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Road safety plea

By Mikayla van Loon A petition to gain better road safety outside Mount Evelyn’s Birmingham Primary School has been submitted to Yarra Ranges Council, calling for traffic lights to be installed.

The intersection at Francis Crescent and Birmingham Road sees peak traffic during school drop off and pick up times, something lead petitioner and parent Bosa Sofranic-Carter said has only increased with the growth of the school.

“The area has grown, there’s a bigger population than when that road first became a road and it just needs an upgrade to catch up with the safety that’s required now that there are more people living in the area and using that intersection,” she said.

“There are cars going in so many directions that it’s just a matter of time before, unfortunately, a tragedy happens at that intersection.

It is a mismanaged intersection that needs some sort of a solution.”

The petition, which received close to 90 signatures, was heard at the council meeting on Tuesday 11 October, where Ms Sofranic-Carter was able to speak to the issue.

While Ms Sofranic-Carter has considered other options aside from traffic lights, perhaps a ‘keep clear’, she said “it needs to be fair for all and safe for all”.

As parent at Birmingham Primary School for five years and resident of Mount Evelyn since 2011, Ms Sofranic-Carter said it’s been a desire of hers to have something done for all that time.

“I would always avoid school pickup or school drop off time because of the traffic congestion and just feeling unsafe.

Birmingham Road crossing supervisor Angela met with lead petitioner Bosa Sofranic-Carter on Thursday 13 October and said she had concerns for her own and the children’s safety having nearly been hit by cars twice since term two and witnessing multiple accidents. 302905 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “People get stressed in traffic and some people make the wrong choices and then that’s when an incident happens.”

Councillor Tim Heenan acknowledged the traffic increases and experiences of the residents and parents using this road frequently based on his own use of the roads.

“I can understand your concerns as a resi-

dent of Mount Evelyn for 36 years and currently two of my five grandchildren attend Birmingham Primary,” he said.

“I worked really hard in the early years on council on getting Francis Crescent at the other end sorted out with parking and everything.

“I know the frustration with more children

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going to the school in the last couple of years has compounded the problem.”

Ms Sofranic-Carter said lights could also support better and safer pedestrian crossings because currently two crossing guards are needed to stop traffic that is perhaps speeding down the hill.

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The morning school drop off peak sees traffic on Francis Crescent wanting to go in every direction. 302905

Residents push for safer travel routes From page 1 “Because it’s such a big intersection, a lot of people choose not to use it just because they have seen people not slow down for the crossing guards,” she said.

“That climb up the hill, from Francis Crescent to get to that crossing is massive with a school bag and if you’ve got a pram and a couple of kids, it’s a big climb to do with little children.”

This was something Cr Heenan also raised as an issue that has been identified in the past.

“Over the years the concerns of the traffic crossing supervisors there have raised a lot of very important, serious risks for the people crossing from one side to the other and certainly they’ve done a great job over those years to make sure they’re aware of slowing cars down,” he said.

Responding to a question of where funding would need to come from, environment and infrastructure director Bill Millard said as a Yarra Ranges road, it would be the role of the council to fund the installation of traffic lights.

Mr Millard said this could perhaps be done with support from the State government through a grant should the council apply and

Birmingham Primary School parent Bosa Sofranic-Carter took it upon herself to start a petition for the installation of traffic lights outside the school. 291743 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS be successful but full traffic plans would need to be conducted first.

Cr Heenan said what was formerly a zigzagging road, with 16 turns, has now been made straight to meet the changing needs of the area.

Given this he said he was prepared to work closely with council officers to see how it would develop further to cater to the present needs of the local community.

“With the substantial increase in the population at the school, maybe the time has come now to consider something of this magnitude for the safety of the children.”

Cr Richard Higgins seconded the motion to proceed with traffic investigations of the area and thank Ms Sofranic-Carter for raising the issue with the council.

The motion was passed unanimously and Ms Sofranic-Carter said she was hopeful of a positive outcome.

“My hope is [the council] hear their community members and understand that we just want a safe way to navigate around Birmingham Road and Francis Crescent “Whether our children go to Birmingham Primary School, or whether it’s someone elderly living down the road, we just want to have a safe intersection that meets the standard that we deserve and also meet the growth that has occurred in that area.

“A big thank you to everyone who signed the petition. I’m grateful for your support.

Thank you to community members who have shared a different idea for the intersection. Healthy discussion is how solutions are found. To my children, Grace and Jack, you are my reason for all that I do. I love you more than everything and beyond forever.”

The results from a Community Sentiment Survey conducted in the Yarra Ranges Police Service Area have been released outlining the community safety concerns and suggestions for policing in the area.

Those who participated indicated they were concerned about: 1. People affected by drugs or alcohol 2. Hoon Driving 3. Speeding 4. Other anti-social behaviour Yarra Ranges Eyewatch took to social media to reassure residents that Victoria Police is making moves listen to the community and is putting things in place to address the issues raised.

“Our newly formed Yarra Ranges Neighbourhood Policing Committee in conjunction with key stakeholders are reviewing the results to identify how we can best support the community to address their concerns,” the post read.

“Police in the Yarra ranges Police Service Area are continuing to focus on the impact of drugs and alcohol in the community through Operation Conform. Plain clothed Police officers are targeting local liquor outlets to observe and assess compliance with the Liquor Control Reform Act, including selling alcohol to minors and intoxicated persons. There will also be a strong visible presence on the the roads targeting offences such as speeding and hoon driving.”

Regular foot patrols are already conducted in the area and police aim to participate in community events, police will look to increase those where possible in the future.

“We are committed to better connecting with and listening to our community,” the post said.

Eastlink accident Police are looking for any information in relation to an accident that occurred on Eastlink on Thursday 13 October.

Around 3.30pm a dark grey/black coloured Ranger or Mitsubishi towing a trailer was travelling in a north bound direction.

Just after the intersection with Princess Highway a three metre metal pole as become unfastened from the trailer and flown directly into a vehicle travelling behind.

The driver behind has taken evasive action and swerved. The pole colliding with the vehicle on the A pillar narrowly missing any windows. The driver was naturally shaken by the close call.

The driver of the ute has continued in a northly direction without stopping or assisting at the scene.

Police are appealing for any information or dashcam footage to assist.

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Biodiversity blitz results The Yarra Ranges area have finished the Biodiversity Blitz in top spot for 2022, gaining the most observations and species-recorded out of the nine other participating councils.

Throughout September, local nature lovers all over the Yarra Ranges recorded 1,468 species across 9,580 observations.

246 people in the shire participated in the month long event, recording 667 plants, 312 insects, 188 fungi and 116 birds among others.

“Thank you to all who participated. It’s great to see so many in our community get involved in contributing to biodiversity science,” the Yarra Ranges Council newsletter read.

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If it’s flooded - forget it

By Renee Wood and Mikayla van Loon Several roads were flooded and road closures were put in place to ensure the safety of residents in the Yarra Valley following the down pour received on Thursday 13 October.

The Yarra Glen and Yering area was affected making it difficult for drivers to get in and out with the Melba Highway, MacIntyre Lane, St Huberts Road and Healesville-Yarra Glen Road closed for periods of time.

Police and Yarra Ranges Council workers were monitoring and guiding traffic accordingly allowing for safe crossing as the water eased throughout the morning.

Coldstream roads such as Station Street were also inundated by water but that subsided by Friday morning.

Melba Highway again closed over the weekend with traffic being diverted with the threat of flooded roads still an ongoing issue for the region.

Drivers are urged to take care and monitor the conditions and remember driving on flooded roads can pose a risk to your safety and vehicle damage.

Many pot holes are also appearing as the surfaces have deteriorated from the water.

VicEmergency issued Moderate Flood Warnings of Watch and Act alerts however, they have now been downgraded to a minor flood warning.

The Yarra River catchment recorded rainfall averaging about 49mm in the upper part and 46mm in the lower part since 9am Wednesday 12 October.

River Street in Healesville is closed due to flooding which has extended from Coronation Park.

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Lillydale Lake has seen significant rises, with the flood plain taking the load for local residential areas.

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SES moves into recovery

By Mikayla van Loon Lilydale SES members were sitting on standby over the weekend after what was a reasonably quiet flood event for the crew having expected waters to rise higher than they did last week.

Unit controller Shaun Caufield said compared to the inner city areas and regional parts of the state, Lilydale and surrounding suburbs were rather calm on Thursday 13 October but the risk hadn’t subsided with more rain scheduled for the weekend.

“We certainly had a couple of calls for cars stuck in flood waters,” Mr Caulfield said.

“We dodged a bullet in the Valley but that’s not to say we’re not at risk.”

The rain was light to medium across the Yarra Ranges area overnight on the 13 October but with paddocks, riverbeds and other open spaces already soggy underfoot from previous rain, Mr Caulfield said the water had nowhere to go.

“The grounds are saturated so the water is going into the waterways rather than soaking in the ground,” he said.

A moderate flood warning was issued for the Yarra River from Millgrove to Warrandyte between Friday 14 and Sunday 16 October.

Mr Caulfield said he was concerned about the flood risk, with crews sitting on an increased level of readiness to respond over the weekend but this was reduced with the crew turning to recovery efforts over rescue.

Although not particularly deep, with water sitting on roads and in paddocks, Mr Caulfield said there was a chance flood waters could get worse.

“Even if it doesn’t rain a lot, there’s still water coming from the Upper Yarra catchments and from the hills.”

Lilydale’s swift water rescue crews were also on standby with the potential of being sent to help in other parts of the state. This could still

Lillydale Lake’s beach area well under water.

St Hubert’s Road closed due to rising waters. be an option as the state’s flood situation develops.

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Olinda Creek in Lilydale flowing heavily.

Police assisting drivers along Melba Highway in Yering. tober seeing some flood waters in Yering and Yarra Glen but remained fairly low-lying.

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Backlash on road design

By Mikayla van Loon Designs have been released by the State government for Lilydale’s Cave Hill Road level crossing which will remove the roadway and create a pedestrian underpass despite concerns from the community.

Lilydale Township Action Group president Neal Taylor said the community had been advocating for the level crossing removal to keep traffic access, believing that blocking Cave Hill Road would cause congestion.

“By blocking traffic this is going to cause congestion from Melba Avenue on John Street and Maroondah Highway, especially around school times and even worse with Kinley opening up with more and more residents,” he said.

The design features a five-metre wide underpass, with stairs, ramps and lighting at night.

It will connect to walking and cycling paths as more development gets underway, including connections to the south through the Kinley Estate and north to the new Lilydale Station and Warburton Rail Trail.

Mr Taylor said there had been no community consultation about the appropriateness of this design for the needs of the suburb.

“The design is a concrete monstrosity and doesn’t resemble the new station or represent the area very well at all. There has been no community consultation about this,” he said.

Level crossing program director Steve Brown said the design was chosen as a way of providing a safe road way, while maintaining access for users of Cave Hill Road and Taylor Street, as well as local bus stops, sporting facilities and businesses on Melba Avenue.

“We’re removing every dangerous and congested level crossing on the Lilydale Line including at Cave Hill Road to ensure a safe connection to Lilydale High School, nearby homes, and businesses,” he said.

Pedestrians safely crossing underneath the rail line from Melba Avenue via new underpass.

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An artist impression shows pedestrians safely accessing Cave Hill Road via stairs and ramps underneath the rail line.

The Level Crossing Removal Authority confirmed consultation had been conducted with Lilydale High School, community groups and local businesses.

People have also taken to social media to call out the lack of broader community discussion and noting the traffic disturbances it could create for Lilydale High School users.

“Hard for the secondary college traffic all coming through past the shopping centre,” one person said.

“Since when has it been considered danger-

The Cave Hill Road closure is one of four projects on the Lilydale line and Mr Taylor said he believes someone without the knowledge of the logistics and history of the area has made the decision for this design.

“What is annoying, is that the plans were announced with no forewarning or acknowledging the community at all.

“We would [have liked] to see some community consultation before plans [were] finalised and that the overpass be created rather than this.”

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Residents of Lilydale, as well as Yarra Ranges Council, have been requesting the duplication of the Lilydale railway line be made a priority to help cater to the growing population.

“LTAG and the community have always asked that when the station was being built, they could have extended the ramp up to the station earlier creating an overpass for the Cave Hill crossing. This would also help with the second line that we believe needs to be added ASAP,” Mr Taylor said.

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Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing and Evelyn Labor candidate Lorna Dent were welcomed by Ambulance Victoria staff Andrew Turner, Jo Wilton and Steve McCauley on Thursday 13 October. 303382 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

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Ms Shing and Ms Dent were given the grand tour of the new building, including the five-bay garage. 303382 Wilton said would only help with her staff’s mental health and wellbeing.

“It’s a place to debrief. That is one of the best welfare things that we can do for crews, to debrief with each other and with their managers as well. So it’s a nice quiet location, shut off from the world,” she said.

When summer comes, paramedics will be able to enjoy some sun with a grassed area, as well as a relaxed lounge space to unwind between jobs.

“The shifts are so long, having that ability to actually physically and mentally switch off during those long shifts, for longevity in this and to keep balance in your life, these are the things that just break up a long shift and give you the ability to stay concentrated when you do go back out there again,” Mr Turner said.

Ms Shing said as communities grow, developments such as Kinley begin populating the area more and as families wish to call the Lilydale and surrounds home, emergency services need facilities to allow for steady growth alongside that demand.

“It’s been so important to make sure…that we’ve got the frontline facilities for emergency

services and in particular, our paramedics, to be based and to learn and to train but also to find opportunities for rest and recovery,” she said.

“Paramedic work is some of the hardest and most demanding work there is and it’s only right they have facilities that accommodate the challenges of the job and recognise the contributions they make.”

The paramedic workforce has increased by more than 66 per cent since 2014, close to 2,200 paramedics to meet the growing population demands.

The Lilydale branch was funded by the State government in both the 2016-17 and 2020-21 budget and is one of 24 across the state to be built.

“I offer my thanks and respect to every paramedic who is there for people at that hour of greatest need and has consistently been able to provide world class care and support to people who need it,” Ms Shing said.

“Thanks also to their families, for the further contributions that need to be made at home in order for that health care to be delivered.”

Team Manager Steve McCauley said the rest and recline area will allow for staff to unwind during a shift when needed. 303382

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Lilydale’s paramedic workforce has officially welcomed the opening of its new branch located just off Hull Road with a visit from Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing.

Although the crew moved into the new building in July, senior staff members were able to show Ms Shing the finished product on Thursday 13 October.

The new station now caters for the larger workforce of 41 full time employees, students and graduates, with better onsite training facilities, rest and recline rooms, a full sized kitchen and outdoor area.

Team manager Steve McCauley said there was no comparison between the old branch building in the centre of Lilydale to the new Charles Road location.

“The old branch was 40 years old and we just outgrew it. It did its purpose when it opened and still maybe 10 or 20 years ago but things just exploded,” he said.

“We’ve got new cars, the workload doubled over that time, since 2008 I think it was. As the population has grown in the area too, we’ve been relied upon more often.”

Senior team manager Andrew Turner said the former Lilydale branch was established as a basic life support service but “our skill set has advanced so we’re now an advanced life support” branch.

Mr Turner said with nine graduates training at Lilydale for 12 months, “these facilities match what they need”.

Having a dedicated training room which can be used for CPR training, studying or area training days, Mr McCauley said it has been a really good asset.

“Training at the branch is great because we don’t always get to see certain scenarios out in the field all the time.

“So doing that low frequency scenario work is really good and allows [graduates] to practice those skills in a very low stress environment rather than trying to learn out in the field.”

Acting area manager Jo Wilton said as one of the larger stations in the east, Lilydale may become a hub for leadership teams or managers to meet and do training as well.

Ms Wilton also said Lilydale now has the capacity to set up in an emergency situation to host travelling crews, something that would not have been possible at the old branch.

More than that, however, the design of the building brings a calming feel, something Ms

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Hodgett to defend seat

By Mikayla van Loon Current Croydon Liberal MP David Hodgett will be defending his seat at the upcoming State election in November with a focus on education, sporting clubs, healthcare and small business.

Mr Hodgett held the seat of the former Kilsyth district between 2006 and 2014 before the suburbs of Kilsyth and parts of Mooroolbark were merged to form Croydon, which he has held since 2014.

“I am a local candidate who is passionate about improving the lives of the residents in my electorate. My knowledge of the electorate means that I am across all the issues, from schools to parks and everything in between,” he said.

As shadow education minister, Mr Hodgett said he’d like the “opportunity to improve the

Croydon’s current MP David Hodgett will be running at the State election in November in an attempt to reclaim his seat. Picture: SUPPLIED quality of education in Victoria” but locally the biggest challenge he sees facing his electorate is development. “[There’s been a] lack of consultation in

building projects that affect the residents in my electorate, such as the level crossing removal, and the proposed massive overdevelopment of Croydon Central,” he said.

Representing the district throughout the pandemic, Mr Hodgett said making sure Croydon was at the forefront of decision making in the future was an important aspect of his campaign and one of his desired achievements if re-elected.

“Our electorate really suffered during the lockdowns and demand for assistance skyrocketed,” he said.

“The government made decisions without considering the impact it was making on this electorate, for example, we had many businesses close, mental health services were overrun and children were adversely affected from school lockdowns and mask mandates.”

Having outlined a plan for the Croydon electorate, Mr Hodgett said he is committed to upgrading and improving services and facilities within the area.

“I believe the Liberal Party has a suite of policies that will help with the cost of living, fix the healthcare crisis, improve learning outcomes at school and ensure people’s lives will be better off over the next four years.”

As someone who has lived with his family in the eastern suburbs for over 30 years, Mr Hodgett said there are so many elements that make his electorate a great place to live.

“I just love the people, the sense of community and the leafy suburbs of the outer east.

“We have gorgeous parks, walking and cycling tracks, but also a wide range of facilities and sporting clubs, cafes, restaurants and schools for residents to enjoy.”

Liberal pledge for Rolling Hills PS sport court covers Rolling Hills Primary School in Mooroolbark has received a pledge from the Liberal/Nationals to build sport court covers if they are successful at the November State election.

Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence made the $400,000 announcement on Friday 7 October at the school’s assembly.

Currently the school has no outdoor covered areas for sports and recreational activities, assemblies, or concerts.

“I’ve listened to the Rolling Hills Primary School community, including advocacy by

the student leaders about how important this project is to enable more opportunities for outdoor learning, all-school assemblies, sports and recreational activities,” Ms Vallence said.

“By investing in outdoor court covers at Rolling Hills Primary School, students and staff will get the shelter and protection they need, rain, hail or shine.

“This $400,000 funding commitment for Rolling Hills Primary School is all part of my plan to ensure our local schools and children get the educational facilities they deserve.”

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Council shares priorities

By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Council hosted an advocacy breakfast on Tuesday 11 October where local State election candidates could hear about what the council’s priorities were leading into November.

Both sides of the political spectrum were represented with Labor’s Evelyn candidate Lorna Dent and Monbulk’s Daniela De Martino there and Liberal candidate for Evelyn Bridget Vallence and Monbulk’s Gareth Ward joining the session. Eildon has not yet had a Labor candidate announced, seeing only Liberal member Cindy McLeish in attendance.

Mayor Jim Child said the document the council produced indicated not only what councillors and council officers see as the priorities but was a reflection of what the community needs.

“Our agenda is much more than a document of a list of projects. It’s quite easy to draw up a list of projects and wants to lead into an election. I’ve been down that trail before but here at Yarra Ranges, we’ve done it differently, and it reflects the priorities of our community,” he said.

“The projects that we’ve identified are ones that will strengthen our region’s livability, resilience and capacity and contribute to the state economy well into the future.”

Some items raised were the Ridges and Rivers development, telecommunications, roads and natural disaster preparedness.

Sports and recreation spaces fit for the entire community was also a big item on the agenda, whether that be as a gathering point after a storm event or all inclusive facilities for different genders and abilities.

“When disaster hits our communities, these are the places that people naturally gather to take shelter and support one another as such important facilities,” Cr Child said.

“They also become incredibly valuable spaces for support services to utilise, so it’s critical that we have facilities that are fit for diverse uses and purposes.”

The message of storm recovery support was heard loud and clear, making up a large part of the council’s agenda, including a greening suburbs initiative to plant what was lost.

“That devastating storm affected thousands in the era and is causing significant damage to

Yarra Ranges Council staff, councillors and State candidates joined for an advocacy breakfast briefing hosted by the council about its priorities coming in the election.

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON the landscape and built environment. It also left a mark on our community with many suffering significant trauma, and that trauma continues.”

Cr Child said “a $19 million gap” in funding still remains for the council in achieving the storm recovery plan it has set out but these types of events could potentially happen more often so a long term plan needs to be devised.

“We live in an environment that is incident, disaster prone and that’s why we have to build resilience within our communities,” he said.

Three major projects have been raised for Lilydale alone, with the bypass, rail duplication and support for the Lilydale Youth Hub all making it to the council’s agenda.

“It’s time something was done. It is the

gateway to the Yarra Valley and the Warburton Valley and it should be recognised as such,” Cr Child said.

Having endorsed the Lilydale Structure Plan just months ago, advocating for these infrastructure projects, Cr Child said was the next step in achieving these outcomes for the town.

The final item identified as a key priority for the council was the peri-regional classification to allow the Yarra Ranges to apply for both metropolitan and regional funding opportunities.

“We have the vision, ambition and capacity to submit Yarra Ranges as the best place to live, work and visit but we can only deliver this vision by working with the Victorian govern-

ment,” Cr Child said.

Evelyn Labor and Liberal candidates Lorna Dent and Bridget Vallence respectively said it was great to have all candidates in one room to hear what matters to the local people and council.

“I’m appreciative as a candidate because they’ve laid the groundwork for what we can take and really promote and try to champion for. There’s lots of good opportunities here,” Ms Dent said.

“Yarra Ranges Council putting on this event for all the candidates demonstrates how connected they are to the community and how passionate they are about making the Yarra Ranges the best it can be,” Ms Vallence said.

Council requests independent review of heritage status

By Mikayla van Loon Yarra Ranges Council has moved forward with a heritage overlay amendment for 1 Montrose Road, Montrose, having unanimously approved a motion to submit a request to the planning minister for an independent review.

Having previously applied for an interim heritage overlay for the property after a planning application was submitted for a childcare centre, the council has now sought an independent panel’s decision on the appropriateness of heritage status.

Montrose resident Pauline Mead spoke in support of the motion at the 11 October council meeting on behalf of other residents in the town and National Trust Victoria Dandenong Ranges branch president Carolyn Ebdon.

“1 Montrose Road, Montrose originally known as Alta Dena has stood in a prominent position at the centre of the Montrose township for 92 years,” she said.

“Its historic architecture and surrounding gardens add considerable character and aesthetic qualities to the area.”

Ms Mead said the history and unique features needed to be celebrated as one of the only surviving tudor revival manor houses.

While the developers plans, listed as Saltworks Investments Montrose, show the retainment of the heritage facade to build the childcare facility, Ms Mead was concerned about the internal elements.

“Without the protection of a heritage overlay there would be no guarantee that the character and the historical architecture would be preserved, particularly if or when mailcommunity.com.au

the ownership of the property changes in the future,” she said.

“There is a story to be told about this property and it’s important [included] in local history.”

Councillor Sophie Todorov raised a question regarding the cost of the process to implement an independent review and who footed the bill.

Council officer Nathan Islip said the cost would fall to the council as a council led planning scheme amendment with an estimated value of $8000.

For Walling ward councillor Len Cox who has lived in Montrose for 50 years, he said 1 Montrose Road had always been an important part of the town.

“There’s very few of these houses left and there’s none left in Montrose that I know of at all and it’s most important that no matter what happens to this house in the future that it be preserved in its original condition and not just the house but the lands around it as well,” he said.

Cr Todorov seconded the motion and said it seems perfectly reasonable to request an independent review to ensure all evidence is considered in a transparent approach, so that the mitigation of the risk in losing such architecture is done with due diligence.

“Having been through the heritage overlay considerations in lilydale only recently I certainly appreciate the significance of any building or place that might fall into that category,” she said.

All councillors supported the motion to put forward a request to the State’s planning minister Lizzie Blandthorn.

Alta Dena is a 1929 Tudor style home in Montrose originally built as a guest house.

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Cinema under the stars

By Mikayla van Loon Lilydale’s Township Action Group (LTAG) will be bringing an outdoor cinema to town this summer after receiving a grant from the Urban Community Led Recovery Grants Program.

The project, which LTAG have named Fun and Films At The Park, aims to bring families and friends together at Melba Park.

“LTAG had been looking for some ideas to help bring the community together for something fun, especially after the isolation caused

by Covid and the June storms,” LTAG president Neal Taylor said.

“The idea of a movie in the park sounded like a great idea, especially since we have such amazing parks like Melba Park and the awesome evenings to enjoy.”

The four initial screenings will be completely free, with a sausage sizzle and snacks provided, alongside some other activities and games to be held in the park.

“The events are designed to be fun and stress free and will provide a social activity for all ages and as it is free, will offer a financially

stress-less opportunity for many in our community,” Mr Taylor said.

The $5000 grant LTAG received has allowed them to purchase the projector, screen and sound system which can cater for up to 200 people.

Patrons will need to bring their own camp chair, bean bag or picnic rug to enjoy the film screenings.

Mr Taylor said he and LTAG see this as an ongoing event for Lilydale, perhaps annually or for special occasions.

“This is planned to be an ongoing series of events and it is planned to roll the screenings out in the warmer months of the year,” he said.

“We are [also] considering a Halloween night screening of a horror flick or two in the cemetery with Holy Fools if we get permission.

“This was never intended to be a one year event and is an investment in the community of Lilydale that we love.”

The Urban Community Recovery Committee is supported by Yarra Ranges Council to help with the recovery priorities in the urban parts of the shire.

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Wurundjeri history brought to life through Audio Signs Five new interpretive signs using Woiwurrung language have been installed along the Lilydale to Warburton Trail to connect community to Wurundjeri culture and language.

The signs featuring text, images and audio were developed by Yarra Ranges Council in consultation with Wurundjeri woman, Brooke Wandin as a way to tell Wurundjeri stories in their own tongue and to promote and preserve the Woiwurrung language.

Both Wurundjeri women, Mandy Nicholson and Brooke Wandin contributed voiceovers for some of the signs and Brooke said they have been designed to bring Woiwurrung language into the fabric of Yarra Ranges communities.

“Our language holds a lot of information about the past and is extremely important because it carries more than just words, but also law, family, connection to country, dance, and song.”

“All Victorian Indigenous languages are endangered and run the risk of vanishing, so hopefully these signs will help to raise awareness and peak people’s curiosity that they might go find out more about our language themselves.”

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sible with an interactive audio push button delivering pre-recorded stories, songs and language in the Woiwurrung language.

Located along the Warburton Rail trail, these signs are in Woori Yallock, Launching Place, and Mount Evelyn.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor, Jim Child said these signs highlight and bring to life Wurundjeri histories and stories.

“These signs are not only a great addition to the trail, but an insight of some of our land’s most ancient and important stories, giving trail users a special opportunity to learn about Wurundjeri culture and the Woiwurrung language in a beautiful natural environment and in a very accessible way.

“The five interpretive signs bring local stories to interpret and strengthen our connection to the original custodians of this land and their rich cultural heritage and spiritual connection to this land.”

“We’re extremely grateful for the advice and support from Wurundjeri women Brooke Wandin and Mandy Nicholson whose knowledge of the Woiwurrung language and contribution to this project will hopefully bring more attention to the Woiwurrung language and assist in its revitalisation.”

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The Kilsyth Festival is making a return to Elizabeth Bridge Reserve on Sunday 23 October, with fun, food and fantastical events ready to wow visitors.

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Kilsyth Festival bigger than ever for return All the fun of the fair comes to Kilsyth on Sunday when the Kilsyth Festival makes a welcome return to Elizabeth Bridge Reserve in Durham Road after two years’ pandemic lay-off.

Organisers expect it will be bigger and better than ever, with many old favourites and a host of new features for all ages to enjoy.

The Festival is a collaboration between the Kilsyth Community Action Group and Friends of Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, with the benefit of a generous community grant from Yarra Ranges Council.

Organising committee chair Mike O’Meara said the event has been growing every year since it began in 2014.

“We like to foster a village feel. It has become a real ‘Kilsyth thing’. We have a marvellous team who have spent months planning and we are hoping this year will see an even larger turnout as people return to outdoor get-togethers,” he said.

“There’s no better place to reconnect than the beautiful Elizabeth Bridge Reserve.”

Over forty stalls will offer everything from crafts, to education including a ‘How to Compost’ workshop, to active involvement, as well as the chance to pick up an early pre-Christmas bargain along the way.

Montrose CFA will bring their fire truck and local recreation groups are lending their support. Five different sports will be offering fun and games for the young and young-at-heart.

A wildlife display will give the opportunity to touch and hold a wide range of animals as well as learn more about our fauna, and there will again be the popular dog club demonstration.

The committee is especially pleased with the increased participation of Japara Living and Learning Centre. For the first time the Festival will incorporate a Wool & Handicrafts Fair which will be held at Japara, just across the road from the Reserve.

“This is a great opportunity to learn more about what Japara has to offer our local community,” Mike said.

Japara is also welcoming Festival patrons to the Elizabeth Bridge house and gardens, where there will be pony rides, tile decorating and painting, a free food market by the Montrose Community Cupboard and a 100 mile foodie cooking demonstration.

Meanwhile, on the performance entertainment front, the fabulous Ruccis Circus group will perform their daring aerial act, and the ‘Showtime Spectacular’ centre stage will feature talented local artists, choristers and dancers.

West African drummer, Kofi, returns by popular demand.

If all of this makes you a bit hungry or thirsty, there will be plenty of food stalls to make sure everyone is satisfied.

There is plenty of parking available, including the car park at 150 Cambridge Road (the former school site). Anyone who is driving in the area at the time is asked to be particularly mindful of pedestrian traffic. mailcommunity.com.au

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Lilydale Youth Hub staff were joined by Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan, Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence and Casey MP Aaron Violi.

Many people joined the forum in person as well as the live-stream receiving over 90 views.

How to help local youth

By Mikayla van Loon Discussions around youth mental health and how best to approach those conversations was the theme of the day at the Lilydale Youth Hub’s mental health forum.

Held on Sunday 9 October, the Hub brought together members of the consortium’s team, as well as young people to talk all things mental health support.

Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan opened the session speaking of the unique structure of the Hub combining the expertise of five different Yarra Ranges services.

“The Lilydale Hub would not have achieved the remarkable impact that it has to date if it wasn’t for the combined efforts of our organisations and our staff,” she said.

While a positive day for youth mental health discussions, the overshadowing of a lack of State or Federal government funding to continue the service did appear throughout the discussions.

“The hub closing in 2022 at the end of December would be a huge loss for the community and a significant waste of resources given we are fully operational and have capacity right now to keep delivering services,” Sue said.

The Hub has decided to close referrals to use the service on 1 November, with the vision of the 31 December closure date.

Sue touched on the absolute need for mental health services to be increasing in the Yarra Ranges area, not decreasing, by sharing some statistics released in the 2021 Census.

There are 26,000 young people in the shire and 13.3 per cent of 13-25 year olds identified as having a mental health condition, while the Yarra Ranges ranked the seventh highest in all residents reporting a mental health condition.

This, for Sue, showed the importance of such services in the region and said it’s “telling us there is a lot of work ahead of us”.

Jol and Yashna led the youth voice session at the forum, speaking about young people’s experiences with mental health currently.

Pictures: SUPPLIED Hearing from the young people themselves and giving them a voice was a key part of the forum.

“I think what is really underestimated is that youth voice because we make assumptions about what young people need,” Sue said.

“This model that we’ve got is about hearing young people out and also listening to what will make a difference to them rather than us making assumptions.”

Giving that youth voice was Year 10 student Jol, who was accompanied by the Hub’s youth engagement officer Yashna Poorun.

Answering a series of questions, Jol was very open about the current mental health perspective being adopted by young people and the experiences they are facing.

Although Jol said it was hard to pinpoint where young people are at with mental health because it is such a broad topic, he was able

to give an overview of how the pandemic impacted many of his friends.

“Young people are struggling with increased feelings of depression and anxiety and also not being able to connect with other people socially because of the lockdowns,” he said.

Returning from the pandemic lockdowns, Jol said even he, someone who is an extrovert, struggled with social anxiety and being unable to hold conversations in person.

Jol said not only has the pandemic affected the mental health discussions being had but social media, particularly TikTok, has changed the way young people speak about mental health issues, taking on an almost ‘joking’ dialogue.

Having an open and safe space for young people to go to where they can discuss the things they see online was something Jol suggested as being the best solution to this larger problem.

Stigma around mental health was also discussed frequently at the forum, with both Jol and Yashna suggesting young people often don’t feel worthy of support, that perhaps there are others who need help more than them.

“I think the biggest thing in all these mental health discussions is stigma. If you can get rid of some of the stigma around mental health support then even the kids who feel like ‘there are more people more deserving of this than me’ are more likely to reach out for help anyway,” Jol said.

“Because of that added barrier of stigma they feel like it’s an extra layer they have to fight through to be able to get mental health support.”

This led the discussion to the generational differences between parents/caregivers and children, with Jol saying that if parents were to share their own mental health struggles would open the dialogue and that sharing stories may be more beneficial.

“We at the hub have a saying ‘there is strength in vulnerability’ and I think young people with needing to feel connected, this could be a way for parents, caregivers and young people to connect and show strength in vulnerability,” Yashna said.

“I think young people often feel like they may not be able to connect because maybe they aren’t aware of parents’ mental health struggles or caregiver mental health struggles and they might not get it.”

Starting these discussions and the opportunity to share stories was one of the aims of the Youth Hub in hosting this event, as well as passing on important messages or teachings about mental health support.

“We thank everyone who attended or watched the live-stream. The more the community comes together to have these kinds of discussions, the more we can provide better support to young people when they need it,” the Youth Hub team said.

Montrose CFA prepares to open its doors to the public It’s been a few years now since the Montrose CFA have been able to open up the station to the community, but at last, next Sunday the crews at Montrose Fire Brigade will be opening up their doors to the public.

To say they’re excited is an understatement. So why not swing by on Sunday 23 October between 10am and 3pm.

Brigade Community Safety Coordinator Eddie Tichelaar said their main theme on the day is to “make memories for children”.

There are a number of fun things for the children to do, along with a number of fire

appliances from Montrose, Upwey and Yellingbo to provide an insight into all aspects of the CFA’s work.

There will also be an LPG flare off display and a number of vintage fire engines alongside a vintage fire equipment display.

A sausage sizzle, coffee and drinks will also be available on the day.

The Montrose Township Group will also be there on the day with helpful tips on how to prepare for emergencies other than bushfire.

Montrose fire brigade would like to see people inquiring about the possibility of volunteering at the brigade. mailcommunity.com.au

Montrose CFA is opening up to the public on Sunday 23 October.

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A postcard delivery The society recently received a wonderful collection of early coloured postcards of Lilydale dating around 1910.

Thankfully, a couple of the postcards had a note written in the back which changed the story from being locally significant to being internationally significant.

The postcard with the caption Shire buildings Lilydale featured the former Lillydale Shire Offices and the Athenaeum Hall. In front of the hall was a large car to the left was a group of people and to the right the members of the Lilydale Brass Band.

It was not until I turned the postcard over and read the note that it was in fact Madame Melba visiting the hall. The question then became: when was it and for what event? Knowing Melba did not return to Australia until 1902 and working on the 1910 date, I turned

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Lilydale and District Historical Society president to trusty Trove and searched Melba in the Lilydale Express for that period.

Several concerts were given in that time but only one was in the daytime and for that event Melba motored up from Melbourne. We can now give the exact date of that postcard as I now know that the image was September

25, 1907 and the occasion was Melba opening the Lilydale Brass Band’s Bazaar. The Lilydale Express of September 27, 1907 noted the bazaar which was held over two days raised £80 ($160) which was a lot of money for that time.

Interestingly, Miss Jessie Tait presented Melba with a basket of flowers. After the opening, in typical style, Melba went to the doll store and bought up most of the dolls which she then gave to the children present.

When Melba arrived in Lilydale she had her party lunch at the Crown Hotel. Then it was a “a flying visit” to Cave Hill before the Athenaeum opening.

The Express reported the bazaar in great detail listing the stalls, people and the activities. It just goes to show much can be learned from a signed postcard.

An excellent end to Michael Myers saga Halloween Ends Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Rohan Campbell and James Jude Courtney Rated MA15+ 4/5 Halloween Ends is a satisfying conclusion to David Gordon Green’s new Halloween sequel trilogy.

A tragic accident turns Corey (Rohan Campbell) into a pariah, and the town of Haddonfield descends into chaos once again under the spectre of masked serial killer Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney).

Halloween Ends explores how hate and fear can corrupt us, with themes of radicalisation and an engrossing arc of growth through darkness. Campbell plays a reserved but kind young man who is ostracised after accidentally killing a child he was babysitting.

Harassment from the community causes Corey’s resentment to erupt, and he grows more

confident and assertive as he lashes out and Michael’s killer instinct rubs off on him. Corey forms a touching relationship with Allyson (Andi Matchik), but their bond puts you on edge as Corey’s violence escalates.

Michael and franchise mainstay Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), who survived Michael’s killing sprees in 1978 and 2018, both have relatively limited roles in the narrative,

with Michael serving almost as a mentor to Corey. Curtis still has her steely edge from Halloween 2018 and Halloween Kills, but conveys a more upbeat, relaxed persona as Laurie attempts to leave her trauma behind.

Halloween Ends has some heavy-handed dialogue on the persistence of evil, but the plot has a steady build of brutality and bitterness, culminating in a harrowing climax as Laurie confronts Michael and his disciple once and for all.

For a grim, grounded horror movie, Halloween Ends occasionally uses stereotypes – fifties greaser bullies, a seventies-style black DJ, a ditzy nurse having an affair with her boss – for its supporting characters, and Allyson and other characters blaming Laurie for Michael’s atrocities feels like hollow conflict.

Halloween Ends is a compelling character-driven horror film, and is screening in most Victorian cinemas.

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Bringing life & music to a stage near you Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Moving On by local author Cenarth Fox. A delightful one woman show with music.

It will make you laugh out loud, tap your toes along with music and feel heartfelt emotions, Maggie is middle-aged. She returns to her childhood home to “go through” her recently deceased widowed-mother’s estate.

Edna lived there for half a century. The house is full of “things”. Maggie’s memories flood back.

There are forgotten photos, toys, newspapers, and knick-knacks. Edna was a hoarder.

Who gets what? What do you keep? What will Maggie discover?

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Kemp’s curtain call Season: Thursday 10 - 26 November.

Burrinja Theatre, Upwey presents Rambal Rambal is an eight-piece band playing an electrifying mix of soul, blues and funk music who

have been touring up and down the East Coast of Australia garnering material attention with their soul-packed performances.

The band is a crucible of harmonies, guitar, Hammond organ and a powerhouse rhythm section featuring Nardia Brancatisano(vocals), Jason Yap (guitar & vocals), Ollie Rofe (keys & vocals), Sunny Reyne (vocals), Jordan Periera (drums) and Sam Watts (Bass). Rambal’s latest release Hold Your Fire hones in on the band’s song-writing and focuses on sharing the stories and issues important to the band while laying down grooves and jams in spades.

Season: Saturday 29 October at 7.30pm in the Lyre Room.

Book of oral history PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN A review of South Flows the Pearl: Chinese Australian Voices

by Mavis Gock Yen South Flows the Pearl: Chinese Australian Voices is a book of oral history. The word “pearl” refers to China’s Pearl River, as the history of Chinese Australia started in the 1850s with gold diggers arriving from the Pearl River Delta in today’s Guangdong Province.

The twelve individuals interviewed for this book were “everyday people from the Australian Chinese community” under the White Australia policy. Designed to forbid people of non-European ethnic origin from immigrating here, the policy reduced our Chinese population from 30,000 in 1901 to around 10,000 after 1949.

Compare that to the 2021 census results, where 1,390,637 Australian residents or 5.5%; of our population identified themselves as having Chinese ancestry. The average Australian would most likely know a Chinese person as a friend, neighbour, colleague or family member.

Which is why this book is unique, as it documents the stories of Chinese Australians – as told by themselves – from a bygone era and one of the darker chapters in our nation’s history. Like her interviewees, the author Mavis Gock Yen was herself a dinki-di Australian. Born in Perth in 1916 to a Chinese immigrant and his Australian wife, she had lived in China and Australia, attending high school in Shanghai and receiving her teaching qualification in Sydney. In 1939 she moved to Hong Kong as a teacher.

Following the arrival of Japanese troops in December 1941, she escaped via a 3,000-kilometre journey on foot and by river boat, truck and train to Chongqing, China’s wartime capital, in March 1942.

Mavis helped the British Embassy in Chongqing look after refugees from Hong Kong. After the war, she stayed to help reviving China’s manufacturing industries and to teach English to matureaged students, many of whom were journalists in Beijing.

When Mao Zedong unleashed the Cultural Revolution in 1966, Mavis was expelled to the countryside for “re-education”. Due to her Australian background, she was forced to self-criticise as a “suspected foreign counter-revolutionary” – despite the fact that she had been conscientiously helping to build the New China during the previous 20 years.

It was then that Mavis began to critically examine her identity. Australia or China – where did she fit in? Why was it that she was considered a foreigner in both the countries she called home?

These questions inspired her interest in the life stories of other Chinese Australians after her return to Canberra at the age of 65 in 1981.

As a personal project – with neither professional nor academic support – Mavis preserved approximately 45 hours of precious Chinese Australian history on some 41 cassette tapes between 1987 and 1995. Then, using a manual typewriter, she meticulously transcribed those tapes and edited the responses of her interviewees into first-person narratives.

Sadly, Mavis died in 2008 before this book was produced. But her work remains invaluable as a record of the voices of those members of our Australian Chinese community who had direct links to the first wave of Chinese immigration to Australia since the mid-19th century. mailcommunity.com.au

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The inclusive event for young people was held at the Mooroolbark Community Centre.

The dance floor saw 110 young people descend on it for the night.

Pride Formal celebrated Young people from all over the Yarra Ranges were invited to the first Pride formal over the weekend hosted by the Lilydale Youth Hub. The Mooroolbark event saw 110 young people hit the dance floor and get dressed up for a safe, welcoming event just for them on Saturday 15 October.

“We are really fortunate and proud to have been able to hold the first ever Pride Formal for young people in the Yarra Ranges,” Youth Engagement Officer Yashna Poorun said.

“It was incredible to see so many Yarra Ranges young people out celebrating who they are and having a great time.

“LGBTQIA+ support and services are pretty rare in the Yarra Ranges, so to have gathered 110 young people to celebrate who they are is enormous.”

For those needing a break from the energy of the dance floor, a special sensory area was set up where young people could chill out.

The event came together with support from FReeZA, Yarra Ranges Council, Lilydale High School, Burrinja, Headspace and Queer Arts Collective, with the help of some dedicated youth ambassadors.

“It’s a credit to all of the young LGBTQIA+ people in the Yarra Ranges and their friends, families and allies. They have made tonight (15 October) a truly unforgettable night, we hope they had a blast.”

The Lilydale Youth Hub team were proud to host the first Pride Formal in the Yarra Ranges over the weekend.

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Wide range of exhibitors

By Callum Ludwig A unique display of wares, trades and businesses was out on show at the Wandin Silvan Field Days.

Everything from agribusiness tools, machines and vehicles, cars, pool heating, beds, plants, emergency services and even snakes!

Co-owner of Home Gardening products business Biolink Kevin Beecroft said the Wandin Silvan Field Days were a great opportunity to put themselves out there.

“You can put products out there that are new or a little bit different, that’s where we’ve come into it, with our products are able to use for conventional or organic agriculture. We want agriculture to be sustainable into the future, not only from a nutritional point of view, but we’ve got to be able to have soils here for hundreds and hundreds of years,” he said.

Biolink was founded in the last 10 years by Kevin and his wife Lisa, alongside fellow organic dairy farmers Graham and Melissa Clay to provide a microbial-based range of natural fertilisers, soil stimulants, and animal probiotics.

Yarra Valley Gas owner Michael Alexandrou was also in attendance to proudly showcase the 100 per cent locally owned and operated independent business.

“We buy direct from our suppliers, there’s no more middleman to what we do in order to support locals with LPG, industrial gases, barbecue bottles, bulk bottles, everything,” he said.

“We were first here five to six years ago, unsure what to expect and we got so much out of it to the point two of us are now Committee Members. Tomorrow [Saturday 15 October], we will get absolutely smashed, people are hanging out to get out to every live event.

People will come and ask others what they do, we’ve been around since 1975 and I just had a gentleman say he only found out about us in the paper this week.”

A lucky (or unlucky?) DELWP employee had a close encounter with a python!

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L-R: Jacqui Burgess, Rachel Van Der Horst and Michael Alexandrou from Yarra Valley Gas. (Absent: Elisha)

Yarra Valley Gas is known in the community for ‘Stanley’, a free portable BBQ trailer loaned out to charity events.

The Ranges Tec College was represented by Maintenance Manager and teaching Assistant Russell Knoll, with a range of plants available that were grown by students.

“We have a farm in Monbulk, where students are involved in the process of propagation, growing cuttings, growing plants by seed, growing them on putting them up fertilisation, learning about spraying, learning about different weeds, and all the processes that are involved in, in horticulture,” he said.

“We also set them up on our work placement to get experience in their field. Ranges Tec was established because we recognised that there was a need within schools to offer a different kind of learning programme, a different way of learning to allow these students to

East Warburton,” he said.

“Knowledge of snake safety can literally save people’s lives but the most important thing is that we leave them alone. People do all sorts of things to snakes that if you did to a koala for example would cause an uproar, and think it is okay but they are just as important to the environment, probably more of a contribution to the ecosystem than a koala.”

Mr Alexander performed a 40-minute show from 10.30am where he showed and spoke about a range of snakes including a copperhead, tiger snake, red-belly black snake, eastern brown snake and mulga snake. Blacksnake Productions was founded by Mr Alexander in 2006 after he learnt his skills volunteering at Healesville Sanctuary and working at The Australian Reptile Park and Melbourne Zoo. For any snake-catching concerns, Mr Alexander can be contacted at 0432 143 228.

realise their intelligence is much more handson and practical, maybe going from someone who doubts themselves to blossoming in a learning environment.”

As well as horticulture, Ranges Tec also offers hospitality, engineering, furniture-making electro-technology and building and construction courses.

Michael Alexander, the founder of Blacksnake Productions, a local wildlife conservation business with an interactive education model, said they are currently the only snakecatchers in the Yarra Ranges.

“We do wildlife conservation education throughout the whole of Victoria. As well as snake catching, we’ve got breeding programmes for endangered species like bandicoots, bettongs, curlews and gliders and work with lots of other species. We have about 400 native animals at our private zoo in

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Despite heavy rains on Thursday 13 October leaving the ground a bit soft and muddy underfoot, any poor weather held off for the two-day event.

Vice President of the Wandin Silvan Field Days Committee Casey Kosterman said it was great to be back with a good turnout of spectators and trade stores.

“The weather has been in our favour today, so there is a bit of excitement and buzz in the air, everyone’s really keen to get back out there and start promoting their equipment and their services,” he said.

“It was a lot of work putting the event together, getting people back in the rhythm of doing field days and all that sort of thing.

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and the community really stepped up and made it happen.”

The weather, unfortunately, resulted in a few traders, particularly coming from along the Melba Highway in Yarra Glen or Yea, being blocked from attending to their set-up sites on Friday 14 October due to road closures.

Mr Kosterman said between the weather and Covid concerns they were a few attendees who had to pull out.

“We’ve had a couple of them who were keen to come out and who do so all the time who have had to miss out. It is disappointing for us and disappointing for them,” he said.

“Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do, Mother Nature is Mother Nature.

Wednesday, and Thursday, the weather wasn’t looking great but it looks like we just got the tail end of it all and hopefully it holds off for another day so it is smooth sailing.”

School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff.

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School students across Victoria made their return to school following summer holidays, while 2021’s preps got their first taste of primary school life. Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy

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Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love.

The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better.

The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

“We’re very, very grateful on behalf of the children, whose lives that it will impact,” she said. “We have absolutely put that money to good use.”

Ms Beard shared that the $8400 donation from Branded is aiding 112 children in need with care packs filled with toiletries, spare changes of clothes, a toy and more.

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It’s February, but Santa Claus’ gifts keep on coming for several charity organisations who benefited from a partnership between Saint Nick and Seville’s Branded Burger Bar. The burger bar came to the rescue when they partnered with Santa, who had seen his role replaced at Chirnside Park Shopping

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RECENTLY RENOVATED HOME THIS lovingly renovated home is set on a beautifully situated block next to parklands, in a quiet court location, just a short walk to Gembrook Primary School and Main Street shops and restaurants. With 4-bedrooms plus a study, this character home would suit a corporate couple, home business (STCA) or family.

The spacious kitchen has Caesarstone bench tops, modern grey cabinetry, an electric oven, gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry and a modern country feel. The kitchen is open to the dining room that has direct access to the large deck, perfect for entertaining and that indoor/outdoor lifestyle we all love. Set on either side of the dining space are 2 spacious living rooms for convenient family living.

The master bedroom is sophisticated with a modern ensuite and walk-in robe and set away from the further 3 bedrooms for privacy. The remaining bedrooms are all spacious with plush carpets and built-in robes.

There are 2 rooms at the back of the home and would be perfect to use as a work-from-home space, teenage retreat or business (STCA) as it has its own external access, deck and powder room - the possibilities are endless.

This home features high ceilings, a wood heater, gas ducted heating, plush carpets, double-glazed windows and high-quality fixtures and fittings. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Belvedere Court, GEMBROOK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bethany Day, 0438 844 968, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222

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A MILLGROVE GEM WITH THE WOW FACTOR WHAT a winner we have here, a hidden little gem set back off the road in a handy location.

This home has had a classy makeover with all the bells and whistles you could possibly need and a great little laundry area.

A perfect first home or for those looking to downsize. Complete with 3 good sized bedrooms all with carpet and blinds to match. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with the convenience of a walk in shower, modern vanity and 2 toilets in the home is handy.

Floorboards through the rest of the home add to that modern feel with a gorgeous

big lounge room with views onto the front decking where the local birdlife love to hang out. Mains gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling are a big tick to keep you comfy all year round.

The kitchen, dining area has a real wow factor, superb bench and cupboard space, electric modern appliances, and all done in trendy tones.

Outside has so much on offer, huge double carport, entertaining areas galore with numerous spots to indulge in, maintained gardens, fully fenced yard, storage shedding and a brand new roof what more could you possibly need.

A must to inspect. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 57 McKenzie King Drive, MILLGROVE Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $580,000 - $630,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

140 Blacksands Rd Three Bridges

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

27-29 Grandview Rd, Don Valley

Character home on approx.20 acres

Escape to the Peaceful Bush Lifestyle

Fresh air & mountain views and a renovated 3 bedroom home showcasing original charm. An inviting master bedroom enjoys views capturing the mountains & offers a walk in robe and modern ensuite. A further 2 bedrooms are available for the family and there is a separate office space/ storage room with loads of options. The loungeroom features rustic log beams, timber barn-style door and a 2nd living room opens to the glorious outdoor entertaining area. With the warmer weather fast approaching, a swim in the dam or down at the Little Yarra River. A bonus to this property is a 2nd old house, with no internal fit out, would be ideal to turn into a Bed and Breakfast (stca). With excellent fencing only about 5 years old, mostly cleared land, abundant water, this property will no doubt get you excited.

Get away from it all and come and live the peaceful private bush lifestyle, surrounded by acres of rural bushland it’s a nature lovers paradise and with loads of space to explore and enjoy it’s a place you won’t want to leave. The spacious home offers 3 good size bedrooms with a large open plan kitchen and a family size living/lounge area plus a separate meals/dining area. Outside is just superb, sitting on a picturesque block of over 2000sqm with established gardens with flowering trees and shrubs, there is loads of space for the kids and pets to enjoy with great size front and back yards.

NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS NOT CONNECTED TO MAINS POWER AND IS GENERATOR POWER ONLY.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: By Appointment

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Lot 2 /105 Donnellys Weir Road, Healesville and Lot 3/105 Donnellys Weir Road, Healesville.

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS - VACANT LAND Lot 2 /105 Donnellys Weir Rd, Healesville VACANT Land – 25 acres approx.

Stunning Views with Complete Privacy - Opportunity to build your dream home here. With approx. 25 acres of prime land available, you are spoilt for choice with where to build. Ideally you may choose to build at the top of the property with some breathtaking views across the surrounding mountains and the sprawling Healesville township.

Offering great infrastructure by way of some substantial shedding, complete with mezzanine floor, power, plus 3 phase power is also available, there is lots of potential.

Located within an easy walk of Healesville’s bustling township, Donnellys

Weir, Maroondah Reserve and many more walking trails, this is the ideal property if you’re looking for that private tree change.

Price: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Lot 3/105 Donnellys Weir Rd, Healesville Your Dream Lifestyle Starts Here! - Prime parcel of land of approx. 12.5 acres, offering a great mix of native bushland and clear flat land this is a fantastic opportunity to build your dream home (STCA). Located across the road from Donnellys Creek and located only a short walk to Donnellys Weir, while also showcasing some great walking trails within the area.

Price: $900,000 – $990,000 ●

Lot 3/105 Donnellys Weir Road, Healesville

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Lot 2 /105 Donnellys Weir Road and Lot 3/105 Donnellys Weir Road, HEALESVILLE Inspect: By appointment Contact: Gary Lucas, 0407 595 113, gary@markgunther.com.au and Mark Gunther, 0448 623 030, mark@markgunther.com.au, MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL, 5962 3030, 189 MAROONDAH HWY, HEALESVILLE

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ONLY 2 BLOCKS LEFT! Build your dream home in Oakridge Rise (formerly McGrettons Rise). A boutique & exclusive estate, walking distance to main street of Healesville. Lots are fully serviced.

Lot 1 | 620m2 (approx.) $490,000 Lot 2 | 593m2 (approx.) $490,000

SOLD by Openn Negotiation. Set on a block of approx. 2100m2 alongside Chum Creek. Featuring exposed beams, a country kitchen with an adjoining dining area & sliding door to the front verandah.

Three bedrooms with new carpets & ensuite effect to master. Plenty of space outside plus a good size shed & carport NOW SOLD!

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4 Qualified Bidders 20 Bids SOLD well over reserve!

Call our agents to see how they can achieve these fantastic results for you with your property

**SOLD**

Privately set back on a block of approx 1 acre is this spacious 3 bedroom split level family home.

The property features a great outdoor entertaining area plus shedding, separate studio room & views across the golf course at the RACV Country Club & mountains beyond. Such a fabulous property is now UNDER CONTRACT!

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LARGE HOME AND FOUR YEARS YOUNG HERE’S a property to get exited about. It’s a large home situated right in town, close to the very popular L R McKenzie Park.

It consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open plan living area, dining, hostess kitchen, excellent walk in pantry, powder room, laundry and double lock up garage with internal access and remote control.

Features include full en suite and walk in robe to the main bedroom, but also walk in robes to the other 3 bedrooms. There’s ducted heating and evaporative cooling so you’re warm in winter and cool in summer.

An additional feature is the balcony from the main bedroom that takes in the views of the nearby hills and easterly mountain ranges.

The property also provides a 10m x 5m under cover area to entertain friends and family. All this and more on an easy to manage block in town. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 9A Anzac Avenue, YARRA GLEN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $885,000 - $925,000 Inspect: Thursday, 20 October, 6.00pm-6.30pm Contact: Bill Verhagen, 0417 371 987 and bill@integrityrealestate.com.au, INTEGRITY - YARRA VALLEY AND KINGLAKE RANGES 18

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MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH INTEGRITY Integrity Real Estate is a family-owned real estate agency servicing the Yarra Valley, Kinglake Ranges and surrounds. Our team draws on over 75 years real estate experience to provide premium property services, with unmatched personal service that only a family company can provide.

Thinking of selling in Spring? Get in touch with our team for an updated market appraisal.

9A Anzac Avenue, Yarra Glen

43 Koala Drive, Pheasant Creek

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‘GENESIS’ LUXURY, SPACE AND VIEWS BUILT for the current owners, this beautiful double storey home sits proudly on a huge, completely useable block and is surrounded by stunning established gardens that feature a vast array of colourful ornamental shrubs and a variety of fruit trees.

The home offers all of the space you could need with 3 oversized living spaces that include living and dining room with plush new carpets, family meal adjoining the kitchen and a huge upstairs rumpus/theatre room that could also serve as a children’s play room.

The chef’s kitchen has loads of cupboards and bench space, stainless steel appliances including gas hotplates, rangehood, wall oven and dishwasher and has windows that allow you to see the whole rear yard and out to the spectacular views over Cardinia Reservoir and beyond to the Bay whilst you cook up a culinary masterpiece.

Also on this level is a huge laundry, powder room and 5th bedroom. Upstairs are the remaining bedrooms all with built in robes, the master has walk in robe and ensuite whilst the family bathroom comes complete with luxurious spa bath and double vanities.

There is also a study and a sitting room with floating floors and a sliding door out to the balcony where alfresco dining will be a delight as you watch the sunset.

Luxury extras include internal access to the oversized, remote double garage, a vast amount of storage cupboards, polished hardwood floors, ducted gas heating and a crackling wood fire to settle down in front of on cold evenings.

Outside there is expanses of lawn for children and pets to romp, a separate Colorbond garage with concrete floor and power, chicken pen and an abundance of flowering bulbs creating your very own paradise.

Situated within walking distance of the centre of Emerald where a variety of eateries, child care, kindergarten, Primary School, walking trails, sports grounds and many artistic pursuits can be enjoyed as well as easy access to Wellington Road, this is a property that will allow you to live the lifestyle you desire. ●

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50 Westlands Road, Emerald

7 Lucia Court, Gembrook

31a Wright Road, Avonsleigh

‘GENESIS’ LUXURY, SPACE AND VIEWS ON 3609m2

STYLISH RESORT STYLE LIVING!

SWEET PERFECTION ON 1,019m2

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GUIDE $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $695,000 - $764,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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56 Lakeside Drive, Emerald

30 Florence Avenue, Emerald

ARCHITECTURALLY STUNNING ON OVER ½ AN ACRE!

PICTURE PERFECT PARKLIKE SETTING ON 1,642M2

THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY LIFESTYLE ON 1,963m2

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GUIDE $800,000 - $880,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lana Maher 0408 535 075 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $780,000 - $830,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $900,000 - $990,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

Business Support Person of the Year Congratulations to Lea Anderson on achieving the highest accolade possible at the Barry Plant Awards night on September 8th. Held at Crown Palladium with over 800 people in attendance, this award night recognises the top achievers in our company which incorporates 70 offices.

Lea was recognised for her excellence as our Office Administrator and took home the top award, an achievement that was extremely well deserved. Lea is the person that coordinates and overseas all facets of the administration of our business and is a most valued member of our team.

Her attention to detail, ability to multi task, prioritise and problem solve as well as her interpersonal skills mean that Lea is definitely our ‘Business Support Person of the Year’!

Well done Lea. Justin, Riley and the whole team are very proud of you.

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DUAL OCCUPANCY DELIGHT AMAZING opportunity to experience dual occupancy living in this spacious, and comfortable family home.

The light-filled main residence is complete with 4 bedrooms and a study, with plush carpet and neutral tiles flowing throughout the home. The master bedroom is luxurious with a walk-in robe and an ensuite, whilst two of the remaining three bedrooms have built-in robes.

The kitchen is a chefs delight with an electric stove and oven, stone bench tops and blackwood cabinetry. The home also features splits system air conditioning, cosy wood heater in the lounge, zoned ducted heating, and ducted vacuum cleaning.

There is a generous laundry room with direct access to the double lock up garage with electric roller doors. There is a welcoming entertaining area to the rear of the house with a covered pergola, overlooking the in-ground swimming pool and large fish pond with resident fish to stay.

The manicured, level rear yard contains the separate occupancy with a kitchenette, lounge room and spacious bedroom and bathroom.

There is also a double garage, wood shed, fenced and well maintained vegetable garden, fruit trees, and a chicken coop, as well as a pony paddock for your new four legged friend. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2701 Gembrook Launching Place Road, GEMBROOK Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bethany Day, 0438 844 968, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222 22

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P 5968 6222 311-313 Main Street Emerald

Lot 2, 44 Ambrose Street, Emerald

$920,000-$990,000

12 Allenby Avenue, Cockatoo

$590,000 - $640,000

Outstanding Opportunity & Views - Walk to Emerald & Build your Dream Home

Outstanding renovation opportunity in fantastic location!

‘BEST VIEWS IN EMERALD! - 5635 m2 - Amazing Views to Western Port Bay - Walk to Emerald Village - Gently sloping block - All services available except mains sewerage

This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is the ultimate opportunity for a keen renovator. The home is located a short stroll from Cockatoo main street, on a gently sloping block. The kitchen has been fully renovated with new cabinetry and stone benchtops. There is ducted heating, & split system air conditioning in the home. A large master bedroom with it’s own balcony, large ensuite, WIR, split system and ceiling fan. This flows down to the kitchen and lounge area with direct access to the carport and to the cellar as well as a bedroom/study featuring on this level. The family bathroom contains a spa bath, separate shower, & toilet. The next stair case leads to a further three large bedrooms, all with BIRs. There is a lovely large deck accessible from the second lounge room, and then a grassed & fenced backyard with tranquil and private nature views across the reserve.

Aaron Day M 0407 365 994

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Aaron Day M 0407 365 994

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Neat and Cosy Emerald Gem on ¼ acre!

Gembrook delight, with views and privacy only 5 minutes to town!

This exceptionally maintained home with freshly repointed roof & new wood fire is a delight. A short stroll into Emerald in a picturesque setting, with private paved rear entertaining area & views across the rolling hill. There are three good sized bedrooms, all with BIRs. Year round comfort is provided by both ducted heating and a heat transfer kit, as well as split system air conditioning. The home has polished floor boards in the living area, & tiles in the laundry & bathroom. The kitchen contains ample storage and an electric oven & cooktop. The bathroom is completely renovated with a shower, and gorgeous bath. There is convenient access from the laundry directly to the rear, fully fenced back yard. The backyard also contains a woodshed and fenced vegetable garden with irrigation system.

This property also features a single car garage/workshop.

Enjoy the updated interior of this lovely, light filled, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home with wood fire heater. Features include a contemporary kitchen, with electric oven, cooktop, dishwasher & split system air conditioning. There is a dining area, with direct access to the backyard through a sliding door. There is a laundry with access to the backyard and toilet, complete with dog/cat door! The master bedroom offers split system air conditioning, a WIR and ensuite. The further 2 bedrooms both contain BIRs, one with a split system air conditioner. There is a comfortable family bathroom with a shower & bath. There is plenty of storage available at this property, with a double lock up garage with concrete floor and power, in addition to the double car port also with concrete floor and power, with a separate office/storage space. Further storage is available under the house.

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BEAUTIFUL TREE TOP HOME WHETHER you’re starting out, scaling down in style, or supplementing your property portfolio, this move-in ready home moments from town is an appealing acquisition.

Set only 700m from Monbulk’s shopping, schools, and transport and a short stroll from Sassafras Creek Linear Reserve, the lifestyle here is loaded with advantages its your chance to secure a property now.

The 2,100sqm (approx.) allotment this residence resides on comes equipped with 3 car spaces and sizeable sheds ideal for hobbies or storage. With lovely outlooks and several covered and open outdoor entertaining areas, enjoying the garden will be effortless in every season.

The interior is equally appealing and has been upgraded to an exacting standard.

Polished timber flooring flows from the lounge and dining area with floor to ceiling windows through to the open plan meals area and kitchen. With highlights including

stone benchtops, SS appliances, and direct access to the deck, those who love to cook and entertain will find it easy to imagine living here.

With bonus features including a newly renovated main bathroom, updated ensuite in the main bedroom with walk-in robe, sunfilled family bedrooms, generous laundry, and ducted heating and cooling for comfort, astute buyers will be suitably impressed.

Prompt inspection is advised, so plan your viewing today. · 2,100sqm (approx.) property steps from Monbulk village and Sassafras Creek Linear Reserve · Charming contemporary home with 2 garden sheds and 3 carport spaces · Open plan kitchen with stone benchtops and SS appliances · Main bedroom with new ensuite · Exquisite outdoor entertaining areas and lovely outlooks ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 216 Emerald Monbulk Road, MONBULK Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $730,000 - $790,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888

HISTORIC HILLS HOME IN LIVESTYLE POCKET STEEPED in history and surrounded by lush gardens, “Kalamunda” remains as magnificent as ever. Constructed in 1924 and carefully updated for modern living, this home encapsulates elegant Hills living.

This luxurious residence evokes a sophisticated and serene feel due in part to its enclosed verandah with rich Jarrah flooring. At one with its surrounds, gorgeous garden and valley views frame this home so you will feel tucked away from busy life the moment you arrive home.

The interior is a masterful blend of period and new features. The generous lounge is adorned with the original timber wainscotting and open fire that elevates the elegance.

Etched glass French doors flow through to the formal dining area overlooked by the modern gourmet kitchen with marble benchtops, glass splashback, wall oven, and gas range. The second living area is situated at the rear of the residence with 2 bright bedrooms and a beautifully updated bathroom with slipper tub, making the floorplan ideal for growing families. The main bedroom with walk-in robe and luxe ensuite

with rain shower is privately situated for peace and quiet.

With additional highlights including a sizeable home office/guest bedroom, a brilliant bonus bungalow, and a double carport and single garage, this property requires no compromise. Situated in a dream lifestyle location on over half an acre, this period home offers new custodians the keys to a compelling lifestyle. Inspection will impress. · Exquisite period residence with bonus freestanding bungalow · Glorious 2,842sqm (approx.) of lush gardens with double carport and single garage · Enclosed verandah with Jarrah flooring that provides this home with a warm and welcoming ambiance · Gourmet kitchen with marble benchtops, gas cooktop, and high-end appliances · Lounge with original open wood fire and a generous family room · Beautiful bedrooms and modern bathrooms, including enviable ensuite ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 27 The Crescent, SASSAFRAS Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $1,690,000 - $1,850,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Glenn Chandler 0418 410 689 and Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 24

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83 Morris Road, UPWEY

$800,000 - $880,000

INFINITE POTENTIAL, AMAZING BLOCK, PREMIUM LOCATION

3A 1B 2C

Astute purchasers seeking a charming downsizer, starter home, or way to supplement their property portfolio are in for a treat at this classic home. Rich with original character and ready for a new incarnation, all that is required here is a little imagination.

FOR SALE

$730,000 - $799,000

6 Forest Street, MONBULK

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A FAMILY FAVOURITE ON FOREST STREET

Overlooking a peaceful forest backdrop of tree ferns and forest greenery, this split level family home sits near the end of a no through road on a fully fenced, cleared 1/3 of an acre setting. The home has 3 spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms (master suite with ensuite), kids study nook and striking timber lined, vaulted ceilings that look down on a generous, light filled, open floorplan.

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Sharyn Chandler

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12-14 Rutherford Road, TECOMA RENOVATE OR REBUILD IN THE HEART OF TECOMA!

$700,000 - $760,000 4A 2B

As one of the original homesteads in the area, this 1940’s Old Dame still boasts plenty of delightful features and is ready for her next owners to either renovate or rebuild (STCA).

Sitting on a beautiful, near flat 982m2 approx block with a gigantic Oak proudly positioned to one side, the location alone of this property will impress on many levels. Within meters of the Tecoma Village, primary schools and local high school, bus services and only a very short walk to Tecoma train station and local sporting facilities.

FOR SALE

$300,000

11/15 Anderson Street, MONBULK

2A 1B 1C

SYLVAN GLADES RETIREMENT VILLAGE – UNIT 11

A simply beautiful, light filled unit boasting two oversized bedrooms, a lovely main bathroom/ensuite plus two toilets. With an open plan design, the living room is spacious while connecting to the updated kitchen. An undercover, timber decking is a wonderful extra and allows you to sit and enjoy the view across the fully fenced rear yard and beyond.

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Glenn Chandler

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Mark Southall, Sophie Southall and Ron Baddeley represented the Yering District Archers at the National Archery Competition in Queensland coming home with multiple medals.

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Archers score big

By Mikayla van Loon Yering District Archers saw incredible success at the National Target Championships, seeing three talented shooters take home multiple medals.

Travelling to Samford Valley Target Archers in South Queensland, Sophie Southall, Mark Southall and Ron Baddeley represented the small, family club in spectacular fashion.

Although shooting with different bows, Sophie a compound bow, Ron a recurve and Mark a longbow, across different age groups, the trio undertook the same competitions throughout the week.

Day one was a 60/900 round shooting 90 arrows at 60, 50 and 40 metres consecutively.

Day two was a 60/1440 round with a shoot of 144 arrows at 60, 50, 40 and 30 metres. The third day was a 720, a round of 72 arrows shot at 50 metres.

Sophie, just 16-years-old, placed third on day one, first on day two and came second in the open women’s on day three in her first nationals competition.

“It was quite windy [on day two], but I seemed to pick up a lot of scores. Training in this [wind at Yering] is pretty wild, so getting used to this is good for shooting up there,” Sophie said.

“The second day when she got the gold she got in front straightaway and she just stayed in front all day. She shot a brilliant match,” Mark said.

For Sophie, having done qualifying ranking events (QRE) around Victoria, as well as competitions, she said it felt natural shooting at a national level.

“Going up to Nationals I was, I guess, nervous but once we started it felt like a QRE. So my nerves were fine and I just felt in my element,” she said.

At 72 years of age, Ron has only taken up archery in the last two years, making this his first nationals competition as well.

“I’ve done a few qualifying and ranking events but this is obviously my first national and I was shooting at a longer distance than I’ve ever shot before but I was pretty happy,” he said.

Walking away with a silver and bronze medal, Ron was pleased with his efforts but said it just goes to show that archery truly is a sport for any age group.

While Mark mainly went to support Sophie and watch her success, Mark said he decided he might as well compete if going the distance.

“It’s not something I’ve ever done before but I think for me it was to be a part of Sophie’s experience and going up as a dad and ‘I thought why not? I thought I’ll give it a crack’,” he said. mailcommunity.com.au

Sophie Southall, 16, had shot across three different competition categories.

Picture: SUPPLIED “I did have doubts at times, I nearly pulled out but the atmosphere, Sanford Archers put on a fantastic show, it was so well organised and you just got sucked along with the momentum of the whole event.”

Luckily Mark stayed in the competition because he came out of his two events with a gold and silver medal.

“I went for the experience and just to see Sophie and I was just so proud of how she behaved and how she shot,” Mark said.

With over 250 archers competing in Queensland, for Yering to come home with seven medals from three shooters was an impressive achievement.

“For such a small, little family club I think we just finished a little bit above our weight,” Ron said.

This is not the end for these Yering archers, with all three ready to return to the nationals next year with the hope that more of their fellow archers will join in.

“Talking to a few of our new people here and [saying] ‘you’ve got to go and do it. So I think we’ll have a lot more people going next year to shoot and I think it just helps people step outside the square and give things a crack,” Mark said.

Sophie is looking even further ahead, aiming for the World Youth Archery Championships next year in Ireland, as well as a World Cup or perhaps the Olympics.

“Archery is wide open at the moment for young people so Sophie will be in the Olympic Games, probably not this one but the next maybe,” Ron said.

“Sophie is on her way to shoot in the Olympic Games and all that is really is getting good coaching which we have here and practice.”

Having scored a sponsor, being selected by the State Team to compete at the national level and winning multiple medals, Sophie is making moves in the archery world to be an Olympian in coming years and is shaping up to be one to watch.

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Lilydale Cricket Club will be fielding a sixth senior side this year, alongside a junior girls team.

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The U16-3s team were able to get a game in over the weekend against Glen Waverley.

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By Mikayla van Loon Lilydale Cricket Club has grown over the last year seeing a sixth senior side join the playing group, alongside a junior girls team, an expansion that has been very welcomed.

President Ronen Erulkar said after a reasonably successful last season, the focus this year has been on building a junior player base.

“One of the main aims for this year is to expand our junior base of players. We’re doing a fair bit of work with a lot of the local schools and trying to get a bit more exposure in the local area,” he said.

“We’re just trying to get our numbers up and grow our presence in the area. We obviously want to win on the field but we also want to have a good club environment and make it a good place for local families and parents and everyone to be around.”

Mr Erulkar said expanding to offer a girls team was a major part of this plan having previously had a junior girls team at the club.

“That was a real focus for us as a club to move into the women’s and girls sports space,” he said.

“We had a girls team about five or six years ago but we just couldn’t keep it going. So we wanted to make a real big effort to make sure we got a team up and then we can continue that on.”

Opening more playing opportunities for both young and old was also on the agenda for Lilydale Cricket Club, seeing a mixed age group team join the ranks.

“That team is a mixture of a few of our older senior players and also their kids that play in the juniors.

“So I guess you’d call it a bit of a parents and kids team and that’s how we’ve managed to get

the sixth team up, and it gives the kids another game on a Saturday.”

While keen to get the 2022-23 season underway, due to the weather Mr Erulkar said some teams haven’t yet been able to get out onto the field.

“It has been a little bit frustrating. We’ve only managed to get our under 16s on and then our firsts and seconds, which play in the premier grades in the RDCA, they’ve managed to play the last two weeks.

“Unfortunately, our thirds to sixes haven’t been able to play and neither have our under 10s to under 14s.”

This week was no different with only two junior games played across the club, seeing the U16-3s team take on Glen Waverley at Lilydale Reserve and the Stage 1 girls team play Ainslie Park/Croydon Ranges at home.

In the Under 16-3s, Glen Waverley ended up

all out for 188, with Lilydale to conduct their run chase next week.

Only the second game for the girls, all got a decent hit, facing around 17 balls each. The team total was 8/66.

Not being able to play hasn’t put a damper on the club environment, seeing over 50 people come to training last Tuesday.

“We had a lot of players keen to play, they’ve still been turning up to training and trying to do all they can around the clock to stay connected. We’re trying to do as much as we can as a committee as well to keep them all engaged.”

This season, while the 1st XI have “got a bit of unfinished business after unfortunately, losing the grand final in a pretty tight game last year”, Mr Erulkar said Lilydale will be focusing on “playing the game the right way” and “making [the club] a really welcoming place for all of our families and supporters”.

Young talent driving Montrose cricket season hopes

By Mikayla van Loon Cricket season is back and Montrose Cricket Club are out to win after a strong and normal preseason prepared them for the 2022-23 season.

“Expectations are always high. We’ve got six men’s sides and a women’s side from a senior point of view. Our 1st XI, two seasons ago, played off in the grand final and last season, we missed out on finals by one game,” club president Damian Ford said.

“So we’re very passionate and motivated to win that top flag, the Trollope flag. We haven’t won a top grade flag for 40 odd years, so that’s definitely a motivation.”

Although the competition has started off bumpy due to weather cancellations of the lower grades, Mr Ford said the firsts, seconds and thirds have all been able to play consecutive games.

“The top three grades actually played both weeks, which has been good. Our firsts are one and one, our seconds are two and zero and our thirds, unfortunately, are zero and three,” he said.

The thirds, however, are playing in the premier competition against 2nd XI teams after winning four grand finals in a row.

“We’re up for the challenge but hopefully we can get some more numbers back in our top grades and really push hard in that 3rd XI because we know we’re good enough at that level,” Mr Ford said.

The women’s team began the season with a loss but only in its second full year of play Mr Ford said “we’re starting from scratch so things take time” and he’s keen to make the “women’s program vibrant and successful”.

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Picture: MONTROSE CRICKET CLUB club, Mr Ford said creating that pathway for women to continue at Montrose has been important but participation numbers in the women’s side haven’t been as strong as hoped.

“It’s great there’s more teams. Mooroolbark, Kilsyth, Chirnside, Wandin and Montrose, we’ve all got a women’s side now.

“It is hard to make sure that we’ve got the right amount of numbers because the pool of participants is not as great. So it is good and we’re motivated to keep working.”

Lots of younger players have joined the ranks across the board at Montrose Cricket Club and Mr Ford said he is looking forward to seeing them develop as key members

of the teams.

“We’ve got a lot of young kids, so between the ages of 17 and 22, in our top couple of grades, so I’m really excited to see how they make the transition from second level premiers last year, and some of them are going to be filtered into our, into our 1st XI, if not already.

“So I’m just excited to see if we can get that organic growth and improvement out of those younger kids that have won a premiership in our second level last season and see if they can translate that into the first level and help our firsts win.”

Complementing the existing players is Croydon North recruit Shane Findlay and English import Alfie Cooper who is the most recent to join the club.

“The vibe around the group has been really exciting. New players coming in always contribute to that as well.

“So we’re pretty positive about our first eight to 10 weeks of preseason working on the cricket side so hopefully we can translate that into some results across the board.”

All senior cricket was cancelled over the weekend but the under 14s, 16s and women were all able to get a round in despite the weather concerns.

The under 16s went in strong against Heatherdale and was bowled out in the 49th over for 148. The under 14s played St Andrews at home and were bowled out for 108.

Montrose Wolves Women had their first home game for the season at home on Sunday afternoon. The ladies bowled really well keeping Officer to 3/81 off their 20 overs winning the day over the Bullants. mailcommunity.com.au

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Mount Ev looking ahead

By Mikayla van Loon After what was a tough year of player losses at Mount Evelyn Cricket Club, president Tim Heaphy is confident the 2022-23 season will shape up to be a good one on all fronts.

“We’ve shaped up quite well, after a tough year last year, with a number of people leaving the year prior,” he said.

“In saying that we were still, in the lower grades, able to win a premiership. So while it wasn’t our top tier teams last season, this year we’ve got a few of the older Mount Evelyn players back and a new captain coach which has garnered quite a bit of interest from both the young guys and the old guys.”

This year Mount Evelyn will be fielding four teams in the Ringwood and District Cricket Association, two in the premier competition and two in the lower grades.

With a coaching group of Troy Hancock, Brad Jones and Chris Morrow, Mr Heaphy said the club is excited and has been feeling very positive at weekly training sessions.

“The feeling amongst the young guys and the older guys is good. It’s positive. At training we’ve had great numbers even in the preseason indoor training,” he said.

“So they’re getting around high 20s to 30 players and early preseason training is something we haven’t had for many years so there’s a good vibe around the club.”

Only the premier grades have been able to play so far in the last two weeks because of the condition of local cricket grounds due to rain.

“We’re hoping the dumping of rain [over the next few days] doesn’t affect the grounds again. The council’s have had a bit of a battle getting the grounds up and going.”

Mount Evelyn Cricket Club has also been challenged for the last two seasons without proper club rooms as the rebuilding continues.

Mount Evelyn Cricket Club president Tim Heaphy is keen to see the club rebuild after a tough 2021-22 season. 269079 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “We’re definitely looking forward to next season and having rooms because it’s been a big challenge, financially and socially, being able to have functions or anything onsite and just getting the guys together on Thursdays for dinner or something like that.”

Mr Heaphy said for the club, as much as

they would like to win as many games as possible, he would like to see the teams having fun, enjoying the game of cricket and building up again after a tough 2021-22 season.

“Especially for our ones after last year which was really battling for the guys, it was a

Busy day out at Yarra Ranges Athletics

By Jamie Strudley Record numbers of registrations and trialling athletes are providing a colourful, entertaining Saturday morning of athletics at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn.

The recently voted “most picturesque” athletics track in Australia is proving to be one of the busiest with athletes and parents enjoying the facilities. The hard working team of volunteers and parent helpers are to be thanked for making the Saturday morning enjoyable and running to schedule.

A big shout out to Uli and the “new” helpers in the canteen on the weekend. “it was pumping in there” said club president, Max SavillBentley.

“192 sausages, 54 eggs and 17 loaves of bread and we still ran out of food. That’s unheard of for any regular canteen morning,” club treasurer Jane Pointon said.

Information and warm up starts at 8.45am ready for the start of competition at 9.00am. If you, or someone you know, wants to join in the fun registration is at www.lavic.com.au.

Our seniors ventured to Doncaster Athletics Track and Duncan McKinnon Reserve, Murumbeena on the weekend for round 2 of AVSL. Welcome to new member Lis Coffey who enjoyed her return to competitive athletics with a fast 400H and 200m. Results are: Women 100m: Ashleigh Rooke 13.74 (2.5); 200m: Rori Jones 30.51 (2.4); Ciara Willey 30.76 (+0.0); Elisabeth Coffey 32.51 (0.4); 400m: Ashleigh Rooke 69.03; 800m: Rori Jones 2:29.1h; Kristina Nackovski 2:31.4h; Ciara Willey 2:41.8h; 1500m: Emilie Garside 7:56.4h; 3000m: Ciara Willey 13:40.0h; 400m Hurdles: Elisabeth Coffey 80.72; 1500m Walk: Emilie Garside 9:45.8h; Discus: Ashleigh Rooke 29.92m; Meg Sparkes 25.85m; Hayley Wilkins 24.80m; Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 32.65m; Ashleigh Rooke 27.67m; Meg Sparkes 17.57m; Hammer: Sarah Ebbels 36.63m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 23.69m; Kathi Hewitson 22.15m; Shot Put: Sarah Ebbels 7.37m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 6.15m; Kathi Hewitson 5.80m;

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very young side, there was a number of guys thrust into the firsts,” he said.

“This year we’re looking forward to being very competitive, which I believe we will be and having fun and whether you win or lose, as long as they are a good match, you just want to be competitive.”

Undefeated streak

By John Thomson

Little athletes were out on the track.

Ciara Willey 5.33m;

· Triple Jump: Kathi Hewitson 5.93m; Men · 100m: Liam Russell 13.03 (-0.1); Oliver Duncan 25.42 (+0.0); Craig · 200m: Hewitson 28.87 (+0.0); Michael Willey 29.14 (+0.0); Bradley McMeeken 39.79 (1.6);

· 400m: Liam Russell 56.34; Craig Hewitson 2:35.2h; Michael Wil· 800m: ley 2:43.4h; Bradley McMeeken 3:23.3h; · 3000m: Michael Willey 11:57.8h; · Discus: Ash Almond 26.76m; · Hammer: Ash Almond 20.34m; · Javelin: Ash Almond 45.97m; · Long Jump: Liam Russell 4.91m; Put: Ash Almond 9.08m; Craig Hewitson · Shot 6.36m; Michael Willey 5.17m; · Triple Jump: Ash Almond 9.68m;

New members and any 13yo+ athletes wanting to test their track and field skills can join at www.athsvic.org.au. Send enquires to join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au Training is available to all club members on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and on Thursday afternoons from 4.00pm for our Under 12 athletes.

Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability. For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw…too easy!

It was all happening at Yarra Ranges Athletics over the weekend, with running, jumping and throwing all part of the athletic events.

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Last Monday saw the Lilydale Level Play team travel to Kew. Although Kew are sitting third on the ladder and three test’s behind Lilydale, this was shaping up to be a tight game.

The first game was the doubles, and again Lilydale fielded their strong doubles combination of Alan Jones and Craig McCracken, but Kew were not going to give them their own way and in an epic struggle Kew prevailed winning 7 hoops to Lilydale’s 6 hoops.

Next up was the singles games. The first game was tight but saw Lilydale prevail winning 7 hoops to Kew’s 5 hoops.

This put both team’s level on one game a piece with Lilydale up by 1 hoop.

The second singles was even tighter with Lilydale winning 7 hoops to Kew’s 6 hoops. At the break it was Lilydale leading by 1 game and 2 hoops.

After the break it was the reverse singles, and it looked like it could be anybody’s day.

The first game again was tight, but Lilydale just edged in front to take out the game 7 hoops to Kew’s 5 hoops. This win secured the day for Lilydale, so to the last game and it was just a matter of if Kew could win to restore a bit of pride.

Lilydale got on top early in this game and came away with a comfortable 7 hoops to Kew’s 4 hoops.

Although Lilydale won the day with 4 games 34 hoops to Kew’s 1 game 27 hoops, the games were a lot closer than the final scores indicate.

This win keeps Lilydale undefeated and on top of the ladder with four weeks to go in the season.

The Handicap Shield this week was postponed because of the inclement weather.

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