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No 524, NOVEMBER 2018 | FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY | Editorial & Advertising: 9844 0555 Email: [email protected]

INSIDE Howzat! 1000 games Election coverage P5–7 Warrandyte Cricket Club reached a monumental The Victorian State Election takes place on November Bridgeworks wrap milestone this month, with the 1000th Seniors 24 and the Diary has everything you need to know, P8 home game in the club’s 163-year history played at from why and where to vote, your otions for who Fantastic Fireball Warrandyte Reserve. you can vote for, as well as continuing coverage of P18–19 A truly epic landmark — for the full story, see the bridgeworks and much, much more. Footy Best & Fairest Page 35. Photo: BILL MCAULEY P33

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9844 1444 “Facts are the enemy of truth.”- Cervantes 2 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018

OVER THE HILLS By JOCK MACNEISH

TheOVER more THE things HILLS change... By JOCK MACNEISH NOVEMBER The Diary’s researchers have taken If they got the mails brought along that route a peek into the archives to see it would be a step in that direction. Loving our A short time ago, they waited on the what was happening in Warrandyte postal department with reference to a Warry a century ago and guess what they letter delivery at East Doncaster, when it 232 Yarra St found? was ascertained that unless a post office has postal matter totalling 150 letters Warrandyte 0411 528 142 Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser and parcels the department would not consider it. Friday November 29 1918 Page 5 An offer had been made to deliver the letters there for £52 for 12 months and if HOURS DONCASTER’S TRANSIT the residents were prepared to contribute Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am-5.30pm that sum, the authorities would be willing to FACILITIES arrange the delivery for the term mentioned. Reference as to the lack of communication Templestowe was also interested in the with Melbourne was again emphasised same matter. at the meeting of Doncaster council on — Cr. H. Clay seconded the motion. Thursday night, November 21 by Cr. Tully, It was time that Doncaster had some way of who said that great inconvenience existed getting to the city along the main road, and in the way of conveyances. it would be a good idea to request the Kew 42K Media An effort should be made to have mails council to assist them in the movement they conveyed direct to Melbourne along the were working for. Copywriting main road through Kew, and he moved — Mr. E. Lawford addressed the council on that the parliamentary representative be the question brought forward. requested to arrange a deputation to the He said that if the council did take the action with the tram at the Harp hotel would be Video Production deputy postmaster-general, with that end proposed it would meet with the approval of very convenient. in view. nearly every resident of Doncaster. — Cr. P. Clay also spoke in support of the Contact James & Sandi Then they may go as far as having the mails Some preliminary work was required, and motion. conveyed by motor from the Kew post he would like the council to assist in reviving Since the tram had been running to the office. Doncaster was much in need of the old progress association, which was not Harp hotel, they all agreed it was time they 0458 218 380 or 0429 121 969 better transit to the city, and though many a rival to the council, but an assistance. had some conveyance to Doncaster. No project too big or too small. Great rates for Warrandytians. went through Box Hill, the great majority of Inquiries showed that they would receive It would be much quicker and better to residents preferred the direct course. the support of the ratepayers in having the go by that route into town than through Now that the war is over, an effort should mail contract altered. Box Hill. be made to get the electric tram extended A vehicle along the main road to connect The motion was approved of. [email protected] through Doncaster to Warrandyte.

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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, December 12, 2018. commuter suburb of Melbourne, the natural beauty, community spirit and sense Advertising and editorial copy closes Friday, November 30, 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. NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 3 Anger and confusion on bridge closures By DAVID HOGG • BRIDGE NIGHT CLOSURE VEC Civil staff have been told that ABSOLUTE confusion has reigned • 10 PM TO 5 AM THU they are not to talk to the press but within the community — as expressed • BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE to refer all communications through on social media during recent weeks – • 10 PM THU TO 5 AM FRI VicRoads. on the lack of information, short notice Each of these frames is shown for 3 All VicRoads technical designers, and frequent changes to the schedules seconds, so it takes 12 seconds for the engineers and project managers have been told to refer all queries to their for total closures and lane closures on full message to appear. When there is no congestion, Public Affairs department. the bridge. Offers to provide a reporter to Motorists are beginning to take motorists simply do not have time to view the whole message, and if they go on a conducted site tour, take their frustration out on the engineers photographs, talk to the engineers and working out there and particularly the are stuck in traffic, they probably do not care. explain progress have been refused traffic controllers who are copping on the grounds that they cannot have much of the abuse. The second issue is there is no defined start and end to the sequence, unqualified people on the worksite. Some frustrated drivers have been which means it is easy to read out of To frustrate further, it is becoming ignoring their Stop signs and driving order, which can, and has, caused increasingly difficult to get any through. more confusion. information, beyond what is on Matters came to a head on October • 10 PM THU TO 5 AM FRI the VicRoads bulletins and website 25 when one lane was closed on • BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE updates, and the Diary has been forced the bridge, without prior notice, for • 10 PM TO 5 AM THU to go through Strategic Engagement almost the whole working day, causing • BRIDGE NIGHT CLOSURE Advisor Community and Stakeholder Engagement who handles all matters delays approaching 45 minutes to If the community understands in traffic travelling from the Goldfields concerning publicity on this project. advance clearly what is happening and Requests for information are shopping centre to the roundabout. with adequate notice, then alternative In fact, the Diary had been speaking to rarely responded to and deadlines arrangements can be made and those are missed, so the Diary can only VicRoads only the previous afternoon who travel on those dates will expect concerning full night closures the report what is officially released in the associated delay. their Information Bulletins or official following week, and had not been But with such short notice and advised of this disruption. releases. in some cases no notice at all, it The Diary continues to try and Perhaps the major issue throughout is no wonder there is community engage with VicRoads, to re-establish October and continuing into anger, particularly when people have communications but for the moment November has been the lack of clarity made arrangements in advance of the information requests concerning and ambiguity on the road signage. notification; but taking it out on the current issues including; social media In addition, there have been a workers is abhorrent and misdirected. complaints, their plans for closures number of occasions where signage Locals have come out in force on during the remainder the year and north of the river contradicted signage social media to decry the abuse and details on the potential bus bay on the to the south, and occasionally had days sympathise with the plight of the north side of Yarra Street have gone not matching the dates shown. engineers and traffic controllers. unanswered. Most recently, electronic sign Madonna Holmes was so delighted It is well known that this project is updates and official bulletins have with them when being personally running behind schedule and they are not been updated simultaneously, the escorted across the bridge that she in a hurry to get it finished. electronic signs advertising closures thought to bake scones for these hard- But October/November highlights from 10pm while the bulletin had been working folks. what happens when a community is Arion Light agreed and said he was left in the dark. updated to 8pm. happy to pay for the chocolate chips! But contradicting signs are only the The breakdown in communication Freda Kavanagh told us she had just in October/November requires tip of the iceberg. dropped in two dozen cold beers after Increasingly complex messages explanation and the community needs hearing that it is not only is verbal to know how far the bridgeworks are regarding roadworks often mean abuse, they have been spat on and had drivers do not have time to either going to extend into the fire danger coffee thrown over them. period. read the full message or read it out of And the blame rests squarely on the sequence, causing greater confusion. VicRoads cannot simply ignore these shoulders of VicRoads and their prime requests, the Jumping Creek Road A good example of this is the most contractor VEC Civil Engineering for Upgrade is months away from starting recent advertised works, which were continually failing to consider the and, once again, VicRoads will have to scheduled to take place on November needs of the community and their field questions from the Warrandyte 7 and 8. inability to communicate their plans. Diary and the community about The recent closures were TheDiary has for months been trying progress, delays and closures. communicated, on the digital displays to establish a communication channel As we go to print, our enquiries to around Warrandyte with the following with VicRoads and with VEC Civil but VicRoads regarding the Warrandyte sequence: is constantly rebuffed. Bridge have gone unanswered.

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By DON MACRAE and push for commercial While it seems clear that would be Warrandyte Community development is not an issue the direction of C117’s impact, nobody Association restricted to Manningham; really knows the likely magnitude of it is an issue potentially that impact. MANNINGHAM Council’s affecting all green wedges, The designated WCA submission s controversial C117 Planning so C117 has an importance were presented by Alan Thatcher. Scheme amendment, beyond Manningham. One submission directly related to which proposes relaxing All Planning Scheme the general thrust of C117 was from some of the Green Wedge amendments are subject Brumbys Road Investments, the restrictions to encourage to approval by the State applicant in the VCAT case involving tourist-related activities has been Minister for Planning. the hotel and winery mentioned met with stiff opposition by local If a proposed amendment has been above. residents and community groups, the subject of objections, as was C117, Others related to the inadequate and has been the subject of a three- it is subjected to a Planning Panel, café seating provision in Warran Glen day hearing at Planning Panels which consists of a hearing conducted Nursery’s “existing use” permit; Jamie Victoria. before one or more Members, after Day’s proposal to build a caravan and The amendment, if passed, would which they produce a report and camping park on Pound Bend; permit encourage activities such as cellar recommendations to the proposer, in requirements in relation to conducting doors, boutique breweries, farm this case Manningham Council, and a business including permaculture gate sales, produce stores, camping the Planning Minister. and artisan studios in Wonga Park; grounds and event and function The proposer then either accepts the and concern that one owner may not venues in areas such as Ringwood recommendations in full or in part, be able to build the sheds he wants if Road, South Warrandyte. or rejects them and resubmits the C117 is accepted. Don Macrae, on behalf of the amendment to the Planning Minister. Robyn Gillespie of Andersons Creek Polley OAM, retired urban geographer by which the Manningham Council Warrandyte Community Association The Minister has the final say. Landcare referred to the contribution who has served on Planning Panels arrived at C117. (WCA) has supplied an extensive This Panel consisted of one of Landcare volunteers and spoke in the past, observed that whereas Using Freedom of Information and account of the panel hearing entitled experienced member as chair, Mr powerfully about what would formerly the language regarding by dint of sheer persistence Jeremy C117: Magical Mystery Tour on WCA’s Lester Townsend. potentially be lost if commercialism the Manningham Green Wedge has was successful in extracting from affiliated Wedge Tales website, and Manningham Council was was allowed to erode the Green Wedge. centred on conservation, protection Council reports of lead-up work, we reproduce an abridged version represented by Dr Joseph Monaghan, A particular issue raised was the of fauna, flora and landscape and notably including the three-part of that here. a lawyer from Holding Redlich, likely effect on what are currently other environment issues, and report, Rural Areas Discretionary Land supported by two Council planners, backroads as traffic volumes increase enjoyed the support of local members Uses Strategy (RADLUS), the final part The issues highlighted in the Susan Ross and Matt Lynch. as a result of relaxing green wedge and councillors, now the language of which became the background WCA article are ongoing and in the His opening approach seemed protections. is switching to that of economic document for C117. interest of Warrandyte and Green narrow and legalistic, focussing mainly A poignant anecdote concerned a advantage and tourism development. While Jeremy’s conclusions are quite Wedge residents the Diary will on a complaint that he was “taken by recent exercise in which children were WCA’s expert witness, planner James trenchant, they are offered in the continue to follow this story as it surprise” by the WCA expert, James involved in collecting 100 dead frogs Livingstone went into great detail on context of a thoughtful and extensive develops. Livingstone, because his participation in Gold Memorial Road, squashed by specific clauses and concluded that analysis of the surrounding issues, Planning Panels Victoria conducted its was notified late. cars after recent rain. there is no strategic justification for which could inform action into the hearing on C117 over three days from It is fairly clear what C117 is about; Christine Andell lives on Ringwood- parts of the amendment. future. October 10. it asserts that traditional agriculture Warrandyte Road, the area targeted in Daniel Epstein, legal representative The final Panel session belonged to Warrandyte was there in force, is declining and recommends C117 for an undefined “tourist cluster”. for WCA, followed Mr Livingstone and the Council, for their final response. with six submitters, including four responding by “encouraging” tourism- She was concerned that adding more cited the need to resist development This consisted of a long list of points, associated with the WCA. related development, possibly in businesses along this road may cause pressures from people wanting to with many of them attacking the The WCA was also represented by clusters. the number of tourists to go down make money — and noted that the qualifications of James Livingstone, resident barrister and “Friend of the At a practical level its intent is not rather than up as the area becomes Green Wedge was established to do rather than his evidence. Green Wedge”, Daniel Epstein, who spelled out and it is hard to tell what less attractive. just that. And with the hearing ended, it is over called planner James Livingstone as sorts of development applications will She said existing businesses in the Dr Joseph Monaghan, representing to the Panel, Mr Lester Townsend, to an expert witness. get permits that would not have before, area don’t employ locals anyway Manningham Council stated that consider and make recommendations. C117 introduced the notion of a but it’s clear that Council wants that preferring experienced staff from Council’s case was documented in Mr Townsend said that following the “tourist cluster” in South Warrandyte, sort of result. outside the area or agencies, and “the two statements, a “Part A Submission”, hearing he would undertake some site a formula for populating that part WCA expert witness James Green Wedge should not be sacrificed which is on the Council website and a visits and produce his report by Friday of the Manningham Green Wedge Livingstone hazarded an estimate of in the interests of a dining experience “Part B Submission” which is not, but November 2. with restaurants, hotels and function what might have been its effect on the for people from Northcote”. which he presented to the Panel and The report will go to both the Council centres. recently rejected application to build WCA member Joy Dahl focused spoke to selectively. and the Planning Minister. The amendment is not easy to a 49 room hotel with a function room on how C117 will undermine and Both documents provide an overview The Council then has up to 28 days interpret — a significant fault — but and winery in Brumbys Road, South devalue what is Manningham’s of the community submissions as they to consider the matter, after which the the general thrust is to give up on Warrandyte (Diary — April 2018). unique, precious, delicate treasure — were originally received, along with Panel’s report must be made public. agriculture and allow commercial That application was rejected by Warrandyte. the Council’s responses. The full Magical Mystery Tour development. VCAT on the grounds of the excessive As a Pound Bend resident, she also The final submission from article, including links to other This is not a straightforward thing bulk and scale of the built form and its decried the caravan and camping park the community was from local reference material and the WCA to achieve in a municipal planning impact on traffic flows. proposal with particular reference to commentator Jeremy Loftus-Hills submission to the Panel. scheme, since local schemes are Mr Livingstone suggested that under the inability of the narrow, twisty roads and occupied two absorbing hours. subservient to the State Planning the current Scheme its chances of of the area to cope with an increase Whereas the other objections to the Scheme, but we think the intent was success were 45%, but if C117 had been in traffic. amendment focused on the intent To read the original clear. in effect its chances would have been The comprehensive forensic and the quality of the drafting, Mr bit.ly/C117WCA This trend to give up on agriculture 49% – 55%. submission by WCA member Val Loftus-Hills investigated the process NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 5 The logistics of voting By BRUCE DAVIDSON validity of the result. this year we can expect 4.2M voters IT IS A FACT of life, regardless of Recently Warwick Gately AM on the roll. your interest or disinterest in politics, (pictured left), the Victorian Electoral This is an increase of 350,000 Victoria is in the grip of an election. Commissioner addressed the Rotary additional voters since the last election. Television, radio and social media Club of Melbourne on the topic of the That is a little less than the total are full of it. logistics of running a State election. number of voters in Tasmania over and Billboards are popping up and He is a Statutory Officer responsible to above the previous election. the letter box is overflowing with the Parliament, not to the Government. This represents 95 per cent of eligible reminders from sitting members and He spoke at length about the number Victorian voters and of these about 93 introductions and promises from of electors, risk mitigation, logistics on per cent will vote. wannabes. the day and the expectation that he To cater for the election, the VEC While the hyperbole, undertakings, can produce a result on the night of will print 12M ballot papers between promises, policies, etc. may seem the election. close of nominations on November 9 somewhat confusing and a waste of The numbers are astounding and I and commencement of early voting on time and paper, we must make the can only report some of them here. November 12. most of it and cast our vote. He normally has a staff of 120 and a On the Election Day there will be It is our right and our responsibility, budget of $35M. 1,800 voting centres across Victoria. however we should remember that In an election year his budget However, 100,000 Victorian electors many people in other parts of the grows to $100M so the election costs will be out of the state and to cater for world don’t enjoy these rights or taxpayers $65M. them there will be 43 voting venues they participate in elections that are Most of this is spent on wages and interstate and overseas. manipulated and dishonest. resources. There will be 1,100 mobile voting We regularly hear reports of Democracy is expensive! centres to cater for hospitals, nursing elections in Asian, African and South On the day of the election he will homes, prisons and the homeless. American countries that are tainted by employ 25,000 staff to conduct the There even needs to be arrangements irregularities. election, all of which will require made for Victorians working in Problems enrolling, impossibly training. Antarctica. long queues to vote and outright All will need to be paid superannuation You will understand why Warwick electoral fraud are regularly reported into separate accounts! Gately likens his job to an event by Australian officials sent to report Over the last six months the Victorian manager — a big event manager. on the conduct of national ballots in Electoral Commission (VEC) has There is only one opportunity to get other countries. leased 88 shop fronts or offices across it right and it must be right! In Australia we have great faith in the Victoria, one for each electoral district He has to think of every eventuality — electoral process. of the Legislative Assembly along with even the possibility of it being declared We may have misgivings about some a very large warehouse at Tullamarine. a Code Red day on polling day! aspects of our system and it may not Of course, every election is bigger Election Day is Saturday, November always produce the result we wish for, than the previous one but Victoria’s 24 and polling booths are open from but we never question the integrity and rapid growth in population means 8am to 6pm.

ON NOVEMBER 24, Victorian’s who are eligible to vote will go to the polls. A more detailed map and list of voting centres is available from the Victorian Electoral Commission website, but for residents of the Warrandyte and the surrounding communities of Park Orchards, Wonga Park, Kangaroo Ground and Christmas Hills, the Diary has put together a map of the voting centres closest to you, within Where to vote the electorates of Warrandyte and Eildon. Voting Centre locations courtesy Victorian Electoral Commission 2018 Warrandyte Electorate Eildon Electorate

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Early voting opens Monday 12 November 2 / 860 Docanster Road, East Doncaster I have proudly served our ELECTION SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER community for 12 years and Voting open 8:00am - 6:00pm I ask for your support LOCAL VOTING CENTRES Warrandyte Primary School Wonga Park Forbes Street, Warrandyte Primary School at this year’s election 41 Dudley Rd Warrandyte South Hall Wonga Park 66 Hall Road, Warranwood North Warrandyte Park Orchards Family Centre Community Centre Ryan Smith mp 184 Research-Warrandyte Rd 572 Park Rd MEMBER FOR WARRANDYTE North Warrandyte Park Orchards AUTHORISED BY RYAN SMITH MP 2/1020 DONCASTER RD, EAST DONCASTER 6 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 Victorian State Election: WARRANDYTE ELECTORATE

Elizabeth McGrath Lachlan McGill Ben Ramcharan Ryan Smith Labor Animal Justice Party The Greens Liberal

A local Member of Parliament has a single I have lived with my family and companion I’m running for Warrandyte because I want It has been a privilege to represent the important obligation: to be an approachable animals in the electorate of Warrandyte for the to give my community an alternative to the old Warrandyte community over the past 12 years. and committed resource. past 13 years. parties. In that time, I have met some truly remarkable I have a strong record of service for the With its diversity of beautiful open spaces, I want you to be able to use your vote to send people, many of whom volunteer for the benefit community in both my personal and work life. bushland and many forms of wildlife we would a message to our politicians that our long-term of the broader community. I will work for Warrandyte in the same way. never dream of living anywhere else. future matters. Together we have achieved a great deal and Over the past four years, Labor has made I have been involved in animal welfare I love living here amongst the beautiful have been able, over the years, to support substantial improvements across our activities for the past 15 years including being greenery of places like Wonga Park, Warranwood a range of local schools, sporting clubs and community and has plans for even more. President of a number of fundraising groups. and Park Orchards while still being so close Warrandyte events. The Andrews Labor Government has provided I’ve volunteered for many animal welfare from the booming economy of Doncaster East, There is, however, always room for continued over $5 million for the upgrade of the Warrandyte related organisations, both in Australia and Donvale and Templestowe. improvement. Bridge. overseas, and derive great satisfaction from I love this area and I want to protect the things A change of government will see promised This important infrastructure program means contributing to a safer world free of harm for that make it special. commitments fulfilled, with funding to expand widening the bridge to three lanes and is the all animals. As Melbourne grows, we need to think clubrooms and add scoreboards and lighting kind of investment that this Labor Government If elected, I will aim to maintain the eco culture carefully about how to cope with our growing upgrades to sporting grounds at Warrandyte has backed from day one. standard of living in the Warrandyte electorate, city. Reserve, Launders Reserve in Wonga Park, Labor is serious about excellent public through the protection and enhancement of Warrandyte has a traffic problem due to poor Coleman Reserve, Domeney Reserve, as well education. land that supports our wildlife, including the transport planning. as ovals in Donvale. My life is an example of the liberating many established parks and reserves. I’m committed to fixing this. Wonga Park Primary, Warrandyte High and opportunity of a quality education for everyone I believe there is an emerging threat to native We need to provide alternatives to driving. Donvale Primary will all have funding directed regardless of their circumstances. flora/fauna and wildlife species in the electorate This will reduce the number of cars on the to them to ensure the wonderful students and The Andrews Labor Government shares that needs to be addressed. roads and therefore reduce traffic congestion. staff at these schools have improved facilities to this belief and has invested $4 million for I will work with local groups, the Council, It’s good to see the proposed Suburban Rail learn and teach in. Heatherwood School in Donvale and over The Environment Protection Authority and the Loop but this long-term solution doesn’t tackle And two of the area’s community service and $200,000 for the Kurboroo kindergarten in Department of Environment, Land, Water and the issues the community has now and without support organisations, Doncare and Onemda, Warranwood. Planning to develop strategies to preserve and other upgrades to our network, overcrowding will receive funding to further their vitally In its first term, Labor has made contributions enhance areas, to protect the ecosystems within and unreliable services will continue. important work. to the CFA and infrastructure in the Warrandyte the electorate of Warrandyte. The Greens’ plan for a Rapid Bus Network Cost of living pressures will be eased under a region including $650,000 for the Mullum One of my key areas of focus is to ensure would connect our area to other suburbs with change of government, with commitments to Mullum Reserve Stadium. the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act not only an efficient service, doing away with our city- lower water bills through renegotiated contracts Major health service improvements for local sufficiently supports the state reserves and parks centric model of public transport. and lower power bills for those on concession patients are planned with a new community but, most importantly, is enforced with penalties This is how to fix our traffic woes. cards. hospital for Eltham. handed down to offenders. Building big, congested toll roads simply In addition, text books for secondary school Young families in our community will benefit I love spending time in the area walking won’t work. students will be supplied by the school, saving from Labor’s $5 billion three-year-old kinder the dogs or chasing my daughter across the Overcrowded schools and poor facilities are up to $470 per student each year. investment, which will help make sure our kids many playgrounds and I’m passionate about starting to become a problem for our state. New drivers will have $295 slashed from are ready for school and set for life. protecting this environment. It’s vital that we send a message that our their car registration to help make that first car Households will also benefit from the Labor The Warrandyte area has the cleanest water schools won’t be forgotten about. purchase a little easier. Government’s investment in half-price solar along the Yarra River and one of the lowest The Greens will ensure that all school funding For those concerned about the level of panels, which will save local families hundreds recorded crime rates across Melbourne. is based on equity and that all decisions are crime, tougher sentencing will be introduced of dollars on their power bill every year. I aim to ensure future generations live in the made with full transparency so as all students, for perpetrators of violent crime and repeat I have worked as a musician, as a teacher, area with the same sense of pride and safety. regardless of their background, can have access offenders will no longer receive bail as a matter as a lawyer, and now in my present role as an For these reasons, and conscious of the threat to a great education and quality facilities. of course. industrial officer with the Australian Nurses and of overdevelopment, I will work to ensure the The government should be working hard Both the East West Link and the North East Midwives Federation. electorate has a stable and considerate rate of to make Victoria a better place to live but Link will be planned and built, making the It is this diverse experience that I believe growth. unfortunately, this isn’t what’s happening. daily commute less frustrating, with an aim to would make me a committed, thoughtful and I do not want the area to experience issues Too often, governments are acting in the ensure drivers no longer use the back roads of dedicated representative. from high density housing, such as loss of interest of their corporate friends. Warrandyte as their rat-run. I would be delighted to hear from you privacy, noise, car parking and that feeling of State assets are being sold off and this is one It is these concerns of household budget with questions about what I can offer as a open spaces that many residents enjoy. of the reasons why power prices are so high. pressures, growing congestion and fears of representative and the policies of the Andrews Animals are an important part of my family’s The Greens’ plan will bring vital services violent crime that have been raised with me Labor Government. life, sharing our home with two dogs and a cat. including transport and energy back into by residents, as well as a need to support local Companion animals are also an important part public hands so they are run for the good of community infrastructure. of life for the community in the electorate. the community, not to serve the rich corporate It is also important that Warrandyte’s beautiful I have spent many years campaigning for donors of the old parties. environment is protected, meaning we need to animals and fundraising for charities in the area One of the things that makes our area special keep the Yarra clean and the bush maintained to provide a better life for animals. is the Green Wedge. in order to limit the risk of bushfire. The Animal Justice Party is the only party that Locals love spending time in the Green Wedge I am looking forward to implementing is dedicated to ending animal cruelty through and it must be protected so we can continue to solutions to these concerns, and working with The Diary asked each candidate: measures such as increased penalties for cruelty; reap the benefits of living in this special area. the community to identify the ways we can make “What will you do for the people of your freeing hens from cages; banning live export; The Greens have a plan to ensure a permanent Warrandyte an even better place. electorate?” protecting ducks and other wildlife; taking Green Belt around Melbourne, protecting Thank you for your ongoing support. greyhounds off the tracks; and safeguarding a critical habitat for our native species and The responses are the work of the kangaroos. maintaining the beauty of our area for candidates and their party. I will also work to implement a community generations to come. The opinions expressed do not reflect the education strategy on responsible animal I want to represent the people of Warrandyte. opinions of the Warrandyte Diary or any ownership. I want to make myself accessible to everyone employees thereof. A healthy and bio-diverse community is good who lives in this area and I want to hear your for everyone including humans and non-human views. The Warrandyte Diary is not responsible animals. If you want to discuss anything, please reach for the accuracy of any of the information I have a strong commitment to support the out to me at [email protected] supplied by the candidates. health and vitality of the community through or my upper house colleague, Samantha Dunn The Diary wishes all the candidates, in the protection of animals and the nature that MP at [email protected]. both electorates the best of luck. provides for them. NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 7 meet your candidates EILDON ELECTORATE Michelle Dunscombe Independent

Running as an independent allows me to be representative of our communities. As I am not bound by party politics, I can work with all sides, advocate for our communities and provide strong representation for the best interests of our electorate. I have seen how effective Independents are in both Federal and State governments and believe that being a marginal independent seat will make a difference to our electorate. • I want to see our region have a voice in the Victorian parliament, a voice that is representative of our collective community. Sally Brennan Ken Deacon Cindy McLeish • I want to see integrity in politics through values-based representatives who understand Labor The Greens Liberal the priorities of the electorate and are connected to the community. • I want politics that works collaboratively with As the Labor candidate I’m very aware of the I am a farmer and tourist operator from As a large electorate with many different people across Victoria and one that supports diversity of the many communities that make up Thornton, where I live with my partner Di Robb, community needs and values, Eildon needs a community led initiatives. the electoral district of Eildon. on an idyllic bend of the Rubicon river. representative with the energy and enthusiasm • I want to see equity between the city and our In many ways it’s a snapshot of the best of urban I first came to the Alexandra and Rubicon to be a voice for every community. region and regional life, and the richness of our lucky area for holidays and was delighted when I was I will continue providing high levels of As a community development practitioner, I country. appointed to Alexandra as a Physical Education engagement with all communities and continue want to see politics done differently where people I’ve lived and worked in the Upper Yarra most teacher. standing up for the infrastructure and services are at the centre of government decisions. of my life, and it’s an absolute pleasure to witness After four years teaching at the Bogong school we need, and deserve. During my campaign I want to understand the firsthand the dedication and commitment of local camp I was appointed to the Rubicon School Across the Eildon electorate, residents are priorities of people across the electorate rather communities throughout Eildon as they strive to Camp Outdoor Centre. deeply concerned about Labor’s wasteful than roll out predetermined policies. improve and strengthen the lives of the people in Di’s family have lived in the valley for three spending including $1.3 billion not to build Here is a snapshot of what is important to me their neighbourhoods. generations. the East West Link, their attack on our CFA, and I would like to hear what is important to They do this in a wide variety of ways, through Di is an active member of Murrindindi’s Grow the appalling condition of local roads and the you. sporting clubs, landcare groups, U3As, CFAs, Food Network and helps to organise yearly mismanagement of public land and our natural Healthy Communities Neighbourhood Houses, business and industry “Open Vegie Gardens” in Alexandra, Eildon environment. • The removal of geographic mental health groups to name a few. and Marysville. boundaries, thus allowing people to access the I believe the Andrews Labor Government to be I have listened to the community and that She also hosts a weekly program on feedback has helped develop the Liberal’s plan service of their choice the most progressive government in Australia, a Murrindindi Community Radio, discussing • Strengthening the clinical and mental health government that is unafraid of making big, brave to get spending under control, respect and and advising on the art of vegetable growing. protect our CFA volunteers, fixing roads, and workforce across rural areas decisions around policy in areas that have been For almost 30 years, we have been farming • Place-based mental health services across virtually untouched by previous governments. to manage our natural environment better, cattle and running a Trail Riding business while especially when it comes to invasive weeds and Victoria This Government has confronted and taken raising our three daughters. • Support for preventative and on massive social issues such as family violence, I am passionate about the opportunities for pest animals. Fundamentally, I want to protect our way of early intervention programs mental health, renewable energy, infrastructure, Eildon, Alexandra and the Rubicon to be prime • Accessible services for people with a public transport, education, training and regional tourist destinations and the potential of eco life. People choose to live in our region because disability and our older generations development in ways that have never been tackled and forest tourism as an economic mainstay • Increased funding for the four hospitals before on such a scale. in the region. of the lifestyle and the beautiful natural environment we all share. in the Eildon electorate to enable expanded And Victoria is in surplus, the fastest growing I am very concerned about the impact of services e.g. Maternity services at Healesville economy in Australia. widespread clear-fell logging on biodiversity Melbourne’s population growth is out of control and threatens our liveability. • Increased accountability for organisations It has not been just talk, it’s been action. and on a potentially vibrant tourist industry. that are funded to deliver services in our One of the most significant outcomes has been We can’t continue to enjoy where we live if we Intensive logging in the forest has had a huge region and a collaborative approach to service the creation of nearly four hundred thousand new impact on the area. don’t work to fix congestion by reconnecting all jobs. Jobs with a values base underpinning them, parts of the state. delivery; Where we once rode through pristine forest, it Learning Communities such as the commitment to the employment of is now logging coups. That means building both an East West Link apprentices by any company seeking a government Regenerated forest areas are often choked with and a North East Link, and to help decentralise • Funded early years programs across the infrastructure contract, jobs created by renewable blackberries. Melbourne’s population with fast rail connecting Eildon Electorate to ensure we have facilitated energy projects that are about transitioning There has been a lack of consultation with the us to the regions. playgroups and wrap around supports for workers from old industries into jobs for the future. local community about the destruction of the Being active is so important to our health and families To strengthen the prospective workforce is the forest and the damage to the waterways. well-being. • Access to post-secondary education and commitment of free TAFE for thirty courses and I will work to ensure the environment and The Liberals will re-activate the “Life Be In It” training through partnerships with education 30,000 new training places. lifestyle are protected and that we capitalise campaign and bring Norm back to life. providers The Education State is a real thing, not just a on the jobs and investment that the tourism The community health campaign will be given • Increased support for our Community and slogan. industry can drive. a modern makeover. Neighbourhood House sector The building and upgrading of schools has The creation of the Great Forest National Park On top of that we will invest in grass roots Connected Communities occurred at an unprecedented rate, clearly and the Emerald Link will create more jobs in the sports unlike Daniel Andrews who has decided demonstrating the relevance of education as region than are currently supported by logging. • Better maintenance for our road networks; to give a massive $225 million of taxpayers’ • Public Transport that serves our local needs critical to not only equipping our workforce for We also have a fully costed invasive species money to the AFL to upgrade Etihad Stadium. the unique skill needs of the future, but as a tool plan that will provide coordination and and increases connectivity across our region; The Liberals are getting behind local sporting • Meaningful consultation by all government for social harmony and personal development. research into plant and animal invasive species, clubs who need our support. It’s important to remember that the planned benefitting forests and farms. departments with our communities to Early in my working life, I worked as a represent the priorities of the people. rebuild by Labor of schools like Kangaroo The Greens also have a plan to transform secondary school maths and science teacher. Ground Primary School would be completed by transport, and that means more frequent and I have a strong commitment to lifelong Thriving and Sustainable Communities now if those plans hadn’t been stopped by the accessible public transport within the region. learning and helping children to get the best • Economic growth that supports our existing Liberal National Government when it came into The Greens have made a fully costed start in life. businesses and encourages new business government in 2010. commitment of $270 million over four years to That’s why I have worked hard to secure a investment in our region. We need initiatives Coalition promises now about schools have a invest in community mental health services and $4 million commitment for Kangaroo Ground that strengthen existing and the development hollow ring, and it’s important to measure the clinical services and facilities for young people. Primary School to help the school cater for of emerging business, tourism and community performance of both government and opposition Having a roof over your head is a basic human growth. enterprises; in this space. right, and it’s the foundation for all of us to be The Liberals will not allow kids in the Nillumbik • Retaining young people in our communities The irony of two election commitments on able to participate fully in society. Shire to miss out. through education and employment the same day — by the Andrews Government One of our flagship policies, again fully costed, It is why we will govern for all Victorians, not opportunities; for the building of one hundred new schools is to build 80,000 public housing homes over • Protection of our green wedge and by Matthew Guy for the building of a super just those living in the city. 12 years. • Action to reduce the ecological, physical, prison speaks volumes about the intentions I have a proven track record of delivering It is vital for all Victorians that we preserve all for the communities I represent like securing social and economic impacts of climate and prospective approaches of both potential existing Green Wedge areas and protect them governments. investments in our roads, the redevelopment change. I support initiatives that reduce for our own and future generations. of the Healesville hospital, upgrades for local greenhouse gas emissions from waste The threat to the Green Wedge is real under The Victorian Greens are committed to ensure Matthew Guy, and the promise to ensure its schools and funding of new fire stations and management through to carbon neutral the protection of green wedges and the urban products. continuation is firm by the Andrews Labor growth boundaries. equipment for our CFA volunteers. Government. This protection will occur by limiting the Importantly, I am a problem solver and Safe and Resilient Communities The recent decisions regarding the Melbourne opportunity for these types of reviews of I work with individuals, families and local organisations to help them face their challenges • Greater support for community-based Water land in Christmas Hills is evidence of the Green Wedges to once every eight years and emergency management where community and to seize their opportunities. Governments commitment to this, and to my by providing that the urban growth boundary and local emergency management are key to With the community’s support, I will continue commitment to those communities. can only be changed with the approval of State emergency planning in their communities; I’m proud of the achievements of this Parliament. to be a strong voice for the region as part of a • Presumptive Rights Legislation for Victorian Government, and there is more to do. Liberal Government. firefighters. To me, the choice is clear. I would be honoured to represent the people of I believe that “Together We Do Better”. Eildon in such a Government. 8 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 Bridgeworks race towards completion By DAVID HOGG overhead one, but they are not yet These reflect that the original CONTRACTORS, subcontractors and operational. intention of the work was solely for traffic management staff have put in The lights have provision for bushfire evacuation purposes and a a marathon effort over the last month pedestrians to cross Research Road later redesign has been incorporated working around the clock in an effort (RR), and to cross Kangaroo Ground to also attempt to improve traffic flow to get the bridge upgrade completed Road (KG) at the north end of the at peak times. before the end of the year. bridge In particular the previous plan to They took a well-deserved break over Looking at the light configuration, it have two lanes of traffic turning right the Melbourne Cup long weekend. is evident that there will be three main at the end of Research Road has been Concrete pouring on the downstream traffic phases of the light sequence: abandoned, the left hand lane will now side was completed on October 25 and 1. KG through phase: KG be for left turning traffic only. 26, with single-lane working on the southbound Go but red arrow for Traffic turning right from Research first of these days. right, KG northbound Go, RR Stop. Road onto the bridge southbound will Night full closures later in October Skip if no KG traffic. be in a single lane, and once onto the enabled asphalting work to the north 2. KG right phase: KG southbound bridge itself this will expand to two and south of the bridge. Go and green arrow for right turn, lanes, the left for Ringwood traffic and Further asphalting and line marking KG northbound Stop, RR Stop but the right for Warrandyte traffic. was scheduled for the second week in with green arrow for left. Skip if no This newer design allows for a short November with a one-night full closure traffic in KG right-hand lane. slip lane accommodating about three and a further night of single lane 3. RR phase: KG southbound Stop. or four vehicles for northbound traffic working, but these were postponed KG northbound Stop but green arrow that has come across the bridge and is due to bad weather and have now turning left into Research Road. It is not known whether these confirm or deny this. for left turn, RR Go. Skip if no traffic warning lights will be always operating, We have not as yet identified where rescheduled from Sunday night on RR. This slip lane will allow for some left November 11/12. turning traffic to filter left on a green or just when the lights are red or about and how Her Majesty “Queen of the The roundabout has been rebuilt Add to these further phases which arrow when Kangaroo Ground bound to change. Shire” will be re-enthroned. and adjoining sealing is a huge will come into play if the pedestrian traffic is stopped for a red light, but of Another improvement from the There is still considerable work to improvement in that it is now more buttons are pushed for pedestrians course will only be effective until there earlier plans is the inclusion of a be done, particularly on the upstream bus-friendly and allows them to turn to cross Research Road or Kangaroo are more than three Kangaroo Ground left turn slip lane in Yarra Street for side where concreting of the pedestrian with greater ease without mounting Ground Road or both. bound vehicles waiting at the red light. eastbound traffic turning left onto the walkway has yet to take place, and a ridge. We would expect that the lights can It will be interesting to see how well bridge. permanent fencing put in place. Attractive traffic bollards are now be monitored and controlled remotely this works, particularly in the evening We understand from the crew who We understand from VicRoads that in place on both sides of the bridge at by VicRoads and have the ability to peak times. were doing the asphalting of the they will produce one more monthly triangular island before this slip lane the south end, and the “safe crossing” be turned off or go to flashing yellow A large sign has been erected for Information Bulletin and this will be a for pedestrians at the roundabout in emergency situations when police southbound Kangaroo Ground Road that there will be provision for a “Bus Zone” (not a bus stop) before the slip combined November/December issue required in the planning permit has might control the junction. traffic on the bend approaching the and will be the last. now been marked. There have been some minor bridge showing a picture of traffic lights lane so that a bus can wait there if the bus stop at the roundabout is occupied. It was not available at the time this All the traffic lights are now in improvements to the plans distributed and “Prepare to Stop” with what will be issue went to press. position with the exception of the at the community forums in 2016. yellow flashing lights above. VicRoads have not been able to RSL secures funding to repair valued balcony

By JAMES POYNER impaired members of the community “A week and a half later, an engineer the Yarra, it is a nice place to sit when well as the RSL’s limited resources in A COMMUNITY grant issued to a good view of the memorial and the from Manningham assessed the we have events on. raising the necessary funds to pay for Warrandyte RSL by Manningham ceremony,” Warrandyte RSL president, balcony and issued us with a building “But its main use, these days, is to the repairs, Council voted in favour of a Council will allow the organisation to David Ryan, told the Diary. notice, instructing us to close the give the elderly and impaired veterans one-off grant of $25,000 to Warrandyte make urgent structural repairs to the “At the last Anzac Day, the [former] balcony and make the necessary and locals a place to sit and view RSL at their October 23 meeting, balcony at their property overlooking Manningham CEO was attending and repairs,” said Mr Ryan. the Anzac and Remembrance Day with aspirations the repairs might be the War Memorial. asked us how safe the balcony was.” With quotes from builders ranging ceremonies. completed and the balcony reopened The grant of $25,000, in conjunction Following a balcony collapse during between $35,000 and $45,000, the next “The RSL is on a very steep hill and for the November 11 ceremony. with a grant from Warrandyte a Christmas party at a property in challenge was to secure the funds. it is very hard for them to access a Unfortunately, this was not the case. Community Bank of $12,500 will help East Doncaster, on December 16, The Warrandyte Community Bank place with a commanding view of “We wanted the work to be finished the RSL foot the $37,619 bill to make 2017 which resulted in two dead helped them get off the mark, but a the ceremony without the use of the for Remembrance Day, but to do large portion of the required funds was balcony,” he said. the necessary repairs and reopen the and 17 injured, Council’s across this, we need the builder to start Victoria have been looking closely still missing. With Remembrance Day centenary, balcony to the public. yesterday… we look forward to using at balcony’s to make sure the tragic “The balcony is very important to the fast approaching and council officer’s “During Anzac Day, we use the the balcony, again, during the summer balcony to give the elderly and event that occurred last Christmas is social activities at the club, with nice report highlighting the important not repeated. views of the memorial, the bridge and community value of the space, as and at the next Anzac Day.” Jumping Creek Road upgrade

By JO FRENCH and share ideas with the community • To maintain the look of the area, AS LOCALS WELL know, Jumping and to receive feedback on proposals and retain the “tourist road” feel. Creek Road is an important local about the design and reconstruction • Barriers on the side of the road to link road, connecting Ringwood- of Jumping Creek Road. be kept at a minimum and used Warrandyte Road in Warrandyte to The Panel also considers issues only where there is risk of a tree Homestead Road in Wonga Park, as previously raised by the community being hit. well as surrounding suburbs and the during the consultation process for • Revegetation should be completed tourist destinations of the Yarra Valley the Jumping Creek Road Development as quickly as possible. and the Dandenong Ranges. Framework. • A crossing at Dudley Road Manningham City Council reports Panel member, and Jumping Creek intersection to be considered to that Jumping Creek Road currently Road resident, Louise Callaghan help children crossing after school What do you think about carries in excess of 8,100 vehicles per spoke to the Diary about their recent and assist with traffic congestion. day (VPD), with the traffic volume meeting on the upgrade and the • Establish a footpath along the expected to double to 15,000 VPD by Panel’s efforts to keep Jumping Creek length of the road. To be mainly Warrandyte Library? 2035. Road “a pleasant road to travel along”. gravel except where erosion may Between January 2009 and December “[The meeting] was a catch up before occur, where asphalt would be “Whitehorse Manningham 2013 a total of 17 crashes resulting in all the permit applications go ahead used. Libraries is one of Victoria’s most casualties were reported, including for Stage 1A which is to Nelson Drive, Retaining walls, where needed, will actively used public library services. one fatal crash. about half way to the [Jumping Creek] have a weathered wood look, which “We see our role as opening the So given the road fails to provide a bridge,” said Ms Callaghan. were chosen by the panel. WHAT DO YOU like about door for our community to discover safe route for the current usage of the “Stage 1A requires five power poles to Ms Callaghan said she requested Warrandyte Library? new ideas, learn, connect and grow road, Council has decided the existing be removed before anything can start.” the roadworks at the old bridge be What could it do better? through stories and information. road cannot safely accommodate any According to Ms Callaghan, a new revisited to help make the pedestrian Now is your chance to share your “We know that contemporary significant increase in traffic volumes engineering team has been assigned crossing area safe for anyone walking views. library services must continue to without an upgrade. to the project and were present at the or riding there. Whitehorse Manningham evolve to keep pace with changes “The Jumping Creek Road upgrade meeting, and a study is underway in “I’m not sure when this is planned Libraries are inviting community in and around literacy, lifelong will deliver safe, sustainable, functional regards to animal crossings for the but the council has indicated it would feedback, via a community survey. learning and digital technology. and site responsive infrastructure project. be addressed,” she said. The research is an important “This survey will help us to that protects and enhances the local “I originally chose to be on the panel The panel were told the contractor part of developing future library consider the perceptions and needs landscape and works will be carried to help with some areas I feel strongly employed for the job will be sensitive services. of our community as we plan for the out progressively between late 2018 about,” said Ms Callaghan. to all of the above issues throughout Whitehorse Manningham future,” Ms Both said. and 2026,” the Council’s report says. “As a group of locals from Wonga the construction and will be mindful Libraries CEO, Sally Both said The survey is open until 5pm on In January 2017, Council established Park area, on our first Reference Panel to keep the road open and to put all that understanding community November 23 and can be filled out a Jumping Creek Road Community meeting we were asked what was most material in places away from the public perceptions, and how members online or in branch. Reference Panel, which consists of both important to all of us,” she said. as much as possible. and non-members access and residents and relevant local business/ The panel decided on the following Ms Callaghan said, “I think the use library services, will assist the Visit the Whitehorse community group representatives. points: council has heard us and is trying to library in its planning to deliver Manningham Libraries The Panel provides an opportunity • Protection of the flora and fauna. do the right thing by the community. a relevant, contemporary library website: for Council to provide updates, • The road to be made safe, with a “I hope they continue to hear us and service into the future. www.wml.vic.gov.au highlight issues, respond to queries slowing of traffic. be sensitive to this beautiful area.” NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 9

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By DAVID CLAY While the dog was able to be where they are allowed. Parks Victoria rescued through considerable Within the reserves that the ONE TREE HILL, managed by effort, unfortunately the chick Warrandyte Parks Victoria office Parks Victoria, is an incredibly was not. manages, dogs can be walked on important reserve due to its This type of incident stresses the leads along the Main Yarra Trail biodiversity and is part of the importance of exclusion areas for within Yarra Valley Parklands and broader Warrandyte-Kinglake certain animals. in some parts of the Warrandyte Nature Conservation Reserve. Generally, within National State Park — Normans, Koornong This reserve forms an unbroken Parks, State Parks and Nature and Taroona Reserve. corridor of bushland between Conservation Reserves, dogs are In the local area, there are not permitted and it’s for reasons numerous council-managed parks Kinglake National Park and the female, in places like Wonga Park, Yarra River — the Yarra corridor. such as this. and reserves that either allow dogs Bend of Islands, Christmas Hills Victorian parks and reserves on leash or have designated dog- This makes it a highly significant and Smiths Gully. corridor for local wildlife to move are home to more than 4,300 exercise areas. Pets and wildlife don’t mix The most recent annual Kinglake native plant species and 948 native along. This includes the entire southern Dear Diary, lyrebird survey, in July this year, animal species, many of which are Yarra River frontage along the One Tree Hill is home to showed good numbers of lyrebirds I am writing to you today as my family and I believe that a federally-listed endangered at risk or in need of protection. Warrandyte Township. in the Watsons Creek Habitat Link Our wildlife has evolved to be It’s best to check online before in the lead up to summer, there should be more concern orchid and numerous state-listed area, just north of Christmas Hills. placed on some of the dangers of our beautiful, yet wild endangered or threatened plants highly attuned to the presence heading out to make sure where And for the first time since of predators, of which at a primal dogs are welcome. native animals. and animals, such as the locally Black Saturday, a lyrebird call was iconic brush-tailed phascogale. level a domestic dog represents to Please keep pooch walking to With the warmer weather just around the corner and officially recorded at Jehosaphat an echidna, wallaby or phascogale. these dedicated areas. the high influx of tourists it brings, most people’s biggest One animal that appears in Gully in Kinglake. worry is about coming face to face with those sneaky One Tree Hill that is locally rare Even a dog on leash leaves a scent Ensuring dogs remain out of Lyrebirds hold a special place in footprint that has been found to areas designated for wildlife snakes, however a lot of people take for granted the but does not appear on any the hearts and minds of people in close calls they could have or have had with kangaroos. conservation or advisory list as alter behaviours of local animals, preservation means that these the community due to their beauty interrupting their foraging and special species have a place to On Monday, October 28, 2018 at around 8:30pm, our little being at risk, is the superb lyrebird. and incredible vocalisations; Early naturalists published breeding patterns. prosper and magnificent creatures jack russell x poodle was attacked by a large kangaroo in according to David Attenborough For those wishing to walk their like the lyrebird will hopefully our backyard in North Warrandyte. reports of lyrebirds throughout the superb lyrebird has the most the Yarra Valley all the way down dogs in one of Victoria’s many once again grace us with their We believe this event was an unprovoked attack as our sophisticated vocal skills of any parks — it’s just about checking melodic calls in abundance. dog did not alert us to an intruder being in our yard. to Bulleen. animal. Due to the settlement and Many have been heartened by However, we also understand this whole incident could development, lyrebirds have their gradual return to their former also have just been a case of a little dog startling a large, disappeared from the bushland territories. wild, native animal. that is now Templestowe, In early winter, reports and None the less, Okky was taken to a 24 hour emergency Warrandyte, Wonga Park, sightings were coming in from vet and was put under anaesthetic so that he could be Christmas Hills, Smiths Gully, St parts of their historic range sewn back up. Andrews and Yarra Glen. including one of a male and female My family and I realise we are incredibly lucky to still have The last stronghold for this bird bird at the One Tree Hill reserve. a dog as he very easily could’ve been disembowelled. locally was Kinglake National Park. These birds spent time courting We also understand that kangaroos are indeed beautiful, Due in part to concerted and assessing the suitability of the conservation and land wild, native animals however we would like the general reserve and decided to mate and public to be more aware of what startling these giants management efforts combined build a nest within an exclusion can do. with the lyrebird’s ability to range fence around a disused mineshaft Please be vigilant with animals and children. over wide areas, they have been and a chick was hatched. seen returning to parts of the Around that same time, a dog As much as kangaroos are furry and cute, they have Yarra corridor over the past several being walked off lead fell into the claws that can do an awful amount of damage that could years. mineshaft after escaping its owner, potentially be fatal. This includes sightings of and this resulted in the lyrebird Shelley Ridley individuals, both male and chick also falling in. 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Courtesy of Warrandyte Historican Society Local groups slam State deer strategy By JILL DIXON (FOWSP) and member of Act, sambar deer, the major breed, are amongst all landholders, as in the Andersons Creek the Yarra Catchment Deer defined as “protected wildlife”, making case of rabbit reduction targets; the Landcare Group Management Forum. it an offense to hunt, take or destroy need for clear actions and measures THE RAPIDLY increasing “The proposed approach is them, unless authorised. to be introduced urgently; and the population of highly woefully inadequate.” As “game species”, sambar deer can need for annual progress reviews, not destructive introduced In FOWSP’s comment on the be hunted by licensed game hunters, the planned “up to seven year wait for deer in recent years has Government’s draft Strategy according to prescribed methods. a review”; and the need for a major reached a point where Mr Muchow stated that the Figures from the Game Management reduction in deer numbers before concerned authorities and planned approach represents Authority, in 2017, show about 100,000 continuing with a “sustainable hunting groups united under the a violation of the Flora and deer were shot by 37,000 licenced deer process”. Yarra Catchment Deer Fauna Guarantee Act as it hunters in Victoria from the 8.5 million A wide range of negative Management Forum to does not tackle the issue with hectares of available public land. environmental and agricultural formulate a response and the urgency needed. “Considering that the deer impacts have been attributed to feral input into the State Government’s Deer Relying on the Sustainable population is increasing by 40 per deer. Management Strategy draft proposal, Hunting Action Plan and failing to cent every year, this reduction is a drop Highly adaptable to a broad variety of released for public consultation declare deer a pest shows that the in the ocean and is no management landscapes and ecosystems, including September last. emphasis of the strategy is in fact, to strategy!” says Mr Muchow. rainforests, eucalypt forests and The resultant Draft has been maintain deer numbers. “Those of us who live in the peri- farmlands, deer are opportunistic criticised however, claiming it fails This month the Chief Executive urban areas around Warrandyte have browsers that eat a wide variety of to address the fundamental changes Officers of Yarra Ranges, Cardinia, much to lose if the deer problem is not vegetation. needed in strategies and law in order to Nillumbik and Manningham Councils dealt with in an efficient, co-ordinated Their preferred food is grass, but urged the Victorian Premier, Daniel way. they also eat groundcovers, the leaves reduce numbers of deer to manageable there have been many instances of levels. Andrews, to show strong leadership “Our precious Green Wedge is under of shrubs, trees and herbs, bark and damage to agricultural crops around “About one million deer are roaming on this complex state issue. unprecedented threat as sambar deer, some fruits. Warrandyte. through Victoria today with a fertility They cited three main areas this can those ‘horses with antlers’ decimate In the Warrandyte area, they have rate of more than 40 per cent per year. be demonstrated: our ecosystems, threaten our roads, been known to attack roses, fruit trees Negative impacts of deer invasion “A minimum of 400,000 deer need to • declaring deer a “pest” crops and private gardens and invade and all young saplings and entire include fouling of pasture, crops and be culled each year to keep the numbers • delivering an effective Deer our urban areas. tree branches of our native trees and water, spread of weed and soil-borne from increasing” said Artur Muchow, Management Strategy “We need to take strong action now.” shrubs. diseases and damage to infrastructure, Middle Yarra Landcare Network Co- • facilitating the reduction of deer in Other points raised in FOWSP’s Eating 10–20 per cent of their including fences and nets. ordinator (for Andersons Creek and peri-urban areas. response to the Draft include the body weight daily the sambar deer For further information visit: Jumping Creek Road), representative Readers may be alarmed to know that need to organise greater sharing of the (numbering around 700,000 in engage.vic.gov.au/draft-victorian- of Friends of Warrandyte State Park, under the current law, the 1975 Wildlife responsibility for reducing numbers Victoria), it is not surprising that deer-management-strategy NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 13 Quick thinking prevents catastrophe Research By SANDI MILLER CFA SOUTH WARRANDYTE Fire Brigade it could spread to a neighbouring have awarded a young Park Orchards property and shed. man with a certificate of appreciation “He realised the fire was too big Open Day for his actions when a fire broke out on for him to tackle and so called for his property. assistance”, said Brigade Secretary Firefighter Vaughan Stott recounts Kim Dixon. RESEARCH Fire Brigade will open the event of the day: Kiran’s parents are life members of its doors to the public on Saturday “On Thursday, September 6 at 13:24 the integrated brigade, so he says that November 17 between 10am and hours the South Warrandyte fire firefighting is “in his blood”. 12pm, as part of the 2018 CFA Open brigade was paged to a woodpile fire Although he acknowledged: “I’m Day program. in Park Orchards. not really an expert of firefighting, so Brigade members will be on hand on the day with a range of fire safety “One of the residents of the property, I knew I had to send for the experts”. information and advice. Kieran Phillips, had heard the family’s Kieran’s mother Maree Phillips Fire Brigade Captain Neville Stewart dogs barking and noticed flames suggested that it was his uncanny said CFA Open Days were the perfect coming from the woodpile in the ability to “read dog” that probably opportunity for brigades to show the backyard of the property. allowed Kieran to get on top of the community what they do to keep “Kieran quickly called 000 and gave situation so quickly. everyone safe and to deliver valuable accurate information to the call taker “Kieran’s exemplary actions helped fire safety messages. regarding the location of the property to ensure ease of access and rapid fire “It’s a fantastic opportunity for our and what was burning. suppression by the responding crew,” local community to meet the men and “He then rounded up the family dogs Vaughan said. women who work hard to keep them and secured them safely inside, opened In recognition of his efforts, Kieran safe from fire and help out in times of the gates of the properties driveway and his mother were later treated to a emergency,” he said. and waited out on the street where he morning tea with the firefighters at the “Anyone interested in joining CFA, waved down the responding crew and South Warrandyte Station, including whether as a firefighter or in a support directed them to the fire”. a tour of the facility and appliances role is also welcome to come along for Kieran’s quick thinking meant that along with a presentation in front of a look and a chat.” the fire was quickly contained before the paparazzi. CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington said the open days were a great opportunity for people to find out how to best protect themselves, their family and property from fire this summer. Scouting for trouble with Manningham SES “A strong relationship between the community and emergency services By SUE WHITTEN through three activity stands over 90 a river environment. great excitement as they located is a crucial component in boosting community safety and greatly assists minutes. Here we discovered that even despite the different pieces of “evidence” Community Education Officer our members in their critical role of the Manningham SES The first stand was with Jordan and the life jackets being a bit too big, there strategically placed in the search area. protection of life and property. Julia, showing the Scouts through the really were a good number of kids All of this was of course done in the RECENTLY seven of the local “Now is the time to prepare your SES Rescue vehicle and explaining able to be quite accurate with their dark, so portable lighting, torches family and home in the lead up to Manningham State Emergency Service what each of the tools is used for in an line throws. and head torches were the order of (SES) members visited the Warrandyte summer and we’re here to help – emergency setting. The last activity was a line search, the night. members will be on hand to provide a Scouts at Stiggants Reserve. Of course, a quick burst on the sirens led by Corey and Jess, with the teams At the end of the activities, the Scouts 29 eager Scouts, ranging in age from range of fire safety information.” and flashing the red and blues was a looking for evidence from a possible were rounded up back in their hall for Brigades throughout the state have 10 to 14 attended the evening and were must for each group. crime. a recap of the evening’s activities and Advertisementall in very high spirits for - the Square visit. opened their stations to their local The second activity involved Dom The SES leader for this activity, learnings and a quick reinforcement of communities as part of the CFA Open Following an inside introduction and Helena, together with the Scouts, Corey, explained the requirements the SES emergency telephone number to the SES, including what the SES Day program since it started in 2011. with each taking turns to don a life and responsibilities when conducting 132 500. The day is an opportunity for all does and how to contact them, the jacket and to then throw a toss rope a line search, and despite some over The Scouts, Scout Leaders and SES attending SES members divided the Victorians to learn more about what bag at a target, simulating throwing a enthusiasm at the start of each group, members all finished the evening with brigades do for the local community in Scouts into three groups of 10 to rotate rescue bag to a person in difficulty in they all settled in to the task, showing a lot of smiles and thanks. a relaxed and fun environment.

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14 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 A right (royal) pain in the arse

over improved traffic conditions, symbolising the greatest reunification much ado since David Hasselhoff glued Deutschland back together. By KATRINA BENNETT The crowning glory of the you-beaut, wider-than-two-utes bridge. THE EXCITEMENT was palpable. Turns out, things didn’t quite go to Not since Kanye stopped taking his plan. meds and popped into the Oval Office In fact, the proverbial wheels started wearing a MAGA cap hugging The to fall off the Royal Caravan and Donald, had the media been in such accompanying media circus as soon as a frenzy. the bloodnut and the world’s favourite The princeling and Megs were American divorcee’s plane landed at coming to town. Melbourne Airport. Yep. “Sorry your Royal Highness, but the The Duke of Sussex, Earl of Tullamarine Freeway is at a standstill Dumbarton, Baron Kilkeel a.k.a. after an accident,” announced the Prince “The royal ranga” Harry of unwitting Uber driver who’d got the House Windsor and his matrimonial fateful call. mate, Meghan of Mad House Markle “No problems, we have the common had landed on Australian soil. touch, we’ll catch the Airport Link train Treated to such mundane Australian to the city,” replied no-fuss-Harry stereotypical adventures like cuddling “Er, sorry, but er, that hasn’t been a koala at Taronga Zoo, cuddling some built yet,” stammered someone official. cute kids in a drought affected area, “Well, I’ve always wanted to catch cuddling a cute lifeguard at Bondi, a world-famous Melbourne Tram,” avoiding the cuddles at Government Harry graciously answered House from Republicans and climbing “Er, sorry, but er, the tram won’t get some random bridge in Sydney. you to Warrandyte and the connecting The highlight of the Royal visit was Doncaster Rail Link hasn’t been built yet to come. yet,” stammered someone official. Wait. Hold up. What? “Happy to jump in a helicopter,” The highlight was yet to come? responded Harry, smile starting to slip. His royal Fanta-pants and the TV star “Er, sorry, but er, Warrandyte is a could barely contain their excitement no-fly zone. over their adventure further south to “Every time a helicopter flies over royal party. coffee, smashed avo and groceries,” finished by fire season, I mean after, I Victoria. the area, the Warrandyte Business “Jump on, we can dink you there,” our stammered someone official mean September?” replied the Earl of The Duchess had been combing the and Community Facebook page goes two wheeled heroes added. “But aren’t we here to open the Dumbarton, understanding dawning internet for some local designers and into meltdown, taking up the entire “That would be lovely,” replied the bridge? on him, he had actually found the had settled on a lovely tie-died trouser 24kB/s bandwidth leading to all Duchess, now very pleased she had “Don’t I get to cut the ribbon? dumb town he was Earl of. suit from the St Andrews market. telecommunications to cease, water chosen the tie-died pant suit. The cut “Don’t I get to flick the switch on the “Er, sorry, but er, we had delays with Meanwhile Our Royal/Duke/Earl/ pressure to drop and the recycling bin making it easy to mount a bike and traffic lights?” replied our copper-top, ... and …and …and …” droned on Baron/Ginger Ninja was frothing over not to get picked up for two weeks!,” the tie-die covering up all evidence of all but rubbing a bald patch on the someone official. the prospect of cutting the ribbon stammered someone official. mud splatter. back of his head. “Well, I’m pleased to announce that As our Warrandyte Mountain Bike the Duchess of Sussex is pregnant. at the grand opening of the Eighth Shaking his head, our trusty Rusty “Er, sorry, but er, the bridge is Club heroes pedalled their precious “Maybe the bridge will be completed Engineering Wonder of the World. Duke, whispers to his lady: “Maybe nowhere near finished, we have some we should just let this lot become a cargo into town, our ever inquisitive by the time our child has come of age The real reason for the Royal visit had traffic light poles but they aren’t been revealed. Republic”. kissed-by-fire sixth-in-line-to-the- and they can do the grand opening,” connected to anything, there aren’t The beaming newly weds were here Across the airport’s long term carpark throne exclaimed in wonder. replied the proud father to be. to flick the switch on the Research a voice boomed “Hey mate, you need “Where are all the people?” any switches yet and no one has “Er, sorry, but er, wait. What. Hold up. Road and Kangaroo Ground Road a lift to Warrandyte?” as two muscly “Er, sorry, but er, the bridge is closed. ordered the ribbon,” stammered That’s a brilliant idea. It might almost intersection traffic lights. legged black-and-green-lycra-clad “No one can come south, so they’ve someone official. be finished by then,” stammered Shining a beacon of light and hope blokes pedalled furiously towards the all gone to Eltham to get their morning “But wasn’t is all supposed to be someone official. Gabrielle Harman goes to Washington By SANDI MILLER shuffle of Congress,” she told the internship — being able to see how “Kind of get past the media bites into diplomacy. WATCH OUT ScoMo, young Diary. the US does politics compared to that we might see of Trump at the UN “I would love to potentially work in Warrandyte law student, Gabrielle Gabrielle is part of a program via Australia, so I hope to learn a lot and making like a joke — it would be great a consulate overseas or even go to the Harman is heading to Capitol Hill to Monash University where she is possibly bring some things back for to see what it is actually like — see UN or something like that, it would be serve as an intern for an American studying Law and International Australia.” the day-to-day goings-on of the US really cool — maybe public office one Senator, to begin her career in the cut Relations. She says she would love to form a Congress —it will be fascinating”. day we will see how we go,” she said. and thrust world of politics. The 11 Interns from Australia will more realistic view of US politics. Gabrielle says that her dream is to go Watch this space. “I will be an intern for a Republican leave on Boxing Day with a few days Senator Mike Crapo, he has been in to acclimatise and see the sights — the role for about 20 years now, so he before getting down to work from early is part of the furniture. January until March. I will be assisting him in the everyday “I think it is one of the internships where it is what you make it, so you will be deciding where you can get your hands dirty so to speak and where you would be interested in what you can contribute to the Senator’s staff. “I am really excited, it should be a great summer (or winter),” she said. “It is an external program run for students from universities around Australia to go and work in Congress for a couple of months so it is a pretty great opportunity. “We have had to pay our own way, however the universities have been pretty good about giving travel grants and loans and scholarships, so that has been a really positive experience.” Gabrielle says she has always been interested in American politics. “Probably like a lot of Australians we tend to be more interested in what is going on overseas than our own yard, unfortunately. “But I think it would be such a great opportunity to see the Trump administration up close, and get an inside view of what is happening. “It will be interesting to see the dichotomy between the two systems at play — and that is a big part of the NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 15 Bank backs much needed Colman Park pavillion By DEE DICKSON space and limited capacity to cater • Park Orchards North Ringwood SOUTH WARRANDYTE’S Colman for everyone. Parish Junior Football Club Park Pavilion has had a facelift. “Players didn’t have proper change — $10,000 The refurbishment which was rooms before now, so they are fairly As the major contributor to the kick started with a commitment impressed,” South Warrandyte Hawks project, Warrandyte Community of seed funding of $75,000 from Cricket Club President Matt Fasan Bank’s Branch Manager, Cheryl said. the Warrandyte Community Bank Meikle, thanked customers for their Branch, back in 2013, has now been The purpose built facility has significantly improved access and commitment to the community completed. banking model which returns 80% The project, driven by a dedicated functionality and has created new Ready for adventure? opportunities for male and female of the bank’s profit and invests it in team of volunteers and supported by community projects. WONGA PARK Rovers are celebrating This year has seen them hiking key partners with the foresight and participants to play sport at the a successful year of jam-packed in Tasmania, camping at Anglesea, venue. “We are incredibly fortunate to live commitment to grow our community, in this wonderful community and to adventure, where a variety of “out skiing at Lake Mountain, rock climbing was officially opened by Mayor, Cr While Manningham Council have a large number of residents that there” activities such as hiking, skiing regularly, meeting other crews, as well Andrew Conlon on October 31. contributed $1.5M, other sporting understand the value of community and rock climbing has become second as having crazy cooking nights, movie The upgraded pavilion now hosts and community groups also nature to this enthusiastic group of banking,” Cheryl said. marathons, games nights, campfires extended social rooms, improved contributed the following: young adults The results of the community (with marshmallows of course) and storage space, player and umpire • Warrandyte Community Bank Rover crews from all over the world banking investment model speak plenty of volunteering to support their change rooms and better viewing — $75,000 have been celebrating this year, but scout group. for themselves with Colman Park capacity for spectators in all weather. • AFL Victoria — $50,000 what for? The crew is excited for what lies ahead Before the upgrade there were • Cricket Australia — $20,000 Pavilion becoming one more item Scouting has been around for for the rest of the year and beyond, no permanent change rooms, only • Cricket Victoria — $20,000 on a list of community projects generations, however for many years, including hiking the Bogong High temporary portables • South Warrandyte Cricket Club which have received Warrandyte the movement lacked a pathway for Plains, a return trip to Tasmania for Players were dealing with cramped — $20,000 Community Bank funding. older scouts to continue their journey another expedition, canyoning in the into adulthood. Blue Mountains, bike touring along rail “Rover Scouts” was created in 1918 to Photo courtesy Manningham City Council trails and more. fill this gap, so that a scout’s adventures So scouting is not just for the young didn’t have to end quite so soon. ones, and it’s definitely not all knots. This year marks 100 Years of Rovering The terrific thing about Rovers is that and there’s much to celebrate, as the the crew determines what they want movement is still very much alive and to achieve. thriving across the globe, and even They’re self-governing, so the right here in your local community. activities reflect the interests of the Rovers is for 18 to 26-year-olds, providing a positive environment that members, which makes for an exciting, fosters and encourages adventurous dynamic, “sky’s-the-limit” program of activities, leadership, personal growth activities. and community service, and your local So look out for the tell-tale red sleeves, Rover Crew has been doing just that. and come say hello to your local crew. The Wonga Park Rovers are We’re an approachable, welcoming celebrating a successful year of fun bunch, so if you’re interested in joining and adventure. our adventures, reach out to Tamika by They are a passionate and emailing [email protected] or driven bunch, who are committed check out our Facebook page at www. to expanding their potential and facebook.com/WongaParkRovers/ to providing service to others. see what fun we get up to.

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[email protected] The climate change debate Dear Diary, of the controlling UN bureaucrats. when the records only go back 100 years. accepting the “need for urgent climate WarrandyteCAN War, climate change and our future Mr Cranston’s list of adverse climate Official temperature records are action” due to psychological denial and in your September edition attributed to issues implied as due to human use of significantly affected by inadequately are ignoring the realities and evidence. response to Jeff Cranston reported that “we’re now fossil fuels includes “rising sea levels, recognised urban heat island effects with It appears that he should reconsider facing a crisis.” shrinking mountain glaciers, accelerating rural-only records showing minimal or who is ignoring the realities and evidence. Mr Clark’s letter Yes, there is a crisis but it can fairly be ice melt in Greenland, Antarctica and the no warming. Mr Cranston reports “that our planet’s regarded as the greatest fraud in human Arctic, shifts in flower/plant blooming The records also show no warming for future is at stake” without providing According to the recently-released history — climate change. times and weather events of increasing the past twenty years despite massive evidence to support that claim or what IPCC Special Report on Global There is no scientific evidence severity and frequency, like cyclones, increases in worldwide carbon dioxide measures beyond “leadership” he is Warming of 1.5C — representing supporting assertions by UN and droughts, and floods” which he claims emissions. advocating. the work of 91 authors and editors government agencies and academics “are everywhere to be seen.” As global temperatures were probably It would appear that Mr Cranston aims from 40 nations who reviewed over hiding scary scenarios behind legal Everywhere? Evidence and proof that higher during the Medieval Warm Period to provide the “leadership” himself with 6000 scientific papers — global disclaimers that greenhouse gases such humans and fossil fuels are to blame (950 to 1250 AD) without adverse impacts, his call for community activism and temperatures are rising rapidly, posing as carbon dioxide from burning fossil rather than mere hype, please! the politically determined Paris 2C demonstrations. grave risks for humanity, and the fuels might be a global temperature His claims that “the Great Barrier Reef and 1.5C “targets” have no scientific The advertisement for activist training global effort to tackle climate change control knob. is dying,” that “small island states face relevance. against the Adani project ignores the must be accelerated. This fraudulent tale underlies the whole inundation as a result of rising sea levels” Despite recent adverse examples, the need for employment and development In view of this report and world climate change marketing campaign and increased probability of “extreme “weather events of increasing severity opportunities in North Queensland and scientific opinion generally, we originated in the 1970s by oil and energy weather events” are also not supported and frequency” claim lacks evidence as the flow-on social and economic benefits believe it is settled that climate change millionaire Maurice Strong of the UN by credible evidence. official records show decreasing trends. for all Australians. is occurring and that humans are Environment Program. The sea level rise claim is Al Gore style Changes in glacier and polar ice levels Mr Cranston’s “war” won’t benefit our causing it. hype. probably result from natural 60 year climate, sea levels or Great Barrier Reef Mr Cranston’s claim “that the situation We are facing a climate crisis and we face is one of urgency” is not supported Reported warming since “pre-industrial cycles. but would deny many poor Indians the times (whatever that means) is between Mr Cranston’s claim that “the Great benefit of the coal-fuelled electricity that regard it as counter-productive to re- by any credible evidence. open the debate about these issues. It merely repeats advocacy from 0.6 and 1.2 degrees with minimal sea Barrier Reef is dying” merely repeats has enabled and sustained his and our vested interests eager to benefit from the level rise while official sea level reports an untrue ploy seeking increased first world lifestyle. By way of analogy, we don’t debate the $US100B a year Green Climate Fund set on Pacific Island states show no evidence government funding for the academics germ theory of disease any longer even up by the Paris meeting. supporting the “inundation” claim with involved. Philip Clark though there are some cultures that The Fund was to be financed by the some islands increasing in area. The science on carbon dioxide Pound Road, Warrandyte ascribe disease to witchcraft. few (about 28) “rich” nations and was It is agreed that reported global identifying positive global greening We simply get on with using germ temperatures have been rising since the and enhanced agricultural productivity Professional scientist and economist arguably intended to provide huge bribes with forty years analysing and reporting theory to treat disease, and in the for leaders of the voting majority (135) end of the Little Ice Age (AD 1300 to 1870), impacts is always ignored by climate same way, we now need to get on with so it’s not surprising that recent years change advocates. on quality of justifications for proposed “poor” UN member nations to ensure legislation. treating the disease of climate change they vote in accordance with the wishes could be the “warmest years on record” Mr Cranston claims that people aren’t using the best science available. Presidential praise

Dear Diary, Dick was the inaugural president at Congratulations to Carli Lange-Boutle the formation of the WCA in 2001 and on taking up the role of president of filled the role with a professional touch the WCA [Warrandyte Community and with dedication ever since — for Association]. 16 years. The significance of the WCA in the Those of us who have attended the well-being of Warrandyte is highlighted Association’s AGMs over the years have in Dick Davies’ article (October Diary), been aware of Dick’s concern about Changing of the guard for WCA. succession for the role, for generational Thank you Carli and best wishes for a change on the committee and this big year ahead. makes Carli’s election all the more Under Dick’s presidency the WCA significant. has stepped up from its initial focus A transition surely supported by on planning and development issues Dick’s continuing involvement in the Eye spy Warrandyte bird life committee as Vice President. to become a key pathway for locals to Diary photographer Bill Mcauley has been out amongst the fill gaps in community life, to respond to development pressures and to Doug Seymour gum trees snapping some fantastic images of Warrandyte’s come together to consult on important North Warrandyte resplendent birdlife. issues such as the Bridge and bushfire If you would like to share any of the wonderful animals awareness. and places you have photographed around Warrandyte This is a good time to note and record and the surrounding communities, send them in to our thanks to Dick for his work as [email protected] President. NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 17 Spring brings new life

Hopefully you get a few adults in your For me this was an excellent warm- nature garden when they grow up! Matthew” up for Australian pollinator week. In any case, I am delighted as I didn’t This event has been a regular on the have faith that these eggs hadn’t died Australian calendar since 2015, and Words & photos by LINDA ROGAN over the dry winter. this year takes place November 11 to But that is not the only insect- 18 — right now! FORTY-FOUR BIRTHS on a mild Pollinators are any animals, mostly spring day! Perhaps hatchings is more related excitement that has occurred in October. insects, which carry pollen (a plant’s accurate but they have me excited male reproductive cells) from one never-the-less. On a rare hot day in early October the sun scorched my shirt as I watched plant to the female part of another Some of you may remember the gum plant of the same kind. leaf katydid that dropped onto our back male resin bees chasing each other around the red gum bee-posts. In this way, pollinators are essential deck on April 23 last autumn. to the reproduction of many plants. She had laid three batches of eggs on Occasionally one would quickly strike against the post bouncing off the Many people think of the European the mesh of a cage overnight. honeybee when pollinators are It is 185 days later and I am the proud apparently empty holes. Perhaps they could see or smell mentioned. foster parent of about 50 first instar However, for our native plants the (newly hatched) katydids. something I could not. Sometimes two bees collided like best pollinators are those that evolved Each gumleaf katydid, also known as along with the plants. the Giant Torbia, is waving antennae aerial dodgem cars. A female bee arrived and tried to This includes flies, beetles, butterflies that are 45mm, more than six times as and many others, but native bees are long as their bodies. duck directly into one of the holes. particularly effective pollinators. I assume they will be hungry for The male’s timing was perfect and he Females while visiting hundreds of young gum leaves so I set out to find secured the female on the post. flowers, collecting pollen and nectar what I can reach in my garden. Amazingly I was ready to capture a for their brood cells, incidentally The easiest to reach are on barely photo of mating native resin bees. recovering boughs of my red I was nearly as excited as the bees pollinate the plants. stringybark tree which has been very (see photo centre right). Some plants depend heavily on only badly chewed by our resident ringtail The male (about 10mm) is one prime pollinating species. possum family. significantly smaller than the female Likewise, some pollinating native I manage to find a few sprigs of yellow (about 15mm). bees depend almost exclusively on a box and young long-leafed box as He seemed to be gripping her single species or genus of plants. well, but how long will these feed 45 (affectionately?) on the back of her There is so much to learn about youngsters? neck. pollinating insects. Like any proud foster parent, I upload Two pairs of her legs were directed I strongly suggest (if you can) you photos (see photo top right) of these upwards and the third pair of legs was participate in pollinator week in youngsters on BowerBird and get the all that kept the couple from tumbling November. following response within hours: to the ground. Observe pollinators in your local Her large mandibles or jaws make flowering plants. “Fantastic to see! Linda, this is the her look ferocious but they are mainly Maybe take part in the pollinator first time that first instar nymphs of this used in preparing the holes for her count (wildpollinatorcount.com/). species have been positively identified. brooding cells. Or, just for fun, install a bee home, They are quite similar to T. viridissima The male’s wings were spread at right backyardbuddies.org.au is a good nymphs but have a brighter patch on angles and after about 30 seconds he place to start if you need some advice the thorax. folded his wings and flew away. on how to do this. This is very helpful for positively Immediately after, she tucked her Hole drilled in red gum posts work identifying nymphs in future, and it legs down and flew away as well. well for resin bees and some others. seems that several photos of these guys It was all over in a minute. Above all make sure you have plenty already exist online, misidentified as T. Over the next hour I saw two more of flowering plants, especially local viridissima. successful couplings. natives, in the garden all year around. Myrnong harvest and Men’s Business Season

been selected and groomed. be held at Pound Bend in March 1852 and subincision had not been wounds healed, the boys learned, Initiation was therefore not just a to farewell their tribal life. practiced since the smallpox plague. rehearsed and performed the dances Birrarung stories single event, but a process that began A fellow Elder, Simon Murrum, However the Kulin still practiced they woulld participate in as adults at in late winter. suggested that all eligible boys should keloid scarring to the chest and back Warrandyte. By JIM POULTER Boys about age twelve were subject to be initiated so they could take part in in the early colonial period. They also — for the first time — wore the preparatory ceremony of “Tibbut” the corroboree as adults. The cuts were made with a flint knife the ochre daubings associated with THE AUSTRALIAN native parsnip is and spent a late winter and early spring Wonga agreed, and also agreed that and a mixture of ash and animal fat was the proper ritual performance of these so named because it looks like a small of relative deprivation. the two white boys could come too. then rubbed into the wounds, so that dances. parsnip and tastes rather like one. The boys were given Mohawk style The group that undertook the as the cuts healed they became raised, Tom and Willie Chivers finally Its Aboriginal name is myrnong and hairdos, had to fend for themselves pilgrimage to Hanging Rock probably white scars. arrived home about two weeks after it grew in profusion all over eastern outside the camp and had to shun the consisted of three or four adults, half Willie and Tom were no doubt setting off on their Walkabout to the Australia in valleys and open plains. presence of others. a dozen Aboriginal boys aged between grateful they were exempt. Macedon Ranges, so we can assume It could be dug up and eaten at any Each boy carried a basket of mud and 10 and 17, plus Willie and Tom. Now they were men, the initiates that the initiation events at Hanging time of the year, but tasted the sweetest chanted “Tibbobobobut” to warn all No details were ever passed down learned the adult dances that had and best when its yellow, daisy like men to keep out of his way. about the actual initiation ceremonies Rock took place over the period of previously been closed to them. about one week in November 1851. flower bloomed in late spring and If they didn’t, he splattered them at Hanging Rock, but tooth evultion So over the next few days as their early summer. with mud, but at the same time he Myrnong was either eaten raw, avoided contact with women. roasted in baskets or cooked in pits By the end of Women’s Business with meat or fish. Season the hair of the boys had grown It was a staple part of Kulin diet all back and they were now ready for their year, but particularly later in the year. initiation pilgrimage. The chief period for myrnong harvest Other men not involved in initiation followed directly on from the Women’s ceremonies also often undertook Business Season in September — pilgrimages to places like Bunjil’s October. Cave at Gariwerd (the Grampians) So once all the births and female or to the High Plains for the Bogong initiations had occurred, it was back Moth Harvest to the grindstone doing the yam Meanwhile, groups of perhaps half harvesting in November — December. a dozen young boys were escorted Any newborn babies comfortably by Elders to initiation sites such as coped with the warming late spring Ngeyelong in the Macedon Ranges, weather whilst being carried by their now known as Hanging Rock. mothers. Before setting out, the faces of the The introduction and over-grazing initiates would be painted with red of sheep virtually eliminated myrnong ochre and charcoal, so as to announce within three years of colonisation. their ceremonial intention. The massive scale of the “sheep The last known Tibbut at Hanging invasion” in the early colonial period Rock was in November 1851 and I is shown by the fact that within three only know this through my own family years, that is by 1838, there were 3,512 history. settlers and 311,000 sheep in the Port My great-grandfather Tom Chivers Phillip district. was seven at the time and his older The late spring myrnong harvest was brother Willie was almost 12. also the season for Men’s Business. They were being cared for on a daily The men, now freed from the basis by the local Woiwurung after domestic duties shouldered during their mother had died and when their the Women’s Business Season, could father was away carting goods. focus on the business of initiating into Wonga, the Kulin Headman had adulthood the boys who had already announced that a corroboree would 18 Warrandyte Diary

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Great balls of fire! By SANDI MILLER THE THIRD biennial Fireball went off with dropping everything at a moment’s notice a bang this year. to help the community. After being adopted by Manningham “Tonight is our turn to help them.” Mayor Andrew Conlon as his cause for the Julie Quinton, the founder of the original Mayoral Ball, the 2018 Mayoral Fireball Fireball agreed, as she discussed how when was held at Manningham Civic Centre in she noticed the volunteers fighting the late October raising, $80,000 for the greater Flannery Court fire had been fundraising Warrandyte CFA brigades. with a sausage sizzle outside the IGA just Each event targets a “big ticket” purchase, the day before, she felt that the community which has been agreed on by the local CFA should get behind the brigades and do the Captains as being the highest need within fundraising for them. the local area. “We all need to take responsibility and dig The goal for this event was to purchase deep,” she said. a Forward Control Vehicle (FCV) for the The fundraising at this year’s Fireball took South Warrandyte CFA volunteers. on many forms, beyond the ticket price, Previous appliances from the last two there were many ways to dig deep, including Fireballs were on display in front of the a champagne bar offering the opportunity venue to greet guests as they arrived — to win a diamond. North Warrandyte CFA’s tanker and the Slip- Attendees were also able to purchase a on Vehicle purchased for the Warrandyte key, with the lucky one opening a bar fridge brigade. full of wine. After a meet and greet with Manningham There was also both a live auction — Photo: STEPHEN REYNOLDS Mayor, guests were then directed upstairs conducted most ably by Daniel Assisi of to the function room where a lavishly Noel Jones Real Estate — and an online decorated ballroom awaited, with fire auction, which allowed those not able to engine red the colour of choice, the women attend to contribute to the great cause. from the organising committee resplendent The dancefloor pumped into the night in their gorgeous red dresses, while the thanks to cover band, Flashback, but Mayor forwent his mayoral robes, instead the highlight of the night, as always, was teaming his chains of office with a dazzling the floorshow put on by the firefighters red sequined jacket (which was auctioned themselves. off at the conclusion of the evening). This year they were assisted by a Cr Conlon kicked off the evening with a professional dance troop whose athleticism video presentation explaining his passion and acrobatics, dancing to The Greatest for the CFA cause, speaking about the Show, added a hint of the spectacular to events of February 2014 when he almost the performance. lost everything after a bushfire broke out, The major sponsors for the night included: destroying several homes in the Flannery Warrandyte Community Bank, Quinton’s Court area — the inferno only being stopped IGA, Manningham City Council, Nillumbik from engulfing the Warrandyte township Shire Council, Noel Jones Real Estate, thanks to the efforts of the CFA volunteers. Rotary Club of Warrandyte, Warrandyte He said that the Mayoral Fireball was Riverside Market, Dyason Legal, Ryan Smith “not just about raising money, but showing MP, and the Warrandyte Diary. appreciation for those who put their lives on the line every day”. Photos courtesy of Manningham City He commended the volunteers for Council 20 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 Motorsport history is alive in the heart of the Green Wedge By WAYNE RUSHTON specialist manufacturers of stood over the start line. Photo: Robin Page BY FAR THE majority of even competition vehicles. After languishing for many years, the most die-hard motorsport Prior to the track’s closure in 1962, they were eventually restored as a enthusiasts, would be unaware that as a consequence of the disastrous result of public subscription and one of Australia’s oldest motorsport bushfires, eight of the Rob Roy record sponsorship by PBR, and re-erected venues is located 45km northeast of holders had also been winners of near the start line at Rob Roy in 2011. the Melboune CBD in the Shire of the Australian Grand Prix including Return to Rob Roy Nillumbik. Sir Jack Brabham, Stan Jones, Lex Davison, Bill Patterson, John Crouch On February 27/28 1993, the first Yes, it is the Rob Roy Hillclimb track, “Return to Rob Roy” meeting was run and it is less than 30km away from and Peter Whitehead. Australia’s first Grand Prix driver, by the Club. Warrandyte, adjacent to Sugarloaf Special guests who had run at Rob Reservoir. Tony Gaze, was also a regular competitor at Rob Roy. Roy in the glory days were given a tribute parade. A potted history of hillclimb In these early days of motorsport, Harry Firth, Lou Molina, Tony Gaze Hillclimbing is almost as old as the drivers mixed circuit racing with and his wife Dianna (Davison) who motorcar itself. hillclimbing, unlike today, where they To satiate the “need for speed”, the held the ladies record for many years. tend to specialize in one particular Three drivers who competed in the hillclimb has been a favourite test for discipline. motorsport enthusiasts for decades, 1937 event were also present: Bill It is hard to imagine today, but events Leech, Derry George and Keith Laity. initially taking place — especially in attracted crowds of several thousand the UK — on hilly public roads. In 1996, to avoid clashing with other with ladies in their best dresses and historic motoring events associated As the sport grew and attracted men in hats, coats and ties. the public’s imagination the events with the Australian Grand Prix that Drivers strangely enough were often had come to Melbourne, the annual progressed to purpose built venues in shirtsleeves — but still with tie on — that were somewhat safer for drivers Historic and Classic Meeting was but sometimes without even a helmet. moved to November. and definitely so for the public. After the 1962 bushfires, the property VSCC Hillclimb August 2018 Enthusiasts in Australia were not In 2007, the property was recognised fell into disrepair and was occasionally as having sufficient heritage slow to follow the action. used in its dilapidated state by some significance to be included in the cars during the 1950s including an s/c So the Australian hillclimb history In 1935 representatives from the then enthusiasts. Shire’s heritage overlay. Light Car Club of Australia inspected a Cooper 500. lives on, and is also reflected in the A new life The November Historic and Classic The idea evolved and soon the perpetual trophy for the challenge property known as Clinton’s Pleasure Meeting is the largest event conducted Grounds with the view to establishing In 1992, the MG Car Club of Victoria, Prescott/Rob Roy Challenge was series — the actual shoes forming the after long discussions with Melbourne annually, although there are other launched as a biennial event. trophy are from a 1953 Holden, the a suitable venue for car hillclimb meetings during the year including meetings. Water and the then Shire of Eltham The first was held at Prescott in June original GMH slogan stated “ Holden obtained an initial lease on the one, if not two rounds, of the Victorian 2013 using Morgan Sports cars and was — Australia’s Own Car”. The property had been used for Hillclimb Championships. several years prior for motorbike property. won by the home team. This event is open to the public and Almost immediately reconstruction At last years November meeting two In February 2015, a return bout was spectators will see a variety of makes events. milestones were celebrated, Rob Roy’s An agreement was reached, and on started which involved re-laying the held at Rob Roy using MGF Sports cars. and models including Austin 7s, Ford entire surface, improving internal 80th anniversary and 25 years of MG This event was won by the home flat heads, Alvis’, Austins, Bentleys, the February 1 1937, the first event stewardship of the property. for cars was conducted on the gravel access roads and the installation of team. Bugattis, Jaguars, Oldsmobiles, surface used by the motorbikes. guardrails in some places . The 2018 edition Each Club will field a team of six and Renaults, Rileys and Vauxhalls — to In 1939 the track was bituminised. The original timing box was November 18 will be the 27th everyone will compete in the same name a few. At this time, Rob Roy shared the resurrected together with toilet running of this premier event but three identical cars. All club cars are encouraged to distinction of being one of only three facilities. will also incorporate an international MG Motor Australia has been participate, even if it is to be put on specially designed, bitumen surfaced The result was a faithful re-creation component — Round 3 of the Brake gracious enough to provide these display in the dedicated club parking hillclimbs in the world. of the original venue. Shoes Challenge. newly released small MG sedans for area adjacent to the marshalling area The other two, being Shelsley Walsh This resurrection could not have The challenge grew from an competition. in the centre of the property. and Prescott, both in the UK. taken place without the support of association created in 2008 between The Brake Shoes Trophy From the scenic drive out to the track, the wider motorsport community who Into the history books Prescott and Rob Roy to promote to seeing pristine club cars and sports made up a group named The Friends the interests of hillclimbing between This event carries important local cars in action. In 1938, the first Victorian and of Rob Roy. Australia and the UK. significance. Christmas Hills and the Rob Roy Australian Hill Climb Championships Huge support was received from two The idea came from ex-pat Australian, In the 1950s Melbourne had two Hillclimb track is the place to be for were conducted at Rob Roy. likeminded clubs being The Victorian and long time Bugatti Owners Club main hillclimb venues, Rob Roy and any motorsport or car enthusiast on Coincidentally, the largest trophy Historic Racing Register and The member, John Passmore who had Templestowe. November 18. held by the Victorian Confederation Vintage Sports Car Club. attended Rob Roy meetings in the The latter, constructed in 1951 by the of Motorsport(CAMS) is the hillclimb These clubs promote their own large 1950s and 1960s in his MGTC and had Victorian Sporting Car Club, ceased Admission is $10 for single entry or trophy. annual events at Rob Roy in April and also been a Prescott competitor during operation in 1987. $20 per car. Rob Roy is the oldest hillclimb in August respectively. 1994 – 98 in an Austin Healey Sprite. Templestowe had an iconic large pair Competition commences 9:30am. Australia and is the only seriously With the closure of the famous, but John was soon joined by fellow ex-pat of brake shoes over the start line, as Very importantly, full catering will be known Australian hillclimb in the UK, much younger, Templestowe hillclimb Joy Rainey a former ladies hillclimb explained earlier, these were bought provided on site, by the local Panton where hillclimbing is still a very big track in 1987, the club had the foresight champion. and subsequently reseated above Hill CFA, who will receive all the motor sport discipline. to acquire the iconic Patons Brake Joy’s late father Murray was a class the start line at Rob Roy, and are still catering proceeds. It is so big there are numerous Replacement (PBR) brake shoes that record holder at Rob Roy in various there today. Warrandyte local in pole position

By JO FRENCH fumes – all of which she loves. public relations and media skills, LOCAL RESIDENT, Gabriella “I’ve loved motorsports since I was a alongside a passion for Supercars and Bottarelli, has won the title of Miss child,” said Gabriella. a high level of professionalism with Supercars 2018 as part of the Miss “I dreamt of being a grid girl when I natural leadership skills. Supercars Ambassador Program, an was a kid, it’s an absolute thrill.” Program Organiser, Selina official support event of the Vodafone “As the winner I will be going to Macdonald said, “Gabriella is an Gold Coast 600. different races next year, and the gala extremely deserving winner, well Gabriella was thrilled to be the ball, which will be fun.” spoken, intelligent and driven. winner gaining a unanimous vote Gabriella loves being amongst the “She is the perfect ambassador to from the judges and spoke to the Diary action of Supercars and during the represent sponsors … with integrity about her win. Ambassadorship was able to enjoy and professionalism.” “Winning Miss Supercars 2018 is being up close to the action on pit “When I was thinking of entering very exciting. walks. Mum told me ‘You only live once, give “It’s all pretty unreal, I didn’t think I Gabriella was one of 26 women it your best shot – all it can do is open would win. chosen from a field of over 1500 doors’ – and it has. “The highlight was the driver’s entrants to enter the Ambassador Acquiring her father’s love of parade. Program. Formula One, Gabriella has enjoyed “As the winner I was up front, it was With occupations such as a lawyer, past experiences as an ambassador for an amazing experience, being amongst dentist, refrigeration mechanic, both Formula One and MotoGP and some of the big names in motorsport teacher, wild horse rescuer and racing has also had the thrill of owning a V8. — something money can’t buy,” said car driver amongst them, Gabriella Gabriella is a General Manager for a specialist medical practice and also Gabriella. said her fellow ambassadors were a fun enjoys modelling. The year ahead has many exciting and friendly group of women. As part of her future, she would opportunities for Gabriella including “We were part of a leadership like to use this opportunity to talk to her next stop, the Newcastle 500. program and educational week, with girls about navigating the journey of This event includes a gala ball and entrepreneurs and past winners as guest speakers,” Gabriella said. adolescence through to adulthood. From left: Fabian Coultard, Gabriella Bottarelli and Tony D’Alberto time on the track in amongst the drivers, the cars, the speed and the The winner is chosen based on their Photo: RICHARD MAMANDO NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 21 The ups and downs of gardening

chandelier or two, hanging in the high per cent less watering than standard branches, but that is another story. baskets. gardening Most of us have an arbour, pergola or Layers of natural coir contain a trellis in the garden that can support water-retaining liner. By KATHY GARDINER the blooming roses, the wisteria or They are long lasting and work a treat. the twining creepers but if you don’t It’s a lifesaver for flowers and plants, “Be glad of life because it gives maybe you should consider one. especially if they’re exposed to both you the chance to love and to work Obviously adding arbours to our sun and wind. and to play and to look up gardens means that we can grow plants Now you know how to properly line at the stars (and trees)” vertically and create “doorways” in the your hanging baskets you can think garden, to create secret rooms. about how your vegetable garden can - Henry Van Dyke You can go to garden centres and “go vertical”. purchase metal expensive ones, or Just think your crops won’t be eaten WALKING through the Warrandyte get hubby out on a spare weekend to by rabbits anymore but I cannot say garden you are often looking down so build one from scraps of timber, or the same about possums. you don’t trip over a tree root, a snake, even a bent piece of wire anchored to You can grow lots of different fruits a pothole, step in dog poo or miss a the ground will soon disappear once and vegetables in hanging pots. new flower or weed that has appeared. covered with a climbing plant. Strawberries and cherry tomatoes But often we miss things looking up, Plants great for arbours are of course, make beautiful Christmas presents. except for looking up at the clouds, and climbing roses, jasmine, wisteria, If you think about planting a couple at our native birds that hang like bright bougainvilleas or the delicate white up now you should have edible red and jewels from the branches. potato creeper. green gifts for Christmas. We all do that! You might consider an ornamental Peas and beans will also grow well in In the garden or when planning a grape that will provide summer shade hanging baskets and of course herbs new garden, we concentrate so hard and winter sun when grown over a and lettuces. on the new beds, the plants, the rocks, pergola. Remember to fertiliser regularly and the paths and the seats that sometimes The autumn foliage is beautiful but it use a premium potting mix. we overlook thinking about making a won’t produce fruit. Make sure when you hang hanging garden above us as well. It likes a position in full sun and well- baskets that you use strong enough After visiting Alowyn Gardens in the drained soil. chains to support the weight of the pot Yarra Valley at the weekend, to gaze in If you want some Australian native in full flower/fruit. wonder and delight at their wisteria climbers, you cannot go beyond Also think about the different tunnel, it made me think more about pandorea jasminoides also called a textures, patterns and shadows of the beautiful gardening or gardens above bower vine, clematis, hardenbergia, plants you choose to look up to. the ground. black coral pea or snake vine. Often the reflections of trees in a You really must visit as many local I have a chocolate vine here with its fish pond or bowls of water left out for gardens as you can at this time of the searching tendrils and insignificant birds can be as beautiful as planting a year, they are so inspiring. green flower but the scent is beautiful. new plant. Looking up from below at the giant Use gates or hedges, perhaps a tepee Succulents, weeping cherries, apples candlebarks, yellow gums, messmates made of sticks. and stone fruit trees, citrus fruits with and acacias that surround our homes, Go vertical. branches bending with the weight of they make a glorious sight when lying And now we come to hanging the fruit. under them on a blanket. baskets. Think of fuschias, pansies and spider But there are many ways that we can To be honest, I have never had much plants drooping with flowers and add to that and make the garden more success with hanging baskets, I forget leaves. interesting. to water them. So go outside and think about the Lots of us do this by adding wind But now from Bunnings or other garden as a whole not just what we are chimes or hanging bird feeders or fairy local nurseries you can buy Aquaguard planting in the ground but a floral orb lights from our trees. hanging basket liners that require 50 all around us. I have been known to add a

Holiday shopping: bringing out the beast in us

Store after store, I run my fingers “How’s the sizing?” the images that peer down at me so wonderful, diverse place, with room through the racks of tiny, shiny, “Um, er, yes, fine thanks,” I lie, imperiously. for all, and that people should be corner of my eye promise-filled lycra selections, closely desperate to escape the beast staring I’m certainly not perfect, but then, valued for what is in their hearts, not observed by the massive air-brushed back at me from the full-sized mirror who is? what is in their wardrobe. By JO FRENCH images of 16-year old models that with its legs all pasty-white after a long But this reality check, positive as it is, Let us laud what we do, not how and VIRGINIA CAIRNS seem to mock my decision-making winter and ankles still ringed with the makes me think of the impact that all we look! powers. marks of the slightly too-tight socks. these images of beauty must have on Fortified by my self-talk, and fully IF THERE IS one activity that can The lycra speaks of exotic Pulling my jeans and shirt back on, us all, and, in particular, the image- caffeinated, I return to my quest, bring a grown woman to her knees, it’s destinations — a French Navy bandeau I dump the selections, mutter a quick focused youth of today. determined not to let it get to me. shopping for a new swimsuit. for the Riviera, frangipani print for the thanks and head for the exit. Their reality is often one of a curated A few minutes back in amongst it all Ask any woman, she’ll back me up. Bahamas. Over a cup of coffee, I consider image of perfection, their every move and I remember my old favourite, my But, with a holiday looming, I decide The decisions seem endless: bikini, my options and give myself a stern documented on Instagram, Facebook trusty one-piece from years ago, faded that I can’t keep putting it off. two-piece, tankini, costume, halter, talking too. or Snapchat. and stretched in the back of the drawer It’s time to hunt down the perfect bandeau, extra-support, high cut, Seriously, what is the problem? Lives are lived under the glare of and I wonder if it isn’t time to go back little bit of shiny lycra — that “look” low cut. It’s time to get over it. scrutiny — the people they mix with, to what I know. that will suit my particular curves, My hands break out in a sweat as I This is a body that has done its bit the parties they go to, what they are I settle on a couple of choices. enhance what I have and downplay flick through the countless choices and and will continue to do so, irrespective wearing and how good they look. “Do you have these in my size?” those excessive bits. their promises of perfection. of age. Of course, I am as guilty as the next It may not be fancy and there’s not a I can feel my knees quaking even I hastily grab a few selections and These legs, with their puckerings of person of posting an image of me doing frangipani or frill in sight, but as I pull before I pick up the car key. head for the changing room. cellulite, have held me upright through something fabulous (as opposed to up a simple one piece, I’m satisfied. I head for a large shopping mall and On, and very quickly off again, with the rollercoaster ride of life. one of me doing the laundry …) but, The job is done and I walk out, a its selection of department stores and one, then another, and another and This use-to-be-flat stomach kept my perhaps as I get older, I am more burden lifted. specialist boutiques. another. children safe for 40 long weeks. accepting of myself. Now I’m off on my holiday with the There must be something here that It doesn’t take long before I feel my These flabby arms have encircled What of those people who don’t fit most important people in my life. will do the trick. self-confidence slipping away like sand my partner, my family and friends the mould of “perfect body size”? Do they care what bathers I’m I’ve allocated a few hours to the through my fingers. whenever they needed a hug. Or those who struggle socially? wearing and what I look like? task and though I invited a friend to “Everything all right in there?” the I’m not 16 anymore, and, if truth be What, as society, are we doing to Not one bit. join me, she hastily says she is a bit cheery size-8 assistant calls. told, I never looked like the models in support the notion that the world is a See you in the pool. too busy. 22 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018

buzz about town

Event: Film Society — Mao’s Last Dancer Event: Incredibles 2 at Liberty Family Church When: Friday, November 16, 7pm for 7:30pm start When: Saturday, December 8, 8:30pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Where: Liberty Family Church, Lilydale Road, Healesville Info: Sign up for annual membership — Just $25 for half year Info: Come along for a free movie night – with choc tops, drinks membership (November 2018 — June 2019). Includes screenings, and popcorn. www.libertyfamilychurch.net.au nibbles prior to film, coffee and conversation afterwards. Wine is sold by the glass. DVD’s available to hire, free of charge to members. Friendly social group — come along and meet new people. Festive carols Event: Park Orchards Community Christmas Carols Event: Recycling & upcycling Sale When: Sunday, December 2nd, 7pm – 9:30pm When: Saturday, November 17, 10am – 12pm Where: Domeney Reserve, Knees Road, Park Orchards Where: Warrandyte Uniting Church, Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte Info: www.lionsparkorchards.org Info: Ken on 0407 839 718 or www.riverflow.com.au. Bring TVs, CDs, DVDs, bicycles, computers, ink cartridges, phones, glasses, Event: Carols at the Lake 2018 stamps, material, buttons, batteries, bras, corks and light globes. When: Saturday, December 8, 5:30pm – late Industrial, Commercial, Domestic Goods for sale — furniture, appliances, books, plants and more. Where: Lilydale Lake, Swansea Road, Lilydale Info: The show starts at 7pm. BYO picnic blanket or chairs. Event: Messy Play Day When: Saturday, November 17, 10am – 1pm Event: Manningham Carols by Candlelight Where: Maroondah Toy Library, When: Friday, December 14, 6pm – 10pm 35-39 Tortice Drive, Ringwood North Where: Ruffey Lake Park, 267 George Street, Doncaster Info: Free entry. Let the young ones explore ten messy play Info: Free admission. www.manningham.vic.gov.au/carols DAMIEN NOTT stations. www.maroondahtoylibrary.org.au 0438 537 773 Event: Warrandyte Community Carols Event: Nillumbik Open Studios When: Saturday, December 15, 7:30pm – 9:30pm When: Weekends on November 17/18 and 24/25 Where: Stiggants Reserve Where: Various locations across Nillumbik Info: Free admission. Info: For details and locations artistsopenstudios.com.au Event: Yarra Glen Carols by Candlelight Event: Adult Drawing – Short Course When: Sunday, December 16, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Call Damien for a quote on 0438 537 773, 9844 2287 When: Wednesday, November 21 & 28, 11:15am – 1:15pm Where: 45 Bell Street, McKenzie Reserve, Yarra Glen Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Info: Free admission. Info: Course fee $50, register through Warrandyte Neighbourhood House or call 9844 1839. Be guided and receive inspiration to explore pencil, pen, pastels and charcoal. Discover School fetes and fairs and apply the five basic perceptual skills. Beginner to intermediate Event: Mullum Primary School Fun & Food Fair level When: Friday, November 16, 4pm – 9pm Where: Mullum Primary School, Panfield Avenue, Ringwood Event: Children’s Christmas Craft Info: Free entry. Huge obstacle course, show bags, food trucks, When: Starts Thursday, November 22 (for 3 weeks), cake stall, market stalls and more. 4pm – 5:30pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Event: Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Open Day & Fair Info: Course fee $69, register through Warrandyte When: Saturday, November 17, 10am – 4pm Neighbourhood House or call 9844 1839. Make a wreath, elf, clay Where: 213 Wonga Road, Warranwood ornament, candle holder and lots more, using clay, felt, glitter and Info: For enquiries or more information call: 9876 2633 other materials. The tutor is a registered teacher and practicing artist. Event: Futures Festival Event: Curator Floor Talk: The Nightingale and The Rose When: Thursday, November 22, 3:30pm – 6:30pm When: Thursday, November 22, 11am – 12pm Where: Templestowe College, Templestowe Lower. Where: Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella St, Lilydale Info: Celebrate the environment through sustainable foods, Info: Free event but bookings essential. goods, music and workshops. www.tc.vic.gov.au http://ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ach/Regional_Museum Event: Milgate Primary School Fete Event: Bush Christmas Wreath When: Sunday, November 25, 10am – 6pm When: Saturday, November 24, 2pm – 4pm Where: Milgate Primary School, Landscape Drive, Doncaster East Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Info: Fun rides and lots of fun for the whole family. Info: Course fee $35, register through Warrandyte Neighbourhood House or call 9844 1839. Using natural materials Event: Our Lady of the Pines Primary School Fair collected from your garden, design and create a wonderful rustic When: Thursday, November 29, 4pm – 8pm wreath. Can be adapted to make a festive centrepiece, candle holder Our Lady of the Pines Primary School, and various sized wreaths. Where: 77 Carbine Street, Donvale Fun rides and lots of fun for the whole family. Event: Koonung Bushwalking for Movember Info: When: Saturday, November 24 Where: Lysterfield Lake & Park Info: Entry: (Members) $5 donation for Movember, (Visitors) $10. Multiple distances and graded hikes on offer, contact [email protected] Local markets Event: Yarra Valley VIEW Club Lunch When: Tuesday, November 27, 12pm Eltham Farmers’ Market St Andrews Twilight Where: Chirnside Park Country Club Every Sunday, Market 2018 9am – 1pm Tuesday, December 11, Info: Call Wendy on 0438 625 556 Bookings essential. Eltham Town Hall, 4pm — late Focus — Birthday Celebration. Arthur Street, Eltham St Andrews. Wonga Park Farmers’ and Event: Successful Single Parenting Park Orchards Market Makers’ Market When: Tuesday, November 27, 7pm – 8pm Saturday, November 17, Saturday, November 24, Where: Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 9am – 1pm 8am-1pm Info: Life Coach and author, Suzanne Duncan will talk about Park Orchards Primary School, Wonga Park Primary School, the difficulties of single parenting. Free event. www.yprl.vic.gov.au 1-3 Bowmore Avenue, Dudley Road, Wonga Park Park Orchards Last market of the year AUSTRALIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE SOCIETY MEMBER 25371 Event: Magical Miniature Painting Workshop: Eltham Twilight Spring Market Warrandyte Riverside Market ArtSpace at Realm Thursday, October 25 Saturday, December 1 MUSCLE MANIPULATION CLINIC When: Saturday, December 8, 1:30pm – 5pm A unique style of muscular corrections are done by realigning 4pm – 8pm 8am – 1pm Where: ArtSpace at Realm, Ringwood Town Square Eltham Town Square, Stiggants Reserve muscles, tendons & ligaments – this manipulation simply works! Info: Suitable for adults. Cost $5. Bookings essential www. Eltham Warrandyte 12–14 Blair Street, Warrandyte 9844 5495 trybooking.com/ZBYJ Checkout our reviews on Facebook

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out & about

Event: 2018 Healesville Music Festival Event: Moonlit Markets 2018 @ Eastland When: Friday, November 16 – Sunday, November 18 When: Thursday, November 29 and December 6, 5pm – 9pm Where: Various venues across Healesville Where: Melbourne Street, next to Ringwood Town Square Info: This Festival will bring together music, camping, Info: Free. A wide choice of stalls from local designers, artisans workshop, kids’ carnival tent and boutique wine and beer. and creators. www.eastland.com.au www.healsevillemusicfestival.com.au Event: Ciao Yarra Valley Ciao — Italian Feast @ 400 Gradi Event: Greek Night at Rosebank When: Thursday, November 29, 6:30pm – 10:30pm When: Friday, November 16, 6:30pm – 11pm Where: Rochford Wines, 878-880 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream Where: Rosebank North, 149-151 Warrandyte Road, Info: Celebrate the opening of 400 Gradi. Tickets $130. Ringwood North www.rochfordwines.com.au Info: Three-course meal of Greek treats. With Greek entertainment. $59.90 per person. To book call 9870 6117. Event: Jo Pearson’s Pearl River Ramblers www.rosebanknorth.com.au When: Friday, November 30, 7pm to late Where: The Night Owl, Goldfields Plaza DIARY MINI ADS Event: Ciao Toscana Ciao! Info: Booking 9844 5124. Jo is joined by Gary Young on drums When: Saturday, November 17, 7pm – 11pm and Andy Scott on double bass. Wine and tapas available. Where: Meletos, 12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream CHAUFFURED TRANSFERS Info: Join them for a journey through the flavours of Tuscany. Event: Baskets from the Garden Arrive safely in style & comfort. www.meletos.com/ciao Saturday, December 1, 10am – 3:30pm When: Airport transfer, parties, weddings. Where: Alowyn Gardens & Nursery, 1210 Melba Highway, Carter Art City & suburb to suburb. Up to 6 Event: Lilydale & Yarra Valley Show 2018 Yarra Glen Artistry in Iron passengers & luggage. Call Clive When: Saturday, November 17, 9am – 9pm & Sunday, November Info: Tickets $145. Create baskets made from plants. Functional products with for bookings 0412 556 801. 18, 9am – 5pm www.alowyngardens.com.au artistic qualities – hand Where: Lilydale Showgrounds, Main Street, Lilydale rails, screens, gates, house PORT DOUGLAS By The Beach Info: Tickets from $6 (children)/$15 (adult) $8 (concession). Event: Fiesta di via Verde hardware, handmade to your design or mine 100m 2 Self Contained Units Pool www.lilydaleshow.org.au When: Saturday, December 1, 12pm – 6pm spa 2 bed unit & 1 bed with spa Where: Green Street, Healesville BBQ area car space. kvanscoy@ Event: Manningham Family Festival Info: Free outdoor festival. www.ciaoyarravalleyciao.com.au 0418 357 282 tpg.com.au Call 0409 359 240. When: Sunday, November 18, 9am – 4pm NEIL CARTER Where: Finn’s Reserve, Templestowe Event: Eltham Fun Run Info: Gold coin donation. Rotary Club of Templestowe put on When: Sunday, December 2, 8am – 11am a family fun day including camel rides, pony rides, jumping castle, Where: Eltham Leisure Centre, 40 Brougham Street, Eltham animal farm and more. Info: Be part of the annual 5km and 10km run/walk. www.elthamleisurecentre.com.au/eltham-fun-run WARRANDYTE Event: Family Fun Day — The Grinch When: Sunday, November 18, 9:30am – 11:30am Event: Open Studio/Market Day Where: Reading Cinemas Chirnside Park When: Sunday, December 2, 10am – 4pm GLASS Info: Free family activities before seeing an advanced screening Where: MY Studio, 1B 8 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood of the movie. Tickets $11. www.readingcinemas.com.au Info: Art and craft for sale at a fun day at the studio. All types of www.mystudios.com.au Committed to caring glass, glazing, Event: A Magical Evening — Disney’s The Nutcracker for all family pets and The Four Realms Event: Santa Photos at Lilydale Lake mirrors, shower When: Wednesday, November 21, 6:30pm – 8:30pm When: Saturday, December 8, 10am – 5pm screens Where: Reading Cinemas Chirnside Park Where: Lilydale lake, Swansea Road, Lilydale call 9844 3071 Info: Tickets $20. www.readingcinemas.com.au Info: Photos with Santa by Matt Bradfield Photography. $10 for Terry Ryan 2 high resolution images. www.mattbradfield.com 91-93 Melbourne Hill Rd Event: Twilight Market in the Vines [email protected] 9879 0373 When: Friday, November 23, 4pm – 6:30pm Event: Christmas Pet Parade or Where: Eltham College, 1660 Main Road, Research When: Saturday, December 8, 10.30am-2pm warrandytevet.com.au Mobile: 0418 369 294 Info: Perfect place to start your weekend with some of Where: Croydon Main Street, Croydon Melbourne’s best stalls, food and live music. Info: Fun pet parade and costume contest. Free event but pet registration essential. www.croydonmainstreet.com.au Event: Local Market Co — Spring indoor & Outdoor Market When: Saturday, November 24, 10am – 2pm Event: Walk for Wellness — Donnelly’s Weir TAXATION AND ACCOUNTING Where: Kimberley Place, 33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park When: Sunday, December 9, 10am – 1pm • Taxation Return Preparation Info: www.kimberleyplace.org.au Where: Donnelly’s Weir Road, Healseville Info: Join Kate for a reconnection walk in to the Yarra State Park • Electronic Lodgement Service Event: Family Fun Fair at Donnelly’s Weir. Tickets from $10 • Accounting & Business Consultants When: Saturday, November 24, 10am – 3pm Where: St Peter Julian Eymard Primary School, Mooroolbark SHOP 5, 35-37 DRYSDALE ROAD, WARRANDYTE Info: Lots of fun for all the family including rides, petting zoo, 9844 2661 A/H 9844 2540 market stalls, show bags and more.

Event: Bramleigh Estate – Warrandyte Grand Opening Christmas markets When: Sunday, November 25, 10am – 3pm JOHN ROBERTSand Associates Where: Bramleigh Estate – Warrandyte Eltham Twilight Christmas Christmas Market Info: Check out the newly renovated Bramleigh Estate. Free Certified Practising Accountants Sunday, December 2, entry but bookings required. www.bramleighestate.com.au Market Thursday, December 13, 10am – 2pm 4pm – 9pm Rob Dolan Wines, Event: Yarra Valley Christmas Polo Eltham Town Hall, 21 Delaney Road, When: Sunday, November 25, 10am – 5pm 10-18 Arthur Street, Eltham Warrandyte South Where: Yarra Valley Polo Club, Coldstream Info: Plenty of stalls with unique, handcrafted gifts. www.livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au Christmas Makers Market Warrandyte Riverside Sunday, November 25, Christmas Market 10am – 4pm Saturday, December 15, Event: Lilydale Air Show Living & Learning Nillumbik, 8am – 1pm When: Sunday, November 25, 11am – 2pm 739 Main Road, Eltham Stiggants Reserve Where: Lilydale Airport, Yering Andrew John Info: Entry $25 per car ($10 motorbikes/$10 per head for buses). Managing Director www.lilydaleairshow.wordpress.com Event: November Train Rides ‘We cover all areas of painting and decorating’ When: Sunday, November 25, 11am – 4pm For more events across the Yarra Valley, visit p: 0412 765 210 e: [email protected] Where: Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway and Steam In Your Backyard on Facebook, search for Club, Kiloran Reserve, Mooroolbark @IYBinyourbackyard Member of Master Painters Association No. 3993 Info: Tickets are $2.50 per ride, children under 4 are free. www.mmr.og.au Ring or Email for a No Obligation Free Quote

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Award winning food in the pantry Bonnie(right) and friends By JAMES POYNER Diary, that she had to revisit Blue Pear good friends Quinton’s IGA.” Gourmet Beef NORTH Warrandyte resident Deb Pantry’s business model. This year, Blue Pear Pantry evolved — 2017 Silver AFA & GASRC Graham’s home-cooked meal business, “Soon after, the demand for these again, expanding their range beyond — 2018 Bronze GASRC Blue Pear Pantry, has gone from homemade savoury rolls increased the traditional savoury roll, to cater for Thai Chicken strength to strength since its inception and forced the inevitable decision to the increasingly popular trend in vegan — 2018 Silver GASRC in 2015. change the entire business from home and gluten free diets. Vegan Originally providing home-cooked cooked meals to solely producing a “This year we saw the introduction — 2018 Silver GASRC meals as an alternative to take-away range of savoury rolls.” of our new gluten free range which is Gluten Free Gourmet Beef and a selection of gourmet sausage Quality begets quality and Deb endorsed by Coeliac Australia.” — 2018 Bronze AFA rolls, which can be found at the sources her ingredients from local The 2018 instalment of the Australian Gluten Free Thai Chicken Warrandyte Market, Quinton’s IGA and suppliers and, when possible, direct Food Awards (AFA) and the Great — 2018 Bronze GASRC the Riverview Café, many residents will from the farmers. Aussie Sausage Roll Competition Gluten Free Vegan already be familiar with Deb’s products. “There are no fillers or added (GASRC) in September were once — 2018 Bronze GASRC In 2017, Deb entered her gourmet preservatives in our rolls, purely meat again successful for Deb’s gourmet Since the gold rush, Warrandyte sausage rolls in the Australian Food and vegetables wrapped in pastry. sausage rolls. has been home to many successful Awards and The Great Aussie Pie and “We use grass fed beef and free “After entering the same awards as artists, and although the majority of the Christmas Sausage Roll Competitions and walked range chicken from Webbs Butchery last year, we are proud to announce galleries are gone from the high street, away with two Silver medals. in Research. that our entire range has been awarded art culture is still very strong. It was at this point, Deb told the “All other ingredients are sourced silver or bronze medals.” But, a brief count of the number of walkies from local suppliers, including our cafes, restaurants and specialist foods supplies in our town would indicate DO YOU KNOW the dog’s that Warrandyte’s contemporary name but not the owner’s or artisans are, perhaps, foodies. the owner’s name and not the Yet, embedded in this culture of dog’s? enterprising eatables, set within this Perhaps you don’t know inspiring bushy environment, Deb is eithers’ name. surprised by her success. Have you walked past the “I often find it hard to believe that the same person for years, said food I make is acknowledged highly by the industry without having any formal hello, and walked on? training in cookery. Have you made friends and “I simply put together flavours that I acquaintances’ down by the like and that work well. river over the years but never “People often ask what is it that I socialised? do, I make people happy by providing Bonnie and Pete want something a little unexpected and to fix that by organising satisfying”. a Christmas lunch for With Deb now offering her products at Warrandyte dog and other school and community fundraising or walkers on Friday November other special events, it is obvious she is 30 at The Grand Hotel, at not ready to rest on her laurels quite yet. 12:30pm. Visit Blue Pear Pantry’s website to find out how and where to buy their gourmet If you are interested in savoury rolls or for further information attending, please contact Pete on using them at your next event. at peter_stevens5@bigpond. com by November 16. Unfortunately, being under www.bluepearpantry.com.au 18 years of age, Bonnie will not be able to attend.

ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS Thursday 22 November – Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November Monday 10 December Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November Eltham Library Community Gallery 10am-5pm Sunday 25 November 10am-4pm Be inspired by Living & Learning Held across a range of locations in Nillumbik, Living & Learning Eltham Nillumbik tutors and participants in Artists Open Studios offers a unique Australia Day Awards a showcase of visual arts, ceramics, opportunity to get a rare glimpse of local For lovers of all things handmade, local textiles, glass, crafts and more. artists at work in their own environment. and unique – ceramics, woodwork, Do you know someone who has done livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au artistsopenstudios.com.au glass, jewellery, clothing, soap, cards something extraordinary who deserves to and much more. Activities for the kids, be recognised publicly? live music and food stalls all day. Maybe they’ve coached the local footy Marketing Your Business Rural Advisory Committee This is a plastic bag free event. team, gone over and above making costumes for school plays, or been a Wednesday 21 November 6pm-8pm position vacant livinglearningnillumbik.vic.gov.au vital part of a local community group Nillumbik Civic Centre Council is seeking expressions of interest – whatever they’ve done, now’s your Whether you’re an established business for a volunteer to join the Recreation Trails chance to make sure they’re recognised or just starting out, marketing your Advisory Committee (RTAC). The role of Twilight Markets for the time that they’ve given to our local business is an essential part of your tool RTAC is to provide Council with specialist community to make it a better place. kit and crucial to your success. advice on the development and review of Twilight Market in the Vines new and existing recreation trails, as well Friday 23 November 4pm-8.30pm The categories are: At this workshop you will learn how to: as supporting infrastructure within the Shire Swipers Gully Training Restaurant • Nillumbik Young Citizen of the Year – • set marketing goals that work of Nillumbik. St Andrews Twilight Market aged between 16-30 years • choose the right activities for RTAC meet every three months with additional • Nillumbik Citizen of the Year your business Tuesday 11 December 4pm-9pm special meetings scheduled as required. The Cnr Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Road • Nillumbik Senior Citizen of the Year – • maximise customer service position is voluntary and held until July 2019. aged over 60 • develop an effective marketing and Proctor Street The position vacant is for a suitable person Catch the Community Bus to and from • Nillumbik Community Group of the Year action plan • Nillumbik Volunteer of the Year. who lives in and can represent their rural the market from 3.45pm-10.15pm. • attract and keep customers community in relation to trails. coming back Applications close 10 December Eltham Twilight Market • maximise social media The closing date for applications is Friday 2018 at 5pm. Nomination forms are Thursday 13 December 4pm-9pm 14 December at 5pm. For information and available at the Civic Centre, Civic Drive Eltham Town Square Register online at to apply visit Greensborough or online at trybooking.com/411875 nillumbik.vic.gov.au/rtac nillumbik.vic.gov.au nillumbik.vic.gov.au/ausday

facebook.com/nillumbikcouncil @nillumbikshire nillumbik.vic.gov.au NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 25 Bushfire season is nearly here In the future, Victoria is very likely bushfires despite comprising only • Measure your greenhouse green edge to experience an increased number three per cent of the continent. footprint: of days with extreme fire danger The annual economic cost of Make climate friendly changes to Fire severity and intensity is bushfires in Victoria is approximately your lifestyle using a calculator set By CHARLOTTE STERRETT $180M. WarrandyteCAN expected to increase substantially up by the Victorian Environmental in coming decades in Victoria. The By around the middle of the century, Protection Agency • Change your super fund: SUMMER IS almost here, and with fire season will continue to lengthen, these costs could more than double (bit.ly/WCANNov2). to $378M. Use the SuperSwitch website (bit. it the threat of bushfires returns to further reducing the opportunities for • Change your bank: Warrandyte once again. safe hazard-reduction burning. These projections do not incorporate ly/WCANNov3) to check out the Even though summer is a month Melbourne’s rural-urban fringe is increased bushfire incident rates and If your bank invests in fossil performance of your super fund away, more than 50 per cent of the among the most vulnerable in the severity due to climate change, so the fuel companies (the four major and change it if they are fueling state is already in a declared Fire world to bushfires. total cost is likely to be much higher. Australian banks do), you can climate change. Danger Period, with some areas An increased likelihood of dangerous What we can do? transfer your accounts to one of the many financial institutions Charlotte Sterrett is a member of expected to have a Fire Danger Period fire weather and a lengthening fire Ever-increasing greenhouse gas local climate change action group in place until May 2019 — more than season will strain Victoria’s existing which have committed to fossil emissions are causing more heat to fuel divestment. WarrandyteCAN. If you would like half of the year. resources for fighting and managing be retained in the atmosphere, in turn to become a climate change hero, Record-breaking low rainfall in parts fires. Note that it’s very effective to leading to a warmer planet. first engage with your bank and join us as we campaign for a better of Victoria has forced the Country Fire Bushfires will continue to Warmer days (and nights), extremely climate. We are on Facebook at: Authority (CFA) to bring forward the explain what you are doing and adversely affect human and hot days, as well as heatwaves are why. facebook.com/warrandytecan start of its bushfire season. environmental health driving up the likelihood of extreme The agency’s bushfire season More than two thirds of known fire danger. outlook released in August warns all civilian bushfire fatalities in Australia To prevent this from getting worse, Photo: Courtesy of CFA Victorians to prepare for an extreme have occurred in Victoria (more than we need to address climate change. summer of fires. 450 fatalities since the start of the 20th This means reducing our greenhouse The Bureau of Meteorology century). gas emissions drastically and stopping Climate Outlook report backs this Bushfire smoke can seriously affect logging and deforestation. up, predicting a drier and warmer human health because it contains We need to do this individually, as summer for us all. respiratory irritants, as well as a community, as a country, and as a Climate change is increasing the inflammatory and cancer causing planet. risk of bushfires in Victoria and chemicals. • Use your vote: lengthening fire seasons Elderly people, infants and those Vote for a politician who is serious Extreme fire weather has increased with chronic heart or lung diseases about addressing our climate since the 1970s, with the fire season are at higher risk. emergency. length extending from October to Fires can affect water infrastructure. For example, contact Kevin March. The Black Saturday fires affected Andrews and other candidates Climate change is now making hot about 30 per cent of water catchments for the federal seat of Menzies days hotter, and heatwaves longer and supplying Melbourne’s drinking and ask them to sign the Climate more frequent water, with estimated recovery costs Emergency Declaration and Drought conditions have been totalling more than $2B. to publicly pledge to stop the increasing in Australia’s southeast. The economic cost of bushfires in Adani mega-mine (#StopAdani), Climate change is driving an Victoria is projected to more than explaining that they will only increase in dangerous fire weather, double by 2050 get your vote if they support real which in turn is increasing the Victoria has sustained around half of action on climate change. frequency and severity of bushfires. the Australian economic losses from (bit.ly/WCANNov1) 26 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte’s Nurturing local youth art By JAMES POYNER THE WARRANDYTE Youth Arts Award (WYAA), Warrandyte’s guerrilla writer biennial art award for up-and- coming young artists is back. With the generous support of the THE DIARY’S “Cyril” cartoonist Paul at Centralia, Missouri. Warrandyte Community Bank, the Williams is also an author and has “I’ve had an interest in military Warrandyte Arts and Education Trust had several books published over history, particularly that of the is currently seeking applications the years. 19th century, going back to my from artists aged between 18 and This includes two illustrated childhood,” said Paul. 25, who live in the 3113 postcode, children’s books, a novel, and in “I’m not sure what kicked it off. practicing in a broad spectrum of more recent times six military “Perhaps it’s just in your DNA, or fields. history books. was it being taken to see Gone With Successful applicants are then These have dealt with everything The Wind by my parents. independently assessed by artists “In dancing, you’re always working used primary school, through a from Ned Kelly to Davy Crockett at “It seems dispute about the Civil who have demonstrated outstanding on your technique but if you can get licence contract with the State the Alamo, and Custer’s Last Stand. War will never disappear, as we achievement in their chosen field as much input as possible that allows Government, in a small farming Paul’s latest book, to be released see today with controversy over and the award of $10,000 is presented you to develop and grow as a dancer”. community by the organisation I co- during November in the US by the Confederate flag and statues to the applicant who they feel has the 1996 winner Malcolm Laurence is founded in 2017, Residency Projects. academic publisher McFarland, is of Southern officers who fought to greatest potential to excel in their a Sculptor/Blacksmith whose works “The program saw contemporary his second dealing with the American preserve slavery.” chosen medium. include the Warrandyte Gateway artists take up residence in the small Civil War. Paul’s books are available on The award has been running since sign, near Warrandyte Reserve and town, and offered public workshops, Rebel Guerrillas: Mosby, Quantrill Amazon.com and other online 1988, past recipients have gone on he was also one of the sculptors that talks and events, culminating in a and Anderson covers the careers of outlets worldwide. to achieve great things in the world created the “Fish Parade” for the 2006 major exhibition at the Wangaratta the three best-known Confederate of art. Commonwealth Games. Regional Art Gallery, in 2018. partisans who fought behind enemy Previous winners, were able to use The most recent recipient of the “The WYAA helped to lay lines. the award to fund themselves as they award is Eugene Howard, an artist an enduring foundation for a In the East, John Singleton Mosby went out into the world to perfect who works in a number of mediums, professional career in the creative became renown for the daring their craft. is on the Nillumbik Arts Committee industries, which has gone on to hit-and-run tactics of his rebel Such as 1990 award winner and was most recently in the spotlight inform the process of re-establishing horsemen. Gabrielle Davidson, a ballerina at for his Pick My Project proposal to a residency program at the dis-used Supply wagons burned and trains the time. restore the two houses in Laughing Laughing Waters sites in Eltham. derailed. Gabrielle used the $10,000 to travel Waters Park to use them as an Artists “I would recommend applying But here, a relatively civilized war to Europe where she was coached in Residence space and as a way of for this opportunity not only for was fought; women and children left by Natalia Makarova, a Soviet- reconnecting Indigenous and non- the significant financial investment with a roof over their heads. Russian-born prima ballerina and Indigenous Australians through art. in an artist’s practice, but also for Along the Kansas-Missouri border, choreographer. Eugene spoke to the Diary about the chance to connect to respected however, it was a far more brutal This coaching gave Gabrielle the his experience during the 2016 leaders in your industry, through the clash; the black flag raised, no opportunity to join the Australian award. unique assessment process in place quarter given. Ballet Company, where she was a “Being successful afforded me for the WYAA,” he said. Mass murder took place when member for 10 years. the opportunity for a period of William Clark Quantrill’s guerrillas consistent, un-interrupted focus on If you are interested in applying In an article published in the Diary to the 2018-19 Warrandyte Youth struck Lawrence, Kansas, a launching in October 2015, Gabrielle said: my practice, and directly benefited place for pro-Union raiders. the delivery of the inaugural rural Arts Award or require more “The award meant I could get information, send an email to And William “Bloody Bill” coaching with Natalia. I wouldn’t Boorhaman Residency Program: a Anderson carried out his own rural artist-in-residence program [email protected] or phone have had that opportunity if I hadn’t Jock Macneish on 9844 2669. massacre of Union troops captured had money from the youth award. that saw the inhabitation of a dis-

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WARRANDYTE High School VCE The talent and attention to detail was students of Studio Arts and Product impressive as was the diverse range of Design & Technology put together a finished pieces reflecting the creative refreshing and engaging collection of talents and the focus on Arts and work which featured in the recent VCE Technology subjects that continue to Art Show hosted at the high school’s flourish at Warrandyte High School. Doig centre. 28 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte High Students are “pawfect” Growing inquiring minds at Andersons Creek School By NIETA MANSER excitement than in a garden.” the chickens. STUDENTS in Grades 1 and 2 at The garden at ACPS has been an “In turn the chicken fertiliser is used Anderson’s Creek Primary School have ongoing project that began with the to help the garden to grow,” she said. been using their gardening program to building of the chook shed over five She believes there is more work to be promote learning through the process years ago. done and hopes that in the near future of inquiry based learning. Since that time, with the help of the gardening program will expand While exploring the concepts of earth parent volunteers and the student’s even further. resources and how they are used in enthusiastic approach to working “We have a lot of support from By CLAIRE BLOOM business concept of selling flavoured different ways, the students have been in nature, the garden program has parents and students to continue to YES, THAT’S correct, four Year 9 popcorn to raise money for Guide digging, planting and growing their blossomed into a substantial part of build our program.” students at Warrandyte High recently Dogs Victoria. own resources to build their capacity the school’s resources. This season, tomatoes, strawberries, won an award for marketing their They experimented and surveyed their target audience to come up with and curiosity. Sustainability Coordinator Brooke beans, basil and lettuce will form the business, Pawfect Popcorn, as part Eastwood, explains how the garden, basis of the vegetable planter boxes. of the $20 Boss program. three delicious flavours. Inquiry based learning is an They created a marketing blitz approach to learning where the overall and the chook house is becoming an “A roster has been drawn up to allow This program, for secondary school integral part of ACPS culture. every student in Grade 1 and 2 to students, is run by the Foundation around the school, which included a goal is for students to make meaning logo, slogan, posters, business cards, of the topic themselves. “The compost that is collected in participate in caring for and watering for Young Australians. They “loan” the classroom is used to help feed the garden.” would-be entrepreneurs $20 to a website and email account, social Teachers may guide the inquiry to media messages and even company various degrees and set parameters, help them establish a business to raise money for a charitable or local tee shirts. but true inquiry is internally motivated. Such was the success of their organisation. The interest in learning is sparked project that the girls were invited through an emersion of activities At the end of a term of running their to a consultation day, where they and knowledge at the beginning of business, the traders must repay the provided feedback and input into the topic. $20 with a legacy donation of $1 (to the program. By planting seedlings and being simulate an interest payment) and They were also invited to the actively involved in the process of then donate their profit or retain a Unleashed Awards Night, where growing resources, the students will proportion to continue the business, they sold their product to a gathering begin to form the ideas and questions if they wish to do so. of corporate sponsors and FYA board they might like to explore in their As well as the start-up loan, members and other guests. learning time. students learn enterprise skills such It was at this ritzy affair that they Principal Sue Dyos, says building as project management, financial received their award. inquiring minds is exactly what the literacy, teamwork, communication, Not a bad effort for a small team gardening program is designed to do. digital skills, problem solving, critical from Warrandyte, considering over “Genuine curiosity, wonderment thinking and citizenship. 130,000 students participated nation- and questioning by students is central The Year 9 team — Emma Dodds, wide. to the Inquiry process. May Griffith, Sophia Edge and As the girls would say “We be “What better way to gather Amey Batchelor — developed their poppin’”.

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Knowing that there are children to children who may have never Challenge began 14 years ago, more “In giving children a voice in that are less fortunate than had the luxury of Christmas than 2.5 million students have turned selecting the book they read, children themselves, the Junior School presents before. the pages of nearly 45 million books in become more engaged and invested Council (JSC) decided to be part From Prep to Grade 6, students the Victorian Challenge. in their learning. of Operation Christmas Child, a collected items they wished to Anderson’s Creek Primary School “If you visit a classroom at ACPS you charity organisation that sends donate. will find a large selection of texts that has always been an enthusiastic a shoe box of goodies to boys JSC teacher representative, participant in this challenge and this the children can choose from each day. “Using the resources in the library and girls living in third world Tamara Brown told the Diary year was no exception with nearly 50 countries. how amazed she was with what students participating — reading over and classroom has given students access to thousands of titles,” says After hundreds of gifts were the whole school achieved. 600 books. donated by the students across “We were hoping to fill each The program was started by the Ms Dyos. the school, the JSC set to and shoebox with a range of items. Victorian Government to stimulate Over the last three years, the and encourage children to read teachers at Anderson’s Creek have busy packed the huge array of “What we ended up with was regularly and expose them to books. received many hours of professional items, from toothpaste to toy amazing! Teachers have long known that development to build their capacity cars. “We had more than enough reading from an early age is vital for to teach the workshop model in their The JSC ran this fantastic event stuff to fill all the shoeboxes, so success at school and has lifelong classrooms. over the first two weeks of the ended up donating the excess benefits by promoting a love of reading. Each day students participate in term. items as well,” she said. The challenge falls in line with the Shared Reading and Modelled Writing Operation Christmas Child Thanks to the generosity of the literacy program offered at ACPS as a class. is an event where people pack Anderson’s Creek students and which encourages students to select During this process, the reader shoeboxes full of toys and clothes their families, Christmas will be their own texts to enjoy during their actively constructs meaning and for another child who isn’t as a little happier this year for some literacy block. draws on both cognitive and linguistic fortunate as them. children in developing nations. Over the last three years the school strategies. has reshaped the way it teaches literacy “It is also aimed to engage each using a model that encourages daily student and help them to see that independent reading and choice in reading is a pleasure and a positive the text that students read. experience,” says Ms Dyos. WPS’s dancing queen “We have implemented the Writer’s The teaching aim is to develop By TRACEY MAILE movement and the music together Workshop and Reader’s Workshop reading comprehension skills and WARRANDYTE Primary School that really mesmerised her,” Felicity program across the whole school and strategies that enable the reader to Grade 4 student, Tabitha Orlando told the Diary. this has been very successful in getting comprehend increasingly challenging (aged nine) has just qualified for “She just pestered us continuously texts. the World Championships in Irish after that, wanting to know when she dancing, which will be held in North could start going to classes. Carolina, USA next April. “She was always dancing and Tabitha has been learning Irish skipping everywhere. dancing at the O’Connor School of “We found out about the O’Connor Irish Dancing in Bayswater for the School of Irish Dancing and decided past three years and did remarkably to let her give it a try once she turned well in the recent Victorian State six. She hasn’t looked back since and Championships, resulting in the is currently doing four classes a week invitation to compete in the USA on a scholarship,” she said. next year. While Tabitha loves the Irish She will also be competing at the dancing itself, performing in Australian National Championships competitions for a set of judges in Cairns later this year. hasn’t come easily. Tabitha’s mother, Felicity, has “It’s probably the scariest part partial Irish heritage, and loves of the whole thing for her,” Felicity Irish music, so Tabitha was familiar continued. with the music from the time she “But she’s persisted and it’s really was born. built up her confidence and self- But it was after seeing a belief. performance of Irish dancing at a “Now she is really looking forward local fete that the three-year-old to being able to compete against was hooked. some of the best young Irish dancers “There was something about the in the world.”

Pictured here: Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Jack) Walk to School Month Below right: Sadie, Alannah & Sophie Ferngully Camp By TRACEY MAILE local community. By TRACEY MAILE course and bush walking. OCTOBER was Walk to School Month “We talked about reducing traffic SCHOOL CAMPS can be a real They also visited the cabins at and large numbers of Warrandyte congestion, saving on parking, challenge for some children. the lodge and ate at the dining hall Primary School students decided to helping to connect with family and Perhaps it’s the idea of spending where they were able to get a feel walk, ride or scoot to and from school friends and reducing air pollution. a few nights away from family for the routines and expectations instead of going by car. “Across all year levels students have for the first time, or having to eat of school camps. Organiser Sally Martin told the been discussing the importance of “camp food”. “The best part was having races Diary that teachers have used the developing healthy habits for life,” But for some, the idea of going on the zip lines,” Bronte (8) told the Walk to School initiative to get she said. off on a school camp can be an Diary after the camp experience. students thinking creatively about Student feedback indicates Walk anxious time. “And even though I don’t like alternatives to using the car. to School Month was a resounding To help prepare children for sausages at home, I ate the ones at “The focus started with how they get success with many students future school camps, Warrandyte the camp because I was hungry!” to and from school, but discussion expressing they would like to make Primary School has a whole day “The commando course was the then opened up to the benefits to walking to school a more permanent camp experience for their Grade best,” Harry (8) said. our health, the environment and our activity. 2 students at Ferngully Lodge in “I’d never done anything like Healesville every year. that before and I like facing new The day is designed to give a challenges.” snapshot of how a school camp Giving children opportunities is set up. to develop persistence and This year, students had the resilience, and helping them opportunity to participate in conquer their fears on a camp a variety of outdoor activities experience day sounds like a really including archery, a low ropes great initiative, while having a lot course, zip lining, a commando of fun at the same time.

A social walk to school for Hailey, Cassie and Bronte with dad Paul. Eliza, Lucy, Georgie, Tilly, Austin, Fynn and Noah with teacher Kiah Waqanivalu 30 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018

Bunker on Gangneung beach Into the Demilitarised Zone By SANDI MILLER journey toward the guard post on the Park, and many South Koran locals THE KOREAN Demilitarised Zone — border. used to enjoy hiking in the mountains or DMZ — is a place rarely visited by As we stop at a checkpoint our that traverse the DMZ, and this was civilians. vehicle is surrounded by a protective allowed as long as the civilians stayed However, being part of a major flanking of soldiers with rifles and away from the North Korean border, sporting event allows entrée into machineguns — this is starting to however one hapless tourist decided places not often seen. get very real — our bus is festooned to have a stroll on the beach that took As the fifty-year war takes baby steps with blue flags, denoting that we are her into the sights of a North Korean to peace, the Winter Olympics held visiting VIPs and therefore should not sniper, which spoilt everyone’s day. earlier this year was an opportunity for be fired upon Taking this as a cue to behave the two Koreas to show the world that Hoping these flags are not seen as a ourselves, after the lecture we were they can move toward this elusive goal. dare to those to the north, we proceed given a few minutes to stand outside on Part of this was taking media into along a road flanked by landmines, the balcony to listen to the K-Pop music the DMZ, although no filming or but our driver is alert to the dangers being played for the indoctrination of photography was allowed in the and doesn’t deviate from the path, so the North Korean soldiers, before we DMZ Museum sensitive guard posts, there was we make it to our destination without were whisked back to the bus to reverse opportunity to see this rare sight. incident. the journey towards the Olympic The DMZ is an area between North We were welcomed into the viewing village. and South Korea which is a no-mans- area of the guard post by a contingent The signs of a nation under the threat land flanking the 38th parallel, which of young military officers. of war are present all over Korea, on was where the respective armies found A period of military service is the few occasions I was able to venture themselves when the cease-fire began compulsory for all men in South away from the Olympic complexes, it Korea, so some of the soldiers are not on July 27 1953. did not take long before I was staring quite your standard army type, many There has never been a treaty signed at a military monitoring station, a unit seem to be bookish young men who so the war has continued for 65 years. on patrol or a bunker on the beach. can’t wait to get back to their university A bus-load of the visiting media But the coastal city of Gangneung, studies interrupted by this two-year were driven the two hours north from despite its proximity to the North/ PyeongChang to the border shared interlude. Our guide tells us that women South border had lots more to offer with the reclusive communist country. than just the spectacle of a country The drive up the coast was interesting however are able to enlist if they wish and make up around six per cent of the at war. in itself as beaches became more and From art installations that come more fortified as the 38th parallel officer ranks. The auditorium we find ourselves alive at night to the aptly named approached. “Coffee Street”, once just a road with Entering the DMZ we were taken on in has a mud-map of the area we a series of coffee vending machines, a tour of the DMZ Museum. can see before us through a 30 meter now a caffeinated Disneyland, where The museum tells the story of the plate-glass window, there is also a crashing surf meets a dozen coffee Korean War and the role the DMZ television-studio-standard video shops parked next to each other, has played during the Cold War, camera pointing across the border on including broadcasting of propaganda maximum lens, looking presumably desperately competing for your by the North and the countermeasures for movement of their counterparts on business with every coffee related from the South in the form of blaring the other side. theme imaginable — it was here, in K-Pop music drowning out the North’s A lecture, pointing out the features of fact, where my long abstinance from messages. the area, is given by Major Kim, using coffee was broken — and who can We were on the wrong side of the the longest pointer I have ever seen, imagine a better place to rediscover peninsula to visit the Joint Security while we watch the North Korean a love for coffee than on Coffee Street Area near Seoul – the zone where talks guards eat their lunch via the video in South Korea, during the Olympics. take place in a boardroom cut in half by camera’s telephoto lens which is The conduct of both North and South the borderline, and where the Korean patched into a flat-screen television. Korea, during the games, was truly leaders had their famous handshake Kim discusses, in passable English, inspirational. in July, but the museum provided us the location of North Korean posts, the A glimmer of hope is emerging from with a replica. various invisible lines which denote the peninsula that peace may soon be Finishing here, we were stripped of the political and military boundaries, achieved between the warring nations, all our recording devices, phones and as well as the spot, in the 1980s where so with any luck, the DMZ may be a cameras, which were to be left on our a tourist was shot, which caused the relic of the past before too long and Pictured: South Korean Acorn Restaurant Olympic coach while we were loaded area to be closed to the Korean public. become a curiosity of strange times in Above: A tasty acorn noodle dish onto a military bus to continue our Before the war this was a National a reunited countries history. NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 31

Ask Carolyn All Things Cruising Carolyn, It seems I am the only person who has never been on a cruise. Why are they so popular? DMZ Museum DMZ Museum Wendy, Warrandyte South I have to admit that, in the past, cruising Where the beach meets Coffee Street DMZ Museum has never been on the top of my list when it comes to choosing a holiday. Perhaps that was because the notion of cruising to me meant days at sea searching for something to occupy my time until we would again touch land for a brief glimpse of local culture. Thankfully my thoughts on cruising have changed and it would seem as they have for millions of holiday makers around the world who choose to cruise on a regular basis. This massive growth in cruise popularity has meant the introduction of many new ships to the market. P&O created a record last month by having five vessels from its fleet sail into Sydney Harbour at the same time. Royal Caribbean are creating records of their own by introducing the latest addition to their fleet and to Australia, Ovation of the Seas. With a capacity of 4,180 passengers, the Ovation is forging new cruising ground by boasting a flow rider surf simulator, sky diving simulator, a 360 degree vista from a capsule perched 90 metres in the sky, an ice rink and a rock climbing wall. As well as state-of-the-art Broadway style shows, you can even have your favourite cocktail made by a robot! What will they think of next? Cruise itineraries and varieties have expanded greatly and today it is easy to include a cruise in your travel plans regardless of the continent you are heading to. For me, I’m a fan of small ship cruising. Otherwise known as expedition ships, these vessels don’t boast a beauty salon or shopping arcade, they are purpose built to navigate and immerse you in more remote or unusual parts of the planet. I recently sailed on the Via Australis through the Fjords of Patagonia in Chile, South America. For me it was an experience of a lifetime. The beauty of cruising means one hotel room! You can unpack at the start of your voyage and relax. And so begins your adventure, the opportunity to make new friends, spend time with loved ones and see the world along the way. Our travel expert Carolyn Allen is manager of Warrandyte Travel and Cruise Coffee Street Gangneung night art Contact her on 9844 2477 or [email protected]

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Artists Syd & Ona

Painting by Jess Jarvie The importance of appointing powers of attorney Bill set off driving alone in his car to the number of dints in the panelling station for four months waiting to be fulfil these roles, but would certainly Melbourne for a pre-op appointment on the passenger side where Bill desecrated whilst Bill remained in be consulted when necessary. finance with his specialist in relation to a previously had altercations with guide hospital slowly recovering but deemed In mid-September the Administrator planned knee replacement operation, posts along the roadside. to be unable to give consent. was appointed and subsequently By BRIAN SPURRELL refusing offers from friends to Fortunately a friend of mine was To add to these woes, Bill needed to briefed on Bill’s past and present accompany him on the trip. travelling north along the highway a sell his house to fund his admission to situation and soon commenced the IN THE SEPTEMBER edition of the There was snow and ice on the road few days later and found the locked car, aged care and his house is full of stuff mammoth task of documenting and Diary in the feature section “Say I Do and poor visibility, but Bill often chose but short of breaking the glass could and needs to be prepared for sale. photographing all of Bill’s possessions in Warrandyte”, Aaron Farr of the law to drive in the dark so he could follow not access the vehicle. Now this is where the Victorian and getting the wheels in progress to practice Rush & Hampshire advised the tail lights of the vehicle in front Without the electronic keys, the Civil and Administrative Tribunal manage the sale of his home. couples contemplating marriage to of him. car could not be moved, the local (VCAT) steps in to assist people who Early in October the Guardian was give thought to appointing Powers The next we heard of Bill was that locksmith could not assist without do not have a person appointed to appointed and was briefed on Bill’s of Attorney (POAs) to manage your he had been admitted to casualty authority from the owner, and the be responsible under a POA for their medical care situation. financial affairs and make medical in the Melbourne hospital where police were not really interested. financial affairs and medical care. Bill’s younger brother had treatment and accommodation his appointment was to take place, Adding to our woes was the On August 20, a VCAT member subsequently flown out from the UK decisions on your behalf, should you following a fall and suffering discovery that although the hospital convened a meeting attended by to visit him and meet with his legal lose your decision making capacity concussion somewhere in the city had logged the car keys in with Bill’s myself, also Bill, his case manager representatives to discuss his future and ability to give consent. centre. other possessions when admitted and younger brother and nephew by care and sale of his possessions and Fortunately, the hospital was able to to casualty, they could no longer be telephone hookup from the UK. What follows is a real life case study home. contact his younger brother in the UK, located. The purpose of the meeting was to of what happened to an 81 year old All the brick walls surrounding a close friend from my university days, This was a real blow, so the next port hear evidence of Bill’s situation in friend of mine I will call Bill (to the car predicament were removed who informed me of Bill’s plight and of call was a VW dealership to arrange relation to his mental capacity to give protect his privacy), who stubbornly with the Administrator having the thus I became the key representative for a new set of keys to be ordered from consent. refused to grant both his financial authority to arrange for new car to deal with, what subsequently turned Germany. Medical evidence was provided in and a medical powers of attorney keys, and moving the car to a VW out to be, an extremely difficult and Then another brick wall, the the form of written reports from Bill’s when he had capacity. dealership where it can be registered frustrating situation, in short — a dealership needed Bill’s authority to GP and medical specialists from the and prepared for sale. In recent years Bill’s physical nightmare. order the keys as I had no authority and hospital where he is being treated. Bill’s licence has expired and both he condition deteriorated, he needed When I visited Bill he had suffered according to the hospital neurologist, In his still confused state, Bill could and other drivers are now much safer the assistance of walking sticks to get a severe knock to his head, had great Bill no longer had capacity to give not understand what all the fuss on the roads. around and his mental condition was difficulty in speaking clearly and little consent. was about as he believed he would The moral of this story? Do not delay also noticeably deteriorating. memory of what had happened other The VW dealership then delivered return to his home, drive his car and in granting your financial and medical Family and friends pressed him to than to claim he had been “pushed another bombshell. continue to live as he had prior to his powers of attorney. grant his powers of attorney to either a over by a terrible woman” and hit his Would you believe the car had not misadventure. The fees associated with the VCAT close friend or a family member before head on the pavement. been registered for three years and It was no surprise that VCAT ruled directed administration of your affairs he lost the capacity to do so. It took quite some time to discover ownership was still in the name of that Bill lacked capacity to grant by an appointed administrator can be He stubbornly refused even after where Bill’s car was located. the previous owner, a car dealership consent and also ruled that an quite significant. a family member flew over from the He claimed he had driven to a town in Canberra! Administrator be appointed by the UK with the necessary documents on the Hume highway and had left his What were we to do for poor Bill? Public Advocate to manage Bill’s Brian Spurrell FCPA, CTA Registered for him to sign, but still he refused to car at the railway station. With no authority from Bill or POA financial affairs and a Guardian Tax Agent is Director of Personalised co-operate. We still do not know whether he we could not register the car, arrange appointed to take responsibility for Taxation & Accounting Services Pty Ltd. Bill, who lives in a small Victorian caught a train or a bus to complete his transfer of ownership, new keys could his medical care. PO Box 143 Warrandyte 3113. country town, was still driving in spite journey to Melbourne. not be ordered, the RACV would not In spite of Bill’s brother and Both Brian and his wife Jan have of a number of close shaves with white Phone calls were put through to move the car without authority, no car nephew offering to take on these granted their POAs to trusted relatives. posts and deteriorating eyesight much the police and they identified his car storage facility would accept the car, responsibilities, the tribunal ruled Ph: 0412 011 946 to the horror of family and friends. parked near the railway station which even if it could be transported. that given they both resided in the UK www.ptasaccountants.com.au Very early in the morning in June, was locked but clearly identifiable by And there it sat outside the railway it would not be practical for them to NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 33

Oceana at the Bouldering Mackenzie continues to scale Championships earlier this year new heights on international Photo: WENDY ABEL sports climbing circuit By JOSH HUNTLY at the biggest climbing event of the year. accomplished Australian climber of OCEANA MACKENZIE continues to It was going to be a hard comp because 2018. set the international sports climbing I was doing all three disciplines (lead, “I really enjoyed both comps in scene alight, placing highly at the boulder and speed) in one week. China, the routes were very fun and I Innsbruck World Championship and “It was definitely the most challenging felt like I could really show my best in achieving finals berths in her debut event I have competed in as the climbs qualifying round in Xiamen. senior World Cups. and boulders were really physical and “These were my first semi-finals for Placing a respectable 26th at the mentally complex.” the lead world cups so it was a pretty event in Innsbruck, Mackenzie was Mackenzie’s next challenge awaited steep learning curve. pitted against the world’s best and was her in Wujiang, China for her debut I feel my preparation for a semi- a part of Sports Climbing history as Open Lead World Cup, her first foray final round was a bit lacking and the IFSC (International Federation of into a senior world cup. this is something I’d really like to see Sport Climbing) debuted an additional She wasted no time settling in on improved on within Australia.” format they will be adopting at the the big stage, again placing very well She continues to rise in the world sports inaugural Olympic Games. in tough conditions to progress to the rankings and the only way is up for the The new combined format is a semi-finals. 16- year old who has her best climbing grouping of the bouldering, speed Controversy struck when a washout in front of her. and lead disciplines that the top six brought the Wujiang event to a “I’m super excited by my first senior competing climbers must take part in premature close, awarding podium season and am looking forward to to receive an overall points ranking. results to the top-placing climbers from next year. Ice packs, exhausted bodies and the previous round. “But first I’m taking a break to relax bleeding, hollowed out finger tips The next event was further down the and reset some goals for an action made for adverse conditions at the coast of China in Xiamen and in her packed 2019 season.” championship but Mackenzie battled second dig at a senior world cup proved Mackenzie continues to take it one through adversity to post encouraging that Wujiang was no fluke. event at a time and is slowly building times in her heats. She progressed to the semi-finals her repertoire in anticipation of a long “It was a great experience to compete yet again, making her the most international career. Oliver claims first Bloods’ Best & Fairest award By JOSH HUNTLY WARRANDYTE Football Club closed his playing career. first year at the club as reward for his the book on the 2018 season at its Best Up and coming midfielder Nikoda versatility on the field for the young & Fairest vote count, with Lewis Oliver Brooking capped off a breakout year bloods brigade. crowned club champion and Bloods’ in the senior squad as runner up, He played nine games in the 19s and stalwart Darryl Speers anointed performing well as part of the sides five for the seniors and despite injury Warrandyte’s 59th Life Member. youthful midfield brigade alongside cutting his season short, his form In the club’s 112-year history, only best first-year blood Josh Meyers. garnered enough votes to take out the 58 people have been inducted as a life Leading 2018 goalkicker Josh Beasley runners up. member. rounded out the top three, registering With such an even spread of On presentation night, Speers 24 majors for the year including a bag contributors throughout the season, became member #59 of this prestigious of five against Ferntree Gully. third place could not be split between group, a worthy recipient for his many His productive season was Ruckman Steve Garrick, high flying years of service to the club he loves. highlighted by his improved aerial forward Quinn Clark and midfielder Club President, Peter Hookey says abilities which he displayed to full Lockier Durran. it’s ample reward for the hard-working effect when he took arguably the mark The bloods support staff were also volunteer. of the year against Heathmont, leaping recognised on the night for their “Darryl is a loyal and trusted over two Jets players. extensive work behind the scenes, volunteer who gives his time and Ryley Reardon claimed the Reserves’ including life member Bucky Rogers expertise without any hesitation — he Best & Fairest by a single vote despite who received the coveted President’s Andrew ‘Bucky’ Rogers receives is invaluable to our club and respected only playing 13 games. Award. the President’s Award Mark Ratti (left) by all. Reardon took over ruck duties in Mark Ratti was also recognised for “This award is well deserved and we his debut season for the Senior club, his selfless contributions receiving the are honoured to welcome him as our polling maximum votes in his last Tracy “Snowy” Prior Best Clubman latest Life Member.” three games. award, named in honour of the late Speers was met with a standing Veteran Matt Treeby proved to be a bloods legend and presented by his ovation from the nearly 200 strong valuable asset in the Reserves backline son, Campbell. crowd when he accepted his life in his return to the club, lending Club President Peter Hookey’s membership plaque from Peter valuable experience to the youthful introductory speech was highlighted Hookey along with a 1990 premiership side. by the announcement that the entire edition caricature of Tony Shaw, signed Treeby showed no signs of slowing coaching panel would be continuing by the Collingwood legend himself. down, playing 15 out of a possible 18 their tenures into the 2019 season. Lewis Oliver headlined the vote games and taking out the Reserves’ Dave Smith is set to resume as U19s count for the night as the recipient of runner-up trophy. mentor, Reserves duo Ash Grybas the Seniors Best & Fairest award. Campbell Prior’s strong early season and Clint Wheatley will continue at Oliver plied his trade admirably as form saw him elevated to the senior the helm in search of a Reserves flag the backbone of the Bloods’ last line squad and despite playing just the 12 and Senior coach Anthony McGregor of defence, often tasked with playing games for the Reserves, managed to will resume Warrandyte’s top job with against the best forwards in Division 3. place dual-third. Assistant Coach Luke Parker at his side. He was named in the best players Joining him on identical votes was Preparations for 2019 are already Darryl Speers with son Kyle eight times throughout the season. Skipper Trent Parker, playing in his first in full swing with as many as 30-plus and wife, Carolyn Lewis Oliver (right) His ongoing leadership qualities season as skipper of the twos. players commencing pre-season also saw Oliver take out his second Dave Wilson claimed victory in the training in the clubs brand new gym consecutive John O’Brien medal. U19s vote count, taking out the award facilities. Warrandyte will continue to compete The medallion was presented by as the side’s reliable midfield bull and in Division 3 in a revamped 8-team the awards namesake, a legend of finding himself in the best players format. Warrandyte who himself displayed bracket eight times. exceptional leadership qualities during Tyson Jaksic saw senior action in his Photos: JACKIE AUSTIN

Coaches assembled Dave Wilson (right) Darryl Speers (centre) Ryley Reardon 34 Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018 Cricket Seasons kicks off with a set of wins By RYAN HOIBERG 1st XI The 2nd XI have started their Round 3: 6th XI WARRANDYTE has jumped into Round 1: campaign under skipper Holland well, Warrandyte 133 (Jackson 31) def. by Round 2: season 2018/19 with a bang, marking Warrandyte 8/315 (Taylor 60, Dehmel with 12 points from the first month, Scoresby 6/136 (Ison 3/17). Warrandyte 8/125 (Fyfe 29) def. by 59) def Kilsyth 175 (Killey 3/49). sitting just outside the top four, lead several milestones along the way, and The Fourth have maximum points Wonga Park 6/175 (Rees 2/29). with the first month of action under Round 2: well by Holland with bat and ball, and Round 3: Warrandyte 87 (Burgess 45) def. by supported well across the ball. from their first month, seeing them their belts, have seen some strong play an aggressive style of cricket Warrandyte 5/184 (N Mooney 38, Wonga Park 5/89 (Killey 2/6). Adam Whites 5/23 in the first Rees 36) def. by Mooroolbark 8/193 results flow in. which has positioned them well in all Round 3: round and Steve Goddards 72 against (Rees 3/10). In the first month of action Warrandyte 9/242 (Dehmel 110) def. Lilydale, easy highlights. their games. Warrandyte launched their first Chirnside Park 214 (Aitken 4/30). Jake Stubbs performed well in their Warrandyte have been unlucky not Seventh Eleven in club history, played 3rd XI to register their first win of the season Round 1: second round one day match with 35 their 1000 game at the Warrandyte The 1st XI have ticked off two wins runs for the team, with Warrandyte yet, despite some highly competitive Cricket Ground, and fielded an Under from three games to start the season Warrandyte 8/370 (Spence 200*) def. games, and losing two games in the South Croydon 260 (Warren 4/27) defeating South Warrandyte in a tough 18’S team on Friday nights as well. in the Bill Wilkins Cup, with two strong local derby. final moments. displays in round one and three giving Round 2: They have been well lead by new This, in combination with the Warrandyte 9/180 (Kline 53*) def. by strongest Junior numbers in recent the Warrandyte bowlers plenty to 5th XI captain Danny Weatherly, and have defend. Norwood 5/229 (Haberfield 1/21). Round 1: memory, as well as kicking off the Round 3: found a new opening bat in Ned In2Cricket program for 5 – 8 year olds, This has been due to two strong Warrandyte 44 and 3/159 (Warren 86*) Mooney. performances from Dehmel, both at Warrandyte 133 (Jackson 31) def. by def. by Croydon Ranges 223 (Sproat has seen the WCC have a monster Scoresby 6/136 (Ison 3/17). 7th XI month on the ground. Warrandyte, and well supported from 2/34. the top of the order by Ben Taylor. Round 1: On the field, a couple major Since Spence’s double century in the Round 2: Warrandyte win by forfeit. Reigning Club best and fairest, Luke Warrandyte 9/199 (El Moussalli accomplishments have occurred Killey has continued his form with first round, the team have stumbled, Round 2: which has converted the energy and facing stiff opposition in their last two 53*) def. East Ringwood 5/188 (El Warrandyte 6/222 (Rojiwadia 53*, the ball in hand, taking a handful of Moussalli 1/23). enthusiasm, with Campbell Holland wickets in each game. matches. Warren 50*) def. Eastfield 149 (current 2’s captain) becoming just Despite some good work from Round 3: (I Rakuscek 3/3). the second person in club history to 2nd XI captain Chris Jackson and Shaun Warrandyte 120 (Stubbs 18) def. by Round 3: score 4,000 runs and take 400 wickets, Round 1: Ison with the bat and ball, the 3rd XI Scoresby 158 (Bansal 3/13). Warrandyte 8/173 dec. (Coutts 56) Warrandyte 7/174 (Grocott 39, a milestone he brought up in Round 1 have some work to do heading into In the Fives, Warrandyte are still Rojiwadia 39) def. by St Andrews 153 and 45 def. by South Warrandyte 139 November. against South Warrandyte. (White 5/23) and 2/240 dec. looking for their second win of the year, (I Rakuscek 2/20). In the 3rd XI, again in Round 1 Round 2: 4th XI slightly adrift on the ladder despite a Warrandyte’s inaugural 7th XI are against South Croydon, Mick Spence Warrandyte 4/175 (Goddard 72, Round 1: brave performance in the first round undefeated after their first month, with became just the second person in club Holland 57) def. Lilydale 7/173 Warrandyte 9/264 dec (Jackson 61, to avoid an outright defeat. Isaac Rakuscek performing suburbly history to score 200 runs at Stintons (Holland 3/30). Weatherley 51*) def. Croydon Ranges Warrandyte have been well led with the ball and being well supported Oval, and Round 3 at Warrandyte in the Round 3: 82 (Jackson 3/5) and 4/126 (Ison 3/29) by their return captains, Drew El by his batting group with Divesh 1st XI saw a superb 110 by club captain Warrandyte 146 (Stafford) def. by Round 2: Rojiwadia returning to the club and Warrandyte 9/180 (Kline 53*) def. by Moussalli and Rohan Bansal, with Ayrton Dehmel against Chirnside Park Croydon Ranges 7/184 both performing well with bat and ball. leading well from the top of the order. to guide Warrandyte to victory. (Haworth 3/18). Norwood 5/229 (Haberfield 1/21). South Warrandyte cricket monthly review By TROY DONIS 2/41 off 8.5 The chase was tight, led well by Warrandyte, SWCC posted 139 in its Round 2: THE SEASON started brightly for T Peter-Budge 51, K Webber 34 (off Josh Exley’s commanding knock of first innings after being 2/75. South Warrandyte 3rd X1 5/103 South Warrandyte with Round 1 seeing 74 overs), J Exley 43, J Braunthal 42 72 but he ultimately did have enough Warrandye finished day one on 5/125 def by Warrandyte 4th X1 3/111 a 1st XI victory over Eastfield and an A great team effort here in Round 1 partners. and then declared nine overs in to day L. Mcmahon 45, K. Brasher 13* incredible 2nd XI reverse outright with new recruit Syed Musavi taking Young Darcy Church was the last two on 8/173. C. Andrew 2/15, M. Geotz 1/21 3/16 off 13 and 16 year old Jackson man out after a well made 30 in a After being 2/6 South rallied thanks victory over the Warrandyte 2nd XI. GID Electrical 4th X1 Both sides suffered disappointing Braunthal getting his top score in the pressure situation. to the incredible partnership between loses in Round 2 however. 1st X1. Many lessons learnt from this game David Cutler and Matt Mullen. Round 1: Forefit The young 3rd XI has had a tough Our English import, Kieran Webber and hopefully it we can turn it around They both made 100s and the team Round 2: start to the season and we have chosen batted an incredible 71 overs to anchor this week. finished on 2/240. the innings on debut with the chase Warrandyte was sent back in with South Warrandyte 4th X1 7/209 def to merge our 4th XI with Croydon Warrandyte Community Bank Kilsyth 5th X1 6/89 North’s 3rd XI due to lack of numbers always looking in our control. Branch 2nd X1 25 overs to go and were bowled out The team had four players 18 or in just 15 overs on the back on Troy Club Ringwood Player of the Round at both clubs. Round 1: Both the Firsts and Seconds sit in the under in it, a great sign for the future. Donis’ 4/18. The winner of the Club Ringwood South Warrandyte 2nd X1 10/139 and A great day for the club. top four at this early stage. Round 2: 2/240 (dec) Player of the round receives 2 x $20 A massive thank you to our Major North Ringwood 2nd X1 10/223 def Warrandyte 2nd X1 8/173 (dec) Round 2: Club Ringwood Vouchers Sponsor Cannon Toyota Heidelberg, def South Warrandyte 1st X1 10/212 and 8/45 South Warrandyte 2nd X1 10/125 they’ve helped us continue to put J. Exley 5/41, S. Musavi 3/57 (dec) def by Ainslie Park 3rd X1 2/126 Round 1: 1st Innings D. Cutler 33 Jackson “Channy” Braunthal. money into coaching and development J. Exley 72, D.Church 30 L Bridger 3/38 L. Bridger 33, T.Donis 32, D.Price 0 for our young players. A disappointing loss to a 2nd X1 team T. Oberg 1/7 N. Marinello 1/16 Channy made his highest 1st X1 2nd Innings Matt Mullan 100*, D. score with a rock solid 42. Cannon Toyota Heidelberg 1st X1 followed in Round 2. Cutler 109* D.Price 0/20 off 4 Bowling first in wet conditions was T. Donis 4/18 Appleby Estate Agents 3rd X1 Round 2: Round 1: not helpful with many bowlers slipping South Warrandyte 1st X1 4/203 We don’t give a report on 2nd X1 Round 1: Josh Exley. 5/41 and 72. We couldn’t and dropping short early on. games too often but this was an go past Ex who is on top of the def Eastfield 1st X1 10/202 Vice Captain Josh Exley led the Templeton 8/414 def South S (BT) Musavi 3/16 off 13, J Barret incredible game. Warrandyte 3rd X1 10/231 – M. Goetz cricketing world this week having fightback after lunch on the first day Playing against local rivals taken 5 and made 72 in a losing side. 2/ 40 off 22 (10 maidens), D Church and ended with five wickets. 2/40, M Bourke 2/31 D.Price 153 You know that feeling when you feel bloated? of them (gluten, dairy, fructose,etc) going to stretch the stomach too. 4. You’re under-hydrated It might not be that you have a full- sure, but nowhere near as many people So, aim to feel comfortably full after One of the reasons why a high fibre blown allergy or intolerance to it, but fitness are as you might think. every meal, not stuffed to bursting. intake can make you feel crappy is if you’re sticking with points 1 to 4, and If you’re consistently suffering with 2. You’re short on fibre because fibre soaks up water, so if only ever feel bloated after a particular bloating that’s painful, uncomfortable food or meal, then maybe that’s the By CHRIS SHARP We all know that fibre is a real you’ve upped your fibre without and meaning you’re unable to leave increasing the amount of fluids you culprit. the bathroom for hours on end, that’s digestive advantage, it helps keep you To banish bloating and feel lively IN THIS MONTH’S article I thought regular by pushing food through your drink, you won’t feel too hot and I’d talk about bloating, something that probably something to talk to your bloating is almost bound to occur. and energetic all the time, along with doctor about. digestive tract. reading through the 5 reasons here, all of us have experienced at one time So, if you’re not getting enough, You’ll hear a lot of different or another. But if it’s just the case that you recommendations regarding water you’re going to want to try sticking with occasionally feel a little rough after you’ll start feeling pretty bunged up. a regular meal schedule. For many though it’s a constant issue A good rule of thumb is to shoot for intake, and this varies a lot from that needs to be kept under control by eating and your stomach gets swollen, person to person, but your best bet is For example, while there’s nothing then it’s more likely to be one of the 5 roughly 10 – 12 grams of fibre for every necessarily wrong with intermittent monitoring the food they consume. 1,000 calories you consume. to never let yourself get too thirsty, and Bloating is a big concern for a lot of reasons below: to drink enough so that your urine is fasting, if you’re eating one huge meal 2,000 calories per day? That’s 20 – 24 every day, you might naturally feel people. 1. You’re eating too much grams of fibre. almost clear. It seems that whenever they eat You don’t need to carry an old-school pretty bloated after that. This point is rarely touched on 1,500? That’s 15 – 18 grams. a meal, or have certain foods, their water jug around with you, but it does Likewise, if you’re not spacing your in articles about bloating, but it’s If you’re trying to build muscle on meals out through the day, you’re stomach sticks out, they feel groggy probably the most common. make sense to drink more around your and drowsy, and they must fight the 4,000? Around 40-48 grams should be workouts, and always have some water eating a huge number of veggies in a Your stomach has a set capacity, and fine, but keep in mind the more you short time frame, eating while standing urge to stink out the room they’re in. if the volume of food you’re eating nearby so you can sip on it regularly Not to mention, it’s a pretty crappy eat, the more food must pass through throughout the day, especially if you’re up, scoffing down your meals at light is pushing it to its maximum, you’re you too, so it is possible for there to be speed or you’re under a high degree feeling knowing you’re not exactly going to feel average. increasing your fibre intake, or find looking your best, even if it is only too much of a good thing (read on). you’re feeling bloated. of stress, all these can contribute too. This problem isn’t just limited to In most cases, allowing common temporary. people trying to put on muscle; plenty 3. You’re too high on fibre I still recommend 2 – 3 litres a day. So, what’s the cause? sense to prevail will likely lead to less of people dieting and eating at a calorie As great as fibre is, you can have too 5. You’re eating the wrong foods bloating and more comfort. More than likely, despite popular deficit find that when they’re trying much of a good thing. opinion, NOT any of the following: For whatever reason, some foods just Which is why I highly recommend to beat cravings, they eat a load of Your body doesn’t digest fibre (which don’t agree with certain people. seeing a dietician or nutritionist to put • Bread • Gluten low-calorie food in order to stave off is why it’s ideal for pushing food Don’t buy into the sensationalism you on track to a healthy gut and stop • Dairy • Wheat hunger but in doing so end up eating through your system) but at the same that a food is bad for everybody, bloating once and for all. • Diet soft drink so much that they essentially stretch time, a lot of undigested matter in your but if you do feel like you feel pretty Yours in good health – Chris Sure, some of these may cause their stomach and cause bloating. body isn’t going to make you feel on crappy and bloated every time you eat bloating for you, but they shouldn’t all It’s the same deal with people who top of the world, as it will slow your something in particular, then have a Chris owns and operates rivvaPT be blamed for everybody’s problems. have all-out cheat meals too. digestion and keep food in your system think about taking it out of your diet Training Studio. 4-5/ 266 Yarra St If you’re allergic or intolerant to one No doubt eating a load of food is for longer. for a while and seeing how you feel. Warrandyte. 9844 0768 NOVEMBER 2018 Warrandyte Diary 35 Milestone match for Warrandyte Reserve BY JOSH HUNTLY early as the goldfields era, where social Warrandyte’s finest competed WARRANDYTE’S home of cricket games were played by locals, including against a star-studded VCA side, reached a special milestone when the Warrandyte cricketing pioneers Walter including Australian cricketers of the 2nd XI took to the field in Round 2 Charles Brackenbury and William day in Jack Iverson, Colin McDonald, for Warrandyte Cricket Clubs 1000th Collins. Lindsay Kline and legendary Aussie senior game at the venue. Its earliest mention in publication opening batsman Bill Ponsford. Campbell Holland’s men made came in an article by the Bell’s Life in Club legends Victoria newspaper about a match history against Lilydale as the 1000th Many players have spent their senior side to play a competitive game between Andersons Creek (now Warrandyte) and Caledonia (now St Saturdays on the turf at Bloods central of cricket on the main oval. but only a select few have really turned The twos rose to the occasion on a Andrews) on New Year’s Day, 1864. The game was described as being the oval into a happy hunting ground. proud day for the club. The highest wicket-taker at home is Set 173 to win, they chased down played on “the picturesque ground of the latter,” referring to the Reserve. none other than the mercurial Gerald the total with overs to spare and only Walshe, who sent 335 victims back to four down for a six-wicket victory and Competitive cricket was first played at Warrandyte in 1905, when the club the pavilion over the course of his 30- incidentally, the clubs 470th win on year career. the WCG. was part of the Cameron Cricket Association. The White family name and It was a fitting result for the mainstay Warrandyte Reserve go hand-in- of the Warrandyte sporting community. The inaugural side found the going tough in a low scoring affair which hand, with legendary batsman Robert The ground, steeped in local White’s 3097 runs on the ground Warrandyte’s inaugural premiership Grand Final cricket returned to the cricketing folklore, has seen the handed them their first defeat, a reverse-outright, against Christmas eclipsed only by his son Adams 3178. side of 1906/07 took out the A-grade oval seven years later when the 5th entire scope of possibilities you could Warrandyte stalwart Dave Mooney flag in a historic game against Yarra XI advanced to the J-Grade decider imagine in the game of cricket: Bloods Hills. comes in at third on the all-time Glen. against Templeton, securing a tightly premierships, outrights, reverse A humbling beginning for the club at home but not without its positives Warrandyte Reserve runs list and has The 4th XI side of 2006/07 found fought game by 10 runs after posting outrights, no less than three 1st XI graced the coveted turf the most out of relegation saving nail-biters, several as John Till took 6/5 in a fine bowling success in the K-Grade Grand Final just 125 in the first innings, with display, hoping to set a competitive any player in Bloods history, 165 times thanks in part to Josh McKellar’s 6/36 wickets to Aaron Dean and a crucial facility renovations and a who’s who of over the course of his career. Warrandyte Cricket Club legends who tone for a Bloods side in its infancy. to take the game away from Olinda. catch at short cover for the last wicket have graced the green turf. The WCG has played host to Premiership spoils Two years later on the same ground, by skipper Nathan Croft the deciding cricketing royalty, most notably in the the 5th XI romped to a 125-run victory factors. WCG history In 113 years, only 55 men have had Centenary match against the Victorian the pleasure of claiming a premiership against Norwood to claim the M-Grade A year later the 4th XI made it back- The grounds history dates back as Cricket Association in 1956. victory on the ground itself. pennant. to-back WCC titles at home in the F-Grade decider, this time finding a comfortable win against Heathmont Warrandyte Cricket Club celebrate 1000th match milestone Baptist by 80 runs on the back of a Dan Wellesley century and four wickets Dean Gidley. In recent times, a fateful Jake Sherriff hat-trick at the ground would propel the 1st XI to the Bill Wilkins decider, where the “First’s” 31-year premiership drought was broken in emphatic fashion. A growing family The club started with a single team back in 1905 but just 50 metres down the road, a new chapter was written in the history of the club at the younger Warrandyte Reserve #2 with the club’s inaugural 7th XI recording their first victory, a remarkable result no-one may have predicted at the inception of the club all the way back in 1855 (see story below). Nowadays, the ground is home to 10 juniors teams, three veterans sides and the seven senior teams that make up the Warrandyte Cricket Club and as of Round 2, the clubs stat-line at the ground stands at 470 wins, 368 losses, 7 ties, 51 no result matches and 104 unrecorded games with a winning percentage of 58 per cent. Warrandyte Reserve and the WCC have been intertwined entities for 1000 games, and with such a strong core of players, young and old, the WCG promises to proudly remain the clubs home base for 1000 games to come. Photos: BILL MCAULEY Warrandyte Cricket Club field their first ever 7th XI By MATTHEW QUICK WARRANDYTE were due to have The side finally put on their pads junior ranks. Warrandyte went in to bowl retired more wickets started to fall, their first ever 7th XI game ever on against Eastfield’s 4th XI on the smaller Warrandyte won the toss and elected They opened with two youngsters, The Blood’s youngsters oversaw the the October 6, but weather conditions Taroona Avenue oval, at the same time to bat, opening with Captain Greg Aden Hood and Anthony Dale. fall of many of the wickets, with Isaac meant it wasn’t until the fourth week as the Bloods 1st XI walked out to play Warren and Divyesh Rojiwadia both It didn’t take long for Aden to strike, Rakuscek claiming three, while Aden of the season that the first game was there 1000th game on the main oval, so posting half century’s before retiring. claiming a wicket in his first over. Hood took two scalps, as did Patrick played. it was a red letter day all around (see Warrandyte were looking good after The Eastfield batsmen dug in and McAlary. Round one had been won on a story above). a great 55 run father-son partnership between the first and third batsmen After 27.5 overs Eastfield were forfeit, and conditions for the first day’s Finally, the new team’s first game had between Martin and Isaac Rakuscek. they made a 78 run partnership before eventually bowled out for 149 runs. scheduled play for Round 2 had been commenced. At the end of 36 overs Warrandyte left Matthew Quick took a much needed A great win for the 7th XI on their miserable, so the first week of the two The side consisted of 13 players: the field at 6-222. wicket to get Warrandyte back on track. first outing, and they are shaping up week match had been abandoned. seven seniors and six from the Following the afternoon drinks break After the visitor’s first batsmen had to stellar first ever season. Warrandyte Diary NOVEMBER 2018