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Seville’s A Grade netballers are premiers!

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Seville’s A Grade netballers have taken out the premiership in the Outer East League with a last-minute winner to bring home their first A Grade flag since 2016 and their first in Division One. Seville A Grade Coach Alex Bergamin said her players should enjoy the win and that it was a real credit to the club. “We’ve got lots of experience through the midcourt, and boy did they shine today, really led well from the front. Defensively, Erin and Luiza had an absolute cracker, couldn’t ask for anything more as well,” she said.

It was a great day all round for the club with the netball sides playing in four finals, with three teams securing the win and the footballers facing Gembrook for the premiership.

Read the full sports wrap on pages 30-31

Name backlash The conversation around the proposed Labor government name change of Maroondah Hospital has garnered a public outcry on both sides of the debate.

Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement he planned to upgrade the hospital facilities with a $1 billion investment on

Sunday 18 September alongside the renaming as tribute to Queen Elizabeth II should Labor be re-elected in November. A petition, started by Maroondah Action on Sunday, had reached over 3000 signatures by midday on Monday 19 September and as of Monday 26 September had reached over 40,000 signatures, with many sharing it on social media.

The word Maroondah derives from the Woiwurrung language meaning ‘leaf’, something Maroondah Council states on its website is representative of the area’s green environment.

As one of the only hospitals to hold an Aboriginal name, First Nations People have referenced the decision as a backwards step in

both treaty and reconciliation.

Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) CEO Jill Gallagher said with many landmarks, venue names and statues already honouring the British heritage, the name change is not needed.

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Outcry over name change From page 1 “Whilst we are surrounded by British culture in this country – Aboriginal culture, and the Aboriginal way of life is almost invisible,” she said.

“Renaming the Maroondah hospital will see yet another piece of our culture erased and replaced by the culture of the invaders.

“Culture needs to be seen and understood as a protective and healing factor for Aboriginal people. Anything that takes away from our culture has detrimental impacts on the health and wellbeing of our people.”

First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Co-Chair Marcus Stewart said by renaming the hospital it would make it a “culturally unsafe place for our people”.

“This is a stark reminder of why Treaty is so critical, it can put an end to the hurtful platitudes of the powerful,” he said.

Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam introduced a motion into the Upper House on Tuesday 20 September urging the government to reverse its decision to rename Maroondah Hospital.

“It is a disrespectful decision that erases precious Woiwurrung language. This is not what Treaty looks like,” she said.

“If this Government is serious about Treaty it would listen to First Nations communities and act now, not later.”

Comments on social media have been both in support of Premier Andrews’ decision and against it, flooding Twitter and making the #Maroondah a trending topic.

“As a Maroondah resident, I want to just say a huge thank you Sam. The hospital does not need to be renamed, let alone to be after someone as polarising as she is,” Alyce Collett said on Twitter.

“Never in my life would I’ve picked the hospital name as a wedge issue. ‘Maroondah Hospital’ for me was always just a geographic marker, that it’s in the City of Maroondah and

Public outcry has been sparked over Labor’s proposal to change the name of Maroondah Hospital as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. 274922 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS that the facility name was always up for grabs.

So it’s been interesting to see the reaction,” another person posted to Twitter.

“I’m okay with the naming of the hospital

after QEII, as long as the local area remains Maroondah and our city becomes formally known as Naarm,” another commenter wrote.

“Maroondah hospital is one my family has

used. Spend the money for the best capital assets and provide the best staff. I couldn’t care less what you call it, just provide great medical care to all,” a fellow Twitter user said.

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Holiday police blitz Victoria Police launched its Grand Final weekend road policing operation with a focus on motorcycle safety after unprecedented rider deaths so far this year.

The statewide policing effort, known as Operation Scoreboard, was extended to accommodate the National Day of Mourning public holiday on 22 September, as many people took advantage of the extra long weekend.

Police across the state targeted speeding and distracted drivers heading out to regional areas on high-risk rural roads and highways, with drivers being warned on Maroondah Highway in Coldstream to drive carefully.

Police also warned Victorians celebrating the AFL Grand Final that there was zero tolerance for drink or drug driving, and motorists were stopped on Maroondah Highway in Coldstream on Thursday 22 September with drug and alcohol testing.

Victoria has already recorded 178 lives lost in 2022 – 21 higher than 2021 (157) and trending well above the five-year average of 166.

Of particular concern to police is the rising number of motorcyclist deaths – there have been 38 fatalities, trending well above the fiveyear average of 27 and on track to exceed the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities recorded in the last five-years (44 in 2019).

Speed has been cited as a factor in at least 20 motorcyclist fatalities this year, with half of the deceased riders under the age of 35.

“More motorcycles on Victorian roads has led to an increase in motorcycle trauma in 2022, and alarmingly we are on track to exceed the most motorcycle deaths recorded in the last five years,” road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said.

“Concerningly for police, October to December is historically one of the highest-risk periods for motorcycle trauma, however we

Victoria Police were patrolling local roads in Operation Scoreboard for the long weekend. 245950 Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI are already trending well above previous years.

We need to do everything we can to prevent more rider deaths and serious injuries from occurring.”

A/C Weir said police suspect the rising cost of living and fuel prices have had an effect on people choosing to ride motorcycles instead of driving vehicles.

“During Operation Scoreboard, police will be keeping a close eye out for motorcyclists engaging in risky behaviour, particularly speeding which has contributed to more than half of rider deaths this year,” he said.

Police utilised automatic number plate recognition technology to detect unauthorised motorists, with almost half of deceased motorcyclists either unlicenced, suspended or disqualified from riding a motorcycle.

Despite Covid restrictions, last year police

managed to detect over 2,000 traffic offences during Operation Scoreboard – with speeding the most common offence, as well as almost 200 drink and drug driving detections.

“We will also be conducting extensive alcohol and drug testing as Victorians enjoy Grand Final football in Melbourne after a two-year hiatus,” A/C Weir said.

“Please take extra care as you travel across the state over the weekend – we’ve seen far too many tragic, yet completely avoidable fatal collisions this year.”

Operation Scoreboard ran statewide from 12:01am Wednesday 21 September to 11:59pm Sunday 25 September.

For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads this long weekend, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.

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Eligible families in the Yarra Ranges can apply for the latest round of the Get Active Kids voucher program, offering up to $200 for use at registered sporting clubs and activity providers.

The vouchers can be used to cover the costs of equipment, uniforms and memberships across a range of activities from club cricket to dance. Applications for this round close at 5pm on 30 November 2022.

Families can also continue to claim reimbursement for expenses already incurred prior to the opening of this round.

To apply or for more information visit getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.

As Covid case numbers continue to dwindle well below their winter peak, masks will no longer be mandatory to wear on public transport.

From 11.59pm on Thursday 22 September, face masks will no longer be required on public transport or in taxis, rideshare services or tourism vehicles and will instead be strongly recommended, in line with the existing indoor mask recommendations. Masks continue to be strongly recommended in indoor settings, in situations where people can’t physically distance, for people who have any Covid symptoms and for anyone who may be immunocompromised or vulnerable to Covid.

The requirement to wear face masks will remain in some circumstances – like visiting a hospital, care facility or any other indoor space that is publicly accessible in a healthcare setting, including allied health providers.

Masks are also required if you have Covid or are a close or household contact and are not required to quarantine – for example, because you have tested negative on a rapid antigen test.

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Former and current Optus customers in the Yarra Ranges may potentially have had their data breached following a cyberattack on the telecommunications company.

Upon discovering this, Optus immediately shut down the attack. Optus is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to mitigate any risks to customers. Optus has also notified the Australian Federal Police, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and key regulators.

Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said they are devastated to discover that they have been subject to a cyberattack that has resulted in the disclosure of our customers’ personal information to someone who shouldn’t see it.

“Please be assured that we are working hard, and engaging with all the relevant authorities and organisations, to help safeguard our customers as much as possible,” she said.

Information which may have been exposed includes customers’ names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and, for a subset of customers, addresses, ID document numbers such as driver’s licence or passport numbers. Payment detail and account passwords have not been compromised.

Optus services, including mobile and home internet, are not affected, and messages and voice calls have not been compromised. Optus services remain safe to use and operate as per normal. For customers believed to have heightened risk, Optus will undertake proactive personal notifications and offering expert third-party monitoring services.

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The postal worker involved in a serious collision in Healesville on 15 September has tragically died in hospital as a result of lifethreatening injuries.

Victoria Police confirmed the news on Saturday 24 September.

Emergency services were called to the collision on Cornelius Crescent around 10am where it’s believed a truck struck a motorcyclist.

The male motorcyclist in his 20s was air-lifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the truck was not injured.

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National memorial held

By Parker McKenzie Federal politicians, public servants and distinguished guests joined together for a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at Parliament House on Thursday 22 September, the same day as the one-off public holiday to honour the memory of the late British monarch.

Alongside former Prime Ministers and Governor-Generals, Premiers and distinguished guests, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said those in attendance gathered together to offer Australia’s thanks for “an extraordinary life dedicated to service, faith, country and Commonwealth.”

“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the longest serving monarch in the history of a centuries old institution,” he said.

“Her reign spanned almost half the life of our modern federation and we proudly honour her memory today on a continent home to the world’s oldest continuous culture.”

Governor-General David Hurley said it was a sad day of national mourning. “the passing of the Queen, while we knew it to be inevitable, has still struck with an impact that has exceeded any expectation here in Australia, the United Kingdom and indeed across the globe,” he said.

“Amongst the sadness though, it is also a day of reflection and celebration, a day to recognize what it means to have lived in the second Elizabethian age.”

Casey MP Aaron Violi, who attended the memorial, told the Star Mail he has seen firsthand how much the Queen meant to the people in his electorate.

“Whether it’s my social media page or the condolence book that I’ve had set up in the office, the amount of people that have come through or requested portraits of the Queen, it just shows that the impact she’s had on the

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking at the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II. community,” he said.

“It’s been an honor to be able to represent our community at the memorial and in parliament the last two weeks.”

On Friday 23 September, Mr Violi gave a

speech in parliament and spoke of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Casey in 1954.

“She was greeted by 20,000 locals in Lilydale who climbed trees and fences just to catch a glimpse of their young Queen,” he said.

Picture: LUKAS COCH/AAP PHOTOS “Even though the Queen only stayed for 15 minutes, the local paper termed the visit a truly momentous occasion for Lilydale, one that the thousands of old and young will never forget.”

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Estia Yarra Valley Aged Care residents pay tribute The Estia Yarra Valley aged care facility in Yarra Junction hosted an inaugural Flower Festival with the residents, of whom many were born in England, deciding to utilise the occasion to put together a tribute for the late Queen Elizabeth II. The flowers were picked from the gardens at the facility and each resident chose

the flower and pinned them onto the wreath. Doreen Woolley, a resident born and raised and England, laid the wreath at the foot of the flagpole which was at halfmast.

Residents spent time with the wreath, mourning the loss of the much-loved monarch.

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Fuel excise tax cut to end

By Callum Ludwig The fuel excise discount introduced at the start of April is coming to an end on Thursday 29 September and will likely mark a concerning return to sky-high petrol prices as Australians deal with a number of cost-of-living pressures.

The projected price rises could mean that some of the communities most vulnerable are unable to afford to transport themselves.

LinC General Manager Julie Szabo said LinC gets a lot of requests for petrol as it is, let aloe with price increases.

“It’s going to have a large impact, people are already struggling financially. Our area has very limited public transport, and so people are extremely reliant on their cars and for anyone on a low income, petrol is always an issue,” she said.

“We do help with all types of fuel as much as we possibly can, and while we can’t offer transport anymore, Eastern Volunteers offers transport services for anyone over 65 and with a disability.”

The excise tax discount saw 22 cents cut from the price of fuel for providers, which in turn could be passed on to consumers.

Ms Szabo said it is an extremely important issue that affects people on a day to day basis.

“We have people with illnesses who need to get to hospital, or families with kids to get to a school who need petrol. Not only that, but we value the social connection self-transport provides, but have to prioritise those with appointments or educational needs,” she said.

“We try to help with petrol, but also by ensuring the programs we run are local to where people live, to help keep people connected with their community and so they don’t have to travel as far.”

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will be closely monitoring retail prices to ensure the excise is passed

Neighbouring petrol stations in the Yarra Ranges were showing price differences of over 44c last week.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Federal Government are under no illusions this will be difficult for people.

“Fuel prices in most parts of the country at the moment are now around 50 cents a litre below the peak recorded in July,” he said.

“Industry estimates that there [will] be more than 700 million litres of lower excise fuel in the system when the fuel excise is reintroduced. This is 700 million reasons why the price should not shoot up by the full 23 cents on the night that the excise relief ends.”

The ACCC expects that there will be no abnormal retail price increases in the days leading up to, on the day of, or after the reintroduction of the full rate of fuel excise.

Low petrol prices won’t the fuel excise discount ends 29 September.

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Tourist fill out the town

By Callum Ludwig Last week’s long weekend saw a flood of visitors to Warburton, packing the car parks and taking in the surroundings and what the township has to offer.

The streets were packed on Thursday and not a car park was left available for most of the day as visitors made the most of the nice weather or stopped when passing through on holiday for the long weekend.

Warburton Motel Owner Richard Stanwix said most weekends are busy in Warburton and this unexpected long-long weekend was an extra boost.

“It once again highlights how important it is for us to keep building mid-week business across the Yarra Valley. It was fantastic to see crowds of people from Thursday onwards,” he said.

“However with a pumping town on Thursday, there were multiple closed businesses and very limited, although good, dinner options on Thursday. Motel guests had a fantastic weekend, the feedback to us is always positive. People are astounded by how different Warburton is to anywhere else this close to Melbourne.”

The extra two days off provided by the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and the Grand Final Eve Public Holiday combined to create a great opportunity for a getaway, even though poor weather and potential flooding was predicted around the Yarra Ranges.

Mr Stanwix said as always, the glorious river, mountains and forests are the number one drawcard for Warburton.

“They are then supported by the great and fun shops and eateries. 50 per cent of our guests had bikes or hired bikes and explored the Rail Trail, Aqueduct Trail and other gravel options surrounding town. Spring is so beautiful in Warburton. The proliferation of deciduous plantings over generations now presents us with an explosion of colour and life. The

more stable but still cool weather is perfect for hikers and riders and that forms a big part of our guest list.,” he said.

“Traffic is always a challenge on these busy weekends, and every weekend in summer.”

With the hotly anticipated AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans on Saturday afternoon, many residents and visitors took to the Alpine Hotel in Warburton to tune in to the big game.

Alpine Hotel Owner Rachael Northwood said Grand Final Day was a family-focused day at the pub.

“The weather potentially could have bought more people to the venue, but there was plenty of cheering going on and all in good spirit.

Considering the same time last year, there was nothing going on, it was great to see people lined up with their beers,” she said.

“We loved the day and had flags of both teams out the front, and as well it was great if a bit of a shock on Thursday to see how busy it was given the short notice of the public holiday. The sunshine and our first barmy weather day on Thursday likely encouraged people to go out and explore beautiful Warburton.”

The Upper Yarra Reservoir Park’s reopening also lined up nicely with the long weekend, encouraging visitors on their way to stop in town.

Ms Northwood said the reopening is exciting for the community and a beautiful piece of space.

“I’m sure there were so many people commuting through Warburton to get to that destination. We’ve also got some of the best spots for walking, along the Birrarung (Yarra River) and the mountain in Mt Donna Buang with stunning views of the Valley, as well as the Warburton Trail for walkers and bike riders,” she said.

“The other thing about Warburton is the village atmosphere, It’s quite unique, with the historic buildings. Even the Alpine Hotel has been there since 1885.

The Alpine Hotel in Warburton was busy for Grand Final Day and the long weekend.

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Campers urged to prepare

By Callum Ludwig The extended long weekend was a great opportunity for Victorians to get away to their favourite camping haunts for the start of spring.

However, with poor weather conditions predicted and potential flooding concerns around the Yarra Ranges and other popular camping getaways like the Murray River, holidaymakers were advised to be aware and prepared.

Unit Controller at Healesville SES Andrew Worley said the most important thing is to be prepared.

“People who plan and prepare for emergencies are going to reduce the impact of the emergency, if something happens, you have to act quickly. If you plan ahead, you can have the right information and equipment with you to do that,” he said.

“In our area, we have quite a lot of creeks and rivers that are known to be subject to flooding, particularly the Yarra River and the Watts River, but there are a number of smaller streams and creeks that are also likely to flood and some of them are near camping grounds and holiday parks.”

VICSES recommends a number of precautions for campers: Choose camping sites that are under a clear sky, never camp under trees or branches.

Camp on higher ground away from creeks, rivers, streams, and other waterways and check the local flood guide.

Find out from the camping ground or holiday park what their emergency plan is.

Set a watch zone to include your camp location on the VicEmergency app so you receive warnings.

If a flood warning is issued, follow the advice within the warning and leave before the water starts to rise.

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Rivers and creeks around the Yarra Ranges might see floodwaters, with campers advised to be prepared.

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“There could be broken glass or sewerage,

or it could be very deep or fast moving underneath and carries a risk of being swept away,” he said.

“It’s very important because we’re expecting a wet spring and even summer and there’s always going to be the risk of either flash flooding, or riverine flooding. If you’re in an unfamiliar location, very important to gather information on what the flood risk is.”

VICSES advises everyone to tell someone their plans, including where you are going and when they expect to return and consider packing an emergency kit and they can watch this video to find out what to include: https:// vimeo.com/595111060 Parks Victoria Acting Executive Director Operations Jo Richards said to always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information on closures before heading out.

“If you’re heading into nature over the long weekend, be mindful that when rivers like the Yarra or the Murray are in flood, some access roads and campsites can be closed. We don’t want rain to dampen your enthusiasm for nature but planning appropriately for storm and flood conditions will mean a safer and more enjoyable time,” she said.

“We have a range of safety tips and guides on our website and YouTube channel - always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable and a bit of planning and foresight can make all the difference.”

If you’re heading into nature during the school holidays and throughout spring, check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information on closures and changed conditions www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/safetyin-nature/changed-conditions-and-closures Where rivers are in flood, some roads may need to be closed – check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information - www.parks. vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/safety-in-nature/ seasonal-road-closures Parks Victoria’s YouTube channel includes safety hints and guides for campers - www. youtube.com/user/ParksVictoria/videos

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Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse will be performing in the final concert.

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Stringmania on stage during for the 2019 performance.

Stringmania to take over Stone said it’s a privilege to share the stage with this diverse collective of top-tier musicians in Healesville.

“We’ve been learning to sing in Noongar which is the original language from around Perth, we’ve learnt to play and dance the Jota from northern Spain, body percussion from Australia’s rhythm guru Greg Sheehan, and we’ve been sharing new Australian string music that doesn’t even have a genre yet. We’re itching to share it all with the community at our final concert,” Dr Stone said.

The internationally renowned tutors will perform a taster of their music in the first half of the concert.

From Noongar Country in WA (Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse) to Spain (Maria San Miguel),

India (Parvyn Singh), Scotland and America (Galen Fraser), and right around Australia.

The entire hundred-strong camp will then take the stage by storm for a rollicking, exhilarating celebration of the power of musical connection and community.

Melbourne-based musician and educator Holly Downes has been part of Stringmania since it began in 2016.

“It’s great to be gathering in person again under the majestic Donna Buang after two years of running Stringmania online. This camp creates a unique atmosphere for musical and cultural exploration and connection between people of all ages and walks of life,” Ms Downes said.

“Every year it’s a highlight sharing the buzz-

ing camp atmosphere and creative energy at the final concert. I always come away from it feeling refreshed and invigorated.”

The concert will include music taught and created over the week, packed with fiddles, cellos, basses, banjos, guitars, mandolins, dancers, drums, voices and more.

Expect vibrant, gorgeous, and energising traditional music, new compositions and improvisation, dance and song, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere with a big party vibe.

Come and experience this unique and special event and help celebrate the return of the Stringmania community back to Healesville.

Here’s the link to the event/ticketing: https:// www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/ Events/Stringmania-Camp-Finale-Concert

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Stringmania music camp participants will once again gather to share their energy, joy, and creativity in concert at the Memo Hall in Healesville on Saturday 1 October.

The Warburton-based music event is an immersive residential camp now in its seventh year, primarily for string musicians who are passionate and curious about traditional and contemporary string music and seek musical, cultural, and personal enrichment through the support of an open minded, vibrant and inclusive community.

After a week of intensive music-making led by tutors from around Australia and the world, Stringmania Camp will burst onto the stage to share their final concert.

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Angst over project silence

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers have started a petition calling for a decision to be made on the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project.

Following the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) hearing concluded on 7 April 2022, the Inquiry and Advisory Committee were to prepare the final report over the following 40 business days to go to the Minister for Planning, at the time Richard Wynne MP, before he stepped down from the portfolio on 27 June and it was delegated to Lizzie Blandthorn MP. President of Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers Andrew Howieson said the EES process should be adhered to strictly.

“We are now into September, and the State Government enters caretaker mode on November 1, so if we hit that date without a decision, it’s putting the project at risk,” he said.

“The funding does not last forever, and we don’t want to jeopardise all this economic unity and opportunity for outdoor recreation for the community.” $11.3 million of funding was secured by 2019 for the first stage of the project including $3 million of Federal Government funding provided in 2018 that is valid until 8 June 2024.

Mr Howieson said the trouble has been that there has been no communication whatsoever.

“There’s been no indication to the public, and I’ve lost track of how many emails I’ve sent, I’m not even getting a staffer writing back. People just want an update.”

“We just want transparency from people who are meant to serve the communities, and at the moment, they’re just putting them under severe stress that doesn’t completely avoidable. People have put their lives on hold for this, and may or may not choose to make

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project remains in limbo.

President of Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers Andrew Howieson wants a decision to be made.

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Warburton their home.”

Within four days of the petition being started on Saturday 17 September, it has garnered 883 signatures.

Member of the Rethink Warburton Mountain Bike Destination Derry Talvainn said Minister Blandthorn likely has a lot on her plate and shouldn’t rush a decision.

“They’ve got an election coming up, she’s totally new to the ministry. I don’t think the

really considered and deep look at this and if that takes time, we are happy with that.”

The Office of Minister for Planning Lizzie Blandthorn was contacted for comment but failed to respond.

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Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is an important issue compared to other planning issues,” she said.

“I would be afraid that if she took it on too soon, she might just try to push it through to get it off her plate, rather than to really look at the issues.”

“The position of Rethink Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is that the most important thing is that Lizzie Blandthorn takes a

Visitors and locals enjoy Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

By Callum Ludwig Parks Victoria announced the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park would reopen on Saturday 17 September 2022 and visitors are making the most of it for the long weekend.

Picnickers, walkers and campers were out enjoying the park, which is now open seven days a week between 8am and 5pm for day visitors, with gates closing at 6pm.

Chirnside Park resident Liam Irvine and his partner Lisa Tunney visited the park for a picnic and said when they heard of the reopening, they decided to head up for a day trip.

“It’s the first time we’ve been here, after seeing that it has been closed for a few years, so we decided the four-day weekend would be the perfect opportunity to come out and enjoy it,” he said.

“We went for a nice walk this morning and drove up to look out over the reservoir as well.

There’s lots of families ut and about for the nice day, a lot of kids riding bikes.”

It was closed in June 2019, while Melbourne Water undertook major safety upgrades to the dam. On 24 June 2022, DELWP appointed Parks Victoria as the Committee of Management (COM) for Upper Yarra Reservoir Park (parkland and campground assets). Yarra Ranges Council became COM for the playspace at this time, with DELWP maintaining the remainder of the surrounding land.

Between the three, Melbourne Water also completed a refurbishment of the main toilet block, replacement and upgrade of the septic sewerage system and new picnic tables, Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria funded new fire pits which should arrive shortly and Yarra Ranges Council constructed a new naturebased playspace and multipurpose court on site.

Mr Irvine said the new facilities are great.

“The new toilet facilities are really nice, and really clean which is great. We will definitely come back out and camp here sometime,” he said.

“It’s a great spot for a walk and a bit of ex-

ercise, and great for connecting people, particularly kids with nature, which is a very positive thing. It provides whatever you want it to, whatever you make it.”

Mr Irvine said it is essential for local people to have a space like the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park.

“There’s so much different flora and fauna, it’s great that it’s open again. Money well spent,” he said.

“I’d definitely encourage people to come out, they won’t regret the drive. It would be nice to see some events held, perhaps in the lead up to Christmas. It would be good to bring local people together here for events.”

Parks Victoria’s works since June 2022 have also included the removal of a number of hazardous trees, the sanding and painting of the old picnic tables, grass cutting, walking track maintenance and path and walkway cleaning.

A couple of facilities are still unfit for use at the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park. The Mess Hall, constructed in the 1950s, has degraded and is unsafe for public use, with either major works,

removal or replacement needed, while the day-use toilet block near the playground has also been badly vandalised and is unsafe.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish said the park and camping grounds have been closed to the public for over three years and kids are desperate to get onto the new playground.

“They’ve been able to catch glimpses of it but not able to use it and the community and visitors want to utilise the communal space.”

“After a long wait, the community will finally be able to enjoy the newly developed park and camping grounds.”

Parks Victoria is reviewing the future of both facilities to consider what can replace them and to source funding. The Mess Hall has had its windows and doors boarded up to restrict public access to the internal building but a smaller outdoor undercover area and access to the barbecues remain available.

Camping sites can now be booked for Upper Yarra Reservoir Park. To book, visit www. bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book

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Coordinator of the year

By Renee Wood

MC for the night Nova Peris and award winner Kathi Hewitson.

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Foundations Family Day Care coordinator Kathi Hewitson has been named Australia’s Family Day Care Coordinator of the year at an awards ceremony held in Tasmania.

Ms Hewitson was first named as the Victorian finalist, going into the running to be the national coordinator and to her surprise she’s been honoured with the award.

“I’ve been involved in family day care for nearly 30 years and all of a sudden I have the potential here of being able to say to people in a more public ways what a wonderful form of care family day care is,” she said.

Ms Hewitson is a tommeginne woman and was proud to receive the honour in Tasmania on the land of her ancestors.

Ms Hewitson also believes she’s the first indigenous and autistic women to receive the award and said it’s a privilege to be an ambassador for family day care.

“To be able to say to people, this is great for kids, but also to say to people who want to work in the early childhood sector, this is an amazing career and it can take you to places that you would never expect,” she said.

Ms Hewitson first began working in family day care sector nearly three decades ago and most recently launched her own business Foundations Family Day Care with educators working in the Yarra Ranges and across Victoria and South Australia.

Family day cares operate out of the educator’s home and revolve around direct care over small groups of children.

Ms Hewitson said the philosophies for the business are respecting nature, being out in the community, diversity, equity and inclusion.

“Small groups means the children have the attention of an individual educator, as well as that they can be in care from six weeks right through to 13. So they’ve got continuity of care the whole time,” Ms Hewitson said.

Ms Hewitson believes family day care has

Kathi Hewitson has been awarded the Family Day Care Australia coordinator of the year. such great benefits for families, children, educators and local communities – but it’s also something that many people might not be aware is an option for their children.

“There’s plenty of people even just in Yarra Ranges that have no idea that family day care exists…and so to raise the profile of family day care is a really positive potential to come from this.

“We’ve got the potential to support local communities even more because each one is their own small business, they stay within their communities, then money stays within those communities…

“Not only from the point of view of providing care and education to the children and so helping other people work, but also when they’re buying resources, when they’re even buying food for the children to eat…so economically, having family day care supports the community as well.”

Animal organisations unite for Mission Adoptable Right now, there are too many animals in Victorian shelters – animals who want and deserve loving homes.

To get as many animals as possible out of shelters, animal welfare organisations, including Coldstream’s Animal Aid, across the state are uniting for Mission Adoptable, a pet adoption promotion aiming to find homes for Victoria’s animals in need.

Increased pressures on animal welfare groups including fewer reclaims on lost pets, rising costs and a reduction in adoption applications, means higher numbers of animals need new homes.

Running from Saturday 1 o Sunday 9 October, Animal Aid, Australian Animal Protection Society, Bendigo Animal Relief Centre, Cat Protection Society, Geelong Animal Welfare Society, Greyhound Adoption Program, Lort Smith Animal Hospital, RSPCA Victoria and Second Chance Animal Rescue are all taking part in Mission Adoptable.

Animal Aid CEO, Mark Menze said it’s extremely difficult when shelters have more animals coming into care than being adopted.

“We will continue to help our community by taking lost and abandoned animals, but we need our community to open their hearts and homes and consider bringing one (or two) of our shelter animals into their family,” Mr Menze said.

Dogs, cats and a variety of small animals are currently seeking new homes in Victoria with the Mission Adoptable animal welfare groups calling for people to adopt to help ease the pressure and to make way for more animals in need.

RSPCA Victoria Rehabilitations and Adoption Manager Rupert Baker said RSPCA shelters are currently operating close to capacity. mailcommunity.com.au

“By joining forces with likeminded organisations, we hope our message to encourage adoptions will be heard, resulting in more animals in happy homes and more space for the animals that will come into our care in the coming months,” Mr Baker said.

If ever there was a time to adopt, it’s now.

Aside from giving an animal a new chance at a happy life, there are many benefits associated with adopting a pet. Research shows pets make people physically and psychologically healthier by encouraging exercise, enhancing social connectedness and providing companionship.

Second Chance Animal Rescue CEO/ Founder, Marisa Debattista said over the last few years people have faced many hardships and the need for SCAR has doubled.

“We are at capacity and animals that would have once found homes in a matter of days, have been in our care now for months. So, we stand together with our fellow animal welfare advocates as part of Mission Adoptable, doing whatever it takes until all these vulnerable cats and dogs are finally safe and happy in the arms of families who love them.

Animals adopted from animal welfare organisations are behaviour checked, microchipped, vaccinated and desexed.

Potential adopters are matched with pets based on a set of criteria including lifestyle suitability, and physical requirements.

For those who are not in a position to take a new pet into their home, foster caring is an integral part of caring for Victorian animals in need and anyone interested is encouraged to contact the organisations participating in the Mission Adoptable promotion to seek additional information.

For promotional offerings from each of the organisations participating in Mission Adoptable visit www.missionadoptable.com.au

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Sights set on paths, trails

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council has targeted trails and footpaths as part of their State Government Election Advocacy Priorities.

Council want funding for a $21 million program of trail connections, $1.43 million to upgrade three key road crossings along the Warburton Rail Trail and to begin a four-year footpaths construction program Councillor Andrew Fullagar spoke to the motion and said the trails in Warburton, Yarra Glen and along the ridge Walk are some of their major initiatives.

“Our advocacy is aimed to maximise favourable outcomes during the lead up to the election, focuses and emphasises our key objectives rather than what some governments or candidates would like us to do,” he said.

“We want to secure partnerships that work for us, between counsel and government and influence their decisions into where we’d like to go, having identified the community’s initiatives and wanting to push on with them.”

The footpath program would create 250 projects to construct the ‘missing links’ in the Yarra Ranges. The projects will create better connections to schools, activity centres, community services, public transport, open space and tourism locations.

The trails identified by Yarra Ranges Council that they would like to see funded are: Olinda Creek Trail Extension & York Road Trail, Brushy Creek Trail (missing section), Mooroolbark to Doongalla Reserve (Glasgow Road), Kilsyth Pipe Track Extension, Green Spine Trail Extension, Black Springs Road Trail, Ringwood Lilydale Rail Trail, Chirnside to Wonga Park Trail, Mt Evelyn to Monbulk Trail, Don Road Trail, Little Yarra Trail, Launching Place River Circuit, LWT extension - Warburton to East Warburton & Redwoods, O’Shannassy Trail Connections (Don Road & Yuonga Road), Big Pats Creek - Walk into History Trail, Steels Creek Trail extension to Old Kinglake Road, Maroondah Aqueduct to Sugarloaf Reserve and the Montrose Pipe Track.

To improve safety along the Warburton Trail at the Warburton Highway, Council wants to address areas in the following towns: Wandin

Crossings from the Warburton Trail along Warburton Highway, including at Yarra Junction, are a key priority.

North ($780,000), Millgrove ($150,000) and Yarra Junction ($500,000).

A Government spokesperson said safety is their top priority.

“We will continue to work with the Yarra Ranges Council to monitor the road and active transport network to determine where upgrades are needed,” they said.

“We have delivered pedestrian-controlled traffic signals at several points along the Warburton Highway where they are needed most, safely connecting pedestrians and cyclists with the Warburton Rail Trail.”

The Department of Transport has installed warning signs to alert drivers that a crossing linking the trail is approaching in the three locations along Warburton Highway, which

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are considered low-speed. There are existing pedestrian-operated signals in Millgrove.

In the five years leading up to 31 December 2021, there were no recorded crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists along Warburton Highway at these locations, but future signalised pedestrian crossings along Warburton Highway will be assessed for funding against other priorities across the state.

Proposed updated park regulations spark debate

By Callum Ludwig Victorians who are not careful in their use of park spaces could be slapped with fines of up to $4000 under the State Government’s proposed Metropolitan and Regional Parks Regulations.

Fines included in the proposal are up to a $1849 fine for swimming without a permit, up to a $3698 fine for collecting firewood for personal use, up to a $924 fine for walking off a defined path track, up to a $1849 fine for playing sport or engaging in recreational activity without a permit, a $1849 fine for organising a group of 30 or more to visit without a permit, and a $1472 fine for interfering with wildlife, soil, rocks, vegetation or visitors.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish said the proposed extreme new laws are absurd.

“Governing the way community members use a park and banning fishing in park lakes and rivers is senseless. The Liberals and Nationals will not allow the draft regulations to proceed in their current form,” She said.

“These changes could have a detrimental impact on the Yarra Ranges accessibility and tourism opportunities if these popular and scenic parks are restricted.”

The current regulations are set to expire on 31 March 2023 and the Yarra Valley Parklands, Kurth Kiln Regional Park, Mount Dandenong Observatory, Dandenong Valley Parklands and Olinda Bushland Reserve and Golf Course are all included on the list of parks to be included in the proposed regulations.

All forms of fishing in a number of lakes and rivers right across the state will also face new restrictions, as recreational fishers could be hooked with a hefty penalty of up to $2000 if caught fishing in a restricted area. mailcommunity.com.au

Ms McLeish said if this trend continues it could certainly impact the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination, swimming and fishing in the Yarra River and hiking through our different parks.

“We should be doing all we can to encourage Victorians to be active, adventure outdoors and experience the great natural sites Victoria has to offer, not finding ways to turn them away,” she said.

The community consultation on the new regulations covering how metropolitan and regional parks are managed closed on 22 August.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said the concerns are ‘more misinformation’ from the Victorian Opposition.

“Victoria has the most accessible public land in the country and access is only restricted if it is necessary to protect the environment, Aboriginal cultural heritage and safety,” they said.

“The regulations do not restrict any activities that are currently allowed - people can still climb, bushwalk, swim and enjoy Victoria’s public land in the exact same they have been previously.

We’re creating more opportunities for Victorians to get out and explore our beautiful state - delivering on our election promise in 2018.”

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is considering the submissions on regulations and will develop recommendations for the Minister for the Environment Lily D’Ambrosio in the coming weeks.

The proposed changes aim to modernise existing regulations and allow for better management of parks including replacing the Crown Land Regulations 2011 which relate to a smaller number of parks.

Kurth Kiln Regional Park is included among parks that would be under the new regulations.

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The compost hub is at the back of the garden and registered participants can enter through the back to deposit into a collection bin.

Tina D’Angelo and Mima McDonnell at the compost hub with the efficient foldable lids.

Compost cuts local waste

By Renee Wood Healesville residents are invited to join a local composting revolution by signing up to use a free Community Compost Hub established at the Healesville Community Garden.

It’s the first of its kind for the area and has been supported by the Community Alliance for Waste Reduction and Sustainability (CAWRS) and Sustainability Victoria.

Healesville Community Garden President Ethne Pfeiffer said it’s a great way for people to divert their kitchen scraps from landfill.

“We’ve had so many people tell us how bad they feel throwing out food waste because they don’t have space at home for a compost bin.

So, this is a fantastic outcome for people and the environment,” Ms Pfeiffer said.

“It will be some time before Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bins are part of our waste collection system in the Yarra Ranges. We strongly encourage people to get into the habit of separating their food scraps as soon as possible.”

Local residents can register to become a participant which will allow them to bring their kitchen scraps to the garden to leave in a collection bin.

Garden members will then manage the composting process by making sure the items dropped off are compostable and they will then deposit them into the compost.

Tina D’Angelo has been named the ‘Compost Queen’ and will be one of the volunteers who’ll manage the compost system.

Ms D’Angelo said she’s worked in nurseries for 30 years and is grateful to be able to connect with like-minded people in the community garden.

“I get inspired by others who think the same,” Ms D’Angelo said.

The compost hub was built by durable hardwood pallets sourced by CAWRS from Bunnings and local volunteers assembled the structure.

Michael Brewster and Bruce McMicking were instrumental in constructing the three bay system with Mr Brewster adding some new features, such as a strong lid that can open in two ways which is sturdy enough to fold over.

Badger Creek Men’s Shed also helped out

Nanette Gardner, Michael Brewster, Tina D’Angelo, Ethne Pfeiffer and Mima McDonnell at the Healesville Community Garden’s compost hub.

Pictures: RENEE WOOD in the working bee as well as garden members including Nanette Gardner who enjoyed learning new skills with power tools during the creation process.

Registrations are now open for those interested and it’s expected to be a benefit for people who aren’t able to compost at home and want to reduce their waste sustainably.

To begin with the compost will be be used throughout the community garden but once there is enough, participants can then take home processed compost for their own gardens.

Volunteer Lead Mima McDonnell is also looking for anyone who’s interested in volunteering at the garden and can contact her on 0438059045.

Ms McDonnell is hoping to get people together for monthly meetups for garden maintenance.

Anyone interested in joining the compost hub can register via this link: https://bit.ly/ HCG-CCH A compost caddy will be given to the first ten people who register.

The Community Compost Hub is open to all.

Healesville Lion’s Den makes the move

By Renee Wood The Lion’s Den op shop has been in the Healesville CBD for 35 years but now it will be making the move to Old Lilydale Road.

Due to rental changes, the Healesville Lions Club has made the decision to move into its very own building behind the club’s hall which they club has owned since the 60s.

Residents have supported the shop for decades and its hoped this will continue at the new site, with the all profits over the years going towards the benefit of the community.

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bos, gardens benches, and early works at the Healesville hospital.

This was all achieved through the help of the community by purchasing goods at the Lions Den Op Shop and other fundraising events such as market stalls.

Coordinator of the Healesville Lion’s Den op shop Elaine Dossor has been with the Lions Club since 1968 and said she is ‘pretty proud’ of what the club and members have achieved and continue to do.

“All the Lions members a pretty good, hard workers, they believe in what they’re doing,” Ms Dossor said.

The members are now excited to start this next chapter for the shop and are expecting to open the new store in November.

“It’s a fresh approach and I think it gives you a bit of a lift in what you’re doing, you know… now we’ve got another challenge.”

Ms Dossor said it’s only the location that is changing.

“Nothing’s changed except the place, the aim of the op shop will still remain the same to serve the community.

“We want to thank the general public for the help that they’ve given us over the years.”

The Maroondah Highway shop will be closed after market day on Sunday 2 October.

The new shop at 9-11 Old Lilydale Road, Healesville will be opening in November and will open every day but closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.

The new shop at 9-11 Old Lilydale Road, Healesville will be opening in November.

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Something for everyone MDLC offers cost effective general interest programs, local learning courses and is a Registered Training Organisation.

These include art/craft activities, health and exercise, adult literacy, computer skills, bookkeeping, smart phone workshops plus events and social activities. MDLC’s RTO offers industry training in White Card – prepare to work safely in the construction industry and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

Upon completing this accredited training, you will receive your RSA certificate accredited by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

Mountain District Learning Centre is also a provider of the Victorian State Government Reconnect Program.

The Reconnect Program strives to support Victorians experiencing disadvantage. The program assists participants to overcome the barriers preventing them from engaging in education and training and provides support into further study or employment pathways.

MDLC has funded places in the program to assist people aged 17- 64 years of age who have not been in engaged in education, training or employment for six months or more.

MDLC has already successfully completed several rounds of Reconnect, with over 80 per cent of participants partaking in further education. Many of these participants have either continued with education or found employment.

MDLC is very proud of our achievements and the achievements of our participants.

Mountain District Learning Centre’s Reconnect team of Kerri Gravina – Reconnect Manager and Racheal Edwards – Reconnect Case Worker, both work directly with participants to support their learning and wellbeing needs.

They assist with reengagement in education

Mountain District Learning Centre. by helping them overcome the barriers they may face.

Each Reconnect participant receives State Government funding for courses they are interested in, and any service they might require helping maintain their social, emotional, or mental well-being.

MDLC’s Reconnect Program helps people build resilience and capability to set them on the path of success.

For more information, you are welcome to contact MDLC on (03) 9758 7859 or email office@mdlc.org.au The Reconnect Program is an initiative of the Victorian Government The new course guide for MDLC is out now, you can find it online at www.mdlc.com.au or pick up a copy from various community organisations or your local library.

Kerri Gravina from MDLC.

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Long Covid journey We have all been on a long and dreadful Covid train journey and if we think back we didn’t know what sort of train it was and there was no destination on the ticket.

I remember meeting the then new chief editor of the newly formed and named ‘StarMail’ papers, and he had just come back from a meeting with editors from other papers as they tried to come to grips with this thing called Covid and how they could respond to it.

When he found out that I had written for 16 years in the ‘Mail’papers, he latched on to me and said, “When can you start?”

Start? I was as out of my depth as much as anyone was.

However working on what I could pick up from other media, and feeling like most of us felt at the time, we got an article out on the 31st of March ’20.

The first article was meant to help us identify with each other, with me trying to help guide the unknown.

That first title was, ‘Staying calm in the whirlpool’. All we knew was that we were going around in circles, which like the goldfish in the bowl, we found the scenery was the same every time around.

There was so much of the unknown at the time with many questions and fewer answers.

Focal Point

Graeme Dawson

The months followed with my article titles, e.g., ‘Searching for peace in the storm’ and ‘Unmet expectations’.

Uncertainty reigned – Can we still go on that long planned holiday? Will I still have my job? How will we be able to home school the kids? & ‘what about my hip operation that I am about to have, having waited for months?

Given that Omicron B4 & B5 and some other loose cannon variants were and are still taking a toll, We should note that up to the 21st, (last week), there were 5351 deaths from Covid in Victoria this year to that date, and yet there is a pre-election football being kicked around; that of mask wearing.

The warring parties are either trying to get votes as the ‘good guys’ who are claiming to save older people’s lives, and other parties getting in with those who are sick of wearing masks. Not much listening to health experts

from what I can observe.

If you have been on the train with me, you might have noticed that to date I have written 43 articles since March ‘20, most directly addressing Covid issues but others where we have been struggling as a community, like the devastating storms in the mountains and the 43 days of power outages as a result, making 20 articles in ’21 alone.

To round out my comments, I would like to identify some current stresses which may or may not be related to Covid directly, but are certainly stresses that we didn’t need.

Many are struggling with the raised cost of living, which in the main are fuel and food costs.

Many items on our usual shopping lists are just not affordable.

Council rate rises, electricity and gas price rises, mainly for heating, are almost out of reach for the average wage earner, to say nothing of the pensioner.

An air of optimism a year ago led young couples to buy their dream homes, only to be crushed now with monthly interest rate rises.

Many Blessings as we struggle together and be encouraged, I’ll travel with you to the last station if I am still able.

Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN Ljubljana pointed out various challenges in launching online book fairs to promote and connect publishers across Slovenia.

In South Korea, students were “told to study”, but Soyoung Jung from Bucheon highlighted the city’s considerable efforts to promote “global citizenship” and encourage reading on themes such as gender equality, social justice, and community cohesion.

Anne-Marie Kelly from Dublin emphasised the importance of universal themes such as human friendship in these unusual and uncertain times. In contrast to books by established and well known local authors such as Edna O’Brien’s The Country Girls Trilogy in 2019 and Christine Dwyer Hickey’s Tatty in 2020, in 2021 the city “took a risk and gambled” on debut author Rónán Hession’s Leonard and Hungry Paul as the One Dublin One Book choice.

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According to Dublin UNESCO City of Literature website, the book celebrates “those uncelebrated people who have the ability to change the world, not by effort or force, but through their appreciation of all that is special and overlooked in life”. Thanks to the city’s efforts to make the book available to borrow from libraries, electronically via BorrowBox, and to buy from bookstores across Ireland, it has been extremely popular in digital, audio and print formats.

Laura Prinsloo from Jakarta described how local authors and publishers learned to become digital content creators and even studio producers, using social media and especially TikTok to promote their publications. Hannah Trevarthen from Nottingham further explained how the city’s libraries kept up with the times by learning what was trendy on Netflix so that readers can “binge read” content related to popular shows and movies.

Nicky Page from Dunedin showcased a different approach, with the city inviting authors and poets to film themselves reading and writing stories. These recordings of “daily history” were shared online using social media, before being archived for future generations to glimpse what it is like to experience a global pandemic.

The project encouraged people to connect and collaborate while still feeling safe and comfortable in their own private time and space.

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Kemp’s curtain call The Bakery at 1812 Theatre presents The History Boys The play opens in Cutlers’ Grammar School, Sheffield, a fictional boys grammar school in the north of England. Set in the mid-late 1980s, the play follows a group of history pupils preparing for the Oxford and Cambridge entrance examinations under the guidance of three teachers with contrasting styles.

Hector, and eccentric teacher, delights in knowledge for its own sake, but his ambitious headmaster wants the school to move up the academic league table and hires Irwin, a supply teacher to introduce a rather more cynical and ruthless style of teaching. Hector is discovered sexually fondling a boy and later Irwin’s latent homosexuality inclinations emerge.

Season: October 6 – 29. Bookings: 9758 3964 The Basin Theatre presents Gentlemen Incorporated A slightly risque Australian comedy by Deborah Mulhall and directed by Julie Cunningham.

Damien is a male escort who runs rather successful business that caters to the wealthy and successful women.

When his old friend Marc returns from backpacking around Europe, Damien talks him into ‘helping’ wit an over-tight schedule.

But unbeknownst to Marc and Damien, Marc’s mother is one pf Damien’s clients. So is his girlfriend…

Season: October 6 – October 16. Bookings: 1300 784 668 Don’t forget CPP Community Theatre’s production of The Addams Family. Season opens October 7. Bookings: 9447 014 584 between 1pm & 3pm.

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“Reader Development” Roundtable This is the first in a series of three articles featuring the 2022 Cities of Literature Meeting hosted by Melbourne, our own UNESCO City of Literature since 2008.

The 2022 Cities of Literature Network Meeting recently took place in Melbourne, attended by representatives from 26 of the world’s 42 Cities of Literature.

Three concurrent roundtables were held during the week-long event to address the question: “How will the last five years impact your next five years?” Discussions focused on three themes – literary programming, libraries, and reader development.

Participants at the “Reader Development” Roundtable included delegates from Angoulême, Bucheon, Dublin, Dunedin, Exeter, Gothenberg, Granada, Heidelberg, Jakarta, Ljubljana, Milan, Norwich, Quebec, Nottingham, and Seattle, Also present were literary professionals from Australian Poetry, City of Melbourne Libraries, Kids’ Own Publishing, Pantera Press, PEN Melbourne, the Wheeler Centre, and Writers Victoria – just to name a few.

As everyone noted, confronted by widespread, large-scale COVID pandemic lockdowns in the past two years, cities around the globe had to “go digital” and shift their focus online to facilitate reading and foster readership.

A wide variety of stories and experiences were shared. For example, Damjan Zorc from

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Auslan, great skill to have

By Callum Ludwig A group of Warburton residents have come together to learn an important new skill for communicating with their community, fittingly gathering at the Koha Community Cafe.

They have been learning some basic skills of Auslan, learning how to sign in order to communicate with hearing-impaired people without the need for pen and paper. Julie Davison taught the group and said the more people who can communicate with the deaf people and be inclusive of their needs, the better.

“There seems to be a lot of interest in the community for people to learn Auslan, including teaching it at schools. It started at a cafe with friends talking about lockdowns and one mentioned the interpreters at the press conferences and said ‘I’d love to learn that’ and I said I could teach them,” she said.

“It helps get it out there, and I get to teach about deaf culture and history, as they were quite oppressed. Auslan is another language and so it’s not so much a disability if they’re given the opportunity for other people to sign to them.”

Ms Davison worked with the deaf community as a social worker for many years and learnt Auslan along the way. Ms Davison said some people find it difficult, and some find it harder to learn.

“There is a lot of effort involved, and you should practice almost every day, otherwise you might struggle to get it. It certainly isn’t a task for busy people,” she said.

“Once you are fluent, you can get away with not practising, like it’s in a hard drive, but you have to practice a lot to get there, which can be hard without a deaf person in your life.”

Ms Davison ran a class in Warburton and at the Lilydale Community House, where is continuing to host practice sessions once a fortnight. Volunteer at the Warburton Information Centre and participant Lavinia McE-

L-R: Lavinia, Elizabeth, Belinda, deaf guest Terri, Heidy and Linda with their certificates for learning Auslan. wan said she hopes her new Auslan skills can help her in her volunteering.

“It was excellent to learn and I am glad I took the time to do it. After I get over the stage fright if someone came in and signed to me, I

now know phrases like ’How can I help you?’, ‘Can you please sign slowly? I’m only learning’ and the full alphabet in case I have to fingerspell,” she said.

“It gave me a real sense of achievement,

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100km for mental health

By Callum Ludwig A Healesville resident has been successful in completing an astonishing feat of endurance and determination all in the name of mental health awareness.

For the past six months, Alex Gommers set out to prepare himself for a 100km Surf Coast Century ultra marathon along the Great Ocean Road to raise money for the Black Dog Institute.

Mr Gommers said the day of the run, Saturday 17 September, was the hardest day of his life.

“It took every bit of resilience and fortitude that within me, even when I got to the 50-kilometre-mark, I was in a bad way and really sore at that stage, let alone by the end,” he said.

“It was a huge challenge but something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and very fulfilling to get to the end. I was elated and happy but exhausted and could barely walk, I got back to the Airbnb and fainted, and if it wasn’t for my girlfriend I would’ve hit the floor.”

20-year-old Mr Gommers was running five days a week for an hour and completing a 25km run each Sunday in preparation.

Mr Gommer said he was really glad he did it.

“There were many days of coming home from work and having to put my runners straight on as I get home and running through the rain or other poor weather. It was a huge undertaking and a big time commitment, but it expanded the limits of what I thought I could do,” he said.

“There was no way I would’ve been able to do it without my support crew, my family and friends there on the day, and even the race organisers themselves did a great job.”

Mr Gommers set out a $2000 fundraising goal and managed to complete it comfortably, on $2520 and counting.

Mr Gommers said he was astonished at how much he raised, given he even thought he

A wonderful backdrop for a light run!

Alex Gommers powers along the shore. set a high bar for himself as he wanted to test what was possible.

“The generosity of people astounded me, one girl [Clare Stanley] donated $600, which was quite unbelievable. It’s all going to a really good cause that I’m passionate about,” he said.

Pictures: SUPPLIED “Earlier this year, I went through a pretty hard time in my life, and the Black Dog Institute is leading the charge and in that domain in helping people overcome those things. A big part for me was having goals and aspirations to achieve and then being able to go and do

An exhausted Alex Gommers manages a smile at the end. them. They’re really important for getting out of places like that.”

Anyone interested in supporting Mr Gommer’s cause can visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/shake-off-the-black-dog-running100km.

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The big family home offers loads of space for everyone with 5 bedrooms all with built in robes and an ensuite in the main bedroom plus a separate office/study, family size living/lounge areas spread over 2 levels.

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TRANQUILITY AND TONS OF PARKING ACHIEVING a supreme level of synergy between its inviting indoor-outdoor spaces and serene environment, this pristine home on approximately 991sqm presents a dream introduction into Emerald.

Surrounded by established gardens, verandahs and substantial parking, the charming home is perfectly suited to families, car enthusiasts and tradies.

Inside, floating floors adorn a large open living and dining room, which is centred by a wood heater and overlooked by a sizeable Blackwood kitchen with twin breakfast ledges.

A sliding door supplies a seamless outdoor connection, where an enormous covered and lit deck with lush aspects and courtyard access enables sensational all-seasons

entertaining with vibrant visiting birdlife.

Three bedrooms provide restful accommodation and are serviced by a contemporary floor-to-ceiling tiled bathroom that stars a large shower and a spa bath.

Ducted heating, air-conditioning, solar power, ample storage and undercover parking for six vehicles enhance the home, which is ready for a new family to call their own.

It is located within a leisurely walk to bus stops, reserves, trails, sporting grounds, the local library and Emerald village with Woolworths supermarket, speciality stores, cafes and restaurants. Only minutes further to Emerald Pre, Primary and Secondary Schools plus the famous Puffing Billy. ●

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The timeless split level design with cathedral ceilings boasts a flexible floor plan with two separate living zones which enjoy fantastic valley views. Enjoy the sun streaming into the living areas and the well appointed kitchen complete with dishwasher, loads of cupboard space and breakfast counter. Three robed bedrooms include master with direct access to the spacious main bathroom. Set on a sunny block on the high side of the road you have a fantastic deck at the front and a secure private yard at the back. Extras include single carport, gas ducted heating, large storage shed in the rear & much more. Come & sit on the sunny front deck & dream about moving in very soon.

The opportunity is now available to secure this stunning 4-bedroom plus study, Mudbrick home.Step inside and instantly enjoy that wonderful homely feeling, large picturesque windows at every glance the outlook is simply gorgeous. The home sits proudly over 2 levels with downstairs containing the large open kitchen, dishwasher, ample cupboards and bench space and a generous walk-in pantry. Completing the downstairs area is the main bathroom, laundry, and 4th bedroom/study, upstairs 3 further bedrooms and a 2nd living space. For an added bonus in this unique package there is a studio/workshop/teenager retreat which could have many uses. Backing onto the Yarra River and the beautiful river walk, stroll into town and enjoy all the attractions of the bustling Warburton township.

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PEACE AND PRIVACY ON 2.5 ACRES EVER so privately located on sealed Bonham Road, this property suits a multitude of uses. Previously run as a nursery, there is still some infrastructure there, igloos and large water filtration plant, tanks and a dam, however if this not what you want, simply sell off or remove the existing infrastructure and you have a clear slate of gently sloping land with hedgerows on all sides offering complete privacy.

The home consists of 3 zoned bedrooms and a study with the large master bedroom offering a sitting area plus an ensuite.

The zoned living is great for the family, with a central meals/living/family flowing to the ‘sunroom’ or you can get away from everyone downstairs to the cozy lounge and enjoy the wood heater on winters’ nights.

The central kitchen with stone benchtops and dishwasher looks out over the rear of the property.

Outside there are a number of sheds plus double garage and a couple of carports, with plenty of parking.

The front yard is amazing and has just been landscaped, so you can watch it develop and grow in years to come.

Special features include split system, solar panels, mains water and tank water to name but a few..

Ideally located only a few minutes from Monbulk shops with a sealed drive into town, or close to Emerald also, with The Patch store and the sought after Primary School nearby. Just under an hours drive from Melbourne CBD and 10 minutes drive to Belgrave train station. A fantastic community and fantastic lifestyle.

This is a property that will impress the whole family, so book your inspection today before it’s too late. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 21 Bonham Road, MONBULK Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Jack Murray 0493 136 937, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 24 MAIL

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18 ACRES WITH INVITING HOME IF you seek your own private oasis or a premier place to work from home, this 18 acre property provides an abundance of outstanding options. Picturesque, peaceful, private, and set beside Wards Road Reserve parkland, this property will provide a lifetime of serenity and enjoyment.

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The floorplan is cleverly conceived to hold the family room with wood fire, dining area with covered alfresco access, and kitchen with freestanding cooker at the heart of the home.

The formal lounge with wood fire neighbours the main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe to create a comfortable parents’ wing of this home.

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Brookers claim 22 flag

By Callum Ludwig The Division One Senior Football Grand Final marked the final match of the 2022 AFL Outer East season, with the two undeniably top teams out there with their hearts set on taking home the flag.

Controversy clouded the game after star Seville forward Rob Petracca’s suspension was upheld on Tuesday night, ruling him out of the game on Friday 23 September.

Petracca got off the original charge he was facing at the tribunal, but footage was put forward by representatives from GembrookCockatoo showcasing Petracca striking a player during Seville’s semi-final win over them and he was suspended for two matches as a result. Sonny Saniga replaced him in the side.

Gembrook-Cockatoo got on top in the first, kicking 3 goals to Seville’s 1 to take a 12-point lead into the first quarter.

Early in the second quarter, Seville’s Dylan Broadway took a nice mark over the top of his opponent and goaled, but the Brookers immediately responded with three quick goals to restore and extend their lead. Seville’s Michael Condello kicked two before the end of the quarter to bring the Blues back in touch.

Gembrool-Cockatoo captain Colin Bastow went down with a serious-looking knee injury after a ruck contest early in the third quarter and perhaps his side were shaken by watching their skipper go down, missing a couple

Best-on-ground Joshua Tilley dishes off a handball.

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Gembrook-Cockatoo’s Michael Firrito takes a strong mark.

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of opportunities early in the third. However, they still headed into the final change with a 19-point lead.

Gembrook-Cockatoo seemingly put the game beyond doubt early in the third, kicking the first before league-leading goalkicker Myles Wareham got over the back and former North Melbourne star Michael Firrito’s stellar snap made it an almost unassailable 36-point lead.

A quick left foot snap from a stoppage from the league best and fairest winning Blue Jake Strachan and a set shot from defender-come-

forward Jack Nolan gave Seville a glimpse of hope but the Brookers hung on for a 10.12, 72 to 14.11, 95 win.

Gembrook-Cockatoo claimed their first premiership since 2016 and chants of ‘Gembrooooook!’ echoed around the ground and in the rooms for long after the game.

Seville Coach Chris Murphy thanked everyone for coming out to support the two sides and congratulated Gembrook-Cockatoo on the win.

“It was a very good game, and I’m sure they will enjoy the night. To our boys, we will stay

strong and be back strong next year,” he said.

Gembrook-Cockatoo’s Joshua Tilley was awarded the best on ground honours and said he did not know what to say.

“We’ve been striving for this day all year, and I f***ing love you blokes,” he said.

Gembrook-Cockatoo Coach Bradley Coller said they know the sides have developed a rivalry over the last few years and it was always going to be a tough game when they play each other.

“For us today, it just worked. For the boys to have been through what we have over the last three or four years in not having a home, but with the culture we have built and the two cups we won today, it’s gonna be a good party!”

Gembrook-Cockatoo’s Reserves side had already beaten Berwick Springs in their own Grand Final, 9.2, 56 to 9.9, 63.

Seville’s top performers were Ryan Farrow, Michael Condello, Jake Strachan, Jye Sciortino, Joshua Weightman and Dylan Broadway with the goals coming from Condello with 4 and Broadway, Weightman, Strachan, Jack Nolan, Jye Sciortino and James Cecere with 1 apiece.

Joining Tilley among Gembrook-Cockatoo’s best were Aaron Firrito, Brayden Weller, Michael Firrito, Caleb Crestani and Dante South with Michael Firrito bagging 4 goals, Mett Templeton and Myles Wareham 3 and South, Matt Frazetto, Colin Bastow and Aaron Firrito all kicking 1.

Come and try futsal sessions on these school holidays

By Callum Ludwig The Yarra Valley Soccer Club (YVSC) and the Yarra Centre have teamed up to host a pair of Come N’ Try Futsal sessions for kids this school holidays.

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in outdoor games.

“We were playing opposition down the line in Knox and Blackburn who have been playing together since they were six years old, and our Under 10s were getting hammered. So we started playing futsal and the kids really took to it, they love it,” he said.

“It’s fast, it’s high energy and a lot of fun, making it very appealing to the younger ones.

It’s a wonderful game with so many benefits, as well as being a sport both girls and boys can play together.”

The free sessions are for all kids aged between six and 16, on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 September from 12pm to 3pm.

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“Their cardio, hand-eye coordination, running speed and ball control all certainly improve drastically. It’s good for passing strategies, and working on creating passing triangles to get around the opposition,” he said.

“Kids can come in with little or no experience of playing soccer, and we’ve had a lot of interest from the kids who play basketball at the centre. We hope to use it as a gateway to the grass game, and the Yarra Centre recognised the demand for it and came to us offering the court time.”

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By Callum Ludwig All four of Seville’s senior netball sides were competing in the Grand Final on Friday 23 September.

A Grade’s game was the pick of the bunch, sealing the flag with a last-minute winner to bring home their first A Grade flag since 2016 and their first in Division One. D Grade began the day’s play with the first of three clashes with Berwick at 10.10am, but was comfortably defeated. A close first half saw the Blues only 3 points behind at the main break, but Berwick asserted themselves in the third quarter to eventually come home with a 9-point win 24-15 at the final siren.

Genesis Foster-Jonassen, Jayde Rait and Alysha Toner were Seville’s best on the day, with goals coming from Foster-Jonassen 7, Hannah Ray 6 and Corinne Tesselaar 2.

C Grade’s 11.30am fixture saw the only Seville side not facing a Berwick outfit, and they successfully defeated their opponents Gembrook-Cockatoo 36-29.

An even first quarter saw scores tied, before Seville slowly extended their lead from then on, to 5 and 9 points at each respective break before finishing 7-point winners.

Seville’s C Grade league best and fairest winner Tarsha Collette was at the forefront once again, finishing among the best players and scoring 17 goals in the win.

Georgie Brisbane and Alice Nicholas were the other best players, while Rebecca Groen scored 19 goals.

A Grade was up next at 1pm to avoid a conflicting schedule with Senior Football.

It was a true end-to-end battle of clinical goalscorers, with Seville’s pair of Ella Morse and Hayley Ray finishing all their chances while Berwick’s captain Emma Clarke did the same at the other end.

Seville’s A Grade netballers celebrate their last-gasp victory.

Tied at quarter time, Berwick up by a point at halftime and Seville by 2 at the final change, the game was going down to the wire. Seville held a game-high lead of 7 points earlier in the game before Berwick mounted their comeback and with only minutes left on the clock, the scores were tied at 43 apiece.

Nerves truly set him and passes were being intercepted left, right and centre, with neither team able to hold on to the ball and get a meaningful shot off until Ella Morse received the ball centrally inside in the goal circle and converted with less than a minute left. Seville

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held on for a famous victory!

Ella Morse said the scenes were unreal after making the shot.

“As I shot it I was just thinking ‘This better go in’, and now we can celebrate with drinks tonight and a big weekend ahead,” she said.

Morse and Ray finished with 23 and 21 goals respectively.

Seville Wing Defence Emily Wicks said the win will create lifelong friendships and memories.

“I feel very proud of the team, we definitely

worked hard for it. We are super lucky to be part of such a club and such a group of girls that were able to stay true to ourselves and get across the line,” she said.

Luiza Sulemani had the unenviable task of helping limit Clarke’s influence and received best on court for her efforts while Seville’s captain Ella Bayliss and Cleo Minney were also in the best for their efforts through the midcourt.

Berwick A Grade Coach Chloe Phillips said it was incredibly hard to go down in the final minute.

“Well played to Seville they were great all year, and to my girls it was pretty shattering not to get across the line but you should be so proud of what you put out there today, especially coming back from seven goals down,” she said.

Seville A Grade Coach Alex Bergamin said her players should enjoy the win and that it was a real credit to the club.

“We’ve got lots of experience through the midcourt, and boy did they shine today, really led well from the front. Defensively, Erin and Luiza had an absolute cracker, couldn’t ask for anything more as well,” she said.

B Grade rounded off the day’s netball in their 2.45pm clash with Berwick and managed to secure Seville’s third premiership with a strong 58-39 victory.

Berwick got off to a fast start to lead by 2 points at quarter time, before a massive 16-point response in the second quarter from the Blues had them leading by 7 at halftime.

Seville only extended their lead from that point in the game, up by 12 points at the final break and 19 by the time the siren sounded.

Captain Alanna Lennie and Alexis Tucker were the top performers, with Lennie scoring 32, Lauren Fletcher scoring 24 and Cailey Nolan chipping in with 2.

Best Wednesday golf score from Patricia Eldridge Wednesday 21 September PAR: You know, loyal readers, all golfers have a “lean period” which can last from a couple of weeks to a few months. This week’s midweek winner was suffering through the leanest of lean periods. But, on this golf day, with a glorious sunshine bursting through all day, Patricia-Eldridge, had the best score that she has posted for some months.

A +2 was just enough to give her bragging rights and the winner’s voucher.

All involved that day at the Club, were genuinely pleased that Trish’s lean patch appears to be over for a while.

Although it must be mentioned that even then, she had to “sweat it out”, for she survived a countback, from immediate PastPresident, David-Hatt, also recording a +2.

Even so, both those scores beat the rest of the field by 3, which is why the balls ran down to -3!

Well done to Hatty, but especially to Mrs. Eldridge, as husband Mick, has owned the household “bragging rights” for far too long.

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Saturday 24 September Stableford: Under welcome sunny skies, a healthysize field went out to tackle an ever-drying course, most going early so as to NOT miss the big game - go Cats!

And the player who kept his mind focussed on the job at hand was Craig-Staggard, who clearly has Club “bragging rights” at the moment.

For you see, folks, Staggie posted the first 40-point score we have seen since autumn.

Great result, young Craig. Steuart-Hawke recorded a 37-pointer, for the R/up voucher, and can consider himself a little unlucky, because that score would have, more than likely, won the day during the last 3-4 months.

(The “thin sister” will be very pleased for him, I think!)

Balls, though, extended all the way down to 30! And, once again, we did NOT have a full list of NTP winners - Sam-Dennis won on the 3rd, Liam-Kay on the 12th and Ryan-Wilson snared the 15th.

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