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No 512, OCTOBER 2017 | FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY | Editorial & Advertising: 9844 0555 Email: [email protected] INSIDE

Warrandyte faces North East Link threat P3

Warrandyte votes on same sex marriage P5 Dance floor

October is Open Day donation season P8

FOLLOWING the Warrandyte community’s now is the time to make your own preparations. incredible effort raising $70,000 at last year’s See pages 10–11 for more on Fireball’s great result for Fireball, Julie Quinton and the Fireball team hand the community and about how to prepare yourself, over the keys to Warrandyte CFA’s new fire-fighting your animals and your property for this summer’s appliance ­— just in time for this year’s fire season. bushfire season. Castagna does us proud With the CFA's forecast for a difficult summer ahead, Photo: STEPHEN REYNOLDS in AFL Grand Final P35

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OVEROVER THE THE HILLS HILLS By JOCK MACNEISH

CO-EDITORS: Sandi Miller & James Poyner, 9844 0555 [email protected] PUBLISHER: Warrandyte Diary Pty Ltd (ACN 006 886 826 ABN 74 422 669 097) as trustee for the Warrandyte Arts and Education Trust POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. Box 209, Warrandyte 3113 ADVERTISING & ACCOUNTS: Briony Bottarelli, 9844 0555 DIARY OFFICE: Community Centre, 168-178 Yarra Street, Warrandyte GENERAL ENQUIRIES: [email protected] EMAIL SPORT: (Michael Di Petta) [email protected] WEBSITE: www.warrandytediary.com.au PRODUCTION: Catherine Kleynjan PRINTING: Newsprinters, 7940 Melbourne Road, Shepparton VIC 3632 Published on or about the second Tuesday of each month (except January). ADVERTISING RATES $8.40 a column centimetre. One col Front page “ears” $105 width: 40mm. Two col width: 84mm. Preferred position loading: Page 1 Full Page: 260x360mm colour $1050 100%, Page 2 30%, Page 3 20%, inc GST, b&w $860 inc GST. other nominated pages 10%. 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Financed solely through advertising, it guards its not-for-profit, non-commercial status and its independent voice. The Diary carries a strong editorial bias towards the people, environment and character of the place it serves. Its monthly circulation is 3500 copies and it is available in Warrandyte, North Warrandyte, South Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Wonga Park, Warran- wood, North Ringwood, Kangaroo Ground and Research. A SPECIAL PLACE Warrandyte (approximate population 8000) is situated on the Yarra River, some 27km from Melbourne. For countless ages a well-stocked hunting ground of the Wurundjeri people, in 1851 Warrandyte became the site of the first official gold discovery in Victoria. It soon established its character as a small, self-sustaining community set in a beautiful river valley. Around 1900 the miners, orchardists and tradespeople were joined by a number of young painters who were founding the Australian nationalist arts tradition. Now a By ALAN CORNELL commuter suburb of Melbourne, the natural beauty, community spirit and sense FIVE MINUTES OF FAME of independence of Warrandyte has been largely retained. This newspaper is the voice and true expression of that spirit. HIS month Diary reporter Tracy Can’t argue with that. Any others? I can’t imagine! Dickson goes backstage at the Stage Whispers said “Trudy Drench was But they did put me in the Christmas pageant. Warrandyte Theatre Company to talk believable as a checkout girl” and the I was the only Wise Man to offer the baby to leading lady Trudy Drench. Manningham Leader said “In the role of Jesus Chupa Chups. The other wise guys were Charlotte Miss Trench was solid.” That was incensed! Trudy, you can’t imagine how thrilled I am to meet you! a little upsetting but I’ve lost five kilograms So tell us about your first time on the 42K Media since then. Warrandyte stage? Oh don’t be silly, of course I can! We’ve enjoyed you in so many Well I got my start in the Follies. Copywriting local productions - Lord of the Following in the footsteps of other Ring Road, Waiting for the 906 Warrandyte thespians? via the Pines, The Importance of Exactly! I was the rear end of a horse. Blog Posts - News Articles - Copy Editing Being Important. What’s been your favourite part? And you progressed from there? Proofing - Press Releases - DTP I think the part I liked most was Yes, the following year I was in the Charlotte the checkout girl in front. Video Production Who’s Afraid of Julie Quinton! Don’t you get nervous up on stage What a triumph! The audiences in front of all those people? Corporate Videos - Commercials loved you! I do, but I just imagine everyone in They did, didn’t they. I don’t want the audience without any clothes on. Events & Conferences - Interviews to seem humble or anything but When Jock Macneish comes I find it audiences really seem to relate very hard to concentrate. Post Production to me. I think they see me as an I’ll have to start wearing better ordinary person, just like them, underwear. Speaking of which, even though in reality I’m not. Contact James & Sandi is it true you have a number 0458 218 380 or 0429 121 969 You’re so talented. of tattoos from plays you’ve It’s lovely of you to point that out. appeared in? But it’s such a blessing to be able I have Hedda Gabler on my left No project too big or too small to touch people at a very deep shoulder, Blithe Spirit on my right and personal level. Like in that shoulder and What The Butler Saw Great rates for Warrandytians heart-rending scene where I’m on my upper thigh. saying goodbye to my brave little dog, Oodles… So what’s next for Trudy Drench? [email protected] Are you appearing in WTC’s next When you drop him off at production of Brief Encounter? Allendale… I am. I play Madison, a home keeper It was very emotional, and I from Nunawading who is buying a remember looking out into the audience and seeing a man in the choctop from the kiosk on Platform So Trudy, did you come from a dramatic 2 at Ringwood Station when she meets Roger, OCTOBER third row with tears literally streaming down family? his cheeks. an Optometrist from Eastland, who sweeps Definitely. Sometimes at the end of a meal her off her feet. Quilts and That was probably the bloke next to me. He Dad would throw the dishes into the fireplace. put his hand on my knee and I stabbed him A risky thing to do on a railway platform! Rugs in the thigh with my pencil. Was he Greek? Exactly. She has a husband and two children 2B? No he was a product tester for Corelle. waiting at home, not to mention a cat with a 232 Yarra St urinary tract infection! All interspersed with Warrandyte Not 2B, HB. Anyway I seem to remember So when did you realise you had a talent Hoggy and BB gave that play mixed for acting? some delightful little ditties by Noel Coward! 0411 528 142 reviews. Do you read reviews? I was always a bit of a mimic. I remember Which leads me to ask, Trudy, how do you Oh, you know, I glance at them. I may have a ringing the school as a child and explaining manage with all those lines? few in my scrapbook. Oh yes, here’s your one that Trudy wouldn’t be coming today because I can’t remember. from the Diary! she had a bad case of conjunglevinus. I had HOURS Trudy Drench, break a leg! Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am-5.30pm What did I say? Mum’s voice absolutely down pat so I don’t know how they knew it was me! Chookas! “Trudy Drench played Charlotte.” OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 3 Warrandyte faces Ring Road as Bulleen says NO to NELA

By SANDI MILLER the same route through the southwest help the Authority to focus their risk unqualified objection to options B Cr Kleinert successfully proposed to RESIDENTS FROM across of Warrandyte while Option D takes management processes while NELA and C. survey of all Manningham residents to Manningham descended on the a 40km journey through Kangaroo [North East Link Authority] is not “All of the effects that are proposed inform Council of all residents’ views, Manningham Council Function room Ground and Lilydale. able or is unwilling to provide the in Bulleen are similarly proposed in not merely the vocal activists from the on September 25 to hear and be heard With vocal opposition for Option meaningful feedback required for Mullum Mullum [ward]… these areas Bulleen area. about the proposed options for the A and Nillumbik Council expressing Warrandyte...NELA is not providing are no less sensitive than the Bolin “The survey will be distributed in North East Link toll road which is their opposition to both Options C the data and information for us to Bolin area in Bulleen, I cannot see why October to hear from all members of planned to be built in the next few and D, odds are firming in favour of understand the scale of the impact of we should seek to nominate losers in our community that could be affected, years. Option B, but the effect of this road on Corridors B or C,” Mr Seymour said. this proposal by selectively picking a should route option A, B or C be NELA A very vocal contingent of Bulleen the existing network is unclear. Member for Warrandyte, Ryan winner in Bulleen by saying it should and the State Government’s preferred residents was in attendance to show “I think Warrandyte is in significant Smith is concerned with lack of detail not have a route through it, surely we route. opposition to Option A which travels risk of increased traffic because provided by NELA, who has “only been as a council can do what we are elected “The results of the survey will through their part of Manningham freeways induce traffic and the limited prepared to give limited information to to do, to stand on the principals we be shared with the Manningham leaving a small group from Warrandyte number of interchanges means that our community.” espouse for this particular project, to community and passed on to NELA drowned out by the noise from the traffic north of Warrandyte will be “Potential impacts include a major protect the amenity of all residents of to incorporate into their engagement,” Option A objectors. Manningham pulled towards the Reynolds Road interchange at Tindals Road, the loss of our city, not just the selected residents she said. Councillor Paul McLeish is particularly interchange and the Reynolds Road Stintons Reserve and emissions being who are impacted in Bulleen, if we are Councillor Anna Chen noted that concerned the huge opposition from interchange will be a magnet for traffic expelled from the planned tunnels, going to speak against these attributes she supported the motion to object Bulleen residents opens up Warrandyte from across the east, for 360 degrees which will collect in the valley — this then surely that is a motion to speak to Option A because of the passionate as the “path of least resistance”. around it — it will be a magnet for is on top of the impact on local wildlife against the entire proposal”, he told representation from the Bulleen “If the people of Warrandyte, Park traffic and that traffic will seek to avoid during the decade long construction Council. community at the Manningham forum. Orchards, Donvale and Wonga Park the tolls for the tunnels so you will see period. Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle “You can hear the voices from the don’t raise their voice, they could end traffic pouring up Springvale Road and “It is important that the severity Kleinert told the Diary that the aim community,” she said to councillors. up with a very poor outcome … we into the Reynolds Road interchange, of these impacts are accurately of the motion is to highlight the Councillor McLeish told the will end up having Warrandyte, North pouring out of North Croydon into communicated to residents so they preliminary local issues, opportunities Diary he was disappointed that his Warrandyte and West Warrandyte, cut Reynolds Road, a significant increase can give informed feedback to the and concerns to NELA. amendment to Cr Piccinini’s motion in half by a major road bridge from in pollution, they are terrible outcomes government,” he said. “With three of the four proposed route was unsuccessful, however “I will Beasley’s through to Stinton’s Road for our community,” said Cr McLeish. Following the public forum, options going through Manningham continue to protect Warrandyte and Spokesperson for the Warrandyte — taking out Aumann’s, the Baseball Manningham Council discussed the but very limited information available its community”, he said. Community Association (WCA), Doug framework of its submission to NELA. to make a solid analysis and evaluation Park, Crystal Brook, Stinton’s Football From the outset Corridor A has Seymour told the Diary they have During the meeting, several motions of each route. ground and Park Orchards BMX seemed to be the preferred route, but provided a range of questions to NELA, were debated with two being adopted. Council is also requesting NELA club; wiping out millions of dollars significant political, municipal and and says that to date they have had Councillor Paula Piccinini from undertake and provide further technical of community facilities,” he told the community pressure is building for no reply. Heide Ward successfully passed a information and a detailed impact Diary. Corridor B to be selected. “There seems to be an imbalance motion for Council to oppose Option A, assessment of each of the four corridor Despite following different routes in We need to be prepared for what this the North, both Options B and C follow between community groups however Cr McLeish was unsuccessful options, and to further engage with the providing valuable questions to in his amendment to offer the same community and Council on the matter”. means for Warrandyte.

“Please help us protect Warrandyte”

A GROUP of residents along the Greensborough-Eltham- our town’s community, environment • NO preferred Option is to increase Park Orchards-Donvale-Ringwood and heritage. traffic on small suburban feeder effected by Routes B and route B and C corridors to identify the “PLEASE speak up now and get roads like Yarra Street . C have joined together potential benefits and impacts of the involved, as we all want a good • NO preferred Option is to destroy options and now is when we all need to North East Link traffic solution for our environment or vulnerable to form a North East Link communicate our core issues to NELA Melbourne but we must understand wildlife such as kangaroo mobs. action group called North in response to the NELA’s ‘route option’ the implications — positive and • NO preferred Option is to diminish discussion paper”. negative on Warrandyte, Park Orchard the heritage of Warrandyte. East Link Forum (NELF) The group aims to facilitate an and Donvale. and have submitted a understanding of priority concerns “We must fight for the negative Ms Lange-Boutle urged people to for each area, while acting as a forum to impacts to be minimised and contact NELA, Mullum Mullum Ward formal concerns paper share information and ideas, with each counteracted if Corridor B or C are Councillors and Manningham Council to NELA, regarding the association continuing to work to their chosen as the preferred corridor. with your questions and concerns. individual objectives and priorities. Ms Lange-Boutle said that most “Follow NELF’s Facebook page for proposed Corridors and “The WCA’s priority is to help defend people want a North East Link for information on follow-up activities,” the implications they may our village character, our natural better connection and to support the she said. Yarra River valley bush setting and the traffic from the north, but we have core have on Warrandyte, Park surrounding Green Wedge buffers,” Ms principals we will speak up for: Orchards and Donvale. Lang-Boutle said. “Please help us protect Warrandyte, • NO preferred Option is to divide Warrandyte’s representative Park Orchards and Donvale — get communities. on the forum, Carli Lange-Boutle, involved! • NO preferred Option is to cause from the Warrandyte Community “We are calling out for more difficulty to residents to access Association (WCA) said, “the WCA is essential amenities such as schools, Warrandyte, Park Orchards and Contact: Carli Lange-Boutle at: collaborating with other associations Donvale residents to help us protect reserves, shopping hubs etc. [email protected]

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Last month’s answer: Warrandyte Wood-fired Bakery Manningham Council to review and develop budget on stormwater drains By JAMES POYNER been identified by Melbourne Water and budget allowance of $10.8M to “prepare THE TOPOGRAPHY of Manningham Council as at risk of flooding if a 1–in-100- a plan to increase that investment for the and the noticeably wetter weather we are year storm occurs. next budget”. experiencing means flooding is becoming The three new SBO schedules are At the meeting, Cr McLeish said: a real and regular issue for residents. designed to identify who the responsible “Our community hasn’t been aware of In a move to combat this, Manningham authority is and if the flooding is likely to the moves we have been making because Council passed a supplementary motion be above or below 100mm. they are lost in the detail of a budget and to improve, prioritise and ultimately The motion put forward is to continue lost in the details of our planning processes increase maintenance, development to take LSIO and SBO1 to Panel, these for that budget; that’s what happens when and budget of Manningham’s drainage overlays will be applied to properties you are running a business that is $120M network at their council meeting on which are built on a natural floodplain and you are making subtle changes to September 26. or who are at risk of flooding due to improve fundamental investment.” Earlier in the proceedings, Council “Melbourne Water assets”. Ideally, a council decision which passed a motion to continue to proceed SBO2 and SBO3, which have been allowed for SBO2 and SBO3 to continue the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay abandoned for the moment were to be to Panel would equip the council and (LSIO) and Special Building Overlay applied to properties which are subject landowners with the information needed Schedule 1 (SBO1) to Panel but abandon to flooding due to Manningham Council to better protect their properties and SBO2 and SBO3. assets and where stormwater is likely future developments from flooding, LSIO and SBO overlays are already to flood above 100mm (SBO2) or up to but the supplement motion to use the part of Manningham’s planning 100mm (SBO3). information the C109 consultation process process but Amendment C109 is As a result of this alternate motion has gathered to make our drainage system designed to “introduce and/or review being passed, Cr Mcleish put forward a more efficient is, at least, a step towards a the application….in relation to 10,300 supplementary motion which will use drier solution for our community on the properties in Manningham” which have the information collected and the current Manningham side of the river. OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 5 Warrandyte spans political divide over marriage equality By SANDI MILLER Her brother Stuart — who went frightened that you were going to cut me HAVE YOU RETURNED your Same Sex by the name Pip Starr — committed out you weren’t going to let me come Marriage survey yet? suicide nine years ago because of the [to the funeral] … now that Stuart’s Much of Warrandyte falls within depression Ms Hill says was brought dead you have got all the power … if you Menzies, held by staunch Marriage on by the bullying he received as a gay wanted to cut me out you could’ — so I equality opponent Kevin Andrews. person. can say from personal experience, it is Polling has suggested that the Menzies She is raising awareness of the damage not how people think it is,” she said. vote is around 60% Yes, however the that the continued inequality is doing. Kevin Andrews recently likened same- electorate are unlikely to have this “It’s very tricky being in this position sex relationships to merely friendships. choice reflected when it comes to a vote because I am not gay myself, but … I “I have an affectionate relationship in parliament. feel like I should be speaking about it … with my cycling mates, we go cycling on Mr Andrews told the Diary: the postal survey is so damaging to the the weekend, but that’s not marriage,” “Personally, I will be voting ‘no’ in mental health of gay people,” she said. he said on Sky News. the postal survey and I encourage all “They can’t bear that people actually Mr Andrews told the Diary that, Menzies’ residents to have their say”. get to vote on their lives — they can’t regardless of his personal views, the come to terms with it — I lack ways of By contrast North Warrandyte is survey needed to happen. explaining it — imagine you can’t marry within the federal Jagajaga electorate “At the last election the Coalition the person you love because you both where Jenny Macklin told the Diary she promised to allow the Australian people have blue eyes — it makes as much anticipates “that people in the local area to have their say on this issue,” he said. sense to me,” Ms Hill said. will vote in favour of marriage equality”. When asked if the Labor party Many proponents of the No case supported the survey Ms Macklin told Ms Macklin says has been a long-time have argued that the de facto rights are supporter of marriage equality. the Diary: equal to those of marriage, so therefore “The postal survey is a waste of time “At its heart, this issue is about it is not necessary to be married to be whether all Australians should be and a waste of $122 million ­— we recognised as next of kin. should be voting for marriage equality allowed to marry the person they love — Ms Hill found for herself this was not I think most people get that. in the Parliament right now. the case after her brother died. “But now that we are having this “I’ve voted for marriage equality on “Even though Gurney and Stuart had previous occasions when the matter was survey, I will be voting yes and I been living together for three years the encourage everyone to have their say. before the Parliament. Coroner’s office named my mother as “So I encourage people to fill in the “Unfortunately, I know that many next of kin, they sent all the paperwork survey and post it off,” Ms Macklin said LGBTI Australians are having a tough to her they sent the death certificate to If you are missing your survey form time during this postal survey,” Ms her they wouldn’t even let Gurney view you have until October 20 to request a Macklin said. Stuart’s body. replacement, with all surveys needing to North Warrandyte resident Jennie Hill “About four days after Stuart died we Photo: NIK RICKARD is keen for the survey to return a Yes vote. were talking and he said, ‘I was just so be returned to the ABS by October 27. Pigeon Bank Road Speed limit Supreme Court change decision awaited Witnesses sought By DAVID HOGG THE LEGAL battle regarding a property development on a over dangerous block at 2 Pigeon Bank Road, North Warrandyte, had its day in court last month. The Supreme Court heard an application on September 12 Yarra Street car theft driving incident by Phillip Mannerheim Holdings Pty Ltd to prevent further A volunteer from North Warrandyte Fire Brigade had hearings on this matter at the Victoria Civil and Administrative WARRANDYTE POLICE are expecting his car stolen from Yarra Street opposite the Warrandyte to charge a woman with dangerous Tribunal (VCAT) and to require Nillumbik Council to issue a bridge bus stop on Saturday October 7. planning permit. driving occurring from an accident on The vehicle was an 80 Series turbo-diesel GXL 16 Warrandyte residents attended and heard submissions September 22 at about 9.55 am. LandCruiser Wagon, registration ZJS 397, with black by respective counsel for the applicant, for Nillumbik Shire The red Honda CRV SUV overtook Council and for the coalition of objectors consisting of several rhino roof racks, aluminium bull bar with CFA Volunteer slow moving traffic travelling along stickers on the front and rear windows. MOTORIST ON Research- neighbours and a number of local community groups. Warrandyte Road were surprised to Kangaroo Ground Road, approaching Mr Mannerheim took this case to the Supreme Court after If you saw anything suspicious around the time of the Warrandyte. theft or have any information regarding the vehicle’s see the road limit reduced from 80 to VCAT found, despite procedural errors, neighbour Kim 60 from Bells Hill Road to Weerona The female driver overtook the line of whereabouts, please contact Warrandyte Police on Cope’s objection valid and that the scope of Mr Mannerheim’s Way on September 30. traffic over double lines. 9844 3231 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. planning application could have an impact on the broader The change now means that The driver when confronted by community. Research-Warrandyte Road is 60 oncoming traffic could not get back At the VCAT practice day hearing in May 2017, a number for its entire length. in and collided heavily with one of the of local groups and residents were also allowed to stand VicRoads says that the move is cars she was overtaking and forced alongside Mr Cope as co-applicants. part of the “Towards Zero” road the oncoming drivers to take evasive The Supreme Court decision rests on whether the judge safety strategy, which will reduce the accident to avoid a much more serious agrees with VCAT that neighbour Kim Cope’s email to Council severity of crashes along the road. accident. constituted an objection to the planning application. There have been four “casualty Leading Senior Constable Craig Lane Justice Kevin Bell reserved his decision, which is expected crashes” along the stretch of road would like to hear from any witnesses in the next couple of months. in the last five years, including three who may have seen the driver of the If the application is granted it is likely that a permit will be head-on crashes. Honda’s actions leading up to or after issued. To further combat this, overtaking the accident. If the application is refused, the matter will return to VCAT has also been stopped, with double Contact 9844 3231 or for a full hearing commencing on January 22. lines running the entire length of the road. [email protected] 6 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017 NBN roll-out delayed again Express bus service rejected By SAMMI TAYLOR & SANDI MILLER By DAVID HOGG THE DONCASTER Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) the current bus system. IN THE APRIL issue we reported that NBN Co plan has been rejected by the State Government, The BRT would have been delivered in a shorter had produced a new “Check Your Address” despite Manningham City Council lobbying the time frame (expected in 2021–2022) than the webpage, and a quick sample of various State Government to give a green light on the Doncaster Rail Link, and at a fraction of the cost. addresses in the Warrandyte area indicated BRT project. Councillor Paul McLeish told the Diary he was that the NBN service would be available here A $550 million BRT market-led proposal by very disappointed that the proposal had been sometime in 2018. global public transport organisation Transdev shelved. Whereas the earlier projections had would have been Melbourne’s first ever “The Park and ride has been at capacity for more suggested a mix of technologies would be designated premium busway and was endorsed by than a decade, our DART busses are already at implemented throughout the township, we Manningham Council as a short to medium term capacity, we have busses bypassing stops because now find, by repeating the same “Check Your solution for the region’s public transport problems. they are full, and yet this government has said no Address” sampling, that the entire area of Member for Warrandyte, Ryan Smith said the to the BRT proposal,” he said. Warrandyte and North Warrandyte is now to be proposal has not had enough scrutiny from The strong possibility that the BRT would use the implemented using Fibre-to-the-Curb (FTTC) government to properly assess whether or not it Eastern Freeway median strip, preserving space to technology, and the dates for availability are makes sense. transition to the rail link in the future, was a key now given as January to June 2019. “With limited options available for public factor in Council’s support of the BRT proposal. The exceptions to this are the length of transport in the Manningham area, commuters However, Councillor McLeish believes the North Jumping Creek Road up to the Wonga Park would be keen for any alternatives to be East Link proposal threatens any future plans for township and points south and east of Jumping considered,” he said. public transport into Manningham. Creek Road and Ringwood–Warrandyte Road The proposal was discussed in detail at a “The irony of building a massive piece of which will receive their NBN service by Fixed Manningham Council meeting on August 29, road infrastructure into the only municipality Wireless during the second half of 2019, the where the development of the BRT was prioritised without heavy public transport and not including township of Wonga Park which will receive ahead of the Doncaster Rail Link, given the significant improvement in public transport seems FTTC technology in the second half of 2018, expected to be able to take advantage of immediate need to address existing public ridiculous,” said Cr McLeish. and the townships of Warranwood and Park services over nbn’s fixed line technology in the transport issues and the capacity constraints of “Public transport loses again,” he said. Orchards which will receive Hybrid Fibre first half of 2019. Coaxial (HFC) technology via their pay-TV “About 1,000 homes and businesses in parts cable in the first half of 2019. of Wonga Park are expected to be able to take The main reason for the further delay would advantage of services over nbn’s fixed line Trash illegal recycling habits be that the original estimates were over technology in the second half of 2018. By MICHAEL DI PETTA ambitious, given the size of the job nationally “Approximately 190 homes and businesses “People need to respect that others are paying for and nbn being keen to placate an increasingly THE LONG-TERM abuse of private skips and in parts of Warrandyte, Warrandyte South and it, and they’re not,” the spokesperson said. impatient government and users. recycling bins around Warrandyte has rightly Wonga Park are expected to be able to take With residents continuing to abuse the space, Certainly the adoption in the last 12 months ruffled the feathers of their owners, who are calling advantage of services over nbn’s fixed wireless the Goldfields trader believes it’s time the council of the new FTTC technology, which will mean for residents to stop tossing their garbage illegally. technology in the first half of 2019. stepped up to the plate in order to rectify the issue. better speeds than the originally planned Fibre- Multiple local businesses at Goldfields Plaza have “Understandably, people in areas that appear “I think the council need to do something. to-the-Node (FTTN) technology, could be used complained of illegal rubbish dumping, explaining later in the nbn network rollout plan may be “They put tip prices up for the green emission as an excuse for the delay; but since the Diary that they have no space to dispose of their own disappointed. tax but when that finished they left the prices up. has been unable to obtain any information garbage due to improper community use. “While we would like to connect everyone “They’ve reduced the size of bins, so residents from nbn on the proposed locations for the A spokesperson from a business at Goldfields at the same time, we are constrained by both might not have room and now it’s too expensive original FTTN cabinets or the wireless tower plaza, who has asked to remain anonymous, has economic and physical resource limitations.” at the tip. we can only assume that the local planning had called for residents to respect their rubbish space, Ms Ellison has promised to keep the Diary “So the council need to look at options to put not even got as far as that detail, and we are still which businesses pay for out of their own pocket. and the good people of Warrandyte informed skips up for the locals somewhere, and now that probably no further forward now in the design “No one’s done anything about it, we’ve of upcoming milestones. the tax is gone they should lower the prices,” the process. now put signs on saying that they are private, Residents and businesses can continue to representative said. Kasey Ellison, Corporate Affairs Advisor, nbn, installed security cameras, but it’s still happened. check their address at the nbn website. “It happens right throughout Warrandyte, multiple Failing action from the council, businesses are when asked for an explanation told the Diary people have mentioned it, it’s probably widespread reluctantly prepared to take matters into their own that dates on the website are subject to change. For more information and throughout the area. hands as a last resort. She continued “3,300 homes and businesses to check your address: “We all come in Monday, we’ve got to remove our “We don’t want to, but we’ve got cameras up now, in parts of North Warrandyte, Park Orchards, www.nbnco.com.au rubbish and we’ve got nowhere to put it because if we see people doing it we’ll have to prosecute Warrandyte and Warrandyte South are people have filled it [the skip] up over the weekend. them, which is a $400 fine,” the spokesperson said.

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www.warrandyteriversidemarket.com.au OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 7 Let there be light! Podcast planned for Warrandyte By TONY HONEYBORNE community to get behind the bank By JAMES POYNER it before a panel of local “experts” who to gather those on the inside and let WITH A $25,000 grant from the that came to town when the others THE WARRANDYTE DIARY in print, will have a guided discussion about them discuss the issues in detail so Warrandyte Community Bank moved out. online and soon… in your ear. the issue of the month. that our community can get all the bolstering their long-term savings, “Year in year out the community Thanks to a grant of $2,772 from There are a number of important facts and have a better understanding the Warrandyte Tennis Club is bank helps the many and Warrandyte Community Bank, the issues which impact our readership, of the issues that impact our lives. thrilled to announce a major lighting varied groups and clubs that make Diary is in the process of setting up but column space is limited and Social The Diary is looking forward to upgrade of their Taroona Avenue Warrandyte the special place it is.” a brand-new podcast: Warrandyte Media is not always the best place to delving deeper into the bigger issues Facility early next year. Tony said. Insyte. have the kind of discussion which is with you all, please keep an eye — and Light intensity readings in some “This is only made possible when The new podcast will take an needed. an ear — on our website and Facebook court areas are as little as a third we, the locals in our community, important issue of the month and put A podcast allows the Diary team page for more details. of those recommended by Tennis support them with our patronage”. Victoria for competition and with The lighting project is progressing ageing mercury vapour light fittings under the Manningham outdoor starting to fail, the upgrade will see sports infrastructure programme state of the art LED lighting installed where the Tennis club is required to on new poles. contribute 50% of the cost. Overjoyed upon hearing the news of “Our small committee of dedicated the Community Bank’s contribution, volunteers has worked tirelessly to Club President Tony Neil paid special achieve this outstanding result,” Tony tribute to those involved and stressed concluded, “we can’t wait to see the the need for all members of the local finished result!”

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beeled essence OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 9 To market, to market By DEBI SLINGER Park Orchards Primary School, this large elevated roof means this is an ‘all WITH OVER 150 Farmers’ Markets small but popular market has been weather’ market so you can be assured Australia wide and growing at a running since 2010. it will run every month and won’t be steady rate, they have now become a Originally staged behind the Park washed out by rain. staple event of any foodie’s weekend, Orchard shops, it has expanded to the A progressive market in its approach where you can buy directly from local grounds of the Park Orchards Primary to stallholders (no double ups), it also producers. School to accommodate up to 40 stalls. encourages visitors to bring their own But what are they and why should we The products vary such as quality bags and even offer homemade jute support them? meat, fruit, veggies, cheese, jams, bags to purchase. Since 1999 when the first Farmers’ preserves, honey, nuts/seeds, dips, As well, everyone is invited to put Market started, the aim was always bread, baked goods, flowers and more. their food scraps into the compost to unite likeminded people to join With a regular following from both bin on site. together to sell their edible wares to locals and further afield, it continues Visitors can explore the School’s shoppers who were hungry for fresh to grow steadily. Stephane Alexander Kitchen Garden food, straight from its source. There are plenty of food stalls, tables which is used productively at the The other bonus was meeting the and chairs so you can relax and enjoy school. growers, the makers, the owners so scones or perhaps the ever popular The produce is exceptional with you could chat about their produce gozleme, endearing sausage in bread locally grown berries, apples, apple to gain insight and knowledge about or as most Melbournians enjoy — a juice, smallgoods, crafted beer, how the food was grown and where it good coffee. beeswax products, herbs, spices, comes from. This is a delightful place to bring free range eggs, oyster mushrooms, This formula has proven to be very the children who can explore the mushroom grow kits, locally roasted successful. open space and enjoy the occasional coffee, take home meals, pasta, As more people become aware of the petting zoo, jumping castle or even a chocolate and so much more. societal and environmental benefits paper aeroplane competition that are If your tummy is rumbling, try out the of buying food closer to its source, organised as entertainment. home-made lemonade, egg/bacon/ Farmers’ Markets are also provide The Lions Club maintain the day- relish rolls, gozleme or other delicious an important link between rural and to-day functioning and generously snacks, sit on the hay bales and soak up urban communities and promote distribute funds back into the the country feel. sustainable food choices. community to those in need. Each month there is an activity for Another bonus is it nurtures the The market operates on the third the kids such as face painting, jumping Sun sets on Yarra Brae notion of a village or neighbourhood Saturday of every month from 9am to castle or even a Lego competition which leaves everyone with a positive 1pm (except January). which is popular. By JO FRENCH with a history that goes back to the social connection. Wonga Park The market operates on the fourth pastoral era. Within a short distance of Saturday of every month from 9am to THE END OF September saw the Earlier this year, Jenny Kelly along gates close for the last time on Yarra The property provides access to Warrandyte, there are two Farmers’ with like-minded locals started the 1pm (except January). Markets that everyone can take Brae Riding Centre. a popular bridal trail and fire truck Wonga Park Farmers’ Market on the Leading up to Christmas, this is access to the river and is considered advantage of. an ideal time to support your local When those same gates opened 120-year-old grounds of the Wonga for the first time in 1986, the original a favourite part of the area by many Park Orchards Park Primary School. producers as well as picking up locals. something unique and special as a gift. owner Tess Sampson started a Set amongst the grounds of the leafy Conveniently undercover with a tradition that became an integral Yarra Brae Riding Centre was a part of our local community. major source of support for local Eight years ago, Faye Flood pony clubs, teaching horse safety purchased the business allowing and etiquette and providing a the traditions of horse riding, strong sense of community for the agistment, riding lessons and trail many horse lovers, vets and farriers rides to continue. that frequented it. Many children and adults have Louise Callaghan was one of the learned to ride on its paths and last to leave the property last month, countless horses have spent their her horse had been in the same days grazing the beautiful paddocks paddock for 12 years. that offer spectacular views or “Yarra Brae was a very nurturing enjoying time in the timber-framed and supporting environment for stables. us,” says Ms Callaghan, “and we will The Yarra Brae Riding Centre has miss it very much.” It’s a dog’s life down by the river leased the property situated at Yarra The November Diary will feature a Brae Close, Wonga Park since 1986. history of Yarra Brae Riding School, And my old dog, who’s blind, has at whereas the aggressive on-lead dog is The property has regional and reflections from some horse times snapped in fear at dogs who ran the dangerous dog. significance as one of the district’s loving locals that have been part of opinion up to him aggressively, and has been We all know people should train and large riverfront grazing estates the Yarra Brae community. bitten in retaliation. socialise their dogs better so they’ll By JENNIE HILL Yet even though my own dogs have obey commands and not annoy other been in danger, I still don’t want the dogs, and I wish dogs who rush up I LOVE LIVING in Warrandyte. I track designated on-lead. to other dogs were kept on leads, but especially love walking my dogs by the Accidents can happen with any dog there’ll always be some owners who your say river, and do it at least several times as they don’t always behave how we won’t do this. each week. think they will, and the enormous joy I wish people would consider the It’s an off-lead path most days, and we all get from having our dogs off- new dog harnesses and leads that warn Riverside demise my dogs can run free, chase balls, smell lead shouldn’t be stopped because of others if their dog isn’t safe. trees, paddle, swim, and meet other occasional problems. I wish parents would teach their I believe the main complaints about children not to pat unknown dogs Dear Diary, this development plan to be rushed dogs while owners chat. through. So news that some people want dogs on the river track are from people without asking the owner, as this is a This councils lack of foresight to whose dog is on-lead because it isn’t recipe for children to also get bitten. replant, in a logical anticipation for The increased discomfort from an un- this path made an on-lead area are the several hundred-year-old trees policed dog excrement pile lining the upsetting. safe around other dogs. And I’d love Council to put up signs For them, it’s upsetting when off-lead educating people better about dog lining the Warrandyte river side, is now paths seems to have taken precedence There are already so few places in irresolvable, and paying its price. over humans use of the riverside. Warrandyte where dogs can walk off- dogs run up to theirs, because if their training. lead, and if the river track is on-lead dog attacks the off-lead dog, they’ll All these actions will help keep The simultaneous death and collapse Am I wrong in noticing a nepotism only, I’ll have to drive a long way to let get blamed. people and animals safer. of the oldest trees has now created a in who’s on this council, and the my dogs run. So they want all dogs on the track But please, don’t let a few bad huge gap in the landscape, and the lack unlikelihood of this ever changing? Why would people lobby on leads. experiences force Council to take away of council foresight toward choosing to Please request a replanting planning Manningham Council on this? I understand this mindset, but I don’t our off-lead track! plant seedlings to replace this eventual and execution exercise en mass without I believe there have been a few bad think it’s the responsibility of people Now, if we could only get dog owners outcome now leaves the river bank open hesitation, because three hundred years experiences, and a couple of dogs have with safe dogs to be forced to change. to pick up their poop … but that’s for planning and development. of tree growth is more than some persons been bitten. Instead, people with unsafe dogs another story … Full concrete and night lighting with pay can count to, and might all be part of a My own toy poodle was badly bitten should walk elsewhere if they know Jennie Hill is the CEO of Bobby, a to use seating, is no doubt the intention reason for this lack of forward planning. their animal can’t be trusted. new app matching pet owners with once (he was mistaken for a cat) so I for this cash strapped community. David Verrall know it does happen. Because even if an off-lead dog is volunteer carers during times of annoying, it’s almost never aggressive, personal and natural disaster. If not already tendered for, we can expect Francis Street, Warrandyte

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Visit the CFA website for more ideas and information to help prepare and protect yourself and your property this bushfire season. cfa.vic.gov.au Taking power Photo: STEPHEN REYNOLDS underground By SANDI MILLER experienced crew on it, and that is the Fireball Committee’s efforts,” is only about raising money for big By SANDI MILLER THE FIREBALL organising paramount — there is no place for he said ticket items. committee handed over the keys learners on a slip-on because there Jaime Noye from the Fireball “People are still contributing from COMMUNITIES in high-risk bushfire areas to a new slip-on unit to Warrandyte are only two of you,” he said. Committee said while the idea the community to the brigades in such as North Warrandyte could benefit Fire Brigade. The appliance was refurbished that the brigades shouldn’t have other ways,” she said. from an initiative to bury powerlines, which Last October’s Fireball, where 350 following the incident, however to fundraise for themselves is a big For instance, Warrandyte will significantly reduce the risk to lives and members of the local community Captain Mullens believed that part of the reason behind Fireball, Community Bank contribute property from bushfires. gathered together for a fun-filled the 2003 vehicle was no longer it is more than that. $50,000 per year to our local CFAs. On February 7, 2009 Victoria suffered the night at the Park Hyatt, raised providing an acceptable safety “It is a celebration of the “The bank also gave Fireball a deadliest bushfires in its history. over $70,000, which purchased standard for fire crews. firefighters and all they do for us, grant and [when the venue was The subsequent Victorian Bushfires a LandCruiser ute to replace the “Having all the extra safety and last Fireball was at a time when moved] they came in and put on Royal Commission found that uninsulated brigade’s old vehicle. features in it, crew safety is there was a lot of uncertainty, so the busses,” continued Ms Lambert. overhead powerlines were the cause of The slip-on unit is a four-wheel- something that is always top of the bringing them all together, it really The Fireball Committee isnot many of these fires, and recommended the drive ute with fire-fighting capability list,” he said. did help them,” she said. resting on its laurels, it is in the Victorian Government contribute towards which enables firefighters to get to The firefighting equipment which After the 2014 fires, Julie Quinton, process of providing a model the cost of replacing these lines, starting in places traditional tankers would be was replaced following the incident from Quinton’s IGA, identified for taking Fireball to other highest priority areas. unable to access. in Tasmania was able to be reused there was a need for local brigades communities and is planning for Minister for Energy, Environment and The previous fourteen-year- on the new vehicle, although to have some assistance in relation the next Fireball event in 2019. Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said old firefighting appliance was supplementary donations from the to major expenditure — trucks, “When the government has a after viewing the installation of 43km of involved in a burn-over incident Lions Club and Rotary enabled the generators, etc. clearer idea of what the new fire underground wires recently in Healesville: while supporting firefighters in brigade to fit out the appliance with Julie formed the Fireball service is going to look like, we can “the risk this summer is very real and we’re Tasmania. some ancillary equipment such Committee and then in conjunction go to the community saying this is working to ensure Victorians have the best Warrandyte CFA Captain Adrian as winches and crew protection with the four local fire captains it, and this is the shortfall and this possible protection against bushfires.” Mullens got the call from Tasmania sprinklers. identified the worthiest recipients is what we are intending to do,” The State Government is calling for last year saying the vehicle had Captain Mullens said the brigade — North Warrandyte were top of she said applications from all regional Victorians been involved in a burn-over. would not have had the funds if not the list to replace its aging tanker, Warrandyte’s slip-on goes into interested in applying to the Powerline “My heart sank — I didn’t think for the donation from Fireball. which was the recipient of the 2014 service this week, ready for the Replacement Fund to underground their bare-wire overhead powerlines before my ticker could go 500 beats per “Fireball has just taken a huge Fireball, then Warrandyte for this upcoming fire season and will turn applications close in February 2018. minute…luckily apart from some burden off the brigade in relation to appliance. out for local incidents and be part To obtain funding under the scheme, scorch damage to the slip-on they raising funds for major ticket items, Fireball committee member of strike teams around the state powerlines must meet the following criteria: were fine, fortunately we had an so we are extremely grateful for Michelle Lambert said the Fireball and potentially around the country. • is currently in active use (ie the POEL [Private Overhead Electric Lines] must not be disconnected) — if the POEL is disconnected, the POEL owner will not be Fire info for Nillumbik landowners eligible for funding assistance unless the PROACTIVE Landowners Group (PALs) will said “the group have come to realise that, since The group is therefore holding an information POEL has been reconnected for ongoing be conducting a Community Fire Awareness Black Saturday, landholders must bear some session to discuss fire safety and preparedness in active use; Program on November 19 at the Panton Hill Hall. responsibility of protecting the Shire and the State the lead-up to what is likely to be a challenging • is overhead and uninsulated (that is a PALs is a group from Nillumbik who pride from the threat of bushfire.” bushfire season. span, or part there-of, is bare wire); themselves as being “well intentioned, non- “Nillumbik Shire spreads out to the north of “The session can be attended by anyone in and • is located in one of the PRF local aligned landholders” who came together to Warrandyte, which is recognized as the most around Nillumbik” to gain valuable information government areas listed; dispute planning changes in Nillumbik two highly populated high-fire danger areas on planet about preparing for the fire season. • is located in a High Bushfire Risk Area as years ago. Earth,” he said. The day will include guest speakers such as designated by the Country Fire Authority. PALs are calling for a dismantling of native Mr Crock says the Shire is blessed with talent Neil Marshall who, with more than 50 years’ Residents of Nillumbik and Yarra Ranges vegetation clearing regulations to remove the from all walks of life and they have come together experience with the CFA, will be speaking on a could be eligible for a grant from the scheme, “archaic, draconian and overly-complicated in PALs with “the right intent to make effective number of subjects. although property owners interested in taking legislation” asserting that “the process must begin c h a n g e ”. There is also information about preparing pets part should check their eligibility at www. afresh” with appropriate consultation. He told the Diary that the Bushfires Royal and livestock during bushfire threat. energy.vic.gov.au/electricity/powerline- “It needs to be collaborative process with good Commission key recommendations were about Horse owners can also learn about the National replacement-fund. intent and good will,” he said. protecting human life “and our preoccupation is Equine Database, an invaluable resource in the The Manningham council area is not Spokesperson for the group, Damien Crock, also with human safety.” aftermath of natural disasters. included in the scheme. OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 11 Time to get fire-ready Will you be as safe as houses this summer?

By SANDI MILLER days if there is an extended heatwave. the local Emergency Response and Recovery LIVING IN Warrandyte is a privilege that comes The CFA urge residents to understand your Services, aims to answer this question. with risk. risk and plan ahead. The Safe as Houses? forum will be held at 7pm Living amongst the bush makes Warrandyte Know what to do on hot, dry, windy days and on Thursday October 26 at the Warrandyte among the places most at risk of bushfire in the plan for all situations. Community Church. world. Let your family and friends know your plan — The forum will explore case studies in which a To lessen the risk, there are actions that can what are your triggers, where you’ll go and how house was or was not lost as a result of a fire. be taken before the danger period, such as you will get there. Justin Leonard from the CSIRO will present reducing flammable materials around your This year especially, your plan should include on different building materials and how they home, installing water tanks, sprinkler systems strategies to avoid being stuck during the fare against a fire and will also look at a houses’ and firefighting equipment. roadworks on Warrandyte Bridge. surroundings to give you an idea as to how best And having a fire plan. Even if you do not have to cross the bridge, to prepare your property. The CFA has said the warmer and drier than the CFA warns if you wait and decide to leave The forum will also give an overview of average weather over recent months, combined after a fire has started, you risk driving your the upcoming fire danger period including with the forecasts for spring, suggest that the family through thick smoke, fallen trees and communication and access interruptions fire season is likely to commence earlier than power lines, and face the danger of collisions, within the area. usual and be more active than normal. being trapped, serious injury or death. The community will be given the opportunity So now is the time to ensure your family Your fire plan also requires a Plan B, for when to ask questions about any of the topics have a plan in case of bushfire, storm or you get caught at home by an unexpected event raised in a panel of speakers and local agency other emergency events, and one of the most — so your home should be defendable even if representatives following the completion of the important things to remember when producing your plan is to leave. presentations. your plan is to decide when you trigger your Get informed Residents are encouraged to bring along your personal emergency plan as you may wish to plan. Should the worse happen and your home is include information that you gain from the CFA recommends that a severe fire danger threatened, how can you ensure your family evening. rating or higher should be your trigger to leave and your home are more likely to survive? — do not wait for an official warning before you Get as much information as you can before leave, as you may not get one — fires can start the fire season is upon us. quickly and threaten homes and lives within Go along to one of the CFA Open Days or For more information about preparing minutes. attend one of the information sessions being for fire season: Your plan should also include a plan of where held by local community groups. ww.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare to evacuate to — hanging out at Eastland might The Be Ready Warrandyte Safe as Houses? be ok for a couple of hours, but remember you forum, hosted by the Warrandyte Community If you would like to attend the Safe as Houses? Photo: BILL MCAULEY may need to take yourselves, you pets, and your Association (WCA) and their partners in forum please register at: valuables away from Warrandyte for a couple of Manningham and Nillumbik Councils and safeashouseswarrandyte.eventbrite.com.au Local CFA volunteers prepare for summer By TIM KEMM The drafting exercise is just one component LOCAL FIRE brigades have ramped up of a rigorous, 12 week course that new recruits training of new recruits ahead of the upcoming take in order to thoroughly prepare them for bushfire season this summer. the summer. Brigades from the CFA Maroondah Group Over the next few weeks a whole range of met at the Warrandyte Bridge last month training scenarios will be covered, sometimes to conduct a practical exercise aimed at it may just involve scoping the lay of the land. familiarising recruits with some of the “Area familiarisation is a really big thing for equipment. us,” said Ms Bisscheroux. The main exercise conducted was drafting, “While we do have maps to get to fires it’s which involves pumping water out of the definitely much more useful if the driver river into the appliances, where it is then knows where they’re going or know that they pressurized and pumped out through the can’t get the truck up this road and need to go hoses to fight the fire (or in the case of this from a different direction. exercise — sprayed back into the river). “We’ve got maybe two main roads out [of “What we do is whack in some drafting lines, Warrandyte] and if people are trying to get and then with our priming pumps we get out it’s going to get congested, and we’re lift, so we then turn on our main centrifugal also trying to get the trucks in the opposite pump, and we’ve got water coming into the direction which causes us problems,” she said. appliances,” said Bob Dowie, the Maroondah “We’re doing a lot of training based around Group Recruits Course Coordinator. bushfire scenarios in the area.” “We can either do a fill and drop, or an For the new recruits, a sense of responsibility appliance can remain there and be used to to the community is a significant driving force fill other appliances, or we can conduct a fire towards volunteering for the CFA. fight from here if we have to. “I signed up because I wanted to learn “Later on we’ll be ‘showing’ water, which the necessary skills to improve bushfire means we’re just going to fire some water back resilience, prevent bushfire and combat fire into the river.” so that I can aid my community and those in This technique can be used to pump water need,” said Tim Benedict, a new recruit of the out of not just rivers, but also pools, lakes South Warrandyte brigade. and dams. “The CFA is a great community organisation For the new recruits it is an important step with incredible commitment from its they have to take to becoming operational volunteers and staff,” he said. firefighters. For Tayla Walsh, another South Warrandyte These sessions also provide an opportunity volunteer, it has been a valuable and for the brigades in the Maroondah group to worthwhile experience. get to know each other, as these are the people “It wasn’t until my mum and brother joined they will be working alongside this summer. a few years ago and I got that exposure to what The exercise included trucks from North being a volunteer involves that I decided it Warrandyte, South Warrandyte, Chirnside was something I really wanted to do,” Ms Park, Yarra Glen, Lilydale, Wonga Park and Walsh said. Coldstream. “I’ve loved it — it’s definitely been Fire authorities are predicting it to be a long, challenging and has tested me both physically hot summer and implore local residents to and mentally, but both the recruits and the stay on alert at all times. trainers are so supportive, we’ve become a “We really want people to be prepared as real team.” always,” said Warrandyte Brigade member With training well and truly underway, Renee Bisscheroux. Warrandyte residents can rest assured that local brigades will be ready to tackle whatever Photos: JAMES POYNER “Particularly in this area it is quite dangerous.” this summer may bring. 12 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017

Birrarung stories Two starkly different colonists your say By JIM POULTER CHARLES NEWMAN was the first settler to arrive sight of a puff of smoke would jump back behind school his children at £15. Wonga remembered in the district in 1837 and he established a run their tree. John and Mary Anne could scarcely believe their along Mullum-Mullum Creek. Before the Major had time to pick up and fire his luck at finding jobs before they had even got off the Dear Diary, Newman had joined the Indian Army in 1801 next musket, they would jump back out into the ship. I would like to thank Jim for writing and achieved the rank of Major before coming to open, swing around and bare their buttocks at him, They packed their belongings in the Major’s up the Birrarung story about Simon Tasmania in 1834 with his Indian wife and four then jump back behind cover. wagon and headed off to the stringybark forest past Wonga, it really struck a chord. children. By autumn 1840 the Major’s wife and children Heidelberg. I grew up in Warrandyte all my life, He was the epitome of the British Raj. As they trundled along the Major began regaling playing in the pound bend waters after them with stories about “the damned Blacks” and A harsh and cantankerous man, he was well school and I never knew this most their allegedly murderous ways. known for his poor treatment of convict workers important story about our history. and anyone of a lower class. He said that John would need a gun for Over the next year the Major travelled back and protection and pressed an old flintlock pistol, As a kid I had learnt so much about forth to Tasmania, ferrying livestock to his run and gunpowder and a bag of shot on him. the gold rush and our colonial past by 1838 he had taken up permanent residence The Major dropped them off at a shepherd’s hut but never had I learnt the important here. near present day Fitzsimon’s Lane bridge and John history of the local Indigenous people. However his wife and children did not join him began the task of clearing the land. Thank you for sharing this story. until two years later. Every morning, Mary Ann would insist on John In the meantime, Newman’s 17-year-old step- taking the pistol with him while he worked in the These words really made me think daughter Maria had begun a relationship with a forest. about what a special place we live in, young blacksmith, Tom Cunningham. One day soon after arriving, John was working and I can’t even imagine what it must Being the son of a convict, Major Newman and heard voices, but it was not English. have been like to say goodbye to 40 vehemently objected to the relationship, so Maria He stopped work and peered around, seeing half thousand years of people, culture, and Tom eloped to Melbourne in 1838. a dozen spear-carrying natives slowly surrounding story, song, what a powerful, and Newman then promptly disinherited her. the clearing. heartbreakingly sad ceremony must Newman’s military training was obvious in the John quickly loaded the pistol, but did not want have taken place down at Pound Bend. to point it at anyone, so instead bent his knees and site and construction of the turf-block house he “Wonga could see that tribal life was built. pointed it at the ground. finished, so he organised one last The river, creek and steep escarpment effectively By this time he was surrounded and he pulled the blocked approach from north, east and south. trigger, hoping the report would scare them away. great corroboree at Pound Bend in The western wall had narrow slit windows, Instead the tribesmen fell around laughing fit to March 1852. enabling the Major to shoot at any natives bust. At this first ever “Warrandyte One of the men patted John on the back and approaching from the west. Festival” 165 years ago, Wonga and wiping away tears of laughter, explained that it Aboriginal people quickly figured out it was his people said farewell to their no use ducking when you heard a gun go bang, looked and sounded like the greatest fart in human traditional life.” because the bullet is faster than the sound. history. With their sharp eyesight they quickly saw that a John threw the pistol away and invited them all Such important stories and history, I puff of smoke from the barrel of the gun preceded back to his hut for a cup of tea, which they readily hope more are shared and we begin the bullet. agreed to. to learn more about the thousands of This gave rise to them playing a very dangerous Mary Ann must have nearly fainted when she saw years of history and story that came game. her husband emerge from the forest with a band of before European arrival, so much to Murrangurk’s Law prevented the Kulin from spear-bearing natives, but it was the start of many learn. killing a white man, but they were still able to wage had joined him and he decided to hire free settlers generations of friendships for our family. Now every time I visit Pound Bend I an economic war against settlers like the Major. rather than convicts. After their contracted year John and Mary Ann So whilst one group occupied the Major busily So in September 1840 the Major was dockside ceased working for the Major and he entered into will think about Simon Wonga, and shooting from his window, another group would when my great-great grandparents, John and Mary a partnership making wagon wheels from river red the last Corroboree. break down his fences, set fire to his paddocks and Ann Chivers, arrived from England. gums on Westerfolds. Thanks, keep up the stories. John was a strongly built ex-bareknuckle fighter, It would have enraged the Major to know that drive off his stock. Ashlee Hughes The men in the first group would each stand next so the Major hired him as a tree-feller at £25 a year. John’s new business partner was young Tom to a tree, attract the Major’s attention and at the He also hired Mary Ann as a governess to home- Cunningham. Warrandyte OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 13

corner of my eye Trash to treasure: the fossicker's way By JO FRENCH

CONCENTRATING while driving is us know that “Any items placed out difficult at this time of year. for hard waste collection remain the All too often my foot seems to lift, property of the resident until collected just ever so slightly, off the accelerator, by the contractor.” slowing me down just enough to give What a relief. me time to examine my surroundings So next time, do as the 8,162 members in detail. of the Melbourne Hard Rubbish My attention is grabbed by the Facebook Group do and fossick appearance of something new in my with confidence, (my membership neighbourhood, and these past few is pending so those numbers may weeks, there have been quite a few change). distractions catching my eye. All it takes is a knock on the door, a Take the house on the corner for polite request with an understanding example. that you won’t leave the pile in a mess I drive past it several times a day, and it’s all yours. from three different directions, and Putting out our unwanted goods is yet, this week, I have had to fight the just one more step towards responsible urge to stop the car. consumption and community spirit, It’s their nature strip, and it’s thick and you just never know where with faded plastic toys and broken something might end up. chairs, upturned buckets and a roll Recently I put out a coffee table that of carpet ready for a hard waste had been in the garage for months, collection. waiting for me to restore it. I can’t help but wonder if there is Several hours later, a couple new to something hiding in the pile that could our neighbourhood were out walking be useful. and asked if they could have it. But I drive on, and within a few Another more recent study, from Other items were piled on top of it, of the road usually gets a giggle. That driveway conversation led to a seconds it happens again. Monash University, recruited but I could see it had history and was There is pride in a good salvage. cup of tea, which led to them staying This time it’s a pile of old, dusty householders to track the things they determined it was not going to landfill. Pride and a good story — well, post for dinner. picture frames and a rusty bike. put on their nature strips — they Luckily, I had my mum in the car with salvage that is. The following weekend, we helped I scan the pile as my car slows — I reported that more than a third of the me, and she was on-board the moment For when we are in the thick of them pick up a couch from two streets will never get to work on time if I keep items were taken before the scheduled we looked at it. it, it seems many of us want to don down — and that led to an offer of a this up. council collection. I left her standing on the side of the sunnies and a cap, and hope nobody free guitar lesson. But as the saying goes, one man’s Seems many of us like the idea of road, keeping watch over our find, recognises our car. That little coffee table has made trash is another man’s treasure, and “footpath fossicking” and finding items while I went back for the trailer and a We look nervously over our shoulder its way around our neighbourhood, many of us have found treasure on a we can re-use. stronger pair of arms. as we lift the boot, and drag our find found its home, and we have made nature strip. Our dining table was one of those It was a major effort to get it home, from the pile as quick as we can. new friends. In 2007, a Melbourne suburban finds. followed by hours of sanding and For many years it was thought to be So if you are tempted to answer the survey found that two in five It was a huge, solid and heavy pine painting, but five years later it’s still illegal to scavenge from the nature call to rummage, fossick, salvage or households had gleaned something table, with someone’s initials scratched fabulous — the story is often brought strip, however according to The Age, even mine a nature strip, I urge you from hard rubbish in the previous deeply into the edge, and a blackened up at dinner and the bit about me March 22, 2011, the Shire of Yarra to do it with confidence and join this two years. corner from weather damage. leaving my mum standing on the side Ranges set the record straight, letting not-so-quiet revolution.

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nature Golden tips on indigenous beauty Words & photos LINDA ROGAN THE SUN filtering through the blooms of my native golden-tip (goodia lotifolia) makes a golden glow as I gaze from my kitchen window. Large yellow pea flowers cover the bush partially obscuring the large clover-like leaf. This tri-foliate leaf gives it another common name: clover tree. The species name (lotifolia) means lotus-like leaf perhaps referring to the shape of a single leaflet. A standing joke is that it means a “lot of leaves”. Take care not to mistake our golden- tip for the weedy Montpellier broom, a plant that is a serious weed here and originated from near Montpellier in France. I planted five golden-tips in a clump in autumn 2016. This frost-hardy shrub may reach 3m high. While pruning keeps the bee In addition to being visually using plants for a revegetation project isn’t far away. three species of native bees and three attracting flowers within range of stunning, these shrubs attracted the it is particularly important to obtain The spring flowering plants seem not small flies on it. my camera, it sometimes induces first two native bees photographed in plants from the local area. to have minded the cool weather and Like most pomaderris species, this suckering. my garden this spring season. Within the golden-tip group there is there has been a magnificent show of shrub recruits local ants to assist in These plants may be short-lived in A close look at the bee in the photo a variation that The Flora of Melbourne blooms on another locally rare and dispersing its seed. the garden but they also set seed well of the golden-tip reveals a rather hairy is listed as a rare variety but others list endangered plant that is now adapting Each seed has tiny oil rich structures and I hope they may become self- bee pausing from her frantic nectar as a separate species. to my garden. (elaiosomes) attached and the ants perpetuating. gathering to “bubble”. A mix-up here could lead to an Round-leaf pomaderris carry the seeds to their nests and feed A common characteristic of legumes She pushes a bubble of nectar out inappropriate species being planted. the elaiosomes to their young. and sucks it back into her mouth until The profusion of tiny creamy flowers is their ability to fix atmospheric makes this round-leaf pomaderris eye Orchids of October nitrogen in the soil. it thickens to the right consistency for She pushes a bubble of making bee bread, a mixture of nectar catching in my garden in September. Keep an eye out for the mayfly and Farmers have used legumes in this nectar out and sucks it This shrub is found only in Victoria the brown-beak orchids, both of which way for centuries. and pollen. Each individual “loaf” will be placed and can grow to four metres tall. are rarely found in the Warrandyte area This occurs through a symbiotic back into her mouth until It is declared as a Victorian Rare and but could be blooming here in October. relationship with a bacterium in a brood cell with a single egg. By the end of the month the glow of it thickens to the right Threatened Species (VROT). Check out the links below if you want specifically a rhizobium which Remaining wild populations are to see a photo. stimulates the formation of nodules my golden-tip fades and immature consistency for making pods are replacing the blooms. known only in the catchment of the If you don’t find these rare ones you in the roots of the plant where the Yarra, Yea and Plenty Rivers and are can still enjoy the wax-lips and pink symbiotic activity occurs. I remember the distinctive loud bee bread, a mixture of cracking of golden-tip seed pods heard often in isolated stands. fingers in bloom on Fourth Hill. The plant supplies nutrients that feed nectar and pollen. One of these stands occurs along the What a joy it is to see the first wax-lips the rhizobium. popping open while I was walking along Shelly Harris Track in late clifftops near Pound Road. in September, but how quickly we say In return the rhizobium fixes nitrogen Attractive to my eye with its round “oh, just another wax-lip”. in the nodule for use by the plant January 2017. Fickle September has had many I look forward to obtaining seed from swings towards cold and depressing dark leaves and clusters of blooms, it which can then survive in otherwise also attracts many native pollinators. Mayfly Orchids: bit.ly/MayflyOrchid nitrogen deficient soils. my own plants next January. weather but a few northwind days have While less critical in my garden, if reminded me that bushfire weather So far I have photographed at least Brown-beaks: bit.ly/Brownbeak

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28 COMMUNITY FACES CENTRE THE GRAND featuring NICKY PARRIS OPEN DAY WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? North Balwyn

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28 WHAT’S YOUR BEST MEMORY OF THE GRAND? The transformation of the kitchen

10am - 3pm WHAT FOOTBALL TEAM DO YOU GO FOR: Carlton

• Free kids’ activities • Art, culture & heritage WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL AT THE GRAND? • Free classes & workshops for all SENIOR WAITRESS - 5 years Scotch steak cooked blue 168 Yarra Street, Warrandyte FAVOURITE SPORT: FAVOURITE DRINK: Football Wild Turkey WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE GRAND? ABOUT WARRANDYTE? Chatting to the customers and Walking along the river on a sunny working with great staff as a team day, then popping up to The Grand for a drink.

THE GRAND WARRANDYTE OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 15 Everyone can become a citizen scientist this October By SANDI MILLER Minister for Water Lisa Neville said Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said October 23–29 and help discover which Last year’s Aussie Backyard Bird CITIZEN SCIENTISTS are in demand we can now play a part in protecting “the presence of platypus in the Yarra birds share our local backyards and Count saw a record 61,000 nature- this spring. and better understanding these unique catchment is a positive sign for the outdoor spaces. loving Australians take time out from Two programs are looking for animals health of our local aquatic ecosystems National Bird Week is a tradition their busy schedules to count more volunteers to gather data to track “It’s important we all work together and gives Melbournians a great chance dating back nearly 100 years and than 1.4 million birds. animal populations around Victoria, to prevent this iconic Australian native to see these extraordinary creatures”. celebrates the incredible variety of “After three years of counting, we are and Warrandyte is a great location for animal from extinction, ensure our beautiful birds found in Australia, and now starting to learn more about local spotting birds and the elusive platypus. waterways are healthy and a place the Backyard Bird Count is an ideal way bird populations across Australia,” Paul where native animals can thrive,” she for bird lovers to experience them by Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Spot the platypus said. taking part. BirdLife Australia said. Melbourne Water is seeking people to Citizen scientists will capture eDNA Homeowners, renters and visitors, Last year, the colourful Rainbow help monitor and track platypus activity biological information about the animal with and without backyards, are Lorikeet retained its crown as the most using new eDNA technology to ensure without the need to trap or even visually encouraged to become citizen scientists spotted bird in the country and were the survival of these amazing mammals confirm its presence. for the week and join BirdLife Australia spotted in backyards from Warrandyte in Victorian waterways. The eDNA is then sent to a lab to see in counting 1.5 million birds in seven to W.A. Community water sampling by if platypus have been present. days. BirdLife Australia is encouraging citizen scientists will be used to capture While the species has not yet reached Residents can count anywhere they more people to get involved this year “environmental DNA” (eDNA) to help endangered status, in 2014 it was can see birds — backyards, schoolyards, to learn about their local birdlife during Melbourne Water better locate the declared “near threatened” and there parks — at anytime during the week National Bird Week, October 23–29. platypus and increase our knowledge is evidence the platypus is not thriving and as many times as they like. about its health and where it lives. as it once did. With exceptional avifauna on offer in To take part in the Aussie The eDNA information is available The platypuses in Greater Melbourne Warrandyte, you might like to head into Backyard Bird Count, get because platypus naturally shed cells report by The Centre for Environmental the State Park or to Pound Bend to take the Aussie Bird Count app from their bodies into the water, which Stress and Adaptation Research part in the count. or go to: can remain present for several weeks. (CESAR), has discovered the platypus Once counts have been submitted, Once gathered, the data will help aussiebirdcount.org.au. at 81 sites across 50 per cent of the Aussie Backyard Bird Count locals will be able to see the number of guide further environmental works to waterways investigated. birds and species being counted nearby ensure our waterways are free from Results showed platypus were most BirdLife Australia is encouraging and right across Australia, with real- To help track the platypus, download rubbish, nets or spills that could reduce widespread in the Yarra catchment. Warrandyte residents to take part time updates on the Aussie Backyard the PlatypusSPOT app and head to platypus numbers. Minister for Energy, Environment and in National Bird Week activities on Bird Count app and website. melbournewater.com.au Protecting wildlife is a human problem needing a human solution LOCAL WILDLIFE shelter Anderson Creek Landcare (ACCA) committee, with funding for minimal can add to the current discussion operator Adriana Simmonds Group Annual General Meeting paid, on the ground support coming on containing cats to the owner’s has a well-formed view and 10 Year Commemoration this mainly from Melbourne Water but property or a 24-hour curfew. that the damage caused by month. also periodically from Manningham The venue for the talk is the introduced species, from 10 years of restoring and protecting Council and the Bendigo Community Currawong Bush Park Conference pet cats that are allowed the bushland around Andersons Bank. Centre, Reynolds Rd, Doncaster East, to wander, to wild goats Creek is worth celebrating with Adrianna’s talk Protecting Wildlife: from 2–4pm on Saturday October 14 and dogs are all a human major tracts of land having been A human problem requires a human RSVP: [email protected] problem, requiring a human brought back to healthy, native solution is open to everyone to solution. vegetation providing a superior attend and is free. Details on Adrianna’s Solutions can be found — they environment for local animals Families will enjoy her stories of experience can be are not always easy or convenient and birds and for all lovers of the bringing wildlife back to life in her accessed at humanseeds. but they are necessary if we are environment. shelter. com.au to protect the environment from A small, fluctuating band of Adrianna is also a cat lover and further degradation. volunteers led each week by Fritz Uhl owner. For more about ACCA visit Adrianna, a Biologist from Wonga have been weeding or planting week She has found a way of reconciling Facebook and search Andersons Park, will be the key speaker at the in week out, supported by a volunteer her two loves — wildlife and cats and Creek (ACCA) Landcare

With your Smart Phone, Become a Climate Change Warrior This once-only workshop from WarrandyteCAN will equip you with the power to take on the Corporate Giants! By choosing Palm-oil free or Sustainable Palm-oil supermarket products and having the power to provide feedback to manufacturers, you will help save our planet, its people and endangered species like the Orangutan. Your Smart Phone is an essential, but it takes You to make it happen. Facilitated by local Charlotte Sterrett from CAN, you’ll learn about palm oil, deforestation and climate change, as well how to put your knowledge into practice! Come and join us for a fun afternoon, including a trip to a local shopping centre, and refreshments. Book at: warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au/enrol Time and Place: Saturday 21st October, 12.45-4pm, Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, 168 Yarra St, Warrandyte. 16 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017

wellbeing Meditation benefits stay-at-home parents By AHHLEEYAH GRACE FINDING SOME me time in a achieve a smooth healthy transition. By knowing yourself more fully you exercise/meditation/affirmation meditation group is focused on stay- busy day of baby/children’s needs, It is very important to remember can create an environment of health, combination is a good balance. at-home parents creating a safe, sacred household chores, partner and social we don’t have to do it all on our own happiness and harmony that can Quality and consistency is key to and supporting space. commitments can be the biggest and once we decide to make a healthy improve relationships with family and having a strong regular routine. Mediation is a great way to centre your challenge. change, it is important to be flexible of others in your life. Joining a regular group session once being, fully connect with your heart It is most important to take time out how that unfolds. Carving out a daily balanced personal a week can be a good supportive space and inner self, allowing life to for you. A healthy way to look at life is to ritual is a positive step forward. activity to help support and nurture flow naturally through you. You have probably already heard it prioritise some time for yourself A combination of exercise i.e. yoga/ your practice. When you are in a relaxed and before “you can only give what you and commit to a regular meditation Tai Chi/Pilates, meditation and an Having a like-hearted group to share balanced space, so is your baby/ already have”. practice. affirmation for your day is an example your experience and encourage one children and the rest of your family Valuing your wellbeing is paramount This can mean being disciplined of a balanced approach. another is a brilliant way to support you and friends can feel it too. and sacred. and getting up early or finding time It can be as long or short as you and be your cheer squad and a great Keeping it simple is important and Take it from me I learnt my lesson in the middle of the day or just before like; although thirty minutes for your social outlet too. having a regular practice helps to find the hard way by almost burning my bedtime. A group session once a week your centre, to carry you effortlessly adrenals out looking after everyone else The way you experience is good practice to really anchor through the day. and not myself and wondered why I felt meditation is unique for you and your new skills and assume Having a like-hearted group to share exhausted lying on the kitchen floor. your family. confidence. meditation and engage with at a deeper It did take for me to hit rock bottom to You know by your sixth sense, Online meditation group level helps to strengthen your practice. see the light and that is why I am sharing your intuition, if it feels right it connection is great way to By holding space for everyone to my wisdom with you now so you can usually is. achieve this and allows you to grow and feel nurtured along their benefit and thrive motherhood and To achieve this there may be experience the practice on a journey serves as an invaluable support fatherhood, rather than just survive. some letting go of old beliefs regular basis from the comfort of network. The first step for me was seeing the that this is selfish or not good your own home, as well as being Parenthood can sometimes feel like treasure in the trauma. parenting. fully supported and encouraged. a lonely journey and when you have We all go through challenging life Asking others for help and Being part of an online a like-hearted group to be part of, to experiences to learn and grow. understanding can help you make meditation group for two years share and support each other, it is such We can then see how we have been this transition from old way to I gained a depth of experience, a blessing that is beyond words. working through things as the old way healthy parenting. a broader world view and many For more information about both your and giving ourselves permission to Meditation is about committing life enhancing benefits that I local like-hearted meditation groups let go of it, or working together with to getting to know yourself, now would like to share through and/or online me-time meditation someone to help guide us. strengthen your knowing, trusting creating a new online meditation group for stay-at-home parents, connect Sometimes habits and patterns are and respecting the inner soul group. with the Beeloved Essence facebook page so ingrained we need some support to essence of you. This like-hearted me-time or www.beelovedessence.com.

Web Street hatchlings Look out! The Warrandyte Community eye spy Falling trees Centre recently welcomed some Diary photographer Bill new members. McAuley came across The tenants watched with If you have photos and short stories great interest, excitement and another tree that has concern as three noisy miner you would like to share with Diary once again fallen across our beloved river walk eggs hatched into chicks, readers, send them to: showing there squawking near the old dairy. hungry little mouths to the [email protected] “I feel it’s a bit of an world. with Eye Spy in the subject heading issue for all Warrandyte They stayed safe and have now riverside dog walkers,” all gone their separate ways. said Bill. OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 17 Vision impaired get the need for speed By BILL GERRITSEN Lions Club who provide the snags, the cups of tea “Even just to go shopping I have to rely on WARRANDYTE LIONS Club were recently part and the camaraderie,” Murray said. everyone else to do stuff like that, so it’s really of the In the Driver’s Seat program which pairs He went on to say; “it’s all just wonderful for difficult not being able to drive and have my own vision impaired people with driving instructors, us as vision impaired people to have a chance at independence,” she said. allowing them the chance to get behind the something once a year”. The event could not run without support from a wheel and hitting up to 100 kilometres an hour While there are regulars, the event invites team of volunteer driving instructors, who provide on Sandown Raceway. newcomers each year. their time and their vehicles. Murray Rowland from Geelong (pictured), was This year Kathleen Hammond drove for the first Instructor, Wayne Stagg (also pictured), has one of more than 100 vision impaired people time since earning her learners driving permit at been involved in the event since it began 21 years who recently took part in the 21st In the Driver’s the age of 16. ago and he said the team of 26 instructors get as Seat event. For her, it wasn’t just about the thrill of driving much from the event as the drivers do. fast. It was Murray’s third time around the track, he In between the waves of drivers taking to the “This means I get to do something I don’t track, volunteers from the 49–59 Ford Customline Nev turns looks forward to it each year. normally get to do — something that all my friends “It’s an enjoyable experience that sighted Car Club of Victoria and Ulysses Motor Cycle Club, get to do every day. along with many Warrandyte, Nillumbik and Park people take for granted everyday… learning how “I’ve only got 20 to 15 percent vision left, I’m not to turn the steering left and right with wonderful Orchards Lions Club members, work to entertain heads on the allowed to go get my licence… so today it’s a great and welcome the drivers and their families. instructors that give their time up along with the day, I get to go driving. Variety Bash NEV COLENSO (Popeye) and Glenn Lowther (Brutus) took part in the 2017 Variety Bash. Their beloved 37 year old Mercedes Benz (Spinachmobile — Benzey) was awarded the prestigious Best Presented Car for the 2017 Bash. Their amazing achievement resulted in them raising well over the $15,000 in donations for disadvantaged kids. Much of this success has been thanks to the generous support of Riverside Market, Bendigo Bank, Quinton’s IGA and the Warrandyte community.

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review Proof — Warrandyte Theatre Company

By DAVID HOGG A GOOD NUMBER of local theatre-goers came to see Warrandyte Theatre Company’s performance of David Auburn’s Proof in mid September. This play earned critical acclaim when it debuted in 2000. Goodness knows why. Two hours of watching dysfunctional and interfering American women scream and argue at everyone does not, to my mind, make for an entertaining play. But this mattered not one jot because WTC, as they often do, had picked this play to showcase the huge talents of our local actors, and the entertainment value was not in the storyline but in watching the actors cleverly interpret the complex characters in the plot. Reschelle O’Connor brilliantly played Catherine, a difficult part requiring compassion for the father, a display of her genius, and her paranoia that she might be inheriting her father’s mental disorder. Susie Kazda captured Catherine’s older sister Claire’s role impeccably and saw her torn between concern for her sister but with responsibility for the future. Tony Clayton captured Catherine’s father Robert’s part to a tee, embracing the roles of caring father, mathematical genius, and later becoming completely mad. Michael Fenemore portrayed Hal, Robert’s student and Catherine’s boyfriend, and for me the only sensible and likeable character in the cast. He had marvellous timing with his lines and demeanour, trying to pour oil on troubled waters. This all took place around a lovely single set consisting of a veranda and garden outside a Chicago home with clever props enabling it to be shown in daytime, night time, winter and summer. A challenging play, very capably directed as always by Caroline Shaw and Lisa MacGibbon who brought out the best in the performers. Don’t miss WTC’s next production, Brief Encounter by Noel Coward which opens on November 17.

By BRIONY BOTTARELLI “THE PROOF is in the pudding” and the pudding was a very good one. Not just the play itself, but also the mathematical genius of the younger daughter of a mathematical genius. I assume Catherine was the youngest daughter, as being the eldest of five myself, I could relate to the bossiness and organising imposed on my own younger siblings. However, I was the one left looking after my dad! Catherine’s concern for inheriting her father’s mental issues along with his genius were probably only due to her overbearing sister. I am hoping the conclusion I interpreted was correct and Catherine would stay with her fellow mathematician and that X +Y would in fact equal XY. The acting by all was wonderful, as was seeing the complexities of family life, which we all deal with at some time. With each production put on by the Warrandyte Theatre Company I continue to remain surprised that it is classed as amateur theatre. All the plays I have seen have been very professional and the actors certainly didn’t miss a beat in this one. Photos: STEPHEN REYNOLDS It was great to see Michael Fenemore and Tony Clayton back along with two lovely, talented young women, Reschelle O’Connor and Susi Kazda, newcomers to Warrandyte that will hopefully return. The stage set made you feel like you were in the backyard with the family and I was amazed to hear from Caroline Shaw that the weatherboard porch was actually made from cardboard. Very clever Caroline, Jock and Karl. I am very much looking forward to Brief Encounter by Noel Coward, written when clever writing didn’t need to include offensive language for effect. Well done everyone! Warrandyte Diary 19 Young Frankenstein — Warrandyte High School

By DAVID HOGG WARRANDYTE HIGH School excelled as usual with their 2017 musical production, Young Frankenstein, written by Mel Brooks. This was a delightful and entertaining evening with a large cast who threw themselves totally into the production, and a huge musical score. Everything one associates with Frankenstein was there; spookiness, monsters, hangings. Igor, basements, brain transplants and of course love matches which all end happily. Nic Dodds carried off the major role of Doctor Frankenstein very capably and believably. Kristen Robertson was brilliant as Inga and gave a very good yodelling performance. Jake Newton gave us Igor the hunchback with an interesting accent and a moving hump. Jack Cahill excelled as the monster and his small part in the number Puttin’ on the Ritz brought the house down. Many other speaking roles, too numerous to mention, who all entertained us with confidence and competence. The minor roles and chorus enthused us with their projected happiness and enthusiasm. The set was a bare stage onto which many clever props were transported. Of special mention must be the hay cart ride with very realistic horses, and the brilliant laboratory equipment with switches, lights, and a clever brainwave transfer machine. The choreography was stunning. It is quite amazing to see so many young people having memorised and perfectly executed complex dance routines including Slovak dances and clever dance numbers with top hats and canes. Huge credit for this must go to choreographer Olivia Burrows. The sound system was a full volume job as the youngsters like it these days, and the major characters were well “mic'd-up”. However, it did have the disadvantage that in some of the chorus numbers the music drowned out the singing. Congratulations to Directors Lachie Mackay and Mikaela Fall for getting the utmost out of the students. Such a pity that the audience at school productions consists mostly of friends and family of the performers. This was a show for the whole community. If just one or two of the key players move across to the Warrandyte Theatre Company’s Youth Theatre, then Warrandyte will be in for a treat in later years. A thoroughly entertaining evening. Well done WHS.

Photos: STEPHEN REYNOLDS 20 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017 Fighting deforestation at the supermarket

DID YOU KNOW that up to 17% of According to the World Wildlife Many plantations increase the oil your knowledge into practice. all global carbon dioxide emissions Fund, an area the equivalent size of 300 palm yield through the heavy use of Come and join us for a fun afternoon, from fossil fuels come from rainforest football fields of rainforest is cleared pesticides. including a trip to a local shopping destruction, and that palm oil each hour to make way for palm oil Consequently, many river systems centre, and refreshments. plantations are by far the biggest production. are polluted, leaving local communities Don’t forget your Smart Phone! reason for land clearing? Unbelievably, there are millions of with no fresh water for drinking or Date and location: Saturday October Clearing forests for palm oil also hectares of degraded land available bathing. 21 2017, 12:45-4pm, Warrandyte threatens Forest Peoples’ lives, that could be used for oil palm The pollution is also killing fish, an Neighbourhood House, Level 1, 168 contaminates water, erodes soil and plantations. important food source for the local Yarra St, Warrandyte. Entry via rear leads to species extinction. Instead, many companies choose people. car park. When the tropical peat-filled soil is to clear high-conservation value But there is much we can do, and the Enrol online at: bit.ly/wnhenrol stripped bare of its trees, large amounts rainforest in order to gain the smart phone and an app are a part of (scroll to October 21 and click on the of methane is emitted, a greenhouse additional timber profits. the armoury. event link). gas that has a global warming impact After logging rainforest habitat, palm Here’s how you can help: For more information on all things 23 times that of carbon dioxide! oil companies often use uncontrolled Come and attend free workshop on climate change, join WCAN on Hence palm oil kills over and over… burning to clear the land. palm oil, deforestation and climate Facebook:www.facebook.com/ A staggering HALF of all our products In 1997–98 a devastating fire killed change. warrandytecan/ on supermarket shelves contain this almost 8,000 Borneo Orang-utans. This workshop, facilitated by This event is proudly sponsored by edible vegetable oil, derived from the 85% of all palm oil globally produced Charlotte Sterrett from WCAN, will the Bendigo Community Bank and palm fruit, because it is a cheap filler and exported, comes from Indonesia provide information about the key organised in conjunction with the and binding agent. and Malaysia. issues, as well the key strategies to put Warrandyte Neighbourhood House.

What's on? Where there's a need Forthcoming dinners THERE'S A LION Be part of an organisation which has a history of providing 100 years of service. At Australian Lions Clubs: We serve where we live We are global We are friends, neighbours and leaders We help our communities to grow and thrive OCTOBER We give 100% of our fundraising and donations to MOROCCAN Dinner Banquet our causes Friday 27th We do everything ourselves, we roll up our sleeves to Saturday 28th help our local communities and our global network Start: 7pm We are rich in heritage and pride $45 pp We are proud our organisation is close to a century Includes a glass of wine old and has a distinguished history of doing good works for the world NOVEMBER We are open and dedicated to many causes ITALIAN Dinner Banquet Lions believe a community is what we make it Friday 24th Being part of something larger matters Saturday 25th Start: 7pm $45 pp Please contact our president Includes a glass of wine Jenni Dean 0401 963 583 if you are able to assist us 166 Yarra St, Warrandyte 9844 5081 in continuing our valuable [email protected] community work. OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 21

the green edge Carbon accounting… are we there yet? By RevBECCA LEE

IT SEEMS THE science is of it all, while maybe talking Over the last 11 years, since the At the current rate of growth mostly undisputed amongst about having one less cigarette game-changing documentary in CO2, levels will hit 500ppm educated people now in regard tomorrow. An Inconvenient Truth was within 50 years or less, putting to human-induced climate So where do we really stand, released, it seems to me like a us on track to reach temperature change. and how are we tracking? lot has changed in the world, boosts of perhaps more than We know we are doing it, and It’s important to understand with action towards reducing 3°C. we recognise we need to stop. how we are progressing carbon emissions. At this level, climate scientists At the same time, we are also towards our goals (without the Or perhaps I just woke up expect bouts of ‘extreme’ addicted, both through our government rhetoric), so we to the reality at that time, and weather (well beyond our own habitual choices and those don’t become complacent, and then started seeing the world current definitions), sea level made by our governments, to expect that someone else will differently, looking for all the rise that would endanger global highly carbonised and mostly fix the problem… some other solutions I can find to fulfil my food supplies, cause disruptive distracted lifestyles. country or government. need for optimism. mass migrations, and even If we were a smoker just This is a global issue, and we There are increasingly destroy the Amazon rainforest diagnosed with lung cancer, as humans are united in action ambitious global agreements through drought and fire. we would be the one who keeps for the future of our (and many in place around carbon In the 1950’s, global emissions on smoking due to the stress other) species. reductions, which seem to were at about 5 million tonnes show most countries are taking of CO2 per year, compared to seriously their responsibility to about 35 million tonnes today. reduce emissions. According to the World These have evolved since the Bank, in 1992 carbon dioxide early UNFCCC in 1992. emissions were at around four The most recent Paris metric tonnes per year for every Agreement has seen 195 nations © Deptartment of the person on the planet. Environment and Energy sign a global pact that aims to By 2012, this was around keep global temperatures from fivemetric tonnes (a 25% cent drop in the pollution know it. rising more than 2°C above increase). during the 2007-2013 Labor The implications of greater pre-industrial levels, ideally This curve has thankfully governments, according to concentrations of greenhouse reversing the trend at around levelled off in the last few years. Labor’s Environmental gasses in the atmosphere a 1.5° rise. It’s encouraging to see that spokesperson Mark Butler. are already being felt, with Despite all the talk, since 2014, total emissions have The period of Coalition rule temperature records being agreements, commitments, remained relatively flat, despite from 1996-2007 also saw a broken year on year, and rising carbon accounting and horse- continued growth in the global steady increase in emissions, numbers of extreme weather trading, global atmospheric economy, mainly thanks to compared to the period prior events being felt around the carbon dioxide levels continued reduced coal burning in China. under Labor where emissions globe. to rise, and exceeded the Here in Australia, our were dropping quite sharply. There are already millions benchmark 400 parts per collective emissions have This is an area of politics of people being displaced million molar (ppm) last year. reached 550.4 million tonnes where we surely should have annually due to floods, cyclones This is the first time in several of carbon-dioxide equivalent been able to reach a degree of and hurricanes, droughts, fires, million years this has happened, per year, excluding land use bipartisan support by now. and sea level rise. and it’s seen by many to be the changes such as land clearing. Rather than disagree on the It is often argued that rapid tipping point, or the point of That tally was up 1 per cent specific details of a particular change can be too costly on the no return for anthropogenic from a year earlier (see graph). carbon trading scheme or some economy. climate change. Under the Coalition other strategy, it seems time Personally, I can’t help but In 1958 the level was at governments since 2013, that we started introducing “a wonder what sort of economy 316ppm, and the pre-industrial emissions have risen six per raft of measures” to protect the there might be on a parched “baseline” level was 280ppm. cent, compared with a 10 per wellbeing of civilisation as we planet.

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buzz about town

Event: Film Making & Photography Event: Safe as Houses? Community Forum Place: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Place: Warrandyte Community Church, 57 Yarra Street When: Starts Thursday October 12 When: Thursday October 26 Time: 9:30am–12:30pm Time: 7–9pm Cost: $199 Info: Justin Leonard from CSIRO will present different building Info: www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au materials and how they fare against fire. There will also be or [email protected] or 9844 1839 an overview of the upcoming fire danger period. If you would like to attend the forum, please go to: Event: Children’s Drawing https://safeashouseswarrandyte.eventbrite.com.au Place: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House When: Starts Thursday October 12 Event: Wonga Park Farmers Market Time: 4–5:30pm Fourth Saturday of every month Cost: $166 Place: Wonga Park Primary School Info: www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au When: Saturday October 28 or [email protected] or 9844 1839 Time: 9am – 2pm Contact: Jenny Kelly 9722 1325 or [email protected] Event: Ten Year Commemoration and AGM Andersons Creek Info: Carefully selected growers and producers of delicious food (ACCA) Landcare Group in a village atmosphere. All welcome. Gold coin donation at Place: Currawong Bush Conference Centre, the gate to support the school. Reynolds Road, East Doncaster When: Saturday October 14 Event: Landscape Design Time: 2–4pm Place: Senior Citizens Centre, 903 Main Road, Eltham Cost: FREE entry and refreshments When: Saturday October 28 Info: Guest Speaker, Biologist Adrianna Simmonds, an Time: 2–4:30pm environmental scientist who runs a wildlife centre in Cost: $40 or $30 concession Wonga Park will present on the very current local issue of Contact: 9844 3906 or [email protected] Protecting Wildlife -Human problem requires a Human Info: Learn the basics of design and constructing a garden using solution. mainly Australian plants, what plants to use and position in what situation. Presentation by Bev Hanson and Jenny Event: Moving to Heal Drummond of Two Birds and a Barrow. Place: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House When: Term four — starts Monday October 16 Event: A Sublime Sound Bath Time: 10:30–11:30am with David Jones and Carmen Warrington Cost: $104 — First session FREE Place: Warrandyte Mechanics Hall Info: www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au When: Saturday October 28 or [email protected] or 9844 1839 Time: 7:30pm Cost: $30 full, $20 conc. $15 youth 10+, Family $80 Event: Film Society — Whale Rider Contact: Lisa — 0401 167 223, [email protected] Place: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House When: Friday October 20 Event: Yarra Valley View Club Lunch Time: 7pm for 7:30pm start Place: Chirnside Park Country Club Cost: 2017/18 Membership $50 When: Tuesday October 31 Info: www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au Time: 12 Noon or [email protected] or 9844 1839 Contact: 0438 625 556 or 0409 403 968 Info: Speaker Heather Burge on her exciting and eventful bike ride. Bookings essential. Event: AGM — Warrandyte Community Financial Services Ltd. Where: Warrandyte Sporting Group Clubrooms, A WARRANDYTE KID Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte When: Monday November 13 Our interests Part 4 Time: 7pm Contact: 9844 4727 or [email protected] Each kid had an old car, I had my first one at 8 All welcome. TAXATION AND ACCOUNTING A 28 Chevy that went really great • Taxation Return Preparation West End Road our trial track, if the cars broke down there • Electronic Lodgement Service was always our fixer, our good neighbour Jack • Accounting & Business Consultants Maybe just luck, that no one got hurt Just good clean fun away from Mums skirt SHOP 5, 35-37 DRYSDALE ROAD, WARRANDYTE 9844 2661 A/H 9844 2540 Footy was the best winter sport, though we were always a few players short I played in the under sixteens at 8, lots of other little kids did too, they were game, we were proud to protect and play for our Warrandyte name. JOHN ROBERTS Not into cricket just footy and playing, I even used to go to the Gospel Chapel and Associates and join in the group praying. Certified Practising Accountants Mr Wells the pastor, waiting out the front, would drag us kids in Probably trying to save us from a life of sin ?

The Fire “Brigade” our second home, Dad the Captain, 17 years of area care There weren’t too many others who could ever compare WARRANDYTE We were raised on fire protection and protecting our Warrandyte so rare bradley curtis Fortunately those values still remain firmly fixed there ELECTRICIAN GLASS The town had the Cahill’s the Chapmans the Smiths the McAuleys Domestic the Mays and the Days All types of Commercial The Warr’s the Moores the Pranglies the Domeyers glass, glazing, Industrial and Air- the Normans and the Aummans mirrors, shower conditioning Installation and The Hutchinsons the Whiteheads the Hughes’s the Sloans the Peakes and the Leeks screens Maintenance all areas The Harris’s the Hardings the Ardens the Gibsons the Edwards the Mortens and Nortons Terry Ryan Phone 9844 2135 OF course there were many more too, those I have “mentioned” are but a few 9879 0373 Mobile 0418 333 979 Born and raised as a Warrandyte kid, that’s a little bit of what we did. or NO JOB TOO SMALL KFC Mobile: 0418 369 294 REC no. 6161 Frank Cahill

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Carolyn's travel tips Planning a trip to the USA?

No matter the season, an American sojourn is always a fabulous idea. From coast to coast, a litany of adventure awaits, here are a few handy hints on what to expect. First up, get your flight documents in order America’s Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows effortless passage through US customs but to be eligible for the VWP, you’ll need to apply prior to jetting off. Pack the plastic fantastic Unless you’re off the grid in the backend of the Appalachians, and probably even then, chances are card will be the preferred payment method. Prepaid multi-currency travel money cards are also an excellent option. The early bird gets the flight Security can be fairly, shall we say, “thorough” at American airports, so get there early to avoid stress. As a general rule most hubs suggest at least three hours for international flights, and two for domestic. Wear your best socks, as you’ll need to remove your shoes, it’s still a thing there. Don’t mess with airport security There’s little room for dodgy humour at the American security gate, this is not the place for amateur hour. Sand in my shoes American Customs officials are particularly fastidious and sensitive to things said, so leave any travel-related quips at home. After living in the suburbs of London for most of my life; a year in When it comes to eating, loosen your belt Before settling down in leafy a place where the culture, climate, customs, language, the working week and national holidays are completely foreign, running with In the land of turducken, the Luther Burger, the Quadruple Warrandyte, Diary editor the local expat running community — the Doha Bay Running Club Bypass burger, the Fat Darrel, the Redonkadonk, and various (DBRC) — was the only way to stay sane and through running with other sandwiches that will do their darndest to tickle your them, I was able to experience the art, culture and sport that Qatar tastebuds, it’s likely that your USA adventure will add a few JAMES POYNER travelled the has to offer the way I wanted to, while running. centimetres to your waistline. The city of Doha is extremely congested. Serving sizes can surprise; so if you’re not super hungry, order world, working in international Their nomadic history gives the locals a penchant for driving an “appetizer”; the US version of an entrée. everywhere, and combined with a heat and humidity which can Observe the local customs broadcasting. make going outside in the daytime an unpleasant experience for nine Just sayin’, Americans — like any nationality — have their months of the year, it often means the roads are bumper to bumper own etiquette and unwritten rules. He managed to immerse from sunup to sundown . The short list: doggie bags are permissible; don’t jaywalk; This means any running done in the city is done either at night or and make sure to tip — seriously, don’t forget that last one. in the very early hours of the morning. To get away from the warm wind on the coast, we would often head The “official” line says tipping is voluntary, but with low himself in some fascinating to Aspire Park 10km inland; in a country which is desert, grass is a minimum and base wages — particularly in the service luxury, Aspire Park is a manufactured oasis of green; 88 hectares of industry — millions of American workers rely on tips for their cultures, with the help of his green grass and tree-lined paths watered constantly to keep it from livelihood. browning off and with birdsong piped in through speakers hidden Not good at maths? a calculator is a diner’s best friend hobby – long distance running. in the trees which can make the luscious green park sound like an especially when it comes to calculating taxes at the end of English garden in springtime — even when you are running there the meal — with that in mind, stock up on a fat wad of one In 2015/16 I had the opportunity to spend a year working in the at 3am. dollar bills. Middle East, in the Gulf State of Qatar. On occasion DBRC caravan out to the desert to run near the town Make sure you’re insured At 132 square kilometres, a population of over two million and of Zekreet. If you do yourself damage en-route, you could be up for some a World Cup to prepare for; this small country has a big job on its The desert here is made up of prehistoric seabed so it is crushed hefty medical bills. hands, which means Qatar’s major city — and capital, Doha — is a shells and bedrock rather than rolling sand dunes, but a highlight of Best sort out your fully comprehensive travel insurance very busy place. running this barren landscape is to witness Richard Serra’s sculpture East-West/West-East; four 2001-esque 14-metre-high steel monoliths prior to flying. 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Diary Goes Global

tall pillars on the horizon is an experience which Qatar and it is here you will find the remains of is hard to put into words. their old forts. Qatar is a Muslim country, so holy day is Friday, One of the best-preserved forts is Al Zubara fort, Christmas is “just another working day” and for in the North-West of the country, a fort designed to four weeks a year, the country enters Ramadan; be a coast guard station in the early 20th century. during this time it is forbidden to eat or drink But for a bit of history and culture, there are during daylight hours; for the non-religious, this plenty of options within Doha too, the Museum translates into not being seen to be eating or of Islamic Art is not only a fantastically designed drinking in public during daylight hours — cafes building but has a very good collection of art, and restaurants are closed during the day and only tools, pottery, weapons and scientific artefacts a select few international hotels (with discreet from Arabic history. dining areas) are open as usual – there is also a The museum is also just across the road from the ban on drinking alcohol for the entire month so Souq – the local bazaar. all the hotel bars (the only places to drink alcohol The Souq was renovated in 2006 which means in Qatar) are closed until the end of the religious it has the look of an old souq, but with modern festival. infrastructure such as planned electricity supply, In 2015, Ramadan happened at one of the hottest security cameras, modern floors and lighting, times of the year making this a very difficult and it also has an amazing café and restaurant area. frustrating time for everyone. Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the three D’s of During this period, the happiest time of day is sunset, when those fasting can break their fast. international travel when going through the I am told the various Arab nations have different Middle Eastern air-hub. Congratulation to this year’s winner! traditions to signify the breaking of fast, in Qatar, Most of us are just passing through and rarely they fire a cannon to signify the end of fasting for get beyond the airport lounge; my time in Qatar Chris “Chewy” Padgham from the Warrandyte Scouts met with some of the Indigenous Sami the day. was challenging and rewarding and the lifestyle of Lapland during the Scout Jamboree. In West Bay — the district of Doha where I was and cultural challenges meant I had to make a choice to stay shell-shocked in my hotel room or The locals were so taken with the Warrandyte Diary that they neglected their reindeer herding staying — the army set up the cannon in the car duties to catch up with the news from our little village. park of the Qatar State Mosque and fires it at embrace the challenges and find a way to fit my sun down, the army then hand out small packs lifestyle into their culture. Chewy has won a weekend at Crystal Brook Tourist Park, so perhaps he can invite some containing dates and some water to the children None of this would have been possible without Norwegian scouts over for a visit. present. the support and familiarity of the Doha Bay Send in your entries to [email protected] with Diary Goes Global in the subject line to Qatar’s history in pearling means there are Running Club; through their safety net of “normal” be in the running to win a weekend away at Crystal Brook Tourist Park. a number of towns spread along the coast of I was able to embrace and adopt this new culture.

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gardening October is time to get busy in the garden By KATHY GARDINER OUTSIDE MY window is a sea of green. Now is the time to feed spring flowering bulbs It has been sprinkling with rain and drops of as they finish flowering with a complete bulb water are glistening in the sunlight. fertiliser or sprinkle around some blood’n’bone. Buds are bursting open almost by the minute Remember don’t cut down the leaves until they and when the wind blows a million petals fly past. begin to die back but do deadhead spent flowers. It is damp underfoot and everything is calm You still have time to plant cannas, gladiolus and peaceful. and lilies for a beautiful summer show. Bees, birds, lizards, butterflies are all busy on Christmas lilies are at their best growing in the their own agendas. garden, especially en masse. There is such a sense of peacefulness yet you They dislike overly wet soil (but I am sure that know that the garden is on high alert for jobs to won’t be a problem in Warrandyte). be ticked off Mother Nature’s list. Find a spot that is well drained — a slope is I found this poem by Elise Pearson in an old perfect. edition of The School Paper dated 1958 and it Cover bulbs with a 15cm layer of compost to made me smile. keep them cool. Thought you might appreciate or remember Christmas Lilies are simple and wonderful and it too. they bring beautiful fragrance to the garden. From planting — Christmas Lily bulbs take 12–14 weeks to flower. BULBS Just in time for a Christmas display. First Child — Now is the time when stone fruit trees, when the plant is in full bloom, should be sprayed to guard Little brown bulbs I am planting just here, against brown rot or curly leaf. And they will bloom in the spring of the year Fertilise and deadhead any plant that has flowered through September - azaleas, Second Child — vegetables, camellias, roses and even natives such as callistemons (cutting just below the flower to Surely, oh, surely those brown things develop a bushy growth) . won’t grow! “Dynamic Lifter” or “Osmocote” are great all- Soon they’ll be covered with blankets round fertilisers that you can throw around in of snow. pellet form or in a spray. “Sudden Impact” is a wonderful fertiliser to be Third Child — used now for roses. Literally now is the time to plant anything. What could come out of that little brown Trees, shrubs, climbers and, of course plant house, vegetable seedlings now that the weather is Dry as an onion, and drab as a mouse? warming up. October is the time to plant asparagus, First Child — beetroot, cabbages, capsicum, celery, cucumbers, Each bulb's like a small fairy suitcase, eggplant, onions, pumpkin, silver beet, sweet you know, corn, tomatoes and zucchini. It is the month to plant many of those summer With flower frocks folded away ’til they grow. vegetable crops that require warmth. Make sure you replenish the soil fertility by Second Child — digging in plenty of organic matter such as well- I can’t believe that those shrivelled-up things rotted mushroom compost, cow manure (which is gentle enough not to burn seedling roots) or Hold flower-frocks brighter than butterflies best of all use your own homemade compost. wings. Remember to keep providing constant water so you do not let seedlings dry out. First Child — At the end of the day in the garden often you Surely, they do. are left with a huge pile of weeds that you have broken your back to weed out of the garden beds. Here’s a daffodil yellow, Don’t waste them. Folded away inside this little fellow. You can use them in the garden as instant mulch, the chickens will love to peck through This one’s a tulip, red, yellow, or white, them or you can throw them into the compost Bright petals folded away from the light; to decompose. You can also put weeds in water for a week to let This ones’s a hyacinth, pink, white or blue — them partly decompose and in doing so they turn into a nutritious liquid fertiliser for the garden. We’ll never know which, ‘til it opens anew. Soaking weeds in water covered with a lid or an All children — old sack is also a way of killing off parts that could cause the weed to spread. We are so eager to see each bright gown, Seeds, bulbs and rhizomes wont regrow after a soaking in water for a week or more. When springtime unpacks them from bulbs You will be so busy in October in the garden you small and brown. won’t have time to scratch yourself. Have fun. 28 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017

Anderson’s Creek kids hold a musical masquerade

By TAMARA BROWN lighting and sound. IT WAS LIGHTS, camera, action at Anderson’s Grade 5 teacher, Nieta Manser was the Creek Primary school with their biennial school production director and ensured the show was performance running throughout the last week inclusive of all students and included students’ of school term. voice throughout the production. Everyone enjoyed this year’s fantastic Learning with the community, ACPS’s motto production showcasing the amazing musical shined through with the success of their and acting attributes of the students. production due to the support and commitment Prep to Grade 4’s delighted the audience with a from many individuals from the local Warrandyte range of vocal and instrumental ensembles from community. music from around the world. ACPS and Warrandyte High School’s local The students worked on their pieces throughout partnership was evident with Rhys, Lachie and the term with ACPS’s Music Specialist teacher Mr Mitch volunteering their time to assist as sound Rodney Waterman. and lighting technicians. They diligently rehearsed their songs and tuned Sue Dyos (Acting Principal) was over the moon and untuned percussion pieces featuring the with the school’s production, “It was a fantastic marimbas, xylophones and drums to further opportunity for the students to shine. develop pitch, tempo, dynamics and teamwork. “It couldn’t have happened without our Their performances were terrific and from the committed and passionate staff members. smiles on their faces it was evident the students “I would like to thank everyone for their thoroughly enjoyed themselves. help and support throughout the making and The Grade 5 and 6 students then proudly performing of our 2017 Production especially performed the musical Masquerade; a story Nieta Manser, Rodney Waterman and Gavin where the Prince and the Pauper decide to swap Andrews. places for the day and ended up changing more “We are so fortunate to have a professional they bargained for. theatre at our school. The performance showcased a fabulous array “This year we have made further improvements of talent from singing and dancing through to to the theatre with the addition of permanent seat juggling and acrobatics. labels and the installation of additional lighting This year the students were actively involved in and upgrades to the sound facilities and it has all choreographing dances, set and prop design and been a huge success,” said Ms Dyos.

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Produced by the Victorian from Warrandyte Primary School Behind the scenes, even more Department of Education’s Performing participated in the biggest massed students participate in the production Arts Unit, the Victorian State Schools performance of their young lives when of the show, which will be broadcast Spectacular started in 1995 and was they were part of the 2017 Victorian on free-to-air TV in the lead up to an initiative designed to give Victorian State Schools Spectacular at HiSense Christmas. state school students outstanding Arena. The performances at HiSense Arena opportunities in performing arts. With audiences of nearly 10,000 at were the culmination of months of At the same time, participating each of the two performances, the rehearsals in schools around the State. students build confidence, self- Warrandyte Primary students were “This is an incredible opportunity,” esteem, leadership and collaboration, amongst the 1,200 strong mass dance said Warrandyte Primary’s busy along with discipline, perseverance Warrandyte High School ensemble on the day. Performing Arts teacher, Kirsty Wolters. and resilience. More than 3,000 students from over “The whole show is designed and “This is a real personal development 200 state schools participated in this orchestrated on a very big scale by journey for the students who are part of embraces Chinese culture year’s production, with the dancers experienced professionals from the State Schools ‘Spec’ each year,” added supported by a 1,300 voice choir and Australian entertainment industry Ms. Wolters, “we’re just so proud to be — these people are internationally a part of it.” By WENDY TZIOTIS statue of a Chinese warrior. 64 piece student orchestra, as well STUDENTS FROM Warrandyte High One student, Vincent in Year 10, was School’s English Language Centre delighted to realize that it had been recently spent a great day visiting imported, along with other artefacts, the Chinese Museum in Melbourne’s from his hometown of Xi’an! Chinatown. Students also participated in the The purpose of the visit was to ancient art of Chinese Knotting, learn about the long history of the learning its history and tradition. Chinese community in Victoria which Everyone left with their own hand spans over 160 years and to gain an made, knotted keychain which they appreciation of Chinese–Australian made using the ancient craft. culture. A highlight of the day was visiting Amongst other things, the museum the Dragon Gallery which houses provided a fascinating look at Melbourne’s Chinese Dragon, Dai Victoria’s gold rush and the role the Loong the Millennium Dragon, the Chinese played on the gold fields of longest processional dragon in the Bendigo and Ballarat. world! Warrandyte High School students It takes 38 men and women to entered a simulated underground operate him. mine which truly captured the feel of His head alone weighs over 200kg the tough gold rush conditions. and requires eight strong adults to Students were most fascinated with carry it. the samples of Chinese medicine After enjoying lunch in Chinatown, brought out at that time. all students agreed that Chinatown is As we walked through the museum, a wonderful tribute to the association we came across a beautiful stone between our two countries. Promoting Character Day Kids in the Kitchen and the Exact Instructions Challenge By TRACEY MAILEY Great Footy Parade BBQ By TRACEY MAILEY produce such things as an ice- LAST MONTH, 18 Grade 5 personal character. HAVE YOU EVER tried to write cream sundae or a sandwich. students from Warrandyte “Good character is an essential IN THE LEAD-UP to the AFL to bring their cooking skills to down the exact instructions for The Grade 3 and 4 students Primary School were selected part of character building Grand Final, many schools the barbecue, for a long line a complete novice to follow in at Warrandyte Primary School to attend the Manningham and events like this should hold a footy parade on the of hungry footy fans. order to build something, cook gave it a go themselves last Promoting Character Day at the never be underestimated for last day of school. One of the cooking a favourite family recipe or to term. Veneto Club in Bulleen. the positive impact they can But for a group of students coordinators, Cathy Lucas use an unfamiliar computer “This was a lot of fun,” teacher Celebrating good character have,” Cr Kleinert told the Diary at Warrandyte Primary helped organize the day and programme? Katie Penhalluriack told the and sportsmanship, this afterwards. School, this year’s footy was thrilled with the result. This Diary reporter recently Diary, “but it was actually a real initiative began 15 years ago. South Melbourne’s 1970 parade was also an oppor- “We would really like to attempted to text her 19-year- learning activity. This year, Warrandyte Primary Brownlow Medallist, Peter tunity to demonstrate their send a big thank you to old son the detailed step-by- Teachers usually call it was presented with a special Bedford is another big cooking prowess to their Quinton’s IGA Warrandyte step instructions for cooking a ‘Writing Procedural Text’ but award by the mayor, Councillor supporter of the Promoting peers. for their support,” she said. fairly simple curry, and it’s a lot from now on I’ll probably Michelle Kleinert, since student Character initiative, and he ran Kids in the Kitchen is a “They generously donated harder than it sounds. call it the “Exact Instructions representatives from the school the day’s AFL clinic. weekly program run at the the sausages and the bread A YouTube search for “Exact Challenge”. have attended this event every He also brought along his school where kids come to and helped our Kids in the Instructions Challenge” will Students had to write all of year since its inception. Brownlow for the students to cook and learn new skills Kitchen students feed the locate some hilarious online the specific steps needed for The Bill and Helen Larkin try on, which was a big thrill for in a fully equipped student whole school that day. videos of adults trying to follow someone else to complete a Fair Go Good Sport Day many of the day’s participants. kitchen, sponsored by the They had such a fantastic instructions written by their task. Award can be presented Apart from Aussie rules, Warrandyte Community time and also helped raise children (or grandchildren) to It’s all about being precise to businesses, schools or students were also able to Bank. money for school programs with language – and not leaving individuals in recognition of participate in bocce, soccer This year, these kids decided — thank you Quinton’s IGA.” out important steps like slicing their contribution towards and dodge ball. a tomato before putting it into “Building a safer more caring The aim of this event is to a sandwich!” community”. focus on sportsmanship by So for a bit of fun, have a The Mayor was on hand encouraging one another, look at the YouTube “Exact to welcome all students on with an emphasis on integrity, Challenge” videos and then we the day, and talked about the respect and team work — not dare you to give it a go with the importance of developing just in sport but also in life. children in your family! 30 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017 Arthur Watson September 21 1920 – September 8 2017

ARTHUR WAS born in the Adelaide granny flat built by Mark, grandson suburb of Alberton on Tuesday Christopher and Mark’s son-in-law September 21, 1920 to his parents obituary Dusty. William and Gladys Watson. Arthur had an amazing library with He was the oldest of six siblings, so many books on design, engineering, brothers Doug, Jack, Robert (all dec), Lightburn himself and he describes maths, history. and sisters Betty (dec) and Margaret. Arthur as a man with” great intensity He was a man with an incredible Arthur attended school in Ethelton, of purpose”. mind for design and how things work. about 4km from Alberton and when The design and production of the Zeta In fact, he had an incredible thirst for he was around 14, he left school and was quite an amazing achievement knowledge and his general knowledge commenced an apprenticeship as a and Arthur’s impact was immense was second to none. fitter and turner with Holden, later — it remains a very important part of He also made some miniature working his way up to the design the history of manufacturing in South engines — every component designed department Australia. and lathed by him. On 30 January 1940, Arthur joined The Zeta took Arthur to New Over the last nearly 12 years of the RAAF. Zealand where he was instrumental Arthur’s life, he was able to maintain an He wanted to be a pilot but due in promoting it to the Kiwis. incredible level of health and fitness. to colour blindness, this was not He even met the then New Zealand His mind remained as sharp as a tack possible and so he became an aircraft Prime Minister, Keith Holyoake. and he kept himself busy, voraciously mechanic. reading and writing award winning He served in the Pacific Islands and stories (non-fiction). was honourably discharged from He became a member of the the Air Force as a Flight Sergeant in Arthur received five Ringwood RSL Club, a member also December 1945. medals for service and of the Ringwood Clocktower group. After the war, Arthur went back In Arthur’s last years, he made some to Holden and worked in both the achievement, all of the very special friends with the carers research and development and Design that assisted him to be able to live as departments. highest standard. independently as he could, with his In 1954, Arthur met and married beloved family and in his own home. Patricia in a church in North Adelaide. It was in his home and with Mark and The following year the family Deb that Arthur was able to enjoy his expanded with the birth of daughter Arthur also drove the Zeta around last years in peace. Susan. Australia in the AMPOL trial of 1964 On Friday September 8, 2017 Arthur Sadly, Susan passed away three days — a big deal back in those days — a passed away peacefully. after birth. gruelling 14-day event that covered He truly was an inspiring and However, out of the grief came nearly 7,000 miles. amazing man. some joy with the birth of son Mark in In fact, the Zeta features on the November 1956. Ampol-Mobil website where Arthur In the late 1950s, Arthur left Holden and the Zeta won the Special Ampol to work at Lightburn & Co where he Award for “Meritorious Performance”. was again employed to design and In 1980, Arthur retired from work at develop new products. the age of 60 and he moved to Sellicks This resulted in the making of the Zeta Beach, an outer southern suburb of motor car, manufactured, produced Adelaide, to enjoy his retirement on and then sold between 1963-66. the beach front. For those interested, there is a He was there for 25 wonderful years. website produced by Arthur’s nephew, Then at the tender age of 85, he Brett Watson entitled, “Lightburn Zeta decided to come and live in Warrandyte — Australia’s own microcar”. with his son Mark and Mark’s wife Deb. On the website is a forward by Harold He sold up and moved into a OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 31

true stories

Arthur Watson was a 97-year- old Warrandyte resident. He served in the RAAF in World War Two and later was a Beholding an oath mechanical engineer until his This is going to be very exciting. for another day. pilot that he gave a top aerobatic display. retirement, designing cars for Robert made a good approach, time for the dive I was too unwell to answer any such Airforce Stepping down to the ground my legs were General Motors Holden. but Roberts flew straight on at five thousand feet decisions, rolled over went out like a light. loose and I fell. above the bridge. Sometime later, he was at it again, helped with I thanked Ben for the plane ride and swapped Arthur was also a prolific “Oh god what’s wrong with you pilot - on this a cup of water into my face. home addresses. turn I will call dive, then you make the under- How could I hold the plane for another day? Stan was on the strip when we landed and storyteller and we have been bridge pass.” I could say Roberts had engine trouble, but he was being given a tour of American navigation privileged to offer you some of Again, Roberts circled Sydney and stayed high had to declare that on landing Saturday. equipment used on their larger aircraft, like radar in the sky. and astronomical aids, he was fighting for our his true tales in the Diary. Of most importance, the planes were scheduled boys to have the same. He made the third turn with Stan shouting “dive to fly training navigators, first opps Monday you bloody nut.” morning. Time for us Aussies to make for home. The pilot refused the unlawful order for the Stan could make a case of being sick, but that I asked Roberts to join me on our aircraft aving served six years with the third time. did not prevent Roberts from flying back. inspection — this covers the air frame, all flight RAAF, I hold many memories, controls, petrol, oil, tyre pressure, wireless, and Stan sat in the navigator’s seat holding his head. Stan said only way to solve this was to take the some I would like to forget, others the two Cheetah radial engines. I expected him to take the controls and fly under tops of beer bottles. are wonderful, but then there is the bridge himself. Both started well and ran to 2000 revs and gave one that I hold as a special, for which I swore an Finally, we had the only answer — we had to go 20 inches of boost, Roberts was happy and signed. oath to hold in secret. But no, he walked up to Roberts instructing him back — leaving Sydney at 3pm. to land at Mascot. The flight form (EE77) we caught up with Stan, The day began in 1943, a Saturday I was in the What to do until then, wash up, dress, go into went to the American hostel where Stan made pool room when in walked Squadron Leader Stan At the base, somewhere around 6:30, Stan had Sydney and have a good meal. thank you greetings and shook hands with many. Jaffer a Path Finder, having spent 18 months in to report to headquarters for a meeting, and Both Robert and I were too hung over to do after, he was to join up with Roberts and I at They gave us a real get-together, for as I recall England leading bomber groups to targets areas much more than rest, I had the thought that we were stuck, no food, no lodgings. in Germany. Kings Cross. Stan would make some reason to have us stuck Then, all together, hungry, we looked for a in town. For the trip back to Bairnsdale, Stan had He was now at Bairnsdale, teaching young prepared a four leg course. place to eat. Besides I had to make a daily service inspection navigators how to plan and map a course for their This will test the young pilot, he was to make No such luck. of our plane. cross-country flight tours. four compass moves, and on the last leg he was to He was a well honored airman and just So back to the field at Mascot. We were invited to breakfast and at the table the fly over an oil tanker somewhere around Wilsons happened to be my uncle. This also was full of service men, but walking talk was around flying, and an American top gun Promontory at exactly 6:30pm. Surprised, he walked up to me and asked that I away we heard loud music an American made the offer to give one a tour in their latest Now that’s a real exam. entertainment hostel was in full swing, so in fighter aircraft. select an aircraft fully serviced and sign it out for All aboard we left Mascot, flying into a cloudless two days on Saturday and Sunday. we go. Stan was invited out to some garden party, and sky. Roberts was still settling after last night’s party, so He was to undertake a very special assignment The Yanks took to us like lost sheep, wonderfully The trip back was most uneventful, Stan asleep and told me I was to join him on both days as the entertained we sat with a group of flyers, drinking I felt obligated to take on the fighter aircraft ride, providing I am back here at 2pm. most of the way, but woke for the last leg, checking flight engineer. and dancing, having a ball I asked if any supper if Roberts was on course and on time. He elected a Sergeant Pilot. was available, no but we have plenty of fresh hot The pilot was authorized to fly the cobra with donuts, “great” said Stan, “but first excuse me,” a passenger. It was 6:30 over the sea, but no oil tanker, then A flight plan was given to the operational room and away he went. at 6:35 flying into Bairnsdale Roberts screamed and we took off at 9:30 am. Having fitted me with a special suit and helmet out tanker on the port bow, only five minutes off Later, he and two Yanks arrived with five bags I felt like a sardine all packed up tight. course, Stan was overjoyed, raced up to Roberts I was not told of our destination but the pilot of oysters. was given a map of the first leg and after flying We were driven out to the aircraft, a very sleek congratulating him cheerfully. for an hour we landed at a beach named Maruya. They were spread out on nine tables. looking machine. He said that being only five minutes out was Here we had a light lunch and Sqn Leader Jaffer Stan then went to the MC borrowed the mic and I wondered how two of us would fit in, but we outstanding. bought five bags of ice packed oysters. made the following announcement: did. Stan could now put in a very favorable pilot In the air again at 12.30, flying to Newcastle. “We, the Aussies, would like to thank you all for As I was being strapped in, I had second report, and apart from the Sydney meeting the your hospitality and would you please join us to thoughts about this. flight was well and truly justified. The pilot, a young lad, was fortunate, for the Sqn partake in some seafood eats”. Leader had chosen him from the class to see just The pilot told me to do some deep breathing On landing Stan handed in the trip report how well he had studied the navigation course. A big clap and a rush to the tables — it was on. and keep my eyes open during the steep climb to operations, took Roberts to the navigation on take-off. inspector, and was later given his flying badge Could he navigate? Stan as usual, took over the beer, donuts, and oysters. I cannot recall my feelings now, but it was the of rank. We flew over Newcastle right on time, the pilot most exciting experience I have ever enjoyed. Me, I just replaced the oil and petrol, made the was doing well. He held the floor late into the night. The dives and turns so quick, I blacked out 3 inspection, and lined up for a late dinner. The next change of course headed us towards We were lucky we had a place to stay, for the times — the speed in dives puts your tummy well Before I retired, Stan came to my room, thanked Sydney. hall was open twenty-four hours and we certainly lived it up. up into your mouth, very hard to breath. me for my contributions, then taking my hand By this time Sqn Leader Jaffer was in his “ok, let’s I was told of each maneuver before the pilot he said: go/the world is my oyster/ let’s dance mood” — I was having a great time with the American did so: flying upside down, then diving down, “Arthur I want you to promise me that you will anything could happen now. girls. heading towards the ground, was frightening, never mention that issue of wanting to fly under I moved up and sat in the co-pilots seat and Roberts was the first to drop off the boys settling I had a flashing thought of hitting the deck. the bridge until the war ends.” buckled up. him down on a couch with a table cloth covering. Most times you felt that you were in a rocket, I squeezed his hand, and said never. Sqn Leader Jaffer moved up and put his hands I was just holding on, Stan was with a dancing group very happy, bright and I think he has out of control. Today he would be free thinking of that on the pilot Roberts shoulders and said: “Roberts, command. this is our one and only big chance to make cleared Roberts of his bridge flight refusal. “Arthur, we are about to land, sit up.” headlines, as we near Sydney I want you to circle I was next to bed, in the arms of a yank nurse. The ground comes up so quick. Looking back on that trip, we all played our part as the Royal Australian Air Force would have us the city, then make a line up on the bridge, then Too full and tired to engage in combat. It was a beautiful touch down, never noticed any dive down and fly underneath it, very carefully”. do, and our beautiful public relations weekend The next thing I remember was Stan waking bumps on taxing back to the apron. would be honored under the flag of stars and I tighten up my chute straps. me up and asking if we could hold the aircraft Other flyers, watching the display told Ben the stripes. 32 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017

finance Tax tips for tradies: are you self-employed? By BRIAN SPURRELL THIS MONTH’S column is designed to assist • Are you engaged to deliver a result or do you employer superannuation guarantee of 9.5% 66c per kilometre method taxpayers who are engaged in a trade as work under instruction? of your ordinary time earnings into your Under this method you are not required to keep an employer, contractor or sub-contractor, • Are you paid by the hour worked or have designated super fund. a log book but will need to be able to justify how apprentice or trainee. you negotiated a contract price to deliver the If your employer erroneously believes you you have determined the number of kilometres Am I an Employee or a Contractor? agreed result or outcome? are a genuine contractor at tax law, you travelled for work related purposes. • Are you responsible for fixing up any could be missing out on receiving the 9.5% Regardless of the type of vehicle be it a car, A key issue addressed in this month’s column mistakes or errors in your own time and at super contributions entitlement from your is whether you are employed as an employee or your own cost? employer. station wagon, 4WD or tradies utility, once you as a contractor/subcontractor who may for tax • Do you supply your own tools and 2. There has been a history of errors made have arrived at your place of work you can claim and superannuation purposes to be a “deemed equipment rather than using tools and by building and construction industry travel during the day on work related business at employee”. equipment supplied to you? employers which has consequently triggered the rate of 66c per km. The ATO has developed a decision tool that • Are you able to engage other workers to assist increased ATO audit activity. Claiming travel from home to work and return both employers and employees should use to you in delivering the result? 3. If you are an employee or deemed employee is less straight forward. determine if your employment circumstances • Do you advertise your services in the public then you are entitled to claim expenses If you have a vehicle that enables you to deem you to be an employee or a contractor. domain? incurred in earning your employment transport heavy tools and equipment to and This excellent decision tool may be accessed from work each day because it is neither safe nor If you answer yes to most of the above questions, income at items D1 to D5 in your personal at ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Employee- practical to leave them at your place of work then then most likely you are a contractor and not a tax return which may simplify the task of or-contractor deemed employee. preparing your tax return. you should be able to claim this travel as well. This is an important step for you to undertake if The decision tool will give you a clear yes or no If, on the other hand you are a contractor, you Your claim however is capped at a maximum there is any doubt over your employment status. answer that can be used as your defence should are operating an enterprise in the eyes of the ATO of 5000kms p.a. Although you may have been engaged as a you become the target of an ATO audit. and accordingly you will need an ABN (Australian Log book method “contractor” and referred to as a contractor, you Why is this important? Business Number) and will be required to register If you expect to have in excess of 5000kms of may in fact be a deemed employee for tax and for GST if you earn or expect to earn $75,000 or super purposes. 1. If your employment circumstances are claimable travel it is highly desirable that you more income in a year as a contractor. maintain a complying log book record for a The key criteria utilised by the decision tool such that you are a deemed employee then You will also need to register as an employer includes, amongst others, the following tests: your employer is legally bound to pay the minimum period of 12 weeks that is likely to if you have employees or deemed employees be representative of your yearly pattern of work working for you and will need to withhold PAYG related travel. income tax from your employee’s wages, meet your responsibilities for the 9.5% employer super This will enable you to claim the work-related guarantee contribution and ensure they are percentage of total distance travelled of all covered for workcover. motor vehicle expenses including depreciation, You will also be responsible for paying income financing interest, registration and insurance, tax on your earnings as a contractor and will servicing, repairs & maintenance and fuel costs. invoice your services to your clients/customers More often than not this method will result in rather than receive a salary or wage. a significantly higher deduction and is therefore If registered for GST you must ensure your the recommended method for use by tradies. invoices are compliant tax invoices. You will The issues covered above can be complex so also need to complete the business section of use the decision tool and consider consulting a your tax return. tax agent to ensure compliance and maximising Claiming a Deduction for Motor Vehicle your deductions. Expenses as an employee Disclaimer: There are now only two methods available for The content of this article is not intended to be relied employees to claim a deduction for work related upon as professional advice and should not be use of a motor vehicle: the cents per kilometre used as such. If you have any questions you should method and the log book method. consult a registered tax agent.Brian Spurrell FCPA, This deduction can be quite significant and it is CTA, Registered Tax Agent. Personalised Taxation & therefore important to keep the required records Accounting Services Pty Ltd 0412 011 946 that enable you to maximise this deduction.

On the Hill Festival Sunday 22 October Seniors Festival Firefighters Memorial Park, Main Road, Panton Hill The 35th Victorian Seniors Festival On the Hill Festival is a day of free activities, culture, takes place throughout October. music and fabulous food for the whole family, so be The State Government will provide free public transport sure to save the date. for Victorian Seniors Card holders in metropolitan and Craft makers, writers, artists, gardeners and cooks are regional Victoria from Sunday 8 to 15 October. Sunday 15 October invited to enter ‘Made on the Hill’ which is an integral A range of exciting events and activities will be happening part of the Festival. throughout the Shire so keep an eye on Council’s website Edendale, Gastons Road, Eltham The 2017 theme for Made on the Hill is ‘things that for details. fly’. Anyone who has connection with Panton Hill and nillumbik.vic.gov.au/seniors Celebrate sustainable building, living and all surrounds can enter the Made on the Hill competition in things green at the Practically Green Festival. one of the many categories. The festival is a great free family day out where facebook.com/OnTheHillFestivalPantonHill you can: • Talk to businesses about eco-building, retrofitting and lifestyle in your home A FREE fun local • Get involved in demonstrations and workshops • Learn about sustainable gardening and land event for the management 2017 whole family

• Enjoy live music, local food, market stalls plus Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November a kids space with craft and entertainment. Sunday 29 October Alistair Knox Park, 829 Main Road, Eltham Marngrook Oval, Come along to the Rotary Eltham Festival where the Diamond Creek township will become a hive of activity. There will be entertainment for the kids, food, market stalls, art and The Nillumbik Pet Expo is a fun-filled event for the craft, farmyard, activities for the family, a Battle of the whole family, offering displays and demonstrations from Bands plus an exciting fireworks display will light up the a range of exhibitors including food and nutrition, pet sky at dusk. Keep an eye out for a new sensory friendly grooming, toys, clothing and much more. There is also chill out zone between 1pm-3pm on Saturday where you an opportunity to meet and chat with Council rangers. can enjoy some quieter activities. nillumbik.vic.gov.au/pgfestival nillumbik.vic.gov.au/petexpo elthamfestival.org.au

facebook.com/nillumbikcouncil @nillumbikshire nillumbik.vic.gov.au OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 33 Olympian Hockeyroo goes back to school

Photo: GRANT TREEBY

Photo: SALLY FREEMANTLE

By TRACEY MAILEY hockey clinic might inspire students OLYMPIAN Hockeyroo goal keeper, to consider sports that perhaps don’t Rachael Lynch recently returned to have such a high profile. Warrandyte Primary School to run “Rachael ran a fantastic clinic,” said a hockey clinic for this year’s Grade Ms. Freemantle. Three and Four students. “She showed the students some of Growing up in Warrandyte, Rachael the basics and then had them out on attended the school in the 1990s and the oval running hockey drills within is remembered as being a stand out at 20 minutes — she even shared some all school sports. of her own personal “best tips” as a She was introduced to hockey in 1998 hockey goalie,” said Ms Freemantle. by the school’s physical education Students were impressed to teacher at the time, Fiona Wells. have a genuine Olympian and Rachael went on to be selected to Commonwealth Games champion play in the State School hockey team in their midst, with one student as the goalkeeper and a sports star commenting that if they had a gold was made. medal, they would wear it everywhere, Since then, Rachael has won gold even to bed. as the Hockeyroo goalkeeper at two “Warrandyte Primary School has Commonwealth Games, and was always done exceptionally well in named Goalkeeper of the Tournament sport, athletics and swimming,” Ms Photo: GRANT TREEBY in the 2014 Netherlands World Cup. Freemantle said. In 2016 she competed at the Rio “But you just never know when Olympics and has high hopes for the something is going to spark a sporting 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. passion for a particular student. Warrandyte Primary School’s current “It’s worth giving students exposure physical education and sport teacher to as broad a range of sports and Sally Freemantle invited Rachael physical education opportunities as “back to school” and hopes that the we possibly can,” she said.

Photo: GRANT TREEBY Photo: GRANT TREEBY 34 Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte ready for another big season

By RYAN HOIBERG Ayrton Dehmel and Justin Cleaves WARRANDYTE Cricket Club is ready have been appointed as 1st XI leaders, to launch into a new season, with a big with Dehmel also taking a role as season under the belt of most players assistant coach for the club. already. Both have been long-term members The Warrandyte Cricket Club will of the 1st XI squad in recent history, field six season teams, eight junior and both are highly capable leaders teams and three veteran teams in to support the push for another flag. addition to the MILO program. At the season launch, the rest of the A continued push of a one club policy on-field leadership was announced, has resulted in a continued spread of with Matthew Chapman (2nd XI), resources and participation across all Cameron Day (3rd XI), Nathan Croft levels of the club, with approximately (4th XI), Drew El Moussalli and Rohan 300+ families and members associated Bansal (5th XI) and Bill Stubbs (6th with the club again. XI) all appointed captains of their The senior club has made some respective squads. changes across the pre-season, Day and Croft are the only previous appointing a new club coach, 1st XI captains from the bunch, and it again captain, and president. highlights the developing leaders Andy Wilgose has been appointed across all levels of the club. club coach, working hard with Off the field, the work has been non some younger members of the club stop to prepare for the upcoming throughout winter, and the wider club season, with a fourth net completed in the formal pre-season. in construction down at Warrandyte As part of a junior excellence Reserve, as well as ongoing upgrades program (with the support of the Lions to the main ground to reconvert from Club), the club have put ten junior a football surface to the great cricket players through targeted training with ground it has always been. Topline Cricket, to ensure the club If anyone is interested in pulling the is re-investing into the club’s future pads on or having a game of cricket at 2017/18 Bloods leadership team (from left to right): and planning for the next crop of 1st any level, please don’t hesitate to give Cameron Day, Nathan Croft, Luke Killey, Bill Stubbs, Rohan Bansal, Drew El Moussalli, John Prangley XI cricketers Ryan Hoiberg a call on 0420 691 909. Hawks 2017/18 cricket Venom claim women’s season looms large basketball premiership flag By FRANS BROUWER day fundraiser on Grand Final By MICHAEL DI PETTA quarter they came back a little bit, but last year to try and prepare. AS THE DIARY hits the streets, Eve was held at Yering Meadows WARRANDYTE Venom’s Youth League we kept our composure and sealed the “We did a lot of training, won a Ringwood District Cricket Championship Course — watch One Women’s team crowned a terrific win in the end. pre-season tournament and it’s been Association Round One will have out for details in the next edition. season in early September, winning the “I think Coburg actually finished a good season just from there,” Taylor been played — hopefully with a few The club's first social function Grand Final over three thrilling games. fourth so they did really well to come said. South Warrandyte wins. (after a pre-season launch at the The Venom women defeated Coburg out and have a crack like they did,” No season is complete without an Senior fixtures were released at first selection night on Thursday by five points at the Warrandyte Sports Taylor said. awards night, and Warrandyte were the end of September, and revealed October 5) is “Hawktoberfest” on Complex in game three to take home Locke, Taylor and Caruana were the toast of the town on September the following gradings and Round Saturday October 14. the flag, giving co-captains Casey again influential, along with Isabel 23, at the Big V Awards ceremony at One opponents — 1st XI (Newey On offer will be beers from Taylor and Ellie Lock a fitting send off Feller. Etihad Stadium. Plate) vs Norwood (away); 2nd XI Germany, Belgium, the Czech in their final games for the side. Locke threatened to triple double Simone Caruana and Ellie Locke (Meehan Shield) vs Heathmont Republic and other neighboring Warrandyte went into the finals series with ten points, seven assists and six received a prestigious all-star starting countries, together with German Baptist (home); 3rd XI (D Grade) vs on top of the ladder, after dropping just rebounds, while Caruana continued five position, while Caruana was also food such as schnitzels, sausages, Croydon Ranges (home); 4th XI (F two games for the season, and had a her form on the glass, with 14 points crowned the league’s best defensive sauerkraut and pretzels. week off heading into the Grand Final and eight more boards. player. Grade) vs Lilydale (away); 5th XI (I Anybody wearing traditional Grade) vs North Ringwood (away). series, played as a best of three. Taylor and Feller took it upon All of the Venom players were invited German costume (lederhosen, etc.) themselves to carry the scoring load, on stage to accept the trophy, capping Fixtures were unavailable at time However, the week off may have done receives free entry. dropping 17 points each to bolster off a terrific campaign. of writing for the nine junior and Warrandyte a disservice according to Further off is a Ladies’ Day on young gun Maddi Taylor, as Coburg the offence. Preparation now begins two veterans’ teams. Saturday November 11. Spearheaded by coach Angela for participation in the State The Hawks community fund golf were able to seize their chance, defeating them by 11 points. Heigh, Warrandyte’s achievement Championship Women’s league, after “We’d beaten Coburg quite easily in and ultimate success owes a lot to hard promotion was earned in the 2017 both games during the season, and work and a lengthy pre-season. season, while Warrandyte Basketball because we went straight to the grand “Our pre-season started in October will hold their AGM on October 31. final we had a week off. Ace your fitness to the beat “They didn’t, so they had a bit of momentum heading into that first parents to participate while the kids finals game, and that caught us off learn the game too. guard a bit,” Taylor said. active Cardio Tennis is the ultimate, In game two, Venom were a different high energy tennis workout, it is a force, and squared the ledger at 1–1 By MICHELLE PARKER fun group activity which can be an after a nine point win. CRAIG HASLAM started running alternative or a supplement to the Ellie Locke led the way with 22 points Cardio Tennis at Warrandyte Tennis variety of Bootcamp style fitness and six assists, aided by Maddi Taylor Club back in 2012. classes around Warrandyte. who scored 18 points, and Simone He was one of the original The focus is on hitting some balls, Caruana, who notched 13 points and Australian Cardio Tennis mentor getting you moving to the beat grabbed 14 rebounds. coaches. and having a great time through In the all-important deciding Craig and his team now offer eight tennis drills and mini games which, game, Warrandyte were too strong classes a week in Warrandyte and ultimately, may improve your tennis throughout the contest, surviving a they cater for all tennis experience game too. final quarter scare to run out deserving levels from total novice to old pro. Anyone who wants to give it a go 78–73 winners. All weekday classes also is welcome to come along for a free “We had the lead the whole game incorporate the Tiny Tots Tennis trial. and we played really well, in the last (for ages three to five) which runs To book in, just contact Craig at simultaneously — these classes allow [email protected] Lawn bowls set to roll for summer By NEIL DUSTING and over 210 members, will be offering a free MICHAEL DI PETTA barbeque, members bar prices and bowling NOT BOASTING greens of their own, activities throughout the day. Warrandyte residents have had to look Casual dress, bare feet or flat shoes are externally for the opportunity to participate in required, and the club will also be offering lawn bowls — one of summer’s most popular joining incentives to interested parties activities — be it social or competitive. throughout the day. The Donvale Bowls club will be hosting A sport for all ages and not just for the “New Members Day” Sunday October 15 at oldies, most of our Australian Champions, Mullum Mullum Reserve, on the corner of men and women, are under thirty, so Springvale Road and Reynolds Road. youngsters should also take the opportunity Running between the hours of 11am–5pm, to consider the sport. residents of Warrandyte and surrounding Furthermore, Donvale bowls boasts 14 suburbs will have an opportunity to bring coaches to ensure participants learn a little, friends and family and see what’s what. and the club offers grass and synthetic Donvale, a growing organization with surfaces to allow for year-round play. OCTOBER 2017 Warrandyte Diary 35 Tiger Jason Castagna does Warrandyte proud By MICHAEL DI PETTA RICHMOND’S miraculous AFL Grand through the third quarter, receiving the Final victory sent Melbourne into ball from Dustin Martin inside fifty and meltdown, with Tiger fans revelling in snapping a brilliant goal, essentially their side’s first premiership for over burying the chance of an Adelaide 35 years. come-back. It was also an extremely special A nifty Grand Final performance day for the Warrandyte sporting capped off a break out season for the community, who were represented at dynamic forward, who finished top ten the big dance through Richmond small in the AFL for tackles inside 50, while forward Jason Castagna. also booting 26 goals. One of Warrandyte’s favourite sons, Along with Dan Butler and Daniel Castagna became just the second local Rioli, Castagna became part of footballer from the suburb to win an Richmond’s “mosquito brigade”, who AFL premiership, after Shane Biggs for terrorized opposition defenders all the Western Bulldogs in 2016. season long. A firm favourite during his time The local football community have playing junior football for Warrandyte, been nothing short of impressed Castagna has remained connected to with Castagna’s improvement his former club, appearing to present throughout the season, and hold an his rising star nomination, and often immense sense of pride, according to showing his face during the season. Warrandyte Football Club life member Throughout the game, Castagna Andrew Rodgers. applied constant forward pressure, “As a community we couldn’t be keeping Adelaide defenders on their more proud, and it’s a credit to his toes, while amassing ten disposals and family and all of his coaches to achieve laying three tackles. such a great milestone so early in his His moment in the sun came midway career,” Rodgers said.

Photo: SANDI MILLER

Courtesy AFL Media

Castagna (left) lining up Photo: DAVID URE with the Under 14s Bloods

fitness The Fat Loss Supplement you’d be crazy not By CHRIS SHARP to take — did you guess it? What does water do for you? body and evaporates from our skin — The amount you sweat depends on Simple (Although multi-vitamins may Water is a transporter cooling us down. several factors, including the activity also lead to darker coloured urine.) Water is important for exercise duration and intensity. Ideally, your pee should be clear or Water is extremely important for Sweat rates vary greatly between very light yellow with little to no odour. transporting substances around the Water is required for delivery of individuals., when you’re training body. oxygen to muscles, which in turn Tips on how to build more water particularly hard, or for extended consumption into your day are: Blood, which is mainly water, helps allows the body to work whilst under periods of time and sweating a lot, you transport oxygen, carbon dioxide, physical activity. might even benefit from a sports drink • Carry a water bottle around with nutrients, waste products and more We also lose water through sweat to help maintain electrolyte levels you and fill it up periodically. from cell to cell. when exercising. Heat, humidity, altitude and even • Keep a glass of water by you when A lack of water could and will likely Does “one size fit all” with the heated indoor buildings can affect at work. affect performance. amount of water required in a day? water losses and you might need • Keep a glass of water by you when It’s also important to drink plenty in bed; drink when you wake up The National Health and Medical to drink more depending on the of water, so we can produce enough circumstances. first thing. urine to pee frequently and prevent Research Council suggests that women • Drink lesser amounts throughout toxic build up. need a total of around 2.8 litres of water Keep on top of your hydration the day. per day (of which 2.1 litres should — It really matters Start today Water helps protect us come from fluids — the rest you get Thirst is not an accurate indicator as It’s getting warmer, we are hopefully Water keeps your mouth moist and from food.) it’s a response to dehydration. washes away any dirt on your eyes Men need a little more, at 3.4 litres getting outside and exercising more. When you’re thirsty you’re already You need to hydrate. via tears. per day, with 2.6 of those coming from dehydrated. THE HUMAN brain and heart are It also helps ensure that joints remain fluid(1). You don’t need to be the old-school composed of around 73% water. A 2% drop in body water can impair gym-junkie carrying your gallon jug lubricated. However, if you perform activities performance Blood plasma is composed of that lead to large sweat losses, you may around everywhere, just make sure you approximately 92% water. Water is used in many A 5% drop in body water can result keep topped up on fluids in the gym, biochemical pathways need to increase your water intake to in a reduction of exercise performance Which means water is extremely offset these losses. and through the rest of the day. important. That’s right H2O! There are many processes that occur up to 30%, and could cause headaches Not only will you ensure your It is recommended to consume 450– and a dry mouth. We go on and on about macros, in the body and water is involved in 675 mL of fluid for every pound (0.5 kg) performance is up to scratch, you’ll micros, fibre, clean diets, paleo diets, all of them. Think about your squat gains on this help ensure you look and feel your best of body weight lost during exercise. one, bro. food choices and so on, but when does From digestion, gaining access to That doesn’t mean you need to every single day. water — perhaps our biggest ally — get stored energy in muscles and organs weigh yourself before and after every Check your pee!! Chris Sharp is the Health Coach at rivvaPT. mentioned? and maintaining our pH level of 7.4. session, but it might be worth trying Yep — hydration status can be If you would like to try out his unique blend We lose water daily through Water is used to this a couple of times just to get a rough assessed by analysing the colour of of gym-based personal fitness training, urination, sweating and breathing. regulate temperature idea of how much you do lose each your urine. come along to his fitness studio at 4/266 As many of the processes within the workout, or simply add a litre of water The lighter the urine colour, the more Yarra Street to discuss your fitness needs. body rely on water, we must replace Our normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius and water regulates for every hour you train. hydrated you are. Visit his website for more information: our fluids regularly to compensate Here’s why you need to replace it — The darker the urine colour, the less www.rivvapt.com.au for losses. our temperature through sweat. Sweat draws heat away from the You sweat when you train, right? hydrated you are. Ref. (1): www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/water Warrandyte Diary OCTOBER 2017

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