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Timber talk hope

By Callum Ludwig

L-R: Angela Neal, Aaron Violi, Daniel Pote and Jonathon Duniam at the Powelltown Sawmill.

Applications are currently open for timber transition and community development grants and to the sawmill opt-out scheme, which is being actively reviewed and progressed to enable mills and mill workers to

voluntarily exit the industry with financial support.

“We are providing more than $200 million in transition support for timber workers, businesses and communities and investing

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The timber industry was a major feature of the Yarra Ranges for a long time, with sawmills dotted across the region as the development of our local towns took place.

Nowadays uncertainty faces the sector, with the Victorian Government’s goal to end native forest logging by 2030 drawing closer, and with pressure from the Victorian Greens to bring the decision forward this year.

The Powelltown Sawmill, the largest remaining mill in the Upper Yarra, feels unsupported in the transition period and chief executive officer Daniel Pote said he wanted further support from both the State and Federal Labor Governments to help find a path to transition by 2030.

“If this industry is shut down earlier, there will be no transition. We’ve got workers, parents and their children who work in the mill and it would devastate them. 80 per cent of our workers live in a 15km radius, and they are passionate about it,” he said.

“One thing I’ve learned here is that every worker here is in touch with the bush and the environment, they really care for the trees, for the wildlife and are the first ones out fighting fires, doing weed control or getting rid of pest species.”

Casey MP Aaron Violi and Federal Shadow Fisheries and Forestry Minister Jonathon Duniam visited the historic mill to discuss the future of the industry and meet the people behind the mill on Wednesday 22 February.

The Victorian Government is continuing to seek long-term solutions to the timber supply situation.

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Parents see value of play New research has revealed most Australian parents recognise the importance of child play, while there are some who believe it’s a ‘waste of time’.

The Latest Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll, Australian families: How we play, has provided key insights into parents thoughts on play time.

The poll surveyed 2,036 parents between September and October 2022, providing data on 3,351 children aged between one month and 17 years.

According to the data, most parents enjoy playing with their child however, two thirds of parents say they often find playing with their child hard or boring and one in eight believe play is mostly a waste of time.

Key findings: Most parents (94 per cent) recognise play is important for a child’s health including physical wellbeing and brain development.

Less than half (45 per cent) of Australian children play outdoors most days, and 80 per cent of parents would like their children to spend more time outdoors.

Time, safety concerns and weather are among the leading barriers to Australian children spending more time playing outdoors.

A third of parents believe play should always be supervised by an adult (38 per cent) and say it is not good for play to involve risk (32 per cent).

Dr Anthea Rhodes, Paediatrician and Poll Director, said the findings show that while parents recognise the importance of play, there are still some knowledge gaps for parents of children of all ages.

“Play is a crucial part of children’s learning and development, with so many benefits for physical, mental and social health. However, our recent study shows that some parents believe play is fun but not essential and one

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New research has revealed most Australian parents recognise the importance of child play.

Picture: ON FILE in eight parents believe that play is mostly a waste of time,” Dr Rhodes said.

“Most parents do enjoy playing with their child but we found many parents admit that they don’t always know how to play with their child and one half of parents are not confident that they could help their child to play. We also found that two in three parents sometimes find it hard or boring to play with their child, with dads more likely to find it boring or hard than mums.”

The survey explored differences in types of

play, as parents reported on outdoor play, digital play and play away from the home.

The most common type of play was play with digital devices, with more than half of children playing inside on a digital device or screen most days of the week.

“Parents feel that play has changed over the years, with two-thirds saying play was better when they were growing up than it is for children today, and three-quarters believing it is good for children to be bored sometimes.

“Many parents find their kids are ‘stuck to

their screens’ but may not realise that using digital devices can also be a form of play. It’s really about how the technology is being used.

Children can express their imagination, curiosity and creativity through screen-based play.

Play with digital devices was most common among teenagers with 70 per cent playing on devices most days. This was followed by primary school-aged children, then toddlers and preschoolers.

“Four in five parents want their child to spend more time outdoors, and many reported that their kids would prefer to play outdoors if they had a choice. The barriers to more time outdoors were mainly a perceived need for supervision, concerns about safety and the weather.”

There is also some hesitancy around risky play, with a third of parents saying that it is not good for play to involve risk.

“Trying to navigate risk is an important part of play and can be beneficial for children’s learning. It can sometimes be challenging to identify the difference between a healthy level of risk and a situation that is hazardous, when it comes to children’s play. It’s about allowing children and young people to have experiences that challenge and test them, without putting them in danger. That line will be different for every child.

“One of the most encouraging findings of this report is that nearly all parents understand that play is important for a child’s physical wellbeing, brain development, social and emotional learning and mental health. And even though there are some hesitancies, most parents are keen to learn more about how to play with their child. And of course, play is not just for kids, play is also important for adults to keep us physically and mentally healthy too!”

The RCH Poll was conducted in September 2022 and data were collected from a nationally representative sample of Australian parents.

Third round of grants in Circular Economy opened The third round of the Circular Economy Councils Fund has been opened by the Victorian Government to support councils to increase recycling capacity and divert tonnes of waste from landfill.

Projects eligible for funding include initiatives that seek to increase the reuse, repurposing and recycling of materials at local or regional scale, helping to meet the Government’s target to divert 80 per cent of waste from landfill by 2030.

Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt said their ambitious plans and record investment are helping make Victoria cleaner and more sustainable while creating jobs and supporting the economy at the same time.

“We’re supporting councils to develop local projects that help people think of waste differently, developing creative local

We’re removing level crossings on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 67 already gone.

solutions that reuse precious resources,”she said.

“These projects will mean more materials are being reused, repurposed and recycled, which brings us closer to reaching our target of diverting 80 per cent of waste from landfill by 2030.”

A circular economy keeps materials, products and services in circulation for as long as possible and keeps them out of landfill. So far, more than 50 projects across the state have been supported and are estimated to have prevented more than 55,000 tonnes of waste going to landfill.

All Victorian councils and Alpine Resorts can apply for grants to develop projects.

For more information, visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/circular-economy-councilsfund-round-3.

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Rider is pinpointed

By Callum Ludwig GPS technology used by police was the difference in a search and rescue case in the Yarra Ranges that went on until 1.30am.

A 49-year-old Mitcham dirt bike rider lost his two friends on Monday 20 February near Frenchmans Spur Track, and he spent over eight and a half hours lost in dense bushland about 10km off of the nearest access to Warburton-Woods Point Road.

Yarra Ranges Senior Sargeant Peter Muys said he knew from previous searches that it can be quite treacherous out in that environment.

“It’s really removed and really easy to suffer from exposure problems without the right protection from the elements and food and water,” he said.

“The terrain is really rough and the tree canopy completely covers the entire area, so if you’re lost in that area and AirWing are overhead they’d be struggling to see you. It hasn’t resulted in such a great outcome for some.”

The man had ridden around for some hours trying to locate his mates or their campsite but was left stranded after he ran out of fuel. At about 5pm he managed to make the first of a series of broken phone calls to his friends with intermittent phone reception but was unable to relocate them.

At 10.10pm, the man suffered a medical episode and made his first call to Triple Zero (000) for assistance, which provided his GPS location to the police.

Snr Sgt Muys said it’s extremely important for lost people to notify police as soon as they can if they’re able.

“If they’re not able to find us, remain where they are, because the more they move, the bigger the problem becomes for us,” he said.

“The truth is that GPS locations are what we rely on, if we’re able to get that from people through the phone calls, we can give those GPS locations to the AirWing to narrow in where they need to be. Without GPS coordinates, it’s quite difficult to know where to be and it

could be just that they are somewhere under a canopy.”

The man was found at 1.30am with a small fire that he had lit providing a heat signature that helped pick up his location. A small clearing nearby was big enough for the rescue helicopter to land and allow crews to rescue the man, who was severely dehydrated and taken to hospital for treatment and observation. He was otherwise unharmed.

Snr Sgt Muys said his advice is that if you’re attending those locations, go there with enough preparation.

“Make sure that you’ve prepared with enough protection from the elements, food and water because if you can’t make it back from where you’ve come from, they are the critical elements for everyone that goes out in that area,” he said.

“Make sure that someone knows exactly where you are and have some form of contact as well as protection from the elements to make sure you can survive.”

Machine theft hits club The Launching Place Cricket Club is appealing for the return of its bowling machine after it was stolen this week.

The machine has tape on the blue poles and distinctive features the club can identify, with the balls made for the machine also stolen.

Club Secretary Leah Parker said the thieves had removed a panel of the storage shed to steal the machine.

“We arrived at the club rooms on Wednesday for junior training and when we unlocked the shed we noticed a side panel on the wall missing,“ she said.

“What they’ve done is they’ve taken their own tools and unscrewed it, leaving the panel and screws on the ground,“ she said.

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The Ringwood District Cricket Association (RDCA) also shared the information saying the RDCA is a ’big and supportive landscape’ and urging anyone with information to contact the club directly.

Ms Parker said a brand-new version of the same machine would set the club back about $5000.

“It’s a vital part of the club’s training, they use it every week and it would only really have use for a cricketer,“ she said.

“Clubs are struggling financially anyway but to take something we didn’t need to replace will take a huge chuck out of our fundraising efforts and hard work.“ Any information regarding the machine can be sent to the Launching Place Cricket Club by messaging their Facebook page.

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Police are appealing for information regarding a grass fire which started on a nature strip in Coldstream.

On Friday 17 February, a grass fire ignited at the front of a Ingram Road property, opposite the Margaret Lewis Reserve. Emergency services are investigating how this fires started.

If anyone has information, please contact the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit on 97392300.

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VicRoads have provided an update on the status of the works to repair the landslip on Monbulk-Seville Road Wandin east.

They have completed works to remove 18 trees that became unstable due to the landslip, working with an ecologist and fauna specialist to ensure the safety of wildlife during works.

They will continue to monitor the site for safety and undertake geotechnical assessments to confirm ground stability, with construction expected to start in the coming months after design works are complete to repair the landslip.

Due to the complexity of the landslip, VicRoads anticipates the road will remain closed until the site stabilises and is repaired.

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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Brandon Van Lee who has been on the run from police for more than 20 years.

Lee, whose birth name is Van Sang Nguyen, was due to face trial at the County Court in 2003 for multiple deceptions.

His aliases include Vu Trang Tran, Van Sanh Nguyen, Vu Thanh Tran, Hung Thanh Le, Loang Hoang Tran, Long Hoang Tran, Vu Nguyen, Van Lo Nguyen.

Lee is Asian with black hair, brown eyes and a thin build. He is known to frequent Melbourne’s CBD along with Richmond, South Yarra, St Kilda, Mulgrave, Glen Waverley, Hawthorn, Broadmeadows, Moorabbin, Reservoir, Cheltenham, Balwyn, Mitcham Camberwell, Healesville, Lilydale and Altona North.

Investigators have released an age progression image which depicts how he may look after 20 years on the run from police.

Anyone who has other information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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25 bikes for Cire students

By Callum Ludwig Students at the Cire Community School in Yarra Junction are set to kick their learning up a gear with a generous donation of 25 bikes from Variety, the Children’s Charity.

Members from Variety were joined by representatives from AusCycling, MRP Wied Solutions and Turosi Giving to help build, prepare and hand over the bikes to the students. Campus Principal Jacqui Walker said after variety reached out to offer bikes to the school, they thought they’d be lucky to get 15 or 20.

“To get 25 bikes, 25 locks and 40 helmets is just incredible. We have this beautiful environment with the Warburton Trail just down the road, but many of our students don’t have access to good quality or safe bikes and now this allows them to get out and about with our staff,” she said.

“We want to regularly take every student in every class out to ride along the trail, and we’re hoping to find a grant for a trailer so we can even expand where we ride as well.”

The bikes come in different shapes and sizes so there is a good fit for any student. Ms Walker said students are going to get a lot more out of it than just going for a leisurely bike ride.

“A big part of the bike ed program will be looking after bikes, and they’re going to be gaining skills that they wouldn’t have otherwise gained. Many of our students thrive on that kind of opportunity to build, explore and fix things,” she said.

“It also broadens their social network and their connections, and we’re all about connections. Looking for connections in our local community and getting out and meeting people is something Cire believes very strongly in.”

AusCycling will be back to host a four-week bike education program with Cire students in the coming weeks. AusCycling Cycling Coach Brenton Jones said he’ll try and make every lesson as fun as possible while embedding the

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“Getting kids on bikes and having fun is the main thing, and in general people on bikes do have fun, but they also learn fundamental skills to help them be safer on the roads. The key skills they learn are going to be braking, cornering and balancing,” he said.

“The whole project is amazing and it’s great for these kids to have this opportunity and for AusCycling to come in and give them some quality coaching and instruction on how to

use these bikes really well. Every kid should have access to a bike, it’s a life skill.”

The Variety Bikes for Kids program has donated over 13,000 bikes since its inception in 2002. The bikes for the Cire Community School were donated by Anaconda to Variety.

Variety CEO Mandy Burns said connecting with what is meaningful for kids is what really makes her heart sing and makes all of their supporters so happy.

“Bikes are such an amazing thing because

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS they give connection, they provide opportunities for health, a sense of freedom and it’s a really neat way for businesses and community members to get involved as well,” she said.

“Something as simple as a bike can also support kids to get to school or to train for something or to find new pathways into work,” “Bikes for Kids is only possible because we’ve got lots of caring people donating money and time, and schools that work with kids to make it meaningful as well. It’s a real partnership because it takes a village to raise a child.”

Upper Yarra Secondary College explore drone learning

By Callum Ludwig Year 9 students at Upper Yarra Secondary College (UYSC) have taken their learning to new heights this week, experimenting with drones to understand their use in agriculture.

The opportunity was made possible by a grant from the Agriculture Victoria’s Secondary School Agricultural Fund, which aims to help students pursue careers in the sector with an understanding of modern practices and technology. Innovation Specialist and VET teacher Marcus Cook said students have been studying ‘Dromes and how they change the world?’ as part of their humanities class.

“The students have been flying the smaller DJI RoboMaster Tello Talent drones and they will also get to witness larger agricultural drones in flight,” he said.

“The technology is really expensive, so it’s really good for students to be exposed to it, access it and use tech they otherwise wouldn’t likely be able to afford. Students at UYSC can then go on to do a Certificate Three in Aviation and Remote Pilot License, so there are opportunities to build skills for future studies and then workplaces.”

Remote Pilot Trainer from The Institute of Drone Technology Ilan Kranz came to the school to guide students, showcase the larger drones and tell students about how drones are used in today’s society.

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Nvanya, Stephanie, Tahlia and Summer keep an eye on their drone.

Mr Cook said the experience gives students inspiration while showing them just what the technology can do.

“For example, some of these drones we used today, can be used at nighttime and do a night show or can be taken out over a farm to do agricultural mapping,” he said.

“In Year 9, sometimes student engagement can be a problem. We’re trying to bring real-world examples into their learning, which obviously grows their interest and gets students excited while they can see real value to what they’re learning.”

Funding of up to $100,000 per initiative was available for government schools, as well as other relevant industry associations and community organisations through the Secondary Schools Agriculture Fund.

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Inspiro joins support push

By Mikayla van Loon Community Health First was officially launched last week in Victoria’s parliament to better support community health organisations into the future as the health crisis grows.

It brought together 24 registered independent community health services, including Lilydale based Inspiro, to the launch on Thursday 23 February.

While there are around 80 community health services across the state, these 24 independent services are not integrated within the hospital system to provide support.

Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan said during the pandemic community health services were essential in managing the Covid response from both a medical and welfare perspective.

“We assumed that after Covid, we would benefit from some of the post Covid budget, and it became pretty apparent that we missed out,” she said.

“Even though we were acknowledged, we were thanked, we cannot live on thanks alone, we actually need to be considered as part of the funding arrangements and increases that hospitals are seeing.”

While community health is currently funded by the State and Federal governments, Ms Sestan said “this initiative is about increasing our profile, making sure the community knows what we do, and why we’re so integral to the bigger picture”.

Asking for an increase in funding to cover the rise in the cost of service delivery and wage increases, Ms Sestan said it “will decrease further risks of access to health care for the community”.

“We don’t have funds that just sit in reserves and most of the 24 independent community health services are in that situation.

“We’re constantly having to seek funding because the nature of our funding is short

Inspiro Community Advisory Group Chair Hamish Russell spoke at the parliamentary launch of the Community Health First Campaign on Thursday 23 February. Picture: COMMUNITY HEALTH FIRST term. We’re not guaranteed anything. It’s all contractual.”

Representing Inspiro and speaking at the launch on Thursday, Community Advisory Group Chair Hamish Russell said while a health organisation, Inspiro is mostly about community.

“Our service is very closely identified with our community and that is an extraordinarily important thing, it’s a thing that doesn’t happen in tertiary health, they can’t, it’s not possible for them to have individual connection with a particular community,” he said.

“Because its sole focus is local, it has the capacity to quickly respond to disasters…and that’s where many people have their first contact with a community health service.”

Flood inquiry to focus on impacted communities Local communities will have their voices heard through a state-wide inquiry into Victoria’s preparedness and response to flooding events.

This comes from a push by Liberals and Nationals to make sure these floods are fully investigated.

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish and Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence put their weight behind the inquiry, knowing it would assist those affected by the floods, answer questions and help improve future disaster response.

“Community members and organisations impacted by the floods will have the opportunity to provide their experience of what happened and what the issues were,” Ms McLeish said.

“The Yarra Ranges Shire was hit by the Yarra River flooding which caused chaos in the community.

“I saw the floods firsthand. I heard from so many locals affected and I know this inquiry will be welcome news to the local community.”

“October’s significant flood event saw

Main Street Lilydale become a river, and properties and businesses in Lilydale, Coldstream and Yarra Valley badly damaged,” Ms Vallence said.

“Our push in Parliament was to ensure the Inquiry was broad enough to include impacts to Lilydale district and communities along the Yarra River, and to critically review whether the SES has sufficient resources to respond to these events and if early warning systems are adequate.”

They said the inquiry would in turn shine a light on the shortcomings of Victoria’s current preparedness for devastating floods, as well as a review into the October 2022 floods. It would provide answers to those affected by the floods and aim to improve water management, response, and preparation in Victoria for future natural disaster events.

“The floods have had a lasting impact across Victoria, with thousands of Victorians affected by this natural disaster.

People want answers, and the Liberals and Nationals are ensuring they will have their voices heard and questions answered,” Ms McLeish said.

Whether it be after floods, fires, storms or a pandemic, Mr Russell said community health can provide immediate support to members of the community.

Because of the limited knowledge of community health organisations, Mr Russell said it can be assumed that people don’t “realise how fragile those community health services are”.

Another driving force behind the initiative is the conversation around hospital wait times and the pressure being put on emergency departments.

“The reason why the system finds itself in the current situation is because it actually doesn’t focus on early intervention and early access to services,” Ms Sestan said.

“That’s really where we come in, we can

prevent people needing hospital support and in many instances even admission.”

Ms Sestan said the situation is not one that can be fixed quickly, with a lack of GPs and the broader primary care system suffering, but there is an option to take advantage of the community health sector that is capable, ready and willing to help.

Cost wise, Ms Sestan said, it’s also more beneficial to reduce presentations to emergency departments because currently it costs around $400 to present and $650 for an admission per patient.

The initiative has received the backing of esteemed physician and journalist Dr Norman Swan, as well as parliamentary secretary for health infrastructure Tim Richardson who both spoke at the launch on Thursday.

Hopeful that from this community health organisations can become more of a complementary service to the hospital system rather than a standalone, it can also have a domino effect down the line.

“We’ve got a strong connection with our community, and we are well placed to respond to the current crisis of our healthcare system.

“The Yarra Ranges doesn’t have much infrastructure, so it’s important Inspiro, Eastern Health and others work together to make sure we capitalise on what already exists and work towards improving what we’ve got.”

For Mr Russell who has been part of the community health system for decades, ensuring its longevity is of high importance.

“As a consumer and as a member of the community, I’m enormously proud of our service, it fills an incredibly important role and my hope is that our service can continue to play this vital role in addressing emerging health issues,” he said.

“What community health may be in the next decade may be different to what it was but let’s hope it’s still there.”

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Timber talks bring hope

By Callum Ludwig The timber industry has been a cornerstone of the Upper Yarra for over 100 years but the future is uncertain with a major transition away from native forest logging on the horizon.

The Victorian Government has set 2030 as the state’s goal for halting all native forest logging but there has been pressure to reduce that even further.

Casey MP Aaron Violi and Federal Fisheries and Forestry Shadow Minister Jonathon Duniam visited the historic mill to discuss the future of the industry and meet the people behind the mill on Wednesday 22 February.

Powelltown Sawmill chief executive officer Daniel Pote said he wanted further support from both the State and Federal Labor Governments to help find a path and be given a greater chance to transition by 2030.

“If this industry is shut down earlier, there will be no transition. We’ve got workers, parents and their children who work in the milk and it would devastate them. 80 per cent of our workers live in a 15km radius, and they are passionate about it,” he said.

“One thing I’ve learned here is that every worker here is in touch with the bush and the environment, they really care for the trees, for the wildlife and are the first ones out fighting fires, doing weed control or getting rid of pest species.”

The Brittania Creek and Warburton Sawmills amalgamated into the Powelltown Sawmill back in 2006, with management handed over to Mr Pote’s father-in-law Harold Fox in March 2013.

Mr Pote said he wanted to see greater education about how Australian sawmills operate.

“We should be proud as a country of how well we do it versus other countries and we want to play a role in educating not only the local community but also the wider community as well. There is a lot of propaganda and sometimes mistruths about what happens in this industry,” he said.

“We invite anyone to come and visit us and see what we do so they can understand the ramifications of a decision to transition the industry, timber is still a desirable and muchneeded resource.”

The Powelltown Sawmill was only guaranteed a secure log supply from VicForests until 2023, which has been further impacted by injunctions enforced by recent court decisions against VicForests in 2022.

Mr Duniam said one thing Covid showed was that Australia was so exposed when it came to reliance on imports, including timber

L-R: Jonathon Duniam, Harold Fox, Aaron Violi and Daniel Pote in the sawmill showroom where furniture is available, made from the mill’s timber.

L-R: Angela Neal, Aaron Violi, Daniel Pote and Jonathon Duniam at the Powelltown Sawmill.

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“We need to do everything we can to foster this industry here, we do forestry to some of the highest standards in the world. We produce a better product with a lower impact on the environment,” he said.

“We need to be working with states, who control to a large degree what happens on the land within their jurisdiction, so that they understand the importance of this industry. Because if you’re not taking the trees out of Victoria forests in a sustainable way, people are still going to want the product, but it’s going to be ripped out of places like the Congo Basin or the Amazon Rainforest where it may never be replaced and the environment is worse for it.”

The Federal Coalition promised $465 million to grow Australia’s forest industries through a National Forest Industries Plan ahead of their unsuccessful 2022 election campaign.

A spokesperson from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said the Australian Government is committed to the long-term future of the forestry sector and is investing over $300 million in support.

“Our plan will see the government working in partnership with industry, unions, states and territories to support the forestry sector in continuing to provide critical building materials, contribute to emissions reduction targets and deliver for jobs and communities,” they said.

The Australian Government’s support for the forestry industry includes grants to expand the national plantation estate and for the better utilisation of logs and fibre to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint, expansion of the research and development work of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation and building the skills of the forestry workforce.

Mr Violi said it was crucial that local jobs and local communities and local communities were supported, not just for the current employees, but for future generations such as the young children and teenagers in Powelltown.

“It’s very important to understand that this industry can be sustainable. It’s world-class in environmental standards, so we need that national approach to make it as efficient as possible from a cost and environmental perspective,” he said.

One of the machines at the mill, used to slice large logs.

“If it’s not coming from here then it’s coming from overseas, where it might not have been as regulated and is doing more damage to the environment.”

The Victorian Government is continuing to seek long-term solutions to the timber supply situation and has applications currently open for timber transition and community development grants.

Applications to the sawmill opt-out scheme are also being actively reviewed and progressed to enable mills and mill workers to voluntarily exit the industry with financial support.

“We are providing more than $200 million in transition support for timber workers, businesses and communities and investing $120 million in a new plantation estate in Gippsland,“ a Victorian Government spokesperson said.

Native timber resources are continuing to decrease due to fire, wildlife protections and changing consumer preferences.

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change, which manages VicForests, (DEECA) was contacted for comment.

Victorian Greens propose to end native forest logging

By Callum Ludwig The Victorian Greens are pushing for native logging to end this year, seven years ahead of the Victorian Government’s 2030 goal.

The party introduced a bill on Tuesday 21 February that would bring the ban on native forest logging forward to 30 June 2023 and would also repeal the Wood Pulp Agreement Act 1994.

Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens Ellen Sandell said the state’s last paper mill was about to close permanently, which meant the Andrews’ Labor Government has no more excuses for allowing logging to destroy native forests.

“The Government has been propping up the logging industry with millions in taxpayer dollars, even when VicForests has been found to be illegally logging in areas right across Victoria,” she said.

“Logging in native forests needs to end now - not in seven years when we have no forests left.”

The proposal was sparked by the announcement that the white paper operations at the Maryvale mill would be permanently closed, as well as the party’s concerns regarding the 2019 bushfires and ongoing impacts of climate change.

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The native forest logged by the Powelltown Sawmill would be off-limits if the Bill is passed.

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG logs were legislated to be sourced annually from Victoria’s ash forests and delivered to the Maryvale pulp mills.

“If the Government cared about threatened species habitat, they would bring forward the transition package for workers,

move to getting our wood from plantations, and support the Greens’ bill to stop native forest logging now,” said Ms Sandell.

Following a Supreme Court judgement in November 2022, VicForests issued stand down orders to native forest logging contrac-

tors and provided access to compensation for all mills who would not be receiving contracted levels of supply. The Victorian Greens argue this stand down makes it a perfect time to halt native forest logging this year.

The Victorian Greens pointed to the carbon report released by the Victorian Forest Alliance which stated that an immediate end to native forest logging could prevent 14 million tonnes of carbon emissions as another key reason to consider their proposal.

The party wants the Victorian Government’s $200 million package for transitioning workers out of native forest logging to be brought forward immediately and for contractors to be given new jobs in disaster management, prevention and recovery and forest regeneration.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said during this challenging time, their focus was on supporting timber workers and industry.

“For the Greens to announce this bill just days after [Maryvale mill operator] Opal announced its exit from white paper shows exactly what they think of workers and their families,“ they said.

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Volunteer Daniel Glenn has captured what it was like on the ground on Tuesday 21 February.

The smoke filled the air as the grassfire took hold through Flowerdale.

Healesville CFA helps out

By Renee Wood Healesville Fire Brigade members have travelled to assist in the Flowerdale grassfire with hundreds of volunteers battling the blaze that has scorched more than 840 hectares with a fire radius of 24 kilometres.

On Tuesday 21 February when the fire first began, Healesville volunteers and the brigade’s Ultra-light tanker were requested.

Specifically, the Ultra-Light tanker was required due to the nature of the vehicle being smaller than other tankers, allowing it to get into narrow and dense areas.

5th Lieutenant Cliff Overton said up to five members have assisted while they wait on standby for more requests from the Maroondah taskforce.

Lt Overton was one of the members who responded on Tuesday and said they were on asset protection.

“We were working together to defend a farmhouse on Spring Valley Road and we worked well together to save the house,” he said.

Lt Overton said the Healesville community should be proud that the Ultra-Light tanker was a community fundraised vehicle, being built specifically for the Healesville brigade.

The small sized vehicle was first needed to be able to get into tight driveways and now has seen a flow on affect of being useful in making it through tight forested areas.

“The Healesville community should be quite proud they fundraised for a truck that’s now being used to assist the Flowerdale community and others,” he said.

While there is a wind change expected, local crews are also on high alert to what could unveil over the next coming days with the heatwave and strong gusts.

Lt Overton said it’s always a risk with the

Healesville volunteers are on standby if requested again for support.

Healesville Fire Brigade members and Ultra-Light Tanker have assisted in the major Flowerdale fire.

Pictures: DANIEL GLENN area dry with plenty of grassed areas in surrounding locations.

“We’ve been paying close attention and have been practicing for it.”

Members have now returned back to Healesville, although the Ultra-Light tanker was left on scene for other CFA volunteers to use in the firefighting efforts.

Following almost five days of firefighting efforts, the major blaze was finally declared under control on Saturday 25 February at 6.32pm.

The sight and smell of smoke will continue to linger in the areas as trees smoulder and burn out, but anyone is urged to call Triple Zero (000) if they see flames. Firefighters will remain in the area with heavy machinery and aircraft ready to support.

Spring Valley Road between Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale and Upper King Parrot Creek Road, Flowerdale, Minto Road, and Guttridges Road remain closed.

Communities warned to prepare ahead of March fire risk

By Renee Wood A cool change over the weekend helped hundreds of firefighters battling the out of control grassfire in Flowerdale bring it under control.

The temperature reduction was pleasant relief to residents and firefighters having been preparing for a heatwave at the end of last week.

Much of the state was at risk with the heat expected to sting and hot temperatures set to persist on Thursday and Friday.

BoM Senior Meteorologist Kevin Parkin said temperatures were meant to get to high 30s, with high overnight temps not bring much relief.

“People were wondering where summer was, well summer has a sting in the tail and it’s here now,” Mr Parkin said.

The cool change was predicted for midday Saturday and was expected to bring with it a southerly wind change.

On Wednesday 22 February, Forest Fire Management Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman urged the community to know their proximity to fires.

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Emergency services are warning communities to be prepared for the heatwave and have bushfire plans ready to enact. mally from the south west…. that can have a devastating effect to any fires that are existing in the landscape,” Mr Hardman said.

Luckily, CFA crews were able to contain the fire and work with the wind to protect property and surrounding areas.

Despite the shift to cooler weather in the week ahead, CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said fuel loads are high due to a wet winter through to the start of summer last year.

“Recently we’ve had a lot of floods in the

community…and that rain did cause a lot of fuel and growth right across the state - that fuel is now dry,” Mr Heffernan said.

“It’s important that our communities are aware of the fire dangers, whether you be in metropolitan or non metropolitan areas.”

A bushfire survival plan is highly advised to ensure families are aware of what they will do in the event of a fire.

“Having that discussion with your family, can be the difference between a life or death

situation. The conversation you have today could save the life of you and your family tomorrow.”

Total fire bans are expected and there’s been a warning against leaving camp fires unattended - only leaving them if they are cool to touch, after extinguishing them with water.

Those heading to waterways to cool down have also been warned to know the conditions and expect flooding has had some effect on changing the risks.

But the risk of grassfires is the most eminent threat which will only continue despite the traditional fire danger period ending.

The typography of the Flowerdale area was likened to the foothills forested areas, with the risk of grass and scrub fires dramatically increasing in those areas.

Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp said the Flowerdale fire is one of the most significant fires they’ve seen this season and crews are prepared for more to come next month.

“People generally think about the summer period but when it comes to the way that we manage risk it comes from advice from the BoM,” Mr Crisp said.

“None of us switch off even through March, it’s based on risk not necessarily on dates.”

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Chilly dips a boost

A creative community

By Callum Ludwig Some people swear by a cold shower as the best day to reinvigorate yourself for the start of your day.

A local group have taken it one step further, starting their Wednesdays and Saturdays with a dip in the Yarra River in Warburton, no matter the season.

Member Grant Morris said it started with the Healthy Mates Upper Yarra group formed years ago.

“They were doing a men’s brekky at the Redwood Centre on Wednesday mornings and a few of them were coming in wet and I’d ask them if they’d had a shower before they came,” he said.

“They said they were getting in the river, in the middle of winter and I said ‘Are you mad?”

The group meets behind the Redwood Centre at 7am on Wednesdays and between 8.30am and 9am on Saturdays, with a core group of regulars joined by others.

Mr Morris said he still feels the same abject terror standing on the edge of the river as he did seven years ago.

“When I was asked if I would join in, my mouth went into gear before my brain and I said yes, and the rest is history,” he said.

“There are a few blessed fellows for who it’s just second nature, I think they must be linked to seals. It is a bit mad but many fellows agree on Wednesday mornings we’ve just got to overcome that inner man that screams out for the nice squishy, comfy living and put it to death for a minute while we jump in.”

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Group members rugged up after a chilly swim. by guided light stretches, optional recorded Guided Wimhof breathing, and a leisurely group float towards the redwood trees before finishing with some optional movement to warm back up or another float back down the river.

Mr Morris said the unique activity gives a boost to your day and has created a bond within the group.

“I really like how when I’ve missed a day, and I go in the next week, people say they missed you, or you see them on the street and

A local craft group in Warburton has been providing a social option for enjoying crafts on a Friday for over 10 years.

The group meets at the Warburton Community Space each week from 10am to 4pm to work on all sorts of art pieces and all are welcome.

Group facilitator Marie LumsdenKeys said when she started the group ten years ago, she thought it might last only a year.

“I’m glad I was totally wrong. We have about six people that come every week, and many others who come and go with different projects, some even just come to have a chat, Timtams and a cup of tea,” she said.

“I love being with people who are charged up with inspiration and creativity, it’s nice to see what other people are doing and not feel so isolated. I have my own studio at home, but I can only sit in there for an hour or so before I wish I had other people to be with.”

A variety of different art forms fill the space on Fridays, from acrylic to watercolour or tapestry to graphic design.

Ms Lumsden-Keys said she would encourage anybody who’s interested in being with other people who love craft to come along and share what they have.

“Human beings need to be with other human beings, getting out of the house and enjoying each other’s company. A lot of people were really affected by Covid, and are still housebound by it, and don’t realise how important it was to feel part of the community,” she said.

“We have some members who don’t like to travel too much, but they don’t mind coming one day a week. We all inspire each other, learn from each other and we will welcome you with open arms.”

The Warburton Community Space is located at 25a Dammans Road, Warburton.

Picture: SUPPLIED they say they missed you on Wednesday, it’s a good boost to know they care,” he said.

“Certainly physically there is a boost because you’ve been through a shock and overcome it and you haven’t done it alone. Anyone’s welcome to come and join us, even if they just want to say g’day and maybe think about it.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring a warm drink, tea or coffee or alternatively, there are cafes close by. A towel and an optional yoga mat and or blanket are recommended for comfort during breathing sessions.

A Strange Business… now a book launch For the past eight years, Bruce Argyle, in partnership with Cora Zon, has hosted the popular Community Conversations hour on Yarra Valley 99.1FM. In these broadcast sessions, Bruce has interviewed over 300 residents of the Yarra Valley from different groups and with interesting occupations.

Early in 2017, in what could only be called an epiphany, Bruce thought, “what if we held a series of interviews with fictitious characters who have far-fetched, nonsensical occupations?”

Bruce approached Lindsay Frost, a regular on Bruce’s morning shows with the idea.

From the outset Bruce and Lindsay had an easy-going comic chemistry on air in the John Clarke and Richard Dawes style.

And so began A Strange Business. Witty and pun-filled banter that bordered on the ridiculous but in a good, easy listening and family friendly way.

Each fortnight, live on air, with the opening lines of “Thanks for having me on.”

“Having people on is what we do!” Bruce

Bruce Argyle and Lindsay Frost on air together for A Strange Business. and Lindsay launch into an hour of mayhem.

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be launched as part of the new YVFM99.1 Studio Opening in Healesville at 3pm on Friday 03 March.

This is a limited edition and is sure to be well received by anyone who enjoys clever humour.

Marie Lumsden-Keys with her work Peace.

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event and will feature special guests, a book launch, free barbecue and musical entertainment, as well as an opportunity for locals to see two exciting new community hubs see the new premises. ‘A Strange Business’ and at least three good reasons to come along!

After 35 years, the Lions Den are moving their Op Shop from the main street and after 28 years in Woori Yallock YVFM99.1 is moving to new studios - both co-located with Healesville Lions at 9 Lilydale Road.

We would love to have you join us 3pm Friday 3 March - please let us know that you are coming for catering purposes by sending an rsvp to info@yarravalleyfm.org.au

Official opening of community Writers & Rhythm celebrates radio studios International Women’s Day The official opening of the new YVFM 99.1 Community Radio studios and relocated Lions Den Opportunity Shop is a community

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Writers & Rhythm will feature amazing, local, talented women writers, musicians and singer/ songwriters on Friday 10 March at the Heales-

ville Uniting Church, 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Entry is $20 which includes a delicious chef prepared supper and tea and coffee.

Byo drinks. For details ring Catherine 0417002793 W&R is a not for profit, community run project.

March is Storytelling Month at Healesville Library It kicks off on Saturday 4 March at 10.30am-12.00 with a ‘Learn how to share personal stories’ workshop facilitated by Healesville Toastmaster, Kay Doolan McCartney.

Sharing is optional. Ages 12+ Bookings essential. Ph 9800-6497.

Step up and clean up Clean up Australia was founded by Ian Ki-

ernan, AO, and is one of the countries most trusted and recognisable organisations.

Over 20 million Australians have participated since its inception in 1990. Impressive!

Pip Kiernan, Chair of Clean Up Australia says, “….as we see the ever-growing volume of waste impacting our natural and marine environment …. together we can all make a real difference.”

From 11am on Sunday 5 March teams from the Casey ALP will be active at six sites, including Joe Matthews at Healesville.

For further local information: Pam Vroland, Casey ALP Coordinator T: 0459 328 208 E: Silvan16@outlook.com Jack Wheeler, Mount Evelyn Team Leader T: 0490 368 163

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Planting seeds of skill

By Renee Wood If you’re a Healesville green thumb looking to share your garden generosity, there’s a new group dedicated to just that running through the Healesville Library.

Garden Gossip has launched offering a place for locals to come together to share their knowledge, seeds and produce while also working in the Healesville Community Garden.

The library has been given a plot in the garden to give group members hands on experience and grow produce to share, while also feeding the Dine and Shine meals.

The meetings run fortnightly from 2pm3pm in the library for plant, produce and information swapping, then for a further hour from 3pm-4pm participants can head on over to library’s plot.

Senior customer service officer Sharni Steel is leading the meetings and said it’s an opportunity for anyone to join, whether you have large properties or a balcony of pot plants.

“This wasn’t to make another exclusive group, it was more to invite people from all of those groups to come together in a casual setting to share their knowledge and wisdom,” Ms Steel said.

“It’s open to everybody with an interest in gardening or food growing.”

So far, people have brought in excess produce from their own gardens or seeds to swap, but that’s not a requirement.

“There’s no pressure to bring anything but it’s just another way of bringing food security into our awareness, about what we can grow and what we do with what we grow,” she said.

The Healesville Library has collaborated withe the Healesville Community Garden with a plot dedicated to the Garden Gossip group.

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Lettuces have been planted in the library’s plot.

“It’s also an information swap, so it’s where we can come and share what’s going on in our gardens and learn from each other in terms of maybe irrigation systems or fertilisers.”

When heading over to the garden, you’ll be taken through an induction to use the tools available and then the next step is to get digging and growing in the library’s plot.

The produce grown will help to fuel the library’s newly launched ‘Dine and Shine’ monthly meals, which is an extension from last year’s Soup Kitchen.

Ms Steel said they’ve received funding from the Valley Community Recovery Committee to

caterer Susanna Leubbers to come on board, who is using food mostly grown locally.

Students from the Healesville High School will also assist in the cook ups on occasions.

The next Dine and Shine to pop on your calendar is for Thursday 23 March with Suni Red Shoes MCing to guide through an Autumn equinox celebration.

Bookings are essential for the meals, please see the Healesville Library events website for more information.

Upcoming Garden Gossip dates are Monday 6 March and Monday 20 March, starting from 2pm at the Healesville Library.

host a monthly meal through to June.

The first was held on Thursday 16 February with special guest Chelsea McNabb from Yarra Ranges Council sustainability team joining for a presentation on food security.

Each monthly meal will be coupled with a social or information session, with some upcoming plans including a family friendly Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and another will have the CFA joining to discuss disaster preparedness.

“We’re trying to offer something for everyone in the community,” she said.

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Learn from some of the pros

By Callum Ludwig Permaculture Week is coming up next month and there is set to be a jam-packed schedule of events in the Yarra Ranges.

Following Yarra Valley ECOSS’ Ectotopia Festival on Friday 17 March, there will be something every day suitable for everyone from those who are new to the practice to season permaculture pros.

President of Permaculture Yarra Valley (PYV) Peter Veeken said hopefully the week will spread awareness of what is out there and what is possible with permaculture.

“I’d like to think that everybody who visits the Ecotopia Festival, which is got so many different things happening, would drop by our stall so we can talk to people and hopefully inspire people to see there is an eco-friendly way of living,” he said.

“Hopefully, people may change the way they’re thinking about where they get their food from and things like that.”

Following ecotopia, Saturday will be a Family Wild Bush Foods workshop with adventure and wildlife instructor Leafy O’Keefe before Liam from Eartcore Landscapes discusses the benefits of natural pools on Sunday.

Mr Veeken said a big focus of permaculture is mimicking nature and taking a cue from nature with food.

“What better way to do that than to look at what actually naturally grows in the area as a starting point? Leafy will take us around an area and show us what is edible,” he said.

“A natural swimming pool is built into the design of the landscape and has rocks , aquatic plants and even fish circulating. Liam will do a Q and A and we will visit a property in Croydon with one of these set up.”

Monday and Tuesday focus on sustainable food practices, with a display of Suburban SelfSufficiency presented by a member of PYV in a small suburban property on Monday, and a visit to an Urban Food Forest from another member the following day.

Mr Veeken said there is a focus on perennial plants for food that will grow again.

“The first member is using every nook and cranny to grow edible foods and she grows enough food to last a year, with a lot of preserving, pickling, dehydrating and freezing so she’s got a continuous supply of home produce,” he said.

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The program aims to help residents encourage native wildlife into their yards.

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Call for garden guides

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Peter Veeken with an eight-month-old banana tree grown by a Permaculture Yarra Valley member.

Picture: ON FILE shrubs, bushes, grasses, all of edible food and in its own little ecosystem, She’s also got quite an extensive vegetable patch with wicking beds and fruit trees, as well as chickens.”

On Wednesday, Mr Veeken himself will be running a workshop on how to treat grey water from septic tanks and the like with a reed bed.

Thursday is a session focused on the benefits of home solar, including off-grid power, batteries and electric vehicles.

PYV Vice President Maya will take everyone on a river walk of the Yarra River on Friday, teling the story from her book about the connection to the river, while she will also be hosting a Downshifting Revolution Seminar and Equinox Community Dinner discussing the drive to reduce consumerism.

Prior to that on Saturday morning, another edible forest will be explored in Dixons Creek which supplies produce to Yarra Valley Estate before the events are rounded off with a Keeping Goats workshop on Sunday.

To book tickets to any of these events or to find out more, visit the Permaculture Yarra Valley Facebook page at: https://www.facebook. com/permacultureyv/.

The Yarra Ranges is seeking volunteer garden guides for The Yarra Ranges Gardens for Wildlife (YRG4W), which is a free program available to communities in the Yarra Ranges Shire.

Volunteer garden guides visit people’s homes to give a free assessment and provide tips and tricks to encourage local fauna into their gardens.

The program aims to increase general knowledge and understanding for people in their gardens. It has a small dedicated group of volunteers but is seeking to introduce and train more guides.

Hannah Grant, who is the biodiversity rehabilitation officer running the project, invites the public to sign up as guides, even if they have no previous experience.

“Becoming a guide really helps them to advance their flora and fauna knowledge.

They get to meet like minded people in the community and are supported by the council as well,” Ms Grant said.

The volunteer program is quite flexible, so anyone can train as a guide and contribute in a manner that suits their needs.

The volunteer guides are trained to give people ideas on how to make small improvements to their garden spaces.

“Our role is not to go out and tell people how to have their gardens. It’s just to give them ideas on how they could make their gardens more wildlife friendly,” she said.

The volunteers go on a tour of the per-

Using tips and tricks from the Garden Guides, residents can turn patches of their yards into havens for wildlife. son’s garden and then provide a report to the resident afterwards, with ideas and links to programs that can help their space.

Some properties in the Yarra Ranges are much bigger than your average garden, but even small modifications can make a difference to transport corridors of the local wildlife.

“We have lots of large areas of bush and if we can create these small patches in our backyard, then we can help some species move through the landscape because they’ve got the stepping stones.”

This program provides free opportunities for the general public to become involved in small changes in their own backyard.

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Cheers for Reeves family

By Renee Wood It was reported on Tuesday 7 February that Alchemy Distillers were approved a planning permit to relocate to Yarra Glen however, due to confusion from a Yarra Ranges Council’s permit summary it was misunderstood and gin producer Mary Monica Gin will be opening up its own distillery at Stag Lane, Yarra Glen.

Mary Monica Gin produces at Alchemy Distillers in Healesville as a gypsy distiller using the site and licensing while preparing to embark on their own venture.

The Reeves family have now been approved to create a farm tourism destination venue with a cafe, distillery, cellar door and farm tours on the cards as they relocate production from Alchemy to their own distillery.

The 88 acre truffiere and citrus farm will be known as Stag Lane Farm and owner Gayle Reeves said she’s excited to get started.

“The reason why we wanted a farm situation is we distil our fruit within 24 hours of picking it,” Ms Reeves said.

“That enables us to maintain the oils and get a much more intense flavour, especially from our citrus.”

This method is what sets Mary Monica apart from other gins, as they make a seasonal, craft batch of gin.

Ms Reeves son James is the head distiller with the whole family embarking on the journey together, including husband Paul and daughter Abbey Trotter.

The family has a rich history in the hotel and hospitality industry and is ready to pursue a new chapter in eco-tourism and learning experiences in Yarra Glen.

They moved from Warrandyte to the property five years ago and have been working since then to improve the land through a regenerative approach.

“As soon as we bought the land, we actually

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started putting in our orchard and working trying to improve the soil as much as we could,” she said.

Inspired to first create gin after a trip to Japan, their two gins currently available are Yuzu and Oriental.

“From that point forward, we came back and started researching. There’s not many places you can buy yuzu in in Australia, and we’ve put in 350 yuzu trees that we are growing now on site.”

Yuzu is a cool climate citrus fruit, with a flavour described as being between grape fruit and mandarin.

flavour from our meat and is really an experience.”

You may know Mary Monica Gins from regular market stalls in the Healesville, Yarra Valley area, but soon you will become familiar with the home of the seasonal gin production, with plans to open the farm by the end of the year.

It will be a place where the whole family is invited.

“There’s lots of places in the valley that you can go to as an adult and we just feel that it would be really nice to encourage the kids to come along.”

Other produce planted for gin includes Tatian limes on a cool climate root stock, junipers and slow berries, with an expectation of 600,000 litres of gin to be produced annually.

“A lot of people bring their slows over from Tassie to be able to make their slow gin but our idea is that we’ll actually have it on site.”

Some 50 per cent of the produce used will be grown on site which includes a large veggie garden planned to grow food for the cafe and stock grazing.

“We want people to be able to experience the food from a garden… we want to show them that the flavour from our eggs and the

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We encourage applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal Victorians, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people, and from people living in rural and regional Victoria.

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Applications close Monday 27 March 2023 Apply at boards.vic.gov.au/water

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The legacy of Hardy Fab reads John Hardy - An Early Victorian Surveyor Surveyor John Hardy had a fascinating if difficult life and provides us with a link between early Lilydale and the notorious Ned Kelly.

Our librarian Kristyn Jackson was adding a copy of The Victorian Historical Magazine Vol XX June 1943 No.1. to our 500 plus library and started reading an article written by John Hardy’s son, also John, about the on-going controversy on the naming of Lilydale and Hardy’s links to the Kelly Gang.

The Naming of Lillydale Because of the controversy which still exists concerning the circumstances in which Lillydale was named, John Hardy related to his family the story of the naming of Lilydale.

Initially the township was named “Running Creek” and there being many rivers and creeks with the same name they renamed the creek Olinda Creek.

John Hardy and Mrs Hodgkinson, who was visiting ‘Yering’ homestead, the home of Mr. Paul de Castella at the time, discussed options to name that part of the valley near ‘Olinda Creek’.

John Hardy’s ‘chainman’ W. Hutchinson had been singing some popular songs of which one was called ‘Lilly Dale’.

Looking

back Sue Thompson

Lilydale and District Historical Society president As the song suggested there were lilies growing in the pools of the creek and they thought Lilly Dale was an appropriate name and so the name was adopted.

There has been controversy regarding the naming of the township which arose.

According to local author Rolf Boldrewood, Paul Castella was holding a fete champetre in honour of his bride Lily and announced Lillydale had been named as a compliment to her.

The official name of the township was proclaimed in the Government Gazette (1861 page 405) based on John Hardy’s original plan of survey dated 1860 and numbered L-60 in the Lands Department.

Kelly Gang Days (1878-1880) In 1878 John Hardy was appointed Land Of-

ficer for the Alexandra and Mansfield district, a position he retained until he retired. Hardy’s duties were to hold monthly Land Board meetings at both Alexandra and Mansfield to hear evidence from those wanting to be land owners.

The Kelly Gang had many sympathisers in the district, and it was the government’s policy to prevent them becoming a greater source of trouble than they already were.

The Police Department required Hardy to submit the list of applicants wanting land and if the list was returned with an asterisk beside a name that applicant was to be disqualified from receiving land.

These disqualifications became known and the Land Officer was warned through anonymous letters that his policy would lead to trouble.

Hardy did not seek police protection, but instead of travelling the usual route via The Gap, he used another track across the Puzzle Ranges to avoid the Kelly Gang.

‘I well remember my father’s setting out on his journeys.

On such occasions his homecoming was awaited with anxiety, until years after the Gang had been disposed of – in 1880,’ John Hardy wrote.

Beary funny ‘Hilarious evening of theatre’

Cocaine Bear Starring Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich and O’Shea Jackson Jr Rated MA15+ 4.25/5 Based (very loosely) on true events, Cocaine Bear is about an American black bear that terrorises the local community after eating a dumped shipment of cocaine.

Cocaine Bear has fun with its absurd premise but still delivers a tense, brutal and well-paced horror comedy.

Director Elizabeth Banks skilfully juggles several interweaving plot-threads and a large cast of quirky but relatable characters. The bear is a terrifying creature brought to life with very convincing CGI, and its rampages are great sequences of cleverly-staged, bloodsoaked physical comedy.

Much of the plot is focused around a coveted duffel-bag of cocaine, which several characters pursue for different reasons, but this bag is a fresher Macguffin than most because its contents can (and do) turn the bear into an even greater threat. The film has a solid threeact structure of rising stakes and carnage, and the many plot-threads converge for a suspenseful but fun and even moving climax (with my only gripe being the murky night-time cinematography).

Cocaine Bear is set in 1985, and the setting feels authentic without bombarding you with references. Needless to say, Just Can’t Get Enough by Depeche Mode is a perfect soundtrack choice.

Some humour works by pushing the limits of taste. A scene of two children finding a batch of drugs in the woods could be reprehensible if handled poorly, but in this movie it’s one of the most subversively hilarious moments in years.

A funny, nasty film with a clever, wellstructured plot, Cocaine Bear is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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The Basin Theatre presents Two and Two Together The Basin Theatre’s 2023 opening production was Derek Benfield’s Two and Two Together.

A hilarious evening of theatre with Rachel’s husband never suspecting that she is keeping an assignation with a young man in the house of her good friend Georgina. Why should he, he is meeting Georgina secretly while her husband is acting in a play at the theatre.

Does this lead to some complications when Henry comes home earlier than usual.

Bob Bramble and his team of actors certainly brought this show to life leaving the audience in stitches.

Opening we see the young man, Frank, played by James Banger. Somewhat confused by his perspective and doesn’t know quite how to handle the matter, Banger gave a good interpretation of the character.

His prospective, Rachel, played by Adrienne George was excellently performed by George giving the audience somewhat more to think about particularly in the matter of costuming.

Her husband, Victor, played by Andrew McIver, an actor who raised laughs even on entering the stage. Victor seemed confused about what was going on, particularly about the handbag. A good interpretation of such a role and presented well to the audience.

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Kemp’s curtain call Georgina, played by Leanne Jackson, captured the essence of such a role, not quite susceptible to the wiles of Victor but worried about Henry.

Henry, the actor, played by Brett Hyland also added to the standard of the evening with his puzzled look and feelings about what was going on.

Then we had Proctor, the Neighbourhood Watch man who took his job rather too seriously plus his ferocious sounding dog. Phil Homes was Proctor giving a good feel to the role.then there was Mrs Capstick, played by Fiona Carter.

Mrs Capstick was the cleaning lady to both households and could not work out what was going on. Carter caught the character as envisaged giving a good all-round performance.

A great opening to 2023 by The Basin Theatre and a production well enjoyed by the audience.

PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN In Ljubljana UNESCO City of Literature, capital of Slovenia with the proud motto “We live literature here”, the prestigious “Fabula – Literature of the World” festival is now in full swing Fabula is the largest and most important literary festival in Slovenia and the wider region. Founded in 2003 and sponsored by Beletrina Academic Press, it has hosted many worldrenowned authors, including Australia’s own Richard Flanagan, whose 1997 novel The Sound of One Hand Clapping features a Slovenian immigrant family in Tasmania.

According to festival website, each year Fabula invites five authors who have shaped world literature in recent years. The guests are accompanied by fresh translations of their books into Slovene, which are often the first-ever translations of the authors into Slovene.

In the past four years, Fabula has had 20 prominent international authors and their books introduced to Slovenian readers via translation. Also to be applauded is Beletrina Academic Press’s considerable and continued efforts in bringing outstanding Slovenian authors to English readers.

The vision and success of Fabula is a fair reflection of Ljubljana’s reputation as the “World Book Capital”. Designated as a UNESCO City of Literature in 2015, Ljubljana is committed to fostering “a politics of openness and accessibility of culture, especially in regards to books”.

According to its website, Ljubljana pledges to “maintain its cultural diversity, create inclusive job opportunities in the cultural sector, promote cultural tourism, establish international connections, and provide spiritual and material conditions which would encourage creative activities”.

For example, Ljubljana’s landmark Vodnik Homestead has hosted the Children’s Book Festival since 2015, with the venue’s indoor spaces and garden “bursting at the seams with colourful literary activities” for enthusiastic young schoolchildren ready to read through the long summer vacation.

The homestead, just outside the city centre, is also home to Etc, an important festival of socially engaged writing that is organised by and for young people.

Throughout the years, the event has forged many forms of intergenerational collaboration between authors and high-school students.

Particularly noteworthy is the fact that, since 2011, Ljubljana has been a member of the International Cities of Refugees Network that gives shelter to persecuted writers and artists from around the world. Since 2019, the city has hosted journalists and human rights defenders from Morocco, Ethiopia, Iraq and Iran, just to name a few.

On a lighter note, Library under the Treetops is a “recognised and well-attended parade of free reading, browsing and enjoyment on different public spaces” not just in the capital but across the whole country. In 2019, the event’s 12 locations in Ljubljana and an additional 16 locations around Slovenia attracted more than 40,000 local and foreign visitors.

In the words of Damjan Zorc, Coordinator of Ljubljana UNESCO City of Literature, the city gives “utmost consideration” to “the accessibility of books as the foundation of knowledge, creativity, and the transmission of information”.

We look forward to seeing more opportunities for Melbourne and Ljubljana to work with and learn from each other through cultural exchange and literary collaboration. mailcommunity.com.au

CHARMING FIVE BEDROOM HOME THIS charming 1920’s character home is a fabulous opportunity for those seeking large family living in an great location with a huge block of over 3300sqm approx.

The home has an inviting entry with a large entertaining decking that overlooks the delightful valley views. A formal entry into the home awaits you, spacious living for everyone to enjoy, cosy separate lounge with large picturesque windows to take in the lush gardens are a treat to the eye.

An open plan kitchen and dining with a family friendly area to cook up a storm with a large breakfast bar and butler’s pantry and laundry just adding to the abundance of space.

Flowing on from the dining is a 2nd living space, certainly a big bonus for the kids to have their own retreat. There are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, glorious features throughout the home include ornate ceilings, cornices, and hard wood floors add to the charm and character. Stepping outside there is endless opportunity for fruit trees, chickens with ample garden to explore the kids and pets will love the space and even a small pond.

Undercover parking for up to 5 cars with a single garage, double carport, and parking space under the decking sweeping asphalt

driveway, lots of useful space, great for tradies.

This is an opportunity for those seeking a character home on a great sized block in a high demand area. l

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 53 Old Warburton Hwy, SEVILLE EAST Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 garage Price: $820,000 - $870,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WITH an extensive list of lifestyle features, this fabulous property offers something special for every member of the family.

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

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

The interior is clearly designed with family in mind from the first step inside from the wrap-around covered verandah. The dining area and lounge with wood fire, exposed brick accent wall, and bright bay window is an inviting space for gathering. The open

plan kitchen with stone benchtops, wall oven, and island seating overlooks the meals area and large deck that soaks up the spectacular views.

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

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

This property offers the key to an

incredible way of life in idyllic park-like surrounds, so don’t delay, plan your viewing today.

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

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 35 Gleghorn Road, KALLISTA Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,020,000 - $1,120,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910 and Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE

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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ESCAPE TO THE PEACEFUL BUSH LIFESTYLE GET away from it all and come and live the peaceful private bush lifestyle, surrounded by acres of rural bushland it’s a nature lovers paradise and with loads of space to explore and enjoy it’s a place you won’t want to leave.

The spacious home offers 3 good size bedrooms with a large open plan kitchen and a family size living/lounge area plus a separate meals/dining area.

Outside is just superb, sitting on a picturesque block of over 2000sqm with established gardens with flowering trees and shrubs, there is loads of space for the kids and pets to enjoy with great size front and back yards.

A unique and picturesque property that offers a quiet peaceful lifestyle in tranquil surrounds and with ample space to explore and enjoy its a great place to be.

NOTE: this property is not connected to mains power and is generator power only. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 27-29 Grandview Road, DON VALLEY Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $550,000 - $590,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 mailcommunity.com.au

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P 5966 2530

P 5967 1277

3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

108 Wonga Rd, Millgrove

$550,000 - $595,000

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

12 Bellbird Avenue, Launching Place

$670,000 - $710,000

A super package - Millgrove delight all ready for you!

Charming home on a huge block

Are you looking for a great value home that you can move right into and be proud to call your own?

Look no further than this Millgrove gem offering Yarra Valley living along with privacy and a great community feel. Well presented light and bright, this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is fully fenced and offers views from the rear of Mt Little Joe as well as a good size completely useable block that is fully fenced. Complete with ceiling fans throughout, gas ducted heating and split systems you have all climates covered and nothing to do except move in and enjoy your new lifestyle! Extras include big upright stainless steel cooker, gorgeous character sleigh bath and a short walk to Yarra River, transport, Pre School and School.

Positioned to please on a sensational parcel of land, this original and classic older style home will certainly take you back in time and give you that warm homely feeling. Offering 2 great size bedrooms with a large family/living room with wood heating and a split system, there is also a separate meals/dining area and an open plan kitchen with plenty of space to expand. Loads of room outside for the whole family to enjoy with just over 1580sqm there is plenty of room for the kids and pets to run wild, established gardens with colorful trees and shrubs, gardens sheds and a covered BBQ entertaining area. A great property in a fantastic convenient location positioned just minutes stroll to local schools, shops and transport it’s a great place to call home and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.

Leah Bannerman M 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 11 -11.30am

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Big Family living with space and Convenience

110 Victoria Rd, Lilydale

$670,000 - $735,000

This unique property offers something a little different and with plenty of space for the growing family.

Offering 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes, spacious lounge/living area with a separate meals/dining area and a large open plan kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space.

Outside offers covered veranda’s front and rear with an extra large carport and established gardens with a large array of flowering trees and shrubs. The separate bungalow offers the ideal space for the extended family or teenagers, a great family home, very well presented with loads of room for everyone and conveniently located just a short stroll to local schools and public transport.

Everything is done in this convenient character home

32 Dean Crescent, Launching Place

David Carroll M 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 10 - 10.30am

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Timeless period features abound in this beautifully renovated character home complete with all the modern conveniences and set on a low maintenance block in a convenient location close to amenities, transport, and schools. Boasting three bedrooms, master with full ensuite including extralarge shower, plus a gorgeous main bathroom with bath for the kids. The well-appointed kitchen has an abundance of storage, dishwasher and a fantastic built in seating suite ideal for family gatherings.

Outside the rear decking enjoys views to the Dandenong Ranges and is afforded loads of sunshine.

Other features include picture rails, 3 metre ceilings, decorative ceiling panels, ducted heating, air conditioning, single carport plus additional parking space and much more.

Tony Fanfulla M 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 10 -10.30am

Samantha Price M 0438 795 190

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P 5966 2530

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3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

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2485 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

$575,000 - $630,000

16 Boronia Rd, Warburton

$750,000 - $825,000

The Old Church – Opportunity of a Lifetime

WOW Views and WOW House! Luxury dual living on almost 1/2 acre

This unique Yarra Valley property oozes character and charm. The “Old Church” is situated just a 200 metre walk to the cafes and shops of Yarra Junction Township and abuts the iconic Warburton Rail Trail. It has been used as a lawyers office for many years and in more recent times a successful Bed & Breakfast.Period features ooze throughout including beautiful old windows, timber panelling and decorative touches.Offering a spacious and versatile floor plan with modern updates including a well appointed kitchen and gorgeous bathroom. Upstairs a mezzanine room with views to the trail offers an additional bedroom space.This truly unique and historic property with beautiful features throughout, offers a great investment opportunity.

With something special in every room, this home will be a dream to live in for you and your extended family and will be a super entertainers delight with space for your friends to party and stay over.

Alternatively, if you a seeking an amazing offering for a B&B, you won’t be able to pass up this one.

The home is built over two levels and offers multiple living spaces with stylish kitchens & bathrooms with stone bench tops, dishwasher and quality appliances. Outside there are many vantage points to enjoy the view with spectacular uninterrupted north facing mountain views from the huge decking at the front, you will be spoilt for choice to relax and unwind.

Tony Fanfulla M 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 12 - 12.30pm

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PRIVATE, YET CONVENIENT - WALK TO TOWN THIS fabulous family home is that perfect blend of character and contemporary, in a private setting which affords lovely garden vistas from most windows.

It is beautifully presented in the latest colour palette with some stunning original features, picture rails, hardwood floors, decorative ceilings and cornices, yet it aligns itself with all we expect in modern comforts, ducted heating and split systems and remote-controlled blinds.

The residence comprises of 4 bedrooms, the main with walk in robe and full contemporary ensuite, a family bathroom and large light filled living spaces. Avid chefs will be impressed with the ‘Farmers’ customdesigned kitchen featuring Caesarstone benches, a timber topped island, double sink and SS appliances. One living area is currently utilized as a ‘work from home’ space and is perfect for clients coming to the home, if need be, as you have access from Heathermont Avenue, at the rear.

You will enjoy outdoors here, the fulllength front verandah is an idyllic place to interact with visiting King Parrots and Kookaburras, it is sunny and has a relaxing vibe, nice views, perfect for Sunday brunch and a good book. There is an outdoor ‘lounge’ in the back yard, another great spot to chill and the rear flat lawned area is excellent for family fun.

Access to this property(enter via BelgraveGembrook Road) is easy via a sealed circular driveway, there is a single garage, plenty of room for parking, two sheds and is fenced within an allotment of 1416 m2.

You are merely minutes to Belgrave Township, restaurants, cafes, a variety of speciality shops, CBD rail connections, buses, nearby swimming pool and sporting clubs, National Parks and so much more. You can even hear Puffing Billy’s toot nearby. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, BELGRAVE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $895,000 - $970,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 18 MAIL

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Ranges

We put you first

SENSATIONAL HOME, FLAT BLOCK & VIEWS

PRIVACY IN A PARKLIKE SETTING

EMERALD 50 KILVINGTON dRIVE PRIVATE & CENTRALLY LOCATED!

SELBY 27 BOLTON ROAd ONLY A SHORT DRIVE TO BELGRAVE CENTRAL

$840,000 - $924,000 3A 2B 1C

Walking distance to Emerald Township, the lifestyle on offer here is one of comfort & convenience in a quality double brick home set in lovely surroundings. Featuring garden vistas & BIRs to all bedrooms, fabulous sized timber kitchen with excellent benching & storage space, spacious lounge with wood heating, dining area, large laundry, quality wool carpets, GdH, flat 1500sqm landscaped allotment includes a pergola, old storage shed and oversized single garage and the home is accessed via a sealed driveway.

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432

BUY OFF THE PLAN & SAVE!

GEMBROOK UNITS 3 & 4 STATION ROAd ‘GEMBROOK VIEWS’ - NEW RELEASE - UNITS 3 & 4 Now Building. Brand New Units. Fabulous Lifestyle. Walk to Town.

NEW RELEASE UNITS 3 ANd 4

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As you enter this 1 ½ acre property you will fall in love with the stunning garden setting, the rural aspect and privacy. This brick-rendered home offers a flexible floorplan, generous lounge with an OFP, dining area opening onto the large deck, a bright kitchen with a bay window and the main bathroom includes a corner spa. Outside has a sense of being in private parkland and also features a large garage with storage & workshop, a second double garage and a second driveway entrance providing room for caravans etc.

Jan Brewster 0409 558 805

A WORLd OF TIMBER, STONE ANd…BUBBLES?

$630,000 - $735,000 2&3A 2B 1C

Unit 3 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 garage NOW AVAILABLE $695,000 -$735,000 Unit 4 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 garage NOW AVAILABLE $630,000 -$670,000 Benefit now if you buy off the plan to save on stamp duty costs.

Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

$990,000 - $1,085,000

BELGRAVE HEIGHTS 8 HEATH ROAd SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT!

$795,000 - $874,000 3A 2B 3C

On a big hills block, in a quiet leafy lane sits this classic Log Cabin which includes two distinct living rooms with vaulted timber ceilings and a majestic stone fireplace, a modern kitchen, a second living room with a wood fire & split system, work from home station, a HUGE main bedroom with WIR & full ensuite. Step outside onto the large deck and enjoy the deluxe-featured pizza oven & spa pool overlooking a backdrop of Mother Nature. For the handyman/tradie there is a workshop, shedding and a massive 8 sqm carport.

Grant Skipsey 0418 528 102

“We Put You First”

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HISTORIC HILLS HOME IN EXCLUSIVE AREA STEEPED in history and surrounded by lush gardens, “Kalamunda” remains as magnificent as ever. Constructed in 1924 and carefully updated for modern living, this home encapsulates elegant Hills living.

This luxurious residence evokes a sophisticated and serene feel due in part to its enclosed verandah with rich Jarrah flooring. At one with its surrounds, gorgeous garden and valley views frame this home so you will feel tucked away from busy life the moment you arrive home.

The interior is a masterful blend of period and new features. The generous lounge is adorned with the original timber wainscotting and open fire that elevates the elegance.

Etched glass French doors flow through to the formal dining area overlooked by the modern gourmet kitchen with marble benchtops, glass splashback, wall oven, and gas range. The second living area is situated at the rear of the residence with 2 bright bedrooms and a beautifully updated bathroom with slipper tub, making the floorplan ideal for growing families. The main bedroom with walk-in robe and luxe ensuite

with rain shower is privately situated for peace and quiet.

With additional highlights including a sizeable home office/guest bedroom, a brilliant bonus bungalow, and a double carport and single garage, this property requires no compromise. Situated in a dream lifestyle location on over half an acre, this period home offers new custodians the keys to a compelling lifestyle. Inspection will impress.

Features: Exquisite period residence with bonus freestanding bungalow Glorious 2,842sqm (approx.) of lush gardens with double carport and single garage Enclosed verandah with Jarrah flooring that provides this home with a warm and welcoming ambiance Gourmet kitchen with marble benchtops, gas cooktop, and high-end appliances Lounge with original open wood fire and a generous family room Beautiful bedrooms and modern bathrooms, including enviable ensuite ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 27 The Crescent, SASSAFRAS Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $1,600,000 - $1,760,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Glenn Chandler 0418 410 689 and Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE, 97546888 20 MAIL

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Real Estate you can trust!

We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p FOR SALE

34 One Tree Hill Road, FERNY CREEK

$880,000 - $960,000

1960’S FAMILY FAVOURITE IN PERFECT HILLS ADDRESS

3A1B3C

FOR SALE

$750,000 - $820,000

98 Martin Street, BELGRAVE

4A2B1C

CHARACTER HILLS HOME IN CENTRAL LOCATION

Like a rare gem that is hard to find, this precious 1960’s brick veneer home sits in a sought after location and offers a large, sun filled 1822m2 block where children can play and families can grow. With three bedrooms and options for a fourth with little effort, plus a beautifully updated main bathroom, the versatile layout of this floorplan will impress.

Perfectly positioned within an easy walk to Belgrave main street, local swimming pool, schools and transport, this delightful, character filled, Hills home is ready and waiting for its new owners to love and enjoy With a perfect blend of original architecture and unique features, this fabulous property boasts valley views in a family friendly neighbourhood.

Sharyn Chandler

Sharyn Chandler

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FOR SALE

59 Alexander Avenue, UPWEY

$950,000 - $1,020,000

STYLISH INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING STEPS FROM AMENITIES

5A2B

Families and tree-changers seeking a lifestyle of comfort and convenience are certain to find it at this sensational 1,606sqm (approx.) property. Perfectly positioned close to Upwey’s schools, public transport, shopping, and cafes, there is an instant and appealing ease to living here.

FOR SALE

36 Mcallister Road, MONBULK

$820,000 - $895,000

SOLID, CENTRAL FAMILY HOME TO PUT YOUR STAMP ON

4A2B3C

If you seek the ease of a central location and a solid home to put your stamp on, this is the property you’ve been waiting for. Situated only 700m from Monbulk township and set upon an idyllic 1,218sqm (approx.) corner allotment with triple garage with workshop, you can stop shopping and start planning a fruitful future here.

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Daniel Steen

Brad Conder

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PUZZLES No. 122

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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By Ian and Julie Milgate Healesville’s Saturday Team 2 played away at Croydon against a very strong Heathmont side, who had found form at the right time.

They finished the season in fourth position but managed to beat Templestowe and Blackburn North to get into the grand final. Healesville knew it was going to be a tough final but they certainly came with their A game and finished up being convincing winners by 38 shots 47 - 85 to win the grand final.

Rob Broadhurst, Effie Laban, Karl Tok, Gerda Otto 25 - 29 Mike Adams, Ian Milgate, Glenda Graham, Russell Smith 14 - 22 Barry Parker, Gerry Gommers, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Judy Veermann 8 -34 Healesville’s Tuesday Team 2 played Croydon at home in the semi final and with a huge effort by everyone to beat Croydon by 17 shots 66 - 49 and now play against Heatherdale on Thursday 23 in the preliminary final with the winner going through to play Bayswater in the grand final. Watching the game against Croydon, there was some really good bowling by most of Healesville’s players but the stand outs were Rob Broadhurst, Anne Holland, Len Stewart and Jodie Ward.

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Warburton Bowls Club’s season at an end

By Garry Lewis Despite a disappointing finish to the finals series for the Warburton Bowls Club, the Burras can be extremely proud of their efforts throughout the pennant season. Two out of three sides reached the finals and it was wonderful to see many new players continue to improve and develop their skills.

The Midweek team played Monbulk 1 at home in the knockout first semi final on Tuesday determined to get revenge for their loss against the Hawks in the previous game. It was a close tussle for most of the game with the Burras holding on for a wonderful 9 shot victory, 65 to 56.

Rink scores were G. Walsh 25/ 22; S. Lord 23/ 15 and R. McKail 17/ 19.

As a result, they played Lilydale 1 on Thursday in the Preliminary Final at Croydon.

Unfortunately, the Midweek Burras side started slowly overall in the preliminary final at Croydon and despite fighting back couldn’t reduce the deficit greatly. Lilydale 1 played a short game and generally controlled the play to win by 12 shots, 61 to 49.

Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 19/ 16; G. Walsh 12/ 24 and R. McKail 18/ 21. The Burras can be extremely proud of their efforts to reach the finals and finish third on the ladder after a relatively slow start to the season.

Unfortunately, the Weekend Warburton 2 side could not continue their recent good form in a disappointing loss to the top side, Mooroolbark 4, in the Sectional Grand Final on Saturday at Croydon. The scores were 49 shots to 107.

Congratulations to Mooroolbark and all the

Warburton 2 side discussing tactics before their Sectional Grand Final against Mooroolbark on Saturday. Picture: SUPPLIED very best in the Divisional Finals!

Despite the loss, the Burras are enthused by the opportunity to be promoted up to Division 4 next season by finishing in second place. The future looks very promising with several new and younger players coming through.

Rink Scores were P. Summers 12/ 28; G. Lewis 13/ 27; G. Wynd 9/ 26 and S. Darwall 15/ 26.

On Saturday the Weekend Warburton 1 side played their final game for the season against Burwood Districts 1 away. Unfortunately, the finish to a challenging season was not what they envisaged, going down 87 shots to 63.

Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 22/ 17; T. Appleton 15/ 17; A. Donohue 18/ 27 and P. Caneva 8/ 26.

Being such a relatively small club, the Burras can be very proud of their efforts in being highly competitive in Division 1 over the past few seasons, even winning a Sectional Grand

Final in 2019/ 20 and playing off in a Divisional Semi-Final. They now have the opportunity to regroup in Division 2 next season and to continue to develop and give younger players a chance to improve their skills in a competitive environment.

On Saturday Evening the Club held their ‘Greenlow’ Vote Count for the Pennant Player of the Season. Congratulations to Chris Neale for once again winning the Warburton 1 Most Valuable Player and Club Pennant Player of the Season in a close result by one vote from Runner Up, Adam Donohue.

Congratulations to Graham Wynd for winning the Warburton 2 Most Valuable Player in another close result with young Matt Van Meurs Runner Up. The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition completed the round-robin fixture last week in superb conditions with a double header of 8 ends each.

John ‘Puddles’ Purdie from the Thomos team started the evening well by winning the prize for being the first person to touch the jack.

There were several very close games in the lead-up to the finals this week. The first knockout round in the finals will see the following matchups.

In the top division the games are Moonshiners vs Bolters; Burra Boys vs Bowls to the Walls; Wessie Wonders vs Three Stooges and Pensioners vs Can’t Remember.

In the minor division, the games are Bee Gees vs Bellevue Bowls and Sheep Assist vs April and Co. Thomos and Giddy Gout both have a bye and go through to the semi-final round.

Warburton golfers battle the elements

By Ron Hottes Wednesday 22 February, Stableford With a healthy field of 40+ battling both the course and hot weather, this day’s scores were always going to struggle to impress. Laurie Doyle’s 39 points were enough to gift him the top prize. John Haynes was the runner-up, but only after a countback, which saw both John and Neil “Mr. Scotland“ Leckenby post scores of 37. Balls were given out to scores of 34+ The lucky NTP winners were David Hatt (3rd), Neil Haggar (5th), Danny Fox (9th), Alan “Old Man River“ Hubbard, (12th) and David Waterman (15th).

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wards the upcoming Shootout in March. One member who did his prospects no harm, was Danny Fox, as he posted a very creditable 22 points. This puts Danny in prime position to be a part of the upcoming Shootout. Andrew Gill also did his prospects no harm, with 21 points, taking home the runner-up voucher.

Balls only extended down to 18. David Wappett grabbed the NTP prize on the 17th, with a superb 2nd shot to within centimetres of an eagle. The other two NTP winners were Kenno on the 12th and Stuart Patrick on the alwayschallenging 15th.

Saturday 25 February After a successful AGM was conducted beforehand, a two-person Ambrose was held, with a healthy field of 20+ pairs. Ambrose in pairs

is very challenging, in fact twice as difficult as the usual 4-person event. The pair who combined better than any other pair consisted of Daryl Ward and Roger Mataele, who cracked the 60 barrier, posting an impressive 59 flat.

(All reports suggest that both men contributed equally, which is the secret in 2-person Ambrose) The daily runner-up team was Sam Dennis and Josh Hin, with a 59.25, also breaching the challenging 60 Nett. It must be noted that the best gross score posted came from that ridiculously-talented pairing of Tommy Marr and Tim McKail, a superb 65). The ball rundown reached 62.25. NTPs were taken home by Lynda Dickson (3rd), Captain Gilmore (5th and 12th, no less), Josh Hin (9th) and Danny Fox (15th).

As finals are being played out, the club has reflected on what a successful season it has been overall. Not only did four of the five weekend and midweek pennant teams qualify for finals, two earned promotion to higher divisions, and the Division 1 side earned a semifinal berth after results went their way in the last round. Along with constructing the new synthetic green, and refurbishing the grass surface, the club is set up for an even better season in the next year.

Weekend Pennant The formula for the Division 1 side was simple: win the game against Montmorency with at least two rinks up, and rely on the competition for the last finals spot not winning more than two rinks.

The first part was under their control, and a three-rink win gave Yarra Glen the chance to qualify, winning 93/68. M. O’Brien 32/19; G. Senior 18/14; Beau Simmons 17/26; Ben Simmons 26/9.

With other results, the side qualified in fourth spot, and will play at Essendon next Saturday in the knockout semifinal.

After winning through to the section final last week, Division 4, Yarra Glen once again met up with Mitcham. Playing at the neutral venue on Lilydale’s synthetic greens, Mitcham proved too strong with the result 65/82. R. Bates 9/21; M. Ramage 20/26; S. Smith 21/13; R. Thurkle 15/22. Regardless of the result, the side has won promotion to Division 3 for next season.

Midweek Pennant Side 2 in Division 5 played Lilydale away and won through to next week’s section final 83/35. The win also earned the side promotion to Division 4 next season. D. Milner 27/9; G. Rowe 28/13; J. Senior 28/13. We will play the final at Ringwood

Narrow wins

By Peter Brennan With the weekend team consigned to the dustbin of history, all eyes at Yarra Junction Bowling Club were on the midweek team. Thanks to a good win in the final round against ladder-leader Lilydale, Junction finished third, and hosted Eastwood Golf in an elimination semifinal last Tuesday. It was a final worthy of the name, played in good spirits and in good conditions. Although Junction led narrowly for much of the day, it was impossible to shake off a tenacious and determined Eastwood side. A couple of convincing ends finally gave Junction the edge and they held on for a narrow win, with Eastwood far from disgraced.

So it was on to the preliminary final, played two days later at a neutral venue, the synthetic green at Croydon. Their opponents were Lilydale, who despite finishing the season on top of the ladder had gone down in their semi-final to Yarra Glen, and were desperate to avoid a straight-sets elimination. It was a hot day and both teams brought their Agame, determined to win through to the Grand Final. At half-time there were only two points in it, but a strong second half saw Junction draw away, winning convincingly in the end on all three rinks. So the grand final will be Yarra Glen versus Yarra Junction, at Ringwood on Tuesday, with the Pennant the prize. It was a very good effort from Junction and all players are to be congratulated, but the job is not done yet.

Barefoot Bowls was extremely well attended on Friday evening, and as winter draws closer everyone is encouraged not to miss out before it is too late.

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Seniors win four from four

By Chris Handasyde Under 10 Healesville v Woori Yallock – by Owen Morcombe Woori won the toss and elected to bat. It was a hot one but the boys pushed through and kept Woori to 3/83. Of the three wickets, Felix McMahon bowled out one of the best batsmen of the night. The star bowler this week was Alby Gotch taking 2/4 off 2 overs. After a break, the runs came quickly with double figures for Arlo Turner 15, Alby Gotch 11, Eli Keath 18, Nate Adams 12 and top scorer Reggie Morcombe with 19. It was Healesville’s top score for the season, 101.

Under 12-9 Healesville 7/81 defeated by Wandin 3/90– by Adam Keath Friday night was a bit much for the 12-9’s this week. With most competing in the school swimming carnival in the morning most looked ready for sleep rather than being revved up for a game of cricket. It showed while batting with some sluggish running between wickets and a lack of calling, which meant they were a good 20-30 runs short of what was needed. The main contributors were Ryder Hudson 15 and Cruz Augello 11 not out which was his highest score for the year and included his first four, Healesville finishing on 7/81. The bowling started well with James Howden getting a caught and bowled off the first ball of the innings, but apart from that Cruz Augello was the only other one to take a wicket, finishing with 2/4 off his two overs. Wandin managed to pierce the at times less than energetic field, to pass Healesville’s score with four overs to spare.

Under 12-4 Healesville 3/140 defeated Yarra Glen 5/100 Raff Morcombe 50, Henry Hardy 23*, Monty Forbes 17*. Tully Ellis 2/16, A Hempel 2/16 Under 14 Healesville 1/100 v Yarra Glen 2/84 (Day 1 of a 2 day split innings game) – by Liam English Great batting this week from Sam Keath making 42 not out and Eli Prentice making 25 making a good score on the first day. Great bowling from Darcy English with 1/2 runs and Lewis Keath getting 1/2 as well

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Healesville CC’s Under 10 side posted their best score of the season.

Under 16 Healesville 3/99 v Glen Waverley 7/102 (Day 1 of 2 day split innings game) Lucas Parker 46*, Riley Cameron 20*.

Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 6/197 defeated Lilydale 9/180 – by Josh Handasyde The final game for the season saw the Healesville 1st XI face off against Lilydale at Queens Park. The Bloods lost the toss and were sent in to bat with Damrow and English opening up again. When English nicked off for 5 Andersen joined Damrow at the crease with the score 1/19. The pair built a solid partnership before Andersen was caught for 9 and Hamer joined Damrow. Damrow batted well for his 37 before he was caught behind leading Handasyde to join Hamer. Hamer was soon after bowled for 30 and when Handasyde was caught for 7 and Max Wallace was bowled for a duck, the Bloods were quickly 6/112 after 28, after what was a good start. Luke Chandler and Ben Wallace were the pair in the middle and in front of the crowd of past players, the pair got to work on giving the Bloods something to bowl to. With some good running and some outrageous hittings from Luke Chandler, the Bloods were able to come home with a wet sail and finish on 197 off the 40 overs with the last over going for 25 runs and Luke Chandler ending on 69* bringing his 50 up in style with a huge

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6. With 197 to defend, the Bloods opened the bowling innings with tight, economical bowling with Riley Cameron and Michael Jackson keeping the runs tight with Jackson also able to jag a wicket. Handasyde then came on to bowl and was able to nab a wicket and at the drinks break the Bloods were able to restrict them to 3/47 off 20. With 151 required off the final 120 balls, Lilydale started to throw the bat and was able to make some quick runs with the wet ball getting increasingly harder to control for the Healesville bowlers. With 48 required off the last seven overs, the game was in the balance but when Damrow was able to dismiss Connor Smith the game was all but over, with the Bloods able to bowl well to finish the game and keep Lilydale to 9/180 off the 40 overs. A good win for the Bloods to finish their season. On a sour note Max Wallace tragically broke his ankle in the sixth over of the Healesville Bowling innings in quite an innocuous incident which saw him land awkwardly on his ankle jumping for a catch, we’re all hoping Max has a speedy recovery.

Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 6/239 defeated Yarra Junction 171 – by Ethan Nikcevich On a cloudy day at Wesburn Reserve, Healesville won the toss and elected to bat with openers Tom Handasyde(8) and captain Scott

Fawdry (103*) opening the bat. Scott pushed through the opening spell as wickets fell around him with a top-order collapse until Darcy English (40) partnered with him to put on a 96-run partnership before he was given for LBW. Jack Drummond blasted a fast 44 and helped steady the innings before he was dismissed. Curtis Adamson (3*) helped give Scott the strike so he could bring up his century off the last ball of the innings with a 4. A brilliant captain’s knock helped Healesville to a big score of 239. Blake Rallis got Healesville off to a flying start taking the opening batsmen’s off bail with just his 3rd ball in the first over. The wickets fell fast until Tyler Reed (76) started blasting Healesville’s bowlers all over the park and gave his side a bit of hope. Wickets continued to fall around him with every Healesville bowler picking up at least 1 wicket, Jack Drummond, Brodie Grace, and Curtis Adamson picked up 2 and, Blake Rallis, Moss Fawdry, Darcy English, and Tom Handysade picked up 1 each. Healesville won their last game of the home and away season and finished third on the ladder.

Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 2/173 defeated Warranwood 3/172 Jack Plunkett 50*, Matt Cooper 50*, J Schultz 27. Sam Drummond 2/35 Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 5/147 defeated Yarra Glen 3/139 – by Adam Keath With dark clouds gathering in the sky, the Healesville 4th XI played their first game in Healesville for the year at Don Road. Bowling first the team was miserly and kept the Yarra Glen team relatively quiet for most of the innings, and it was only some late hitting that got them to 3/139. The wicket takers were Cooper Bell 1/5 off 3, Tyler Braden 1/12 off 3 and Tom Robinson 1/29 off 3. The chase was positive and relatively steady despite regular wickets. Healesville passed the target with ten overs and five wickets to spare thanks to 46 from Grant Braden, 38* from Premdeep Singh and 20* from Amandeep Singh being the main contributors. This sets the team up for a spot in the semi-finals next week against top-ofthe-table Kilsyth.

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Wandin women into finals Tormey protest dismissed

By Ian Callen

By Bryce Edwards Wandin 1st XI 8/221 defeated Warrandyte 4th XI 8/170 Wandin’s 1st XI took on Warrandyte 4th XI in a must-win for Wandin to secure a finals spot.

Wandin’s captain David Thorne won the toss and chose to bat and the openers in Rod Aitken and Jamie Elliott got off to a fantastic start putting on a quick 99-run partnership before Jamie Elliott was eventually run out, but the runs didn’t stop coming as Jamie Oakley continued the quick scoring and some big hitting towards the end from Miles Rayner and David Marshall would see Wandin post 221 after 35 overs.

Rod Aitken 69 Jamie Elliott 45 Jamie Oakley 41 David Marshall 14 Miles Rayner 12 Warrandyte would only make 170 after 35 overs.

Hamish Lamont 1/28 off 7 overs Daniel Trembath 1/18 off 7 overs Tim Thorne 2/37 off 4 overs Leigh Curwood 2/36 off 7 overs David Marshall 1/28 off 7 overs Jamie Elliott 1/28 off 3 overs Wandin 2nd XI v Seville Burras 4th XI The top spot was on offer for Wandin if they could travel to Warburton and beat the fifth-placed Seville Burras.

Wandin would bat first in muggy conditions and find scoring tough, with a young Seville bowling brigade making life difficult for the batsmen, Wandin would be nervous at 5/63 at drinks.

Again Wandin would have plenty of scores of 10 + but with R Painter (38) the only one to score above 20, Wandin were

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Charlotte Edwards after making an unbeaten 51.

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Wandin openers M Kogelman 3/12 and JE Kneebone 3/28 would be fantastic in both spells as Seville innings always seemed evenly poised with opening batsmen H Murphy 61* providing stiff resistance to the desperate Wandin bowling attack.

With the home team at 8/115 enter JE Kneebone who would take the final two wickets and secure the top spot on the ladder for Wandin after the home and away season.

Wandin Womens def Chirnside Park by 39 runs.

Wandin Womens took on Chirnside Park at Kimberley Reserve in a crucial game to lock in finals, with the senior men down to support the team. Winning to toss and electing to bat, Wandin opened with Wilson and Burgi, seeing a good start on a slow ground.

However, it was the partnership between Trembath and C Edwards which saw the run rate pick up, and Wandin into the finals .

The final day’s play of round three began with ‘Team Rael’s’ captain Steve Oates about the tee block, quietly talking to teammates Alan Larkin and Beau Haye. No doubt Oates, was reaffirming the strategy he’d passed on to other team members.

Then as golfers walked from the Pro Shop out into daylight, they became aware of a Protest Flag in retreat from a top of the mast.

This flag had been raised Sunday morning but it was now being withdrawn. Golfers looked confused and began asking questions about what had transpired over the weekend.

And, it wasn’t long before the story broke of Sunday golfers hiking it to various locations of the country club course for the RACV’s annual President’s Cup, a Shot Gun start event.

Nicholson’s David Chipperfield, had won the day and was holding the Cup aloft having scored a round of 39 points and not far behind him, was team mate David Pilcher.

Oops, those protesting were now backpedalling for if their challenge were to be upheld ‘Team Nicholson’ would have an unassailable lead in the Tormey Taylor.

Then as quick as the flag came down; it had been re-hoisted by the time Larkin had pushed his tee into the turf at the first for the start of play on day 2 round 3.

A second protest was now pending as whispers spread to the far corners of the course; Riddell’s Bruce Pollard and Roger Jones were scoring well….

The thought was, it might well leave Riddell without a cigar as the ‘Nicholson’ camp were holding firm; the original protest was genuine they believed and ‘Riddell’ Captain Malcolm Moore had raised good points… the matter had bipartisan support, but as it turned out… it was only until Sunday results were known.

As it stands, Nicholson’s lead in the tournament has been reduced to six points and the competition is alive and well… and this is a good thing!

Simon Caldicott launches into his tee shot on the 14th; two strokes later he was picking his ball from the cup.

Picture: SUPPLIED Round 4, Thursday day 1 Nicholson’s in form Chris Handasyde walked behind his ball and eyed his target line at the first. His strike was perfect and he watched, following the line of his drive as it faded right around the tree line to land well beyond the 150 marker. His second set up a birdie for three points and by the time he’d arrived at the 10th he was square with the card. Chris carried this form all the way to the shed for a round of 41 stableford points to put his team in front, once more.

However, ‘Team Golf’ requires a committed playing list and Saturday showed why. Nicholson began day two hoping to build on their three point lead over ‘Team Rael’ with Simon Caldicott, David Pilcher and Andrew Body on the practice green. Rael’s hopes of reducing the deficit were left solely on the shoulders of Mark Jackson; while ‘Team Riddell’ was without last week’s life saver, Shane O’Brien and would be relying heavily on Peter Monk and Alex Ward.

Nicholson’s lead increased to 7 points with one day’s play remaining.

A statement has been released by Team Golf: “The rules were accepted by all Captains prior to the commencement of the tournament; all players and supporters knew the rules before the competition began. Protest dismissed”. mailcommunity.com.au

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Voigt’s great knock

By Callum Ludwig Cricket often splits opinions.

Some think nothing beats the sound of the ball flying off the middle of the bat, while others couldn’t think of anything worse than standing in the field in the hot summer sun.

We can safely assume which camp Launching Place Cricket Club legend Colin Voigt is in, set to finally retire after almost 60 years.

Voigt said he started playing when he was 11 years old at Wantirna South.

“I played there until I was 17 or 18 and we moved up to Seville. I played half a season with a friend at Emerald, then played at Seville for 13 years, good people and memories there,” he said.

“I left Seville because my son was going to school in Launching Place and was thinking of playing cricket, and that was in 1986-’87 and I’ve been here ever since.”

Back when Voigt joined Launching Place CC, there wasn’t even a clubroom but players would stick around for a barbecue after the game, sometimes around a fire.

Voigt said he always played cricket for the social atmosphere, not the glory.

“It’s the fun and enjoyment after a game, I’ve got lots of friends throughout the valley from cricket, not just from Launching Place but those who played at other clubs too,” he said.

“The emphasis here at Launch is on trying to hold things together with what we’ve got, we’ve got very good training facilities here, the ground is picturesque with the hills in the backdrop and we’ve got a lot of good people in the club.”

Voigt’s influence at the club will live on in his retirement, with the clubrooms named the Colin Voigt Pavilion in his honour. He may even stick around to coach the talented women’s side.

Voigt said being part of forming the club’s first women’s side in 1991 and coaching it was one of his proudest achievements in cricket.

“From memory that was the only women’s side in the Yarra Valley at the time, and now there’s three or four. The team played in a few finals but never won a flag, but a couple of years ago they won their first premiership and they won the A Grade flag last year which was a big highlight,” he said.

“For my highlights, I played in the Launch

Yarra Junction Cricket Club results.

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Minor flag

By Rob Boxell

Colin Voigt is set to finally play his final game.

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A batter early in his career, Colin swapped for the ball later on.

The pavilion at Launching Place CC is named in his honour.

A Grade side when the Yarra Valley cricket was pretty strong and took 8 for 64 one day, and another time in a lower grade we were playing Hoddles Creek at Gladysdale and I took 8 for 50 odd and made 144 not out, but we lost that game.”

Ever the clubman, Voigt was the captain/ coach from 1988 to 1990 and again in the 200001 season, the president from 1990-94, then again from 2006-08 before being vice president until 2016 and was even the Secretary

from 1996 to 2001. He was awarded the club champion for the 1997-98 season and is one of the club’s life members.

Voigt’s final game was at his home ground at Wickham’s Reserve against Coldstreams 2nd XI. Unfortunately, it was a reasonably comfortable win for Coldstream, chasing down Launching Place/Woori Yallock’s score of 199 in 29 overs. Voigt was out LBW for a duck but bowled six overs taking 1/35.

Under 12 vs Seville Junction travelled to Warburton to play second placed Seville and it was Junction who won the toss and bowled first.

It proved to be the right decision as Junction applied pressure from the start reducing Seville to 2/7 thanks to some fantastic bowling and fielding from the team.

Seville regrouped but Junction’s excellent bowling and fielding kept the runs down and Seville finished 6/73 off their 23 overs.

Special mention to Traye Foy who got his first-ever wicket.

Oates and Van De Maat opened the batting and set off like a train punishing anything off line with conviction with Oates hitting his first ever 6. Al Mason batted well again alongside Foy, who also got his highest score.

Junction passed Seville’s score with ease eventually finishing 4/142 and with that, clinched the minor premiership with one league game to spare.

Yarra Junction 4/142 (T Oates 29*) defeated Seville 6/73 (K Van Der Maat 2/6) 4th XI vs Wandin Yarra Junction 8/159 ( M Catlin 52*, H Catlin 24, K Boxell 21) defeated by Wandin 3/165 3rd XI vs Healesville Yarra Junction 10/171 (T Reed 76) defeated by Healesville 6/239 (E Clark 2/26, T Reed 2/29) 2nd XI vs North Ringwood Yarra Junction 10/63 defeated by North Ringwood 1/71 1st XI vs Woori Yallock Yarra Junction 6/166 (M Kocher 45, T Nightingale 34, W Grace 26) defeated by Woori Yallock 7/167 (K Bomford 2/24)

Yarra Glen Cricket Club celebrates premiership reunions On Saturday 18 February Yarra Glen Cricket Club celebrated the reunion of 1st XI Premiership winning teams from 1982/83 & 2012/13 at Yarra Valley racing club.

Past players from near and afar enjoyed an evening of storytelling, reminiscing and remembering some that are sadly no longer with us.

It’s been 40 years since Yarra Glen defeated Gruyere in the 82/83 premiership.

The final score Yarra Glen 1st Innings all out for 264 – Gruyere 1st Innings all out for 193 – 2nd Innings Yarra Glen 4/238 – Gruyere 2nd Innings did not commence – Giving Yarra Glen the victory.

Captain Maurice Adams who travelled from Cobram to be present on the night mentions how strong his team was with both bat and ball. Also, present Wayne Edwards, who travelled from Queensland, was awarded life membership for his outstanding contribution on and off the field.

It’s been 10 years since Yarra Glen defeated arch-rivals Healesville in the 2012/13 premiership - the final score was Yarra Glen 172 and Healesville 126.

Captain Andrew Cowan (present on the night) mentions his side was a talented bunch with the right mix of youth and senior cricketers. Andrew also had the privilege to present another life membership to a club stalwart Judy Orren.

Judy’s significant contribution to running the club for 10 plus years was widely acknowledged amongst the group.

Yarra Glen Cricket Club is embarking on a journey of self-discovery through connection to the community.

Club historian Travis Gloury has been able mailcommunity.com.au

Premiership players from 12/13 – Left to right - Jon Woods, Dale Taylor, John Orren, David Brambilla, Andrew Cowan captain & Tom Davey

Premiership players from 82/83 – Left to right – Wayne Edwards, Geoff McBride, Frank Moate & Maurice Adams Captain.

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Two Premiership captains cutting cake Maurice Adams and Andrew Cowan.

to discover the rich history of YGCC and its impact on people through the community.

Travis said, “As we discover the history, we can then celebrate the impact and acknowledge the people, the outcome is a connected community spanning multiple generations who

Yarra Glen Cricket Club’s current administration thank the past and present playing members, family members, sponsors, Yarra ranges council, Aaron Violi MP and Cindy McLeish MP for their continued connectedness and support.

share commonalty by their connection to Yarra Glen Cricket Club and the Yarra Glen township.”

The evening of reconnections was closed with past players being presented with bottles of locally donated wine from Mandala and cutting the cake with the two premiership captains.

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