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Region drenched

Local residents and business owners spent the morning cleaning and surveying the damage, with this car being picked up by the water.

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The car submerged by flood waters in Yarra Junction.

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.”

It wasn’t long before the Upper Yarra also saw mother nature’s strength with more rain arriving later in the week, flooding Yarra Junction badly affecting businesses and homes.

Water rose to over a metre deep in some parts of Yarra Junction - flooding businesses,

“It’s a mess, the whole place was full of water,” he said. “It was pouring out of the power points, the carpet was knee-high with water.”

Several road closures still remain in place due to flooding and damages, with traffic being diverted off the Melba Highway in Yarra Glen from flooding and off the Warburton Highway between Warburton and Millgrove due to land slippage.

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lifting cars and causing widespread damage late into the evening on Thursday October 28.

On the morning of Friday 28 October, residents and business owners were busy cleaning up the aftermath and surveying the damage caused by the flooding.

Local business owner Ash said when he arrived at his real estate agency, water poured out of the front door when it was opened despite sandbags placed at the entrance.

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The region has seen a major drenching in the past week with homes, businesses and roads all being affected by extreme downpours.

Tuesday 26 October saw close to 75mm of rain in around an hour and a half, with a fiveminute window of rain falling at an astonishing 120mm per hour in the Lilydale and surrounding areas.

Most parts of the Yarra Valley were affected, including Lilydale, Seville and Coldstream.

All local emergency crews including local CFA brigades, Healesville SES, Lilydale SES and Upper Yarra SES have all been working around the clock to assist the community.

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

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Campaign continues

By Renee Wood The Services for Healesville Hospital Action Group (SHHAG) has met with the Department of Health to discuss the needs of an Urgent Care Centre in Healesville.

The meeting follows recent discussions with the health minister’s team, with the group continuing to push for better services for the community.

Councillor Fiona McAllister is on the SHHAG committee and attended the meeting.

Cr McAllister said they got the opportunity to argue the need and share what has already happened within the campaign.

“It might be small steps, but it does feel like small steps in the right direction and we’re being heard and that there’s increasing acknowledgement or recognition that there is a need,” Cr McAllister said.

They discussed the model which is available through the State Government’s roll out of for priority primary care clinic expansions that increases after hours for GPs. Although SHHAG believes that an Urgent Care Centre which is serviced by Rural and isolated practice registered nurses (RIPRN nurses) who can deal with after hour emergencies who require x-rays and some diagnostics is the better option for the community.

“Ultimately, it’s great to have support from the state or certainly interests from the state government but really the federal government that we need to come on board,” she said.

Recently, SHHAG has been generating community support through advocacy letters which are being sent to the State Government.

The campaign for a Urgent Care Centre at Healesville Hospital continues.

If the State Government comes on board, this will allow for greater advocacy to the federal government to include the area in the roll out of 50 new Urgent Care Centres.

The Urgent Care Centre package was announced as an election commitment by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and has been supported in the federal budget this week.

“We really need the federal government to put us down as one of the new locations for urgent care and then provide some funding.”

SHHAG is still working with community groups to create more letters of support, with no slowing down of the ten year campaign.

“It’s been a decade and the need hasn’t diminished - it’s grown - and I just wish someone would hear us and deliver a great outcome for this community,” Cr McAllister said.

$1.8 million for a Raptor Rehabilitation Centre 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

A barn owl which received treatment at Healesville Sanctuary.

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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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Ongoing closures

By Renee Wood Flooding in the region has blocked roads and caused two main thoroughfares to be closed.

Melba Highway has been closed since late last week between from Healesville-Yarra Glen Road , Yarra Glen to Macintyre Lane, Yering causing many to detour around through Healesville to access Yarra Glen and beyond.

Warburton Highway has suffered damages due to land slippage between Warburton and Millgrove with the area closed to all traffic.

These are just the latest in up to 1000 roads which have been affected by the extreme weather the state’s been seeing since 13 October.

A Department of Transport spokesperson said, “Closures are currently in place on the Warburton and Melba highways in the wake of flooding and extreme rainfall which hit the area late last week.”

There’s hope at least one lane will be open for Warburton Highway but the opening for Melba Highway is unclear.

“We’ve currently got crews on the ground

Warburton Highway is closed between Hooks Rd and Scotchmans Creek Rd, Warburton. assessing the condition of both roads – we expect at least one lane of the Warburton Highway to re-open on Wednesday afternoon and our experts are currently formulating a plan

for the re-opening of the Melba Highway,” the spokesperson said.

“While we understand that ongoing closures can be frustrating for drivers, we will not compromise on safety and will only re-open these roads when it is safe to do so.”

Drivers are urged to check any closures on the VicTraffic website or app if you’re traveling along detours avoid using GPS and follow the detour signage.

While drivers might be familiar with the area and these roads might look safe to the eye, we need to work with emergency services to ensure that they’re safe to re-open to the public.

If drivers come across floodwaters, there’s also the reminder to stop and avoid the road as it’s what’s underneath the water that’s an issue as the road may have washed away or dangerous debris may be present.

A number of bridges and other structures in flood-affected areas are also awaiting assessment by structural engineers to assess their stability.

Thousands of homes without power

By Renee Wood Yarra Valley homes were without power following damaging winds ripping through the region on Sunday 30 October.

Thousands of properties were disconnected with Ausnet reporting many outages.

Much of the Upper Yarra was affected with almost 2000 properties in Warburton and East Warburton powerless.

Yarra Junction has also been hit hard with 1260 homes off the grid, while Woori Yallock

isn’t far behind with 1085.

Millgrove, Don Valley, Gladysdale, Launching Place, Powelltown, Chum Creek and Healesville all have hundreds of homes without power.

Ausnet crews were investigating the causes and aimed to restore power by Monday afternoon for most properties.

Emergency crews were also called in to assist with trees falling due to the storm.

Upper Yarra SES unit said their first page

on Sunday night came through at 6.50pm and crews worked well into Monday.

A warning for damaging winds was issued Sunday by the Bureau of Meteorology, with winds developing ahead of an intense low pressure system.

A low pressure system intensified and moved rapidly southeastwards, bringing with it wind gusts averaging 50 to 65 km/h with some parts seeing peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h.

Cliff rescue a reminder to explore safely

By Callum Ludwig An arduous cliff rescue in Wesburn has provided a timely reminder to remain cautious when sightseeing in the Upper Yarra and Yarra Ranges.

It took over four hours for the man who fell down the old quarry in Wesburn to be safely rescued. Fourth Lieutenant at Wandin Fire Brigade Phillip Smith was called out to the incident as a member of their steep-angle ropes team and said their understanding is that a young man was taking photographs of the sunset before he fell.

“He sustained some head and hip injuries which meant he couldn’t get himself out of there. SES went out to assist and it wasn’t suitable for what they could do, so they called us and the Monbulk CFA who have limited members trained in rope rescue but it was beyond us too,” he said.

“Fire Rescue Victoria in Dandenong is

trained in high-angle rope rescue and they were paged at the same time as us and we all worked together well to get the young man back down to the road.”

A stop was put to the incident at 2.05am.

Mr Smith said the primary goal in rope rescue incidents is to prevent further injury in getting the patient to medical care. “The way we set up our rope systems is we have to find anchors to set up from and they need to be suitable so we can trust them that they’re not going to fail and, and cause not only us injury but more injury to the patient,” he said.

“That was the limiting factor for us on that job is in the old quarry there, there was basically nothing that we had to anchor off of, and that’s where FRV came in with their additional training to be able to establish complex anchors.”

Anchors are commonly established on nearby trees or vehicles, but with more complex scenarios like the quarry rescue, these may not be available and alternatives are required.

Mr Smith said aspiring explorers should avoid going out on their own and if they are, make sure someone knows where they’re going and when they when can expect you back.

“We’ve got lots of places like this, the disused quarries, Mt Donna Bunag or the Britannia Creek caves. When the weather gets better people tend to go out and explore these places and sometimes they get themselves into trouble, we end up everywhere from the Cathedral Ranges to Woods Point,” he said.

“Not every CFA does this, Wandin and Monbulk are two of only half a dozen in the state who do. We really want the community to know our brigade members are willing to go above and beyond. Everyone at the incident communicated and worked really well and everyone from multiple agencies played their part really well.”

Ambulance Victoria confirmed the male in his teens was taken to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition with an upper-body injury.

Large tree falls in Big Pats Creek Upper Yarra SES unit responded to a large tree over the road at Mississippi Creek in Big Pats Creek on Thursday 27 October.

The crew’s rookies were able to get a a taste of just how big our locals trees can get, helping to clear the mature tree.

DEWLP was called in to help move the large logs with a bobcat.

Yarra Glen serious crash Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Yarra Glen which occurred on Friday night that has left a 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.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

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

Nominate a young resident If you know a young person who deserves recognition for their achievements and contributions to the Yarra Ranges community, you are encouraged to nominate them for Yarra Ranges Council’s Celebrating YOUth awards.

Celebrating YOUth is a youth-led event that shines a spotlight on young people by recognising and celebrating their contributions as community members in the Yarra Ranges.

The awards are open to young people aged between 12 and 25 who live, study or work in the Yarra Ranges, with six categories for nomination: Resilience, Youth Entrepreneur, Community Improvement, Passionate Advocate, Environmental Sustainability and Creative Arts.

Organised by young people for young people, the council’s youth ambassadors, young people from Yarra Ranges Council’s Youth Advisory Group and Defrosted Events came together to create this safe, welcoming and inclusive event.

Youth Advisory Group member Thomas Hobley said that there is a vast number of young people making valuable contributions to our community every day.

“While I’ve been at the Youth Advisory Group it’s been a really inspiring experience to see so many diverse and passionate young people working toward a better future,” Thomas said.

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Downpour destruction

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The Wandin Yallock Creek through Seville could not hold all the water.

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Flooding on Maroondah Highway, Lilydale.

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Flooding on the Warburton Highway through Seville. teorology 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.

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The clean up has begun for many homes and businesses in Coldstream, Seville, Lilydale and the surrounding areas following the downpour and flash flooding seen 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.

Seville was blocked off on the Warburton Highway with water filling the main thoroughfare, with shops affected by the rising waters.

Seville Veterinary Clinic was flooded along with other businesses.

Coldstream also saw some roads blocked due to flash flooding, with Ingram Road and Killara Road being blocked by water in some areas.

A large pool of water was also seen at Coldstream Animal Aid on Killara Road and staff assured they were doing everything they can to protect animals in boarding and shelter buildings with sandbagging.

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 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 Me-

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Metre high water levels

By Parker McKenzie Water rising to over a metre deep in some parts of Yarra Junction has flooded buildings, lifted cars and caused widespread damage late into the evening on Thursday October 28 after heavy rain.

On the morning of Friday 28 October, residents and business owners were busy cleaning up the aftermath and surveying the damage caused by the flooding.

Local business owner Ash said when he arrived at his real estate agency, water poured out of the front door when it was opened despite sandbags placed at the entrance.

“It’s a mess, the whole place was full of water,” he said.

“It was pouring out of the power points, the carpet was knee-high with water.”

He pointed out a nearby creek runoff drain that was blocked with debris as a contributing factor in nearby businesses being flooded.

Local resident Glen said he spent an hour clearing the blocked drain and believes it should have been cleared after heavy rains on Tuesday 25 October.

“It wasn’t cleaned for six to 12 months and it wasn’t cleaned after the rain on Tuesday,” he said.

“We shop here and we live here. That’s why it’s so devastating.”

He said he had seen SES and CFA volunteers in the morning assisting locals with the cleanup.

Another local business owner Weizhou said he was fortunate his grocery store wasn’t damaged beyond low-level flooding.

“We need to clear the water otherwise it will go mouldy,” he said.

“The boxes are wet and damaged but because they are packaged what was in them is okay.”

In an online statement, Upper Yarra SES said heavy rains saw portions of Warburton

Upper Yarra SES said the water reached over a metre high in some parts of the car park.

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Local residents and business owners spent the morning cleaning and surveying the damage.

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Local resident Glen cleared out the creek runoff drain.

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Highway flooded “which unfortunately impacted multiple local traders.”

“They’ve described the water at the rear carpark as being well over a meter deep in sections. This water then flowed from the rear of the buildings, through the shops and out onto the highway,” Upper Yarra SES said.

“They rushed into stores they could access to help move possessions to higher ground as the water poured out windows and doors.

Yarra Ranges Council Director of Environment and Infrastructure Bill Millard said the drain “is owned by Mebourne Water and Council is liaising with them in relation to any support we can offer.”

“Due to the high demand on Council services with homes and businesses inundated, we are working with our contractors and outdoor staff to prioritise work as quickly as we can,” he said.

Despite so much water, they still had to stop helping local traders to instead tend to someone who drove through the flood water and had resulting engine troubles.”

One vehicle was lifted off the ground by the water, resulting in it having one set of its wheels on an embankment.

The water cut power to some local businesses, with the Medical Centre being one business closed.

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Federal budget released

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 over time 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.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the ‘great Australia Dream’ of homeownership is out of reach.

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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 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 be $36.9 billion, an improvement of $41.1 billion,” he said.

“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.”

Labor budget targets social and affordable housing

By Callum Ludwig Social and affordable housing has received a major boost in the new Federal Labor government’s first budget.

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

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

Picture: ON FILE “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.

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.

“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. mailcommunity.com.au

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Exposed pipe concerns

By Callum Ludwig An exposed gas line, caused by recent weather damage to the road, has residents on Brisbane Parade in Warburton concerned.

The gas pipe is openly exposed at two different spots on the unsealed road.

Brisbane Parade resident Ryan Brown said at best the road is graded once or twice per year.

“The road is starting to erode away and is becoming a safety issue. After the last storms, we now have exposed gas pipes in our street,” he said.

“I called the gas provider Multinet, and their response was that it is only a safety issue once you can smell gas. We’re at our wit’s end.”

Mr Brown has lodged a complaint with the Victorian Ombudsman over the issue.

Mr Brown said the older residents in street now can’t cross the road because of their own mobility concerns.

“We’ve got large trenches now, and they

The exposed gas line in clear view on Brisbane Parade, Warburton.

Picture: SUPPLIED can’t cross because of the fear of falling over. Of course, the risks also are that a car could drive over the exposed gas lines and cause them to burst,” he said.

“It’s always a temporary fix and we need a long-term solution because at the moment, all

we’re doing we’re doing is wasting their time and money putting in solutions that may last until the next storm.”

Mr Brown said residents of Brisbane Parade were quoted about $7000 to have the road sealed in 2021 but that not all residents could afford it.

Yarra Ranges Council’s Director of Environment and Infrastructure Bill Millard said the decision to not seal Brisbane Parade was made following extensive community consultation with landowners on this road.

“Of properties abutting Brisbane Parade in Warburton, 16 out of 23 owners responded to the survey with 7 landowners supporting the proposed special charge road construction and 9 landowners opposing,” he said “All unsealed roads have a regular maintenance schedule with grading of unsealed roads undertaken between two to six times a year, depending on traffic.”

Brisbane Parade residents were first notified

by Yarra Ranges Council in May 2021 that the

road was being considered for sealing through the Roads for the Community Initiative.

“Recently our region experienced heavy rainfall. During these times our drains can take a little longer to fully clear away the water and sometimes this may impact roads,” said Mr Millard.

“Unfortunately, we are experiencing wetter than normal conditions and heavier rainfall than we’ve seen before, which is causing further problems for Council assets and private property owners.”

Multinet is the gas distribution agency for Warburton and they will need to assess to determine the level of risk and the most appropriate response required.

Multinet will undertake any reinstatement works required to the road but if they need Council support they will let us know.

Multinet were contacted for comment but failed to respond.

Councillors defer $3 million Healesville development

By Renee Wood The planning permit for a $3 million development in Healesville’s main street has been deferred with objectors and councillors raising concerns with the planning permit and a lack of consultation between property owners.

The permit for 272 Maroondah Highway, Healesville is for a multi-storey development of two retail premises, three dwellings, and reduction in carparking requirements.

Three people spoke in objection to permit’s approval saying there has been a lack of consultation with abutting property owners and there would be issues with the allocation of three car parks for future residents in the new building.

Owner of 244 Maroondah Highway, Lawrence Paratz, said there has been no approach for consultation between the applicant and himself – despite being immediately impacted.

Mr Paratz said the two properties share a building wall, a common area of car parking and his property’s stormwater drainage supports the neighbouring site.

“There has not been a single phone call, single email, single discussion despite us having enormous knowledge of the site,” Mr Paratz said.

“I and we are not opposed to reasonable development on the site, but we certainly seek refinement of the proposal and its development conditions to reflect realities on the ground.”

Ben Arnold, owner of My Little Kitchen, which leases of Mr Paratz, said he provided the architect with contact details for Mr Paratz.

Mr Arnold also raised concerns that isolating three car parks for future residents will have a significant affect on deliveries and cus-

The proposed building on the left. tomers to his business.

“That carparking in the approved planning will essentially cut off two car parking spaces at direct access to the rear of my property,” Mr Arnold said.

“Now that is delivery of all goods into my property, that is also staff access, rear access for any of my guests that arrive with dogs. We can not park cars there – we won’t be able to open the gate, the gate is quite large you can not have car parking there.”

Concerns were also raised about the multi storey site overshadowing the cafe’s court yard.

Marius Vogel spoke for the proposal as the town planner who submitted the application for the owners of the site.

Mr Vogel said the owners are a local family that reside in Healesville – and they are very

much in support of what the town has to offer.

“They recognise that there is a shortage of housing in Healesville so when they saw an opportunity to redevelop this site… they wanted to have the opportunity for two shops and three new apartments,” Mr Vogel said.

Mr Vogel also agreed that contact was made through the cafe however, no further contact was made to the property owners either side of the buildings.

“This project has gone through extensive review, in fact 9 months of coordination with council planning department,” he said.

Acoustic, traffic sustainability and heritage reports and input were also conducted through the planning permit.

Councillors were concerned over the lack of consultation and discussion between the property owners and queried council officers

over the car parking, shared wall, drainage and overshadowing issues.

Officers replied that council’s assessment has approved the three car parking directly behind subject land and won’t impede the access for delivery on the neighbouring properties. Shared wall needs to be resolved in any building permits and council’s judgement on the overshadowing has been assessed that it won’t cause an unreasonable detriment to the other property.

Drainage would also need to be resolved as part of the building permit separately.

Councillor Fiona McAllister moved the deferral motion until Tuesday 22 November council meeting to allow for further investigations into the concerns raised by objectors regarding impacts on surrounding business owners.

“I have been overwhelmed, astounded by the lack of consultation with the abutting business owner on this particular application,” Cr McAllister said.

“To determine a planning application that will establish a civil dispute between two parties when there is a party wall and a shared car park and conversations are yet to take place as much as I feel it is not appropriate in the context of a planning application, I think we absolutely have to defer this.

“The only logically thing for us to do tonight seems to be defer this decision for a month, I hope a lot of things happen in this month.”

Councillors approved the deferral motion unanimously.

Mayor Jim Child did raise that this would create a lapse in council not making a decision during the recommended 60 days which would allow the applicant to take the matter to VCAT.

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Special charges for roads

By Callum Ludwig Property owners on six roads in Wandin North are set to face special charges to seal the roads while three Seville roads have had a contractor approved for their road improvement works as discussed at the Tuesday 25 October Yarra Ranges Council meeting.

The 86.25 landowner units on Park Street, Nicholas Road, Mary Road, Elsie Street, Royal Avenue and Imperial Avenue, Wandin North will cover $603,750 between themselves and Council will cover the remaining $1,996,415.

Landowner contributions for the road improvements on Victoria Road, Railway Road and English Street in Seville are fixed at $7,000 per development unit.

Chandler Ward Councillor David Eastham forwarded the Wandin North motion and said after driving through some of the dirt roads in Chandler Ward to get to the meeting, the sealing of the roads could not come at a more appropriate time.

“I know these roads quite well, I grew up near there and I wholeheartedly support this recommendation. I’d like to move the recommendation as it reads on pages 633 and 634 of tonight’s papers,” he said.

81 (84 per cent) of landowners responded to the survey. Of those, 70 (87 per cent) supported the proposed Special Charge Scheme, 10 (12 per cent) opposed the proposed Special Charge Scheme, and one (one per cent) was undecided.

The motion was seconded by Councillor Tim Heenan and was carried unanimously.

Cr Eastham also forwarded the Seville motion and said usually Council do fly through the special charge schemes, but with this one there are a few trees getting removed.

“A number of them are exotic and there are also a few natives as well, which I guess is a necessary evil in a way to ensure the safety of

The process to seal more Upper Yarra roads is progressing. the residents in that area. I know that the safety element had a high weighting when it came to looking at what roads got on this list,” he said.

“If anyone’s driven around Victoria Road and English Street in Seville they’ll know that the roads definitely are in significant need of this work. It is unfortunate that the trees will be removed, but I did just want to say that that is a consideration that Council does make and I appreciate the residents who did contact me

about that and their concerns about it.”

Councillor Andrew Fullagar seconded the motion and said he echoed Cr Eastham’s comments but was concerned about the weight given to sustainability elements in awarding sealing contracts.

“I note too, that there are slightly different allocations of input for how the decisions are made, this one has got a quality and sustainability element but it was a little bit disap-

Picture: FILE pointing that it was only five per cent. But at least it was acknowledged whereas the other two didn’t have it at all,” he said.

“It does throw up the question as to how these percentages are allocated And you know, we obviously trust the officers but in this case, I thought it might it might have been a bit higher than the five per cent that it was considered in awarding the contract.”

The motion was carried unanimously.

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Joint push for bike plans

By Callum Ludwig Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child put the spotlight on the proposed Warburton Mountain Bike Destination at the Council meeting on Tuesday 25 October.

In the mayoral announcements, Cr Child mentioned that he recently attended a meeting of the Eastern Region Group of Councils (EGRC) meeting and they all gave their unconditional support to a letter being sent to the Minister for Planning Lizzie Blandthorn about the project.

“Councillors are well aware of the situation that we have with an environment effects statement, which has had no result and Council has invested in excess of $5 million in that process,” he said.

“This council has given its unanimous support for this project over the last 10 years and here we have our Eastern Region Group of Councils who have supported this strategic direction for this very important project.”

A referral to Richard Wynne, the then Minister for Planning was made on 19 December 2019. It took until 21 May 2020 for the decision to be made that an Environmental Effects Statement was required, despite the recommended period for that decision being made being only 20 days.

Cr Child said the recreation project is meant to be fully funded by the state, federal government and local government and even the community.

“The community have put in $300,000 of their own money in here and we are still waiting for the Minister to make a decision,” he said

“I quote the last paragraph of the letter directed to the Minister: ‘We ask you to expedite your response before the upcoming caretaker period so that this significant regional project can commence and support the social and economic recovery of the region.’”

On 16 June 2020, the proposal was deemed a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, so required a full EES statement. The scoping requirements were then released on 15 November 2020, six months after rather than the 15 days in the ministerial guidelines.

Between 26 November 2021 and January 25 2022, 2707 submissions were received. The Inquiry Hearing was held between 15 March and 7 April 2022, with a 40-day deadline for the response landing on 20 June 2022. No decision has been made.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said they thank the community for their input into the EES through the engagement process on the Warburton Mountain Bike Project.

“The assessment is under consideration by the Minister,” they said.

The EES process concludes when the Planning Minister issues an assessment of the project’s environmental effects.

The Minister’s assessment will inform decision-making on the various statutory approvals required for the project to proceed, including approvals under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, Water Act 1989, National Parks Act 1975 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination remains in limbo.

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Court case to enforce new measures for tree species

By Callum Ludwig The Warburton Environment Group has been successful in helping to protect the endangered species, the Tree Geebung, in a Supreme Court case against State Government logging agency VicForests.

It follows a two and a half year court case in which Warburton Environment sought injunctions and declarations against VicForests to enforce the environmental protections relating to Tree Geebung (Persoonia arborea).

Warburton Environment spokesperson Nic Fox said the verdict was a win for the rule of law.

“The Victorian Government has spent vast amounts of taxpayer money on this court case [which threatened] to send a great Victorian tree extinct,” Ms Fox said.

“Deepest gratitude and respect to our phenomenal legal team and small community group (with thankfully wonderful citizen scientists) working so hard to get the protection for an endangered flora species,” she said.

The judgment has ruled that VicForests must perform 30 metre transects to detect potential Tree Geebung in coupes, and surveys must be conducted in any Wet Forest coupe within 5km of a Tree Geebung sighting.

Justice Gregory Garde presided over the case and said in the judgement that the evidence is compelling and uncontested that the past practices of VicForests and its contractors have led to the loss of many Tree Geebungs in the harvestable areas of coupes.

“I accept Warburton’s submission that the provisions of the Special Management Plan (SMP) dealing with survey are inadequate and will not locate or identify many mature Tree Geebungs located within harvesting areas,” the judgement reads.

“They are likely to permit continuing environmental degradation of the Tree Geebung species when mature Tree Geebungs are not identified and located by survey.”

A Victorian Government spokesperson said the government will continue to work with VicForests to ensure endangered species are protected under Victoria’s strict environmental regulatory system and developing case law. mailcommunity.com.au

The future of the Tree Geebung is looking brighter following the Supreme Court judgement.

A towering Tree Geebung.

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The Tree Geebung will now have greater protection from logging. history. We’ve banned logging in old-growth forests and will end native timber harvesting in 2030 with a step down in 2024 - pro-

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VicForests was contacted for comment.

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All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Clinic is extending its services to full time for the local community of the Yarra Valley. (tinnitus), or that nothing can be done about it, but at our clinic, with the application of the global tinnitus research results, hundreds of tinnitus sufferers have been able to experience the calmness of non-ringing ears,” she said.

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To overcome this barrier for people in need of these services All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Clinic is extending its services to full time for the local community of the Yarra Valley. The clinic has been operating part time from Yarra Junction Medical Centre for the past four years bringing the much-needed services to the Yarra Valley. “[I] went to see the audiologist at All Ears Hearing for my hearing problem and they were able to help me with above and beyond knowledge, understanding and experience.

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Yarra Junction Medical Centre is a bulk-billing Medical Centre located on the Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction.

The clinic has been looking after the people of the Upper Yarra Valley and surrounds for more than 40 years.

Located in the Yarra Junction shopping area, it has ample on-site parking available for patients. Patients visiting via public transport can catch the 683 bus route which stops nearby on Warburton Highway.

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New lease on life for Jay

By Callum Ludwig For Seville resident Jay Beckerleg, a medical condition has made it difficult to live their life to its full potential.

Jay has been diagnosed with Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) but was recently awarded a grant from Hireup, Australia’s largest NDIS-registered disability support worker platform. The Hireup Impact Grants program is designed to fund activities not covered by an NDIS plan.

Jay said PNES is not very well known, and the fact that a mental health condition can cause a physical health condition is something people are still trying to wrap their heads around.

“It is hard for social stigma, the idea that mental health and trauma can result in a physical issue. It’s something that controls my life in the sense that it controls my friendships, it controls who I see hang out with and when I can hang out people,” he said.

“It controls parts of me and my independence when it comes to driving, leaving my house unattended, and if I do leave unattended I am at a major risk of having a seizure out in public and what that means for me and my safety.”

The Epilepsy Foundation states that PNES resemble, mimic or can appear outwardly like epileptic seizures, but their cause is psychological. PNES in most cases come from a psychological conflict or accompany an underlying psychiatric disorder and has no known organic or physical cause.

Jay said he was pretty surprised and shocked to hear they were receiving the grant.

“I was definitely not expecting it, and I’ve just gone through the process of ‘Okay, this is actually happening,” he said.

“I’ve been thinking about the possibilities that can come to me from this opportunity,

and how much it’s going to truly change my life and change my access into reaching out back into my community and my friendship circles and connecting with my family again.”

Jay’s dad Kevin applied for the grant on behalf of Jay, requesting an assistance dog trained to do deep pressure therapy and alert someone if Jay has seizures.

Jay said he is looking forward to new goals such as possibly moving out and being able to go on public transport without as much worry.

“Having this is massive, my whole life has been a struggle for the last couple of years and to know this will no longer control my life is a massive relief,” he said.

“Making things like this available to people who are a part of the disabled community means creating opportunities, giving them a better quality of life, creating social and community connections. It’s life-changing, and something there should be more access to.”

A person with PNES will not respond to treatment with antiseizure medication, there are no proven medications to treat it. Antiseizure drugs that cause psychiatric symptoms can sometimes worsen PNES. Hireup Co-CEO Laura O’Reilly said they are thrilled to be providing funding to two community- focused projects and seven individuals.

“This is the inaugural Hireup Impact Grants program and it is our hope that there will be more to come from Hireup in this space because we need grants like this to supplement the NDIS,” she said.

“We hope that the Hireup Impact Grants program helps the successful recipients access and connect more meaningfully in their communities and improve their wellbeing so they can enjoy many special moments in their lives.”

The funding ranged from $1,200 to $15,000 and all activities fall outside of the NDIS funding criteria.

Jay is looking forward to more opportunities with friends and family (pictured). L-R: Kevin, Jay, Tristan, Erin and Jade of the Beckerleg family.

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Health forum coming up

By Renee Wood A special health forum will be held in Healesville to help residents learn the secrets to longevity and living well.

Living the Good Life is a free event scheduled for Sunday 13 November at The Memo which has invited renowned expert in longevity Dr Damian Kristof to be the key not speaker.

Dr Kristof is an expert I the field of living long and living well, with many years’ experience researching and exploring the secrets to a long a healthy life.

A panel discussion will also be held and local health, wellbeing providers and community groups will also have displays where attendees can gain more information about what services are available locally.

The event is being delivered by the

The forum will be held at The Memo.

Healesville Health and Wellbeing Network with different groups invested in bringing more awareness and support to the local community.

Yarra Ranges Council, Healesville Living and Learning Centre, Badger Creek Men’s Shed, Healesville U3A and Yarra Ranges Men’s Health Project all form part of the network.

The group first started in September 2021 with interested parties concerned about how the pandemic has created more isolation and restriction on people’s lives and wellbeing.

The community’s encouraged to attend the event which is open to all ages on Sunday 13 November from 10am to 12.30pm.

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Disaster support pioneer

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. 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

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

Pictures: SUPPLIED 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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Sanctuary’s beginnings Looking

back Bryn Jones

Healesville and District Historical Society president 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 ex-

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

Picture: HEALESVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY penses 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.

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

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‘Battleground Melbourne’ film about lockdowns coming to Healesville ‘Battleground Melbourne’ is an internationally award winning documentary that tells the story of the people who lived in the most locked down city in the world.

Here’s what people are saying about it!

Battleground Melbourne is narrated by Director Topher Field. It tells the tale of the “Covid Era” in Melbourne, Australia and how it took just two years for to fall from The World’s ‘Most Liveable’ to ‘Most Locked-down’ city.

This cinema screening of Battleground Melbourne will be attended in person by the Director himself with an opportunity for Q&A. “Heartbreaking and victorious! What pain and suffering has been experienced! What incredible people! What incredible courage! A huge thank you to Topher for making this video available” - Lynne Popplewell (Facebook) ‘Battleground Melbourne’ is coming to the Memo Hall in Healesville on Monday 7 November at 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Ticket price: $31.50 Full AND $26.50 Concession

Diwali Festival in Healesville Join Healesville Rotary as they bring joy and

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 Committee 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}

COMMUNITY DIARY WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY happiness to the community with a Diwali, The Festival of Lights.

Light up your life with this colourful celebration, delicious food, dance and music.

Diwali is known as the festival of lights, marking the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and the beginning of a new year in Hindu tradition. The theme of Diwali remains the same for everyone, which is to come together and have fun.

Diwali is all about brightness and colour.

Healesville Rotary will create a festive atmosphere with plenty of dances and other

Coldstream Post Office Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Supermarket Cnr Killara Road and Maroondah Highway Coldstream Roadrunners Roadhouse Cafe 629 Maroondah Highway Healesville Real Estate Yarra Valley 299 Maroondah Highway Healesville BP Ultimate 66 Maroondah Highway Healesville McKenzie's Tourist Services 13 Old Lilydale Road Healesville Newsagent 195 Maroondah Highway Healesville IGA Supermarket 199 Maroondah Highway Healesville SW Hollis Butcher 209 Maroondah Highway Healesville Sanctuary House Resort Motel 326 Badger Creek Road Healesville Shell Service Station Cnr Harker Street and Maroondah Highway Healesville Coles Supermarket 251 Maroondah Highway Healesville Caltex 370 Maroondah Highway Healesville First National/Mark Gunther 189 Maroondah Highway Healesville Beechworth Bakery 316 Maroondah Highway Launching Place Charlie's Milk Bar 2 Centella Place Launching Place General Store 2200 Warburton Highway Launching Place Caltex Log Cabin Service Station 2000 Warburton Highway Lilydale Shell Service Station 469 Maroondah Highway Lilydale United Petrol Service Station 473 Maroondah Highway

cultural performances to symbolise hospitality and prosperity for the coming celebrations.

The artistic and colourful Diwali cultural performance can spark the creativity of our vibrant community.

While Diwali is a Hindu tradition, the festival of lights is for anyone and everyone!

All families and community members are welcome to come and celebrate this festival on Saturday 5 November.

FREE ENTRY TIME: November 5, 2022 - 1:30PM - 4:30PM ADDRESS: THE MEMO HEALESVILLE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY POPUP - 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777 (Located on the grass area behind The Memo Hall) More info at https://www.rotaryhealesville. org/diwali

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Eildon candidate forum coming up The Healesville Yarra Glen Uniting Church is hosting a Candidates’ forum for the upcoming Victorian state election.

The church believes that it is important for the local community to have the opportunity to meet the candidates standing in the forthcoming state election for the seat of Eildon to

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hear about the policies they stand for.

The forum will be held at the Darron Honey centre, behind the Uniting Church in Healesville, on Tuesday 8 November at 7.30pm.

Local Liberal, Labor and Greens party candidates will be in attendance.

Any other candidates who have nominated prior to 8 November will be invited to attend.

This is a great opportunity for the local community to come and to hear from the candidates. Supper will be provided - all are welcome.

Upper Yarra Bendigo Bank AGM The Upper Yarra Community Enterprise is holding its Annual General Meeting on at 7pm Wednesday 16 November at Yarra Junction Bowls Club.

All involved in the enterprise are invited to attend with topics of discussion to including the company’s financial report, director’s report and auditor’s report for the year ending 30 June 2022.

The Bendigo Bank, chair and bank manager will also be making their addresses.

Shareholder Rick Houlihan has also been granted the opportunity to make a presentation to the meeting in regards to a future buyback program.

Warburton Shell Service Station 3458 Warburton Highway Warburton Professionals Andrew McMath Real Estate 3371 Warburton Highway Warburton Bell Real Estate 3407 Warburton Highway Wesburn Local Fuel 2835 Warburton Highway Woori Yallock Foodworks Woori Yellock 1/1585 Warburton Highway Woori Yallock Newsagency & Tattslotto Shop 4/ 1585 Warburton Highway Woori Yallock Hillcrest Little Store Great Food 1745 Warburton Highway Woori Yallock Shell Service Station Foodies 1700 Warburton Highway Woori Yallock Australia Post LPO Shop 11 / 1585 Warburton Highway, The Centre Yarra Glen Ritchies IGA Shop 1/38 Bell Street Yarra Glen Caltex Petrol Station 66 Bell Street Yarra Glen Newsagent 32 Bell Street Yarra Glen United Garage 6 Bell Street Yarra Junction Woolworths Supermarket 82-84 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Bottle O 2440 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Bell Real Estate 2457 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Newsagency 2454 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Professionals Andrew McMath Real Estate 2460 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Yarra Junction Community Link 2442-2444 Warburton Highway Yarra Junction Gladysdale Bakehouse 2568 Warburton Hwy Yellingbo Central Store 1942 Healesville-Kooweerup Road

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OPINION

Celebrate the ordinary

By Christine Yunn-Yu Sun 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 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 cap-

tivates 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.

CARTOON

Last shows for the year 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 1st Saturday of the Month If you are a budding actor, fire-breather, belly-dancer, singer, comedian, poet, or of 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. November 5 Venue: The Gem Hall 19 Kilvington Dr. Emerald.

Ajax 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

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Kemp’s curtain call of thespians looking for the right balance of both theatre and social activity. Ark Theatre is dedicated to providing a friendly, highquality 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 November 10 – 26.

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

The Basin Theatre Art December 1 - 11

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Stepford Wives plus Matrix Don’t Worry Darling Starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Chris Pine Rated M 4/5 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 squeaky-clean 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.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

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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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A GORGEOUS AND IMMACULATE HOME THIS stunning federation style character home has been built with quality, comfort and style in mind, creating a feeling of warmth and ambience from the moment you walk through the front door to be greeted by the endless views over the valley and distant mountains beyond.

You also have the option of relaxing on the deep verandah at the front of the home and admiring your beautiful gardens or relax and entertain on the back verandah and appreciate your gardens and the view whilst relaxing in the spa or enjoying a meal with family and friends.

For added comfort 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 and keep those bills low.

Call Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 to arrange an inspection today.

Please note: All property details shown are correct at time of publishing.

Some properties may have been sold in the preceding 24 hours and we recommend that you confirm open for inspection times with the listing agent direct or the listing office. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Upper Grieve Road, AVONSLEIGH Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $880,000-$960,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Scott, 0438 680 032, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD 18 MAIL

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HOME IN EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE POCKET A GREAT first home, investment or downsizer, this three bedroom brick veneer home has plenty of potential and is located in a pretty location just a short walk from the Olinda shops, eateries and primary school.

Set on almost 1/3 of an acre and with dual driveway access, there is much to love about this property. A step down lounge with cathedral ceiling and exposed beams will greet you on arrival and give you an instant wow! Although needed an update, the kitchen and bathroom are both clean, functional and ready for you to move in and use whilst you are planning your renovations.

Ducted heating runs throughout and there is a great outdoor entertaining patio.

A double garage sits separately and is ideal for those who need extra storage and there is also a chicken pen for your feathered friends.

A pretty, mature garden that can be added to or just left to enjoy, this property offers not only value for money but a guarantee of a wonderful hills lifestyle ahead ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 17 Bella Vista Crescent, OLINDA Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 garage Price: $650,000 - $710,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sharyn Chandler, 0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888

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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.

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Healesville 3 Mason Close

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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.

Price Guide $1,295,000 $1,420,000 Inspect

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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 20 MAIL

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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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$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: $1,250,000 - $1,375,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jane Nunn, 0432 375 940, INTEGRITY, YARRA VALLEY AND KINGLAKE RANGES 22 MAIL

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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. ●

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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 24 MAIL

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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

35-37 Rankins Road, Monbulk

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

50 Westlands Road, Emerald

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

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LUXURY LIVING WITH VISTA VIEWS WITH spectacular views of the surrounding hillsides and superior updates throughout, this compelling property is family oasis. Set upon a 1,031sqm (approx.) landscape with double carport, paved outdoor entertaining area, basketball zone, and cubby house for the kids, every member of the family will find their space for sanctuary here.

The entry level of this home is immaculately presented and offers exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The central living, dining area, and snug is enhanced with polished timber floors, a stackstone wood fire, ornate ceiling panel, and access to the expansive deck with glorious parklike outlooks. Ideal for everyday life and effortless entertaining is the quality kitchen with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances including gas cooker, granite benchtops, and island seating for family and friends.

In addition, there are 4 luxurious bedrooms on offer, highlighted by the main bedroom with enticing ensuite and walk-in robe. High-end finishes including quality carpet, ducted heating and cooling, and ceiling fans ensure premier comfort throughout. The family bathroom has been elevated by a spa tub and separate powder room for guests.

Guaranteed to meet the requirements of growing families, the lower level offers immense versatility that will adapt through the years. Currently used as a rumpus room and home office with polished concrete floors, custom cabinetry, workshop, and storeroom, it will be easy to envisage how this bonus space will further compliment your family’s lifestyle.

This exceptional property within walking distance of beautiful Birdsland Reserve and coveted Belgrave Heights Christian College offers unparalleled comfort and convenience set to a backdrop of breathtaking views.

Certain to impress, prompt inspection is advised.

Immaculately presented weatherboard home with glorious views Open plan living area with ornate ceiling panel and cosy wood fire Quality kitchen with timeless shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances Versatile lower level rumpus room and home office with custom cabinetry Double carport, workshop, storerooms, basketball zone, and cubby house for the kids ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 34 The Crescent, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad Conder, 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 9754 6888 26 MAIL

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We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p AUCTION

48 Mt Pleasant Road, MONBULK

Reserve Set $640,000

BRILLIANT INVESTMENT BURSTING WITH POTENTIAL

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9 Durang Road, UPWEY

$850,000 - $895,000

MAXIMUM COMFORT IN MAGNIFICENT LIFESTYLE LOCALE

4A 1B 3C

Auction 19th November @ 11am This outstanding property only 850m from Main Road amenities is an immense opportunity for astute investors. Ready for renovation or redevelopment (STCA) in prime position steps from St Paul’s Primary School, this is the perfect place to put property plans into action. Set well back on its block is this generously proportioned weatherboard residence with single carport and single garage/workshop.

Offers Close 1pm Thurs Nov 10th (Unless Sold Prior) This inviting family home is wonderfully presented and well positioned for a premier lifestyle.

Easily accessing Upwey and Tecoma townships, including public transport (bus stop on the corner), restaurants, shopping, and schools, this home makes the most of all the Dandenong Ranges has on offer.

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Sam Adamson

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27 The Crescent, SASSAFRAS

HISTORIC HILLS HOME IN EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE POCKET

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Steeped in history and surrounded by lush gardens, “Kalamunda” remains as magnificent as ever. Constructed in 1924 and carefully updated for modern living, this home encapsulates elegant Hills living. This luxurious residence evokes a sophisticated and serene feel due in part to its enclosed verandah with rich Jarrah flooring. At one with its surrounds, gorgeous garden and valley views frame this home so you will feel tucked away from busy life the moment you arrive home.

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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 the course, the trainees will work alongside FFMVic’s permanent and returning staff where they’ll continue with on-the-job 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.

Port Phillip Region firefighters will be based in depots at Knoxfield, Gembrook, Powelltown, Woori Yallock, Olinda, Rosebud, Woodlands, Lysterfield, Maroondah and Warrandyte.

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Difficult round for Junction

By Peter Brennan

Flooding surrounded Healesville Bowls Club.

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By Ian Milgate Last week was truly a week to remember with the soaking rains that didn’t let up and the severe flooding that occurred around not only Healesville but the whole of the Eastern ranges.

Healesville Bowls Club had to cancel the first week of the Corporate Bowls and also the first week of bare foot bowls (which bare feet may have been appropriate due to the water) but the diehard pennant bowlers found a way and got their games completed over the weekend.

Tuesday Bowls Healesville1 played Mooroolbark1 at home and had a loss going down 34 - 68 Steve Graham, Rob Ayres, Hilda Gurney, Karl Tok 7 - 28 John Clark, Effie Laban, Barry Parker, Gerda Otto 15 - 22 Colin Lowe, Bob Brown, Rob Turville, Steve

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week Healesville 1 play Monbulk1 at · Next Monbulk and need to get a win.

2 played away at Croydon and · Healesville had a good win 63 - 57 Gommers, Russell Smith, Glenda Gra· Gerry ham, Colin Jarvis 18 -21 Fitzpatrick, Anne Holland, Len Stewart, · John Leonie Fitzpatrick 19 - 20 Adams, Damian key, Rob Broadhurst, · Mike Judy Veermann 26 - 16 2 play Bayswater2at home next · Healesville week (weather permitting) which should be a really close game.

Saturday Bowls Due to the continuous heavy rain and the flooding that occurred in and around the Healesville Bowling Club, we expected to have a wash out, but thanks to Bayswater they allowed us to move our game from home to Bayswater which we were very appreciative of.

Team1played Bayswater at Bayswater and despite the weather it was a close game with only 6 shots in it at the tea break but Bayswater came out too strong in the second half winning 62 - 85.

John Clark, Robyn Turville, Mick Featherstone, Ian Milgate 12 - 29 Adrian Beales, Mark Hoffman, Bob Brown, James Beales 16 - 21 Colin Lowe, Rita Featherstone, Rob Ayres, John Howard 14 - 17 Mark Ward, Steve Bulled, Brad Chandler, John Simnett 20 -18 Well done boys Team 2 played away against Templestowe 2 and had a great win 65 - 55 Barry Parker, Russell Smith, Karl Tok, Gerda Otto 35 - 9 Mike Adams, Effie Laban, Ted Upton, Leonie Fitzpatrick 18 - 16 Wally Mays, Rob Broadhurst, Gerry Gommers, Judy Veermann 12 - 30

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Two out of three for Warburton Bowls club

By Garry Lewis The Warburton Bowls Club took another step in the right direction with two out of three sides recording victories this week.

Hopefully, they can achieve a clean sweep this coming week.

The Midweek Warburton team travelled to Upwey and recorded a close victory, 63 shots to 58, with two rinks successful.

Rink scores were G. Walsh 22/ 21; S. Lord 21/ 14 and R. McKail 20/ 23. They play Croydon 2 at home on Wednesday.

The Warburton Bowls Club wish the Upwey Bowls Club all the very best after the devastation to their rinks following last week’s rain and flood event.

The Weekend Warburton 1 team played at home against Montmorency 1.

In a close contest both sides had the lead at some point before the visitors withstood a fightback from the Burras to win by 8 shots, 81 to 73.

Rink scores for the Burras were: A. Donohue 23/ 22; P. Caneva 20/ 20; C. Neale 14/ 20 and T. Appleton 16/ 19. They travel away this week to play Yarraville/ Footscray 2.

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a wonderful 96 shots to 58 victory.

Rink scores were: F. Wagenaar 37/ 9; G. Wynd 23/ 12; N. Whelan 21/ 17 and S. Darwall 15/ 20. They play Boronia 3 at home this week as they look to continue their improved form.

The Burras thank Yarra Junction Bowls Club for hosting the Bankers Games once again on Saturday.

This provides valuable practice in preparation for future Pennant Competition. The Burras look forward to hosting the Eagles this week.

Intra Club Competitions have recently commenced in all competitions.

Members are urged to organise their matches as soon as possible to keep the events moving.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition, sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, commences next Wednesday 9 November.

All teams are asked to be at the club by 6.30pm for the first week.

The club welcomes any new or beginning members to join our small but progressive community club.

Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

GO BURRAS!

The third week of the Pennant season for Yarra Junction Bowling Club was marked with difficult games.

The Midweek team continued their run of away games with a trip to Eastwood Golf. Eastwood is situated very attractively overlooking the golf course, but the grass green is not popular among bowlers visiting from Yarra Junction, mainly because it is so different from the Junction green.

These differences were exacerbated by the weather we have been having, so it was very slow indeed, to the extent that even the Eastwood bowlers were debating whether it was playable. Junction did well to stay with them, winning one of the three rinks, but overall went down in a fairly close result.

The Weekend team was at home to a combined Cockatoo-Monbulk team, and once again the day was dominated by the weather.

It seemed the weather gods were squabbling, as rain, then wind, then sun, then rain, swept across the green in quick succession.

For the second week in a row it was decided to play through without a break, so it was quite a difficult day, with many players thinking wistfully about a tea break and a bite of lunch.

The result was quite skewed, with Cockatoo-Monbulk winning three of the four rinks, but Yarra Junction winning overall thanks to a thumping win on the fourth rink. But a win ©is a win, even with shared points making it less than comprehensive.

Several projects have been underway at the club to improve the general amenity.

The garden has been extended, with a neglected area of the park being included in the grounds of the club.

The fencing has been extended and rabbit-proofed, and much work has gone into creating a very attractive garden area, suitable for outdoor meetings.

All it needs is sunny weather.

The Council has secured a Federal government grant to install solar panels on the club house, and that work has been almost completed. Hopefully soon the disability access will be improved, increasing the club’s accessibility to all.

The Community Cup and Barefoot Bowls are both commencing soon. Yarra Junction Bowling Club is a small club with a big heart, and welcomes everyone to visit our beautiful spot down by the river.

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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

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.

When a stroke strikes, it attacks up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute and can change lives in an instant.

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, think F.A.S.T. and ask these questions: F stands for Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

A stands for Arms – Can they lift both arms?

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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 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.

Beau, Shannon Nelson, Brooke Parsons and Dan Maitland are getting ready to Stride4Stroke. Picture: STROKE FOUNDATION stands for Speech – Is their speech · Sslurred?

Do they understand you?

T stands for Time – Time is critical. If · And you see any of these signs, call triple 000 straight away.

Mr De Rango said every dollar raised from the national event will go towards fighting stroke and supporting survivors and their families.

“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.

“It’s not too late to sign up and take part.

You can still sign up to be involved, make a positive impact in your community and reduce your own stroke risk.”

Visit www.stride4stroke.org.au to register.

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