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By Callum Ludwig Throughout recent years, Yarra Ranges residents have braved their fair share of natural disasters, still feeling the effects of weather events like the June 2021 storm and the 2022 floods.

Arborist and Wandin North resident David Ferrier started the ‘Treasuring Our Trees’ project in the aftermath of the June 2021 storm, seeking to salvage fallen timber and one of the first projects is almost finished at Wandin North Primary School (WNPS).

A sustainable bush tucker garden, a yarning circle, a wooden shopfront and ‘fairy houses’ are all soon to open up a new array of learning opportunities for students.

Mr Ferrier said it’s incredibly exciting and the crews working on the project are pinching themselves all the time.

“We’ve been building this for 15 or 16 months, and now we are really at the starting line, though it feels like we’ve run a marathon at this point,” he said “This is our first of five planned school projects, and we’ve got partnerships now with 18 primary schools, two kindergartens and one, maybe two secondary schools. We’re looking to build a minimum of 20 community projects.”

Treasuring Our Trees crews have worked tirelessly over the last month, working 10-hour days seven days a week to get the new area ready to open up to students.

Work started by laying down 42 tonnes of crushed rock donated by Boral in Coldstream and now, the yarning circle and first of 15 veggie boxes have been installed - one for each class in the school.

L-R: Wandin North Primary School Principal Paul Bailey, Captains Chloe, Millie, Reed, Brady, Patrick and Treasuring Our Trees Founder David Ferrier in the yarning circle.

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Mr Ferrier said the project will continue to help with students’ education around sustainability and its links to the environment as well as climate change and its impact on weather events like storms and floods.

“These events aren’t going away, they are becoming more regular. We understood the power of this program, enriching the school community and greater community through education but also providing this space for the children to learn about growing their own food and being more sustainable,” he said.

“I’ve personally been impacted by the flood event last year living in Wandin North and I’ve seen the damage from the floods on impacted properties throughout this area and up in the

hills as well and the children and families are watching what’s happening up in New South Wales and Northern Victoria.”

In December 2022, the Treasuring Our Trees program opened a showroom in Lilydale to act as an educational hub, as well as a processing site in Pakenham Upper which stores thousands of trees and enables the charity to continue its operations.

The relationship between David Ferrier and Wandin North Primary School came about in the immediate aftermath of the June 2021 storm, with the school forced into closure as large trees had fallen across the car parking area. Mr Ferrier offered his assistance to clear the fallen trees.

Wandin North Primary School Principal Paul Bailey said it was amazing that out of his own time, Mr Ferrier came to help clean up the area and made sure it was safe.

“From then it was a relationship that continued to grow, once Dave and his team had the idea of Treasuring Our Trees, the partnership naturally developed. The timber has a story to tell and we want to empower our children to know that story,” he said.

“We’re a school that in the last couple of years has been beginning to teach sustainability and environmental sciences, but now this year, it’s really going full steam ahead with one of our teachers taking that on board. Schools have the best opportunity to plant the seeds with the children to then continue the conversation at home.”

As well as schools across the Yarra Ranges, Treasuring Our Trees has worked with Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Council, Emergency Recovery Victoria, Melbourne Water, Rotary and the Victorian Government to help recover trees and now give them a second life.

Mr Ferrier said he is very privileged to be in a position supported by an amazing board and greater community.

“We have probably up to 50 people who support the work, with the construction and everything that leads up to it, but to be honest, we’re really trying to build an innovative pilot program,” he said.

“There’s no reason why this couldn’t be replicated in communities right around Australia after natural disasters. That’s one of the biggest strongest messages we are trying to share.”

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MLMC hit by data hacks Hundreds of parents at Mount Lilydale Mercy College have been caught up in a data breach after hackers accessed credit card information in early January.

Around 400 parents had their personal information taken, with the school contacting those by way of a letter to inform them of the breach.

“Those impacted individuals have already been notified in order for them to take personal mitigative action with their financial institutions, such as cancelling cards,” Principal Philip Morison said.

“Since becoming aware of the suspected data breach on 11 January 2023, we have engaged specialist cyber incident response experts, including cybersecurity analysts and forensic IT investigators, to guide our actions without delay.”

Mr Morison said the school was taking the necessary steps to protect college families’ information into the future and apologised for the harm caused.

“The protection of data and personal information is of paramount importance to us at Mount Lilydale Mercy College and, on behalf of the College, I wholeheartedly apologise that this has happened,” he said.

Working alongside cyber experts, Mr Morison said investigations into the breach would be ongoing.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Taxation Office have all been informed of the data breach.

Hacking incidents can come about from simply clicking on a link in a phishing email, opening systems of information.

“We are confident our IT environment has now been safeguarded and the perpetrators locked out,” Mr Morison said.

“We will take learnings from the ongoing investigation and if there are ways to tighten our cyber security practices, we won’t hesitate to make changes.”

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Building surveyor unlawfully issues permits locally A former Mount Evelyn building surveyor has been convicted and ordered to pay over $50,000 after he pled guilty in the Ringwood Magistrate’s Court to multiple charges including working while suspended.

Simon Mattiske has to pay $51,000 having been found to have unlawfully issued building permits for building work in the suburbs of Launching Place, Kilsyth, Glen Waverley, Healesville, Mount Evelyn and Yarra Junction.

The VBA’s Executive Director of Regulatory Operations David Brockman said the

court’s verdict reflected the serious nature of Mr Mattiske’s offending and the impact it had on consumers.

“Having already been suspended by the VBA for a range of breaches, Mr Mattiske continued to work, and in doing so, he put the livelihoods of the homeowners involved at risk,” Mr Brockman said.

“This verdict sends a clear message – there is zero tolerance for reckless and illegal activity, and the VBA will not hesitate to take action against any practitioners who do not follow the rules.”

Mr Brockman said that Mr Mattiske’s disregard for his suspension has resulted in significant financial impact for owners.

“In the majority of cases, compliance of the building work will require a new building surveyor to be engaged and existing works will need to be independently certified.

“We know that most practitioners do the right thing, and it is the actions of a small few that damage consumer trust in the wider industry,” Mr Brockman said.

Among other breaches, he also issued occupancy permits and certificates of final

inspection in suburbs including Belgrave, Mount Evelyn, Ringwood North and Lilydale.

Mr Mattiske’s building surveyor registration was suspended by the VBA in February 2020.

The VBA secured an injunction against Mr Mattiske in October 2020 when it discovered he was still working.

Anyone who has had dealings with Mr Mattiske since his registration was suspended should contact the VBA at RBSresponse@ vba.vic.gov.au to discuss their circumstances.

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IN BRIEF Mosquito numbers rising

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Despite colder conditions at different points this summer, the warm and wet weather periods have meant an increase in mosquito breeding and biting over summer, especially around wetlands.

This means more mosquitoes which can carry diseases that can in turn make residents of the community ill.

The best way to protect against mosquitoes is to try to avoid getting bitten in the first place.

Cover up by wearing long and loose fitting clothing, using mosquito repellents which contain Picaridon or DEET on all exposed skin and reducing your activity outdoors if there are lots of mosquitoes about.

Some other tips include removing stagnant water pools around your home and using sprays, mosquito coils or repellent when you and your family sit, eat or gather outdoors.

With kids and babies, check your insect repellent labels to make sure they are suitable and remember you might need to rub or spray repellent on clothes instead of skin and avoid their hands.

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The Yarra Valley Clinic on the main street of Healesville has raised concerns over youths seen climbing up onto the buildings roof area.

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Parts of the verandah and decking are degraded and have been further damaged by people climbing on it.

Yarra Valley Clinic are concerned someone could to serious harm climbing at these heights.

also reported similar ongoing issues on and off for the last two years.

They have had to build a scaffolding to pre-

vent further access from the downpipes at the back of their building.

Police have been notified.

Vandals attack Millgrove Preschool Millgrove Preschool has been the victim of a disappointing act of vandalism on the eve of their return for 2023.

Part of the fence has been broken down and the front safety lock smashed off over the weekend in the area where kids would normally spend their lunchtime.

CEO of Yarra Ranges Kinders Gaby Thomson said she, unfortunately, thinks it’s a case of four young people getting bored.

“They obviously didn’t want to break in and steal anything because there are plants out the front that they could have thrown through a glass window, so they just decided to smash the lock and push down the gate,” she said.

“There was also damage and graffiti at the new clubrooms and signage at the oval as well sadly.”

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dent suffered by Yarra Ranges Kinders recently, with recent rainbow stickers at the head office in Lilydale left graffitied with hateful messages the night after they were put up.

Ms Thomson said kinders are supposed to be a welcoming, bright, happy and friendly place for children and their families.

“Unfortunately, kinders are attacked semi-regularly and it’s just not a good look, as well as being an additional cost to fix that would have otherwise gone towards the kinder. I’m really disappointed,” she said.

“I would’ve thought we are a more modern society now, we’re raising children differently and part of our child safe standards is very much about making sure that children that potentially may be LGBTQIA+ feel comfortable.”

Children at Millgrove Preschool will be kept away from the broken fence area until it is fixed.

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The Yarra Valley Health Clinic has raised concerns over a number of young teenagers being spotted climbing up onto the roof of the clinic building.

The staff at the clinic recently received a phone call from neighboring business Reece Plumbing Centre stating that people were seen climbing up onto the roof during the day.

The youths appear to have been climbing up onto the roof at night using nearby wheelie bins, which are being left displaced and found in the morning by staff.

There is increased concern for the safety and welfare of the young people.

Dr Peter Trigg from the clinic is worried about the overall safety of the teenagers and wants to raise community awareness of the situation.

“If you fell from that height onto concrete, you’d at least break limbs and if you fell on your head to kill yourself. So it’s highly dangerous.”

The roof is between four to six meters from the ground and the area that has been allegedly getting climbed on is quite degraded.

In some places the board is broken and the decking is not safe for people to be standing on.

Once on the roof, other businesses along the street such as The Memo could be accessed.

“I mean, why do something like that when you could potentially hurt yourself?” Dr Trigg said.

The health clinic had plans to get the roof and verandah decking assessed by a builder.

They are hoping to get dangerous sections removed and the roof repaired in the near future.

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Grand plans for distiller

By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges Council has approved a planning application for Alchemy Distiller to expand their operations and build a cellar door, restaurant and distiller in Yarra Glen.

The approved application will allow 20 Stag Lane, Yarra Glen property to be used for a Rural Industry (Distillery), Manufacturing Sales (cellar door), Restaurant (cafe) and Licensed premises.

With the new site operational, the owners are expecting a good yield from their crops which could produce 600,000 litres of gin annually.

Owner Gayle Rees spoke for the motion and said the philosophy for the site is to grow regeneratively and sustainability and invite visitors in to see how gin is produced through farm tours and cafes.

Ms Rees likened their plans to the popular business ‘The Farm’ in Byron Bay. The site was purchased five years ago and botanical and truffle crops, windbreaks and botanicals have all been planted.

“As a venue, we feel we also offer diversity to the tourism opportunities in the shire, something little different,” she said.

“There are many tourism type farms around Australia now featuring regenerative approaches that include restaurants cafes etc, and a huge interest in craft gins – we feel the Yarra Valley will benefit from this trend.”

There were some concerns from a neighbouring property owner who spoke against the motion at the Tuesday 31 January council meeting.

Brett Wilson said he’s not against the distillery going ahead but his main concerns are around traffic, noise and positioning.

“I’m not totally against it just need it fine tuned,” he said.

Mr Wilson is concerned that the roads aren’t

Alchemy Distillery believes the new site could produce 600,000 litres of gin annually.

Picture: UNSPLASH adequate enough to allow for buses, caravans and a higher volume of tourists, while also raising concerns over alcohol maybe playing a part in potential accidents.

Officers spoke on the night discussing the work that has been done to change the crossover after concerns were submitted.

The Department of Transport has delivered changes to the crossover to improve safety and move it away from other driveways.

The entertainment section and business operating hours were also reduced from the original application due to submitted concerns.

Cr Fiona McAllister moved the alternate motion, which was still for approval.

Cr McAllister said although there were objections, five letters of support were also received for the operation.

“It aligns with councils strategic direction in terms of tourism and certainly the connection back into agriculture and our green wedge areas, and having heard from the applicant in terms of the work they have done to date and plan to continue to do around regenerative agriculture, I think it is a very exciting development,” she said.

The motion was carried unanimously.

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Road improvement works will soon commence on a section of Victoria Road after Yarra Ranges Council approved the appointment of a contractor.

Planning to conduct pavement reconstruction, kerb and channel replacement, subsoil drainage, asphalt and line marking works, the program has been split into two stages.

The first stage will see improvements from Macintyre Lane Yering to Davidson Drive Coldstream, while the second stage will include the section from Davidson Drive Coldstream to driveway of 193 Victoria Road Coldstream.

This rehabilitation project was included as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital Expenditure Program for 2022-2024 to renew the entire stretch from Macintyre Lane Yering to The Gateway Lilydale.

The first two stages of the project were put out to tender, with Silvan based contractor TDM Earthworks recommended as the suitable choice, with the cost of the rehabilitation works totalling $1.6 million.

“I’m very pleased to see this come before us tonight and I know it is a substantial amount of money, it always knocks my socks off how much it costs us to do this road rehabilitation but certainly Victoria Road has needed work for some time,” Councillor Fiona McAllister said at the council meeting on Tuesday 31 January.

“It is a main thoroughfare and with the speeds and the volume of traffic, it’s absolutely due for the rehabilitation works, so what we have before us tonight is the letting of the contract for the works to commence and the timing of that listed in the report as well.”

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Victoria Road will be undergoing rehabilitation works after a contractor was appointed by Yarra Ranges Council.

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“The outcome of this decision tonight… is that works can commence on the construction and rehabilitation of a road that absolutely needs it,” Cr McAllister said.

Seconding the motion Cr Andrew Fullagar said it had come to council meeting because of the high value and “needs council endorsement” and “I commend the team for their fastidious conduct of this process and I’m satisfied the right candidate has been awarded the contract.”

The motion was carried unanimously by all councillors. Yarra Ranges Council said it would inform residents and businesses along Victoria Road Coldstream/Yering of the works prior to commencement.

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Meeting sees disruption

By Parker McKenzie Yarra Ranges Council’s meeting on Tuesday 31 January lasted only 12 minutes after it was disrupted by a group of over 140 people, resulting in the police being called to the Civic Centre in Lilydale.

Those in attendance gave several reasons for being there, however, most agreed that the council hadn’t answered questions regarding the 20-minute neighbourhoods and their fears the planning concept would be used to lock them into their homes and increase surveillance in the local area.

Belinda Bernardini asked a question during question time about drones flying throughout the Yarra Ranges, which was answered by a director at the council. Immediately following the answer, multiple interjections by members of the gallery led to Mayor Jim Child making the decision to close the meeting to members of the public.

“I want to inform the gallery that anyone wishing to participate at a council meeting must extend the courtesy and respect to the council and the processes under which it operates,” he said.

“As a result of the disorder and disruption from the gallery, I now call this meeting to be adjourned in accordance with governance rule 277.”

Following the decision to adjourn the meeting, members of the gallery began to chant “sack them all.”

“The whole idea of procedures is to keep people from asking questions on the spot,” one woman told the Star Mail.

“They don’t want to be put on the spot with questions that come out of nowhere. Everything is organised so that they feel comfortable and not have constituents ask questions they aren’t ready for.”

Following the Mayor’s decision to adjourn the meeting, those in attendance refused to leave the Civic Centre after councillors left the chamber and the police were called.

Lilydale Police Station Commander Senior Sergeant Melanie Woods said the police were called in relation to 140-plus people at the council meeting and engaged with both the council and those in attendance.

“We were able to facilitate a smaller group meeting between the parties. I will be meeting with the organisers in the coming days and both parties left amicably,” she said.

“After our attendance and negotiations, the situation was successfully defused.”

After the discussions with council staff and police, Ian Bergwerf, a representative for those airing their grievances, said the council agreed to meet with himself and Ms Bernadini within the next 10 days.

“We will then relay all your concerns and have that physical meeting face to face so that at the next council meeting they are aware and we will have the opportunity to discuss our concerns,” he said.

“If we tick this one off as a win, we’ve made some progress and if we need to do it again we can always come back.”

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Police discussing a resolution with council staff.

Ian Bergwerf addressing the councillors, moments before the meeting was adjourned.

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Ian Bergwerf speaking to the gathered gallery. ning concept that means townships are “designed to make sure everything you need day-to-day is close to home and a walkable distance away,” according to Yarra Ranges Council. A smaller group of protesters attended another meeting in late 2022 to raise their concerns over the Monbulk Structure Plan.

Another woman, who attended the meeting to protest the 20-minute neighbourhood plans, said it has already caused people overseas to be locked in their homes.

“You won’t own a house, you won’t own a car. You’re just a carbon footprint and a digital ID, you’re only allowed to do what they tell you to,” she said.

Police discussing a resolution with the organisers.

The police arriving at the meeting.

“You’ll only be allowed within 20 minutes of your home. First, they’ll get you outside of your zones for 100 trips before eventually introducing lockdowns and tightening restrictions until it suits them. It’s not a conspiracy, it’s a real thing.”

After the meeting, Mayor Child said in a statement he felt he had no other course of action but to close the meeting to the public in the interest of the safety of councillors and staff.

“Police were called to assist with the crowd of 100 plus agitators, who didn’t follow the rules we set down for Council meetings. Sadly, this had an unfair impact on those who did. I’d like to thank the police who assisted with the

crowd and ensured that people left the Council meeting safely,” he said.

“Whilst we welcome the views of our community and are keen for them to take part in Council meetings, we need to make sure that this is done in a safe and respectful environment for staff, Councillors and other members of the gallery.”

“Making a public outburst towards staff at a council meeting doesn’t help anyone, disrupts the important items on the agenda and can risk the safety of our staff and other community members present. We’re very disappointed in the conduct we saw last night, and we will not tolerate it at further meetings.”

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MP seeks Voice details

By Parker McKenzie Casey MP Aaron Violi called for more detail about an Indigenous Voice to Parliament before Australians head to vote on the referendum later this year, but believes there needs to be real action to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians, both locally and throughout the country.

Currently, the Referendum to enshrine an Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander advisory body into the constitution could happen as early as August, after Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney said the legislation would be introduced to Federal Parliament in March.

Mr Violi said like the leader of his Liberal Party, Peter Dutton, he wants to understand the detail of whether local, regional and national bodies will exist within the framework and how they will interact.

“I’ve got a responsibility to this community, to the Casey community and Indigenous Australians in Healesville, because we have a

strong Indigenous community, to understand how their voice will be heard in this process,” he said.

“The reality is that the challenges that Indigenous Australians in Casey face are completely different to the challenges for Indigenous Australians in Central Australia.”

Mr Violi said he was passionate about understanding the issue because of his role as a leader in the community, but ultimately the Australian people and residents of his electorates will be the ones to vote on the referendum.

“To win that majority community support, people need to understand what they’re voting for and what it entails. Not the minutiae detail, but just some of the border context,” he said.

“Ultimately, this process is about delivering tangible outcomes on the ground.”

He said questions of whether the Liberal Party is playing politics on the Voice to Parliament are “disingenuous” and that there is a broad range of views of the referendum.

“We saw yesterday, the Greens senator Lidia Thorpe came out against the voice. An Indigenous colleague of mine Jacinta Price, who’s the senator for the Northern Territory, has come out against The Voice,” he said.

“Asking questions and wanting to understand more is not playing politics, it’s wanting to understand so the community can understand. This isn’t about politicians; this is about people making their vote.”

Ms Thorpe has previously expressed scepticism surrounding the Voice to parliament and — according to the Sydney Morning Herald — has formally agreed to split with the Greens’ position and oppose the Vocie unless she receives assurance from the federal government to ensure Indigenous sovereignty.

When asked how he would vote on the referendum if it was held tomorrow, Mr Violi said he wouldn’t entertain hypothetical situations because of his responsibility as a lawmaker.

“The reality is that the government has outlined the timeline of August and I’m really hoping they will listen to the feedback they’re

receiving, not just from the Liberals but from the Greens and across the community, that respectfully requests more detail,” he said.

“It was encouraging to see that the Prime Minister has invited Peter Dutton and Julian Leeser, the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians, to meet with the referendum group and understand their thinking on this process.

“We will, and I will continue to engage constructively.”

Mr Violi said Indigenous Australians are the most disadvantaged in the community and he “genuinely believes it’s not from a lack of will or desire or funding.”

“The apology was an important step in reconciliation, but it hasn’t made a tangible difference in closing the gap,” he said.

“I really passionately hope that if it is implemented, it is structured in a way that hears the voices of Indigenous Australians and makes a genuine difference in closing the gap, because that’s what we need to achieve as lawmakers and as a country.”

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Townships across the Yarra Ranges have a fantastic opportunity to host the community events they want to see with applications opening for the Victorian Government’s Small and Medium Events Program.

The program is focused on suburbs in outer metropolitan Melbourne like the Yarra Ranges and provides grants to help organisers to cover the costs of their events – including venue hire, performer fees, staffing and marketing.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child said it is an opportunity for our local event organisers to make an application for grants to assist with the costs associated with running events.

“Yarra Ranges is proudly home to a vibrant calendar of events that help enrich our community, support our local businesses, and offer exciting and unique experiences for our visitors,” he said.

“We encourage our events operators to take advantage of the grants and get in contact with Council for any guidance with necessary permits.”

Grants are available from $5,000 to $25,000 for small events (1,000 – 4,999 attendees) and from $25,000 to $50,000 for medium events (5,000 – 10,000 attendees).

“The Economic Development and Investment team regularly shares grants and programs available to our businesses from the State and Federal governments,” said Cr Child.

“We hope that our businesses’ e-bulletin,

Small and Medium events, such as the Wandin Rotary Custom Car and Bike Show, might have a chance for a grant this year to support them.

Picture: ON FILE business specific Facebook page and other regular correspondence with our community support our businesses to be aware of opportunities available to them.”

To be eligible, the event must be held in a Local Government Area in Greater Melbourne and be held between 1 June 2023 and 31 December 2023.

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said they’re backing smaller events across the city and suburbs, because more options diversifies the offering for locals and visitors alike.

“We know events deliver massive benefits

to the Victorian economy and with this new program, we’re supporting more jobs and backing communities,” he said.

To find out more about the Program and to apply, visit business.vic.gov.au/small-andmedium-events-program. Applications close on 28 February 2023.

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Community urged to attend fire session

By Callum Ludwig CFA District 13 which covers the Yarra Ranges and Seville CFA are holding a free fire safety information session next week to help residents around the Yarra Ranges to be prepared in the event of a bushfire emergency.

Attendees will receive a seasonal update covering local fire risks, consider their survival and planning options and learn about what to expect and how to know when there is a fire.

Seville CFA Community Safety Officer Claire Knowles said residents should be aware that fire behaves differently in different landscapes and weather conditions.

“The Yarra Ranges is a high-risk area for bushfire and its important that residents, businesses and visitors to Seville and the Yarra Valley are aware of the risks, have a fire plan and triggers to activate their fire plan and know what to do,” she said.

People should remain vigilant and aware of the fire risks, even in a wetter summer/ fire season. Wet weather increases growth in vegetation and the warmer days dry out that vegetation, leading to an increase in fire risk.”

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A recent paddock fire in Seville, indicative of the increased danger of grassfire at current.

Picture: ON FILE The session will cover the following key points for residents: The local bushfire risk in Seville and surrounds The biggest threats to life and property radiant heat and ember attack Fire Danger Ratings, Warnings and Advice Why planning and good decision making is important, last resort options and the dangers of traveling on the road in a fire event How personal capacity and circumstances can affect the success of a plan The need to take further action to seek in-

formation and undertake preparation activities to survive fire.

Ms Knowles said the Fire Danger Period has now been introduced due to the increased Fire Danger risk present across the area.

“With current weather conditions, we are seeing an increase in grass growth and grasslands are drying out quickly with the warm days. It is important the community remain aware of the fire risk and have plans that are appropriate for their personal circumstances,” she said.

“The Fire Danger Period restricts the use of fire in the open air meaning you cannot light a fire unless you have a permit or comply with certain restrictions. Seville CFA encourages people to familiarise themselves with the CFA publication ‘Can I or Can’t I’ which outlines what you can and can’t due during the Fire Danger Period and on Total Fire Ban days.”

The ‘Can I or Can’t I’ publication is available on the CFA website.

The session is on Friday 10 February from 6pm to 7pm at the Seville Water Play Park on Monbulk-Seville Road, Seville.

Firefighting with CFA The CFA fire stations at Badger Creek, Chum Creek and Healesville are recruiting volunteers now for the 2023 General Fire Fighter (GFF) intake.

An information session will be held at Healesville Fire Station in Crowley Road Healesville on Tuesday 14 February at 7.30pm to explain everything you need to consider if you have an interest in becoming a firefighter.

It will also give you a chance to meet the brigade members. Training for the next intake at all three stations will commence in late March.

As a GFF you will learn firefighting skills, how to use specialised equipment and about fire behaviour. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in local events and education activities.

The CFA encourages you to consider becoming a volunteer and help protect your community.

Everyone is welcome, all you have to do is live near one of the three fire stations.

Fire Brigade Open Days A reminder that the Fire Danger Period has commenced and its important to be prepared.

The three fire stations of Badger Creek, Chum Creek and Healesville will be hosting Open Day’s on February 5 Sunday between 10am-3pm.

Come along to your closest station and get some advice on planning, preventing and preparing your property for fire. Bring the children and meet the fire fighters. It’s a chance to look around the fire station, trucks and all the equipment. Find out about the different roles that can be filled as a volunteer with CFA. Volunteers are being recruited now for the next intake in March.

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Say ‘neigh’ to negativity

By Callum Ludwig Sometimes when seeking therapy or counselling, it can feel cramped up and intimidating being holed up in a room trying to talk through emotions and feelings.

At Chantilly Park Learning and Wellness Centre in Yarra Junction, a more outdoors approach is taken and there is a new program starting up aimed at primary-school-aged kids.

Clinical Psychotherapist at Chantilly Park Learning and Wellness Centre Julie Smith said Mindful Strides is hoping to help kids who have had a tough time through Covid and who experience anxiety.

“I tend to work with kids a lot with anxiety, feeling stressed and have lost a little bit of that connection so I’ve decided to bring my psychotherapy tools, mindfulness certification and horse therapy practices together,” she said.

“I want to teach kids about mindfulness and emotional awareness and social connection, which we all need.”

The Mindful Strides program is an eightweek mindfulness program for kids aged seven to 11 years old who struggle with ‘big’ emotions, like worry, anger, stress, loneliness, nervousness or sadness. They will also explore positive emotions too, such as kindness, love and joy as well as trust and boundaries.

Ms Smith said it is an imperative time to look after kids with the return of school recently.

“They get all excited about going back to school, and all the great things that come with it, but then there’s also an underlying anxiety that so many people feel, and it’s not just the kid that’s the parents as well,” she said.

“Making new friends or even seeing old friends can be difficult, sometimes you don’t see your friends for the whole of the Christmas

An outdoor wellness experience for kids.

Horses of all sizes are on hand to help. period, so getting reacquainted in those environments is really hard when also having to be able to concentrate in the classroom.”

While they talk about their feelings and

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Pictures: SUPPLIED build their self-confidence, kids will also have the opportunity to walk throughout the park as well as confide in the 10 horses on site, from miniature ponies to an ex-racehorse.

Ms Smith said horses are fantastic models for connection because that’s something that they need as well when they’re in the herd environment.

“The beauty of the horse is that they’re very good at demonstrating good boundaries as well as their awareness, they live in the present moment and they’ve got clear and assertive communication when they pick up on little things in their environment,” she said.

“They pick up on the subtle changes in our energies and what’s going on for us. They don’t necessarily mirror our behaviour but will bring attention to it, they’ll pick up if we are a bit nervous or anxious.”

The horses have been trained for years and are comfortable around children.

The session will be held on Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm from Wednesday 15 February at Chantilly Park on Settlement Road in Yarra Junction.

Anyone interested can message the Chantilly Park Learning and Wellness Centre Facebook page for details or call Ms Smith on 0417355761. Spaces are limited.

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Maggie Lane proudly holding her first book.

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG Jacinta said writing can be a solitary thing so it’s good for Maggie to be able to share it.

“She’s sharing it now and hopefully other children who want to write will be encouraged by seeing what she’s doing,” she said.

“It’s fantastic because she’s also learning about the marketing and maths side of it, taking the orders and packaging them as well.”

Keep an eye out because sequels in the ‘What if Cats…’ series could be soon to come.

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Wandin Yallock Primary School student Maggie Lane has officially become a published author with her book ‘What If Cats Wore Clothes?’

The story is all about how cats would dress for the day if they wore clothes, from whether they would have different colours of fur to if they would need to iron out wrinkles.

Maggie said her friends thought it was really cool when she showed them the book.

“I don’t know where the idea came from, it just sort of came to my head. I don’t really like to plan a story, I just start writing,” she said. “I mostly like writing stories about monsters that I come up with, lots of different ones.”

Maggie is encouraged to practice writing in school but sometimes gets frustrated because she just wants to keep going and doesn’t get to finish in time. When asked if she hoped to keep writing books for a job one day, the answer was ‘Yes Please!’

Maggie’s mum Jacinta said Maaggie has always been writing short stories and novels for years, from fantasy to mystery to all sorts of ideas.

“We love all of Maggie’s stories but she showed this one to us and we just thought it was really special and people would like this and we wanted to share it with them,” she said.

“We have a cat at home named Buffy, she loves cats. I think she connects with them on another level and can get into the cat’s minds sometimes, she definitely thinks about their own personalities.”

It isn’t Maggie’s first foray into cat stories, as she has thought up the idea of a ‘Cat Academy’ before, where pet cats go to learn the tricks of the trade of being a pet at night while their owners are asleep.

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A notice to our Chirnside Park customers.

On 10 March 2023, our Chirnside Park branch will permanently close. But while the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre will no longer have a Bank of Melbourne branch, we remain committed to helping you securely take care of your day-to-day banking needs – locally, at home, or on the go.

Westpac Chirnside Park Our Westpac Chirnside Park team is able to assist Bank of Melbourne customers with cash transactions. Find them at Shop 636, Chirnside Park Shopping Centre.

Bank@Post.

Bring your Bank of Melbourne credit or debit card to the Chirnside Park Post Office to access cash, make deposits and account balance enquiries, and pay credit card bills in person. Please note passbooks aren’t accepted at Australia Post.

Phone Banking.

Check your balance, make transfers, and pay bills, 24/7, by calling 13 33 22.

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For help navigating any of these ways to bank, please visit us at the Chirnside Park branch before the closing date or call 13 22 66.

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Nest boxes heal gardens

By Renee Wood Badger Creek Men’s Shed have taken part in a project to install animal nesting boxes in areas which were affected by the 2021 storms.

It’s part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Healing in our Gardens program which is aimed at helping residents revive their gardens after the devastating storms.

The boxes are built for purpose with two separate designs needed to suit rosellas or gliders to encourage the animals back into the areas after losing hollowed trees.

Badger Creek Men’s Shed sent of their first shipment late last year and now has the next 25 ready for pick up to be delivered to Dandenong Ranges homes.

Council recruited the Yarra Ranges Men’s Shed Network to work on the nesting boxes, something the Badger Creek members were happy to join.

The materials were provided as well as a donation for labour per box to each shed for their hard work.

Secretary Graeme Chester said it’s been a good project for the group here.

“Part of the role of a Men’s Shed is to provide support for community, particularly a lot of community service organisations,” Mr Chester said.

New member Ashley Smith joined last July and has been a part of the nesting boxes project.

Mr Smith said it’s been a great opportunity joining the group and has been able to use his skills from his building career.

“It’s good.. I came along looking to do something like this,” he said.

President Mario Herodotus said the Men’s Shed always welcomes new members and aims to provide a place that’s rich with friendship and comradery, while also sharing skills.

“We do help those men who are getting

Mario Herodotus, Roy Bennett, Graeme Chester, Ron Closter, Greg Suhr and Ashley Smith with the bird boxes the Badger Creek Men’s Shed has built.

Picture: RENEE WOOD older, who have retired, who don’t have the friendships anymore, who don’t have to companions anymore,” he said.

“They’re just sitting at home trying to figure out what do I do next? This is a cool place for guys like that.”

The Badger Creek shed has equipment for wood work, metal work and even has a group

that’s dedicated to photography.

“We run a couple of different classes on different tools here, we have projects like this that council comes up with that we can share with people, there’s even guys bringing stuff from home that need repaired.”

Mr Chester said it’s not all about being on the tools, anyone is welcome to also come and

just sit and have a cuppa and a chat.

“They may come over and do something but they might just say well today I just want to come down have a cup of tea and have a chat to the blocks, that’s what it’s about.”

The Badger Creek Men’s Shed is open Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am to 3.30pm at 360 Badger Creek Road, Badger Creek behind the CFA station.

Come help build compost

By Callum Ludwig Warburton residents are being called on to help bring together a Community Compost Hub through the Koha Community Cafe.

The hub will be located at the Koha Community Garden near the back of the Warburton Primary School and there are a couple of working bees coming up to help finish the project off.

Koha Community Cafe Garden Coordinator Johnathon McLay said is somewhere where members of the community can drop off their compost waste, rather than having to maintain one at home.

“After registering, they’re able to then have information about what isn’t accepted. pick up a compost caddy if they want to want one and then be connected to the hub as well via the community garden, growing veggies and joining other projects,” he said.

“It’s all about reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill as well as benefiting the community garden, whether that’s us at Koha or the various other community gardens that have one of these hubs as well.”

Started in Pakenham by the Community Alliance for Waste Reduction and Sustainability (CAWRS) with help from a Sustainability Victoria grant, Community Compost Hubs have since popped up in Wesburn (Yarra Valley ECOSS), Healesville and Kilsyth.

Mr McLay said the new hub will be an important upgrade.

“Our compost system at the moment is very old-fashioned, still the old bins where there is a lot more work to turn over and actually produce compost, whereas a purposebuilt system to add the food scraps and a carbon input like untreated wood shavings makes it easier to balance and manage,” he said.

“This way we can turn it over quicker every week, get compost quicker and it’s a lot easier to control the outcome and then we can put that on our veggie beds and grow a lot more vegetables, as well as reducing our costs in not buying it, which we used to do.”

The Hub design consists of three bays

Helpers of all ages are welcome.

Picture: SUPPLIED and a metal food waste drop-off bin, built using recycled hardwood pallets, star pickets, vermin mesh and a shade cloth-lined wooden lid for each bay. Mr McLay said the working bee and the hub itself are such a big opportunity for the community to connect with the Koha Garden.

“They might even decide to make a system themselves at home, go pick up their own recycled wooden pallets from outside the back of Bunnings and buy their own materials if they like, it’s about education and social cohesion,” he said.

“It would mean a huge amount to have some help from people in the community who’ve got a spare hour or two on the working bee days, we’ve had volunteers working on the first two working bees who haven’t done this before and we are very supportive of all skill and ability levels.”

The next working bee is on Saturday 11 February from 1pm to 3pm, which will involve finishing a large back wall piece and constructing side wall pieces, with a following session from the same time on Saturday 25 February to finish constructing side wall pieces and construct the internal divider pieces. More sessions will be organised into March as needed.

Anyone interested in attending the working bees can bring along a chair, sun protection, outdoor work clothing, pliers/hammer and gloves (if you have them). Snacks, cold drinks, tables and some chairs and gloves, ear and eye protection (as required) will be provided for those who don’t have them.

Entrance is via the sealed driveway between 7 and 9 Riverside Drive, Warburton, signposted by Koha Garden signs.

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Riders gathered at the start line in the 2022 Eastern 80.

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Norm Orr and grandchildren Keira and Bodhi practicing for this year’s Eastern 80.

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Eastern 80 ambassadors

By Callum Ludwig The Eastern 80 charity bike ride is coming up on Sunday 18 February, with all funds raised set to go to the Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Childrens Hospital (RCH).

Normally each year, the event has had a local ambassador family who has benefited from the support of the RCH and this year there is still a chance to reach out and let them know of anyone in your life who would be a fitting choice for an ambassador.

Event organiser Norm Orr said the event is largely to support the Royal Children’s Hospital but they’ve been happy to highlight locals “We want to highlight them because their

illnesses or problems are the things that will be researched and supported,” he said.

“The hospital not only looks after Victorians, but lots of people in New South Wales or South Australia that come over, and there’s probably not many families in Victoria who haven’t had some association with the Royal Children’s Hospital.”

In 2022, as many as 70 riders from near and as far as Mildura, Frankston and Bacchus March took on the challenge, with a final fundraising total of over $10,000.

Mr Orr said it would be nice to see more Warburton people involved.

“We have people who come from far out

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Clean Up Australia Day events A couple of local Clean Up Australia Day events will be taking place in March so why not book in early and commit to a cleaner space for your community.

such as family members from Bacchus March who’ve supported us each year, and it’d be nice to see a lot more Warburton people being involved,” he said.

“When we started, it was more or less family and friends but we’ve actually reached the 100 [participants] mark before. We had that target because if there are 100 people putting in $100 each, that would raise our $10,000 which we’re very happy with.”

In eight years of existence, the annual ride has raised $80,000, consistently raising around $10,000 and Mr Orr wants to continue the trend and hit $100,000 on its ten-year anniversary. The initiative started when Mr Orr was frustrated to see Warburton with no donations

on the Good Friday Appeal board and sought to change that and inspire people to donate.

The ride begins at the Cog Bike Cafe in Warburton, with options to walk or ride. Groups of cyclists often ride 50km to the Seville Carriage Cafe and back, or the full 80km to the end of the Warburton Rail Trail in Lilydale before returning. Walkers can go for 9km of the journey.

Anyone interested or who may wish to contact Mr Orr about a potential ambassador can go to the Eastern80 page on Facebook for further information and can register via the link : www.try booking.com/CEAKQ. Children under 16 are not required to pay unless they would like to donate.

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Yarra Junction Saturday 5 March, 9.30am to 12pm.

Join Upper Yarra Landcare to clean up platypus habitat along the Yarra River at the Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve. Free morning tea at 9.30am, litter collection from 10am.

BYO cup for your drink and gloves.

Coranderrk Creek Sunday 6 March, 9.30am to 12pm Join Healesville Environment Watch, Badger Creek Community Group and Mt Toolebewong and District Landcare for a walk along the creek. Free morning tea at 9.30am, BYO a cup for your drink and gloves. Meet at the Badger Creek Old School.

Please register for these events at www. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/join-a-clean-up.

Art books and magazines wanted at YAVA If any residents have any art books or art magazines they’d like to move on to, the

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Yava Art Gallery street library would much appreciate any donations.

Donations can be dropped off at the YAVA Gallery or put directly into the street library.

The Street Library has been in operation since March 2021. So far the community and its visitors have all been enjoying it.

YAVA received a small grant to get the library up and running along with some lovely artwork by Healesville artist Amanda Ruck.

Street libraries are a national initiative and provide a simple and joyful way for communities to share and inspire each other.

YAVA is situated on the pathway leading to the Eastern Library at 10 River Street, Healesville 3777 Victoria.

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$10,000 are invited for submission from local community groups.

The Valley Community Recovery Committee are running free information sessions with a sausage sizzle this weekend. The sessions will assist community groups with the application processes.

Sessions run on Saturday 4 February, 9am to 11.30am at the Yarra Glen Centre, near the IGA supermarket.

Then another on Sunday 5 February, 9am to 1pm at the Healesville Community Market, River Street, Healesville.

The program is administered by the Community Enterprise Foundation and funded by the Yarra Ranges Council to support Covid-19 pandemic and June storm recovery.

If you have a community group that provides support to the following townships : Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Dixons Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Steels Creek, Yarra Glen, and Yering, you are encouraged to apply.

Round two closes on February 28, 2023

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The Kaizen Clinics team would like to thank everyone for the fantastic support over the past year.

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The team is looking at expanding hours, with out of hours access. 317231

New year, big expansion It’s hard to believe it’s already February 2023 how time flies!

Kaizen Clinics hopes everyone had a good festive break and the team would like to thank everyone for the fantastic support to the clinic during the past year.

Due to the overwhelming demand, the clinic was really struggling with the size

of the premises.

More room was needed for the receptionists, allied health, nurses and doctors.

The team has been working very hard during 2022 and they are delighted to let you know that Kaizen Clinics Seville has now undergone a huge expansion.

An opportunity came up for Kaizen to be

able to expand and grow and they have acquired the neighbouring premises.

This has made room for nine extra consultation rooms along with extra treatment rooms.

Kaizen is also in the process of acquiring more allied services staff and hopefully doctors.

This will be of great benefit to the local community and bring in more services to the Yarra Valley.

The team at Kaizen Clinics in Seville is looking at introducing travel clinic and travel immunisations.

They are also looking at expanding hours, with out of hours access.

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Esther Rijk is the face behind Illari Health who is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and registered Naturopath. 315085 Pictures: ROB CAREW

Illari Health is based at the Healesville Wellness Factory. 315085

Healing health holistically Illari Health offers naturopathy and dietetics appointments at The Healesville Wellness Factory on Don Road in Healesville and Muna Osteopathy & Wellness in Thornbury.

Esther Rijk is the face behind Illari Health and also a lifelong member of the Healesville community.

Esther is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and registered Naturopath.

She is passionate about supporting individuals to feel great, reach their personal health goals and develop a healthy relationship with food, without restriction.

Using a unique combination of education, dietary intervention and herbal medicine, Esther implements sustainable, realistic and cli-

ent-centered changes that can be maintained long after the consultations end.

Growing up, a love of food and nutrition was inherent in Esther’s lifestyle, naturally leading her to complete a Masters degree in Dietetic Practice at La Trobe University in 2016.

A passion for herbal medicine developed after working with indigenous plant medicine in Peru, prompting her to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2021.

The core principles of dietetics and naturopathy are closely intertwined and very complimentary. By combining what we have known for centuries about health and healing, with the most recent science-based evidence,

Esther strives to offer a truly holistic approach to wellness.

Esther’s nutritional approach focusses largely on establishing healthy eating habits through nutrient-rich wholefoods, with an emphasis on plant-based nutrition. Esther focuses on teaching healthy eating practices through back-to-basics dietary education.

With a particular interest in gastrointestinal health, adrenal fatigue and chronic inflammation, Esther supports people to manage chronic health conditions, as well as focussing on preventative health to achieve and maintain wellness.

An individualised approach to treatment is a priority for each and every client. This en-

sures that all dietary/lifestyle recommendations and herbal or nutraceutical prescriptions are tailored to the client and sustainable in the long-term.

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Eye-sentials for school With a return to school in 2023 it’s a great time to make sure your child is given the best possible learning opportunities for the year ahead.

Kids are spending more time with digital devices, and this can affect their vision.

Research shows that: Short-sightedness (myopia) is increasing with digital device use, bringing greater eye health risks.

Children with vision problems have reduced attention capacity compared to their peers.

Children with learning problems commonly have vision problems which affect their learning.

Optometry can play an important role in assisting them to achieve better results.

A study of primary school children in Queensland showed that 25 per cent of those tested had confirmed vision problems, and these kids had lower NAPLAN scores than their peers.

Regular vision checks for all children are important.

At Yarra Junction Optical, the Optometrists have extensive experience in testing children’s eyes.

They take a broader approach to help a child’s vision and consider many individual functions that relate to the brain, ocular muscles and nerves, as well as psychology, learning ability and development.

What you need to do Head to the website www.yarrajunctionopitical.com.au to book your child’s eye test online or give us a call on 5967 2065 and one of our friendly team will be happy to assist you.

Myopia in Children Myopia, or short-sightedness, is an eye condition that makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly. Regular eye examinations give children the best opportunity of success in the classroom, sports field and playground.

Kids with myopia will have trouble seeing the board at school and it is known that kids with vision difficulties can fall behind their peers in school work. Aside from vision difficulties, there are also health implications for myopic patients due to their elongated eye.

For kids, myopia tends to continue to worsen each year.

MiyoSmart Lenses are a new technology for managing myopia in children and been proven to reduce the progression of myopia by up to 60 per cent.

MiyoSmart lenses are only available to accredited independent optometrists and Yarra Junction Optical is pleased to be able to offer this lens option to their patients.

It is important for all children to have regular vision checks from an early age, and certainly during school years.

Parents should look out for signs of their children squinting, reporting headaches, rubbing their eyes and getting close to objects and/or the TV to see.

Lesley, Melissa and Kerry can assist with all your back to school optometry needs. 290528 A visit to the optometrist will quickly show if there is a problem and a plan can be made to help.

It is recommended for children to: Get a vision check – optometry visits are covered by Medicare and are painless and can even be fun.

Get outside - at least two hours per day is essential for kids, especially before the onset of myopia. Time outdoors has been shown to help prevent myopia from progressing.

Get some variety - reduce screen time or near-vision work and take breaks (remember the 20/20/20 rule – focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes).

Get further away - don’t hold books or devices close to the eyes and adopt a Harmon working distance (closed fist to elbow) Get more sleep - ideally, more than nine hours per day for children. Staying up late in bed with a tablet or phone is a bad idea.

If you have any concerns or would like to book an appointment for your child please call the Yarra Junction Optical practice on 5967 2065.

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Good and bad oils in diet I’d love to share some sound nutritional medicine on the importance of dietary fat or lipids. I will help you understand the difference between good and bad fats and the role high quality lipids play to benefit your health and improve disease prognosis.

Your body needs high quality fat for a variety of reasons. For cellular health. The outer membrane of all cells in our bodies is composed of a fatty bi-layer that holds the contents of the cell inside and allows the transport of key signalling messengers to move from inside and out of all cells. Healthy cellular communication is key to tissue development, organ function and systemic health.

Good fats allow us to metabolise fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins E,A,D and K. Lipids keep our skin and hair healthy, promote

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living Tim Howden

Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville better brain function, support cardiovascular health and keep inflammatory processes in check. They can help with mood disorders such as depression and improve cognitive and learning outcomes. There is strong evidence to support the use of marine triglycerides (oils) to help facilitate weight loss and

improve metabolic profile.

So what oils are good and what should you avoid?

Without getting too techy lets agree that an ideal ratio of Omega 3 (anti-inflammatory) to omega 6 (pro-inflammatory) should be 1:1.

Unfortunately the modern Western diet of refined, processed and factory food is more skewed toward a ratio of 1:20. This is bad news for your health and partially helps explain the increase in metabolic and chronic health prevalence.

Poor quality veggie oils and rice bran oil apart are high in Omega 6 and are prone to going rancid. When you ingest rancid oil it causes oxidative stress in your body and will lead to cellular damage and inflammation. Be mindful that most processed food will have

oils that do not contribute to health and wellness. However, one can be discerning when shopping and find healthy alternatives in most cases.

Healthy oils include cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, which is a better choice for cooking. It’s much more stable and tastes better too. Keep the heat low if frying and use a desert spoon of water to help reduce smoking. Other healthy oils are fatty fish, anchovy, cod liver oil, avocado, almonds, pumpkin seed, flax seed oil and evening primrose oil. These are rich in Omega 3.

Lastly if you are considering supplementing discuss options with your qualified health practitioner or pharmacist. This will ensure your choices are appropriate and safe to meet your needs.

Knock on What messages are we sending our kids?

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Knock at the Cabin Starring Johnathan Groff, Ben Aldridge and Dave Bautista Rated M 4/5 M. Night Shyamalan is a director of extremes: his good films are great (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Split, Old) and his bad films are awful (The Happening, The Last Airbender, After Earth), with few in-between. The taut, challenging thriller Knock at the Cabin is a new addition to his good list.

While vacationing in a remote cabin, Eric (Jonathan Groff), Andrew (Ben Aldridge) and their daughter Wen (Kristen Cui) are confronted by a group of armed strangers, who claim that this family must sacrifice one of their own to avert the apocalypse.

Like Old, Shyamalan’s previous film, Knock at the Cabin generates outstanding suspense with a small cast in a single location. Moreover, even the best Shyamalan films have a slightly stilted, awkward feel, and Shyamalan plays this as a strength in portraying normal people in a dark, strange situation.

A tense home invasion unfurls several layers of intrigue. Dave Bautista is the stand-out performer as Leonard, a gentle, considerate man haunted by his grim responsibility and apocalyptic visions, and radiates authority despite rarely raising his voice. Much of the tension comes from Eric and Andrew trying to escape, outwit or talk down the invaders, but with bursts of violence and clues from the outside world, you and the family come to question if the invaders are justified.

Knock at the Cabin has some tone and pacing issues. A series of flashbacks, while touching or poignant, dilute the tension of the present-day conflict.

When the invaders start ritualistically murdering each other, this really undermines their sympathetic image, and the Biblical justification late in the narrative feels half-baked.

A compelling thriller that links a family’s love with the fate of the world, Knock at the Cabin is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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What sort of people of this nation, are we becoming?

Needing to leave domestic violence and gambling to future articles – not that they don’t need urgently addressing, I want to address the need for a moral compass.

A world wide problem I know, yet it applies to the villages that receive this paper - from Mooroolbark to Marysville and from Healesville to Ferntree Gully and Belgrave.

Who is leading the way by holding up a moral compass?

Kids at a very young age are seeing models of living that send bad social messages.

Some may come from within their own homes from bad parental choices and relationships.

Another area of confusing mixed messages is seen in sports where kids see double standards of alcohol and gambling.

What about our young teens with so much inappropriate content on social media influencing their decisions and body image.

Someone who is flying a flag to lead the way out for girls and women is the Australian of the year 2023, Taryn Brumfitt, campaigning against the ills and negatives of body profiling for girls and women per-se.

Berne, the psychologist was just one of many who believed that children as young as

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four have picked up enough of what they believe to be the way life works and to run with it for years.

I previously worked with many of these former children who were still running on their 4 year old ‘script’ at 30, 40, 50 and 60 years of age.

We might well wonder where the answers will come from.

What do we do?

It’s not easy, as the answer lies in a multifaceted approach. Firstly, my belief is that we need to have good role models, which means to be modelling manhood and womanhood well.

We need strong principled parenting that has the ability to command respect and insist on workable and appropriate boundaries with real expectations and real consequences for disobedience, non-compliance and deception.

We need to vote in morally sound politicians who really have the community’s good at heart.

We need to clean up the inconsistencies in the messages we send to young people, especially what they see on TV, and in the main, have a strong agreed moral/value compass.

Without this we are lost.

Without a good model our kids may well follow bad models – second third and fourth generations often keep it going.

Without the built in moral compass, like a torch that lights the way, they may well flounder in life.

For me, I am working on the moral compass found in the Bible’s pages.

Now just before you turn the page with a cuss, tell me what better way you might approach a basis for solid ground.

The wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon, wrote whole books in the bible on instruction for wise living.

It might also help to know that our legal systems, in law and government are based on the Judeo/Christian model as well.

Many Blessings as you try to be moral builder in your small corner of the world.

Graeme Dawson, Chaplain to Community

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Painting to create smiles

By Renee Wood It could be said that painters are always on an adventure – perhaps not always hitting the road but when they sit down at a blank canvas, their options are endless.

Yarra Glen artist Ton Antheunisse allows his art to take him on an adventure daily as he create works of subjects he loves most days.

From animals, to landscapes and flowers, his work represents all things he enjoys to paint and share with local residents.

If you live in Yarra Glen, you may be familiar with seeing Ton’s work at the local supermarket.

Last year alone he painted 200 paintings, which were all delivered to IGA to be displayed and collected by anyone looking for something to brighten up their day.

“They disappear very quickly - last Saturday I put three paintings on the shelf and Monday morning there was only one left,” Ton said.

“They go quickly as people come that like what they see.”

Ton said he loves to know that people enjoy his work.

“It’s nice to be appreciated.”

The 91-year-old first learnt how to paint when he joined an art class as a teenager, but he hasn’t always had brush in hand.

Over his life, he has enjoyed painting on and off however and in the last four years it has become a great passion.

“I didn’t do as much then occasionally, whenever the mood sort of struck me,” he said.

“When I had my last surgery, open heart surgery, things went downhill from there on so I took it up again.”

Now painting has taken a front row seat in

Ton working on an artwork in his studio.

Many different sceneries, animals and flowers inspire his work.

Ton Antheunisse paints most days and enjoys sharing them with the Yarra Glen community.

Pictures: RENEE WOOD his day to day life as he sits down for hours in his studio working on a canvas.

The pieces are inspired by photos of landscapes and animals, always inspired by holi-

day periods like Christmas.

He said what he likes most about painting is ‘when it works’.

“I like the idea or the setup, or the scenery

itself and then I put my own variations in and if it works, that’s what I enjoy most of all.”

Ton often gets people asking for specific paintings and accepts small donations that he says just helps to pay for the paints.

Most of all he just likes to sit at the canvas and create something beautiful that will make someone smile.

“I would like to paint something very special but I have no idea what,” he said with a laugh.

“The only thing that stays hopefully intact is to make people smile.

“That’s all I can advise people to be nice, create smiles.”

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trees, Despite the secluded environment and peaceful setting, the property is less than an hour from Melbourne and a short stroll into the vibrant bustling Healesville township. For those looking to balance the benefits of a rural lifestyle without the 24/7 commitment that can come with larger properties, this is the answer!

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COMPLETE PRIVACY, WALK TO TOWN NESTLED amongst established gardens and located within walking distance to the thriving Gembrook township the home offers complete privacy whilst still enjoying the convenience of having everything at your fingertips.

Set on an impressive 4,556m2 (over 1 acre) mostly flat block, the home is ideal for the growing family and is calling for you to add your personal touch. The home boasts a spacious living room that is flooded with natural light and enjoys garden views and features a wood fire for those cooler evenings. The adjoining dining room and kitchen is complete with breakfast bar, great cupboard and bench space and stainlesssteel appliances including dishwasher.

There are four bedrooms in total, the master is complete with full ensuite whilst the remaining three bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom.

The great sized laundry completes the residence. Special features include ducted heating, timber floorboards and great storage throughout.

Entertain with ease in the massive paved and covered outdoor entertaining, with views across the garden, this space offers complete privacy for you and your friends and family.

The kids and furry family members can run and play on the expansive lawn areas whilst you kick back and relax in the outdoors.

For the toys and tools there is a double garage under roofline as well as excellent secure off-street parking for trailers/ caravans/boat etc.

This is one the whole family can love and enjoy, inspect with absolute confidence. ●

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A SERENE SANCTUARY OF OVER ONE ACRE OFFERING the best in rural living combined with all of the conveniences of modern living, this spacious brick home is nestled on 4063m2 and will allow you to make the most of a private and picturesque setting.

Built for the current owners and offered for sale for the first time, there are multiple living areas to cater to every occasion including an L-shaped lounge and dining room with large windows that allow views over the property, meals/family room with doors that lead out to the covered and paved outdoor entertaining area and an enormous rumpus room with a built in bar that is ideal for entertaining.

The hub of the home is the kitchen which is fitted with Miele wall oven, gas hotplates and dishwasher, plenty of cupboards including appliance cupboard and a view over the enclosed rear yard. There is also a large studio that would suit an artist, hobbyist or work from home situation. this area also has a powder room for your convenience.

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Healesville Real Estate would like to welcome Jodie Anastasio to our team.

Jodie has 17 years experience in Property Management in the Healesville area and is a widely recognised and respected identity and professional throughout the Yarra Valley. Many of the staff at Healesville Real Estate have enjoyed the privilege of working with Jodie previously and look forward to the opportunity of working alongside her once again.

The wealth of local and industry knowledge that Jodie brings to our team will allow us to continue to offer a premium level of service to all stakeholders (Residential Rental Providers, Commercial Landlords, Renters and Commercial Email: healesville.rentals@eview.com.au Phone: 0447 883 829

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IDYLLIC ACREAGE WITH IMPRESSIVE HOME WITH over 1 acre of wildlife-welcoming landscaped gardens highlighted by meandering pathways and bridges over beautiful ponds, this property is truly something special. Fully fenced and featuring a sealed drive, triple garage, workshop, wood shed, veggie beds, and more, inspection promises to impress at this exceptional Hills home.

This beautiful brick dwelling with extensive under-house storage offers comfortable family living for one fortunate family. The foyer branches to the formal lounge and dining area with large fire, vaulted ceilings, a stylish bar, and quality carpet underfoot. The kitchen with Bosch and Westinghouse appliances and custom glass splashback overlooks a versatile meals area/family room that leads out to the expansive covered deck. With easy access to the lower level firepit area with bespoke curved accent wall, this property is primed and ready for plenty of entertaining.

The focus on family comfort is also apparent in the smartly situated bedrooms.

The main bedroom is a highlight with a stylish shower ensuite, walk-in robe, and adaptable reading room/study or idyllic nursery. The carpeted family bedrooms with built-in robes share a luxurious bathroom with dual sink vanity and relaxing freestanding tub. Add to this a second study and this home also opens options for extended family living or a superb work-fromhome space.

With additional highlights including solar power, cubby house, and a lifestyle location near local townships and picturesque Birdsland Reserve walking trails, this property is a rare find in this tightly held pocket of premier homes. Plan your viewing today.

Landscaped 4,323sqm (approx.) fenced property with triple garage and workshop Immaculate family home with open plan living and dining with deck access Kitchen with quality appliances overlooking a versatile dining area/family room Beautiful bedrooms including main with ensuite, walk-in robe, and reading/room study or ideal nursery Lifestyle location near bus and train transport, Birdsland Reserve, and Belgrave Heights Christian College ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 227 Mt Morton Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,200,000 - $1,320,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 20 MAIL

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MODERN LIVING WITH PEACEFUL CHARM A STUNNING location and presented to perfection inside and out, this property is sure to please, situated on the tranquil Little Steavenson river and set on a park like setting on 1 glorious acre (approx) it’s paradise in your back yard.

The home is modern, spacious and offers plenty of space for the growing family with 3 bedrooms all with built in robes including a walk-in robe and ensuite in the large main bedroom.

Multiple living zones with a lounge/ living and family/meals dining area offer

plenty of space for everyone, entertain outside all year round with a family size covered entertaining area overlooking the picturesque and colorful back yard.

Beautiful established gardens and an array of flowering trees, plants, shrubs and a king size veggie patch, a double carport/ garage plus a huge separate lock up garage with loads of space perfect for the cars, boats and the caravan. A very special property in a very special location, offering the ideal relaxed country lifestyle, it’s a place you won’t want to leave. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Waters Place, BUXTON Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $790,000 - $860,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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Badger Creek 113 Badger Weir Road

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Healesville 3/78 Maroondah Highway

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This special & unique family home offers a spacious living room with a wood heater & split system, wellequipped kitchen, 2 generous sized bedrooms on the ground floor & parent’s retreat with tree top views & ensuite upstairs. Other additions include entertaining deck which overlooks the beautiful, maintained gardens, lock-up garage plus workshop & carport.

Price Guide $870,000 -

Tucked away at the very end with only 2 other homes on the block, you will find this large, light & bright townhouse. Comprising an open plan living zone with hardwood flooring & modern kitchen opening out to the large alfresco area. Featuring master with WIR & ensuite, GDH & air conditioning, double car garage, fully fenced allotment & an easy-care garden.

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This architecturally designed home on 1 acre (approx), features a large open plan living & dining area, modern kitchen & generous master with ensuite. The 5 bedrooms have views across the gardens upstairs, plus a 3rd stylish family bathroom & guest bedroom downstairs. Outside there is a covered entertaining area, plus a double carport.

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Perfectly located at the end of a leafy court you will discover this generous sized home. Featuring a bright formal lounge at the front, while the main open plan living & dining areas are at the rear. Incorporated here, is a large family kitchen, a spacious master with WIR & ensuite, GDH & split system heating & cooling, double garage & low maintenance garden.

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY SELDOM in your life do you get the opportunity to live in a breath-taking luxury home. At every turn you’ll be astounded by the remarkable architecture and quality… and then there’s the panoramic mountain and valley million dollar view where you’ll watch beautiful sunrises, remarkable storms and romantic sunsets.

Soaring ceilings and gleaming polished floors greet you at the entry and then as you enter the main living space your senses are struck from every direction; the incredible kitchen with Caesar stone bench and soft close drawers, the wall of windows to the view, the outdoor tiled veranda with four panel folding doors, the timber staircase to the mysterious loft study with balcony… so much to take in.

Also enjoying the view is the spacious master bedroom offering a luxury ensuite with double walk in shower and bath, one of four bathrooms at the property. Two more additional bedrooms also offer bathrooms and extra study and living spaces. Just when you think there couldn’t possibly be more, there’s a fully self-contained studio with large living space, bedroom and bathroom.

Your expectations are fulfilled by the many extras including integrated reverse/cycle ducted heating/cooling system, 8 speakers throughout living and veranda, fitted wardrobes throughout, gutter guard, plumbed fridge space, security doors, concrete driveway to extra wide double garage, fully landscaped, gas powered generator back up system, NBN connected and much more.

This is a property where everyone who visits is astounded and never wants to leave.

A once in a lifetime opportunity, call Tony 0419 870 513 or Samantha 0438 795 190 to book your inspection or check available open times. Be quick. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 51 McOwan Crescent, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $890,000 - $970,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 and Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 22 MAIL

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49 Eileen Grove, Woori Yallock

$650,000 - $715,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity!

Prime position family home with beautiful views

Soaring ceilings and gleaming polished floors greet you at the entry and then as you enter the main living space your senses are struck from every direction; the incredible kitchen with Caesar stone bench and soft close drawers, the wall of windows to the view, the outdoor tiled veranda with four panel folding doors, the timber staircase to the mysterious loft study with balcony. Also enjoying the view is the spacious master bedroom offering a luxury ensuite with double walk in shower & bath, one of four bathrooms at the property. Two more additional bedrooms also offer bathrooms and extra study and living spaces. Just when you think there couldn’t possibly be more, there’s a fully selfcontained studio with large living space, bedroom & bathroom. This is a property where everyone who visits is astounded and never wants to leave.

This desirable family home offers a stunning northerly mountain vista, a fabulous outdoor entertaining area, 2 renovated bathrooms and much much more! Perched beautifully on this gorgeous parcel of land, the home showcases the landscaped gardens and allows vehicle access to the large backyard where you have a double carport, shed with concrete floor, veggie garden, large open spaces for the kids to play and a brilliant outdoor entertainment zone where you will no doubt spend countless hours! The much-loved home is in beautiful condition and you will just love the views from the master bedroom which also provides a modern and stylish ensuite and walk in robe. The original kitchen is in great condition and is open plan with the family room, where you have access to the renovated family bathroom and bedrooms 2 & 3.

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Exquisite gardens, mountain views and character!

Lovely and leafy this private and in touch with nature property is surrounded by towering gums, stunning filtered views and is a beautiful place to call home in East Warburton. You will adore sitting on the front deck overlooking your own mountain vista or maybe retreat to another private entertaining area at the back with a glass of wine in hand to enjoying the serenity. This home oozes charm with a gorgeous country kitchen, bathroom complete with claw foot bath and original floor boards throughout. A cozy crackling wood fire for the winter months is pride of place in the lounge and gives a perfect ambience to your new lifestyle. This 3 bedroom home offers much to the astute buyer looking for their new lifestyle change, weekender or investment.

This charming Cape Cod style home is nestled into beautiful cottage and edible gardens and provides a large north facing front porch that captures the stunning mountain views. The home offers 3 adorable bedrooms and a beautiful light filled study or 4th bedroom, with the added bonus of a spacious external studio; ideal to work from home or use as a further living area. The main living room is warm and enticing, the quirky kitchen zone will inspire the creative cook in you, provides a place to dine, and has a light filled space to sit and read and enjoy the views to the gardens. The home is full of storage, as every little nook and cranny has been well utilised, and outdoors you will be super excited to see 2 lock up garages, extra gated car parking and also a space that could be ideal to park a caravan, boat or trailers. This home is one out of the box and is sure to tug at your heart strings.

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SECLUDED AND PRIVATE LOCATION LARGE, spacious and filled with an abundance of sunlight, this quality, craftsmanship built, 1980’s family home captures all that was great from such a wonderful era.

Spanning over 2 levels of living space, the versatile floorplan has been extremely well designed and offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 separate living areas.

There’s certainly enough space for everybody.

Whether you use any of the bedrooms as home office set ups, or potential Air B&B income from the lower level space, this home has the ability to adapt and grow to your every need.

Offering not only the convenience of gas ducted heating throughout, there is also a charming wood heater in the relaxed living area as well as an open fire taking centre stage in the main family room.

Adjoining both living spaces is the stylish kitchen offering epic views. Expansive benchtops, a walk in pantry and breakfast bar, complete the space, giving a relaxed and comfortable place to enjoy a coffee, a meal or just great conversation.

Exposed beams, timber panelling and floor to ceiling windows make this home truly inspiring for those who simply love this era of design or those appreciating the light and space it offers.

Enjoy the valley and treetop views from the covered deck, with direct access from both the kitchen and family room.

A large 2 car garage with internal downstairs access also has its own separate driveway entrance and connects to a large amount of under house storage. An additional storage area is ideal for a wine cellar, but could also be perfect for those who need extra space.

Outside, the circular driveway leads to a separate carport and front entry foyer, with surrounding paved areas. Cute pathways meander around the ½ acre property where you can also find a pottery or artists studio, beautiful gardens and extra parking.

On a quiet no-through road, within walking distance to the local primary school, bus stop and the Belgrave South shopping hub, this secluded family property offers enough room for everyone in a sought after, tightly held location. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 19 Cambridge Street, BELGRAVE SOUTH Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,250,000 - $1,360,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 24 MAIL

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We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p FOR SALE

48 Belgrave-Gembrook Road BELGRAVE STYLISH UPDATES AND SPECTACULAR VIEWS

$780,000 - $850,000 3A1B3C

This stylishly updated residence set on a sprawling 1,831sqm (approx.) block with wonderful valley views, veggie beds, cubby house, and terraced lawn area, offers move-in readiness in a magnificent location. This renovated home’s interior will impress with a modern rustic aesthetic.

FOR SALE

227 Mt Morton Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS

$1,200,000 - $1,320,000 4A2B2C

IDYLLIC ACREAGE WITH IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME

With over 1 acre of wildlife-welcoming landscaped gardens highlighted by meandering pathways and bridges over beautiful ponds, this property is truly something special. Fully fenced and featuring a sealed drive, triple garage, workshop, wood shed, veggie beds, and more, inspection promises to impress at this exceptional Hills home.

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Brad Conder

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4/6 Pleasant Road, FERNTREE GULLY PRIME POSITION WITH SWEEPING CITY VIEWS

$490,000 - $520,000 2A1B1C

FOR SALE

1 Leslie Street, BELGRAVE

$680,000 to $740,000 3A1B1C

MOVE-IN READY HOME

With options to start out, scale down, or supplement your property portfolio, this neatly presented unit promises to make any new homeowners proud. With sweeping views straight through to the sparkling city lights, this unit is truly something special.

This move-in ready residence merely moments from Belgrave village offers the best of Hills living near the heart of town. Set to a backdrop of serene leafy views on a sizeable 1,211sqm (approx.) natural landscape with single carport and fenced yard, this property is the perfect entryway into this picturesque location.

Sam Adamson

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LOCATION, LOCATION THIS stunning property is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It offers an abundance of space, privacy, and tranquillity. Located in a highly soughtafter pocket of Mount Evelyn, it is close to the Warburton Trail and Lilydale Lake.

The home features four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a powder room.

The formal lounge is spacious and there is a family room, rumpus room and formal dining.

The kitchen is large and well-appointed with stone bench tops and meals area and there is an additional kitchenette.

Outside, the property boasts two 12 x 6 metre sheds, and a double carport.

There is plenty of room for a pony or two and the 4.5 acres of land offers an ideal spot to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your own private oasis. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 74 David Road, MOUNT EVELYN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $1,750,000 - $1,795,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Bill Verhagen phone: 0417 371 987, email: bill@integrityrealestate.com.au, INTEGRITY REAL ESTATE 26 MAIL

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Wandin 1st XI vs Saint Andrews 3rd XI After a bit of rain in the morning, the match would get off to a start on time. Wandin’s Captain David Thorne won the toss and chose to bat.

Wandin’s top-order batters would get off to a slow and shaky start with Rod Aitken making 22, Jamie Elliott 7 and Bryce Edwards 4 but then Jamie Oakley and Tim Thorne would come to the crease. These two \ would bat superbly and put on a 111-run partnership.

With Saint Andrews struggling for bowlers on the last few overs, Wandin would put on a 100 in the last 10 overs making a total of 194 off 35 over.

Jamie Oakley made 59 not out, Tim Thorne 47 and David Marshall 11 not out.

With a good total on the board, it would be up to Wandin’s bowlers to get to work and that they did.

Mitchell Kogelman and Hamish Lammott would get Wandin off to a great start with early wickets and from there Leigh Curwood, David Marshall and Tim Thorne would ensure Saint Andrews would only to be able to make 10/115.

Mitchell Kogelman 3/14 off 7 overs Hamish Lammott 2/16 off 7 overs Leigh Curwood 3/31 off 7 overs David Marshall 1/11 off 3 overs Tim Thorne 1/6 off 2 overs It was a great win by Wandin 1st XI, putting them into the top 4.

Wandin 2nd XI vs Woori Yallock/Launching Place Wandin would win the toss and elected to bowl on damp ground after some morning rain. Woori Yallock/Launching Place had a positive start to play but the Wandin bowlers

HM Grenfell 18 Now Wandin’s turn to bat, father and son pairing of B and R Vallence scored quickly and raced to 0/75 after 12 overs with B Vallence retiring on 50 not out. It was only a matter of time before the winning runs were scored, the game finishing with Wandin 4/100 off of 18 overs. An excellent all-around performance especially from the juniors in the side.

B Vallence 50 no, R Vallence 20, C Kneebone 18 S Donnelly 1/8, D Shambrooke 1/6 Wandin Womens This week Wandin took on Chirnside Park at Wandin East Reserve. Playing two short, Wandin lost the toss and went on to bowl in the first innings. Olivia Edwards and Curwood took out the opening overs, however wickets began to fall as (Jacqui Lowrie 2/7 off 3), Charlotte Edwards (2/7 off 3) and Tangi Clancy (2/9 off 2) took the pill. With runouts from both Gayle Seeger and a direct hit from O Edwards, the women kept Chirnside Park’s batting innings tight. Dionne Wilson was able to secure the innings, bowling her wicket, and catching the final wicket in the following over. Chirnside Park all out for 55 after 15 overs. Chasing 56, C Edwards and G Seeger opened the bat, attacking quickly. Seeger was dismissed, and Bridget Vallence joined Edwards in chasing the total down. Playing beautiful shots, unfortunately, Vallence was also dismissed, with both Edwards girls coming in to finish the innings.

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Team Rael’s in form golfer, Ian McMinn with mark Donavan, Greg Urquhart and Tony Battaini watching on as the powerhouse launches into his drive on the first.

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RACV Professional Ben Eyton-Jones with son and Team Rael’s latest draft pick Henry.

Team golf begins

By Ian Callen Under overcast skyies, RACV golfing members took to the ‘Healesville Country Club Course’ last Thursday accompanied by a gradually increasing northerly in pursuit of the inaugural ’Tormey Taylor’ Shield.

By day’s end, Team Nicholson’s Peter Gebert had produced a masterful round to find himself a top, of the leaderboard; with 40 points, a point clear of his captain Laurie Tormey, deputy Tony Druitt and a further point back, Rob Hennessey.

This left their team well placed to take the first round points.

Other notable rounds came from Riddell’s Geoff Cooper, Tony Battaini and Rael’s Rob Johnston and Ian McMinn.

NICHOLSON: Peter Gebert 40 Laurie Tormey 39

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· Tony Druitt 39 · Rob Hennessey 38 · Fred Lloyd 35 · Jan O’Brien 34…. 225 · RIDDELL: · Geoff Cooper 37 · Tony Battaini 36 · Max McIntosh 35 · Bruce Pollard 34 · David Egan 33 · Malcolm Moore 33…. 208 RAEL: · Rob Johnston 36 · Ian McMinn 36 · Brenton King 36 · Kennith Emslie 33 · Howard Vaughn 32 · Greg Urquhart 32…. 205

On the Saturday, play began In light drizzle, with Team Rael and Riddell hoping the week-

end play would help them claw themselves back into the contest, but it wasn’t to be.

Rain soon became torrential and the course unplayable, leaving Tuesday’s play their hope.

Play was officially abandoned on Saturday at 11:30 with green’s underwater.

Many thanks to the RACV who are providing the Tournament Shield and individual medals for the winning team list at the conclusion of the tournament and assistance with an evening to celebrate the inaugural premiers, including a vote count to determine the “Tormey Taylor Medalist” for 2023: and Tony and Jenny from’Many Hands Winery’ are offering (Peter Gebert) a bottle with a Monday lunch for the ‘Player of the Week Award’ and: For the winning ‘Team List‘ each round, on the presentation of a RACV season pass holders card the ‘Alba Paloma Cafe’ are offering two free coffees with a breakfast order.

In very exciting news this week, Shirley Heights have confirmed coach Fredrico Schiappa Pietra Saramago is returning to Australia, from Portugal for some not to be missed clinic dates, to be announced shortly. The event Secretary will have booking information when available, don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

Yarra Glen Ag Show was on the weekend, while the weather wasn’t the best, lots of smiles everywhere and some fantastic local results.

UYPC are still offering half-price memberships for this year, in both regular pony club membership, adult membership (yes, pony club have this now) and the fantastic Riders Without Horses membership for those who do not have access to their own horse or pony. Great social and equine fun for the whole family, social activities, fundraising and education.

Looking forward to the Wandin International Horse Trials in March, for those competing entries are at Nominate, for those there for a look, get in early to get a good vantage point and enjoy!

Wesburn Park Equestrian area bookings are filling up fast, if anyone is considering running any competitions/clinics etc this year please get your date preferences in as soon as possible to guarantee a spot or contact the Upper Yarra Pony Club to discuss options.

We are still getting reports constantly for reckless driving in the area around horse riders. This is so incredibly dangerous and quite sickening. Please parents explain to your newly licensed drivers they could kill or seriously injure someone way too easily. Please continue to be aware of these people around you and try to stay calm. Please report all incidents also.

Stay safe and Happy Riding!

Rain affects the play for Healesville cricket teams Weather impacted cricket matches this weekend with Healesville’s Under 12-9, Under 14’s, Under 16, 2nd XI and 3rd XI all being washed out Under 12-4 Healesville 91 defeated Hoddles Creek 4/83 – by Matt Harding The 12-4 faced Hoddles Creek in a top-ofthe-table clash in slightly damp conditions.

Healesville won the bat flip and decided to bat and Henry Harding and Taylor Caldicott got them off to an excellent opening stand of 24. However, a combination of indifferent bowling and difficult pitch conditions saw the run rate slow and put Healesville in danger of a low total. The tide turned with excellent running between wickets from Ben Hunter and Tully Ellis combined with some

lusty hitting from Raff Morcombe and Henry enabling the team to score a competitive 91.

In reply, while early wickets avoided Healesville, the team bowled extremely well and kept themselves in the game. Towards the end of the innings, there were amazing bowling displays from Archie Hempel, Monty Forbes, Endo Gotch, and Raff. In the end, Hoddles Creek only needed 18 runs off the last 5 overs and with 2 amazing overs from Summer Caldicott including the last, she bowled the team to victory winning by 8 runs. Well done Summer and the team. Great result!

Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 171 defeated

by Croydon Ranges 5/279 With consistent rain throughout the morning, players thought the game may not go

ahead. But the rain stopped and ground conditions were relatively good although slippery at the crease for the bowlers.

Healesville needed early wickets with only 171 on the board. Unfortunately, Croydon Ranges came out batting with intent and focused on getting the runs as quickly as possible. Croydon Ranges passed Healesville’s score 4 wickets down and went on to bat until the 48-over mark before ending the game. Brendan Damrow tried hard from one end bowling 14 overs but the highlight for Healesville was debutant Brodie Grace picking up his maiden 1st XI wicket (and his 2nd) and was the only multiple wicket-taker with figures of 2/31.

Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 139 defeated

by Kilsyth 5/141 – by Adam Keath The Healesville 4ths dodged the rain and managed to get a game in against topof-the-table Kilsyth. Electing to bat first Healesville struggled with Kilsyths accuracy and were dismissed for 139 off 32 overs, Adam Keath with 36, Rob Nolan with 31 and Amandeep Singh with 17 the main scorers.

Healesville did well to curtail the scoring but couldn’t break through enough with Kilsyth making the runs with 9 overs to spare and 5 wickets still in the shed. Wickets were shared by Matt Wilkinson 3/32 off 4, Premdeep Singh 1/24 off 6 and Adam Keath 1/24 off 7. Kilsyth won with 5/141.

Yarra Junction Cricket Club battle challenging conditions

By Rob Boxell Under 12s vs Wandin A reduced 10 over per side game was played on Friday due to the ground conditions and Wandin won the toss and decided to have a bat first.

They started off like a train batting extremely positively and capitalised on any bad bowling.

Standouts with the ball were Tyson Oates taking 2/10 and Aidan Fogarty taking 1/9 as Wandin finished 3/67 off their 10 overs leaving Junction a big task.

Jordy Thornton and Oates opened the batting and played maturely with both retiring.

Luke Dark came in and batted well also retiring before Junction slumped from 1/18 to 5/30 looking dead and buried.In came Al Mason and boy did he bat well. He punished the bad ball with conviction as he finished up 15* off 6 balls to give Junction a fighting chance. Oates, Thornton and Dark all came back in and tried to push the run rate up but ultimately fell short as Wandin won by 4 runs in what was a highlevel game of cricket in challenging conditions.

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14*) defeated by Wandin 3/67 (T Oates 2/10) Women’s vs Officer Junction travelled down to Officer for the second time this season looking to keep up their 100% success rate since the Christmas Break.

Officer won the toss and elected to have a bat but Junction soon made them regret that decision as Millie Kuth struck early to leave Officer 1/2. Officer regrouped but tight bowling from Kuth, Alannah Bomford and Tara Wilson kept Officer to 3/58 at the 24 over mark. Junction then stepped it up a gear as Officer lost 7/27 thanks to wickets from Kuth, Bomford, Wilson, McCracken and a first wicket for Jade Bennett to bowl Officer out for 85.

Skipper Carly Millar and Tara Wilson opened up and it wasn’t the best start as Wilson was caught behind for 0. She was quickly followed back by the dangerous Kuth for 8 and the score 2/20. 2/20 became 3/31 as Jade Bennett was caught behind but not before she made her first runs for the club to cap off a good game for her.

Lisa Hilton joined Millar and both showed

their experience by rotating the strike well, waiting for the bad balls and respecting the good ones. A 55-run partnership from them both led us home with both finishing 20* and giving Junction a 7-wicket win and book a spot in the finals.

Yarra Junction 3/86 (C Millar 20*, L Hilton 20*) defeated Officer 10/85 (A Kuth 3/11, A Bomford 2/6) 2nd XI vs Ainslie Park Playing a rare home game at Wesburn, the 2nds took on Ainslie Park in a bid to keep their finals hopes alive. Losing the toss, Yarra Junction opened the bowling with Brad Nightingale and Toby Pilton who bowled tight lines, putting the visitors on the back foot early as only 18 runs came from the first 12 overs. Wickets to Nightingale, Leigh Van Der Vlugt and Jack Jenkinson saw Ainslie Park struggling at 3/65. A small partnership formed for Ainslie Park until the evergreen Glenn Thompson struck. Between Thompson and captain Marcel Kocher, they took 5/30 together to have Ainslie Park finish 8/128 after their allotted 35 overs.

Matt Hammond and Kocher opened the batting and were looking good before Hammond was trapped for 11. A mix-up between wickets saw Jenkinson run out for a duck. Wickets in quick succession threatened the home side until Nightingale joined Kocher at the crease. The two steadied the ship as Nightingale went on to hit his high score of 41 before being caught behind. Glenn Thompson was bowled shortly after, leaving Yarra Junction 35 runs to make as time was starting to run out and light threatened to end the game early. Enter Julian Bennett, in his 200th match for Yarra Junction, joined the skipper to steer the side to victory through calm and calculated batting. Kocher carried his bat for 46 not out whilst Bennett capped off the fairy tale by hitting the winning runs.

Yarra Junction 7/129 (M Kocher 46*, B Nightingale 41) def Ainslie Park 8/128 (G Thompson 3/15, M Kocher 2/26) 1st XI vs Chirnside Park Yarra Junction 10/64 defeated by Chirnside Park 10/141 (K Bomford 3/22) mailcommunity.com.au

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Club house works

By Ian Milgate Healesville Bowling Club is proud to announce the refurbishment of the old club house which was built in the 40’s and was the centre of town gatherings for many years until the current Clubhouse was built.

I am told that the two front doors had peep holes in them, not to watch bowlers but the boys in blue. Whilst cleaning the old club house out we uncovered several sets of old wooden bowls going back to 1919.

The funding for the rebuild came from a dollar for dollar grant that the club applied for last year. The new old clubhouse will play a central part on bowls day for a little shade and a few quite drinks on the deck.

Tuesday’s Team 1 played Lilydale at Lilydale and despite John Clark’s rink getting up by six shots, overall Healesville were convincingly beaten by Lilydale and went down by 59 shots 35 - 94.

John Clark, Robyn Turville, Bob brown, Barry Parker 21 - 15 Steve Graham, Steve Bulled, Hilda Gurney, Gerda Otto 7 - 40 Wally Mays, Rob Ayres, Effie Laban, Russell Smith 7 - 39 Tuesday’s Team 2 played at home against Mooroolbark and although Mooroolbark were neck and neck with us, we finally had a close win by 9 shots 62- 53.

Mike Adams, Rob Broadhurst, Glenda Graham, Jodie Ward 27 - 15 John Fitzpatrick, Anne Holland, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Colin Jarvis 18 - 17 Len Cosson, Gerry Gomers, Damian Key, Judy Veermann 17 -21 Saturday’s Team 1 played away at Mooroolbark and this was a must win game to keep the hopes alive but we were unable to get the job done going down by 20 shots 61- 81.

Mark Hoffman’s rink played well and had a comfortable win. Now it makes the last game of the season very difficult to win as we play Lilydale who are sitting third on the ladder.

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Double header

By Rodney Bates

The Healesville bowls old club house is due for refurbishment. stone, Rob Ayres 18 - 19 Adrian Beales, Bob Brown, Robyn Turville, James Beales 8 - 26 Mark Hoffman, Colin Lowe, Effie Laban, John Simnett 24 - 10 Mark Ward, Steve Bulled, Brad Chandler, Chris Hawting 11 - 26 Saturday’s Team 2 played at home against Heathmont and what we thought would be a

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comfortable win was a tight finish in the end only winning by 6 shots 56 - 50. We need to focus next week with the finals in sight.

Mike Adams, John Howard, Glenda Graham, Gerda Otto 29 - 13 Barry Parker, Gerry Gomers, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Judy Veermann 19 - 12 Wally Mays, Ian Milgate, Karl Tok, Ted Upton 8 - 25

It was a double header weekend for Yarra Glen’s Division 1 side headed up a busy round of weekend pennant for the club.

On Saturday their Division team hosted top of the table Essendon.

Whilst they kept close early in the contest, the visitors were too strong overall, the final result a 57/92 loss.

S. Manifold 9/29; M. O’Brien 22/17; G. Senior 15/29; Ben Simmons 11/17.

On Sunday, a game always looked forward too, playing away against Yarra Valley neighbours Warburton.

The game went down to the last bowl on the last end, with Warby winning by one shot 72/73. S. Manifold 17/22; M. O’Brien 24/11; G. Senior 19/24; Ben Simmons 12/16.

Division 4 played at home against a determined Croydon team, who were trying to lock in a finals position.

For the second week running, there was nothing in it at the break, but Yarra Glen managed to break the shackles and come away with a strong win overall 100/51, securing a top of the table finish for the season as well.

Scores: R. Bates 22/15; M. Ramage 24/4; S. Smith 21/19; R. Thurkle 33/13; Yarra Glen’s third side was scheduled to play Eastwood Golf, but the weather intervened with the greens closed and a shared points draw the result.

In Mid Week pennant, the Division 1 side travelled to Bundoora RSL. With two close rinks and one down all day, they were unable to make up the difference overall, going down 43/78: P. Leonard 15/19; R. Bates 12/39; G. Baker 16/20. Side 2 had a Bye.

Warburton win three in successful round Tough week

By Peter Brennan

By Garry Lewis Another exciting week of bowls for the Warburton Bowls Club resulted in three out of four Pennant games ending in thrilling victories for the Burras.

On Saturday the Weekend Warburton 1 side played away against MCC 2 and struggled overall to handle their grass green. The Burras never gave up before going down, 57 shots to 79.

Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 16/ 21; T. Appleton 19/ 18; A. Donohue 13/ 17 and S. Lord 9/ 23.

On Sunday they played the second game of the weekend doubleheader against friendly rivals Yarra Glen 1 at home. It was a tight struggle overall all throughout and it came down to a thrilling final end.

Three rinks had completed their games.

The Burras were three shots up overall with only Steve Lord’s rink to play. His rink was five shots down with all of their opposition’s bowls surrounding the jack. It came down to Steve’s final shot of the game. He split their bowls to leave Yarra Glen only two shots up much to the excitement of the Burras as they won overall, 73 shots to 72.

Rink scores were as follows: T. Appleton 11/ 24; C. Neale 24/ 19; S. Lord 16/ 12 and coming from 13 shots down at one stage, Adam Donohue’s rink won 22/ 17 in a wonderful victory for the Burras. They travel to Brighton this week to hopefully keep their momentum going.

Warburton 2 currently in third place on the ladder played the fourth side, Eastwood Golf 1, at home with a finals place up for grabs. Following a relatively close first half, the Burras pulled away overall in the second half to record a resounding 114 shots to 56 victory to consolidate their position in the top four.

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Warburton’s game vs Yarra Junction went down to the wire.

Lewis 25/ 10; G. Wynd 22/ 19 and N. Whelan 41/ 9. They play Ringwood 3 next week in the final game before the finals.

The Midweek team played Boronia 1 at home in perfect conditions and further consolidated their position in the top four with a solid 70 shots to 44 victory. For the Burras, all rinks won.

Rink scores were G. Walsh 24/ 14; S. Lord 24/ 13 and R. McKail 22/ 17. With two more games before the finals, they play the top side, Mooroolbark 1, away this week.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last week with another doubleheader to finally get the comp back on track after nine rounds.

Glenys Lewis from the Bee Gees team started the evening well by winning the prize for being the first person to touch the jack.

Once again most games were extremely close, including a thrilling draw between the Bee Gees and Wessie Wonders.

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With four rounds to go before the finals, the ladder stands in order as follows: Burra Boys, Wessie Wonders, Moonshiners, Pensioners, Three Stooges, Can’t Remember, Thomos, Bolters, Bee Gees, Bowls to the Walls, Giddy Gout, Sheep Assist, April and Co and Bellevue Bowls. All teams will play in the finals on one evening.

The PINK DAY Triples Tournament sponsored by Professionals Real Estate will be held this Sunday 12 February from 12pm. Teams are asked to be at the club by 11.30am. With a full complement of teams participating, all proceeds raised will go towards Breast Cancer Research.

The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join the small 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!

It was not an ideal week for Yarra Junction Bowling Club (YJBC), as the quest for finals continues and dreams collide with reality. The Midweek team travelled to Monbulk on a high after recent successes, to play on their carpet green and hopefully move into second position on the ladder. It was a topsy-turvy match, with one rink securing a big win, another a big loss, thereby cancelling each other out and focussing all attention on the third. This was a close game, with Monbulk leading narrowly going into the final end but Junction narrowly ahead on the overall score. Some brilliant bowling from Monbulk saw them win the final end by six, which meant they won overall by four. A very narrow loss for Junction, but a loss by any margin is a loss, as any football supporter can tell you. The top two finish and the home final is not out of reach, just a little further away. With two games to go, two wins should do it.

The weekend team had a bye, and given the unseasonably wintry conditions that descended on Saturday it wasn’t a bad day for it.

Next Saturday is a vital game at home, the final game of the season with fourth position and a finals berth as the prize. Everyone will hope the weather gods behave.

Several other events are in the wings, as clubs prepare for various gala days. YJBC’s own President’s Day will be run again on Good Friday, and preparations are underway. Warburton is holding a Pink Day for breast cancer on 12 February and is to be commended for the initiative. YJBC’s own somewhat parochial eyes will be barracking for two of their own superwomen, and wish them luck in that competition.

Barefoot Bowls continues to be a very successful event, every Friday evening at 6.30 while summer lasts. Come on down, and enjoy yourself. Have a sausage and have a bowl, visit the bar and watch the world go by.

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