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Breast screening van is coming to Warburton

Goals of local MPs this year

Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo came back

See Real Estate liftout inside

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Fine Klein crosses line

By Callum Ludwig

Sarah Klein in action during the Mountain to Surf.

Picture: MARK DADSWELL

A Yarra Junction marathon runner has ducked across to take out the title in a flourishing fun run event before she sets her sights overseas.

Sarah Klein won the women’s title of the 42nd annual 8km Mountain to Surf hosted by the Lorne Life Saving Club on Friday 12 January.

Ms Klein has competed at the last two Athletics World Championships; held in the city of Eugene in the USA in 2022 and in Budapest, Hungary in 2023. In the 2022 event, she posted her best competitive marathon time to date with a time of two hours, 30 minutes and 10 seconds which saw her finish 14th overall.

Ms Klein competes in marathon and road running events, as well as previously having competed in the 5000m and 10,000m events. She is currently ranked 237th in the world for women’s road running and 415th for the women’s marathon, with her best prior world rankings for each event being 196th and 172nd in the world respectively.

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Two roads to ruin A pair of roads in Gruyere are in such a bad condition, a local resident, concerned they aren’t being graded as often as they should, says they present a danger to residents, workers and livestock.

Locals are suffering from the state of Spring Lane and Hyde Park Road which is uneven, rough and full of large potholes. Gruyere resident Greg Conway said the issue has affected the safety of the municipal residents.

“We run businesses from our properties,

employ people in the area and it’s simply not safe for residents or workers,” he said. “We transport livestock and it’s quite dangerous for them as well. Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) hasn’t been dealing with the problem, even though we have on many occasions asked them

to deal with it.

Mr Conway said he has been disappointed by the lack of cooperation from YRC. Mr Conway said it delivered only 50 per cent of their commitment in 2023.

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Free screenings in town

By Callum Ludwig A potentially life-saving opportunity is coming to Warburton next month, with residents from the Upper Yarra encouraged to make a booking for a free 10-minute X-ray.

BreastScreen Victoria’s Mobile Screening Van is visiting the town for the first time from 12 to 27 February..

BreastScreen Victoria CEO Rita Butera said she urges Warburton residents to take advantage of the van’s visit and schedule a free breast screening appointment.

“Early detection is vital and ensures that appropriate steps can be taken if necessary.

Breast screens are easy to access and very quick,” she said.

“We want Victorian women to consider what they are really screening for when they screen for breast cancer.”

75 per cent of breast cancers occur in women over 50 years old, with any woman, transgender or gender-diverse person between 50 and 74 years old encouraged to get a screening done every two years.

Warburton East resident Linda said the screening is a small amount of discomfort for peace of mind.

“I screen for breast cancer to ensure that I’m still around for as long as I possibly can be for my loved ones,” she said.

“This is one of the many things I can do so that I can enjoy a long, happy life.”

BreastScreen Victoria’s data found that Warburton residents screened for breast cancer at a concerningly low rate; only 32.9 residents of Warburton and the surrounding area had a breast screen within the two years before being surveyed, compared to 49.5 per cent of the state-wide population in that same period.

Getting a screening done does not have to be an intimidating or daunting experience.

Upon arrival, a BreastScreen Victoria staff

Residents of Warburton and the surrounding area are urged to book in a free screening for when the BreastScreen Victoria van visits. Picture: SUPPLIED member will explain the screening process before a female radiographer leads the patient to the screening room and a gown can be requested if they would like.

When ready, the radiographer will take two X-rays of each breast – one from the top and one from the side. Any discomfort should only last a few seconds and is completely normal as the patient’s breasts need to be pressed firmly between two plates on the mammogram machine to ensure the X-ray images are clear.

If the patient has any concerns or questions or is suffering from more severe discomfort or stress they can speak to the radiographer at any time.

After the screening, the X-rays will be reviewed by at least two trained health professionals. Results will be sent in two to four weeks and can also be sent to the patient’s doctor if their details are provided.

Patients may be asked to come back for more testing if there is an area that requires

further investigation but do not need to be alarmed by this as most patients called back do not have breast cancer.

Those getting their first screening done are more likely to be called back due to the fact there won’t be any X-ray images on record to compare.

Bookings can be made at breastscreen.org. au or by calling 13 20 50.

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IN BRIEF Special edition Grey Goose bottle recall

Two roads to ruin From page 1 “In a meeting with the council, it was confirmed that Spring Lane would receive 6 services and Hyde Park Road would receive 3 services per year to maintain the road,” he said.

“And that hasn’t occurred. We only had three for Spring Lane and haven’t had any maintenance since August last year.”

The poor road condition has damaged the wheel rims of Mr Conway’s car.

Mr Conway said he found other roads were maintained while the two roads in Gruyere were still not in action.

“I called YRC at the end of November last year and complained about the condition and road access of Spring Lane,” he said.

“I was advised that when the equipment is in the area, the road would be attended to,” “We noted that a grading was at Mcmeikans Road in Yering in the first week of December and another grading was at Boundary Road and Maddens Lane, but it didn’t happen to Spring Lane and Hyde Park Road.”

Mr Conway said he made another call to the council to complain again about the condition of the roads on 17 January.

“The council’s infrastructure team said our road would only be graded 6 times a year if they deemed it necessary and it was at their discretion, which was different from what we’ve heard last time,” he said.

YRC Director of Built Environment and Infrastructure Enrique Gutierrez said the team was notified of the storm damage on Spring Lane in Gruyere thanks to the community members.

“The road currently has corrugations – a standard issue on unsealed roads in wet weather – damage to the gutters from stormwater, and a hole caused by a damaged culvert

A range of special edition 1L Grey Goose Vodka bottles have been recalled.

The ‘Northern Lights’ bottles have an attached novelty light that lights up the bottle, the light is powered by a button battery.

The affected lot code L23039GE2 can be found at the base of the bottle.

The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible to young children. The product does not include the required warning information.

There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or insert them. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.

Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries Consumers should stop using this product immediately and keep out of reach of children.

Consumers should dispose of the bottle safely or return it to the place of purchase to receive a full refund for the cost of the bottle.

If consumers are unable to return the product to a store or have sold or gifted it to another person, please contact Grey Goose Australia.

Prune juice recalled due to alcohol presence

Two roads in Gruyere are in bad condition.

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that runs under and across the road,” he said.

“A team attended to the hole on Wednesday 17 January, placing a temporary cover and warning signage for residents while repair works are organised.”

Mr Conway said he wants the council to be more accountable for the delivery of services to the municipal residents.

“Now they are blaming the rain for the condition of the road, which is not true, if the roads and gutters were maintained to an acceptable and safe standard, they wouldn’t be in such an appalling and unsafe state that exists now,” he said.

“We’re annoyed because it’s putting people, property, livestock and equipment at risk.”

Unintended fermentation causing the presence of alcohol in a popular prune juice product has required a recall.

Sabrands Australia Management Pty Ltd is recalling the 1L bottles of Sunraysia Prune Juice which has been available for sale at Coles and Woolworths in Victoria, as well as in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. The affected products have a Best Before date of 4 December 2025.

Consumers should not drink this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

New welding fume safety standards In changes taking effect on 18 January, the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes (not otherwise classified) is 1 mg/m3 as an eight-hour time weighted average, a reduction from 5 mg/m3.

The exposure standard reflects the airborne concentration of a particular substance or mixture that must not be exceeded and is the highest level that a person can usually be exposed to without adverse health effects occurring.

Depending on the processes and components used, welding fumes may contain specific substances which have their own exposure standards that could be less than 1 mg/ m3.

Employers should minimise exposure to welding fumes firstly by eliminating, substituting or modifying the welding process, followed by using ventilation controls such as on torch extraction or local exhaust ventilation and lastly respiratory protection if exposure is still likely to be above the exposure standard.

Atmospheric monitoring must be carried out when employers are unsure if a relevant exposure standard is being exceeded, or where there may be a risk to health.

Large oil slick contributes to Woori smash

By Callum Ludwig A sizeable oil spill has played a part in a scary collision in Woori Yallock and is a prompt reminder of what hazards can be around any corner on our roads.

Paramedics, police and CFA crews from the Hillcrest and Badger Creek CFAs responded to a two-car collision on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road at about 2.25pm on Wednesday 17 January.

Hillcrest CFA Captain Colin Dickson said upon arrival, everyone involved was out of the vehicles, which was good news.

A Melbourne Water employee was first on the scene and he was helping look after one of the drivers, so it was fairly straightforward in that regard but as we arrived we could see that there was a lot of oil on the road, either side of the accident scene,” he said.

“It had us thinking that that may well have been the cause of the accident, there

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup road Woori Yallock.

Picture: MOLLY DRANE was oil on the road when one of the vehicles came across it and that would have contributed to them losing control.”

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Mr Dickson said it’s really important that people drive to the conditions and are mindful when they’re driving of changes in road surfaces.

“Driving at a speed that will enable you to pull up if the circumstances require in a reasonable time is super important,” he said.

“The road is otherwise quite good in that spot, but the oil spill was well over 100 metres long on that bend of the road.”

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MPs set sights on 2024

By Callum Ludwig This year promises to be a year filled with political debate, with hot topics spanning from humanitarian crises overseas to the cost of living hitting hard across the country to the decrepit state of any roads throughout the state.

The Star Mail reached out to local State and Federal MPs to find out what their goals and concerns are for the year ahead and what legislation they would like to see introduced.

Casey MP Aaron Violi said the cost of living, planned road projects in Coldstream and Montrose and access to healthcare are his focus.

“Those fundamental challenges around cost of living, access to health, energy prices, I don’t think those are disappearing in the next 12 months,” he said.

“We ran an important inquiry last year on food security, looking at making sure that our farms are sustainable and successful and one of the things that came out of that was the imbalance of power in the relationship between the supermarkets and farmers.

“Given I worked in a food manufacturing business supplying supermarkets, I’ve got first-hand experience, so I’m definitely looking to use that to support our farmers and food suppliers by making sure that the duopoly of Woolworths and Coles are engaging in fair practice.”

Mr Violi was a member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture that delivered the ‘Australian Food Story: Feeding the Nation and Beyond’ report in November 2023 which delved into the food security of Australia.

In 2023, the Australian Greens secured support for a review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct while a Select Committee on Supermarket Prices is set to release a report by May this year. The Queensland Government has also announced an inquiry into the widening gap in supermarket prices and what farmers are paid for their produce.

On a state level, local MPs in the Outer East are going in to bat for their community projects, pushing for road projects and thinking about legislation that can help crack down on key community concerns.

Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said one of her key issues of focus is getting potholes and de-

Pushing through the upgrades of the Maroondah Hospital is a key focus in 2024 for Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence and Croydon MP David Hodgett.

Picture: ON FILE graded roads fixed and making roads safer.

“Including fixing dangerous intersections at Hull and Mooroolbark Roads in Mooroolbark, and Clegg and Wellington Roads in Wandin North,” she said. “(I will be) holding the state government to account to upgrade Maroondah Highway and Killara Road in Coldstream, now that the 2019 funding allocated to this vital road safety project has been re-confirmed,” “After the devastating desecration of the Montrose War Memorial in 2023, as well as a series of vandalism attacks on other Yarra Valley war memorials in recent times, this year I will continue engaging with local RSLs and

police about how we could legislate increased penalties for those individuals that desecrate and damage war memorials and other community assets of significance.”

Pushing the Victorian Government into making progress on the promised upgrades for the Maroondah Hospital was also on the cards for Ms Vallence, a goal she shared with fellow Victorian Liberal and Member for Croydon David Hodgett.

Mr Hodgett said he will be vigorously pursuing the project as well as others.

“We are yet to see any plans or the commencement of works on this project. When you have an emergency and call an ambu-

lance, you expect one will arrive when you need it. Likewise, when you are sick and need a bed in hospital, you expect to be able to be admitted for treatment and care,” he said.

“I am concerned about the centralisation of planning powers, where the government will cut out local community consultation and locals having a voice in the planning process. As such, I will maintain pressure to ensure genuine community consultation on projects that impact the lives of local residents.”

State Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish was on leave and will endeavour to share her response following her return.

Petition calls for rainbow voices in local councils

By Callum Ludwig The Rainbow Local Government campaign is gathering signatures for petitions soon to be tabled calling on councils across the state to instill new community-driven advisory committees .

Petitions have been set up to put before the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah, Knox and Cardinia councils later this year.

Co-lead of the Rainbow Local Government Campaign Dr Sean Mulcahy said an LGBTIQA+ advisory committee could ensure that the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual residents were heard on the issues that affected them.

“Many councils already have advisory committees for diverse communities, including disabled people or Aboriginal people, and an LGBTIQA+ advisory committee would build on this successful model of listening to the community,” he said.

“It’s important to have a specific committee or subcommittee focused on LGBTIQA+ issues because, in a broad diversity or inclusion committee. That focus can sometimes get lost or it is left to one person to speak for an entire community.”

The petition to the Yarra Ranges and Knox councils calls for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee to be established, while the Maroondah and Cardinia petitions call for changes to existing committees; A LGBTIQA+ sub-committee of Maroondah’s existing Access, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee and for community representatives to be appointed to Cardinia’s LGBTIQ+ Action Group.

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The Rainbow Local Government campaign is calling on councils across the state to establish LGBTIQA+ advisory committees.

Picture: ON FILE tiatives that benefit the whole community by making facilities more accessible for all, developing innovative new services, and delivering events that boost local tourism,” Dr Mulcahy said.

“The petition will be formally tabled at a council meeting in the first half of the year, which will give the council an opportunity to consider the matter and provide a response.”

All the petitions can be found on the ‘Rainbow Local Government’ Facebook page: facebook.com/RainbowLocalGov A Maroondah City Council spokesperson said the Maroondah aimed to consider the accessibility, social inclusion and equity needs of all population groups in Maroondah in a holistic way.

“This group specifically lists LGBTIQA+ inclusion as a focus area, amongst others, and the committee includes a range of community representatives with relevant lived experience, alongside partner organisations as members who advocate on behalf of their diverse clients,” they said.

“There are a number of marginalised groups that are a focus of this committee, and there is significant benefit in considering the intersectional needs of these groups, rather than establishing specific advisory groups for each,” “Should the need arise, however, a working group may be recommended by the committee members to work on a specific task, theme or project.”

The Maroondah Access, Equity and Inclusion Committee was established in 2020.

A Knox City Council spokesperson said petitions were tabled at a council meeting where they are considered by council.

“Council provides a range of programs and activities to support our LGBTIQ+ community as part of our commitment to ensure a safe and inclusive community for everyone,” they said.

At the last sets of council elections, Rainbow Local Government also asked council candidates to take a local candidate survey and pledge to support their local LGBTIQA+ as well as share their gender and/or sexual identity. The responses can be found at rainbowvotes.com.au/pledgers Director of corporate services at Yarra Ranges Council Andrew Hilson said Yarra Ranges Council was committed to creating an inclusive community, valuing the strength of diversity, and addressing and preventing

any discriminatory or exclusionary practices.

“We have existing and strong relationships with service partners, township groups and community members that support health and wellbeing outcomes for LGBTIQA+ residents,” he said.

“Recently, we established a refreshed Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee which includes membership representative of the diverse Yarra Ranges community and is connected to the LGBTIQA+ community.

This is important to ensure council’s work has a positive impact on the wellbeing of all community members,” “Future recruitment practices for existing advisory committees will apply an intersectional lens to ensure membership continues to be representative of our diverse community.”

Yarra Ranges Council also reviews the work of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Access, Equity and Inclusion Reference Group which work within the LGBTIQA+ community in the region.

Mr Hilson said Yarra Ranges Council is currently developing the next iteration of the Equity, Access and Inclusion Strategy and will have direct engagement with community township groups such as Rural Rainbows to advise on this plan.

“Council has dedicated teams and resourcing to continue to work with community members and township groups via an asset-based community development approach, celebrating diversity and inclusion and supporting our LGBTQIA+ community wherever possible,” he said.

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School supplies sting Two rescues

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By Mikayla van Loon As parents across the Yarra Ranges make the final dash to buy school supplies before term starts, the dread of being unable to afford the essentials, let alone the extras, is hitting hard.

A survey conducted by the national children’s education charity The Smith Family of 2200 people found nearly nine out of ten respondents (88.3 per cent) are worried to some degree about being able to afford all the things their children will need for school in 2024.

Over half of the respondents said their children might miss out on the digital devices needed for their schoolwork, while 45.6 per cent said their children would miss out on uniforms or school shoes.

Anglicare Victoria senior financial counsellor Kylie McLoughlin confirmed the pressures parents are feeling right now.

“We know that the return to school is an expensive time for families, and it’s only getting pricier with growing costs of living. Whether it’s the rent, the mortgage, power bills, food or affording back to school supplies, there’s no doubt it’s tough out there,” Ms McLoughlin said.

“I’d recommend sitting down and making a financial plan for the year ahead, noting any camps or excursions, school photos and graduation ceremonies.

“Parents might also want to check what items they have from last year they could reuse, such as exercise books, or pens and pencils. Lunchboxes, bags, and pencil cases can all be washed afresh for the school year.”

Ms McLoughlin said it’s also a good idea to check if a school offers a second hand shop or marketplace or even participates on the Sustainable School Shop website.

When it comes to digital devices, Ms McLoughlin said refurbished laptops and tablets can be just as good without the price tag but it’s worth the research.

Anchor CEO Heidi Tucker said for people experiencing homelessness, affording school items is a common, and often stressful challenge but access to internet and learning devices is “a newer challenge that adds to the on parents and carers”.

But despite this initial January outlay in cost for the material items, Ms Tucker said sometimes it’s the emotional impact that takes a greater toll on families throughout the year.

“Encountering this issue so often led Anchor to partner with Swinburne University in 2020 on a research piece that is exploring the impact on children’s sense of belonging and wellbeing when their parents can’t afford schooling costs,” she said.

“The research has revealed that children are just as likely to take on that guilt and shame. If they bring a payment form for a school camp home and it clearly causes the family stress to be able to cover it, the next time a camp or excursion comes up, they won’t even consider asking their parents about it.

“It may not seem that important, but iso-

More families are worried about affording essential school items. lating themselves has an enormous toll on mental health and impacts their social development.”

Ms Tucker said she hopes people will approach this school year with “sensitivity and compassion” because there are a lot of parents who experience “guilt and shame when they are struggling to make ends meet” or can’t give their child what others have.

Ms McLoughlin said there are a number of programs out there offering financial support, it’s just about finding them.

For school supplies, the State School’s Relief website is a place to start, while student scholarships are available through the Victorian Government, as well as bank’s providing saver programs.

“If you’re struggling, make sure you’re receiving the correct concessions and funding.

If you do have a concession or pension card, tell your school, you might be surprised what they can help you with. Reach out to the principal and just ask the question,” she said.

“Your child might be able to access the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund which can be used to pay for extracurricular activities over the school year.

“Some schools have funding set aside to help families who need help, and some have spare uniforms they can pass on. Your school

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can also help with applications to organisations which can help provide shoes, uniforms, graphing calculators and even glasses.”

The CSEF is a payment of $125 for primary school students and $225 for high school students, paid directly to the school for extracurricular activities.

Anchor also supports its families by supplying books, uniforms and other essentials but takes a child-focused approach.

“Anchor’s support programs allow us to focus on individual needs around children’s access to education essentials,” Ms Tucker said.

“Our child-focused support worker does great work with families to ensure that the individual needs of children experiencing homelessness are met.

“The money that community members donate also allows us a lot of flexibility to pay for things that children experiencing homelessness need, so anyone who donates to homelessness support organisations should feel extremely proud about the impact they are having in children’s lives.”

Anglicare Victoria can also support eligible families with internet access via its School Student Broadband Initiative. To contact Anglicare about school costs or emergency relief, call 1800 809 722.

Emergency services were called out for rescue operations on both Friday 19 and Sunday 21 January.

Both rescues required support from the air, with a woman in her 20s airlifted in Taggerty on Friday and a man in his 80s winched to safety in Marysville on Sunday.

Ambulance Victoria (AV) confirmed the woman was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with a lowerbody injury after paramedics responded at 11am. Four CFA units from Marysville, Monbulk, Wandin and Buxton attended alongside SES crews and Victoria Police, with the incident under control at 11.31am and safe at 1.33pm. The incident occurred on a steep and exposed section of the Wells Cave Track on Sugarloaf Peak.

Marysville SES Unit deployed five search and rescue members and activated the wider high angle rescue team.

Two of their high-angle operators formed a rapid access party, heading up the track to assess the patient while others set up a command point.

To make the scene safe for a winch extrication, the Marysville SES Unit needed to assist around 20 other hikers up a rock climb and off the track including some who provided initial first aid to the patient.

Specialist rope crews from SES Alexandra Unit, Wandin Fire Brigade, Monbulk Fire & Rescue (CFA) and FRV also were staged in the car park ready to assist if required. In the Sunday incident, AV confirmed the elderly man fell between 10 to 30 metres and suffered head and leg injuries, with a flight paramedic winched down to treat the patient who was then winched out and airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Marysville SES Unit assessed the situation quickly at Keppel Lookout, with their rope operators rigging a safety line to make access to the patient and to allow the man’s family members and other responders who’d provided initial care to move back up to a safe spot.

One of Marysville SES’ rope team remained with the patient, providing first aid and securing him for the rescue effort. Fortunately, the clear weather allowed the unit to ready the scene for access by the air ambulance.

Air Ambulance hovers above as emergency services attend to a man in his 80s who fell from Keppel Lookout.

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Retirees find fulfilment

By Callum Ludwig Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) has a new alternative way for residents to keep themselves entertained in their retirement.

FFAR is calling on older community members to consider volunteering at their Gladysdale home or fostering an animal without a home to help relieve the pressure on their volunteer team.

Founder and Director of FFAR Saskia Adams said they acknowledge how much retirees and older people still have to give in their community.

“They have so many varied skills and life experiences to draw on, and can help teach us younger ones here a great deal also,” she said.

“We’ve been horrified to hear how some other not-for-profit organisations have turned away older volunteers. At FFAR, we welcome them with open arms, you don’t have to be super fit or in great health,” “We have dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at the Sanctuary who simply need someone to sit and cuddle them, or throw a ball, or if you’ve got carpentry skills, there are sheds you can help build, or fencing to fix, there is something for every age and skill level.”

For those that consider foster care, FFAR will remain within easy reach for any questions or concerns with settling in, with dog and cat behaviourists on the team to give guidance and advice.

Ms Adams said a lot of older people do love animals but don’t have pets themselves; often due to concerns about what will happen to their pet should they become unable to care for them, or financial issues.

“Volunteering with the animals either at the Sanctuary or as an in-home foster carer is wonderful as it means they can still enjoy the love and companionship of animals without the 15-year commitment that comes from adopting a pet,” she said.

“It’s a win-win for both them and the animals and all the research shows the huge health and psychological benefits that come from having a pet in your life,” “The stress that welfare organisations are under is unprecedented, and rescue, shelter and pound staff are exhausted and heartbroken. Becoming a foster carer not only helps save lives but helps reduce the stress from those of us working long hours in rescue.”

In late 2023, FFAR had to launch a Critical Animal Rescue Appeal calling on supporters to help them afford to open their cage doors and cover costs like essential veterinary bills.

L-R: Rob Pike, Dee Pike and Ray Hetherington at the Forever Friends Animal Rescue Sanctuary in Gladysdale.

Ms Adams said becoming a foster carer is the best thing anyone could do for a homeless animal because it saves their life.

“Pounds and shelters are over-run right now with cats and dogs on death row, and the vast majority are happy, friendly animals who simply have had the wrong owner and need a second chance,” she said.

“A foster carer provides that lifeline, and Forever Friends, in turn, gives every support each carer needs to care for that foster pet, from paying for their medical care, providing food, bedding, toys,” “You just need to provide a safe and secure home, love and some exercise, though if you aren’t very mobile, we can help with that too.”

Ray Hetherington and Rob and Dee Pike are three older volunteers who have given their

time and expertise to FFAR in recent times.

Mr Pike said he loves helping folk, loves all animals and is a jack of all trades but a master of none.

“I volunteer at FFAR to assist with the building and farm management. I am helping Lachlan, the Sanctuary Manager, with all facets of farming, having once owned 150 acres at Wauchope, New South Wales,” “I assist the volunteers by repairing anything that needs fixing in the kennels, cattery and other areas around the farm, volunteering on average 3 to 4 days a week and I also build things for the Sanctuary at home which saves them thousands of dollars.”

Mr Hetherington said he has been retired about two years now and believes you need to keep busy so this is what he chose to do.

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“I’ve always had rescue dogs, and the best thing about volunteering is that it’s better for my physical and mental health, instead of sitting at home watching telly all day and getting bored,” he said.

“I’m an ex-tradesman/carpenter so I do a lot of odd jobs at the Sanctuary.”

Ms Pike said she volunteers because she needs the mental stimulation and loves animals.

“It’s wonderful helping animals in need find a better future and it is far better to be out in the fresh air and associating with other people than at home sitting in a lounge chair,” she said.

“There is a lovely group of people here with varied personalities to associate with and they are all here for the same reason: to help animals.”

Wandin North PS excels amid new NAPLAN changes

By Callum Ludwig With the start of the school year in the very near future, local schools are preparing for the return of the students and hoping to help them thrive in 2024.

Wandin North Primary School is as excited as any other school, brimming with pride following a stellar showing in NAPLAN in 2023.

Wandin North Primary School Principal Paul Bailey said he is incredibly proud of the students and their outstanding NAPLAN results.

“To be recognized as being in the Top 5 schools in the Outer East area of Victoria is outstanding. Our students aim high each and every day and it is great recognition and a celebration for the whole school community,” he said.

“Our Year 3 and 5 students were very strong across all areas of NAPLAN, resulting in the percentage of students achieving the Exceeding and Strong proficiency, outperforming State percentages. In Year 3 our key areas were Writing, Spelling and Numeracy and in Year 5 they were Reading, Writing and Numeracy.”

NAPLAN grading went through a significant change in 2023, with students being judged against four proficiency standard levels rather than the previous system of 10 numerical bands and national minimum standards.

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Wandin North Primary School is proud of its students’ impressive 2023 NAPLAN results.

Picture: ON FILE Mr Bailey said at Wandin North PS they have whole school approaches, which he believes is the first step to achieving success.

“We ensure that we are catering to the whole child by forming strong relationships, fostering a growth mindset and providing a safe and secure learning environment where our students feel comfortable to take risks without the fear of making a mistake,” he said.

“We promote collaboration in our classrooms and students have a clear understand-

ing of what their next steps are in the learning through co-constructed learning goals.”

The new proficiency standard levels are; ‘Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support in an effort to better and clearly identify where individual students are at with their schooling for both teachers, parents and students.

Mr Bailey said students of all academic abilities will face challenges in their learning, empowering students to have a growth mindset and equipping them with a toolkit of

strategies is important.

“When it comes to pressure situations like NAPLAN where students are having to retrieve key information under timed conditions, it’s the positive mindset and reassurance from the classroom teacher in the dayto-day work, that promotes success,” he said.

This year’s NAPLAN testing will take place for Grade 3 and 5 and Years 7 and 9 students between 3 March and 25 March.

Mr Bailey said the Department of Education’s F.I.S.O. 2.0 (Framework for Improving Student Outcomes) has wellbeing and learning at its centre.

“If children are not feeling comfortable due to school or home factors, they will not perform at their best. Forming a relationship, having a strong connection between home and school, and acknowledging success helps to foster the wellbeing of children,” he said.

“To support the academic side of learning, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the impact of teaching. Strong data literacy at a classroom, cohort and school level will facilitate this,” “If students are sitting within the known for too long or the content delivered is not at their level, engagement levels will drop. A stimulating learning environment promotes engagement and a classroom where all students can experience success and achieve growth.” mailcommunity.com.au

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End of an era for op shop The only op shop in Coldstream closed down on Thursday 18 January but will reopen with another owner.

‘Maybe We’ve Got It’, located at the South Gateway shops, was run for 12 years by couple John and Rae Tabone.

Mrs Tabone said her husband was the one who wanted to open up an op shop.

“My husband had gone to other op shops and thought it would be a great thing to do and it can also help the community,” she said.

They donated to Discovery Community Care which supports people experiencing crisis and social isolation in the Yarra Valley and surrounding suburbs.

Mrs Tabone said they had to stop the donation due to the Covid pandemic.

“We were open only about six months during those two years and we haven’t made enough [money],” she said.

The couple tried to make it a communitybased op shop so that people could get cheap

clothes and goods.

“We tried to keep the prices cheap and if people didn’t have money, we would just give it to them,” Mrs Tabone said.

“We also were able to hand the money directly to a homeless guy, he’s at the corner of Hoddle Street and he had little tents set up there.

“He washed windows for the cars as they waited for the traffic light. I just thought that was enterprising of him and so we would just give him the money we went past all the time.”

After over a decade of operation, the couple recently found a declining number of customers was one of the reasons they decided to close down the shop.

Mrs Tabone said it was caused by the increasing number of people online shopping.

“We’re closing down tomorrow [Thursday 18 January], but someone else will take it over and the shop will reopen as an op shop,” she said.

“I’m going to miss the people. I loved the social side, but it’s time for me to stop work.”

Closing down sale sign.

“I’m going to miss the people. I loved the social side, but it’s time for me to stop work,” Mrs Tabone said.

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John and Rae Tabone said goodbye to their decade of running the Coldstream op shop on Thursday 18 January.

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The op shop in Coldstream closed down on Thursday 18 January.

John Tabone and Rae Tabone ran the op shop for 12 years.

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Region’s place in currency

By Michael Vort-Ronald and Callum Ludwig A renowned Australian numismatist, a student of coins and currency, is writing an article on the history of the Australian 100-pound banknote in which the Upper Yarra has historically featured.

Michael Vort-Ronald has self-published several books on Australian banknotes and currency, is an Ex-President and Honorary Life Fellow of the Numismatic Society of South Australia, previously established a Banking and Currency Museum which operated from 1988 to 2008 and has been inducted into the International Bank Note Society Hall of Fame.

Mr Vort-Ronald has written for the Australian Coin Review (ACR) and The Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine (CAB), with the following article derived from a piece he is working on for the ACR, with his permission.

The origins of the 100-pound banknote can be first traced back to a competition to design the one-pound, five-pound and 10-pound notes back in November 1910, with newspapers around the country reporting on an announcement in the Federal Government Gazette that a 50-pound reward would be paid for the best designs from members of the public submitted by the end of the year.

The Brisbane Courier reported on 9 February 1911 that 40 to 50 entries were received, some ‘tasteful’ and others not so much. It was a W.J Oliver of Mayfield Road, Caulfield who used an unknown image of the Upper Yarra in his winning design for the five-pound note, alongside another image of the Leura Falls in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.

On the five-pound note, the Upper Yarra scenery is depicted on the right and Leura Falls on the left, which would later be reversed and used for the 100-pound note.

In December 1911, Australian Treasurer Andrew Fisher curated a selection of Australian scenes to be sent to engravers Bradbury Wilkin-

The unknown image of the Upper Yarra (left) on the 100-pound note. son & Co., in England to engrave the seven plates for the Australian currency notes, which resulted in the back design of the five-pound note being used for the back of the 100-pound note.

The origins of the Upper Yarra image are a

mystery, likely to have been copied from a photograph in a magazine or on a postcard, depicting a small cascade of water running into the Yarra River. Mr Vort-Ronald has dedicated ‘hundreds of hours over 40 years trying to find that

Picture: MICHAEL VORT-RONALD original scene without success’ and believes the scenery in question is likely to have been swallowed up in the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park. He looks forward to any potential rediscovery of the original image.

Hidden book hunt comes back for school holidays

By Dongyun Kwon A fun school holiday activity is set up in the three parks of Healesville.

Kid’s Hidden Book Hunt, which aims to improve the reading skills of the local kids while being away from technology during the school holidays, launched on Friday 19 January and will be continuing until Friday 2 February.

Mental Project secretary Gemma Seymour said they decided to run the event again after they got good feedback from the community for the first Kid’s Hidden Book Hunt last year.

“Everybody really enjoyed it and it was a great activity for the school holidays,” she said.

“Everybody in the community was supportive of it, especially the library and parents.

“We only got really good feedback and didn’t get any negative feedback.”

Books are hidden in the same places as last time, which are Queens Park, Coronation Park and Railway Park.

Kids are encouraged to find hidden books in those parks, add their first name onto the list inside the cover and re-hide the books in the same place after they read them. Mental Project co-founder Steve Curry said kids are only able to find a maximum of two books at once for other kids.

“One morning [during the last event], we went there and there was a pile of books with the bag that kids found and they just grabbed two but didn’t re-hide them,” he said.

“So if kids happen to find more than two

books, we would recommend them to put them back for other children to find.

“After they read the books and re-hide them, they can find another one again. They could also keep the books if they like them.”

The Mental Project is running this event in collaboration with Healesville Library and four primary schools in Healesville. Mr Curry said the library and the schools donated books for the event.

“At the end of the year, they discard old books to get new books in and we’ve got those old books from them,” he said.

“We’ve got about 100 books for the event this time.”

The Mental Project is planning to organise more events this year. There are two more sec-

experienced players to fine-tune their skills, be challenged and increase their fitness, The session for those aged over 16 will be held from 1pm to 2.30pm, with coaching, snacks, and giveaways all free.

erings, theatre performance and travel (armchair and on the road).

New members are always welcome.

To find out more, email healesville.u3a@bigpond.com, phone 0409 917 975 or check the website at healesvilleu3a.org.au.

retaries, Cerian Jones and Rachel Lowe, who are working for the group with Mr Curry and Ms Seymour.

Ms Seymour said all events will definitely be community-based and try to involve as much of the community as possible.

“We’ll probably be doing the same book hunt event for next school holidays if it runs well this time,” she said.

Mr Curry said he plans to have a storytime for adults.

“Why should the children have all the fun?

When was the last time any adult had a story read to them?” he said.

“So, we’d like to look out for and promote reading stories for adults.”

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Basketball summer series continues The free basketball summer series at the Yarra Centre stadium continues on Tuesday 23 and 30 January.

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The Warburton RSL Sub Branch is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 20 February.

The event will be held at the RSL clubrooms at 3325 Warburton Highway, Warburton from 6pm.

Supports of the sub-branch are kindly invited to attend and reflect on the achievements from the past year and hear more about what lies in store for 2024.

Healesville U3A returns With a new term starting on 29 January, U3A Healesville offers more than 40 courses and activities, including arts and crafts, card games, dance, exercise (indoor and outdoor), gardening club, history, movie group, music (both playing and listening), philosophy, social gath-

Yarra Centre School Holidays Looking for something to do with the kids in the last week of the school holidays?

Join in the last session of the Yarra Centre’s Wednesday School Holiday program on 24 January.

Entry is only $10 per child, with Pickleball held from 9.30am to 11.30am and inflatables in the pool from 11.30am to 1.30pm for kids over seven years old.

Help Badger Creek Community Hall prepare for its 100th birthday Gymnastics at Don Valley Badger Creek Community Hall is going to celPrimary School ebrate its 100th birthday in February 2025.

It is calling for local volunteers to help with fundraising, planning and preparation for the Centenary celebration.

Anyone wishing to help is encouraged to contact Adam at 0480 412 202 or visit its website at www.badgercreekhall.org.au.

The first meeting of Centenary Working Group is at 7.30pm on Thursday 8 February at the Rear Meeting Room of the Badger Creek Community Hall, located at 358 Badger Creek Road in Badger Creek.

Gymnastics for pre-schoolers is back at Don Valley Primary School in 2024.

The school welcomes 3-5 year olds to the gymnastics sessions with a fully qualified coach. Sessions will run from 11am to 11.30am on the following Fridays: 9, 16 and 23 of February and 8 March. Limited places, so anyone interested is asked to please comment on the ‘Gymnastics for Pre Schoolers’ Facebook event or message the school on Facebook with your email address to book in. $5 a session or book all four sessions for $15. mailcommunity.com.au

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A history of native forestry in Victoria- part two.

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History of forestry - part 2

By Philip Hopkins The following is part two of a three-part opinion submission, detailing the history of forestry in Victoria, namely in Gippsland and the Central Highlands, submitted by freelance forestry writer Philip Hopkins.

The RFAs were about balancing conservation, biodiversity and socio-economic outcomes.

Each RFA involved at least 50 assessments of projects in disciplines ranging from biology and zoology to economics and sociology.

Specific targets were set for the reservation of each vegetation type, old-growth forests and wilderness, while at the same time encouraging a secure 20-year resource for industry and encouragement for value-adding.

The five RFAs in Victoria (1998-2000) increased reserves by 36.5 per cent, establishing a comprehensive reserve system of 2.86 million hectares – more than 50 per cent of the total public land in the regions. The Central Highlands RFA added 116,000ha to the reserve system, an increase of 64 per cent, to 297,000ha, including a specific plan for the vulnerable Leadbeater’s Possum. The sustainable yield was calculated at 345,000m3/yr.

However, new satellite data altered the sustainable yield figures; it became increasingly clear that yield estimates were overstated. The situation was evaluated by Professor Jerry Vanclay of Southern Cross University in Lismore and Dr Brian Turner, who produced an overall

report with a tentative estimated sustainable yield of 737,800 m3/year, a reduction of 11 per cent on the RFAs. However, the Bracks Labor Government went ahead and instigated logging cuts. Professor Vanclay, speaking on Radio National on March 10, 2002, said the cuts were premature as more data was needed to better calculate the resource estimate. There was also some contention about the analysis from other experts, such as Professor Ferguson.

The Bracks cuts became the landmark policy, Our Forests Our Future, in 2002, which reduced saw log supply levels by 31 per cent to 567,500 m3/yr and promised industry access to 10 per cent of the state’s timber. However, no allowance was made to leave ‘fat in the system’ to cater for fires.

Key events since OFOF included: At the 2003 election, the Bracks Government unilaterally created a National Park in the Otways, effectively tearing up the West RFA that it signed in March 2000 promising the industry 20 years’ timber supply. The Vanclay report had deemed Otways’ logging sustainable. Industry received no replacement forest, apart from a small, ineffective plantation. The investment climate was badly dented. A Latrobe Valley logging contractor stood as an independent in the safe Labor seat of Morwell, where the sitting Labor MP scraped home.

VicForests was created in 2004 with the task of selling native forest timber at auction and

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the Bracks Government, backed · Inby 2006-07, the Liberal Opposition, put 45,000 hectares in East Gippsland in reserves, with no replacement forest for industry.

In 2009, the Brumby government reconfirmed OFOF with a timber strategy that guaranteed supply contracts of up to 20 years from VicForests. It guaranteed industry a ‘working forest area’ of 730,000h, or 9 per cent of Victoria’s total forest resource.

Over a decade, massive fires burnt out about four million hectares of forest, most in Gippsland and much in reserve areas, leading to huge cutbacks in the timber resource.· Billions of animals died in the bushfires.

By 2013, VicForests’ medium-term resource outlook was for 132,000m3 a year of D+ ash sawlogs and 100,000m3 per year of mixed species D+ sawlog – about 230,000m3 per year.

The fires prompted the Leadbeater’s Possum to be officially designated as ‘critically endangered’. To protect the possum, environmentalists campaigned for a Great Forest National Park that would stretch east of Melbourne to north of the Latrobe Valley.

In 2013, an advisory group of Zoos Victoria and industry recommended a plan to support the possum and a sustainable timber industry.

This included improved fire management, excluding timber harvesting within 200 metres of known colonies and within 100 metres of old-growth forests, deferring harvesting from

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high-quality potential habitats, and doing surveys to identify new colonies.

A 2016 report by the Victorian Environment Assessment Council found that causes of the Ash saw log decline included 22,000m3 due to the impact of measures to protect the possum and 43,000m3 due to the expected future impact of possum-protected measures. VEAC warned about the impact of climate change but said VicForests’ wood supply modelling was sound and the sustainable harvest levels were reasonable.

Surveys subsequently showed thousands of possums had been found in the Central Highlands, with 688 known colonies detected – 535 since the more intense surveys started – mainly in production areas. Little surveying was done in protected areas, but possums were found in post-harvest regrowth. A peerreviewed study found the possum further east than previously detected.

A review by the Department of the Environment of the surveys argued that changing to forest landscape planning – the approach taken in Europe and the basis of the National Forestry Statement and RFAs - was the best way to manage endangered species such as the possum. Policy should be based on an assessment of the species in the broader forest context, not on an individual coupe basis. This report disappeared into the bowels of the environmental bureaucracy and was never acted upon.

To be finished in the 30 January edition of the Star Mail.

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Honouring top citizens The Yarra Ranges is preparing to celebrate some of its highly credited citizens for their contributions to the community and environment with the Australia Day Civic Awards.

When nominations opened in October, then Mayor Jim Child said the annual awards were a great way of honouring and recognising the commitment of many people in the shire.

“We know that there are countless volunteers, community groups and community advocates who work every day to make this one of the best places in the world to live,” Cr Child said.

“These awards are a chance to give some of these wonderful, passionate people some well-deserved recognition – a reminder that we see their work and appreciate it deeply.”

Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Environmental Achiever of the Year and Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 2024 awardees will be honoured in a ceremony on Friday 26 January.

Last year, Lilydale’s Bec Rosel was named Citizen of the Year for her work on the Lilydale Street Fair and bringing people together postpandemic.

Eleven-year-old Allora Cumming won the Young Environmental Achiever of the Year award for her dedication to protecting the environment and native wildlife in the Yarra Ranges.

The day will also be marked with the shire’s newest members gaining citizenship in what is

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

Each Australia Day, the Yarra Ranges welcomes its new citizens.

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People from across the country will also be named as part of the Australia Day Honours List, receiving an Order of Australia and awards for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service.

The Governor General said last year that these people “go above and beyond, are from all over the country, and contribute every day in every way imaginable”.

“These are the people who see us through good times and bad. They’re the first to show up and the last to leave.”

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Club plans jam-packed day The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Australia Day activities are returning in 2024.

A breakfast will be held in the morning from 8.30am in the clubrooms at the Wandin Recreation Reserve for a cost of $20 per person.

Attendees can tune in to a pair of guest speakers while they eat: Liz Kitchen, originally from North Carolina in America will share her story of coming to Australia from getting a visiting visa to citizenship as well as her work as a ‘Cheese and Butter Scientist’ with New Zealanddairy company Fonterra.

Olinda-based landscape designer Phillip Johnson will also attend to talk about his Australia Garden which won Best in Show at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in 2013 in London, which has since been transplanted on an even larger scale to Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden. Bookings are essential to attend the breakfast and can be done at www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1161761 or by contacting Paul Martin by Saturday 20 January at pmartin@yarrarangesvet.com.au. Following the breakfast, the wildly successful Family Fun Day of 2023 is returning, with the oval at the reserve set to be littered with things to enjoy on the public holiday. There will be a sausage sizzle and ice cream van for something to eat, face painting, billy cart racing and other activities will leave you with plenty to do and live music will give you something to listen to all the while.

The event will be held on the oval from 11am to 4pm, while the Wandin Fire Brigade’s Open Day will also be held just next door where attendees can meet local members, discuss any concerns, tour the station and the fire trucks and view a live rescue demonstration.

The Seville Rural Fire Brigade will also be in attendance on the oval participating in the day’s activities. All is free to enjoy, with the event sponsored by the Bendigo Community Bank of Wandin-Seville and the day also supported by the Wandin Cricket Club.

There are plenty of games and activities to be enjoyed throughout the day.

The Australia Day Family Fun Day was popular for families from near and far in 2023.

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Wandin Fire Brigade’s Open Day will run alongside the event, including a rescue demonstration.

Suds and sausages for the annual CFA fundraiser Join Mount Evelyn CFA’s volunteers as they host one of their biggest fundraisers of the year on Australia Day. Returning with the annual car wash on 26 January, all donations go towards providing new equipment or appliances to enhance the brigade’s volunteer firefighting efforts.

Heading once again to Fast Fuel Mount Evelyn from 9am to 1pm, volunteers will wash cars, while the auxiliary will put on a sausage sizzle.

After the years of the pandemic prevented the CFA from running the event, 2023 was the first year back.

Second Lieutenant Adam Myers said “it’s just a Mount Evelyn thing, it’s what we do”.

Whether stopping in for a thorough car wash or just to enjoy a snag from the barbe-

cue, every bit helps in ensuring the brigade can continue providing safe, functional and essential equipment.

Not only is the annual event about fundraising but Second Lt Myers said it brings members together to do something fun, outside of normal duties.

“Australia Day is the perfect day for it because either people are on their way out, or they’re around town and not at work. It’s a good, fun day for us as well and a good bonding experience for the team,” he said.

The car wash is also the perfect opportunity for the community to meet some of their local members and to ask any questions of their local brigade.

Don’t miss the chance to support your local CFA.

Mount Evelyn CFA’s annual Australia Day car wash and barbecue is returning for 2024.

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Rodeo action gets underway.

L-R: Alfie, Jack and Freddie.

Pictures: DONGYUN KWON

A rider jumped off from his galloping horse to bring down the steer.

Rodeo’s special message

By Dongyun Kwon The Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo was back once again on Saturday 20 January at the Yarra Glen Racecourse.

Event organiser Jody Wilson said it was one of the best events they have run.

“We’re improving all the time on people’s feedback,” she said.

“We upgraded the grandstand seating, staffing for the bars with more food vendors and traffic management.”

The rodeo this year aimed to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) to commemorate Ms Wilson’s mum Patty, and one of the local boys, Ryan Donald.

Ms Wilson said it was lovely that they were able to raise awareness of those two on a large scale.

“My mum passed away last year from ovarian cancer. We’ve been running the rodeo for about seven years and she’s always helped me along the way, mentally and physically,” she said.

“Ryan Donald passed away a number of years ago. He was only 17 when he literally passed away in his sleep and his family has been involved in the rodeo for many years.

“So we wanted to raise awareness of ovarian cancer for my mum and SADS for Ryan Donald.”

Stock contractor John Gill said he was blown away by the event.

“In my many years in the industry, I’ve never seen a more respectable crowd of happy families and patrons all enjoying the show, food and carnival area,” he said.

Woori Yallock resident Jack came with his two kids, Alfie and Freddie, on the day.

Jack said the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo was the best event on the calendar for the Yarra Valley.

“We came here last year and it was a magnificent and fun family event,” he said.

“My kids loved it and they haven’t stopped talking about it since last year.

“It’s been great and they’ve kept their hats.”

Six-year-old boy Hugh was at the event with his family and he tried the mechanical bull.

His mum Sian said Hugh was the one who brought the family out to the rodeo.

“He’s into bucking of the horse and watching the horse on Youtube,” she said.

“It’s our first experience and I think it’ll be good and the kids will enjoy it.”

Jody and Tim Wilson, the Lowe family, the O’Donnell family and the DelBiondo family are the committee members that organise the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo every year.

The Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo supports the whole Yarra Valley community with accommodations, food, outlets, and alcohol outlets and it will be back again next year.

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The event was a huge success and full of visitors.

Two riders catching a bull.

Another one bites the dust.

Hugh tried the mechanical bull.

Holding on with only one hand.

A little girl finished her ride with a smile.

A galloping horse with the rider.

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COMMUNITY COURSE GUIDE

The administrative office of the Healesville Living and Learning Centre has relocated to the Community Link.

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Community Development Coordinator at the Healesville Living and Learning Centre Shona Rimmer.

Glad to be back for 2024 It’s so great to be back and preparing for a wonderful 2024. With many new structures and spaces for Healesville Living and Learning Centre, we are excited to be seeing what the new year will bring.

With a broader selection of classes, workshops and groups on offer we hope you will find something you enjoy. Please refer to our program for more information.

Our administration offices are moving into the Community Link next to Coles, and we are looking forward to being so central. Our classrooms at 1 Badger Creek Road will still be uti-

lised until June 2024. The Hub building and the Women’s Shed will remain on the current site.

As the year progresses we will begin to work with Yarra Ranges Council and other community groups to share the existing spaces around town. With some lovely rooms at the Memo, and Community Link to explore, we will also be continuing the relationships we have had over so many years with Badger Creek Hall and the Darron Honey Centre.

Have you ever considered volunteering?

Our new and improved volunteering program will be offering greater training and develop-

ment opportunities, as well as continuing providing the community with the valuable resources of the East End Opportunity Shop. We are in need of many more helpers to lighten the load on the fabulous group we have. So if reception or retail are your thing, give us a call.

Our Community Development program is also filling up quickly. We will be taking our first trip down to the Midsumma Pride March on 4 February at St Kilda, and our usual Pride Dinners will commence on 29 February.

Pathways for Carers will meet at Beechworth Bakery at 9.45am on the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning 28 February. We are ex-

cited to be offering further community forums throughout the year, exploring the NDIS and how to manage wills and power of attorney.

The Healesville Women 4 Women program has taken a breather while we reestablished our committee after many of our group moved out of the area. We are looking forward to having our first meeting for 2024 in February. If you would like to join the group, or our committee, please reach out via our Facebook page, or through the centre.

You can contact us at 59625982, or reception@hllc.org.au or just pop in to see us.

Mountain District Learning Centre 15 The Avenue, Ferntree Gully Registered Training Organisation: 3969

The Cottage Program An education re-engagement program for young people

Healesville Living and Learning Centre has been providing quality programs and activities, focusing on supporting and encouraging life long learning, for more than 40 years. We are a Neighborhood House and an Adult Education provider, delivering pre-accredited training, recreational and support programs to the local community.

Term 1 Community Course Guide – Mountain District Learning Centre The Cottage Program, introducing the Younger Years Pilot Program.

The goal of this targeted program is to provide a model of collaborative early intervention and prevention strategies to improve outcomes for young people, through providing a safe and supportive learning environment where young people can thrive.

Term 1 at HLLC Wellbeing Worshops Hobbies Arts & Craft

The Cottage Program operates during Victorian school terms to provide individualised learning programs in a class of twelve young people. Young people attend the program for 5-hour sessions (9.30am – 2.30pm), three days a week. This program is delivered in partnership with the student’s enrolled school utilising a Department of Education Y7-10 Re-engagement Contract and is delivered over 6-12 months. The student remains enrolled at their school for the duration of the program. The intention of the program is to successfully transition the student to their enrolled school.

New Skills Digital Skills plus Photocopying & Printing still available

Visit www.hllc.org.au online for more information and to enrol.

Admin: Community Link, 110 River St Healesville Training Site: 1 Badger Creek Rd, Healesville Ph: 5962 5982 • Email: reception@hllc.org

The Cottage Program is focused on building literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills through the following nationally accredited courses: • • •

22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Call MDLC for further information 9758 7859 www.mdlc.org.au Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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Horror film unfairly hated Night Swim Starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon Rated M 3.25/5 Night Swim is an average but unfairly-hated horror film about a family that discovers the

swimming pool at their new house is haunted.

Night Swim features skilled actors playing likeable (if thinly-developed) characters and several scenes of effective, creeping eeriness.

Many of the scares are predictable, but predictability can be a virtue in horror, as you sit on edge waiting for a dreadful eventuality to happen. The chilling opening sequence employs erratic lighting and tight, low camera angles to play with our fear of what we can’t see, and yields a clever twist later on.

Night Swim has some silly or illogical moments, but even the best horror movies can be contrived to some degree. Since the film’s supernatural force is largely confined to the pool, you could argue that the movie would be over if the family just doesn’t use the pool, but social pressures, such as a neighbourhood party or water therapy for father Ray’s (Wyatt Rus-

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sell) multiple sclerosis, keep the family around the pool. To me, the critical condemnation of Night Swim’s contrivance feels overblown.

Less excusable is the rushed plot and lack of subtlety. Ray’s MS lacks room to breathe in the 98-minute narrative, and the film shows its ghostly threat too often and too blatantly, which dents the suspense, especially after such a mysterious intro. The plot has the theme of sacrifice for your family, but this theme coexists uncomfortably in the climax with the implication that Ray’s disability makes him expendable (and I had a similar issue with, oddly enough, Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey last year).

An insubstantial but decently scary horror film, Night Swim is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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Film Review of Night Swim.

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WOORILLA WORDS Once again it’s that time of the year when public discussion erupts on whether we should hold our day of national celebration on that vexed date: January 26th or move it to another date.

Australians, above all, love a holiday and more so if it should fall on a Monday or a Friday, giving them that hallowed of all institutions, The Long Weekend. And particularly one in January that stretches that summer holiday vibe even longer.

Undoubtedly, most Australians are looking forward to next weekend, but not necessarily with the fervour that accompanies national celebrations elsewhere.

And coming after a spell of winter like weather, the fact that Friday is Australia Day, appears to be of secondary concern to a growing number of people.

More likely it is a chance to catch up with all those outstanding chores, to start getting the kids ready for school or to relax on a beach (weather permitting) or watch the tennis or cricket.

And while we are becoming, in a way, less attached to January 26, for many indigenous Australians this has always been a difficult and traumatic day: Many regard this as Invasion Day, a day of mourning.

Many countries around the world do observe a national day. National days are special events that celebrate national identity and bring its citizens together as a nation, usually around some event of significance in its history.

But while the US, for instance on the 4th July, celebrates its independence from Britain, Australia celebrates the founding of a British penal colony.

And a brutal one at that.

Some would agree with Professor Bronwyn Carlson, an expert in indigenous affairs at Macquarie University: ‘This day does not reflect a day that is worthy of celebration even for those on board the First Fleet who were either British military or prisoners of the Crown’ For national holidays to be successful there must be agreement among citizens on what we are celebrating and whether the chosen date is the appropriate one Regrettably, some politicians instead of leading a national debate about an alternate date persist in making comments that don’t necessarily reflect a growing public sentiment.

The unedifying outrage against supermarkets and Woolworth in particular by Peter Dutton is almost ludicrous.

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Controversy on Australia Day. Picture: ON FILE Australia Day themed merchandise must surely mean there is little demand for it and maybe we are just not a flag waving nation, especially a flag made in China.

Tellingly, the management at K Mart made the point that even if the date of Australia Day was changed they would still not be stocking such merchandise.

Moreover though the concept dates from July 15th 1915 as a war fund raiser for the Red Cross and was adopted on different days in different states, it was only in 1994 that January 26th was agreed on. Many Local Councils across the country have shifted citizenship ceremonies to other dates and even more significantly a growing numbers of employers are honouring workers’ requests to not take a holiday on Australia Day and allowing them an alternate day off.

It seems that the date has evolved and undoubtedly can evolve more.

And, moreover, should we not look at other less divisive dates. For instance, the day that the colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January,1901 or the sitting of the first Parliament in Melbourne on 9 May, 1901. And another date worthy of considering is 13 February, 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Apology to the Stolen Generations for the injustices and mistreatment of the past.

Recent polls have shown an overall decline in those supporting the retention of January 26th as Australia Day, but most significant is the decline in support among the young.

Today Australia is a very different country, slowly but surely facing up to its geographic reality.

Immigration has brought changes to the population and significant and growing numbers of Australians have ancestry from Europe, Asia, The Middle East and other regions.

While Australia has a lot to be proud of it has also avoided facing up to the wrongs of the past.

There has been a reluctance to face up to these wrongs in a ‘a conspiracy of silence’ or as anthropologist William Stanner put it: a cult of forgetfulness.

And it’s not just about the treatment and attitudes to our Indigenous First Nation people but also to recent treatment of vulnerable refugees.

Feel the music energy rising Kemp’s

long-suffering nurses and best friends opening a rather unique therapy business. The idea is that you and your partner spend an hour or two reflecting on your relationship while one of you is laying in a coffin playing dead.

Thursday 8 February – Saturday 24 curtain call Season: February.

Bookings: 9735 1777 Burrinja Cultural Centre The Black Sorrows in Concert Join Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows for a very special afternoon.

Joe Camilleri has been at the forefront of the Australian music scene for decades as leader of Jo Jo Ze & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, and as a writer of radio anthems Hit & Run, Shape I’m In, Chained to the Wheel, Harley & Rose and Never Let Me Go. He is the consummate entertainer constantly honing his craft, an ARIA Hall of Famer and a rock n roll lifer.

Joe fronts The Black Sorrows, one of Australia’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands, renowned for their high-energy shows, musicianship and infectious, roots-soaked blues rock. They’ve sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for Best Group.

The joy of live music, the excitement of watching great performers playing off each other and feeding off the room, and the thrill of never knowing what is coming next but knowing it will be incredible is what The Black Sorrows are all about.

Season: Sunday 11 February at 4pm.

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Piece of Mind is a quirky, funny tale about two

State Theatre Arts Centre Melbourne Rent Step into the vibrant streets of New York’s East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested and the power of love prevails against all odds. Featuring the iconic songs Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me and La Vie Boh?me; this ground-breaking phenomenon is more than a musical, it is a celebration of life, love, and the human spirit.

Season: 17 February – 10 March.

REMEMBER: The Basin Theatre Hatched, Matched & Dispatched.

Season: Thursday 22 February – Saturday 3 March Bookings: 1300 784 668 The 1812 Theatre Mother & Son Season: Thursday 22 February – Saturday 16 March.

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PROPERTY

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MODERN COMFORT, COUNTRY CHARM EXPERIENCE contemporary living in a serene country setting with this charming home nestled at the quiet end of a court and positioned away from the road.

Boasting three bedrooms, two of which feature built-in robes, while the master suite pampers you with the luxury of a walk-in robe and a fully updated ensuite.

The comfort of plush carpeting and the convenience of two split systems ensure year-round comfort, covering both heating and cooling needs.

Generous lounge and dining areas are complemented by an additional living space, making this home ideal for a growing family offering ample room for everyone.

The modern kitchen, equipped with high-quality appliances, elevates the overall ambiance, allowing you to enjoy a lovely view of neighboring mountains while whipping up a feast in the kitchen.

A stylish family bathroom adds a touch of sophistication, setting this home apart with tasteful decor that is ready to impress its new owners. Step outside to a fully fenced yard, a sealed driveway, a firepit area for entertaining, a chook shed, and extensive under house storage/workshop space.

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the neighbouring creek as you bask in the natural beauty surrounding this gorgeous home.

Located in close proximity to the Yarra River, walking trails, schools, and transport options, this property offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and country charm. ●

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EXQUISITE LIFESTYLE RETREAT WITH VIEWS INDULGE in the pinnacle of opulent rural living across this sprawling 5-acre estate, seamlessly fusing modern comforts with the serene allure of the countryside.

Step into a meticulously designed fully renovated 5-bedroom residence that beckons you into a sanctuary of refinement and repose.

The master bedroom, complete with an ensuite and walk-in robe, stands as a testament to both style and functionality, accompanied by four additional bedrooms featuring built-in robes. Addressing every need, the home boasts a well-appointed main bathroom, a dedicated study, and a second living area.

At the heart of the home lies a contemporary kitchen, adorned with stone benchtops and enhanced by the convenience of a butler’s pantry, alongside the timeless elegance of floating timber floors.

Electric ducted heating and cooling plus an inbuilt fireplace guarantee year-round comfort, while the practicality of a ducted vacuum system simplifies maintenance.

Descending to the lower level reveals a fully equipped salon, offering versatile space for work, guest accommodation, or a teenage retreat. The double garage seamlessly integrates under the roofline, providing secure parking.

Step outside into an outdoor haven featuring an inviting alfresco area leading to a refreshing plunge pool. From the deck, soak in the breathtaking bay views, creating an oasis of relaxation amidst natural beauty.

Explore the rural delights of this property, complete with a generously sized chicken coop for fresh eggs, a large shed with 3 phase power also boasting a man cave, and expansive paddocks at the rear – ideal for horses, cows, sheep, goats, or your preferred livestock. This residence beckons you to relish the best of both worlds, where modern luxury converges with the tranquility of the countryside. Seize the opportunity to make this dream retreat your own. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 193 Belgrave Hallam Road, BELGRAVE SOUTH Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 8 garage Price: $2,250,000 - $2,450,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Dave Reilly 0437 347 665 and Sue Colic 0421 772 610, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD mailcommunity.com.au

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4 ACRES ONLY 5 MINUTES TO HEALESVILLE DECIDE to improve your lifestyle with this magic property: small acreage holding only a few minutes to main-street Healesville, offering a marvellous family home with highend features and modern comforts, backing onto 88 acres of bushland.

Work from home with the spacious home office, or run your own business from the separate wing with its own bathroom and separate toilet.

4 bedrooms plus study 2 bathrooms (including ensuite) 2 toilets large backyard / rear paddock for animals quiet no-through road The HardiePlank home is newly constructed with all electric appliances.

The home provides two large living spaces, purpose-designed to offer a separate playspace or entertainment room for children / guests. The open plan kitchen / living / dining opens to the backyard, with its relaxing outlook over the dam and acreage backyard.

The kitchen provides an expansive walkin pantry, light, bright LED-lit interior, all electric appliances, 8 “ 6 ceilings, Caesar stone benchtops and porcelain sink. Other features of this alluring home include walkthrough and built-in robes to all bedrooms, large laundry with generous storage cupboards, and NBN and Foxtel connections.

Heating and cooling: 2 x Kelvinator split systems wood heating ceiling fans Here is a marvellous property just a few minutes from the RACV country club and all Healesville’s amenities. However, moving here you will feel as though you are removed from the hustle and bustle, in a lifestyle that balances country quiet with the services of a thriving town. Secure this property for you and your family.

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MAKING THE CHANGE IS EASY IN 2024 At Integrity, we provide a high level of service when it comes to selling your home.

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LUXURY TRANQUIL RETREAT ON OVER 1 ACRE SITUATED in a secure and picturesque locale, in close proximity to Monbulk Secondary and Primary School, numerous local sports clubs, shopping hubs, and charming cafes, this exceptional residence is poised to meet all your family’s needs and capture your heart. A tranquil and private driveway, adorned with a vibrant array of hydrangeas, leads to an inviting country-style facade, and impeccably maintained front garden, creating an impressive introduction to a home that not only promises but surpasses expectations.

Upon entering, be captivated by the grandeur of soaring cathedral ceilings, bay windows, and a striking central kitchen adorned with luxurious stone benchtops, ample cupboard space, and stainlesssteel appliances. The open-plan design seamlessly connects the kitchen to the expansive meals area and family room, enhanced by the warmth of a charming coonara fireplace, perfect for embracing the cozy ambiance during colder months and facilitating comfortable entertaining.

The well-thought-out floor plan effortlessly flows, featuring a second living zone with an inviting open fireplace, providing a relaxing space to unwind.

Nestled in a dedicated wing down the hall, the bedrooms, all complete with built-in robes, are serviced by a spacious family bathroom featuring a deep soak bath, shower, and a stylish stone vanity surrounded by floor-to-ceiling tiles. The generously sized master bedroom boasts a walk-in robe and a fully equipped ensuite with a double marble vanity and shower.

Extend your entertainment options beyond the interior, as the main living area seamlessly extends to the rear wrap-around veranda. The terraced yard optimizes space and includes a built-in pizza oven, eliminating the need to venture into town on takeaway nights.

Luxurious extras abound, including splitsystem cooling, gas-ducted heating, elegant timber floors, ceiling fans throughout, a three-car garage with vehicle inspection pit and a lock-up workshop or gym, and a semi-paved driveway – all situated on an expansive 4,250m2 parcel of land.

Properties boasting such an array of features are in high demand and swiftly claimed. Act today to secure this dream home that perfectly combines style, functionality, and a coveted lifestyle. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 20-22 Allandale Road, MONBULK Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $1,230,000 - $1,350,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact:Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD 20 MAIL

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28 Sycamore avenue EMERALD

33 Beaconsfield emerald road EMERALD

11 BILOCLA AVENUE COCKATOO

PERFECTLY PRESENTED

CHARACTER FILLED HOME ON OVER 1.5AC

TIMELESS COUNTRY CHARMER ON 1,373M2

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FOR SALE $950,000-$1,045,000 OFI By appointment

LANA MAHER 0408 535 075 BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

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FOR SALE $1,480,000 - $1,570,000 OFI By appointment

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FOR SALE $850,000 - $895,000 OFI

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34 Pakenham Road COCKATOO

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FOR SALE $620,000 - $670,000 OFI By appointment

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FOR SALE $870,000-$950,000 OFI

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4 Woodlands avenue COCKATOO

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65 BEENAK EAST ROAD GEMBROOK

MODERN ENTERTAINER ON HALF AN ACRE

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COMPLETE FAMILY PACKAGE NESTLED in a serene location, surrounded by the ambiance of a ferngully forest and a stress-free environment accompanied by the soothing waters of ‘Ythan Creek,’ this property sums up the essence of the Warburton lifestyle dream. Spanning across a generous half-acre garden parcel with two driveway entrances, this property presents a myriad of opportunity at every turn.

Equipped with three Daikin reverse cycle air-conditioning units, the home features an attached carport and a practical, familyoriented layout that caters to all. The updated, stylish kitchen boasts a Smeg cooker and Bosch dishwasher, seamlessly flowing into the meals, living, and dining areas, adorned by expansive front-facing windows that overlook the beautifully established garden and lush ferns.

Offering three bedrooms alongside a spacious study, an impressive updated laundry, and abundant storage space. This home ensures comfort with split-system heating and cooling throughout, embracing the allure of a lifestyle package - picture yourself on the front deck, savoring a glass of wine or a cup of tea, enveloped by the symphony of nature as the evening sun sets.

Dreaming of cultivating your own produce? The fully fenced block boasts wellestablished fruit trees and two vegetable patches, one of which is enclosed in a wire igloo hosting highly productive raspberry and blueberry patches. A substantial lockup garage and workshop at the end of the second driveway caters your storage needs for your toys or hobbies.

Marvel at the beauty of stone-walled gardens interlaced with winding pathways, adorned by Blackwoods and various trees, including a Bottle Tree. This botanical haven features rare and exotic plants such as Bromeliads, Vireyas and numerous other species, promising a delight for avid gardeners.

Merely a minutes walk from the Aqueduct walking track and Warburton golf course, this Warburton lifestyle beckons you with the constant melody of the nearby river.

Embrace the opportunity to relish and personalize this tranquil and idyllic lifestyle set amidst nature. Don’t let this rare chance slip away - seize the opportunity of owning a substantial, functional block in Warburton and embrace the peaceful allure of this abode. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Sussex Street, WARBURTON Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Price: $780,000 -$855,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277 22 MAIL

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3407 Warburton Highway, Warburton

10 York Street, Warburton

$560,000-$600,000

1/4 Herbert Street, Yarra Junction

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2457 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

$760,000-$810,000

Unique Warburton opportunity with 2 titles!

Charming Family Home close to town

A super large block over 1600sqm, an existing home plus a second title set amongst majestic Mountain Ash trees and nature at its finest. Comprising of 3 bedrooms this log cabin complete with cozy open fire is just begging you to bring it back to its glory and make it shine again! With 2 street frontages, the comfort of modern services, the Aqueduct trail only around the corner, Warburton township only minutes drive away and abundance of recreational options including, hiking, mountain bike riding, fishing, kayaking, rafting and don’t forget the iconic Yarra River and Rail Trail this extremely rare opportunity won’t last long! Warburton is soon going to be hosting the mountain bike hub with significant investment being made in the area by both state and federal government, call now and be a part of the exciting future of Warburton!

Boasting great space, convenience and easy care living for the growing family, this fantastic home is positioned to please in a quiet and picturesque location close to all facilities.Offering 4 bedrooms all with built in robes and with 3 separate bathrooms including an ensuite and walk in robe in the main bedroom. A flexible floorplan with family space in mind and conveniently spread over 2 levels, multiple living areas with separate lounge/living and family rooms offer the growing or extended family ample space to spread out. Beautiful kitchen loads of bench and cupboard space with quality appliances and fittings throughout, outside offers low maintenance established gardens and a lock up garage. A superb family home conveniently situated just a short stroll to Yarra Junctions shopping precinct, local schools, transport and the Yarra Centre, it’s a great place to call home.

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Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and discover the allure of “Iron Bark Lodge” – an impressive family residence nestled on a secluded 19-acre retreat. On the main level, you’ll find three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the downstairs area offers a spacious bedroom, bathroom and living area, complete with a wood fireplace. In total, the residence offers four bedrooms, three toilets, and three showers. Adding to the appeal is a fantastic triple bay shed with a mezzanine and bathroom, complemented by an additional double garage. An enclosed vegetable garden, a pool entertaining area with decking and gazebo, and a relaxing spa provide a variety of choices for enjoyment. This property is a rare find, tucked away with a substantial frontage to the Little Yarra River, discover a lifestyle that’s often sought but seldom found in this secluded piece of paradise.

A spacious and inviting environment with native plantings, stunning mountain views and a very convenient location adds to the appeal of this property. The home proudly showcases a large deck where the beautiful northerly views to the mountain range are a magnificent feature of this already lovely home. Internally you will enjoy quality furnishings, a spacious lounge and dining area with adjacent galley kitchen, great storage and a lovely outlook from your many windows. The master bedroom has doors to the deck where you can enjoy a nightcap under the stars and offers excellent storage in the walk through robe and into the stylish full ensuite. The light filled main bathroom services the further 2 spacious bedrooms, which enjoy quality carpets and double built in robes. This is a delightful home that will be a treat to inspect and an absolute joy to live in.

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LIVE THE DREAM ON YOUR 6 ACRES THE 6.2 acres (approx.) property is unique in its location and possible uses.

Being only 4 minutes from Belgrave, 20 minutes to Eastlink and 20 minutes to two major shopping centres you have all the facilities and amenities of the city but with the feel and function of a rural property.

The property can be used for a logistic/ machinery or an earth works company base or as a premier lifestyle property with amazing mountain views and space. This light filled brick home has had a masterful and well thought out complete renovation.

Keeping the themes of period and warm beauty with the use of colours and correct fixtures and fittings along with high quality carpets and polished hardwood floor.

The house flows beautifully from one end to the other. The main living areas are separate from the other 3 bedrooms making it ideal for families or as a great entertainer.

House consists of: Large master bedroom with ensuite and private balcony. Living room with built in one off fireplace and wood fire heater where you can relax and enjoy your uninterrupted views Large modern entertainer kitchen, large island bench and plenty of cupboard space.

Dining area large enough to easily fit a 12-person dining table. TV room to enjoy a movie night with the family or couples.

Further 3 great size bedrooms all with built in robes. Family Bathroom. Large well equipped laundry. High ceilings.

Verandah for you to enjoy views of some of the most beautiful landscapes you will find.

Large 9m x 6m carport.

Property Features: 6.2 acres (approx.) Large water storage over 3 tanks. Landscaped rear yard. Fully paved and landscaped pizza oven area.

Large 12m x 8m shed with built-in workbench, mezzanine floor, 3 phase power and concrete floor. Crushed rock driveway.

Any astute buyer will clearly see that is a very rare opportunity and must act fast to secure this fantastic property. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Batesleigh Road, SELBY Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 10 garage Price: $1,550,000 - $1,695,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115 or Daniel Steen 0434 979 142, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 24 MAIL

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The 6.2 acres (approx.) property is unique in its location and possible uses. Being only 4 minutes from Belgrave, 20 minutes to Eastlink and 20 minutes to two major shopping centres you have all the facilities and amenities of the city but with the feel and function of a rural property.

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This idyllic family home on a generous 1,435sqm (approx.) allotment offers a wonderful way into this premier position. Designed for a lifestyle of abundance within an easy stroll of Belgrave Heights Christian College and picturesque Birdsland Reserve, this is a forever family home.

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Offered for sale for the first time in almost 50 years, one of the most iconic properties throughout the Dandenong Ranges is now available for sale. Situated on the edge of Sherbrooke Forest, stretching as far as the eye can see, the incredible views take in Westernport, Port Phillip Bay and the thousands of twinkling lights in between. The 78 acres (approx.) of mostly cleared, undulating land has beautiful, rich soil and has been part of the Endersby’s daffodil farm since 1974.

With a smart, sophisticated and sleek design, this two-storey home has been well presented and built with an eye for detail. Boasting three spacious bedrooms, the master with walk in robe and full ensuite, there is nothing you wont love about this property. Only a short distance to Eastland, Tintern Grammer, Maroondah Hospital and with quick access to Eastlink, location is an A+ in anyone’s book.

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The Upper Yarra Pony Club has unfortunately received many messages from the public using the equestrian area at Wesburn Park over recent weeks who have had incidents with people walking dogs not controlled or on a lead, which is only allowed in the specific off-leash area down towards the SES building.

The attitude of these people is becoming increasingly anti-social towards anyone asking them to control and leash their dog.

This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and if you are worried for your or your horse’s welfare, please do not hesitate to call 000.

All incidents need to be reported to Yarra Ranges Council, in particular, the sports and recreation team, and demand signage and constant patrolling of the Park by the Ranger or another appropriate person.

The antagonistic attitude and bullying from these people need to be stopped and policed. The Upper Yarra Pony Club hopes everyone who has had issues is OK and not being intimidated when using their facilities.

On a much happier note, it was a massive weekend with hordes of people visiting the Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival, a very large undertaking that was so fantastic to watch and be part of. Well done to some extremely hard-working volunteers to get everything organised. Amazing to see so many smiling faces patting the gorgeous donkeys. Thanks to everyone who supported the canteen run by the Pony Club, everyone had a really great day.

By Callum Ludwig The Seville Pony Club is set for a big weekend next month as they host their Seville Pony Club and Open Horse Trials.

The event is the key fundraiser for the club for the year and will be held at the Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre in Gladysdale on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February.

District Commissioner for the Seville Pony Club Lori Hill said they are hoping to have about 200 competitors across the two days.

“We have riders all the way from (Pony Club Victoria’s) 110 level, the championship level, all the way down to grade five, which is the lower level and it’s usually a really good event and we’re hoping for another great event this year,” she said.

“We’re lucky to have quite a strong club and it’s great that they can all have the chance to compete, obviously the event is run by the committee and we get lots of help from the riders and their parents, but all our riders love that they get to compete, from the riders starting in grade five all the way up to those in grade one, they’re all doing so well.”

Yards are available for $30 for the weekend and free camping is available, though rubbish must be picked up and placed in bins or taken home as well as all manure to be picked up and placed in relevant locations.

Ms Hill said they are very lucky to be able to hold the event at Shirley Heights.

“It’s a beautiful property, always improving, the facilities are well kept and wonderful and it’s set up purpose-built for events like this,” she said.

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Klein wins prestige race

By Callum Ludwig A Yarra Junction marathon runner has ducked across to take out the title in a flourishing fun run event before she sets her sights overseas.

Sarah Klein won the women’s title of the 42nd annual 8km Mountain to Surf hosted by the Lorne Life Saving Club on Friday 12 January.

Ms Klein said he hadn’t run the event before but learnt about it from some members of the organising committee who said she should come down and give it a go.

“It’s always nice this time of year, getting to that side of the bay and being in places like Lorne, I was aware of some other athletes that had run in the past and won as it has attracted some pretty good athletes over the years so I thought I’d give it a go,” she said.

“I had a great day, it obviously helps that I won and ran well, but it was a really cool event to be part of.”

Ms Klein completed the race in a scintillating time of 26 minutes and four seconds, almost two minutes ahead of the next competitor. The 38-year-old previously represented Australia in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, finishing tenth with a time of two hours, 35 minutes and 21 seconds.

Ms Klein said the Mountain to Surf was her first race back off an injury late last year.

“My body was feeling good and I was happy with the way that I ran on the day, so now that I’ve got that in the bank, I can get stuck into the next phase of training and look towards the next race,” she said.

“I’m looking towards running my next marathon, maybe in April. The race is to be confirmed but my aim is towards the Milan Marathon, so I want to try to build up some fitness between now and then and run a PB (personal best),” “It’s obviously an Olympic year and the women’s marathon running is like the best it’s ever been ever in Australia, so there’s a lot of competition to make that Olympic team so I just wnat to have a crack at the distance, try and run a PB and see what I can do.”

About 2000 runners of all ages and abilities competedin the Mountain to Surf, with about 5000 swimmers competing in the 1.2km Pier to Pub swim the following day.

Ms Klein said she had imagined the race would be hilly based off what she knew of Lorne but otherwise didn’t know what to expect.

“Those first couple of hills to start with were

Sarah Klein in action during the Mountain to Surf.

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Sarah Klein crosses the finish line. a bit of a tough way to start, but finishing along the Great Ocean Road was amazing, she said.

sea breeze and the view for the last couple of kilometres.”

“You step out onto the road and you’re off the trails, taking a deep breath, enjoying the

Ms Klein has competed at the last two Athletics World Championships; held in the city of

Eugene in the USA in 2022 and in Budapest, Hungary in 2023. In the 2022 event, she posted her best competitive marathon time to date with a time of two hours, 30 minutes and 10 seconds which saw her finish 14th overall.

Ms Klein competes in marathon and road running events, as well as previously having competed in the 5000m and 10,000m events.

She is currently ranked 237th in the world for women’s road running and 415th for the women’s marathon, with her best prior world rankings for each event being 196th and 172nd in the world respectively.

Ms Klein said she has been running forever, ever since she was in ‘Little Aths.’

“For young athletes, whatever you do, you want to be consistent with what you do, so don’t go too hard too early and then give it all away,” she said.

“But most importantly, you have to learn to enjoy what you do every day and to enjoy the process, because unfortunately, in sport and in running, you’re never guaranteed to get better day after day, year after year, because injuries and growing and developing and all of that sort of stuff happens.”

Healesville ultra-triathlete Lara Cann living her dream

By Callum Ludwig A Healesville triathlete is realising her dreams, competing in some of the biggest vents in the world.

Lara Cann has run and swam almost her whole life, before getting into bike riding later on, and 10 years ago set her sights on competing in the IRONMAN World Championships in Kailua Kona, Hawaii.

Ms Cann said she first visited Kona in 2014.

“I saw (American surfer) Sunny Garcia and a bunch of other people finishing the world championships and went ‘Yeah, I really want to give that a crack, that was awesome’ and I think I’d done my first triathlon by then, so that became my goal,” she said.

“I’m not an eight or ten-hour IRONMANn athlete, I was hoping to qualify as a legacy spot, which means you have to do twelve IRONMAN races, but I actually qualified in Busselton (Western Australia) last year for an actual spot in my age group, so that was epic.”

Prior to her Kona adventure, Ms Cann had qualified for the World Championships the year prior in 2022, the first time that the event was held out of Hawaii, instead hosted in St George, Utah in the USA. Ms Cann said it was the opportunity of a lifetime. mailcommunity.com.au

Healesville triathlete Lara Cann has been competing in ultra-triathlons around the world.

Picture: SUPPLIED “It was a hard course, a different place to go especially as I had never really raced overseas in IronMan or triathlon before but as soon as I got the email, I showed my coach and he asked what I was going to do, and a week later, I said that I had already entered and we were going to Utah,” she said.

“As it was a steep, hard course, the training changed for me quite a bit, it was a lot of riding to Kinglake and trying to ride up my street as much as I could and a lot more than I ever had, I ended up loving riding my bike

a hell of a lot more after that race and it gave me a bit more confidence to go and compete at Kona last year.”

Ms Cann has been coached by another Healesville local, Brian Curran, whom she met by coaching him in an adult swimming group she used to take at the Healesville Swim Club and who has helped her prepare for her IRONMAN events since her first in 2016.

In the 2022 St George event, Ms Cann finished 1469th with a time of 14 hours,

22 minutes and 14 seconds. In 2023, at the Kona event, she finished 974th with a time of 12 hours, 25 minutes and 45 seconds. In between the pair, she even ventured back to Utah to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 (70.3 miles total triathlon) World Championships, finishing with a time of 6 hours 22 minutes and 37 seconds in 1370th place.

Ms Cann said we live in an amazing place for athletes to train.

“We’ve got great pools, we’ve got amazing trail running and the mountains are just at our doorstep, we’ve got great, pretty safe roads to go and ride on as well,” she said.

“The hills of Kinglake and Myers Creek Road, I think I’ve done that ride hundreds of times in my life of riding bikes, which is probably only twelve years and I’m sure there’s many more people out in the valley who ride that even more than me,” “Since coaching kids in the swim club, I love seeing younger athletes come through and go and find their dreams and achieve their goals, it’s awesome and they should just get out there and go for it.”

Having also competed in Patagonia’s ‘Patagonman’ ultra-triathlon in Chile in December, Ms Cann now has her sights on competing in smaller events, the IRONMAN events in Cairns and Port Macquarie, going back to the Patagonman and qualifying for Kona in 2025.

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Top wins

By Bryce Edwards

Daniel Sanders on rocky terrain in the closing stages of the 2024 Dakar Rally.

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Daniel Sanders finished eighth overall in the 2024 Dakar Rally.

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Sanders’ big finish At the conclusion of another gruelling Dakar Rally, Three Bridges Daniel Sanders has finished eighth overall.

Sanders completed the race in a total time of 52 hours, 44 minutes and 40 seconds. he was one hour, 14 minutes and 32 seconds behind winning racer, American Ricky Brabec.

On his Facebook page, Sanders said the eighth-place finish was a solid effort considering the year he had and the lack of training.

“The stage was short and sweet and the body is definitely ready for some rest,” he said.

“Thank you everyone for all the messages of support. They don’t go unnoticed.”

Leading into the final week of the race, Brabec lead all comers, a lead which he held all the way through to the conclusion of the final stage, Stage 12.

After a tough first week, Sanders settled into the race in week two, with finishes in the top 10 in four of the final five stages.

Stage Nine was a struggle though, with a 16th-placed finish relegating him to eighth in the overall standings and costing him about 19 minutes in the race.

He bounced back strongly in Stage 10 however, finishing fourth and only 47 seconds behind Brabec who won the stage.

Daniel Sanders at the conclusion of the 2024 Dakar Rally.

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All sides return to the action for cricket

By Chris Handasyde U12-4: Healesville 4/112 defeated Coldstream 34 Healesville won the toss and bowled and regular wicket-taking restricted Coldstream to 34 runs. Angus Morcombe 2/10, Louis Keath 1/10, Arthur Coleman 1/7, Ryder Hudson 1/4 and Manny Winrow 1/0 were the wicket-takers. During Healesville’s innings, five batters were not out on their way to 4/112. Mika Kerst 18*, Louis Keath 15* and Angus Morcombe 13 were the highest run scorers.

U12-9: Healesville 7/85 defeated by Lusatia Park 5/176 Healesville bowled first and thanks to an incredible 97 from 45 balls from Flynn Pritchard, Lusatia Park posted a massive 5/176. Felix McMahon 2/23, Alby Gotch 1/26 and Mason Kincaid 1/6 were Healesville’s wicket takers and William Ferguson also got a run out.

Healesville’s batting is improving each week as they scored 7/85 from our 23 overs. Arlo Turner 20* and Angus Holmes 12* both made their highest scores in cricket so far in their maiden year.

U14-3: Healesville 5/153 defeated Wonga Park 6/151 Bowling first, Healesville captured some early wickets but the middle order of Wonga Park scored quickly to post 6/151 from 25 overs.

Nate Caldicott was the pick of the bowlers with 1/3. Healesville’s innings didn’t start well but Aiden Senti 40* from 26 balls and Raff Morcombe 23* from 25 balls got the runs flowing. Patrick Leonard 18* and Harrison Duff 19* continued the run scoring allowing Endo Gotch 4* to see the side pass their opponent’s score in a great game of junior cricket.

U14-7: Healesville 8/97 defeated Heatherdale 6/95 Heatherdale batted first at Don Road oval and made a steady 6/95 from 25 overs. Mika Kerst 1/6 and Harry Thomas 1/7 were Healesville’s best bowlers. Tight bowling restricted the runs and it came down to needing 16 runs from the last two overs. Two wickets in the second last 30 MAIL

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Healesville Cricket Club results. over allowed Louis Keath and Summer Caldicott to come back in after retiring early. 10 to win off the last over and Louis Keath took it upon himself to get the job done smashing 11 of the final 6 balls to get Healesville home in a thriller.

U16-4: Healesville 6/120 defeated by Wonga Park 9/122 Playing at Wonga Park, Healesville batted first and Denzel Parson got them off to a flyer with 41* off 37 balls and was well supported by Eli Prentice 17* and Sam Drummond 16* as they posted 6/120 from 25 overs. Wonga Park’s openers batted well but a fightback from Healesville saw the game go down to the last over with Wonga Park needing 6 runs to win with no wickets in hand. Unfortunately for Healesville, Wonga Park was able to get over the line. Cooper Bell 3/12 and Denzel Parson 2/18 were Healesville’s multiple wickettakers.

Seniors 1st XI: Healesville 8/139 defeated by Lilydale 7/180 Playing at home in front of a large crowd of Healesville’s past players, Lilydale won the toss and batted. Early wickets to Luke Chandler 2/11 had Lilydale on the back foot at 2/12.

Solid batting in the middle order by Lilydale pushed their score to 7/180. A top-order collapse had Healesville at 5/53. Mark Powell 70* tried his best but with no significant partnerships, Healesville battled through to 8/139.

Picture: ON FILE Seniors 2nd XI: Healesville 8/205 defeated Kilsyth 183 Batting first Healesville piled on the runs thanks to 91 from 88 balls from Michael ‘Plugga’ Davern and a 57-ball 71 from Rod Woodford. In reply, Healesville were able to dismiss Kilsyth for 183 with Jack Drummond 3/39, Brenton Damrow 3/36 and Brodie Grace 2/17 capturing the majority of the wickets Seniors 3rd XI: Healesville 104 defeated by Kilsyth 8/109 Batting first at Don Road oval, Healesville battled and was bowled out for 104. Ethan Nikcevich was the only batter to get past 20 with 23.

Healesville showed a lot of fight and were in the game for a long time with Kilsyth only getting past their score late and 8 wickets down.

Denzel Parsons, Eli Prentice and Matt Kellalea all claimed two wickets each.

Seniors 4th XI: Game cancelled due to ground conditions Representative Cricket: Healesville’s Tom Handasyde captained the Ringwood District Cricket Association U16 team to a premiership in the Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Association Final against the undefeated Ferntree Gully Association on Sunday 21 January. Batting first, RDCA complied 5/212 from their 45 overs with Luke Pearce (from Seville Burras) making 75 and Tom Handasyde 65*. Ferntree Gully managed 7/163 due to tight bowling and great fielding.

East Ringwood 3rd XI vs Wandin 1st XI written by David Thorne Wandin would win the toss and choose to bat. Jamie Elliott and Tim Thorne would open the batting hoping to get Wandin off to a good start, but Tim would fall early with 2 more quick wickets falling after leaving the score at 3/24 before Wandin’s captain David Thorne would come to the crease and try and rescue the innings.

With David Thorne and Jamie Elliott batting, they would put on a much-needed 76-run partnership before Jamie fell for 40 runs and then David would fall for 54 runs.

With East Ringwood’s tight bowling, Wandin’s tail would struggle to score with Wandin being bowled out in the last over of the day for 128.

With a small total to defend, unfortunately, it wouldn’t be Wandin’s day with the ball as East Ringwood’s openers batted nicely and chased down the total without losing a wicket.

Wandin 2nd XI v Lilydale 3rd XI - written

by Rick Painter Lilydale would win the toss and elect to bat first in perfect conditions for cricket Lilydale openers S Oxley (33) and M Brownell (17) would see the score to 54 before the loss of the first wicket. With Jackson and Jason Kneebone bowling tightly, two more quick wickets would even up the contest and see the batting team at 3/72 at drinks. R Vallence would enter the attack after drinks with immediate results (3/23) and would put Lilydale on the back foot at 6/87. Lilydale captain D Barker (34) would ensure Lilydale posted a competitive score of 153. The wicket takers for Wandin were R Vallence (3/23), Jason Kneebone (3/28), J Galvin (2/25) and D Trembath (2/28).

Wandin would start positively with Edwards (38) and Marshall (15 rh) followed by R Vallence (26) and Galvin (35) would see Wandin to a comfortable victory with the loss of only three wickets.

Wandin 3rd XI vs Kilsyth = written by ‘The Don’ Wandin’s 3rd XI were gifted a game at Wandin’s home ground, while Kilsyth won the toss and elected to bat. Wandin opened with Tyler and Jack, who both bowled superbly and had Kilstyh in trouble early on 3/30 after a quality spell from Tyler snagging all 3 and finishing with 3/20.

Jules Polido came on and bowled quality spin joined by Greg Foben. They both bowled splendidly, Jules finishing with 0/20 off 7 and Greg 2/28 off 7 overs.

Cooper chipped in with 1/28 while wicketkeeper Archie is improving each game taking 2 catches and nearly a good stumping in a fine effort as Kilsyth finished on 6/182. Wandin set on their way to 182, which was quite achievable on a splendid deck. Things changed quickly with some good bowling with a hat trick for T Day, Paddy and Jules going from 0/13 to 3/13. When M Owens went out LBW with the score on 4/14, Wandin was in serious trouble. Ben Warren showed his class making 24 joined

by B Christfield with another lovely 24 and a fantastic effort from M Polido who made 72 not out as Wandin finished off 9/157.

Wandin Womens vs Mooroolbark written by Olivia Edwards Wandin took on Mooroolbark at home in their first game for 2024. Mooroolbark won the toss and elected to bat. O Edwards (2/8 off 5) and Curwood (0/17 off 5) opened the bowling with key wickets taken by Friend (2/21 off 5), George (1/13 off 3) and Peluso (1/6 off 1) who had a cracking catch off her own bowling before the innings break.

Mooroolbark posted 97 runs, with Wandin needing 98 to win. For the second innings, Wandin saw Lazarus (13 runs) and Lowrie (10 runs) open the batting, holding a steady partnership. Cuddon (1 run) followed after Lazarus was dismissed, however, it was the strong partnership of Peluso (21 runs*) and Clancy (15 runs*) that drove Wandin through till the end, surpassing Mooroolbark around the 28th over.

Their hard work running between the wickets allowed the runs to keep going, and Wandin to have their first win for 2024. mailcommunity.com.au

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Bowls back in action

By Garry Lewis Following the break, the Summer Pennant Competition re-commenced on the weekend in superb weather conditions. The Warburton 1 side continued their consistent pre-Christmas form by recording another good victory but unfortunately, the Seconds failed to capitalise on a solid start to go down in another disappointing finish to a game.

Warburton 1 had an important and outstanding win at home against fellow finals aspirant Upwey-Tecoma 1 on Saturday. Three of their four rinks won, two convincingly and one fighting back after being well down. Overall, an excellent standard of bowls across all rinks.

Rink scores were as follows: S. Lord 33/ 14; T. Appleton 18/ 17; C. Lord 19/ 28 and C. Neale 21/ 13. They play Mooroolbark 1 at home this week determined to keep their fine form going.

Warburton 2 travelled away to play Heatherdale 1 on their superb grass green. After a good start to the game, the Burras were still in with a chance at the break. However, the home green experience of the opposition saw them run away at the finish to win 103 shots to 57. Once again lack of numbers in the head proved costly for the Burras.

Rink scores were as follows: P. Summers 17/ 26; T. Ruwoldt 14/ 26; G. Lewis 10/ 30 and D. McConachy 16/ 21. They face another big challenge against Vermont South 2 away this week.

The Midweek side plays Healesville 1 away this week as they look to hold onto their second position on the ladder.

All positions are now filled for the Pink Ribbon Day to be held on Sunday 11 February from 12 midday with all funds raised going

Yarra Junction Bowling Club returned with Picture: ON FILE a win. 338488

Yarra Junction claims win

By Peter Brennan

Warburton 2 bowlers in action. towards Breast Cancer Research. This popular annual event is always extremely enjoyable and raises valuable funds for a worthwhile cause. Thank you to Professionals Yarra Valley Real Estate for their support, organisation and sponsorship of the event.

Also, all the Intra Club Competitions are reaching the final stages following several

Picture: SUPPLIED close and exciting games.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition re-commences this Wednesday 24 January.

Social Bowls continue to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with everyone including new and beginning players encouraged to attend.

Warburton’s twilight competition heats up

By Ron Hottes Wednesday 17 January: No competition due to inclement weather.

Twilight: With much-improved weather, the Warburton Golf Club saw a very healthy field of over 60 competing. Sam Dennis continued his top form from the previous Saturday to record a solid 20-point nine. This win well and truly entrenches”Sam in the top ten vying for a spot in the big Shootout set down for the last week in March. The runner-up to Sam’s 20-point win was Alan McDonald, who collected the second top prize with a neat 20-point result. Good work, Alan. The balls only reached 17, because there were plenty of 18 and 17-point results posted. The NTPs

Warburton Golf Club results. Picture: ON FILE went home with Troy Veenker (second shot on the 1st), Tom Barr (3rd) and a double win to Peter Fox on both the 5th and the 9th. Well done, Peter.

Saturday 20 January, Stableford: Another good-size field meant that winning scores would need to be top-class if golfers wanted to take a voucher home. That top voucher went home with Shane Campbell, who amassed 41 impressive points to take out A-Grade. Another good job, Bomber. The A-Grade runner-up was David Hatt, who posted a 39-point round. Balls reached 35 in this Grade. In B-Grade, the multi-talented Ryan Wilson won by posting a 38-point result. Kevin Bargar made a welcome return to form to grab the runner-up prize with 35 points. Balls extended all the way to 32. NTP winners were Axedale visitor Shane Carmody (3rd), Matt Maloney (5th), Clint Toohey (9th and 15th, great shooting Clinton) and Jimmy Stewart (12th).

Back from the break while finals loom

By Ian Milgate After a well deserved 4 week break over the Christmas, New Year period, it was great to get back on to the green as we only had 5 weeks to go before finals start.

With the continuing run of bad luck with illnesses plaguing Healesville club throughout this season it has made it hard to field the teams each week but to everyone’s credit we manage to get to the starting line.

Also great to see Brad Chandler and Bob Brown back on the green after a long layoff.

It was going to be an important game for both teams this week as the first team were sitting third only 2 points below Vermount South who were sitting second, and the Second side were second on the ladder playing against a good team Monbulk on their territory.

TEAM 1 played Vermont South at home which evened up the odds as they were a very good side.

Healesville got off to a slow start and by the half time break, the team were down by 1 shot 41/42.

After the break, all four rinks came out fired up and pulled away in the end to score a comfortable win by 27 shots 90/63.

Two outstanding players today were Colin Lowe and Gerda Otto. mailcommunity.com.au

After a 4-week-break, the bowl games are finally back.

Picture: SUPPLIED Steve Graham, Rob Broadhurst, Ian Milgate, Robert Ayres 25/17 Steve Bulled, Chris Hawting, Colin Jarvis, John Howard 23/14 Adrian Beales, Effie Laban, Bob brown, Gerda Otto 20/13 Mark Ward, Colin Lowe, Judy Veermann, Russell Smith 22/19 TEAM 2 travelled to Monbulk with a depleted side once again, due to illness etc.

It was going to be a tuff ask for the team to win with one player down and a lot of new bowlers in the side.

They also had to play on one of the toughest greens around that is extremely quick for new bowlers to navigate. In the end Healesville went down by 25 shots 48/73.

Although Len’s rink wend down by 8 shots Mark, Len and Glenda came back from 8/23 down to 21/29.

Karl Tok and Mike Adams also played a strong game.

Mike Adams, Anne Holland, Karl Tok, Jill Cookney 14/27 Len Cossons, Glenda Graham, Mark Cookney 21/29 John Fitzpatrick, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Brad Chandler, Jude Wallace 13/17 Healesville 4’s Tournament Don’t forget the Bowls club are hosting our yearly Healesville 4’s Tournament on 2 February, so come on down and see some great bowling from teams that will be here from all over the state, including Inverloch, Paynesville, Wonthaggi just to name a few.

The day will start with a BBQ breakfast, eggs, bacon and orange juice at 8.00am prior to commencement of play at 9.30am.

The teams will be playing for some big prize money with the winning team taking home $1200, not bad for a day’s work, so call in, take a walk around both greens and watch some very competitive bowling.

The Christmas break is finishing for Yarra Junction Bowling Club, and the remainder of the Pennant season is getting underway. It has been a funny sort of summer, and one can’t help thinking the Bureau of Meteorology was correct to be so hesitant in declaring an El Nino when the rest of the planet called it so quickly. Hot dry and drought-ridden it has not been, rather it has been either hot and humid, or pouring rain. In some sections of the club the desire for a roof over the green is growing, for others a roof seems a little over the top. Healthy discussions abound. Meanwhile plans for more realistic renovations are progressing, such as improving disabled access, and work should hopefully be starting soon.

The club championships were decided just before Christmas, in two high-quality games. Congratulations to the runners-up, Liz Luckhurst and Marc Barton-Johnson, and the new champions Carol Beaumont and Jason Rush. Brand new names for the honour board.

The midweek team is still paying the price for those agonisingly close defeats early in the season. Two losses by only one point could so easily have been different. Now at the bottom of a reasonably close ladder with five games remaining, finals are still mathematically possible, so long as they win. It would be a comeback for the ages. The more realistic aim is to avoid relegation, and with winnable games to finish off the season that is definitely possible. The season resumes this week with a trip to Monbulk.

The weekend team has finals in their sights, touch wood. Currently firmly in second place, two games behind the unbeaten ladder leader Mitcham, a toptwo finish is the aim. The recent cricket World Cup in India shows us that going through the season undefeated is no guarantee of winning the flag. Junction travelled to Vermont South for a tricky appointment on a slow synthetic green.

The green played quite narrow and seemed to have its own quirky idiosyncrasies. Junction started strongly and went out to an early lead, and managed to hold it throughout. Vermont South mounted a spirited comeback, but the lead was too great and Junction ran out strong winners, taking all four rinks and maximum points. It was a valuable away win, and the next game is at home against fourth-placed Eastwood Golf.

Barefoot Bowls is underway on Friday evenings and is proving very popular, with healthy crowds flocking to the club to enjoy an evening on the green, with the bar open, music playing, and sausages sizzling. Why not join them, and take advantage of long summer evenings in our beautiful spot down by the river? Yarra Junction Bowling Club is a friendly club, and visitors are always welcome.

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HI-PERFORMANCE REAR WHEEL DRIVE FASTBACK WITH LOW KMS, SPORTS AUTO 8 SPD TRANSMISSION, V6 TWIN TURBO 6 CYL MOTOR WITH 272 KW POWER, 510 NM TORQUE, 5 STAR ANCAP SAFETY RATING, LEATHER INTERIOR, DUAL ZONE CLIMATE AIR CONDITIONING, SAT NAV, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, FRONT & REAR PARK SENSORS, REVERSING CAMERA, RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, CRASH AVOIDANCE WITH LOW & HIGH SPEED BRAKING, FRONTAL COLLISION WARNING, LANE KEEPING ACTIVE ASSIST, KEYLESS ENTRY WITH BUTTON START, AUTO HEADLIGHTS, RAIN SENSING WIPERS, LED DAYTIME LAMPS, HEATED DOOR MIRRORS, GREY DUCO, BALANCE OF 7 YEAR NEW CAR WARRANTY.

1 OWNER LUXURY 7 SEAT 4WD WAGON WITH LOW KMS, SPORTS AUTO 5 SPD TRANSMISSION, CURTAIN AIRBAGS, ABS BRAKES, STABILITY & TRACTION CTL, FULL ELECTRICS, LEATHER INTERIOR, HEATED / ELECTRIC FRONT SEATS, AUTO LIGHTS & WIPERS, AUTO HIGH BEAM, SUNROOF, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, REVERSING CAMERA, REVERSING SENSORS, NEW TYRES, FULL SERVICE HISTORY, BLACK METALLIC DUCO, RWC & WARRANTY.

Lilydale Mitsubishi LMCT 9987 56-70 Main Street Lilydale • T 9735 5800 • www.lilydalemitsubishi.com.au 32 MAIL

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