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Sentencing issued for Healesville drug-driver

Locals praised with council citizen awards

Walk held in tribute of killed resident

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School bells ring

By Renee Wood The 2023 back to school return is an exciting time for schools, parents and students, but this year raises and even greater thrill with no Covid-19 interruptions for the first time since the pandemic began.

Coldstream Primary School principal Phillippa Adgemis is hoping the pandemic’s effects won’t be felt but there is a possibility it will continue through.

“I would hope not but sometimes when the foundations have been shaken, it’s hard to recoup,” Ms Adgemis said.

Last year social play and emotional resilience were key areas which needed addressing due to the effects of disruption, and work in this space will go on to ensure students aren’t being left behind.

“We’re going to be looking at targeted programs for emotional mental health, so anything we can to just make sure that the children are not dealing with those underlying feelings of anxiety, which then makes them not as disposed to learning,” she said.

“So we’re looking at all of those things that we can do, whatever we can to support them.”

More than 77,000 prep students will begin their schooling years from Monday 30 January, while over one million students will also return to school across Victoria.

In Coldstream, 14 preps have begun the start to the first chapter of their education years.

“We’ve got the early years which is starting to flow through - a lot of them from playgroup families have now gone into early years so next

year will be even bigger,” She said.

Shae Clancy said her son Mitch was excited and ready to get into the school yard.

“He was excited, it went smoothly. He was ready to go to school,” Ms Clancy said.

“They did the orientation days in between a couple of hours learning things about the school and what they do, so that’s been really good.”

Prep students have gone through a transition program in the previous year to ensure the correct activities focus on what the children need.

Mandatory prep testing also occurs at schools from this week to provide the department with baseline data about student’s knowledge.

Ms Adgemis said if students are feeling anxious during their first week, the focus on expectations and routine is beneficial.

“They learn those routines very quickly and the routines just give them that sense of what’s happening and they can focus on the learning and that’s what we want,” she said.

School’s back at Coldstream Primary School with School captains Henry and Annika with new prep students Ethan and Mitch excited for their first day.

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IN BRIEF Paddock fire

Drug-driver jailed

By Renee Wood A Healesville mother has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for drug-driving which resulted in the death of a much loved Belgrave South woman.

Monica Kellalea was driving under the influence on the Melba Highway at 4.55pm 6 February last year when she veered into oncoming traffic, colliding head on with Melinda AddisonGordon, who died at the scene.

In Judge John Smallwood’s sentencing at the Latrobe Valley County Court on Wednesday 25 February, he chose to only read parts of the victim’s husband’s impact statement.

“I don’t think I can read the victim impact statement out without crying to be honest,” Judge Smallwood said.

“That victim impact statement is why people go to jail for a long time for this type of thing, it’s heart rending....Normally I summarise it but I don’t think I could do it.”

Judge Smallwood relayed the occurrence of events, stating how Kellalea first clipped John Barter’s car, friend to Ms Gordon-Addison, before missing another behind him, only to veer into the opposite lane fully to collide with Ms Gordon-Addison’s car.

Ms Gordon-Addison was driving home after attending a motorcycle event with her husband and friends.

Mr Barter was first on the scene when the crash occurred - it was described as an ‘enormous explosion’.

He went to Ms-Gordon-Addison who lay in the wreckage, talking to her, trying to comfort

Monica Kellalea was sentenced to seven years behind prison at Latrobe Valley County Court.

Picture: ON FILE and reassure her before calling her husband Simon Addison, who was in another vehicle.

Mr Barter also had quick thinking to remove parts of the car to prevent a fire and another witness tied a rope to the car to stop it sliding.

“The actions of Mr Barter in my mind of view were extremely courageous and I think if there’s any sort of public commendation for the way he conducted himself during what must have been a dreadful, dreadful experience, I personally think he should be recommended for it,” Judge Smallwood said.

Judge Smallwood continued his address and read out parts of Mr Addison’s impact statement from when he arrived at the scene.

“John tried to stop me, but how on earth would he stop me from going to my Min? The police allowed me to see Min after I explained I had to see her and say goodbye - how do you say goodbye to the love of your life?

“I sat on the side of the road opposite her car for a bit, just looking and trying to comprehend the scene, what was happening, and figure out

from the carnage on the road what happened.

“I walked over to Min’s car. The car was slightly down the embankment and I found my Min hanging halfway out of the car.

“I held her hand, talked to her, and told her that I loved her, and then I had to say goodbye.

“God, that was hard: looking into her open, staring eyes. They were open looking at me. I would never see them again.

“Those sparkling smiling beautiful eyes, grey in colour like mine, looked so stark and emotionless when I saw her lying in the car, motionless.”

Judge Smallwood said all of the victim impact statements have proven just how loved the 57 year old mother of two was.

“All of those victim impact statements read of a very loved, very active, very lively country woman – she was involved in the CFA, involved in her community very much involved in dancing – clearly a real contributor to her community and a life long a very, very dear partner to her husband.”

Judge Smallwood went on to acknowledge Kellalea for her early plea of guilty, which saved the family the trauma of having to go through a trial and also saw this as honest remorse for her actions.

Kellalea was also seriously injured in the crash and remains waiting for surgery as a result of injuries.

Judge Smallwood sentenced Kellalea to seven years’ imprisonment for culpable driving causing death, with a four-and-a-half-year non-parole period and 282 days were marked as already served up to the day of sentencing.

Preparing for bushfires as season starts

By Parker McKenzie With the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges entering a Fire Danger Period from Monday 30 January, and the region being one of the most fire-prone in the world, it is important to be prepared in case of a bushfire.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Forest Fire Management Port Phillip Tamara Beckett said now is the best time to understand your fire risk and get prepared, not when a fire starts.

“It’s important to prepare your property, but you also need to prepare yourself,” she said.

“Have a plan, check the Fire Danger Rating for your area every day and know which Fire Danger Rating is your trigger to enact your plan.”

CFA District 13 Assistant Chief Fire Officer David Renkin said the challenges in the community can be varied based on whether they live in an urban or forested area.

“People living in the interface areas that have some forested area or long grass, there are more challenges than what we’d find through some of the more open community areas in suburbs like Knox,” he said.

“The risk is diminished a little bit in that

sort of area compared to what we see up through the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.”

The CFA has published resources to prepare for fires and inform people of the risks involved during fire season, which can be found at cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare. Other emergency information can be found on the VicEmergency app, ememergency.vic.gov. au, by tuning in to ABC Radio or other emergency broadcasts and by phoning the Vic Emergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

Assistant CFO Renkin said there are already established community fire guard groups throughout the district, which is one way for the community to be prepared.

“We see neighbours and streets get together and establish a bit of a plan on how they’re going to go about reducing the risk for their streets,” he said.

“That includes cleaning out of your gutters, cleaning up the loose fuel foliage that exists on the ground. The more we reduce that, the greater chance we’ve got containing fires.”

Deputy Chief Beckett said you won’t always receive a warning when a fire starts.

“Don’t wait and see. It’s up to you to be prepared, know what to do and take

action,” she said.

“With more hot weather on the horizon, make sure to check in on others. Look after those most at risk in the heat: your neighbour living alone, the elderly, the young, people with a medical condition and don’t forget your pets.”

Assistant CFO Renkin said it is important to remain vigilant at all times during the Fire Danger Period.

“Reporting fires as soon as you see them so we can get on top of them as fast and as quickly as we can help us deploy the resources we need to reduce the size before it impacts the community,” he said.

“Hopefully we can come out the back end without anything impacting the communities we can protect.”

Another risk during bushfire season is extreme heat, which kills more Australians than natural disasters.

Ways to combat extreme heat include always taking water with you, never leaving kids, animals or adults in cars as temperatures within a parked car can double within minutes, planning ahead and avoiding exercising in extreme heat and helping those who are most at risk.

Seville CFA members were paged to a grass fire in a slashed paddock around midday on Sunday 29 January, supported by Wandin Fire Brigade and Hillcrest Fire Brigade. They had good access into the paddock and were able to round it up before it spread beyond the boundaries. Blacking out was done to ensure there were no areas that could reignite and the brigade made use of their TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) to check for any hot spots, including fence posts.

This is a timely reminder that while we have hot, dry conditions and when working on your property do so with caution and follow the guidelines on the CFA website.

Seville CFA took part in a grass fire training exercise run by Gruyere Fire Brigade just last week, along with a number of other local brigades.

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Bec Rosel, top citizen

By Mikayla van Loon After pulling together the first major street fair event for Lilydale in 2022, Bec Rosel has now been named Citizen of the Year by Yarra Ran es Council for her incredible feat on 26 January.

“I was blown away. You see what people do out there in the community and I honestly didn’t think what I did was that momentous. It felt big to me but the fact it obviously meant a lot to other people was really nice,” she said.

The Fair happened on 3 December and brought together schools, scouts, 65 market stalls, roaming entertainment, local sporting clubs and thousands of people to the Main Street of Lilydale.

Having originally brought the idea to the Lilydale Township Action Group (LTAG) in early 2021, unfortunately it couldn’t go ahead as planned with the pandemic still enforcing restrictions.

But reigniting the idea for 2022, Bec, alongside some helpers and volunteers from LTAG was able to get the Fair up and running for its inaugural year.

Hopeful the Street Fair can only grow and develop into an iconic Lilydale event, Bec said after the event in December she would like the parade to be a highlight.

“I would really love the Lilydale Street Fair to be known for its parade and to grow on this because we don’t see parades much these days,” she said.

Waiting patiently for the outcome of a grant application with Yarra Ranges Council to help fund the Lilydale Street Fair, Bec said hopefully the recognition from the community nominations for the award helps the council see the benefit.

“Fingers and toes crossed we receive that grant and that’ll be for the next four years,” she said.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said this year’s recipients share a passion for improving the world around them and have dedicated time, skill and effort to bring people together.

“Our awards this year celebrate a fantastic variety of people ““ people of all ages who regularly put the effort in to make the Yarra Ranges the best it can be ““ and I’m so pleased we can pay a little recognition to these wonderful leaders in our community,” Cr Child said.

“Congratulations to this year’s award winners and our certificate recipients.

Each one of these people is someone who we’re proud to have in our corner of the world, people that inspire others to do better, try harder and live with more empathy and kindness.”

Healesville resident Sam Halim has received the Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership.

“I’ve done my best for Healesville”

By Renee Wood Healesville resident Sam Halim has been honoured for his dedication to the community, receiving the Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership at the Yarra Ranges Australia Day awards ceremony.

Mr Halim said it’s a very special moment.

“It’s great to be recognised on Australia Day, very special day and a very special award,” Mr Halim said.

“I’ve done my best for Healesville as well and the Yarra Valley in general.”

Mr Halim has called Healesville home since 1985 after moving to the area as a serving member of the Australian Air Force.

But the long time resident hasn’t just made the region home, he’s offered his service in many ways to better the community.

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Healesville Rotary and Healesville RSL. During his time as president at the Healesville RSL, Mr Halim joined together with Aunty Dot Peters to make a huge impact in the lives of indigenous peoples locally and around the country.

The pair held the first memorial service for indigenous soldiers in 2006 in Healesville.

From the following year it became a significant event, being held at the Melbourne Shine of Remembrance every year on 31 May which continues to this day. Mr Halim described this as his biggest achievement.

“We managed to change a dark page in our military history when we, for the first time ever, honoured the indigenous soldiers who fought and died for Australia,” he said.

“Not just for Yarra Ranges, it is for the whole of Australia, and two little people from Healesville started that and that’s why Yarra Valley should be very proud.” Now the day is also marked in every other state in Australia.

“That’s something I cherish and is close to my heart.”

Being part of Rotary is also something that’s close to Mr Halim’s heart, which he’s been the president of twice and remains an active member.

“It’s amazing that we really make a difference because every dollar we raise, goes back to the community as a $1.”

The award is well deserved by Mr Halim, who’s love for the region continues to grow and community leadership continues to shine through - something he says he wants to do for the rest of his life.

“I love Healesville and the Yarra Valley... I like to be active to serve the community and for me it’s a pleasure to do that, to make a difference and I’ve been doing that since I came to Healesville in 1985 and it means a lot to me.

“I’m still doing that and hopefully I’ll do that for the rest of my life.”

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President of the Warburton Advancement League Jeff Gill has been honoured at Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.

Mr Gill received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to the Advancement League and tireless efforts to improve the Warburton township.

Mr Gill said he was very humbled, but wanted to stress he sees it as receiving it on behalf of the Warburton Advancement League.

“I might have been President for the last 20 years, but we are a really good team and we punch above our weight in some of our projects. Apart from that, I was pretty gobsmacked to have received the award,” he said.

“It was humbling to receive it from Jim Child because I’ve known him for a long time and he was quite sincere when mentioning the work we do. I’ll be honest, I get a buzz out of doing it anyway.”

Mr Gill was a part of the working group for the construction of the well-received Warburton Water World which reinvigorated what was the former Warburton pool into a space enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Mr Gill said he thinks it’s fair to say that in the 70 years, the Warburton Advancement League has been in town, there hasn’t been an

event or a project they haven’t been involved in.

“Everything that has happened in Warburton, we’ve had a small or big hand in, and now it’s great to see the town is humming, that’s the only word for it and I certainly don’t have a problem with it,” he said.

“I think we have come to grips with Warburton being a tourist town now and if it is the way forward so be it. I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve seen everything close, but we’ve got to have young families in the town and to do that you’ve got to have some form of employment.

Now everything is booming again, we’ve all got staff on and it’s all due to one thing.”

In the near future, Mr Gill and the Warburton Advancement League will be continuing to work on the Cerini Centre Social and Affordable Housing Project, which is almost at the pre-planning stage, participating in the process of the delivery of the approved Warburton Mountain Bike Destination (of which the discussions for Mr Gill was involved in more than 13 years ago) and continuing to make the former Sanitarium Factory safe and reactivate the site.

At the awards ceremony, childhood Seville resident Erchana Murray-Bartlett also received a Certificate of Recognition for her recordbreaking 150 consecutive marathon effort ‘Tip to Toe’.

L-R: Jeff Gill receiving the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child.

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New citizens welcomed

By Parker McKenzie The Yarra Ranges’ 39 newest Australian citizens were joined by family, friends and dignitaries at the Civic Centre in Lilydale, where the council presented them with their citizenship certificates and celebrated their milestone.

Before the ceremony, a pianist played classic Australian songs like Waltzing Matilda to the room, while children and families waved Australian flags provided by Yarra Ranges Council.

Yarra Ranges Deputy Mayor Sophie Todorov opened the ceremony before Mayor Jim Child invited Wurundjeri woman Julie Coombes to perform a Welcome to Country.

Mayor Child said it was a special privilege to welcome the new citizens as Australians.

“Australian citizenship symbolizes our unity as a nation, it is the common bond that unites all Australians,” he said.

“Whether you are born here or have chosen to make Australia your home by becoming an Australian citizen, you become a full and formal member of our democratic society.”

Federal MP for Casey Aaron Violi spoke next, reading a message on behalf of Minister for Immigration Andrew Giles.

“Today you join a nation that is one of the world’s most successful multicultural societies with half of all Australians either born overseas or with at least one parent born overseas,” he said.

“We believe in a society where everyone is equal, regardless of their gender, faith, sexual orientation, age, ability, race, national or ethnic origin.”

Those in attendance receiving their citizenships were invited to the front of the room, where they made the pledge of commitment, a legal requirement for becoming an Australian citizen for those over the age of 16.

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Kuda Arachchillage Madhavi Chandrasekara alongside her family.

Siblings Josh, Jessica May and Joven Mark Mari Crisotomo Athelm received citizenships together.

Pictures: PARKER MCKENZIE Daniela De Martino and Mr Violi talked about their experiences and the diversity within the Yarra Ranges and Australia, before Mayor Child invited everyone to join in singing the National Anthem. Councillors Fiona MacAllister, David Eastham, Tim Heenan, Andrew Fullagar and Len Cox were also in attendance.

After the ceremony, those receiving their citizenships spoke to the Star Mail about how they planned to spend their first day as Australian citizens.

Siblings Josh, Jessica May and Joven Mark Mari Crisotomo Athelm received their citizenship together, after emigrating separately from the Philippines over the last 10 years.

“We’ll probably have a barbeque,” Josh joked.

“We will go out for lunch in the city together and celebrate.”

Emma Fautle said she moved from Canada to Australia over five years ago.

“We’ll be going home to eat more lamingtons,” she said, with the remains of the first batch still on her young son Kody’s face.

Nick Farmer and Kat Owen said they’d be going to Lake Eildon to celebrate Mr Farmer receiving his citizenship, who moved to Australia from Cornwall in England.

“It’s almost seven years to the day,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Sophie Todorov spoke alongside other dignitaries.

Kuda Arachchillage Madhavi Chandrasekara said she would be going home to celebrate with her parents and family, who were visiting from Sri Lanka, before doing a photoshoot at Lillydale Lake.

“Since moving, my life slowed down in a way that I could find myself and I am grateful for Australia. I have time for my own development and to give something back to the country,” she said.

“The situation in Sri Lanka wasn’t easy, coming here and having time to focus on myself and my family is the most important thing.

It wasn’t easy for me to leave my country, but Australia has become my second home.”

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Djirri Djirri dance at dawn

By Mikayla van Loon On a day of survival and mourning for First Nations people, female only Wurundjeri dance group Djirri Djirri, who are the Traditional Custodians of the Yarra Valley region, joined hundreds of people in the city on 26 January.

The dancers performed alongside other dance groups at a dawn service in Kings Domain from 5am, then marched in the Invasion Day Rally, finishing off the day by dancing at the Share the Spirit Festival at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

“Survival Day in the term itself describes that we as a community, people, culture have survived attempted genocide and are growing in cultural strength every day as we face the many hurdles of modern day living,” Djirri Djirri founder Mandy Nicholson said.

“The dawn service [honoured] those who have lost their lives in the little known wars of this Country, the Frontier Wars, and those women, babies, children and warriors who were massacred at the hand of the invader.

“All of these events are family friendly but also truth telling as it has been way too long hidden under the Great Australian Silence of what truly happened in the Country.”

Returning to Share the Spirit, a festival created by Songlines Aboriginal Music, Djirri Djirri were able to share in the theme ‘Continuum: Those Who Tell Their Story In Song’.

As the only female-only group to dance and sing in the Woiwurrung language, the native tongue of the Wurundjeri people, keeping the language alive is essential to culture and story.

“This is something that is so important in the past as today and into the future. Language is the underpinning key to cultural survival, without language our spirit becomes lost,” Mandy said.

“We have no fluent speakers of our Mother Tongue as well as the other 38 recognised languages of what is now referred to as Victoria.

Djirri Djirri began dancing alongside dance groups at a Kings Domain dawn service.

Pictures: SUPPLIED “Djirri Djirri are trying to change this by creating songs in Woiwurrung and empowering our young girls and women to be able to speak and sing in language, something we as adults did not have the opportunity to do due to the effects of invasion.” All Djirri Djirri dancers are Wurundjeri by bloodline “connected to our Matriarch, Borate (Annie), (Berak) Wil-

liam Barak’s sister. Berak was the first freedom fighter in what is now referred to as Victoria.”

The traditions of dance and song are passed down through generations of the female line, to celebrate the gift Djirri Djirri (Willy Wagtail) gave to its custodians - the gift of dance.

“We are all cousins, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, nieces and sisters all sharing

Mandy Nicholson, founder of Djirri Djirri Dancers, led the performances at Survival Day commemorations. culture together. We also encourage First Nation girls from other mobs to join us in dance performances as well as ceremony that we do every year,” Mandy said.

Dancers honour Liwik (Ancestors), Kerrup-non (Family), Biik (Country) and animals in performances, beginning sometimes as young as three-years-old.

The late Archie Roach given highest Order of Australia

By Mikayla van Loon Six months following his death, Archie Roach OAM was honoured once again for his contribution to the performing arts and music industry with the highest Order of Australia recognition.

Roach was posthumously made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for his “eminent service to the performing arts as a songwriter and musician, to Indigenous rights and reconciliation, and through support for emerging First Nations artists.”

The Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung), Bundjalung Senior Elder died in hospital aged 66 in July last year after a long illness.

While born in Mooroopna, Roach spent much of his young life with foster parents, Alex and Dulcie Cox, living in both Mount Evelyn and Mooroolbark and attending Lily-

dale High School.

Some of his achievements recognised were the establishment of the Archie Roach Foundation which he directed from 2014 to 2022, supporter of Justice Action, patron of Parkville College’s Melbourne Youth Justice Centre, author of Tell Me Why and the many albums produced and recorded since 2016.

The AC award joins a list of honours Roach received during his life including Member of the Order of Australia in 2015, Best Blues and Roots Album (The Songs of Charcoal Lane) at the ARIA Music Awards in 2021, 2020 Victorian Australian of the Year, inductee in the ARIA Music Hall of Fame for 2020, among many other musical achievements.

“We talked about these sorts of things and I remember him saying you know, it’s not about the person that’s being awarded, it’s about the community,” fellow Indigenous singer-songwriter Gina Williams told the ABC

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“I think he would’ve been really chuffed.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked all award recipients and nominees at the Australian of the Year Awards ceremony on Wednesday 25 January.

“We gather on the eve of our national day to honour and celebrate those who represent the very best of our national character. Global stars and local heroes, young Australians and those rich in years, people of all backgrounds and from every part of our continent,” he said.

“A diverse group united by a common quality - they inspire us. They inspire us each and every day by living and serving and upholding our nations’ values.

“Our compassion and generosity, our courage and initiative, our ingrained sense of fairness and our deep belief in service to community.”

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Walk in Marty’s memory

By Callum Ludwig On 26 January 2022, much-loved Warburton resident, grandfather and former Yarra Ranges Council worker Marty Sheahan was tragically murdered.

Marty had just returned home from one of his regular walks when he was fatally shot at his home just after 8.30pm.

In his memory, Marty’s daughter Monique Allen arranged a ‘Walk for Marty’ following his favourite route on the one year anniversary of his death.

Ms Allen said Marty was just the most beautiful person she’d ever met.

“I just really wanted to do the walk, so even though it’s going to be such a painful day, I wanted it to be some sort of happiness to know that he used to walk every chance he got and we are doing this to remember him,” she said.

“Keeping little parts of his memory alive is the only way our family has gotten through this, to be honest.”

Marty used to love to walk from his home on Clarke Avenue to the steep ascent of the hill on Martyr Road, passing through town and over the river. Ms Allen said she would like to continue to host the walk every year.

“I’ll just think about him every day and he lives on in so many people. The support has been amazing, from the GoFundMe page right out to ongoing support from people still reaching out.”

A sizeable crowd of friends and family of Marty and his family gathered outside his home, sharing anecdotes and stories and remembering Marty for the community man he was.

He often complained about needing to fix the old Sanitarium building, and he had every right to as a much-valued member of the Council’s Infrastructure Services department for six years.

Neighbours described Marty as ‘the nicest

Marty Sheahan’s family.

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Marty Sheahan, in the colours of his Swannies.

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Friends and family of Marty Sheahan descend down Clarke Avenue. man on the street.’

Marty’s childhood sweetheart Mandy Brown thanked everyone from the bottom of her heart who came together to honour Marty.

“Unfortunately I can’t come today and I

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can’t come back to Warburton as it’s way too confronting for me but we can’t forget what a beautiful person Martin is and always will be,” she said.

“I would like to thank Monique for organis-

Remembering Marty.

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ing such a beautiful tribute to Martin’s legacy.

I will be with [sons] Alexander, Heath and Ben today, hopefully in years to come the heartache will ease and I will be able to be with you all again.”

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Wandin North family fun

By Callum Ludwig Thousands enjoyed the festivities at the free Wandin North Family Fun Day on Thursday 26 January, organised by the Rotary Club of Wandin.

With the Wandin Fire Brigade’s Open Day running alongside, there was plenty for everyone at the Wandin North Oval to do.

Rotary President Paul Martin said they are very pleased with how the event came together.

“With the influx of particularly young families to Wandin, the suggestion was made that we should be looking to do something for younger families and given the hard economic times that people are experiencing, we wanted to make everything free,” he said.

“We joined with the Wandin Football Club, Cricket Club and the CFA and went to the Wandin-Seville Bendigo Community Bank for sponsorship and the generous donation from Tony at Mt Evelyn IGA, we were able to do that which was amazing.”

From the 25th Australia Day breakfast in the morning to all of the sausages, soft drinks and activities, everything was free for attendees until the supply ran out.

The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Community Service Committee chairman Gavan McIntyre said they had no idea how well it would go.

“We had a meeting on Monday night before and there was so much enthusiasm with all the other groups that before we finish the meeting, we were already talking about next year’s event. I think it will definitely become a regular fixture and it will probably grow next year now that we’ve proved that we can do it,” he said.

“The great thing about having the football and cricket club involved is that they are all younger too, we’ve got a couple of younger members that have joined us but we need those young, vibrant members with different ideas and perhaps more energy to push things along.”

On the oval, live music, tug of war, sack racing, billy carts, cricket and football gave kids plenty of fun to be found, as well as ice cream and coffee to enjoy. At the same time, Wandin Fire Brigade did a live demonstration of a car rescue, offered a chance to use a firehose and opened their doors to show everyone around inside the brigade.

Attendee Lisa said it was lovely to have a nice family activity close to home to enjoy.

“The kids have been able to run off and enjoy themselves, the billy carts and the tug-ofwar have been really popular,” she said.

“We would definitely come back next year, the Rotary has done a great job and it’s nice to have someone like Rotary look into family events for kids to enjoy with their friends from school and other people in the Valley.”

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Caitlyn and Isaac test out the billy carts.

Brigade members of the Wandin Fire Brigade.

Live music entertained attendees.

The sack race was popular.

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Wellbeing a key priority

By Callum Ludwig The first days of school for 2023 are upon us and for many students, it can be a hard time to readjust and prepare for the year ahead.

Helping kids to notice, understand and look after their mental health is really important during this time and will go a long way in having a great school year.

Wandin North Primary School Principal Paul Bailey said it is crucial to support students’ mental health and well-being in 2023.

“Children who are happy and healthy mentally, socially and physically are more likely achieve success and have the ability, energy and motivation to step out of their comfort zone, take calculated risks and establish and maintain relationships with trusted adults and peers,” he said.

“For children who are starting Prep, they will be filled with a lot of excitement and nervous energy. We encourage our new families to come to our school grounds throughout the holidays and play on the playground, go to the front of their classroom, remind themselves where the toilets are etc. This is a great way for the students and families to visualise the environment at home when discussing starting school for the first time.”

The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program has three top tips for a stress-free transition to school: Plan new routines in advance, help build positive relationships and to encourage honest and open communication.

Adjusting from the freedom of holiday routines can be hard for kids and this can be eased by adjusting bedtime schedules the week before school returns, prepping lunches or snacks the night before, avoiding too many after-school activities to allow time to relax and encouraging kids to take ownership of their routines.

Mr Bailey said in the beginning weeks of school, whether the students are in Prep or Grade 6, the students will be tired due to the cognitive load school brings.

“It takes time for children to get back to being school fit after six weeks off,” he said.

“At Wandin North, we have a number of predictable routines and we encourage our families to do the same at home to help with getting children up out of bed and ready for school in the morning and that will provide the best opportunity for the child to wind down and have a good night sleep to recharge.”

Positive relationships with other students heading into school can ease social pressure on kids, especially preps or children moving schools. Organising play dates or time for kids to catch up before the holidays and roleplay-

Wandin North Primary School students Taj, Charlie, Billie, Mercy and Ollie. ing problem-solving scenarios are great ways to prepare kids to build friendships and resolve conflicts.

Mr Bailey said he also believes staff taking the time to form positive relationships with all students is so important.

“We want our children to form a strong sense of belonging and connectedness. When children have a number of trusted adults who take an interest in who they are as a person, they feel safe and more likely to share to talk,” he said.

“At Wandin North, we practice gratitude and take the time each week for students to share what they are grateful for. At the beginning of each year when setting up shared norms and expectations, our teachers discuss the different ways we can share our emotions whether that be verballing in group discussion, one on one discussion or in written form.”

Finally, having positive conversations with kids about what their worries or concerns are about school can help parents target what is causing their child stress. A casual conversation on a walk or in the car, remaining positive about going back to school, is a good way to avoid children feeling intimidated and encourage them to talk openly about school.

Mr Bailey said Wandin North Primary School works hard to build strong connections between home and school to gain a greater understanding of the whole child.

Young students Harrison, Ryder, Eve, Jacob and Hannah.

“We are then able to effectively align with the student’s motivators and put preventative strategies in place when emotional and behavioural triggers may present themselves. At Wandin North Primary School use positive psychology and empower students to tackle challenges with a growth mindset, whether they be social, emotional or academic,” he said.

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dictable and safe for students. In 2023, we are starting our relationship with The Resilience Project. We believe this adds another layer to our process at Wandin North.”

The Resilience Project was founded by former primary school teacher Hugh Van Cuylenburg, sharing his experiences volunteering to teach kids in northern India, where he was inspired by their positivity and gratitude despite the underprivileged community they lived in.

Showing respect at public pools while keeping cool

By Callum Ludwig A day out at the local pool is the best way to cool off in the summer sun. pulling up a picnic rug and parking yourself on the grass for a day of lounging around.

However, there are different rules that apply to your local pool than to the one at your neighbours and it’s important to be considerate of other people during your time there.

Centre Manager of the Lilydale Outdoor Pool Matthew Phillips said to be mindful of other people.

“We are a family pool, so if you are playing music, make sure it’s family-friendly. We also have swimming lanes for dedicated swimmers who come here for their exercise and practice so please stay out of their way and if you are throwing around a ball, be mindful of others around you,” he said.

“The local public pool has a community aspect that you don’t get at home, with likeminded people who come with their families and set up a picnic for the day, so it’s a good opportunity to socialise and make friends but you also must respect their use of the pool too.”

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Centre Manager Matthew Phillips at the Lilydale Outdoor Pool. at the pool every day, with more on busier days and on inflatable Thursdays, held during January. 25 lifeguards in total are employed at the pool.

Mr Phillips said to respect lifeguards, who are there to enforce the rules for everyone’s safety.

“Our lifeguards are a person like anyone else, they’re polite, friendly and will come

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over and say hello and inform you of anything in a polite and educational way, they’re not making it up as they go along, it’s the same set of rules for everyone,” he said.

“We also have a slogan ‘lifeguards save lives and parents supervise’ all children under the age of 10 must be actively supervised, mum and dad can’t have their heads in a book or on their phone, they must be watch-

ing at all time. Kids under the age of five must be within arm’s reach. Some kids have had swimming lessons and are competent swimmers, but they are still little so they fatigue quickly and don’t know the extent of their ability.”

Important rules to keep in mind include no running around the pool, no diving in water shallower than 1.8m, no smoking, no vaping, no alcohol and no glass or sharp objects.

Mr Phillips said a public pool facility is crucial to a growing community.

“It’s important we do have access to a facility like this, that everyone is welcome to on the hot days to come and cool down, get their laps in or just come on down and say hello,” he said. mailcommunity.com.au

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“I recently had a long run of illness, going in and out of hospital, and lots of residents were contacting us to make sure we were ok,” Bob says.

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“While I was here at home convalescing, people would call or drop around to ask if we were okay, needed anything or just wanted to chat.

“There is a real sense of community here... it’s really wonderful.” Bob says that one of the other key reasons for moving to a new home at Tudor Village was to say goodbye to the onerous maintenance required at their former home

in Chirnside Park, which was more than 40 years old, perched on a steep, 950-square metre block, and had a big garden, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens and a double garage!

“I was around 70 at the time, and still quite active, but the house needed a lot of work, and the maintenance was starting to run amok,” he says. “It was on the side of a hill, up and down stairs, and I thought ‘enough of this, we

didn’t take long to select a threebedroom home from off the plan.

After looking at “every other “village in the area, the couple visited Tudor Village and immediately fell for its unique charm. “All the other villages looked like they were cloned, and a lot of them afforded you little privacy, had carports instead of garages, were rundown or had rules and regulations that were just too tight, “Bob says.

“Tudor Village was the last one we looked at, and as we drove up Tudor Drive, we both said ‘hey, this is different’.”

“It was just what we’d been looking for, with a nice northerly aspect and even a double garage for Bob, who loves his garage,” Faye explains. “After living in an older house for 23 years, it was wonderful to move into a brand new home that is open and light, with no steps, close to the village Community Centre and fitted out with nice little touches like handrails, lever taps, wide doors and an emergency call system, which might come in useful as we get older.

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Mentors needed

By Callum Ludwig Getting your license and going for your first solo drive is a rite of passage into the adult world for many teenagers, opening up an exciting avenue to independence.

But for some, it may be difficult to organise and find opportunities to get their 120 hours of driving practice while on the learners.

However, the L2P program is providing a helpful option to supplement those hours and get regular driving practice in, with spots for new volunteers available.

L2P Project Officer Steve D’Abico said the program is looking to rebuild to bring in new mentors and learners.

“We need more help to support the learners who have come to the program, especially after the impact of Covid, and we want to be able to get more young people out there driving and connecting with work, education and their community,” he said.

“It’s a way to really hone in on your own driving skills as well, when you’re teaching someone else a skill, like driving, you find that you have a bit more focus on it yourself, and you find that you improve your own driving skills at the same time.”

L2P mentors are asked to volunteer one to two hours of their time each week with a matched learner that fits their schedule.

Mr D’Abico said a learner will be found that matches their mentor’s schedule.

“Whereas other volunteering opportunities, you might have to attend at certain times

Father’s House Church may be familiar to locals who’ve been visiting the Monday night food relief van.

Mentors are wanted to help local learners get their driving hours. of the day or week, it might be an ad hoc situation, or they call you in when they need you, with L2P you specify when suits you,” he said.

“It’s also a fantastic idea for any parent that that has teenagers that are coming up to that age of being a learner, because to be able to teach that skill of driving is a skill in itself. We focus on how to share that knowledge of driving with the learner in a way that is going to really help them understand, keep both of you safe and get the best out of those driving sessions.”

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Designated L2P cars are also provided for the sessions, so there is no concern abut learners needing to supply a vehicle or mentors using their own.

Mr D’Abico said they’re keen to increase their capacity and support as many young people in the communities as they can.

“In terms of the last year we’ve been able to go from having very few learners getting their P’s through the pandemic to in the last couple of months we’ve seen about four or five learners get their P’s, which is fantastic news,” he said.

By Renee Wood The community’s invited to the relaunch of Father’s House Church in Healesville on Sunday 5 February.

A church service will be held at 10am, with free barista coffees and food to follow. Pastor James Hewitt said all are welcome to attend.

“People can come to have some barista coffees and network and chat, and come and build community and meet new friends - it’s a good way for community to just engage,” Mr Hewitt said. It’s a Pentecostal church affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches. This is the second church for Father’s House Church which also has a Wonga Park site. Michael and Cynthia Fletcher are the location leaders for the Healesville church.

“We believe in that we can really help the Healesville community and not only just help people in terms of food…but also help people in terms of connection and friendships.” The 11 Symons Street, Healesville property was first purchased in October 2019 but Covid and restrictions closed the church until now.

During this time, a food relief van has been operating from out front of the church on Monday nights.

“There’s obviously the demand and the need really, for help, particularly as cost of living is going up. That’s a big help into homes really.”

Program for carers, people with dementia Living at home for as long as possible is the healthiest, happiest choice for most people living with dementia and their partners, or other family carers.

But, without effective methods for coping and caring, home living can be stressful for the carer and the person living with dementia. That doesn’t need to be the case.

To support both, Dementia Support Australia is running Staying at Home, an innovative three-day/two-night residential program around Australia.

It’s Australian Government-funded, there is no cost to participants and places are open for the Yarra Valley program, March 21-23.

“Everyone wants to continue living at home,” says Staying at Home project leader Tom Gauci. “It’s our place of comfort, familiarity and security.

“Staying at Home empowers people living

with dementia and their carers to continue living together at home for as long as possible.”

Carers are taught how best to manage behaviour changes that come with dementia, how to obtain 24/7 support from DSA’s staff and other community services, how to plan ahead and, very importantly, how to care for their own well-being.

Participants living with dementia are supported to continue activities they treasure – gardening, for example, or bowls – introduced to respite care, and have an opportunity to discuss their diagnosis with our team and other participants.

“One of the great benefits of the program for family carers is they share experiences and learnings with others in similar situations,” says Marie Alford, head of Dementia Support Australia at HammondCare. “They know they’re not alone.”

“The program was amazing,” said a family

carer who attended recently in Victoria. “The opportunity to meet with other carers was very enlightening ... sharing thoughts, emotions and lots of other issues and suggestions was very helpful.

“The (Staying at Home) team made the program fun while caring for our loved ones and at the same time imparting their knowledge and tips for coping.

“Providing time away from caring duties let us all have a break. I returned home feeling rested.” The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates 472,000 Australians today are living with dementia.

Eligibility information about the Staying at Home Program is available at https://www.dementia.com.au/dsa-staying-at-home Staying at Home project leaders Tom Gauci and Holly Markwell are available to talk about the program.

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Wesburn Family Fun Day ‘Wessy’ Family Day hosted by the Wesburn Junior Football Club is coming up on Sunday 5 February from 12.30pm at Wesburn Park.

Everyone is invited to come along and join in the fun while also supporting the club’s fundraiser.

Dunk the Coach, a jumping castle, fun footy drills and a sausage sizzle will all be offered and of course, there will be there a chance for new member registrations and a chance to meet the coaches for season 2023.

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A panel of decision-makers and commentators will be discussing and debating the issues that are important to you, with an opportunity to participate in the national discussion and watch live TV being put to air.

The ABC will be running a free return bus service from Healesville to the ABC studio in Southbank, departing at approximately 7.30pm and returning after the show, leaving the Melbourne BCD at about 10.40pm. Do you want to hop on the bus and join the audience? Here’s what you need to do: Please register your interest at https://www. abc.net.au/qanda/studio-audience and in the last question, Q.15 “How did you hear about us” please write: HEALESVILLE STAR NEWS. The ABC will then be in touch with more details if you are successful in securing a seat on the bus in the audience - Hurry limited seats!

Grants of up to $60,000 for community groups The Yarra Ranges Council Community Led Recovery Grants – Large Project Grants are opening up soon, offering funding up to $60,000 to implement larger projects across two or more regions of the Yarra Ranges to enable community-led recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic and June 2021 Storm.

The Grant round will open on 7 February 2023 and close, at midnight 14 March 2023.

Large Project Grants will fund projects which support recovery with preference given to projects which target two or more of the following objectives: Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in our community Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalisation An information session is being held online on Thursday 2 February, 1pm-2pm.

To register for the information session, get more information and to apply (after 7 February) please go to RCRC Large Project Grants Support Yarra Ranges Applicants requiring further information about the Grants Program should contact the Community Enterprise Foundation on 1300 304 541 or email: Foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au

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Comic competition Eastern Libraries is operating a comic competition and wants to see the works of aspiring cartoonists.

Entries open Thursday 12 January 2023 and close Friday 31 March 2023. No matter where

you are from in Victoria, get creative and submit your entry!

Art supply prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Submission guidelines Submissions invited from all children and teens, from foundation/prep to Year 12 (18 years old).

Comics must be limited to a maximum length of 6 pages.

Entries can be submitted digitally as PDF, JPEG, PNG, or on physical paper to be scanned in at the library.

Submissions must be the original work of the submitting author – no copyrighted material.

Open to all subjects and themes – though entries should be library appropriate.

Your Library reserves the right to reproduce your work.

One entry per participant.

Please don’t write your name on your comic – it will be included on the entry form.

How to enter: Upload your entry online at https://www. yourlibrary.com.au/picture-this/ Email your entry Submit at your local library

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NEWS

Avoid banned opera nets

By Callum Ludwig The discovery of a banned opera house net in Woori Yallock Creek is a timely reminder to ensure we protect the creatures that live in our waterways.

The opera house net, primarily used to catch yabbies, has been implicated in the drowning of air-breathing wildlife, such as native water rats (rakali), platypus and turtles when left in our rivers, creeks and streams.

A Co-President of the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeaters Group, who regularly patrol near the Woori Yallock Creek through Yellingbo, said they encourage those who wish to go yabbying to replace their Opera traps with open-top lift nets.

“We were very glad that the Opera trap that was found on a local creek was closed and did not contain any wildlife,” they said.

“The Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater encourage care for the whole of the landscape as this will ensure a more positive future not only for the Helmeted Honeyeater but also other important species such as native marsupial rats, turtles, platypus and native birds.”

Opera house nets have been banned in all Victorian public and private waters since July 2019, despite being legal in Queensland, the Northern Territory and South Australia (being phased out in South Australia from July this year).

“In 2019, the Victorian Government phased out the use of opera house nets in Victorian waters because they impact platypus, turtles and native water rats – this is something none of us want to see happen to our wildlife,” said a VFA spokesperson.

“As part of the process we gave away thousands of open-top lift nets, which can be used in most Victorian lakes and rivers. With other states having joined the cause in recent years, we encourage fishers to throw any opera house nets in the bin once and for all.”

Through the Yabby Net Swap Program, fishers were able to swap up to three of their old opera house nets for free ‘wildlife friendly’ open top lift nets and between December 2018 and February 2019, 20,000 wildlife-friendly open top lift nets were distributed via 67 tackle stores throughout Victoria to recreational fishers.

Fishing tackle stores can still sell opera house nets and fishers can still possess them in Victoria, but more wildlife-friendly nets are increasingly available to purchase from tackle stores and the VFA strongly encourages all fishers to use wildlife-friendly nets.

More details on what fishing gear is permitted in Victoria can be found in copies of the free Recreational Fishing Guide or via www. vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-guide/fishing-equipment.

Opera house nets have been implicated in drowning wildlife such as platypus.

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CFA teach you how to save a large animal in peril

By Callum Ludwig The Hoddles Creek CFA is hosting a large animal emergency rescue workshop and information session to help Upper Yarra residents in the event that the life of a large animal could be in danger.

Macclesfield Fire Brigade will be heading up to Hoddles Creek to lead the session, with their members holding expertise in large animal rescue set to host a discussion and demonstration.

Second Lieutenant at Hoddles Creek CFA Brett Kerford said that given we are surrounded by lots of large animals such as horses, cows and donkeys, it’s not unlikely a resident could come across a large animal and need to act.

“They tend to wander off or go and get a drink and get stuck in the mud and obviously can’t get themselves out, we’ve had instances where tree branches have come down and pinned a horse or it could be a car accident with a horse float and the horse has been knocked over,” he said.

“Obviously you want to able to free the horse in a safe manner to give it the best opportunity to survive and Macclesfield CFA has been trained in the best practices from both Australia and internationally to ensure the least harm is done to the animal and the least risk to the person, as they are countless cases of people with the right intentions who have been killed by being kicked or crushed while trying to rescue an animal.”

On January 17 this year, Macclesfield Fire Brigade rescued a 22-year-old Gelding named Jack from a septic tank in Belgrave South, having to bucket sewerage out before delicately lifting Jack with straps, a spreader bar and an excavator.

Mr Kerford said Macclesfield Fire Brigade

will be bringing along all of their dedicated equipment to show how they perform rescues.

“They have a full-size fake horse that they use for practice and they’ll demonstrate a few different ways to help everybody have a really good understanding about how they do it,” he said.

“Many people would have no idea that they can call emergency service to come and assist, they try and do it themselves and they might be successful, but it may very well turn tragic.

The purpose of this information is to give it to the community to improve the chance of a better outcome for everyone.”

Macclesfield Fire Brigade recently told Star Mail its members are called out to around 15 large animal rescues a year, being one of the two brigades in the state with the necessary equipment.

Mr Kerford said it’s great that between CFA and SES, our local volunteer crews have different skill sets to help each other out.

“It’s great we can turn to another local brigade for a certain event beyond the usual responsibilities of fires and road accidents, and helps us achieve good outcomes,” he said.

“We are very lucky in the Yarra Valley that our brigades are trained in so many different scenarios, especially as Macclesfield Fire Brigade are of only two in the state.”

Anyone is welcome to attend the session on Sunday 12 February from 10am to 12pm, with a free morning tea provided for those who RSVP. Kids will also have a chance to look over fire trucks and be involved in giveaways for attending. Anyone who is planning to attend with friends or family is asked to carpool where possible to ensure there is plenty of parking for everyone at the Hoddles Creek Fire Station, 795 Lusatia Park Road, Hoddles Creek.

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Their interesting hairstyle makes this bird’s appearance interesting.

The topknot pigeon is vital to the ecosystem helping to aid in seed distribution.

Topknot pigeons ruffle feathers for the better With a swish of feathers and an eye-catching nod, the topknot pigeons at Healesville Sanctuary are leading the way in changing public perception of their species.

Just as their name suggests, a fluffy crest adorns the top of their heads, which is turning heads among Sanctuary visitors and providing an opportunity for reputation rehab for pigeons.

Healesville Sanctuary Bird Keeper Kirsty Brooks said the flock of six topknot pigeons have an important role to play.

“Pigeons can receive a bad rap, but they are great for our wider ecosystem because they contribute significantly to seed dispersal in regenerating fruit trees,” Ms Brooks said.

“These pigeons are stunning. They have piercing red eyes and they are much bigger than other pigeons.

“The rock-star combover on their heads may look similar to an Elvis quiff, however the feathers act to attract a female during their courtship ritual, which involves bowing and parading.

“What I like about these unique birds is that they feed acrobatically, often hanging upside-down to reach fruit and they are also monogamous, meaning they mate for life.”

Topknot pigeons are native to Australia and can be found in rainforest environments from the Top End, along the New South Wales coast and into northeast areas of Victoria. They spend most of their time within the tree canopy and lower storeys, so they do not often come to the ground.

Topknot pigeons at the Healesville Sanctuary are helping to change the perception of the bird species.

Pictures: ZOOS VICTORIA Listed as ‘Least Concern’ with a decreasing population by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, this unique native pigeon faces the threat of habitat loss.

Visitors can see the topknot pigeons in the RACV Lyrebird Aviary which is located on the Main Track at Healesville Sanctuary.

The best place to see these birds is from the elevated viewing platform that sits within the lush, green tree canopy.

Zoos Victoria and Healesville Sanctuary visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au. Zoos Victoria Members no longer need to book but are required to scan their Membership card to gain entry.

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Fitzherbert left her mark

By Renee Wood Abstract art is always something that draws you in as the viewer sits and contemplates exactly what their interpretation of it could be.

Do you see a horizon you’ve witnessed while on an adventure or a figure dancing in the distance?

This is the journey you can be taken on when witnessing YAVA’s latest exhibit at the Healesville gallery, Marking her Mark: Jane Fitzherbert retrospective.

Jane was a well respected local artist who passed away in Healesville in 2021.

Her last solo exhibit was held at The Memo in 2018, which showcased her abstract work that was created in her Launching Place studio.

Jane’s philosophy was to ‘leave it to the observer’s own imagination to find meaningful content in my paintings’.

Her daughters, Sarah and Kate Fitzherbert say it’s a special moment to once again put together an exhibit of her work.

“It’s quite emotional really because just before she passed away, she said something about ‘Well, I hope I’ve left some sort of a legacy’ - and of course she did,” Kate said.

“It’ll be really wonderful because she has gone but of course her work has not and it’s a way for us all to celebrate her life and her wonderful artistic endeavour for so many years,” Sarah said.

Jane was an artist all her life, studying first as a sculptor, then moving to ceramics, silk and finally finding her comfort in painting, with oils her preferred medium.

“Going into the abstract was part of that change, she actually started in oils in a much more figurative way…with subject matter that

Jane was well known for her abstract paintings.

Kate Fitzherbert enjoying the exhibit of her mother’s work, Making her Mark: Jane Fitzherbert Retrospective at Yava.

Pictures: RENEE WOOD was identifiable and then gradually it started to become less identifiable and less identifiable as subjects,” Kate said.

“She really loved abstract…she just put the brush on the canvas and would just see where her hand went and then the painting would take her on the journey. She would just do what the painting told her to do.”

The exhibit starts with early works of figurative pieces before you see the shift coming

through to strong abstraction.

“I think if Jane walked into this exhibition now, she would be really, really happy with it.

I think she would say ‘I’m pretty chuffed about that’ - she’d be very proud of it.”

Sarah said Jane was a very private person and wasn’t one to self promote, and now holding a retrospective exhibit it allows them to share her works further and build others enjoyment for them.

The works have been left untitled to note taint the viewers ideas.

“When an artist works for a lifetime, their works live on afterwards and they don’t live on unless they’re on display and people are enjoying them,” Sarah said.

“She was a very private person in many ways and certainly was not a self promoter, which is why I think it’s up to my sister and I now to help her work to live on beyond her life.”

The exhibit runs until 26 February.

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OPINION

Welcome & praise Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution of each and every person to this beautiful country.

From the Indigenous Australians who have occupied these lands for more than 65,000 years, to the new immigrants who recently became citizens – we are all Australians, and we all share a stake in our country’s future.

If the Yarra Ranges Council Citizenship and Awards ceremonies on January 26 were anything to go by, our future is bright.

Congratulations to the 39 individuals who received their citizenship last Thursday at the Civic Centre. You have each chosen the best part of Australia to call home – just like my family did when they migrated from Italy to Silvan in the 1950’s.

The spirit of our community was on show right across the electorate on Australia Day. It was great to get out to Monbulk for the Rotary Club of Monbulk and District’s annual Australia Day breakfast, followed by Wandin Rotary’s breakfast at the new Wandin North Community Pavilion. Both clubs put on a fan-

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desk Federal Member for Casey tastic day for our community to come together and celebrate our national day.

No Australia Day could ever be complete without acknowledging some of the incredible people in our communities. Congratulations to all of the 2023 Yarra Ranges Council Award recipients – Jeff Gill who received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Willow Swaneveld who is our Young Citizen of the Year, Allora Cumming on being named Young Environmental Achiever and Sam Halim on being awarded the Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership.

Congratulations also to Jane Hollands from Friends of Sassafras Creek on being named Environmental Achiever of the Year.

It goes without saying that we have far too many wonderful community groups to pick just one. Congratulations to The Philanthropic Collective and Friends of Glenfern Valley Bushlands on both being named Community Groups of the Year.

And lastly, a special congratulations to our Citizen of the Year, Bec Rosel for her outstanding work in organising the inaugural Lilydale Street Fair back in December. It was a great family-friendly event that showcased all that Lilydale has to offer.

Casey is full of generous, compassionate and hardworking people who work tirelessly to see our community thrive. It was great to see so many of them have their contribution recognised.

To all our new citizens, friends and neighbours – I say welcome. Welcome to the greatest part of the greatest country in the world.

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Kemp’s curtain call 1812 Theatre Rose St. Ferntree Gully Confusions Confusions consists of a series of five interconnected one act plays; Mother Figure, Drinking Companion, Between Mouthfuls, Gosforth’s Fete and A Talk in the Park.

First staged in 1976, the scenes are all loosely linked by characters or locations, but more subtly through the common underlying themes of obsession, isolation and human desire for companionship.

Ayckbourn shows his comedic genius with five stories that runs the gambit of comic technique from situation comedy to outright farce.

Season: February 9 – March 4. www.1812theatre.com.au ph. 9758 3964 Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre 38-41 Castella St Lilydale.

Family Values.

A celebrated federal judge, his son, a bornagain Christian. His daughter, a Border Force officer. Her partner, the captain of a Border force ship. His other daughter, a left-wing activist. His wife who has worked all her life to keep the family together. Saba, an asylum seeker on the run from Nauru.

On the eve of his birthday, is it too much to expect his wife and three children to celebrate with him?

Season: February 9 – 25. Bookings: www.lilydaletheatre.com or 9735 1777.

The Gem Community Theatre 9 Kilvington Dve. Emerald Play Reading –Heir and Grace by Will Mithen An exciting new, funny, proactive, au courant, locally written script makes its debut at Gemco Theatre. Gemco seeks actors, 3-4 women and 3-4 men to take part in this project.

The Plot: The most progressive family that never existed finds their usually harmonious relationships are thrown into discord when their sister proposes one of her four brothers could donate sperm so her partner can conceive a genetically related child – but who’s DNA would confer the best qualities?

Season: Saturday 11 February 8pm – 10.30pm.

For more information and to become part of the team to get this project off the ground please call Mandy McGarrigle on 0432 787 519. mailcommunity.com.au

The title is a reference to classic Moby Dick tale The Whale Starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink and Hong Chau Rated M 3.75/5 Stark without being cruel, The Whale is an affecting, well-paced drama about Charlie (Brendan Fraser), a reclusive, morbidly obese literature teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink).

Fraser delivers a compelling performance of pained optimism, and director Darren Aronofsky treats Charlie with a sympathetic eye. While there is an intrinsic artifice or dishonesty in the fat-suit Fraser wears, the film presents Charlie’s ailing body and laboured movements matter-of-factly without judgement (for the most part). Charlie is a sweet man trying to fix his past mistakes in the little time he has left, and is a source of pity more for his failure as a father and husband than for his obesity.

The Whale owes an open thematic debt to Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. The film’s title appears fatphobic at first, but the plot effectively frames Charlie as Captain Ahab, with “the whale” being elusive reconciliation with his daughter.

Charlie reads an essay on Moby Dick for comfort, and this essay is a microcosm of the film itself: just as the chapters about whales distract the novel’s narrator Ishmael from

his own sad story, The Whale’s poignant subplots – a persistent missionary, Charlie bonding with a begrudging Ellie, his friendship with his nurse Liz (Hong Chau) – provide a reprieve from Charlie’s slow death. The film even feels like an essay, structured more with paragraphs than acts.

The Whale highlights the human complexity and flaws of every character, and admirably avoids clean happy endings. This film is very much not for everyone: the verbose dialogue, loud themes and undertone of mortality are big hurdles, and Ellie is so intensely unlikeable that the uplifting conclusion may not land for you.

A moving, literary but potentially exhausting character study, The Whale is playing in select Victorian cinemas.

- Seth Lukas Hynes

Author shares all PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN As part of Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature’s Virtual Writers in Residence Program, Irish author Catherine Dunne hosted the “Telling Life Stories” online workshop at Brimbank Libraries in December 2022.

In Dunne’s words: “There’s no such thing as an ordinary life. All interior lives are extraordinary.” Whether it’s for publication or family, the writing of one’s own personal story is “a necessary journey of discovery”.

Dunne’s creative writing sessions encourage aspiring writers to explore ways in which each can develop the writing routine that works best for them. In the process, participants and their instructor learn much about and from each other.

“I learn how it feels to be an immigrant, or an outsider. I learn about the importance of family lore, of the connection between the generations. I learn all the myriad ways in which each individual struggles to make their own unique way in the world.”

The author highlights the role played by inspiration, imagination, dedication and craft in the creative writing process.

“If a writer is lucky, she gets a moment of inspiration. It can be a sudden insight, or a conversation overheard, or a buried memory that begins to make its way towards the surface of consciousness.”

“After that, it’s the job of the imagination to start answering the eternal question: What if?” For example, with The Years That Followed (2015, reprinted 2017), Dunne asked, What if Clytemnestra and Agamemnon were brought to life in the contemporary world?

“We let [our imagination] roam freely, and it takes us where we need to go.

Sometimes the process is frustrating.

Sometimes, we see the beginning and the end clearly, but the middle is a great big sagging underbelly that we can’t get into shape, no matter what we do.”

“Turning up at the desk when all feels tangled, dull, lifeless, is dedication.

Writing and rewriting...is how the craft is honed, the prose polished, the story completed.” Meanwhile, telling other people’s stories “with care and attention” also demands dedication and craft, as demonstrated in Dunne’s influential work An Unconsidered People: The Irish in London (2003, updated 2021).

“When listening to an individual’s story, I had to be alert to the hesitancies, the silences, the occasional reluctance to discuss something as painful as the loss of home. I had to imagine myself uprooted from home and making my way in an often hostile city. I had to step into the skin of the person I was interviewing, and look at the world through their eyes”.

Dunne’s best advice for aspiring writers on transforming their stories into books is to study the authors whose work they admire, and to spend time at the desk every week. “Above all, in the early stages, leave your internal critics outside the door. Starve them. Deny them water, and air, and your time. When you’re editing the final draft, you can invite them into your writing room. Ofter them food, wine, warmth, a listening ear. Now is the time you can pay them some attention.” https://en.unesco.org/creative-cities/events/virtual-writers-residenceback-melbourne Tuesday, 31 January, 2023

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SENSATIONAL HOME AND PRIVATE CLOSE to Emerald township, the lifestyle on offer here is one of comfort and convenience in a quality double brick home set in lovely surrounds.

Walk into town for a bit of shopping, maybe a spot of lunch or to buy a new outfit.

Featuring: 3 bedrooms the main with ensuite, all bedrooms have built in robes and garden vistas. The timber kitchen is a fabulous size for the avid chef, excellent benching, storage space and is well appointed. There is a separate spacious lounge with gas fire, dining area, plus full bathroom, and separate large laundry.

The residence has quality wool carpets and ducted heating, the double brick construction keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter.

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FAMILY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING BOASTING large family living and just on an acre of rolling lush green lawns this spacious family home is ideally suited for the extended and growing family.

Offering 4 bedrooms all with built in robes and an ensuite in the main bedroom, multiple living areas give the whole family loads of space with separate living/family and lounge rooms.

The fresh modern kitchen has plenty of bench and cupboard space with quality appliances.

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separate bar and king size outdoor oven, and the kids will love the inground pool this summer.

Plenty of car, trailer, boat and caravan accommodation with a large lock up garage and a separate 2 car garage plus a bonus bungalow ideal for the teenagers or dependent relative.

Great views, colourful established gardens on a picturesque flat block it’s the ideal place to call home and conveniently located just a short stroll to local schools, Wesburn park and popular local cafes. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2799 Warburton Highway, WESBURN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,100,000-$1,200,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION

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Set on 7 & 1/2 acres this beautiful property offers an abundance of rarely found features. Offering 3 bedrooms, master with full ensuite & walk in robe & adjacent study or parents retreat space. Multiple spacious living areas including a bright & light lounge and dining room, fantastic rumpus room.The kitchen itself is in excellent condition with timber cupboards, walk in pantry & equipped with electric cooktop, dishwasher. and handy island preparation area.The land is ideal for animals with well fenced paddocks, hay shed, two dams, & an abundance of shedding including large machinery shed/workshop. Bathed in sunshine & located within only 2.4 kms of central Yarra Junction with shops, transport & sporting facilities, plus both high schools about a kilometre away. Convenient yet very private & peaceful.

Situated just out of the main township of Warburton away from all the hustle and bustle is this well maintained 3-bedroom home. Conveniently located across the road from the Yarra River you can take a delightful stroll straight into town to enjoy the local shops & cafes and the kids will love the waterpark. Inside is cosy with a wood fire and split system, the lounge flows into the kitchen/dining area with the kitchen being original with a good amount of bench space to enjoy. The outdoor decking feels like you are truly amongst the forest, a lovely private spot to enjoy a morning cuppa and take in the peaceful surrounds. Outside has ample space, established gardens, a good size garage complete with concrete floor and power, all set on a large flat block of just under 1700sqm, plenty of room to bring the chooks, have a veggie patch and just relax.

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TWO HOMES ON A FLAT 1/3 ACRE THIS property offers a range of options.

The main home is character filled with recycled timber doors, stain-glass windows and high ceilings – ‘comfortable and homely’ are two words that come to mind.

Featuring three bedrooms, including the main with ensuite and walk-in robe, two other bedrooms are serviced by the main central bathroom, beautifully finished and features a claw foot bath.

If you need a little bit of ‘me’ time, then there are two separate living areas including the sitting or TV room and then the living room which is adjacent to the large modern kitchen with 900mm oven and dishwasher so that you can chat over a meal or while you entertain.

Outside is a natural feature, too, with a cosy deck, a red brick paved courtyard under the oak tree, and an outside studio or work-from-home space and workshop. Car accommodation is well catered for with a double carport, storage space at the rear, and room for the caravan too.

The second dwelling features two bedrooms downstairs plus a bathroom. Up the stairs, there is the kitchen and living room that opens out onto the undercover verandah that enjoys views of the rural scenery over the road. A single carport and tool shed complete the picture here.

So many options here with multigenerational dual living options or perhaps help pay off your mortgage with a tenant already in place.

Located only a short stroll to the sporting precinct and minute’s drive to the schools and shops of Cockatoo, and approximately a 7-minute drive to Emerald with all its cafes, shops and high school.

All this is under an hour’s drive to Melbourne CBD. ●

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Very appealing open plan home within easy walking distance to Upwey central, train station, bus stop & schools. Featuring BIR’s in all bedrooms, master with an attic ladder to large roof storage, two toilets, freshly painted throughout, leadlight feature windows, timber floorboards to the living areas & new carpet in the bedrooms, new GdH, evaporative cooling, solar panels returning to the grid, large entertaining deck, an abundance of established trees & citrus trees & under home usable shed/storage room.

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EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY AND LIFESTYLE WITH an extensive list of lifestyle features, this fabulous property offers something special for every member of the family.

With bonus elements including a stylish 1-bedroom studio, sealed drive with triple carport and double garage, fruit orchard, and paddock with picturesque Warburton Ranges views, this is an exceptional opportunity not to be missed.

At the heart of this property is a warm and welcoming tumbled brick residence.

The interior is clearly designed with family in mind from the first step inside from the wrap-around covered verandah. The dining area and lounge with wood fire, exposed brick accent wall, and bright bay window is an inviting space for gathering. The open plan kitchen with stone benchtops, wall oven, and island seating overlooks the meals area and large deck that soaks up the spectacular views.

With 3 generous bedrooms with quality carpet and built-in robes on the upper level, including the main bedroom with spa tub ensuite, plus a large family bathroom and laundry, complete comfort is afforded.

Furthermore, a spiral staircase leads to the lower level rumpus room with open wood fire, custom bar, and sliding doors to the paved patio and level lawn. With the inclusion of a study/4th bedroom and guest powder room, it is undeniable this home holds immense appeal.

This property offers the key to an incredible way of life in idyllic park-like surrounds, so don’t delay, plan your viewing today.

Impressive 5,468sqm (approx.) property with sealed drive, triple carport, double garage, terraced lawns, gazebo, orchard, and paddock Beautiful Warburton Ranges views and a brilliant freestanding bungalow Quality family home with high ceilings and living areas on both levels 3 spacious upper level bedrooms, including ensuite main, and a lower level home office/4th bedroom Gas ducted heating and 2 warm wood fires Garden sheds and rain storage tanks l

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 35 Gleghorn Road, KALLISTA Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,080,000 - $1,180,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910 and Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 22 MAIL

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Staring out over filtered views that take in the nearby Monbulk valley, this three bedroom home is spacious and positioned privately away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Set on a generous 1851m2, elevated block with a stunning array of mature trees, the home boasts an open plan design with an updated kitchen that includes a 900ml stainless steel upright oven plus excellent storage and bench space.

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Offers Close 1pm Tues Nov 15th (Unless Sold Prior) This fabulous family home perfectly positioned only a short stroll from bustling Belgrave township offers elevated comfort and enviable style. Drought-tolerant landscaped gardens and thoughtfully curated interior design guarantee this property offers beautifully balanced living. This stylish residence offers undeniable appeal for families seeking something uniquely special. Inspection promises to impress. Plan your viewing today.

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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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By Callum Ludwig Melbourne Gun Club Vice President and Lilydale resident Craig Henwood has continued his fine form in 2023, with a strong showing at both the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Men’s Trap Commonwealth and National Titles.

Craig picked up the gold medal in the Commonwealth title first before having to settle for bronze in the National title.

Craig said the events were the first qualification events for the World Championships which will take place later in the year.

“It was good to win the first one and get some points up on the board, I shot a qualifying score of 118 of 125 targets, which put me in second position and then I had a good semifinal and was in the medal match, and it came down to the last target up against James Willet, who was a representative of Australia at the last Olympics in Tokyo,” he said.

“I had missed my second last one and then he missed his last, so I knew I had to hit it, so I was a little nervous but still confident. I knew where the target was going to fly, because I had kept track of what targets I had left and I was just lucky enough that it broke when I pulled the trigger.”

Craig represented Australia in the ISSF 2022 World Cup Shotgun shooting competition in Lonato, Italy in 2022 and was also at the Beijing Olympics back in 2008.

Moving on to the National Title, Craig said he shot really consistently through qualifying.

“From five rounds I shot 24 out of 25 for a total score of 120, which was the second highest going into the finals, then I shot a really good semi-final of 24 out of 25 again which put me in good stead for the medal match,” he said.

L-R: Commonwealth title Silver medallist James Willet, Gold medallist Craig Henwood and Bronze medallist and fellow Melbourne Gun Club shooter Mitch Iles.

Picture: MARK ZIELEZNA “Unfortunately, it didn’t go to plan and I missed my last target in the medal match which relegated me to third. But I’m happy, I think I’m sitting in the second spot for the three-man World Championship team and the next event is on home ground here at the Melbourne Gun Club.”

Craig’s form in the last year marks his remarkable rise back into representing Australia, something he thought was far behind him until last year’s World Cup. Craig said he just seems to be finding a bit more form again as he has gotten older.

“It just comes down to getting the job done now at titles and any events coming up and seeing if I get another possible chance,” he said.

“It had been really difficult to train with all the water damage last year at the Melbourne Gun Club, so I actually went to Yarrawonga over the Christmas break. It was really difficult not being able to train on the home range but I’m glad it’s back up and open again and it’s full steam ahead.”

The Yarra Valley Soccer Club is celebrating 20 years in 2023, with multiple decades of thrilling wins and thunderous shots into the ‘top bins’ for players to remember.

Based out of Millgrove for most of its history, the Yarra Valley Soccer Club is the only club in all of the Upper Yarra and competes in the Victorian Churches Football Association (VCFA). Former player, long-time president and now vice-president Andrew Wooley said he has been with the club since 2006-2007.

“When I joined the club, we had just moved to Millgrove, with just the one pitch the other way around to the way they are now,” he said.

“When the club was founded, it was solely a ladies’ team and now we have three men’s teams, one ladies’ team and three junior teams.”

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The Yarra Valley Soccer Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

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Mr Wooley said to have the club participating in the top division is really exciting stuff.

“We have had a few big highlights over the years, with both the men’s and ladies’ side having won a cup final,” he said.

“Now with our brand new clubrooms, we are really hoping to continue to stay in the top division as it gives every one of any ability an opportunity to participate in our sides. We are hoping to expand our teams, as there are opportunities for the whole family to play.”

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Season shapes up Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 171 v Croydon Ranges – by Josh Handasyde This week the Bloods travelled to Silcock Reserve to face off against Croydon Ranges in what shapes up as a must-win match. The Bloods won the toss and elected to bat on what was forecasted to be a hot day. Brenton Damrow and Max Wallace opened the innings with Damrow being bowled for 8 shortly after the start and with Handasyde coming in at 3 and being run out off some sharp work by the short cover fieldsman and Max Wallace being bowled through the gate, Healesville were left stranded at 3/24 before Ash Hamer and skipper Kris Andersen went at rebuilding the innings. They were able to help push the runson what was a slow ground before Andersen was caught in the slips of spinner Jacob Bellingham and with Luke Chandler being caught for a duck, the Bloods were back in trouble at 5/63. Ben Wallace joined Ash Hamer at the crease and they built a solid base both rotating the strike and frustrating the Croydon bowlers. When Hamer was dismissed for 48 it left the Bloods at 6/112 and when Michael Jackson was dismissed 2 balls later it was once again looking grim for Healesville. But Ben and late-order revelation Liam English got together and put on a nice partnership of 40 before Wallace was tragically run out after a rocket throw from the outfield leaving him short of his ground coming back for a third run. Liam English holed out in the deep a couple of overs later and the bite was taken out of the Bloods’ batting unit. Debutant bowler Brodie Grace was dismissed in the 78th over and Healesville was all out for 171. Some good bowling will be required to defend the total which was about 40 below par.

Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 1/69 defeated Seville 63 On a sunny day at Queens Park, Healesville won the toss and bowled first. This ended up being a great choice as Seville collapsed due to disciplined bowling from Healesville to be all out for 63. All bowlers bowled well and got a wicket with Moss Fawdry 2/2 and Darcy English 2/12 Healesville’sonly multiple wicket takers. The highlight was Mason Fawdry taking a

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A St Andrews batter skittled by Healesville’s Sam Drummond. catch off his Dad’s (Moss) bowling. Healesville passed Seville’s score with Dillon Kerr 36, Tom Handasyde 16* and Harry Baxter 11* scoring the runs.

Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 8/165 defeated

by St Andrews 6/259 – no match report available Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 138 defeated by

Strong wins for Wandin

By Bryce Edwards Wandin 1st Vs Wonga Park Round 10 28/1/23 Wandins 1st took on the top team in Wonga Park this week.

After losing last week and being knocked out of the top 4, it was important to get a win this week.

Wandins Captain David Thorne won the toss and chose to bat first.

Wandin’s opening batters Rod Aitken and Jamie Elliott got Wandin off to a great start each week but unfortunately both fell for single digits and that brought Bryce Edwards and Jamie Oakley to the crease.

Bryce and Jamie got Wandin back on track with a fantastic performance and put on a 113-run partnership. Bryce 70 and Jamie 68.

Wandins bottom mid-bottom order batters also chipped in with David Marshall 15 and Leigh Curwood 18* to see Wandin make 205.

The Wandin bowlers would have a nice total to defend but it was still going to be a tough task on a quick Wandin ground.

Wonga Park openers got off to a great start with the score being 0/50, but Jamie Oakley would get the breakthrough first wicket and straight after that, David Marshall would strike the very next over and from there Wandin would take wickets often and bowling out Wonga Park for 154.

David Marshall would be the start bowler with 4/20 off 7 overs.

It was a great win by Wandins’ 1st eleven.

Wandin 2nd 11 v Yarra junction 3rd 11 Wandin would travel to a fast Wesburn oval and look to secure top spot for one more week.

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Stunning displays Wednesday 25 January, Stableford: Sometimes, folks, when a golfer “gets on a roll”, the handicapper brings them back to eart h with a loss of strokes on their handicap. This has happened to the very hot Merilyn-Macdonald. She has come down from 43 to 38 in a very quick time!

But this has not stopped our intrepid M.M. from continuing on her merry way, as she did on this day posting a superb 43 points, to have the day’s bragging rights.

The ball rundown only reached 33. NTP winners today were Daryl Ward (3rd), Skipper Gilmore (5th), Your Loyal Scribe (12th) and to Ron Wilson (15th).

Australia Day, 4-Person Ambrose event: With 28 teams playing, and the conditions perfect for golf, low scores were the order of the day. Although actual scores are not available at this time, I can tell you that the Fox boys, (Peter, Dan, Michael) and not forgetting Sam Dennis, won the day with a Nett 47. Well done, Gents. The runner-up team on the day consisted of Michael Batten, Jezza Derix, Kyle Ferguson and Matthew Lowe. NTP wins went to Geoff Sharp (3rd), Tim McKail (5th), Jack Le Cerf (9th), Ken Barratt (12th) and Ossie McClay (15th). Longest Drive winners were Meredith Nursey (0-9), Jacqui Hall (10+), Tommy Marr (0-9) and to Phil Bennett (10+) The straightest driver on the day was the super-talented Ryan Smith.

Saturday 28 January, Par: On a hot and windy day, which was always going to sort out the toughest campaigners from the “also-rans”, our toughest member on the day was Paul Kennedy, and P.K. is tough. His 39 points were the day’s best, and earned him the A-Grade voucher. The A-Grade runner-up Simon Spenceley, posted a creditable 38 points, and has bragging rights over his son, at least for a week.

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Wandin 5/157 The Healesville fourths played on the Wandin East ground that was fast and firm. Premdeep Singh 1/14 and Adam Keath 2/28 performed best with the ball as Wandin went on to score 157. Healesville only lasted 22 overs and was bowled out for 138. Premdeep Singh 30 and Adam Keath 29 were Healesville’s top run scorers.

200 games for Bomford

By Rob Boxell

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Wandin Cricket Club players at their home ground to listen to the match reports.

Picture: SUPPLIED to provide some runs and with G Gosland (86) and T Cumberland (46) , those runs came and with some lusty hitting Wandin managed 7/242.

A tough task was set for Yarra Junction and a good start would be needed to take the win. But after some early resistance from R Boxell (19) and A Stewart(10) Yarra junction would find scoring difficult and ,with only S Vanderhyde (48*) finding a way to tick the score over Yarra Junction would be bowled out for 93 inside 29 overs.

Wandin women vs Officer After a loss in the toss, the Wandin were sent out to bowl against Officers opening bats. Officer started strong, however, Curwoods double wicket maiden and three collective catches left Officer on 5-59 at drinks.

Alongside the 3/20 and 3/17 from Curwood and Clancy, Officer were kept to 122 after all being out with 1.4 overs to go.

Coming in after the break, the loss of 3 quick wickets left Wandin sitting at 3/21 after 5 overs. But coming into bat next, the 24 sharp runs from Cuddon kept the chase alive, and with continual help from Vallence and Wilson, it allowed the intent to stay firing. Batting all the way down the order, Curwood and Lowrie closed out the batting, and despite holding their ground, it was Officer that got the victory today. Falling short by 14 runs, the efforts of Wandin in both the field and batting showed fight, and ones of which they should all be very proud!

3rd XI vs Wandin After a rough few weeks, the 3rd XI was looking to turn things around and make a bid for finals. A less than ideal start when four selected players were late withdrawals, forcing Yara Junction to pick injured veterans and debuting a couple of under-12s. A loss of the toss saw the threes go out in the field in very muggy conditions. Skipper Rob Boxell and Tyler Reed open the bowling, with Boxell snaring an early wicket. Things got more difficult when Boxell injured his shoulder attempting a catch. Reed finished with a wicket on the final ball of his spell to have figures of 1 for 26.

Although wickets were falling regularly, the junction bowlers were unable to stem the flow of runs with Wandin reaching a score of 242.

Highlights came with 11-year-old Luke Dark having a trundle and picking up a wicket in his first-ever senior match.

Set an unlikely target to win, Boxell and Aaron Stewart set their sights on chasing the large total from the outset, but Boxell was run out in the 3rd over with the score on 21. Stewart saw himself to double figures before also being run out and Reed reached 7 when he guided the ball down gully’s throat. The biggest shining light was Sean Vanderhyde, who’s 48 not out more than double his previous best score and saved the 3rds from being disgraced with the bat.

Yarra Junction 10/93 (S Vanderhyde 48*) def

by Wandin 7/242 (G Peake 2/54) 2nd XI vs Powelltown Travelling to take on old rivals Powelltown, the visitors were sent into bat first. Openers Matt Hammond and Marcel Kocher saw the 2s off to a great start before Kocher was dismissed 21.

Hammond continued on with a few mini-partnerships before he was caught for an impressive 75. Tyson Gaskett and Rylan Bomford were both able to chip in with 26 and 24 respectively before cameos from Glenn Thompson and Rhys Matthews saw Yarra Junction to a total of 6/187.

Normally that would be a very defendable total, but the firepower of the Powelly top or-

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Yarra Junction Cricket Club’s Kevin ‘Bomma’ Bomford celebrated 200 1st XI games.

Picture: SUPPLIED der proved too much as they comfortably passed the target in the 32nd over. Only Gaskett was able to pick up any wickets, returning figures of 2/52.

This loss leaves the 2nd XI two matches out of the top 4 with four games to go.

Yarra Junction 8/187 (M Hammond 75, T Gaskett 26, R Bomford 24, M Kocher 21) def

by Powelltown 2/194 (T Gaskett 2/52) 1st XI vs Chirnside Park Hosting Chirnside Park at home, there was cause for celebration before a ball was even bowled with captain Kevin Bomford playing his 200th first XI match, a huge milestone for the club. Having to bowl first Junction were off to a flyer with Chirnside quickly falling to 3/13 with Jordan Poynton and Dan Crewe taking early wickets. A partnership formed for Chirnside before Travis Nightingale was able to snare backto-back wickets, sending the visitors to 5/94. The last five wickets fell in reasonably quick succession, as Glenn Poynton and Bomford ran through the tail, knocking over Chirnside for 141.

Having to bat for an hour proved difficult for the home side, as they slumped to 3/27 overnight. With still a very achievable total chase, Junction has plenty of batting to see themselves over the line and keep their hopes for finals alive.Yarra Junction 3/27 vs Chirnside Park 10/141 (K Bomford 3/22, T Nightingale 2/23, J Porynton 2/32, G Poynton 2/36)

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Comp coming up

By Ian Callen RACV golf members celebrated Australia Day on course with a final practice round in preparation for an eight week ‘Team Golf’ tournament. Seventy two golfers will be teeing up for their respective teams, with the ultimate goal; to hold the inaugural “Tormey - Taylor Shield” aloft on that final day in April.

Captains of TEAM RAEL, RIDDELL and NICHOLSON agonised over a second ‘player’ draft during the week in order to finalise their playing list, after Chief Steward McIntosh; ruled to extend the tournament to 4 April. A decision he made to ensure all season pass holders had the opportunity to participate in the event.

His changes however, did not alter how the six points on offer each round will be determined; it remains, an aggregate of the best six scorecards returned by each team. Although his ruling means a ‘round’ will now include three competition days; starting from the Thursday, to include Saturday, finishing on the Tuesday.

As a result the playing lists have increased to 24 players per team and so changes have been made to the weekly Stableford competition.

Captains are now required to nominate a player per hole (18) and then carefully consider, six sub-players, ranking them; one to six.

With the extra playing days, the rules state that the first day played will be applicable to that round: and sub-players must be utilised in accordance with their ranking and only when a golfer having been nominated for a particular hole is absent or fails to score on that hole.

Or, if the sub-player fails to score, the next

Team Nicholson Captain Laurie Tormey in action during his round last Thursday.

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Having performed poorly the previous week, Team Nicholson’s leadership group made significant changes to their line up, placing greater emphasis on the team rather than individuals.

Captain Laurie Tormey, was pleased with Thursday’s result, “It was a solid team performance and hopefully a confidence booster for the list moving forward”, he said The outstanding round of the day came from the left hand powerhouse ‘Ian McMinn’.

His round of 78 for a nett 63 was the best of the day. “I only hope I haven’t peaked early” McMinn said with a chuckle.

Team Rael Captain Steve Oates on the other

had a different view, “The most pleasing aspect of Ian’s game, is that it just gets better and that is what we will be focusing on as a team from this point on,” he said.

Team Riddell’s Captain Malcolm Moore was pleased with the way his list has come together.

“With the inclusion of Peter Monk and the availability of Tom Handasyde towards the back end of the tournament… I think we are contenders now,” Moore said Final Practice Round Results TEAM NICHOLSON: Geoff Hopkins. 69/79 Tony Druit 68/78 Laurie Tormey *70/86 Peter Gebert 69/86 Neil Ackerman 69/71 Ian Callen 71/88 = 416 shots TEAM RIDDELL: Steve Cubela 65/74 Malcolm Moore * 68/79 Tony Battaini 71/87 Mark Donovan 74/96 Billy Gordon 73/92 David Egan 69/78 = 420 TEAM RAEL: Steve Oates * 75/85 Ian McMinn 63/78 Don Stevenson 67/82 Rob Johnston 76/96 Alistair Lee Archer 78/102 Greg Urquhart 74/86. = 434 Alba Paloma Cafe “Stableford” Results: Team Nicholson 43 Stableford points Team Rael 41 points Team Riddell 29 points

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Wins all around for Warburton players

By Garry Lewis A wonderful week of bowls for the Warburton Bowls Club resulted in all Pennant Teams recording victories for the first time this season.

The Weekend Warburton 1 side played at home against Yarraville/ Footscray 2 and started extremely well to gain the initiative early on. The Burras held on and withstood several fightbacks from the strong visiting side to record a jubilant victory, 84 shots to 75.

Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 19/ 16; T. Appleton 24/ 16; A. Donohue 21/ 25 and C. Lord 20/ 18.

Determined to keep their improved form going, they play MCC 2 away this Saturday and Yarra Glen 1 at home on Sunday in a doubleheader. The Sunday game against Yarra Glen will start at 10.30am with roll-up at 10.15am.

Warburton 2 played the top side, Mooroolbark 4, at home. Following an even first half with both sides leading at different stages, the Burras pulled away overall in the second half. With all rinks firing, the Burras recorded an exciting 93 shots to 65 victory. Rink Scores were P. Summers 22/ 21; G. Lewis 22/ 13; G. Wynd 20/ 16 and S. Darwall 29/ 15.

Ric Bartlett preparing to bowl in his final game for the club before he leaves for Sydney.

Picture: SUPPLIED They play Eastwood Golf 1 this week in another important game leading up to the finals with both sides vying to secure their place in the top four.

The Midweek team played Croydon 2 away and consolidated their position in the top four with an extremely tight finish to win by one shot, 54 to 53. One rink drew and the other two were shared between both sides.

Rink scores were G. Walsh 14/ 17; S. Lord 19/ 19 and R. McKail 21/ 17. They play Boronia 1 at home this week.

In the Eastern Region Women’s Pairs Championship Semi-Final at Mitcham last week, Rayna Zunneberg and Tash Caneva were defeated by 6 shots by Vicki Hudson and Nicole England from Heathmont BC.

Well done to both women for a wonderful effort!

It was wonderful to see the enjoyment of all the people at the Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition which recommenced last week with a doubleheader.

For once the weather gods were kind so players could complete a full night of bowls. This week will be another doubleheader to get the competition back on track.

Cameron Padgham from Giddy Gout started the evening well by winning the prize for being the first person to touch the jack.

Most games were extremely close in the perfect conditions for bowls.

Following the two rounds of 8 ends each the ladder stands in order as follows: Pensioners, Moonshiners, Wessie Wonders, Burra Boys, Three Stooges, Can’t Remember, Bolters, Thomos, Bee Gees, Giddy Gout, Bowls to the Walls, April & Co, Sheep Assist and Bellevue Bowls.

The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join thesmall but progressive community club. Social Bowls continue to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Storm wash out

By Ian Milgate Tuesday’s Team 2 travelled to Bayswater on a very hot day, but unfortunately the game was a abandoned due to a severe thunderstorm that flooded the green and caused a washout. Let’s hope next week will be kinder to them.

Tuesday’s Team 1 played at home against Monbulk and had a good win beating Monbulk by 17 shots 64 - 47 Wally Mays, Robert Ayres, Effie Laban, Russell Smith 18 - 14 John Clark, Robyn Turville, Bob Brown, Karl Tok 25 - 14 Steve Graham, Steve Bulled, Hilda Gurney, Gerda Otto 21 - 19 Saturday’s Team 2 had a bye which was a nice relief on a day that was going to be 36 degrees. Currently they are on top of the ladder and the bye won’t make any difference to their position.

Saturday’s Team 1 played away at Monbulk and this game was a must win to stay above the bottom team and with only two games to go, it would be a welcome win, and we play Mooroolbark and Lilydale in the last two games who sit well above us on the ladder.

Unfortunately Monbulk were too strong and we went down by 43 shots 66 -109.

Mark Ward, Steve Bulled, Brad Chandler, Chris Hawting 18 - 24 Mark Hoffman, Robyn Turville, John Howard, John Sinnett 11 - 38 Steve Graham, John Clark, Mick Featherstone, Rob Ayres 16 - 23 Adrian beales, Bob Brown, John Fitzpatrick, James Beales 21 - 24

Smithy’s rink scores big

By Rodney Bates Temperatures were soaring on Saturday, and Yarra Glen Bowls Club locked in early starts for weekend pennant sides 1 and 2, with side 3 having a bye this week.

Division 1 played away at second placed Mulgrave Country Club. A win has boosted the chance for finals with a 95/70 win.

S. Manifold 16/13; M. O’Brien 21/25; G. Senior 34/11; Beau. Simmons 24/21.

Division 4 played at home against Vermont South, and after a tight tussle at the break, all rinks improved to win overall 94/71, including a maximum 8 score on one end from Smithy’s rink. Scores: R. Bates 19/13; M. Ramage 21/32; S. Smith 24/16; R. Thurkle 30/10; In midweek pennant, Yarra Glen’s Division 1 had a close game at home against Croydon, going down 62/68.

P. Leonard 24/19; R. Bates 19/22; G. Baker 19/27. Side 2 in Division 7 played away at Yarra Junction, a loss 43/86. L. Baker 4/33; J. Senior 15/26; D. Milner 13/28.

Yarra Junction bowling teams fired up to make finals

By Peter Brennan As the end of the Pennant season approaches tension mounts at Yarra Junction Bowling Club, with finals still possible in both competitions.

The Midweek team hosted Yarra Glen on a warm and muggy day and secured a good win on all three rinks and a convincing win overall. This result shores up the third position and brings them within striking distance of the second. With three games to go the sky is still the limit, and a home final is a real possibility.

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Players watching the last ends at Mooroolbark.

Picture: SUPPLIED with many teams and two play in the same division as Yarra Junction. They have three greens, and normally Junction would expect to play on one of the slow grass greens. It was a

surprise to find that because of the number of matches scheduled that day, the grass greens were full, and Junction found themselves on the faster synthetic, which possibly suited them better. But all greens are a level playing field.

Because of the high temperatures forecast, the match was moved to a morning start, but any attempt to avoid the heat was doomed to fail. Conditions were difficult, as the temperature climbed into the mid-thirties and the north wind picked up strength, gusting across the green in an unpredictable fashion. Junction got off to a good start and held a lead throughout, eventually winning three rinks and losing one, and registering a good win overall.

This is a significant win and makes the ladder interesting, as Junction moves into fourth position, albeit temporarily. With a somewhat inconvenient bye next week and no chance of influencing things, it all comes down to the last game of the season in two weeks’ time, when Junction will host Mooroolbark 6 in a blockbuster that will probably decide fourth position.

Barefoot Bowls continues every Friday evening at 6.30, with the bar open, sausages sizzling, and all equipment available.

The club welcomes new members, and anyone interested should wander down to our spot by the river, take advantage of our free coaching, and explore this ancient and enjoyable sport.

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