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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

Congratulations to local Daniel Sanders for his first win in the World Rally Championship.
πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘Let’s gooo. πŸ₯‡ First win in the world rally championship. Thanks team and to all the people supporting me and believing in me. It’s been a long time coming!!! We keep fighting 😈
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Congratulations to local Daniel Sanders for his  first win in the World Rally Championship. 
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Well done mate congratulations πŸ₯³

Great job.

Fantastic, congratulations πŸŽ‰

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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

⚠️An update about The Warburton Tree for those interested.It seems that YRC are trying to 'con' us.

After they removed some of the limbs on one side of the tree (in extremely high winds), they have told us that the tree is now unstable because it has affected the crack in the trunk and are stating that it has to come down to a 10 meter stump because of this.

Before and after pictures, seem to show no difference to this crack.

We have been speaking one of our Arborists and he has been talking amongst his colleagues and they all "agree that pruning should not make any difference to the fault because they are reducing weight and sail area not increasing it"

He then went on to say and I quote...

"Please note and this is important.

An unbalanced tree is a problem to the root structure and stability.
Unbalanced tree crown has no significance to the fault as they are independent of each other.

They are trying to con you"

End quote.

He has offered to speak to the Council Arborist to ask him how he has come to his conclusions. I have passed the number on.

These YRC Officer's are a sham.
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⚠️An update about The Warburton Tree for those interested.

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Omg ! Definitely they have an agenda! I am not even involved with the tree , I am flabbergasted at the council , fair dinkum mates honour your word !

if it didn't come down in this lot of wind we had I don't think it will come down anytime soon. I think what needs to be done is the carpark needs to be shut and the area left alone. maybe mulch it or something. then the risk of it falling is alot less of it did

What about every tree on the highway next to the river leaning over the road. Massively unstable according to this philosophy. They're full of sh1t!

I have zero confidence in this council.

All of a sudden everyone is an expert on gumtrees

Just let them take the tree down we have that many trees in the world I sure one gum tree won’t hurt 🫢🏼

Who the YRC?? Noooo surely not? 🀣🀣

Your rates at work. Enjoying this yet?

The only clowns here are you lot and your sensationalised rhetoric. This tree has so far been “an extremely rare grey gum” an “important nature habitat” / “the oldest tree in Main Street Warburton” / “it’s the concrete jungles fault” / I’m going to assume you’ve done cultural significance already. It’s not the council that’s the thorn in the side, it’s you stinking nimby’s

Anastasia Tsoumbakos

Find out how much the unnecessary and unwanted round the clock security at The Warburton Tree is costing the ratepayers. My guess is in the tens of thousands of dollars. For some reason yrc have got a bee in their bonnet about this tree and are going through a palaver with all their media releases, barriers to make you think the tree is in imminent danger of collapse.

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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

Looks like a written agreement has been made between the YRC and those opposing the removal of The Warburton Tree. πŸ‘πŸ‘Negotiations are moving forward with a written agreement in place.

Kudos to everyone involved in this process including YRC Officers.

Fingers crossed, the agreement sticks!
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Looks like a written agreement has been made between the YRC and those opposing the removal of The Warburton Tree. πŸ‘πŸ‘
11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

There is a tense situation down at The Warburton Tree this morning with police and lots of security there.YRC have began the process of backtracking on our quasi agreement reached last night.

There are plenty of police and security onsite.

Still waiting to go into negotiations with YRC but there is quite a bit of trickery afoot!

With the high wind warnings and YRC's strict Risk Management procedures, it seems contradictory that they would be conducting tree works.

If you're available, your presence at the tree would be greatly appreciated!
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There is a tense situation down at The Warburton Tree this morning with police and lots of security there.

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Might fall down then maybe we can all stop hearing about the stupid tree that no one ever cared about before

As they all stand around a fire using wood from another tree 🀷🏻‍♀️

What a waste of police resources πŸ™

The wood you were burning when the forest brigade was xalled was from said tree, with permission from country, still goes against your first fight really

Wouldn’t mind some timber for the fire πŸ”₯

Just like at a council meeting

Simone Jonker did I see George down there judo chopping cops?

Deploy t@zers 😬

What is the deal with this tree?

Timmy Flanagan

Hopefully it falls down with the wind then we don’t have to see this crap. Pity if someone needs police or something.

Take it down before it kills someone

Think I'm going to just go there and cut it down myself

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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

Here is the latest on the The Warburton Tree for those interested. 🌳

Hopefully the council do keep their word.Good morning!

We believe that we have reached an agreement with YRC to do the absolute bare minimum of 'critical works', that will not affect the tree moving forward.

This has been done in conjunction with our consulting Arborists.

In order for this to go ahead, we require (and have requested) a very specific written agreement from YRC, that will be officially formulated this morning whilst consulting with our Arborist. We will also require their Arborist to sign this agreement.

There is a massive amount of trust being put into YRC to abide by what they agree to. Throughout this process, trust has been broken a number of times.

Whether you think this tree should stay or go, if YRC do not stick to their word, then anyone who resides in the Shire of Yarra Ranges should be outraged.

We shall keep you posted!
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Here is the latest on the The Warburton Tree for those interested. 🌳

Hopefully the council do keep their word.

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Keep the pressure on.. tree or no tree we should be watching our council and holding them accountable for their actions and agreements

That sounds great, but l for one don't trust their words they have proven they can't be trusted

"agreement with YRC to do the absolute bare minimum of 'critical works', that will not affect the tree moving forward." So where's the tree moving forward to? 🀣

Exactly !,I couldn't had said it any better 🌻

Beautiful

well done

I parked my car under that tree a long time ago and slept there all night

Kim Williams lol!

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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

⚠️The planned burn in Millgrove is now in progress.Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Millgrove - Warburton Highway planned burn is now in progress.

Planned burning crews are currently lighting this burn - flames and smoke may be visible. This process will take a few hours for small burns and grassland burns. Larger burns, and burns in forested areas, may take a day or multiple days to ignite.

Crews are patrolling the burn as it spreads inside the control lines.

The burn may produce embers that cause short distance spotting and crews are checking for these.

Note that some burns are carried out in stages, with part of the burn completed, and crews returning later to carry out further work within the burn area. If so, you will receive notifications when the burn is once again scheduled to be carried out.

What to do about:

SMOKE

* Some planned burns can produce heavy smoke.
* Smoke can travel long distances. It may also settle in valleys and other low-lying areas, especially overnight.
* Think about how smoke from this burn may affect you and what precautions to take to reduce your exposure.
* Avoid physical activity during smoky conditions.
* Remain inside, if possible. Close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering buildings and vehicles.
* If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health and Human Services advises that you should seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.

ROAD TRAVEL

* Road travel may be hazardous if smoke causes low visibility.
* Crews in fire-fighting vehicles will be using local roads to access the burn area.
* Road signs may be in place to slow traffic. Obey all traffic signs and instructions from fire agency crews and traffic management crews near planned burns.
* For travel times and roadworks check traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
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⚠️The planned burn in Millgrove is now in progress.

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Thankyou !!!!! be safe

Lee Bright

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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

A fitting way to end a beautiful Anzac Day.

Lest we forget. 🌺At the going down of the sun...

We will remember them.

#AnzacDay #LestWeForget
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A fitting way to end a beautiful Anzac Day. 

Lest we forget. 🌺

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Lest we forget. πŸŒΊπŸ™πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

Beautiful. Lest We Forget.

Beautiful

I had tears in my eyes thinking of my father who at 16 joined the British army and went to Gallipoli was wounded by the soldier behind him an officer came to see him in hospital and sussed he was young and had him transferred to the medical Corp in mesapertainia I have a letter from his company officer it's very fragile We didn't know any of this till he died in 1979 So proud of him and all the young men who gave their lives for usπŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ˜πŸ˜

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

Sharyn May πŸ’•

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11 months ago
Yarra Valley News

Gorgeous Ethel is looking for her forever home. 😊

Give Animal Aid in Coldstream a call if you are interested in adopting her.Introducing the one and only, Ethel! 🐢

This little ball of energy is an absolute delight and loves nothing more than playing with her toys and games.

But she needs a special family who can keep up with her daily walks, training, and playtime to keep her happy and healthy!

Ethel may have come to us shy and nervous, but she's making strides every day and needs a patient and loving home to continue building her confidence. Loud noises and new experiences can be a bit overwhelming for her, but group training will work wonders for this sweet girl's self-assurance.

If you're ready to give Ethel the loving forever home she deserves, please fill in our expression of interest online πŸ‘‰ animalaid.org.au/coldstream-adoption-eoi/

Let's give Ethel the family she's been waiting for ❀️

Ethel's Stats 🐾
Age: 3 years & 2 months & 2 weeks.
Sex: Female
Breed: American Staffy
Location: Coldstream
Microchip: 956000010928093
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Gorgeous Ethel is looking for her forever home. 😊

Give Animal Aid in Coldstream a call if you are interested in adopting her.

About Adrian Berry

I moved to Warburton in the Yarra Valley with my family in the middle of 2015. It was freezing and rained for the first 3 weeks and I wondered what I'd gotten in to. Since then I have fallen in love with the Valley, which is not hard to do, due to it's beauty and vibrant community.