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The big clean up

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A tight-knit strip of traders on Lilydale’s Main Street is taking steps to recover from the flash floods that poured into their shops on Tuesday 25 October.

The downpour left flooring, packaging, computer systems and other property and wares essentially destroyed, with the Barry Plant Real Estate Agency on the corner stripped almost bare due to the extent of their damage.

Owner of Smoothline Dry Cleaners Rachelle Sankey said when a staff member first told her about the water in the shop she brushed it off.

“Then Gwenda started screaming and saying it was like a river, so I tried to get back but every road was blocked. In the end, I actually ran from up past the police station through the floods down the highway to come to see the water, and it was unbelievable,” she said.

“We had things in our shop just floating out the door, and a staff member was almost swimming down the street after them. It was ferocious, ripped our lino up and was up almost to our knees. It didn’t subside until about 10pm.”

While a number of nice customers assisted with a big cleanup effort on Wednesday 26 October, there were a few who were yelling and aggressive towards staff at Smoothline, demanding their items. Staff are still going through garments and other items to assess any damage, with hopes to reopen for trade as soon as possible.

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Tight-knit Lilydale traders Alex from Yarra Valley Smokery was just one of the businesses affected by the floods. 305158

Rachelle from Smoothline Dry Cleaners has had to close to recover from the floods. 305158 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS to step up now and speak to the local council and others about what’s happened here.”

Businesses affected by the floodwaters may be eligible for the Small Business Immediate Flood Relief Program, which provides a one-off payment of $5000 to support immediate clean-up, safety inspections, repairs, hiring equipment and purchase of stock.

More information can be found here: www. business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/ small-business-immediate-flood-reliefprogram?fbclid=IwAR1H0Ytx0LD_IFzZUNref-

sGa-IqH_LMzumHeLHwmKvlKy3JVDD9NrNKZc9I Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child said Council teams have been as proactive as they can, since the event, contacting businesses.

“We’ve also got some 8000 plus e-newsletters that we’ve sent out to residents and businesses. The team have been making inquiries in Lilydale, Seville and Upwey, to make sure we’re touching base with everyone operating in those necks of the woods given how significant this event was,” he said.

Ash Swann (centre) with Dom and Brodie from Yarra Valley Cycles were happy to help out shops in need during the flood. 305158 “Back in 2021, we learned from the storm event there that as a community, we’ve got to be resilient, because there’s only so much we can ask of our emergency services and I take my hat off to them.”

Fallen trees, overflowing drains and safety issues on roads can be reported to Council on 1300 368 333.

If businesses affected by floods would like a call and haven’t been reached yet, they are encouraged to get in contact via business@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

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From page 1 Proprietor of the Yarra Valley Smokery Alex Tsao said luckily their commercial kitchen sustained minimal damage, but he opened the door to a horrifying torrent of water after racing to the shop.

“I’m one of those people who don’t panic as such, so I just tried to look at and assess the situation. We started cleaning as soon as the water started dropping before going home to rest for a big day on Wednesday,” he said.

“When we started cleaning up, more customers and friends came and help tidy and clean up. We’ve been through a lot and like to help each other, that’s the way we are in this group of shops. We are isolated from everyone else in Lilydale, so we try to stick together, I think that’s the way you have to be in the community.”

With the water continuing to rise Mr Tsao did what he normally does at the shop; make coffee. He made coffee and hot chocolates for all the other traders who were ‘freaking out’ as they stood by waiting for the water to drop.

Co-owner and director of Yarra Valley Cycles Ash Swann was at a trade show in Queensland and said he watched his team run around shirtless as the water rushed through the shop.

“They worked really, really hard to make sure that they had as much off the ground and salvaged as much stuff as possible. Then the guys ran down the street and began making sure that everyone was okay and if they needed assistance, they were amazing,” he said.

“I think what’s happened is we’ve just caught so much more rain and water that’s been pushed back into the actual floodwaters and it just hasn’t actually allowed everywhere to disperse. We were pretty optimistic about having a nice new station but it has definitely caused some grief in the streets with the drainage, traffic and parking. Our landlords have got

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IN BRIEF Mount Evelyn driver in critical condition

Flooding on Maroondah Highway, Lilydale.

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Intense downpour

By Callum Ludwig Lilydale and the surrounding area were absolutely smashed by torrential rain and flash flooding on Tuesday 26 October.

Overall, close to 75mm of rain fell in around an hour and a half, with a five-minute window of rain falling at an astonishing 120mm per hour.

Lilydale SES Unit Controller Shaun Caulfield said the unseasonal rain was one of the heaviest and most intense downpours the region has seen in some time.

“I was in the car at the time and it was pretty hectic, to say the least. A lot of people have called us because they were concerned about rising water and they’ll be okay, but it’s certainly impacted quite a number of properties,” he said.

“About 40-50 properties have had significant water go through them and are going to have damage to carpets and flooring. We’re lucky at the moment we haven’t had anybody that’s needed to relocate from their residence but it’s going to be a significant repair bill for a lot of those homeowners.”

Lilydale SES responded to 210 jobs including 24 floodwater rescues as a result of the storm cell event.

Mr Caulfield said sadly they did see a lot of people that were still driving on flooded roads.

“While it’s easy to say it was flash flooding, it certainly didn’t come down that suddenly that people were stuck on a road as it suddenly flooded,” he said.

“The roads were already inundated with water and people were still making choices to drive into deep water, we had one instance of three cars that all driving to the same flooded road and all somehow got stranded.”

Homeowners have responded well, with quick efforts to begin temporary trenching and the use of sandbags. Lilydale SES’s headquarters on Nelson Road are supplying sandbags in reasonable quantities on Wednesday 26 October for homeowners affected by floodwaters.

Mr Caulfield said residents can prepare for potential future flood events by making sure their gutters and drains are cleared properly.

“One of the main sources of requests for assistance for us is people with blocked gutters

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Yarra Glen which occurred on Friday night that has left a Mount Evelyn driver in a critical condition.

Investigators have been told a Mitsubishi sedan was travelling east-bound on Healesville-Yarra Glen Road when it veered onto the wrong side of the road just before 11.30pm on Friday, 28 October.

A Mazda utility travelling in the opposite direction swerved to avoid the Mitsubishi and a Mazda SUV narrowly avoided a collision, spinning out of control onto a nearby driveway.

The Mitsubishi then collided with an oncoming Nissan utility.

The driver of Nissan, an 83-year-old Mount Evelyn man, was taken to hospital with lifethreatening injuries.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, a 23-year-old Healesville woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No one else was seriously injured.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Fatal collision in Wonga Park

Flooding on the Warburton Highway through Seville.

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The aftermath under the Lilydale Station.

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Sandbags are available at the Lilydale SES station on Nelson Road.

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A Boronia man has died when the vehicle he was driving collided with another car after an alleged attempted robbery in Wonga Park on Wednesday 26 October.

Police alleged two men entered a shop on Yarra Road armed with a weapon around 3pm, before fleeing empty-handed in a blue Ford Falcon.

Police said a short time later, the vehicle allegedly collided with a white Nissan Patrol on Homestead Road.

The driver of the Nissan was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while the driver of the 22-year-old driver of the Falcon died at the scene.

His passenger, a 25-year-old South Yarra man, was taken to hospital and interviewed by detectives before being charged with attempted armed robbery, handling stolen goods, drug possession and committing an indictable offence while on bail.

Road closures in the Yarra Ranges

Flooding on Cave Hill Road and Beresford Road, Lilydale.

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Police blocking off a road in Lilydale.

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and blocked drains. We are in a declared La Nina, so we are going to continue to see heavier rainfalls and lots of it,” he said.

“Just stay aware of the situation with either the Vic Emergency app or the Bureau of Meteorology app which have push alert warnings out when severe weather is imminent. SES has a number of social media channels that they can look at when we try and get warnings out that are more localised to our area but we can’t cover everything. And we only had about 15 minutes warning for this incident.”

Beresford Road and Cave Hill Road, Maroondah Highway outside Yarra Vally Toyota and Swansea Road near Lilydale Lake were the hardest hit spots in Lilydale, with Beenak Road in Wandin North, Warburton Highway through Seville, Ingram Road and Killara Road in Coldstream and Hull Road and Manchester Road in Mooroolbark among the other flooded areas.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s 24-hour rainfall map has the Olinda Creek at Lilydale Lake marker as the only area in all of Melbourne that recorded 50mm of rain, 26mm greater than the next highest recording.

Some roads throughout the Yarra Ranges remain closed after heavy rainfall caused flooding and surface damage last week.

Melba Highway between Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen and Macintyre Lane, Yering has been closed due to flooding.

Traffic is being diverted through Healesville using Maroondah Highway.

Warburton Highway from Scotchmans Creek Road to Hooks Road Warburton has also been closed due to a landslip.

Drivers are being urged to “follow the direction of traffic controllers and drive to the conditions when detouring using local roads”.

A detour has been put in place using Old Warburton Road.

Donna Buang Road in Healesville also experienced a landslip after last weeks storms seeing the road close from Ben Cairn Road, Healesville to Donna Buang Summit Road, Warburton.

The road will be re-opened when repairs are complete and when it’s safe to do so. A detour via Warburton is in place.

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First Labor budget

By Parker McKenzie The federal Labor Party has released its first budget, with deficit repair, investment in a resilient and modern economy and responsible economic management at the forefront.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Australians know there are “hard days to come and hard decisions to accompany them” as the country confronts the prospect of a third global downturn in a decade and a half.

“This time not a financial crisis or a pandemic, but a war driving high prices and higher interest rates here and around the world, and the risk of another global recession,” he said.

“This time demands a different response, one that puts a premium on what’s responsible, affordable, and sustainable. That’s why this budget pays for what’s important, strengthens our buffers against adversity, and begins to build a better future.”

The budget delivered a host of election promises from the Labor Party, including subsidized child care with $4.7 billion over four years, $531.6 million over four years for expanding paid parental leave and $787.1 million over four years to reduce co-payment for pharmaceutical scripts from $42.50 to $30 per script.

Mr Chalmers said the inflation is expected to peak at 7.75 per cent later this year before moderating overtime to 3.5 per cent through 2023-24.

“Wages are growing faster now than they were before the election, but that welcome news is tempered by rising electricity prices and grocery bills eating into pay packets,” he said.

“When that inflation moderates, real wages are expected to start growing again in 2024.”

He said the federal government would make it easier for parents to earn more with cheaper child care, train more people for higher wage work, invest in industries that create secure and well-paid jobs and fix “the broken bargaining agreement,” to combat the fact real wages are lower today than they were 10 years ago. $3 billion has been provisioned as a response to recent floods according to the treasurer, which will fund Disaster Relief Australia to deploy more than 5,000 volunteers for future natural disasters and $200 million a year in disaster prevention and resilience.

Mr Chalmers said the budget does more to “confront Australia’s housing problem.”

“Rents are through the roof, and many families are struggling to keep up. Supply hasn’t kept up with demand, which means too many struggle to live close to where they work,” he said.

“Too many are stuck on waiting lists for social housing and for too many, the great Australian dream of homeownership seems completely out of reach.”

He said the Housing Australia Future Fund would build 30,000 new social and affordable homes in its first five years and the National Housing Facility would support an additional 5,500 new homes, the Help to By Scheme would allow up to 40,000 Australians to own their homes with a lower deposit and a smaller mortgage and the Regional First Home Buyer

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Hub still in doubt

By Parker McKenzie

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Labor government’s first budget on October 25.

Picture: AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT HOUSE Guarantee would support another 10,000 new homeowners each year.

Mr Chalmers said the budget will invest $6.1 billion more into hospitals, medicare, Covid-19 support and expanding access to health care and more than $2.5 billion into putting nurses back into nursing homes and to respond to recommendations of the aged care royal commission.

“We choose dignity for Australians with disability. This budget begins the task of repairing the NDIS and securing its future,” he said.

“Investing $1.2 billion in practical measures to Close the Gap for First Nations people and communities, and to begin preparations for a referendum on a Voice to Parliament.”

Other initiatives in the budget included the establishment of a $20 billion fund for energy transmission, $800 million invested in cutting taxes on electric cars, building a national electric vehicle charging network and hydrogen refuelling stations, providing solar battery storage for up to 100,000 homes and ensuring renters and apartment owners can benefit from cheaper energy.

Aside from $120 billion earmarked for transport infrastructure over the next 10 years, the budget also included funding for increased access to fibre internet connection for 1.5 million homes and businesses, more funding and staff to resolve visa application backlogs to fill labour shortages and $1.8 billion for environmental and heritage protection, including an extra $204 million to protect and restore the Great Barrier Reef.

Mr Chalmers predicted an improved deficit forecast of $28.5 billion through spending reductions.

“The deficit for 2022-23 is now forecast to

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“But while the temporary revenue boosts we’re getting from higher employment and higher commodity prices will fade and fall, the profound and permanent spending pressures on the budget are forecast to grow and grow.”

Casey MP Aaron Violi said measures by the federal government to combat the rising cost of living “doesn’t address the immediate concerns that I’m hearing from residents.”

“The reality is that residents of Casey need help now and petrol prices are about to go up again,” he said.

“We’re about to say prices continue to increase and there are no answers from this government on how they’re going to help the residents of Casey with the challenges they’re facing right now.”

A program introduced by the previous Coalition government and used by 12 wine businesses in the Yarra Valley, where businesses could be reimbursed up to $100,000 through 29 per cent rebate of the notional wholesale selling price on their domestic cellar door sales, looks set to continue.

Mr Violi said while there is more detail to still be released, it was a positive the federal grants for cellar doors program is set to continue.

“I had businesses and wineries within Casey reach out to me very concerned that it was going to be discontinued and it wasn’t available on the website,” he said.

“It will continue because we know that it delivers economic benefits to not just those direct businesses, but the wider tourism and agriculture and economy in Casey as well.”

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The future of the Lilydale Youth Hub continues to be in doubt, with funding for the mental health facility excluded from the latest federal budget.

The not-for-profit received three years of funding from the previous federal government in 2019 but has yet to receive funding from either the new federal government or the Victorian state government.

Casey MP Aaron Violi, who promised $3.5 million for the hub if the Liberal Party returned to government, said it appears it will not be funded by the Labor government.

“We believe at this point that it won’t be and I’ll be continuing to fight up until the end of this year to see if we can extend that project in particular because it’s so needed in our community,” he said.

“There’s nothing more important than investing in Youth Mental Health because it delivers dividends for those people, their families, the community, not just today because if we help young people today, we’re helping them become great people and productive citizens in our community moving forward as well.”

Yarra Ranges Council previously said the Hub delivered 3,651 sessions and 5,632 contact hours of services over the last financial year to young people aged between 12 and 15.

Mr Violi said he hopes funding can be found in the budget to ensure the Lilydale Youth Hub remains open.

“I’ll be continuing to advocate for that strongly,” he said.

“That’s one particular project that needs to continue.”

The Youth Hub offers mental health counselling, health services, homelessness support, Aboriginal health and community, legal services, NDIS services and employment, education and training services.

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Housing a budget target

By Callum Ludwig

The new Federal budget has taken steps to make social and affordable housing more available for Australians.

Picture: ON FILE sector that deals with so many of the social issues that flow on from a lack of appropriate, secure housing,” she said.

“We know a lack of affordable housing is a drag on workforce productivity across the economy. A lack of secure housing also compounds the effects by negatively impacting health outcomes and reducing the ability of women and children to leave situations of family violence.”

The Government is also expanding the remit of the National Housing Infrastructure Facility to more flexibly deploy up to $575 million in unallocated funding to help unlock a projected 5,500 new social and affordable dwellings.

Get moving this month for stroke awareness Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke kicks off on Tuesday 1 November and Victorians are being encouraged to get moving any way they can.

It is estimated more than 7,000 Victorians will have a stroke for the first time this year despite 80 percent of strokes being preventable. Nationally, more than three million Australians are physically inactive, putting them at greater risk of stroke and other chronic disease.

The month-long campaign accommodates people of all ages and abilities and can be completed by either individuals or teams. Participants set their own activity and fundraising goals, completing the challenge within the month of November.

The focus in 2022 is on increasing ‘moving minutes’ which is an accessible and achievable goal for everyone whether they are walking, running, cycling, doing online fitness classes or setting a movement goal.

Stroke Foundation Executive Director Marketing John De Rango applauded the Victorians who have already signed up to take part in Stride4Stroke this year.

“It is amazing to see so many people using Stride4Stroke as an opportunity to focus on their health and to get moving during the month of November,” Mr De Rango said.

“We know that globally, one million strokes a year are linked to physical inactivity, this means too many lives are being impacted by stroke unnecessarily.

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The Housing Accord will bring together the states and territories, the Australian Local Government Association, investors and representatives from the construction sector together with an aspirational target of one million new, well-located homes over 5 years from mid-2024 as capacity constraints are expected to ease.

Community Housing Industry Association chief executive Wendy Hayhurst said the policy was the most important social and affordable housing announcement in more than a decade.

“Australian housing is in crisis and requires a bold, robust response. This initiative is a huge stride forward,” she said.

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“Every dollar raised will have such a huge impact and leave a lasting legacy. It will help us prevent stroke in Victoria, fund research and support survivors and their families through their recovery journey,” he said.

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The new Federal Labor government’s first budget is seeking to address major concerns over social and affordable housing.

The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, the introduction of the new Housing Accord, the development of a National Housing and Homelessness Plan and the establishment of a National Housing Supply and Affordability Council are all set to be major investments in addressing Australia’s housing market.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the budget does more to “confront Australia’s housing problem.”

“Rents are through the roof, and many families are struggling to keep up. Supply hasn’t kept up with demand, which means too many struggle to live close to where they work,” he said.

“Too many are stuck on waiting lists for social housing and for too many, the great Australian dream of homeownership seems completely out of reach.”

The Housing Australia Future Fund will aim to provide a sustainable funding source to increase housing supply and improve service delivery, with investments from state and territory governments and private capital providers.

The fund should provide 20,000 new social housing dwellings, 4,000 of which will be allocated to women and children impacted by family and domestic violence and older women at risk of homelessness. It will also provide 10,000 new affordable housing dwellings, including for frontline workers.

Industry superannuation fund HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said access to affordable housing near where they worked was critical for HESTA members’ long-term financial security and well-being.

“Access to housing is vitally important for our members and the health and community

“The Commonwealth is not only investing a substantial sum, it is also spurring the states and institutional investors to get involved while helping coordinate the effort. This gives community housing providers confidence and certainty and will enable the expansion of the sector to meet the housing needs of lower income Australians.” $350 million will be provided by the government under the Accord over 5 years, with ongoing availability payments over the longer term, to deliver an additional 10,000 affordable dwellings. States and territories will also support up to an additional 10,000 affordable homes, increasing the dwellings that can be delivered under the Accord to 20,000.

The National Housing and Homelessness Plan will involve close consultation with the states and territories that will underpin the development of the Plan and set out key reforms needed to make it easier to buy a home or rent and to put a roof over the heads of more homeless Australians.

National campaign for real housing solutions Everybody’s Home spokesperson Kate Colvin welcomed the package.

“Homelessness is increasing and Australian families with full-time breadwinners are living in tents right now. People being able to afford to live near where they want to work is crucial for the economy and society more broadly,” she said.

“This shapes as the breakthrough Australians need to break the vicious cycle of soaring rents, high inflation and unaffordable housing.” $46.2 million to the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme, the delivery Help to Buy shared equity scheme and Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee and introduction of incentives for pensioners to downsize have all also been announced to address the housing market and help Australians find homes.

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Food relief markets boost

By Callum Ludwig The Japara Neighbourhood House and Montrose Community Cupboard have partnered up to help provide food relief to some of the struggling families and individuals in the community.

They recently successfully received a $25,000 Pop-up Food Relief Market grant from the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing to help continue to deliver their Community Food, garden and Education project.

Executive Officer at Japara Neighbourhood House Mark Doubleday said they were very happy that the State Government recognised the work the partnership has already done.

“We are now going to be able to expand the program and we’ve put in for some very specific community-based activities as part of a sustainable approach in response to a genuine need that exists within the community,” he said.

“Within the next six to six to eight months, we’ll have at least 12 food markets, six of those at the Bridge House on Durham road and six at other community venues in and around Kilsyth and Montrose.”

According to Census of Population and Housing 2016 statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Kilsyth was the fifth-most relatively disadvantaged postcode in the Yarra Ranges and in the 55th percentile of the state.

Mr Doubleday said sustainability and the cost of living are the two key issues behind their project.

“The Montrose Community Cupboard has got at least 20 local supermarkets that are contributing food supplies that normally would go to landfill or waste, people want to contribute to reducing waste and can do so by being a part of the food market,” he said.

“The cost of living is a real issue, we all know and if there is food available, and it’s free, and as part of an overall approach to sustainable living, it will be an assistance to helping meet the family budget. There might be some stress but it’s done in a communityminded way with a community benefit, without shame, embarrassment or need to feel discomfort in any way being involved.”

The project aims to establish the Bridge as a local hub for the community to learn

A display of food at the Bridge house.

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A Montrose Community cupboard volunteer is all smiles when helping out.

The cupboards are stocked.

An array of vegetables are often available.

and develop sustainable food practices, offer training and development for employment and offer canteen services for visitors to the Elizabeth Bridge Reserve.

Mr Doubleday said they are really excited

to get this off the ground.

“It’s giving people an opportunity to express how sustainable living can be enhanced and reduce cost pressures on a family budget, it’s doing something that is

needed,” he said.

“We know from community feedback that there’s a high number of people that have already expressed interest to want to be able to be part of it.”

CIS Yarra Ranges can help you in times of need

By Renee Wood Heading into Christmas is a joyous time but for many families it can also bring financial stress.

The festive season is also aligned with rising cost of living across mortgages, bills, petrol and more.

Community Information Support Yarra Ranges (CIS Yarra Ranges) based in Lilydale is wanting to alert the community to how they can help people in times of need.

“Everything’s getting more expensive rent increases, food and groceries are getting more expensive and we have more costs going into Christmas,” Branch Manager Christine Falzon said.

CIS Yarra Ranges was previously known as Lilydale Assist which has been based in the region for 40 years.

The support service provides great free information, advocacy and referral services to help with challenges people are facing.

Housing instability, high utility bills, school costs are all areas the service can work with clients on.

Throughout 2021-2022, the demand grew seeing 1292 support visits during the year and a 29 per cent increase in new clients.

The top reasons for seeking assistance include material aid such as food and clothing, housing expenses, high utility and phone expenses.

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They also work with other organisations such as emergency relief centres, Mustard Tree, job and training advocates.

Anyone in need of support can contact CIS Yarra Ranges to arrange a meeting.

“We will conduct an interview to see where they’re at, we will ask some questions and see how we can support them in the best way, so there are many things,” Ms Falzon said.

“Our goal is always to give the clients that much support that they don’t need to come back again, because we advocate for them we really try to help to get them out of the situation they’re in and find their feet again.”

The service also has special Christmas opportunities such as Santa photos, toy drives and food hampers.

Many volunteers support CIS Yarra Ranges through the office and also the op shop, but more are always welcome to join.

Anyone also interested in donating to support CIS Yarra ranges can do so through funds or material aid.

The donor can choose where their donation would go across areas such as education, homeless support, Christmas celebrations, medical, supporting families in need, food vouchers etc.

Certificates of appreciation and tax donation receipt will be provided.

For more information contact 03 9735 1311 or visit 214 Main Street, Lilydale.

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By Renee Wood A Yarra Glen local has been announced as a Victoria Senior Australian of the Year nominee.

Clinical psychologist Dr Rob Gordon OAM has been recognised due to his significant work as a pioneer in disaster recovery, assisting people and communities who’ve been affected by traumatising events.

Dr Gordon said it’s a great honour and it’s very humbling to be nominated for the recognition.

“It’s very humbling really, I’ve found it to be very moving to do this work with disasters and meet people all over the country in difficult times and see what wonderful people work in communities all over the country. So the whole experience has been a very moving one,” he said.

The 76 year old has dedicated his career to supporting people through these difficult times ever since the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires.

Dr Gordon said he realised there was a need to work in this space after he first went to the Macedon area with a children’s hospital team following the fires.

“It became evident that nobody really knew what we should be doing with people after disasters - they don’t fit into the categories of people with mental illness or mental health problems, they’re normal people who’ve been hurt,” he said.

“They only really just introduced the idea of post traumatic stress disorder as a possible health problem, but I also saw that it’s much wider than just trauma, it’s about the whole community disruption and the stresses that go throughout the recovery system.”

Dr Gordon saw an opportunity to be involved in pioneering work in this field and set out to train and gain more experience and find out more about the lasting effects of trauma.

He built a body of knowledge in this field

Dr Gordon is a Clinical psychologist and disaster recovery pioneer.

Dr Rob Gordon has been nominated for the Victoria Senior Australian of the Year.

Pictures: SUPPLIED and developed a person-centred, trauma informed approach which has shaped the way organisations such as the Australian Red Cross, government agencies and other groups work with traumatised communities after disaster and loss.

Dr Gordon has been called upon in various other disasters including the Port Arthur massacre, the Bali bombings, floods and cyclones.

The clinical psychologist said there is a different approach to working with people who have been affected by this area of trauma.

When disasters strike, anyone can be affected and Dr Gordon said often many people

don’t know how to cope or also have a delayed response to it, which is overwhelming.

“It’s not uncommon, for example, for people are only ready to start dealing with their experience after they’ve moved into their new house again, because they can’t afford to get side tracked into their own emotional state.

“Many people will present late for support…when you look at when they really need help, it’s often when they become completely exhausted by the tremendous over active activity that I’ve been involved in.

“So what I’ve learned is to help people understand their own state so they can make

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decisions about protecting their health, that usually means doing things more slowly and steadily.”

Dr Gordon believes education is key to assisting communities after the event and continues to work with organisations such as the Red Cross to provide the best care.

He conducts information sessions and professional development, plus he provides free, individual consults to those who have suffered significant personal loss after a disaster, working out of his Box Hill clinic.

Recently, Dr Gordon has been working with Yarra Ranges Council to assist in pandemic recovery.

“It’s been wonderful that councils organised opportunities for all the people that are most directly affected to come together and might get some kind of a talk about the whole recovery process and that often helps them understand things like the decisions right now for themselves.

Dr Gordon is among 130 people being recognised across all states and territories and the four Victorian award recipients will be announced on Tuesday 8 November.

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What is something people don’t know about you?

In my early 20’s I set out on the adventure of a lifetime to see the world. First stop was London and the UK, from there to Europe, which was decided into East and West.

My adventures were to take me North to the Arctic circle and South to North Africa and the Sahara Sands, East to Turkey and West through Europe and Ireland. Later I was to venture to the USA, Canada and Mexico, and in between I would visit Asia and New Zealand.

I was lucky to see many wonders of world, some of which no longer exist, and meet some amazing people.

It was on my return to Australia that I would realise that right here in my own backyard there were places and people that were every bit amazing as those I experienced on my travels.

Here we have some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world, and landscapes that are amongst the oldest in the world.

I guess this is why I love to share my love of our natural world with others.

Tell us about your role as the President of MEEPPA? I fiirst joined MEEPPA in 1991. It was in response to DELWP wanting to acquire our land for a Fire Buffer.

Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association president Clare Worsnop is passionate about the natural environment and works tirelessly to protect it. 305624 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS This was a very stressful time for those of us whose land was to be acquired.

I contacted MEEPPA who helped me through this process, so I joined the group.

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MEEPPA have been involved in many campaigns to get the best result for our community, from saving the Warburton to Lilydale Rail trail to stoping the inappropriate development of a Safeway supermarket in Mount Evelyn and much more.

As president of MEEPPA I have enjoyed the love and support of a wonderful group of Community minded citizens who share my love of Community and do their best to make sure that we get the best results for our community.

This is the most rewarding aspect of working with MEEPPA members and our Community.

What has been your most memorable moment with MEEPPA? Why? Perhaps the most rewarding and memorable moments of working with MEEPPA would have to be the return of the Yellow Bellied Gliders after an absence of 50 years and the discovery of the long nosed bandicoots of a 60 year absence.

The return of absent and endangered species to our area shows that the work we do to restore and rehabilitate the are are working.

These are special moments in the environmental world, What do you love most about living in the Yarra Ranges?

Mount Evelyn is full of wonderful, eclectic and

amazing people It is a pleasure to be part of that world.

We have an amazing and special world full of giant Tree Ferns, Mega Eucalypts and unique wildlife. What is there not to enjoy.

What are some of your hobbies?

I have a number of hobbies and interests.

Many people may not know that I love to paint and draw, particularly our native wildlife.

I have been a keen down skier and a long distance runner I also love to write, particularly about our history of Native wildlife in Mount Evelyn and enjoy spending time in the bush recording the wildlife of our area.

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

The most important issues that we need to deal with are Climate Change, and the care of our fragile environment.

Without a healthy environment we don’t have a healthy Community and without a healthy Community we don’t have a healthy Environment.

It’s time we took an intensive look at what is important, not just for the immediate future, but for the what we are leaving for future generations I hope to leave a better world than the one I am living in now.

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Lilydale Remembrance Day A Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Lilydale Cenotaph on Friday 11 November, hosted by the Lilydale RSL. All members of the public are invited to attend the service and are asked to arrive at 10.30am for 11am start.

Local veterans, Yarra Ranges Shire Mayor Jim Child and the State Member for Evelyn Bridget Vallence will all be in attendance.

Students will be doing readings and prayers from Lilydale High School, St Patrick’s Primary School and Lilydale Primary School.

The large choir from Mount Lilydale College will also attend, along with Lilydale RSL’s Scottish piper Rod and Wally the bugler.

Connect and Reconnect with Rotary The Rotary Club of Lilydale is holding a high tea event on Sunday 27 November. The invite is open to all interested, community minded locals wanting to find out more about what Lilydale Rotary has been doing in the community recently and also give information to any person who would like to know more about volunteering with the club.

A low cost of $20 will be charged to cover expenses but the value gained from joining Rotary is far greater. The event will be held at the Lilydale Bowls Club, located at 5 Hardy Street, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

To book a spot, go to www.trybooking.com/ CBJIL or call 0423 558 833.

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COMMUNITY DIARY WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY ebrating its 30th birthday on Tuesday 29 November at the Chirnside Park Country Club.

Inviting everyone to enjoy the fun and festivities, the event has an arrival time of 11.30am for a 12pm start. Bookings are essential.

There will be entertainment from The Hot Flushes, raffles, auctions and door prizes.

Best of all it’s helping educate disadvantaged children.

For all enquiries call Val on 0419 007 728.

Lifeblood pop up Got a bit of time this month? Time to give blood and change lives? One in three people in Lilydale will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. Lifeblood popping up in town from 7 to 18 November. Don’t forget to pre-book a spot at lifeblood.com.au, on the app or on 13 14 95.

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Humble beginnings Up to 400,000 people visit Healesville Sanctuary each year. I doubt that many of them know anything about its beginnings, the problems it experienced for a long period, and how it became such an important attraction.

Its early history has been described as ‘the victory of faith in an idea and a cause over cynicism of those who refused to recognise the importance of preserving and understanding Australia’s unique heritage.’ And that’s what the early story is about – the struggle to establish in a natural setting a place where the public could see, understand, and appreciate Australian flora and fauna.

Its establishment was the dream of one man, Dr Colin McKenzie, a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon, to set up an Anatomical Research Field Station for the study of Australian fauna. In 1920 he requested the Victorian Government to set aside land on which he could do this. He was granted 78 acres – with conditions- a part of Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve, at a nominal rental of 1/- (10 cents in today’s money) a year, provided he paid all expenses himself. He did.

He gathered ‘one of the finest collections of Australian fauna in the world’, for which he was offered a considerable sum of money from the U.S.A. But he wanted it to stay in Australia, and he presented it as a gift to the Australian Government, establishing the Institute of Anatomical Research in Canberra. He became the Institute’s Director.

His gift was described as ‘one of the greatest gifts ever made for public purposes’.

The land in Healesville reverted to the State, and most of the animals were transferred to Melbourne Zoo. A caretaker in Healesville looked after two remaining possums.

After many discussions about what should happen to the ‘Research’ as it was referred to locally, the Healesville Shire Council and the Badger Creek Progress Association assumed responsibility, with Robert Eadie becoming its Honorary Director.

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back Bryn Jones

Healesville and District Historical Society president A great deal of work needed to be done, and it came mainly from ‘locals’, in the shape of building materials, the acquisition of animals from a wider area – koalas, two emus and two kangaroos. Not much but it was a start.

Initially entry was free but eventually an entry charge was introduced: sixpence (5 cents) for adults and twopence (2.5 cents) for children. Receipts for the first year totalled £61/6/0, whilst expenses were £94/13/8. Not a promising start!

Gradually the Sanctuary acquired more native animals – possums, lizards, cockatoos, wallabies, a bandicoot, and a pair of Wedgetail eagles. The turning point, however, was the acquisition of a platypus named ‘Splash’ that gave the Sanctuary a worldwide reputation. By the time he died in 1937 he had been visited by 13,000 people.

The official opening of the Sanctuary for Australian Fauna and Flora took place in 1934, a year in which widespread flooding took place, creating considerable damage to the Sanctuary, but the enthusiasts were undaunted; however full-time guidance was needed and David Fleay was appointed its first full-time Director. He brought with him more than 100 snakes, not a universally popular move. However, under Fleay’s stewardship the Sanctuary became the largest, most popular institution of its kind in the country. By 1938, 50,000 people had viewed it.

Disputes between the Director and Com-

Don’t Worry Darling Starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Chris Pine Rated M 4/5

First building at the Sanctuary c.1922 for the caretaker Mr W Elverd, it is still there and now known as MacKenzie Cottage.

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Directed by Olivia Wilde, Don’t Worry Darling is an enthralling psychological thriller.

In a 1950s corporate town run by the Victory Project, Alice (Florence Pugh), a young married woman, begins to suspect a dark system of control.

Don’t Worry Darling bears some resemblance to Jordan Peele’s Get Out, but with a wider scope, lurid fifties style and themes of patriarchy rather than racism.

The first act vividly portrays the alcoholic hedonism beneath the squeakyclean glamour of fifties American suburbia, and establishes the forbidden headquarters and a cycle of domestic routine and partying for Alice and her neighbours.

Strange occurrences and environmental clues cast doubt upon the town’s flashy benevolence, and the atonal score by John Powell complements the film’s macabre bursts. Archaic notions of wives staying home and serving their husbands come to feel like a trap, and as Alice speaks out about Victory, her husband Jack (Harry Styles) shifts from sweet to sinister as he discourages her.

Chris Pine plays Victory Project leader Jack, in a performance reportedly based on Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson; Jack is a self-assured, charismatic man who dazzles his followers with hollow platitudes. Gaslighting and social pressure tighten around Alice in an unsettling escalation, and the film constantly challenges your assumptions about its world and characters.

The big twist may divide viewers, given its stark genre change and shades of The Matrix, but those aforementioned clues plant the twist effectively for eagle-eyed viewers. The relatively open-ended ending may also frustrate some viewers.

A surreal, intriguing thriller and a great second feature for Wilde as director, Don’t Worry Darling is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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mittee of Management led to the government taking overall responsibility in 1949. With government grants, sponsorship from large Victorian industries, increased entry fees, and good management from a succession of Directors over the years, the Sanctuary thrived.

In 1978, with government reorganisation of institutions, Healesville Sanctuary became an arm of the Melbourne Zoological Parks and Gardens Board.

As anyone visiting Healesville Sanctuary in recent years would acknowledge, from very humble beginnings it has become a worldwide, well presented attraction. Well may it continue to thrive. {with acknowledgements to ‘Healesville History in the Hills’ by Sally Symonds and Mr Kevin Mason, long time Head Keeper at the Sanctuary}

A charming celebration of ordinariness A review of Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession Leonard and Hungry Paul tells the charming story of two friends who are kind, generous and content with their tranquil lives. It reminds this reviewer of those hobbits not included in Bilbo’s and Frodo’s adventures.

Not that they would begrudge an uneventful life. Rather, they are simply not enticed, enthralled and even enslaved by the idea of dreaming big, of pursuing fame and glory, of being excellent and extraordinary. Because they don’t feel the need to subscribe to any defined range of expectations, the notion of success – or the lack of it – never enters their mind.

Leonard ghostwrites children’s encyclopaedias and is happy to “play a minor part in someone else’s story rather than being his own star”. Working and living alone, he enjoys spending the evenings at his friend’s house, playing board games and having humours conversations about life’s fascinating facts.

Hungry Paul, who is also in his thirties, lives with his parents. He works a casual shift on those Mondays when the post office needs staff, and volunteers at the local hospital keeping the patients company. To him, every day is

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN fresh in its own way, so there is no need to seek or create change to add to life’s innate variety.

While any “outside busybody” would think the two friends have no “go” in them, the truth is that they are free – and appreciate such freedom – to pursue whatever in life that captivates their attention. In this way they maintain “a lively interest in the wider world, while staying above and apart from what is generally described as current affairs”.

That does not mean they are selfish or indifferent towards those around them. Indeed, the book is more about how they are accepted as who they are, instead of trying to “better” themselves for the sake of being loved. It

is about how they experience life’s inevitable changes in their own honest and humble ways.

Perhaps two years of living with a global pandemic have changed our views about life, but Leonard and Hungry Paul was selected as the 2021 One Dublin One Book – and went on to become the most borrowed book in print, digital and audio formats across Ireland in that year – for a reason. In the words of Anne-Marie Kelly, director of Dublin UNESCO City of Literature: “There is no reference at all to Dublin in the book. In fact the book is ‘signless’ – there are no place names or surnames. All of this was deliberate as the author wanted to draw our attention to the qualities of the characters, and to emphasise kindness, friendship and to celebrate the quiet things in life.”

The book’s universal appeal is its pleasantness. With no dramatic conflicts or crises, no shocking discoveries of dreadful, dark secrets, its leisurely pace and engaging style easily comforts even the most agitated readers.

Three cheers to author Rónán Hession (known as blues musician Mumblin’ Deaf Ro) for this rare salutation to ordinary, average people.

Pop these shows in the calendar to support local theatre Eltham Little Theatre Get Smart When Mr. Big and the rest of KAOS arrive in town to steal Professor Dante’s invention.

Smart, 99, Chief and the other agents of CONTROL must protect it at all costs.

Featuring all of the characters and calamity we know and love, Get Smart is the perfect end of the year outing. With ELT’S traditional final season table seating grab some friends, bring along some food and join in the fun.

Season: November 11 – 26.

Gemco Players First Saturday of the Month If you are a budding actor, fire-breather, belly-

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Kemp’s curtain call dancer, singer, comedian, poet, or if you just want to test your latest guitar piece in front of an audience – then this is the event for you. If you’re not a performer yourself, why not come along and be part of the audience? Bring some friends and make an evening of it.

· Set up: 7.30pm, all help welcome. · Time: 8 – 11pm, 5 November The Gem Hall, 19 Kilvington Dr. Em· Venue: erald.

Ark Theatre Mt Evelyn About us: Ark theatre is a Not-For-Profit Community Theatre, currently based in Mt Evelyn.

The Company began in June 2013 with a group of thespians looking for the right balance of both theatre and social activity. Ark Theatre is dedicated to providing a friendly, high-quality experience for both the members and audiences.

The membership starts at 14 years of age

to include a forum for students and young adults up to the age of 24 and an open age group above 18 years of age. It is expected that all members are committed to the traditional community theatre spirit.

Contact: Mail PO Box 277 Mooroolbark 3138 email: ark@arktheatremelb.com A REMINDER The Athenaeum Theatre Lilydale Moving On 10 – 26 November.

The 1812 Theatre The Woman in Black 17 November – 19 December.

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Planting for powerful owls

By Callum Ludwig The Mt Evelyn Environmental Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA, Ausnet staff, Yarra Ranges Council’s bushland management team and volunteers have come together for a planting day at the Mt Evelyn Recreation Reserve.

1,500 trees and shrubs will be planted to help support the population of Powerful Owls, Yellow-Bellied Gliders and Long-nosed Bandicoots in the area.

MEEPPA President Clare Worsnop said the planting aims to soak up the wetlands and create habitat around two large trees.

“Especially with all the storms that have happened and some inappropriate pruning of trees, we are trying to replace what’s been lost, so that the creatures have got a better chance,” she said.

“Our Powerful Owls, for example, have always been extremely successful breeding. This year, our two pairs that live in this reserve have both failed to raise young, and that’s very concerning.”

The group of volunteers consisted of about 30 people hard at work despite the wet and soggy conditions from the recent heavy rain.

Ms Worsnop said the vegetation there lives symbiotically with the roots from one protecting the roots from another plant.

“So by having these low and medium size trees, you also will find out that you’re protecting the large trees which are so rare these days because they’re falling down. You have to have a tree that’s about 200 years old before you’ve got a hollow big enough for an owl or family of gliders,” she said.

“It’s very important that we protect these remaining forest giants as there aren’t too many of them left, from the storms we’ve had we lost probably 80 per cent of the canopy on Tramway Road.”

Ben, Gwenda, Robyn, Clare Worsnop, Bridget and Emma from Mount Evelyn Environment Protect, AusNet and Yarra Ranges Council. 305182 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS AusNet will also donate two cameras to MEEPPA, which will be placed in treetops to assist them with their wildlife population studies, specifically of the Powerful Owl. Head of Field Assessment and Vegetation Management at Ausnet Bridget Cairns said it was a great opportunity for their teams to come down.

“It’s about keeping our customers and community safe, both from an electrical perspective and also the future of really important endangered species and regenerating the floodplain,” she said.

“Working with MEEPPA has been a really great experience and it has gotten our teams out and about a bit which is a great teambuilding exercise.”

MEEPPA played an important role in advocating for the former Yarra Ranges Shire to purchase the land for the community of Mt Evelyn back in 1927.

Yarra Ranges Council Bushland Management Officer Ben O’Leary said anytime they can get the community involved in environmental activities is a win.

“It’s good for the bush, it’s good for their

physical and mental health and we want to support that wherever we can, particularly when we can get community members working with their volunteer groups,” he said.

“This is a really special site because it protects so many threatened species and provides a home for them. We’re always busy in the bushland team at Council, we are just on the tail end of our planting season here and have planted in the realm of about 40,000 plants, all local indigenous plants supplied by local volunteer nurseries.”

The trees have been sourced from Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater in Yellingbo.

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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 conducted a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony for Badger Creek Primary School students and staff.

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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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Veterans cast a lifeline

By Tyler Wright A former peacekeeper who served in the Solomon Islands, and current member of the Mount Evelyn RSL Chris McAleer said he “fell into a heap” before deciding to leave the force around four years ago.

“Anxiety and stress was high…my father passed away and I was there looking after my father with my brother and sister until his last breath,” Chris said.

“That affected me, and then everything started to snowball, and I hit a wall.”

After seeking help through Open Arms, a free counselling service for veterans and their families, Chris began to learn about the impacts of mental health and the effect on the body.

Always a “mad fisherman,” it wasn’t until Chris’s wife Megan suggested creating a fishing club that Chris began the conversation with his friends and ex-serviceman.

“I had a couple of mates… and we went and did a fishing comp together just for a bit of fun, and we had an absolute ball,” Chris said.

“We barely caught any fish, but it didn’t matter because of what we did and the fun that we had.”

After the success of the fishing haunt, Chris found the non-for-profit group Reeling Veterans and asked for help to create his own group for serving and ex-serving defense force members and their families to gather and form a support base for each other, called Fishing for Veterans.

“When you get outside, you get around your mates, you get around fellow people who know what you’ve been through and you can accept their experiences,” Chris said.

“You’ve got a bit of camaraderie [and] you create that wellness group.”

Chris said Bendigo Bank, the Ministry of Chocolate in Croydon and Aussie Veterans Coffee Co. have all got on board to support

Veterans for Fishing creator Chris McAleer (left) and Mount Evelyn RSL president Matt Crymble, who has got behind the project. Picture: TYLER WRIGHT the initiative which sprung to life a couple of months ago, with the Veterans for Fishing group voted a sub-committee at Mount Evelyn RSL’s last committee meeting.

With this support, Chris hopes to start facilitating events and meet ups in January 2023, not only for veterans based in the Yarra Valley, but throughout Victoria.

“We’d love to love to get it to the point where if we had someone message us and they were in Gippsland and they said ‘hey I’m struggling, I’d like to come in for a fish one day,’ we can then put out on our social media, ‘hey, who’s

out in Gippsland and is happy to take John out fishing for the day?’” Chris said.

“There might be four, five or 10 blokes or ladies contact us and go ‘hey, I’m going fishing for the weekend,’ and then you can then introduce those two people they can message each other and you can then create other little bonds.”

Chris plans to hold some some fishing events on land in areas like Ferntree Gully and Lillydale Lake to make activities accessible for those local to the area, and also hopes to bridge the gap between older veterans and

younger veterans who he said often share similar stories.

“The bigger a community is, then we can get those younger veterans talking to the older veterans and realise ‘hey, you don’t have that much that’s not uncommon to each other… you’re going to have the same stories but they’re just going to be 30 or 40 years apart,” he said.

“Mental health doesn’t discriminate.”

To find the Veterans for Fishing Facebook group, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085498778274

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The barn owl suffered from a broken wing.

Injured birds such as barn owls will be able to use the rehab centre to recuperate from injuries.

$1.8 million for raptors Healesville Sanctuary will soon be home to a Raptor Rehabilition Centre which will be dedicated to injured native birds following a $1.8 million funding announcement from the State Government.

Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced construction has begun to create an aviary and flyway at Healesville Sanctuary.

“This unique centre will help many precious injured native birds who may not otherwise survive,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“The dedicated team at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre do a phenomenal job rehabilitating wildlife and this centre will aid them further in their efforts.”

The wooden and steel structure will stand at six metres tall and form a continuous flight path about 100 metres long to assist in the recovery of a variety of raptorial birds, including Wedge-tailed Eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls.

The Raptor Rehabilitation Centre will provide a safe, peaceful environment for birds to build up their flight fitness, so that they not only survive, but thrive once returned to their wild home.

Flight fitness is an essential part of the rehabilitation process for raptors, as they need to be able to catch their prey mid-air and swoop down onto the ground.

Healesville Sanctuary Director Ross Williamson said to be able to return wildlife to its home is something special.

“The Raptor Rehabilitation Centre will allow the team at Healesville Sanctuary to better provide a second chance for injured raptors so

A barn owl which received treatment at Healesville Sanctuary. Pictures: ZOOS VICTORIA they can soar once more,” Mr Williamson said.

Sixty-three raptors received treatment at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC) during the past financial year, using a temporary flight tunnel to help with rehabilitation. Road trauma related injuries are the most common presentation.

The Raptor Rehabilitation Centre is being built near the AWHC with veterinarians overseeing flight fitness.

Once completed in 2023, Healesville Sanctuary visitors will be able to view the centre from a newly built boardwalk, while small private groups will have an opportunity to tour when not in use for wildlife.

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New Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) seasonal firefighters are being put through their paces in Yellingbo this week as part of a rigorous training course where they’ll learn the skills needed to protect communities and the environment from bushfires.

FFMVic Port Phillip Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Tamara Beckett, said the course covers the essential elements of firefighting including fire behaviour, fire suppression, planned burning, emergency safety and survival techniques.

“This summer FFMVic has employed 59 seasonal firefighters in Greater Melbourne, 31 of whom are new recruits and are undertaking the training to help keep communities safe.

“We are training our new staff not only to respond to bushfires and other emergencies, including floods, but also how to conduct planned burns, slashing, track clearing and other land management activities,” DCFO Beckett said.

“Forest firefighters rely extensively on dry firefighting techniques as water is often scarce in the middle of the bush. Our firefighters are being trained in how to use rakehoes and other hand tools to construct a mineral earth control line as well as skills such as four-wheel driving and use of chainsaws, which are essential for forest firefighting.”

“Once they’ve successfully completed

New seasonal firefighters are being put through training in Yellingbo this week.

Picture: SUPPLIED the course, the trainees will work alongside FFMVic’s permanent and returning staff where they’ll continue with on-thejob learning from experienced firefighters during daily works or on potential deployments.

“Later in the year, when things dry up, they will continue to work alongside our permanent firefighters to complete fire protection work, respond to bushfires or other emergencies.

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A RARE OPPORTUNITY IMPRESSIVE HOME THIS distinctive property with classic English Style architecture is now on offer and a wonderful opportunity not to be missed.

Superbly located just a short walk from the township – across the road from the Yarra River and backing onto the Rail Trail for a morning stroll in the sunshine.

The main home features 4 bedrooms, the huge master bedroom being a statement of its own with a relaxing spa, opulent ensuite and a romantic balcony where you can sip your evening wine looking out towards the mountains.

The hostess kitchen with 6 burner stove, stone benchtops and abundance of storage space will be a hit with the family chef.

Open plan dining / living area captures plenty of light and flows seamlessly out to the sensational outdoor entertaining deck which will be your favourite spot to unwind with beautiful views across to the pristine Yarra River.

The separate additional visitor’s accommodation would be ideal for B&B with everything on hand – a fully equipped kitchen, living area, bedroom with bathroom and a private balcony for the feet up and relax time.

Extras include evaporative cooling, gas ducted heating, double lock up garage, carport as well as ample off-street parking, quality carpets and fittings throughout.

Outdoors is gorgeous, low maintenance with meandering paths and plenty of beautiful calm sitting spots.

A very special place in an amazing location where you can just about smell the coffee aromas from the local cafes and the bubbling sounds of the river.

An extremely rare B&B accommodation opportunity, now is the time to invest in Warburton and the exciting future ahead. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3324 Warburton Highway, WARBURTON Price: $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan, 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE, WARBURTON, 5966 2530

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NATURE’S HIDEAWAY ON 53 ACRES THIS peaceful cottage retreat has been owned by the current family for the good part of three decades, and now regretfully it’s time for them to say good-bye.

If privacy is important, this approx. 21 ha. property is perfect, as it’s set well away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and replaced by the sounds of nature, while its neighbouring boundaries are either farms or conservation reserves, including the McCrae Creek stream-side reserve on its southern boundary.

The cottage itself is functional and cosy, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a spacious kitchen with breakfast bar.

Stepping out onto the generous size deck, you soon get the picture as you face south across a nearby forest named “Lyrebird Gully“, as it’s a site where lyrebirds raise their young, while a beautiful spring-fed dam nearby is shrouded by tall trees and is a haven for all sorts of birds including kingfishers, owls and honeyeaters, as well as platypus from time to time.

One of the things the family has always loved about the property is the feeling that nature is constantly renewing itself here, with its little natural springs, abundance of wildlife, while having the privilege to see the forest change throughout the seasons all year round.

The property also has some undulating and sheltered pastures to enable grazing, a decent size machinery shed and good track access. This property surely is a piece of paradise with endless options to make your own! Ideally located only a short drive to the hub of Yarra Junction and to Hoddles Creek

Primary School – you have the best of both worlds - peace and privacy with a wonderful community just around the corner.

Now it’s time for some-one else to call it home. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 350 Eacotts Road, HODDLES CREEK Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 garage Price: Online Auction - Open Negotiaion Inspect: Private Appointment or Scheduled Open for Inspection Contact: Mark Gunther, 0448 62 3030, MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, HEALESVILLE

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This elevated home with separate cottage is set on over one acre. Comprising 2 bedrooms upstairs, spacious kitchen, living & dining areas which open out onto the large balcony with spectacular views.

Downstairs there is a large bedroom with ensuite.

Outside features an in-ground pool, established gardens, double carport & lock up garage.

Price Guide $850,000 $930,000 Inspect

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Comprising of light filled interior with high ceilings & Oak floors. Four bedrooms, including main suite with WIRs & ensuite, modern living room with GDH & cooling & a generous kitchen with quality appliances. Other features include double garage, water tank, double glazed windows & an easy care block at the end of a private cul-de-sac.

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This lifestyle property set on 53 acres (approx) is a piece of paradise with endless options. The charming cottage offers a functional kitchen, living area with a solid wood heater & a generous deck overlooking bushland & a natural springfed dam. The property also has some undulating & sheltered pastures for grazing, a decent sized machinery shed & good track access.

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SENSATIONAL HALF ACRE BLOCK SOME would say as rare as a unicorn... where do you find a great size half acre block, so close to amenities like primary school, transport and coffee. Gorgeous mountain views, great location with the main services available and ready to connect.

Most of the hard work has been done for

you, just submit your building plans (STCA) and off you go! Imagine the home you can design here, enjoying the feeling of space looking out onto the glorious mountain vista, with nature, peace and tranquility in abundance.

The land itself is gently sloping, backing

onto state forest that is full of wildlife while green grass is everywhere to see, surrounded by rural properties and farmland this haven will have you falling in love the minute you lay eyes on it.

On a weekend morning you could be meandering just down the road for a coffee

and pastry at the local patisserie, some freshly made bread and a stroll on the rail trail. Fully fenced with farm gates at the entrance it doesn’t get better than this.

Call now and seize the opportunity to build your home in the heart of the Yarra Valley. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 9 Edward Street, WESBURN Price: $500,000 - $550,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Leah Bannerman, 0448 924 266, BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

8 Hill Rd, Warburton

$595,000 - $650,000

Only a few years young on a stunning half an acre!

Beautiful Views over Warburton

Welcome to this family home where you can meander across the road for coffee & cake! Set on a fabulous half acre block with rear vehicle access via separate driveway. The brick home has a double garage with internal access, a formal lounge, as well as dedicated work from home office, master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, continue down the hall to the heart of the home; kitchen with walk in pantry, island bench and big open plan living area and meals. The remaining bedrooms - all with robes - you enter from a hall via the family room, complete with powder room and family bathroom. A gorgeous private alfresco is off the living area that also gives you full access to your big backyard! Located close to culinary delights such as The Flying Apron, Artisan Baker and the Warburton Hotel. Minutes walk to primary school, Rail Trail & a bus stop right out front!

Come and fall in love with Warburton and this Tri Level home which with a little love will be bought back to life and be a home to treasure. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms over multiple levels which gives a lovely feeling of space. The master is positioned to take in the neighbouring mountain views, a walk-in robe and an ensuite which needs a little finishing off and this will complete this master bedroom. High ceilings give an inviting feeling of openness, polished floorboards throughout the bedrooms and living space and flow out onto a fabulous decking area, the decking requires some repairs but once completed it’s a wonderful spot to soak up the stunning views and overlook the generous yard. Open plan kitchen and dining with another small deck to add to the alfresco dining experience. Close to the beautiful Yarra River, shops, transport and the Warburton Rail Trail.

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SOPHISTICATION, STYLE AND VIEWS THIS architecturally designed home is positioned to enjoy the beautiful and uninterrupted mountain views just a few minutes stroll to the heart of Healesville.

The modern design is welcoming, spacious and will excite with the impressive features that this home has to offer.

Polished floorboards, travertine tiles in all wet areas and marble benchtops in kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and powder room.

On the upper level you will find 3 of the 4 bedrooms, the ensuite, main bathroom, a well-appointed kitchen, dining room and the main living area which leads to the outdoor entertainment space with a mains gas connection for the BBQ. Here is where you can sit back and be mesmerised by the stunning outlook while watching the changing weather float by over the hills yet at the same time experience the privacy that it offers.

Make your way downstairs via the internal stairway to the 4th bedroom, a spacious laundry and powder room along with access to the double remote-controlled garage below.

Double glazing, central heating throughout, air conditioning in the living areas and master bedroom ensures a comfortable lifestyle all year round. The northerly aspect would lend itself perfectly to the addition of solar panels for those looking for a eco friendly home while the under house storage has been well thought out and opens up the possibility of developing a work space if needed (STCA).

This property, on a fully landscaped and low maintenance block of approx.

486sqms, is currently a very popular B&B and the buyer may wish to continue with this however, in the past, it has also been a well-loved home that caters for the needs of a family with ease. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/13 View Street, HEALESVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Price guide: $1,250,000 - $1,375,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jane Nunn, 0432 375 940, INTEGRITY, YARRA VALLEY AND KINGLAKE RANGES 16

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Sell with Jane Nunn this Spring!

Healesville Branch Manager and Agent of the Year for Healesville & Badger Creek, Jane Nunn, has over 25 years of experience in real estate specialising in the Yarra Valley.

"Don't go anywhere else" "Jane is amazing at what she does and I can't recommend her highly enough. Not only is she professional but she provides excellent advice and genuinely cares for you as the vendor. I would use her service again in a heartbeat. " Vendor Review

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‘GWINAERFEL’ - BEAUTY AND PRIVACY HIDDEN from view and nestled amongst colourful established gardens, this beautifully presented character home offers the very best in stylish country living.

Displaying exceptional quality, the home features hardwood timber floors, open plan living, new carpets and huge windows that provide garden views from every window.

The living area allows for relaxed entertaining, family time in front of the fire and enjoying the ‘goings on’ as you whip up a culinary masterpiece in the kitchen.

Granite benches, loads of cupboards, Smeg 900mm cooker, dishwasher and butler’s pantry all ensure that time spent here is pleasurable, easy and organised.

The covered outdoor entertainment area leads out from this section of the home and will be a popular place for alfresco dining, a barbeque with friends and family and special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, Grand Final day etc.

Set up with speakers, fan and Ziptrack blinds, whatever the weather, every moment here will be a delight.

There are 4 bedrooms and a study. All have built in robes, the master with full ensuite and box bay window with storage.

The designer family bathroom has a huge shower, hip bath and marble vanity. Ducted gas heating and split system heating and cooling ensures year round comfort and USB points in the kitchen and Ethernet connection to the house make life that much easier.

Outdoors there are established veggie patches, a variety of citrus fruits, berry patches, glass house, double carport and a 3 bay American barn with power, concrete floor and mezzanine level.

Situated just a short walk to our gorgeous Emerald Lake Park and a variety of walking trails, you can achieve the healthy lifestyle you crave and make the most of the Discovery Centre, water sports and cafes while taking in the beauty that surrounds.

A short drive will have you in the centre of town. This is a property that will delight you. · Best access via Majestic Drive. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 23 Bellbird Crescent, EMERALD Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 garage Price: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Gayle Barrot, 0408 195 767, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD 18

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23 Hazel Street, Cockatoo

56 Lakeside Drive, Emerald

31a Wright Road, Avonsleigh

ARCHITECTURALLY STUNNING ON OVER ½ AN ACRE!

PICTURE PERFECT PARKLIKE SETTING ON 1,642M2

SWEET PERFECTION ON 1,019m2

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

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23 Gembrook Launching Place Road, Gembrook

12 Berrys Road, Emerald

A SERENE SANCTUARY OF OVER ONE ACRE

STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS ON 2143M2

FAMILY FAVOURITE IN CENTRAL EMERALD

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GUIDE $1,020,000 - $1,120,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $860,000 - $920,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $900,000 - $950,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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20 Margaret Road, Avonsleigh

7 Lucia Court, Gembrook

‘GENESIS’ LUXURY, SPACE AND VIEWS ON 3609m2

‘HIDDENVIEW’ A COUNTRY ESCAPE ON 1 ACRE

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IDYLIC LIFESTYLE PROPERTY SOME opportunities should not be missed, and this home has it all. This is a gorgeous lifestyle property in sought-after Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, just a short walk to everything.

Set on 17 acres this property has a beautiful 5-bedroom family home and a stunning 1-bedroom studio, both with the most amazing valley views!

Enter the main home into a spacious foyer with French doors and ample storage for coats and shoes and head into a living area perfect as a lounge or dining space. The open plan dining/kitchen has Caesarstone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, white modern cabinetry, and a large island with a reconstituted stone bench top, where the family can eat breakfast and enjoy the views.

With multiple living spaces, there is plenty of room for a large or growing family.

The rumpus room is currently being used as a grand master suite however there is a separate master bedroom with modern ensuite and wall-to-wall robes, as well as another 3 spacious bedrooms with built-in robes, and polished floorboards. Another good-sized room can be used as a study or parent’s retreat space. The current master has white-washed floorboards, open beams, 180-degree views, and access to a massive deck.

Outside you can sit pool-side in the salt-chlorinated pool with a beverage and a view to die for while you entertain family and friends. Or take a walk to the bottom of the property where there is a creek and beautiful bushland to enjoy. Features include all services, fencing, solar panels, a 3-car lock-up garage with 3-phase power to the main home that would make a great extra living or party space if required and 2 decks for entertaining.

Make it your full time or part time lifestyle choice as it offers well over $100K annual return, giving you over 5% return on your investment & you still get to use the Cottage for your own pleasure as well. Not to mention the capital growth potential from purely land banking large acreage in the heart of Emerald & only an hour to the CBD. This one of a kind property really needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 35-53 Ferres Road, EMERALD Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $2,150,000-$2,300,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Scott, 0438 680 032 and Bethany Day, 0438 844 968, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD 20

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4 Lisheen Road, Cockatoo

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15 Upper Grieve Road, Avonsleigh

$880,000-$960,000

Spacious and stunning centrally located family home!

Escape to the country! Outstanding views from this picturesque home await!

This is an amazing true family home. With 6 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, giving you the possibility of sharing a multi-generational home or dual occupancy. All bedrooms have BIRs and carpet. Master bedroom features an ensuite. The further two bathrooms contain both a toilet & shower each, with the larger bathroom offering a corner spa bath. The kitchen has a 900mm electric oven & gas stove, and overlooks the lounge area & rumpus room. This home features high ceilings, ducted heating, ducted vacuum, wood fire, air conditioners and a rear deck that is 9m by 12 m and fully covered to facilitate all year around entertaining. The garden has fruit trees, a dedicated dog area, chicken yard, & a paved area. There is under house storage and a brand new massive 8m * 11m, 4 car shed with concreted floor and 4m high walls.

Stunning Federation style home with 9ft ceilings, decorative cornices, ceiling roses, feature lead light windows, plantation shutters, polished floorboards, wide verandahs and spa. Country style kitchen overlooks the family room. There’s also a formal dining room, (which would make a great 4th bedroom), a formal lounge, Master with WIR and ensuite effect bathroom, and 2nd bedroom with BIRs. The home has an array of heating and cooling options, including gas log fire, gas ducted heating, split system, evaporative cooling and double-glazed windows to assist with insulation.

Downstairs is a DLUG and internal access to the home, a sitting room, a huge rumpus/studio complete with kitchen sink and private access. Located on a quiet no through road, also offering off street parking.

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A Rare Opportunity for 17 Acres in Central Emerald

This generous 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, family home, has a sealed driveway, front verandah, and is on an acre with great views. The master bedroom has a ceiling fan, WIR, & ensuite. This character filled home has a generous study nook, a sunken lounge room with wood fire heater, split system air-conditioning, & a stunning cathedral ceiling in the dining room. The kitchen has a gas stove top, electric oven & dishwasher. The further bedrooms have ceiling fans & BIRs, utilising the family bathroom with shower & corner spa. The rumpus room provides a teenagers retreat/working from home potential. There is a chicken run, vegetable gardens, & several sheds, including a wood shed, a 6m*3m and a 3m*3m shed, and a 10m by 9m DLUG with electric doors, concrete floor & workshop area. The backyard is fully fenced. This home also offers a 6.6kW solar power system.

Set on 17 acres this property has a 5-bedroom family home and a 1-bedroom studio. The open plan dining/kitchen has Caesar Stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large island with a reconstituted stone bench top. There is a rumpus room being used as a master suite, a separate master bedroom with modern ensuite, 3 spacious bedrooms with BIRs, polished floorboards & a study. Features include a wood fire, gas ducted heating, evaporate cooling, & elegant main bathroom. Outside is a salt-chlorinated pool, a 3-car lock-up garage with 3-phase power and 2 decks. Set away from the main house, the studio cottage has its own circular driveway, architectural cathedral ceilings, a spa, and hardwood floors. Inside has 1 bedroom, a modern ensuite with highend fixtures and fittings, kitchenette, and open living/dining.

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Woolies begins food drive Woolworths Chirnside Park, Croydon, Kilsyth and Lilydale are organising a Local Community Food Drive to help deliver high priority food relief to those experiencing hardship in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Rains hinder some play Mooroolbark Bowls Club had to postpone its planned Open Handicap Triples last Friday after the storms from earlier in the week left the greens damaged.

Greens staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to repair the damage but unfortunately it still delayed the ability to play. The Triples will now take place on Friday 4 November, pushing out the final until Friday 11 November.

All was well for the Saturday Pennant and Open Handicap Fours competition to take place on 29 and 30 October.

The ones team just fell short of the win in the division two pennant on Saturday at an away game in Ringwood, losing 79 shots, 14 points to 73 shots, 4 points.

Teams two and three were both able to win their rinks but Ringwood was too strong for teams one and four.

Mooroolbark’s other teams had mixed results in the weekend pennant Mooroolbark 2 - Shots: 80, Points: 15 defeated Donvale 2 - Shots: 76, Points: 3 Mooroolbark 3 - Shots: 69, Points: 4 defeated

by Blackburn 2 - Shots: 83, Points: 14 Mooroolbark 4 - Shots: 91, Points: 16 defeated Ringwood 3 - Shots: 73, Points: 2 Results for Mooroolbark 5 were still pending on Monday 31 October but Mooroolbark seemed to come out on top, defeating Doncaster 4 in three rinks and drawing the fourth.

Mooroolbark 6 - Shots: 114, Points: 18 defeated Eastwood Golf 2 - Shots: 39, Points: 0 Mooroolbark 7 - Shots: 64, Points: 1 defeated

by Yarra Glen 3 - Shots: 87, Points: 17

Greens staff and volunteers were on hand to help get the facilities back in working order.

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The greens were slightly damaged after heavy winds.

Lilydale Croquet scores comfortable wins while away

By John Thomson On Monday 24 October Lilydale played away at Sandringham in the Level Play Shield. The Lilydale v Sandringham games are always close, but Lilydale were going into this game with some confidence having beaten Sandringham earlier in the year.

One of Lilydale’s players, Ray Ogle, is out injured and won’t play for the rest of the season, so it will be Glenn Crook, Craig McCracken and Alan Jones who will play out the remaining three games.

As always the doubles is the first game and Lilydale’s top pairing of Craig McCracken and Alan Jones set the tone for the day and came away with a comfortable win. Lilydale 7 hoops to Sandringham 3 hoops.

The first of the singles games saw Lilydale’s captain, Glenn Crook play. Glenn has been in some patchy form of late and was obviously keen to make amends by really not letting the Sandringham player get into the game at all.

Glenn won 7 hoops to Sandringham 1 hoop.

Next game was a lot closer with Sandringham having their best game of the day. Lilydale fought hard and was able to get a couple of hoops in front and came away with the win, 7 hoops to Sandringham 5 hoops.

After the break were the reverse singles.

These two games saw Lilydale have two comfortable wins. Lilydale 7 hoops to Sandringham 4 hoops a piece.

The final score for the day was Lilydale 5 games 35 hoops to Sandringham 0 games 17 hoops. Certainly, a dominant performance by the Lilydale team.

This win keeps Lilydale on top of the ladder undefeated. With just two rounds to play, Lilydale has secured the Spring Shield, the focus now is to see if they can go through the season undefeated.

On Thursday 27 of October, Lilydale travelled to Monash for the Handicap Shield.

Monash Croquet Club’s courts are quite unique as they slope down towards the Northern end, which gives the home team quite an advantage in how to play their courts.

Due to a prior commitment Lilydale’s Alan Jones was unable to play this week, which meant first season player Mick Crawley was going to have to step up and play more time.

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Mick Crawley has proved himself to be a strong croquet player in just his first season stepping up in the doubles competition on Thursday.

272040 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The first game was close, Lilydale’s Glenn Crook, who was giving away three extra turns because of the difference in their handicaps, still came away with a 7 hoops to Monash 5 hoops win.

The next game was the doubles and this saw Mick Crawley pairing with Craig McCracken in the absence of Alan Jones. The change of combination seemed to have little effect with Mick playing extremely well, Lilydale winning 7 hoops to Monash 1 hoop.

In the next game Monash came out looking for some redemption and had a really

good win, Monash 7 hoops to Lilydale’s 3 hoops.

The next doubles match saw Lilydale’s Glenn Crook and Mick Crawley pair up. The pair of them were definitely on a mission in this game and did not give Monash a look-in, winning 7 hoops to Monash 0 hoops.

The last singles game of the day saw Lilydale’s Glenn Crook have a comfortable win, winning 7 hoops to Monash 2 hoops.

Even though Lilydale had won the day, Monash was not going to make it easy for them in the last doubles game.

This game was tight all the way through and after 12 hoops had been played the score was 6 hoops a piece, so it was off to the thirteenth hoop to see who could break the deadlock. Lilydale eventually won the game winning 7 hoops to Monash 6 hoops.

At the end of play the scores were Lilydale 5 games 38 hoops to Monash 1 game 21 hoops.

This win puts Lilydale up to second on the ladder. There are two catch up games to come next week, which were postponed earlier in the season because of the weather. mailcommunity.com.au

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Kids attend All Schools

By Jamie Strudley Weekend one of the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships was held at Lakeside Stadium over the weekend. Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes were excited to test themselves against the rest of Victoria on the blue Albert Park track with five gold and one bronze medal earned over the weekend. Standout performances came from Kiara Flavel, Bradley McMeeken, Maddie Laven, Rori Jones and Mia Strudley.

Results are: Bradley McMeeken MPara 15 1500 1st 7.11.45, 400 1st 1.30.67 Rori Jones W20 400 1st 65.19, 1500 4th 5.34.60 Mia Strudley W20 1500 3rd 5.12.58 Kiara Flavel W18 1500 1st 4.38.09 Maddie Laven W18 2000m Steeple 1st 7.23.73 Ashleigh Rooke W18 Discus 4th 30.33m Ciara Willey W16 400 6th Heat 69.35 Kristina Nackovski W15 400 6th Heat 67.35 Zoe Clarke W14 1500 Heat 5.15.80, Final 9th 5.12.36 Kayla Paton W14 100 Heat 13.54, 7th Semi 13.93 Ky Harris W18 1500 11th Heat 4.40.86 Beau McKinnon M14 3000m Walk 4th 18.02.26 Good luck to all club athletes competing on the next two weekends and to our primary school athletes competing at the SSV Primary State Championships on Monday.

Little Athletics was scheduled for last Friday night, however mother nature wasn’t so keen and rained the event out. Competition returns this Saturday, 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.

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Athletes descended on Albert Park’s Lakeside Stadium for the first weekend of the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships.

Picture: SUPPLIED join at www.athsvic.org.au. Send enquiries 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!

Cricket called off due to wet

Maroondah City Council representatives were proud to receive the Local Government Award at the Tennis Victoria awards night.

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The Ringwood and District Cricket Association (RDCA) made the call last week to cancel all cricket for the weekend of 28, 29 and 30 October due to excessive water and dangerous conditions making play unsafe.

RDCA juniors secretary Bill Stafford posted to social media making players and parents aware of the first cancellation for the weekend on Friday 28 October.

“With reports coming in from grounds and based on the weather forecast for the rest of the day we have called off all cricket tonight,” the post read.

“In fairness to all teams the match results for all games will be abandoned.”

Mr Stafford said the junior cricket competition would follow the lead of the senior teams for the Saturday and Sunday play, with senior clubs issuing reports to RDCA on the state of the grounds.

The call to cancel all senior and junior cricket was made on Friday afternoon.

“Thank you to all the club administrators who took time to ensure we had up to date

condition information, unfortunately the weather is continuing to cause ground condition issues,” the RDCA advised on social media.

“We sincerely hope we can commence our season as soon as possible.”

Players and parents were pleased with the decision to cancel cricket given the conditions but were saddened to be delayed yet again by the weather.

“Well done RDCA. It’s been a real tough start for you guys but you have tried your absolute best to make the best of the situation for all concerned. Let’s hope for some dry weather soon,” one person posted.

“Good call guys. Last week playing in Warburton on Friday night we had flash flooding and lightning and thunder. Much safer to stay off flood roads,” another person wrote.

“Very wise choice. Here’s hoping we get some good weather in the coming weeks.”

Round 5 in the senior competition is scheduled for Saturday 5 November.

Maroondah recognised at Tennis Victoria awards Maroondah City Council was one of 15 to be recognised at the 2022 Victorian Tennis Awards last week.

The council received the Supporting Tennis – Local Government Award for its commitment to tennis facilities and access in the outer eastern government area on Thursday 27 October.

“We were honoured to have received the Local Government Award at the Victorian Tennis Awards held last night at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club,” the council posted to social media.

Tennis Victoria commended Maroondah City Council on social media as “Always supportive of our sport, our strategy and our clubs” making it “the deserving winner mailcommunity.com.au

of the Local Government Award”.

The Victorian Tennis Awards, run by Tennis Victoria, align with the Australian Tennis Awards and winners with a national category are now eligible to be nominated for the 2022 Newcombe Medal (The Australian Tennis Awards).

Tennis Victoria CEO Adam Crameri was thrilled with recognising the award winners and finalists in front of the Victorian tennis community.

“Congratulations to all finalists and to the winners of the 2022 Victorian Tennis Awards. We had incredible nominations put forth by the Victorian tennis community and being able to recognise the finalists and winners tonight was an honour,” he said.

The Ringwood and District Cricket Association called off all cricket over the weekend due to unsafe conditions.

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