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UYSC worry about buses during landslip repair

Healesville High ace international language comp

Casey MP weighs in on the Voice

HAG want wildlife plan to manage ibis

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Neodiversity celebrated

By Tanya Steele Coldstream’s Lyrebird College celebrated this week for World Autism Awareness month with a colourful free dress day and fun curriculum for the students.

Principal Julie Kruger was happy and proud to celebrate with her students and the broader community and would love to see people accept diversity with interest, compassion and kindness.

“This is about not just the Lyrebird students , this is about any anyone on on the spectrum, particularly with families who have high needs autism,” she said.

Students wore bright colours and staff wore shirts promoting inclusion, acceptance and understanding to raise awareness for the autistic community.

Students and teachers enjoying the sunshine. From Left: Zac, Sophie, Linda, Georgia, Ollie, Sharryn, Siddhu, Easton, Bella, Julie.

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Truckie escapes

By Callum Ludwig

a deer in the passenger seat. The noise it made was a like a bomb going off, and I was only millimetres away from not being here,” he said.

“At that time in the morning, you don’t really see that many deer because the early traffic has scared them off and they push away from the road. When I’ve got an early morning

at 4am or 5am you normally see a lot of deer and kangaroos then, but this was different.”

Luckily, both Mr Ablitt and the driver in front of him were uninjured and the deer had died on impact, so did not thrash and lash out at Mr Ablitt in a panic.

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A Kinglake truck driver had a terrifying start to his day on Wednesday 29 March when a deer was sent launched into the air and through his windscreen in Launching Place Luke Ablitt was travelling on Dalry Road at

about 7.30am when the car in front of him hit a deer and it rode over the bonnet and into the air.

Mr Ablitt said he saw a big, black object launching through the air out of the corner of his eye, “I peeled my head to the right to shy away from it, and the next thing I know, there’s

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IN BRIEF Arrest made after burglaries in Warburton and Yarra Junction

RBA hits pause on interest rate curve

The Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) has confirmed an arrest following a series of burglaries in the Upper Yarra.

A youth local to the area has been interviewed and processed by Yarra Ranges CIU and the community can be assured that the offender will not strike again.

The burglaries occurred in Warbuton and Yarra Junction over the past month and were investigated by Detective Senior Constable Austin.

By Parker McKenzie

Senior Constable charged for 2022 Warburton collision

The Reserve Bank of Australia today hit a pause on interest rate rises after 11 consecutive increases.

Picture: ON FILE The cash rate represents the interest rate on unsecured overnight loans between banks and serves as the benchmark rate for mortgages, savings accounts and exchange rates.

The rate reprieve elicited different responses.

Compare the Market’s General Manager of Money Stephen Zeller said the decision to not raise the cash rate will allow variable-rate borrowers to breathe a sigh of relief.

“With the rising cost of fuel, groceries, gas and electricity, this reprieve is just what many borrowers needed to be able to keep up with their repayments,” he said.

“Especially considering a person with a $500,000 mortgage is already paying more

than $1,000 more each month than they were at the start of May 2022.”

National housing campaign Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize said renters won’t get a break from the soaring cost of housing.

“Renters have been feeling the pain of rising costs for years, with rents surging even when landlords were benefiting from record low-interest rates,” she said.

“We have been seeing huge rent increases every year for far longer than we’ve been seeing interest rate rises. But while interest rates have become a political crisis, politicians have not been made to answer for the fact that rents have gone up by $6,000 in the last three years alone.”

Truckie escapes in close deer encounter

In times of crisis, you can give

Luke Ablitt was lucky to walk away unharmed.

Picture: YARRA VALLEY TOWING iour tends to see them avoid human interaction, so freak incidents like these will remain relatively unlikely.

“Human and animal conflict is a reality of living in the same environment. There are pragmatic measures that can be applied to reduce these conflicts when they occur. It is worth noting that incidents with deer are coming off an extremely low base,” he said.

“The RACV published data from Wildlife Victoria for the 2021-22 financial year, which showed 4896 incidents involving kangaroos

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Little Yarra CFA was in control of an incident on Sunday 2 April, among a number of local emergency services to turn out for a high-angle rescue in the Upper Yarra on Sunday 2 April.

An off-road motorcyclist had come off the road and into a gully, but luckily for the rider some bushwalkers were on the scene and alerted emergency services.

All agencies worked together and safely got the rider out who was then conveyed to hospital.

Alongside Little Yarra CFA were the highangle rescue teams from Monbulk CFA and the Wandin Fire Brigade, crew members from Wesburn / Millgrove CFA, Yarra Junction Fire Brigade (CFA) and the SES Upper Yarra Unit as well as Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria personnel.

Police have confirmed that the missing Irish hiker Colin Murdoch was found safe and well in Woods Point on Wednesday 5 April.

Setting out from Omeo, the 34-year-old Mr Murdoch had planned to finish his hike in Woods Point and return to Omeo on 31 March.

When he hadn’t been heard from and his vehicle was located at the East Gippsland Shire car park on Tongio Road, Omeo about 10am on 3 April, the search began.

Vehicle incident during Easter Break Emergency services attended a vehicle incident on Saturday April 8 on Melba Highway in Yering around 4.45pm.

A man believed to be in his 20’s with lower body pain was taken to Royal Melbourne.

A man believed to be in his 20’s with an upper body injury was taken to Maroondah.

A man believed to be in his 20’s with lower body injuries was taken to Royal Melbourne A woman believed to be in her 40’s with upper body pain was taken to the Angliss Hospital.

All four were reported to be in a stable condition.

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being struck by cars. Incidents involving deer were so low they did not even make the list.”

2022 estimates had the number of wild deer at over 1 million in Victoria, and in March 2022 the Victorian Government included the Yarra Ranges in the Peri-urban Deer Control Plan to manage the population in the area.

As part of the plan, $250,000 of grants were available to local councils and land managers to undertake safe control activities including sustainable hunting.

Mr Kilkenny said a multifaceted approach, including fencing and deer harvesting, can effectively alter animal movements.

“Emerging technology, such as virtual fences, is also showing great promise in reducing human and animal conflicts on our roads and private landowners have a broad array of tools available to help manage deer,” he said.

“This extends from engaging in an intensive deer reduction program with professionals or volunteers to ongoing minimisation with volunteers or even recreational hunting where the animal is utilised, and its meat providing many meals.

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From page 1 Mr Ablitt said the whole Yarra Valley is a hotspot for deer and kangaroos jumping out onto the road.

“Whether you’re coming from down the slide towards Yarra Glen, or you’re out Healesville way or where I was out the back of Yarra Junction, there’s plenty of them both at the moment and the problem is getting worse and worse because they’re making it harder and harder for people to go and get rid of these sort of animals.,” he said.

“In the end, I was just thankful that I could get to go home to my family and see my girls and my wife. I wasn’t dead, I wasn’t injured other than a couple of little cuts and bruises.”

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol attended the incident, with Yarra Valley Towing and Eagle Towing and Salvage quickly on site to remove the vehicles.

The entire bonnet of the car which initially hit the animal was ripped off by the impact, and the Autosmart truck that Mr Ablitt was driving was dented and the windscreen smashed in by the deer.

Executive Officer at the Australian Deer Association Sean Kilkenny said deer behav-

Victoria Police have confirmed that a senior constable has been charged following an internal investigation into his involvement in a two-car collision that occurred in Warburton on 28 August.

The 35-year-old male officer from the northwest region has been charged with failing to stop at the scene of a collision, failing to render assistance, failing to exchange details, careless driving and failing to give way at a stop sign.

The driver of the second car received minor injuries.

The male officer was off duty at the time and has been summonsed to appear at a magistrates’ court at a later date.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has hit a pause on interest rate rises after 11 consecutive increases.

After a meeting of the RBA board on Tuesday 4 April, RBA governor Philip Lowe said the decision to not increase the cash rate follows an increase of 3.5 percentage points since May 2022.

“The Board took the decision to hold interest rates steady this month to provide additional time to assess the impact of the increase in interest rates to date and the economic outlook,” he said.

“The Australian banking system is strong, well-capitalised and highly liquid. It is well placed to provide the credit that the economy needs.”

He said a range of indicators, including the monthly consumer price index indicator, suggest inflation has peaked in Australia.

“Goods price inflation is expected to moderate over the months ahead due to global developments and softer demand in Australia.

Meanwhile, rents are increasing at the fastest rate in some years, with vacancy rates low in many parts of the country,” Mr Lowe said.

“There is further evidence that the combination of higher interest rates, cost-of-living pressures and a decline in housing prices is leading to a substantial slowing in household spending.”

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Ag firm may be lifesavers The continued push for more potentially lifesaving defibrillators in the Upper Yarra has received another boost with Wandin North business Nutrien Ag Solutions acquiring an AED. The AED will be located right at the entrance of the Nutrien Ag Solutions building ready for the use of the public, Nutrien Ag Solutions is located on George Street, just behind the Warburton Highway shops in Wandin North.

Administration staff member Lee Walter said she knew there was one other defib in Wandin but worried about what would happen when that shop is closed.

“There isn’t another one around that I was aware of, and we’re open every day except public holidays and Sundays, so I thought it would probably be worth us getting one here,” she said.

“So I asked our safety and health officer what the chances were, and they went and got us one which was great.”

Applying a defibrillator and performing chest compressions are considered the best way to respond to cardiac arrest immediately.

Ms Walter said all the staff at Nutrien Ag Solutions have done first aid and CPR training.

“It’s really important that people do their CPR training and then having access to a defib is really important because that increases the chances of survival for anyone,” she said.

“I think everyone has known someone who had heart problems or has suffered a heart attack. Fortunately, I haven’t had to do CPR on anyone but we are all over 40 in this workplace and even that is a higher risk.”

An AED’s computer analyses a heart’s rhythm, determining whether defibrillation is needed when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest. A recorded voice cue then prompts the user to deliver a shock, which stuns the heart and stops all activity, giving it a chance to return to its normal rhythm. Even if unsuccess-

L-R: Rodney, Lee, Henry and Manoj from Nutrien Ag Solutions with their new AED. ful, the AED will download information that can be provided to give to treating clinicians at a hospital to provide details about the patient’s condition at the time of the event.

Ms Walter said she thought it was important for staff and the community of Wandin to have as much access as possible to a defib.

“We just want the people of Wandin to know

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“It will be situated inside the front door, so come in and grab it, because the quicker you get onto it, the better.”

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Landslip poser for UYSC

By Callum Ludwig While more information has been provided, some uncertainty still remains regarding the Warburton Highway landslip, especially with difficulties expected on Old Warburton Road for larger vehicles like school buses.

Despite this, a resolution is getting close to being found with improvement works for Old Warburton Road beginning and a community meeting held on Monday 3 April.

Assistant Principal at UYSC Michael Schultz said 163 of their students will be affected by the eventual closure of the Warburton Highway for repairs.

“The school bus system is critical to our students and families, not only for getting to and from school but the public bus system allows our young people to travel for part-time work and social activities also,” she said.

“Not having the bus system means students relying on a parent or guardians to transport them which comes with its own issues given how early some parents may need to drop their children at school and it can financially very costly for our families to ferry their children to and from school.”

Early discussions for solutions involved the use of a fleet of minibuses, resorting to parent/ guardian transport or even a return to remote learning for students who may still be unable to make it to school, which has since been dismissed.

A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said repair works are being planned in consultation with the Department of Education and there are no plans for a return to remote learning.

“We are working to minimise disruptions for all vehicles, including school buses and other heavy vehicles, while we repair the Warburton Highway landslip,” they said.

“We’re doing all we can to ensure students

163 UYSC are in limbo regarding the landslip’s effect on their bus to and from school. who travel by bus can prepare for the works and get safely to and from school.”

The improvement works on Old Warburton Road are expected to be completed by Monday 24 April, where the focus will then shift to repairing the landslip.

Mr Schultz said remote learning showed the school how resilient and adaptable our students are, but this has the potential to affect their learning.

“If students are having to arrive significantly earlier than normal and return home sig-

Picture: UNSPLASH nificantly later than normal, this will lengthen their day significantly,” he said.

“Additionally, students who arrive late to school on a regular basis also see their learning impacted. This could all result in it being too difficult for some students to get to school.”

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Language test success

By Tanya Steele Healesville High School students competed online at the Education Perfect World Languages Championship this month where the school finished 10th in Japanese for Victoria, out of 246 schools in the state.

Special mention and congratulations went to a group of students at the school, who together placed highly in the competition.

Lily received the Emerald award and she came first in the school and 50th in the world, placing her in the top 1.5 per cent across all languages.

The year nine student said it doesn’t feel real at this stage, the competition had the students competing with over 2,500 other schools and 200,000 students.

“It feels like just a number,” she said.

“My family was happy, I can tell you that much.”

Amelia placed second in the school, Grace third and Olivia and Sarah achieved their bronze certificate.

Lily likes the way the Japanese alphabet is set up.

“In the Japanese alphabet, once you learn what’s called a character, it doesn’t change how it sounds in English,” she said. mailcommunity.com.au

Assistant Principal Matthew Donald was happy about the results.

“We’re ecstatic that they’ve done such a great job because to achieve the standards they’ve got to that requires that extended effort and a really consistent approach to competition,” he said.

“It’s not just a one off thing, it’s a great example of endeavour.”

The school answered over 49,000 questions, requiring commitment outside the classroom and equaled around 65 hours of time spent studying.

“There’s no way to achieve that without putting the effort and time in so they deserve their moment in the sun,” Mr Donald said.

Japanese Language teacher Ashleigh Katsi was also immensely proud of the students for their dedication.

“I’m so proud of my student’s, they just take things on and run with it,” she said.

The long weekend meant the students had a later start to the week long competition and Ms Katsi was keen to make sure the school competes every year going forward.

“We hope for even better next year,” she said.

The students all agreed they enjoyed language as a topic and would continue to study it in the future.

Landslip repair works will begin from 26 April.

Picture: ON FILE Spur up to Marysville Road, then onto Marysville-Woods Point Road and then Woods Point Road into Warburton.

The works on the landslip on the Warburton Highway will include installing a retaining wall to improve the integrity of the highway while it is excavated to a depth of 3m to remove unstable soil and rebuild the highway. Barriers will also be installed to help excavation vehicles pass the site and the road shoulder will be temporarily widened by about a metre to create more space for vehicle, machinery and lights.

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From left: Sarah, Olivia, Lily, Amelia and Grace receiving their awards.

The Warburton Highway between Mayers Bridge and Hooks Road will be fully closed from 26 April to 10 May for landslip repairs.

It will return to the current one-lane arrangement with traffic lights on 11 May with works expected to be fully completed by 31 May if weather conditions are favourable throughout the works.

During the full closure, only local traffic up to Hooks Road will be permitted, with light vehicles detouring on Old Warburton Road.

There are two options for large vehicles up to 12.5m long to detour: Using unsealed forest roads by turning onto Blacksands Road in Gladysdale up to Smythe Creek Road in East Warburton and using Burns Road and Big Pats Creek Road to come out on Riverside Drive in Warburton (traffic controllers will be stationed and patrolling along this route), Taking the sealed roads up Maroonday Highway past Healesville through the Black

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Easton, Bella, Julie, Logan.

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Renae and Zac coming into the school for the celebrations.

Neurodiversity celebrated

By Tanya Steele Coldstream’s Lyrebird College has begun marking World Autism Month with a celebration by students and staff after World Autism Acceptance Day on 2 April. Students wore bright colours instead of uniform on Monday 3 April, in line with the theme of colour.

Sharryn Veto is a teacher at the school, she has a Masters in Autism Studies and is a behavioural support specialist and is very proud to be participating in the awareness month.

“No matter where you lie on the spectrum, you can learn and have the right to learn,” she said.

Staff wore shirts promoting inclusion, acceptance and understanding to raise awareness for the autistic community.

Ms Veto feels like public knowledge and compassion of autism is still largely limited to people who either have children or family members on the spectrum.

“As much as we’re trying and we are absolutely moving forward, there’s still a lot of ignorance around autism and there’s still a lot of misnomers about what it is and what it means,” she said.

The awareness month is important for students, staff and families alike and Ms Veto sees

the benefits to people having more knowledge about autistic people.

“It translates into compassion and understanding and less about the assumptions that we make based on behaviours that we can physically see,” she said.

“You can’t see autism, so to be able to understand that you can’t always see it and because you can’t always see you can’t make judgements.”

Parent of Logan, Steven Handbury, wants more awareness partly to help parents who are going through the process of getting their children diagnosed.

“The ability to pick it up sooner and the ability to get the right support structure involved very early on makes a huge difference,” he said.

Principal Julie Kugler wants her students to receive equity and education in the community in years to come, which is about providing what a person needs and not just providing the same for everyone.

“The more we’re able to broaden society’s understanding of autism, the better people are able to accept and understand the neurodiverse individuals in our community,” she said.

Acceptance over judgment in Awareness Month

By Mikayla van Loon For those trying to change the landscape of autism acceptance, April’s Autism Awareness Month provides an opportunity to spread the message of accepting rather than wanting to change someone.

Different Journeys executive officer Mel Spencer said with awareness, often comes the word cure but the month is truly about accepting people as they are.

“It’s not awareness, it’s acceptance and it’s acknowledging who we are, what we are, and then embracing us,” she said.

“Sometimes it’s about that there’s a person first before there’s autism. Autism is a part of me, but it’s only a part of me.”

Understanding the sensory challenges for someone with autism, Ms Spencer said can then explain why someone might walk into a room wearing sunglasses or headphones to counteract light or noise.

Ms Spencer said to fully understand a person’s needs, it’s about listening and learning to what might be triggering for them and to help make reasonable adjustments to ensure they feel safe.

“Autism acceptance is acknowledgment that we might need extra support and that’s no problem.

“To be creative in the way that we’re looking at things like participation and what that means to each individual person. So it’s meeting people where they’re at, not what we think they should be.”

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Autism Awareness Month is held throughout April.

When it comes to participation, Ms Spencer said there needs to be change in how people view it, particularly when it comes to sporting clubs, to understand that being involved doesn’t necessarily mean playing the sport but perhaps compiling statistics or bringing snacks.

A study by Change Your Reactions found 86 per cent of Australians know someone who is autistic.

Of that, 29 per cent of said they knew how

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to support an autistic person but only four per cent of the autistic community said that other people in the community knew how to support them .

As a population, Ms Spencer said people are still quite unaware about what it means to be autistic and how challenging it can sometimes be.

“People are afraid in the workplace, or in schools to actually come out with a diagnosis because there’s a shame factor. So it’s about

changing the landscape of what we see autism as.”

Should someone need quiet time in the library during lunch at school or not make eye contact during a conversation or need things to be in the same order, Ms Spencer said are just ways that person is acknowledging their own needs.

“We all make this assumption that everyone can read and write English or speak it.

But what if we can’t? What if we’ve got selective mutism? What if we’re nonverbal? So it’s being adaptable to scenarios and being open to change “It could be turning up at the same time at the same place and even though they might not talk to you, in six months time, they may because suddenly you’re trustworthy because you’re reliable.”

Ms Spencer said it’s not only about accepting the human being with autism but also about understanding what parents might be going through.

“It’s a pretty lonely journey for parents, because you’re trying to navigate a difficult system and finding that support and connection can be really hard. Where do you go to connect to a tribe and a village of understanding?”

Support without judgement is Ms Spencer’s key advice, whether that be children, parents or colleagues.

“It’s about peer modelling. So model appropriate behaviour, model rather than judge and change the landscape or the narrative.” mailcommunity.com.au

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EACH boost for women

By Mikayla van Loon

EACH Ringwood East will be the home of a new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic.

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The Federal government will contribute $700,000 over four years to each of the clinics, to support the hiring of specialised staff, whether it be nurse practitioners and/or allied

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It will also support the purchasing of equipment or fit-outs such as pelvic physiotherapy areas, as well as resources, training and development.

Violi to consult on Voice

By Parker McKenzie Casey MP Aaron Violi will engage with the community before making a decision on whether to support a yes or no vote ahead of the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite the Liberal Party announcing it would officially campaign for a no vote.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced the party wouldn’t support a campaign to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the upcoming referendum on Wednesday 5 April, but Mr Violi said he hasn’t yet reached a final position on a personal level, which is his “right as a Liberal backbencher.”

“I’m continuing to engage with the community here in Casey, and that involves working with an organisation called DemocracyCo, with forums and public dialogue because I’ve received a range of views,” he said. “I want to engage in that process and understand more about what our community is feeling.”

Shadow-cabinet members are bound to support the Liberal Party’s position, which is to support constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and local and regional bodies for Indigenous representation but oppose a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament, but backbenchers are free to make their own decision on the referendum.

Mr Violi said recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution is an important symbolic step that the Liberal Party is supporting. “It’s important to note that we have agreed to support the bill through the House to ensure that Australians do have their say, which I believe is very important because ultimately this is a decision for the Australian people,” he said. “We are saying yes to constitutional recognition and we are calling for local and regional bodies to be legislated for and included in the model, which is also one of the recommendations of the Calma-Langton report that the Prime Minister himself has referenced.” mailcommunity.com.au

The Final Report of the Indigenous Voice Co-design Process was produced by Tom Calma and Marcia Langton, commonly referred to as the Langton-Calma Report, and is the result of 18 months of consultation with people and organisations about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Mr Violi said he passionately believes that local and regional voices are “one of the key things that will actually make a difference in closing the gap.”

“The challenges that an Indigenous community face in the Northern Territory or in central far North Queensland are different challenges and issues to the Indigenous communities in Healesville or elsewhere,” he said.

The referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, an election commitment from the Labor Government at the 2022 federal election, will occur between October and December 2023.

Australians will vote either yes or no on the following question: “A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?”

Senior lecturer in Political Theory and Global Politics at Monash University Dr Paul Muldoon said the Liberal Party had been preparing the ground for its no position for some time, by repeatedly asking the government for more details.

“Asking questions and holding power to account is the job of a responsible opposition and constitutional amendment should not be taken lightly,” he said.

“But Dutton’s dismissal of the Voice to Parliament as the Canberra Voice is a cynical move that leads one to doubt whether he was ever really that interested in the details or concerned about the principles at stake.”

He said if the referendum is carried in the absence of bipartisan support, it will be a truly historic moment for Australia and a reckoning for the Liberal Party.

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Ringwood East will be home to the first and only endometriosis and pelvic pain in the outer east, catering to women across the Yarra Ranges.

The announcement came from the Federal government in late March that 20 clinics would be established Australia wide as part of the $58.3 million budget promise.

Victoria will have a total of four clinics, with EACH Community Health facilitating the service at its health hub in Ringwood East.

“The fact that the Clinic is local removes barriers around commuting into highly congested areas like hospitals or the inner city,” an EACH spokesperson said.

“It will be conveniently located across from Ringwood East station and has ample parking, making it a central location that will improve the care experience for women.”

The service will add to the already offered Sexual and Reproductive Health program to ensure women receive the holistic care they need.

It is estimated that roughly 830,000 women are living with the condition around the country, with more perhaps undiagnosed.

“We know that women living with endometriosis experience debilitating symptoms that can be lifelong. This service will provide specialised person-centred care that will ensure women can manage their symptoms and lead full, healthy lives,” EACH CEO Natalie Sullivan said.

While EACH already provided care to women with endometriosis and pelvic pain, having a specified clinic allows them to expand that range even further.

“We had about half a dozen enquiries on the day the government announced this funding, so we anticipate high demand for the ser-

“This funding acknowledges the devastating effect these conditions can have on women’s lives. Now, women can know they don’t have to suffer alone - support is available.”

Health and Aged Care assistant minister Ged Kearney said it had been a long and hard fought battle by activists and women to see real change when it comes to women’s health.

“Too many women suffer for years with what we know can be debilitating conditions.

They deserve to have their concerns be taken seriously with better access to specialised care,” Ms Kearney said.

“These Clinics are about providing women with an accessible front door to the care that they need.

“Gathering expertise under one roof, fostering that knowledge to improve diagnosis and services, and having referral pathways in place – these are all crucial elements to getting the support that women need right.”

Getting support as soon as possible, Ms Sullivan said is integral to early diagnosis and better outcomes, something this clinic will provide when opened in a few months.

“Early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis can help manage symptoms and prevent further complications,” she said.

“Our multidisciplinary team includes specialist GPs who work with affected women to develop a personalised treatment plan that can integrate a broader range of support from nurses, physiotherapists, health psychologists and other allied health professionals for pain management.

“Living with a chronic condition can be crippling. However, with the right care and support, women with endometriosis can manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.”

Until the clinic is opened, women experiencing symptoms can still book an assessment by calling 1300 003 224.

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Notorious ‘bin chickens’ drop in just a bit too much

By Tanya Steele The ibis bird — commonly known as the ‘bin chicken’ — of Queens Park and the surrounds of Healesville Walk Shopping Centre have caused a stir recently, resulting in multiple complaints by residents.

The notorious birds have flocked around certain trees, park benches and footpaths, which are often getting quite heavily covered in animal droppings as a result.

Councillor Fiona McAllister raised concerns about the ibises during Yarra Ranges Council’s Tuesday 28 March council meeting.

“It has been an ongoing issue in terms of community impact, both in public places use and potential health risks,” she said.

“The issue precedes Covid and has been raised with me several times.”

The ibises have been seen on the Main Street and also moving down into other areas, causing issues towards the east end of town.

The ibises tend to form coops around popular areas along the main street.

Picture: TANYA STEELE The ibis is a protected native animal and Cr McAllister acknowledged it was not a simple issue.

“It’s not an easy thing as they are a protected native species and in terms of relocation it is not an easy problem,” she said.

“The challenge has always been, what’s the best strategy to deal with it.”

The ibises have reportedly also been causing issues in other areas of the Yarra Ranges such as Lillydale Lake.

Cr Jim Child acknowledged and thanked Cr McAllister for broaching the avian affairs at the meeting.

“We’ve got the issue across a number of wards,” he said.

Healesville Action Group (HAG) has also contacted the council with issues and concerns about the bird populations at their March meeting.

“The birds are causing a lot of mess on footpaths and furniture across from the Healesville Walk shopping centre,” HAG president John Anwin said.

HAG initially raised this matter with the council in December 2019, when the issue was localised closer to the playground in Queens Park.

In June 2020, the council advised HAG some dead branches were removed from the tree where the ibises were roosting, but

they would not be placing any advisory signs to ask visitors to refrain from leaving food scraps around or feeding the birds.

Cr McAllister said that a number of first line attempts to manage the issue have been put in place by the council.

“We’ve tried more regular cleaning and moving the bins,” she said.

On 6 April the council advised HAG its Sustainable Environment Team had been asked to investigate and respond to the problem.

Cr McAllister wants to develop a wildlife management plan, not just for Healesville but for ibis populations across the municipality, however this requires collaboration with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).

“It is an issue, it’s an issue in Healesville and elsewhere and it needs to be looked at,” she said.

DEECA have been contacted for comment.

Yiota be proud of yourself

By Callum Ludwig The annual Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games were held from Monday 27 March to Monday 3 April and a Hillcrest CFA volunteer was among the chief medal winners.

Yiota Carabourniotis brought home a whopping six gold medals from the event, in high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, javelin and discus.

Ms Carabourniotis said it would be nice to get the word out there about the event and encourage more emergency services personnel to get involved with the event.

“It brings people together, you don’t have to be an elite athlete but you try to get competitive with the other agencies. ‘‘I know Victoria Police are quite competitive in their own little group and they always try to outdo the other agencies if they can,” she said.

“It shows a bit of support for your own agency as well and working with each other as emergency services is a big thing in a lot of the day-to-day jobs, whether you’re a volunteer or you’re getting paid to do the job.”

The games consist of 41 events, with everything from athletics to AFL, lawn bowls to shooting, and darts to sailing.

Ms Carabourniotis said she has done athletics for 19 years, competing at the state level at times.

“I haven’t competed in an Athletics Victoria season for three years, but prior to that, I was competing every year.

‘‘Only a couple of my scores at the event were close to my personal best but this definitely made me feel like I should get back to doing this for myself and I’m hoping to compete again,” she said.

“Hopefully next year and all the years to come as well, more people might be interested in doing athletics, but athletics isn’t getting as much as it used to and I was told it used to be a bg thing, and a lot of the other sports had plenty of participation.”

For any emergency services personnel interested in preparing themselves for next year’s event, more information on the games can be found at www.emergencyservicesgames.org.au.

Yiota Carabourniotis must have a sore neck from wearing all those medals!

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Launching Place Primary School receives bronze award

By Callum Ludwig Launching Place Primary School has received a Bronze Award for its implementation of the Victorian Government’s School-Wide Positive Behaviour initiative.

The initiative helps government schools provide their own universal framework to respond to student behaviour, ensuring a consistent and fair response to student behaviour.

Inclusion Leader at Launching Place Primary School Candice Nyman said the team is really excited to receive the award because while of course behaviour is never going to be perfect, the staff have worked hard to have the documents and training in place to respond.

“Everyone is on the same page and we’re dealing with it all in the exact same manner, it’s about consistency, it’s about the kids knowing exactly what’s going on, the teachers knowing what’s going on and the parents knowing what to expect as well,” she said.

“It has minimised our negative behaviours, because the kids know that if they do X, Y or Z, then they know what the behaviour response will be because it’s all cut and dry and clear.”

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Picture: SUPPLIED schools the freedom to set a precedent for teachers to use to respond to behaviour and issue consequences while offering general guidance on appropriate measures to do so.

The Department of Education’s information on the initiative includes information on: Increasing appropriate behaviours and decreasing inappropriate ones,

Identifying and responding to difficult behaviour influences, triggers and factors Creating a school-wide support framework and behaviour support plans How to do a functional assessment of student behaviour How to manage extreme behaviour incidents and emergencies How to implement a cooperative approach with families on student behaviour and How to appropriately enforce consequences for students in response to behaviour.

Ms Nyman said Launching Place Primary School have behaviour matrices for students and staff to refer to and run lessons to help students understand them.

“It helps teach them the correct way to interact with people, particularly teachers and means we can be proactive rather than reactive to their behaviour,” she said.

“It has also made it a lot easier for us because the kids don’t question your response, because you can go ‘This is the behaviour we just saw and this is what the chart says to do so let’s reflect on our behaviour.’ It has benefits from both perspectives.” mailcommunity.com.au

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Bike park gets endorsed

By Tanya Steele Healeville’s Queens Park is home to one of the best bike circuits around according to the Melbourne Playground website.

Combining fun and education and fun the circuit provides a great way for families with kids to practice their riding and scooting.

A Department of Planning and Transport spokesperson spoke positively about the use of bike circuits by kids, especially when combined with bike education in schools.

“We encourage riders to keep up their skills and confidence by using safe spaces like safety circuits,” they said.

Safe circuits provide kids with a vehicle free environment to improve their cycling skills.

The bike circuit has a bumpy circuit, obstacles to ride around and even a roundabout.

There are also picnic tables, BBQ and water tap nearby plus an oval, basketball court, tennis courts, skate park, BMX track, playground and netball courts to keep everyone busy.

The Healesville bike circuit has been open since 2016 and remains an asset to the community.

Children were excited to take on the track at the opening in 2016 and the circuit has remained popular since.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The Rainbow Tree is a performance not to miss these school holidays.

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Magical fun for all these Easter school holidays There’s an array of school holiday shows, workshops and exhibitions available across the Yarra Ranges during this easter school holidays.

Some are free, others are at affordable prices, all are accessible and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Djirri Djirri dancers share a snapshot of Wurundjeri culture, songs and stories and teach a dance at the end of their interactive performance at Arts Centre Warburton 19 April.

The Fish That Wanted to Fly takes his dreams to Mt Evelyn, Yarra Glen Halls and Japara Kilsyth 13, 14 and 15 April.

The rockin’, fully inclusive, live music show The Rainbow Tree will have Healesville shouting from the treetops at The Memo 22 April.

Also at The Memo, Mind Drawing Children’s Stories Workshop with Jenni Ivins will mailcommunity.com.au

have you searching for hidden dragons, ants and four-leaf clovers on 12 April. Meanwhile enjoy Jenni’s free exhibition, foyer activities and games on now until 16 April.

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale has some fun outdoor adventures; Nature Drawings on 18 April receive your own drawing book and learn how to create your own journal of drawings to take home. In the Build Your Own Nest on 20 April you will learn to think like a bird (or a possum), make your own nest to take home from materials you find in Melba Park. Climate Action kids – will love printing their own slogan onto t-shirts on 11 April.

There’s still more to do – find out more at CultureTracks.Info or search “School Holiday Activities”.

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Choose from one of three locations to play and show your friends who’s boss!

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Awake your competetive spirit and see who ends up on top.

Hitting the paintball mark Looking for something fun and exciting to do during the school holidays? Paintball Games has got you covered! With courses located in Coldstream, Cockatoo, and Ballan, Paintball Games is the perfect destination for a thrilling day out with family and friends.

Whether you’re an adult or a child, Paintball Games offers a range of options to suit all ages and preferences. Adult paintball is available

for those 16 and over, while low-impact paintball (also known as Splatmaster or Miniball) is perfect for younger children aged eight and above. And thanks to legislation introduced in 2015, anyone who is 16 years or over can participate in paintball gaming on an approved Victorian range without a license.

There are plenty of different packages to choose from, with prices starting at just $40 per

child for 300 paintballs or $50 per child for 400 paintballs. For adults, packages including 200 paintballs start at just $50 per person, with 500 paintballs available for $85 per person and 600 paintballs for $100. All packages include vests, overalls, goggles, and markers, as well as a basic introduction to safety and equipment use.

And if you’re looking for something to do with a larger group, Paintball Games also of-

fers group specials for adult and low-impact packages.

So why not make the most of the school holidays and head on down to Paintball Games? It’s the perfect way to burn off some energy and have a blast with your friends and family. For more information, visit their website at www.paintballgames.com.au or give them a call on (03) 9777 0613.

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Lion feeding @ 1.30pm (followed by Meerkat feeding) Visitors can feed the Kangaroos, Llamas, Deer, Emus & more!!

Enquire about our ‘Unforgettable Over Night Camping Experience’

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Parks power the Rangers

By Callum Ludwig Finding ways to fill the school holidays can be tough for parents, but Parks Victoria might have the perfect opportunity for you.

The Junior Rangers program is on for primary school-aged children in a few different locations offering a variety of activities in nature.

Parks Victoria Education Officer Julia Pickwick said the program is designed to make lifelong connections with nature and empower families to help look after the natural environment.

“Ultimately, the Junior Rangers that come along to the program are the future custodians of our park and the activities also really encourage families to travel further afield to new places,” she said.

“It’s just a beautiful thing to watch every participant go on their own little voyage of discovery as you’re leading these activities.”

At the time of writing, spots are still available in the Nature Treasure Hunt and Wildlife Detective activities at Haining Farm in Don Valley, the Wildlife Detectives and Away with the Birds activities at the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park, the Very Big Bushwalk at Badger Weir and the Nature Treasure Hunt at Kurth Kiln Regional Park.

Ms Pickwick said these activities are great ways to explore the local area.

“In Wildlife Detectives, we look at all the evidence that animals leave behind. Because really, all that evidence is telling us a story about what all the animals have been doing in the park. In Away with the Birds, we teach children how to use binoculars and identify birds and we look into all the features that actually make birds unique,” she said.

“The Very Big Bushwalk is a lovely activity to encourage families who haven’t been on a bushwalk before and make them more com-

There is a wide range of activities available for Junior Rangers in the Yarra Ranges. fortable and prepare to go on their own as families, and the Treasure Hunts let families go off on their own and find different things around the area while following the Junior Ranger way of leaving no trace, only footprints where you’ve been.”

Families are encouraged to be prepared for their activities, so here’s what you need to do for each one: For activities at the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park - meet at the Junior Ranger flag in the main camping area (near the toilet block), wearing closed toed non-slip footwear (no thongs or sandals) and have a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and clothing appropriate for the weather.

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Place or Yarra Junction so use the toilet before you arrive, wearing closed toed non-slip footwear (no thongs or sandals) and have a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent and clothing appropriate for the weather.

For the 3.5km Very Big Bushwalk at Badger Weir - arrive 15 minutes before the start wearing sturdy walking shoes and weatherappropriate clothing with sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and water.

Kurth Kiln Treasure Hunt - Meet at the Kurth Kiln Picnic Ground which can be accessed via Soldiers Rd and Gembrook-Launching Place Road with appropriate shoes for walk-

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Ms Pickwick said it’s all about encouraging families to interact and engage with the natural environment.

“The bottom line is that you can’t care for something that you don’t know about so it’s about getting people out, particularly children out, into the natural environment and experiencing the health benefits of engaging with the natural environment,” she said.

“There are so many people who have totally disconnected from nature and the natural environment so it’s really important to have these activities where we are giving participants tools so that they can go off and explore.”

Expo will support Kids with Cancer

By Callum Ludwig A wonderful opportunity to support the Kids with Cancer Foundation at a local event is coming up.

The Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair and Garden Expo on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April is hosting a number of events and activities with all proceeds from Saturday’s auction going towards the foundation, and rare and precious plants featuring on Sunday.

Former Gardening Australia host and radio personality Stephen Ryan will be the event’s MC and said it’s a great chance to support the foundation and pass around gardening knowledge.

“I will host the auctions, and it’ll be lots of high-end plants and gardening products, last year most of the products were at least $150 each,” he said.

“With the proceeds going to the Kids with Cancer foundation, it should be a good total.”

2023 is the 25th anniversary of the Kids With Cancer Foundation, having raised over $30 million nationwide since its inception.

Mr Ryan said the event is hugely beneficial for local growers.

“You’ve got suppliers from all over the state and some from interstate, the people who begin the process, not the retail end, so you’ve got the experts who know how to grow the plants and produce the products to talk to about them,” he said.

“It also gives them a chance to supply very special plants for their collections, last year I know we had some first-release plants that hadn’t been in the marketplace before.”

Gardening Australia’s Victorian presenter Jane Edmanson will also present on plant

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potting and join kids in their plant potting activity which supports the Kids with Cancer Foundation.

Ms Edmanson said it’s really important that children learn about the benefits of nature and gardening.

“If you can appreciate a flower, leaf or a beautiful tree, it’s really good for your health.

It doesn’t matter when you start, you can be three or four or five years old, and you can keep going right till you’re 100,” she said.

“I filmed the other day with a lady who was 101, and she goes out in her garden every day, and she said that’s what keeps her alive.”

The Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair and Garden Expo will be held at 125 Quayle Road, Wandin.

Food and drink will be available and dogs on a lead are welcome.

The kids plant potting activity will be supporting the Kids with Cance Foundation.

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Pottery, paintings co-exist

By Callum Ludwig A pair of Yarra Ranges artists have brought their differing skills together for the latest exhibition in the gallery at the Warburton Waterwheel.

Sharmain Lowe’s ‘Ombre’ display consists of the paintings adorning the walls while Laura Windmill’s ceramic work is titled ‘Earthworks’.

Ms Lowe said she has contributed 27 pieces to the exhibition.

“I’m an abstract acrylic artist and I only do large works. I’m not so into the smaller works because I do a lot of detail and I seem to be able to get more of it on a larger scale,” she said.

“I choose a colour and I go from there, and often a lot of my works look like aerial views.

I came from a domestic arts background with knitting, sewing, and embroidery, and that’s how I feel about my artwork. Each little line is a stitch of embroidery or knitting.”

Ms Lowe has been painting since 2010, and has been doing so full-time for about six years.

Ms Lowe said it is nice to have her work paired up in the exhibition with a different medium.

“I think they complement each other very well, and I love the colours of her work. I’ve actually never met Laura, but we’re going to catch up after this exhibition after she’s gone away,” she said.

“It’s a beautiful gallery, a beautiful space even nicer than some down in the city and it was nice to actually get some paintings out on the wall and looking more professional which I hadn’t done for a while because of Covid.”

Ms Windmill first began experimenting with pottery when she was 14 at a community art centre.

Ms Windmill said she has always enjoyed

‘Ombré’ and ‘Earthworks’ will be on display and available for purchase throughout April.

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“I use fine porcelain clay, it’s just a lovely feeling running through my hands and it’s pretty magical when it works. Once you start playing with pottery, you never leave it,” she said.

“A lot of people think of pottery as being a very functional thing, but it can just be something to sit there and look at. In my work, I see different patterns as people would see in a painting.”

Ms Windmill uses a soda-firing process when her work is put into a sealed brick box with chemicals and combustible items and placed into the kiln.

Ms Windmill said the atmosphere inside the box causes all the different patterns

on her work.

“The best way to describe it is a kiln within a kiln, and it’s thrown in there with sawdust and other combustibles, such as seaweed, banana skins, leaves, pine needles and some chemicals such as copper carbonate and rock salt,” she said.

“My work is also really influenced by some of the natural places that I’ve visited, such as the Kimberley and Central Australian Deserts, and what I call my fire and ice range which is mainly influenced by volcanoes and glaciers from my visits in Canada, Iceland and New Zealand.”

The exhibition can be viewed from 10am to 4pm at the Warburton Waterwheel throughout April. All artwork is available for purchase.

Pottery done by Laura Windmill.

Paintings done by Sharmain Lowe.

Kerrie Warren’s dance with paint on display in Yering

By Mikayla van Loon Getting in flow is the way new exhibiting artist at Yering Station, Kerrie Warren works, so it seemed only fitting for her biggest artwork to date to be called by that name.

The 20 metre painting installation, split into two 10 metre lengths and within that, smaller pieces again, was the culmination of time and space during the pandemic.

Originally working on one part of the painting for six to seven months to exhibit, Kerrie said when another lockdown cancelled the exhibition, she was able to go back into her studio with a different view.

“I sat in the studio with the painting, and it was then that I could see that one end of the painting could link up to the other end of the painting,” she said.

“I got really excited about putting it back on the floor and the second part actually joined one end to the other to create a cyclorama…it gave me the opportunity to create a looping painting.”

Often working to a large scale, Kerrie said that’s where she feels most comfortable, being able to truly immerse herself in the artwork.

“I love being able to walk through a painting and walk through a landscape so I feel more natural to be working on a large scale, small scales I find a little bit more challenging because I like to be inside the painting,” she said.

Drawing on all the landscapes that surround her, Kerrie doesn’t necessarily paint what she sees but what she feels.

“As a child, we travelled a lot and we would often be in cars, driving through landscapes.

“I feel at peace in nature and in a big panoramic landscape. I love the sensation of it.

When I walk into the studio, it follows me without me being conscious of it.”

Painting in a style of abstract expressionism, using an action painting technique, Kerrie said often she’s not sure what she will paint until she’s thrown the first lot of paint.

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Gippsland artist Kerrie Warren is exhibiting her 20 metre artwork ‘In Flow’ at Yering Station throughout April and May.

Divided into sections, the walls of Yering Station’s cellar door are lined on either side with 10 metres of the painting.

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON “When I throw the paint organically, I can then see in the dots, my eyes join the dots and I see something and that’s what I follow.

“That’s what takes me to where I am in the landscape. So it’s a bit like looking at the stars and your eyes will make outlines and that’s how I begin a painting.”

For Kerrie starting with a blank canvas and the endless possibilities is the most exciting step in completing an artwork.

Using the leftover paint from the previous artwork, Kerrie said, always allows her to just

see what happens and move in flow with the paint, mixing colours as she goes.

“Because I don’t have a predetermined idea, it’s just like dancing with paint. So I don’t have a creative block, because I never work with having to have the idea first.

“It actually doesn’t even matter what colour I’m using because when you’re dancing with paint, none of that matters.

“Starting with the leftover paint from the painting prior, I like doing that because one painting will hold hands with the last painting even if it’s underneath and you barely see it, this evolving series continues.”

Losing herself often in an artwork, it becomes a meditative process, one where the movement of paint forms the important structure of the artwork without Kerrie really noticing.

When nearing completion of an artwork, Kerrie said she always likes to include “commas and full stops” throughout, moments to allow people to pause just like they would in nature.

“There are some gold leaf gold nuggets in the river and in daylight the gold sparkles.

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There are fish. There are a couple of butterflies.

“When we go bushwalking, we straightaway see the obvious things like the trees and hills and it’s not until we actually stop and give it a couple of minutes we think oh, there’s something in that tree or there’s a fish swimming in the river.”

While ‘In Flow’ doesn’t depict any particular landscape, Kerrie said often in her works people can see a location or remember a moment just by looking.

“It is completely abstract, so the lines and the dots will form a reference point in someone else’s mind, they might see something completely different to what I’ve seen as I’ve painted them.”

Although dividing the painting into smaller sections to sell was saddening, Kerrie said she wanted it to represent the subdivision of land that is common practice today.

And despite it being separated, because its original form was as one painting, it can always return to that state one day.

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Lior returns with Domini

By Mikayla van Loon The soulful sounds and perfectly paired harmonies of Lior and Domini will be gracing Healesville and Warburton later this month as they finish their first EP tour together.

Despite having worked together for many years, with Domini touring as the support act for Lior and often singing duets with him, musically they only began to explore a partnership in 2019.

“We realised there was a great synergy in our voices and knew we loved singing together,” Lior said.

“Leading up to my most recent solo album a few years ago, we thought, let’s try and write a song together and see if that same synergy that we feel singing translates into our songwriting process.”

Composing a song called ‘Where Will We Be’ to feature on that album, it became clear to the pair that writing and singing together flowed naturally.

“We’re aware there is something about the way we sing together that’s very intuitive and also just tonally, there’s just a bit of a magical blend. That’s not something you can earn, it’s something that’s there,” Lior said.

“We seem to understand each other very much, particularly vocally, we can anticipate each other’s breath or phrasing and I think that’s something rare.”

Having started in 2019 on the EP ‘Animal in Hiding’, when the pandemic hit Lior and Domini were forced to do things very differently, writing and recording from home.

“It was pretty difficult and I wouldn’t choose to do it again but we both felt like we really wanted to come out of that period with something that we were proud of and feel productive,” Lior said.

“We had about half of it written before we went into lockdown. So fortunately, we had enough momentum that we could then focus in on details of completing missing lines and missing melodies.”

The lockdowns did, however, present an opportunity to use and engage with musicians

all around the world, with contributions from London and Berlin.

Although a complete coincidence, the title track was the first to be written and explored, following the theme of isolation and regeneration.

“We chose to focus on the theme of isolation and regeneration and taking that time, almost of hibernation to regenerate. That was even before we knew what Covid is. So it was quite a bizarre coincidence that that was the first song that we chose to write about.”

The rest of the EP looks at various themes but Lior said they all come from the life experiences both he and Domini were going through at the time.

“The songs just started with us talking about what’s going on in our lives or things that happened to us or people we know. Until we found some common ground of interest in them, then we set about writing them together.”

Touring every corner of Australia for the last 12 months, Lior said the regional locations are some of his favourite venues to play.

“So often you get to areas where not many artists stop and so audiences are so grateful that you took the time to make a stop somewhere that doesn’t see much traffic.

“It’s also a beautiful thing, when you find out that you have an audience in a remote part of Australia that has really connected with your music and has wanted to see you live for a long time, but just haven’t been able to.”

Playing at The Arts Centre Warburton on Friday 28 April and The Memo Healesville on Saturday 29 April, the local region has an opportunity to experience the intimacy of Lior and Domini.

“What we strive to do with these shows is make people feel like they’re in our lounge room or their lounge room for the night,” Lior said.

“We can create that intimate world with the two of us and and go off script and every show is slightly different and we get a chance to tell stories about the songs.”

Lior and Domini have worked together for many years but have only recently released a joint EP called ‘Animal in Hiding’.

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Rotary Club of Wandin hosting cybersecurity seminar

By Callum Ludwig The Rotary Club of Wandin is hosting a community cybersecurity seminar for locals to steel themselves against scams and suspicious activity online.

A 40-minute presentation will be run by Jackie Butler from the Wandin-Seville Community Bank with information supplied by the Bendigo Bank Head Office, offering helpful insight into avoiding nefarious activity on the internet.

Wandin Rotary’s Community Service Committee Chairman Gavan McIntyre said it’s not high-end stuff, just basic things that people might not be aware of.

“We want to highlight certain things that often happen to help them avoid getting scammed, because there’s so much of it going on at the moment, it’s pretty horrific out there,” he said.

“Hopefully we can help a few people with it but even if we only save one person from getting scammed, it’s been a success.”

As well as scams delivered to personal

phone numbers or emails, Facebook has recently had scams become more prominent, with posts on community groups often appealing to users through posts of sad stories such as a missing pet and including nasty links or by Facebook Marketplace users asking to do a bank account transaction and asking for account details.

Mr McIntyre said it will hopefully help people pick out scam phone calls, emails, texts and posts.

“The issue was brought up at a meeting of the community committee and there are a couple of members in the club that have been scammed in the last few months as well,” he said.

“For Rotary, this is just another way of broadening our assistance and helping the general public, helping our local community. It doesn’t matter how far they come from, they’ll all be welcome. And if it fills up and we can’t fit, we will host another one.”

The seminar is free and will be held at the Wandin Community Hub at 7.30pm on Wednesday 19 April.

The cybersecurity session will be hosted at the Wandin Community Hub.

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Upper Yarra Probus Club set to turn 40 The Upper Yarra Probus Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with all past or present club members and interested parties to be welcome.

No date has been confirmed as of yet but it will be an opportunity to commemorate the achievements of the Club, and encourage new members of the community to become involved The Probus Club of Upper Yarra was foundmailcommunity.com.au

ed in 1983 by Martin Munro a member of the Rotary Club of Yarra Junction, initially as a men’s only club but in 2010 opened its doors to include women and changed to a combined club. The core values of the Probus movement are fun, friendship and fellowship, of which Upper Yarra Probus Club is no exception. The club meet at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club on the first Wednesday of every month, starting at 9.30am, and following formal proceedings, attendees enjoy socialising and lunch at

a local venue.

Outings and social events are arranged throughout the month for members who wish to participate and the group also have a welfare officer who contacts members who are unwell or need assistance.

Anyone interested in joining the Upper Yarra Probus Club can contact President Ted Clarke at eandjclarke@gmail.com or 0418 311 782 or attend a monthly meeting in person.

The Upper Yarra Probus Club meet at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club rooms once a month.

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Animal Aid reaches Space move PASSION capacity with cats FOR PROSE

Animal Aid is facing a challenge in our cattery as we struggle to accommodate the number of cats coming in. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for every animal in our care while they wait to find their new families. Right now, our cattery is currently at capacity and we are struggling to keep up with the number of animals coming in.

We have tried everything to make space for incoming lost and surrendered cats, including extending out kitten’s time in foster care, and housing two cats per pen. We have even purchased additional maxi crates to accommodate extra cats. Despite these efforts, our shelter is overflowing with cats who are looking for loving homes.

We have the most wonderful bunch of cats who are looking for their forever homes right

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aid Mark Menze Animal Aid CEO now. Most have no major medical or behavioural issues and are eager to find their new families.

That’s where we need your help. Have you considered bringing a new furry family member into your home? Now might just be the perfect time. We have a cat in our care that will

suit your home purrfectly. If you are not in a position to adopt, we are calling on our local community to foster cats and kittens to help us create more space in our shelter. By opening up your home to a cat or kitten, you will be helping us to care for more animals in need.

Our cattery team is dedicated, passionate, and experienced in helping you find your new companion.

By adopting a cat, you will be giving them a second chance at a happy life and also easing the pressure on our shelter and the many other cats who are waiting for our help. We hope to see you soon and thank you for your support.

Please visit animalaid.org.au to see our adoption animals or learn more about fostering.

What’s on Super Mario Bros breaks in theatres video game movie curse Kemp’s curtain call Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Barefoot in the Park Season: April 29 – May 6.

Paul Bratterm a conservative lawyer, marries the vivacious Corie, but their highly passionate relationship descends into comical discord in a five-flight New York walk up apartment contending with a lack of heating, a leaking roof, several long flights of stairs, the oddball neighbour, the telephone repairman and Corie’s well-meaning mother.

The Basin Theatre Same Time Next Year Season: April 20 – 30.

New Jersey accountant George Peters and Oakland housewife Doris meet at a Northern Californian inn in February 1951.

They have an affair and agree to meet once a year, despite the fact both are married to others and have six children between them.

Over the course of the next 24 years, they develop an emotional intimacy deeper than that one would expect to find between two people meeting for a clandestine relationship just once a year.

During the time they spend with each other, they discuss the births, deaths, and marital problems each is experiencing at home, while they adapt themselves to the social changes affecting their lives.

Eltham Little Theatre Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Season: April 21 – May 6.

Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honour, shame and court politics.

It was probably written in 1598 and 1599 as Shakespeare was approaching the missile of his career.

The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in town Benadick and Beatrice don’t love each other but then they do.

Claudio and Hero love each other but then they don’t but then they do again.

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The Super Mario Bros Movie Starring Chris Pratt, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy Rated PG 3.75/5

The Super Mario Bros Movie is a bright, charming adventure that does its source games justice.

Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) must protect the magical Mushroom Kingdom from the monstrous King Bowser (Jack Black).

If HBO’s The Last of Us show is an excellent adaptation of a video game that was already quite cinematic in tone and style, then The Super Mario Bros Movie is an adaptation that superbly captures the cheerful, madcap vibes of the Mario games.

The Super Mario Bros Movie features colourful, vibrant animation, endearing characters and fun action set-pieces that draw clear inspiration from the games, with plenty of power-ups and gravity-defying jumps.

Fans will delight in the many subtle references sprinkled throughout the film.

The film is very light on plot or tension, but this isn’t an issue: most of the games boil down to ’save Princess Peach and defeat Bowser’, so it’s natural for the film to take the same streamlined family-friendly approach.

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This film’s Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) also has more agency and an aura of plucky defiance.

What is an issue is some rushed pacing and a distinct lack of Luigi, who is sidelined as Bowser’s captive for much of the movie, even so, Mario and Luigi’s close brotherly bond forms the film’s sweet emotional core.

The so-called “video game movie curse” is overblown.

While there are many awful video game movies, there are also many good video game movies, including Werewolves Within, Detective Pikachu, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tomb Raider (2019), Mortal Kombat (2021) and Uncharted (shut up; I liked it).

Playing in most Victorian cinemas, The Super Mario Bros Movie is not only entertaining and well- made in itself, but reflects a clear love and understanding of the source games.

WITH CHRISTINE SUN Red Dwarfs Make The Best Homes, by local author and The Star Mail’s film reviewer Seth Lukas Hynes, is a collection of science essays and science fiction about space colonisation.

The book opens with three in-depth and informative essays, where the author introduces the Kardashev Scale, its basics and flaws, and how it has influenced the views of scientists and science fiction writers about space travel and settlement.

The scale of ranking civilisations was devised by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev in 1964, based on the notion that a civilisation’s degree of technological progress is directly related to its energy consumption and use.

As human civilisation grows and exhausts its energy resources, it needs to reach beyond earth in order to sustain itself. By harvesting the energy output of other planets, stars and even galaxies, humanity will be able to advance and expand enormously.

The tricky part of this process is not just where to go and how to get there – at least in theory – but what to do with our proposed destination.

As the author discusses examples of planetary, stellar and galactic civilisations in popular fiction and films, we are urged to consider “a realistic, environmentalist and post-colonialist model” for space colonisation and settlement.

Indeed, as we explore issues such as space travel for the wealthy elite of the West, the impact of terraforming on a planet’s native species, and whether cryopreservation or embryo colonisation is the best way to transport intergalactic settlers, we cannot help but agree with the author’s assertion that “colonising another world is an ethical proposition”.

The author’s broad knowledge of scientific development and debate both real and imagined throughout the past century is impressive, helping to make these science essays highly accessible and entertaining.

More importantly, the author argues that terraforming and faster-than-light technology (e.g. Star Trek’s warp-drive and Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s Infinite Improbability Drive) are merely “narrative devices inserting human characters, themes and drama into radical new settings”.

This is a critical point because, as much as science is a systemic endeavour to build and organise knowledge about the universe, it is fiction that helps us imagine what this universe can be. Science informs, while fiction inspires.

The book’s fiction section contains stories, poetry and illustrations “of interplanetary drama and galactic federations” from over a dozen contributors.

While these depict different concerns and consequences of space travel, the essence is ultimately our desire for connection, both across and beyond humanity.

Equally worth mentioning is the diligence and discipline displayed in the book’s presentation. This is a carefully researched and referenced work that has struck a fine balance between science facts and fiction.

Interested readers can purchase print copies of Red Dwarfs Make The Best Homes from Verso Books in Healesville.

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FAMILY LIVING WITH SPACE AND CONVENIENCE POSITIONED in a leafy and colorful location this very neat home could be just the one to change your lifestyle and to enjoy the lush surrounds and picturesque outlook.

The home is superbly presented inside and out and offers 3 bedrooms all with built in robes and an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom, spacious lounge/ living areas with a family size meals area with space for the growing family. Wide verandahs and a covered entertaining area

ideally positioned to sit back relax and enjoy the ever changing Yarra Valley scenery. The whole family will love the outdoors with over 2600sqm to explore and enjoy with lush lawns, established gardens, trees and shrubs there is loads of space for everyone.

Large carport and ample car accommodation plus a good size garden shed/workshop, an excellent property in a convenient location and situated just a short stroll to local schools, shops and transport. ●

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3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

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The Agents who turn selling into SOLD...

2 local & prominent offices 6 outstanding Sales Agents 12 people in our team 38 years in Yarra Junction 102 years of real estate experience

66 Little Yarra Rd, Yarra Junction

$690,000 - $750,000

9 Cairnview Court, Launching Place

$570,000 - $620,000

Almost 1/2 an acre - prime development site

Golden Opportunity for a Renovator on over 1/2 acre

This prime parcel of Yarra Junction real estate is set to pique your interest! A cute cottage comprising of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and a bungalow for the teenagers with its own bathroom is sitting on a great block of land of approximately 1944m2 and zoned NRZ2 which is a prime candidate for development (STCA). Within walking distance to the local shops and schools, it is a great location to be enjoyed by a lucky new resident or future multiple residents.

The block is a gentle slope to the rear and enjoys full sun most of the day. A mountain vista to the rear can be enjoyed from the covered rear deck. A lovely convenient place to live, inspect now!

Sitting in an absolutely beautiful court location, near level and sunny, is an opportunity waiting to be realized for a savvy new owner. The brick home has 4 bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and living zone, and a huge separate sunken lounge/rumpus room. With lots of great features such as hardwood flooring, open fire place, gas log fire and unique character in addition to the beginnings of a second bathroom forming part of a fabulous master suite. By putting in the time and effort, this home will be a gem and you will be sure to reap the rewards. Outdoors there is a bungalow with heating and cooling, and various other shedding and storage options all on this superb parcel of land with mountain views and quality neighbouring homes. The property certainly needs finishing off, so if you’re wanting a project with a huge upside, you won’t pass this one up.

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4 The Crescent, Wesburn

$630,000 - $680,000

2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

60 Railway Road, Yarra Junction

$900,000 - $990,000

Warm and welcoming and ideally located

12.5 Acres (approx) with Spectacular Mountain Views

A warm and welcoming property in a convenient and sought after location, an idyllic and attractive position set amongst a semi rural setting and just minutes stroll to the local primary school, public transport, walking trail and the ever popular foodie outlets in the main street. A flexible and functional floorplan offers great space for the whole family with 3 bedrooms and an open plan kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space, a separate meals area and light filled lounge/living areas with full length windows is the ideal place to sit back relax and enjoy the rustic outlook. Hours of fun outside for the kids and pets to explore and enjoy situated on approx. 940sqm with a mixture of trees and shrubs, easy access for cars and trailers plus a separate carport complete this attractive property and with services close by it’s a great place to call home.

A fabulous location directly opposite the iconic Warburton Trail awaits your dream home to be unearthed. The acreage has power already connected, water tanks and some infrastructure that will have you temporarily sheltered while you embark on the build. With open fields and mountain views of the Warburton Ranges, there are several beautiful options for you to site your new home (stca).

Previously occupied as a wholesale nursery, there are some sheds, watering systems, stunning well established fruit trees, and feature a light mix of ornamental and native trees for privacy and appeal.

This property provides a rural lifestyle with all of the conveniences nearby. Yarra Junction has primary and high schools, Woolworths, doctors, dentists, sporting clubs and the list goes on. Call anytime for a private inspection of this special property. No pedestrian access available.

David Carroll M 0419 539 320 Inspection:

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38 Whitegum Drive, East Warburton

$690,000 - $750,000

Solid home in a garden oasis with mountain views

Big family living with space, peace and privacy

This is a truly wonderful opportunity for those garden enthusiasts to embrace the potential in this lovely garden which has been in full bloom with all sorts of fruit trees, the kids and pets will love the large, private corner block in lush surrounds, which sits proud on just over 1400sqm. The solid brick home features 3 bedrooms with floorboards all the way through, a cosy lounge and simply yet neat kitchen, a very practical layout which will be easy to maintain. Under the house are two huge rooms which could be a versatile space depending on your requirements either a home office setup, tradie workspace, storage or even a teenager retreat. Come and take a walk through the gardens and imagine this could be your country home, close to the Yarra river and all the delights of Warburton.

Sitting in the picturesque and tranquil surrounds of East Warburton this neat property has loads of space for the growing family. Offering 3 good size bedrooms and a separate study/office area, spacious living/family areas provide ample living space for the large family, the open plan kitchen offers plenty of bench and cupboard space. Enjoy the outdoors lifestyle with just over half an acre of good usable land with loads of room for the kids and animals to spread out and run wild. A large high clearance carport offers plenty of car and caravan accommodation and you will be impressed with the huge main shed as well ( approx. 12m x 11m ). The kids will never be inside with a dedicated playground and just a short stroll to the Yarra River it’s the ideal place to escape the suburban life and come and enjoy the picturesque semi rural surrounds and relaxed lifestyle.

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HISTORIC HILLS HOME IN EXCLUSIVE POCKET 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.

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, VIC 3787 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $1,450,000 - $1,590,000 Inspect: Contact Agent Contact: Chandler & Co Real Estate 97546888, GLENN CHANDLER 0418 410 689 & SUZIE BRANNELLY 0490 506 910 18 MAIL

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We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p FOR SALE

36 Mcallister Road, MONBULK

$780,000 - $830,000

SOLID, CENTRAL FAMILY HOME TO PUT YOUR STAMP ON

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FOR SALE

$680,000 - $730,000

98 Martin Street, BELGRAVE

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CHARACTER HILLS HOME IN CENTRAL LOCATION

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.

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.

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Sharyn Chandler

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FOR SALE

3 View Road, BELGRAVE FAMILY HOME ON THE FORESTS EDGE

$680,000 - $740,000 3A2B

FOR SALE

106 Mt Morton Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS

$1,600,000 - $1,750,000 3A2B2C

INSPIRING ARCHITECTURE WITH CITY VIEWS

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this gorgeous Hills home sits peacefully on over one acre and takes in the surrounding forest landscape. Boasting three bedrooms, the spacious master complete with full ensuite, there is more than enough space for everyone.

Contact Sharyn Chandler for your viewing time.

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

Sharyn Chandler

Glenn Chandler

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

M 0418 410 689 | E glenn@chandlerandco.com.au

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THIS ONE TICKS ALL THE BOXES ’WILKY PARK’.

I asked the current owner what they have loved about living here.

He said, “the quiet, the lifestyle, the views, the birds and the privacy.”

That really sums up the essence of living here, and naturally its north facing to capture year-round sunshine.

The stylish double brick residence offers: 4 bedrooms, the main with full ensuite and WIR Several living spaces, light, open and airy, overlooking courtyard and pool There is an option for an elderly parents’ suite with separate access, or a home office.

Central kitchen, granite benchtops, induction cook top, dishwasher, wall oven, servery to dining room and walk in pantry Bathroom with bath Infrastructure: Paved entertaining area Inground solar heated pool

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· Tennis court · Chook shed · Veggie patch · Cat run · Dam, tank and bore water · 19 paddocks – agistment (potential income) · Floodlit arena 30 x 80m · New shed 8 x 18m, power/water · Tack/wash bay · Day sheds · Set up for eventing horses · Agisters have separate access with dual

access to the property (sealed off Kennedy Road) Additional shedding A property that will ‘wow’ on inspection, take your time, take it all in. It really is a special place.

Please note: this property has dual access, your GPS may take you to 110 Kennedy Road, Macclesfield instead. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 98 Harding Road, MACCLESFIELD Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 8 garage Price: $2,750,000 - $3,000,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522 and Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL, 9754 6111 20 MAIL

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We put you first

TWO BEdrOOM UNIT & BUSINESS OPPOrTUNITY

MOuNT dANdENONg 1-3 HElEN STrEET A CONTEMPORARY HOME ON HALf AN ACRE

$855,000-$925,000 3A 2B 3C 1E

In a secluded location with a bush sanctuary at your doorstep, this quality home features glass, timber & beams throughout. The functional open plan design features a cosy combustion log fire, home office/rumpus, a private master suite on a lower level.

Expansive windows and doors lead to the rear entertaining deck featuring a paved section surrounding a magnificent cherry tree. Also includes an old 5.5m x 3m artist studio/ bungalow needing some TlC, 3 car accommodation & carport on a stunning 2,366sqm.

grant Skipsey 0418 528 102

SILVAN 283 MONBUlk rOAd CHARACTER fAMILY HOME circa 1895

$1,550,000-$1,700,000 6A 5B 6C

A variety of options here - multi-generational living, Airbnb (STCA), continue to run the highly successful Wandin Valley Cattery or alternatively enjoy the historic family home set on just under 5 acres. This residence offers 4 ensuited bedrooms – one has a separate entry kitchenette & lounge room, gdH, A/C & wood heater, rear deck with spectacular views. The private & secluded unit has a new bathroom, large contemporary kitchen, fully fenced & stunning views. Paddocks, large garage, 2 carports, chicken coops & fruit trees.

Mike dolphin 0429 684 522

Janet Hawkins 0409 117 432

THE BEST VIEWS WE HAVE EVEr SEEN!

QUIET EQUINE HAVEN ON 8.55 HA

KALLISTA 2 lOCArNO AVENUE ‘MARIPOSA’ – CIRCA 1940

MACCLESfIELd 98 HArdINg rOAd ‘WILKY PARK’ TICKS ALL THE BOXES!

$1,350,000-$1,450,000 4A 1B 1C 1E

This grand old home tells a story of days gone by & since 1956 it has been owned by the same family. Enjoy the peace & quiet, the ever-changing breathtaking views across the valley & Warburton ranges. The home, with stunning period features, requires renovation & presents as a wonderful ‘blank canvas’ for a passionate restorer, features high ornate ceilings & cornice, picture rails, hardwood floors, sash windows throughout, veranda & the old servants’ quarters are now an office. Set amongst nearly 2 acres of which 1 is flat land.

Mick dolphin 0429 684 522

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$2,750,000-$3,000,000 4A 3B 8C 1E

“Quiet, private, views, north-facing, flat land and the birds” really sums up the essence of living here! The stylish double brick residence features several open & airy living spaces overlooking the courtyard & pool, elderly parents’ suite with separate access, central kitchen with granite benchtops, induction cooktop & WIP, tennis court, chook shed, cat run, veggie patch, dam, tank & bore water, 19 paddocks, floodlit 30m x 80m arena, new 18m x 8m shed with power & water, tack/wash bay, day sheds & additional shedding.

Mick dolphin 0429 684 522

‘We Put You First’

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PUZZLES No. 128

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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Bree was in Heat One, thankfully starting off the back in 10th position. She got a great start, getting up to 4th on the first lap, then into 3rd after a few more laps. She looked comfortable on the track and was on the tail of the front cars, Bree found a great line through lapped cars and took off into the lead taking the win.

Tamika was out in Heat Three, feeling extremely nervous but after some words of encouragement from Bree she was set to hit the track, starting 8th. She quickly adapted to the track, making her way up to 3rd and holding her ground all the way to the white flag just losing one position on the line and finishing 4th.

Heat Five Tamika started 5th and stayed there the whole race finishing 5th behind some very fast cars.

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By Callum Ludwig In Premier Division, reigning premiers Narre Warren will mark the season’s start against Pakenham away on 15 April. With only one loss in 2022, the Magpies sat atop of the ladder at season’s end, while the Lions just missed out on finals by a single win, finishing in sixth place.

The two sides also met in round one last year, with Narre Warren coming out on top 15.19, 109 to 10.13, 73 b when they faced off in round ten, Narre asserted their dominance with a commanding 7.2, 44 to 20.12, 132 win away from home.

Olinda Ferny Creek will host Upwey Tecoma on 22 April, looking to push on after last year’s fourth-placed finish, while the Tigers will be aiming for finals contention after a seventhplaced finish in 2022.

It was a tight encounter in round two at Upwey Tecoma’s home ground, with the Bloods just coming out on top with a 12.8, 80 to 13.15, 93 win.

Olinda Ferny Creek gave the Tigers no such hope when they met again in round 11, dominating the contest 18.16, 124 to 9.4, 58.

Monbulk will welcome Woori Yallock, with both teams just missing out on finals and the premiership respectively last season.

In round three of the 2022 season, the Hawks picked up a thrilling seven-point win away from home to stun the Tigers, the final score 13.6, 84 to 13.13, 91.

Woori Yallock did make amends in round 14 defeating Monbulk 7.18, 60 to 12.11, 83.

Mt Evelyn hosts local rivals Wandin in what is certain to be a fiery game. Last year a crucial win for Mt Evelyn over Officer saved them from relegation as they finished eighth, while Wandin was a clear third and lost to Woori Yallock in a tight preliminary final.

The newly-bolstered Dogs will hope to better their results over the Rovers in 2022, winning 15.14, 104 to 10.18, 78 in round one and 12.9, 81 to 22.21, 153 in round 10 of the 2022 season.

Division One Premiers in 2022 GembrookCockatoo will have the bye first up. The Brookers take on Monbulk at home in round two.

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go one better in 2023 after their Grand Final loss to Gembrook-Cockatoo while Healesville will hope to be more consistent and secure the finals berth they just missed in finishing fifth.

Rounds seven and 21 last year were humbling experiences for the Bloods against the Blues, going down 29.16, 190 to 6.6 42 and 25.19, 169 to 8.4, 52 respectively but they did bookend an upset win in round 14 6.11, 47 to 4.4, 28.

2022’s bottom-placed Belgrave have the bye, looking to improve drastically after finishing last season without a win and spared relegation due to Yarra Glen’s numbers. The Magpies play Hallam away in round two.

Division Two looks decidedly different with Kinglake diverting to the NFNL, Yea folding and Yarra Glen dropping down with numbers thin on the ground.

Powelltown will begin its chase for back-toback flags, taking on Yarra Junction away.

The first clash between these sides is the Jeff Cole Perpetual Shield, named after the legendary player who played over 600 games between both clubs, passing away last year The Demons won it round one last year 14.12, 96 to 16.7, 103, with the Eagles claiming revenge in round eight 15.10, 100 to 15.16,

106 before Powelltown triumphed in round 13 20.12, 132 to 12.10, 82.

Powelltown finished second in their premiership season, three wins ahead of Yarra Junction who finished third and fell to minor premiers Kinglake in the preliminary final.

Broadford merged with Yea midway through last season, finishing rock-bottom with one win and will host Warburton-Millgrove who finished fourth and were knocked out by Yarra Junction in an elimination final.

The Burras beat the Kangaroos in all three clashes last year; 11.19, 85 to 2.12, 24 in round five, 5.4, 34 to 19.12, 126 in round 11 and 6.5, 41 to 10.15, 75 in round 17.

Yarra Glen will head to Alexandra, doing their best to muster up numbers as they recover from the flooding that devastated the clubrooms in 2022.

The Rebels finished second last with four wins last season in Division Two, which Yarra Glen had matched in Division One. However, low numbers for the River Pigs open this clash up to be an exciting encounter.

The last time these two teams played each other was round one of Division Two in 2021 at Yarra Glen, and Alexandra came out on top 11.16 82 to 15.11, 101.

It will be tight at both ends of the Premier Division ladder in 2023.

Division One welcomes league newcomers Hallam and the relegated Officer, while Yarra Glen drop to Division Two and GembrookCockatoo ascended to Premier.

Berwick Springs will hope to continue their upwards trajectory against Hallam at home in round one.

The Titans finished third and were knocked out by Gembrook-Cockatoo in last year’s preliminary final. The Hawks finished fourth in Division Four of the SFNL, well beaten in a preliminary final by eventual premiers Lyndhurst.

Fourth-placed Emerald will look to give last year’s Premier Division bottom dwellers Officer a tough start to life in Division One. The Bombers were defeated in an elimination final by Berwick Springs last season, while the Kangaroos managed one win in Premier Division.

Back in 2019 when they last met, Officer thumped Emerald 10.5, 65 to 22.15, 147 in round seven and 17.14, 116 to 4.3, 27 in round 14.

2022 runner-up Seville will welcome a young and talented Healesville side.

The second-placed Blues will be looking to

Captain Tormey is spot-on with prediction Wow, Phil!

By Ian Callen

Last Tuesday as the Team Golf tournament moved into the final day of competition, Nicholson’s Captain Laurie Tormey was found on the practice putting green before his hit off time and I was able to ask him what he was expecting from the day’s play.

“Riddell’s David Hutchins is in form, Max McIntosh and Doug Smith will score well to put pressure on us today,” Tormey said.

“Rael’s Kennith Emslie is obviously in fine form; he will bolster his side’s score but for my team, Geoff Hopkins will place himself in our top six and this will be enough to give us the points,” he said.

The theory here; is that Hopkins will score better than the lowest, currently in the best six and his score will bolster Nicholson’s hold on the round. As it turned out, Captain Tormey was spot on; McIntosh, Smith and Emslie did, scored well and proved how valuable their contributions have been for respective teams over the season.

Supporters closely following the tournament unanimously agree that they will be in the ‘Medal’ hunt when the counting gets underway at the Terminus Hotel tomorrow night. (We’ll cover this night in the next column.

For participants, supporters and organisers of Team Golf; Richard ‘Dickie’ Taylor presenting the ‘Tormey-Taylor’ to his shields other name sake, Laurie Tormey; Captain of ‘Team Nicholson’ as the first ever tournament victor, will be a very emotional moment.

Both men have made significant contributions to the Healesville community and sport in particular.

Nicholson finished three games clear of their nearest rival, suggesting the talent difference between teams was far too great.

Looking closely at results over the season; mailcommunity.com.au

observers will say most rounds were only ever separated by a few points.

The difference being; the Nicholson players turned up to play when others didn’t.

As for next season; Team Golf have confirmed a meeting had been held last Thursday to raise a number of initiatives and issues that needed consideration and to be dealt with in November.

Next week we present the winner of the ‘Tormey Taylor’ medalist for 2023.

Final Scores Round 8 Nicholson: D. Pilcher 39, C. Handasyde 37, Garth Willey 37, D. Chipperfield 34, Geoff Hopkins 34 A. Davidson 33 (214) Riddell: Billly Gordon 39, David Hutchins 37, Max McIntosh 35, Roger Jones 32, Doug Smith 32, Brian Kidston 3 (206) Rael: Kennith Emslie 36, R. Johnston 35, Ian McMinn 31, M. Jackson 29 , Gerry de Bont 29, Sydney Anderson 28 (188) Tournament Golf Table (After Round 8) Team P W D Points Nicholson 8 5 30 Riddell 8 2 12 Rael 8 1 6 Alba Paloma Stableford Round 1; Rael (35) Riddell (34) Nicholson (32) Round 2; Rael (37) Riddell (37) Nicholson (36) Round 3; Riddell (37) Rael (35 Nicholson (33) Round 4; Rael (44) Riddell (41) Nicholson (39) Round 5; Nicholson (37) Rael (36) Riddell (28) Round 6; Nicholson (37) Rael (36 Riddell (35) Round 7; Nicholson (36) Rael (34) Riddell (34) Round 8; Nicholson (35) Riddell (33) Rael (31)

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Jason Rush has nominated for the 2024 Player Draft is seen removing his ball from the cup on the Par 3, 176 metre RACV Fourth after his ‘Hole in One’ last week.

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Wednesday 5 April, Stroke and Mick McGrann Bag Day: Under sunny skies, a very healthy field of 49 set forth to tackle the course and the conditions. Two of those players were the Garside brothers, Phil and Ian. Now, Ian is the younger of the two and also plays off a single-figure handicap. Older brother, Phil, plays off 18, a true B-grader’s handicap. But Phil can pull one out of the bag quite frequently, and wow did he do that this week. Phil now qualifies to play off for the bag at the end of the year. He did it by shooting an impossible-to-beat Nett 60.

To put that effort in context, Phil, off an 18 handicap, shot a 78 off-the-stick. Clearly, this score left everyone else lagging way behind including your Loyal Scribe, who was lucky enough to grab the B-grade runner-up voucher, with a half-decent Nett 68. In A-Grade, there was another superb score from the Mr Consistent of the Patrick clan, that being Luke who had a very impressive Nett 64, easily good enough to take home the top A-Grade prize. The runner-up to Luke was none other than a talented cousin, Adam Patrick (Well, he’s clearly more talented than his father) who posted a Nett 67. The rundown of balls reached 72. NTPs were won

by Trevor Porter (3rd), Your Loyal Scribe (5th), Noel Cross (9th), Maxwell Carvill (12th) and Superintendent Mason (15th).

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