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Historic charges By Parker McKenzie A 71-year-old Drouin man will remain in custody in relation to historic alleged sexual assault, abduction and stalking in the Dandenong Ranges after being charged and facing Melbourne Magistrates court. The man will appear in court again in November on 35 charges, including rape, abduction of a child under 16 years, false imprisonment, making threats to kill, an indecent act against a child under 16, stalking and firearms and weapons offences. Detective Inspector of the Sexual Crimes Squad Juliann Goldrick said the man was arrested without incident in Abbotsford on Wednesday 13 July and interviewed in relation to two incidents on 24 September 1998 in Belgrave and 1 December 1998 in Clematis. “He’s being interviewed in relation to two incidents currently, both of them occurred in 1998 and were the subject of intense investigation at the time,” she said. Det. Insp. Goldrick said on 24 September 1998, a woman hitchhiking along BelgraveGembrook Road in Belgrave was picked up by a man in a vehicle who offered to give her a lift before “being taken to a remote area, threatened with a firearm and sexually assaulted before being dropped in Emerald.” “Three months later, on the first of December 1998, A female was hitchhiking along Wellington Road in Clematis. She was picked up by a man who threatened her with a firearm, drove her to a remote area and sexually assaulted her before leaving her at the Belgrave railway station,” she said. “Detectives are looking at any links between these matters and a number of other alleged incidents involving sexual assault, abduction and stalking in the Dandenong ranges
area between 1996 and 2000.” The incidents of interest involve a man approaching women in isolated areas and offering them a lift. Det. Insp. Goldrick said the victims are aged between 15 and 22. “These incidents occurred in and around the Belgrave railway station Wellington Road, Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Belgrave, Selby and Menzies Creek,” she said. “We believe a number of different vehicles were used by the male in the incidents, including a Toyota 4runner four-wheel-drive, maroon in colour.” Police are appealing for anyone with further information regarding those or similar incidents, particularly women who were hitchhiking in the area at the time, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report via the Victoria Police website at www. police.vic.gov.au/report. Det. Insp. Goldrick said even those who hitchhiked without incident in the area might have valuable information. “I’d like to acknowledge that it is possible that there are people out in the community who were sexually assaulted in similar circumstances,” she said. “For whatever reason, they may not have come forward to police as yet. I ask you to consider coming forward and telling us your story. “This includes women who were approached by a man in a vehicle in the Dandenong Ranges area, offered a ride and threatened with a weapon and sexually assaulted.” If you or someone you know needs support, call 1800RESPECT, national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service, on 1800 737 732 or reach out via the online chat on their website.
April has been selling origami to raise funds for Paddy’s surgeries. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Lifeline for Paddy A local family aiming to fundraise $25,000 for surgeries for their in-training support dog has already raised $10,000 through the sale of origami items and donations. Padfoot, or Paddy for short, is a near-
ly one-year-old Labrador who is being trained as an emotional support dog for 13-year-old Kai. Read more on page 7
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Explosive charges By Parker McKenzie Police have charged a man with a litany of offences after a lengthy police operation on a property on Anderson Street, Ferntree Gully last week discovered a cache of illegal weapons and explosives. A 34-year-old Ferntree Gully man was charged with multiple offences including manufacturing explosives, possessing explosives, possessing unregistered firearms, possessing distress signals without reasonable
excuse, possessing ammunition without a license and possessing drugs of dependence. Police said the investigation commenced after the Australian Border Force detected an imitation firearm at the border. On Thursday 7 July, officers executed a warrant around 5pm in relation to a separate firearms investigation and discovered multiple suspect devices. As a result, the Bomb Response Unit attended to the situation. Police stayed at the property overnight until Friday 8 July. Residents on Anderson Street reported
“hearing a bang” around 1pm on Friday 8 June after officers wearing bomb suits entered the property. Victoria Police said it seized three pipe bombs, explosives, three handguns, firearm parts, swords, ninja stars and conducted energy devices from the property. The man was charged with possessing methylamphetamine and psilocybin. The man has been bailed and will appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 13 August.
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A Healesville resident has pleaded guilty to culpable driving causing death at the Melbourne Magistrates court on Tuesday 12 July. In April, Monica Kellalea was charged and remanded in custody following a collision involving two cars on the Melba Highway on Sunday 6 February. The driver of the other vehicle, 56 year old Melinda Gordon-Addison from Belgrave South, died at the scene.
Ms Gordon-Addison was driving home from a weekend away with her motorcycle club when her life ended instantly at the crash in Murrindindi. Min, as many knew her, was remembered at her funeral as a loving wife and mother of two, who had a passion for dance, performance and all things Holden. The ballet teacher was also part of the Belgrave-South CFA as a non-operational member for 23 years. Ms Kellalea made no appeal for bail and will return to court in November.
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Late into the night on Tuesday 12 July, CFA members from Monbulk and Kallista brigades responded to reports of a chimney fire in Monbulk. Crews worked to extinguish the fire from the outside roof while covering the fireplace to ensure it was contained. The residents were able to safely return to their home. “In the grips of winter, this is a timely reminder to ensure chimneys and flues are professionally cleaned annually.” Monbulk CFA said online. Investigators from the Knox Criminal Investigation Unit are seeking information regarding four bolt-action rifles located in the Ferntree Gully area on Friday 15 July. Anybody with information regarding the ownership of the four rifles — three of which are equipped with telescopic sights — should contact the investigation unit on 1800 333 000.
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A Ferntree Gully teenager was one of six arrested on Thursday 14 July for a series of aggravated burglaries. Detectives from the Southern Metro Regional Crime Team arrested six teenagers, including the 17-year-old Ferntree Gully teenager, in Seaford and allege they stole two vehicles on 10 July and committed a series of aggravated burglaries in Mt Martha, Safety Beach, Mount Waverley, Edithvale, Mordialloc, Dandenong South, Montmorency and Eltham between the 10 and 14 July. He was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis. He was bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date. Southern Metro Region Crime Team Detective Senior Sergeant David Cox said as a part of Operation Alliance, police are intensely focusing on disrupting youth networked offenders. “In the first instance, we will do everything in our power to prevent crime but when crime does occur,” he said. “We will be there to hunt down those responsible for threatening our community and put them before the courts.” Police allege the group stole a white Subaru from Safety Beach and a silver Land Rover from Mt Martha on 10 July, a silver Volkswagen and silver BMW in Mount Waverley at 3am on 11 July and a silver Kia from a residential address in Eltham on 13 July. The Land Rover, Volkswagen, MBW and Kia remain missing. Police tracked the Subaru from the air before arresting the four occupants. Two more people were arrested later, with police believing they were occupants of the stolen Land Rover.
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Calls to go peri-regional By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges Council is pushing for the State Government to reclassify the LGA as ‘peri-regional’ to provide more funding opportunities for the region. Currently classified as metropolitan, Yarra Ranges Council, businesses and charities are unable to apply for regional funding streams. Councillors voted unanimously to endorse the advocacy for the new status at the Tuesday 12 July Ordinary Council Meeting to better support the outer more regional communities. Mayor Jim Child said the new status would unlock regional funding from State and Federal Governments across all sectors including agriculture, tourism and environment. “It’s not just about council having access to those funds, it’s about community groups and the like having access to those funds and currently we need to dip into urban funding streams to deliver regional projects it just doesn’t seem right,” Cr Child said. The move would still see the LGA retain its metropolitan classification and at the meeting it was assured it won’t affect the green wedge zoning. It’s a joint push with the Mornington Peninsula Council who are also an interface council facing similar disadvantages. A report commissioned by both councils has analysed and highlighted the peri-regional request and which has been provided to the State Government. Cr Child believes the request should be considered for its “due fairness” following the five councils – Baw Baw, Bass Coast, Surf Coast, Moorabool and Golden Plains – who have been considered ‘peri-urban’ to have access to urban funding such as the Growing Suburbs Fund. “We all know Councillors that that fund was really set up for the interface councils, us, and now we’ve got a peri-urban group of councils,
Councillors have voted to endorse advocacy to the State Government to be classified as peri-regional. five councils, that have access to the growing suburbs fund,” Mayor Child said. “What I’m saying here tonight is about due fairness. We need to have that same access to those State Government regional growth funds and this to me is a very simple exercise. “It only involves two municipalities that have the largest components of green wedge
and I think it’s appropriate our rural communities have access to those funds.” Councillor Fiona McAllister also believes the status could have benefits in the future regarding planning and policies. “It might see changes to state policy where we need it that better serve our community particularly like those we saw and we request-
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Yarra Ranges Council is seeking $7.5 million of funding from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Funds for seven projects across the region, including one for Upwey. Councillors unanimously voted to endorse the funding applications with Cr Tim Heenan moving the motion. “In a time and place where we’re looking at constraints at our own budget and certainly rate payer’s is important, it’s great to access this particular grant stream and I sincerely hope that we are successful and we’ve done really well in past years,” Cr Heenan said.
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Concerns for Covid peak Despite rising case numbers and pressure on the hospital system, the Victorian State Government has ruled out introducing new mask mandates to try to curb the spread of Covid-19 and is instead encouraging employers to consider working from home arrangements. Currently in the Yarra Ranges, approximately 1 in 100 people have Covid-19, making it the tenth highest infection rate out of the 79 councils in Victoria. There are currently 1059 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people in the LGA and 1571 active cases. Victoria also breached 800 Covid-19 hospitalisations on the weekend, which could see the state push into stage three of the ‘health system winter response’, that could see staff pulled back from leave to cope with demand. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas said last week there won’t be any changes to the current face mask requirements. “Further mandating of masks was not the most effective way to get the message out about the importance of mask wearing,” she said. “I want to assure the Victorian community that people that are slated for planned surgery are being actively managed within our health services.” Victorians have been advised to wear masks indoors and in crowded settings, and are required to wear masks on public transport, in taxis and rideshare vehicles, in tour-
Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas said there won’t be any changes to the current face mask requirements. Picture: ON FILE ism vehicles, while visiting a hospital, care facility or publically accessible area in a healthcare setting, indoors in public if you are a close contact, publicly accessible area of a court or justice centre and certain other settings. Currently, the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended and available to Aus-
tralians aged 30 and older. Eildon MP and State Opposition Cindy McLeish said the Andrews Government must provide “straight answers to what advice is being received from the health department and what new mandates and restrictions are being considered.” “Victorians cannot move forward with the
threat of more lockdowns and mandates hanging over our head,” she said. “The focus needs to be on recovering and rebuilding Victoria, not going backwards.” As of 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 July, the period when someone is considered a recently confirmed case and is exempt from testing and isolation/quarantine requirements has been changed from 12 weeks to four. Positive cases are still required to isolate for seven days from when they take a positive test, however, providing transport for a household member to obtain essential food has been added as an additional reason to leave home while isolating. The State Government has also advised it won’t be asking hospitals to halt elective surgies, but despite this, the covid influx on the health system has pushed health providers to announce delays. It’s been reported The Alfred has advised internally category two and three surgeries are likely to be delayed and Western Health, Bendigo Health and Royal Melbourne Hospital will have some surgeries delayed. On Friday 15 July, Eastern Health announced because of “current bed access pressures and workforce challenges,” some delays for non-urgent procedures can be expected. “We will continue to keep those on our waiting list informed if their situation changes,” Eastern Health said in a statement.
Puffing Billy gets track upgrades from crossing works A range of railway equipment from the former Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick has been given to the Puffing Billy steam railway, fast-tracking upgrade works at the popular tourist attraction in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges. The donated equipment includes railway signalling parts and the boom masts from the level crossing, which were removed earlier this year to boost safety and ease congestion. Passengers travelling through the Lakeside level crossing towards Gembrook will be able to view the new equipment, once it is installed next year. The full list of donated equipment from the Clyde Road level crossing includes pedestrian gates, signalling location cases, boom masts and motors, flashing lights and cross arms, and pedestrian lighting. The Level Crossing Removal Project removed the dangerous and congested level crossing at Clyde Road, Berwick in February 2022 by building a road underpass beneath the rail line. The level crossing was the 12th to be removed along the Pakenham Line, with nine more to go to make it boom-gate-free by 2025, paving the way for more services more often for commuters in Melbourne’s southeast. Monbulk MP James Merlino was pleased to see the equipment being used for a good cause. “We’re removing dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne, and it’s fantastic to see some of the infrastructure given a new lease of life at Puffing Billy,” Mr Melino said. “Repurposing rail infrastructure from other projects will allow upgrades at Puffing Billy to be fast-tracked – ensuring the popular tourist attraction can safely continue bringing joy to over 400,000 passengers a year.” As part of the project, an upgraded bus interchange will be built at Berwick Station, as well as new walking and bike riding connections for the community. The Puffing Billy railway was built in 1910 to serve the local communities that live in the Dandenong Ranges and is now the world’s largest volunteer-based heritage steam railway tourist attraction. Puffing Billy recently unveiled a new visitor’s centre at Lakeside Station, which opened in November 2021. The tourist attraction relies on revenue from ticket sales to fund operations and is always on the lookout for new volunteers to join its 300-strong team. mailcommunity.com.au
A Puffing Billy locomotive ready to depart from Lakeside Station.
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The local community gathering to protest the development in May 2021.
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Community wins By Parker McKenzie A hyper-local feud between Saint Elmo Street residents and a retirement village ended by a VCAT resolution on Friday 8 July, which rejected the proposed building permit for the twostorey development. Not-for-profit aged care provider Glengollan Village proposed to develop an area across the road from their current facilities to house 108 aged-care residents at 2-8 Saint Elmo Street. Their current facilities were established in 1956 and can house 90 residents. The VCAT tribunal found the principal failing of the proposal is “its inadequate response to addressing vegetation removal and the subsequent provision of new landscaping that balances the management of bushfire, landscape and waterway management on the site.” “Based on the information before us we cannot conclude that the relevant objectives of the SLO2 and ESO3 overlays are met,” the tribunal wrote in the conclusion. “Therefore, for the reasons set out above, the decision of the responsible authority is affirmed. No permit is granted.” The Significant Landscape Overlay — or SLO2 —applies special controls for development and building in the area of the Dandenong Ranges foothills contained in Knox
City. The Environmental Significant Overlay Schedule 3 — or ESO3 — applies similar controls based on areas with high environmental worth. Knox City Council rejected the planning permit on 24 May 2021 after extensive advocacy work from the local community resulted in 463 objections from 385 objectors. Glengollan Village subsequently appealed the decision with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Local resident Stephen Herbut said there were a lot of people in the community who understandably thought winning at VCAT would be a hard thing to do. “The bulk of the work was community driven. There were five, nearly six, full hearing days in VCAT in April,” he said. “The tribunal members, of which there were two, came out and inspected the property and then they requested some additional information.” In response to the VCAT decision, Glengollan Village President Neville Sanders said the tribunal was “supportive of the development in terms of building form and scale, landscaping around the building, amenity impacts, traffic and car parking and location.” “The area that required more planning was the area at the rear of the property which will
provide a visual aspect for residents of the home however will not be utilised for any other purpose,” he said. “Glengollan Village is considering its options for the way forward.” In November 2021, Transport Matters Party MP Rodney Barton visited the site at the request of local residents, before tabling a petition against the development in parliament. “This will send a very powerful message back to the developer, there’s going to be a strong community resistance to anything which is inappropriate for that area,” Mr Barton said. “I’m very proud of the way they’ve gone about it. The community has acted very professionally, very diligently and worked together. It’s a great outcome.” Mr Herbut said he hopes if Glengollan still plans to further develop the site, they’ll consult more closely with the community. “We don’t have any concerns per se with Glengollan Village, who have been in this area for 56 years and offer a valuable service,” he said. “My dad built some of the original units when he was a builder and I used to play on the site when I was five years old. They offer fantastic services, it’s just that this particular proposal was unsuitable.”
After multiple setbacks stalling progress, Yarra Ranges Council has been informed the Monbulk Aquatic Centre will likely reopen in the next four months. Building contractors assigned the job advised the council that the centre’s anticipated opening date is spring 2022. The roof of the aquatic centre was damaged during the June 2021 storm event when a large tree damaged it, resulting in the facilities being unusable. Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said the council has experienced several delays in completing the repairs. “We understand the frustration felt by the community at the delays in reopening the Monbulk pool and we’re grateful for the continued patience of our residents,” Cr Child said. “Council is not exempt from the delays in construction being felt across our region and Australia, and like many of our storm-affected community we have experienced many of the same issues.” Bay Building was appointed to complete the repairs and a full engineering investigation report and scope of works were completed by FMG Engineering. Mayor Child said Yarra Ranges Council will continue to keep the community informed while the repairs are underway. “We know that the Monbulk Aquatic Centre is very popular with residents, and we’ve been doing everything we can to minimise the impact of its closure and get people back into the pool as soon as possible,” he said. “With the additional works we were able to undertake, we will have a leisure centre with significant additional and fully functioning facilities.” The gym at the Aquatic Centre and some group fitness classes have continued to run as usual.
Yarra Ranges Council mayor congratulates Simon Clarke By Parker McKenzie Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child paid tribute to the success of Selby local Simon Clarke’s win in the fifth stage of the Tour de France at a council meeting on Tuesday 12 July. Mr Child said he thought it was very appropriate to acknowledge the cycling Australian veteran’s success on Wednesday 6 July. “Those counselors that are here tonight, a lot of you would appreciate that,” he said. “Simon’s father was past counsellor Mike Clark.” Mike Clarke was a Yarra Ranges counsellor from 2015 until 2020 for the Lyster Ward, which covers Belgrave and the surrounding areas. He was succeeded by current Deputy Mayor Johanna Skelton after choosing not to run in the 2020 Council elections. “Simon’s magnificent last-ditch Tour de France triumphs crowns a 20 year slog on Eu6 MAIL
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rope’s roads after a brutal crash strewn cobbles, stage five,” Mayor Child said. “Any of us that did watch that stage the other night would realise it’s probably one of the toughest stages of the Tour de France.” Mr Clarke completed the stage in 3 hours, 13 minutes and 35 seconds to win the biggest accolade of his 20-year career. He passed the finish line centimetres ahead of Taco Van Der Horn after throwing his bike across the line at the finish of the gruelling 157km cycle from Lille to Arenberg. “Simon first went to Europe, at the age of 16. He’s now 36,” Mayor Child said. “To achieve that stage win was just amazing at that age. To me it just bears such determination. we wish Simon all the very best for the rest of the tour.” The Tour De France continues until 24 July and features 21 stages, totalling 3,349.8km across the 24-day event.
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A lifesaving fundraiser By Parker McKenzie A local Belgrave family who are trying to raise $25,000 for their dog’s surgery after discovering severe hip and joint issues has been overwhelmed by the community support so far. Padfoot, affectionately known by the family as Paddy, is a nearly one-year-old Labrador who is being trained as an emotional support dog for 13-year-old Kai. Kai’s mother Rachael Vautier said Paddy has been diagnosed by a specialist with severe hip dysplasia. “We had an x-ray that showed the bone isn’t in the socket at all, so that’s quite extreme,” she said.
“He needs preventative surgery on his other hip and he needs work on his elbows as well. When he added up all the cost of all these things, we’re looking at $25,000.” Kai’s 11-year-old sister April is now selling origami items like earrings and gift cards and combined with other fundraising the family has raised around $10,000 for Paddy’s surgeries. Ms Vautier said she thought April might raise a couple of hundred dollars by selling stacks of 10 origami greeting cards. “She raised $3,000. People have helped so much and we’ve had lots of community support,” she said. “I didn’t want to ask people for money
words, with the origami people were actually buying something that they can use. Once we got that quote, we did put the GoFundMe out there.” Paddy has been booked in for his hip surgery on 17 August, which is the date of his first birthday but will need further preventative surgeries when the family can financially afford them. Ms Vautier said while Padfoot isn’t yet fully trained as an emotional support animal, he has already helped the family. “Paddy was the reason we could get Kai vaccinated because he was in there with him for sedation. He’s got a lot of anxiety and needle phobia,” she said.
“He helps my son when he goes to tutoring and things he would normally shut down about with anxiety.” She said while she didn’t want to ask for donations until receiving the $25,000 quote, the community has been unbelievable so far in the support offered to their fundraising efforts. “I posted on a few local Facebook groups and people rallied behind it,” she said. “With the origami card, they just bought more and more cards. We had around 80 orders.” You can order April’s origami at foldbyme. com.au and use the code PADDY for 20 per cent off, or visit the family’s fundraising page at gofund.me/c75c8145
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Jacob Arnold’s painting Super is up for 250,000 dogecoin.
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Local Residents may have seen Jacob Arnold’s murals in Upwey. Picture: STEWART CHAMBER
Crypto pricing by artist By Parker McKenzie An artist from Olinda has made the decision to sell him art at a Monbulk Cafe using cryptocurrency, a first for him personally. Artist Jacob Arnold said Dogecoin Foundation product lead Tim Stebbing inspired him to make the decision to sell his art using cryptocurrency. “It’s the first time ever I’m involved with any sort of technology of this nature,” he said. “I think it’s a very good platform to be working with, with the right guidance of people that can support you in that process.” His superhero painting is currently for sale at Empire Bean in Monbulk for 250,000 Dogecoin, which is the equivalent of $22493 AUD as of Thursday 14 July. Mr Arnold said it’s been a great education for himself on cryptocurrency, as well as for others in the Hills community. “It’s been quite amazing. People are getting
educated on that platform by asking questions of how do you how can I purchase something of that nature of what is Dogecoin? How do you transfer that from cash to Dogecoin?” he said. “It’s sort of a learning experience for the public as well. I think it’s been a really good educational tool for people that are new in this area.” Aside from his art, Mr Arnold is also an alcohol and substance abuse therapist. Mr Arnold, who also paints murals around the community, said he hopes the project can help educate people to use different platforms to spread their message. “Whether that’s a business platform, whether it’s buying a coffee or buying small groceries,” he said. “The understanding I got was it encourages people to be more in control of their own finances than relying on banks to support you in that process.”
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Local artist’s “colourful but recognisable” showcase By Parker McKenzie Miller’s Homestead’s heritage aesthetic will be contrasted with vivid colours when Artist Shirley Dougan’s exhibition A Patterned World is on show from Tuesday 19 July until Wednesday 10 August. Ms Dougan, who will also be giving an artist’s speech about the exhibition on Wednesday 3 August, said the art work on display was created recycled material from a local craft store called Resource Rescue. “I found this stuff in there, it’s a black and very dense foam, then I cut it with a pair of scissors,” she said. “I cut into it and made shapes and then I stamped with it onto my canvases.” She said she hopes the brightness and colourfulness of her art create contrast with the heritage-listed Miller’s Homestead. “I’m stoked because having my artwork in that old place is beautiful, it’s really gorgeous,” she said. “The juxtaposition of really bright modern stuff in a very old house, I think would be really interesting.” Miller’s Homestead is a single-storey Victorian building on the corner of Melrose Court and Dorringo Drive, Boronia. It was built in the 1880s and has been restored with a garden landscaped as close as possible to the original design and is an example of the Late Victorian boom era architecture. She said the 12 to 14 pieces of artwork 8 MAIL
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“Who Speaks for the Otters”. Pictures: SHIRLEY DOUGAN
“The Reward Appears” Bealach na Bà Pass north-west Scotland. which will be exhibited were mostly landscapes of places she had previously visited. “There are a couple of animals but this is mostly landscapes. I work in what I call a colourful but recognisable style,” Ms Dougan said. “There’s one of the Ferntree Gully Quarry, there’s a couple from Scotland and one from
Dorset, a place called Durdle Door which is quite well known.” Ms Dougan is also a committee member of the Ferntree Gully Art Society, which will be having its own exhibition at Millers Homestead in October. Miller’s Homestead is open from Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.
“Portal to the Sea” (Durdle Door, Dorset). mailcommunity.com.au
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Two local Upwey beauties By Parker McKenzie Two contestants on the newest series of Beauty and the Geek hail from Melbourne’s southeast, with Upwey local and professional dancer Tegan and Mermaid performer Tara from Boronia appearing on the currently airing Channel 9 series. Both Tegan and Tara spoke to the Star Mail about their experiences on the show, getting out of their comfort zone and what they’ve learned about themselves while taking part in the reality TV series. “It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone, it helped improve my self-worth and confidence within myself,” Tegan said. “I had lost a lot of self-confidence from losing a lot of work in my career and in my industry from Covid.” Tegan, who has been the lead tap dancer at Disneyland Paris and a cheerleader for the Melbourne Storm, said she struggled at first to drop the façade and be herself on camera. “My natural instinct when I get in front of the camera is to put on a performance,” she said. “I really struggled to relax into just being myself in front of the camera, and not be so streamlined.” She said a highlight was jumping off a roof
Professional Dancer and Upwey local Tegan said being on the show taught her not to judge a book by its cover. Pictures: SUPPLIED
Mermaid performer and law student Tara said she learned a lot about herself on the show.
in one of the final challenges. “I was so focused on helping my geek Anthony get through that crisis, with me I kind of had no one to support me,” she said. “That was probably the biggest and most memorable moment for me; it took a lot of courage and a lot of belief in myself.”
Tara, who is two years into a law degree, said she was inspired to go on the show because she wasn’t feeling her “usual energetic self” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “I’m someone who travels a lot and I perform, which is something I couldn’t do during Covid,” she said.
“I just wanted to get out of my comfort again, and experience something new and crazy.” She said she doesn’t think she’s ever developed such a close friendship with anyone as quickly as she did with Tegan after they were roommates during filming. “It was so amazing to see everyone and where we started. Looking back has been insane because we have become such a close group,” she said. “Honestly I have been telling everyone that I’ve come out a completely different person. I’ve learned a lot about myself and what I have to offer other people, and I’ve learned to be more confident.” The pair had similar advice for anyone considering going on the show. “Do it, it will be amazing and it absolutely works. I think sometimes we do have to take a leap of faith and my faith was definitely rewarded.” Tara said. “It really taught me to never judge a book by its cover and always to be kind to everyone. Everyone has a story,” Tegan said. “Go for it and don’t second guess yourself.” Beauty and the Geek is currently airing Monday to Wednesday at 7.30pm and Sundays at 8pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Writing fiction with Kylie Orr By Parker McKenzie “If you’re having a day where you are downtrodden, find a different way to work on your writing. Even if it’s reading books about craft, editing, or connecting with other writers, there are always ways that you can tap into the creative.” Upwey-based Freelance writer and novelist Kylie Orr says she looks at her debut thriller novel as both a learning experience and an “apprenticeship book.” “I’ve written some children’s books, and I was also writing feature articles for a parenting website and The Age. In my head I thought I’d be able to write chapters like they were short stories and just join them all together,” she says. “It was a way of learning how to actually write long form, which meant it had to go through many edits. It was a fairly messy and chaotic process.” Someone Else’s Child was published this year and she has already taken the lessons learned through the writing process. “I had originally written the story from three different points of view. When it went to one of the edits, the feedback I got was that I nailed one of the voices but the other two really needed work,” she says. “I learned a lot of lessons in that process that hopefully will help me have a more seamless approach with my second book, and further books after that.” She says don’t be too hard on yourself about the words you put on the page because a lot of the finer details are created through the editing process. “Even if you’re a meticulous planner the story might take a different path, so you spend a lot of your time writing and editing, polishing the very start of your story and then you’re going to have to change that too,” she says. “You just need to get the story down from start to end and that’s when you go back and polish, change and edit the layers.” She believes even though you have more creative license with fiction work, often one’s own experiences and voice find their way onto the page. “In fiction, you can take it to places that are much more imaginative, and live vicariously through your characters and make them do stuff that maybe you wished you could do in real life and not go to jail for it,” she says. “I always tried to write my nonfiction with an original voice and approach it in that way because I think that’s how you gain readership. People enjoy the way you approach situations, “It was important to me in fiction to take mailcommunity.com.au
The ‘hunters’ are made up of a variety of top Australian investigators who will feature in Hunted. Picture: SUPPLIED
Fugitives hide in the hills By Renee Wood Kylie Orr’s debut novel Someone Else’s Child was released in bookstores on June 1, 2022. my voice out of it, I needed the character to speak for herself. I’m quite a strong, opinionated personality, and when it’s not that kind of character I needed to be able to give her a different voice.” Some advice for aspiring writers Orr has to offer is to take writing courses to understand the process and potentially join some writer’s groups to receive feedback and support while keeping you honest with accountability and soft deadlines. She says instead of getting down on yourself on days you find it difficult to write creatively, find a different way to work in the writing space. “The last two years have been really difficult for everybody. When you are going through a difficult time, some people turn to writing and some people turn away from writing,” she says. “I have four kids and they were homeschooling, it was close to a nightmare. I found it really difficult to have any emotional energy to invest in my writing, so on the days that I just couldn’t come up with anything creative I would edit.” You can find out more about Someone Else’s Child and Kylie Orr’s writing at www.kylieorr.com
Healesville and Emerald have featured in new reality thriller which hit TV screens on Sunday 17 July on Network 10. ‘Hunted’ is an interesting concept which follows 18 ‘Fugitives’ in teams of two who are being hunted by an elite team of investigators from across the country and internationally. The game of cat and mouse was entirely filmed in Victoria with viewers able to spot Healesville in the opening episode on Sunday and Emerald features in episodes two and three on Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July respectively. An Endemol Shine Australia representative said Healesville and Emerald were selected as locations due to Fugitive teams’ game plan. “As part of the program we will see various Fugitive teams seek out these locations in their strategy to evade the Hunters’ gaze. This might be staying with a local contact of theirs, or perhaps an accommodation provider, or they may simply pass through en route to elsewhere on their travels,” they said. It’s expected the local community and businesses may feature in the thrilling game. “We can’t give too much away, but Fugitive teams may engage with the local community, or opt to keep a low profile,” an En-
demol Shine Australia representative said. In the first episode, Healesville was spotted with team Nicholas and Lavinia from New South Wales hitching a ride and staying at the Grand Hotel for their first night on the run. State Government tourism body Visit Victoria was a production partner with Endemol Shine Australia and Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements said they jumped at the opportunity to showcase the state. “We’re all about doing things differently at Visit Victoria, so as soon as we heard the premise of this exciting new format, we wanted to be part of it,” Mr McClements said. Visit Victoria also hopes the show will deliver more visitation from interstate visitors to the region. “After being released in Melbourne, the Fugitives quickly disperse around Victoria showcasing the variety of unique landscapes and destinations on offer. We see this as a great opportunity to support the state through its recovery and encourage Australians to return. The hunt is ongoing for 21 days as the Fugitives try to survive and remain undetected with limited funds and resources. Those who manage to outsmart the Hunters and make it to the finish line will win a share of the $100,000 prize money. Tuesday, 19 July, 2022
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Students back on stage By Micah Edmeades Mount Evelyn Christian School (MECS) is counting down the sleeps until it presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat as the primary school production. The production will be the junior school’s first in two years and anticipation is rapidly mounting. Primary music teacher Helen Metcalfe is leading the production and admits she is “super excited” for the performance. “It’s a really fun show to do with lots of color and costumes,” Ms Metcalfe said. “Any event that gives us a chance to invite our community to get together is good, especially at the moment.” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is based on the biblical story of Joseph and was adapted into a musical in 1972, with music being composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber. The original Broadway production was a smash hit and received seven nominations at the Tony Awards. “We have missed doing things like this,” Ms Metcalfe said. “After two years of Covid we wanted a show that I knew well so that it would be easier to teach to everyone.” “I think most of our community knows the story of Joseph, so it will make it easier for people to engage with the play and therefore they will enjoy it more.” The play incorporates various extravagant costumes and musical styles, with the style of Elvis themed rock and roll being one of Ms Metcalfe’s favourite songs from the performance. “I really like the Song of the King, which is when Pharaoh tells Joseph about his dreams in the style of Elvis Presley.” “The staff have helped with making the props and set pieces and we have tried to
MECS students during rehearsals. make our production sustainable by making things out of recycled materials and only buying things we know we will use again,” Ms Metcalfe said. With rehearsals ramping up and the dates looming in the coming weeks, nervousness and excitement are running amok in the cast and crew. Student India who’s playing the lead character is excited to soon be on stage. “I am pumped to be performing in a production with my friends, especially when I get to do it with awesome support and really great props and costumes,” India said. Student Eli is also playing a lead character
Picture: SUPPLIED and is glad he joined the production. “I have learned that I can be myself even when I am nervous. I’m glad I am in this production,” Eli said. Ms Metcalfe said despite the nerves from not performing for three years, she expects students will feel accomplished afterwards. “It’s good for us as teachers to be able to work through emotions like nerves, excitement, pride and humility with our students, and it’s good for the students to get to work with people who aren’t always the people they would choose to engage with,” she said. “Music, song, dance, drama and stage presence engage a different part of our brains, so it
should be a really fun and positive experience for everyone.” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is showing at MECS on the 27th, 28th and 29th of July. Wednesday 27th July: Matinee (dress rehearsal) 1.15pm - 2.45pm Thursday 28th July: Matinee 1.15pm - 2.45pm Evening show 7pm - 8.30pm Friday 29th July: Evening show 7pm - 8.30pm Tickets are on sale now at https://www.trybooking.com/CAMYM
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Running community gets behind the Kelly family By Shelby Brooks A Beaconsfield mum has taken a devastating brain cancer diagnosis in her stride, leaning on her running community to fight for her life. 37-year-old Sarah Kelly and husband Steve, along with young daughter Esther, were shocked to discover she had stage three brain cancer last year. Sarah and Steve officially met while both working at Belgrave Heights Christian School. Steve is a PE, VCAL and English teacher, while Sarah worked in marketing and events at the school. Sarah is the daughter of the much-loved retired principal Andy Callow. As a passionate runner, Sarah has found incredible support from family and friends, particular from the running community who organised a 24-hour fundraising walk at Lakeside Pakenham to raise money for Sarah’s treatments. Steve said the family was overwhelmed by the support from the community they had received since Sarah’s diagnosis. “I think we underestimated how many people Sarah has had an impact on,” Steve said. “Now she needs some help, everyone is coming out of the woodwork and is really keen to help her.” Steve said the family had experienced many ups and downs. “It’s been nine months now of really intense heaviness,” Steve said. “You wake up and remember the situation and it’s hard to get back to sleep.” Sarah had been having trouble with her left hand when she had the MRI, which found the tumour, before undergoing the emergency surgery the next day. “She went from never having a night away from our daughter who was 18 months old at the time, to being in hospital for 10 days with no visitors,” Steve said. “Looking back at that time, it was really 10 MAIL
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Steve, Esther and Sarah Kelly are fighting hard against Sarah’s brain cancer diagnosis. Picture: SUPPLIED hard but it probably was the least hard time.” After the surgery, they received the call that the tumour was cancer, but the family is remaining optimistic. “It’s a terminal diagnosis but we’re trying to stay away from that term,” Steve said. “Sarah is pretty determined, especially for our daughter Esther, to stick around.” Sarah underwent six weeks of radiation therapy and is now undergoing a yearlong course of chemotherapy at The Alfred. On top of that, since the first surgery Sarah has unfortunately developed epilepsy and has to endure regular seizures. “The seizures have been more of a battle
than the actual cancer diagnosis,” Steve said. “They really impact her. It knocks her out for a day or two afterwards and there is a lot anxiety around those. “When we’re able to not think about those and it’s not a chemo week, in general she’s still doing as well as possible.” A hard part of the situation for Sarah is not being able to be as active with her young daughter Esther. “She’s one of those born to be a mum type people,” Steve said. “So that’s been a really challenging thing not being able to be as present with our daughter as she wants to be.”
Sarah and Esther. Raising awareness for brain cancer research is also something Steve hopes will result from their ordeal. “The research for brain cancer hasn’t really changed in the last 30 years,” Steve said. “Realistically, everything we’re doing, while we hope it could cure her, the next best option is that it keeps her alive and healthy as possible until the research catches up. “We would never have known this but it is really common in people Sarah’s age with young kids to develop brain cancer. “It’s a pretty horrible statistic.” Stay tuned for more on the fundraiser in next week’s Star Mail. mailcommunity.com.au
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Aurora flash back In July 1928 people in Yarra Glen and Healesville reported a clear sighting of the Aurora Australis in the south-east between 7 and 8pm. In an arc-like formation from the south-west to the south-east horizon “it had the appearance of a brilliant rose-tinted curtain, shot through with ribbons of white light…” which gradually faded to pale green and white. The Healesville Guardian in its report on 14 July 1928 stated that the last occasion the lights had been visible was 24 October 1927. These days with the light pollution of cities and towns one needs to go to our southern coastline to see this natural wonder, but the clear night skies of the early 20th century attracted Victoria’s leading amateur astronomer of the time to Yarra Glen. David Ross (1850-1930) and his brother John Russell Ross had migrated to Austra-
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Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre History Group lia from Scotland in 1876. From a young age David was interested in astronomy as well as machinery of all kinds including clocks, steam engines and water-wheels. Although he earned his livelihood as a bank officer he had sufficient optical and mechanical skills to make his own parabolic mirrors and a number of reflecting microscopes. He is credited with
discovering two comets (1904 II and 1906 FI) and was the first in the Southern Hemisphere to locate Halley’s comet when it re-appeared in 1910. He was a keen member of the Royal Astronomical Society In 1915 Ross retired to Christmas Hills and lived at “Kincraig” which overlooks the town of Yarra Glen. Here at the home of his brother’s family, he converted an old fruit-packing shed into a rotating octagonal observatory. There is also a Healesville connection to this story. David’s niece Jean Russell Ross married George Maxwell in 1896. In 1909 they purchased 125 acres near “The Grange” south west of Healesville. They called the property “Ross”. Later divisions of the property and realignment of the Maroondah Highway altered boundaries and the original part of the highway is now called Maxwell Road.
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Wonderful stage presence for old classic The Wind in the Willows presented by the Young ELT group A musical that relates to the adventures of several animal friends and neighbours in the English countryside- primarily Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger. An interesting production with a young cast and resulting from the success of this play the future of theatre is assured. Rat was played by Nate Clarke who caught the character of the confident Rat with ease giving a good interpretation. Mole was played by Anja Murray, she has good stage presence but her voice was a little quiet but with more stage experience this will be overcome. Lilli-Rose Lawrence was
Kemp’s curtain call Badger, the wise and knowledgeable one of the group. Lawrence captured the feel of the role giving a nice performance. Toad was played by Ella Caird. A young lady with a good future as a Performer in theatre. Her stage presence was very good, her voice was clear, and the right sound and her
acting was great. The Chief Weasel was played by Josh Smith who gave a good performance of the evil Weasel. The scenes where the weasels took over Toad Hall were great and in the fight with Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad the cast looked like they were enjoying themselves. In the ensemble many of whom were dressed as mice there was one little girl possibly the smallest who has a great future in theatre. She stood out with her stage presence and her dancing and cheerfulness. The cast and chorus were a good balance to the main performers giving the correct touch to the performance.
Gray Man Gosling a colourful character The Gray Man Starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas Starring MA15+ 4/5 The Gray Man is an exciting and refined action movie directed by the Russo Brothers. After receiving dangerous classified information, elite CIA assassin Six (Ryan Gosling) finds himself hunted by unhinged private contractor Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans). The Gray Man is an entertaining throwback to nineties action cinema, with a morally-grey but golden-hearted hero, an over-the-top villain, a sassy female co-star, a plucky child character and ample destruction, but with the harsh, rough-edged fight choreography of John Wick and Extraction. Gosling plays a stolid badass with a fun note of dry humour. Ana de Armas further proves herself as a rising action star as Dani, 12 MAIL
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Six’s beleaguered ally. Evans is clearly having fun as a smug, preening villain, amusingly playing against his heroic type for the second time (the first time being Rian Johnson’s Knives Out). Six’s protective bond with young Claire Fitzroy (Julia Butters) provides the film’s touching emotional core. The action sequences are tense and frenetic, with an emphasis on fast, efficient moves
and realistic fatigue. The action also frequently makes creative use of setting and props, with dynamic scuffles in a fireworks display, a crumbling plane and a speeding tram (respectively). Unfortunately, while the action sees clever use of individual settings, the pacing jumps to new locations in a very disorienting manner. As with Thor: Love and Thunder, The Gray Man is another example of the lazy Macguffin plot device: the characters are motivated by a memory drive, but the contents of the drive barely matter. As a Russo Brothers production, Extraction is better – the plot is more focused and the action is more plentiful – but The Gray Man is still a very entertaining film with solid characters and action. The Gray Man will have a limited cinema run before streaming exclusively on Netflix. - Seth Lukas Hynes
Powerful, thought provoking PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN A review of The Shut Ins by Katherine Brabon If you enjoy Haruki Murakami’s books – not just Norwegian Wood and 1Q84 but also After Dark and South of the Border, West of the Sun – then you will probably find Katherine Brabon’s The Shut Ins equally mesmerising. This is a quiet book to be read alone, late at night, without even the company of a warm cuppa. It is the only way to become fully immersed in the story’s atmosphere. The book begins with the nameless first-person narrator arriving in Japan to study the word achiragawa, which means “to be over there” or “to be on the other side”. It can be an inner world, “the world that is just yours, [where] you are alive with possibility”. Specifically: “When it is a great effort to conform to the norms of a human day, to speak and live in the structures we have created, you are feeling the pull of achiragawa. It is physically absent; it is wonderful and perilous for the mind.” To illustrate this, the narrator shares the stories of four people. The first is Mai, who once befriended Hikaru. Years later, when Mai discovers that Hikaru has become a hikikomori, a recluse unable to leave his bedroom, she tries to lead him back to normal life. Mai has recently married a hardworking salaryman named J, and is now under pressure to stop working and have children. Feeling increasingly invisible in her marriage, Mai realises she can never become the kind of perfect wife that J wants. Meanwhile, thanks to his frequent business trips to Tokyo, J finds Sadako, a bar hostess. Although she is used to entertaining businessmen with endless drinks, dazzling smiles and friendly conversations, Sadako agrees to be a “fake wife” to J for one day – not just to please him, but also to experience a life that she wants but can never have. Next, we meet Hiromi, who has cared for her son Hikaru for ten years without seeing him even once. Now that her own mother is ill, Hiromi reflects on life’s numerous pressures that she and her son have both had to endure. And, finally, we get to hear Hikaru’s voice. As much as Hiromi’s story is heartwrenching – “coward son, she loves him” – Hikaru’s is one of informed and deliberate choice, of choosing solitude. In his words: “Everyone moves constantly; they are hurrying, waiting, they are wanting things. They judge others because they think it is a shield from being judged themselves. They criticise and yell, or they are silent, full of looking. People are heavy with time, clothes, manners, structures. In my room, I had escaped to the other side. It was lighter. I did not have to wear a mask. I was just myself.” The Shut Ins is a powerful and thought-provoking book. Though set in Japan, the story is universal, as we have all experienced that yearning to be alone rather than lonely, to shed our responsibilities, obligations and even privileges – to be free. mailcommunity.com.au
LETTERS Reply to Open letter to Shire of Yarra Ranges Councillors, Page 2 - 12th July 2022 Upper Yarra Mail & Mountain Views Mail Dear Editor, Thank you for your letter to Councillors raising concerns about the proposed Warburton Mountain Bike Destination. The concerns raised have been comprehensively considered at the Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) hearing earlier this year. The IAC hearing followed a public exhibition of the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the project, which allowed any submitter to speak to their submission formally if they wished. The EES is Victoria’s most stringent and comprehensive assessment process, and ensures projects are designed, constructed and operated to minimise any adverse environmental and community impacts. Two years of technical studies by industry experts have helped inform the EES for this project, which has been the most comprehensive investigation of a mountain bike trail ever undertaken in Australia. The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project has generated a lot of interest and support across the wider local community. More than 2,700 submissions were made by the public in response to the EES, with 84% of those being in support of the project. Following the EES submissions and public hearing, the IAC have compiled a report which is now with the Minister for Planning for a final decision on the project. Council has shown its commitment to the project and to protecting the important ecological, cultural and social values of the region through significant investment in the EES process. The Minister’s Assessment of the EES will guide Council’s future direction on the project. Mayor Cr Jim Child, Yarra Ranges Council
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Tracy Dasler managed to catch Puffing Billy in all its glory during the Train of Lights.
Response to open letter An open letter to Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister of Planning was published on 12 July 2022 with Rethink Warburton Mountain Bike Destination’s name on it. We completely support efforts to stp[ mountain bike trails being developed on Mt Donna Buang, in a National Park and National Trust significant landscape with many endangered species in it. However, we would like to emphasise that Rethink is focussed on the social impact of the proposed development and as such does not support a major development in the State Park on Mt Tugwell and Mt Little Joe either. We are concerned about the suffering of the residents of Old Warburton already caused by this project that will escalate if it proceeds; the pressure on other users of Wesburn Park who will have their amenity reduced to levels that in some cases will even endanger lives;
the loss of these two mountains for other users that currently use them; of the serious fire risk when the major indicator for the increase of bushfires is the increase of people in the bush; the prediction of a tripling of traffic on the rail trail reducing amenity for other users; the unacceptable increase in pressure on our already overstretched emergency services; the increased problems with traffic and parking; the loss of residents both renters and owners due to short stay impacting our homes and reducing the members of our community that we need to thrive; and more. We are currently overwhelmed with tourism and need the infrastructure to deal with what we already have. Derry Talvainn, Rethink Warburton Mountain Bike Destination
Twilight Market success Dear editor,
The success of the Fireside Glow Twilight Market at Healesville Railway last weekend was a testament to the hard work and innovative approach by Wine Yarra Valley. The drizzling rain did little to put off the crowds, with the event selling out. Caroline and the team are to be congratulated for a job well done. Taking inspiration from European winter markets, it was the perfect way to showcase local wine and cider makers who were offering tastings. Local events like this do so much to support small businesses, giving them a chance to set up market stalls and food trucks, while bringing visitors to the area. Wine Yarra Valley list loads of upcoming winter events at local wineries, so be sure to venture out. It’s good to see events like this up and running celebrating the Yarra Valley. Cindy McLeish, State Member for Eildon
SNIPPETS Menzies Creek Community Market Day Menzies Creek Hall, 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek. Saturday July 30, 9am to 1pm. For stalls contact 0431 232 796 Hampers and gifts, bric-a-brac, Indoor and outdoor stalls.
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Life Activities Club Life Activities Club Knox, A non-profit club with interesting activities and outings for retirees, pre-retirees, and people wanting friendships, will be having several get together over the next week weeks and months. Coming up in August, there is a bus trip to Traralgon, to the Latrobe Arts Centre, for a live
performance of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. We also meet for meals at local cafes, etc, have walking groups, armchair travel, music appreciation, craft, painting, social board games, and card groups. Our members are not only from Knox, as some live in Monbulk, Glen Waverley, Lilydale
Knox City Council will be hosting two free webinars for parents, carers and educators throughout July. On Tuesday 19 July from 7pm to 8.30pm, a webinar will be hosted on Zoom and presented by clinical and educational psychologist Sonia Prescot, focusing on school transition and covering choosing the right school, questions to ask when visiting prospective schools, strategies to help prepare children for change and what to expect when starting at a new school. The second website will focus on parents, carers and educators of neurodivergent children on Tuesday 26 July from 7pm to 8.30pm. Hosted by Counsellor Kristie McMaster, it will
discuss the importance of social skills for neurodivergent children and strategies to support children in building self-esteem, identity, belonging and mental health. To register, visit knox-vic-gov-au.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_Ttv9roulQMuSDdVzYT2aNw
Yarra Ranges Tree Planting Day Join us at Birdsland Reserve as we plant indigenous grasses, shrubs and trees on National Tree Planting Day on Sunday 31 July. You will need to bring your own gloves and refreshments and wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. For more information and to register, visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/Events/ Tree-Planting-Day
Acclaimed award-winning entertainer Tom Burlinson stars in a brand-new show -‘Swing That Music’, accompanied by his Great Big Band at The Athenaeum Theatre, Collins Street Melbourne on the 12 August for the first time in Melbourne. And your local Star has FIVE double passes to the show to giveaway to our readers! Many favourite swing classics have been selected for ‘Swing That Music’ including On a Clear Day, Teach Me Tonight, You Are the Sunshine of my Life, Pennies from Heaven, Mr Bojangles, On the Street Where You Live, And I Love Her, A Lot of Livin’ to Do and of course, Swing That Music. These songs, featured in Swing That Music, include Academy Award winners, Broadway classics, Jazz standards and modern Pop treasures. Tom’s Great Big Band will include some of the finest musicians in the country, providing all the power, excitement and atmosphere of this time-honoured musical style.
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Climb for mental health By Parker McKenzie Members of Ferntree Gully CFA will be raising funds to fight depression, PTSI and suicide by climbing 28 floors in 25 kilograms of firefighting gear in September. The Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb is an annual event that will return in person for 2022 on Saturday 10 September after being run virtually because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Brigade Captain Sheamus Smith will be joined by other members of Ferntree Gully CFA to help raise $600,000 for Lifeline, Fortem and the 000Foundation charities. “We’re raising money, trying to receive donations from the public and we are going to be doing a battery collection again,” he said. “We’re about to post those details on our brigade Facebook page. People within the local area can get us to come and pick up batteries, then we can recycle them to raise money to raise funds for the event.” In 2018 Ferntree CFA raised a record $17,264 and in 2019 members of the brigade raised $22,150, both years the highest in the state. Capt Smith said raising funds for charitable organisations is important after a difficult few years. “Given the mental health issues that are being talked about in the community and after the Covid-19 lockdowns and isolation, we are trying to give a boost to the funding of those
organisations that save lives,” he said. The money raised will be used to improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness for mental health issues. Mr Smith said it was fantastic to see so many people from the brigade get involved in the stair climb in a variety of ways. “We’ve actually got some people volunteering as event volunteers,” he said. “They don’t want to actually climb the stairs but they want to come along to support the coordination and efforts on the day to make it all happen.” In 2020, there were 3,139 deaths by Suicide Australia-wide, with 12 per cent of Australians experiencing PTSI in their life. Capt Smith said around 600 firefighters from around Victoria would be involved in the fundraising. “If people want to donate to us that they can go to that website firefighterclimb.org.au,” he said. “We’re putting some posts up about the progress towards training and stuff like that so they can follow our page for updates.” The community can track the fundraising progress or find out more about the battery collection at the Ferntree Gully CFA Facebook page or donate at firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/ferntree-gully/
Ferntree Gully CFA members during a previous fundraising effort for the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb. Picture: ON FILE
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Forest Fire Management Victoria is making a big push for firefighters ahead of this year’s bushfire season. Pictures: SUPPLIED people reflecting the State Government’s commitment to a diverse workforce while also supporting Traditional Owners to care for Country and lead cultural burning across the landscape. “Successful recruits will be fully trained and get the opportunity to work with experienced staff from a range of fire management
agencies right across the state, and potentially nationally and internationally if required,” Ms Beckett said. Driver’s licence and medical and fitness assessments are required. Applications are now open and close on 31 July, to apply visit jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/ pff or call 136 186.
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AVONSLEIGH Avonsleigh News & General Store 445 Belgrave Gembrook Road BELGRAVE Belgrave Newsagency 1704 Burwood Highway BELGRAVE Woolworths Supermarket 1629 Burwood Highway BELGRAVE IGA 151 Belgrave-Hallam Road BELGRAVE Chandler & Co Real Estate 1689 Burwood Hwy BELGRAVE First National Real Estate 1 Bayview Road BELGRAVE SOUTH Belgrave South Motors 138 Belgrave-Hallam Rd BORONIA Boronia Mall Newsagent Corner Floriston Road & Chandler Road COCKATOO Ranges First National Shop 2, 24 McBride Street COCKATOO IGA Cockatoo 34 McBride Street EMERALD Kaye Charles RE 12a Kilvington Drive EMERALD Ritchies SUPA IGA 342 Belgrave-Gembrook Road EMERALD Emerald Village Newsagency 4 Kilvington Drive EMERALD Woolworths Supermarket Belgrave Gembrook Road EMERALD Auto Plus More Petrol Station 365 Main Street EMERALD Shell Service Station 336 Main Street EMERALD Barry Plant Real Estate 1/ 321 Main Street EMERALD Bell Real Estate 313 Main Street
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Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is looking for people in Greater Melbourne, who are after a challenging and rewarding job helping protect Victorian communities for the upcoming bushfire season and to assist with land management activities, to join its team. FFMVic Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Port Phillip Tamara Beckett, said applications are now open for approximately 22 project firefighters (PFF) to work in a number of locations throughout the Port Phillip region. “These fixed-term positions are a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life who are physically fit to get out in the bush, protect Victoria from bushfires and help to maintain public land right across the state,” she said. “You could be operating heavy machinery one week and responding to an emergency the next. The roles involve being on the frontline fighting bushfires, conducting planned burns, managing roadside vegetation, pest and weed control, maintaining access to fire trails and roads, and supporting other emergency work to help protect the community and environment.” The range of PFF roles available includes general firefighters, fire support officers and rappel crew. Eighteen roles are also solely dedicated to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
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PICTURE PERFECT AND PARK SIDE LIVING LOCATED in an ever sought after pocket of Gembrook opposite Gembrook State Park, this architecturally designed built by boutique builder Roseleigh homes, offers a modern rendition of a classic colonial home. Designed to suit the lay of the land, the split-level home boasts a seamless floorplan and more than enough room for the whole family. Immediately upon entering the home, the soaring high ceilings create an incredible sense of space and volume. The first of three living areas is located at the front of the home, the spacious formal sitting area takes in the picturesque view of Gembrook State Park and offers the ideal place to relax and enjoy the serenity. In the heart of the home, you will discover the open plan living that boasts the generous modern kitchen featuring the large island bench, gorgeous stone benchtops, excellent storage and walk in pantry. Adjacent, the lounge and dining space is equally as generous in size and accesses the west facing outdoor area and takes in the lovely sunsets. The third living area overlooks the garden and outdoor entertaining and is versatile to a variety of uses. There are four bedrooms in total, the oversized master bedroom is complete with walk in wardrobe and lavish ensuite
bathroom. The secondary bedrooms are all very generous in size, two also boast walk in wardrobes and the third is complete with built in robes and are all serviced by the
large family bathroom. There is excellent storage throughout the home as well as substantial under house storage and man cave.
Special features include luxurious feature Jarrah hardwood flooring, high ceilings throughout, fresh painted inside and outside and ducted heating and evaporative cooling for year-round comfort. Outside the embellishments continue, there are three decked and covered outdoor areas designed to take advantage of the various aspects and views the home offers. The central outdoor entertaining space accessed via double sliding doors from the open plan living creates the perfect indoor/ outdoor space perfect for entertaining family and friends. There is more than enough room for play for the kids and four-legged family members, with a purpose-built basketball/ exercise zone, lush lawned areas and your very own high quality Sapphire Spas 4.5m swim spa to entice you outside year-round. Low maintenance landscaped gardens enhance the resort style outdoor living. For the toys and tools, there is a double garage and space to easily park a caravan or car at the front. Additional features include secure fencing, side gate access and Solar panels. Location simply doesn’t get much better than this, you are lucky enough to have all the amenity of being walking distance to the Gembrook township with nature on your doorstep. This is an opportunity not to be missed, inspection is an absolute must. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 21 Banks Smith, GEMBROOK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $900,000-$990,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 and Brittany Barry 0412 861 094, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD, 5968 4522
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WARM AND WELCOMING FAMILY HOME WARM, textural elements and a wonderful family-friendly design set this impressive property heads above the rest. Offering outstanding indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy within a lovely, leafy landscape with paved patios and double carport, an enticing new lifestyle awaits. Through the leadlight accented front door, the ground floor opens in style. The lounge and dining area with bluestone bay windows, polished timber floors, cosy wood fire, and patio access is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Custom cabinetry lines the corridor that leads to an idyllic study with under-stair storage and modern carpet underfoot. Upstairs, the spacious family room and meals area flows out to the large deck framed by lacework balustrade for a bespoke touch. The kitchen with is adorned with stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop and dishwasher. With 3 good-sized bedrooms on this level, including the main bedroom with ensuite-effect connection to the luxurious
spa tub bathroom, exceptional comfort is provided in every room. This impressive property is perfectly positioned in an outstanding location moments from Upwey South Primary School, Upwey South Preschool, Dandenong Ranges Childcare Centre and Upwey South Recreation Reserve, with Upwey’s shops and train station just up the road – be quick, plan your inspection today. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 81 Hume Street, UPWEY Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $820,000 - $895,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Daniel Steen 0434 979 142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888
MOVE IN, RELAX AND ENJOY 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. Inside, the formal entry way invites you in and gives access to either of the two living zones. The formal lounge contains a feature brick, open fire place and adjoins the spacious dining area and also the family living room that boasts a wall of windows, allowing plenty of natural light to filter through. Beautifully designed, the kitchen is a showstopper! Sparkling stone countertops with a waterfall edge provide plenty of bench space and room to cook and create while beautiful cabinetry completes this perfect package. Gas ducted heating runs throughout the home giving a quick and convenient option for instant warmth while all three bedrooms are carpeted with robes, the master suite with its own walk in robe and full ensuite. Outside, the well-kept block sits proudly in the heart of one of the Dandenong’s most treasured locations, close to Monbulk and with easy access into Belgrave Main Street, train station and local bus routes. As the old saying goes: Move in, relax and enjoy… ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 35 Murray Road, THE PATCH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $780,000 - $840,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 16 MAIL
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$820,000 - $895,000
81 Hume Street UPWEY
WARM AND WELCOMING FAMILY RESIDENCE
3A 1B 2C
Warm, textural elements and a wonderful family-friendly design set this impressive property heads above the rest. Offering outstanding indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy within a lovely, leafy landscape with paved patios and double carport, an enticing new lifestyle awaits. Through the leadlight accented front door, the ground floor opens in style. The lounge and dining area with bluestone bay windows, polished timber floors, cosy wood fire, and patio access is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Custom cabinetry lines the corridor that leads to an idyllic study with under-stair storage and modern carpet underfoot.
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Daniel Steen
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7 Kooringal Road, UPWEY
$1,100,000 - $1,200,000
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS
4A 2B 2C
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.
FOR SALE
31 Martin Street Belgrave
$740,000 - $790,000
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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Daniel Steen
Suzie Brannelly
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ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT WITH CAR SPACE GOT too many toys or need space for vehicles? This home offers plenty of that. Situated on a corner block with 2 sealed driveways – there is plenty of space for the tradie or car enthusiast with a three bay shed including mezzanine, plus parking for the boat, caravan or trailer plus separate sealed access to the double garage and place to park the daily drive. Then there is the house. Open plan and updated, the 3 robed bedrooms are serviced by a modern bathroom and there is also the benefit of a study as well – if you work from home? The modern kitchen with Caesar stone benchtops and dishwasher overlook the open plan living room that seamlessly opens onto the entertainment hub of the home – ‘the deck’! Undercover and featuring a bbq and bar where you can spend your evenings mixing with friends and family. There is a fully fenced yard to keep the kids and animals in, and established gardens with pathways and garden edging making maintenance easy for you. Flat and usable land just finishes the job right off – oh and did we mention Wellington Road providing easy access to the eastern suburbs and great exposure if you happen to have a business to promote! Creature comforts include multiple split systems, ducted heating and a wood fueled heater for cozy nights in! Whatever your style, live your best life here. Just 5 minutes drive to all that Emerald has to offer with its beautiful parks and gardens, fabulous local shops, schools, eateries, sporting clubs, community hub and much more to discover including a short walk to the Paradise Hotel at the top of Wellington Road for a quiet ale or a meal. This is one you need to come and see to appreciate what’s on offer. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2032 Wellington Road, CLEMATIS Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 5 garage Price: $800,000 - $880,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL - 9754 6111 18 MAIL
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bELGRAvE sOUTH 168 BELgRAVE HALLAM RD PARks, RECREATION REsERvEs & sHOPs NEARbY
FLAT BLOCK WITH A BIg SHED
$795,000 - $874,500 4A 2B 2C
Set within walking distance to the highly renowned Belgrave South primary School, you’ll find a renovated home with an abundance of space. Features a modern kitchen & casual meals area that opens to a generous lounge, good sized bedrooms, a sparkling bathroom ideally placed for a growing family, covered entertaining area overlooking the spa pool, cubby house and a fully fenced near LEVEL yard. Double carport, extra parking space & additional shedding/workshop. Wellington Rd and City access is nearby.
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$945,000 - $1,040,000 5A 2B 6C 1E
Built in c1927, this character W/B home has grown over the years into a fantastic family home with zoned living areas, 5 Bedrooms & study. Features include a kitchen with redgum benchtops recycled from the North Wharf, Baltic pine F/B, ornate mantlepiece with a gorgeous wood combustion stove, gDH, sash windows, French doors, timber panelling, high ceilings, loft storage area with hidden staircase access, carport, powered 4 car garage with heavy-duty concrete floor & a park-like garden with mature trees.
Emily Hudson 0418 570 474
IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN
$890,000 - $970,000 3A 2B 4C
Beautifully set amongst the flat lawns and established gardens this character-laden residence is sure to make a wonderful first impression! Features include generous bedrooms, timber & white accented kitchen with a porcelain sink & 900mm Smeg cooker, wood fireplace, evaporative cooling, 2x S/Systems, quality fittings & fixtures, 4kw solar system, fully fenced rear yard, double carport via the front driveway & a 2+car workshop/ garage accessible via a rear lane. All this is set on a generous 1100sqm allotment.
Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522
COCkATOO 5 SpRINgS STREET CHARACTER FILLED IN A QUIET LOCATION
Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522
CHARACTER HOME WITH DUAL ACCESS
AvONsLEIGH 2 MARgARET ROAD QUALITY HOME, GARAGING, FLAT LAND
We put you first
Emily Hudson 0418 570 474
MONbULk 189 EMERALD-MONBULK ROAD $1,050,000-$1,150,000 FOR LOvERs OF CHARACTER, PRIvACY & LAP POOL 4A 3B 3C
A clever combination of comfort & charm, this beautiful tri-level residence is spacious and offers discerning buyers a multitude of options to enhance their lifestyle, family life & potential income from home. Just some of the features include the breathtaking views through massive windows, games room with sauna, a huge walk-in pantry & larder, several decks & balconies, a variety of outbuildings, studio/office with a separate entry, playground, established gardens, veggie patch, playground and a chicken coop.
Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522
“We Put You First”
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$1,100,000 - $1,200,000
14 Bayview Road, Emerald
$890,000 - $960,000
Prime 1 Development Opportunity
Great Home with Scenic Views
This is arguably the best commercial development location in Gembrook. Just under 1 acre in the heart of town, overlooking the Puffing Billy Train Station in the gorgeous township of Gembrook in the Dandenong Ranges. Close to everything Gembrook has to offer including world-renowned dining, cafes, boutique shopping, and nature parks. The land has concept plans for a 5-lot subdivision/development which includes x2 commercial and x3 residential sites plus plenty of on-site parking whilst protecting the trees and the rural environment. The current commercial development plans include a restaurant and an art gallery with café, which would be perfectly located for pass-by and walking traffic or you may have some sensational ideas of your own.
Don’t miss this character-filled, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 garage home close to the Main Street of Emerald and with stunning views across the Dandenong Ranges. Inside there is an open plan kitchen/living/dining area that leads to a beautiful sun room with 180degree views. The hardwood kitchen has electric cooking, concealed double-draw dishwasher, and plenty of storage perfect for family living. The huge lounge room has a gas log fire, plush carpets, and great views. The bedrooms are spacious with built-in robes, and plush carpets and the master has an ensuite. Outside there is under-house storage, gorgeous established gardens, veggie beds, a pond, paved pathways to meander in, and scenic views from the deck. Add your own style to this great home to make it your own hideaway in the hills.
Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032
Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968
15 Arthur Road, Cockatoo Renovate to your Own Style on Over 1/2 Acre & Walk to Cockatoo!
$690,000 - $755,000
17 Alfred Grove, Emerald
$700,000 - $750,000
Dual-living & Flat 1/2 Acre in Emerald!
Renovate this good-sized 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on just over half an acre to create your dream home. Inside has 2 large living areas, an open plan functional kitchen dining/ living room, and 2 further bedrooms with built-in robes and a family bathroom. The master is set away from the other rooms and has an ensuite with a toilet and walk-in robe. Add to this mains gas ducted heating, NBN connected and the wrap-around veranda where you can relax and enjoy the views. The owners have started renovating, removing flooring, tiles and cornice and have left some materials for your renovation ease. Outside is a 7.5 x 12mtr garage with concrete floor and power and wood heater and a great size block perfect for entertaining.
Make the tree-change to this unique 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Emerald, just a short walk to the old Emerald golf course, Avonsleigh store, Emerald Secondary College, and public transport. Enter the sealed driveway with manicured gardens to the double entrance home. With 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 gas wall furnaces, 2 bedrooms with split systems, and all 4 bedrooms have built-in robes this home has plenty of opportunities to make your mark. The kitchens have white appliances and gas cooking. There are slate floors throughout with 2 bedrooms and a living room carpeted. This dual-space is a perfect option for in-laws, or older parents. There is a large deck perfect for entertaining. Outside is a flat block, veggie beds, double carport, rear driveway access, and a studio with a bathroom; perfect as a work-from-home office.
Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032
Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968
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What is something people don’t know about you? I do a lot of reading in my spare time but I rarely read fiction books. I’m more interested in articles and non-fiction books rather than a traditional novel but reading more fiction is something I’d like to pick up again. Tell us about your time as a work experience student. Throughout the week I have conducted interviews, gone out to stories, attended photo shoots and I even got the opportunity to write some articles. I’m really thankful for the opportunity that’s been given to me and just the generosity and kindness given to me all week from the staff. What has been your most memorable moment this week? Why? We were coming back from a story in Croydon and we got a call to go to a car accident in Yering. Even though the circumstances surrounding the event were unpleasant, it was an interesting experience to have to investigate a story so unexpectedly. What do you love most about going to school in the Yarra Ranges? I think it’s just the environment and the scenery. It’s something I take for granted, just being in the bush and seeing wildlife every day. There’s not many students across the globe that get to experience education in those surroundings. What are some of your hobbies? I play basketball and I follow the NBA as well as the AFL. I also have a passion for movies and music, I just love dissecting every second of a film I watch or a song I hear. I also just enjoy immersing myself in news and current affairs because I like staying up to date with what’s going on in the world. What event, past present or future would you like to witness? I’m a big fan of the band U2, so I’d love to have
attended their legendary ZooTV tour back in 1992/93. It’s simply one of the greatest concert tours ever and I’d just lose my mind if I could experience that live. Who do you admire the most? I would say I admire a lot of my family. Not just my immediate family but I admire many members of my extended family. All of them have a really positive outlook on life and they
always encourage me to work hard and do my best, which is something I’m really grateful for. What would you like to see more of in the paper? I’d say I would like to see more opinion pieces. Whether that be under a certain category such as Entertainment or Sport, I think it’s important for people to say what’s on their mind and generate more discussion in the community.
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Numerous countries celebrate their national holiday in July, including the United States (4 July), the Phillippines (4), France (14), Canada (1), Belguim (21) and Venezuela (5), Malawi (6) Vanuatu (30) and Tunisia (25).
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July was named after Julius Caesar in 44BC, who was born in July. His exact date of birthday is unknown, but it is believed to be either July 12 or 13. It was previously known as Quintilis, the Roman word for fifth, as it was the fifth month on the Roman calendar. Caeser’s legacy continues into the next month, as August was named after Julius Caeser’s grandnephew and the first Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar.
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Club rich in history By Tyler Wright One Dandenong Ranges local is calling on community members to share stories about the history of the Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club. Crispian Deacon, Emerald resident and former soccer player, was enlisted by the club to search through the archives and compile a comprehensive history from its formation in 1970 through to 2022. “The soccer club was originally going to have a celebration of 50 years in 2020, but because of Covid they needed to put that off - so they contacted me [in March this year] in regards to the possibility of putting a document together,” Crispian said. “I said ‘well, it’ll probably take me 12 months to do that’ - they were happy with that - so they’re going to coincide [the book] with a 50 year celebration next year.” Crispian is also looking for personal anecdotes from those previously involved in the Sherbrooke Rangers Soccer Club which “amalgamated with the Monbulk Soccer Club in 2009”. “I’ve been reaching out via Facebook to various groups; the Monbulk Historical Society and the Gembrook [history] group, the Emerald [history] Facebook group… and some of my personal contacts too because I was involved in the [Monbulk] club in the very early 80s as a kid and I still keep in contact with some of [them],” Crispian said. Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club president Beau Newman said “anything,” from committee documentation and match records to team photos, is welcome to be submitted. “A book is a solid object - you can give it to life members and it’s also a good centrepiece for those who are really connected to the club - they’ll really enjoy being able to go back through time and see how the club has evolved and how football in the area has evolved,” Beau said. “I’d [also] like to have a [display of] the evolution of playing kits from the 70s all the way up to now - that’s a mini goal for me,” Beau said. As far as the final document is concerned, photographs and text will definitely be includ-
Gembrook-Cockatoo beat Berwick Springs by a 36-point margin in the seniors. Picture: SUPPLIED
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One of the first teams to play for the Monbulk Soccer Club in 1972. ed but matters of the presentation and distribution of the book are still being discussed. Crispian expects the work to be completed in March 2023. “Some people that have been committee members and done lots of work in the community and haven’t been recognised; this is a chance to get as many of those people recognised as possible,” he said. For those who have information on the history of the Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club they believe will be valuable to the project, they can contact Crispian through email on deaksy1@ bigpond.com or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crispian.deacon Alternatively, the Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club admin can be contacted through info@ monbulkrangers.org.au for more information.
· Gembrook Cockatoo 14.6.100 · Berwick Springs 8.16.64 K Allcott, J Verhagen, D Volta, M · Best: Firrito, A Firrito, D Welsh Scorers: M Firrito 4, M Wareham · Goal 2, A Firrito 1, R Piper 1, J Verhagen 4, L
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Henzen 1 Reserves: Gembrook Cockatoo 10.6.66 Berwick Springs 4.6.30 Best: W Burchill, K Humphrey, L Ramage, T Weller, D Kee, B Neyland Goal Scorers: W Burchill 2, K Humphrey 2, L Ramage 2, L Scott 1, C Moore 1, C Bourne 1, J O’Sullivan 1 Netball: A Grade: Gembrook Cockatoo 40 Berwick Springs 22 B Grade: Gembrook Cockatoo 52 Berwick Springs 19 C Grade: Gembrook Cockatoo 47 Berwick springs 17 D Grade: Gembrook Cockatoo 12 Berwick Springs 23
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Hawks fall short against Olinda-Ferny Creek battle It was cold, it was windy and in the end, it was a disappointing day for the Monbulk Football Netball Club up at Olinda. The two rivals at either end of the Olinda-Monbulk Road renewed their battles in another chapter of a story that has been going on for 114 years. The Monbulk Seniors had a chance to entrench themselves amongst the leading teams in Premier Division but ultimately fell short. Olinda started with the end favoured by the wind and registered a couple of early goals to start proceedings. The margin then hovered around that mark until just before three-quarter-time when the Hawks had reduced the lead to just seven points and kicked towards the scoring end in the final term. Monbulk had a majority of the play in the last quarter but was under constant pressure from the Olinda backs who didn’t allow any easy shots on goal, restricting the Hawks to 1.6 from numerous chances while making the most of their own forays forward to secure 2.1 for themselves, and more importantly the 4 premiership points on the ladder. Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.6.60 def Monbulk 6.16.52 Best: Joshua Spencer, Lochlan Beecroft, Jared Major, Pat Barge, Taylor Joyce, Thomas Taylor Goals: Taylor Joyce 1, Glenn Strachan 1, Nicholas Wall 1, Max Thornton 1, Jared Major 1, Lochlan Beecroft 1 The Reserves were again undermanned. Of the 18 selected on Thursday, there were 3 withdrawals but 6 emergencies were found on the day. Hamish Emmett made his first appearance for the year, which was also his 50th Senior/Reserves game. Olinda managed to find scoring avenues at regular intervals and had racked up 8.10 to 1.1 after three quarters. The tiring Hawks salvaged some pride in the final
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In A Grade Netball, the fifth-placed Monbulk had drawn with the second-placed Olinda combination earlier in the season. Playing the Bloods on their court this time would be a good chance to test themselves against one of the competition benchmarks again. For the first half of the match, there was little separating the two sides with Olinda holding a threegoal lead. The Bloods lifted their intensity in the second half and unfortunately, the Hawks were unable to keep pace as the game slipped away. Despite the loss, Monbulk is still 1.5 games clear of sixth-placed Pakenham. Olinda-Ferny Creek 51 def Monbulk 35 Best: Stephanie Puopolo, Paige Whitworth, Jamie Clark Goals: Stephanie Puopolo 28, Nicole Macdowell 7 The B Grade clash between the same clubs saw a battle of the main contenders to Narre Warren’s supremacy. This game ebbed and flowed as each team had stages where they controlled the game before the other side rebounded. The Hawks were up by two goals at three quarter-time but a concerted effort by the Bloods saw the home side snatch a win by 4 goals. Olinda-Ferny Creek 39 def Monbulk 35 Best: Olivia Crook, Alice McCormick, Siobhan Munday Goals: Iris de Wit 25, Olivia Crook 10 The C Grade game was a competitive and entertaining fixture for most of the match, although Olinda managed to break away in the last term to record an emphatic win. The strong wind made it tricky to lay up shots. Olinda-Ferny Creek 39 def Monbulk 16 Best: Courtney Witt, Simone Beattie, Jessica Steele Goals: Jamie Sands 9, Sammy Beecroft 7
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Monbulk and Olinda players battle for the ball. quarter when they rattled on 4.2 to a single point to finish the game with enthusiasm and run. Olinda-Ferny Creek 8.11.59 def Monbulk 5.3.33 Best: Aaron Smith, Lachlan Hancock-Wolfe, Michael Davies, Dylan Goldberg, Joshua Hill, Dale Ross Goals: Matthew James 1, Aaron Smith 1, Ben Amos 1, Dylan Goldberg 1, Hamish Emmett 1 The Under 19s were the sole bright light on a gloomy day on the hill, even if they held on by their fingernails to scratch out a win. The Hawks looked in control with a 22 point
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Resilient Bloods succeed By Frank Seal An in-form Olinda seniors side faced another big test against an impressive Monbulk outfit in the Bloods’ 75-year anniversary match on Saturday afternoon. Numerous former premiership players were in attendance for the special occasion, celebrating not only the anniversary but also game 100 for star player Nick Keegan. In freezing, windy conditions at home, Olinda was well and truly pumped up to earn their third win on the trot before going into a bye. Kicking with the wind in the opening term, the Bloods were looking to take advantage with an early lead, and it was up to the midfielders to set the tone. Kelsey Currie and Pete Lucas were typically dynamic out of the centre, clearing the ball at stoppages, while Cam Horner was assigned a ‘run-with’ role on the damaging Glenn Strachan of Monbulk. Down forward, Lachy Taylor was dangerous, snagging the opening goal and making his presence felt early. Tyler Belloni was challenging Monbulk in the forward line with clean possession and defensive pressure, forcing the Hawks to play an extra defender. James Belli was providing aggressive run off half-back, feeding the forwards with deep entries, while Jay Rankin managed an early goal in his return to the senior group. A long-distance set-shot roost from Jonty Scott gave the Bloods a good 26-8 lead heading into quarter-time. As expected, the Hawks responded in the second quarter with the wind in their favour. Their midfield began winning the contest at stoppages. It only took one clean kick out of the middle to send the ball deep into their forward line, putting Olinda’s defenders under
Olinda players run out in their 75-year anniversary guernseys on Saturday afternoon. Picture: OLINDA FNC pressure. But the Bloods were up to the challenge, bringing most aerial balls to the ground and cleanly exiting the defensive 50 for most of the quarter. While Monbulk was able to kick 3 goals for the quarter, Olinda kept applying themselves. Percy Hyett was ferocious around the ball, winning 50/50 contests and putting his side in damaging positions. Noah Desta, as he seems to do every week, found a goal when his side needed it; kicking one to steady the flow and keep the Bloods in front (32-28) at halftime. Mindful of the conditions and kicking with the wind, Olinda looked to extend its lead before the final term. To Monbulk’s credit, their midfielders, with relentless intensity around the ball, was getting on top. With the Hawks clearing the ball dangerously from the centre, the Olinda defenders were under serious heat.
100-gamer Nick Keegan and captain Kelsey Currie fitted in Olinda’s 75-year anniversary guernseys. Picture: SUPPLIED Matt Scharenberg and Daniel Toma took some crucial intercept marks, while Dale Rorhmann was continuing his fine form, spoiling everything, and winning important defensive pos-
sessions. Pete Lucas and Lachy Taylor managed to put two more goals on the scoreboard, but the Bloods only held a 7-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and the prospect of a strong headwind in the final term. The final quarter was similar to the third, with both teams applying intense pressure at the contest, and every clearance hard-earned. Once again, the Hawks were gaining significant territory and putting the Bloods under the pump defensively, surging numbers forward and forcing numerous stoppages inside their forward 50. Olinda, however, were gallant in defence, refusing to concede, rushing minor scores wherever possible and punting the ball quickly out of defensive 50. Monbulk’s secondhalf score-line (2 goals and 12 behinds) was indicative of Olinda’s defensive efforts. But the Bloods needed to kick goals to put the game away. Almost on cue, with the ball locked inside Olinda’s forward line and players surrounding the contest from all angles, Lachy Taylor somehow put boot to ball and kicked a pivotal goal to make it a two-possession game. With the Hawks kicking several behinds and getting the game back within one kick, Olinda needed to step up once again. Fittingly, it was milestone man Nick Keegan gathering the ball, stepping around multiple defenders and getting a boot to ball with a clean forward entry to Noah Desta who finished with another huge goal for the club. This gave the Bloods a 10-point buffer. In the dying minutes, a crucial pack mark from Lachy Taylor sealed a heroic win for Olinda. To withstand such intense pressure from a desperate and highly skilled Hawks outfit and get the four points (9-6-60 to 6-16-52) was a fitting result on such a special day for the club.
Women claim victory, while juniors battle wet weather Senior Women Olinda Women’s team re-joined the winners’ circle with an impressive 39 point victory over Monbulk in arctic conditions at home on Saturday night. While the conditions were horrible, with chilly gusts blowing balls back over the kicking players heads, Olinda’s game was very pleasing, and solidified the work they had been putting in over the last month. The synergy between the three lines was exceptional and every player contributed to the win. The game style and overall team effort should be a great springboard for the final weeks of the season. Olinda entered the game in less than healthy fashion, having lost regular full forward powerhouse Phoebe Dixon to what looks like a season ending injury at training during the week. To compound this, the Coach’s phone didn’t stop vibrating all Saturday morning, each message a late withdrawal due to illness. When the dust settled, Olinda were looking at fronting up to the clash with only 14 players. After a couple of desperate phone calls, Olinda’s U16s juniors came to the rescue. Kyah Barry, Nikayla Seamer, and twins Bridie and Jewell McDermott stepped into the breach, and not only filled gaps, but contributed well at both ends of the ground, and looked completely at home at the higher level. Olinda has been plagued with slow starts all year, but it was clear within the first 2 minutes that they were switched on. There was “Life on Mars” as Amalija (“Mars”) Kostich Angerson won every tap, and followed up with ground ball, strong marking and long kicks to advantage. Prodigy Grace Belloni continued her elite intercept marking and contested ball winning that has been a feature all year. Captain Maddie Collins began to look at ease in her second week at centre half forward, typified by her pin point pass to a leading Ella Smith. Ella’s gun barrell straight shot at goal into a cyclonic headwind was a highlight of the evening. Olinda went into the quarter time break with a 6-2 lead. The second quarter saw Olinda kicking with the wind, and they capitalised, outscoring Monbulk 19-8 for the quarter. Revelation 26 MAIL
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Tahlia Dawson was listening to her coaches when they wanted first hands on the footy! Picture: JAMES EDGE Emmalee Keegan built on her groundbreaking form of the last month, stopping every ball or opponent that came her way, and racking up possessions. Emmalee played much of the game on ball and was hugely influential. Olinda has had a tough month, but Emmalee’s emergence has been a great positive. Goals to Capt Mads and Grace Belloni followed as well as new full forward Kiah Burgess. It was a great debut in the position for Kiah, and her contested ground ball work will be a nightmare for opposition full backs in the coming weeks. Isla “Pipes” Bradbury displayed an amazing work ethic throughout her game at half forward, and continually ran to make position. Pipes’ opponent would have certainly slept well! The third quarter was a similar slog to the first as Olinda kicked into the strong wind. Olinda’s backline had plenty of work to do, but stemmed the tide, only letting through 1 point for the quarter. Full back Casey Seymour is rarely beaten, and the same can be said for back pockets Sophie Caldwell and Maddie McCheyne. The only goal for the quarter was a great snap by Capt Mads, her 2nd for the game. There are not enough superlatives to describe rover Claire Hyett, but one that comes to mind is relentless. Claire will not stop hunting the ball or her opponent until the final siren sounds, game after game. The same could be said for half back Alex Gunn who shoots from contest to contest laying bone crunching tackles. The last quarter saw Olinda back with the breeze, and they peppered the goals, man-
aging 2.5 for the quarter. The quarter saw another goal to Grace Belloni, but the highlight was a long range goal to “Mars” Kostich Angerson. The beauty of a strong breeze is that it can make the impossible possible, and Mars’ lob from 45m got caught in the wind and cleared all before her to bounce through for a goal, in a joyous moment. Overall, it was a classy performance in freezing blustery conditions. Olinda looks forward to their final home and away clash vs Seville next weekend before embarking on their finals campaign Juniors Friday stalwarts headed out to Woori on Sunday for their Lightning Premiership carnival only to have it called off midway through due to the poor weather. Coach Tim was really happy with the effort both teams put in for their first games and was already planning where his premiership tattoo was going to go, when the day was halted. The kids seemed to take it all in their stride though in a bittersweet end to their season. Many of them will finish what they started in the U10s, with a couple of them having a run in the U11s as well. Well done to Coaches Tim and Sven and Team Manager extraordinaire Katrina (who else manages two teams?!?), all the assistant coaches and team volunteers that have made their season a success! The U10s had a bye which was probably a relief for rest of the competition as they get a chance to re-group. After their Round 12 bye and the school holiday break, the U11 legends were ready to take to the field to see where they measured up against the top team in the division, Healesville. It was a tough encounter with Healesville clean ball movement and hard running the difference between the teams. As Coach Stuart said to the players after the game, in most of the key areas around the ground, we weren’t far off what it takes to challenge the top sides. Ollie Wilford had another stand out game, along with Archie Green, Sol Smith and Jack Ford. The pressure of the game after three weeks off for our kids meant that Healesville blew the game apart in the last quarter with the final scoreline not reflecting a good contest for most of the game. The U12 girls headed back out to Wandin buoyed by 3 new players joining the squad. All three come from basketball backgrounds
and showed clean hands around the contest. Last time the girls played Wandin, they could not match the Wandin intensity and movement. This time, they really showed the work they have been doing in training and applied massive pressure around the contest. We saw great chains of bandpasses from the contest and the girls were really effective in getting the ball deep into the forward line. Not quite a win yet, but it’s not far off! The U13 boys were the only team to notch up a win on Sunday. Against an undermanned Seville unit, Coach Spida’s finely tuned unit put on a clinic. Most pleasing was the even distribution of goal kickers and efforts across the ground. In what was a tough day for our teams that made the trip out to Healesville, the U15 boys found the going pretty hard against the unbeaten Healesville outfit. Playing these mostly top age teams shows the boys what their efforts will realise and they’ll be a better group of footballers moving forward for their exposure to these top teams. The U16 girls headed out to Emerald to see how they would fare against one of the top side in the comp, but they were quite undermanned with several key players not able to make the trip. In terrible conditions, in which the first quarter was abandoned, the girls fought hard and Coaches Claire and Gramercy were really proud of their efforts. After having a run in the seniors on Saturday, Nikayla Seamer and Kiah Barry really shone with Nikayla playing deep in defence. They thought Eloise Tyler’s work in the ruck after an injury to Maeve Higgins was really good and the usual run and carry of Elsa Leonard, Aurora Edge and Kaesha Christie was excellent. They were also really impressed with how Anja Hulston’s game is developing in her first year. U17 boys had a disappointing day in the office against Belgrave after a great month or so of football. Coach Paddy said that training standards had dropped a little during the week and this was reflected in the game against a bigger Belgrave unit that we are fight ladder position for. His take away is for the boys to apply themselves at training as the game won’t take care of itself, and he hopes this game is what they needed deep in the season to keep their work ethic’s and training intensity high. mailcommunity.com.au
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