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Man dies in tragic car crash in Wandin

Push for seasonal workers to join hospitality

Yarra Valley named 5th best global destination

Local family runs for hospital fundrasier

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Healesville looking toward Chum Creek the night of Black Saturday.

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Former Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall with a photo taken by Edwin Start of the fire on Mt Little Joe from the Warburton township on Ash Wednesday.

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Fire reflections Strathfield and Arthurs Creek, Kinglake to find survivors.

“We found a lot of people, we didn’t find any survivors,” Lt Overton said.

In the Black Saturday Bushfires, 173 people died across the state, something Lt Overton had ‘direct exposure’ to.

“It was that direct exposure to the people who had not survived, whether they were in the driveway or in the road or in the house,” he said.

This week Victoria also marks 40 years on

since the state was left devastated by the Ash Wednesday fires on 16 February in 1983.

This event changed Victoria’s bushfire response forever, some of which aided in the response to Black Saturday.

Crews from fire brigades across the Yarra Ranges turned out in droves, bouncing between assisting efforts at major fires ripping through Belgrave South, Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield and stemming the blaze that started closer to home at Mt Little Joe. For our full coverage on both anniversaries turn to pages 12-15

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Healesville Fire Brigade 5th Lieutenant Cliff Overton also saw first hand the devastation and tragic scenes of the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.

At the time of the fires, Lt Overton was living in Diamond Creek and was a volunteer with the local brigade while also working with the Country Fire Authority in Seymour.

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Although time goes by the memory of Black Saturday is still etched into the minds of many locals who witnessed the tragic events unfold.

More than 30 local homes were lost from the fires on 7 February 2009 in the Healesville and Chum Creek area as fire fighters battle blazes as best they could.

Ron Poole was a lieutenant of the Healesville Fire Brigade at the time and was the crew leader to go out in the first vehicle that was sent to Yarra Glen.

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Vandals hit twice

By Callum Ludwig Millgrove has been hit by another case of vandalism over the weekend for the second week running.

Members of the River Valley Church arrived for their Sunday service to find the caravan had a back window smashed in and the mesh ripped open.

Pastor Adam Killeen said the church had been working towards the van for 12 months.

“We were saving money and trying to find the right van, So the plan is, so at the moment, we take the van out, every Wednesday, we go out to the park, and now we spend two or three hours in the park, cooking lunch, making coffees and offering blankets and beanies for the community,” he said.

“It’s just a relationship, people are lonely and it’s just a great place for people to come together somewhere safe be cared for, fed and spoiled

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a little bit.” Just the previous weekend, Millgrove Preschool had a fence gate ripped out and the lock smashed in.

Pr Killeen said he often sees bored teenage kids in the area.

“I have seen kids over at the new soccer club building looking for a way to gain access or to get on the roofs and once I stop and pay them a bit of attention they’re on their way but it’s certainly a bit of a problem,” he said.

“There are no hard feelings towards anyone who may have done it, they’re obviously a little bit lost and in need of some love themselves, so it’s all good, we will soldier on and be alright.”

The River Valley Church had plenty of messages of concern and support, with some concerned about whether the van would be operational for its weekly gathering. For some, it’s the only time of the week they feel a bit loved and looked after. Pr Killeen said while it will be easily repaired, every cent counts.

“Every cent that we have to drop into the maintenance and repairs of vandalism could have been spent looking after people,” he said.

“With the cost of living high and the housing crisis, we need every cent that we can scrape together in order to channel into the community where it’s much needed.”

Any incidents of vandalism in Millgrove can be reported to Warburton Police Station in person or on 5966 2006.

Man killed at ‘dangerous’ intersection

By Callum Ludwig Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a two-car collision turned fatal occurred in Wandin North on Saturday 11 February.

At about 4pm, the vehicles collided at the notorious intersection of Wellington Road and Clegg Road.

Wandin Fire Brigade Captain Darryn Goss said their concerns were brought to life following the collision.

“We had another motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Wellington and Clegg Road and ultimately it has cost the 89-yearold gentleman his life,” he said.

“Despite there being multiple stop signs, people are still not aware to stop at this intersection and the Wandin Brigade is concerned for the community and really wishes that the

Council and State Government do something to reduce incidents here, it was only a matter of time until someone lost their life.”

Paramedics assessed 4 people on scene The driver of the first vehicle was treated for minor injuries and his two passengers were not injured.

The driver of the second vehicle and two passengers were all taken to hospital.

One of the passengers of the second vehicle, the 89-year-old man, later died in hospital.

Mr Goss said that it is paramount that we review our highly frequent incident areas.

“The ripple effect of someone impacted in an accident or losing a loved one flows on from the immediate family to emergency services personnel who are attending these incidents, and while money might be a fac-

tor, can we really put a price on life,” he said.

“We also feel there may be contributing factors from GPS devices where drivers are prompted to proceed through the intersection and not being aware of the stop signs that are in front of them.”

According to the Wandin Fire Brigade’s records, there have been 25 incidents reported at the intersection of Wellington and Clegg Road since 2020, involving 30 patients and now one fatality. A review of the intersection was undertaken in September 2022 with no action taken as of yet.

The exact cause of the collision is being investigated Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Continued appeal for missing Suzanne Tuesday 7 February marks a painful reminder for the those who knew and loved Suzanne Lawrance, a 16-year-old Healesville local who went missing on this day in 1987.

The case remains unsolved and 36 years on Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding the missing teen, sharing her story on the anniversary asking for anyone to come forward. Suzanne left a birthday party at the Healesville Memorial Hall wearing a white party dress and was last seen near Queens Park walking towards her Campbell Road home.

Victoria Police said there has been ‘significant investigations’ into her disappearing over the past three decades and the matter is still treated as ‘suspicious’. “Any detail, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, may be just the piece of information that police need

to solve this case,” they said.

On a social media page dedicated to ‘Searching for Suzanne “Suzi” Lawrance’, her brother Tony Lawrance thanked police for their continued efforts investigating his sister’s disappearance.

“Hard to believe it’s been 36 years. It is a good day to acknowledge the continued work of Victoria Police Missing Persons Unit,” he wrote.

“Even after all this time they continue to question and probe events from all those years ago - which is a real testament to their professionalism. Thankyou to all those who continue to offer information and support with regards to Suzie.”

If you have information that may assist police to locate Suzanne please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police continue to appeal for any information regarding the disappearance of Suzanne Lawrance 36 years on.

Rural road risk Victoria Police is pleading with regional motorists to remain wary and safe following a significant spike in lives lost on rural roads this year.

The latest police intelligence shows that there were 24 lives lost from collisions on rural roads as of 30 January, a 64 per cent increase on the five-year average for fatal regional collisions in January.

Of those 24 lives lost on rural roads, 21 resided in regional locations and two worked in regional centres.

Eighteen of the 21 fatal collisions occurred within 100km of the deceased’s residence.

More than 85 per cent of rural fatalities occurred on high-speed rural roads, with speed limits between 80km/h – 110km/h.

There were eight lives lost in five days between 12 and 16 February last year – with six of those eight fatalities occurring on rural roads.

Highway patrol deployments will be be bolstered to regional areas throughout February, ahead of a statewide operation over the Labour Day long weekend in March.

Victoria has recorded 45 lives lost, up from 31 at the same time last year and well-above the five-year average of 27.

There have been 30 lives lost to date on rural roads in Victoria.

Hook on to these safety tips Fishing from a pier, riverbank or shore? Remember: Never fish alone – always fish with a friend Wear a personal flotation device and carry safety gear and a first aid kit Wear appropriate clothing with non-slip soles.

If your fishing adventures involve a boat, remember: Be aware of dangers such as strong currents, snags and debris Read safety signs to understand dangers Always wear a lifejacket and be prepared for unexpected falls into water.

Wherever you’re fishing, always check the weather and water conditions before you go and be prepared should the conditions change.

And always tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

For more safety tips before you head out for a spot of angling, visit www.police.vic.gov.au/ beach-and-waterways-safety.

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Story correction In the briefs published on Tuesday 7 February, there was inaccurate information published regarding the measles case in Victoria.

It was reported the measles case was on a ‘Emirates’ flight however, this is incorrect and we would like to correct that information.

The measles case was identified in a returned overseas traveller.

The case was infectious on their return flight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Melbourne and at Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport on 28 January 2023.

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Valley up with the best

By Renee Wood The Yarra Valley has topped the charts as a high class tourism destination being ranked as number five in the top one hundred most loved destinations around the world by the Tourism Sentiment Index.

The Tourism Sentiment Index delivers reports into data about destinations, analysing tourism assets and social network and review site comments to deliver a score for each destination.

In the 2023 list, Yarra Valley was ranked fifth with a score of 36.18 with winery and vineyards notably the top asset.

The score and further the top 100 list is created by a study of data made up of 1.6 billion online conversations and content pieces about 21,330 global destinations.

The Yarra Valley rounded out the top five as the Maldives was listed at number one and Whitsundays Queensland, Sunshine Coast Queensland and Seychelles followed respectively.

Yarra Ranges Tourism was delighted to hear of the ranking with Marketing Manager Euan McDonald-Madden saying it’s a fantastic reflection of what’s on offer.

“It is really a great reflection of the customer service and the experience that we try to give out here that it’s translating into a great score, which is fantastic,” Mr McDonald-Madden said.

The landscape of the rolling hills and national parks are valuable to the tourism opportunities, while great producers and operators assist in boosting what’s on offer.

“What is really important is how people feel when they come to their venue or their location or their restaurant and how they feel and how they walk away is the most important thing.”

Visitors enjoying Steels Gate Winery with vineyards and wineries a great asset aiding in a top five ranking.

Pictures: YARRA RANGES TOURISM Tarrawarra General Manager Samantha Isherwood said there are many great offerings locally and a lot of producers are making a statement albeit quite ‘humbly’.

“There are a lot of producers, whether that be wine or hospitality venues, that are producing some fantastic products and doing it quite humbly,” Ms Isherwood said.

“So really believing in what they’re doing and just offering something a little bit different to the people that visit and telling their story but from the heart.”

Ms Isherwood said that getting people engaged with the production of food and wine creates great interest for visitors.

“We take a lot of our customers out into the vineyard and show where the vines are at but we’ve also got a vineyard right in front of them basically.

“I think it’s really important to see the agricultural and the farming side of wine production.”

In order to keep these great standards, consistency and growth plans are needed for the future.

Yarra Ranges Tourism and council are looking into how to map out future growth and work has begun on a ‘Destination Management Plan’.

There are plenty of visitor opportunities in the Yarra Valley, including hot air balloon rides.

The project is to create a 10 year strategy to support all aspects of managing the visitor economy and a community survey is now open.

“As we see Melbourne grow to possibly eight or 10 million in the next 10 to 20 years, we need to make sure that we have the offerings here that can cater for that growth, and then the growth of hopefully international and interstate tourism will be the key to making sure that our location stays in the top five or 10.”

Engagement began in January and is open until Saturday 28 February.

For more information, visit https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/yarra-ranges-tourism-destination-management-plan

Push for working holiday makers to boost hospitality

By Renee Wood Yarra Ranges Council is a part of calls for the State Government to advocate for more flexible opportunities for working holiday makers to support the tourism and hospitality workforce.

Currently, working visa holders have to compete 88 days of agricultural work to extend their stay, however there’s a push for tourism and hospitality work to included in these conditions.

Council, the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, Australia’s Adventure Tourism Victoria and other state tourism bodies are among the push which would help to support the industry’s workforce.

Mayor Jim Child said council supports the implementation for more-flexible working tourism visas for working holiday makers.

“Many of our tourism and hospitality venues have been affected by staff shortages re-

There’s a push for working holiday makers to have hospitality and tourism work be included in their visa conditions.

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“These impacts have resulted in some of

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industry and will continue to advocate on its behalf.

“Visa conditions are a matter for the Commonwealth Government. The Victorian Government will continue advocating for Victoria’s tourism businesses on the national stage,” they said.

“We’ve delivered ongoing and significant investment in the Victorian tourism industry, ensuring its continued growth, delivering more visitors to more regions and supporting jobs and businesses across the state.”

Some of these investments include $23.1 million to deliver 1,260 roles across tourism and hospitality, offering paid training and at least 12 months of secure employment, the $5.6 million Accommodation Jobs initiative for 320 roles in housekeeping, preparation of food and beverages, events and other accommodation services and the $6.6 million hospitality workers project is delivering 500 job ready hospitality workers, supporting jobseekers.

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our townships struggling to maintain consistent hospitality and tourism offerings. The flow on effects of this having a detrimental impact to the local economy and local supply chains.”

The changes would make the state’s subclass 417 and subclass 462 visa holders fall in line with the Northern Territory’s and north of the tropic of Capricorn in Queensland’s conditions.

“Our advocacy priorities cover many important topics, but Yarra Ranges Council and our local industries fully support the changes to Subclass 417 and Subclass 462 visa holders and we have advocated for these changes for some time,” he said.

The Commonwealth would need to deliver the changes but the bodies are urging the State Government to advocate on their behalf.

A State Government spokesperson said it delivered ongoing investment to the tourism

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Questions raised for town

By Callum Ludwig With great change and a very busy period of development in the pipeline for Warburton, residents have many questions about how it will all come together.

Between the Warburton Place Plan adopted in 2021, the draft Warburton Urban Design Framework (UDF) and the approval of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination (WMBD), members of the Upper Yarra Sustainable Development Alliance (UYSDA) had questions about how it will all transfer to best suit the needs of the township.

Member Christian Nielsen said they are worried Yarra Ranges Council is trying to build up the infrastructure capacity of Warburton before addressing the public safety concerns.

“We feel that the Urban Design Framework has been tailored towards leveraging a tourism industry and not towards creating the space for locals to thrive at all,” he said.

“There seems to be a really strong assumption that by building infrastructure and giving infrastructure to sports clubs and others, you increase happiness and wellbeing but it’s not that simple. It’s tied in with inclusion and public spaces with atmosphere and culture, not just new roads and infrastructure that completely miss the mark.”

Warburton’s preparation for emergencies is also at the forefront of resident’s minds, with the recent Warburton Highway landslip just adding to concerns that emergency traffic, access and management are dangerous and inadequate, especially when likely increased tourist traffic is factored in from attractions like the future WMBD. Mr Nielsen said they live in one of the most fire-prone areas in Australia and the Warburton community are calling for an emergency management plan.

“Now with an extra couple of hundred thousand visitors per year for this mountain

Planning is underway to open up the other end of Thomas Avenue. 318882 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS bike development - do we really have the carrying capacity with one road in and one road out?” he said.

“The carrying capacity of the Warburton Highway has never been assessed, the mountain bike proposal was done with a comparative analysis to other parts of Australia and countries but there’s a need to practice and assess the access in and out.”

In an open letter to Yarra Ranges Council, the UYSDA made the following recommendations.

1. Urgently develop the Emergency Management Plan and the Emergency Access Plan; 2. Make the Terms of Reference for the Emergency Management Plan and the Emergency Access Plan available for public viewing on the YRC website along with the Consultation Stakeholder List;

3. Develop the Traffic Management Plan with broader community consultation as required through the EES process for the WMBD; 4. Make Terms of Reference for the Traffic Management Plan and public consultation process available on the YRC website.

5. Extend the Warburton Urban Design Framework by 8-12 months and make the completed Emergency Management Plan, the Emergency Access Plan and the Traffic Management Plan available to the public as part of the consultation process.

6. Highlight to the public how the Emergency Management Plan, the Emergency Access Plan and Traffic Management Plan will be considered in the Warburton Urban Design Framework.

7. Better explain and display the linkages between the Warburton Urban Design Frame-

work and the Warburton Place Plan.

Yarra Ranges Council’s Director of Planning, Design and Development Nathan Islip said council have engaged with Warburton residents seeking their feedback and input into the shaping of the future of Warburton.

“The now-adopted Warburton Place Plan sought to capture community aspirations, concerns and ideas. The current UDF will meaningfully consider their recommendations and ideas, and where appropriate will make updates to more closely align with their interests,” he said.

“The projects proposed within the UDF will also undertake further dedicated consultation and engagement with the local community to deliver on-the-ground outcomes that align with community expectations.”

Council has referred the Draft UDF to CFA for comment while factoring in previous advice from earlier development applications and WMBD research. Any further developments would require separate planning approval and would hence also be referred to CFA for comment.

Mr Islip said the Warburton UDF is proceeding independent of the WMBD project and is not impacted by any associated delays.

“The local and regional pressures on Warburton, including tourism, planned private development and Council projects, were considered in the Warburton Place Plan which was adopted by Council in 2021,” he said.

“Warburton’s natural attributes and village character continue to be highly popular for locals and tourists. The Warburton Urban Design Framework has been developed to explore solutions that will protect this character while managing some of the pressure points. The projects within the UDF will be prioritised to respond to each of the needs and opportunities for Warburton, and will assist in alleviating some impacts of increased tourism driven by a future WMBD.”

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High demand for food aid

By Callum Ludwig With inflation remaining high and interest rates once again rising at the start of February, for many it can be hard to know how they’ll get by.

LinC Yarra Valley is doing its best to help ensure the Upper Yarra community can access fresh food and help ease the financial pressure on some of our most vulnerable community members.

Organiser of LinC’s Fresh Food Program Mark Knoll said the need for food is just becoming bigger and bigger.

“Two years ago or three years ago, before Covid, a big day was 30 to 35 people. Nowadays, we get up to 70 and we have had as many as 92. We have had three new clients just today,” he said.

“One of the most heartbreaking things I see is when people come in for the first time, and they get two or three shopping bags for food and are overwhelmed. I’ve seen two grown men this year alone break down and physically weep, that’s how much it meant to them.”

LinC’s Fresh Food Program runs at four locations each Friday: Millgrove Baptist Church at 10am Woori Yallock Presbyterian Church at 10am The Wandin North Senior Citizens Centre/ Yarra Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 10am The Upper Yarra Family Centre in Yarra Junction at 1pm.

Mr Knoll said there are two things that drive the financial strain clients tell him about.

“One is interest rates, and the other one is rent and utility prices. A couple of years ago, you could rent a house in Millgrove for under $300, now it’s $450 a week,” he said.

“If you have a single person or a single pensioner, they would have no money left if they rented a house in Millgrove and that’s one of

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LinC’s Fresh Food Program organiser Mark Knoll is seeing high demand in the community. the cheaper places. That’s why so many come to the Food Program because if they collect $30 or $40 worth of food, that allows them to buy another service or something else they need,” he said.

LinC has formed partnerships with Second Bite, Seville Aldi, Yarra Junction Woolworths, Food Bank through the Anglican Church, the Buddha Bodhivana Monastery in East Warburton and Sander’s Apples in Three Bridges to help bring a variety of fresh food

and pantry items to those in need each Friday.

Mr Knoll said it’s vital they have those connections.

“This week for example we could only get one pallet from Second Bite, but Woolworths gave us four black crates, and I got probably 14 crates out of Aldi including a lot of eggs as it’s very important we have enough each week,” he said.

“It’s becoming more obvious to us here that

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG people just can’t make ends meet with the rising energy prices, grocery prices and house payments because of the interest rates, and it becomes very essential that we are able to help them.”

Other Food Programs throughout the Yarra Ranges can be found at ADRA’s Redwood Centre in Warburton for their Chewsday Bite program, HICCI in Healesville the Discovery Church in Mt Evelyn and Goodness Gracious in Mooroolbark.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate for the ninth consecutive month, raising it by 25 basis points up to 3.35 per cent. It is the fourth month in a row the RBA has raised it by that amount.

RBA Governor Phillip Lowe said in a media release that the Board’s priority is to return inflation to target.

“High inflation makes life difficult for people and damages the functioning of the economy. And if high inflation were to become entrenched in people’s expectations, it would be very costly to reduce later.,” he said.

“The Board is seeking to return inflation to the two to three per cent range while keeping the economy on an even keel, but the path to achieving a soft landing remains a narrow one.”

In Australia, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation over the year to the December quarter was 7.8 per cent, the highest since 1990. The central forecast is for CPI inflation to decline to four and three-quarters per cent this year and to around three per cent by mid-2025. Mr Lowe said the Board expects that further increases in interest rates will be needed over the months ahead to ensure that inflation returns to target and that this period of high inflation is only temporary.

“In assessing how much further interest rates need to increase, the Board will be paying close attention to developments in the global economy, trends in household spending and the outlook for inflation and the labour market,” he said.

“The Board remains resolute in its determination to return inflation to target and will do what is necessary to achieve that.”

The RBA’s stance on addressing inflation has sparked debate, with Property Club, Australia’s largest independent property investment group, declaring they believe the RBA Board should be sacked.

President of Property Club Kevin Young said the latest increase in interest rates was tantamount to playing ‘Russian Roulette’

The cash rate has risen for a ninth consecutive month.

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“Research has shown that an estimated 1.1 million mortgage holders are already at risk of mortgage stress in the three months to December 2022. Rental stress is also at record levels as record-low vacancy rates drive up weekly rents in many cities and towns by over 20 per annum. It will get even worse as landlords continue to pass on higher interests in the form of higher rents to tenants,” he said.

“This latest interest rate rise will help send Australia into a financial crisis similar to 2008/2009 that Property Club similarly warned would happen even back then following a string of crazy interest rate rises by then RBA Governor Glenn Stevens.”

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Hospital ‘means so much’

By Callum Ludwig Grateful every day to see the big smile of sixmonth-old Donnie, the Healy family from Wandin is preparing to Run For The Kids to support the Royal Children’s Hospital.

After multiple rounds of IVF, Liz and Joel Healy were delighted to welcome Donnie into the family, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

20 weeks into the pregnancy, doctors discovered cysts on Donnie’s lungs that were squishing his heart after a scan.

Ms Healy said they had to go to a specialist, as the cysts had grown quite quickly.

“They were causing pressure on his heart, and we went to the Mercy Hospital [For Women]. From 20 weeks until he was delivered, I went to the hospital 35 times and we had seven procedures while he was in utero, which included placing two shunts.” she said.

“We were so relieved he was born breathing on his own. On day two we were transferred to the Royal Children’s Hospital, as he had to go on a ventilator and have surgery to remove the cystic lobe on his lung, and another month was spent with him in the hospital in recovery.”

Hydrops is a condition in which large amounts of fluid build up in a baby’s tissues and organs causing swelling.

Ms Healy said she was amazed and indebted to the support and work of the Mercy Hospital for Women and the Royal Children’s Hospital.

“Donnie wouldn’t have been here if it wasn’t for the procedures we undertook, each one of which I was awake and we were watching on the screen,” she said.

“It was extremely stressful and intense, but we had such a skilled and positive medical team, supporting us the whole way through, helping us step by step to do everything we needed to get him to be big and strong

Liz and Joel Healy with a happy and healthy Donnie. enough to be able to deliver.”

Dr Alison Fung at the Mercy Hospital for Women and Dr Joe Crameri at the Royal Children’s Hospital performed the delicate procedures before and after Donnie’s birth respectively, while the Butterfly Ward of the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was also a big part of Donnie’s care and recovery.

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Ms Healy said the Run For the Kids event is super important for them.

“I’ve always loved running and it has always helped me, especially in times of stress.

I was unable to run during most of my pregnancy and to be able to do something I love with our friends and family and also raise money for the hospital means so much to us,” she said.

“Obviously, everyone loves their babies, but to fight so hard to have him, I don’t think there’s any bigger love. We are so grateful and appreciate every day so much. He is the most delightful baby and has brought so much happiness to so many.”

Anyone who wants to support Team Donnie can do so here: www.runforthekids.gofundraise.com.au/page/TeamDonnie

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Community group to support you

By Callum Ludwig

Tree Kangaroo Mani enjoying spicy Turmeric scent enrichment.

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Get a whiff of this!

Nose-turning treats Zoo keepers are spicing things up for Healesville Sanctuary’s tree-kangaroos by introducing floral, musky, sweet and pungent odours to their habitat.

A selection of spices and oil-based aromas are spread on branches and foliage as a sensory enrichment tool for the endangered arboreal marsupials to stimulate their olfactory systems, encourage investigative behaviours and replicate the environmental complexity that occurs in the wild.

Mammal Keeper Leslie Fisk said the new scents help simulate changes to the tree-kangaroos’ rainforest habitat.

“At Healesville Sanctuary, we provide our tree kangaroos with a variety of different scents in a variety of places, which enriches their environment,” Mr Fisk said.

“A number of animals are very scent oriented, tree-kangaroos in particular, because they’re living in an environment where there are lots different and changing smells. These smells may come from other animals, or fruits and nuts growing in their environment.

“During this week’s session, we introduced nutmeg and vibrant turmeric, which are two

Tree kangaroos Mani and Ori enjoying the new scents. tspices grown and harvested agriculturally in Papua New Guinea.”

Enrichment is offered daily to all animals at Healesville Sanctuary through a variety of activities and experiences that encourage animals to use their senses, move their bodies, and display natural and healthy behaviours.

Goodfellow’s tree-kangaroos are native to Papua New Guinea and are listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Two species of tree-kangaroos are native to Australia - the Bennett’s tree-kangaroo and the Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo. Both species are found in Far North Queensland.

Gather all Green Thumbs in Yarra Junction

By Callum Ludwig Getting out in the garden can be a great way to be active, spice up your backyard and become a bit more sustainable.

Through the Yarra Junction Cire Community Hub, it can also be a social opportunity in the Green Thumbs Galore social group.

YJ Cire lead Customer Service Officer Nicole Plasajec said they’d love to get more people involved as the group prepares its Autumn garden.

“We are only a few weeks into this year and already people are able to contribute and get their hands dirty, and they are finding to see something they’ve planted grow and put food on the table is nice and rewarding,” she said.

“It’s rewarding on so many levels to plant our own food, with the cost of living just going through the roof and the donation of plants and grass cuttings or at a very low cost and grow something from nothing is so important.”

Currently, the group are aerating and feeding the soil for the next couple of weeks before deciding what will be planted to grow through Autumn.

Ms Plasajec said there are quite a few good green thumbs keen to share their skills with new members.

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The Community Hub courtyard that has been transformed into a garden. users from the community can come in and get some food relief and pop around the garden and grab some fresh herbs or some fresh tomatoes and make a nutritious and delicious meal.”

All ages and experience levels are welcome to join in every Thursday, 1pm to 3pm at the Yarra Junction Hub. Ms Plasajec said it’s also huge for creating friendships.

Embarking on a personal fitness or weight loss journey can be tough, both physically and mentally.

A little support can go a long way and the Yarra Junction Weight Support Group is starting up and welcoming any new attendees.

Organiser Margaret Baker said after the Yarra Junction TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) group disbanded over the Covid period, former members now wanted to start a new group.

“There are 25 members that are coming across, and we just feel that there’s nothing in our area like this for our health and wellbeing,” she said.

“It’s all for support and motivation, a lot of us have been going for a long time, 29 years for myself even. When I started, it took me two years to lose 13 and a half kilos and for 27 years, I have kept that weight off ever since.”

The group will meet weekly at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club for a weigh-in.

Members can weigh and stay for a meeting from 6pm to 7.30pm involving motivational speakers or activities or can weigh and go just to keep track of their journey.

Ms Baker said the weigh-in is so important because it keeps members motivated every week.

“It keeps you on the straight and narrow and even if you get to Sunday and remembers you have to weigh in, it’s better to have three days to be good than none,” she said.

“Mentally, it’s more important than anything. If you’re on the right track, your mental health increases 100 per cent, which after Covid is needed more than anything. Once you are a part of the group as well you can call any one of us if you were stuck on something or need help, it’s all about support.”

No individuals are singled out and everyone has their own chance to set a goal and the time frame they wish to achieve it.

The group hosts community fundraisers for members in need and to fund guest speakers from organisations such as Diabetes Australia and the Heart Foundation or for trainers who specialise in activities like chair exercises.

There is a $10 joining fee and a weekly $5 fee to attend the group and anyone is welcome.

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“We’ve had a craft group here who twelve months ago didn’t know each other, and now they’ve exchanged mobile numbers and are catching up for coffee on the weekends. That’s the importance of neighbourhood houses and community hubs,” she said.

“The garden group will be similar, where members are coming in, making new connections, giving them purpose and they’re excited to see each other the next week.”

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Crafty creations

By Callum Ludwig School may have only returned recently but students in the Upper Yarra are already getting hands-on with their learning.

A number of schools in the area are being hosted by Ben’s Shed in Yarra Junction for woodworking classes, helping kids learn some handy skills.

Grade 4,5 and 6 teacher at Don Valley Primary School Kate Weston took some of her students last week and said the students are building timber pencil boxes with slide lids, with more projects to come.

“Apart from the obvious woodworking skills, students gain confidence in themselves, persistence and determination in seeing a project through long term, getting along and teamwork skills when troubleshooting and resilience when bouncing back if something doesn’t go to plan, skills which all align with our school values,” she said.

“The men’s shed volunteers have been so organized and act as wonderful role models and mentors for our students. We absolutely love our local community and see this as a win-win activity where both our students and the volunteers benefit.”

26 kids from Don Valley Primary School, Gladysdale Primary School, Millwarra Primary School and Launching Place Primary School are all set to have the opportunity to get crafty this year.

President of Ben’s Shed Greg Burnham said they’re finding that as the kids come through, there’s an expectation from the younger kids because their older siblings went through and they are excited that it’s their turn.

“It gives the kids an intro into carpentry and other basic trade skills, allows them to produce something with intrinsic value, learn about producing quality and value in a product and provides adult mentoring which they may or may not get at home,” he said.

“Over the course of the programme, their self-esteem and self-worth thing increase which is an excellent thing and schools are using it as an incentive to get kids who have been reticent to come back to school after Covid excited to come to school again.”

The Flexi Van was a hit at Warburton Primary School.

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Flexi-van a big hit

By Callum Ludwig

Don Valley Primary School students hard at work.

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Inspiration turns tragedy’s cruel page

By Callum Ludwig For Seville resident Bill Richardson, great tragedy has also brought great inspiration.

In the span of the last four to five years, 90-year-old Mr Richardson has lost his brother and sister before cancer took the lives of his wife and daughter too.

Mr Richardson said following the loss of his family and the onset of Covid, he was in a really bad way mentally.

“I was listening to The Project one night and they were talking about a 15-year-old girl who was being given a hard time on her phone, and I felt like I just knew what she felt like and I decided to write a poem called Reaching Out and then I wrote another one and another one,” he said.

“I suppose I gave a copy to a few people and I ended up talking to someone who turned out to be a publisher, he really liked my poems and wanted to know more about them and he was able to get it published on 24 February 2022, which coincidentally was my daughter’s birthday. I was gobsmacked.”

The man Mr Richardson spoke to was Ian Bosler, a best-selling author and Publishing and Printing Advisor at Intertype Publishing and Printing, who was able to Mr Williamson’s collection of poems on Amazon, entitled ‘Dreams Have A Meaning: Of Love And Devotion’.

Mr Richardson said all he ever intended to do was write about life.

“It went over well and people loved it, I’m no Edgar Allen Poe or anything like that, but it has gone well, it just amazes me that it has taken off the way it has,” he said.

“With everything that has happened, I get a lot of anxiety and panic attacks, sometimes I get flustered and struggle to put my sentences together but this has been amazing.”

Mr Richardson’s poor run of luck hasn’t just extended to his family, as he also overcame cancer himself and only last year had an accimailcommunity.com.au

Bill Richardson with his book. dent that took out his right eye.

Despite all his hardship, Mr Richardson is generously putting all the proceeds of any sales of the book towards The Cancer Founda-

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG tion in memory of his family’s battles.

‘Dreams Have A Meaning: Of Love And Devotion’ can be bought on Kindle or as a paperback here: www.amzn.asia/d/c49Ix13

Reading opens up an exciting and creative avenue to learning for young students as well as providing a great opportunity for home learning too.

The Lilydale Library’s Flexi Van is doing its best to make sure all students have the opportunity to access a variety of great books regularly with visits to schools and preschools around the Yarra Ranges, including Warburton Primary School.

Senior Customer Service and Flexi Outreach Literacy Officer at Lilydale Library Tiffani Lucas said she thinks it’s an incredibly important thing that they do.

“Getting the books out to them is a great way to get kids borrowing and reading which we all know is great for learning and reading skills but it also makes it fun, as we hold a storytime session out there,” she said.

“Particularly for Warburton Primary, the whole school gets the opportunity to borrow because they are quite a small school up there, it’s really important that we help facilitate them in that way and help them get the kids borrowing more and reading more.”

The flexi van visits are fortnightly, with the other week’s slot dedicated to visiting aged care facilities, ensuring some of our oldest and youngest residents are getting their book fix.

Ms Lucas said establishing the connection between schools and libraries is vital.

“Sometimes they just can’t get to the library, so this is a great way we can just jump in while the kids are at school. It’s a free service, it doesn’t cost anyone anything to use the library,” she said.

“We had been off the road for about 18 months now, we returned for a little bit in a small capacity, it was hard with different restrictions but we are so excited now to be back and the schools and preschools were so excited to welcome us back.”

The flexi van service visits a number of schools and preschools across the Yarra Ranges, including: Warburton Primary School, Gladysdale Primary School, Seville Primary School, Silvan Primary School, Fernhill Preschool, Monbulk Preschool, Sassafras Preschool, Badger Creek Preschool, Millgrove Preschool, Woori Yallock Preschool and Coldstream Preschool.

Warburton Primary School Principal Nathan Van Der Monde said it is a great resource because it gives students the ability to access a much wider range of texts than they otherwise would have.

“We’re very excited to have them on board, they have made the application process for an account very easy so our students can get their own library card and borrow. Once they build that skill, it becomes a habit of theirs and we are hoping they will continue to use those services,” he said.

“The student’s reaction was very positive, they were already very excited and once they saw the van, the anticipation was building. It’s nice building a connection wth out local libraries making them a relevant part of students’ learning, they are even going to bring some more challenging texts for our grade 5s and 6s next time.”

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Life a beach A product of their time One of the highlights of the year for many children and their families of the Yarra Valley from the late 1800s until 1974 was the annual beach picnic. Several schools in the district usually took part.

Brighton Beach was the most popular destination in the early years, with the exception of Mordialloc in 1911 and Williamstown in 1928 and 1930. A special train was booked for the occasion, travelling from Healesville to Brighton and return, stopping for picnickers at Yarra Glen, Yering and Coldstream. After the Second World War Mordialloc was the preferred destination and buses became the preferred mode of transport. A public holiday for the East Riding was declared by the Eltham Shire for the day of the picnic. This enabled local shopkeepers and business people to attend with their families. A detailed and colourful account of the picnic that was held in 1900 appeared in the Evelyn Observer 23 March: The Yarra Glen State School and District Pic-Nic (sic) was held at Brighton Beach on Friday last. At an early hour the railway station was thronged with excited youngsters and solicitous parents. Punctually at eight o’clock the special train, gaily decked with flags and greenery, moved out of the station amid great cheering and a salvo of detonators. The train picked up a few excursionists at Yering and Coldstream and then ran express to Brighton, stopping only at Flinders-street Melbourne. About 100 adults and 150 children made the journey, and the roomy carriages were comfortably filled.

Brighton was reached at 10 a.m. and a move was at once made to the beautiful ti-tree reserve where provisions were unpacked and duly appreciated. In a short time the beach presented an animated wading after seaweed, mussels, periwinkles. Many … had never seen the sea, and consequently were greatly delighted with the novel experience.

During the afternoon each child was supplied with lollies, generously donated by Mr. Allen, of Mr. A.H. Scott’s store. Mr Mark Fletcher

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back Helen Mann

Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre History Group also thoughtfully provided a good stock of apples. The swing-boats were kept going all day, but the great attraction was a short row on the sea, … as soon as one boat-load was landed the boat was rushed by another lot of would-be passengers. While the children were enjoying themselves … their elders also seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Some [were content] with strolling about the beach and cliffs; others fished from the jetty, while some went for a cruise in the yacht. The weather was simply perfect and greatly contributed to the enjoyment of the outing.

At four o’clock, on the opening of the baths for gentlemen, a large number availed themselves of the opportunity to take a “dip in the briny”. Knowing that Cr Farrell was keeping a careful watch over them from the balcony, the bathers felt secure and “ducked” one another and had great fun. Messrs T. Bath and C. Cook especially, performed some wonderful feats in their efforts to dodge the waves.

After another attack on the provisions a start was made for home. The train left Brighton at 6 p.m. and arrived at the Glen at a few minutes past eight. The return journey was enlivened by songs. Mr. F. Holding also provided music. A very enjoyable day was brought to a close by the singing by the excursionists of ‘Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem as the train drew up at the Yarra Glen station. Much credit is due to the ladies and gentlemen who initiated the movement and carried it to such a successful issue.

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A review of Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden by Zhuqing Li As its subtitle suggests, Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden tells the life stories of two sisters separated by China’s Civil War. Written by Zhuqing Li, a professor in East Asian Studies at Brown University, the book illustrates how individual experiences and perspectives can be inevitably and irrevocably shaped by their times.

Jun and Hong are the author’s aunts. On August 17, 1949, when the People’s Liberation Army entered their hometown Fuzhou City on China’s southeastern coast, Jun happened to be visiting Jinmen (or Kinmen), a tiny island only 10 kilometres offshore.

Overnight, the sisters found themselves in two different countries Jinmen became part of the Republic of China (ROC) controlled by Nationalist forces on Taiwan, while the Communists ruled the mainland as the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Since then, both sides have claimed to be the only legitimate government of China, but each is unable to take back the territory that they deem stolen by the other.

The two women did what they could to forge careers and families in the midst of political and social upheaval. Separated by the “bamboo curtain”, both had made decisions that pulled them towards the ideologies of their governments. While the following paragraph is about Hong in China, it can also be applied to Jun in Taiwan: “She chose a different path. Then and for the rest of her life, she opted to live a public life submitting to the Party’s authority and accepting it as necessary for herself, her family, and her country. Nestled inside this public façade like a Faberge egg was her true self that would never be allowed to come to light. She chose to survive, and survival for her demanded a strict separation of the public image and the private self.”

Indeed, on both sides of the Taiwan

FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN Strait, different and often opposite versions of modern Chinese history were made, often by deliberately focusing on some facts while keeping the others hidden and by prioritising some words over the others. Both governments proceeded to establish, standardise and circulate the versions that best suited their political, economic, societal and cultural agendas.

The result is different and often opposite types of Chinese identity that frequently cause discussions and even plain descriptions of China-related events to be ideological rather than practical. Identity, as the product of a long process of sense-making, becomes an increasingly rigid “site”, leading those subscribing to it to defend its imagined boundaries in the same forceful way that citizens guard against the breaching of their country’s geopolitical borders.

Luckily, the writing in Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden is relatively neutral and focuses on individual stories rather than the history of China-Taiwan relations.

While the book is highly personal, the author manages to strike a balance between sentimental and critical regarding the paths chosen by her aunts to meet the relentlessly cruel demands of their times. Those readers enjoying Jung Chang’s Wild Swans (2004) and Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister (2019) shall love this book.

Oscars to serve up great mix The 2023 Oscars are just under a month away, and should be a very interesting ceremony.

As with the South Korean film Parasite in 2019, the German film All Quiet on the Western Front was nominated for both Best International Feature and Best Picture. Everything Everywhere All At Once received a whopping eleven nominations, and with Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert nominated together for Best Director, this is a rare instance of more than one director nominated for the same film. Brendan Fraser was nominated for Best Actor for The Whale; even the nomination is a major triumph in his career resurgence. Several Asian actors were nominated, namely Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu for Everything Everywhere All At Once and Hong Chau for The Whale. Angela Bassett, who had a powerful supporting role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, became the first actor nominated for a Marvel Cinematic Universe performance.

The little-known drama To Leslie saw an

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Academy investigation into a possible breach of lobbying rules. While the celebrity promotion of To Leslie was widely criticised, no formal complaints were made and the Academy found no wrongdoing on star Andrea Riseborough’s part, so her Best Actress nomination was retained.

There were some puzzling snubs this year.

Scott Derrickson deserved a Best Director nomination for the compelling, taut, multilayered The Black Phone. Nope was a fun, fascinating film with great performances from Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya, eerie sound design and remarkable effects. The Menu’s dark wit deserved an Original Screenplay nomination. To me, the most baffling snub was Three Thousand Years of Longing: this poignant, entrancing film at the very least deserved a Production Design nomination.

I hope you enjoy watching the Oscars, and I hope you’re satisfied with the results.

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RENOWNED ARTIST SHOWCASED

Peter Booth’s surrealist works are a sight to be seen.

Tarrawarra Museum of Art has opened its summer exhibit showcasing renowned artist Peter Booth.

Pictures: ANDREW CURTIS

Works as recent as 2022 are in the exhibit.

Exhibit visits for locals

By Renee Wood Local residents have a wonderful opportunity to attend Tarrawarra Museum of Art’s current exhibit for free every Wednesday in February.

The initiative allows any Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges resident to attend thanks to the Yarra Ranges Council.

The latest exhibition is showcasing Australian artist Peter Booth, with works spanning from his early days in the 60s and 70s through to some of his latest pieces finished last year.

This is the first major public gallery exhibition of Booth’s since the NGV retrospective show was held in 2003.

Curator Anthony Fitzpatrick said it’s great to introduce his work to a new generation.

“We felt after two decades, it’d be great to introduce his work to a new generation who might not be familiar with his practice but also to highlight that he’s continued to make extraordinary paintings since that time,” he said.

“We felt after two decades, it’d be great to introduce his work to a new generation who might not be familiar with his practice but also to highlight that he’s continued to make extraordinary paintings since that time,” he said.

Booth’s themes of the absurd and grotesque are striking with many works featuring figures on a journey through different dimensions of apocalyptic nature.

“In the 80s…the arms race was escalating between Russia and the US and there was that lingering, overarching concern over what

could happen and then, a lot of these hybrid figures emerge out of thinking about how humans might adapt to an altered environment,” Fitzpatrick said.

Later works strip away the absurdity and start to show a dystopian natural landscape with snow falling or a moment where the mangroves are growing tall as though proving the resilience of nature.

“When you stand in front of these large paintings, you become the figure in in the landscape in a sense that you create the narrative or you have a subjective response.

“When you stand before it could be an emotional response, it can be an imaginative response.”

With seeing Booth’s work in person also nec-

essary in order to take in the scale and textures of his work.

Fitzpatrick said it’s so important to encounter them in person.

“He’s such an incredible painter and particularly in oils. He talks about oil paint being such a beautiful medium, it’s a pity to thin it down.

“The presence of that paint and when you stand in front of it, you really feel that energy that’s been invested in in the making of the work.”

“I really think it is… this idea that the viewer is someone who completes the work by that encounter with it, and everyone’s experience or response will be slightly or very different.”

The exhibit runs until 13 March 2023.

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BLACK SATURDAY - 14 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

Red skies and grey ash Photographer ROB CAREW was in the Healesville area at the time of the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009. His images archive a day in history which saw approximately 400 fires recorded across Victoria and 78 communities affected with tragically so many lives lost. Now a Star News Group photographer, Mr Carew has shared with us some of the images he captured on that day and the days beyond for the 14 year anniversary.

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The Healesville Fire Brigade on the day of Black Saturday in 2009.

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Ron Poole heading out in the first crew to Yarra Glen.

On the first vehicle out

By Renee Wood Although time goes by the memory of Black Saturday is still etched into the minds of many locals who witnessed the tragic events unfold.

More than 30 local homes were lost from the fires on 7 February 2009 in the Healesville and Chum Creek area as fire fighters battle blazes as best they could.

Ron Poole was a lieutenant of the Healesville Fire Brigade at the time and was the crew leader to go out in the first vehicle that was sent to Yarra Glen.

The fire from Wallan saw a wind change which brought fire through that area, seeing Yarra Glen through to Coldstream burnt out by the time Ron arrived.

“We shot across here and by the time we got there, it had already gone,” he said.

“We did what we could do, and the wind had already changed.”

Another wind change then brought the

blaze to the Healesville, Chum Creek area.

“We went over the Long Gully, Old Healesville Road and it was just everywhere, spot fires everywhere were just combining into one.”

After filling up in Healesville, Mr Poole and his team went back out to Chum Creek, driving past as residents did what they could and fled from the fires.

“It goes that fast you just cannot keep up with it and there is no hope. There’s no reason to be in front of it anyway, you’re only putting yourself and crew in danger.

“This was their safest spot [ Healesville] to go to the town, because we really had no idea where it was going to come out where it was heading or anything.”

Ron and his crew went to the Hodgers Road estate for asset protection, trying to do what they could to save facilities and people’s homes.

“It’s very hard to weigh up when you’re in

charge what to save and what not to save.

“We had to walk away from a lot of houses.. it plays on your mind a little bit, you think could I couldn’t I? “I got to the stage where I stopped counting what was on fire and what wasn’t. You just switch off and just keep doing your job.”

The crew worked their way through Chum Creek and overnight as fires continued over the next couple of days and weeks.

“Healesville was very lucky, on the other side I think the fire came back on us about three or four times.

“So when it went through on a Saturday we’re still having fire fronts come back on us for at least another week.”

Healesville was set up as a staging area at the sporting complex and as the magnitude of the devastation from across the region and state became known, public and community support continued to grow.

“The public was absolutely extraordinary.

“The town got behind the people and it’s good the town felt like a big community which is one of the most important things, and I think that helps a lot of people through their recovery…. “So it’s very good to see how the town did support us in many ways” This year marks the 14 year anniversary, with Mr Poole saying it’s important to reflect and remember.

“It would be nice for people to remember the people who made the sacrifice and what the sacrifices they went through as losing property, friends, and afterwards, having to move out of the town which they probably didn’t want to move from.

“Take one minute of the day just to reflect on what happened in this town and this area on a day of fire and take note of your environment, your weather, and be more aware of your conditions.”

Volunteering again helped in firefighter’s recovery

By Renee Wood Healesville Fire Brigade 5th Lieutenant Cliff Overton saw first hand the devastation and tragic scenes of the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.

At the time of the fires, Lt Overton was living in Diamond Creek and was a volunteer with the local brigade while also working with the Country Fire Authority in Seymour.

For Lt Overton, the gravity of what had happened unfolded on the Sunday as he joined a volunteer strike team for house searches in Strathfield and Arthurs Creek, Kinglake to find survivors.

“We found a lot of people, we didn’t find any survivors,” Lt Overton said.

In the Black Saturday Bushfires, 173 people died across the state, something Lt Overton had ‘direct exposure’ to.

“It was that direct exposure to the people who had not survived, whether they were in the driveway or in the road or in the house,” he said.

Following the fires, Lt Overton continued working for CFA and supported the Royal Commission and mental health issues that started after the fires remained.

A year later, he started working with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade but the tragedy of Black Saturday continued to stay with him.

It was six years after the fires that Lt Overton decided to leave his employment in emergency management and stopped being a volunteer to focus on his own mental health and the post traumatic stress from the events.

“I still carry images of the day - for a long time when I wasn’t well it was all I could see, mailcommunity.com.au

5th Lt Cliff Overton with Healesville Fire Brigade members Bill Poppins, Josh Barter and Jac Picture: ROB CAREW Lockwood. 263362 it was like having a permanent PowerPoint show running in your head and it was in front of you and you couldn’t see real life behind it - it kept getting in the way,” he said.

“So part of the therapy was learning how to turn it off but it’s still there, but I’ve got control over it...so I carry those visual memories.”

Accepting life without being a firefighter was something he managed during his recovery until moving to Healesville in 2016.

“That was a big thing to be moving back into a fire prone community in the first place because prior to that we were in Melbourne and after a while I thought maybe I should go and talk to the local brigade see how I feel.

“I walked down on Sunday morning, met

a couple of members and had a chat. Eventually came down spoke to the captain and I thought ‘Yeah, all right, I’ll see if I can....I’ll see if I can get back to being a volunteer firefighter.”

Since then, he has remained a volunteer and credits a large part of his recovery to joining Healesville Fire Brigade and the support the members provided him with.

“To come here and find a brigade that was non judgmental, welcoming, supportive - I credit my time in Healesville becoming a CFA volunteer again as probably the biggest part of my recovery.”

Now Lt Overton uses his lived experience to help others, volunteering with Beyond Blue, joining a state government group to assist mental health services and working with

Emergency Service Foundation to improve the mental health support for first responders.

He credits his wife Tania to saving his life and first discussing with him his mental health.

“Have that discussion with a family member or a friend and then look at what support services are out there that would best suit you.

“You may be feeling things differently, you may feel them at a different time, you might behave in a different way, but the common denominator is that you’re not alone and you know, the first person you ever speak to is going to be the first person that helps you.”

Lt Overton said the 14 year anniversary on Tuesday 7 February was something he didn’t realise came around until he went on social media and saw posts which were triggering for him.

He took this time to reflect and speak to friends and said this was healing for them all, suggesting to others it’s always a good time to reach out and check in on loves ones.

“14 years can feel like 14 nanoseconds and 14 years light years all at once, time is not particularly a measure it’s how you are at the time,” he said.

“I think everybody’s going to deal with tragic events in a different way, but I think the common denominator is recognising that you don’t have to be alone when dealing with it - that the support is there.”

“If you’re aware of people that have been through tragic events.... if similar things may occur in the future that may trigger them, you might want to check in, might want to say, ‘Hey, how are you today?’”

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ASH WEDNESDAY - 40 YEARS ON With commemorations and reflections of 40 years since the devastating fires, those who attended the fires have remembered the harrowing efforts when stationed in Warburton, Reefton, Cockatoo and Upper Beaconsfield.

Brave lives remembered

By Shelby Brooks Firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities during the horrific events of the Ash Wednesday bushfires 40 years ago have been honoured in an anniversary commemoration in Cockatoo.

Hundreds of past and present firefighters, and community members, gathered on Sunday 12 February at the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre, to share in grief and appreciation for the 47 people who lost their lives in the fires on 16 February 1983, which is considered one of the worst natural disasters in Victoria’s history.

Tears were shed and wreaths laid in memory of the 14 of those people who were CFA firefighters.

John Minett was the captain of the Narre Warren Fire Brigade when the truck he was on was engulfed in flames, killing everyone on board.

His son Brian held his Dad’s spare helmet while reflecting on his sacrifice.

“At the time, being Upper Beaconsfield and Narre Warren being small communities, it sits very well that Dad saved lives before he perished,” he said.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the state-wide memorial was a day to quietly reflect.

“This date is permanently etched into the minds of several generations of Victorians. For many, it still haunts them,” he said.

The sombre and special day was an opportunity to reflect but never forget and learn the lessons of the past, Mr Heffernan said.

“As we can see, the Ash Wednesday fires had a lasting effect on all firefighters, emergency service personnel and community workers in the community and it’s important, particularly for the 14 firefighters that perished on that day, that we have learnt and made improvements across the sector as a result,” Mr Heffernan said.

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combat fires, and improvements in the following years include command and control arrangements, training, latest technologies in firetrucks to ensure firefighters are responding are the safest they can be, the PPE that they wear and the other technologies like radio communication.

“Today is an opportunity to reflect but never forget and learn the lessons of the past,” Mr Heffernan said.

“Victoria is no stranger to fire, we are one of the most fire prone places in the world, and we will continue to see fires, which is why it’s so important to commemorate these events, so the community understands the lessons of the tragedies of the past so we can continue to rebuild communities.

“There are so many people across our community that have bush fires, and the effects of bushfires etched into their memories forever.”

Simon Wallace, captain of Panton Hill CFA tolled the bell to mark each name from the Ash Wednesday Roll of Honour, which was read aloud by Travis Carter, Narre

“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Many are represented here today by loved ones. 40 years on your sense of loss is still profound and your love for them undiminished,” she said.

“They died trying to save others. They died protecting properties, animals, strangers, friends, family and communities.”

Support Anniversaries of significant events such as the Ash Wednesday fires can bring up difficult memories and feelings including sadness, fear and grief.

In the weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday, and in the days after, if you find yourself experiencing strong emotions, we recommend that you contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 which offer support services nationwide.

CFA members and their families can contact the CFA Wellbeing Support Line for free, confidential 24/7 access to psychologists, counsellors, peers and chaplains.

Warren CFA captain.

Nar Nar Goon CFA captain Justin Seddon, Upper Beaconsfield captain Ian Pinney, Cockatoo CFA captain Chris White and Macedon CFA captain Ross Luke all performed readings.

Many community members laid wreath, which was assisted by junior members of the Beaconsfield Fire Brigade.

Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino represented the minister for emergency services at the commemoration event.

She spoke to attendees about how far the emergency service sector has come since the events of Ash Wednesday and acknowledged the thousands of people who battled the fires.

“Ash Wednesday demonstrated the full horror of bushfires, the strength of communities and the courage of individuals,” she said.

“The community was devastated by the fires 40 years ago but subsequently drew closer and more resilient.”

Ms De Martino said despite 40 years passing, people’s grief at losing loved ones in the fires has never faded.

‘You didn’t have time to be scared’: ex-CFA captain

By Callum Ludwig Former Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall remembers pulling up to the Warburton Fire Station around 7pm on 16 February 1983, a day now known as Ash Wednesday.

Around that time, a fire was reported on the western slope of Mt Little Joe and Mr Marshall said they had a direct line of sight to Millgrove from the station.

“Soon there was a column of smoke rising from Mt Little Joe and all of a sudden our siren went off. Brigade members took off, going to protect the houses and sawmill there and we virtually only had the Warburton pumper here, as Yarra Junction had to take off to the hills,” he said.

“My biggest memory of the fire was when the fire on Mt Little Joe took off, it started a spot fire a couple of hundred metres in front of it and when the two fires met up, the noise was unbelievable, it sounded like a couple of steam trains coming up the Valley.”

According to the book ‘Yarra Junction Fire Brigade: A Story of Community and Comradeship’ written by Yarra Junction Fire Brigade members Frank Colverson and Paul Hill, the fires in the Upper Yarra threatened Warburton, Wesburn, Old Warburton and Brittania Creek in the first hours, and Gladysdale, Big Pats Creek and Powelltown overnight.

Mr Marshall knew where the fire was heading and, with the Melbourne and Metropolitan Boards of Works having a depot in Warburton at the time, made a decision to help protect the town.

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Former Warburton CFA Captain Barry Marshall reflects on Ash Wednesday as we mark the 40 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS year anniversary. 318477 “They used to look after the Upper Yarra Dam and watershed areas and had a couple of bulldozers there. We used them to open up a trail from Scotchman’s Creek Road to Old Warburton Road to stop the fire coming straight back into what we called Crew Hill,” he said.

“I sat up there and there was a fish farm down there on the Warby highway so we put a pump in their dams. Around that time there was a strike team coming down from Shepparton who had taken a wrong turn and ended up at Warburton, twelve of them, so we stationed six of them at Warburton and six at Powelltown.”

In the Upper Yarra, Warburton and Old Warburton lost a total of five homes.

In Powelltown, a sudden change in the wind direction took the fire around the town and mill, which were safe, but destroyed two houses, including the former guest house ‘Tall Timbers’. It also burnt over 44,000 hectares including large areas of water catchments at the O’Shannassy and Upper Yarra Reservoirs.

By Thursday morning, the fire had made its way to Big Pat’s Creek, East Warburton, McMahons Creek and Reefton, which destroyed 30 homes.

Close to 100 residents sheltered in the

pipe tunnel at the Upper Yarra Dam as the fire approached, with fire brigades aiming to protect the wooden bridge on Woods Point Road at the Reefton Hotel.

Paul Hill said in the book that some of the residents had left their pets at the pub instead of leaving them at home.

“The bar seemed to be full of all sorts of animals including goats, dogs, cats and birds,” it read.

“I can remember thinking that it probably wasn’t the first bar to be full of animals.”

As the fire marched on, crews protecting a house further up Woods Point Road with a family of four sheltered inside were lucky to have it pass over them, with crews fighting hard to save the house as it was showered by embers and the fire burnt all around them.

Eventually, the fire was stopped on Friday at the rear of the Bedgoods Mill as the flames reached the log yard.

Mr Marshall said he wasn’t scared at the time, because you didn’t have time to be.

“I really just had to get the brigade members to do what they had to do and that they did, I suppose it was scary but you just had to make sure the fire never got to the township,” he said.

“It could happen again if we get another severe summertime.

“We’ve been lucky the last two summers with so much rain but with the growth, the grass is so high at the moment, a grassfire along with less logging now is what is the biggest worry for me at the moment.” mailcommunity.com.au

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The aftermath of fires in Berwick and Beaconsfield that Yarra Junction crews attended.

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Remains of a house on Old Warburton Road after the Ash Wednesday fires.

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‘Smile gone from faces’

By Callum Ludwig For members of the Yarra Junction Fire Brigade, there was a sense of unease on Wednesday 16 February 1983.

A number of crew members including Captain Frank Colverson, Crew Leader Ted Shalders and Driver Alan Caddy had arranged work locally so they could be on hand for the breakout of fire.

Around mid-afternoon, a fire had started near Belgrave, with tankers dispatched from Warburton, Don Valley and Woori Yallock but it wasn’t until about 7.30pm that Yarra Junction crews were told to report to the Berwick Showgrounds.

Mr Caddy said they were there to assist other tankers and fill them up with water when the wind changed and the fire came straight to them.

“None of us had ever seen a fire like that before but you just can’t comprehend the magnitude of it all until you are actually in there,” he said.

“As far as I was concerned, with the equipment we had and the position we were in, we were quite safe but having said that, I’ve never

seen fire go as fast down a hill as it goes up as I did on that day.”

In Mr Colverson’s book ‘Being Frank: Recollections of Life in Yarra Junction’, he said the rest of the Yarra Junction crew on that day was formed of experienced radio operator Barry Brooker, the ‘level-headed’ now Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council Jim Child and two less-experienced younger members Grant de Nijs and Steve Davenport.

Mr Colverson said in the book that he was confident with the crew, a good mix of experience and youth.

“They should be okay but I was concerned.

It was the first time I had sent a crew to a major fire and the reports coming over commercial radio and the television were not good,” it reads.

Mr Colverson stayed behind while his crew went to the Dandenongs, keeping an eye on the situation developing locally. For the deployed crew, conditions had worsened.

Mr Caddy said the crew deployed towards Berwick and saw car accidents with people still inside on their journey there and back.

“We had one where a four-wheel-drive had run into the back of a stopped truck, but the

smoke must have been that bad and the driver didn’t see the truck, and those people were trapped inside. I don’t know the result of it, but they were certainly injured,” he said.

“The conditions were that bad we had put the sprays on we were lucky enough to have on the back of the truck, so the boys could sit on the back of the truck with the water covering them. “The glass of the truck was so hot you couldn’t even hold your hand on it.”

The importance of decision-making in crisis scenarios was more than apparent in the outcome for the Yarra Junction crew, and just how hard it is to think rationally could not be overstated.

Mr Shalders had seen a house on an apple orchard with a large grassy paddock under threat, with the fire advancing downhill towards them and livestock and animals fleeing.

He saw the danger and refused to go into the paddock, instead remaining close to a house with a swimming pool full of water. Soon after, a strong southwest wind change came through and that decision likely saved the crew’s lives.

Contrastingly, Mr Caddy describes a young woman who took off down the road in shorts, a singlet and thongs.

“Jim Child and myself went after her and she was distraught saying she had lost her dog and asks us to help her find it,” he said.

“We talked her out of it, the sparks from the fire were coming down and burning her bare skin, so we got her to come back safely thank goodness.”

The crew deployed to Berwick and Beaconsfield at 3.38am on 17 February, and ‘had lost the spring in their step, the smiles had gone from their faces and they were tired and dirty’ according to Mr Colverson.

Mr Caddy said the gravity of what had happened only struck him when he returned home to his family.

“My wife was just about ready to have a baby, my son is 40 years old next month. When we go away like that, we think we are the ones in the firing line but we don’t think about the effect it has on those back home, who are nervous wrecks,” he said.

“When I left home, there was no fire around us and I didn’t have any idea they were going to be in any sort of trouble, but of course, the hills were all on fire by the time I got home and my wife and her mother were in a panic.”

How Ash Wednesday shaped our response to trauma

By Callum Ludwig Ash Wednesday left a burnt and barren landscape across large parts of Victoria and South Australia, with a lengthy and arduous recovery to follow.

Beyond the physical recovery, thousands were left traumatised too, with the loss of life, homes and livelihoods causing immense hardship.

Yarra Glen resident and trauma psychologist Dr Rob Gordon OAM was prompted by the Ash Wednesday fires to dedicate his career to helping people and emergency service workers recover after a disaster.

Dr Gordon said at the time of Ash Wednesday, there wasn’t anything like the services we have nowadays and it was expected to be a short process.

“I remember we were told when we first went up there that we were expected to be there for six months and then come out, but we had to keep saying there was still a need,” he said.

“That’s where I learned that it’s as much about what happens to people’s lives during the recovery period as it is the disaster event itself.”

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Yarra Glen trauma psychologist Dr Rob Gordon dedicated his career to helping traumatised communities recover after Ash Wednesday.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) had only been recognised since 1980, just three years prior to Ash Wednesday and very little was known publicly about how traumatic events affected people’s wellbeing long-term.

Dr Gordon said one of the things he noticed was the tendency for communities to develop splits according to the different ways in which they were affected by the disaster

where needs didn’t align.

“It undermined the sense of common community which is such an important resource for some people. Traumatic events would also come back to people like for instance, when people suddenly encountered a bank of cloud in the middle of winter, and it brought back the smoke, and they would feel this great anxiety rising up,” he said.

“The other thing was how people’s sense of safety and security is damaged, the bushfire made them feel like they can’t trust life to be safe and secure anymore when actually a lot of things go back to being the same. It becomes important for people to talk about their reactions and share their stories.”

Dr Gordon’s work has shaped the way organisations such as the Australian Red Cross, government agencies and other groups have dictated their emergency and trauma responses.

Dr Gordon said Ash Wednesday has been crucial for shaping Victoria’s emergency management and response and that as little as 15 to 20 years ago, other states were learning the basic things Victoria learned from Ash Wednesday.

Since then, he has gone on to working with victims of the Port Arthur massacre, the Bali bombings, the Christchurch earthquakes and major floods, cyclones and fires.

“It was so important to keep feeding into the longer-term effects on people’s lives so the system could understand the social dimension of recovery and the need to support community life, which is something I think Victoria has been very proactive about,” he said.

“What we now know is that the disaster environment is much more active now, there’s an important message about accepting that the world is not as safe and stable, as we were used to expecting in say, the 1970s and 80s and the more we can accept that, the more prepared we can be.”

He said anniversaries of events like Ash Wednesday often cause people to feel a sense of sadness and reminisce on the past, but it’s really important to respect and acknowledge those feelings as they help us come to terms with things.

“People who have lost loved ones or lost precious things, or even people who feel they lost their nice and comfortable lifestyle can find it very hard. But if we suppress the emotions, it comes back as painfully and unexpectedly as ever,” he said.

“Anniversaries also act as a marker of time and we can often gain a sense of life being enhanced by big experiences and thinking about what we’ve learned.“ If you or someone you know needs support, call Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 Tuesday, 14 February, 2023

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LETTERS Difficulties of aged care facilities I write this letter in terms of a wonderful aged care facility, my being in this facility for over four years and this hopefully will reflect the marvellous, selfless work done by facilities throughout the Yarra Valley region and this wonderful land of Australia.

My first experience in aged care facilities, as my experience in Aboriginal Affairs in the 90s with the Australian Department of Education bore witness; is that so many residents are completely isolated; no visitors, not a one.

Both administration nurses and carers do their damnedest to life their spirits, with Christmas parties and such treats during the year, fortnightly trips on the facility bus, physio where needed, ball games and movies such as ‘Carousel’ and ‘A Day at the Races’ by the Marx Brothers. But the best intentions in the world cannot lift the spirits of those residents bereft

of even one visit per year.

As the great Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, a Welshman marooned in Dublin in 1860 wrote: ‘Depression, No worst, there is none.

Pitched past pitch of grief…’

Fully qualified staff work closely with each individual patient and are highly regarded by residents. Unfortunately, low wages do not make the nursing or caring vocation very attractive to women or men. Apparently, a worker stacking shelves at Bunnings receives more per hour than a carer in an aged care facility in Melbourne.

It is important, reader, to realise that in this I am writing my own impression of my aged care facility in the Yarra Valley. This aged care facility had been liberalised: Relatives who had a family member quite seriously ill could visit outside of hours.

A very exciting mini-cafe was added for the benefit of residents and their supporters.

Staff and residents are encouraged to relax

during meals with music.

A visual slide/music screen hookup has been greatly utilised by residents, with slides featuring all of Australia, New Zealand and Bali with appropriate music added.

A non-denominational chapel has been added for residents, their families and visitors.

In conclusion, we refer to the fact that most of us when elderly will need aged care and this fact alone is the reason why pre-eminent support of funding is urgent.

As Buddha Gautama stated in his noble truth, Life is dukkah - uneven, it has its ups and downs for all of us. We never know when we may need the assurance of an appropriate aged care facility.

- Robert Windsor

Reading delight It was a bright start to my day reading two articles, in particular, in the Mountain Views Star Mail (07/02/23). Your article ‘Triumphant

trees’ is a fabulous example of how individuals in our community see a need, harness the goodwill, skills and knowledge of others and together, get stuck in to do something positive.

As someone who was impacted by the June 2021 storms, and still experiences the sadness of the loss of trees in that event, the long-term contribution that members of Treasuring Our Trees are making is awe inspiring. Thank you!

In a similar vein, I also really enjoyed reading the article ‘Nest boxes heal gardens’. Volunteer groups like the Badger Creek Men’s Shed that you profiled do amazing work within their communities, not just for the end product they make, but also in the way they connect and support people in their community. I loved reading about the way they provide a welcoming space for men to both learn, share and just hang out together.

They were both fantastic, powerful stories that brought some joy to me this week. Thank you!

- Sue Tardif

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COMMUNITY DIARY WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY

Join the Q+A audience This week on Q+A, The Reserve Bank is showing no signs of ending its cycle of rate hikes just yet, despite pressure and upbeat talk from our politicians.

Meanwhile, tensions are rising between the US and China over the shooting down of a spy balloon. As warfare becomes ever more sophisticated – will artificial intelligence become the primary weapon in a country’s arsenal?

Also making waves is ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that can have human-like conversations, answer questions and help write essays or code. Some schools have banned the technology while others are embracing it.

Joining Stan Grant on the panel live in Melbourne: Jon Sopel, Host of The News Agents podcast & former BBC North America Editor Anne Aly, Minister for Youth and Early Childhood Education. Keith Wolahan, Liberal Member for Menzies Dorinda Cox, Greens Senator for WAToby Walsh, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, UNSW. If members of the community want to jump on the FREE bus service from HEALESVILLE, you just need to register at the link below – just mention “STAR NEWS” in question 15

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Live music at the Darron Honey Centre This Friday 17 February, head down to the Darron Honey centre from 6.30pm to 9pm for a night of food and easy listening music featuring AJ Leonard and Jenny, Rozzy Jazz piano, Riddell Ensemble and Kelsy.

There is a great new piano and now some fundraising is in order to pay for it!

Bookings are through www.trybooking. com/CFISY $20 per head, BYO drinks.

Free National Sustainability Festival event in the Yarra Ranges ‘Local is Vital’ is a free mini-retreat with Helena Norberg-Hodge, author of ‘Local is our Future’ and producer of award-winning documentary ‘The Economics

of Happiness’ and of ‘Planet Local’. The event is part of the National Sustainability Festival and will be held at Moora Moora Cooperative Community, Mt Toolebewong on Sunday 19 February from 11am to 5pm.

Spend the day on the mountaintop, with Helena Norberg-Hodge. Learn about the power of ‘going local’ as a key strategy for restoring ecological, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Includes a talk, a tour of intentional community Moora Moora and a chance to imagine opportunities in our local context. Stay for an evening viewing of Local Futures film ‘The economics of happiness’ and sunset over the valley. Limited camping/accommodation options available (contact learningcentre@ mooramoora.org.au if you would like to stay).

Lunch and dinner will be provided (Gluten free, vegan and no onion/garlic can be catered for) at no charge.

Bookings can be made at www.events.humanitix.com/local-is-vital.

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This property is certainly “one out of the box”. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 80 Summerhill Road, YARRA JUNCTION Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,300,000 - $1,430,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 and Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 , BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

Mountainview Retirement Village

Brand New Retirement Living 2 BEDROOM Unit for sale in Warburton • Lounge, Kitchen movable bench configure the room to suit your needs split system for heating and cooling • Large Bathroom walk in shower vanity exhaust fan heat lamp • Large ensuite with walk in shower vanity exhaust fan heat lamp • Large master bedroom full wardrobe, split system heater and cooling,

Large second bedroom with double door wardrobe split system heating and cooling • Single car garage attached • Solar installed • All white goods included, fridge washing machine dryer micro oven

$449,000.00

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For further information and to arrange inspection contact: Keith King (03) 9259 2106 I keith.king@adventcare.org.au 12589938-JC07-23

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PRIME POSITION WITH SWEEPING CITY VIEWS 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.

Due to its gently elevated aspect, this home is afforded a single garage and lovely rear courtyard. The interior is immediately comfortable while offering scope to further update should you choose. The open plan lounge, dining area, and kitchen with freestanding cooker is seamlessly connected with rich timber flooring. An ample laundry and plenty of storage ensure convenience is catered for.

The 2 bedrooms with built-in robes, including the main bedroom with birds’ eye views, are bright and inviting. The central

bathroom is enhanced with a soaker tub and etched glass window for a touch of character.

With featured extras including gas ducted heating, tool shed, and great location within walking distance of Ferntree Gully township and train station, this home is the perfect opportunity in prime position. Plan your viewing today.

Elevated aspect with sweeping views to Melbourne Open plan living and dining with rich timber flooring Kitchen with freestanding cooker and an ample laundry 2 bright bedrooms with built-in robes and timber flooring Single garage, lovely courtyard, and excellent position l

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4/6 Pleasant Road, FERNTREE GULLY Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $490,000 - $520,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 and Daniel Steen 0434 979 142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE

Stuart Aldridge Director 0402 464 511

Kate Taylor Licensed Estate Agent PA to Stuart Aldridge 0437 129 528

Heather Zappia Sales Consultant 0439 088 007

Deanna Ripepi Sales Consultant 0491 145 176

Stuart & Terrie Aldridge at Real Estate Yarra Valley decided it was time to have a change in both working and everyday lifestyle. We offered the opportunity to a local agent the sale of our rent roll which they accepted and took over on February 1st. Our main objective was that Jodie Anastasio was able to keep her position and this was achieved.

We want to thank Jodie immensely for her professionalism, commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication over the 10 years she worked with us and wish her well in her future employment and for the birth of her and Dom’s 3rd child.

Real Estate Yarra Valley now only offer a sales service for all residential, rural, commercial, and business transactions and are still located at the same office address. Our 4 dedicated sales team cover all the Yarra Valley and Eastern suburbs such as, Lilydale, Chirnside, Mooroolbark, Croydon along with many other suburbs.

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‘TREETOPS’ CIRCA 1910 ON 1/2 ACRE THE origins of ‘Treetops’ whisper across the Dandenong Ranges, hinting of a holiday house to a well-to-do person, a stylish, single lady that drove a flashy car. Apparently, she had links to a Melbourne retail icon still trading today. If only these beautiful old walls could talk.

Charming and welcoming this residence retains many of its period features and some new creature comforts. High ceilings ornate and strapped, chandeliers, hardwood floors and doors, open fireplace with cast iron burner, wood panelling, French doors, and custom drapery. Lovers of character will enjoy the quirky layout and creative cabinetry.

Offering 4 bedrooms the main with walk through robe, ensuite and Juliette balcony, a secondary bedroom has a study/gaming nook. The family bathroom boasts a luxury claw foot bath. There are two sperate living spaces, a lounge/dining with fireplace and another utilized as a TV room. Walk into the kitchen and you will be impressed by the copper sink, new timber benches and Falcon Cooker in ‘British racing green,’ with dual ovens and 6 burners, cooking is sure to be a passion. You can enjoy the indoor/outdoor lifestyle with a large, covered deck, ideal for entertaining.

Outdoors, the gated and fenced property has a sealed return driveway, a second access point for the caravan or boat, a gorgeous cubby house, under house vehicular access and workshop, storage, and laundry, also a veggie patch and chicken coop.

The allotment on just over ½ an acre has lovely established gardens, bursts of colour throughout seasons and plenty of space for all family members to experience.

The location is ideal, you are just minutes to Belgrave Township, pre, senior and junior schools, the National Park, walks, rides and so much more to discover. Very convenient.

In the early 1900’s day trippers and holiday makers used to catch the steam train and head to the hills for relaxation, picnics, and frivolity. It is comforting that some things never change with the iconic Puffing Billy still tooting nearby. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 86 Terrys Avenue, BELGRAVE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432 and Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL - 9754 6111 20 MAIL

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Ranges PREMIER LOCATION WITH VIEWS

FERNy CREEk 2 MERIMBULA ROAD SPACIOUS HOME AND STUDIO

HOMESTEAD ON A SUBLIME 21 ACRES

$1,150,000-$1,265,000 5A 2B 8C

Spacious character home on 1803sqms with a separate studio. Situated on a quiet no through road, private & positioned perfectly to enjoy views of the Macedon Ranges.

Features OFI, GDH, 2.7m ceilings throughout, freshly polished timber FB throughout, quality carpets to bedrooms, hostess kitchen with a dual oven & WIP, master with an updated ensuite, window seating, stunning wraparound verandah with café blinds, established gardens, a bricked courtyard, dual driveway, double carport, garage & workshop.

Jan Brewster 0409 558 805

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MACClESFIElD 174 KENNEDy ROAD EQUINE INFASTRUCTURE & AN AMAZING DAM

$1,550,000-$1,700,000 5A 2B 4C

Set to take advantage of the stunning views this ranch-style residence is full of character & features 9 ft ceilings, OFP, new insulation & flyscreens, freshly painted, wireless NBN, 6.6KW solar, evaporative cooling, spacious kitchen, pizza oven in the covered entertaining area, 4 car mezzanine barn/garage, hay shed, stable bays, 2 x wash bays, tack room, 10 paddocks plus house paddock, veggie garden & orchard. The ‘piece-deresistance’ is the dam with a jetty and a 3-roomed shed/studio overlooking the dam.

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

“We Put You First”

Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432

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PRIME POSITION WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 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 gorgeous views are continued in the lounge room through the bay window and enjoyed across from the dining room.

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 and 3.

A family zone that opens directly to the outdoor living, all in all making a home that flows and is a pleasure to live in. This is a fantastic package for young families, mature owners, those who want a home that has space for cars, boats, vans, or just about anyone.

All of this within close proximity to the local village shops, school, kinder, public transport and Warburton trail.

A gold star goes to this one. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 49 Eileen Grove, WOORI YALLOCK Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $650,000 - $715,000 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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3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

13 Rainbow Trout Ave, East Warburton

$580,000 - $610,000

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

80 Summerhill Rd, Yarra Junction

$1,300,000 - $1,430,000

Peace and Privacy in a picturesque Location

Your dream hobby farm awaits

Time for a change of scenery, this could be the spot, surrounded by lush bush and a picturesque location it’s the ideal place to relax and unwind. The home is fresh, light and bright and offering great space inside and out with 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes. Luxurious main bathroom plus an open plan lounge/living area and kitchen with modern appliances throughout. Outside there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy, with a great size back yard plus a carport and lock up garage and with ample space for cars and trailers. A fantastic property superbly presented and with nothing to do but sit back relax and enjoy the tranquil and peaceful surrounds.

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

David Carroll M 0419 539 320 Inspection:

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Best value home in the district

Treetop living, sounds of the creek.

This is the ideal first home or investment. Located in a brilliant location, near public transport, school, kinder, shops and the Warburton Trail. A neat 3 bedroom western red cedar home that has been much loved by the current owner for over 36 years, and with a new kitchen in place, and a fresh paint throughout, this well kept, clean & tidy home will be easy to move into and unpack. Still with plenty of upside for those wanting to put on their own stamp, the home has a huge under house room that is currently a great work from home space. If you love a good view, the picture windows will have you standing and gazing, including the window above the kitchen sink which will make doing the dishes no chore at all! Other features include a single carport, split system heating and cooling, privacy and a tiered landscape making the sloping block very useable.

Follow the meandering garden path through the lush gardens and allow yourself to be immersed in the tranquil feeling that this home provides, with the creek flowing all year round. The home sits privately at the top of the block, offering comfortable and cosy wood heating and split system, good sized lounge room with floorboards for a modern feel and lovely views of the garden. The kitchen has a modern timber look with a good usable space and adjacent to the dining area. All bedrooms have built in robes, with the master bedroom positioned perfectly to take in the divine surrounds and fall asleep listening to the creek. Under house storage is a bonus, private courtyard and single carport wrap up this one of a kind home. Short stroll to schools, bus stops and Warburton trail and the beautiful Yarra river.

Tony Fanfulla M 0419 870 513 Inspection:

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Samantha Price M 0438 795 190

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INSPIRING ARCHITECTURE WITH CITY VIEWS ORIGINALLY designed by architects Max May and George Hatzisavas, and inspired by a mix of Japanese aesthetics and Frank Lloyd Wrights “Fallingwater” this inspiring steel, glass and brick home set on just over one acre has been recently redesigned and renovated to a superb standard, resulting in one of the most intriguing and sophisticated residences in the area.

Spanning three levels of luxury living, there is much to love about this home. The large expanse of Viridian glass windows effortlessly combines indoor and outdoor living while warm wood grain finishes throughout are a reminder of the natural beauty that timber brings. Three spacious bedrooms have been well positioned for privacy and convenience. The main bedroom in the East wing of the home boasts a large and luxurious en-suite and all bedrooms have built in robes and their own private balconies. The main level incorporates a free flowing family room and spacious dining area centered around a bespoke gas log fireplace. The tastefully designed kitchen comes complete with stone bench tops, dual stainless steel sinks, German designed NEFF appliances including integrated dishwasher, induction cooktop and electric oven and an abundance of quality cabinetry.

Just perfect for entertaining.

From the main level an oversized glass sliding door leads onto a substantial timber deck. Ideal for picture perfect sunset views across nearby Birdsland and as far as the city lights or simply just to relax and watch the kids playing in the lagoon style pool or splashing in the hot tub. Extra lighting around the pool and house give a magical feel when enjoying a warm summers night or an evening swim.

Second living area can be found on the lower level and is ideal for watching a quiet movie while the home office nook is a convenient and cozy space for those who need a working from home or study space.

Soft new carpet and modern tiles throughout compliment the finish of this outstanding home, abundant built in cupboards provide ample storage and zoned integrated heating and cooling maintain an ideal climate no matter what the seasons bring.

A 5.5kw solar system and 2 x10,000 litre water tanks provide excellent environmental benefits as does the solid brick exterior walls and fully insulated roof and sub floor.

Additional storage and a large workshop are situated under the house and with a double garage and a fully fenced yard, this unique, family friendly Hills property is sure to impress on every level. l

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 106 Mt Morton Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,600,000 - $1,750,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Glenn Chandler 0418 410 689, 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

20 Olive Grove, TECOMA

$550,000 - $590,000 3A1B1C

BRING YOUR HAMMER AND GET STARTED!

FOR SALE

227 Mt Morton Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS

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

IDYLLIC ACREAGE WITH IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME

A fantastic opportunity to enter the market and grab that fixer-upper that you have been looking for. Within an easy walk to Tecoma main street, schools and train station this three bedroom, one bathroom home is ready for renovation and would be ideal for those looking for a project of their very own. Plan your viewing today!

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.

Sharyn Chandler

Brad Conder

M 0439 882 442 | E sharyn@chandlerandco.com.au

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FOR SALE

35 Gleghorn Road, KALLISTA

$1,020,000 - $1,120,000

EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

4A2B4C

With an extensive list of lifestyle features, this fabulous property offers something special for every member of the family. With bonus elements including a stylish 1-bedroom studio, sealed drive with triple carport and double garage, fruit orchard, and paddock with picturesque Warburton Ranges views, this is an exceptional opportunity not to be missed, plan your viewing today.

FOR SALE

$550,000 - $580,000

31 Jeeves Avenue, KALORAMA

3A1B

PROMISING HOME WITH PICTURESQUE OUTLOOKS

This peaceful property situated between Kalorama Park and Kalorama Oval is the ideal investment for renovators or first homebuyers seeking a slice of the Dandenong Ranges lifestyle. With beautiful hillside views and a no through road location near bus transport, Central to many local walking tracks, parks and playgrounds this is an opportunity to live someplace special.

Brad Conder M 0422 639 115 | E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

Suzie Brannelly

Brad Conder

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PUZZLES No. 120

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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Speedster tears up track

By Callum Ludwig A young Woori Yallock speedster tore up the race track in Queensland recently, winning his class and coming away as the overall champion.

7-year-old Clay Paull raced in the first-ever running of the quarter midgets at the Kings Royal in Kingaroy, competing in the novice category (five to seven-year-olds).

Clay’s Dad Jamie said he’s been racing for a couple of years now.

“He started just before he was five, and he’s racing in different series around Victoria since then. This was more about getting up there and experiencing racing against Queensland competition,” he said.

“There were only five cars all up that went from Victoria and Clay was the only Victorian in his division, but it was great for him to have a good run and clean sweep the whole series.”

A quarter midget refers to a car that is onequarter of the size of a midget car. Designed for children who are learning to race midget cars (which are themselves small two-seater sports cars with a very high power-to-weight ratio) the quarter midget is restricted to a 120cc engine as per the requirements for each class and age of the child.

Mr Paull said it was probably his fault that Clay has an interest in racing.

“My mother and father raced, and myself, my brother and sister race, you [the Star Mail] even did an article on my brother and I when we were both reigning Victorian champions,” he said.

In January 2022, Mr Paull won the $2000 prize for winning the Dirt X Industries VSC Sports Sedan Power Series in his VZ Holden Commodore at the Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway, while his brother Justin

Clay tearing up the speedway. won the Compact Speedcars Legends Trophy.

Mr Paull said he is now very proud to have had Clay take an interest.

“I’m definitely proud of everything he is doing and how well is going, it’s great that I get to see him go through the experiences of what I feel in the car, which not many people do,” he said.

“It’s a very family-based sport, it’s all in or no one is in, so we all went up there together, his mum and sister enjoy watching and supporting him, seeing him out there with a smile on his face. The winning is just a bonus.”

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Healesville’s annual T20

By Chris Handasyde Healesville Cricket Club resumed their annual T20 matches after a spell due to Covid.

Game 1: Two teams (White Lightning and Red Devils) that had a mixture of parents and junior players were selected. Owen Morcombe captained the Red Devils and Adam Keath captained White Lightning. White Lightning batted first and made 155 with all batters getting an opportunity to bat. The Red Devils started slowly but with some late hitting, required 18 off the last over to win but fell 5 runs short. The game was a real success with all players having songs over the loudspeakers whilst they batted and bowled. Thanks to all the participants and helpers.

Game 2: Healesville Football & Netball Club (HFNC) v Healesville Cricket Club (HCC) – The shield revealed that HFNC had won 6 of the past 11 matches so HCC were keen to square it up. HCC won the toss and batted first and amassed 170 from their 20 overs with Cam

Participants of the HCC vs HFNC T20 match.

Nyko, Josh Handasyde, Ash Hamer and Luke Chandler the leading scorers. HFNC players headed straight to the bar after their 20-over stint in the field for some light refreshments

Picture: JO DRUMMOND and then sent out the run machine Sam Gebert (45) to open the innings. Connor 31 looked like a good batsman and the new coach Ryan Webster 19 showed off his silky batting skills. Peter

Nolan took 2 wickets for HCC as HFNC finished on 143 and the win going the Healesville Cricket Club. Thanks to all the participants and to HFNC for their support – it was a great day.

Healesville runs hot with wins and weather Cup quest

By Chris Handasyde

Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 150 v Wonga Park 2/128 (Day 1 of a 2 day game) – by Josh Handasyde This week the Healesville 1st XI travelled to play Wonga Park. The Bloods won the toss and opted to bat first in the first week of this twoday match. The Bloods started off well with Brenton Damrow and Liam English opening the batting and putting on 34 before Damrow was caught at gully for 25. Ben Wallace joined Liam at the crease before Liam was shortly caught for 9 leaving the Bloods 2/37. Skipper Kris Andersen joined Wallace at the crease and landed some lofty blows to the Wonga Park attack before he was caught at cover for 15 leaving the Bloods 3/55. Josh Handasyde joined Ben Wallace at the crease and started well putting the loose balls to the boundary before Wallace was caught behind for 6 and Max Wallace joined him in the sheds soon after being stumped off leg spin bowler Will Hartley.

Luke Chandler and Josh Handasyde started to build a nice partnership and were able to get to the tea break 5/117 with Handasyde 33* and Chandler 19*. After drinks it was more of the same with the pair batting well but when Handasyde mishit a full toss off of Hartley he was walking back to the pavilion for 43 and chaos ensued with Chandler being dismissed 2 overs later for 24 and the batsmen dropped like flies; Kerr being dismissed first ball and Michael Jackson being given out LBW for 10 and Brodie Grace being bowled for 1 left the Bloods all out for 150 after 53 overs. Will Hartley was the pick of the Wonga Park Bowlers with 5 wickets. The Bloods came out to bowl looking for early wickets and Dillon Kerr was able to dismiss Colledge for 4 but that was the only happiness the Bloods would see as poor bowling and good batting led to domination from the Wonga Park batsmen with Stuckey making 44 off 46 and Cam Atkinson 55* leaving Wonga Park 2/128 at stumps in a commanding position and Healesville needing a miracle to get back into the game. The shining light of the day was the evergreen Scott Fawdry bowling consistent line and length for the majority of

Healesville Cricket Club results. Picture: ON FILE his spell restricting the runs for Wonga Park in his first 1st XI game.

Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 1/130 defeated Coldstream 7/129 Healesville stand-in skipper Zach Fawdry won the toss and sent Coldstream into bat on a fine summer’s day at Queens Park. Coldstream threatened to make a big total with a 70-run partnership between Ian Thompson and Ray Turner but the young Healesville team stuck at it and restricted Coldstream to 129 off 35 overs.

Multiple wicket takers were Moss Fawdry and Tom Handasyde with 2 each. Jack Drummond (30) was promoted to open the batting with Tom Handasyde (52*) and the pair put on 65 before Jack was caught out. Harry Baxter (33*) then came to the crease and ensured Healesville reach the target with minimal risk.

Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 6/185 defeated

Warrandyte 9/183 – by Ethan Nikcevich On a hot day at Warrandyte reserve Healesville won the toss and elected to bat sending out openers Jack Plunkett (8) and Sam Dennett (40), Jack was dismissed early before Matt Cooper (51*) combined with Jack to set a steady partnership before Matt retired on 51, Gabe Houlihan (14) entered the crease and blasted his first ever six off Warrandyte’s opening bowler before being dismissed for 14.

Ethan Nikcevich (27) came out and hit 3 sixes in a rapid 27 before falling victim to a brilliant catch. Bailey Rutley (12*) hit a huge six over square leg and he and Denzel Parsons (13*) helped Healesville to a strong total of 185.

Needing 186 to win Warrandyte’s openers got off to a good start before Peter Nolan and Denzel Parsons broke through. Warrandyte struggled with Healesville’s strong bowling attack until Wes Callow scored 46* to give his side hope including 4 big sixes. Warrandyte required 85 from the last 60 balls and it came right down to the last over being bowled by Ethan Nikcevich with Warrandyte needing only 8 to win, Ethan kept it tight and Healesville held on to win by 2 runs in a thriller that had Denzel Parsons picking up 2 wickets and Ethan Nikcevich, Sam Dennett, Peter Nolan, Gabe Houlihan and Matt Cooper picking up 1 each.

Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 8/191 defeated South Croydon 5/187 – by Adam Keath With a spot in the finals on the line the 4th XI travelled to South Croydon. Bowling first Healesville kept them to 5/187. Megan Schelfout bowled well in her first senior game taking a wicket and finishing with 1/24 of her 4 overs.

Grant Braden 1/15 off 6, Owen Morcombe 1/17 off 5, Sam Keath 1/14 off 3 and Adam Keath 1/13 off two were the other wicket takers. The chase started well with G Braden 51 retired and A Keath 60 n.o. Opening the batting and taking advantage of the short boundaries. Things tightened up a little in the middle of the innings but a good innings of 29 from Premdeep Singh and 15 from Peter Coster got Healesville home with 3 overs to spare. The win kept Healesville in touch with the top 4 sitting in 5th on percentage.

Warburton Golf Club’s Twilight nears end

By Ron Hottes Wednesday 8 February, Stableford: Yes, it’s back, dear readers, after a battle with NBN to get the Internet back on (the wire being the victim of a rogue fallen branch). But definitely not a victim of the golfing gods was John Haynes, who posted a superb 39 points, the best score on the day, to take home the B-Grade voucher on offer. The runner-up to John was Tim Jones with a solid 36 points.

The A-Grade winner was the ever-consistent John Hall with 38 points. Ian Garside was the A-Grade runner-up recording 36 points.

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Wappett (9th), Merilyn McDonald (12th) and to Hatty (15th).

Twilight: This popular event is approaching the pointy end. One participant who made a very pointy statement was Jeff Gill. Father Gill amassed 24 points to easily take home the top voucher, and entrench his spot in the Top 10, ready for the famous Shootout in a little over a month. Well done, Senior Gill.

The runner-up, some 5 points in arrears, was Roger Mataele, with a none-too-shabby 19. If you scored 17+ you have scored a ball. NTPs went home with Gator Atwell (12th) and Luke Patrick (15th).

Saturday 11 February, Stroke and replay of last week’s Monthly Medal: And the Medalist is David Scott, who posted a terrific Nett 66. And, for his efforts, Scotty also takes home the B-Grade voucher. The B-Grade runner-up was Ineke De Graff, who recorded her best score in a long time. She also now has bragging rights over Henk, for a week at least. The A-Grade winner was Dave Wappett, with a fine Nett 68, although he only grabbed top prize in a countback from Sean Kennedy. Well done to both. On the day, the balls extended to Nett 73. NTPs went to Skipper Gilmore (3rd), Peter Fox (5th), Steuart Hawke (9th) and David Wappett (15th).

By Ian Callen Last week, round one results hinged on Tuesday’s play but as it turned out, it didn’t stop team NICHOLSON from taking a six point lead in the quest for the 2023 Premiership.

When RIDDELL and RAEL golfers returned to the tee for day one of round two, their objective was to chase down the tournament leaders and prevented them from increasing their overall lead.

NICHOLSON’s top men Neil Ackerman, evergreen Fred Lloyd and the consistent Chris Handasyde were just as committed. They mastered the conditions, setting their team up for what might well be a twelve point Tournament lead.

This was dependent on play Saturday and the following Tuesday day three.

The challenge was immediately taken up on the weekend by team RIDDELL’s Dale Phillips with a round of 38 and 36 from Darren Edwards to bolster Doug Smith's solo effort of 36 on Thursday leaving them within striking distance with a day's play remaining.

Team RAEL were once again energised by their McMinn, the welcome return to form of John Lloyd and support on the Saturday from Brenton King’s round of 35 added respect to the tally and hope Tuesday.

Results: Team NICHOLSON: Neil Ackerman (40) Fred Lloyd (40) Chris Handasyde (36) Greg Whimp (35), Laurie Tormey (33) Manfred Henning (32) Score 216 Team RIDDELL: Dale Phillips (38), Doug Smith (36) Darren Edwards (36), Mal Moore (35), Alex Ward (34) Bruce Pollard (34) Score 213 Team RAEL: Ian McMinn (36), John Lloyd (36) Kennith Emslie (35) Brenton King 35, Glen Newbery (34) Sydney Sheldon (34) Score 210 Stableford Golf As the results came in Tuesday, Chief Steward Max McIntosh, soon realised Team RAEL’s Don Stevenson, the nominated player for the 4th hole was absent and a sub player would be required. Attention diverted immediately to play at ‘The Gully’ the par three, 4th. Word had passed about quickly; RAEL’s Beau Haye had positioned his ball on the green some 174 metres from the tee block and was eyeing a birdie putt. Beau was oblivious to the fact that if he rolled it in, his team would leapfrog RIDDELL to win the round one Stableford competition.

Teammates quickly found their way to the escarpment surrounding the green.

It was an amphitheatre effect and the atmosphere in it infectious. Haye sent the ball on its way. It dropped; then cheers erupted all around the course. Round 1; Rael (35) Riddell (34) Nicholson (32).

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Three fifties in one Doggies like look game for Wandin of Mullett

By Bryce Edwards Wandin 3rd XI vs Yarra Junction The toss was won by Wandin who elected to bat first on a hot Saturday afternoon. Following a blistering start to the batting innings, Wandin was cruising along at 0/62 after 10 overs.

With scores progressing along, B Vallence retired on 52 and the first wicket only fell at 1/123. After drinks, Wandin was 1/132 and another partnership ended when R Vallence made his maiden half-century retiring on 53.

More runs were added at a constant rate with M Owens also retiring on 52. Wandin would go on to make 270 off their 36 overs.

R Vallence 53 retired, B Vallence 52 retired, M Owns 52 retired A Gonson 3/56, M Harrop 2/40, K Van Der Maat 2/50 Yarra Junction’s turn to bat and an excellent opening spell from Wandin’s bowlers who by the time they had bowled out their allocated overs had left Yarra Junction 7/29 after 14 overs.

At drinks Yarra Junction would be 9/42 after 18 overs and then the game would end after only another four overs with Junction bowled out for 46. With fantastic bowling, fielding and batting it was a dominant win for Wandin, making it on four on the trot and with finals just around the corner, anything can happen.

M Polido 4/13, L Brown 2/13, T/Day 2/6 M Harrop 14, K Boxell 10 Kilsyth 3rd XI vs Wandin 1st XI Wandin 8/193 defeated by Kilsyth 7/198 Wandin would take on Kilsyth at Kilsyth.

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Wandin’s openers in Rod Aitken and Jamie Elliott would get Wandin off to are great start before Jamie fell for 17 but David Thorne

would come in next and pick off where Jamie left off with a quick 21, the next few batters in Jamie Oakley and Tim Thorne wouldn’t be able to fire this week but Bryce Edwards provided plenty of support with 30 runs and also Mile Rayner with a handy 18 towards the end but Rod Aitken would be the star batter with 66.

At the innings end, Wandin would end up making 198 and it would over to the Wandin bowlers. Wandin would start great in the field with the first 2 wickets been run outs from Daniel Trembath and Jamie Oakley before Mitchell Kogelman picked up the third wicket.

Halfway through the innings, the match would be well poised with Kilsyth at 3/80 at the drinks break. Wandin would try and keep the pressure on after drinks but with too many loose balls, Kilsyth would make sure they seized every opportunity and would eventually pass Wandin’s total with one over remaining.

Wandin 2nd XI vs Mt Evelyn On a sunny afternoon at Wandin, there was a top four clash between local rivals Wandin and Mt Evelyn.

Mt Evelyn would win the toss and elected to bat first and got off to a good start with D. Doyle (58) and M. Smith (38) combining for a 99-run opening partnership before the Wandin bowlers fought back with the ball to restrict Mt Evelyn to 7/159. J. Galvin 2/19 was the pick of the bowlers for Wandin.

Wandin would come out to bat and lose an early wicket before a match-defining 100-run partnership between D. Alderman (52) and R. Smith (71*) and some quick runs from D. Marshall (22) got Wandin home with 10 overs to spare.

Tough week for Yarra Junction cricketers

The Wandin Football Club is launching a full-fledged attack on the premiership flag in season 2023, having fallen agonisingly short of reaching the decider due to a seven-point preliminary final loss to local rivals Woori Yallock in 2022.

Strong recruitment has seen them reel in a number of talented local footballers but as pre-season ramps up, the signing of former North Melbourne and Carlton player Aaron Mullett is sure to excite Doggies fans.

Mullett played 98 games in seven years in the AFL system, with 85 of those coming at North Melbourne and 13 in one season at the Blues in 2018.

Following his AFL career, Mullett returned to boyhood EFNL club Mooroolbark where he played until 2023, including in their grand final loss to East Ringwood last season.

Playing as a dashing rebound defender in the AFL, Mullett seamlessly transitioned to a devastating midfielder/ forward back in the EFNL 1st Division, kicking 47 (league highest), 29 (shortened season) and 58 goals in the three seasons he spent there.

The soon-to-turn 31-year-old will be somewhat of an elder statesman among the young core at the Kennel, but will surely be a top Dog among the Pups this season.

Mullett joins other new signings Brad Harvey (ex-Wandin, returning from Barwon Heads), Cam Humphrey (Vermont) and Jordan Jaworski (Lilydale) for their 2023 premiership push.

By Rob Boxell Women’s vs Templeton Junction hosted Templeton and skipper Carly Millar won the toss and sent Templeton into bat.

Alannah Bomford got the breakthrough thanks to a great catch from Taylor Stevens to leave the visitors 1/6. 1/6 became 3/14 as Bomford and Millie Kuth struck in quick succession to leave the visitors struggling.

A couple of great run-outs from Charlene Booker and Maddy Bennett heaped further misery and a couple of wickets from the competition-leading wicket-taker Bec Trout left Templeton reeling at 7/47. Anelise McCracken came into the attack and took 2 wickets in 4 balls, both caught behind by her Mum, the skipper Millar to bowl Templeton out for 48.

Millar and Wilson opened up and batted superbly putting on 46 for the first wicket before Wilson was bowled for 12. Kuth joined Millar and it was Millar that hit the winning runs finishing with a very well made 35* to give Junction a 9-wicket win and their tenth win of the season Yarra Junction 1/63 (C Millar 35*) defeated Templeton 10/48 (A McCracken 2/0, A Bomford 2/8, R Brown 2/11) 4th XI vs Wandin Getting the fourth side on the track for what is the fifth time this season, taking on Wandin, captain Ken Boxell lost the toss and was set for a long day in the field. Having minimal experience on a lighting-quick ground, the Yarra Junction side saw Wandin to 7/271 at the end of the there allotted 36 overs. Highlight is Alex Ganson returning career-best figures of 3/56 while life member Mark Harrop made a comeback and took 2 for 40.

Knowing it was always going to be an uphill battle to chase down the huge total, Yarra Junction was quickly knocked over for 46. Highlights of the batting were women’s mainstay Charlene Booker finishing not out on 1 after facing 33 balls, and Zac Thompson ramping the bowling over the keeper’s head.

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3rd XI vs Launching Place/Woori Yallock Playing a rare game at Yarra Junction, the 3rd XI took on the composite side of Launching Place and Woori Yallock. Acting skipper Sean Jordan won the toss and chose to bat first. Many of the Junction batsmen got starts with Paul Osborne top scoring with 30, and Jordan threatening to return to form with 20. At the end of 35 overs, the home side was 9/124.

Hoping that on a slow Junction outfield, they had enough runs, the Junction boys were quickly humbled when opposition opener Paul Broussard and Dean Worlley put on 89 for the first wicket. In what may have been the most amazing thing to happen for a long time for the green and gold was Sean Jordan, who has bowled less than 10 overs in 20 years, dismissing Broussard for 30. Launch/Woori went on to pass Junction one wicket down.

Yarra Junction 9/124 (P Osborne 30) defeated by Launching Place/Woori Yallock (S Jordan 1/19) 2nd XI vs Hoddles Creek In what would be a must-win for the 2’s, Yarra Junction lost the toss and was sent into the field. Ernie Clark and Leigh Vanervlugt opened the bowling, and Hoddles Creek was off to a flyer going at 8 an over before Clark got the breakthrough. Rob Boxell and Jack Jenkinson bowled in a partnership through middle overs to tie Hoddles Creek, with Boxell picking up 2 wickets. A couple of late wickets to Clark and

Picture: ON FILE Toby Pilton had Hoddles Creek finish 6/192 after 35 overs.

Opening with Matt Hammond and Toby Hawkins, Junction were off to a flyer until Hawkins was dismissed with the score on 45. Jenkinson and Cam Bell had small partnerships with Hammond with both getting bowled. Hammond was then beaten and walked off for well made 55. Glenn Thompson and Rylan Bomford tried hard to stir Junction to a win, but when Bomford was run out, the target became too much for the long Yarra Junction tail. Thompson would finish 32 not out and Junction would fall short by 40 runs.

Yarra Junction 9/152 (M Hammond 55, G Thompson 32*) defeated by Hoddles Creek 6/192 (E Clark 3/33, R Boxell 2/32) 1st XI vs Croydon Ranges Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Yarra Junction had a less-than-ideal start with William Grace snicking off the first ball, and Marcel Kocher and Travis Nightingale following quickly after. The Croydon Ranges bowling attack ultimately proved too strong, dismissing Yarra Junction for 104 with only Kevin Bomford threatening to take the game away with a run a ball 29.

At stumps Croydon Ranges were 4/126 at stumps, leaving Yarra Junction with an uphill battle to get the reverse next week.

Yarra Junction 10/104 (K Bomford 29) vs Croydon Ranges 4/126 (K Bomford 2/21)

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It’s crunch time

Healesville in finals

By Peter Brennan The pressure has been on at Yarra Junction Bowling Club for some weeks, and that inevitably brings crunch time, zero hour, call it what you will. That arrived this week for the weekend team, when it was time to sink or swim, with nothing to fall back on. Not so much for the midweek team, which, thankfully, still had some margin for error. They travelled to Boronia, a pleasant club with a nice green, but somehow failed to come away with any points at all. Every rink was close, every game a good game, and every one a narrow loss. So with one game to go the likelihood of a top-two finish has withered away, but a third-place finish is still the most likely scenario, with a home game to finish the season.

The prospects of the weekend team were dire in the extreme, with no wriggle room left.

A mid-season slump had all but ruled out finals, but some good wins and other favourable results created one last chance, a suddendeath match against Mooroolbark 6 at Yarra Junction. It was the last match of the season.

The same scenario applied to both teams. The winner snatched fourth spot and a place in the finals and the loser kissed their season goodbye.

It was a titanic struggle, on a hot day.

Mooroolbark threw everything at Junction and went out to an early substantial lead. But a game of Pennant lasts a long time, a good four hours, and gradually Junction wrested back the momentum and closed the gap. There was a determination to win from both clubs that was palpable. As the afternoon wore on the breeze picked up, making the conditions more challenging. When Junction took the lead they were determined to keep it and held on to win two rinks, lose one, and tie the fourth, winning overall by fifteen points. It was a very good win for the club and sees them finish the season in

By Ian Milgate

Yarra Junction’s thrilling weekend clash against Mooroolbark decided who made finals.

Picture: SUPPLIED fourth position, and play finals. The Pennant is still there to be won, and what had seemed a forlorn hope has become a chance again.

A reminder to everyone that the club has a qualified coach and offers free coaching to any-

one who would like to try their hand at lawn bowling. Contact the club, or just come down.

Come down too for Barefoot Bowls every Friday evening at 6.30pm while summer lasts, for a very pleasant and enjoyable evening’s entertainment.

Over $1000 raised at Pink Day fundraiser

By Garry Lewis With finals rapidly approaching, the Weekend Warburton 2 side and the Midweek Warburton 1 side further consolidated their positions in the top four in their respective sections.

On Saturday the Weekend Warburton 1 side played away against Brighton 1 in unfamiliar conditions, an indoor carpet green. The Burras tried their best but were worn down by the strong opposition, 60 shots to 102. Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 15/ 21; T. Appleton 13/ 32; A. Donohue 20/ 17 and P. Caneva 12/ 32. With two more games to go, they play Croydon 1 this week determined to win their final game at home for the season.

Warburton 2 further cemented their position in third place with a tough victory over Ringwood 3 away, 73 shots to 60, on their grass green. Rink Scores were P. Summers 19/ 14; G. Lewis 19/ 17; G. Wynd 16/ 13 and S. Darwall 19/ 16. They play Chirnside Park C.C. at home this week in the knockout First Semi-Final.

The Midweek team played the top side Mooroolbark 1 away. A wonderful second half, particularly from Greg Walsh’s rink who came from a long way down, and saw the Burras claim top spot on the ladder with a 57 shots to 51 victory. For the Burras, all rinks won. Rink scores were G. Walsh 19/ 16; S. Lord 18/ 16 and R. McKail 20/ 19. With one more game before the finals they play Monbulk 1 at home this week.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last week with a full round of games of 16 ends each.

Brett Turner from the Moonshiners 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 Three Stooges and Can’t Remember.

Other results were: Moonshiners 16 d April and Co 10; Bolters 14 d Wessie Wonders 11; Pensioners d Thomos; Bowls to the Walls d Bellevue Bowls; Burra Boys 19 d Sheep Assist 11 and Giddy Gout 16 d Bee Gees 14 The Pink Day Triples Tournament sponsored by Professionals Real Estate was an outstanding success. Over $1000 was raised which all goes towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Sixteen Teams of 3 participated in 3 games of 10 ends each. mailcommunity.com.au

On Saturday, Healesville’s second side team two had another convincing win against North Balwyn which put them forward into playing finals next week at home.

Healesville played away against North Balwyn and won comfortably by 23 shots with the final scores at 70 - 47.

Some outstanding efforts go to Glenda Graham and Judy Veermann.

Barry Parker, Colin Jarvis, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Judy Veermann 34 - 10 Russell Smith, Ian Milgate, en Stewart, Glenda Graham 21 - 16 Mike Adams, Effie Laban, Karl Tok, Gerda Otto 15 - 21 Saturday’s team one played Lilydale at home, which promised to be a tough ask against an informed Lilydale side.

With nothing to lose the decision was made to shuffle the team around and to their credit, only went down by 2 shots.

Final scores were 77 - 79.

James Beales (who normally plays lead) was given a huge job as Skip and by all accounts played the position extremely well.

Skip is the person in charge as director and leads the team through their plays.

Scores emerged as follows: Brad Chandler, Mark Ward, Steve Bulled, Chris Hawting 19 - 19 John Clark, Mick Featherstone, Steve Graham, Rob Ayres 18 - 18 John Simnett, Mark Hoffman, John Howard, Colin Lowe 23 - 22 James Beales, Adrian Beales, Bob Brown, Robyn Turville 17 - 20 Tuesday’s team one played the Upwey/ Tecoma away team and was hoping for a win but it was not to be.

The team went down by 8 shots, final scores were 46 - 54.

Wally Mays, Rob Ayres, Effie Laban, Russell Smith 16 - 22 John Clark, Robyn Turville, Bob Brown, Barry Parker 14 - 17 Steve Graham, Steve Bulled, Hilda Gurney, Gerda Otto 16 - 15 Tuesday’s second team had a bye, so their season is over and they hope to do better next season.

Healesville will play at home next week against Blackburn North and the club invites spectators along for the final.

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Finals play at home

By Rodney Bates

Players participating on Pink Day. The overall winners were Paul and Maxine Burke and their granddaughter, Amelia. The Warburton Bowls Club wishes to thank Chris Lord from the Professionals Real Estate for his wonderful organisation and coordination of the day as everyone looks forward to next year’s Pink Day.

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

The last round of home and away matches for the Yarra Glen bowls club from division four and seven sides saw them both secure home finals, despite mixed results.

Division four travelled to Mooroolbark and encountered a quick playing surface. Despite relative ladder positions, the team was only three shots up at the half-way point.

The team picked up seven of the next eight ends after the break to open up a lead of 20 shots and held that lead for the rest of the game.

The result was a four rink win 91/76.

R. Bates 19/14; M. Ramage 26/21; S. Smith 22/21; R. Thurkle 24/20.

Division seven played top of the ladder Cockatoo-Monbulk, and whilst going down, earned enough points to hold onto third on the ladder.

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