represents what TGM has evolved into, and was held at the Yarra Centre in Yarra Junction from 11am to 1pm, with all women aged 12 to 25 welcome to participate for free.

Ms McIntyre said unfortunately due to a number of Covid cancellations, only two girls were able to attend but they had a really good time.

“At least it gave us extra time with them, and we got to teach them a few more things than we would usually have the chance to,” she said.

“The key thing they got out of it was getting comfortable using their voice, as younger teenagers. At that age, it can be quite challenging to speak up and be confident using your voice, as well as learn a few techniques. learning how to protect their space and use 4 MAIL

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Ella and Emily participating in the workshop. their own strength.”

Ms McIntyre said TGM originally ran a self-defence workshop from an external provider years ago, but found while it was good, it wasn’t necessarily appropriate for the age group they were working with.

“From that, Robin and myself, who both have a fitness background, decided to get our own qualifications in women’s self-defence.

We contacted a company called Modern Defensive Techniques Australia, and trained with them for a couple of years to get our qualifications,” she said.

“We both became qualified in 2019 and then we run one workshop for 12 girls under 25, and it was really good. Then there was the pandemic and finally, we are back.”

The 60-minute self-defence session aims to teach attendees how to use their voice to ward off an attacker, what situational awareness is and why it’s important as well as a number of basic strikes and kicks.

Pictures: SUPPLIED The workshop was followed by a 45-minute session on consent and relationships from Elephant Ed, a sex education organisation run by young people, for young people.

Ms McIntyre said sex education is super important, particularly as previously it hasn’t been very common and there hadn’t been much discussion about consent and relationships in generations past.

“We really wanted to provide an opportunity where girls can learn about this kind of stuff with their friends in a space outside of school, where they’re safe and feel comfortable to ask questions and get involved,” she said.

“It will provide that opportunity for them in a way that’s accessible and free and they’ll be able to learn from their peers as well. I think Elephant Ed does such a great job and being run by young people, it can be more comfortable learning about that stuff from someone their own age rather than from

Robyn Wright takes a blow from Ella. teachers or from parents.”

Elephant Ed’s session discussed the legalities of consent, what is considered valid consent (verbal/nonverbal communication), what is consent in the media, the importance of respecting boundaries and where to go for help.

Ms McIntyre said the consent workshop was fantastic and she is hoping to make the workshop a semi-regular event.

“The workshop took them through the legalities of consent, particularly in Victoria, which is great to learn. We did a great exercise, we watched a video clip of the song ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ and analysed consent in that scenario and what it looks like when someone is withdrawing consent,” she said.

“We’re looking at the moment at organising a regular drop-in session, which would be for all ages, with a venue, date and times to be confirmed and we will probably run the S.E.L.F session every couple of months.” mailcommunity.com.au

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Glider now endangered

By Callum Ludwig The native Greater Glider has been moved from vulnerable to endangered status according to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, effective from Tuesday 5 July.

Found throughout the Yarra Ranges, particularly in the National Park, the Greater Glider currently has no dedicated federal or state Recovery Plan or relevant threat Abatement Plan according to the Australian Government’s Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

President of the Warburton Environment organisation Nic Fox said it’s only been five years since the Greater Glider was first considered threatened.

“This animal needs to have an action plan and it needs to be protected because this iconic species has been pushed to the brink of extinction,” she said.

“I think the main impacts are logging, bushfires and climate change. We know the devastating 2019 bushfires destroyed nearly two-thirds of the Greater Glider habitat near Gippsland, but nothing has been done to protect the unburned areas in any other parts of the state to provide a lifeline for this animal that is clearly in crisis.”

The cute marsupials are cat-sized, with small beady eyes and big ears. They can glide up to 100 metres using a membrane that spreads between their front and back legs. The nocturnal; creatures are unique to Australia, living all the way down the eastern side of the country from Northern Queensland to Central Victoria.

Ms Fox said the unburned areas of Victoria are critical refuges not only for the Greater Glider, but many other threatened species.

“We need to protect them, we need to continually be vigilant about this, it’s urgent that we are going to be losing the biodiversity, we’re

The endangered Greater Glider.

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going to be losing these animals,” she said.

“It’s also for ourselves, biodiversity is a central part of the ecosystem. Without one element, another element goes, we know that that has an impact throughout the whole ecosystem.”

Bushfires ripping through their habitat have been a large factor in falling glider numbers, but they are also adversely affected by changes in temperature. Heatwaves and rising night-time temperatures have a significant impact on the well-being of the species.

Ms Fox called for a transition away from the

logging of native forests.

“There are strong links between logging and bushfires, we saw that in 2019 in Marysville, it was heavily logged around there and it burned hard. We know that we’re in a time of climate change, which affects us and these creatures. Whatever we can do to tackle any of those three elements we need to do it urgently, and I see [stopping] logging the habitat of the greater gliders is the first thing that we could do easily,” she said.

“They need their habitat, as we all do. It’s an incredibly cute and beautiful creature. It doesn’t make it any more valuable than for ex-

ample, the Mt Donna Buang Wingless Stonefly, but when you lose it you don’t actually know what you’re losing. We don’t know exactly what role it plays in the ecosystem.”

In 2019, VicForests implemented harvesting and regeneration reforms to adopt adaptive approaches to selecting and applying harvesting and regeneration systems that retain and protect a broad range of forest values including the Greater Glider.

A VicForests spokesperson said their activities are informed by the latest scientific research and guided by best practices.

“Through surveys and the development of new harvesting approaches, we do everything we can for the conservation of the Greater Glider,” they said.

“We prioritise the retention of hollow-bearing trees to preserve potential habitat for the Greater Glider and other wildlife.”

In accordance with the Greater Glider Action Statement – developed by the Victorian Government on the basis of expert scientific advice, VicForests retains at least 40 per cent of trees across each timber harvesting coupe, prioritising live, hollow bearing trees, wherever a density of Greater Gliders is equal to or greater than five individuals per spotlight kilometre.

Since 2019 VicForests has had a dedicated Greater Glider Conservation Strategy in place and had additional protections in place since the 2019/20 bushfires.

Post-harvesting surveys demonstrate the continued persistence of Greater Gliders in areas that have been recently harvested under our current practices.

VicForests said it will continue to adapt its management in response to new information and will consider the updated Greater Glider conservation advice, and any future National Recovery Plan, in determining changes to protections, priority management actions and changes to its management systems.

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First report issued

By Mikayla van Loon With the ongoing importance and urgency of continuing the truth-telling process, the Yoorrook Justice Commission released its first interim report on Monday 4 July to help present the views of Elders.

Compiled in the report are the stories of close to 200 Elders from across Victoria who took part in the first stages of the truth and justice commission’s investigations.

Commission Chair Eleanor Bourke said the report details the ongoing pain and harm to Victorian First Peoples at the individual, family, community and state level.

“Each of the 200 Elders we spoke to pointed to the ongoing effects of discriminatory policies and racist beliefs, including those that led to the Stolen Generation; policies and beliefs that have not only affected them but continue to affect their children and grandchildren,” she said.

“Yoorrook Commissioners have seen a deep heaviness of heart and heard despair at the continuation of injustice.”

A key part of the report is giving voice to Elders to share their experiences on topics like dispossession and dislocation, legal injustice and incarceration, disrespect and denial of culture, and a colonial education system among others.

Relating to the Yarra Ranges region specifically, the report addresses First Peoples resistance to being left behind in political representation and in colonial institutions and society and yet still being treated as lesser.

An example given by Uncle Jack Charles is that of Coranderrk, where commissioners visited in March to view the cemetery.

“It was running successfully, Coranderrk.

They were selling produce into the town of Healesville. So that’s how well Coranderrk was seen,” he said.

“But it upset the local squatters that the blackfellas would have this ability to sell produce, cheese, milk, meat, bread, into the town of Healesville.

“They said, ‘no, the blacks shouldn’t be doing this’. So they did all they could to make it look as though the blacks couldn’t work the land successfully.”

This led to the parliamentary inquiry, where the residents of Coranderrk represented themselves in 1881 but just five years later the parliament did a backflip creating the Aboriginal Half-Caste Act 1886, which Uncle Jack Charles said put many First Nations people at risk of being hunted.

The stolen generation, removal of young people from family and incarceration has left

Dr Lois Peeler welcomed commissioners to Coranderrk Cemetery where they undertook a walk around the site in March.

Picture: YOORROOK JUSTICE COMMISSION generational trauma, as well as a disconnection from culture in what seemed to be a way of keeping children safe.

Elders spoke of the need to improve First Nations culture and history in education to remove racism and stereotypes for future generations, as well as the overall impact education has on changing a young person’s life.

In addition to the issues of concern raised

by Elders, the first interim report, outlines the foundational work of the Yoorrook Justice Commission in establishing culturally appropriate and trauma-informed processes to ensure participant safety and wellbeing.

Moving forward, the ultimate goal is to inform a treaty but to get there, priority areas have been identified, such as stopping child removals, reducing Aboriginal deaths in custody, focusing on a health-based model to help repeal public drunkenness laws and raising the age of criminal responsibility.

Chair Bourke said the report reveals how important it is to address the issues raised by Elders and “our Elders deserve to see change in their lifetimes.”

Although working to achieve this outcome as quickly and efficiently as possible, the commission has requested a two year extension until the final report needs to be submitted to ensure the work is detailed.

“Establishing Australia’s first truth telling commission is highly complex. Yoorrook’s mandate spans more than two hundred years of historic and ongoing injustices,” Chair Bourke said.

“Time is needed to ensure the best process,

Pandemic declaration extended Premier Daniel Andrews has made the decision to extend the pandemic declaration as part of the continued response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The pandemic declaration will continue to apply to Victoria from 11.59pm Tuesday 12 July for three months.

The pandemic declaration gives the Minister for Health the authority to make pandemic orders she considers reasonably necessary to protect public health after considering the Chief Health Officer’s advice and other relevant factors, including social and economic factors.

“In making the declaration, I am satisfied on reasonable grounds that there continues to be a serious risk to public health throughout Victoria due to the coronavirus disease which requires continued public health and other protective measures to reduce the risk of transmission and hospitalisation,” Mr Andrews statement reads.

“Recently, a number of modest and sensible changes to pandemic orders were made to allow Victorians to live safely with COVID-19 while reducing transmission and hospitalisations. This extended declaration will enable those key settings to remain in place over winter, protecting Victorians and our health system.”

There are 94.6 per cent of Victorians over 12 years who have received two vaccine doses against coronavirus and over 68.4 per cent of Victorians over 16 years who have received a third dose.

Uncle Jack Charles conducted a traditional smoking ceremony at the Elders Yarn in Charcoal Lane. right for Community, so that we can create a more complete public record for all.

“The Yoorrook Justice Commission is deeply committed to continuing to seek truth, understanding and transformation for Victoria’s First Peoples.”

To learn more about the Yoorrook Justice Commission, go to https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/ where the full Interim Report can be found.

The Covid-19 pandemic declaration has been extended for three more months.

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Kutcha Edwards brings NAIDOC Week to a stunning end

By Callum Ludwig Proud Mutti Mutti Songman Kutcha Edwards and his band performed at The Memo in Healesville on a very special NAIDOC Week tour, co-presented by Yarra Ranges Council and Oonah Belonging Place.

From Wednesday through to Sunday, Mr Edwards brought his songs and stories to Williamstown, Bayswater, Dandenong, Healesville and Wonthaggi.

Acting Director of Communities at Yarra Ranges Council Ben Waterhouse said Council were delighted to present Kutcha Edwards at the Memo as a NAIDOC week celebration event.

“Uncle Kutcha received a standing ovation from the audience with audience members describing the event as ‘absolutely beautiful’ and ‘a performance that came straight from the heart, powerful and true’,” he said.

“Yarra Ranges Council is committed to bringing First Nations performers to our community all year round and in the coming months’ audiences will be able to experience outstanding events with performances from Archie Roach and Baker Boy.” Mr Edwards’ most famous work has come from his appearances in groups like Blackfire and The Black Arm Band, his recent Carpool Koorioke which has featured the likes of Archie Roach, Dan Sultan, Bart Willoughby, and Uncle Jack Charles and his VIPA award-winning theatre work, Songlines of a Mutti Mutti 6 MAIL

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Man. Mr Edwards has also featured in recording collaborations with the likes of Paul Kelly, Paul Hester of Crowded House, and Boom Crash Opera songsmith and producer, Richard Pleasance.

Archie Roach is an Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter, who has been a stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader throughout his life.

He will be visiting The Memo in Healesville on Saturday 6 August from 7.30pm to 9.10pm and will be performing his new memoir Tell Me Why (Simon and Schuster),an intimate, moving and often confronting account of his resilience and strength of spirit, and companion album Tell Me Why (Bloodlines), which is considered Mr Roach’s 18 song ‘magnum opus’, including re-imagining eleven songs which have defined his extraordinary career.

Tickets for Mr Roach’s event can be bought here: yarraranges.sales.ticketsearch.com/ sales/salesevent/75440 Baker Boy is an up-and-coming and awardwinning Yolngu rapper, dancer, artist, and actor, from Arnhem Land whose lyrics move between English and Yolgnu. He performed at the AFL Grand Final in 2021 and received an Order of Australia in 2021. He is also heading to The Memo in Healesville, on Friday 2 September from 7.30pm to 9pm. Tikcets for Baker Boy’s event can be bought here: yarraranges.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/76406

Kutcha Edwards was inspiring at The Memo.

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Giving youth their voice

By Mikayla van Loon EACH’s Youth and Family Team are looking for young volunteers to join the small cohort of Your Voice Peer Leadership members, to give youth a voice in things that matter to them.

Getting to be a voice for their peers at events, expos, at community events and within community groups, volunteers will be able to identify community needs, service gaps, educational needs, challenges, and opportunities.

EACH Youth and Family Counselling Team Leader Warren Turner said it is important for young people to inform their services to ensure evolving needs continue to be met.

“A young person’s lived experience can support us as professionals to respond to local young people facing a range of issues that can include concerns with mental health, managing relationships, bullying, grief and loss and self-esteem among other things,” he said.

“Previous Peer Leaders from the Your Voice Leadership program have seen huge benefit and value in peers influencing positive change and addressing timely issues that affect young people and their community at large.”

Knowing that young people can sometimes feel more comfortable sharing their ideas or opinions with their peers, Mr Turner said this is where the Your Voice approach comes in.

“Some of the most effective change we have seen in addressing trends and issues at a community level for young people have come about through passionate young people who have made a decision to stand together with their peers on an issue,” he said.

“This can be true with making change at a community level, with raising the awareness towards something important, or even celebrating all things wonderful about being

young and youthful.”

Volunteers are trained in positive leadership, as well as more niche areas of engagement and it can be a way of networking with others in the industry or community.

Mr Turner said by being a part of the program, participants are guided to find their passion and potential career path in things like psychology, social work, journalism, marketing, the arts, teaching and media just to name a few.

“The Your Voice Leadership program can assist in career choice with young people getting involved in various aspects of project management, communication and marketing, along with the leadership roles that will assist story-telling and narrative interaction with others in various ways.”

Leveraging the opportunity to showcase this work on a resume or with a potential employer is something Mr Turner said has been beneficial for participants in the past.

“We have had previous Peer Leaders involved in a few of our programs that have gone on to paid positions in the sector, become leaders within these roles, all through volunteering with us at EACH.” The opportunity to volunteer is open to young people aged 12 to 25 years old who live, work or study in the local government areas of the Yarra Ranges, Whitehorse, Knox and Maroondah.

Your Voice participants will need to be able to commit to six to 12 months with the program.

“We are in the early stages of seeing this program come together, we look forward to meeting the new participants that will join with us in the Your Voice Leadership program, to be an influential voice both to and for their peers.”

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The proposal had 49 objectors raising concerns on the visual and amenity impacts, traffic congestion and rubbish.

The original permit was approved for the entire development six years ago after it was first rejected by council and went through VCAT to reach agreed upon conditions for the design.

At the September council meeting, Cr Fiona McAllister said the proposed changes went against those conditions and council voted unanimously to reject the amendment.

Cr McAllister has now confirmed the matter was expected to be heard at VCAT, however the applicant has since withdrawn their appeal and the original permit still stands.

“As a result, the original permit (YR2014/1199) for this convenience restaurant remains, and the site use and development is permitted, but the revisions sought in 2021 have been refused,” she said.

There’s been a fresh update on the VCAT appeal for the proposed Healesville Macca’s project.

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The VCAT appeal for the amended building permit application for the Healesville McDonald’s site has been withdrawn by the applicant following council’s decision to refuse the changes last year.

The proposed revision of the approved layout sought to change the building and works, carparking and signage for a McDonald’s restaurant in Healesville, at 17-25 Maroondah Highway.

It included the following – internal rearrangement of the restaurant, create a dual lane drive thru, increase the building envelope from 212.1 square metres to 377.68 square metres, increase the building height by 50 centimetres, move the loading bay, add two drive thru waiting bays and two new bike rails, inclusion of the walkway and footpath area on the northern and eastern side, update materials and finishes to align with McDonald’s branding and add floodlit business identification signage.

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Ella’s prestigious honour

By Renee Wood 1st Healesville Scout Group Venturer member Ella McNair is celebrating a great achievement after successfully received her Queen Scout Honour.

It’s the first time in almost forty years for a member to receive the prestigious honour, following the last recipient Debra Hosking in 1983.

Ella said her past scout leader David Blair (Strider) who was tragically killed in a skiing accident in 2019 was a big motivation towards her achieving this.

“He always said when we were doing scouts ‘you got to do this, this is the end goal’ - that was really lovely having that motivation there,” Ella said.

“At the end of the day I think that’s probably what pushed me over to end up getting the badge.”

To receive the badge, a Venturer must complete 300 hours of service across two sections, completing 13 badges in the Venturer Award section and four in the Queen Scout section.

The 18 year old first started working towards the badge when she was 15 in 2019.

“A lot of the badge work’s done outside of Venturers itself… it’s up to the own individual whether they do it or not,” she said.

Completing quests such first aid courses, volunteering with the local op shop and CFA, leadership courses and a arranging a major hike were part of the badges.

Ella hopes her achievement will provide the younger cubs and scouts with a sense that it’s attainable.

“I think being that big of a period of time people think it’s not achievable anymore, but I hope now that I’ve done it, the younger kids can look up to me in that aspect.”

The honour is not only recognised within the scouting community, but it’s recognised world wide.

It can also help with future career paths with different universities working in conjunction with Scouts.

Ella McNair has achieved the Queen Scout Honour. 282113 Latrobe University will automatically take a Queen Scout recipient through into a course and other universities such as ACU will add extra points to ATAR scores.

“I don’t think people realise that it can help in that aspect.. a lot of people just think, why would I want to do that, it’s 300 hours, that’s a lot of time but I think in the long run it helps out a lot.”

Ella hopes this will give her the upper hand towards reaching her dream study goals as she aspires to join midwifery studies at ACU. “That’s pretty competitive to get into, so we’ll see how that goes. Hopefully the extra points can boost me up enough to be able to get into that course or at least one similar.”

Ella first started as a cub in grade three and said there has been many highlights over the years being part of the organisation.

“It’s taken me a lot of places - we’ve been to Tassie, South Australia… the highest mountain in Victoria - we’ve done quite a lot looking back over all the years. It’s been pretty awesome.”

Ella believes it’s provided her with a sense of resilience and determination to pursue her goals.

“With the persevering to get the award, I think it shows career wise that you’re able to put your time into doing something in the long run.

“I just hope that being able to do this will take me further career wise.”

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Mosaics artistic discovery at Healesville Sanctuary Meander past the mosaics along the Main Track at Healesville Sanctuary and you’re guaranteed to discover something new.

The path, just past the Sidney Myer World of the Platypus centre, is aligned with 12 mosaics murals with each depicting a wildlife stamp created in a myriad of colours that look spectacular in the winter sunlight through the Sanctuary’s tree canopy.

A koala, echidna and a magnificent lyrebird are among the striking animal designs.

This part of the Sanctuary is the ideal space to pause and breathe in the fresh air while learning about the wildlife depicted, which is also a hit with curious youngsters.

At the end of the mosaic mural trail, is the Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC) where a dedicated team of vets, nurses and administration staff care for approximately 2,000 wildlife patients each year, as well as the animals that call the Sanctuary home.

The veterinary team conducts cuttingedge wildlife conservation research, clinical wildlife medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, and plays a key role in wildlife disease surveillance.

Sanctuary visitors can view the amazing work that goes on via the internal glass walls of the AWHC gallery space. Healesville Sanctuary Animal Health Life Sciences Manager Gerry Ross said the team has a diverse skillset.

“The vets can be seen doing health checks, pre-release checks for the Threatened Species programs, as well as assessing illness,” Ms Ross said.

“They are incredibly knowledgeable and adaptable because they work with animals as big as a kangaroo and as small as a microbat.

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The mosaic stamps were created by artist Simon Normand. tient has the best welfare and care possible.

“It is a great place for people to see compassionate staff helping to conserve our local wildlife, threatened species, and our resident animals.”

The mosaic stamps were created by artist Simon Normand, with the generous support of Mrs Sarah Myer, Mr Baillieu Myer AC and The Yulgilbar Foundation. The inspiration for Normand’s artwork is derived from pre-decimal stamps he collected as a child.

Zoos Victoria members and Healesville Sanctuary visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au

Mosaics are a feature along the Main Track at Healesville Sanctuary.

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Violet’s runway appeal

By Callum Ludwig A Yarra Ranges resident recently finished in the top eight of 34 contestants at the National Final for the title of the 2022 Top Model Australia Model Search competition on Sunday 10 July.

Violet Hall took to the runway at Q Events at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne with other aspiring models from around the country looking to launch their aspiring careers.

Ms Hall said she was definitely very nervous about the event.

“I feel like I ended up going straight into the national final with no preparation, but mostly I am very excited,” she said.

“At first my agency reached out to me to see if I was interested in trying for the Miss World competition, and I gave it a go and went to the casting where the director asked if I would compete in the National Final. It’s an incredible opportunity, but I have no idea how this happened and I’m so thankful.”

Ms Hall did some modelling as a child, before giving it up as she went through school and returned to the industry last summer, doing a short course with Tanya Powell Model Agency, which has given her more opportunities.

Ms Hall said she had a number of ways she prepared for the event. “ I am making sure I’m looking after myself, drinking lots of water, getting exercise. I haven’t had a whole lot of time to prepare, because I’ve been doing a lot of short winter intensive courses at uni, but I have had a couple of private lessons with a coach and had been practising my walk every day,” she said.

“My modelling instructor said to just give yourself a name, like pretend you are Gigi Hadid or something, and then you go back to who you are when you’re off the catwalk and it really helps you to get into a different mindset.

Violet Hall hits the runway with a flourish.

You don’t get too nervous if you are a different person.”

Beyond modelling, Ms Hall is studying a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University and enjoys fashion, art and horse riding, having also tried her hand at a number of other activities and attractions in the Yarra Ranges.

“I love living on a farm, I’ve lived on a cattle farm my whole life, I love the Yarra River and the snow and the views and all the people are really friendly. I work at the Alpine in Warburton and it’s just a lovely place to work, getting to meet all the locals and tourists,” Ms Hall said.

“Lots of people know my parents, but those who know me know I’ve had my fair share of doing everything in the Valley. I’ve tried to take every opportunity from horse-riding to tennis competitions and I even played golf for a little while at the golf club.”

The winner of the competition is the recipient of the trip of a lifetime to compete in London on the international stage, and walk-in London Fashion Week in September 2022.

All smiles from Violet Hall at the National Final of the 2022 Top Model Australia Model Search competition.

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Instagram foodie Jessica Nguyen visits the Yarra Valley

By Callum Ludwig Instagram foodie and creator Jessica Nguyen partnered up in July with Lilydale Free Range Chicken to champion the work of regional producers and promote the new ‘Cooking with Lily’ hub.

Jessica Nguyen visited Yarra Valley Truffles in Woori Yallock and made a delicious Gin Brined and Truffle Stuffed Whole Roasted Chicken with a Mushroom and Gin Gravy using a variety of local produce to a ‘Yarra Valley Taste Trail’ video.

Ms Nguyen said she loves exploring a region like the Yarra Valley, seeking out the producers in the area and learning about the what, how and why behind what they grow or make.

“I’m a big foodie and I love learning about the produce I’m cooking with and speaking with like-minded and equally as passionate people in the food industry,” she said.

“When you love food, not only are you obsessed with cooking and eating it but you also want to know where it came from, who and how it was made, the whole process. It gives you a much better appreciation of what you’re cooking with and in turn, means you’ll go the extra mile to cook something delicious.”

Ms Nguyen’s meal for four requires only 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook.

Owner of Yarra Valley Truffles Stuart Dunbar said he started the farm after experiencing a truffle mashed potato at a restaurant and was so impressed by their flavour and aroma.

“In the orchard, our truffle dog Lani helps us find which ones are ready to harvest. Once she scents a truffle, she communicates with us in several ways as to its exact location and ripeness,” he said.

The 2022 truffle season at Yarra Valley Truffles started on 21 June and interested foodies can follow their blog and find out more at www.yarravalleytruffles.com.au.

Ms Nguyen said loved exploring the Yarra Valley Truffle Farm and learning about the mailcommunity.com.au

Jessica Nguyen on her Yarra Valley Taste Trail. process of growing truffles.

“Truffles are such a special delicacy and ingredient to cook with because they have a very short season, roughly 8 weeks in June to July and the process of growing them is quite difficult and there’s never a guarantee you’ll be able to cultivate truffles,” she said.

“You have to grow oak trees for years before there’s even a chance some truffle may grow from them. The hunting process is also quite exciting, where you get dogs or traditionally pigs to sniff them out for you. That’s why I love the truffle roast chicken recipe I shared for Lilydale as it’s the perfect winter

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The new ‘Cooking with Lily’ hub aims to encourage residents to continue to experiment with cooking especially as a Covid-19 Shopper Survey from IRI analysis in May 2020 found that 32 per cent of Australians found themselves reigniting their love for cooking, with two-thirds admitting they had a desire to continue creating meals from scratch more often.

Ms Nguyen said she comes from a Vietnamese Australian family whose love language is food and their way of life.

“While I learnt to cook as a kid through

my parents, it was only once I moved out of home that I began to cook a lot more, experiment and start to host my own dinner parties and really love the whole process of making a meal out of it,” she said.

“Before this was my job, cooking was my way to unwind on weeknights when I had to cook dinner and then challenge myself with a new recipe on the weekend. It’s so surreal that it’s my full-time job now and I get to truly do what I love.”

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Youth step up for events

By Callum Ludwig Two young Yarra Ranges residents have been helping to organise events in the Yarra Ranges, getting young people back involved in the community after Covid-19.

19-year-old Chloe Booth and 15-year-old Rhiannon Carroll are a part of Yarra Ranges Council’s FReeZa Committee, ‘Defrosted Events’, a program giving young people the opportunity to organise a range of events from music and dance, to film, exhibitions, and gaming.

Ms Carroll said FReeZa gives young people an opportunity to get a taste for community event management.

“We get to plan, manage and carry out the event, with opportunities for young people to work with artists and productions companies with a number of areas to branch out,” she said.

“It’s been great getting to know some new people, as well as getting some connections, being involved in the community and seeing what next fun thing I can be a part of.”

Applicants aged 14 to 25 who live, study, work or play in the Yarra Ranges can join Defrosted Events for free, whether their interest is in the arts, event management or just putting on and being a part of events for young people.

Ms Carroll said she really loves listening to music and enjoyed being a part of the many musical events arranged by FReeZa. “In February, we had something we called the All-Ages Tour with wo local artists and two headline Australian acts who came and per-

KIDS THESE DAYS formed loud rock music for the night, that environment was really my thing,” she said.

“We welcome everyone, it’s such a supportive area and a great way to get some motivation. I’m really thinking of getting involved in the community later in life, I’ve been looking into local justice and community law, that’s what I want to do with my life.”

Ms Booth is also a music enthusiast, being a performer herself, busking on the streets of the city while also taking on local gigs. She also joined in time for the All Ages Tour keen to see the popular Australian bands The Chats and The Teenage Joans perform at the event in Mooroolbark.

Ms Booth said she loves music and she loves writing and performing songs.

“That’s my jam, I’ve done a few gigs in the Healesville area and around Lilydale, and I find busking in the city super fun. It’s always the people that compliment my music or just say they appreciate it, which makes it all worth it,” she said.

“There’s not that much money in busking at

The Defrosted events FReeZa committee.

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The Defrosted events crew at the Belgrave Lantern Festival on 25 June.

the moment coming out of Covid, but it’s great practice and hearing people say ‘I really liked what you’re doing’ just makes it worth it.”

Ms Booth is currently studying music performance at Collarts, learning about working with other artists, and the culture and history of the music scene.

Ms Booth said FReeZa has definitely given her opportunities to meet people in the music industry too.

“It’s helped me get gigs, understand what happens in and behind the scenes of events, and a greater understanding of the industry,” she said.

“It’s been great, after the past two years it’s been awesome to meet like-minded individuals to work together. Everyone’s got different skills and it’s amazing what we can do when

we all come together and work towards something.”

There are three flexible options to choose from when deciding whether to join Defrosted Events: Join a committee for a specific event, helping to plan the event (2-4 hours per week for a limited time) Volunteer for a day event (hours will depend on the event) Join our core crew if you want to commit until the end of the year (2-4 hours per week) Contact a member of the Yarra Ranges Youth Team to find out more about the roles and opportunities with each event and about the roles and opportunities with each event and about Defrosted Events by calling 9294 6716 or email youth@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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Red Hot Summer Tour to arrive at Rochford Wines The Red Hot Summer Tour is heading to the iconic Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley for the first time in October, with the addition of one final show on the Unfinished Business run by popular demand.

The tour features an exciting line-up headlined by ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Hunters & Collectors, with special guests James Reyne, The Living End, The Angels, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi and Chocolate Starfish.

Since the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR kicked off in February, events have been selling out around the nation and it’s no surprise why.

The 2022 line-up was a special nod back to highly anticipated celebration of the 10th anniversary tour in 2020.

Organisers are excited for the opportunity to bring the Unfinished Business run to Rochford Wines.

“This is the first time we have taken the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR to the iconic Rochford Wines,” says promoter Duane McDonald.

“It is fitting that we are wrapping up the 2022 tour with this announcement. It has been a spectacular run of shows. Thank you to everyone who has come out and shared in the music. We look forward to finishing off the 2022 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR in October.”

Returning to the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR stage in 2022, Hunters & Collectors performances are a rare thing indeed and a huge coup for music fans.

The legendary band disbanded over two decades ago and have only performed again a handful of times since – notably at The Sound Relief Concert in 2009 and a brief run five years ago. Banding together again specifically for the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is apt, considering that Hunters & Collectors voracious live performances are so well suited in a festival environment. With smash hit songs such as When The River Runs Dry, Say Goodbye, Do You See What I See, True Tears Of Joy, Holy Grail and the anthemic Throw Your Arms Around Me, Hunters & Collectors have sold over one million albums spawning 19 hit singles.

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From his time fronting the legendary Australian Crawl through to his successful solo career, James’ music is part of Australian history.

As a prolific songwriter and strong vocalist, it’s no surprise that James has won accolade after accolade for his contribution to music.

When Australian Crawl split in the mid1980s, James embarked on a successful solo career. James Reyne stands alone within an elite cluster of exclusive Australian performers.

The Living End are considered Australian rock royalty, and for good reason.

Their blistering live performances have seen them perform far and wide, and their reputation precedes them, they rock from the first note to the last.

When The Living End first smashed onto the scene in 1997 with their double-A single Prisoner of Society and Second Solution, they embraced a new Australian sound and fans and critics sat up and listened.

Since then, they have released seven studio albums, two of which have debuted at #1 on the ARIA Chart – four of those are

Platinum and two are Gold. They have been nominated for an incredible 27 ARIA Awards.

When it comes to great Aussie rock, it doesn’t come much better than The Angels.

It’s been over four decades since brothers Rick and John Brewster co-founded the iconic band and have penned some of Australia’s most anthemic tracks.

The Angels are widely reputed for their killer live shows. With hits like Long Line, Marseille, Be With You, After the Rain, Shadow Boxer and Mr Damage to name a few. Audiences have always loved seeing The Angels on the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR and 2022 promises to really rock!

Baby Animals burst onto the Australian scene in the 1990s with a solid rock force and a sassy lead singer.

Suze DeMarchi proved that girls could rock just as hard as guys and the Baby Animals soon kicked some impressive rock butt with hits such as Rush You, Early Warning and One Word.

The band scored themselves ARIA awards for best album and toured the globe.

When they split in the mid-1990s they ended a special era of Australian music. The band’s recent reformation and inclusion again on the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR line-

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Killing Heidi celebrated an auspicious anniversary in 2020, two decades since the release of their rock-pop debut Reflector.

The smash hit singles – including Weir and Mascara – embedded the album in Australian music history, took out four ARIA awards and reached four times platinum status.

It also catapulted Killing Heidi and its teen musicians – Ella and Jesse Hooper – into international superstar status.

The Hooper siblings were revered for their songwriting prowess and their subsequent albums earned them critical acclaim.

Chocolate Starfish are the epitome of a concert party! Fronted by the enigmatic Adam Thompson, the band is known for their high energy live performances.

With songs like Four Letter Word, Mountain and You’re So Vain, Chocolate Starfish powered onto the Australian music scene in the 1990s and quickly secured themselves a space as an influential force. They produced two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles.

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Winegrape crush report The 2022 Australian winegrape crush is estimated to be 1.73 million tonnes, 2 per cent below the 10-year average and 13.5 per cent below the 2021 record crush of 2.01 million tonnes, according to the National Vintage Report 2022 released today by Wine Australia.

The total estimated value of the 2022 crush at the weighbridge was $1.21 billion. The estimated value was a decrease of $335 million (22 per cent) compared with the record 2021 value, but $60 million more than in 2020 and $8 million higher than in 2018, a year when the crush was 2 per cent larger. The value reduction compared with 2021 was a result of the reduced crush, combined with a reduction in the overall average value.

The reduction in crush compared with 2021 is the equivalent of approximately 190 million litres of wine – more than the most Australia ever exported to mainland China in a 12-month period.

Wine Australia Manager, Market Insights Peter Bailey said the reduction in volume was likely to be the result of a combination of seasonal influences and adjustments made by winemakers to market conditions and winery production capacity limitations.

“After a record high vintage in 2021, a lower yield in general was expected due to reduced cropping potential. This natural variation was compounded by a number of significant seasonal effects – in particular heavy widespread spring and summer rainfall across much of the eastern half of Australia and a number of significant hailstorms,” Mr Bailey said.

“Apart from seasonal effects, the 2021–22

season was challenging as a result of winery production capacity limitations going into vintage following the record harvest in 2021, compounded by reduced exports to mainland China and severe shipping disruptions that caused delays and escalated costs.

“Lack of winery production capacity, together with reduced exports and softening prices for red wines, may have resulted in wineries and growers reducing their overall production and/or intake of grapes – particularly red varieties. However, it isn’t possible for our survey to separate normal seasonal fluctuations in yield and weather events from active strategies to reduce intake.”

The red winegrape crush was 959,131 tonnes, down by nearly 200,000 tonnes (17

per cent) compared with 2021, while the white winegrape crush decreased by 79,500 tonnes (9 per cent) to 775,129 tonnes, causing the share of white varieties to increase to 45 per cent of the total after falling to 43 per cent in 2021.

“Demand is shifting back in favour of white varieties,” Mr Bailey said. “The average value for white winegrapes has increased every year since 2014, and in 2022 was the highest since 2008.”

The average value across all purchases in 2022 decreased by 10 per cent to $630 per tonne. This decrease was made up of a 15 per cent decline in the average value of red winegrape varieties to $707 per tonne, partly offset by a 2 per cent increase in the average value

of white winegrape varieties to $548 per tonne.

Mr Bailey noted that the average value for red winegrape varieties had declined for the past two years from a peak of $871 in 2020, but looking across a five-year perspective, it was higher in 2022 than it was in 2017 and 46 per cent higher than it was in 2011 (see Figure 2).

“Experiences differed across the country but there is no doubt that some grapegrowers have had a very tough year, with seasonal conditions and profitability hit by the significant reduction in red winegrape prices combined with escalating costs including fuel, fertiliser and energy,” Mr Bailey said.

“Looking forward from this vintage, growing demand through the joint strategies of market intensification and market diversification is the key to ensuring sustainable winegrape prices. Pleasingly, data is showing that there is demand for Australian wine in our major export markets such as the United States and the United Kingdom, particularly in premium price segments. There is also growth in a range of Asian markets, including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan. Wine Australia is working with the sector to identify new opportunities in these markets and in others, as well as developing new products and channels within the Australian domestic market.”

The full report is available from www. wineaustralia.com/market-insights/nationalvintage-report and all vintage survey statistics from the past eight years is available on Wine Australia’s dashboard, https://marketexplorer. wineaustralia.com/vintage-survey.

TAX TIME

Covid-19 expected to continue impacting taxes this year The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is anticipating that COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions reported by taxpayers this tax time.

“We know that many have faced significant challenges this year, and the ATO is here to help you get your tax right the first time,” says ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh. Taxpayers should be aware of changes in circumstances that may affect what needs to be included as income, as well as what can be claimed as a deduction. These changes include receiving an income support payment and changing what can be claimed as a workrelated expense.

“Tax time can be a smooth and easy experience if you know what income you must include and what COVID-19-related expenses you can claim in your tax return,” Mr Loh says.

From July 1 2021, taxpayers who paid for a COVID-19 test for work-related purposes, such as to determine whether they can attend

Taxpayers should be aware of changes in circumstances that may affect what needs to be included as income and what can be claimed as a deduction.

Picture: ISTOCK or remain at work, are now able to claim a deduction for the test. Taxpayers must have a record to demonstrate that they paid for the test - usually a receipt or invoice, though a bank or credit card statement or evidence from your employer can also be provided.

Taxpayers are not able to claim for a test that was provided by their employer, or if their

employer reimbursed them for the cost, and only tests that are required for work-related purposes can be claimed.

“If you purchased a COVID-19 test for a trip with your mates, you can’t claim a deduction,” says Mr Loh. Taxpayers may also be able to claim a deduction for the cost of protective items that protect against risk of illness or injury while performing work duties.

“If you’re spending your working day in close proximity to customers and at risk of contracting COVID-19, you may be able to claim a deduction for protective items such as gloves, face masks or sanitiser,” Mr Loh says.

“This will be most common in industries such as retail, cleaning and hospitality.”

Taxes on different payments JobSeeker payments are taxable. This information will be automatically pre-filled in tax returns at the Government Allowances and Payments label when it is ready. If taxpayers choose to lodge before this information is

filled, it will need to be proved manually. Leaving income out of your tax declaration will delay your tax return being processed.

The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is also taxable. It must be included in tax returns for the income year that the amounts were received. Services Australia provided recipients with a letter each time they received a payment. The sum of these payments will need to be manually added into your tax return and will not be pre-filled.

“While the information isn’t prefilled for you, not adding Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments to your tax return will delay the processing of your return and your potential refund,” Mr Loh says.

The federal government’s COVID-19 disaster payment, delivered through Services Australia, is not taxable and does not need to be included in tax returns.

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Boosting your immunity Now is the time to prioritise your immune system. It’s good to keep warm, get adequate rest and stay well hydrated but what if we’re finding we can’t shake off frequent illness?

Are you over being sick? Catching a severe cold or flu can be debilitating and frustrating right? Tired, sore, headache, cough…. if you’re keen to make this a thing of the past, keep reading! There are effective methods to make your immune system more resilient. Imagine how you will feel knowing that your immunity is firing at full capacity warding off the bugs going ‘round so you can continue to live your life to the fullest. I say a big hello to returned vitality.

Questions you may be asking right now: How do I strengthen my immune response?

Why are over the counter (otc) supplements

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Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville not working very well?

· How long will it take/ how much will it cost?

To strengthen your immune response we need to know exactly why it’s encumbered.

What is causing it to falter and not fire up

strongly and appropriately? Reasons may include unresolved infection, nutrient deficiency, food intolerances, medications, prolonged stress, digestive problems and environmental factors. A qualified naturopath / nutritionist is able to evaluate these and identify the root cause of the problem so we can target the deficient areas and supercharge your immune system.

DIY shopping from the chemist / supermarket / online rarely works in these scenarios because the quality and formulations do not match your individual needs. Attending to your health in this way is guessing at what will help. It often prolongs illness and wastes precious time and money on products that fail to address the cause.

The length of time required to boost immunity depends on a variety of factors including your underlying health status, quality of diet and how consistent you are at taking remedies and making changes to diet and lifestyle. Most people who are determined to become well respond quickly. They resolve the underlying issues and boost their immune system. Remember, consulting a professional will focus on your needs and save you time and money, and help you achieve great results.

We have some wonderful, experienced and highly knowledgeable natural health professionals in the Yarra ranges. If you’re keen to move forward in health and wellness, search them out and say hello to renewed vitality.

An unwise person starts building without costing first I hope last month went well for you although I guess it has brought some nervous wonderings with a change of government and uncertain economic times. Who would have thought we would see heavy mortgage rises and a lettuce over $10.

That got me thinking of need for secure foundations in life and how we might bring about that security by making wise changes.

That led me to think of a big mistake that a city made in ancient Babylonia when they decided to ignore the God who gave them the land to populate widely after the great flood.

However almost to snub their God, they built a city with a tower supposedly reaching up into the heavens. In short, God sent language confusion so they couldn’t understand each other and were forced to leave for wider fields with those they understood – therefore populating far flung lands. !Bad news to ignore the original plan! Note; the Hebrew word for the town’s tower was ‘Babel’ (Meaning to

Focal Point

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confuse). From there my mind drifted to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and for some time I was lost in learning why and when it was built, when it started to lean, how they secured it and declared it safe in 2001.

In brief – it was built as a free standing bell tower for an adjacent Cathedral in Tuscany Italy. Construction started in 1173 and it began to lean in 1178. It took 200 years to complete, due to one side sinking into soft foundation soil, rendering it 4.5mts from vertical. There were two major stoppages during this time

CARTOON

– the longest was for 100 years. However, after many years of ingenious earth works and although receiving 5 million visitors per year from 2001, it was closed again in 2013 for public safety. In my early counselling career, I joined a more senior experienced man to form a counselling service called ‘Changes’.

He used to be on various popular Melbourne radio stations at different times, working within a rock and roll format. He would counsel live on air, up to 8 people each night, between songs, of many callers over a four hour show on Sunday nights. !Changes! Yes at every chance he would say to listeners at large, “If you have something in your life that needs to be fixed, give us a call during the day next week at ‘Changes’ and make a booking. Every day, everywhere, people are looking for changes; tree or sea, and in many cases hoping for that change to be funded by a big win at the Tatts shop.

Sadly many people waste the modest sum

Delightful chance stumbling upon Changeling A review of Changeling by Philippa Gregory Some say that you can make your own luck by opening yourself to the world. Yet, some chance encounters are so delightful, you wonder whether they’re meant to happen. For example, this reviewer recently bumped into Changeling (2012) by English historical novelist Philippa Gregory. It’s the first of four books in the Order of Darkness series, specifically written for young adult readers.

The synopsis begins: “Luca could not drag his eyes from this girl who had veiled her face from him, and hooded her hair so that he should never know what she looked like. In the golden light of the ris-

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they have accrued for retirement, in yes, a gamble for the more.

I saw a man come into a shop with his young son to buy Lotto tickets where I happened to be for other purchases. Jokingly but with purpose, with the dad engaged, I asked the young fellow, ‘Dad do alright, does he?’

Sadly we all laughed when the boy said, with an eye roll, “He never wins”.

Some changes need professional help to navigate, and others need the ultimate and all powerful touch of God to bring about a deep and lasting change in a life. I have been privileged to work in both fields - good psychology and the touch of the tangible ever present healing hand of God on many lives.

Give the Star-Mail a call for my number, and although retired from counselling, a coffee and a chat at a local cafe, might just help.

Many Blessings, Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community

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PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN ing sun he stared at her, seeing her for the first time, her dark blue eyes under brown upswinging brows, a straight perfect nose, and a warm tempting mouth...”

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Thor film lacks identity Thor: Love and Thunder Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale Rated M 3.5/5 Thor: Love and Thunder is another fun and moving comic book movie from New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi, but it’s also a film begging for its own identity.

Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Norse god of thunder, reunites with ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who now wields Thor’s magical hammer Mjolnir, to fight Gorr the God-Butcher (Christian Bale), who has a vendetta against all gods.

Love and Thunder is full of Waititi’s From page 12 Romantic cliches, this reviewer prejudged. The book’s front cover features a dashing dark hero and a defiant-looking young blonde, both holding flaming torches, with a castle or fortress in the background.

The synopsis concludes: “...Then he saw her bloodstained hands, and Luca realised that she was a thing of horror, a beautiful thing of horror, the worst thing between heaven and hell: a fallen angel.” Now we’re talking! This reviewer sat up straight to delve into the book, which is surprisingly exciting, atmospheric and informative.

The story is set in 1453, not long after the capture of Constantinople – the heart of Byzantium and the centre of the Church in the east – by the Ottoman Empire. Fearing the “unbeatable army of heretics and infidels” will attack Rome as their next target, the Holy Father sets up the Order of Darkness to defend Christendom.

Recruited by the Order, 17-year-old Luca is sent to the “very frontier of good and evil”

signature quirky pathos. Thor has a satisfying emotional arc of opening his heart to connection again and being a hero to help people – especially children – not just for the glory.

to “record the end of times”. His task is to “explore the mysteries, the heresies and the sins, to explain them where possible, and defeat

Portman conveys strength and fragility as Jane, with Mjolnir granting her godly powers but robbing her of life.

Russell Crowe hams it up spectacularly as Zeus, and Tessa Thompson serves as something of a sassy straight-man as Valkyrie, the leader of New Asgard, Love and Thunder is full of gags, but most are organic to the narrative, and the third act has a brilliant Pleasantville-like aesthetic, in which Gorr’s shadow-realm is black-andwhite except for his eyes and the lustre of the heroes’ weapons.

Regrettably, Love and Thunder dips in quality when following the well-worn Marvel template.

them where we can”.

This medieval version of Fox Mulder of The X-Files is aided by Freize, who, like Sam-

The plot is propelled by yet another hunt for Macguffins (something that motivates the plot but otherwise has little to no importance).

Much of the second act feels redundant, and the action sequences, while acrobatic and colourful, carry little impact or tension. Love and Thunder also thoroughly muddies Thor’s identity as a god: the series can’t decide if his powers come from his weapon Mjolnir or not.

Thor: Love and Thunder is an entertaining, affecting romp full of Waititi charm and outlandish humour, burdened by saggy, Macguffin-stuffed pacing, and is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

- Seth Lukas Hynes wise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings, is fiercely loyal and brilliant with food. They are joined by Isolde, who is desperate to reclaim her rich inheritance, and her companion Ishraq, a Moor trained in medicine, fighting skills and other disciplines.

Together, they confront the unknown in the Abbey of Lucretili, where the Lady Abbess is accused of practicing witchcraft, driving the nuns there to madness with strange visions, sleepwalking, and bleeding wounds in their hands and feet.

Next, in the small village of Vittorito, they meet a beast that is supposedly a werewolf.

The locals can’t wait to kill it, but to find out the truth requires much courage and diplomacy. Changeling is a thrilling and entertaining read, based on solid research on the foods, foods, costumes, behaviours, mannerisms, social norms, and beliefs and superstitions of the Middle Ages. It encounters readers to reflect on our presumptions of the “other”, what we don’t know or understand, and how we choose to respond and react.

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AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO THE MARKET

HERE is a perfect and economical opportunity for first home buyers to purchase a property on small acreage and get into the market.

Situated on approx. 1.8 acres is this delightful property. You can feel the serenity and charm it exudes. It is like having your own botanical gardens, with magnificent trees and shrubs, plentiful wild flowers and native bush areas.

The home in good, sound condition consists of 3 bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen, meals area, bathroom and laundry.

Features include: R/C A/C, the ambiance of wood heating, walk in pantry, separate entry/mud room and front decking.

The land approx. 1.8 acres is half cleared and half bush.

In terms of shedding the property provides a 6m x 4m powered shed and a good size woodshed with a toilet attached, most handy if you’re outside.

So don’t miss out on this property, put it on your short list and book an inspection today. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1841 Healesville-Kinglake Road, TOOLANGI Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $579,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bill Verhagen, 0417 371 987, INTEGRITY

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JUST A FEW MONTHS YOUNG THIS exceptional home has been recently completed and offers the ideal small country town lifestyle and showcasing a flexible and thoughtful floor plan to suit the growing family.

Boasting 3 bedrooms all with built in robes plus an ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom, spacious living areas with a separate open plan lounge/living/family room.

The kitchen is very impressive with quality appliances and bench tops and ample bench and cupboard space, a modern well designed home offering family comfort and space.

Situated on an easy care low maintenance block and with plenty of scope to add your finishing touches, located just a short stroll to local schools, transport and Yarra Junctions shopping precinct it’s the ideal place to call home. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Sugargum Close, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $690,000 - $750,000 Contact: David Carroll, 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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EVERYTHING IS DONE AND READY FOR YOU THIS beautifully presented period style home boasts four bedrooms and plenty of space for everything.

You will love the soaring ceilings in the open plan living space which integrates easily into the fantastic covered deck where you’ll enjoy can relax and enjoy the tranquil views.

The modern bathroom offers the bonus of access from the master and is luxuriously appointed. The kitchen provides plenty of cupboard space and includes dishwasher and gas cooking.

A fantastic shed has room for two cars and workshop plus there’s heaps of driveway parking ideal for the tradesman or for a caravan/boat. The home includes all services, reverse cycle air-conditioning, mains gas ducted heating is fully fenced and offers a sunny veggie patch and fruit trees including apple, nectarine, peach and passionfruit, plus much more.

Located a short walk to bus stops, shops and amenities plus nearby to the iconic Warburton Rail Trail.

This home should be on your “must see” list now. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Gordon Court, WOORI YALLOCK Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $730,000 - $795,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

15 Achilles Court, Lilydale FAMILY SPACE AND CONVENIENCE

$780,000 - $840,000

85 Hazelwood Rd, East Warburton Gorgeous location, a project home, over 25 acres approx.

Situated in a quiet family friendly court this solid home is positioned to please and offers the whole family the convenient and peaceful lifestyle. The home is well presented throughout and boasts 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, a family size lounge/living area gives the growing family plenty of space to spread out, a separate meals/ dining area offers extra living space as well, the open plan kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space and gas cooking. The kids and pets will love the outside with a huge block of over 860sqm offering loads of space to spread out and enjoy and with plenty of room to add your personal touches the potential is endless, a fantastic property ideally located in a popular sought after area and just a short stroll to schools, shops and transport.

This is a golden opportunity, just over 25 acres approx. with good clearing around the home and also a super cleared area towards the rear of the property perfect for some grazing, a dam and some beautiful views across the valley, a shedding area near the house and plenty of tracks throughout the block to take in the peace. A huge advantage being that this parcel of land backs onto the Aqueduct trail which is a huge draw card for those looking to purchase in the area especially with the proposed Mountain Bike trail coming to Warburton and surrounding areas. The home sits proudly in this gorgeous location and excitement awaits for some new owners to transform it and bring to life.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 12 -12.30pm (Photo ID Required)

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PLENTY OF FEATURES FOR YOU WHETHER you are dreaming of keeping your horse at ‘home’ or more space for the kids to experience ‘country life’ this property offers both and more.

Located within close proximity to the Town’s facilities and sporting grounds, this property will tick a lot of boxes for the fussy purchaser. Located on approx. 6,000 sqm, the home caters for a larger family with

4 bedrooms, ensuite and walk-in robe to master, 2 living areas and plenty of bench space in the kitchen.

For those requiring a workshop or safe storage areas for the ‘toys’, a 3-bay shed with concrete floor, power and mezzanine floor will ensure you can be occupied for hours. A separate studio is also incorporated in this area, ideal for a

teenager needing their own space.

With 2 separate paddocks and a stable with 4 stalls plus tack room, the horses are well catered for with the bonus of the local pony club being only a short distance away.

Located at the end of a private lane, it’s hard to find properties with this many features in this price range.

Call now to arrange an inspection. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 85 Mt Riddell Road, HEALESVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,185,000 - $1,230,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brett Stanley, 0407 595 164, BLACK & WHITE REAL ESTATE HEALESVILLE, 0407 595 164

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Set on approx. half an acre, you will discover this family home with breathtaking Yarra Valley views.

Showcasing master with WIR, ensuite & sitting room, 3 further bedrooms all with views, formal lounge & dining room & family room with gas log fire. Featuring a verandah looking towards the mountains & beautiful established gardens surround the home.

Price Guide: $880,000 $960,000 Inspect

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FOR SALE Healesville 105 Donnellys Weir Rd Your Dream Lifestyle Starts Here!

Lot 1 - Approx 32 acres with homestead, cottage, various outbuildings & shedding $2 -$2,2,000,000 Lot 2 - Approx 25 acres featuring huge shed with mezzanine floor, 3 phase power $1,4 - $1,500,000 Lot 3 - Approx 12.5 acres with mixture of cleared flat land & bushland $900,000-$990,000

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Healesville 31 Maroondah Highway

3A 1B 6C

Unique Investors Freehold Opportunity - Modern commercial clinic a prominent location on Maroondah Hwy, along with rear access off Henry St. Comprising 4 private suites, reception area, kitchenette & bathrooms. Ample parking at the rear of the property & with ramp access to the front.

Positioned perfectly on a block of approx. 944 m2.

Price Guide $750,000 $820,000 Inspect Appointment Only Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

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STYLISH AND SPACIOUS HOME WITH a charming picket fence framing a lovely landscaped garden, this delightful dwelling evokes all the warmth of a forever family home. Laden with high-end comforts in a lifestyle location only 400m from Upwey’s township, train station and bus service, you will enjoy the best of Dandenong Ranges living near a bounty of local conveniences including schools, shops, and restaurants.

The wrap-around verandah welcomes you to step inside where a family-focused floorplan awaits. Taking centre stage is the expansive open plan living area with skylights, warm wood fire, and plantation shutters that flow throughout the home.

Punctuated by an island bench kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, and ample pantry, hosting guests will be a joy. Follow the French doors out to the enclosed verandah perfect for enjoying a drink morning or night, paved patio, and level lawn with lemon tree perfect for the kids and pet to run amok.

All within a beautiful 667sqm (approx.) allotment, you will instantly be imagining a new life here.

Equally considerate are the spacious bedrooms on offer, beginning with the refined yet relaxed ground floor main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe. The second bedroom resides next door and is accompanied by a bespoke bathroom with splendid slipper claw foot tub. Upstairs, 2 further bedrooms with abundant storage frame the cosy retreat with skylight.

With featured extras including solar power, double carport with roller door, reverse cycle heating/cooling, under-stair storage, LED lighting, Swann security system, and a Bosch alarm system, this glorious home is to enrich your lifestyle in every way. Inspection will impress. ●

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MOVE IN, RELAX & ENJOY 3A 2B 2C Overlooking the picturesque ‘Patch valley’ and within an easy stroll to The Patch General Store where your Sunday morning coffee is guaranteed to come with great conversation with many local residence, this gorgeous three bedroom brick home will set hearts racing.

Sitting on just under half an acre (1722m2) with a long sweeping, sealed driveway, excellent parking and double remote garage, there is nothing left to do here except move in and enjoy!

STYLISH HOME STEPS FROM EVERY CONVENIENCE 3A 1B 2C This inviting Western red cedar residence is an exclusive opportunity to secure complete comfort in one of the most sought-after pockets of Belgrave. Positioned within walking distance of Belgrave Pool, Birdsland Reserve, Upwey Station and more. This residence sits upon a sizeable allotment with lovely treetop outlooks and a level lawn area ideal for family living. The interior is flooded with natural light from floor to ceiling windows that also enrich the sense of roominess. Living in the Dandenong Ranges has never looked lovelier!

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With a charming picket fence framing a lovely landscaped garden, this delightful dwelling evokes all the warmth of a forever family home. The wrap-around verandah welcomes you to step inside where a family-focused floorplan awaits. Taking centre stage is the expansive open plan living area with skylights, warm wood fire, and plantation shutters that flow throughout the home. Punctuated by an island bench kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, and ample pantry, hosting guests will be a joy.

A surplus of lifestyle features including filtered city views, a solar-heated swimming pool, and an idyllic indoor-outdoor design will have you instantly envisaging how this home will work for you. This residence opens in style to an adaptable floorplan that will evolve with your family through the years. The open plan kitchen overlooks the family room that flows out to the large deck with outstanding views and enclosed BBQ area ideal for entertaining yearround.

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Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed a pair of eastern quolls to the family.

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The two quolls are different in colour, one black with white spots, the other fawn-like with white spots.

Quolls find sanctuary Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed the arrival of a new native duo who have taken up residence in the Nocturnal House.

The two 12-month-old female eastern quolls - one black with white spots and the other fawn with white spots - are from a sanctuary in Tasmania where the species still survives in the wild. Sadly, eastern quolls are now extinct on mainland Australia.

Healesville Sanctuary mammal keeper Madeleine Jane said the white spots on the quolls’ coat help these animals camouflage in the wild.

“The pair have been settling in well to their new home. We often see them exploring along the ground or quickly moving through the trees,” Ms Jane said.

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By David Ball Football Yarra Glen travelled to Gembrook to take on a top 3 opponent. The day didn’t start well with 5 players from the selected team unable to take the field. Last-minute call-ups from the already depleted reserves were required. Despite this Yarra Glen teamed well early in the first quarter, with Jason Godfrey winning in the ruck and midfielders Billy Gardner and Sam Horsley giving the forwards early chances. Callum Morison was running amok up forward, taking 3 strong marks and converting 3 for goals. Gembrook replied late in the quarter to take a 4-point lead into quarter time.

The early intensity and tackle pressure from the River Pigs started to wane and Gembrook was finding space to run into. Quick ball movement made it hard for the Yarra Glen defence and Myles Wareham was finding space and marking strongly and converting for 5 goals.

Whilst Yarra Glen competed hard they were unable to maintain possession as they went forward. Gembrook rebounded well with the depleted River Pig lineup going down 15.13 to 3.4 The best players were Sam Horsley, Richard Wyles, Charlie Wood, Richard Gurney, Billy Gardner, Jimmy Marks and Callum Morison with 3 goals.

With the Yarra Glen reserves having to provide 5 players at short notice to the seniors, they did well to start the game with 17 players.

They were really competitive in the first quarter with Zac and Nate Capuano and Brendan Davis winning plenty of the ball in the midfield. At quarter time Gembrook held a 3.1 to 0.1 lead, but in general play, Yarra Glen had their fair share of it. As a few players suffered injuries in the second quarter the lack of numbers made it difficult for the Yarra Glen boys to contain their stronger and more experienced opponents. Gembrook had some strong marking senior players up forward and with ample supply, they were able to convert easily to

amass a 32.12 to 0.3 victory.

The best players for Yarra Glen were Zac Capuano, Nate Capuano, Brendan David, Liam Dwyer, Keith Gerovasilis and Jacob Reddaway.

Netball Yarra Glen A Grade took on sixth-placed Gembrook. In the first quarter, they were outplayed by their lower-ranked opponents to be down 6-9 at the first break. From the second quarter on Yarra Glen worked their way on top, linking up well and outscoring their opponents in each quarter to build a 39-28 victory. The best players were Peta Fay, Chelsea Birchall and Steph Gibbs (28 goals).

B Grade, sitting third on the ladder faced the fifth-placed Gembrook outfit. It was a tight encounter with neither side able to forge ahead. At halftime Yarra Glen led by just 1 goal.

They produced a great 3rd quarter to open up a 5-goal lead, eventually running out victors, 33- 29. Best were Kayla Collins, Kim Williams and Meaghan Carter C Grade had a tough assignment against the third-placed Gembrook outfit without their full-strength lineup. Only 2 goals down at quarter time, they were showing plenty of spirit. The home team lifted in the second and extended the lead to 8.

Whilst Yarra Glen kept pace with their opponents throughout the balance of the game they were unable to close the gap and went down 27-39. The best players were Alex Bray, Sarah Orlandi and Jackie Gardner.

D grade jumped their opponents in the first, taking a 12-4 lead. Gembrook worked their way into the game, reducing the lead by 1 in the second and to 5 by 3 quarter time.

Yarra Glen steadied in the last and held on to a 5-goal lead, winning 26-21. The best players were Sarah Orlandi (20 goals), Kim Christian and Molly Kehoe Next week Yarra Glen hosts the strong Berwick teams whilst the footballers will enjoy a bye.

Yarra Glen seniors breaking up after the three-quarter time break.

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Two more massive milestones for Warburton-Millgrove

By Alex Woods Round 14 vs Alexandra: Cold winter morning with a bit of rain throughout the day. Wet weather netball and footy for this round, which made for some cracking matches. 2 big milestones were had as dynamic duo Scott Muir celebrated his 250 game, awarding him Life Membership, and Bianca Daniels played her 200th A Grade Game. Well done to them both.

17 and Under netball started off the morning against Alexandra.

A close match throughout the 4 quarters, but unfortunately Alex took it home by 2 goals in the end.

Tayah Humphrey shot 12 goals, whilst Tahlia Thornton put up 3. Lucas Rush, Layla Ata and Amarli Weir were best on for this match. Final scores were 15-17.

Under 18’s footy took to the field first in a tight match against Alexandra. Only being in front by 4 points at quarter time, they were able to keep Alexandra scoreless in the last quarter, securing a 22-point win.

Jack Freedman kicked 2 goals, whilst Angus McDonald, Blake Muir, Hudson Semple, Dylan Walker and Liam Westlake all kicked 1 each.

Daniel Wills, Aspen O’Neill, Luke Anderson, Tarkyn Nicolandos, Liam Westlake and Ziggy Kneebone were all top performers for the match. The final scores were 7.13-55 to Alexandra 4.9-33.

C Grade was up next and secured a comfortable win of 50-8. A great all-around team effort with Mel Hancock shooting 20 and Emily Hay with 21. Brooke de Pedro also shot 9 goals. Top performers for this match were Emily Hay, Ellie Stahl and Melanie Hancock.

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Scott Muir running out for his 250th game with his kids Logan, Sienna and Blake.

Picture: GABBY WOODS nior game! The ilestone gamer managed to put away 7 goals himself, securing a win of 17.15-117 to Alexandra 3.2-20. Keeping Alex-

andra scoreless for the last 3 quarters of the match, it was a great effort from Scott Muir, Brayden Ferguson, Lee Weir, Joshua Read,

Marcel Kocher and Daniel Schlueter, who were all named top performers for this game.

Lee Weir also managed to secure 3 goals to his name, 2 goals each to Marcel Kocher, Josh Read and Matt Sidari. Daniel Schlueter also secured 1 goal in the win.

B Grade also secured another win to Alexandra 41-33. A close game throughout the first 3 quarters, but the girls managed to slip away in the last term creating an 8-goal lead by the end of the final siren. Alexandra Woods shot 17 goals, Jordana Butcher with 16 and Ella Meerkotter with 8. Kelly Lewis, Katelin Borondy and Sally McIntosh were all bests for this game.

A Grade took the court next and also secured a comfortable win by 16 goals. 58-42 was the final score and Shae Gee managed to put up 30. Bianca Daniels also contributed 28 goals in her 200th A Grade game. Shae Gee, Gabrielle Woods and Chelsea Barnard were awarded best on.

Seniors finished off the round in a great game of footy. With wet weather conditions with bits of rain here and there, the boys managed to get away with a 15.15-105 to 8.11-59 win to Alexandra.

Placing themselves now 3rd on the ladder, the club couldn’t be more proud of the boys securing 5 wins in a row. 5 goals to Trent Elliott who has now kicked 30 goals so far for the season in 11 games. Mitch Bonuda kicked 3 goals and Brady Mitchell managed to slot 2. Nelson Aldridge, Jack Farrugia, Marcus Hottes, Tom Marr and Josh Sharp all managed to secure 1 goal each to the win. The best players were Jack Lee, Shawn Andueza, Bailey Humphrey, Patrick Huynh, Marcus Hottes and Trent Elliott.

Home again next week as WarburtonMillgrove take on Yarra Junction. Don’t forget to mark July 23rd in your diaries for the Indigenous Round against Powelltown.

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Sanders tops the desert

By Callum Ludwig Three Bridges resident Daniel Sanders has returned to racing with a big win at the Hlergest desert race in Australia.

Mr Sanders claimed victory in the Hattah Desert Race on Sunday 3 July after a weekend’s worth of racing in the desert by the Victorian border to New South Wales.

Mr Sanders said it was really good to come back with a win.

“Having just recently come back from the injury in the Dakar this year and had a lot of operations and a lot of time off the bike, my first goal was to get back fit and healthy for this race,” he said.

“It was a pretty big challenge, I probably had five weeks back on the bike and made it happen, it’s definitely a good feeling to win the race for the second time after six months off the bike, to win that event straight off the couch pretty much is a big accomplishment and took a lot of hard work.”

Mr Sanders ended up with a fractured elbow and a bone block put in after multiple shoulder dislocations following a big crash seven days into the 2022 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. He was sitting in the third position before the accident.

Mr Sanders said he felt well set up after claiming first in the prologue and then a Top 10 shootout, which determines riders starting position in the race.

“There are 404 drivers that qualify for the race and so I got to start in pole position, which was really cool to start off the race on the nice fresh sand track,” he said.

“The best thing about being first is you get the advantage of it being smooth compared to you later on, and it’s a really flat track early on. Your max speed is about 168 kilometres an hour with an average of about 68 for the total

time, so it’s a pretty fast-flowing race through the trees and desert there.”

The Hattah Desert Race is an eight-lap race that goes for about four hours at a total of about 296 kilometres. It is often called the ‘four hours of hell’ and is widely regarded as the most challenging off-road race in Australia.

Mr Sanders said it is probably the toughest race in Australia for fitness and strength.

“With each lap, the track gets harder and harder to race because it gets rougher as there are more bikes and more traffic, with deeper holes and more warps in the surface, it becomes very technical in deep sandy conditions,” he said.

“When you begin passing the slower riders it’s also a challenge because we lapped 30 or maybe 40 positions, so we have to try and pass a lot of the riders twice for the whole race.”

Mr Sanders finished the race two minutes and almost 32 seconds ahead of his nearest rival Husqvarna Motorcycles’ Todd Waters to secure the victory for his sponsor GasGas. Mr Sanders said the body was definitely sore after the race, but has eyes for the future now.

“I knew I had to save as much energy as I could for the last hour to finish strong but the elbow was really sore after the surgeries and it was only like seven weeks ago I got the pins and wires taken out,” he said.

“It was pretty recent and is pretty fragile, but I want to get my elbow and shoulders strong again, and back to 100% strength. The next race I will do will be in Morocco (Rallye du Maroc 2022) from the end of September to the start of October. It’ll be my first race since Dakar and I hope to win it, and then begin preparing for the Dakar next year.”

Daniel Sanders and his team after the win in the Hattah Desert Race.

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Warburton Golf scores Murch claims Bag Day

By Ron Hottes

Warburton Golf Club results.

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Wednesday 6 July, Stroke and M.McGrann Bag-day: This event is sponsored by Your Loyal Scribe!

As you may gather, I don’t like missing these days, ( 1st Wednesday of every month). I had no choice this month as I tested positive for Covid on Wednesday morning! So, you may also suspect that, whilst sitting at home--isolating---I was waiting to see the results of a rare “bag-day” when I was absent! So, here they are. Our Club Manager, David Murch, won the day with a Nett 70. But he only grabbed the first prize voucher on a countback, from the in-form Steuart Hawke, also recording a 70. Not surprisingly, balls got all the way down to 75. NTP winners for the day were Noel Cross (3rd), Barry Maltman (9th) Dave Murch (12th) and to Alan Johnson who in recent times appears to “own” the 15th!

Saturday 9 July: On a Saturday when the weather and the conditions continue to make good golf challenging, there were some better-than-average results posted. The best of these went to my master’s pennant link man, Barry Maltman, who is starting to challenge Steuey as the “form player” at the Club. Barry recorded a solid 37 points to take home the day’s best prize. But he did not have it all his own way, as that score only allowed him to win on a countback! Our daily runner-up, Michael Pinkster, also posted a 37, but his second nine could not match Barry’s! Congrats to both men! The ball rundown only extended to 34, meaning there were plenty of results in the mid-30’s. NTP’s were won by Rod Kempton (3rd), P.K. (5th), Alan Johnston, who’s transferred his NTP ownership to the 9th, Pat O’Regan (12th) and to Clint Toohey (15th).

New grants helping pave the path for athletes Acting Minister for Community Sport Shaun Leane announced applications are now open for the latest round of the Labor Government’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grants program.

The program helps athletes, teams, coaches and officials with travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at regional, state and national levels. It also includes pathway development programs and training for emerging athletes. The funding also covers costs for training camps, competition entry and registration.

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as well as athlete development,” said Mr Leane.

“This program helps our up-and-coming sporting stars take a step to the next level in competitive sport.”

Grants of up to $6,000 are available for recognised state sporting associations, regional academies of sport and state sport and active recreation bodies. Victorian sport and active recreation clubs can also apply for grants of up to $2,000.

Applications for the current round of the Athlete Pathway Travel Grants program will be open until 4 August, 2022.

For further information visit sport.vic.gov. au/grants-and-funding/our-grants.

Another round of grants are available to support athletes.

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