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INSIDE Warrandyte’s war on AS ANOTHER month bites the dust, the theatrical back at the Stonehouse Gallery and while the rest waste: P6–7 champions at Warrandyte High prepare to rock of the world suffers with heatwaves, bushfires and The Teskey Brothers our socks off with an adaptation of the Ben Elton crippling drought, we look at what Warrandyte in Japan: P11 Teapot exhibition musical We Will Rock You. can do to cut down on waste and reduce the returns: P18–19 Elsewhere in Warrandyte, bridgeworks continue impact of climate change. Beasley brothers take to frustrate, the Melbourne Teapot Exhibition is Photo: STEPHEN REYNOLDS the field: P35

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By JOCK MACNEISH AUGUST TheOVER more THE things HILLS change... The Diary’s researchers have a good deal of the country was well suited Tribal taken a peek into the archives to lemon culture. Some 12 or 14 years ago he planted two Jewellery to see what was happening in acres of land with lemon trees. 232 Yarra St Warrandyte a century ago and Before they had an opportunity of Warrandyte guess what they found? demonstrating their utility to the district 0411 528 142 the trees were destroyed by a bushfire. The Australasian A year or two later he again determined to August 17 1918, Page 6 plant lemon trees, and he now has several HOURS hundred of the most productive trees to Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am-5.30pm FRUITGROWING be found in the southern part of the State. Some of them are about nine years old, and THE LEMON INDUSTRY quite a number are carrying yields of three By PENANG and four cases of fruit to the tree. By the end of the year, this grower will have EXTENSION TOWARDS eight acres of land planted with lemon WARRANDYTE trees, in addition to six acres planted with 42K Media Owing to the height of the country apple trees. above sea level, and the extensive views It is mainly due to the appearance of the Copywriting commanded by each turn of the main road lemon trees in this orchard that a number from Heidelberg to Ringwood, the country of other landowners in the district have about Warrandyte is chiefly regarded as been induced to plant small areas with Video Production an ideal resort for weekend homes and lemons, and during the next month or two, tourist purposes. half a dozen others will plant well on to a It certainly possesses these attributes, and, Contact James & Sandi thousand trees. small lemon groves. in no small measure, those who have taken Many of the eastern slopes are well suited Other citrus varieties that are doing well in up land for change and rest are those who to this form of fruit production, and, the district are such kinds as Washington 0458 218 380 or 0429 121 969 are now of the opinion that a good deal provided those who set out the trees look Navel and Seville oranges, and Shaddocks, of the country may be used for the dual No project too big or too small. Great rates for Warrandytians. after them properly, the groves will serve but though the trees have made good purpose of pleasure and profit. as a stimulus to further planting, so that growth, it has yet to be determined if these Mr. C. E. Walden, of Braden Brae, Croydon in time the area between Croydon and will give as satisfactory results as lemon Heights, was one of the first to realise that [email protected] Warrandyte is likely to be well covered with varieties.

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For countless ages a well-stocked hunting Published on or about the second Wednesday of each month (except January). ground of the Wurundjeri people, in 1851 Warrandyte became the site of the responsibility for financial, first official gold discovery in Victoria. It soon established its character as a health or other claims pub- small, self-sustaining community set in a beautiful river valley. Around 1900 lished in advertising in this NEXT ISSUE the miners, orchardists and tradespeople were joined by a number of young newspaper. Responsibility for painters who were founding the Australian nationalist arts tradition. Now a election and referendum com- Next issue of the Diary will be published on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. commuter suburb of Melbourne, the natural beauty, community spirit and sense Advertising and editorial copy closes Friday, August 31, 2018. of independence of Warrandyte has been largely retained. This newspaper is ment in this issue is accepted the voice and true expression of that spirit. by James Poyner. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 3 Hurstbridge railway line set for post-election upgrade By SUSAN FOREMAN and Montmorency, and every 20 minutes at which would also see a rebuild of Montmorency any real benefits for Eltham and in particular it DANIEL ANDREWS was on the hustings in Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen — station as well as significant additions to car creates a missing link of rail duplication between Eltham in early August, making an election as well as two extra Hurstbridge express services. parking at Greensborough, Montmorency and Montmorency and Diamond Creek. commitment for a $530 million upgrade to the Mr Andrews said that the second stage of the Eltham stations. “Labor does provide a minor upgrade Hurstbridge rail line. Hurstbridge Line Upgrade would create more Local member for Warrandyte, Ryan Smith says between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen The project will include a new train station than 950 jobs, with construction to start in 2020 that the Labor plan is an echo of what Liberal which is welcome, but the duplication between at Greensborough and the duplication of three and finish by 2022. have already committed to. Montmorency and Diamond Creek is a major kilometres of track between Greensborough The Premier also committed to protect the “Daniel Andrews has, for almost four years, deficiency and missing link in the transport and Montmorency, and 1.5 kilometres of track Eltham Trestle Bridge — the last remaining ignored an obvious need for better quality rail network and no upgrade to the stations or model between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen to timber bridge on Melbourne’s electric train services for commuters who use the Hurstbridge interchanges. allow more train services during the morning network — which has local heritage protection line. “The Liberal party’s proposal delivers benefits peak. and is an important part of the area’s character. “With a Liberal Party commitment to duplicate but needs to rebuild the Eltham Railway Station Locals who attended the press conference Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan was the line proving enormously popular, Daniel and create a better model interchange,” he said. announcing the works gave a round of applause critical of the Liberal Nationals plan for the line Andrews has rushed to match it in an attempt to “Both parties could do better and Council will when the Premier mentioned that the first stage claiming the Liberals will leave the historic trestle shore up support for a Labor MP who has been continue to advocate for the best outcomes for bridge to rot and demolish the nearby childcare largely absent for four years,” he said. of the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade had been locals.” centre and football club. Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Peter Clarke delivered six months early. The Diary questioned the Premier about any Completed works included the new Rosanna “The former Liberal Government promised new said both parties needed to deliver more to plans for a Doncaster Rail, however Mr Andrews Station, duplicated track between Heidelberg train lines but didn’t deliver a single kilometre achieve Council’s preferred outcomes. and Rosanna and the removal of level crossings of track — now they’re promising a half-baked “Neither Liberal nor Labor have provided a said that the former Liberal Government made at Alphington and Rosanna. upgrade of the Hurstbridge line with rubbery complete picture for our residents, but Labor’s promises for that line, “but of course nothing The Stage 2 commitment would allow figures that don’t add up,” she said. announcement has more obvious gaps,” Cr happened”, however he would not be drawn on trains to run every six and a half minutes at Liberal leader, Matthew Guy announced in Clarke said. making any promises for future works for rail to Greensborough, every 10 minutes at Eltham April a $300 million dollar duplication plan, “The Labor Party’s proposal fails to deliver Doncaster. Devil in the lack of detail

By DAVID HOGG money were spent on it without the track AS IS USUAL with such political being duplicated, and an even bigger shame announcements they are full of promises if it were to further decay or be removed or and monetary amounts, but leave much of replaced by a modern structure. the detail to guesswork. Again, detail is lacking. One of the problems with single track A suggestion was mooted a number of years sections of a railway line is that any delay to a ago that the Hurstbridge Line terminate at train through the single-line section causes Greensborough and a separate shuttle escalating delays to other services as they service operate between Greensborough then have to wait until the single line section and Hurstbridge, with trains passing each is clear before they can proceed. other at Eltham. Labor’s proposal only partially That scheme has merit. duplicates the two sections of line between It has the disadvantage that passengers Greensborough and Eltham, and between would have to change trains and cross Eltham and Hurstbridge but still leaves platforms at Greensborough, but would sections of single line track. protect the entire Greensborough to City Without seeing detailed timetables, it is Line against delays caused by the single hard to understand how they can promise tracks beyond Greensborough. to add a further 50% of trains at rush hour That idea was never pursued. to and from Eltham and Hurstbridge. The Andrews’ announcement also makes The Eltham Trestle Bridge is a treasure no mention of expanded parking at the which is rapidly deteriorating and although stations affected. mention is made that it will be “protected” Not much sense in running more trains it needs substantial work. if commuters cannot park, as is currently It would be a shame if huge amounts of the case. On the buses: Transdev strike will see commuters stranded By SANDI MILLER 579 to Eltham, as these routes “Our customers — including the community they serve, These works include: TRANSDEV and CDC bus are operated by Panorama students, the elderly and they also need to look after • widening the road along the drivers will strike on Thursday Coaches, which, as we go to vulnerable Victorians who rely themselves and their own median island August 16, leaving many print, remain unaffected. on our buses everyday — will families. • building a new kerb and Warrandyte residents stranded, The TWU’s decision to take be hurt the most because of this “These hard-working channel as the 906 and 364 will not run industrial action is part of an action,” Mr Konstantopoulos members are worth more than • laying a new, smoother road at all that day. ongoing dispute about wage said. what the company have put on surface that will be painted Transdev has advised that rises across the bus industry, “We will continue to work the table and have indicated red to classify it as a bus the Transport Workers’ Union with the TWU seeking a 15 per with the TWU to resolve this that they are willing to continue lane cent wage increase over the to fight for a decent living wage (TWU) bus drivers will be dispute and urge the union to Work on Doncaster Road taking industrial action by next three years. reconsider the decision to stop and a secure future.” George Konstantopoulos, is expected to begin in mid- stopping work for 24 hours. work, because of the significant DART Bus Lane upgrades August and finish early As a result, there will be no Transdev’s General Manager disruption and distress it will Operations & Customer Meanwhile, bus lanes for the September. services on Transdev bus routes cause passengers and the Doncaster Area Rapid Transit Blackburn Road will have on August 16 2018. Experience, apologised for the broader community.” (DART) buses will commence dedicated citybound bus lanes Drive bus stop near the BP Across the Manningham area, inconvenience the industrial A statement from the TWU said construction on Doncaster and along Blackburn Road between service station this effects Smart Buses 901, action will cause and advised the union had been encouraged Blackburn Roads. Canopus Drive and Bellevue • laying a new, smoother road 902, 903, 905, 906, 907, 908, as passengers to make alternative by the positive progress of Avenue to help improve bus surface that will be painted well as the 200 and 300 series plans for travel on Thursday, 16 VicRoads advise that they talks with CDC, however TWU are building new, dedicated travel times. red to classify it as a bus lane routes. August 2018. (VIC/TAS Branch) Secretary For those needing to use “The TWU’s decision to stop citybound bus lanes along These works include: Work on Blackburn Road John Berger said they broke Doncaster Road between the public transport on Thursday work for 24 hours hurts our down at mediation without an • widening the road along the is expected to begin in early August 16, the only buses customers, especially those on Doncaster ‘Park and Ride’ median and service road September and finish mid- routes where there are limited agreement being reached. facility and the Eastern Freeway running in and out of “While our members do not traffic islands October. or no other public transport entrance to improve bus travel Bus services will continue Warrandyte will be the 578 and take any joy in inconveniencing • building a new kerb options. times. • rebuilding the Canopus operating during works.

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Max Parsons of Nillumbik Proactive reflected by Council with Mayor Peter RESIDENTS’ concerns about the Melbourne Water. “I am pursuing the property remain Landowners, stated his group was Clarke adding to the motion “that Melbourne Water land sale were The council meeting was also in its entirety not only allowing me “generally in full support of Option 2 as Council write to CFA and to Melbourne reflected by councillors at the attended by Nillumbik residents, to continue my livelihood but also to set out in the paper”, over concerns that Water, provide a copy of the draft Nillumbik Shire Council Future’s representing key groups involved in stay in line with the RCZ4 in the green the only way to protect surrounding response and highlight paragraphs Meeting on July 17. the community. wedge planning scheme. communities from bushfire attack 160 and 161”. At the meeting, councillors discussed Wayne Rushton attended the “Nillumbik Shire, together with was through effective occupation and Councillor Jane Ashton, who tabled the Nillumbik council officer’s draft meeting as a representative of the Christmas Hills Landcare, Christmas maintenance of the land. the motion, summarised both speakers Assessment Report regarding the land Rob Roy Hill Climb track and after Hills Community Group and the wider “The area in total presents a clear and and councils position. sale. delivering an extensive account of the community strongly support me in my present danger from a fire perspective “The community has been in a The draft Assessment Report is tracks historical significance, stated pursuit”. if it were to remain unmanaged or state of limbo for over 40 years with Nillumbik Shire Council’s response the track committee’s desire to see Mr Kavanagh concluded by consolidated into a single parcel and some landowners having a public expressing his opinion that Melbourne to the Options Development Report the venue survive this land sale in its transferred to public ownership. acquisition overlay over their property, Water has a “once in a lifetime (ODR), which outlined Melbourne current state. “There is a huge potential for fire some property owners having their Water’s plan for disposing of the land. “Moving forward, we would envisage opportunity” to help ensure the future events to gain momentum and of a business which is widely supported property bought by Melbourne Water The final paragraph in the summary that Rob Roy represents no burden traction across this land if the land by the community and is an asset to then tenanted out, some agricultural of the officer’s report states: to whoever our landlord is… we was unoccupied. and parks such as Rob Roy and Nillumbik and Yarra Valley tourism. “This potentially creates a fire front ‘The draft Assessment Report definitely support a transfer of Rob This idea of preserving what is already Ponyland being leased while the highlights concern with the lack Roy to Crown, enabling the Council to which would be unstoppable if fanned original activities remained operating. there, of maintaining a unique location by strong winds.” of evidence to demonstrate how become acommittee of management which has been largely undeveloped “Despite all this, this community Melbourne Water has considered to ensure this iconic and historic site Mr Parsons then listed the benefits has thrived.” due to the Public Acquisition Overlay of having housing and infrastructure and is seeking to implement key State can continue to the future.” was reflected by both speakers and She went on to say “we have to look at in the Christmas Hills, this included; green wedge policies and objectives. The other big site in the Christmas councillors at the meeting, in regards this area holistically, it is a microcosm Further, there are a number of Hills land sale suffering an existential to all aspects of Christmas Hills. maximising CFA penetration into of what a green wedge should be.” statutory planning concerns about crisis is Yarra Valley Trails / Ponyland. Veronica Holland, of the Christmas individual sites, maximising access to “We have spoken to many long-term implementing the residential Owner of the business, Glen Hills Community Group — a group static water supply, maximising the residents and I believe this report outcomes shown in the ODR.’ Kavanagh, outlined his intentions formed as a community response to opportunity to control or mitigate a captures many of the suggestions The officer’s report recommended regarding the land sale. Melbourne Water’s proposal, spoke of fire front, and minimising the loss of they made to Melbourne Water and the following: “I am seeking first right of refusal, the frustration residents of Christmas property, infrastructure and human to Council. first option to purchase before public life. Hills have been feeling, trying to deal “This report does not criticise 1. Endorse the draft Assessment auction; a procedure which will be “The best chance to preserve the Report as Council’s formal with Melbourne Water. another regulatory body’s community a long and hard battle for myself but Green Wedge into the future is to submission to Melbourne Water, “[It] has been like being in a dingy consultation process but we do hope something I have been waiting for, for and trying to wave to a super-trawler improve the health of the land within, subject to: over 20 years,” he said. to capture some of the community’s a) a fourteen (14) day period for and say ‘could you just move slightly’. and the only way to improve the He went on to summaries the lengthy health of the land is for the land frustration with that process.” Council to receive feedback and “We feel very frustrated by our Nillumbik Shire Council’s report will submissions from the public and expensive battle ahead of him. complete inability to influence them to be occupied… it will be most “I have approached Melbourne unlikely for the land to be maintained go on public display for 14 days before about its draft submission; and in any way and the community it is formerly submitted to Melbourne Water on several occasions over consultation process was a bit of a from a fire perspective and present b) that the final submission Water, this will allow residents and incorporates a summary table of the years expressing my interest in sham, so this report came through an ongoing threat to adjoining purchasing the land, to no avail. as the only high point in the entire existing communities if it were left interested parties to add their own any submissions or comments comments and views regarding the received from the public. “In seeking first right of refusal, I am process”. unmaintained.” not looking for any compensation to But not all members of the public in Although Mr Parsons view regarding Christmas Hills land sale. 2. Following 1a) and 1b) above, buy the property, it will be sold at the attendance were against the Option 2 Option 2 may not be shared by others, As we go to print, the document is yet authorises the chief executive current market value as determined by proposal. his concerns about bushfire were to go on public display. Winter no excuse to leave campfires unattended Around 10 per cent of bushfires are unattended campfires costs Forest metres in all directions, including caused by campfires that escape and Fire Management Victoria crews time above the campfire. spread into the surrounding bush, and resources. • Branches and logs on your and despite the cooler and wetter “It takes a lot of time, effort and campfire must be less than one conditions, unattended campfires personnel to respond to a fire, so when metre long — keep your fire SUMMER IS always seen as the can still damage vegetation and campfires escape and could have been just big enough for warmth and danger period for bushfire around campgrounds in Victoria’s parks and prevented by following the rules, it’s cooking. Warrandyte. forests. very frustrating. • Never leave a campfire alight or While we can relax somewhat as David Nugent, Director Fire and To stay safe and not let your campfire unattended, you must maintain we go out and enjoy camping and Emergency, Parks Victoria said: “Too become a bushfire, Forest Fire a 50-metre line of sight of the picnicking in our parks during the many people are leaving campfires Management Victoria recommend campfire at all times. cooler weather, a timely reminder unattended or not extinguishing them campers follow these simple rules: • An adult must be present at all has been issued about the continued properly placing people and parks times when the campfire is alight. danger of unattended campfires. • Check the park’s regulations before at risk”. lighting a fire — in a national park, • Ensure your campfire is completely Parks Victoria rangers and Forest He noted that even in winter they can extinguished using water not soil. Fire Management Victoria officers are you must only use purpose-built escape into the surrounding bush so fireplaces provided by the park and “We want people to get out there and urging visitors to keep safe and follow proper precautions need to be taken. campfire guidelines. in many parks campfires of any enjoy themselves, but make campfire “Campers should always extinguish a Park rangers across the state have kind are not allowed. safety a priority for their trip by knowing campfire with plenty of water, not soil, been called to 45 unattended campfires • In parks or forests where campfires what they can and can’t do — it is as fire can keep burning under dirt and on public land this winter. are permitted, use a purpose-built everyone’s responsibility to ensure they Winter is a great time to rug up and reignite if coals are still smouldering fireplace, otherwise light your follow the campfire safety rules, he said”. head outdoors to sit around a campfire, under the surface. campfire in a trench at least 30cm “A good rule to follow is, if it’s safe to swap stories and toast marshmallows deep. Head to www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ Fires near Lake Cullulleraine, over the roaring flames. touch, it’s safe to leave,” he said. • Ensure the trench is no larger than approximately 45 kilometres north permits-and-regulations/fire- However, visitors should ensure it Darrin McKenzie, Chief Fire one square metre in size and the west of Mildura, started by an restrictions-and-regulations isn’t only the marshmallows that get Officer, Forest Fire Management area around the trench is cleared escaped campfire. for tips on campfire safety. toasted. Victoria said that responding to of flammable material up to three AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 5 Bridgeworks move to Stage 3 By DAVID HOGG An overnight lane closure the day, and caused some widened section of the IN JULY, THE Bridge Upgrade with contraflow and traffic significant traffic delays. bridge Project moved from Stage 1, management will be necessary The second phase, which is far • reinforcing the bridge which involved the cantilevered to complete the switch to Stage 3. more involved, takes place as deck to prepare for further extension and work on the The date and time for this this edition of the Diary goes to concrete pours downstream side of the bridge, closure has not yet been press and is scheduled to occur • drainage works to Stage 2 which involved works determined but will be notified between 9:30am and 3:30pm on • constructing new kerbs and in the centre of the bridge. to the community once known. Monday August 13, Thursday asphalting on both ends of August 16 and Friday August 17. With this almost complete, Before Stage 3 can be started, the bridge the project is poised to move VicRoads have to work with Long delays through Warrandyte are expected on • continuing service to Stage 3 in mid to late August. Yarra Valley Water to relocate relocations of water and Stage 3 involves moving the water mains along Yarra Street these days, particularly at school pickup time. telecommunications southbound traffic onto the new and around the Warrandyte Bridge, and this will necessitate Pedestrian access around • preparing for the installation work in the centre of the bridge the area will also be impacted of new signals at the corner and commencing work on the traffic management to impose single lane working along Yarra during the above dates. of Research-Warrandyte upstream side. VicRoads’ August bulletin and Kangaroo Ground- This will also involve moving Street and over the bridge. This water main relocation tells us that the next stage will Warrandyte Road pedestrian access across the include: bridge to the new shared work is being performed in two Further ongoing service pathway on the downstream phases. • widening of the existing relocation work may result in side. The first of these involved footpath on the upstream service disruptions to power, Pedestrian access on the about one hour of work on each side of the bridge water or telecommunications. upstream side will be reopened of two days, Monday August 6 • continuing to install Service providers will advise when Stage 3 is complete. and Tuesday August 7, during pedestrian railing on the affected households. Nillumbik says no to violence against women By SANDI MILLER is the worst form of murder — my women to achieve equal outcomes”. NILLUMBIK Councillor, Jane Ashton sister had been murdered by someone “Things don’t just happen on their lost her twin sister exactly 15 years ago. who had been to my house, who had own, they don’t just change, you Julie was murdered by her estranged cuddled my babies, had Christmas really have to look at everything: husband. dinner with us — what a betrayal”. from your advertising, when you are Her sister’s death is part of a sickening She says that while most perpetrators interviewing how flexible you can be, statistic where one woman per week is of these attacks are male, men should because it is alright saying you have killed by a partner or former partner understand that they are part of the equal opportunity, but people aren’t every week. solution. coming off an equal base, women “We must change this,” Cr Ashton told “The majority of men love and respect often have breaks to have children, a Council meeting recently. women, and they want their wives and they don’t have a linear career path Nillumbik Council listened and is daughters and sisters to be safe, but so we have to be a lot more flexible,” taking a stand to promote gender men also understand what other men she said. equality and prevent violence against can be like, and so it is very challenging She said there is still a glass ceiling women and children, unanimously when you are talking to men and they discouraging women from moving adopting a Gender Equity Policy. become very defensive. into leadership roles. Cr Ashton told the Diary she believes “But men have to understand it is “From our politicians, to lack of there is a link between gender equity a real issue — murder is the ultimate female CEOs, for some reason there and family violence. form of family violence, but there are are barriers there to women being in initiative in adopting a gender equity something, funding things,” she told “Equity is that everyone feels safe heaps of levels that go on underneath those positions. policy statement would be reflected in the Diary. — and that physical attributes, your that. “You have to get it into people who all its internal and external operations. As part of 16 Days of Activism, size, your strength, your gender, “I’ve spoken to women in hospital are white Anglo-Saxon male: you “That is making sure internally we Nillumbik Council are officially shouldn’t determine how vulnerable who are severely damaged, and that is come with privilege you don’t even have got it right and externally with supporting both Victoria against you potentially can be. quite a regular occurrence,” she said. know that you have, if you have never sporting clubs, sporting facilities Violence and the global campaign. She says it is also about having Cr Ashton said police attended family been someone who is marginalised or that we have got it right — that can This State campaign, now in its third respect. violence incidents in Nillumbik every disenfranchised,” she said. actually create gender equity for men year, involves 16 days of activism “I think that if you are in a safe day, with sexual violence reported It is not just women who benefit too — if you build a swimming pool for from November 25, which is the International Day for the Elimination of workplace, learning about equality weekly, “we must change this”. from gender equity, she says there are example, now we are having central Violence against Women to December and learning about the importance of She told Council it was worrying benefits for everyone from moving family friendly toilets and change language and learning and modelling rooms, so whether you are male or 10, International Human Rights Day. that one in three people in Nillumbik away from stereotypes. Activities in Nillumbik include a play respect, and respectful relationships — female you can be with your child and did not believe in equal relationships “It should take the pressure off about reading, and Council are taking part in you are more likely to take that home between men and women. being an alpha male, for men to being go into a changeroom or a toilet, and that child is safe and with their mother the Christmas Hills Mechanics poetry and be able to influence your family “We must change this,” she reiterated. able to enjoy their children and being readings. or father”. and friends,” she said. “We all know someone who has been able to enjoy things that are seen as Council is putting the message on “Particularly with men, it is about affected by domestic violence in the more subtle sensitive, emotive, without Cr Ashton cited the recent murder local garbage trucks to tell every family giving them the tools and confidence community. any embarrassment. of Eurydice Dixon in Princes Park, in Nillumbik that family violence has that they can intervene or step in or “Preventing violence against women “To reduce those stereotypes around “she had every right to walk home to stop. say something. starts with community attitudes, and both men and women frees us all and from work — as councillors if we make Council is also offering five small “I think that historically family Council must lead by example.” liberates us all and I definitely think sure that our parks are well lit and grants of $500 each to local groups and violence has always been seen as a During an interview with the Diary, that men have to be comfortable in there aren’t bushes hanging over the businesses to fund activities to raise private domestic matter that goes Cr Ashton said” “we can’t just rely their own skin too. path — they are small things we can awareness of violence against women on behind closed doors and people on the police to arrest people or “Men that are artistic and creative do, we shouldn’t have to do it — but and promote gender equality. have been very, very reluctant to get lock people away, or the courts to people should be able to be themselves, it does help.” “I really believe in lots of small grants involved.” issue intervention orders, they have whatever their gender or sexual “We have to do the audit on ourselves, to enable communities to explore ideas Cr Ashton knows only too well the to try and manage attitudes around orientation, everyone can contribute make sure we have got things in place. themselves, rather than always drive it devastation that family violence can violence, and the way we do that is by to community and be happy,” Cr “We look through everything we do or hold people’s hands,” said Cr Ashton. lead to. promoting gender equity, challenging Ashton said. through a gendered lens — we look Applications for the grants close on “It is an absolute waste of a life — it stereotypes and really supporting She said Nillumbik Council’s at everything — how we are building September 21, 2018.

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By SANDI MILLER and everybody has an admin co-op’s model is much better A GROUP of people have been role as well. than getting a set box. gathering in a hall in central “This obviously suits people “I find I grow a lot of vegies Warrandyte for the benefit of who are not working on a at home and then I find if I Nude food their health, their hip pocket Monday,” Annette said. get a set box I am trying to eat and for the benefit of the But she says there are ways what is in the box because I planet. around those who cannot have paid for it, meanwhile They call themselves Green pack. what is in the garden is going Vedge. “If you can’t pack you pay to seed. They are an organic fruit and a higher admin fee — but we “If anyone has anything vegetable collective. can’t do that for everyone, excess at home like lemons Not only does the co-op or we would be here for and silver beet or whatever reap the health benefits of three hours packing — so they are welcome to sell it eating organic produce, but unfortunately we do need through the co-op as well — they dramatically slash their packers, so it is a requirement or donate it — so we get some costs, their food miles and for most people to be able to surprise things in our boxes their packaging use. come — it is only a couple of as well sometimes,” she said. Green Vedge was started by hours per month.” The other benefit is that a group of friends in 2003. Annette says it is well worth there is very little packaging. Spokesperson for the co-op, it. “It is basically plastic free, Annette Lion told the Diary “It is wholesale prices, so there is the occasional bagged that at the moment there are it is much cheaper than you stuff, but personally I really 16 families who are members would find anywhere else. try and go plastic free — I try of the co-op. “On Friday night everybody and avoid anything that has “We are currently looking places their order, and if we plastic packaging, except for for new members. reach the limit (because if the bean shoots, but then I “When I first started there only one person orders some reuse the bag — it definitely were 30 families and a huge beans we can’t obviously reduces packaging, we reuse waiting list,” she said. order a whole box of beans) the boxes that the produce The co-op model may not then we order it, and then comes in from the Market suit everyone, because with hopefully the market can as well.” your membership comes provide us with it. Annette also loves the duties that need to be carried “Chris goes and picks it community feel of the co-op. out. up and checks all the vegies “It is just really a nice group “Packing is for an hour or and brings it here and we all of people, we meet every so on Mondays, you pack for work in teams of three or four month and have a meeting two weeks in a row every six people,” she said, “and then and we also have social events weeks — and as we get more you just come and pick up during the year, where we members that becomes less your box”. bring food made with our — two every eight weeks — Annette says she thinks the organic produce”. Litter is a burning issue for Victorians ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority Victoria Other forms of litter that led to fines in 2017/18 in 2002, was the first of its kind in Australia. (EPA) issued 12,000 litter fines last financial year included food packaging, drink containers and It gives members of the public a clear and the litter that annoyed Victorians most was other small items, many of them made of plastics mechanism for reporting people who throw litter the lit cigarette. that can last for decades or even hundreds of from a motor vehicle, by using the registration EPA Executive Director Tim Eaton said some of years before they begin to break down. number to track down the alleged offender. the litter fines started with EPA officers making EPA issued more than 6,800 fines for burning Members of the public can report litterers to • What? Lit or unlit cigarette or a description the report, but most reports came from members cigarettes, 3,300 for discarded cigarette butts, the EPA by visiting the EPA website or by calling of the litter item of the public who objected to offenders making a and more than 2,100 fines for other types of litter. 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842). • When? Exact time and date of offence mess of their home state. “The litter that people leave behind doesn’t “To give the report the best chance of success, • Where? Which road the vehicle was “When it comes to sheer numbers, cigarettes just go away; the clean-up costs the community it’s important to be willing to give evidence in travelling on, in which suburb? What are the most common form of litter and the one millions every year,” Mr Eaton said. court if the alleged offender challenges the fine, intersection was closest? most commonly reported to EPA by members of “Litter does a lot of additional damage to the but if you get the details right, most of them just • How? Was the litter thrown from the vehicle, the public,” Mr Eaton said. environment by contaminating the soil, choking pay the fine,” Mr Eaton said. dropped before exiting the vehicle or “More than three quarters of all litter reports to our waterways and endangering native wildlife. EPA needs the following information to be able dropped before getting into the car? EPA involve cigarette butts tossed from vehicles, “And throwing a lit cigarette out of your car to take action with a litter report: You can also use EPA’s 24 hour hotline 1300 and 56% — more than half — of all reports window is a serious fire hazard, particularly in • Who? Car registration number, colour, EPA VIC (1300 372 842) to report other types of involved a cigarette that was still burning,” he summer,” he said. whether it was the driver or passenger, and pollution, including illegal dumping, chemical said. EPA’s public litter reporting service, established the gender of the litterer spills and air pollution.

your say Practical planning: living with less waste

Dear Diary, secure the lid on top. I would like to share some of my ideas Foil is also in the same boat where in refusing, reducing, recycling and the smaller items such as Easter egg reusing plastics (and other wastes) in foil also falls through the recycling our home. machines. We have multiple recycling areas If you collect as much as you can within our kitchen such as soft plastics either roll it into a ball or house it in a recycling under our bench top where larger foil item, then this will be large our tea towels would normally sit. enough to be processed. An old plastic bag is used to house a We also use reusable produce bags number of soft plastics packing mainly instead of small plastic ones offered at from the weekly grocery shopping. the grocer and reusable sandwich wrap We also do our best to buy from a bags are great, reducing plastic wrap. bulk food shop where we bring our own Now that we compost too (nappy bin containers. under the sink that gets put into our Our cupboard is slowly transforming composter once a week) we have found with minimal packaging and mostly our veggies are thriving once our food glass from reused jars. scraps have turned into rich soil. Not many people know that your Our landfill is at one small kitchen bin smaller hard plastics fall through the amount on average per week. grates of recycling machines. That’s 1/6 of our landfill bin each These items such as bread tags, plastic week. clothing tags and small plastic lids end These are very simple changes up in landfill. everyone can integrate into their To combat this, we use an empty everyday habits and the results are plastic milk bottle which sits in our most rewarding. kitchen bench and we add our small items to this. Linda Tucker Once full we squash it down and Warranwood AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 7 to our disposable culture

The last straw at the Pub Tinker, Tailor, Soulderer, Nerd By JO FRENCH AFTER THE recent airing of ABC’s War On comes with its own issues. Repair Cafe planned for Warrandyte Waste: The Battle Continues, a few regulars at “Metal straws are expensive, and a conductor Warrandyte’s Grand Hotel quickly messaged of heat,” says Peter, “they require a three-step By JAMES POYNER manager Peter Appleby, suggesting the pub look cleaning process and staff can burn their fingers. WARRANDYTE has embraced the “less Marie went on to say that as a large at taking up the challenge of reducing the use of Paper straws have been in use at Next Door since waste” movement and is looking to wage proportion of the Ringwood community plastic straws. the opening. war on our “throw away” culture with our are older people with these skills, it seemed “I thought it was a great idea,” said Peter, “and “The feedback from Next Door is that paper like the perfect opportunity to give them a we implemented the changes the following day.” straws seem to react with Coca Cola, so we are very own Repair Café. With a sign at the bar that reads, “Say No to still looking for a better solution, still doing the The Warrandyte community already chance to use their skills and extend the life Straws!” and a Facebook post delivering the same research. has a culture of using what it has got; our of our household items. message, patrons have been quick to offer their “For children, at the Bistro, we do have glasses community has two Op-shops, a second- This is the same idea David Tynan had when support. which we don’t fill to the top and hopefully in hand bookshop and last year, Warrandytian he decided to try and set up a Warrandyte “Feedback has been pretty good,” says Peter, “our 12 months’ time children will be asking ‘what’s Suzanne Reid opened her upcycling shop Repair Café. Facebook page went nuts.” a straw?’ Whimsical Treasures — which takes tired “I know lots of people who have lived here “We received a lot of support, and reached about “Overall, the change has been extremely and old furniture and homewares and makes a long time and have skills to fix things and 2,300 people within 48 hours, it was huge.” positive,” says Peter, “it’s just doing our bit for the them beautiful and useable once again. I think they would be quite open to doing A few concerns have been raised however, some community and the environment. This culture is complimented by the this one-day-a-month thing where they can in relation to requests regarding disabled patrons, “We are always mindful, always trying to do our Warrandyte Secondhand Page on Facebook, use those skills. and some in regards to stirring drinks. bit where we can.” which gives the items around our home a “That’s the other thing, the spirit “We do have a handful of straws available on Peter went on to explain that some customers chance of a second life before they end up of volunteering is really strong here in request if need be,” says Peter, “and we are looking already bring their own metal straws and that on the hard rubbish pile. Warrandyte, I think it sort of goes with the into a solution for stirring drinks such as lemon, people can even buy straws they can attach to Speaking of hard rubbish, fossicking is idea of living here,” he said. lime and bitters.” their keychains. second nature in our town and no hard Working with and talking to the skilled Possible solutions such as metal and paper “It’s great, it’s awesome, it’s all a step in the right rubbish pile within the 3113 postcode goes “fixers”, the Warrandyte Repair Café would straws have been offered up, but each of these direction.” unrumaged before the Council come to take operate on a monthly basis and David’s hope it away. is that it is not just about getting your vacuum Upcycling, fossicking and selling on takes cleaner fixed. a lot of energy and sometimes our “throw “You cannot just drop it off and come back away” culture means it is often cheaper to next month, you have to spend time with the replace a broken chair or a dodgy toaster fixer, talk to them, maybe even learn ways to than to pay a woodworker, electrician or fix it yourself.” engineer to fix it. As with other Repair Cafes, the service This is the domain of the Repair Café. would be free, with voluntary contributions The concept was thought up by Ms Martine being used to buy any parts or tools needed Postma, a Dutch entrepreneur and freelance to fix the items. journalist. A Warrandyte Repair Café would be In October 2009 she opened the very first a wonderful asset to the Warrandyte Repair Café in Amsterdam, today there are community but this project is still in the more than 1,500 Repair Café’s operating planning stage. under the Repair Café Foundation umbrella, David is currently seeking expressions of including one in Ringwood, which opened interest from skilled fixers — from sewing, in November 2017. to mechanical engineering, to electronics. “What I loved most about it was about older people that have beautiful skills of fixing and If you think this is something you would repairing things but not many opportunities like to be a part of, please contact David to actually do it,” said Ringwood Repair Café Tynan on 9844 5727 or email him at Manager, Marie Beale. [email protected] Plogging towards a healthier future for us all By SUSAN FOREMAN OVER THE PAST 12 months a new other river users commented and all about community, fitness and the The idea of carrying a bag with you currently planning more plogging fitness trend has been growing praised us for our efforts,” he said. environment. to pick up litter is a simple one and events in the second half of 2018. around the world, an idea which The annual Run Warrandyte fun “I hope that future plogging events should not require an organised If you are interested in taking part began in Sweden in 2016. run aims to promote the natural will inspire runners and walkers to event or social group to instigate in the next Warrandyte plog or are Plogging, a combination of the wonder of Warrandyte and James get out as a group and help keep that behaviour. thinking of organising one yourself, word “jogging” and the Swedish term hopes to further this message with Warrandyte bushy and trash free, But Run Warrandyte’s inaugural “plocka uup” which translates as “to more plogging events. and bring the Warrandyte running plogging activity was a resounding let the Diary know by emailing pick up” is the latest mash-up between “Running, and Run Warrandyte, is community together.” success and James says he is [email protected] fitness and environmentalism. The idea is simple, when you go on your daily run, you take a garbage bag with you and pick up any litter you find along your route. Through social media, plogging events are springing up all over Australia and the mix of exercise, cleaning up the environment and a chance to do it in a group is attracting runners and walkers of all abilities. In July, Run Warrandyte embraced the idea and James Poyner, part of the Run Warrandyte organising committee, led a small plogging run along the Warrandyte riverside. “The turn-out was small, but the numbers were good considering we haven’t done something like this before,” he told the Diary. In the 30 minutes they spent making their way along the river to the bridge from Taroona Avenue, James, plus the four ploggers; Michelle Chan, Annie Reid, Sandi Miller and Gen Stephens managed to each fill a bag with dropped litter. “Picking up other peoples’ rubbish isn’t exactly my idea of fun, but it was good to know that, at least that day, there were a full five bags less of rubbish on the Warrandyte riverfront. “The group had a great attitude and 8 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018 AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 9 Women in the front rank

By SANDI MILLER the door,” Rebecca told the Diary. can be shocking sometimes, but I children, we have been pretty RECENT ELECTIONS at The last time any Lieutenant enjoy that because it means they lucky that one of the guys here the Warrandyte and South role was held by a woman at trust you and they don’t want to looks after the kids on training Warrandyte fire brigades have Warrandyte was fifteen years change or treat you differently,” night so I can come down and seen women join the brigades ago when Kate Murphy donned she said. train, but in terms of getting on leadership teams for the first the mantle, and Patricia Cridland During the day, Anna works the truck have been fairly limited, time in a decade. was the last female officer at for the Red Cross Blood service but it is still about being active Anna Chmiel now holds the South Warrandyte around ten and she enjoys using a different and having a presence.” position of 3rd Lieutenant at years ago. mix of skills when she turns out Rebecca works in the South Warrandyte, the only However, there is a healthy with the CFA. emergency services in her time female officer among the female leadership around the “Driving firetrucks, using outside of the Brigade. local area. volunteers at the integrated chainsaws — although there She is the driving standards station. “In District 13 we have seven are some similarities — you female brigade Captains — the coordinator for Ambulance Rebecca Hodgson has come are taking things that are out of Victoria. in to the 5th Lieutenant position highest number in the State,” control and trying to put some says Rebecca. “The role involves anything following a tightly fought order to them — physically to do with driving — any driver competition with three women “We are pretty lucky in the though it is very different, and development that needs to be and two men vying for the Warrandyte area to have you meet all sorts of people that done, any remedial training, coveted role. relatively high numbers of female you generally wouldn’t cross The 5th Lieutenant position is firefighters, North Warrandyte coordinating all the new paths with because you are doing graduate courses and for our the first rung on the leadership are doing well and South have an office job and hanging out a few, we have recruited three non-emergency training. ladder at Warrandyte Fire with your girlfriends.” members this year and one of “I have been doing that for five Brigade. The CFA runs in the Hodgson them is female. years, and I am also doing some “It’s a development role,” said family, as Rebecca’s husband, “Like everything, it has been stuff in the brigade as well, to get Rebecca, “you are mentored by Will Hodgson is currently the the other lieutenants and get seen as a boys’ club for a very our volunteers truck licences and long time and it is just a matter brigade’s 1st Lieutenant. used to what is involved, it’s very “Two Lieutenant Hodgsons, so forth,” she said. much an L Plate position”. trying to break that,” she said. Rebecca said: “regardless if Rebecca says once you are 1st and 5th, it may get confusing Rebecca has been in the when we both turn out together.” you are female or male, there are brigade for ten years, while Anna inside the brigade, you find great opportunities in being part women are given the same Sometimes they have to has been a member for around negotiate as to who gets to go of the CFA”. sixteen years. opportunities, and the same out on the truck and who is going “Don’t be put off by thinking South Warrandyte station has respect as the men. to stay back with their two young you can’t do it, says Anna, six female members, but of those, “Women can do the role, and “because you are supported and you find it is not a boys’ club,” children, Taylor and Blake. only two are operational. it is really a team based culture, Although the Warrandyte Rebecca said. “We will rock-scissor-paper Anna agrees that gender means occasionally,” she joked. so if you think you want to, give brigade has less female it a go”. members, the ratio is healthier very little when you are out on “It is just a matter of timing, a job. but I try to get to the structure The Maroondah Group of at 25 per cent — of the 20 active brigades runs two recruit courses operational members, five are “I have always been accepted fires, and the stuff that utilises my Warrandyte CFA each year for new members, and female. as one of the boys, if you want to paramedic background”. 5th Lieutenant, “You usually have a female say it like that, they don’t seem “For me I have been active but anyone interested can register Rebecca Hodgson presence when the truck goes out to modify their behaviour, which inactive, due to having young interest via the CFA website. Dealing with deer By JAMES POYNER IN THE JULY meeting of Manningham Phil Ingamells, who manages the Parks Warrandyte Riverside Market City Council, a motion was carried to Protection project for the Victorian begin the long bureaucratic process of National Parks Association(VNPA), dealing with an increasing problematic discussed the deer problem in the goes from strength to strength feral deer population. June 2018 edition of the Associations Councillor Michelle Kleinert moved newsletter Parks Watch. that council take the following actions: ‘Around 60 native plants are now By DAVID HOGG donations of $48,000 in 2012, the • Trading hours are 8am to 1pm. • Write to the Victorian Premier and significantly threatened by deer, and THE MONTHLY Warrandyte last time accounts had been filed by • It is one of the largest markets in relevant Ministers advocating for more than a dozen state or federally Riverside Market continues to go the previous market organisation. the Eastern suburbs. action and resources to manage listed vegetation communities are from strength to strength. Most of the operating expenses • It is one of the few markets deer in peri-urban areas such as being brought close to the brink. The new market organisation, create Warrandyte jobs, only four where dogs are welcome. Manningham. Growing deer populations are also which is run by a consortium per cent of revenue goes outside. • This is one of a very few markets • Make a submission to the Draft causing havoc on our roads.’ comprising Lions Club, Rotary Many stall holders pay for the in the State that employs a toilet Victorian Deer Management In the article, Mr Ingammells’ goes on Club, Local CFAs, Warrandyte year whether they turn up or not; attendant to keep the public Strategy. to discuss the need for further research Community Association and therefore, bad weather is less of a toilets clean during the market. • Seek to do the above in conjunction and development into biological Warrandyte Community Church, problem. • There is always a St John First with Nillumbik and Yarra Ranges management and the establishment has now been in operation And, much to their credit, the Aid unit on station next to the councils. of management zones. since April 2016 under a 3-year new committee has been true to Market office at each market. He concludes his article by looking at its word in making the annual list Local government’s jurisdiction appointment by Manningham City • There is a supervised play area regarding animal control is restricted the current laws and stating: Council following their successful of donations fully transparent and for children. ‘…the International Convention reported at the annual Rotary Art to domestic animals and as deer are running of the February and March • The Market Office is located in not regarded as domestic, any policy on Biological Diversity, signed in 2016 markets on an interim basis. Show in March. the Stiggant Street car park near 1992 and ratified in 1993, obliges the These community donations are a regarding the management of these The market operates monthly on the public toilets. animals, or any other feral wildlife falls federal government to “prevent the the first Saturday in each month fantastic achievement considering • The car park at the bottom introduction of, control or eradicate that the number of stalls has been under State Government. except January, with two markets of Stiggant Street is available The crux of the issue is how deer are those alien species which threaten in December. reduced from over 200 in 2016 for pickups and drop offs and ecosystems, habitats or species”. to 162 now in order to protect defined by our laws. The market is a not-for-profit also has disabled parking bays As “game” deer can be hunted but That should be a compelling trigger organisation, in that the revenue the heritage trees, a move which but there is no general public for federal funding for immediate actually enhances the openness the where and how they are hunted is raised by stallholder leases is parking there during the action on deer, and urgent research of the area and has been generally highly regulated. used in a small part to pay for market. into future management options. welcomed. If deer are being a pest on private operating expenses and in a large • Parking is usually available property; damaging fencing, fruit trees, It’s high time the Wildlife Act was part distributed back into the local There has been a huge amount changed to remove any semblance of of work that the new organisation down Police Street with a $2 etc it is possible to hunt and destroy community by way of grants to donation to the Lions Club. the deer, but there are strict conditions protection for deer in Victoria (such schools, kindergartens and local has had to put in place to bring the as bag limits), to end confusion over market up to date with modern • There are buskers for you in place, which must be met, and a community groups including the to enjoy — there were six quick internet search reveals it is not as their status and reduce red tape.’ member service organisations and health and safety requirements. The deer problem is widespread and These include policies for event performing at the August simple as googling “deer pest control”. associations. councils like Manningham and groups and food safety, plans for general market. In addition, the State Park and other In the first year to March 2017, like the VNPA are calling on changes to safety, risk and traffic management And with the current move crown land in and around Warrandyte $74,118 had been distributed. the Wildlife Act to make it easier for deer and appropriate signage and nationally to ban the issue of — where these deer populations In the second year to March 2018, populations to be reduced. staffing. single-use plastic bags, it is more live — do not allow hunting and the $88,976 had been distributed. They are also waiting on the release of Additionally, the committee has important than ever that you bring management programs currently In the financial year just finished, the State government’s Draft Victorian done much work in refining the mix a re-useable bag or two with you, as in place are unable to cope with an which includes some of the exploding deer population. Deer Management Strategy(VDMS). distributions above, total revenue of stalls to weed out unnecessary stallholders will not be providing duplications and to give preference In the council meeting, Cr Kleinert Manningham have agreed to submit was $154,523. them. to the VDMS, when it is released, in a to local producers and handmade With this success, and the hard stated anecdotal evidence that suggests 96% of this has been or will Victoria’s deer population could double hope that legislation can be put in place craft items. work that has been put in, we look be returned to the Warrandyte from one to two million in the next five to bring balance to the human—deer Some things you may not know forward to Manningham Council community through donations to years, which will only exacerbate the equilibrium in peri-urban areas. about the market: renewing the agreement for the local organisations, individuals and problem further. The VDMS was earmarked for release expenses paid to local businesses to • 162 stall holders had booked Riverside Market to continue for a Manningham Council are not alone in in June/July this year, but at time of help run the show; over $145,000. to attend the August market further term when it comes up for their sentiment regarding the growing going to print, it has not yet been made This all compares with unspecified including 10 new stalls. review in March next year. deer population. available to the public. 10 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018 AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 11

much ado Finding flow: unblocking a constipated mind By KATRINA BENNETT

Scriptores obstructionum, Latin rock, deflates and said tourist building, like Kilauea in Hawaii, for writer’s block. is left stationary. I was ready to blow my top. Sounds like what you want to Stranded in our past Though, unlike Kilauea, yell at the poor sod holding the goldminer’s folly. hopefully I wasn’t full of molten stop sign on the Warrandyte That is how I felt after two lava; for, if that was the case, my Bridge, in the pouring rain, hours staring at an empty brain was already fried. when only one lane is open. screen, stranded in a tunnel. The pain came in waves, How about the espanol Letters and words building up gripping cerebral cortex cramps equivalent bloqueo de escritor? with no way out. took hold. Sounds like a little shiny My head started to get My lizard brain took charge, it black bug that would survive a strangely distorted, steam was down to fight or flight. nuclear blast. trickling out my ears and what Not much of a choice really, But my personal favourite is suspiciously looked like a set you can’t take off and leave your the Warrandytian translation, of brackets, a hash tag and four head behind. “She’ll be right mate, no exclamation marks started to Although according to my one reads your poorly bleed out of my left eye. mother, I frequently would decommissioned septic tank So, I took to social media. have as a child if it hadn’t been effluent anyway”. Posting on the Warrandyte screwed on. True that. Business and Community The waves intensified. But writers block isn’t about Network Facebook page, It reminded me of that time the adoring fans that are left asking for recommendations in Bali. bereft in the absence of a witty on “blockages”. A time when I began to word document. Weeding through the helpful question whether I had It’s about basic human suggestions of ear candling in forgotten to use bottled water physiology. The Bend of Islands, Air Wave to clean my teeth as I frantically What goes in MUST come out. Therapy in a humpy just past tried to find a public restroom My scattered cerebral cortex the two fallen trees on the left- with greater plumbing than a is constantly bombarded with hand side of St Andrews road, hole in the ground. the written word, the auditory a bloke with no qualifications A time when I didn’t think my word and when forced out that someone’s great aunt saw shaking legs were quite up to of my cave, face-to-face old three years ago for swollen the challenge of holding me up. Maybe that could be the Off the floor, out the door and obstructionum be gone. fashioned someone is actually ankles and entreaties to give Whatever the brain’s answer to my wordless plight? down along the river I go. The written word pendulum talking to me words. Tony from H2O plumbing a call. equivalent of the large intestine As a teenager I learnt to kayak Soon enough I find myself has swung. Bloqueo de escritor is like an By this point there was only is, it felt as useful as a burst in its bubbly brown goodness. looking across at the Pound In fact, as I walk back home, alphabet soup. one weed I was interested in… appendix in Antarctica. It turned out to be a very Bend Tunnel. my fingers start to twitch, There are lots of letters and I was angry, I was frustrated, The word-waste was impacted cleansing experience. I’m no longer the stranded tapping away at an imaginary unformed words floating I was secretly chuffed that in but desperate to come out. Think early nineties, no Kim spring tourist on a $10 Big W keyboard. Words, sentences around in my frontal lobe, the absence of being able to Like Natalie Imbruglia, I was Kardashian colonic irrigations injured flamingo. and paragraphs are all starting getting churned around like a construct a simple sentence I helplessly lying, broken on the back then but plenty of I can feel the letters all starting to form in my now calm frontal hapless spring tourist floating had done two loads of washing, (freshly vacuumed), floor. unmaintained leaking septic to loosen up and jiggle into lobe. through the Pound Bend tunnel vacuumed the floor, cleaned That’s right… tanks. place just behind the S-bend The lizard brain has retreated. on a blown-up flamingo. the bathrooms and realised One poorly performed Eskimo of my mind. Here’s to hoping my “all or

Two things could happen, I hadn’t seen my 10-year-old “My inspiration has run dry roll and ill-timed inhalation of With no dog poo on my nothing” personality type they may pop out of the child for a whole week (that’s a And that’s what is goin’ on breath and was I able to fit into shoe and no members of the doesn’t lead to hypergraphia. other side of the tunnel, exit whole other story). Nothin’s right, I’m torn” my Year 12 formal dress with Warrandyte Nudist Association Google it. unharmed, or you may hear Then it started. Gazing out the window, my the greatest of ease. present to distract me, I turn Impress your friends at the bi- frustrated screaming as the It began with a sharp pain eyes are drawn to the gushing It was time. my now relaxed face to the weekly trivia night at 12 O’Clock un-environmentally friendly against my temple. murky waters of Warrandyte’s It was time for a Yarra River sun and listen to the calming Somewhere. plastic beast gets caught on a The pressure was intense and most beloved watercourse. Cerebraloscopy. gurgle of the water. Scriptores You’ll thank me for it. The Teskey Brothers perform at Fuji Rock

By ROSALIE RIDLER unique old school Motown sounds They were captivating and engaged I WALKED along the meandering bellowed. the crowd in their likeable, fun boardwalk from the White Stage — a Folk moved in closer to the stage, mannered ways. most beautiful walk, spanning two some stopped in their tracks. They were humble and appreciative kilometres in length, enclosed by When Josh Teskey (singer) of being able to perform at Fuji Rock. lush greenery, bamboo forests and unleashed his smoky, whiskey voice, The audience loved them and they a canopy of trees for shade, with a the audience was taken back to an were a favourite act for quite a few rippling stream running alongside. amazing analogue bygone era — I people. A part of me was excited with don’t think many saw it coming. Undoubtedly, The Teskey Brothers anticipation that there would be a The fairly large crowd was will be back at Fuji Rock, they have band all the way from Warrandyte mesmerised by the sounds of the a great sound and left the audience playing at Fuji Rock 2018. six-piece band, two more members wanting more. It wasn’t long ago that I had sent were added to create the horn Here’s to the potential and endless clips and tidbits about this band to section, which rounded off the tone possibilities of what lies ahead for the Fuji Rock guys in Japan. quite beautifully. them. Coincidentally they were booked James from Fuji Rock Express Warrandyte, you should be proud. only a few weeks later. added “It can be strangely Fuji Rock is a three day Music Nonetheless, they obviously stood disorienting at times to see Josh Festival, nestled in the beautiful out and caught the attention of the speak between songs with his full mountains of Niigata, Japan. organisers. Australian accent and happy go It is the third largest music event We eventually enter the Field of lucky demeanour then moments in the world, next to Coachella and Heaven, an outdoor stage within later witness the transportation to Glastonbury. an enclave encircled by an eclectic It always features a solid line up. a rip roaring genuine blues wailer.” mix of food tents, organic produce, Fuji Rock is clean and green (the We were treated to some songs teepees and craft beer. recycling process is meticulous). It was surrounded by dense that were over ten minutes in length. It is a fun festival that is inclusive, woodland, and by far the most It was wonderful that each member strictly drug free and family friendly. chilled out area with a unique was able to have their moment to do The majority of people are decked a solo or go off on a tangent. vibe — perfect atmosphere for The out in hiking and outdoor gear. Photo: JOSHUA BARRY Teskey Brothers set. During one of Sam’s climactic There are many areas to cater From the moment The Teskey guitar solos, Josh ripped the set list for all. Brothers got on stage to do their off the ground to fan him with it, With stunning nature as the sound checks, they gave a tiny then crumpled it up and tossed it backdrop, it is a relaxing place to Photo: THE TESKEY BROTHERS INSTAGRAM yet robust glimpse of the solid into the audience. enjoy music and all the festivities. performance that lay ahead. It was these charismatic and This was cool with the audience playful moments woven throughout Fuji Rock 2019 will take place who were either eating, ordering that had the audience enamoured. from 26 July to 28 July. If you would some beer or resting aching feet. At the end of The Teskey Brothers like your name on an exclusive The band sounded pretty strong... hour-long set, it was clear that this wait list so that you do not miss out until...it began... was merely a taste of what this band on this sell-out event please email: The magic started and their has to offer. [email protected] 12 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018

corner of my eye Spinning our own web of life By JO FRENCH ONE OF MY least favourite to celebrate the significant several different types of It took me some subjects in high school was birthday that was looming, silk, each one with a specific time to warm to the Biology, the study of living but with some encouragement purpose, some strong enough idea of this party, things. and effort from loved ones, for structural support, some and to understand The lab was big and cold, celebrate it we did. chosen for that specific strand “why” will require with long white benches and The lead up to the day was because they are more flexible introspection and uncomfortable stools. fraught with the usual tasks while others, because they are reflection. Detailed diagrams of the life of organising a large event — a little stickier. But now, after the cycle of a plant, or the inner from the guest list to RSVPs, The durability of a spider’s event, I am glad workings of animals decorated dietary requirements to dress web depends on more than others know me the walls and the shelves held codes. just the type and strength of better than I know jars of tightly curled snakes The devil is in the detail, the silk. myself, and that they were my life out in full force, spread web, it will remind me of that floating in yellow embalming but the details matter and It also depends on the brave enough to nudge me to wide and glistening, was a moment, and as I admire its liquid. the rewards far out way the overall design and how each step outside my comfort zone. moment I will treasure for a construction and detail I will Though firmly sealed, expenditure of energy. individual strand responds to To see the intricacy of the very long time, and next time quietly celebrate the spinning you could still smell the Friends and family arrived continually varying stresses. important relationships in I cross paths with a spider’s of the web that is my life. formaldehyde through the with joyous greetings, wine Perhaps I hadn’t forgotten glass. glasses were filled and then those biology lessons after all. I’ve purposefully blocked refilled and the sound of This web, crafted over my BY JESS FAIRFAX instruments, baby toys and most of what I learnt back conversation swelled to fit lifetime, was clearly of good THE WARRANDYTE Toy ride-on toys. then, but I do remember every nook and cranny. design. Child’s Library recently held their There are many benefits the text book — a big, bright An hour or so in, I found Not my design — that I first ever Open Day. to becoming a member of orange hard cover called The myself momentarily alone, won’t take the credit for — The day was a great the Toy Library, such as Web of Life, so heavy that I did and as I looked over the bevy but designed it has been, and play opportunity for our local having access to thousands my homework at lunch time of people in the room, I saw my each silk strand, each beautiful community to check out of dollars’ worth of toys from so I didn’t have to lug it home. web of life stretched out and person that continually and test run the toys on offer, as little as $40 a year, being I was glad to leave Biology on display — like a spider’s faces the stresses life throws while enjoying a delicious able to try before you buy, behind at the end of Year 10, web, woven taught between at them and bounces back BBQ provided by the Eltham reducing your impact on the choosing to study Commerce branches. to reconnect, is part of the Lions Club, music sessions, environment and of course and Literature instead. Each person connecting design. a dress up and photo booth the use of the Party Pack, Iambic pentameters and to another in conversation, The building of our web takes and the popular Party Pack. which consists of a slide, balance sheets soon filled any strand by strand, some for time and energy just as it does Importantly, the Open Day roller coaster, parachute gap science may have left. the first time, others deeply for the spider. introduced the Toy Library and egg and spoon and But the study of living things familiar with one another. We should build it with good to new families, providing sack races. seems not to have left my soul As I watched the interactions design, incorporating strands exposure to the library and The Toy Library is open on after all, for I recently found between work colleagues of structural support with the promoting the benefits to Wednesdays from 10:30am- myself in a room filled with and old friends, between flexible and the sticky so that getting involved. 12pm and Saturdays from living things, studying them neighbours and family together they can withstand The Toy Library has over 10-11:30am. We encourage intently. members, I could see both the forces of nature, and as 500 toys to choose from, you to go down and have This time it was people, my science and design at work. nature buffers this web we suiting children from aged a look, ask questions and friends and my family, the This intricate web, with both should maintain it with care six months to six years, if you like what you see, become a member! room warmed by an open fire its fragility and its strength, and be ready to mend it when and stocks are regularly replenished to keep the kids The Toy Library is located and places set at cloth covered was made with both ease and necessary. at the North Warrandyte tables — it was my birthday effort. My web of life has certainly entertained. There are a large range Community Centre, 186 party and my web of life was It’s what we do as we move been bent and broken; it has Research-Warrandyte Road. playing out before my eyes. about this place, we connect been rebuilt and it has held of indoor and outdoor toys plus puzzles, games, train For more info visit I had been in two minds for and we weave. fast against the forces that warrandytetoylibrary.org.au months over whether or not A spider’s web is made with have struck. sets, costumes, musical AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 13 “Voices of the CFA” — everyday people helping to protect the community

By COREY BLACKWELL “It’s not the norm to call 000 and ring “There were some issues with THE 2018 Mayoral Fireball is just two for the fire brigade, so when you turn the logistics of getting everyone to months away, and many of Warrandyte up, you do your job properly.” where they needed to be, which was CFA’s dedicated volunteers are excited The rigorous CFA training program Hurstbridge,” Bec said. to celebrate with the local community. is designed to prepare volunteers for a “So, I drove Will, who was the strike The Fireball is set to recognise the variety of dangerous situations, so that team leader, up to Hurstbridge in my tireless efforts of the CFA volunteers, they are fully equipped to deal with own car.” and one volunteer who is no stranger whatever risks they may face. Witnessing the devastation caused to the event is Rebecca ‘Bec’ Hodgson. However, the first time she responded by the fires first-hand had a lingering Bec has been a volunteer firefighter to a call, it didn’t go quite according to effect on her. with Warrandyte CFA for over 10 years, plan. “Just driving and looking around and, as reported on page 9, has recently “Will and I were out for coffee and at the intensity of what was involved there, was such an eye-opener for been elected as 5th Lieutenant. there was a car fire pretty much around someone who was very green to the Inspired by the long-time service of the corner at the roundabout,” she said. brigade.” her husband Will, who also volunteers “Ideally you’d go out in a group of three, but no-one else turned up,” Following the fires, she visited other with the CFA, Bec began her time afflicted areas to help with relief efforts. as a firefighter at the Christmas she said. 5th Lieutenant, The situation quickly became very “Seeing the impact of the fires, I could Rebecca Hodgson Hills Brigade, before relocating to only imagine what everyone saw when Warrandyte. awkward. with her family “We waited, and waited, thinking do they were first there, and what those “For me, it was the whole, if you can’t who were up there went through”. beat them, join them,” Bec said. we go? Do we not go?, the fire was just Although volunteering has its the CFA volunteers. around the corner, it’s not as if we had After some of the more upsetting Coming from urban Melbourne, calls, she said that having her husband challenges, Bec said it was incredibly She believes one of the best aspects to go anywhere.” joining the CFA was a bit of an eye also working in the emergency services satisfying to give back and help out the of Fireball is the relief it provides Despite the added pressure, Bec said opener. is a comfort as they can help each other local community. the volunteers, who have to add “I grew up in an area that didn’t have she and Will were able to handle the process what they have seen. “Just being able to provide support fundraising for the CFA to an already the CFA, so I didn’t have any insight situation, thanks to their training. “We mutually support each other,” to people in their time of need is so hectic work/life/firefighting balance. into what was actually involved. “It was probably a bit more stressful she said. rewarding, it’s enough knowing that “To be able to have a fundraising “To me, the whole fire brigade was than I would have liked, but it’s one “We can have conversations with we have made a difference.” effort done on behalf of the Warrandyte paid-people in big red trucks,” she said. of those times you look back on and each other about certain things that Bec said it was also gratifying knowing Brigades, without us having to do The rich vein of teamwork and realise, ‘well now we can go out the you might not be able to have with that the Warrandyte community has all the background work, is just community spirit which runs through door with two’.” other people. taken on board the messages and incredible,” she said. the CFA family was immediately However, not all the calls they attend “Will and I are quite a good team.” information provided by the CFA. Despite juggling family life, Bec said are as stressful. obvious and something the Bec said the support she also receives “Whilst we can’t make a decision for she and Will, will be sure to make an “One of the things that still amuses organisation should be proud of. from the rest of her family plays a huge them, we tell people the pros and cons appearance at this year’s event. me is when we get called to cat’s up “Still to this day, some of my best role in her life as a volunteer, this is that they need to weigh up,” she said. “It’s absolutely amazing, it’s such a trees, it’s just one of those jobs where friends are in the CFA.” especially important as they have two Bec believes the CFA’s message great initiative and something that I you think, ‘ah not this again’, the cat will The job of a firefighter incorporates a young children to look after as well. is getting through to the people of hope continues into the future and that come down eventually.” large array of tasks and responsibilities. “In terms of campaign fires and strike Warrandyte. the community continues to support.” Like a lot of CFA volunteers, Bec “It’s not just hopping on a truck,” teams, Will’s parents are nearby, but “It’s not a message that’s falling on The 2018 Mayoral Fireball will be struggled with the traumatic events of she said. my parents are on the other side of deaf ears arounds the community.” held on 27 October. “There’s all the CFA messages you Black Saturday. town,” she said. With the 2018 Fireball fast need to be on top of, because you She was relatively new to the brigade “They’re still supportive, it’s just the approaching, Bec said she was You can sponsor a firey to attend don’t want to give someone the wrong at the time, so spent the day at the logistics of them not being around the incredibly thankful for the effort the the event or purchase tickets at information. fire station. corner.” local community has put in to support www.fireball.org.au.

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nature The fantastic brush-tailed phascogale Words & photos PETER HANSON

THE BRUSH-TAILED phascogale phascogale’s bush habitat has been (phascogale tapoatafa) is one of the lesser destroyed and fragmented for agriculture, known of our tree dwelling animals in the timber, firewood production, gold mining, Warrandyte area. and building and road construction. Appearance The introduction of feral species such as the fox and domestic cats has had a negative This rare marsupial looks like a large rat or small quoll and is characterised by its large influence on phascogale population. brush shaped tail that is roughly the same The pregnancy period lasts for about a size as the rest of its body. month and will result in a litter of about six. It has grey fur on top and is cream- Following birth, the undeveloped young coloured on the underside with a black silky continue to grow in their mother’s pouch. bottle brush tail. After seven weeks the young are moved to The large ears are naked and are light a nest and are dependent on their mother brown in colour, its head and body length for their first three months. is about 20cm and its entire length — Juveniles will then disperse in early including its tail — is about 40cm, an adult summer. weighs about 200 grams. The brush-tailed phascogale reaches adult The claws are long and sharp and the hind size at around eight months old. feet have striated foot pads for grip and can Female brush-tailed phascogales inhabit be rotated 180 degrees at its ankle to aid it territories of approximately 60 hectares, with its climbing. which do not overlap with the territory of It is an exceptional climber and capable any other female. of jumping up to two metres between trees. Male territories cover up to 100 hectares The phascogale is active between dusk and overlap with other male and female and dawn and will forage almost exclusively territories. among the tree canopy. As their population is low density and they Feeding habits and vocalisation will forage over a very large home range; this has resulted in only small populations The phascogale is an opportunistic feeder existing in large habitats. and individuals tear the bark from trees to Females can nest in up to 30 different sites reach and remove prey. every year and are located in hollow trees or It is primarily an insectivore, with a diet large tree stumps. consisting mainly of spiders, cockroaches, They will live on their own and will beetles, centipedes, moths and ants which defecate in their nests to assist in marking it extracts from crevices and under bark their territory. using its fingers. When disturbed it emits a low hissing Nests and nest boxes sound, when confronted, emits a series They require flaking bark to be torn and of “chit-chit” sounds, and when alarmed, they carry it in their mouth to place inside taps its forefeet repeatedly against the bark their nests. of a tree. Nest boxes should be located very close to Females show dominance over males or on stringy bark trees as the small strands despite their smaller size and during the of bark are very easily torn away and carried breeding season, females can repel an and then deposited as bedding material. approaching male by a vocal threat. They prefer to forage in larger trees which Mating occurs around June. will provide more opportunities for food The male will die soon after as he is so and the potential for a hollowed out home. exhausted and therefore prone to attack The retention of large gum trees, including by predators, such as owls and introduced dead ones, is important for this reason. animals such as cats and foxes. Their nest boxes can internally be as small Life cycle as 20cm X 20cm with an entrance of about Males typically die after breeding at the 4cm. age of 11–12 months. I have found that these boxes will This is the largest known mammal species be competed for by sugar gliders and whose males die after their first breeding introduced bees. season. During the breeding period, females may The females usually live for only two years, prefer larger boxes. but can live up to three years, by this time I have placed numerous phascogale boxes their canine teeth have become blunt and in Warrandyte and have noticed that they very worn down. tend to only occupy them if located on hill In the broader Warrandyte area the crests and on dryer slopes.

traffic, fencing and other man- birds with broken wings, made obstacles. kangaroos in fences, bats in When coming across a sick barbed wire, snakes in the back Wildlife or injured animal, would you yard, and echidnas by the side know what to do? of the road — and, importantly, A group of locals recently how to check pouches in a learned how to help, when two range of species (there is a triage wonderful wildlife rescuers difference), it was an engaging Narelle Thompson and Kim and informative evening. By SANDI MILLER Davis presented a two hour It is not too late to get up to WOULD YOU know what to seminar on “wildlife triage” at speed yourself. do if you came across a wonky the Warrandyte Neighbourhood The Warrandyte Insyte team wombat, or what to do for its House. were there to get the lowdown, puggle*? Covering the special needs of and have produced a podcast Living in the Green Wedge our native marsupials and other of the night for anyone who has many benefits, there is a birds, animals and reptiles, missed out on this crucial multitude of birds and animals Kim and Natalie discussed the information. we gladly share an environment various scenarios of where Head to the Warrandyte Diary with. our local fauna may need our website to check it out and learn However, this relationship is assistance, what to do to help, how to help our furred and not always mutually beneficial. and who to turn to when you feathered friends. Our native wildlife come off need professional assistance. * A puggle is a baby marsupial second best when negotiating Covering everything from that has yet to develop fur. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 15 More Silo Art and visiting Mount Gambier By TRACEY MAILE It seems that there are no further human cave markings in the world, IN FEBRUARY 2018, Brian Dungey plans to add new painted silos to the even older than the cave art found wrote an article for the Diary about western Victoria silo trail. in the Timpuseng cave in Sulawesi the Silo Art Trail in western Victoria. Each silo had been or the Chauvet Cave in France. Whether you “do” the trail from decommissioned before being Projected onto a wall in the same north to south, or from south to made available for painting, and small gallery is a series of local north, it’s worth a weekend drive there is a sense that the six sets of photographs of Mount Gambier to see the silos at Rupanyup, Sheep painted silos within easy driving residents at work and at play over Hills, Brim (the first one completed distance of one another in western the past 100 years and more. in Victoria), Lascelles, Rosebery and Victoria are probably enough. If you were so inclined, you could Patchewollock. However, Devenish in north sit and watch this photo show for eastern Victoria has just joined the There is now also a new one just two hours and still not see the same silo art club with a WWI nurse and across the border at Coonalpyn in photo twice. South Australia, featuring paintings a contemporary female army medic having just been painted on a pair Even watching it for 10 minutes of four local schoolchildren, and gives you a sense of what life has the Coonalpyn one is probably this of disused silos. If you have the chance to spend been like for the locals in this large Diary writer’s favourite. country town. Even if you’ve seen the photos more than a weekend in the area, The Blue Lake (which by the way is in the paper (or online), nothing this Diary reporter can recommend prepares you for the sheer scale of crossing into South Australia to only blue from November to March) the silo art paintings when you’re see the Coonalpyn silos and then and the Valley Lake are found in the there in person. spending a few days in Mount big local extinct volcanoes. When the Brim silos were Gambier. It’s possible to drive between completed in 2015, the local town In the middle of Mount Gambier them, or get out of the car and go for was completely unprepared for the is the Main Corner Complex and a leisurely walk (or more energetic sudden influx of visitors. everything in here is free including hike) around the rim of each one. There was no parking nearby, an excellent one-hour volcano The Cave Gardens behind the no public toilets and nowhere for video presentation which explains Main Corner Complex has a nightly visitors to buy so much as a cup the formation of the local volcanoes sound and light show projected of coffee. and limestone caves. onto the local buildings (closed It took a year for the local council The main presentation follows a for maintenance during winter), to play catch-up and be able to dramatisation of the local Aboriginal but the gardens are impressive provide some basic amenities story around the formation of the whatever time of year you visit. for the sheer numbers of visitors volcanoes. There are many other caves and coming to see the silos. In the main presentation, sink holes in the local area which Fast forward a couple of years, and a comment is made that the can be explored independently Aboriginal story is actually an eye as soon as painting started on the or on guided tours, including the new South Australian Coonalpyn witness account of the volcanic eruptions that eventually became Engelbrecht Cave, the Princess silos, a local businessman already Margaret Rose caves, Tantanoola had his café up and running across the three large local lakes, expressed in the form of folklore handed caves (with wheelchair access), the road from the site. Piccaninnie Ponds, and the There are now two successful cafes down orally through countless Umpherston Sinkhole. and a bakery operating opposite the generations over thousands of Coonalpyn silos, as well as public years. It’s possible to explore many of conveniences and plenty of parking. This is a really powerful way to these caves on organised tours With a steady stream of visitors all view the Aboriginal story. either on foot or snorkeling or scuba year, the cafes are inundated every A shorter video in the gallery next diving in the water. weekend, public holiday and during door recreates the local discovery The painted silos and Mount school holidays. of what might well be the oldest Gambier are well worth a visit. Birrarung stories The environment as a living entity By JIM POULTER

IN THE FEBRUARY article this taxonomies or hierarchies religious ideas. together with others for a mutual year I talked about the nature of that placed Western thought Or that it could be compatible purpose, we then gain a team the Dreaming and how reality systems at the top and with belief in a Supreme Being. spirit and a common identity. was originally forged in an act of Aboriginal thought systems at It certainly wasn’t compatible We will often sit in a quiet park imagination by the Great Spirit. the bottom. with the Christian idea of an and feel the spirit of the place. To make the dream real, life Unfortunately the power of interventionist God. We will stand on top of was then sent into the Dream these ideas still exists today. In reality, the belief in a a mountain or look down a in the form of Creator Spirits At the time Australia was complex surrounding spirit majestic valley in quiet who each carried their part of colonised in the late eighteenth world is not so far from our wonderment of the power and the great Dreaming Plan. and early nineteenth century, mainstream life experiences beauty of what we see. The Creator Spirits then Christian views of the day could today. Just imagine what it was like to completed their part of the not countenance the idea of Our differential use of the be an Aboriginal person seeing giant jigsaw of creation work. anything other than human words house and home gives the wonders and embedded After this, the Creator Spirits beings possessing a soul. some clue to this. stories of your Country every surrendered their Dreaming Such dismissive views We build a house, but when single day, not just seeing these to become the landmarks and clearly show an ingrained we move in, it gains a spirit and creation wonders each day, animals we see today. unwillingness to understand becomes our home. but also knowing that you were According to Aboriginal how belief in a complex spirit As individuals, we each responsible for protecting it religious belief, mankind is world could actually be part demonstrably have our own and maintaining its Dreaming therefore now the only being — including inert objects — is When it is all boiled down of a coherent broader set of spirit, but when we band Secrets. that has retained consciousness regarded as having an essential though, the belief in a complex and free will, and so is charged being and Dreaming of its own multi-layered, overlapping with sole care of the real world. that must be respected by spirit world is simply a device The Spirit of All Life, or humans. by which respect for the Wandjina, therefore now Although this idea may environment is guaranteed. rests in the land and although seem simple, it is not and has As an illustration of this, many watching and listening, plays no complex ramifications. years ago I was walking in further part in the unfolding of A tree has a spirit, the copse Framlingham Forest with the human affairs. that the tree belongs within has iconic Elder Banjo Clarke and Aboriginal people a spirit and the forest to which his young grandson. therefore believed in a non- all the copses belong has its The grandson dragged the interventionist Supreme Being. own spirit. stick he was carrying along the Wandjina is always depicted A rock has a spirit, a rocky ground. with eyes but no mouth, outcrop has a spirit and the He was softly admonished because God sees everything whole hill has a spirit. by Banjo to never make a mark but says nothing. A river has a spirit, each area on the ground unless it was for The idea of God resting in the of the river and each creek a reason. land and leaving everything in leading to the river all have their Disappointingly, the human hands, very strongly own Tikalara (Spirit of Place). Aboriginal belief in a pervasive conveys the Aboriginal belief in We are therefore surrounded surrounding spirit world has the sacredness of the land and by a complex, overlapping spirit often been dismissed as just that human beings are solely world. animism. responsible for its care. Anything created also gains This is a category reserved for To reinforce this notion of the a spirit. supposedly fallacious pagan sacredness of the environment, If a bird makes a nest, the nest beliefs that inanimate objects Aboriginal people have a belief gains a spirit. can and do have a soul. in a complex spirit world that If a person makes a digging There was a great love by surrounds us. stick, a spear or a shield, these Europeans following the period Anything with a form or shape all gain their own spirit. of Enlightenment, of creating 16 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018

green edge Climate change is everyone’s business By CHARLOTTE STERRETT WarrandyteCAN WHILE WE try to keep warm Professor Michael Mann, has absurd — you reverse course one way we can do this is and an American study found them to sign the Climate in Warrandyte through winter, declared, with the impacts of and get off that minefield as through divestment. that a fossil-free portfolio Emergency Declaration , spare a thought for those in global warming now “playing quick as you can. Showing your bank and outperformed the market. and explain that you will Greece and California who out in real time.” “It is really a question of how superannuation fund that you If you divest you are not alone: only vote for them if they are suffering through terrible The hottest three years in bad it is going to get.” won’t fuel climate change is an more than 58,000 individuals support real action on wildfires; those in Japan, recorded history have all fallen To address climate change, action we can all take — and it’s have already divested USD $5.2 climate change. Vietnam and parts of South in the last three years. governments, business and actually quite easy. billion. Charlotte Sterrett is a member Asia suffering through the This trend looks set to society need to see climate Divestment is both a morally These are the sorts of actions of local climate change action worst floods and landslides in continue. change for what it is — an and financially sound move. you can take: group WarrandyteCAN. decades; and those in the UK So is it too late? emergency. Morally, we need to make • Change your bank: If your and Europe — and even the Our Federal Government sustainable investments so that If you would like to join them Despite some of the already bank invests in fossil fuel Arctic — sweltering through does not have a climate change Earth and all its inhabitants companies (the four major to become a climate change heatwaves. terrible impacts of climate plan — yet. have a future. hero: find them on Facebook change, it is not too late for Australian banks do), you Closer to home, almost 100% We “the people” can change Financially, investments in at: WarrandyteCAN humankind to make the can transfer your accounts of New South Wales and over this by making our concerns fossil fuels are unsound because significant cuts needed in to one of the many financial half of Queensland are in the heard loud and clear and to use they are already becoming, or institutions which have grips of a severe drought, and greenhouse gas emissions to our everyday actions and our prevent catastrophic climate likely to become, “stranded committed to fossil fuel Victoria is following suit. choices at the ballot box to vote assets” of little value. divestment. The bushfire danger period in change. for the future we want. “It is not like going off a cliff, Divestment does not mean • Change your super fund: NSW has already been declared Divest before we elect lower returns from your super Use the SuperSwitch and it’s still winter. it is like walking out into a fund or investments. website to check out the This news is not new. minefield,” Professor Mann As citizens of Warrandyte, Research in Australia has performance of your super The extreme weather events has said. Victoria, Australia and the “So the argument that it is World, we have a duty to take showed that removal of fossil fund and change it if they wreaking havoc around the fuel-related investments had globe are “the face of climate too late to do something would action — however large or are fuelling climate change. be like saying ‘I’m just going small. negligible impact on portfolio • Email and phone your local change,” one of the world’s performance over seven years, leading climate scientists, to keep walking’, that would be In the lead up to the elections, Member of Parliament: Ask

! ! Warrandyte Music invites you to sit back & relax with … ! Yolanda Ingley II & Band … an evening of Jazz, Blues and a little Soul!

Yolanda and Band perform her original, uniquely powerful songs from her album “This Dangerous Age” as well as songs from her soon to be released new album “Woman got to cry”. Can you help us? ! Yolanda’s rich resonant vocals and mesmerising lyrics reference her abiding love Bring your own bags and cups to the market of southern soul, blues, jazz and everything in between. ! She is accompanied by some of Melbourne’s finest musicians. ! Steve Dagg - Tenor Sax Monica Weightman - Guitar Johnny O'Hagan - Bass Matthew Arnold - Violin https://fb.me/yolandaIIandthememories! http://fb.me/warrandytemusic

“ … her songs project great soul, wit, wry observation and depth of vision with clever and interesting music arrangements. This Dangerous Age is a simply stunning album.” Basement Discs, Melbourne

Saturday September 15th 7.30pm. Next Markets: Saturday September 1 ! Supporting Artists are Noah Butler and Josh Midro, guitar duo from the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School and Saturday October 6 They will be opening the evening’s music at 7.30pm. Doors open 7pm. ! Market hours are 8am-1pm. Warrandyte Mechanics Hall Cnr Mitchell and Yarra St, Warrandyte St Johns First Aid unit will be at each market from now on. Bookings: please call 0401 167 223, [email protected] They will be located next to the Market Office marquee in Tickets: Full $25, Conc. $20, Youth $10 (7-17), Family $60 Our cafe will be open on the evening for refreshments. the car park at the bottom of Stiggants Street. Proudly presented by Warrandyte Music - Exciting, Unique, Heartfelt! 8am to 2pm each market day. We acknowledge the people of the Kulin Nations as the Traditional Owners of the land! on which these concerts occur, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.! www.warrandyteriversidemarket.com.au AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 17 Award winning The taste of Tamil comes to Warrandyte sauces by the requisite curry. LOCAL SMALL business, PoppySmack The carnivores amongst us delighted in the has won a gold and a bronze at this year’s dining swordfish, while we had the most delectable Australian Food Awards (AFA), Australia’s eggplant curry, complete with beetroot salad, premier fine food event conducted by By SANDI MILLER rice and a pappadum. the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV). IT IS ALWAYS great when you can have a special We then had the opportunity to meet with With the aim of inspiring excellence, the night out, and help someone at the same time. the chef. RASV promotes and celebrates agriculture That is the warm and fuzzy feeling you get Nige came out to personally chat with each through events which link industry with from attending the Tamil Feast at Now & Not of the tables where he answered questions consumers, with the ultimate aim to Yet. about his journey from Sri Lanka and his time improve the quality and increase demand Held sporadically throughout the year, Now in Australia at the detention centre and later for Victorian agriculture produce. & Not Yet hold a banquet of Sri Lankan food, within the Warrandyte community. “We won GOLD for our Siam Chilli prepared lovingly by Nigethan, a Sri Lankan Then it was time for desert, which was an Sambal and BRONZE for our Salty Sweet refugee who the café sponsors. intriguing Sauw Kenda, a Tamil staple made Satay sauce,” says Hanh. Profits from the night go towards their asylum with sago and coconut milk. Hanh and her sister Tran created seeker program, where they provide housing The night was rounded out with the requisite PoppySmack together, the idea coming and employment for refugees. coffee before we headed off into the evening, from their own family recipes of gourmet But it is not just the feel good factor that make with that warm sensation in our bellies from the Asian sauces. this night special. delicious meal and the warmth in our hearts “Running a small business while being from being a small part of such as special night. full-time mums has its share of challenges,” The food is amazing. says Hahn. Special dietary requirements are no hassle, as Upcoming dates for Tamil Feasts: September 8, October 6, November 3 and December 1, 2018. “We put all our effort in and sometimes we vegans, we found they were more than happy question whether our sacrifices are worth it. to provide a meat free version of their menu. Contact Now & Not Yet for bookings on “These medals, these little emblems of We started the feast with a simply beautiful 9844 0994 or www.nowandnotyet.com.au recognition remind us that yes, in fact it is.” onion bhaji, which was followed shortly after 148-150 Yarra Street, Warrandyte Hanh and Tran appreciate the role their local community has played in supporting their business. “The thing is, even if we didn’t win any awards, we’d still be happy and proud It’s a kind of magic because we have a loyal customer base. “Thank you so much for supporting us, for By MIKAELA FALL being in our corner and watching our little WARRANDYTE High School’s alliance of Bohemian rebels. business grow. We wouldn’t be able to do rocking new show is set to get With tickets starting at just it without you! audiences dancing and singing $13, and featuring 24 of Queen’s from their seats. biggest hits, such as We are the We Will Rock You debuted on Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody the West End in 2002 and has and of course We Will Rock You, delighted audiences all over the this show promises to be fun for world — and now it is coming to all ages! Warrandyte High School. The show opens on September 6 With music and lyrics from and with only four performances, Queen and story and script by you best get in quick! Ben Elton, this David Spicer Head to the Warrandyte High Production takes place in a future School website: planet once called Earth. warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au or book Rock music is unheard of and all directly with TryBooking to get musical instruments are banned. your tickets today! The hope of breaking free rests Warrandyte High School WILL with an unlikely resistance — an ROCK YOU. 18 Warrandyte Diary Time for tea

By SANDI MILLER THE MELBOURNE Teapot to ensure that, those that claim to be, “Rob Dolan wines have donated Exhibition has returned to are functional teapots. wine for the opening, Quinton’s Warrandyte’s Stonehouse Gallery. “We give the judges a bucket of IGA is providing all the food for There are around 40 exhibitors who water to test them to see that they us, Gardiner McGuinness have have contributed either functional work,” she said. provided the signage — the local or non-functional teapots to the It is no small task to produce a shops are all happy to put our fliers exhibition. functioning teapot. in their window — everyone has The exhibition first came to “The teapot is the hardest thing to been fantastic.” Warrandyte last year when the make,” said Marymae. Other local businesses have had Stonehouse took over running “It is sculptural”, continued Jenny, come great fun supporting the event. the competition, which has been “because you have handles, you “There is a photo competition that running since 2004. have spouts, you have lids and all Ivory Hearing has run alongside Curators Marymae Trench and sorts of considerations, like pouring, our exhibition, which is fabulous, Jenny John have taken entries from how best it can pour, because many it is great community support,” said around the country, “Brisbane, people forget to put the spout above Jenny. Adelaide, Perth and Ballina in New the water level, so you can’t fill it Proudly, The Warrandyte Diary South Wales — it is amazing that they right up”. was announced as the winner of the are happy to send their pots so far,” “And the lid is not allowed to fall photo competition at the exhibition Marymae said. out when you pour, and it has to be opening on August 5. The community last year also balanced and comfortable to use,” came from far and wide to attend added Marymae. The Melbourne Teapot Exhibition the exhibition, and Maymae told Non-functional teapots are any continues at the Stonehouse the Diary the gallery did great trade, entries that support the theme of the Gallery at 103 Yarra Street until a majority of the entries were sold. teapot, such as paintings. August 31. The curators maintain the Jenny says they have had great Open daily from 10am – 5pm, standards to ensure the entries are support for the exhibition from the entry is free. both beautiful and practical — and local community. Pictured below from left: Entries in the Warrandyte Teapot Photo Competition, Eyes On Warrandyte, Ivory Hearing, SheEarth Crystals, Warrandyte Diary (Winner), Blue Pear Pantry, Carrington Craft and Bonnie’s Hairdressing Warrandyte Diary 19 20 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018 And the Logie goes to… Treading By JO FRENCH by children and communities all She attended Andersons Creek the IN JULY, Australia’s first animated over Australia. Primary School and completed TV show starring Indigenous “The series is designed to help her VCE at Warrandyte High children, Little J & Big Cuz, Indigenous children get a better School (WHS) in 1989. received one of the entertainment start in their formal schooling “The arts education I received boards industry’s highest honours — a by modelling the day-to-day at WHS has been pivotal for me Logie Award for Most Outstanding running of an early primary career wise,” says Lisa. Children’s Program. classroom,” says Lisa. “It really formed a great base with faith The show is an initiative of “Every episode begins and ends that has allowed me to apply the ACER Foundation at with school, where the learning is creative and critical thinking to By ADRIAN RICE the Australian Council for implied rather than explicit. everything I have ever done. Warrandyte Theatre Company Educational Research, the “Our stories are in narrative “Even when I haven’t been in AT THE END of this month form and written by talented mission of the Foundation the chosen creative field I was Warrandyte Theatre Company is to address the needs of Indigenous writers, continuing pursuing, I’ve still been able to educationally disadvantaged their strong cultural traditions of will be staging a contemporary skill up and adapt.” Australian play — Vere (faith) groups in Australia. teaching through story.” Lisa’s career in film and ACER Foundation Director Lisa The concept of the program written by John Doyle aka television spans projects such “Rampaging Roy Slaven” of Roy Norris is the Executive Producer is rooted in research showing as Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and and HG fame. of Little J & Big Cuz — and a born that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Juliet, Babe: Pig in the City, Dark and bred Warrandytian. Islander children in Australia are City, Secret Life of Us, Rumble in Ian Tweedale is new to the The Diary sat down for a chat twice as likely to be identified as the Bronx, Dead Letter Office, and Warrandyte Theatre Company with Lisa about Little J & Big Cuz, developmentally vulnerable, but others, where she worked as a and is the Director of their latest studying at Warrandyte High only half as likely to have access to sound editor. production. School and her career in film and the kind of early years education Series one of Little J & Big Cuz “This play is incredibly television. programs crucial to preparing contemporary, it deals with ideas “Little J & Big Cuz took more children for school. was produced by Ned Lander Media and directed by Tony of faith and belief, it reflects the than eight years to make it to our Additionally, there is strong increasing ‘siloing’ of our society screens,” says Lisa, “and the best evidence that educational Thorne. where respectful debate is rapidly way I could describe this project TV programs can play a role It has been re-voiced and is as a beautiful challenge.” in improving school readiness screened in seven languages fading away. The series follows lead by building literacy and (Pitjantjara, Arrernte, Palaw “It also reflects one of the central characters Little J (voiced by numeracy skills, self-esteem kani, Yawuru, Walmajarri, issues of our times — our aging Miranda Tapsell) and Big Cuz and an understanding of school Djambarrpuyngu and English) population and having to deal with (Deborah Mailman) as they enjoy expectations. and aired on the ABC and on some of the effects. common school experiences like Lisa grew up in Fossickers Way, NITV in 2017 and 2018. “It is a great example of show-and-tell, lunch breaks and with her parents Sherrill and Season two is in production and contemporary Australian writing school performances. Gordon Bate, and three younger will be screened in late 2019 or marrying domestic travails into The show has been embraced brothers. early 2020. some of the most challenging themes of our times.” Written in 2012 and described by Doyle as a contemporary black comedy, the play blends science, history, archaeology and religion. It contains plenty of Doyle’s humour as it explores complex and thought provoking themes. Vere opens later this month, for show times and ticketing information, check out our Out & About section on page 23.

Thank you to the Warrandyte and Donvale communities

The Rotary Club of Some recipients: Rotary Club Op Shop Warrandyte Donvale • Warrandyte Junior Football Club OPEN EVERY DAY conveys its thanks to the • Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Shop 3, 266 Yarra Street, Warrandyte • The Smith Family Donvale and Warrandyte (above Riverview Deli/Café) communities and visitors • Legacy Volunteers most welcome! for their tremendous • Fred Hollows Foundation support over the last • Christmas cakes for Tunstall Square Trash Meals on Wheels folks financial year. This has & Treasure Market • Donvale Football Club enabled the club to LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH • Warrandyte High MakeASpace donate significant funding • Local end of year school awards to worthy causes – local, Club meetings: • Individual student support national and international. Tuesdays 6:30 for 7:00 start, • Youth leadership camps Your money has been Natalie’s Restaurant, • Youth Science Forums 669 Maroondah Highway, Mitcham. well spent! • Art Show awards for local students All welcome. David George, President. • Debating competition www.warrrandytedonvalerotary.org.au • Business Excellence Awards We invite you to join our club and help us to Along with international causes – donate this year. Polio and Malaria eradication, water and sanitation, disasters and education New Rotary members projects – plus many more. always welcome The need is endless. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 21 Up-and-coming talent The Hall is By JO FRENCH IN A HOME studio, tucked away in North alive with Warrandyte, a young artist by the name of Hudson Grant sits at his computer, a collection of guitars to his left, microphones and recording equipment to his right. the sound Hudson, aged 20, is currently in his second year at the Victorian College of the Arts studying Interactive Composition and is also involved with the Music Under Wings Mentoring of music program, run by The Push. Music Under Wings Mentoring offers the opportunity for young and/or emerging By SANDI MILLER Johnny O’Hagan on bass, all feature as supporting artists performers and industry practitioners to be THE WARRANDYTE highly accomplished musicians guitar duo Noah Butler and Teskey, they all went to Steiner, and the guys in their own right. Josh Midro from the Rudolph teamed up with an established music industry from a few other well known bands…we all Mechanic’s Hall will soon be professional to gain advice, get hands-on grooving to the soulful sounds Lisa Pearson has been Steiner School. went to school together and are Warrandyte organising music at the Over the years, Lisa has training and experience, and learn more about affiliates as well. of Yolanda Ingley II and Band. the career opportunities that exist within the Often compared to the style of Mechanic’s Hall for a few years been able to bring some “I got my first guitar and started doing lessons and this time is being joined by amazing artists to perform in industry. at Steiner with the amazing Chris Pearce Billie Holiday, Yolanda will belt The program includes one-on-one mentoring, out her own unique jazz pieces. Ascelin Gordon to stage a series Warrandyte. who also teaches in Warrandyte, then totally of jazz evenings. There are some amazing access to tailored masterclasses, networking dropped the guitar and started DJing, that was Yolanda is a jazz/blues/soul “So, in September we have musicians who are coming to activities and skills development opportunities. a big change of pace. singer, she has been singing Yolanda and then in November play, some are local musicians, “The program is run by an awesome group of “I wanted to get a computer and start for many years, and in the last we are having a Gypsy Jazz but they are still high calibre,” people,” says Hudson. producing electronic dance music and that four years she started writing performance.” “They just wholeheartedly supported kind of thing on the computer. her own material. she said. Lisa’s partner is a musician whatever I wanted to do.” “I tried that for a while and kept playing the “She is performing her own One drawcard for many of the Hudson applied for the program seeking a guitar. material — and it is stunning,” and they have found venues for musicians is the Mechanic’s mentor that could offer some fresh insight on “Eventually I merged the two into one — I said event organiser Lisa musicians are becoming fewer Hall itself. how to be a sustainable and business savvy artist started making a lot of hip hop on the computer Pearson. and fewer. “It looks like this little hall in the modern music landscape. and started playing a lot of jazz on guitar, then “Yolanda took her first CD, “And payment for musicians from the outside, but it is He was matched with mentor Mark Zito who I started singing and started jamming it all This Dangerous Age, into is not what it should be, not beautiful, the acoustics are is a popular musician and producer known as together and that is what I’ve ended up with.” Basement Discs in the city and what it can be, and not what it fantastic in there, and everyone Fractures. Hudson is currently working on a project asked them if they could please used to be. who plays goes wow the “It was incredible to have people of that called “Thomas Wallis”, and says working under sell it, and they said ‘oh we have “I do this for the love of it, it is acoustics are so good in here calibre take you seriously and say ‘what do you a pseudonym gives him some creative freedom just got so many people coming not ‘not-for-profit’ but we don’t — so we are really lucky to have want to do?’ and as I explained my ideas, he and breathing space. in here’, but they listened to it make a profit. it,” Lisa said, said, ‘Yes, you can do it!’ “I can write about something really dark or and thought it was pretty good, “They are fantastic “I was blown away.” community evenings, the Yolanda Ingley II and about a relationship and it’s not me, its Thomas so they put it on in the store for Band are performing at the Hudson told The Diary about how he got to Wallis and I find it has really helped my ability people to hear… in a very short people that come all come this point in his music career. up to me and say thank you Warrandyte Mechanic’s Hall to express and just say whatever I want.” space of time it became their on September 15. “I grew up a lot around the Teskey brothers, Hudson also works at Quinton’s IGA and top seller,” said Lisa. personally for putting it on — their parents are my godparents. appreciates the community he has grown up in. She will be performing music and that is the best payment Doors open at 7pm with the “Sam Teskey taught me how to play the guitar “Warrandyte has such a rich music from This Dangerous Age as that I get”. performance at 7:30 — I really idolised him more than anything.” community, even though it is so small. well as her forthcoming album Lisa and Ascelin are also keen Tickets prices: Hudson attended Melbourne Rudolph “The amount of people that come out of Woman Got to Cry. to support up-and-coming Adults$25, Concession $20 Steiner School and attributes the environment Warrandyte and even Eltham that are successful She will be joined on stage talent. Youth (age 7-17) $10 there as a significant source of inspiration and in music and the arts is like exponentially larger by band members Matthew “We are having some really Family $60 encouragement. talented students from a local than the population.” Arnold on Violin, Steve Dagg For bookings please call “I went to school with the guys from The on Saxophone, Monica school as the support artist for Scrims and Snakadaktal, and Sam and Josh Music Under Wings Mentoring is funded by these concerts,” she said. 0401 167 223, or email Creative Victoria and presented by The Push. Weightman on guitar and The September concert will [email protected] Dinner with Marney

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS

It’s nearly that time of the year again! Book in early to organise your upcoming Christmas function or event. The Grand has a large range of function packages available to suit any occasion. For more details, please visit our website or contact our Events Manager, Caitlin. Saturday, October 6 at 7pm We look forward to looking after you this holiday season. Warrandyte Sporting Group Clubrooms Marney McQueen comes to town to give one of her fabulous cabaret performances. With a collection of characters and an amazing voice, Marney will be sure to give a world class night of entertainment for all.

110 yarra st, warrandyte t (03) 9844 3202 This fabulous evening will also include a three course meal, coffee and grandhotelwarrandyte.com.au your first drink. Seating will be at tables of 10. Tickets can be booked at www.warrandytesports.com.au for $105 per person. Tickets moving fast MOTHER’S DAY 22 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018

buzz about town The Event: Friends of Warrandyte State Park Nursery professionals When: First Saturday of each month until November Where: Pound Bend Road, Warrandyte State Park Time: 9am – 2pm two birds Info: 1300 764 422 and a barrow Event: Music Together GARDENING When: Wednesdays specialising in natural Australian gardens Where: Warrandyte Uniting Church Hall Time: 9:15am – 10:45am Cost: First time free, cost per term thereafter Info: Robyn Bonthorne 0438 804 381 or Joan McDonnell 0488 994 669 9844 4730. Music together is an exciting, educational music [email protected] programme for children aged 0 – 5 years, together with their parent or guardian. Our excellent music therapist provides a fun time using a variety of musical experiences, including instruments, parachute, scarves etc. We provide morning tea and chat for children and carers after the session. A social affair. Come along and make new friends or meet old ones.

Event: Warrandyte Senior Citizens AGM When: Thursday August 16 Where: Senior Citizens Rooms, Taroona Avenue Time: 10:30am Andrew John Info: Contact President Amir Karimi on 9842 0008 Managing Director Event: Film Society – The Tale of Ruby Rose When: Friday August 17 ‘We cover all areas of painting and decorating’ Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Time: 7pm for 7:30pm start p: 0412 765 210 e: [email protected] Cost: Annual membership — $50 for July 2018 — June 2019 Info: Membership includes screenings, nibbles prior Member of Master Painters Association No. 3993 to film, coffee and conversation afterwards. Wine is sold by Ring or Email for a No Obligation Free Quote the glass. DVD’s available to hire, free of charge to members. Friendly social group — come along and meet new people.

Event: City in Focus: Photography Workshop When: Sunday August 19 Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: $70 Info: Registration: [email protected] or 9844 1839. BYO Camera. An all-day adventure around the streets and lanes of inner city Melbourne, capture the essence of the surroundings as you explore.

Event: Book Week When: Wednesday August 22 Where: Warrandyte Library Time: 1:30pm – 3pm Info: 9895 4250. This is a free event with a duration of 90 minutes. Register Online at www.wml.vic.gov.au

Event: Kroozers Road — Nothing too Serious TAXATION AND ACCOUNTING When: Sunday August 26 • Taxation Return Preparation Where: Warrandyte RSL, 113 Brackenbury Street Time: 4pm – 8pm Local markets • Electronic Lodgement Service Info: RSL 9844 3567 (weekdays after 4pm). Doesn’t get any • Accounting & Business Consultants better than this. Come along and enjoy the music. Donation for Kimberley Place Kidz & Baby Warrandyte Riverside Market band appreciated. BBQ from 6pm. Platters and drinks available Bargains Market Saturday September 1 SHOP 5, 35-37 DRYSDALE ROAD, WARRANDYTE Saturday August 18 8am – 1pm 9844 2661 A/H 9844 2540 from bar. All welcome. 9:30am – 4pm Stiggants Reserve Kimberley Place, 33 Kimberley Warrandyte Event: Yarra Valley VIEW Club Lunch Place, Chirnside Park When: Tuesday August 28 Preloved or unused baby/ Yarra Glen Racecourse Market JOHN ROBERTS Where: Chirnside Park Country Club maternity clothing, toys etc. Sunday September 2 and Associates Time: 12pm Free kids activities and sausage 9am – 2pm sizzle. Yarra Glen Racecourse, Arm- Certified Practising Accountants Info: Bookings essential, contact Wendy on 0438 625 556. Guest speaker Anne Catchpole from Cottage by the Sea strong Grove St Andrews Market Parking $4 Every Saturday Event: Adult Drawing 8am – 2pm Rotary Club of Lilydale Craft & When: From Wednesday August 29, for three weeks. Corner St Andrews Road and Produce Market Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Heidleberg-Kinglake Road Sunday September 2 WARRANDYTE Time: 11am – 12:30pm St Andrews 9am – 2pm Cost: $60 Bellbird Park, Lilydale Lake, Info: Registration: [email protected] or 9844 1839. Be Eltham Farmers Market Swansea Road GLASS guided and receive inspiration to explore pencil, pen, pastels Every Sunday Lilydale 9am – 1pm All types of and charcoal. Discover and apply the five basic perceptual Eltham Town Mall Park Orchards Farmers Committed to caring glass, glazing, skills. Beginner to intermediate level. 10 – 18 Arthur Street Market for all family pets Eltham Saturday August 18 & Septem- mirrors, shower Event: Interchurch Dinner ber 15 When: Friday August 31 Wonga Park Farmers and 9am – 1pm screens Where: Now and Not Yet Café Makers Market Bowmore Avenue call 9844 3071 Terry Ryan Time: 6:30pm Saturday August 25 Park Orchards Info: John Hanson on 9844 3906. Guest speaker for the 9am – 1pm 91-93 Melbourne Hill Rd 41 Dudley Road event will be Andrew Fisher, Pastor of the Community Church. [email protected] 9879 0373 Wonga Park or warrandytevet.com.au Mobile: 0418 369 294

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out & about

Event: Grease — 40th Anniversary Event: Succulent Frame Workshop Event: Yarra Giving Circle’s Winter Screenings When: Saturday August 11, Masquerade When: August 17 – 19 10:30am – 1:30pm When: Saturday August 31, 7:30pm Where: Reading Cinemas Chirnside Where: Alowyn Gardens & Nursery, Where: Bramleigh Estate, 420 Park, 239-241 Maroondah Hwy 2120 Melba Highway, Yarra Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Info: Limited sessions, sing-along Glen Warrandyte South Are you looking or know someone sessions on Sunday August 19, tickets Cost: $140 pp includes all materials, Cost: Tickets $110. available from www.readingcinemas. morning tea and entry t the Info: All proceeds go to Maroondah looking for casual work? com.au gardens. Bookings essential. Hospital, Eastern Health Foundation Info: alowyngardens.com.au and programs that support children who We are looking for sales people for our Nunawading Event: Rob Dolan have a parent with a mental illness. Store. Buy your tickets online at: Friday Night Drinks Event: Greenstone Vineyards Winter trybooking.com/VHAL Must be able to work weekends from late August through When: Friday August 17, 5pm – 10pm Sunday Sessions Where: Rob Dolan Wines, 21 Delaney , to March. (10am - 5pm) When: Sundays, August 12, 19 and 28, Event: VERE — A Play where Truth Road, Warrandyte South 1pm – 4pm Reporting to the Store Manager you will have experience Info: thefarmyarravelley.com.au and Faith Collide in Sales and have excellent communication skills. Where: 179 Glenview Road, Yarra Glen When: August 31, Free live music on the deck Event: Mooroolbark Early Info: September 1,6,7 and 8 Job Description every Sunday during the winter months. Where: Warrandyte Mechanics’ Hall Childhood Education Centre • Sales 55th Birthday Party greenstonevineyards.com.au Cost: Tickets $25 (Concession $20). When: Saturday August 18, Info: Warrandyte Theatre Company • Customer Service 10am – 12pm Event: Tai Chi Masterclass presents this contemporary black • Assist with Store Visual Merchandising and presentation When: Saturday August 25, comedy. Where: MECEC, 8 Charles Street, • Full product training provided. Mooroolbark 11am – 12:30pm warrandytehallarts.asn.au/theatre Info: Jumping castle, petting zoo, Where: RACV Healesville Country For further information or to register your interest please craft, entertainers, games, market stalls Club, 122 Healseville-Kinglake Event: Women’s Health Week send an email to: [email protected] and more. Road, Healesville When: September 3 – 7 outlining your details and experience. mecec.com.au Cost: Bookings essential. $15 Fitness Where: Park Orchards Community Job Applications will close 30.8.18 Centre members; $25 Club House & Learning Centre Event: Back to the 80s Party Members and guests. Info: In support of Women’s Health When: Saturday August 18, 7pm til late Info: racv.com.au Week, Park Orchards Communty House 9-11 Metropolitan Ave. Nunawading 3131 Where: It’s 12 O’Clock Somewhere, is hosting two events: Phone 1300 665 635 104–106 Melbourne Hill Road, Event: Free Movie Night — • Women’s Health morning tea Warrandyte Paddington 2 September 5, 10:30am Cost: Tickets $10 entry Try booking When: Saturday August 25, • Women’s Self Defence Class trybooking.com/403038 6:30pm – 8:30pm September 5, 7pm Where: Liberty Family Church, Lilydale These events are both gold coin donation Event: Laugh Away the Winter Blues Road, Healesville which go to the Jean Hailes Foundation. When: Friday August 23, Cost: Free For more information call (03) 9876 4381 11am – 1:30pm Info: Free choc tops, drinks & popcorn. or visit parkorchards.org.au Where: Wonga Park Community libertyfamilychurch.net.au House, Unit 1, 9-13 Old Yarra Event: A Stolen Season by Rodney Hall Road, Wonga Park Event: Bogan Bingo When: Sunday September 16, Cost: Booking essential. $30 per When: Saturday August 25, 7pm til late 3:30pm – 5pm person Where: Domeney Reserve, Knees Where: Platform 3095, 965 Main Road, Info: Join Tracy Bartram for her own Road, Park Ocrhards Eltham brand of Therapeutic Laughter Classes Cost: Tickets $45. Booking essential. Cost: Entry $40 includes a copy of wongaparkcommunitycottage.org.au Major fundraiser for Park the book or a $25 gift voucher, or contact Louise on (03) 9722 1944. Info: Orchards Kindergarten. ale and cake. Bookings essential. Visit parkorchardskinder.org.au Info: Event: My Special Child Conference Eltham Bookshop, 970 Main Rad, Eltham Eltham 2018 or call (03) 9439 8700. When: August 24/25, 10am – 4pm Event: Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Where: Eltham Community & and Night Market 2018 Event: Wine & Art Reception Centre, When: Sunday August 26, 10am til late When: Saturday September 22, 81 Main Road, Eltham Where: Hurstbridge Village, 920 2pm – 6pm Cost: Tickets $65 for one day; $95 Heidelberg Kinglake Road, Where: Rob Dolan Wines, 21 Delaney for both days (lunch and Hurstbridge Road, Warrandyte South refreshments included) Info: See the wattle in all its glory Info: thefarmyarravelley.com.au Info: This conference is suitable for along the Diamond Creek. Enjoy lots of parents, educators and carers of a child family friendly events, entertainment Event: Run Maroondah with a special need, learning difficulty or and activities, including steam train When: Saturday September 23, behavioral challenge. There will be ten rides, double decker bus rides, BMX bike 8am – 11am talks over two days as well as a host of display, Art exhibitions, treasure hunt, Where: HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont exhibitors. music competition and so much more. Road, Heathmont myspecialchildconferences.com/ hurstbridgevillage.com.au Info: Sign up to the 15KM challenge, eltham-2018 10KM run, 5KM run/walk or the 1.2KM Event: Sunday Sessions: Louise kids run. Event: Hot Chocolate Festival Magregor maroondah.vic.gov.au When: August 1 – 31 When: Sunday August 26, Where: Yarra Valley Chocolatier & Ice 1:30pm – 4pm Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Where: Kellybrook Winery, Road, Yarra Glen Fulford Road, Wonga Park LIVE MUSIC Cost: Bookings essential for tastings. $20 per person Grand Hotel Warrandyte Event: Peter Titchener Live Licensed Roof Plumbers Info: Introducing 31 new hot at Music Café Sunday Aug 26, Paul Rawk Friday Aug 31 , Long Gone Daddys chocolate flavours throughout August When: Sunday August 31, • Re-roofing & New Roofs • Gutterguard & Leaks with Hot Chocolate tasting sessions. ______7:30pm – 9:30pm • Gutters & Downpipes • Rainwater Tanks yvci.com.au/whats-on/ It’s 12 O’Clock Somewhere Where: Wyreena Community Arts • Skylights & Whirlybirds • Insulation Centre, 13-23 Hull Road, Friday night 7 - 10pm, live acoustic Saturday night - DJ Croydon For more events across the Sunday afternoon 2 - 5pm, live acoustic Cost: Tickets $35 and includes ______0411 267 490 Yarra Valley, visit in your supper. 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Call Damien for a quote on 0438 537 773, 9844 2287 24 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018 History and Art merge at Keeping Manningham Historical Society dog-friendly By V AL POLLEY By DOREEN BUDGE Centre and Clubrooms at Aranga Reserve in Warrandyte Historical Donvale. Society Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats I GREW UP in the 60s and 70s riding my horse This well-utilised centre offers fully fenced THIS OIL painting of The areas where dogs can be exercised and trained Old Bridge at Warrandyte by from Templestowe to Warrandyte, following the riverside track that still exists, so we could tie off-lead, and can socialise with other dogs. artist Jo Sweatman has been our horses under the bridge and buy fish and The Clubrooms are used by various dog clubs gifted to the Society by the late chips for lunch. as dogs are permitted inside the building and Thelma Spicer MBE, who died We loved that track along the river, sometimes the adjoining fenced outdoor area. at the age of 101 in 2017. taking our horses in for a swim if it was hot, or FOMDAC also prepares submissions whenever Artist Estelle Mary (Jo) riding through flowing water if the river was high management plans for reserves are reviewed Sweatman, (1872-1956) was (which happened a lot more then than now). and in this capacity has ensured the retention a member of the celebrated No more horses on the familiar track now, but of off-lead areas for Manningham’s dog-owning artistic circle that existed in how lucky we have been to share it with our dogs residents. Warrandyte around noted for the last 40 years or more. Of course these areas are not only for painter Clara Southern. And in these days of councils’ local laws Manningham residents and as many She built her house “The departments and Parks Victoria regulating how Warrandytians will know, we share places like Kipsy” next to Southern’s on and where dogs are exercised, we have been the river reserve with people coming from far the hill in North Warrandyte very fortunate that Manningham Council has and wide. and became well known retained this riverside asset as a dogs off-lead Another of FOMDAC’s achievements was for her bush scenes and reserve. working with Parks Victoria to establish an off- lead area within one of their parks. landscapes painted around This painting, dated 1952, a Member of the Order of the Long may this last. Banksia Park in Bulleen has an excellent the township. would have been one of her British Empire. There is a history to the status of this and other fenced area that is well-utilised by dogs and Her house survived the later works, as in 1953 she was Her sister, Ms Olive Thurlby off-lead areas in Manningham. bushfires of 1939 when others Over 20 years ago Manningham established a their owners. reported as too ill to submit an (herself now aged 98) But all of this can only continue if FOMDAC burnt and she was a well entry into an art show. organised for the painting to Domestic Animals Steering Committee to inform known figure in the township and plan their response to new requirements truly represents dog owners. The donation of The Old come to the Society as this was This comes by way of a membership base and and as a writer of letters Bridge at Warrandyte is just one of her sister’s last wishes. brought in by the State Government. to newspapers on various FOMDAC needs more members. one more act of generosity in As young women, the sisters This was a long and arduous process — contentious topics. community representatives, council officers, We all know how many people regularly walk Thelma Spicer’s remarkable lived at Box Hill and often Her works were variously Parks Victoria representatives and councillors their dogs along the river. life. visited Warrandyte, then just Other excellent local off-lead areas are Buck described as “serene and In 1943, she enlisted in the worked together to draft an acceptable strategy contemplative” and “quiet a small country township, that would become Manningham’s own Reserve, Stintons Reserve and Ruffey Lake Park. Women’s Auxiliary Air Force where they knew the Reeve Let’s keep them available for our canine and studious”. and held the rank of Section Domestic Animal Management Plan. One work, The Village was family, the village and the Unlike many other councils at the time, companions by ensuring we are responsible Officer when the war ended. dog owners and by joining our advocacy group purchased for the National river. Manningham responded fairly to the However, it was as a teacher The painting hung on Ms — FOMDAC. Gallery of Victoria through the of the deaf, (the education of Government requirements that adequate off- Spicer’s wall in her later years lead areas be provided to permit the socialisation FOMDAC membership is not limited to Felton Bequest in 1939. whom she devoted much of and was a great favourite. and exercise of dogs. Manningham residents so if you enjoy walking She exhibited frequently her life), that she established The Society is very honoured A well-thought-out list of areas was included your dog in any of Manningham’s parks please over the years and was a reputation which was join. considered a foremost painter to receive the painting and from the first plan, and this has been maintained, recognised throughout with few changes. of wattle. Australia and the world. thanks Ms Thurlby for her She was a founding member efforts. Once the plan was implemented the Ms Spicer was honoured community representatives were asked by of the Twenty Melbourne by her Majesty the Queen in The painting will be on Painters group. exhibition in the museum. council to remain as an advisory group and to 1953 when she was appointed provide advocacy and membership for the many animal owners in Manningham. So Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) was established many years ago, For more information: and it still exists. fomdac.org.au FOMDAC’s hard work over the intervening Cliffy 2018 ENTRY FORM years has resulted in a fantastic Dog Activity

Name ...... Signature (of parent or guardian if entrant is under 16 years old) ...... Address ...... Phone Number ...... Email......

Please complete and email this form with your entry to [email protected] include your name & competition category in the subject line. Hard copy entries will not be accepted. Competition categories and prizes Junior category Must be 16 or under as of September 30 2018. Must submit a story around the theme of home and between 500 and 1000 words. One (1) winner will receive a cash prize of $100. Open category Must be 17 or older as of September 30 2018. Must submit a story around the theme of home between 1500 and 2000 words. One (1) winner will receive a cash prize of $500. One (1) highly commended will receive a cash prize of $150. Conditions of Entry Entries must be original, unpublished works. Entries will close on September 30 2018. The competition will be judged by an independent panel. Entries must be related to the theme “home”. The Choice Entries must be submitted by email and must be a Word document (.doc). Entries must be suitable for un-edited publication in the Warrandyte Diary. We all get a choice Fear thrives in one and The answer is clear The winner(s) will receive cash prizes, courtesy of our major sponsor Jellis Craig. One that defines who we are Confidence in the other The one you choose to embrace The winner(s) will be announced at the award ceremony in November 2018 and winning The light or the dark Passion lives in both You have the power entries will feature in a future edition of the Warrandyte Diary. All entrants are encouraged to attend in person, or by representation, at the award Lightness and darkness Both light and dark Who will rule your mind? ceremony and may be required to read at the event. The hardest edge of conflict Live inside of us but Confusion or clarity? Forever at war Which one controls you? Ignorance, knowledge?

Blindness and anger Good or the evil? A choice must be made Is in the dark, the light is Happiness or the sorrow? One that defines who we are Wisdom and kindness The love or the hate? The light or the dark

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finance Insurance Part 4: Life insurance By WARREN STRYBOSCH Death, taxes and payments

A COUPLE of months ago, we Also, if you were to speak to a with the life insured at the time addressed the need to have life good Financial Advisor about of death. Taxation of lump sum death benefits (table 1) insurance. personal insurances you will An interdependent In an ideal world, we would soon discover there is a lot relationship is where two Beneficiary Components* Maximum tax rate all agree that it is important to more to know and understand people have a close personal Tax Dependant Tax Free and Taxable 0% (tax-free) have life insurance in place, about personal insurances relationship, live together and especially if you have a young before making a decision. provide financial and domestic Non-Tax Dependant Tax Free 0% (tax-free) family. I have seen time and time support to each other. Everyone Taxable (taxed element) 15%^ Note: Life insurance is not again that direct insurance is else, those who are non tax- ^ income protection, trauma not in the client’s best interest. dependants, will have to pay Taxable (untaxed element) 30% cover or total and permanent Getting back on topic, the area tax on the proceeds. disability cover, it is cover that that is least talked about when As such, anyone who believes is paid out when the life insured it comes to life insurance is the his or her life insurance is going Taxation of death benefit income streams (table 2) passes away or becomes tax consequences associated to be paid to an adult child or an terminally ill. with life insurance proceeds unrelated person, and hold that Age of deceased/ Benefi- Components* Maximum tax rate In this month’s article, we when paid to the beneficiaries. cover in super, should consider ciary revisit life insurance, also known Now, to be fair, there are grossing up their life insurance Either over the age of 60 Tax Free 0% (tax-free) as term life insurance, and some legitimate reasons as to to cover the additional tax they discuss the tax consequences why most advisors do not have will otherwise have to pay. Taxable (taxed element) 0% (tax-free) of life insurance at claim time a discussion around the tax and how the beneficiaries can consequences surrounding life Pension payments Both under the age of 60 Tax Free 0% (tax-free) or lump sums receive the payment. insurance. Taxable (taxed element) Marginal Tax Rate, When you go to a professional Here are a few of the main See table 1 less 15% offset^ financial advisor to discuss ones: Regardless of where you place your life insurance needs, you • Advisors might feel your life cover e.g. in or outside Key to the tables are likely to discuss four key uncomfortable about of super, only tax dependants The insurer normally provides the tax-free and taxable components upon payment. areas: discussing the possibility of have the ability to select if they * A death benefit payment can consist of a tax-free and taxable component with the taxable wish to commence an income • How much insurance to someone dying, especially if component including an untaxed element and a taxed element. have in place. that person is sitting right in stream or take a lump sum ^ Plus Medicare Levy, unless paid to a deceased estate. • Who the owner of the front of them. when a death benefit is being policy should be or where Not exactly an icebreaker. paid. This information is of a it should be held (e.g. in or • They assume the person, A non‐tax dependant is general nature only and has outside of super). who is going to be receiving limited to accepting a lump been prepared without taking • The tax consequences at the life insurance proceeds, sum payment only. into account your particular claim time. will either be a partner/ The exception to this rule are financial needs, circumstances • The product — which is the spouse or a child of the life children that are financially and objectives. While every effort most appropriate for you. insured and therefore no tax dependent on the life insured has been made to ensure the will be payable. and are over 25. accuracy of the information, it More often than not, only • That the Life insurance is In this case, even though is not guaranteed. You should three of the above four areas are going to be held outside of the child is classed as a tax obtain professional advice usually covered when it comes super. dependant, they are unable to before acting on the information to discussing life insurance. The issue with the above is commence an income stream contained in this publication. An advisor will walk you two fold: unless they have an eligible Superannuation, tax and through a needs analysis; to disability. Centrelink and other relevant determine the amount of cover • Nowadays more people are information is based on our placing their life insurance From July 1, 2017 the laws you should have in place, then interpretation and continuation in super. were changed to enable tax have a discussion as to where of law current as at the date of • A child, by its simple dependants to be able to elect the insurance should be held this document. The information definition, does not mean which super fund they wish to e.g. inside of super, outside of contained in this document does they will receive a tax-free have their proceeds rolled into super, and who the owners of not constitute legal or tax advice. benefit. before setting up an income the policy should be. stream. You should seek expert advice in Once those topics are Life insurance held outside In the past, there was no this regard. Warren Strybosch, covered the advisor will then of super is tax free to the choice and the insurer would Find Wealth Pty Limited ABN recommend a product to meet beneficiary receiving the life set up the income stream. 20 140 585 075, Corporate your specific needs. proceeds regardless of their See table 2 Authorised Representative No. Side note: I would strongly age. Basically, if you and the 236815 of ClearView Financial suggest you do not apply for Whilst holding life insurance deceased are under the age of Advice Pty Ltd ABN 89 133 personal insurance cover outside of super might be ideal, 60 you most likely will pay some 593 012, AFSL No. 331367. directly over the phone with it is not a real option for many tax whereas if one or both of Find Mortgage Pty Limited an insurance company that clients who elect to hold their ABN 66613 272 932. Corporate only provides “general” advice. life cover in super. you are over the age of 60 then no tax will be payable. Authorized Representative (No: These companies do not and The main reason for this is 491592) of Connective Credit are not legally able to provide debt e.g. having a mortgage. Life insurance is one of the least complex insurances to Services (ACL No 389328). Find specific personal advice. Paying off the mortgage is Accountant Pty Limited ABN You have to direct them as to seen as a higher priority than take up but it is important to understand the four key areas, 57613578779. Tax Agent No: how much insurance you need paying insurance premiums. 25488732 and how you want it set up. Unfortunately, when life especially the tax consequences You take all the risk and they insurance is held within super, if you no longer have tax- take no responsibility. it is not always tax-free to dependent beneficiaries. Ironically, most people the beneficiary receiving the In the coming months we will believe going direct is the money. take a look at the other personal cheapest way of obtaining Only tax dependants will insurances available to you. personal insurance. receive the benefit tax-free. This can be deceptive. A tax dependant is either a www. findinsurance.com.au One needs to consider the spouse (including de facto and first year’s premium and the former spouse), a child under Warren Strybosch is a local cumulative premiums over the age of 18, any other person who provides tax and financial a given period of time to who is financially dependent, planning advice. He is married understand the true cost of or any other person who has to Joanna, and they have three having the cover in place. an interdependent relationship lovely children.

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gardening Creating a sense of place in Warrandyte By KATHY GARDINER

A well designed bush garden is found in the bush, rusty bits and rustic pieces of garden furniture, tireless — a garden for today and pieces that told a story. water tanks filled to the brim in a garden for tomorrow. Rocks picked up from holidays preparation for a hot summer A garden with a sense of region, a and lovingly transported to this ahead. sense of place. delightful garden. Compost bins are opened and — Gordon Ford. Native birds flitted amongst the inspected and bare hands are grevilleas, grasses and black boys run through the heated compost I VISITED a garden in Eltham (or austral grass trees as they are marvelling at the quantity and today. now called). quality of the worms. A wonderful garden, a loved Looking over the garden, out onto These are the gardens I love. garden. the street, you would think you I have been travelling, looking at A garden that has been designed were on an “acreage” yet this was pretty amazing gardens, gardens and lavished with blood, sweat and tears. only a quarter acre garden. to learn from, gardens to prompt A garden where the owners I was inspired. you to be better, gardens to drool delightedly show you around and I smiled… a lot. over, but this garden in Eltham was caress the plants as they pass them. The backyard surrounded with inspiring because it was created by Where there are excuses for dead merbau decking was also a delight. two individuals who loved nature. bits, for overgrown bits, plants A giant stag horn that represented They got their hands dirty every planted in the wrong spot, excuses a lifetime in its years took pride of day. like “I haven’t been out to weed for place leaning against the wall. They know the name of every a while,” or excuses about water or Kangaroo paws bursting in flower plant they have planted. drought or frost. nestled in bush mulch. They strike new plants from old. But this was a garden loved. Of course, the Hills Hoist Remember when you are planting This garden was a child. clothesline took pride of place but your gardens or even a small You could tell when you first it was meant to be there. section of garden that it needs to arrived at the front letterbox that it It represented a family garden not represent you. was going to be special. just a show piece. Not just something copied from a A Ned Kelly metal piece of art. The vegetable garden, though it garden magazine or book. Walking past the strategically was winter, was bursting with herbs Something that tells your story chosen and planted Australian and produce. to visitors who come to wander natives (most from tubes) lovingly Leafless fruit trees pruned in with you. researched or found on special preparation and promising an You should lovingly touch the trips. ample harvest in spring. plants, or pick the flowers or Past the pond with the trickling At no point could you see a fence. photograph the birds. of recycled water, past the crushed The plants were layered from You should feel a sense of place rock driveway to a front door with ground covers to mid storey to when you drive into the driveway large slabs of rocks as steps leading tall trees and even the silky oak at night. to the front door. (grevillea robusta) peering over the It should blend in with the Spinning on my heel I looked neighbour’s fence looked in place. beautiful environment in which back while waiting for the door Eriostemon, silver princess we live. to open. (eucalyptus caesia), salvias, emu The garden I visited today doesn’t This was a special garden. bush (eremophila), correas, have a name and most of it won’t be Beautifully planned but on a croweas, gymea lilies, dianella, seen by many but that makes it all budget. lomandras, miscanthus amongst the more special. Small pieces of “art” dotted the other Australian native beauties. It is a private garden and a private garden. A cast iron bath waiting in passion and a private love. Not the art found in art galleries the sidelines for a new project, No bells and whistles. or high end nurseries but things piles of wood to be created into Just love and pride.

Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair Help shape the Saturday 8 September 10am-10pm Literary Nillumbik celebration Marngrook and Coventry Ovals, future of Eltham and Diamond Creek Saturday 1 September 2pm – 4pm Eltham Library Diamond Creek There’s so much on offer at the Diamond Council is reviewing the Structure Plans The 2018 Literary Nillumbik Celebration will Creek Rotary Town Fair. There’s carnival for the Diamond Creek and Eltham be held as a part of the Yarra Plenty Regional rides, craft and food stalls, sporting clubs, How can I stand out at markets? Activity Centres. Structure Plans provide Library’s Booklover’s Festival. The winners CFA Tug-O War and the Central Victorian How do I price my products? a vision, objectives and directions of the Alan Marshall Short Story Award and Axemen’s Association is bringing wood How can I reach my customers? to support vibrant, prosperous, well- the Nillumbik Ekphrasis Poetry Award will be chopping back to the fair. The evening connected and sustainable centres, now announced during the celebration. This course will answer these questions entertainment will include the CFA Torch and into the future. Light Parade, entertainment on the main and take you through the essentials of nillumbik.vic.gov.au stage and a stunning fireworks display. brand identity, product research, pricing The Eltham Structure Plan (2004) and and marketing. Course starts on Friday Diamond Creek Structure Plan (2006) diamondcreektownfair.org.au 31 August. Limited to 10 places, so are in need of an update. It is important Better Together book now. that the community provides input into the future of these centres. Monday 6 – Monday 27 August livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au Hurstbridge Community Hub Hurstbridge 9433 3744 Feedback closes Sunday 26 August. Better Together is a travelling exhibition participate.nillumbik.vic.gov.au Wattle Festival featuring work by artists from Araluen and Sunday 26 August St John of God Accord. The exhibition was 10am-8pm named after a work of art entitled Better Together, commissioned by Council to Rock of Ages Enjoy fabulous entertainment and Saturday 18 August 9.30am-3.30pm celebrate the International Day of People Thursday 20, Friday 21 activities for all the family. Take a Eltham Centre with Disability. It was created by resident and Saturday 22 September trip back in time and travel on board a artists from St John of God Accord. Eltham College Performance Centre historic steam train, from Melbourne, Learn the process of producing a unique Hurstbridge and Eltham. Tickets are on While you are at the exhibition, fill in the merino scarf and enjoy a day of creativity Nillumbik Youth Theatre’s senior sale now for the night train journey from feedback postcards to help us make and fun. musical production stars local youth Hurstbridge to Melbourne. Nillumbik more inclusive. singing and dancing. livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au wattlefestival.org.au nillumbik.vic.gov.au/inclusion 9433 3744 trybookingcom/VKXN

facebook.com/nillumbikcouncil @nillumbikshire nillumbik.vic.gov.au AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 27 James Douglas Turner Leth Bolton November 6 1952 – July 6 2018

he rode for many years. the brigade never flagged, he was a very active “I became a hero at Templestowe Primary member and has made a huge contribution in memoriam after being picked up by Jamie and his mates both to the brigade and the North Warrandyte on their Nortons and Harleys and Jamie giving community. me a lift home,” recalled Rob. Speaking on behalf of the entire North A LARGE CROWD gathered at the North The love of bikes did stay with him for all Warrandyte CFA, Mark said “We will miss Warrandyte Fire Station for a memorial service his life, but after having an accident and Jimmy a lot, he has been our comrade, friend to celebrate the life of James Bolton. breaking his leg he realised it was a little bit and team member for over 12 years, and in He was remembered within the many circles too dangerous and that enthusiasm to ride many ways he will continue to be part of this and wide group of friends that knew him by dwindled somewhat. brigade, its culture and its history”. different names such as Jamie Bolton, Jimmy His passion for animal welfare and rescue has Bolton, Hopper Bolton, Jimmy Hopper or also been a major focus in James’ life, Dr Gerry Crayfish Bolton, to name just some of them. Skinner, from the Rabbit Doctors recounted James’ wife, Took Bolton, his CFA mates, stories of James’ work in animal welfare, his bunny and animal welfare friends, his old including regular trips to Big Ears Sanctuary Templestowe and Warrandyte friends and his in Tasmania assisting with welfare checks on family friends may not have known each other, hundreds of rabbits. but all came together to remember a kind and His own rabbit hollow refuge was his compassionate man. obsession, he saved countless rabbits, he Celebrant Kerrie Thompson pieced together would save rabbits from death row, and work the jigsaw that was James’ life. with other rabbit refuges in Melbourne to make The parts of his life were recalled with three sure no rabbit would die unnecessarily. eulogies, recounted the different aspects of He also worked with the local vets, always his life, his family was represented by close trying to get the best care for his rabbits. family friend Rob Perry, Mark Andrew spoke He was a passionate animal rights activists, on behalf of his CFA family, and veterinarian James has lived in his home in North he was a passionate vegan, he walked the talk, Dr Gerry Skinner spoke for the animal welfare Warrandyte for over 40 years, and over that he was a member of the Animal Justice Party community and for the countless bunnies who time he was heavily involved in the local was a big voice for the voiceless, he was keen James cared for. branch of the CFA. to look after those animals that could not be Kerrie began by telling those in attendance Mark Andrew, President of the North looked after. how James’ love and dedication to animals Warrandyte Fire Brigade recounted Jimmy’s Gerry told how “In about 2012 James clubbed started way back when he was a youngster. involvement in the CFA, telling those gathered: together with several others to buy a rabbit “He had dogs, then he had Guinea pigs, “he was a kind man with a big heart, his work meat farm — why on earth would a vegan buy James was always very upset when any of his with the community through the brigade a rabbit meat farm? — they promptly trashed animals passed away, none more so than his demonstrated just what sort of man he was. all of the processing equipment and rehomed beloved blue healer dog, Tramp.” Mark told how Jimmy came to the brigade 200 rabbits from the meat farm”. Tramp had been his companion for 18 years, as a very enthusiastic Fireguard coordinator. Gerry concluded: “Many people believe that James was extremely upset when he passed Jimmy joined the brigade in June 2006 and when we die we pass over the rainbow bridge away. immediately immersed himself in the brigade, and all of those we have lost in this life will Rob Perry told the gathering about a “special taking on important station roles, he was come back and we will meet them there, and I person with an internal agenda of helping and elected 4th Lieutenant from July 2013 to June know when James went over, there would have caring for people and critters”. 2015 and held stints as OH&S Manager and been a massive crowd waiting for him over the “His involvement with so many causes and Apparatus Manager. rainbow bridge”. communities will be the legacy that he will Jimmy was also heavily involved in the Black James was such a kind big hearted soul, he leave behind”. Saturday fires, and for his involvement and thrived on helping people and animals alike, James also had a love of speed and the service he rendered in those fires he was everyone who knew him would say that James motorbikes, he rode with his bikie gang and awarded the National Emergency Medal. Bolton is a man we are all so very proud to was very proud of his Norton Motorbike, which Mark recalled how Jimmy’s involvement in have met.

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By NIETA MANSER children to the art room, BREAKFAST CLUB was launched last month. The students were extremely grateful, School captains and student leaders, and many came back to offer help for the STARTING primary school library, art’s centre and Callum Khaw (pictured, middle) and Jasmine following week. is an exciting time for most teacher’s classrooms so that it doesn’t all seem Grisold arrived early to prepare and cook On a playful side note, an ongoing debate children, but transitioning from toasties. so overwhelming when regarding which toasty is better — the cheese the preschool environment As students arrived on the bus they were or the cheese and vegemite toastie — was to a classroom can be an they begin the year,” says greeted with a basket of juicy apples and Foundation Coordinator, laid to rest by the hungry masses, with cheese overwhelming experience for fresh cheese toasties straight out of the oven. being the much-preferred option over cheese some. Anna Verga. Many kids took the opportunity to come A report released by the and vegemite. Many schools are developing into the kitchen dining room, sit down with A special thank you goes to Quinton’s Super Department of Education ways to try and bridge the their friends and have some breakfast while IGA Warrandyte for the donated fresh goods in 2015 supports what gap between preschools and catching up. that have filled the stomachs of our grateful schools, to make the move to ACPS have long been Correct — at Warrandyte High School we students. school as smooth and stress doing for their Foundation have a dining room where students can heat free as possible for children students. their lunch in a microwave, sit and enjoy Pictured from left to right: Hope Watts, and their parents. The report, A Positive their meal whilst enjoying the company Callum Khaw and Luke Myers Beginning with Storytime in Start to School Initiative, of friends. term one, Anderson’s Creek outlines the importance Primary have now begun the of transition for the second phase of their transition emotional and social with their Bridges Program wellbeing in children. launching for the tenth year The study found that in a row. children who participated Bridges has become a popular in a transition program and successful program that were significantly more the first step. runs every Wednesday across positive about beginning “Open discussions with your the term. school, associating it with child about what they think Each week the children are making friends, and doing about starting school and given a taste of what it will things they wanted to do, how they are feeling in the be like for them when they including learning and playing. year leading up to school can become a primary school Making friends and becoming help you identify potential student and introduced to a familiar with the school barriers or concerns your child different teacher in the school grounds and the teachers gives is having,” says Ms Verga. as they take part in a range of the children more confidence She also recommends talking activities including sport, art, when they arrive on day one. to family and friends that maths, games and music. As well as the schools working already attend school can also By meeting many of the to help children transition give new parents valuable teachers across different areas smoothly, there are things information and advice. of the school the children can parents can do to assist their Bridges at ACPS is open to feel safe in the knowledge child. children who are enrolled to they will be familiar with their Ms Verga believes that attend ACPS in 2019. surroundings in 2019. encouraging your child to ask Call 98442757 for further “The program exposes the questions and talk about it is information. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 29 Stars Beat Sand

Maths Challenge

By CLAIRE BLOOM DID YOU KNOW world famous received from schools in the Led by retired Science teacher, astronomer, Carl Sagan, once video contest for primary and Dave Davies, Warrandyte has said “there are more stars in our secondary students. experienced great success in the Universe than there are grains of What does this mean for Abby Eureka Awards, but will Abby and sand on all the beaches on Earth”. and Owen? Owen achieve the ultimate result? Warrandyte High students, Well, they win a free flight and We’ll have to wait until next Abby Hambleton and Owen Kelly, accommodation in Sydney, a month to find out. set out to test this astounding lunch at the University of NSW If you want to know whether statement. with media celebrities and Sleek Carl Sagan got it right, you’ll have In doing so they have created Geeks, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and to watch the video, search for an award winning entry in the Adam Spencer and attendance “Stars Beat Sand” on YouTube. Eureka Sleek Geeks video awards. at the black tie, $300 per head While you are there, get behind By TRACEY MAILE Each year, the Eureka Awards Award dinner. are presented to scientists in a The Warrandyte team are our Warrandyte stars by giving OVER THE past few weeks, Warrandyte the process, and see how the three variety of categories. guaranteed at least third place, their video a like , let’s see how Primary School has had 29 students individuals could come at a problem As part of this celebration of but have their sights set on the many thumbs up our community across five grade levels participating from completely different angles and science, hundreds of entries are top prize. can give Abby and Owen. in the National Maths Challenge for then work together to decide which Young Australians. was the best option and develop it into This is a problem solving programme a written solution. organised by the Australian “And they had to do it without any Mathematics Trust, aimed at the top 15 adult input,” she said. Red Nose Day at WPS per cent of students in their year level. Of the 29 Warrandyte Primary Creative thinking and an ability students who participated, five By SARAH PARKER Nose because they helped our to problem solve are becoming achieved a distinction and another IN SEPTEMBER 2014 our family family so much. increasingly important in a wide five were just one mark away. experienced the unimaginable “It’s a good way of giving range of occupations and careers, and “There were some unexpected back. the Australian Mathematics Trust has loss of a baby. benefits for the students who Our son Hudson was born “We chose to do a cupcake recognised the need to get into schools participated in this challenge,” Ms. stall because cupcakes are to help develop these skills from an at eight months’ gestation: McDonell continued, “Not least of yummy and who doesn’t love a early age. beautiful, perfect... and still. cupcake?” Ella explained. In fact, in the new Victorian which was the importance of reading His death was sudden and Curriculum, two of the four the question carefully and checking the impact on our family was On Red Nose Day the students mathematics “proficiencies” are their work thoroughly, as well as the devastating. and teachers of Warrandyte value of teamwork.” problem solving and reasoning. Red Nose (formerly SIDS and Primary School enthusiastically The Diary asked Billy (10) and Hugo supported our cause: buying Maths/Science specialist teacher, Kids) provided our family with (12) about their experience on the cupcakes, purchasing Red Nose Jenny McDonell told the Diary that the a wealth of support and helped challenge. products and donating gold school has been looking for different us navigate our way through the “It was great working as a team,” coins for free dress. ways to foster these skills and attributes tremendous grief that followed. said Billy. This year, with thanks to the in students, and to get them excited Today, Red Nose focuses about Maths. Hugo spoke about the working as a whole school, we raised an much of their resources on “The Maths Challenge took place over team made it easier to find solutions even greater amount than last three weeks and students received a to the problems. finding an answer to sudden year, with a 2018 grand total of booklet containing four really complex “Everyone contributed ideas to help and unexplained stillbirths, $1,157.65. problems.” solve the problems. such as ours. The girls hope this money Primary school students could “The problems looked really hard to In honour of their brother, Ella will help find an answer to work in teams of three to discuss the start with, but it was a lot easier to get (10 years) and Bridie (7 years) unexplained stillborn deaths problems and come up with written going when we had a team to put in have worked hard to raise as like Hudson’s so that other solutions for as many as they wanted different ideas.” much money as possible to children won’t have to to tackle. So it seems that two — or more — support this amazing charity. experience losing a much- “It was really fascinating to watch heads really are better than one. “We decided to support Red loved sibling like theirs. Smile and wave, WPS’s rising star

By TRACEY MAILE Young Talent school in Perth, and it’s just State Schools Spectacular, which will be WARRANDYTE Primary School student, gone on from there. televised on Channel 7 at the end of the Cameron Poole was a star last month as “We moved to Warrandyte in 2017 year. Rico the Penguin in a holiday musical and were incredibly lucky that we found Warrandyte Primary School Performing production of Madagascar, at the Union Warrandyte Primary School. Arts teacher, Kirsty Wolters was full of Theatre at Melbourne University. “He really has been made to feel praise for this up and coming musical Cameron had to commit to daily, eight comfortable performing at school, which theatre star. hour rehearsals with the Young Australian hasn’t always been the case at other “Cameron has a real passion for singing Broadway Chorus (YABC) in the first schools,” Deanna said. and dancing, and it’s wonderful to see at week of the holidays, followed by 10 Cameron joined YABC in 2015 and such a young age. performances over four days. he has recently been promoted to the “Students have all sorts of talents, and “I really loved it,” Cameron told the Diary. Intermediate Performing Company, which it’s great when they have the opportunities “There were long days and it was really is the highest level for his age group. and the commitment to pursue their hard work, but it was great being with so He is something of a YABC “veteran” dreams.” many other people who love the theatre.” having already performed in Shrek Jnr Cameron hopes to eventually get into the last year. It was a big commitment for an 11 year Victoria College of the Arts and is already old, but Cameron has had a passion for Cameron also attends the Australian Boys Dance Academy twice a week, starting to audition for musical theatre musical theatre since he was small. shows like Billy Elliot the Musical, which “Our family has always loved watching performing in their mid year and end of year productions. returns to Melbourne in 2019. old musicals on TV like the Sound of Music We suspect that we will be seeing and Mary Poppins,” his mother Deanna And that’s in addition to his role in the Warrandyte Primary School upcoming Cameron Poole’s name up in lights in said. years to come, and remember — you read “Cameron was only four when he started production of Mary Poppins Jnr next about him first in the Diary. musical theatre class with the Johnny month, and the school’s team for the 30 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018

On the coast of the sun

A short picturesque drive inland from Estepona Warrandyte resident and takes you to a town called Benahavis, known for its culinary delights, it was here that we celebrated my musician, Bas Le Riche and wife’s birthday. Not unlike many other Spanish towns its narrow his wife Glenice, recently spent streets are beautifully decorated with hanging baskets of colourful flowers accentuated by the brilliant white some time on the Cota del Sol. of the walls on which they are placed. Farther north of Benahavis lies the city of Ronda. Bas and Glenice had many We were fortunate to visit on a day of festivities where the local people dressed in period costume and street adventures while they were away musicians performed; once again this was a magnificent experience. and have decided to share some Before heading north, we had to see Gibraltar, a flavour of Britain on the Mediterranean coast with views to of them with the Diary. North Africa (Morocco) across the straights of Gibraltar. Access to the Rock of course is via driving over the Our trip to Spain was primarily to catch up with some airport runway. dear friends from Jersey in the Channel Islands where As well as the Barbary apes and stunning caves I was born and lived for 25 years prior to coming to complete with stalactites and stalagmites, on view Australia. were policemen in English bobby uniforms, pommy Our base in Spain was on the Costa Del Sol in a style phone boxes and of course fish and chips with town called Estepona, some 40 minutes’ drive east of mushy peas. Gibraltar and a little over one hour drive from Malaga, Upon leaving the Costa Del Sol we headed to Granada in the opposite direction. where a walk through the Arabian quarter of the city My wife wisely suggested that before leaving for Spain takes you up hill and past a small church. I should learn some useful phrases to assist us in our We heard music from within where a group of young travels, as the most basic of attempts seem to reap children were singing so we stopped for a while to enjoy rewards when attempting to communicate with those their music. of a different tongue. After our musical interlude, we continued upwards Do it with a smile and the results can be most past several street musicians to be met by wonderful beneficial, i.e. cerveza is beer, vino is wine, you get the views of the Medieval Alhambra with the panoramic idea. back drop of snow-capped mountains. We felt adventurous enough to hire a car making Cordoba was our next destination where we visited sure that we had a sat nav system on board to help us the Great Mosque — Cathedral and what a massive on our journey. building it is. In Spain you drive on the right hand side of the road, The Cathedral is built inside the Mosque. in a vehicle with a steering wheel that would normally A truly incredible architectural achievement. have a passenger sitting behind it. West of Cordoba, perched high on a hill top sits the Somewhat disconcerting initially but in a short Casillo De Almodovar del Rio, where some of the Game time you adapt, just be careful when negotiating of Thrones TV series was filmed. roundabouts, of which Spain has an abundance. A climb to the top of the ramparts is rewarded with From Estepona it was a short drive to Casares, Manilva, 360 degree views as far as the eye can see. Jimena and, one of our favourites, Mijas. Well worth the effort. Set high amongst the hills overlooking the Our final stop in Spain was Toledo — once Spain’s Mediterranean you ride in a horse drawn carriage capital, the old city is a maze of very narrow streets not complete with jangling bells, around this beautiful town. ideally suited to modern day motor traffic, so walking The choice of alfresco eating is extensive as are the is the preferred option, but prepare to get lost, on the shopping opportunities for the ladies. bright side there is no shortage of cafes and shops and if Food is one of life’s passions and the Spanish are swords, knives and daggers are your caper, this is where awake to this. they are made. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 31

Carolyn’s travel tips

Welcome to New Zealand, the land of the Kiwi and the kiwifruit. Not many have the luxury of two weeks just in the South Island of New Zealand, but believe me it’s worth it! Start with Christchurch an appreciate this resilient city’s recovery from the devastating earthquake of 2011. A day trip to Akaroa will have you swimming with the tiny and very rare Hectors dolphins, eating locally made cheese and browsing the shops. Hanmer Springs is worth at least a night. It’s just under two hours drive north of Christchurch surrounded by lovely wineries. As the name suggests, the hot springs are why people want to stay a night. Kaikoura is a further one hour 45 mins north of Hanmer and is Maori for “eating crayfish”. For a real Kiwi experience, drive out to Nin’s Bin, a little caravan on the side of the road, where crays are brought in fresh each day and cooked to your liking. Diary goes global Allow a couple of days here to view the gigantic sperm whales — chances are good that you’ll see their giant flukes as they dive up to a kilometre underwater in search of food. Head further north to the beautiful Marlborough region at the top of the South Island. Here, you will find vineyards producing 80% of New Zealand’s wine. It is a pristine and perfect part of the country. Heading to the West Coast be sure to take in Abel Tasman National Park for a taste of the great outdoors. Most visitors to this rugged part of NZ come to see the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, further down the coast. Driving down the West Coast, you must stop at Punakaiki, also known as the Pancake Rocks. Enroute to Greymouth you will come across New Zealand’s quirkiest pub, now named “Formerly the Blackball Hilton”. A stop here is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Don’t forget magical Queenstown. The lake is stunning and several restaurants and bars are located around it in the city. It’s here you’ll get to try screaming around in the rippingly fast Shotover jet boats, you could head out to Kawerau to do the longest bungy jump in the world, you can also take cruises on the lakes and around the fiords. Dunedin, to the south, is influenced by the early Scottish settlers and the town has many old stone buildings as well as its own slight accent that you’ll notice if you have your ears on. Dunedin is located in the Otago region and the Otago Peninsular is well worth a drive. One of the best things to do is to cycle the Otago Rail Trail staying at BnBs along the way. Head back to Christchurch via Tekapo and you will have enjoyed a truly awesome fortnight. Warrandytians Alex Lang, Jake Van der Zant and Paul Van der Zant catch Our travel expert Carolyn is the manager of Warrandyte Travel up with the latest news from home, perched atop Jacob’s Ladder in the and Cruise. Ben Lomond National Park outside Launceston, whilst on their annual Email: [email protected], motorcycle pilgrimage around Tassie. call 9844 2477 or drop in to 2 Webb Street, Warrandyte

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fitness Is coffee your fitness friend or foe? By CHRIS SHARP have in Warrandyte? Drinking coffee prior to a work-out protein and approximately six calories fluid intake provided you’re drinking It’s a shame not to be able to visit could jump-start a process called total — not even worth tracking if plenty of water also. them. lipolysis; where free fatty acids are you’re counting macros. But if you can’t handle the thought of As many of my friends and clients released into the bloodstream. Add some skim milk to turn it into a black coffee alone, add in some calorie know I’m a late convert to coffee. If using your fat supplies for training, skim cappuccino and you’re looking free flavoured drops/ syrups or some I actually love a mocha these days. you’ll be sparing the glycogen at roughly almost 8g carb, 5g protein, artificial sweeteners. Caffeine has many health benefits available, and therefore will be able to almost 3g fat and approximately 78 These will add a little sweetness to that offer us good reason to absolutely work out for longer — as we have the calories (for a small). your cup without adding any extra keep it as a part of our diet. opportunity to use fat supplies for fuel. If you’re pushing the envelope then calories. It can help ward off diabetes, Increases circulation a caramel macchiato might fetch 16g control asthma, treat those who have carb, 6g protein, 4g fat and 122 calories Advice, to go persistent headaches, decrease the risk Drinking caffeine prior to training or more in a small cup. The take out from this article is a of Parkinson’s disease, and even help is beneficial as it increases the force I get inundated with questions from simple one. with weight loss. and rate of the heart, which improves clients who are “eating healthily” but Caffeine and coffee have its place to Plus, have you ever tried to carry blood flow. not losing weight. promote your fitness regime and can out conversation in the morning pre- Increasing blood flow will ensure that When we look into things a little even improve performance, but like coffee? muscles get fed those nutrients faster, more, coffee drinks are one of the everything, needs to be approached Impossible (said with tongue firmly which will help them work for longer. main culprits. mindfully. in cheek). Waste products will also be removed It’s easily done, especially if you’re in It should also be noted that caffeine But in all seriousness, there’s a at a quicker rate if circulation is the habit of grabbing a quick latte on can be a highly addictive substance, stack of reasons why coffee, or more increased. every break opportunity. and can cause withdrawal-like importantly — caffeine should be Reduces pain The issue here is that a latte might symptoms if you’re trying to wean off included in your routine: Caffeine is known to increase pain- contain roughly 100 calories. high amounts. Stimulation reducing endorphins. Say you have just one per day, that’s It’s also something that your body “If you drink coffee you’ll get 700 calories that are often not counted When taken in an effective dose, These, coupled with the added adapts to over time, which means soon addicted.” through the week. caffeine can be an extremely good benefit that less lactic acid builds up you might find you’re having to take “You can’t drink caffeine; you Most people have more than one a stimulant — one of the most popular should help you get out a few more more and more caffeine to yield the should only be drinking water.” day, so might mean even more. out there, given it’s pretty cheap, reps before feeling your muscles burn same effect. “Coffee is bad for your health.” There’s absolutely no issue at all if natural and easily obtainable. and fatiguing. But outside of that, it’s really just a you want to drink unlimited macchiato delicious beverage you should feel If you’re one of the people responsible Caffeine increases alertness, and But... coffees until the cows come home, for spreading rumours like these, slap wards off drowsiness, as well as you can fit into your macros as per any While caffeine consumption can be provided you have the calories to other food or beverage. yourself. delaying the onset of muscle fatigue, pretty beneficial in its natural form, account for them, and track them into Well just a little slap. no doubt offering some obvious So, visit our fantastic Warrandyte keep in mind that if you’re going to be your day making sure you’re off-setting cafes with family and friends and Hard! training benefits. enjoying your favourite coffee with any that with minimal calories somewhere grab a coffee, you’ll be improving They’re very one-dimensional extras(like my mocha), you’re going to Burns fat when training else in your diet. your social life as well as your training opinions on a drink that’s pretty have to ensure you’re accounting for popular worldwide. When training, the body will tap into Is black the only option? ability! glycogen supplies to fuel the energy what you’re consuming. Who doesn’t love a “coffee date”, Black coffee won’t add calories to Chris Sharp owns and operates rivvaPT required for each session. For a small black coffee you’re right? How many great café’s do we looking at roughly 1g carb, minimal your day and can be included in your at 4-5/ 266 Yarra St in Warrandyte. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 33 The light at the end of the tunnel

By MAREE NEIL Rotary, The Riverside Market, Andrew Peace Wines and the Backyard On a cold Monday night to the clubhouse they came, Warrandyte Community Bank”. Cheryl and Adrian of Community Bank fame, Cheryl Meikle and Adrian Yong from the Warrandyte Not to pick up a racquet Community Bank joined with many of the members from Or deliver a packet the club in seeing the lights switched on officially for the bushwalking But to light up the courts for the game.... first time. The feeling was electric. TONY HONEYBORNE, the Junior Convenor at the It was overwhelming for some of the club’s members. Warrandyte Tennis Club, was so inspired by the new lighting Allan Newbury even resorted to wearing his sunglasses that has been installed at the tennis club that he was driven to write this limerick. initially. THE KOONUNG Bushwalking bushwalking groups to ensure The brightness took some adjustment. Club has extended an invitation Victoria is a place of diverse, secure On Monday, July 16, Warrandyte Tennis Club held the Members and visitors to the Warrandyte Tennis Club have to the residents of Warrandyte and and healthy natural environment official opening of their new lights … or should that be the surrounding communities to join cared for and appreciated for all. official “switching on” of the lights? been playing “in the dark” for some years now. their club. “We recognise that Manningham “I have waited a very long time for this,” stressed Tony The lights were often faulty, resulting in poor playing With around 150 members, has a growing and diverse Honeyborne. conditions which were not entirely safe for night competition. the club conducts a range of population. “It has been a huge effort and a long wait to achieve The new lights have turned night into day. local, statewide and nationwide “We are known as the ‘friendly this worthwhile result and we could not have done this It’s a wonderful result and will serve the community well bushwalks on a monthly basis, club’ and everyone is made without the wonderful generosity of our sponsors including for many years to come. meeting on the third Wednesday of welcome. every month at The Pines Activity “We recognise that walking, and Learning Centre, where they particularly in the outdoors talk about the walks they have enhances wellbeing and good coming up. health,” she said. Generally walking on weekends Attracting a diverse age range is at and on Wednesdays, the club has a the top of the club’s agenda as there diverse range of members who all are a variety of roles within the club share a common interest in getting and on walks which need to be filled. out and experiencing the wonders Their next two monthly meetings of the bush. are on Wednesday August 15 and Club President Jan Falconer spoke Wednesday September 19. to the Diary about the benefits of being part of a bushwalking club. For more information: www. “We share a vision with other koonungbushwalkingclub.org.au

Sign up for junior cricket

IF YOU MISSED the club registration day on August 11, you can still register online to join a team for the Warrandyte Junior Cricket Club. Go to www.playcricket.com.au and follow the prompts. The club is running mixed teams for kids 9–17, and girls can express interest in signing up for or the All Girls Comp in U12s and U15s. U10s-$115 U12’s-U16’s-$195 Playing shirts $30, optional hoodies $55 Free cap for all new members Come along and join in the fun. Go Bloods!

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ACPS reflecting the trend in AFL By NIETA MANSER TRADITIONALLY, AFL football is a anymore,” says Sophie in Grade 6. favourite for the boys when they select their Ms Thornton says the girls have responded Interschool Sport preference for Term 2 at enthusiastically to the program. Anderson’s Creek Primary School. “It was great to see so many girls have a go,” The winter sports round always has boys says Ms Thornton. eager to kick goals as they compete each She says the sport is no longer being seen week against local schools. as just a boy’s game. But this year, Physical Education teacher, “Girls are just as capable as the boys and Meredith Thornton found girls were also they love playing just as much.” keen to kick the footy, with five girls joining The trend towards girls entering the sport the team and helping take them to the Grand has increased Australia wide with 27 per cent Final. of all participants in the sport now being girls By KATRINA BENNETT Responding to the girl’s enthusiasm for and women. the Australian rules game, Ms Thornton According to the AFL there are now over 1.4 THE PROFESSIONALS in the AFL or the After many anxious glimpses at the arranged for ACPS to participate in the ALF million females playing the game. AFLW may get to run through a banner every complete catalogue of weather apps Girl’s Football Round Robin in July. ACPS Principal Sue Dyos, says the school game but for the local kid dragging their available on iTunes, the morning of July 22, With coach Mike Lynch by their side, the looked at the trend and knew they needed parents out of bed on cold and wet Sunday 2018, a day that shall go down in the history girls were able to secure two wins and one to ensure girls were also getting a chance mornings, the banner is so much more. books as “B-day”; dawned windless and not a draw on the day while learning to improve to play. The banner represents a major milestone. cloud in the sky. their skills and confidence. “With such a sharp increase in interest, we The first major milestone is 50 games. Much to the relief of the engineers, for if Girls from Grade 4 through to Grade 6 who needed to ensure our school reflected the With approximately 15 games a season, the eighth Wonder of the World blew away or participated on the day, enjoyed the fact trend in the community,” she says. it’s normally during the budding AFL star’s melted in the rain before the boys could run that they were part of the game rather than Victoria in particular has been the most fourth season that the magical 50 games will through it, did it ever really exist? a spectator. impacted by the new trend, with more teams be achieved. A guard of honour was formed by parents, “I like that there’s something special for of teenage girls being formed than in any That is 50 coffees, 100 hot jam donuts and grandparents, siblings and people walking the girls in footy and it’s not just for the boys other state. 150 dim sims worth of Sundays. past with their dogs. Quick maths, out of a team of 22 players in Following on from some inspiring, the U11 boys this season, 11 were going to philosophical, celebratory and reach their 50 games, six during one game congratulatory words from Coach Callen, alone. the entire team lined up and burst through That is a lot of little banners. the mega banner as one. But this is no ordinary team, there were During the crepe paper clean-up post- going to be no ordinary banners. mega banner demolition, word filtered The idea of the ‘mega banner’ was born. through from the International Space When the idea was put to boys involved, Station. did they want to celebrate as individuals or They were thrilled to see, with their naked celebrate as a team? eye that there were no spelling mistakes. It was unanimous. Would’ve been embarrassing to misspell After four seasons together these 10 and your own kid’s name… 11 year old boys embodied the Warrandyte Congratulations to the entire U11 boys Bloods spirit and wanted the whole team team, their families and the leadership team involved. for collaborating so well together to create On a cold and misty Friday night, a large a memorable, fun and inclusive sporting group of parents descended on a secret moment that will hopefully be fondly location, rolled out the crepe paper and remembered for years to come. began to create the eighth Wonder of the And if you don’t remember it? World. Approximately 30,000 photos were taken to Bolstered by hot cups of cocoa and help jog that elusive memory. digestive biscuits, the engineers got to work Last but not least congratulations to Wes, doing engineering stuff. Gus, Lachie, Lou, Jacob, Archie, Jarrah, The drawers, paper cutters and sticky Xavier, Lenny, Jayden and Cameron on your tape-ers flexed their Pinterest fingers and 50 games. sometime, possibly just prior to daybreak I heard a rumour there has already been the masterpiece was complete. secret talks regarding your 100th games. AUGUST 2018 Warrandyte Diary 35 Injuries plague promising Bloods outfit

By JOSH HUNTLY to just two goals for the match. Waverley Blues 12.9-81 into their fixtures against Ringwood Godwin, A. Balemian, G. Hitchman, A NEAR-MIRACLE against ladder Ringwood eventually forced the def Warrandyte 10.9-69 and Waverley, and the inclusions of T. Dunn leaders Ringwood at Warrandyte game open, running away with a Grant Godwin and Dan Large saw Best Players: G. Godwin, B. Davies, Goal Kickers: J. Beasley 3, M. Cullum Warrandyte take it up to the teams G. Hitchman, D. Large, B. Ludbrook, Reserve and heartbreak at Waverley 37-point victory in the last term. 2, M. Jaffrey, L. Buckley, J. Meyers, S. headlined the beginning of the Bloods The coaches were buoyed by the higher on the ladder despite failing to R. Reardon Bowers, L. Ruck find winning results in either game. run to the end of the season as the squads performance and pressure in Best Players: J. Beasley, J. Meyers, Ryley Reardon continued to enjoy his U19s injury list continued its Jekyll and the defensive fifty which saw Ringwood T. Beasley, T. Versteegen, L. Parker, breakout year in the ruck, named in the The Under 19’s played just one Hyde act. kick a staggering 26 behinds. M. Jaffrey Cooper Addison continued to best players for six consecutive weeks match in July, facing off against South while Gareth Hitchman continues Seniors impress in the backline after making Reserves Belgrave looking to register their to perform strongly in the forward second win. Coming off a stinging loss against his debut against South Belgrave the Making the most of a swathe of section of the ground. week before. The Saints had the better run of play South Belgrave and faced with the returning players, The Reserves go to early, putting the early pressure on the With finals now out of the question, Round 13 – 15 results daunting task of knocking off the sing the song for the third time this Young Bloods. Lockier Durran worked the senior group will look to finish the undefeated Ringwood, many at the season in a good win against South South Belgrave 4.6-30 hard to stem the flow, continuing his season off on a high and get back into ground could have been forgiven for Belgrave. def by Warrandyte 15.14-104 fine season with his signature run and believing an upset was on the cards a winning groove with games against Having prevailed against the Saints dash and multiple goals on the board, with Warrandyte just 10 points behind Templestowe and Scoresby to finish earlier in the season, the Bloods were Goal Kickers: G. Hitchman 4, M. he was ably assisted at the 3QT break. off the season. determined to avoid any complacency Colborne-Veel 3, A. Balemian 2, Warrandyte was reduced to three on The Bloods would not be content to and they delivered in spades. T. Parker 2, S. Bowers, S. Lee, B. the bench early in the second quarter Round 13 – 15 results Richardson, B. Ludbrook roll over to the finals bound Ringwood Sam Lee was superb through the with Connor Huntly sustaining a middle, making a strong case for his Best Players: S. Lee, G. Hitchman, M. and Josh Meyers got the red and white South Belgrave 13.22-100 season-ending ankle injury. return to the senior squad. Colborne-Veel, R. Reardon, S. Bowers, off to a flyer, snagging the first two def Warrandyte 5.9-35 Darcy Poole stepped up with two goals of the game to announce their The second quarter was more of A. Balemian the same with goals to Hitchman, goals and Callum Padfield continued intentions early. Goal Kickers: J. Beasley 3, N. Colborne-Veel and skipper Trent Warrandyte 8.8-56 to run all day. They continued to tighten the screws Johnston 2 def by Ringwood 15.11-101 It wouldn’t be enough to erase the Best Players: L. Oliver, T. Naughtin, Parker creating a solid 64-point buffer on the Redbacks, forcing them into at half-time. deficit however and the team fell to an errors and restricting their chances T. Beasley, T. Versteegen, C. Addison, Goal Kickers: G. Hitchman 2, G. 80-point defeat. Warrandyte did not concede a goal Ratten, R. Brand, T. Dunn, T. Parker, up forward. J. Beasley in the first half. L. Hogg, S. Bowers South Belgrave 18.21-129 The Bloods won most of their key Warrandyte 5.7-37 A disappointing third quarter was Best Players: M. Munro, D. Corke, def Warrandyte 8.1-49 matchups, including swingman Nick def by Ringwood 8.26-74 dispelled by a rampaging Bloods unit G. Hitchman, R. Reardon, T. Parker, Johnstone and Andrew White who in the fourth. M. Jaffrey Goal Kickers: L. Durran 3, D. Poole were given the unenviable task of Goal Kickers: S. Philip-Owen 2, J. Ryley Reardon continued to spoon 2, T. Sproule-Carroll 2, D. Harris-Allan locking down leading goal-kicker Meyers 2, L. Ruck the ball down the throat of the Waverley Blues 12.12-84 Best Players: L. Durran, C. Padfield, Trent Farmer in the absence of Lewis Best Players: J. Beasley, N. Johnston, midfielders and Hitchman concluded def Warrandyte 8.4-52 T. Sproule-Carroll, S. Garrick, D. T. Hayton, S. Philip-Owen, C. Addison, the game with four goals. Oliver. Goal Kickers: D. Large 2, R. Brand, G. Wilson, D. Poole The joint effort saw Farmer restricted M. Cullum The Bloods looked to take this form Like father, like son for debutant Campbell Prior By JOSH HUNTLY WHEN CAMPBELL Prior’s name was read out however, coming up against the undefeated on the senior team list for the game against and top of the table Ringwood. Undaunted Ringwood, he wrote another chapter in the however, Prior strode out onto the field proud legacy of one of Warrandyte Football determined to cause an upset. Clubs finest clubmen. And for three quarters, it looked like his Campbell, son of Warrandyte legend Tracey presence was just the lucky charm the Bloods Prior, was picked to make his debut after an were after. impressively consistent run of form in the The fairy-tale initiation for Prior into the Reserve side and ran out against the Redbacks senior squad gained serious momentum, wearing the same number his father did during Warrandyte finding themselves just 10 points his playing days. The number 16 jumper. behind the Redbacks at 3QT. Tracey “Snowy” Prior was one of Warrandyte’s Hard running and solid work in the contests favourite sons, holding roles at the club as a nearly saw the Bloods snatch the win in Prior’s player, runner, coach, committee member and debut but it wasn’t to be as Ringwood pulled an integral part of the footy club. away. He tragically passed away in 1996 but his There were plenty of positives to take away, legacy at the club was immortalised with the main one for Campbell was to simply pull the naming of the best clubman award was on the jumper against the best team in the appropriately renamed to the Tracey “Snowy” competition. Prior Memorial Shield, an honour that is “I felt privileged with the opportunity and awarded to the player who most epitomises the I was really proud to put the jumper on and Bloods’ spirit on and off the field. compete against the number one team in the Now it was Campbell’s turn to make his mark competition.” as an up and coming senior player. Despite the result, it was a proud day for the Campbell with Coach McGregor and mum Dee It was shaping up to become a baptism of fire Warrandyte Football Club and the Prior family. Beasley boys team up for the Bloods By JOSH HUNLTY But all four share the same hard-as- IN A REMARKABLE first for nails attitude to football and love for Warrandyte, the four Beasley brothers the Warrandyte Football Club. all took the field together in the fixture In a hard-fought game, Josh found against Boronia. the goals twice for the Bloods while Warrandyte supporters had seen a Tim also found himself named in the glimpse of the Beasley boys working best along with Dave and Sam who in tandem earlier in the year, when each made strong contributions in all bar Josh played in the Reserves in a fierce contest while proud parents a thrilling victory. Trudy and Neil watched on. Despite injuries and other factors, Despite the result (a four-goal Josh eventually linked up with his defeat) the boys stand as a testament older brothers as all ran out together to the Bloods’ spirit the club prides in the Reserves on another proud day itself on. for the club and the Beasley family. The Beasley name is a popular one at Warrandyte, with all playing the majority of their careers at the club in Juniors and Seniors alike. In recent times, Josh has become a stalwart in the Seniors’ forward line and Tim has cemented himself as a hard-working midfielder in the same team. Dave has been one of the Reserves’ strongest performers down back and Sam, cruelled by injury this season, has established himself as a key swingman and tough body in the Photos: MELINDA HOSSACK contest. Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2018