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No 533, SEPTEMBER 2019 GOLDFIELDS Since 1970 | Priceless PLAZA Editorial & Advertising: 9844 0555 | Email: [email protected] Hello Spring

INSIDE Prepare for fire season — Page 5 Environmental gardening — Page 10 September in Warrandyte is a time of renewal, of warmth and of colour. With wattles blooming and exotic species The Teskey Brothers awakening from their winter slumber, the landscape is filled with gold and pink and green. Our colourful characters new album — Page 19 are also out exploring the local nature, such as musician Rob Leereveld, who was playing his mandolin by the Final footy roundup river when Diary photographer BILL MCAULEY took this picture. If you are lucky, you might catch Rob at one of for 2019 — Page 27 his regular busking sessions at Quinton’s IGA. For more on Bill’s fantastic photography see Page 18.

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OVER THE HILLS By JOCK MACNEISH

TheOVER more THE things HILLS change... By JOCK MACNEISH SEPTEMBER The Diary’s researchers have but Andersons Creek — now Warrandyte as Pigtail Hill. —stands as a memorial to a man who It would appear that the surrounding hills Happy been trawling the internet and apparently had more than his share of were known as the Warrandyte Ranges, have come across a bit of a find. misfortune. prior to the founding of Warrandyte Station. Spring! Tucked away on the Warrandyte In 1845, the Anderson Creek run was taken In 1856, this property became known as Cricket Club’s website is a copy over by Major Charles Newman, formerly “Thompson’s Pre-emptive Right”, and still 232 Yarra St an officer in the 1st Native Bengal Infantry. later, Elliot Freehold. Warrandyte of a book tracing the history of His property extended from Andersons G.W. Selby was the father of Artermus Selby, 0411 528 142 the Warrandyte Cricket Club and Creek to Finn’s Hotel, Templestowe. a well-known figure in early Melbourne Resigning his commission in the East India banking. therefore the township. Service on September 1, 1834, Newman James Dawson was born at Bonnington, HOURS came to Tasmania in order to obtain a near Linlithgow, Scotland, and came to Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am-5.30pm The Warrandyte Story Government land grant. Melbourne in May 1840. 1855–1955 Governor Gipps refused his applications in In 1844, he purchased a 30,000-acre property Compiled by LOUIS CRANFIELD, 1837 and 1839 on the grounds that he had on the banks of the Moyne River, Port Fairy. Written & Illustrated failed to lodge his application within the Losing this property under the Duffy by HARRY HUDSON specified time. Land Act of 1862, he retired to live at [Moving to Port Phillip Bay] Major Newman Camperdown. Chapter 2: Beginnings then took out a squatting licence and later His book, Australian Aboriginals, published built his famous homestead, “Pontville”, at by George Robertson in 1881, is still regarded 42K Media Cont’d... In 1843, [James] Anderson moved Templestowe. as one of the foremost authoritative works Community Media Solutions to a large holding at Werribee after a survey The house remained intact until about 1950, on the subject. of the Andersons Creek area had reduced and was one of the last of many built in the Under the original survey of 1841, 1,103 Contact James & Sandi his holding there to only 390 acres. 1840s with 14 inch walls, for protection acres were reserved at the Pound Bend for In 1855, Anderson was convicted and against convicts and Aboriginals. Aboriginals, who were placed under the care 0458 218 380 or 0429 121 969 sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for Major Newman was once forced to ford the of the Presbyterian Church, and 397 acres cattle-stealing. Yarra with a bush-ranger pointing a gun at for a township. No project too big or too small. Great rates for Warrandytians. During this period, in 1857, he was one of his head. No houses then existed on the site, but 15 convicts charged with the murder of one About a mile to the east of Andersons there were a number of wattlebark-strippers John Price at Williamstown Hulks. Creek was the property of James Dawson, working in adjoining areas. 42kmedia.com.au He was the only one acquitted, after a trial who with G.W. Selby and a Mr. Mitchell as Warrandyte was at least on the Survey lasting three weeks. partners, opened the Warrandyte Station Map prior to Louis Michel’s gold-seeking [email protected] Nothing more is known of James Anderson, in 1843 at the foot of what is now known expedition in 1851.

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Its monthly circulation is 3500 copies and Warrandyte now stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and pays NEXT ISSUE it is available in Warrandyte, North Warrandyte, South Warrandyte, Park respect to their Elders — past, present and emerging — and acknowledges Orchards, Wonga Park, Warranwood, North Ringwood, Kangaroo Ground the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to Next issue of the Diary will be published on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. and Research. play within our community. Advertising and editorial copy closes Friday, September 27, 2019. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 3 Council’s recycling respite Ward boundaries By DAVID HOGG if they do not take recycling. By JAMES POYNER representation review with THE DIARY continues to follow the Recycling sent to landfill is subject THE VICTORIAN Electoral approximately 64 per cent of the ongoing recycling crisis which has to the Victorian government’s landfill Commission’s (VEC) Local Council submissions stating they were forced Nillumbik Council to take levy. Representation Review: Preliminary happy with the current number of recycling waste to landfill for the past The Victorian government recently Report for Manningham has been councillors and the current number few weeks. announced financial support to published. of wards. A comprehensive statement of councils to manage the impacts The two options on offer maintain Regardless of which Option is the current position was posted on on their recycling system with the the current structure of three wards picked, Warrandyte Diary readers Nillumbik’s website on August 30. closure of SKM, but the specific with three councillors per ward but are unlikely to be impacted by the “SKM’s Laverton facility is expected detail of this financial assistance on slightly reduces the size of Koonung boundary shifts. to re-commence processing a council-by-council basis is not yet Ward. However, the VEC is requesting recycling within five weeks; however, fully understood. Option A extends Heide Ward, submissions in response to the timeframes are still unknown for As well as continuing to work bringing the entire suburb of Bulleen preliminary report and all those who are interested in submitting have until the Coolaroo, Geelong and Hallam with the MWRRG on alternatives, under one ward, whilst Option B Council is applying for some of the moves the boundary of Mullum 5pm, Wednesday, September 18 to facilities.” submit their view. Nillumbik, along with the 32 other $6.6 million recycling rebate on offer Mullum Ward, to bring the entirety of Councils affected by the closure from the Victorian Government to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre into To read the preliminary report of SKM, is hopeful that this is the help cover the cost of the landfill levy. the same ward — Mullum Mullum. and/or make a submission: beginning of the return to normal It is also exploring options to In total, there were six submissions www.vec.vic.gov.au/reviews/ recycling practices. A separate company, SKM accept a broader range of separated in the initial stage of the Manningham Manninghamrr.html Presently Nillumbik, like many Corporate Pty Ltd, was the first to be materials such as glass and plastics at other councils, has no alternative placed into liquidation, and another their Recycling and Recovery Centre. Section of Option B showing than to send this material to landfill, company SKM Recycling Pty Ltd has Although Nillumbik and other boundary change (black line) but is exploring alternatives to try and a direct deed with Nillumbik Council councils will be relieved recycling stop this from happening. for day to day contractual matters. sorting facilities are coming back An earlier bulletin from Nillumbik On August 21, mainstream media online, this crisis is far from over. gave indication of the complex and reported Cleanaway paid $60m to Manningham Council is not confusing series of contracts in place, become the major lender and has put affected at this stage, as its recyclables the Diary sought clarification from Cleanaway, effectively, in control of are handled by Visy Recycling. Nillumbik’s Chief Executive Officer the recycling group. Carl Cowie. Although the details of contracts For the most recent Nillumbik Shire Council is one of and payment arrangements, which updates from Council on five Councils that has a contract with were renegotiated in June just before the recyclng crisis visit the Metropolitan Waste Resource this crisis broke, have been kept as a thier website: Recovery Group (MWRRG) to manage closely guarded secret by Council, Mr its recycling, and they in turn have a Cowie clarified that Council does not www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/News/ contract with SKM Industries Pty Ltd. continue to pay SKM or its receivers Household-recycling-update Image: Courtesy VEC State school Councils prepare to front NEL Panel By SANDI MILLER spruce-up THE PUBLIC Hearings concerning the said she was pleased to learn this Manningham Council and the NEL Following a worldwide search, By SUSAN FOREMAN Environmental Effects Statement of the site has been recommended for Project have indicated they are willing Transport Minister Jacinta Allan THE STATE Government has recently North East Link (NEL) have continued redevelopment as a new industrial to work with Bulleen businesses announced the three bidders vying for announced a $515 million boost to throughout August and are scheduled precinct. individually to assess needs and the $7–9 billion major works contract, school maintenance across Victoria. to conclude in mid-September. “Manningham has a finite amount of whether this option will work for them. as part of a Public Private Partnership Sonja Terpstra, Member for Eastern The panel have heard a range of available employment land so we need After meeting some of the business (PPP). Metropolitan Region, said this funding submissions from community groups to use what we do have to benefit our owners in Bulleen Mr Barton said The three shortlisted consortia will support 13 schools across the and other concerned residents. community,” she said. some were still in disbelief that they include some of the biggest Warrandyte electorate, including Banyule, Boroondara, Whitehorse The site is located on the edge of will have to move, while others were construction firms in Australia and schools in Warrandyte, Wonga Park, and Manningham City Councils the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) resigned to closing up completely. around the world: Donvale and Park Orchards, “to ensure applied to the panel to defer their and Council is calling on the Minister “Most just don’t know what the next • OneLink — comprising CPB every student can attend a great local presentation until later in the hearings, for Planning to intervene and speed step will be — the Websters Road Contractors, Samsung C&T government primary, secondary so the conclusion of their joint up any land rezoning or potential option gives some of these businesses Corporation, Egis Road or specialist school by tackling submission will now be heard on adjustments to the UGB. hope and a plan to work towards. Operations, UGL Engineering, maintenance issues proactively”. Friday, September 13. Rod Barton MLC for Eastern “Websters Road could offer a new Pacific Partnership, DIF Ms Terpstra said the investment One of the main issues that Metropolitan spoke in the Victorian home for 30 or more businesses, but Management Australia will more than double funding for Manningham Council is concerned Upper House in early September to there is still a lot of work to be done • Spark — comprising Salini maintenance at Victoria’s state schools about is the industrial precinct in ask the Planning Minister to undertake to accommodate the others,” he said. Impregilo, GS Engineering and over the next two financial years, Bulleen. the required rezoning of the site at Council acknowledged that this Construction, China Construction with more than $300 million to be The NEL is expected to run through Websters Road as soon as possible, site might not be suitable for some Oceania, Broadspectrum Australia, invested in 2019/20 and $290 million the site where 1,200 people are to allow the subdivision of the area impacted businesses and that more Capella Capital, John Laing in 2020/21. currently employed. to accommodate businesses from the needs to be done to secure suitable Investments, and advisors Lend “We know students get the most out Manningham City Council soon to be displaced Bulleen Industrial relocation opportunities for them. Lease Engineering of their education when they have has identified a 4.5 hectare site in Zone. “While this is great news, the • ViaNova — comprising safe, modern classrooms to learn Websters Road, Templestowe, at the “We’d like to see the Minister expedite Websters Road site is not as large as John Holland Group, Acciona in, and first-rate facilities the school end of Blackburn Road, as a possible any planning processes, so this site can the Bulleen Industrial Precinct,” Cr Construction, Lendlease Services, community can feel proud of,” she relocation site for the industrial be redeveloped quickly and impacted Piccinini said. Plenary Group, Acciona said. precinct. businesses can relocate with minimal She said Council want to ensure Concesiones It will enable schools to do essential The Council owned land neighbours disruption to their operations,” Cr there is no net loss to employment works such as painting, replacing the Mail Exchange, Council Depot and Piccinini said. land within our municipality because The successful PPP builder will carpet and windows, landscaping, existing light industrial factories, with Mr Barton said the 4.5ha area could of the NEL project. design the NEL including the twin tree inspections and maintenance of the Mullum Mullum Trail running provide a new industrial zone for “Once the project is complete, tunnels, new interchanges, freeway infrastructure like septic systems and between the proposed site and Mullum Manningham and has room to take remaining land at the Bulleen upgrades and shared use paths. water services. Mullum Creek. about a third of the businesses from Industrial Precinct must be reinstated They will also be responsible for Ms Terpstra said schools in some of In a statement, Council said the Bulleen. as an employment precinct, to provide building the twin tunnels under the state’s highest-risk bushfire areas, site was identified as being the “Possibly more if smart subdivision ongoing access to local jobs and to the Yarra River, and operating the such as the Warrandyte area, will also most suitable alternative location planning is undertaken to support our local economy — we won’t entire road corridor from the Eastern have access to more funds to ensure in Manningham, given its proximity accommodate those businesses who let this go,” Cr Piccinini said. Freeway to Hoddle Street and the M80, they are “bushfire ready”, thanks to to Bulleen and its potential to be wish to relocate there,” Mr Barton said. Meanwhile, the State Government once it is built. $44.2 million over five years for fire redeveloped for industrial and He called on the Minister to prioritise have announced the shortlist for A contract for the PPP is expected to preparedness activities. commercial uses. rezoning of this area then it opens it up construction companies to build the be awarded near the end of 2020, with Manningham Mayor, Paula Piccinini for subdivision. NEL’s twin road tunnels. major construction to start in 2021.

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BY DAVID HOGG When your premises is ready for With each supplier, their plans will to program that router according to plugged into your NBN router’s voice ONCE AGAIN the rollout of NBN fast connection you will receive a letter become more expensive as you choose instructions provided by your ISP — port instead; answering machines, broadband to the Warrandyte area has from the NBN, you will then have 18 a higher speed tier, and there may also and this can be complicated. fax machines, back-to-base security been delayed. months from the date you are “ready be limits on monthly data (GB) with A new router supplied by your ISP systems, back-to-base fire alarms, The build of Fibre-to-the-Curb to connect” to switch over to the new a higher price if you want unlimited will be pre-programmed and should older Foxtel boxes that connect to the (FTTC) technology which will cover network before the old phone and data usage. just plug in and go. phone line, medical alarms, an all- most areas of Warrandyte and North ADSL service is permanently switched Check whether the plan includes Do you need a landline phone? in-one printer with a fax connections off. them providing the router (some and older dial EFTPOS machines are Warrandyte was due to be introduced Whilst the data choice is reasonably The switchover and switch-off is a suppliers still call this a modem) or examples of devices which will have commencing August and progressively straightforward, perhaps the biggest prime target for scammers so if you whether you have to pay extra for it, to run through your NBN voice port, through to the end of the year. decision you have to make is what to do a get phone calls saying that because and also whether there is a postage or and all these devices cease to work However, over the last couple of with the home landline phone. the NBN is now available your existing one-off connection charge. once your NBN is activated and your weeks, although there has been no Today’s youngsters often do not service will be disconnected within a Some ISPs offer, or insist on, a charge old telephone service is discontinued. official announcement, keen residents have a landline; they use their mobile and businesses in Warrandyte who few days, hang up immediately — this for sending a technician to do the Your ISP will be able to tell you if your is a hoax call. phone. trawl the NBN site to check their install; others rely on the user to do a The older generation is more used to existing telephone handset is VoIP connection date, will notice that Choosing your service provider self-install. landlines and older homes are wired compatible. most areas are now scheduled to be NBN is a new service, so everyone There may also be a contract period. with multiple phone sockets. But it may be necessary to upgrade connected during the first quarter of will need to go onto a new plan, If you opt for the cheaper no-contract The first point to be made here is that other equipment to Ethernet based 2020. whether this is with your existing option you may have to pay them for when you go to the NBN, you have to versions, rather than purchasing Some areas of West End are still Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a your router or bring your own. disconnect ALL your existing phone- double adapters or paying to have scheduled for this or next month and new one. If you opt for a contract, you may have line equipment; none will work any all your existing telephone sockets some areas south of the river will get There are a number of variables to to pay a residual cost if you leave early. longer on the line that comes in from rewired to connect to your NBN voice connection before the end of the year. consider, so now is a good time to If you are thinking of changing the street. port. The area of shops on each side of weigh up the differences. suppliers, check that you are out of Any phone you may want to keep If you use security, fire and medical the bridge, the community centre and Staying with your existing ISP will be contract with your existing supplier using will need to be connected instead services, and similar, which currently most areas of North Warrandyte and the most hassle-free option, but this and that there are no penalties for to the voice port on your new NBN require power and a phone line, you South Warrandyte have slipped to the might be the time to change ISP if you leaving them. router; the line in from the street goes will need to discuss your options first quarter of 2020. can find a better deal. And remember that if you change only into the NBN Connection Device with your ISP, as there is very specific, With NBN once again “just around Not all ISPs offer all four tiers of suppliers and your email address is (NCD) you will be supplied with. technical infrastructure needed to the corner” and Service Providers cold- broadband speed; 12, 25, 50 and 100 provided by your current supplier (e.g. Voice calls on NBN happen over the keep these services running, especially calling their existing customers to get Megabits/second. Bigpond, Optusnet, TPG) then you will Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in the event of a power outage. them to sign up now, it can feel like the The cheapest will probably cost you lose your current email address and rather than through the existing Part-two of this article, appearing decision to choose your provider, select more than you are paying now, but have to set up a new one. switched telephone network. in next month’s Diary will go over your data plan and throw out your remember that even at the 12 megabit If you decide to purchase your own This means, once the switch to NBN installation of your NBN, your phone old telephone should have happened rate you will be getting anything from router rather than have one supplied has occurred, any device that currently and everything else needed to get you, yesterday, but this is not the case. two to four times your current speed. by your service provider, you will have plugs into the wall will need to be and keep you, connected. Solar rebate Sign of things to come? By SANDI MILLER Mr Kourambas told the Diary scheme expanded IN LATE AUGUST a digital sign was that Manningham Council is now attached to the front wall of the reconsidering the location of the screen following feedback from community By DAVID HOGG the climate,” she said. Warrandyte Community Centre, raising immediate concerns from members and will ensure compliance VICTORIA’s state government has The program released 6,500 rebates with local heritage requirements. yielded to industry pressure and on September 2 and a further 3,250 many residents and the Warrandyte Historical Society. The screen has been turned off while public protests and increased the rebates two weeks later, for a total of Council investigates other options. frequency and number of rebates 9,750 rebates across the month. Secretary of the Historical Society, Val Polley questioned the legality There were also concerns that the available in its rooftop solar subsidy In October, 6,500 rebates will be screen had a camera installed adjacent programme. released. of the sign being installed on a council building in the main street to it, with some concerned that it could Late in August, Minister for Energy, The total monthly figure will pose privacy concerns for clients of of Warrandyte in a heritage precinct, Environment and Climate Change stabilise at 5,000 each month after Information Warrandyte’s Emergency when such a sign is not allowed under Lily D’Ambrosio announced a further February 2020. Assistance program. 23,000 rebates will be made available The additional rebates are part the relevant overlays. Mr Kourambas assured the Diary the in 2019, bringing the year’s total from of a package of reforms the State “This action gives the wrong message camera installed with the screen is not 40,000 to 63,000. Government is making to its $1.3 and sets an undesirable precedent,” a surveillance camera. The previous monthly allocation of million Solar Homes Program, which she said. “The camera is not currently 3,333 rebates incurred heavy criticism Minister D’Ambrosio claims has Angelo Kourambas, Director operational and is designed to allow from industry for placing a cap on the already benefitted 35,000 households. City Planning and Community at potential live chat to assist visitors,” market and creating a boom-bust The revamped programme will have Manningham Council said the screen he said. cycle for residential solar installers. a further emphasis on safety and more is part of a pilot program between Former President of the Warrandyte Photo: VAL POLLEY August’s allocation was snapped up post-installation audits. Manningham Council and Yarra Community Association, Dick Davies in less than two hours. A new multi-stakeholder group Ranges Tourism. said that the WCA has previously thinking about?” The new rebates will be released will be established to bring together “The aim is to support local tourism argued against illuminated signs in Ms Polley said the lack of consultation fortnightly, rather than monthly consumers, Solar Victoria, industry and provide 24-hour information the village. around a building in the heart of the — relieving spikes in demand and groups and Government to guide the to visitors about activities, places “[We] recently got the car wash to heritage precinct was problematic. ensuring a steadier supply of work for program’s decade-long roll-out. of interest, local businesses and remove theirs and persuaded the “It is just another example of the push solar installers. The Solar Victoria web portal organisations in Warrandyte and the Community Church not to go ahead towards tourism without thought as to John Grimes, CEO of renewables will be streamlined to make online surrounding areas,” he said. with one… what are council officers the effect on the community,” she said. advocacy group Smart Energy applications easier, and some Council, said that “the Victorian rebates will be reserved for offline Government has listened to solar applications. businesses and solar workers and Rebates for installation of solar responded to their concerns”. panels are passed through to eligible Lynne Robb, Head of Marketing and households, including those in Customer at the Australian Energy Warrandyte, as a discount on the Foundation had been lobbying sale price of 50% of the system cost heavily throughout August for the up to $2,225, although pegged at the scheme to be changed before the increased monthly limits. next round of applications opened The rebates for installing solar on September 2. battery storage are postcode “Victorians love solar because it is dependent and still not available to good for the hip pocket and good for residents in the local area. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 5 Prepare now for fire season By SANDI MILLER picture to last year, citing particularly be on them so quickly. planned burning,” he said. Commissioner Crisp urged residents LATE AUGUST saw the launch of the bad weather across Gippsland and the Commissioner Crisp said that now Chris Eagle, Assistant Chief Fire to begin now to start preparing for the Australian Season Bushfire Outlook Alpine areas. is the time to start thinking about your Officer of Forest Fire Management season ahead by clearing around your 2019. “We are more likely to see protracted preparation. Victoria told the Diary that the urban house, cleaning gutters and making a Held as part of the Australian Fire and and campaign fires which is exactly “It is cold and it is wet at the moment, areas of Melbourne are very interesting fire plan — practice it and to stick to it. Emergency Management Conference what we saw last year on the back of but this is the time where we need places to burn, as they are more “If you have got a plan to leave on at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, record low rainfall for the previous two to start preparing — so we plan and complex burning areas because of the an Extreme or a Very High day, then Emergency Management leaders years, so we are now in the third year prepare in peace time, because it is urban interface. just make sure you do it — you have from across the country gathered of that,” he said. too late when we are actually battling “Last year we did burning in developed a plan for a reason.” to launch the report, which was This rainfall, the report states, has led a fire,” he said. Greensborough for the first time, so to “severe levels of underlying dryness Talking to the Diary, Commissioner we are very conscious of how we do Earlier this year, Warrandyte Diary compiled by the Bushfire and Natural and CFA partnered with students on Hazards Cooperative Research Centre persisting in soils, and heavy forest Crisp advised that communication is that small mosaic burning. fuels, along with higher abundance the key to preparing for fire season. “We have a depot at Warrandyte, and the Swinburne University Advanced (CRC) and the Australian Bureau of Diploma of Screen and Media — Meteorology. of dead fuel components and higher “If you are getting good information, the team there is very conscious of how flammability of live vegetation”. it will enable you to make good they work with the local community to Animation course to produce a series Dr Richard Thornton, CEO of the of short, educational animations on Bushfire CRC gave an overview of the This could mean a busy time for decisions,” he said. protect them,” Mr Eagle said. our local brigades from Warrandyte He advised to have the Vic Emergency Commissioner Crisp said that the fire and bushfire safety. outlook for the whole continent, and Visit our Fire Safety page on said this year we will see that a lot of heading out on Strike Teams. App loaded on your phone and to population in outer Melbourne was And this does not mean Warrandyte begin the physical preparation of growing, but that should not change the Warrandyte Diary website the activity, particularly in the east, (warrandytediary.com.au/fire- is dominated by both an increased should become complacent. properties. our vigilance or our preparation. Dr Thornton said in his experience “In the areas like Warrandyte and “Even though we say Gippsland safety) for tips on how to prepare average temperature and a decline your property, prepare your Fire in rainfall. with communities that have Eltham, what are people doing to is of higher risk, we can’t become experienced bushfires, a large start thinking about preparing their complacent anywhere across the Plan and what the various fire danger Dr David Jones of the Bureau of levels mean. Meteorology said the coming summer proportion of the community are not properties?” state… that peri-urban fringe, where will be a challenging fire season in well prepared for the fire season. The emergency services have there is a lot of grassland, no one can To make sure you are fire ready, terms of the fire weather. “A lot of them express surprise that commenced preparing for the coming afford to become complacent,” he told download the Vic Emergency App “We anticipate an early start and a they were actually impacted by fires, season. the Dairy. from the iTunes or Google Play store, long season, certainly based on the so it is important that we note that Commissioner Crisp said there is a “It doesn’t matter who you have got store the Bushfire Hotline number climatic conditions we have in place fires are a normal part of the Australian really narrow window as to when and and where you have got them, it comes in your phone 1800 226 226 and at the moment, he said. landscape and fires can start anywhere, where planned burning can occur. back to shared responsibility — [the make sure you listed to Emergency Victoria’s Commissioner for they can start without warning, and “Forest Fire Management Victoria Emergency Services] are preparing Broadcasters including 774 ABC Emergency Services, Andrew Crisp in fact many communities may not and DELWP have done their absolute across the country — individuals and Radio Melbourne on days of high said this year would be a fairly similar receive a warning, because the fire will best in relation to their targets for communities, are you preparing?” risk. Wonga Park CFA new recruits Become a local hero By SUSAN FOREMAN years and we aren’t seeing them being By JO FRENCH elements, that is where we put our about a year and half ago. replaced at the rate we need. skills in to practice”. “I couldn’t be operational so I AROUND 87 PER CENT of the WONGA PARK Fire Brigade held its Australian emergency management This is partly due to the perceived Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, Training includes combat practical wanted to help out with the brigade lack of flexibility that is offered and sessions, physical training, study and which is how I started, first with sector is made up of volunteers. August 9 at Gardiners Run Golf Course A staggering 100,000 people the changing nature of the younger in Lilydale. technical skills with both written and just assisting and then eventually I workforce, with many young people practical assessments throughout. volunteer as part of CFA, SES or Forest The evening of dinner and became the Secretary in the elections on casual contracts which means they “The hardest thing I found was Fire Management in Victoria alone. presentations was a reward for this year, said Hayden. are not regularly available for training learning the mechanical side of “Earlier this year, I did the recruit The CFA is comprised of over 60,000 volunteers and recognition of their and frontline response work. things, the pumps, the pressures, the training course to become a firefighter, volunteers, across 1,200 brigades, performance during the year. Other reasons cited for the ageing changeovers,” says Karen. we covered topics such as wildfire, who provide the state with emergency Amongst the list of awards and volunteer population are potentially a “You just have to get the knowledge, safety on the fireground, knowledge services valued at $1 billion annually, special mentions, new recruits Karen as well as untold millions in property, lack of gender and cultural diversity in Brindley, Dean Gibson and Hayden the theory into your head, and not about pumping, water dynamics, being mechanically minded it was a environment, and natural resources the sector, especially when compared Prime were welcomed into the family. low structure fire attack and the learning curve for me.” environment.” across the state. to other non-emergency service Having recently completed seven Balancing work and family Hayden was awarded Rookie of the They also assist to prepare, educate volunteer sectors. months of recruit training, Karen, commitments with volunteering is Year 2019 for exemplary commitment and support prevention in local AFAC CEO Stuart Ellis said Dean and Hayden are now ready and a challenge for all brigade members, to the brigade particularly with respect communities, as well as build resilience emergency management volunteers eager to turnout. and something the new recruits have to the administration and leadership. and recovery, therefore, playing a key not only help in disasters but help “I wanted to join the CFA when I was all met head on. Recruits Brindley, Gibson and Prime role in protecting the state economy. to build more resilient communities. younger and when my children were Dean Gibson joined Wonga Park have also been mentored and run Similarly, 95 per cent of the Victorian “Volunteers are trained to be able younger,” said Karen, “but they were because he was new to the area, through training including a turnout SES is made up of volunteers, with a to prevent, prepare for and respond too little for me to become an active wanted to meet people and help the test within the brigade, and have team of 5,000 in 149 units spread across to natural disasters and emergencies. firefighter.” community. now been signed off as firefighters the state. “They are highly skilled and are Karen’s son became involved with “I thought it was a good way of by Captain Aaron Farr who, in his Australasian Fire and Emergency trained to provide first aid, navigation, the CFA at age 12 and she supported spending my time instead of sitting speech, acknowledged and thanked Services Authority Council (AFAC) administration, communication, him, allowing him the opportunity to in front of the TV,” said Dean. all the volunteers for their selfless hosted a conference and Expo at the incident management, support and follow his passion. “It’s been fun meeting new people commitment, dedication and hard Melbourne Exhibition Centre where leadership and marine rescue. Once he was 18, Karen decided it and getting to help the community work. the role of volunteers as well as the “As well as playing a leading role was her time, “It has been a lot of hard through the fundraisers.” Aaron also made particular challenges surrounding continued in community engagement and work but really worthwhile.” However, Dean is self-employed mention of the families that support volunteer recruiting were discussed. education, incident prevention and “It’s been hard at night, going out in and says, “the biggest challenge so far the members of Wonga Park CFA, Dr Faye Bendrups, Vice-chair, mitigation,” he said. the cold, especially when the family is trying to fit in running a business acknowledging the sacrifices they National SES Volunteers Association To find out how you can help locally, are cosy and having dinner, but it’s and also being a volunteer firefighter, make that allow the members to says, that the average age of volunteers Warrandyte CFA will be holding an been great, even though the practical doing all the training, exams et cetera”. drop everything the moment a pager is going up, as fewer young people are Open Day on October 19. side can sometimes be hard out in the Hayden Prime joined the brigade goes off. coming through the ranks to replace Learn how you can protect your them. family and property, or discuss how “The average age of an emergency you can become an emergency service services volunteer firefighter is 48 volunteer.

From left: Dean Gibson, Karen Brindley and Hayden Prime Photo:SANDI MILLER 6 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 A safer Jumping Creek Reserve By SUSAN FOREMAN at Jumping Creek Reserve and Old FOLLOWING our coverage of Warrandyte State Park, Forest the hoon activity at Jumping Fire Management Victoria Creek Reserve in May, where work with Parks Victoria to a stolen car was set alight in plan and deliver an annual Dairy the state park, Member for program of works which Warrandyte Ryan Smith put a consists of targeted planned question to the Minister for the burning and mechanical Environment Lily D’Ambrosio, treatment. update around the need for a timed gate Due to Warrandyte State Park’s proximity to to be installed, allowing for the By VAL POLLEY Manningham City Council met to park to be closed at night. Warrandyte township, areas THE OLD WARRANDYTE Dairy discuss the final plans, before they He said having this reserve open within the park are designated are submitted to Council’s heritage 24 hours a day has been causing as asset protection zones and project is progressing well. The contamination works have been and planning team. headaches for nearby residents. are targeted for treatment to The meeting discussed details for “Neighbouring residents and reduce fire risk to people and completed, with the diesel tank on site decommissioned and the removal of the building such as colours, words, those opposite the reserve in property. font size and finishes and anti-graffiti Warrandyte are subjected to I have been advised by Forest the asbestos roof undertaken. Public safety has been a Melbourne measures. this weekly plight, seeing and Fire Management Victoria that The roof trusses will shortly be Water priority so decommissioning hearing the hooning from their current levels of burning and removed together with the ventilators. properties across the Yarra mechanical fuel treatments the tank and removing the asbestos Several dead wattles will also be River,” he said. are achieving risk reduction were the most important actions. removed and the site cleaned up prior As well as calling for an targets for public land in the Now these works are complete, to the new landscaping works. automatic gate, he noted the Warrandyte area”. the site has been made safe and Melbourne Water will submit heavy fuel load build up in the Melbourne Water is moving into the amended design plans to representatives recently met on site She directed residents next phase of the project which is the reserve and pressed the Minister to interested in information on Forest Manningham Council as required with Victoria Police to examine renewal of the structure. under the original planning permit commit Parks Victoria to a “more Fire Management Victoria’s fuel what action can be taken to reduce A meeting to bring the community so there will be a delay before the next ambitious” fuel reduction program management program to visit the for Warrandyte State Park. hooning activity within the reserve groups up to date was held on August stage of works can commence. and have agreed to increase patrols interactive map on the FFMV website: 27. In the meantime, progress is being The Minister has since responded to ffm.vic.gov.au/bushfire-fuel- Mr Smith’s question: and compliance activities in the Melbourne Water, Warrandyte made on the collection of photographs area. and-risk-management/joint-fuel- Historical Society, Warrandyte and information for the interpretive “I am advised that Parks Victoria With respect to fuel management management-program Community Association and signage. The whys and wherefores of bylaws: nature strips By SANDI MILLER COUNCIL AREAS have many different nature strips or rural roads without the specific area.” Properties classified as High nature strip surface, trees and root rules and bylaws in place that residents Council permission, and if a resident There are also different rules that Conservation Significance under Local systems, kerb and channel, paths, must adhere to when going about their wants to plant on the nature strip, they apply depending if you are on a Law No. 5 can undertake the following house drain connections and other daily lives. need written permission from Council. Council road or a main road managed without a permit: underground services, and it can Sometimes quite differently in each “The resident must submit an by VicRoads, with slightly different • The removal of regionally also impact sight lines for drivers and of our two municipalities. application that includes a map of vegetation removal rules depending on controlled weeds and those weeds pedestrians. In this new series the Diary seeks to the area and a list of the plant species the speed limit of the adjoining roads, listed in Council’s guide Live Local Mr Cowie said, “you are not allowed clarify what can and cannot be done intended for planting,” he said. these can be found at www.vicroads. Plant Local. to park on or store any type of vehicle under these local laws. The proposed species must be from vic.gov.au • Maintenance and mowing of any or trailer or building materials on This month we investigate the what the Live Local Plant Local publication. Nillumbik’s website discusses how part of the road reserve abutting nature strips”. and the why around nature strips. Mr Cowie says Council is responsible roadsides adjoining Council roads the resident’s property comprising Parking on nature strips is not What exactly is a nature strip? for maintaining trees on council land. fall into two classifications, Low exotic vegetation. permitted under Victorian road rules “Residents are allowed to remove According to VicRoads, a nature Conservation Significance or High • The removal of vegetation that has legislation, this can be enforced by plants on the weed list of the Live Local strip, sometimes called a road verge, is Conservation Significance. fallen onto the road from the Victoria Police and/or Council. Plant Local publication,” said Mr Cowie. defined as “the area between a road and Properties classified as Low resident’s land. Mr Koroumbas said, when adjacent land and includes — amongst In Manningham, road verges are Conservation Significance under Local • The removal of vegetation that is investigating parking on nature strips, other things — areas of grass, cement or council owned land, these can be Law No. 5 can undertake the following the subject of a fire prevention Manningham Council officers will gravel, dirt and driveways — it does not traditional style nature strips, road without a permit: notice. consider the location, whether damage reserves or tree reserves. include the kerb, shoulder of a road or • The removal of fine ground fuels • Participation in works undertaken is being caused, along with visual Manningham Director of City a bicycle path, footpath or shared path”. (grass, leaves, twigs, loose bark). by friends groups, Landcare groups impacts for drivers and pedestrians Planning and Community, Angelo Given the semi-rural environment • The removal of regionally and community fireguard groups in the area. in Warrandyte and North Warrandyte, Kourambas told the Diary Council in accordance with an agreement The VicRoads website confirms that a is responsible for managing trees on controlled weeds and those weeds nature strips are a bit of a grey area for approved by Council. driver must not park on a bicycle path, council land, however in contrast to listed in Council’s guide Live Local many people — we often do not have Further information, including a copy footpath, shared path, dividing strip, Nillumbik, this includes removing ivy Plant Local. the standard footpath and strip of lawn • Maintenance and mowing of any of Live Local Plant Local, is available or a nature strip adjacent to a length that you see in the urban areas of the and other weed species from nature on the Nillumbik website: nillumbik. strips. part of the road reserve containing of road in a built up area, unless the municipalities. exotic vegetation abutting the vic.gov.au/Living-in/Roads-Drains- driver parks at a place allowed by a So what does that mean for “We encourage residents to contact and-Paths us about any trees on their nature strips property. parking sign. homeowners and occupiers? • The removal of vegetation that Further explanation of what residents A motorcycle rider can stop on a that may require attention, so that we can and can’t remove can be viewed Can I, can’t I can have a qualified arborist inspect has fallen onto the road from the bicycle path, footpath, shared path or resident’s land. under “Roadside Vegetation Removal” dividing strip, or a nature strip adjacent Nillumbik CEO, Carl Cowie advised the tree and schedule any works,” Mr via nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Living-in/Fire- the Diary that it is “accepted practice Kourambas said. • The removal of vegetation that is to a length of road in a built-up area, the subject of a fire prevention and-other-emergencies/Preparing- in a place where the motorcycle does that residents maintain the nature strip He said while residents aren’t for-fire. abutting their property as an extension permitted to do their own planting on notice. not inconvenience, obstruct, hinder of their garden”. council land, residents that would like • Participation in works undertaken Parking or prevent the free passage of any However, contradicting this, he also a tree or additional planting on their by friends groups, Landcare groups Paths, nature strips and dividing strips pedestrian or any other vehicle. said residents must not remove or nature strip should contact Council to and community fireguard groups are not constructed for the parking of Mr Koroumbas said residents can prune indigenous vegetation, non- request this. in accordance with an agreement vehicles. report illegally parked vehicles to indigenous vegetation or trees on “We will then investigate options for approved by Council. Parking on them can damage the Council at any time for investigation. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 7 Classic coffee Warrandyte capital works By JAMES POYNER attended a meeting on August 27 about on the shared pedestrian/cycle path on MANNINGHAM COUNCIL’S $50 the progress of the Old Dairy (see left), Warrandyte Bridge. million budget for their capital works this meeting also included an update TheDiary has been fielding requests program in their 2019/20 budget on the Lions Park. for information on the status of the promises improvements to roads, “Stacey Robinson, the landscape path on the downstream side of the footpaths and community spaces architect with Manningham City bridge since February. across the municipality. Council briefed the meeting on the A Department of Transport For Warrandyte, Wonga Park and progress of the Lions Park works at the spokesperson has finally provided the Park Orchards, these works include bridge site. Diary with an update. $3.2m towards the delayed upgrade “Further funding is being sought “We built a shared three-metre wide of Jumping Creek Road, $1m towards as the costs of providing the vehicle user path on the western side of the the upgrade of the change rooms, car parking will be high and there are BBQs bridge to make it easier for cyclists and park and lighting at Domeney Reserve, and picnic tables to be installed. pedestrians to travel over the bridge. and $400,000 to finally link Warrandyte “Work is progressing with VicRoads “We will be installing new signs cycling and walking paths to the Main for detailed designs on work at the on the bridge in the coming weeks bridge site including the wildlife Yarra Trail at Deep Creek Reserve. reminding cyclists and pedestrians to crossing, plantings etc. Planning permits for works relating share the new path.” “Stage 1 of the plans includes a As there is currently no signage or to this path were displayed outside the Cultural Heritage Management Plan High School and approved in January painted demarcation, it is currently with the Wurundjeri and liaising technically illegal to cycle along the this year, but whether cyclists and with the Lions Club on the exercise walkers will be able to use the new wide western pedestrian path but as equipment to be installed. the weather warms and locals and Yarra Trail extension this summer is “Works on the ground are planned still unclear. tourists drag their bicycle out from By SANDI MILLER He has set out to be as ethical as to occur early next year, Stage 2 of winter hibernation, it is reassuring to $410,000 has also been put aside to the works will be at the Federation THERE IS AN oasis on the road out of possible, with a discount for keep cups, begin developing the new Lions Park know that cyclists will be able to safely sourcing local produce — including PlaySpace end and incorporate cross the bridge, away from traffic, Wonga Park. on what was recently the VicRoads improvements there”, she said. A coffee oasis. Yarra Valley produced coffee beans worksite for the Warrandyte Bridge very soon. Head down Paynes Road towards — and offering a range of dairy and upgrade and previously the Lions Bridge update The 1.8 metre-wide path on the Lilydale and you will soon come non-dairy milk. Tennis Courts. Diary reporter DAVID HOGG has eastern side of the bridge is only across Brendan MacGreggor and his The lack of a coffee shop in Wonga Warrandyte stalwart, VAL POLLEY been pursuing VicRoads for an update suitable for pedestrians. HQ Coffee. Park initially drew him to the site, The barista of 15 years has converted his permit with the City of Yarra Artist’s impression courtesy Manningham Council Ranges doesn’t allow him to operate an old HQ panel van into a roadside in Wonga Park township as that falls coffee shop. within Manningham, so he found the After running a successful café in site on Paynes Road which is safe and Healesville, perhaps too successful picturesque. according to his young daughter, he “With that view, why would you work decided it was time to get to know his anywhere else?” he quipped. family again. He is able to take advantage of the So, he set up a business that allowed tradie run at 5am and the school run him to help with childcare, with the at 8:30am with a smattering of other arrival of his new baby. business commuters in between, then He decided his love of old cars and get home in time to play dad for the his talent for coffee was a perfect rest of the morning. match, so he set out to install a fully Many of his customers initially stop functioning café in the back of an old to admire the classic car, but they come Sandman, with coffee machine, water back time and again for the “excellent” Hey presto! 65 magical years tank, generator and milk fridge. coffee. celebration

By BRIONY BOTTARELLI JOHN AND MARGARET Yates, along with their family, enjoyed a quiet celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary on August 28. The couple met at a Saturday night dance in a small village in Sussex, while Margaret was still in high school. “We corresponded for over three years after I emigrated to Australia in 1950, and got engaged when she was seventeen,” said John. In 1954 the pair married in St James Old Cathedral, in West Melbourne. They have lived in their home in Hall Road, South Warrandyte, since 1980. complete library of magic magazines Belgium since 2001 and is Principal Margaret, despite being busy raising to the State Library of Victoria. of two English speaking international their five daughters, found the time to John worked his entire life in the schools in Brussels. pursue her interest in magic and was building industry, becoming managing They have 14 grandchildren and 5 the Secretary of the Melbourne branch director of a large commercial and great-grandchildren. of the International Brotherhood of industrial building company and was a John told the Diary they keep the Magicians. board member of the Master Builders magic alive by helping each other She became one of the first female Association, until his retirement in when required and allowing each members of The Magic Circle, by 1991. other to have their individual freedom invitation, it previously only being a Three of their daughters live locally with their own interests. club for male members. with one living in Warrandyte. “I have also found out that it helps to Last year Margaret donated her Their youngest daughter has lived in do as I am told!” John quipped.

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Shop 1, 188-202 Yarra Street, Warrandyte 9844 5688 8 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 Hurstbridge blooms during Wattle Festival By SANDI MILLER and food, food, and more food. DESPITE THE LATE winter chill, The kids had heaps to do including the crowds came out to play at the face painting, a treasure hunt, Hurstbridge Wattle Festival. miniature train and an animal nursery, With lots to see and do, it was while the grownups had plenty to worth the short drive to see how our see with music, vintage and hot- neighbours across the valley do their rod car displays, woodworking and festival. blacksmithing displays and a makers’ In fact, getting there is half the fun, market. with a dedicated steam train shuttling Nature was on show with wattle of festival-goers from Eltham station into every variety, and even some very the heart of the festival. creative wattle-themed yarn bombing Then once you arrive, double- in the aptly named Wattle Place. decker bus rides are on offer to shuttle Many festival attendees joined in the between the various precincts, and fun with sprays of wattle attached to given how spread out the festivities headpieces or clothing. are, it is at times a necessity. It is great to see how other towns Around the town there was certainly celebrate their community, with six something for everyone, with an array months until our own festival, I can’t of bands on the main stage, roving wait until March for our own home- entertainment, fairy floss, a giant slide grown event. Refill for the environment By SAM MCCULLOCH set up in a public space and provide I made a mental note to look them I FIRST CAME across Roving Refills affordable, environmentally friendly up when I got home to find out how to down on the Mornington Peninsula products to the community on a get Warrandyte on their roving roster. some months ago. regular basis. We needed at least 15 people I noticed the truck and people As I watched people come and go, interested so I put it out on the local gathered about and went to investigate. filling their buckets and containers Facebook community page. I could see large drums and people with personal and household The response was pretty clear — this filling their own bottles and containers products, I realised this was right up was a brilliant idea. Warrandyte’s alley. with shampoo, laundry liquid, So… watch this space. With the recent concern about where dishwashing powder…what a brilliant Roving Refills will be visiting our recycling ends up, coupled with Warrandyte in the near future, date idea! the bleak predictions about climate Roving Refills is operated by two and venue to be advertised. change, we need more options to play If we want to have a permanent place sisters, Claudine and Raphaelle. our part in the war against waste. on Roving Refills roster, it’s up to us to They are passionate about We can’t avoid the fact our show up and use this fantastic service. environmental protection and their environment is in dire shape. Sustainability begins in our homes growing concern about the increasing We’re running out of natural and in our community. amount of plastic packaging spurred resources while creating more rubbish them to do something about it. and pollution. Roving Refills was started to provide Whether or not you believe in climate For more information: local communities with an alternative change, there’s no harm in changing rovingrefills.com.au to packaged products. habits to reduce the amount of plastic A one-stop mobile shop that can your household uses and disposes of. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 9 Our climate is our future Join the climate strike people to stand up, speak out and act this hour-long documentary gives an September 23, which Greta Thunberg if we are to avoid the worst effects of green edge excellent overview of world scientific will be attending. climate damage on the people and opinion. Last year, the UN Secretary-General, places we love. It makes the following key points: António Guterres, said: A massive, student-led movement By JEFF CRANSTON “We face a direct existential threat. WarrandyteCAN • Global warming is increasing is building power around the world, and driving climate change. “Climate change is moving faster and they’re asking all of us to stand • This will have increasingly severe than we are — and its speed has By BRON ELMORE with them on September 20 for a day impacts for our planet and provoked a sonic boom SOS across ACF Menzies Volunteer of high-impact global action, three our world. ourselves. THE MOST difficult conversation days out from the UN’s Emergency • There is now unequivocal “If we do not change course by 2020, Climate Summit. we risk missing the point where we I don’t want to have with my evidence that global warming grandchildren… Join the students in solidarity — is caused by human activities can avoid runaway climate change, demand effective, urgent action from with disastrous consequences for Family dinner time. including burning fossil fuels for A great opportunity to get together all levels of government, institutions energy and deforestation. people and all the natural systems that and corporations. sustain us.” and talk about what’s happened • Time is running out to act to through the day, at work, at school or Together we can turn this around! limit global warming, and we He has now called on all leaders to Join the Strike4Climate on Friday come to New York with their plans “to on the sporting field. “THROUGHOUT our evolution, need to act urgently. But what sort of conversation September 20 at 2pm–4pm Treasury our minds have evolved to handle • There are good alternatives to stop the increase in emissions by 2020, Gardens. and dramatically reduce emissions have you had with your children, immediate problems and threats”, using fossil fuels, but we need grandchildren, nieces or nephews Everyone is welcome and everyone to reach net-zero emissions by mid- is needed. observed Feike Sybesma , CEO of to transition to renewable energy about climate damage? century”. If you haven’t been to a rally Dutch company Royal DSM, in a 2016 sources much faster than we’ve How do you broach the issue of mass WarrandyteCAN expresses solidarity before, maybe you would enjoy some article Our minds are wired to fear only been doing. extinctions caused by a planet that is short-term threats. We need to escape with the student organisers of the company on the journey. The costs of making this transition Global Climate Strike, and urges too hot, and that nearly every natural this trap. are significant, but are dwarfed by the Join me and other Warrandyte everyone who can to attend. system has been disrupted by the friends and travel together by bus to However, he says that dealing with a costs of inaction. On September 20, people everywhere burning of fossil fuels, that large scale the Strike4Climate. long-term challenge such as climate The documentary delivers a positive should send their leaders a message crop failures are likely and that more Meet at 12pm on Friday, September change requires us to make a conscious message about our capacity to they can’t ignore — that our future is frequent and more intense bushfires 20 at the front of Quinton’s IGA. shift away from short-term thinking. transition to a low-carbon economy, at stake if we don’t act now to deal with will wreak havoc? Together we will catch the 906 bus to Sybesma also favours moving away and that people can make a difference, the climate crisis. Conversations like these aren’t easy. the city at either 12:30pm or 12:45 pm, from the “fear sells” approach and if they come together to bring about the As a parent myself, thinking of a instead emphasising the positive alighting in Spring Street then walk to transformative political and cultural The Melbourne Global Climate Strike world like this is almost unimaginable. Treasury Gardens. benefits of climate action. change that is needed. will take place on September 20, 2019 If we sit in silence, we are participating Bron is volunteer member of So we should see the threat posed by By way of example, it features the from 2pm to 4pm in the Treasury in the unfolding nightmare, aren’t we? climate change more as an opportunity the Australian Conservation worldwide School Strike for Climate Gardens, Melbourne. And yet, there is a chance we could Foundation Community Menzies — to change our economy, clean up movement that grew out of Greta WarrandyteCAN will be there. Join us! turn this around if we and our leaders our environment, and improve our group Thunberg’s protest outside the Swedish act urgently and decisively. You can rsvp via the acf website: overall quality of living. Parliament in August 2018. What are we waiting for? Of course, the problem of motivating www.acf.org.au/school_strike_4_ At first, she protested all alone, yet As adults, we owe it to our young climate_menzies_contingent people to take climate action is more and more students were inspired compounded by the failure of many to join her. to acknowledge there is a climate This has grown into a major crisis at all. worldwide movement. Anyone who may be in any doubt The movement’s youth activists have that we are facing such a crisis should called upon all adults to join the next see the BBC documentary Climate global strike organised for September Change: The Facts shown on the ABC 20. on August 11 (currently available on The strike is strategically timed ABC iView). to take place shortly before the UN Narrated by David Attenborough, Climate Action Summit in New York on

NEXT MARKETS: Saturday October 5 Saturday November 2 8am to 1pm 10 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 Springtime: gums and roses Growing spaces for and the beautiful birds for them all. gardening I would recommend doing a property management course if you are on a our local nature larger property. By KATHY GARDINER There is so much to learn. By SUSAN FOREMAN Edendale Farm in August where they Local Evironmental Assistance FOR THOSE not fortunate to live on took nominations for their steering WELL, SPRING is upon us and the Fund (LEAF) grants provide financial acreage, there are still many ways you committee who will develop the branches overhead are laden with assistance and education to control can contribute to the health of our program for Nillumbik. blossoms galore. pest plants and animals, including natural environment. Council is now inviting Nillumbik When the winds pick up, the petals weeds and rabbits. residents to sign up to their mailing blow everywhere like confetti. Buy yourself a book on indigenous Nature Stewards list before the program is rolled out I love this time of year. plants of the area, especially one on In Manningham, you can take part early next year. Daffodils, jonquils, grevilleas, eucalypts. in an initiative called Nature Stewards. More information at magnolias, verbenas, salvias, hebes Go and have a chat with the Nature Stewards is an introductory gardensforwildlifevictoria.com. bring colour to the garden. people down at FOWSP (Friends of adult education program where you Or sign up at: Roses are starting to shoot with tiny Warrandyte State Park) and buy some will discover more about your local nillumbik.vic.gov.au/council/ burgundy coloured leaves. tube stock eucalypts or pick up the environment, where to get outdoors, newsletters/environment. Buds are swelling. little booklet or view it online Native meet others in your community, and Become a tree foster-parent The days are getting longer and we Splendour — Indigenous Plant Guide learn how and where to volunteer for have more time to tinker in the garden from Manningham Council. nature. Even if you have nowhere to plant before and after a long day at work. It is very good and great to identify This 10-week program is being trees, you can still grow trees! When we first bought our property, we indigenous plants in your garden. run in the cities of Manningham, Warrandyte Neighbourhood House enrolled on the Property Maintenance At this time of year the understory is Melbourne, and Melton from October is facilitating a tree growing project, course put on by local council. booming with beautiful small plants. to December. and is looking for “foster parents” It was sort of a prerequisite for Spring is the time when we really The program spans introductions to raise seedlings to be planted in controlling the five acres of land and should be feeding our garden plants. to geology, soils, plants, animals, reforestation projects. being able to identify the flora and It is the time of growth and your waterways, climate, care for Country, Contact Warrandyte fauna that surrounded us. plants need more than the nutrients the benefits of being in nature and Neighbourhood House to join. It was a great course to learn about from your typical garden soil. ways to get active for nature through Spring Outdoors Program soil, erosion, management of water For plants to be healthy they need environmental volunteering. If you just want to immerse yourself courses through the property, native to be exposed to the trace elements of It comprises 10 weekly class sessions in nature, there is something for vegetation, pests (both plants and nitrogen (useful for leafy foliage plants and four field sessions, with access to everyone in the Spring Outdoors animals), birdlife, and identifying the or leafy vegetables like lettuce, chard, an expert facilitator, multiple guest Program. millions of green things growing. spinach in your veggie plot. presenters and local volunteering Residents of all ages can connect We had always lived in the area but If your plants don’t have enough group showcases. with our local environment through once you own a big chunk of land, and nitrogen they can often look poorly The Manningham course is being play, workshops and educational you need to plot every single tree, you and wan. conducted by one of the Diary’s Nature seminars. realise what a huge responsibility it is. Sometimes yellow or yellowing columnists, Glenn Jameson. Run across the three municipalities Not only for our neighbours and leaves is an indication of this. Nature Stewards is open to anyone Manningham Council, Nillumbik Shire community around us, but also to Phosphorus and potash assists in the over the age of 18 in Victoria, with a and Banyule City Council presents teach the kids about why the Green plants root development, especially general interest in learning more about more than 50 events. Wedge and our river is so important. when the plant is small and newly the Victorian and local environment, The program kicks off from When we first bought, the back planted. perhaps looking to change career, September through to the end of acre was fully covered with Spanish Be careful though when using or wishing to find opportunities to November. Heath (weed), gorse (weed), phosphorus as a lot of Australian make a positive difference through The program has a range of blackberries (weed), Angled Onion natives don’t appreciate it. volunteering. environmentally themed events, (weed), Briar Rose (weed, weed, Grevillias, hakeas and proteas will To find out more: outdoorsvictoria. such as walks, hands-on activities, weed), ivy, boxthorn, cotoneaster, and not fair well after being exposed to org.au/nature-stewards information sessions, gardening tips pittosporum… and the list goes on. too much. Contact: for the whole family, and the ever- I thought the Spanish Heath was Check the trace elements on the side naturestewards@outdoorsvictoria. popular stargazing night at Westerfolds something indigenous. of the fertiliser packs or containers. org.au Park. Something akin to Pink Heath. With passionfruit at 80 cents each Gardens for Wildlife Most events are free to attend, Wrong. at the moment maybe you might but bookings are essential as many Nillumbik has seen the launch of Weed. think about planting a vine or two sessions are booked out. a new program called Gardens for I knew we had lots of gum trees but this spring. The spring outdoors program listing Wildlife. was ignorant about how many different Remembering you will need a male is available from Manningham The program began as in initiative of kinds we were parents to now. and a female plant in the same vicinity. Civic Centre, local libraries and Knox Council, and is now spreading its On completing our course we were You can buy these at local nurseries, community centres, or can be roots into other communities. given a tongue in cheek award of “Most easily identifiable in their pink and downloaded from the Manningham The Gardens for Wildlife program Indigenous Species on One Property“ blue pots. Council’s website. sees members collaborate and learn We had to plot every single plant. How convenient. For more information please see: It was breathtaking, hard work but You will be blessed with a bumper from each other about ways to enhance manningham.vic.gov.au/spring- so exciting. harvest after a couple of years and residents’ gardens to contribute to outdoors From our Lemon-scented Gums as the most beautiful flowers during the wildlife corridors for local fauna. sentinels out the front to the majestic spring. The aim of the program is to build Candlebarks out the back we were Passionfruit vines love sun, skills, confidence and ownership in surrounded by gums. something to climb on and animal caring for the land and its wildlife. Swamp Gums (E. ovata), Yellow manure with some potash every A bonus is the strengthening Box (E. melliodora), Red Box (E. spring. connections between residents, the polyanthemos), Long Leaf Box (E. Potash will help with the fruit forming community, nature and place, along goniocalyx), Narrow Leaf Peppermint and blood and bone will be great for All citrus are big feeders and thrive with improved health and wellbeing (E. radiata), Broad Leaf Peppermint lush growth over spring and summer. on pellet fertilisers or specialist citrus through experiencing and caring for (E. dives), Red Stringybark (E. Passionfruit love and need water so food. nature. macrorhyncha), Messmate (E. oblique) do not let them dry out. They love lots of sunshine, but do not There are many levels of participation, and Red Ironbark (E. sideroxylon) Bare rooted citrus are available now. let them dry out. from simply installing a birdbath surround us. Maybe try planting a mini Meyer Spring is when you feel like whistling, in your courtyard to becoming an They probably surround you too. Lemon or cumquats in terracotta pots. even with a shoe full of slush. environmental champion. Who knew that the koalas would Beware citrus will need protecting So get out there and enjoy planting, You don’t need to be an experienced come for them, the bees for the Yellow from the frost and we are not over identifying, learning and just breathing gardener to be involved! Box, phascogales for the Stringybarks that yet. in our beautiful Warrandyte air. An information session was held at SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 11 Going with the flow Cheap wine and dust jackets How very fun and how very real — These ordinary folk who do Down on the banks of the Birrarung, she was just so excited and her words extraordinary things in our eyes, make one would find themselves under a corner of my eye nature reminded me of the dreams of nine- us lose all sense of comprehension and Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata). year-old me, who would grab a few say stupid things. The leaves are shaped a bit like little By JO FRENCH sheets of paper, fold and staple them By IAN HAWKINS Standing there, in this quagmire of ferns. carefully and spend the afternoon literary celebration and hazardous Grab a leaf and take a close look at WHEN IT IS time for a new book designing the dust jacket of my future human interaction, flip flopping the silvery/grey green foliage. to hit the shelves, some authors (or bestseller. between the tired editorial type having Do you see on the stem, some tiny publishers) opt for a book launch I don’t think I ever wrote in those to attend “yet another book launch” and little dots? event to create buzz and hopefully little books that I spent hours making, uber-author-groupie I am reminded of These are glands, and in the Silver propel sales. but the idea of a book with my name that little girl, admiring her name on Wattle they are usually evenly spaced I have been attending a few lately, on the cover thrilled me for hours, and the front cover of perfectly drawn dust apart. holding my freshly purchased copy if I am honest, still does. jackets and I wonder if Anna and all the Further away from the river, in drier of the book in one hand and a plastic As the event progressed I happened other names on those deep faux wood- climes, we might find a similar looking cup of cheap wine in the other, while to be standing next to another author, stained shelves did the same thing. wattle, the Black Wattle (Acacia contemplating just how to balance it one I happen to know of and to have Surely they did, everyone does right? mearnsii), with a darker green foliage all to grab a cracker with cheese before read one of her books. An author — a writer — makes a living and oil glands randomly spaced along the platter passes me by. She looked my way and that was the (or at least tries to) telling stories, and the stem. These events are a good opportunity only opener I needed, I straightened stories require imagination, and little Or perhaps you are seeing a wattle to rub shoulders (literally, as they are myself up, looked her in the eye, smiled girls have imaginations. with a flat, curved leaf a bit more like usually in a small space) with some big and said ‘Hi, I love your work.’ So surely all little girls (and possibly a gum? names straight off the shelves. Well, actually it didn’t quite come out little boys) dream of having a book with If you are on a dry rocky hillside, Pity I don’t know who is who, and a like that — what really happened was I their name on it, and spend hours and and the leaf is big a round, chances few times now it hasn’t been until I’ve gushed… I didn’t stop, the words just hours drawing their own dust jackets. walked away from someone and asked are you’ve got our national floral tumbled out until I took a breath, and At one time they were me, and at Google a question or two that I have emblem — the Golden Wattle (Acacia she just stood and smiled. some time — in the future — the realised just who I was either speaking When I finally stopped she asked me equation will flip, I will be them and pycnantha). to or eavesdropping on. Deeper into the forest, on darker a few questions and allowed me the someone else will be standing where My most startling discovery however space to recover. I am, with a cheap cup full of even soils with better water, you might see has been that the authors I have met an acacia with a longer, narrower leaf I was mortified of course, I couldn’t cheaper wine and gushing about how I HAD NOT even realised that I had not are just ordinary folk, and even though stop the blush creeping over my cheeks they’ve read my book and how much and rough grey bark — the Blackwood the book in my hand has their name seen the sun in months. (Acacia melanoxylon). and wanted the earth to open up and they love it and when that day comes, Once it did finally peek through emblazoned across the front, they swallow me, but she was gracious and and then they get all embarrassed, I will Clearly, not all the flowers come out don’t actually have super powers and the ominous grey skies, the great at once, but emerge in a staggered kind and waited for a minute or two say “it’s okay, I’m human too.” they are happy to have a chat. before she walked away. biological machine was restarted. pattern. If I didn’t imagine grandness, I Like a fireplace loaded with logs and At a recent launch I was happily So now Anna is my new best friend wouldn’t be a writer. This reduces the chance of cross surprised to hear the author admit to kindling, the scene is set for the great — well not really — but I will definitely And that’s what I am, a writer, and one pollination between unlike species, the crowd that she had not put enough reanimation of life in our cosy corner read her next book and be sure to day I will have my name on a bestsellers say eucalypts and Chocolate Lilies. time into preparing her speech, and of the globe, but it does take time to follow her on at least three social list, or at least on Amazon, but for now I Much like groupies following the instead had been so excited about media platforms. fully ignite. Grateful Dead, many of the nectivorous the launch that all she focussed on for just need to drink more cheap wine and The acacia seems to exist to remind What is it about these people that remember we’re all just nine-year-olds, birds follow this “honey flow” across hours was her outfit. makes us go ga-ga? us in late winter that the cold and dark the landscape. drawing dust jackets. will not last forever. Much to our delight, the birds are In a very short time, the odd yellow back in town. flower or two becomes an amazing You may notice little white flowers in visual display as these middle story the ground layer about the State Park at trees flower profusely. the moment, and these are likely to be But why does the acacia flower so Early Nancy (Wurmbea diocia). abundantly in comparison to say the Many of the Greenhood Orchids have gumtrees? flowered, with more on the way. The secret lies under the ground. If you have an eye for invasive Just like peas or lentils, the acacia is annuals (Panic Veldt Grass, Couch and a legume. thistles in particular), now is a great The roots grow little nodules that time to crack out the whipper snipper, provide a home for bacteria called selectively mowing the invasive “rhizobium”. species, interrupting the annual seed The tree feeds this bacteria some cycle many of these plants retain from valuable sugars from photosynthesis european climes. (think maple syrup) and in exchange Look out for the Chocolate Lilies, the rhizobium do something rather Bulbine Lilies and Murnong next up special. in the honey flow! Nitrogen exists as a gas in atmosphere, however in this form it is too complex for plants to use. The rhizobium can take the nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into a form that plants can use. This is known as nitrogen fixing, and in this way, the acacia can make its own fertilizer. The resulting abundant flowering and seeding builds soil under the acacias. As atmospheric nitrogen is a potent greenhouse gas, I have a lot of appreciation for legumes. Go and plant an acacia today. But which one? There are so many! We differentiate the acacia by looking at their leaves, which are technically called phyllodes. 12 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 The naming of the Yarra in September 1835 the Plenty River at Greensborough. Wedge was at that time probably a Myths have now become entrenched Many people therefore now believe Straight after this meeting on June 8, bit distracted, because John Pascoe around the history and meaning of the that Yarra was the original name of the Birrarung stories 1835, Batman went back to Tasmania. Fawkner’s ship the Enterprise, with name, making it difficult to correct. river and that the local people were He left five of the seven Sydney a party led by Captain Lancey, was This started when it was wrongly therefore the Yarra-Yarra Tribe. By JIM POULTER Blacks in Geelong, together with the already moored at the falls. assumed that the natives with Wedge This is in a sense true, because other three colonists in his party. Wedge subsequently got into an were locals. tribes in the first instance refer to WHEN BEGINNING this column two The surveyor in the Port Phillip argument with Lancey and said they Building on this, it was then assumed themselves as belonging to a river years ago, the Diary editors suggested Syndicate John Wedge then came over had no right to be there on the land that yarra was a Woiwurung word. catchment. the very apt name of Birrarung Stories. from Tasmania and was dropped off at claimed by Batman. It is, but yarra in Woiwurung means However, that name of the river was Birrarung is of course the original Geelong on August 7, 1835. He then gave Lancey a written order “hair” and yarra-yarra means “fur”. Birrarung not Yarra. Woiwurung name for the Yarra, Wedge surveyed there for four weeks to leave. The many Woiwurung words This error on how the Yarra was meaning “river of mists and shadows”. and was accompanied by William Lancey handed the paper back to with yarra in them have since been named continues to this day, despite A previous article briefly recounted Buckley the escaped convict, who had Wedge and informed him that he “... conveniently ignored. Wedge having later publicly corrected how our river got the name “Yarra”, but come into the camp on July 6, 1835. might want it for some necessary All these words refer to specific types his mistake. it is worth giving a little more detail. After this, the five Sydney men rowed occasion, which would be the full of hair such as eyebrows, eyelashes, In correspondence to Batman’s The full story actually illustrates how, Wedge to Melbourne in a whaleboat, worth of such a notice”. beards, moustaches, pubic hair and biographer, John Bonwick on by constant repetition, myths can arriving there on September 2, 1835. In the flowery language of the day even baldness. February 23, 1856, Wedge wrote that become regarded as historical facts. Three of the Sydney men then Lancey was of course telling Wedge to The situation was further confused after finishing his survey work in The story begins in May 1835, when returned to Geelong with the boat, wipe his bum with it. 50 years later by Hugh McCrae, the Melbourne in late September 1835, he John Batman made his historic journey while the other two accompanied This clearly demonstrated the rivalry grandson of Georgina McCrae, an early and the Sydney men began walking to Port Phillip. Wedge on his survey work. and ill-will between Batman and settler on the Mornington Peninsula. back to Geelong. He brought with him seven Sydney Back on September 2 though, as the Fawkner which continued unabated In his grandmother’s Boonwurrung On reaching the ford at the Werribee Blacks, who were to act as guides and boat came up the river and approached for the rest of their lives. language notes, one word containing River, the Sydney men again pointed interpreters. the Queen Street falls, the two Sydney Batman died in 1839, but for the yarra referred to tidal flows. to the rapids and said “yarra”. Although Batman scarcely mentions men who were to remain with Wedge following 20 years Fawkner continued Hugh noted he thought it meant Wedge wrote it was then he realised them in his diary, the Sydney men did exclaimed Yarra! Yarra! to give public lectures on what a liar “ever flowing” and once more the he had been mistaken in the name of their required job. This meant “waterfall” in their Sydney and degenerate Batman was. idea stuck. the river. They made contact with the tongue, but Wedge misunderstood. However, back in 1835 Wedge told One Boonwurung word about tidal But it was already too late, and the Woiwurung people and organised He thought they were telling him it everyone the name of the river was flow has now been misapplied to claim myth is still today firmly entrenched the historic meeting with Batman on was the name of the river. Yarra, and it stuck. that yarra-yarra means “ever-flowing”. as fact. Warrandyte mum finalist in Ausmumpreneur Awards By KATE GNIEL inclusive and successful lives. These awards celebrate and the challenges it brings, helps others IN 2015, JULIA RYAN found out her Julia, Andy, and sister Liz founded recognise Australian mums in business see there is hope. 22 month-old son WIlliam, had been William Ready to prepare William for achieving outstanding success in areas “Small steps lead to great outcomes diagnosed with Autism and Global the transition to primary school. such as business excellence, product and William is living proof of this,” Developmental Delay. “From here, we started designing and development, customer service and said Julia. “The day William was diagnosed will manufacturing our own educational digital innovation. The winners of the 2019 always stay fresh in my mind. products. “I just want William to grow up in a AusMumpreneur Awards were “Little did we know that our lives “Originally, they were to directly help world that embraces inclusiveness. announced on Friday, September 6. would be forever changed,” says Julia. William but now we see them reaching “A world where uniqueness is not Julie was awarded 3rd place in her Through tears, worry and doubt all children in the school and home only accepted but celebrated. class. over William’s future, Julia and her environment,” Julia shares. “This award means that my efforts are Julia took to social media following husband, Andy, chose to dedicate Julia was thrilled when she was being recognised, which is amazing. the announcement and said she their lives to making sure that both recently announced as a National “Regardless of the outcome I already was “proud, honoured, excited, and their boys, diagnosis or not, would be Emerging Ausmumpreneur finalist in feel like a winner. thrilled,” adding that the award was given every chance to live happy, fun, the Ausmumpreneur Awards. “Being open about life, Autism and completely unexpected. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 13 The Mystery of trivial pursuits guaranteed to drop me to my knees from 100 paces. much ado This is also a world where Paris Hilton, a talentless celebrity, famous By KATRINA BENNETT for doing nothing and earning more in one month than I would in my FOR REASONS only known to people entire lifetime, introduced us to Kim with a higher IQ than I, winter marks Kardashian, a talentless celebrity, the season of Trivia Nights. famous for doing nothing and earning While the young people of today are more in one month than I would in my dancing their night away to a curious entire lifetime. mix of Post Malone, Neil Diamond Hey, I do nothing! and Vanilla Ice, I find myself tapping I guess I mustn’t be talentless enough. into the deepest regions of my grey And of course, it’s a world where I matter to remember — what the hell is can immediately pick the difference a katabatic wind. between Out of Touch by Hall and Oates Music stops traffic So, when my disgruntled offspring and the Verbus & Dan remix from the ring me to find out why I haven’t picked By IAN CRAIG — a la turn the hand held mike into a opening two bars. lapel mike with the coat hanger around them up, the answer is perfectly clear Genius level knowledge, lost on WHAT DO you get when you combine to me. a community choir, a Mechanics’ the neck trick. the aging quiz master whose current Like the old professional that he is, How can I possibly remember who favourite tune must still be Bing Institute hall and a great cause? to grab, at what time, and from where, Possibly the best night of fun and David filled the gaps between costume Crosby’s White Christmas. changes with magic card tricks and when my brain stubbornly clings Luckily, I’m not competitive by nature. entertainment you can have in onto the knowledge, gained from Warrandyte. even an unrehearsed version of the was about my favourite girl-sleuth book Finding my team sitting in second Year 10 Geography, about a wind that The occasion was Stop the Traffic put Demons’ theme song from one of the character. place behind the teachers’ table for the carries higher density air from a higher on by The Choir Club at the Warrandyte audience members. The title of 1986 Supreme Maths Nerd second year in a row, I resort to sledging elevation down a slope under the force Mechanics’ Institute Hall. No fundraiser would be complete was all but mine. my worthy opponents with the alacrity of gravity? The aim was to raise money for Now without a raffle, which was drawn at With a very subtle sportsman like and witticism of an English cricket fan at Long before I was being gently asked and Not Yet’s asylum seekers housing intermission, all for a great cause. celebration that in years to come Lords attempting to throw Steve Smith to part with my money, to answer and employment project. The second half of the night did not Lleyton Hewitt would patent as his own, off his game. disappoint with lavish costumes for questions about who “discovered” Walking into the hall there was no I answer the question: “What colour is Sadly, shaking their heads at me, you Madonna’s Material Girl by the Hot Kim Kardashian; all in the name of doubt that this was going to be a much Nancy Drew’s hair?” can see the pity in the teachers’ eyes. Gossip ensemble and a very funny skit fund raising for the local insert name of anticipated fun family night, with With an almost disdainful “titian” I That and the recognition of where my set in the “Now and Not Yet” bar in school or sports club here, I was wary of children got their temperaments from tables setup café style and loaded with the factual correctness of these trivial turn my cap backwards, performed the Chicago in the 50s. reverse cobra and shout “C’mon”. (their father obviously), as they hit me food and drink. Musical Director Lucy Paris Appleby answers. for a 6 in the final round, turn to me The Choir Club, lead by Lucy Paris Once bitten, twice rabid at being Imagine my horror, when the teacher says, “Our forte is, we like to have shakes her head and replies “Incorrect. victoriously and chant “Howzaaaat”. Appleby, did not disappoint their fun,” and combining plenty of social incorrectly labelled “wrong”. Geez, who wants smart teachers adoring audience of family and friends You see, a long time ago, in a high The answer is blonde”. activities with the singing. Had she seriously just ignored the fact educating their kids. with a rendition of Here comes the Sun As Cassie Rolfe, one of the newer school not so far, far away, I was one of By the time the season of fund-raising amongst other popular and fun songs. three students vying for the top mark in that at least once every chapter in all the members said, “I love singing … and 36 Nancy Drew books I had read, the Trivia Nights, crammed with silent Hot Gossip (a sub group of the we have great social nights.” Year 7 Maths. auctions of things I didn’t know I’d ever choir) resplendent in pink followed Our wacky, fun-loving, skivvy wearing hair colour of “titian” was mentioned. Towards the end of the evening, So began my introduction to a world need or want is over, I had reached the up with The Banana Boat Song and Now and Not Yet’s Derek Bradshaw maths teacher thought they could settle conclusion that if Nancy Drew was set in other favourites from the Mamas and the dux conundrum with a game, not of where the quiz master, trivial pursuit spoke about the work his organisation card, your 16-year-old-daughter and modern day she could’ve had whatever the Papas. is doing with eight asylum seekers, Mathletics but of Junior Trivial Pursuit. colour hair she wanted, whenever she The Compere, Master of Ceremonies I kid you not. the teachers were always right, and no providing support to find employment wanted, so whatever answer I gave and Magician was David Appleby. and housing for them. I vividly remember swooping in for discussion could be entered into. Unless, of course I’d like to add a would’ve been correct. David has his own trademark style The night raised $3,000 for this very the game winning question. That, and my brain reached the zenith with a little bit of vaudeville, audience I couldn’t believe my luck when it detention to my fall from grace or worthy cause and everyone involved perhaps receive the adolescent eye-roll of its powers and knowledge in 1986. participation and some improvisation enjoyed it. 14 Warrandyte Diary

Celebrity arrival at elementary school

Zara speaking at the conference

Trying traditional dress Host family welcome

Calligraphy class Zara practicing Kendo Warrandyte Diary 15 “We are the bridge”: Zara goes to APCC By TRACEY MAILE & I think I will treasure that The whole family sleeps on futons Lucas and me to take turns going So, if you hear that around the ZARA VEAL notebook and the memories inside on the floor, on top of tatami mats. into the middle of the mats in time of the Tokyo Olympics next NO, THIS ISN’T a story about it for the rest of my life. The futons get folded up and put front of the whole class and using year, you know that an Australian designing extra access lanes on and We were encouraged to take lots away every morning, and then laid the striking techniques against was part of putting it together. off the Warrandyte Bridge, nor is it a of small gifts to swap with other out at night. another student, who was wearing We spent the next couple of story about some sort of weird human delegates. The parents slept in one room full armour including the helmet days at Global Arena with all the bridge being proposed as a second People in Warrandyte had been and I slept in the girls’ room. and gloves. conference delegates, playing a lot river crossing at Warrandyte. really generous with donations The kitchen was tiny compared Sensei would call out where to hit of sports and games and getting to It is a story about 300 children from and I had lots of things to give with kitchens in Australia. your opponent, and in a real match know each other more. around the world, coming together away. I was amazed at how many you would score points if you could One of the nicest activities was to build friendships, tolerance and My nanee is very crafty, she had delicious foods my host mother hit them on that spot, it felt really on the last day when we each got to understanding in order to form a also made dozens and dozens of could make in such a small space. weird to be trying to hit someone write down a dream for our future bridge between cultures. button badges with Australian The bathroom had a deep over the head with a stick. on a circle of paper, then we had And one 11-year-old Warrandyte animals on them and beautiful Japanese bath, and the hot water The biggest problem was my aim, to share it with another delegate, girl, Zara Veal, who went on a 12-day Australian gift cards. was put in at the start of the night. when I was told to hit my opponent then each pair joined with another adventure to Japan to become part of They were really popular when I To use a Japanese bath, you on the hand [on the armoured pair to share our wishes, then each that bridge. gave them to people. have to wash yourself completely glove] I kept missing and hitting group of four joined another group The Asia Pacific Children’s I thought my suitcase would be [with soap and shampoo and rinse him on the arm, which didn’t have of four and so on. Conference runs for 12 days in a lot lighter coming home once I thoroughly] outside of the bath armour. Finally, we all tied our wishes on Fukuoka, Japan every year. gave the gifts away, but of course before getting into the bath, then I kept saying “gomen nasai, to a traditional Tanabata tree. This year, 11-year-old representatives people gave me souvenirs of their you just soak and relax. gomen nasai” [I’m so sorry] but he The Tanabata festival is held were selected to attend from 46 country too, so I came home with After one person has finished, said it was fine. in Japan on July 7 each year, and different countries around the world, so many little things representing the next person in the family uses people write their wishes on paper not just the Asia Pacific region. lots of different countries. the bathroom and the same bath On the Saturday afternoon, all to attach to special Tanabata trees Zara was one of just four delegates Each one is a memory of someone water. 300 conference delegates came in all the towns and cities in Japan. from Australia and they attended along special I met at the conference. The plug doesn’t get pulled out together, with our host families So we got to tie our wishes to the with an Australian adult chaperone until the last person in the family and our chaperones in Fukuoka Global Arena Tanabata trees even and a Peace Ambassador. The next few days with all the has had their bath. city. though it was a couple of weeks There is a strict no contact policy delegates at Marine Camp were Every country’s delegates had late. during the conference between the amazing. The next day I went to school at prepared a short performance that My wish was to play AFLW one delegates and their families. We had lots of organised games Yokote Elementary with my two represented their country. day, but I noticed that most of the Parents and teachers back in and activities during the day and a host sisters. The costumes and head dresses kids from poorer countries said Australia had to make do with short big bonfire on the last night. There was a special assembly for from some of the other countries that they wanted to be doctors or daily updates via a closed social media The purpose of the whole the arrival of the Aussies that day, were INCREDIBLE! scientists. page and one live streamed YouTube conference is for children to it was probably the most special And their performances were event as the only glimpses into what become the bridge between day of my whole trip — we felt like very traditional with complicated Then delegations started being was happening during the conference. cultures, to promote peace in the celebrities. songs and dances. picked up to return to their home An exhilarated Zara spoke with the world. They had students holding big We felt a bit awkward in our countries. Diary a few days after getting back to We are the future. curved paper flower arches, and t-shirts and Akubra hats, but we The Australians were almost the Australia. Everyone takes this message we walked through the arches with did a dance to We Are Australian, last delegation to leave. very seriously and I know that it one of our host brothers or sisters and people seemed to like it. We had to get up at 3am the next We had a long day of travelling is my responsibility to spread the while important-sounding music We knew that our families back day for the bus drive to the airport. to get to Fukuoka on the first message back home. was playing. in Australia would be watching us We couldn’t believe it when we day, leaving Melbourne just after If we just take the time to get to There were chairs up on the stage on Youtube, because it was being got there, and all our host families midnight and then changing to a know people from other countries for us to sit on, while everyone else live streamed. had come to the airport at 4:30 local flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka and other cultures, we find out that in the school sat on the floor, even So that was cool, and a bit in the morning just to say a final which is down south, in Nagasaki we have more things in common parents who were there to see us. embarrassing at the same time. goodbye. prefecture on Kyushu Island. than we think. Everyone clapped for a very long Everyone was crying, we were so We were so happy to get to our Finding out what we have in time. sad to be leaving Japan and to be bunk beds in Marine Camp that After the weekend, we said common and then accepting our First there were speeches, and goodbye to our host families and leaving these lovely people who night. differences is the way that peace we all introduced ourselves in had been so kind to us. The next few days were spent moved into Global Arena with all can happen in the world. Japanese. the other conference delegates. getting to know delegates from After three days, each country’s I already knew a lot of sentences I will never forget the amazing other countries. This time we were sleeping in delegates and their chaperones to introduce myself in Japanese, huge bunk rooms with maybe 20 experiences I had in Japan as an I made two very special friends were sent out to different schools but I had worked on my speech Australian delegate at the Asia straight away. beds in each room. in the Nagasaki prefecture. back in Australia with my Sensei There were lots more activities, Pacific Children’s Conference. Tay and Bonnaka are from [Japanese teacher] too, it was When we got home, the parents Cambodia and they were sharing but I was also the Australian The Aussies arrived at Yokote really great to use it for real. said it was like we had gone away the same bunk room as me and delegate at a special Children’s Elementary School, where we were We then spent time in different as 11-year-old kids and come home Vanessa, the other Australian girl Sports Conference that afternoon. welcomed by the Principal and classes over the next two days, all grown up and ready to face the at the conference. We were divided into small our host families, who we would be doing things like calligraphy (I world. We just got on really well together groups and talked about sport staying with for the next five days. thought mine was rubbish, I was so I want to thank everyone in from the first night. in our countries and why it was My host mother (Okaasan) was bad at it compared to the Japanese Warrandyte who supported We spent a lot of time talking important as a way to bring people Nanoko Kobayashi, the father kids), origami, being dressed up in me before I left for Japan, my about our families and schools, together. (Otousan) was Shinya Kobayashi, kimono and learning how to use a wonderful school, Warrandyte things we like to do in our spare I love sport, especially playing the older sister (Oneesan) was shaved ice machine then pouring Primary School, where our time and finding out what was Australian Rules Football. 12-year-old Kanon and the little syrup over the top. Nobody else in my group had teachers encourage us to follow our different and the same in our lives. dreams and they give us so many sister (Imouto) was eight-year-old ever heard of AFL, so I had to They told me about their different amazing opportunities. Sara. I had the chance to go to a kendo traditional foods and when explain some of the differences I want to thank all the people I got I think they were feeling shy and class that night, with one of the they asked me what traditional between AFL and other types of to spend time with in Japan who I suddenly got shy when we met at Australian boys, Lucas. Australian food was, all I could football, especially soccer which became my friends, as well as our Host family welcome the school, so it was a bit awkward I wasn’t sure what to expect think of was Vegemite on toast. seemed to be really popular. chaperone Jess, who looked after to start with, but they were so kind even though I knew kendo is a Everyone at the conference Each group had to come up us really well. and welcoming when we got back traditional Japanese martial art. had Japanese style meishi self with a Children’s Sport Mission I especially want to thank to their house. It was at the local junior high introduction cards [like business Statement and the statements were the Kobayashi family for their My host mother used Google school, and when we got there, cards], so everyone was swapping all going to be sent to the Japanese kindness as my host family, they Translate to tell me that she was the class had already started, so meishi all the time. Sport for Tomorrow Committee were wonderful. feeling really nervous, and we all we were dressed up in full kendo My “nanee” made me a special leading up to the 2020 Tokyo More than anything, I want to laughed about that because we clothing and armour and then they handmade diary / notebook, and Olympics. thank my parents for letting me were all feeling nervous too. showed us basic kendo striking she had put lots of double-sided Our group’s statement was “Sport go on this incredible adventure So that kind of broke the ice. techniques [kendo uses long sticks tape on different pages, so I could has the power to bring people and the rest of my family for their Their apartment was really that represent swords]. stick other people’s meishi straight together, improve communication support. interesting to stay in. The kendo Sensei then invited into my notebook. and make people happy.” Arigatou.

Zara practicing Kendo Aussie performance Tanabata tree Final day of the conference Aussie badges for new friends 16 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019

what’s on

Event: Baby Karaoke (0–18 months) Event: Harvest Run 2019 When: Weekly during school terms, When: Saturday, September 21, 7:45am–2:45pm Wednesdays, 2:30pm 3pm Where: Yarra Glen Racecourse, Yarra Glen Where: Warrandyte Library, Yarra Street Info: Choose between 5.3km and 13.5km runs through the Info: Simple songs to sing along together with parents and scenic Yarra Valley. carers. No booking required. https://events.solemotive.com/harvest-run

Event: Preschool Storytime (3–5 years) Event: Run Maroondah 2019 When: Weekly during school terms, When: Sunday, September 22, 8am–11am Wednesdays, 11–11:45am Where: HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont Where: Warrandyte Library, Yarra Street Info: Challenge yourself to a 5km, 10km or 15km and Info: Join us for stories, rhymes and craft activities, for lots get your kids involved in the 1.2km kids run. Get active in of fun. No booking required. Maroondah. www.maroondah.vic.gov.au. Registration closes Sunday, September 15. WARRANDYTE Event: Open Mic When: Thursday, Septermber 12, 6:30pm–9pm Event: Discovery Dog 2019 — An Amazing race GLASS Where: Warrandyte RSL,113 Brackenbury Street When: Sunday, September 22, 10am–4pm Info: Dust off your guitar and tune up your vocal chords Where: Wandin Park Estate, All types of for the regular open mic session 305 Victoria Road, Wandin North Carter Art glass, glazing, Info: Get out on an adventure with your pooch. $25 per Artistry in Iron Event: Friday Night Drinks — It’s Our Birthday! person and groups of 2 or 4. Individuals will be grouped with mirrors, shower When: Friday, September 13, 5pm–10pm other single entries. Visit animalaid.org.au/discovery-dog/ for Functional products with artistic qualities – hand screens Where: Rob Dolan Wines, info and link to register. rails, screens, gates, house 21 Delaneys Road, Warrandyte South hardware, handmade to Terry Ryan Info: Celebrate their 3rd birthday at the last Friday Night Event: Yarra Valley VIEW Club Lunch your design or mine Drinks of the year. Free event but bookings essential through. When: Tuesday, September 24, 12pm 9879 0373 trybooking.com/BEQEM Where: Yering Meadows Golf Club 0418 357 282 or Info: Val on 0419 007 728 for more details. NEIL CARTER Mobile: 0418 369 294 Event: Doncaster VIEW Club Lunch When: Tuesday, September 17, 11am Event: Art Exhibition: Garden Ceramics and Visual Art Where: Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Rd. Bulleen When: Weekend, September 28–29, 10am–4pm Info: Shirley: 9879 2380 for more details. Where: Warrandyte Mechanics Hall Info: 0412 566 390. Come along and support local artist DIARY MINI ADS Event: Totally wired jewellery design and enjoy their art. When: Wednesday, September 18, 1pm–2:30pm Where: Warrandyte Library, Yarra Street Event: Bands by the Bridge: Mudtrain HUGE GARAGE SALE Info: Learn the art of making jewellery from just a length of When: Sunday, September 29, 4pm–late Downsizing, everything must go. wire and a few beads. All materials will be supplied. This event Where: Warrandyte RSL, 113 Brackenbury Street Saturday, September 14, 8am–4pm. is free but registration is essential. Register online at Info: Come along and enjoy some classic blues rock. No early callers please. wml.syydus.com or talk to a member of staff in branch. 3 Karen Court, Warrandyte. Event: Recipe Swap! Event: Film Society — Philomena When: Friday, October 4, 2–3pm When: Friday, September 20, 7pm for 7:30pm start Where: Warrandyte Library, Yarra Street ACCOMMODATION WANTED Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Info: Bring along a recipe or two and take a few home. Info: Sign up for annual membership, only $50. Fee in- Register online at wml.syydus.com or talk to a member of staff Bungalow, caravan or single room, with access to shower and toilet cludes access to all screenings and nibbles prior to film, coffee in branch. Please contact Albert 0413 230 020 and conversation afterwards. Wine is sold by the glass. DVD’s References available available to hire, free of charge to members. Friendly social Event: Repair Cafe group. Come along and meet new people. When: Sunday, October 6, 10:30am–12:30pm Where: Warrandyte Mechanics Hall Event: Eastern Suburbs Mums Night Out Info: Bring along your items for repair or give us a hand. When: Friday, September 20, 7:30pm–11:30pm Where: Grand Hotel Warrandyte Info: Mums Who Wine is back in the east with a night in the Riverview room at The Grand. Ticket $39 include glass of sparkling on arrival, canapes, door prizes and 5 per cent Licensed Roof Plumbers donation to PANDA.

• Re-roofing & New Roofs • Gutterguard & Leaks Event: Maroondah Highway Local markets • Gutters & Downpipes • Rainwater Tanks Yarra Valley Arts Open Studios • Skylights & Whirlybirds • Insulation When: Weekend, September 21–22 Eltham Farmers’ Market Eltham Farmers’ Market Where: Maroondah Highway area Every Sunday Food Swap 0411 267 490 Info: The Yarra Valley Open Studios returns with 46 artists 9am–1pm Sunday, October 5 [email protected] across three regions opening their studio doors to share their Eltham Town Mall, 9:30am–10:30am art, their practise and their inspiration. Taking place over three Arthur Street, Eltham Eltham Town Mall, www.selectmetalroofing.com.au weekends in three different areas of the Yarra Valley. If you Arthur Street, Eltham cannot make the September event, why not take a trip to the ALL WORK GUARANTEED Park Orchards Market Yarra Valley on October 12–13 or November 9–10. Saturday, September 21 Warrandyte https://www.yarravalleyarts.org.au/openstudios2019. 9am–1pm Riverside Market Park Orchards Primary, Saturday, October 5 1-3 Bowmore Avenue, 8am–1pm Warrandyte Diary What’s On guide would Park Orchards Stiggants Reserve not be possible without the contribution from the In Your Backyard Facebook Eltham Craft and Warrandyte Food Swap Group. Produce Market Warrandyte For more events across the Yarra Valley Sunday, September 15 Community Garden Search for @IYBinyourbackyard on 8:30am–1pm Saturday, October 5 Facebook Alistair Knox Park, 9am-10am Eltham All For Kids Market Heide Market Saturday, October 5 Tel: 9844 1839 Saturday, September 14 9am–1pm Email: [email protected] 10am–3pm Aquahub, Website: Heide Museum of 11 Civic Square, warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au Modern Art Croydon

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Join in and connect with your community Get prepared with the latest information Please check your cupboards, boxes or from Council in this free one-hour pre- wherever you hide your stash. bushfire season session. Any wool, no matter if it is only one ball, 1pm–2pm, October 9 or Novermber 16 will be gladly accepted. Craft your Christmas Busy Needles is a friendly group with lots of knitting experience. Join us for a day of Christmas crafting. If you would like to join Busy Needles, A relaxed way to learn new skills and meet they meet Tuesdays 10am–12pm. new people. Donations can be left at the Warrandyte November 30. Neighbourhood House. By EMMA EDMUNDS Social storytime WARRANDYTE Neighbourhood House has Bring your children along to Storytime in some great ways you can engage with your the library followed by playgroup upstairs local community. in the neighbourhood house. With a host of courses and activities that A free, weekly activity. put you in touch with your neighbours, your Getting crafty for a cause environment and yourself. Here is a small selection of some of Busy Needles is a group of locals that meet the things happening at the Warrandyte every week at Warrandyte Neighbourhood Neighbourhood House. House for craft, a cuppa and a chat. This year, they have focused their efforts Sing your heart out on blankets for chemotherapy patients, and Our Glee Club kicks off in October and beanies, scarves and children’s jumpers for everyone is welcome. people in need. No rehearsals, no performances and Completed items are distributed all over MUSCLE MANIPULATION CLINIC no experience needed, just the joy of Australia by K.O.G.O (Knit One Give One), A unique style of muscular corrections are done by realigning communal singing. to the most vulnerable. muscles, tendons & ligaments – this manipulation simply works! Emergency planning The group are asking the community to 12–14 Blair Street, Warrandyte 9844 5495 help them keep knitting by donating any There is no time a community pulls Checkout our reviews on Facebook spare yarn. together more than an emergency. DIARY MINI ADS Information Warrandyte Inc. Invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 10am at Information Warrandyte, Warrandyte Community Centre. CHAUFFURED TRANSFERS Morning tea will be served at the conclusion of the A.G.M. Arrive safely in style & comfort. R.S.V.P. 9844 3082 by Wednesday, October 2. Airport transfer, parties, weddings. City & suburb to suburb. Up to 6 Committed to caring passengers & luggage. Call Clive for all family pets Community Chest is a space where not-for-profit groups in and around Warrandyte can promote their forthcoming for bookings 0412 556 801. events and their volunteer needs. 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By the time I’d climbed up the steps she was We love Warrandyte and so appreciate the nowhere to be seen in the car park (the car freedom to walk along the river with Greta. park near the little church gallery). We are very grateful frequent visitors. A couple with a baby in a pusher heard me We are both in our 80’s, so particularly calling frantically, and pointed me across the appreciate the lovely flat, scenic path, with other side of the road, where there was a guy lots of friendly people and dogs for Greta to on the edge of the footpath outside the shops play with. holding a smiling and tail wagging Greta! Thankyou stranger for keeping Greta safe. I was so relieved and horrified at the same Jan, Forest Hill time to think she had actually negotiated that busy road. 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Call Damien for a quote on 0438 537 773, 9844 2287 18 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 Bill McAuley — Life through the lens BY SANDI MILLER John Wayne. being excited about what they are things,” he said. characters of Warrandyte, Warrandyte AWARD-WINNING photographer “I have been very fortunate to have doing, and I am teaching the technical The students also have an Treasures, which has sold out several and unashamed Warrandyte boy, Bill these incredible experiences and side as well,” he said. opportunity to build a portfolio. print runs. McAuley has opened his studio to pass meeting these amazing people — Using his Tunnel Street home studio “Every two weeks we will go and “The community has been so on his wisdom to a new generation of because all these people I am meeting as a meeting place, Bill goes through spend an hour or two down at the river supportive of the book,” Bill said. photographers. are luminaries in their own field and I some theory before taking his protégés to shoot — we are not just shooting He said he loved being able to Bill has worked around the world have had the pleasure of shaking their out on photographic field trips. scenes of the river, but there might be document the lives of those that as a photojournalist, and says that hand and having a meal with them — “We learn the relationship between rocks, there might be water trickling have called Warrandyte home, and photography has offered him some and photography has taken me there,” f-stop, shutter speed, exposure, ISO, through rocks, there might be birds, or contributed to make the town such a incredible opportunities. he said. et cetera, and then we are going out some beautiful wattle, or a kookaburra special place. “I have worked for News Limited, He is now back in Warrandyte and and doing an exercise that shows that. sitting in a tree,” said Bill. Warrandyte is very fortunate to have The Age, I worked in London for all retired from that life, but he says he “We are doing the nuts and bolts of Bill hasn’t put his camera down such a world class photographer in our the major dailies, I have worked for has not lost his passion for the camera. photography, and at the same time either, continuing to keep his nose midst, but Bill says he has been the music magazines and have met and “I still do photography all the time, we are going out each week and doing for news with his contributions to fortunate one. photographed the world’s most famous he said, “I am nearly 69 and I am still something really interesting and trying the Warrandyte Diary, publishing “I am very lucky to be a Warrandyte people: I have shaken Paul McCartney’s excited to be a photographer and I am to capture something,” he said. photographic books, creating his own kid who dreamed — I followed my hand; I have photographed Princess still taking pictures on a regular basis. “One week, the assignment was photographic artworks, and Bill also instinct and my heart and was given a Di; I have photographed Vincent Price; Bill passion flows through the to design a CD cover, so we took takes family portraits. reward, this incredible fantastic ride, I have spent time with Alice Cooper; I courses he runs at his Fourth Hill photographs of a musician out at the With his Natural Portraiture service, which I am very grateful for,” he said. have been at Mick Jagger’s mansion Photography Workshops. old miner’s cottage at Watson’s Creek. Bill takes candid family portraits in a and played his piano at Newbury; I “The two operative words for my “Later, we put it in Photoshop, where riverside and bushland setting. If you would like to join Bill’s have sat with Carl Lewis, the world’s camera classes are technique and we went through how to use typefaces, “The clients I have had have been Fourth Hill Photography Workshops, greatest athlete, just him and me sitting inspiration. and crop and place the titles and text absolutely delighted,” Bill said. get in touch — details Page 17. at the airport; I have had breakfast with “I am teaching people attitude about et cetera, so we are learning all sorts of Bill has also created a book about the

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A journey in art comes to Montsalvat By SANDI MILLER a talk, A Satirist’s Journey, during the THE ANNUAL Montsalvat Arts Festival on Sunday, October 6. Festival will be held on October 5–6. General Admission inclusive The weekend celebration of all events will be held across the forms of the arts combines a program festival weekend, including: The of artistic excellence plus workshops Wadaiko Ringo Japanese Drummers, and activities for all ages. a Melbourne-based, Taiko Program highlights include Baroque drumming group, renowned for ensemble, Capella Corelli, jazz pianist energetic and dynamic drumming; Joe Chindamo, Brunch with Gideon Open Studio exploration with a Haigh, and performance of Bach selection of demonstrations, displays Cello Suites. and participation activities from Headlining this year’s Festival is Montsalvat Artists; plus Jewellery satirist and artist, Bryan Dawe. Making with Rebecca Jory. Bryan has enjoyed a long career Other ticketed events include on ABC radio, television, film — pottery workshops for both children best known for his work with fellow and adults with Claytalk, and a variety satirist, the late John Clarke on the of crafty workshops with Vikki Conley ABC’s Clarke & Dawe and for his role Bookings are essential, as these in ABC television series The Games. sessions will fill fast so act now to Bryan has also appeared on film secure a seat. including in the beloved The Castle. To enhance your time at He is a regular on the speakers’ Montsalvat, the in house circuit with his much-loved characters restaurant The Boulevard@ Sir Murray Rivers QC and Roly Parks’ Montsalvat has designed a menu Letter from Kalangadoo. that provides all day dining with Bryan is also an accomplished artist, only the finest fresh and innovative having had many exhibitions over the ingredients. past decade. His 14th exhibition: Interlude will be More information and booking gracing the walls of Montsalvat’s Barn details: Gallery from mid-September to mid- montsalvat.com.au/whats-on November, and he will also be holding SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 19 WTC continues to showcase challenging theatre ladies skirts were perfect. only child, a son, in the By DAVID HOGG salty lover with a shady past. review And as I have, shamefully, not first few months of his WARRANDYTE Theatre Reg Ellery portrays well the role of mentioned him before, while Alan life. Company’s decision Dr Wangel and his keen and rational By BRIONY BOTTARELLI Cornell is now enjoying his sea change I don’t know what to perform Henrik approach to solving the dilemmas of life, far from the Warrandyte hills and the audience was his wife. FOR THOSE OF us who have been Ibsen’s The Lady trees, he still produces wonderful supposed to read from the Sea was a The other cast are equally involved with the Mechanics Institute programs for each production. into this incident, accomplished in their roles, but I will all our lives, we know of the many courageous one. Director, Grant Purdy, achieved a but I am sure I saw Ibsen’s The make special mention of Renata Levin- events and community gatherings that remarkable result. that most people Buckland, the only cast member we have taken place there. Wild Duck in my teens The play was elevated by being “in could understand and it distressed me so have seen before at Warrandyte, who Lilac Time Balls in the 50s, donations the round”, difficult not only to direct, the devastation of captured well the mischievous and of clothing and goods after the 1962 much that I vowed to but no doubt nerve wracking for the such an incident and never see another Ibsen hateful role of Hilde, the younger sister. fires, ballet classes, art classes, actors with such close proximity to the I wondered if this is why Performing this play in the round meetings… the list goes on. play in my life; how wise audience. she was so unsettled and my teenage resolutions were. was a huge mistake as the acoustics If only those walls could speak! Although there was no sea to be seen, started to think about another of the Mechanics Institute Hall do I am guessing there are still many Whereas The Wild Duck had been you still got a strong feeling of it being life she may have led. distressing, The Lady from the Sea was not lend themselves well to this and I members of our community who pass out there. Asked after the play if it was enjoyable, found it difficult at times to hear, with the old green hall not knowing that just downright boring. At one point, I noticed the audience one would have to say that joy didn’t I found the plot unrivetting, the sexist performers frequently facing away from its unpretentious exterior belies the members opposite looking down to see come to mind. me or blocked by another actor. innovative and vibrant inspirations view that the male owns the female and if the men actually caught some fish in Understand, relate to, feel for, tells her what to do offensive in today’s However, it did have the advantage taking place inside. their nets. learn from, would have been better that we could also see most of the For many decades a variety of age — although admittedly the way of Ellida, performed brilliantly by Donna descriptions. those times — and the dialogues and audience and I noted with some productions have been performed and Cleverley, was an emotional wreck and I have had the good fortune to watch amusement that, towards the end of Act they just get better and better. marriage proposals staid, formal, and wasn’t the only one exhausted after her many productions over the past year. devoid of any physical passion. Four, no less than three male patrons The Lady from the Sea is the most performance. From the very emotive play, A were fast asleep. recent production and the halls interior At least it had a relatively happy She had been besotted with a man 10 View from the Bridge (Arthur Miller), ending. There would have been four if I did not was transformed by a very professional, years previously, but had managed to performed by the Melbourne Theatre have to stay awake to write this review. sophisticated performance. But enough about a terrible choice of move on to a loving marriage where she Company, to amazing performances at play, the highlight here as in many of After a couple of years of “audience- From the actors — all of whom also acquired two daughters. the Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre challenging” performances, we now interpreted their parts brilliantly — WTC’s recent plays was the excellent As anyone who has divorced and re- — most recently A Sunday in the Park acting. need something lighter and more to set and costume design, stage partnered would know, this can bring with George (Sondheim) — excellent. entertaining; perhaps a comedy, a managers, sound and lighting. Other reviewers have said that this about its own set of issues. And I have to say, the little green hall play sinks or swims on its Ellida, and whodunit, or a satire. Everything was presented with More importantly, she had lost her productions are up there with the best. It looks as though this is happening utmost detail, even the hems on the in this case Donna Cleverley played the part to perfection, portraying part as their next offering is Crimes of the mermaid and part hippy, obsessed with Heart, two brilliant one-act plays, which a mental dilemma on whether to stay are performing in late-November and with her husband or go with a long-lost early-December.

Teskey Brothers running home slow Warrandyte the world’s interest, as well as the and playing shows to fans of all kinds stations, and even received praise review influential guidance that music and nationalities. from Chris Hemsworth. Art Exhibition producer and engineer Paul Butler Run Home Slow, along with their It is clear, this awesome foursome By BRIDIE OAK FRANCIS THE WARRANDYTE Mechanics’ offered the band in their latest album. debut album, Half Mile Harvest, have captured the attention of music Institute & Arts Association The guys have said that Butler’s carries the bluesy and soul sound that lovers all over the world. (WMIAA) is re-activating their presence in their Warrandyte home the Stax era and 60s artists like Otis The Teskey Brothers, after having annual art exhibition. studio brought a new energy to the Redding and Sam Cooke possessed. three sold out shows at the Forum in Previous exhibitions were recording of the album, and described This sound has obviously been Melbourne, have added a fourth show organised successfully for many the producer as “invaluable”. missed, as the Teskey Brothers for November 12 — so if you haven’t years by Marjorie Beecham. While still recording the album on develop their own take on it and have already, grab a ticket or two to support In the past it was a wonderful tape to keep the authentic sound that been recognised by countless radio our Warrandyte boys! local community event which we illustrates their style, the guys and hope can be revived. Butler have stepped up the complexity WMIAA invite you to pop in to of the music, including many new the Mechanics’ Hall, enjoy the art, exploratory sounds such as whistling show your support and perhaps combined with use of banjo and brass. join as a member. Run Home Slow progresses from The Mechanics Hall and Institute slow mellow tunes like Carry You and is community run and the San Francisco, to more upbeat and building is an historic landmark ON AUGUST 2, The Teskey Brothers rich songs like Paint My Heart and in Warrandyte. released their new album Run Home Man of the Universe. Exhibition open 10am–4pm, on Slow. Some of my personal favourites, the weekend of September 28/29. Since we last spoke to The Teskeys, such as So Caught Up, also hold our Warrandyte boys have headlined a bouncy integrity while flowing their own world tour and played at impossibly at the same time. the world renowned Splendour in The Since releasing Run Home Slow, Grass festival. Liam, Josh, Sam and Brendon have Just recently, The Teskey Brothers announced a world tour for the new also featured on the ABC’s The Set album, touring Europe and United alongside Thelma Plum and Amy States in September. Shark. Their Australian leg starts on Run Home Slow carries The Teskeys’ November 1 at the Metro Theatre, signature sound throughout while Sydney. adding a new element to it. The Teskey Brothers have been This could be attributed to The recognised globally, and have Teskeys’ artistic growth as they spark bloomed from their playing at the St. Andrews Hotel days to globetrotting Photo: NICK MCKINLAY Creatures from the garden 20 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 Building future leaders and thinkers Run the students to not only voice their interact. on the learning continuum. opinions, but to also actively seek Agency refers to the level of autonomy As students become more invested education change and collaborate with their and power that a student experiences in their learning they gain a better teachers, leaders, and the broader in the learning environment. understanding of what good learning is. rainbow By NIETA MANSER community. In short, we move students from The Gonski report believes that the In short, a culture of young leaders is simply being engaged with their wellbeing and engagement of a student ANDERSON’S Creek Primary School “STUDENT VOICE and agency” is a being shaped. learning to being empowered to learn. is hinged on this very notion. will be holding a Colour Explosion phrase that you will undoubtedly hear So important is this idea of students Linked to voice, it means a student “Encouraging student agency Run to raise money for the Save our in any classroom across Victoria. actively participating in their learning, takes on a certain level of responsibility through decision making can improve oval campaign. It has certainly begun to shape the Victorian Department of Education for their own learning and use that the wellbeing of students at school by The School Colour Explosion is the culture of many schools who incorporates student voice, agency and voice to make choices about how they providing them with communication a fun run with a colourful twist, are working at varying phases of its leadership as the foundation of their learn. channels to engage with teachers on participants are drenched in implementation. vision for improved outcomes, health This is important in today’s world things that matter to them,” the report coloured powder during the run. What exactly is “student voice and and wellbeing of its students. given that the future job market will says. This is set to be an extraordinary, agency” and what does it mean for The first step is easy — students who require students of today to become The journey for a school towards fun-filled day. students learning? can arrange their own fundraising independent thinkers who can problem student voice and agency requires The run will be held on Warrandyte It actually has the capacity to ideas and complete surveys about their solve and self-regulate their skills and many structural and ideological Reserve on Sunday, September 15 significantly alter the way a child learning have gained some valuable learning. changes. and Assistant Principal Nieta Manser responds to their learning. skills. Building independent, collaborative However, if we want to empower the says ACPS is inviting everyone in the In its early inception — as a concept However, schools now are building thinkers who want to lead effective leaders of tomorrow then we must first community to get involved. — student voice meant asking children a school culture where the teacher change will be crucial in an increasingly develop leadership in the students of “It is going to be a fantastic day, to simply communicate ideas and and the student work side by side to complex society. today. and we encourage everyone to opinions about their learning, but contribute to the learning that takes Thinking further, the ultimate It means taking some risks and come down to support the school’s it has now been expanded to mean place. goal becomes creating a learning encouraging students to do the same. fundraiser,” she said. much more. Student agency is a relatively new environment where each student has No one ever achieved anything great “We would love to be able to make The Gonski report, released back term in educational dialogue and now a clear understanding of where they without first taking a risk. this a regular event”. in 2012, outlined it as a key area for sits alongside student voice in the are at. The ultimate vision is to encourage ACPS students who raise $10 or improvement and as such schools are Department of Education’s drive to And can articulate what they and their our students to empower themselves more receive a prize. now working towards empowering reshape the way student and teacher teachers will do to move themselves up to be great. Entry for non-ACPS student participants is $15. Book and pay for your spot: trybooking.com/book/ Stories around the campfire at WPS event?eid=543988& By JENNY MCDONELL around a campfire where everybody THE GRADE 3/4s have been exploring told a humorous, interesting or the art of storytelling as part of their memorable story that happened in “First Footsteps” Inquiry Unit. their childhood. The unit explores the First Fleet and We all sat down around the outdoor its arrival on the First Peoples. classroom where there was a fake fire. As storytelling was one way they All the stories were great and all had passed on information to the next either a moral or a message. generation, this unit uses storytelling Some stories were hilarious, others as a learning tool. were fascinating, and there were even Grade 4 student GEORGE some stories that would mean a lot to DUNKLEY wrote about his that person. experience. Overall I think everyone had a great time sharing their story and listening Last week the 3/4s had a story to others. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 21 Book Week bonanza SCHOOLS across Australia celebrated of Australia event promotes a love This month, Anderson’s Creek and CBCA Book Week in the week of August of literature in primary school aged Warrandyte Primary have sent us 17–20. children through school run activities stories demonatrating why books are This annual Children’s Book Council and events. brilliant and sharing books is awesome. Reading superpower By NIETA MANSER WITH THIS YEAR’S theme being “What is your reading superpower?”, Anderson’s Creek Primary School found a great way to demonstrate their power as a learning community. This year, the students of ACPS created The Great Book Swap, trading their old books in and giving children less fortunate than themselves a chance to enjoy a good book. Reading is an integral part of the culture at ACPS and many of their students not only read every day in the classroom, but also enjoy reading when they are home. old books that they could spare. The love of literacy is learned and part The library became a sea of much of fostering that love and passion for loved picture storybooks and children’s reading is having access to great books. novels. For many children around Australia, By the end of the week, there were their access to texts is limited for over 300 books for children to choose reasons that are beyond their control. from and 200 hundred of those are to “We decided to do a book swap during be donated. Book Week and let the students at ACPS “The students were very pleased to be not only find themselves a new book offering their support to these children to enjoy, but give all left over books and were proud to find a way to show to two great organisations,” explained they care,” she said. Mrs Fifis, ACPS Junior School Council Students of all ages were able to enjoy Coordinator. the event. Befriend a Child in Detention is an Grade 1 student, Charlie, said she was organisation that helps refugee children excited about her new book and the 30 kilograms and counting in detention by providing them with idea of swapping books. books and supplies to assist them in “I like that it was fun and it’s also their education. about caring for other people”. By JENNY MCDONELL Community of Galiwin’ku in the At the Galwin’ku Writing Festival Reading out of Poverty is a charity that Getting into the thrill of Book Week, YASMIN STEEL is a former teacher Northern Territory. we would like to give a bag of books focuses on children living in poverty. ACPS also enjoyed their annual dress at Warrandyte Primary School who In Term 3 we are running the to each student to take home to One of the best ways to break the cycle up parade. is currently teaching on Elcho Island Galiwin’ku Writing Festival in encourage the love of reading. From Mary Poppins to Willy Wonka, celebration of the Year of Indigenous of poverty is to build literacy skills. in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Many parents and staff have Mrs Fifis says her Junior School hundreds of characters from great She sent a flyer to our school Languages. books came alive for the event. There are no bookshops on the responded by sponsoring postage Council members chose these requesting books for an upcoming and sending in a great variety of organisations because they felt For Book Week this year, the students festival. island and therefore it is difficult to passionate about helping other children at ACPS found their superpower was in find books for students to read and books. learn to read. giving others a chance to enjoy the gift “Shepherdson College is located enjoy with their families at home. So far we have 30 kilograms of books Each child brought in as many of their of reading. on Elcho Island in the Indigenous with more on the way. Warrandyte High Year 11 road trip to Kakadu WARRANDYTE High School Year From the hot days of Darwin to 11 students have just returned the chilly nights in Yulara, the 2019 from a trip to the Northern Kakadu trip was a blast! What we lacked in wifi and phone Territory, the school sent the service was made up for by the Diary three of the participating beautiful scenery and exciting students experiences in the Red adventures along the way. Centre. There was plenty of amusement during the bus trips, as tedious as Kakadu was a rich, fulfilling they were, but we were fortunate experience that provided me with a enough to stretch our legs at Kings better understanding of the Northern Canyon and Uluru. Territory and the Indigenous people. Luckily, no one was eaten by a Over 12 amazing days, we got to crocodile or stolen by a dingo. experience all the bounty and beauty It’s safe to say that Kakadu was a that Australia offers, including the fantastic experience for us all. beauty of other cultures throughout A huge thank you to the teachers the landscape. who joined us (Mrs Lamb, Mrs Our time throughout the Northern McCrory, Mrs Thomson, Mr Mason Territory was one we would never and Mr Naidoo). forget with numerous places we —Caitlyn Bull visited such as Darwin, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Kakadu and Uluru. Kakadu was a multi-layered Each day was a new experience for adventure, bookended by a bus trip. us with much to offer. There was plenty to do throughout Although our Kakadu trip was full the days, from endless offers to swim of excitement and enjoyment, it also in natural waters (that I never turned provided educational tools and tips down!) and endless amounts of time about the Australian landscape and travelling on a bus. Indigenous people. There was not a great deal of phone It provided a great opportunity for reception especially for those with us to experience, first hand, how Optus. they live off the land. Power points were typically Although we spent a lot of time on scarce and sleeping and eating in the bus, I still enjoyed every minute shared spaces made for interesting of it, especially learning more about conversations and memories that my peers and teachers. we will remember forever. I don’t consider myself a travel Luckily the teachers skillfully cared person, but our Kakadu trip was one for every student and this ensured of the most amazing experiences I’ve that no one became dehydrated ever had. or got chomped up by a hidden For students of all interests, Kakadu crocodile. is a must-see experience. —Alia Sproat —Ethan Stark 22 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 Markets of the world: Cusco, Peru INTREPID traveller and in this region of Peru but with sign eager woman vendor enticing you to travel section regular DEBI language and facial expressions try her special style of juicing. plus my rusty Spanish, it was easy to Again, for a few soles, you’ll be SLINGER knows that the soul communicate with most people. sipping mango, orange, celery and of a place can often be found Being prepared to laugh at yourself carrot juice — or any other concoction in the local market. and being generous also goes a long that takes your fancy. way. The food court section is a series Our own monthly markets are Although there are tourist items here, of wooden benches that sit up to the testament to that, whether it’s ultimately this is a market for locals small café servery or behind them are Warrandyte, Wonga Park or and therefore, you can courteously tables with benches. observe how they go about their Every time I visited this part of Park Orchards, the community shopping and see how to bargain the market was bubbling over with comes alive for a few hours and buy. families, workers, women picking up as our community and our However, you will still find the usual their daily produce, all snacking and souvenirs such as the traditional dining on food that I often couldn’t stallholders go on show to colourful textiles that capture your eye identify — but certainly looked visitors from near and far. at every turn. interesting. Deb has been sharing the Peru is known for its handicrafts so it Ceviche is well known in Cusco, so is well worth browsing the tablecloths, this is the chance for you to try what sights, smells and distractions ponchos, hats with ear covers, knitted has become known as the national of markets from Cairo to Cusco llama beanies and bright tote bags. dish. and we want you, dear reader, I highly recommend buying your Made with fresh, raw fish cured in to reflect on how our own alpaca jumper here rather than citrus juices — it has to be eaten fresh. anywhere else. A fellow traveller took the plunge and local markets compare to their As you enter or leave the market, ordered a serve, with high praise for its exotic overseas cousins. you’ll no doubt see churros being sold unique flavours. For her fourth installment, she by young boys. My more conservative lunch of peeled For only a few soles, you will taste fruit and a piece of magnificently fresh heads to Peru and the San an authentic churro that is lighter and flat bread gave me time to sit quietly Pedro city market. less sweet in taste than what we have and watch the interactions of buyers, in Australia, with the added bonus of sellers, diners, cleaners, tradesmen Hola! Buenos dias señora, is how being served with that lovely Peruvian and of course — tourists. visitors are greeted by stallholders smile. While we ate, we sat next to a family when you enter the San Pedro Market Inside, the array of food is enormous; of four — mum, dad, a toddler, and a in Cusco, Peru. It immediately sets you at ease and breads, fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts, newborn. ready to embrace everything this place quinoa, herbs, dried fruit. While the mother wrestled the baby has to offer. And then there is the meat section to feed, I started drawing a cartoon of a Blended into the old, historical part — which isn’t for the faint-hearted — dog on a napkin for the toddler. of the town and only one block from with every part of an animal available When I finished, I gestured for her the main square of Cusco, this is a must for sale. to take it. visit for those who like to uncover the As I was in the market at Christmas, Watching that cherub face light up heart of a city. the pig heads for sale had Christmas with a warm smile and eagerly show It is however, a market to take your hats on. her parents puts life into perspective. time exploring with plenty to see, The San Pedro version of a food court The mother looked kindly at me and hear and do along with some aromas has two sections; the juice bar and the gave the international sign of thank that will have you either salivating or traditional food court, Cusco style. you — a sideways nod and big smile. spluttering. The juice bar consists of small stalls, It is these small moments that Most of the locals speak Quechua only a metre or so wide, each with an compel me to keep travelling. SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 23 Chasing outback wildflowers could see this was a hairy little bee and the pattern of the wing veins let nature me know it was from the plasterer bee family. Words & photos by LINDA ROGAN The freshness and number of Ask flowering plants increased as we WE HAVE just returned from six weeks climbed to the top of the dune in outback Queensland, seeking Except for the Rough Bluebells and Carolyn flowering plants and insects and, to the Mulla Mulla blooms, yellow was be honest, winter warmth. the predominant colour. While successful on the last point, Each new group of plants seemed to the variable nature of the outback rains have a different kind of bee. Travel Sustainability: and floods made finding wildflowers The goodenia-type flowers attracted and the native bees they attract like some larger bees. searching for rare gemstones. One had particularly hairy legs for let’s all do our bit! Success, when it came, was all the collecting pollen so was a female. more sweet. Another with less hair on its legs THE WORLD’S population has almost doubled over the The day began at Birdsville. and golden facial hair may have been past 40 years. The campground was abuzz with a male. People are travelling more than they have ever before. If we are going to continue to explore this wonderful planet, trekkers stowing gear into vehicles He agreeably posed for a portrait on Plasterer bee with red vehicle safety flags waving. a collapsed flower. it is important to consider the impact we have on both the These were soon off for the Before the heat of the sun drove me communities we visit and the environment. challenging east to west trek across off the dune, at least seven kinds of bee Recently, I attended a travel industry conference where the the Simpson Desert. were photographed. hot topic was “sustainability in tourism”. Others, like us were only planning There are many undescribed bees in To travel sustainably we need to question where we go, how a day trip out to the iconic Big Red the Australian outback but it is unlikely we get there and are we contributing to the local community sand dune. species can be determined from my in a positive way. The road was a graded council track photos. We need to question: if the establishment or tour company only showing slight wear from the More than bees were found around independently owned; does it employ a base percentage of vehicles of the 9000 people reputedly these plants. local staff; does it employ a base percentage of women; and attending the Big Red Bash Festival the Spaces between the plants were does it give back to the local community? previous week. crisscrossed with unique patterns left Ask about their waste management: does it limit single-use Approaching the dunes, the bare by small creatures. plastics; does it offset guests’ carbon footprints; how does it grey of clay pans gave way to red sand. Most were out of sight in the daytime reduce waste; and does it recycle? At the base of the largest dune, a but a flat-faced long-horned beetle Beware of organisations who operate to take advantage of steady stream of four-wheel-drivers scuttled out from under a Mulla Mulla your social conscience. stopped to reduce air pressure in their leaf. Orphanage tourism is big business around the world. tyres, before revving their engines for Like many desert beetles, it can Sadly, up to 90 per cent of children in some institutions have the climb to the top. elevate its body from the heat of the living parents. I held little hope of seeing much in sand when walking. Tourism can, however, be a great asset to local communities, the way of wildflowers here. A black insect grazed across the many of whom depend on visitors to earn their living. We chose a spot far enough away “yolk” of a Poached-egg Daisy. Interaction with the locals always provides wonderful from the crossers not to be disturbed Known as a carrot wasp, perhaps due experiences and memories. by the engine noise and made our to its abdominal shape, the female lays I recently visited a school on the edge of the Masai Mara way on foot, each step sinking into the her eggs in native bees’ nesting cells. in Kenya. loose sand as we climbed. This is one of the many insects which, It was pleasing to note that visits are restricted to out of school About half way up I started seeing although predatory on native bees, are hours, ensuring the students learning is not compromised. somewhat tatty Poached-egg Daisies, an important part of a healthy insect Travel doesn’t have to mean climbing on an aircraft! Tangled Mulla Mulla and Rough community. Carrot wasp Consider choosing a destination which is off the beaten Bluebell in early bloom. More wasps, bee-flies and a range track. My hopes soared when a dark insect, of wildflowers made this day the gem Have you thought about simply pitching a tent and rewarding on a bright Yellowtop Daisy (Senecio of the trip. yourself with starlit nights in the wild? sp.), caught my eye. Refreshed by the diversity of flowers My five tips for being a responsible traveller are to: conserve I sank to my knees in the warm sand. and insects on the winter red dunes, water; reduce your waste; go local; care about the wildlife; and Through the lens of my camera I I return home with renewed vigour. respect the local people and culture. The “take away” from the conference for me: if we all consider our actions when travelling, as insignificant as they may appear, collectively we can make a difference. Our travel expert Carolyn is the manager of Warrandyte Travel and Cruise. Email her at [email protected] or phone on 9844 2477

Male bee with golden facial hair Flat-faced long-horned beetle 24 Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019 Part B — Operating a business from home Claimable home-based business • The area is exclusively, or almost 1996, the period before you first used deductibility test and applies even finance expenses fall into the following exclusively, for carrying on your your home to produce income is not if you didn’t have a mortgage or categories: business. taken into account in working out the didn’t claim interest as an •The area is used regularly for amount of any capital gain or loss. occupancy expense. By BRIAN SPURRELL 1) Running expenses such as gas, business visits by clients. Instead, you use the market value of 3) If you are likely to have an exposure electricity, phone, internet, 2) If the personal services income your home at the time you first used it to capital gains tax it makes IN LAST MONTH’S column, I explained cleaning and depreciation of plant rules apply to your business you to produce income. sense to ensure you claim all of the deductions available to you if you and equipment (see last may not be able to claim Tax tips the occupancy expense deductions have a separate place of employment, month’s column). occupancy expenses, so check with available to you each year. but also spend time working at home 2) Motor vehicle expenses for trips your tax agent or accountant if in 1) It would be a good idea to get attending to matters relating to your between your home and other doubt. a valuation of your home at the The content of this article is not employment by utilising a home office destinations, provided the travel is time you first use it as your place intended to be used as professional or designated work area. for business purposes. Determining the amount of of business, so that when you come advice and should not be used as such. This month the discussion will 3) Occupancy expenses which you occupancy expenses to claim to sell your home you don’t Brian Spurrell FCPA, CTA, Registered be expanded to address the tax pay to own, rent or use your home The most common method for pay more capital gains tax than Tax Agent, is Director of Personalised implications of operating a business include: working out how much to claim is to necessary. Taxation & Accounting Services Pty from your home, where further tax • Mortgage interest or rent measure the floor area utilized by your 2) Your exposure to capital gains tax Ltd. PO Box 143 Warrandyte 3113. deductions may be available in • Council rates business and express it as a percentage when you run a business from 0412 011 946, addition to the running costs covered • House insurance premiums of the total floor area of your home or home depends upon whether or [email protected] last month. • Land tax your home plus the business area if it not you pass the interest www.ptasaccountants.com.au The Commissioner of Taxation has Tests for claiming is detached from your home. defined a home-based business as one occupancy expenses Warning — possible exposure to where your home is also your principal capital gains tax place of business and can be run: 1) To be eligible to claim a deduction for occupancy expenses, your If your business passes the interest • At home — meaning you do business must pass the interest deductibility test, you may have a most of the work at your home for deductibility test which requires partial exposure to capital gains tax example, a dressmaker, the area set aside in your home for if your place of business is also your photographer, hairdresser or artist. operating your business to have the main residence. • From home — as your business character of a place of business. The percentage of your exposure will doesn’t own or rent a separate Indicators of a place of business be based upon: premises, for example a tradesman include: who does all or most of his work on • Clearly identified as a place of • The percentage of floor area used the client’s premises but does all of business such as signage, area for by the business and, the business record keeping at client parking et cetera. • The percentage of time your home home, and stores all of his tools, • The business usage area is not was used as a place of business. equipment, materials and supplies readily suitable or adaptable for If you first used your home as your at home. private or domestic usage. place of business after August 20, Are vitamin supplements good for you? What are vitamins? better for our health to obtain all our Fat-soluble vitamins are easy for our Once you’ve become infected, There are 13 different vitamins that nutrients from our food supply. bodies to store away, but they can’t though, there’s no point in starting we need: vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and Vitamin supplements typically be flushed out as easily as the water- to take vitamin C supplements to the eight different B vitamins. contain only one “active ingredient” in soluble vitamins can, so they can fight it off. Without the right amounts of each isolation, whereas food brings a whole become toxic in large accumulated Zinc, however, might help you key vitamin, we risk developing range of different nutrients together in amounts. recover faster. diseases such as scurvy, rickets, night different combinations. For example, too much of fat-soluble It’s not all bad news, though. blindness or anaemia — to name a It’s thought that this has an impact in vitamin A can cause vision changes, Specific vitamin supplements can few. terms of how well we can absorb and bone pain, skin changes and other have significantly beneficial effects Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat- use those nutrients — the fat-soluble symptoms. for specific groups of people, such soluble, meaning they dissolve in fats vitamins, for instance, need to be Too many of the water-soluble B as pregnant women taking folic acid and oils. carried along by the fats and oils of the vitamins will pass straight through (vitamin B9) supplements to lower the Once we absorb these vitamins from foods we eat. your system, leaving you with neon- risks of certain birth defects in their the foods we’ve eaten, they are then What does the evidence say? yellow urine (a sign, perhaps, that unborn children. stored away in our fatty tissues for later. the money you spent on those Always speak to your doctor first A recent review of many studies multivitamins literally went down The water-soluble vitamins (vitamin investigating the effects of taking Taking vitamin supplements is no C and all the B vitamins) tend to be the drain). vitamin supplements found that, for However, excessive consumption of substitute for a poor diet. flushed out of our bodies easily, so most common vitamin supplements, However, if you think you may fitness we need to consume them regularly in some water-soluble vitamins can still there was no evidence that they had have harmful effects. want to start taking a supplement, it’s consistent amounts over time. beneficial effects for preventing heart always wise to check with a medical By CHRIS SHARP In addition to vitamins, there are Taking large doses of vitamin B6 disease, stroke or premature death. (pyridoxine hydrochloride) can professional first. other essential nutrients we need that This echoes earlier studies that found They will help ensure that your VITAMINS are essential for our bodies lead to damage of the peripheral are not made (synthesised) by our no evidence vitamin supplements were chosen supplement won’t affect any to function properly. nerves, which is why most vitamin bodies — the essential fatty acids and any good at preventing cardiovascular other medications you may be taking We only need them in very small supplements now have lower levels amino acids — that we also get from disease or cancer, and that, in some and can also give advice on whether amounts, and since we are unable of B6. the food we eat. cases, certain supplements might even it’s the best way to meet your needs. to make these important molecules Perhaps the oldest myth in nutrition The idea of being able to obtain increase your risk of an early death. For most people, though, the ourselves, we need to get them from surrounds vitamin C and the all the essential nutrients we need For most people, it is better for our best way to get all the vitamins and other sources (mostly from our diet). prevention of the common cold. in a single tablet or magic powder health to obtain all our nutrients from nutrients your body needs are to eat a It makes sense to take a multivitamin Research shows it has no impact on is appealing, particularly if we feel our food. healthy, balanced diet with a variety supplement to keep ourselves in the how often you catch a cold, or how our diets might not be entirely up to The way our bodies store, use and of foods. best possible health, right? severe it will be. scratch. get rid of excess vitamins also has an Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. People who regularly consume Chris Sharp owns and runs rivvaPT However, several studies and impact on whether getting too much In fact, taking some supplements enough vitamin C tend to have slightly Personal Training Studio 4-5/266 scientific reviews have consistently of any one vitamin is likely to cause Yarra Street Warrandyte may even do more harm than good. shown that, for most people, it is shorter colds—as in, around half a problems. day shorter. Phone: 0419 553 058 SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 25 Get bowled over at Local karate instructor Donvale this October By JOSH HUNTLY incoming Senior Coach Richard inducted into hall of fame YOUNG OR OLD, there is plenty to Gale, an accomplished bowls player By KATE GNIEL his community-minded spirit. offer as New Members Day returns and coach whose accolades include Mike is naturally humbled. Indian Commonwealth Games FOR MORE THAN 35 years, local dad at Donvale Bowls Club. Mike Quin has dedicated his life to “I am over the moon to be recognised Coach and High Performance The open day is a great way for martial arts. with this award. potential members, and aspiring Manager, coaching the Indian Men’s As Head Instructor and owner of family- “However I couldn’t have got this far bowls players, to tickle Jack, kiss Fours team to a Gold Medal at the based club, Firestorm Martial Arts, in without the continual support from my Kitty, and discover what happens if Brunei 2016 Asian Games. Bayswater and Park Orchards, Mike has family and club. “This is also a huge award for them,” you take too much grass. Bowls has often been branded as not only enjoyed his personal journey Mike said. Last year’s event saw more than a sport for the older generation, but in martial arts, he has also enjoyed 50 new members sign up to hit the Gale’s experience as Founder and Mike’s dedication doesn’t stop here, supporting and teaching hundreds of he wants to continue to support the greens of Mullum Mullum Reserve Head Coach of the Young Australian kids and adults to be the best version of and the club is gearing up for another Bowls Academy, coupled with a development of martial arts, as well as themselves at his club. mentor and empower others. day of fun on the grass. focus on a younger demographic Mike’s dedication has paid off after A highlight of the day is in the local area, makes for a more He is truly dedicated to this sport. he was inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts is a popular activity for introductory lessons for uninitiated diverse player age-range. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and the World players assisted by club coaches, over For those with more of a competitive children and adults up and down the Karate Union Hall of Fame for Lifetime country. a barbecue. edge, the Pennant category takes Achievement Zen Do Kai at a recent place on Tuesdays and Saturdays Mike firmly believes that the benefits of Having one of the few artificial ceremony in Canberra. martial arts are endless. greens in the outer eastern suburbs in a fixtured competition, while Mike is only one of 11 martial arts Wednesday twilight bowls have “Not only can martial arts assist with allows the club to keep up a regular practitioners who were awarded this physical changes such as posture, athletic winter schedule, which includes proven to be a popular social accolade. achievement, and sporting prowess, weekly organised social bowls gathering. Few reach this level in their career, so it can also increase a student’s self- that cater for beginners and more The Club’s Open Day will be held this means Mike joins an elite group of confidence, self-esteem and overall experienced bowlers alike, played on Saturday, October 13 from 11am fellow martial arts specialists. wellbeing.” Mike said. in a fun and relaxed environment. to 5pm at Mullum Mullum Reserve, This award recognises Mike’s 35 years To find out more about Firestorm Further club announcements corner of Springvale Road and of continuous service to martial arts Martial Arts, call Mike on 0419 327 672 include the appointment of Reynolds Road, Donvale. development and leadership, as well as or visit: firestormmartialarts.com.au

YMCA is providing a Senior active Sports Program at the Donvale Indoor Sports Centre, which is for Get all members of the public aged 50 MANNINGHAM Council is years and over. encouraging seniors to get active Enjoy the fitness, health and social in October, during Seniors’ Month. benefits of participating in social active for Council are offering a host of sports including badminton and activities, especially for older table tennis. residents, across October. Or enjoy a gentle walk around The Most activities are either free or 100 Acres Reserve in Park Orchards. Seniors’ low-priced. Look out for the resident Powerful From free passes to Aquarena, Owls while enjoying the late spring special cardio tennis sessions, bowls wildflowers. days and gentle exercise classes, For more information or to make Month there is something for everyone to a booking, visit: manningham.vic. enjoy. gov.au/seniors-festival

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The junior Warrandyte Venom After a hard-fought performance in program has also had a great result the Semi Finals against Keysborough, this season with seven of its 17 teams Venom won through to play off finishing in the top five of their graded against Sunbury Jets in the Big V pools. Division 1 Men’s Grand Final series, Well done to the 16.1 Boys and 16.2 taking out the first of the three-game Girls Venom teams who have both series. won through to their Grand Finals. Warrandyte had the advantage of Venom 16.3 Boys, 18.2 Boys and 12.1 the next two home games and looked Girls are all still in the running for a likely to bring it home, but Sunbury place in the Big One in September. came back firing in Game 2, forcing The club extended the junior a three-game final where Warrandyte Redbacks and Venom teams the narrowly missed out on top honours “very best of luck” for their finals in its quest for glory. campaigns. Congratulations to coach, Ross The Big V season also came to a Charles and team for putting up a wrap this month with two of the gallant fight, finishing their amazing clubs four teams playing off in the season off as Big V Division 1 Runners final series. Up. Warrandyte Venom Youth Girls WBA looks forward to seeing finished off a great season in 3rd the banner hanging proudly at position. Warrandyte Sports Complex. Photo: GARETH DICKSON Cricket returns to Warrandyte BY JOSH HUNTLY atmosphere. Cross training BAT AND BALL is back in focus at “As a mother of a son and a daughter, Warrandyte Reserve as pre-season both playing junior cricket I’m commences and preparations get delighted to take on this role with the underway at senior and junior level. club,” she said. cuts both ways The Senior club are set to announce “It’s really important that our young By ED MUNKS the names of the seven team captains. girls have fun, can learn the game CONGRATULATIONS to Abbey Born and bred in Warrandyte, eight- With the season launch looming, and progress through the club like Caldwell finishing 5th at the recent year-old Macey has big dreams of they have announced that the club our boys. Athletics Australia 6KM Under 20s playing AFLW one day. will again field seven Senior teams in “My focus is to ensure that, as a club, Cross Country Championships, held Macey played in a number of the RDCA. we have a welcoming and nurturing at Kembla Grange, Wollongong in positions and has developed a liking Senior Coach Scott Handley says atmosphere for our girl cricketers and NSW. to kicking goals. that Warrandyte have found the right that we provide a pathway for them The event was won by New In the Round Robin tournament, mix of young and old while the club’s to progress and achieve their goals.” Zealander Kirstie Ray in a time of Macey kicked two goals to win the young guns will be offered greater Junior Blast also makes its return 21:24 with Abbey being the 4th game. opportunities this season. with Danny Weatherley and Shaun Australian over the line in a time of Athletics is a great sport for cross- “We’ve got a great blend of Ison at the helm as Warrandyte’s 21:51. training for all the major sporting experience and youth in our club. future superstars take to the Abbey is now in training for the codes. summer athletics season and can “Some of our young guys have really Warrandyte Reserve on November 1 For more information on East with registrations currently open. be seen running around the hills of stepped up in the past couple of Warrandyte or working down at the Doncaster Little athletics club, seasons and I’m excited to see them After reaching the semi final in their contact Rochelle on 0439 353 054 inaugural season, the Under 18 side local IGA. continue to develop and progress Michelle Heffernan East Doncaster Little athletics will also return for season 2019/2020 Up-and-coming athlete Macey through our ranks. Hansen (pictured below in purple) Club is sponsored by the “Several will definitely be pushing in the Box Hill Reporter competition, Warrandyte Bendigo Community with a host of talented young players and the success of last season’s T20 also kept herself fit and in action in for selection in our higher grades and the athletics off-season by playing Bank. coming through the ranks to take the competition will see the format re- I’m looking forward to seeing them introduced this year for the Over 40s in the Templestowe girls Under 10s You can register online at by going grab their opportunities”. team one step further. footy team where her mum Lisa is the to the Little athletics Victoria The junior program has acted as a and 50s. The Junior program looks set to host Club morale is at an all-time high assistant coach. website: www.lavic.com.au a record number of teams and players well-refined pathway towards senior cricket, and Junior alumni have gone during the pre-season and family ties for the second straight season with were strengthened on Father’s Day as many as 12 teams set to take the on to have a significant impact on the Senior club. with a host of father-son combinations field from Under 10s right through to getting down to indoor training for a Under 18s. Ex-Warrandyte Junior Cricket Club players, such as Pascoe Medallist Luke bat and bowl. In exciting news for the club, The season begins October 5 and playing options are set to expand for Killey, league best and fairest Ayrton Dehmel, youngest 1st XI debutant and outdoor training commences on Warrandyte’s local girls as the club September 15, with new players looks to kick-start its inaugural girls champion all-rounder Brady Poole, all serving as shining examples of those welcome and encouraged to get in side. touch with the Warrandyte Cricket Michelle Heffernan has been who have gone on to influence the club on and off the field. Club. appointed as Junior girls’ co- For news/events, club information ordinator and says that the focus for Veterans Cricket returns with the Over 40s, 50s and 60s ready and upconing fixtures visit the upcoming season will remain warrandytecc.com fixated on offering a fun and inviting to jump back into Sunday cricket SEPTEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 27 Bloods’ Finals foray BY JOSH HUNTLY Warrandyte supporters but Ben In the all-important premiership THE SENIORS and Under 19s saw Richardson’s snapped a goal out of a quarter, Warrandyte’s back six came finals action at the end of the 2019 contest deep in the Bloods’ forward into their own. season. half, followed by a similar effort from The majority of the Saints’ inside Chris Tout — giving Warrandyte room fifties were picked off by Liam Myott Seniors to breathe. and Cooper Addison. Sam Martini’s It was high drama at Jubilee Park as Sean Jellie found himself intercepting crucial goal-line heroics to deny the Warrandyte’s 2019 season came to a every ball outside of Warrandyte’s fifty Saints several goals kept Warrandyte’s heart-breaking close. to keep it locked in for the majority of defence air-tight. With the scores tied 68 a-piece, both the third quarter while Grimes and Against the momentum, Warrandyte sides were forced into an extraordinary Cullum stepped up in the midfield to found three goals of their own as Lewis extra-time finish. help Warrandyte to a 48–23 lead and Downie banished the demons of an But at the final siren, Warrandyte fell the game seemingly sown up. earlier miss to nab one for the Bloods to a seven-point defeat, ending their It was a seven-goal-to-two final while Darcy Poole kicked his first for 2019 campaign. quarter that would undo the Bloods’ the day and 50th for the season. Despite leading by as much as premiership chances. A Clark mark on the siren just 30 four goals at three-quarter time, Grimes, Cullum and Tout had big metres out directly in front was put Warrandyte’s lead was cut back by a final quarters but couldn’t stem the away in ice-cold fashion by the red-hot stubborn Waverley side. flow of Waverley goals that sent them forward to strike a telling blow in the Both sides needed to dig deep for the into the Preliminary Final. contest and take a 52–44 lead at the ten-minute extra-time period. Warrandyte will take heart in a 2019 last break. A scrappy first minute of footy in the season that saw the Bloods return to Warrandyte saved their best footy for first period saw the ball locked tightly finals footy. the last quarter. into the middle of the ground before In further good news, it was Swedosh rose to the occasion in the Bloods managed to find a clearance announced that as many as 19 Senior the and stepped up to completely out of the pack and inside fifty. players had recommitted for next dominate the ruck contest in the last Warrandyte supporters held their season’s action. quarter, winning the aerial battle and collective breath as the Sherrin was Semi Final acting as a veritable wrecking ball at thrown up 20 metres from goal and Warrandyte 11.8–74 def by ground level. were promptly sent into raptures when Waverley 12.9–81 Seemingly untouchable all day and skipper, Michael Cullum, managed to deep inside fifty, Durran ducked and snap the ball on his non-preferred left Goals Kickers: L. Dunn 2, weaved out of the contest and with foot for the goal and 74–68 lead. K. Thompson, S. Bowers, space in the pocket snapped truly to The second, and most important, B. Richardson, C. Tout, kick a miracle goal and the sealer. period belonged to Waverley. N. Johnston, M. Cullum The travelling contingent of The Bloods’ back six held on grimly Best Players: J. Grimes, J. Beasley, Warrandyte supporters were jubilant until the Blues managed to kick their S. Bowers, T. Versteegen, L. Buckley, behind the goals, and the final siren first goal of extra-time and lock up the S. Jellie confirmed that Warrandyte had indeed Photos: TREWELLA SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY scores at 74 each. Under 19s booked their ticket to the Division 3 In the dying seconds, another The side played some irresistible Grand Final. forward entry for Waverley yielded footy in front of a big Warrandyte Semi Final a crucial point before a mark inside crowd and several younger players put Warrandyte 9.14–68 def fifty saw the set shot converted and their best footy forward to defeat South South Belgrave 6.10–46 Warrandyte’s season ended. Belgrave for the first time this season. Up until that point, Warrandyte had Goal Kickers: Q. Clark 3, South Belgrave held the early L. Durran 2, D. Poole, O. Hodgson, played arguably its best football of the momentum with two quick goals season. L. Downie, C. Padfield before Lockier Durran managed to slot Best Players: L. Myott, C. Addison, Kyle Thompson got them off to a the Bloods’ first. perfect start with a set shot for his third Q. Clark, F. Swedosh, S. Martini, Warrandyte found themselves down L. Vaughan goal of the year and the Bloods’ first in a man early with ruckman Connor the Final. Martin suffering a broken hand, With South Belgrave going on to win A chain of handballs released leaving the ruck duties to Under 17s, renowned speedster Sean Bowers on their second Preliminary Final against Fin Swedosh. Donvale, the Bloods had to face South the wing for a run inside fifty that saw Durran and Leo Garrick began to him put through the second. Belgrave again in the Grand Final, gain the midfield ascendancy but hoping to replicate their Semi-Final Luke Dunn got in on the action with the forwards failed to capitalise on his first goal of the day and two minutes result. multiple inside fifty entries, kicking six Unfortunatly it wasn’t to be, with the later his second followed, coolly behinds for the quarter. converting a free kick from 35 metres. Saints taking home the siverware after However, Quinn Clark played a a hard-fought match at Jubilee Park. Waverley went goalless in the first dominant five minutes that saw him quarter but kicked their first early in convert two quick goals to settle the Grand Final the second quarter. wayward Bloods. Warrandyte 3.12–30 A steady hand from Jack Grimes in Oscar Hodgson’s snap from the def by South Belgrave 9.3–57 the midfield stemmed the Waverley pocket gave Warrandyte their third Goal Kickers: L. Vaughan, Q. Clark, Bloods play Towards Zero momentum despite Warrandyte going goal while the Saints were consigned B. Davies goalless. to a scoreless quarter and a 19-point Best Players: O. Hodgson, BY JOSH HUNTLY Two quick Waverley goals after deficit to make up against a rampaging L. Vaughan, F. Swedosh, E. Boell, SO FAR THIS YEAR, there has been half-time sent a ripple through the Bloods. L. Garrick, L. Durran 165 deaths on Victorian roads, with a 56 per cent increase in road fatalities compared to the same time last year. And the road toll does not appear to Jamie Guymer clocks up 100 games be stopping. To bring awareness to this issue, BY JOSH HUNTLY Jamie’s achievement. the Transport Accident Commission MANY FOOTBALLERS would Jamie would often tag along with his (TAC) partnered with The Eastern consider themselves lucky to play 100 older brothers to Auskick when he was Football League to turn Round 18 into games over the course of their career. just three years old and started playing the Towards Zero Round, with team But in the case of Warrandyte Junior, for Warrandyte in U8s. captains across the league donning Jamie Guymer, it only took until the He currently leads the goal-kicking the #0 for the round. ripe old age of 12 to hit the prestigious for his side and is a hard-working Warrandyte Football Club was a milestone. player who often finds himself playing proud participant in the first iteration Young Guymer reached the magic up a grade in the U13s, even managing of the round, helping share the number against Fitzroy in Round 13 at an U14s appearance during the 2019 message: “zero lives lost on our roads Warrandyte Reserve, running out to a season. is possible.” well-deserved guard of honour while An outstanding achievement for a For the Bloods, the honour fell to the Junior Bloods didn’t get the win player with a bright future at the club, skipper Michael Cullum, who tucked on the day, the club will take pride in with many more games to come. away the #10 jumper for the match against Donvale. Club President Peter Hookey, presented Cullum with his jumper before the game. In a statement from the TAC, CEO Bruce Crossett highlighted the community reach of clubs like Warrandyte as a key factor in encouraging road safety. “Grassroots football and netball clubs are the life blood of their communities and I’m sure you would be hard pressed to find someone involved who hasn’t been affected by road trauma,” Mr Crossett said. “We believe that zero is the only “This round is putting road safety acceptable number of deaths on our at the fore and we’re asking everyone roads, but we need everyone to play to prioritise safety to make sure every Photos: CATHERINE GUYMER their part. journey is a safe one.” Warrandyte Diary SEPTEMBER 2019