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A WARBURTON woman says Yarra Ranges Council has ignored her concerns about a potentially explosive fire hazard on her doorstep.

Jane Colbert’s house is within a few metres of waist-high grass growing along the fence line on a steep, vacant block next to her house.

The lower section of the block was cleared late last year by the owner, but the top section of the large block was left untouched.

She said she reported her concerns to Yarra Ranges Council on 31 December and followed up with a call to the council in early February.

“With 40-degree days it was nerve-racking. The block is steep and so the grass is on a level with my roofline, and gets higher as it goes up the hill.

“If that catches fire, ashes will blow straight over the top of my roof, and continue into bushland at the back which goes right back to Old Warburton Road,” Ms Colbert told the Mail.

“There are no hoses on the property, no access for fire trucks and it’s incredibly steep,” she said.

She claims her concerns were brushed off by the council officer she spoke to, and that she was told the block had been inspected and that 80 per cent of it had been cleared, meeting council’s requirements.

Ms Colbert followed up again with an email to the Council’s Municipal Fire Prevention department on 8 February, but says she has still not received a reply.

Yarra Ranges Council has refuted claims that her concerns were not taken seriously and in a statement on Monday (yesterday) informed the Mail that they had asked the owner to do fire prevention works prior to the fire season and that it had been inspected three times since

December. They say it is only 20 per cent of the land that is uncleared and told the Mail a fire prevention notice “has since been served on the property for the incomplete section”.

“We have been informed that there may be a wasp nest on the property which is hampering the completion of works,” Manager Risk, Emergency and Community Safety, Brett Ellis said in the statement.

Yarra Ranges Communications Manager Tracey Varley said while the council believed there was a wasp nest on the land, that information had not been verified.

She said she was unable to say how long the owner had to finish clearing the block.

“If there are wasps, then the council, or the owner needs to do something about them and get rid of what is a substantially more threatening risk than wasps,” she said.

“I know which I would rather deal with, and I am much more concerned about fire,” she said.

Ms Colbert said according to her reading of Council’s Fire Hazard Clearance Codes, whether it is 20 per cent, 80 per cent or 50 per cent cleared is irrelevant.

“Code eight says grass should be cut when it is within 30 metres of a neighbouring house,” she said.

She said while it was good to hear that the council had now served a fire prevention notice, she had not been advised of any action being taken.

“The last I was told that the last visit by the fire prevention officer was on 7 February, and that it had been signed off on,” she said.

“It needs to be cut now, not after the fire season has finished.”

Yarra Ranges Council was unable to provide a date by which the work was required to be completed.

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By KATH GANNAWAY FRIENDS of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail took the opportunity last week to personally thank VicRoads staff for their role in installing a pedestrian safety fence at Launching Place.

The Friends group raised concerns with local politicians and VicRoads last year about the section of trail that runs very close to the Warburton Highway, and the potential for young children in particular to run or ride onto the highway.

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“Most of the time people write to let you know of things that need to be done, rather than to say thanks for the things that you have done,” he said.

Mr Stasinos said the fence was a low-cost project in the scheme of things and that VicRoads was pleased to have been able to work with the Friends group and achieve a good outcome for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using the trail.

He said he would take pleasure in passing the letter on to the staff involved in the project.

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Friends’ committee member Megan Wallens said the group was delighted with VicRoads’ willingness to meet, to listen and to act promptly on something they felt so concerned about.

Ms Wallens and fellow Friends member Kerry Nicholas met with VicRoads’ regional director for transport and planning, Con Stasinos, to pass on a letter of thanks on Thursday.

“As advocates for the safety of the Rail Trail, we are very pleased to be able to indicate this positive result to the local community,” Ms Wallens wrote.

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A MOCK battle held in preparation for World War I celebrated its centenary in Coldstream last week, with a new sign unveiled to pay homage to the event.

The sign, which pays tribute to the Battle at Mount Mary, was unveiled on Thursday 13 February 1914 on the Maroondah Highway - exactly 100 years after the mock battle took place in the same spot.

The battle involved 3000 soldiers, from numerous infantry battalions, who split into two groups - the Southlanders and the Northlanders - with both pretending to be at war.

The Southlanders took up a defence on Mount Mary, not too far from Coombe Cottage, while the Northlanders had orders to advance and attack on the Southlander’s territory.

The soldiers were under the command of General Sir John Monash - who was then a Colonel.

The unveiled sign features intricate details of the mock battle, including comments from the Inspector-General, Sir Ian Hamilton, that the area was perfect to practice manoeuvres in. The sign was created with the help of Lilydale Rotary Club, with Rotary International’s Margi Sank helping with the unveiling in place of current president Helen McDonald.

Former Victorian premier and chairman of the Victorian Anzac Centenary Committee Ted Baillieu, local historian and author of Monash’s Militia Camp Anthony McAleer, and Former CEO of the General Sir

Deputy Mayor Maria McCarthy, Rotary’s Margi Sank and former premier Ted Baillieu unveil the Battle at Mount Mary sign, with members of the Australian Great War Association’s Guard of Honour. 114935 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM John Monash Foundation Ken Crompton all spoke at the event, with others. Mr Baillieu said that, at the time of the mock battle, Australia did not have compulsory military service, but had compulsory military training, and that many of the soldiers present were between the ages of 16-26 years.

“Some were younger, and they were required to do military training - out of hours and on weekends - because of perceived threats to our community,” he said.

He urged the younger generation to take note of the Anzac centenary and to make connections, whether through families or locations, to the past, in order to carry the stories to the future.

“I simply urge you to join in that search for connection and to tell the story, so that the

young kids learn and are forever connected,” Mr Baillieu said.

Children from Yering and Coldstream Primary Schools sung Advance Australia Fair with the gathered crowd, before the sign was unveiled.

The Australian Great War Association had a Guard of Honour present at the unveiling, while Healesville RSL’s Bob Gannaway ran the Ode to the Fallen.

Piper Iain Townsley performed music for the attendees, along with bugler Tom Steele, who performed the Last Post.

The Battle at Mount Mary sign is located on the Maroondah Highway in Coldstream, near Stringybark Creek on a service road.

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“That meeting for us ... it’s more exciting than Christmas,� he told the Mail. “It’s so good; we’ve been waiting a very long time, and now we can all see that it’s not only possible but that it’s actually happening. “It’s a very exciting next step,� he said.

He said it was an interactive process during which the group was

shown film and photographs of various skate parks around the world and in Australia, and then invited to select cut-outs of various skate park elements and design their ideal model.

Ms Chan said the community had got behind the project and there was very positive recognition of the active role the young people had played with lobbying, getting peti-

Windbreaks face the chop FARM windbreaks across the Yarra Valley are taking a battering as the drought puts new and established plantings under stress.

But a nurseryman who has provided trees for shelterbelts and domestic hedges for years says farmers have to bite the bullet and give over-crowded trees the chop.

Dixons Creek beef producer Lyn Mullens said whole sections of recent cypress plantings are now dead after being affected by the spread of cypress canker.

She said the effect of the disease, which is an incurable windborne fungal disease, can be seen in hedges and farm shelterbelts throughout the valley, but she has been told it is a state-wide problem.

Mrs Mullens lost her home, farm sheds and trees on Black Saturday and said it was heartbreaking now to see trees that survived on her property, and on others, now dying. “Thousands of shelter belts on farms and screening hedges on private properties are being changed daily forever,� she said

looking at a photo of healthy trees taken in October which are now dead or dying.

Leo Koelwyn from Coolwyn Nurseries in Monbulk said cypress and other trees were certainly under stress due to a lack of water, but said the problem was more complex, and required some drastic action in many cases to ensure that the condition that allowed disease, including cypress canker, to take hold were eradicated. “The canker is there, and it’s alive and well because people are providing a palate for it,� he said He said while plants in hedges in ‘domestic’ situations were often planted close together they were more likely to be trimmed, watered and fertilised, which increased their chances of remaining healthy. “Windbreaks are different,� he said. “People will plant, say, four metres apart, often less because they want a closer screen, but in my experience they will never water or fertilise those trees again, and that’s the problem.�

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ers is that the very time water is in short supply is when the trees are also thirsty.

Mr Koelwyn said a lot of windbreaks have also been around for anything from 50 to 80 years and have a particular lifespan. “If they are then large trees competing with each other, and having come through the ’90s through a long drought and now dealing with a situation where we have drought conditions again it’s a very big demand on them,� Mr Koelwyn said.

He said culling trees was the answer, but not a popular solution with many landowners. “When you have trees that are competing with each other too strongly my answer is go through and take out every second tree,� he said. “Farmers are loath to do that, they paid for the trees and they don’t want to cut them down, but it has to be seen in the context of good husbandry. If all of a sudden there is not enough tucker, you have to apply the same plant husbandry that you apply to animal husbandry and reduce the stock,� he said.

Three dead in two crashes

By KATH GANNAWAY A MOTOR-BIKE rider was killed on Saturday morning, when he lost control of his bike and crashed at Hoddles Creek.

Police said the Watsonia man, in his forties, was riding on the Gembrook-Launching Place Road around 11am when he lost control on a sweeping left-hand bend.

He was travelling with a group of riders towards Gembrook.

He was the third person to die in the space of two hours on Yarra Ranges roads on Saturday 15 February.

A 12-year-old girl and a man in his midthirties were killed in a collision between a truck and a four-wheel-drive at Steels Creek just before 9am.

Police said the truck was travelling along Mount Slide Road towards the Melba Highway when it apparently crossed onto the wrong side of the road hitting the 4WD, killing the male driver and the girl who was a passenger at the back.

Two other passengers, a boy, 8, and another 12-year-old girl, were uninjured but were taken to Maroondah Hospital for observation.

The truck driver, 45, is assisting detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit.

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She said it was also a positive message for the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people that they were supported in getting a site for the skate park in the middle of town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the space the boys and the group picked, and it ticks all the boxes in terms of access and facilities,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young people are part of our community and we want them in town as part of that community.â&#x20AC;?

Yarra Ranges Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis, said the council would continue discussions with a view to finalising the plans in the next couple of months and begin work mid-year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The design process will also take into account the whole area and include provisions for shade and water,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mr Varmalis said the council was also reviewing its skate plan for the whole of Yarra Ranges and had been talking with local communities about current skate parks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to have a draft skate strategy to present to council for consideration mid-year,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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WARBURTON skateboarders are one step closer to the dream of their own skate park.

Board, bike and scooter riders met with the designers, the builders and Yarra Ranges Council on Wednesday 5 February, to get the design process underway.

With a site behind the old CFA station earmarked last year and a lot of groundwork and fund-raising done by the Support The Warburton Skate Park group, spokesperson Suyin Chan said the move to the next stage was exciting for everyone involved.

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Limited apology I DO not apologise to the council (Apology After Angry Words, Mail 11 February).

The only person who deserves an apology is Fiona McAllister.

She is the only person on council who has listened, helped and shown any compassion.

So I would like to publicly apologise to her only.

The rest of the councillors deserved what they got.

We are not the only people the council have wronged.

If you have a complaint, please write to the Mail.

Let everyone know how the council have bullied you.

Carol Gallagher, Healesville.

Show some spirit DEAR Fiona McAllister, I, most fortunately, am proud to be a fourth generation Australian - a nation pioneered by the courageous spirit of settlers working in harmony and community spirit for their meagre existence.

My email is to request immediate steps be taken to ensure the Healesville Pool remains to service the needs of this whole community and surrounds.

Retiring to Healesville six years ago and a keen lap swimmer with a pool-guard certificate, I have been doing a few hours (of swimming) each week - more so as a pleasure than work based.

This pool, as I have seen, is much more than a swim venue.

It is a common place where all sorts come

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Just a common criminal SCHAPELLE Corby is a convicted drug smuggler and has been sentenced accordingly.

In the eyes of the Australian community, she has been promoted as some kind of heroine, and the media have continued to provide a hyped-up coverage of her story, over time, as an inmate of an Indonesian prison, the serving of her sentence and her appeals and, just now, her parole process.

The facts of her activities and background are well known and recorded for all to see.

Why does the Australian media persist in coverage of her progress and seemingly promote her as a person of national interest?

The fact remains that she is a convicted common criminal who got caught. No more, no less.

The question needs to be asked: does the media coverage promote her as a heroine in the eyes of young people around Australia?

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together - as swimmers, elderly exercisers, aerobics, handicapped, rehab, families, children learning to swim and school groups from near and far.

Personally, I have been adopted and welcomed by so many.

We have travelled Australia and the world, and this community pool is blessed with life and spirit.

I used to open the pool at 6am and have swimmers waiting at the door.

Now it’s an 8.30 opening and reduced hours all week, including no more Sundays.

I have seen Ross and staff working through the night when the pool was regularly flooded with mud and debris from overflowing drains during school renovations.

Perhaps, in the future, an aquatic centre will be built but, for now, I implore you to strengthen a case for the funding and reinstatement of opening hours for a rather unique asset of Healesville.

Lewis Storer, Healesville.

Does this coverage imply among young Australians that there is some diminished risk if they, too, go down the same pathway.

There are young Australians awaiting the sentence of death in Asian countries for committing similar crimes against our community.

Maybe we do not hear too much about their fate.

I am certain that young people in our community do not read the local newspaper.

I hope that their parents do so, and maybe pass on their thoughts to their children.

I am hoping that all the young people around our community say “No” to drugs and their traffic around the community.

If not, and they say “Yes”, there is no hope for them in the future, and only have themselves to blame for their misery.

Hugh Turner, Healesville.

Tree house disgrace FIRSTLY, the ‘lock on’, a disgraceful act by these people who don’t know what a day’s work, means they have nothing better to do other than stop people doing an honest and lawful job.

I’ve lived in Healesville most of my life, part of it in Toolangi, and went to school in Toolangi.

I’ve lived in Healesville ever since.

My father worked in a timber mill in Toolangi many years ago.

These activists/protesters are mostly not local.

The very people they are targeting are hardworking, good people trying to earn a living, who are willing to put themselves in danger fighting fires with their own machinery when needed.

They support local businesses in the town, ours included.

They are important to our economy. ’The Tree House’ is an absolute joke. They have cut branches off the trees to attach their junk to them. It should not have been allowed to have been hung from the tree, let alone to be still there.

I would like to know if O.H.S. (Occupational

Health and Safety) have had a look at the goings on up there. I have been up and had a look at it, and I am not impressed.

Something should be done immediately to remove it.

Martha Chandler, Healesville.

Enforce logging safety laws I WOULD like to respond to last week’s article about the protest at the logging coupe in Toolangi (Black Day For Protest, Mail, 11 February).

I am a Yarra Valley based harvesting contractor working for VicForests.

I agree with Graham Taylor as last Friday’s anniversary protest was insensitive to the feelings of Victorians who lost friends, family or property in the Black Saturday fires.

This was also a sensitive time for our business with the loss of equipment and the impact of the fires on our own personal property on Black Saturday.

Our company and many others like ours turned our equipment over to the DSE for four weeks after that day suppressing the fire.

It is often forgotten that harvesting contractors are called on by the DSE/DEPI for experienced frontline 24/7 dozer operators.

Due to the fires our industry has taken a significant reduction in the amount of timber available for harvesting resulting in the loss of work for local businesses and local timber workers.

We still operate a profitable business sustainably harvesting a renewable resource employing five local staff putting $500,000 in wages back into businesses in the shires of Yarra Ranges and Murrindindi as well as our company contributing $45,000 per month to local businesses in these shires.

I would like to call on the DEPI to enact the Public Safety Zone laws to enable contractors to go about their lawful business to contribute to the state’s economy.

Malcom Warnock, Director, Rubicon Cable Co.

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Healesville Guardian 17 February 1934 New Blacks’ Spur Road THE Metropolitan Board has placed £10,000 on the estimates for a reconstruction of the Blacks’ Spur road from the Maroondah Dam to the top of the spur, some of which is in a rather bad state.

Around the World to Healesville INCLUDED in the visitors at ‘Inglenook’, the popular guest house at Healesville conducted by Mr. C. Christeness is Mrs. F.J. Holmes an American lady who has spent well over 30 years travelling to all parts of the world. Mrs. Holmes, the widow of a naval officer makes it a practice to take a trip right around the world every four years, starting out each time from a different port. She is particularly interested in studying the customs of the various races. She writes special articles for syndicated newspapers in the United States and was a special war correspondent in France. Mrs. Holmes is one of the few women to visit Iceland.

Naturalists to Visit Healesville’s Giant Tree TODAY members of the Field Naturalists’ Club will hold and excursion to

Blacks’ Spur with the object of inspecting the Mueller Tree, one of the giants of the ranges.

Cricket THERE’S evidently no end to what Seville can do when put to the test.

Healesville with a good first innings of 153, were looked on as having a reasonable chance of extending their opponents but a sensational innings of 331 by Seville put the matter right out of court.

Warburton Mail February 21 1964 Former Shire President Dies MR. Charles Mathews a former councillor for Upper Yarra Council, who was Shire President in 1947, died suddenly at his home in Herbert Street, Yarra Junction, on February 16th.

Mr. Mathers lived for many years at Hoddles Creek, shifting to Yarra Junction some ten years ago. He kept reasonably good health for a man in late seventies and his death came as an unexpected shock to those who knew him.

Mr. Mathers is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth, having lost his wife,

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HEALESVILLE Scrabble Club is starting out on Tuesdays, beginning on 18 February, from 7pm at the Maroondah Retirement Village at 9 Don Road. All standards and ages of players welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Carole and Mal Eden on 5962 2278.

EASTERN Access Community Health is holding a free six-week Depression Carer Information and Support Program at Yarra Junction on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm, starting 27 February. Bookings are essential. Phone 5967 5800 or email respiteforcarers@each.com.au.

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A MEGA garage sale in Marna Street, Healesville on Saturday 1 March will raise funds for Beyondblue as part of the Yarra Valley team’s Scootabor Challenge fundraising efforts. A number of houses are taking part, so lots of bargains and variety of goods, as well as a sausage sizzle, morning and afternoon teas and raffles from 8am. Phone Jock on 5962 3032 or Bob on 5962 5131.

GILDED Lily Cafe in Healesville will be holding a live music night on Saturday 22 February, with Ben Mitchell performing. The event begins at 5pm and runs until 8.30pm. For more information, call 5962 2981 or visit 242 Maroondah Highway, Healesville.

Badminton club HEALESVILLE Badminton Club is desperately seeking players for social games on Wednesdays from 9-11am weekly, at the Healesville Scout Hall. Sessions are $5 weekly. For more information, call Robyn on 5962 2885. No experience necessary and all are welcome.

before shifting to Yarra Junction.

Wangaratta Player to Coach Yarra Junction YARRA Junction Football Club has secured the services of Ted Pearce, a top-line player for Wangaratta Rovers in the strong Ovens and Murray League as playing coach for next season. Pearce, a school teacher at Hoddles Creek State School was quickly snapped up by the Yarra Junction club.

He was a key player for the Rovers at Wangaratta for several years.

Round Up THE Chalet, Warburton was once again the venue this year for the Commonwealth Public Service Board’s Instructional Course for training officers, nineteen taking up residence on Sunday, 2nd February.

Last weekend forty members of the St. Kilda - Caulfield Widows’ Association enjoyed the friendly hospitality at Warburton House.

The sightseeing trip to Ben Cairn and Mt Donna Buang on Saturday afternoon was one of the highlights of the weekend.

This was topped off with a get-together at Warburton House in the evening.

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Feel the love YARRA Valley Film Society is presenting the comedy/romance Love is All You Need (Denmark 2012) at the Memo Theatre, Healesville, on Tuesday 18 February at 7.30pm. For more informa-

tion, call Film Society president Joseph Guthrie on 5966 2987 or visit www.yarrarangesfilmsociety.org.au.

Cancer support YARRA Valley ladies in Pink/Women’s Cancer Support Group is holding their first meeting of the year on Friday 21 February at 2pm at Wandin/Seville Community Bank Board Room, Wandin North. For more information, call Judith McGrath on 5961 5214.

Still-life workshop STILL-life workshop with Margaret McLoughlin on Saturday 22 February from 10am to 4pm at Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre - 1214 Anzac Avenue, Yarra Glen. Materials will be supplied. Class fee $100, to book call 9730 2887.

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Push for booze law change

By KATH GANNAWAY CONCERNED councillors are calling on the government for a change in the law to allow them to reject liquor outlet applications.

Yarra Ranges Council has voted to write to the Planning Minister after councillors were split on the issue of a permit for the sale of packaged liquor at the SupaIGA supermarket in the Olive Tree Shopping Centre.

The decision came after four councillors, Terry Avery, Samantha Dunn, Len Cox and Jason Callanan, argued strongly against an officers’ recommendation at a council meeting on 11 February.

During a passionate debate councillors weighed up their legal ability to

refuse the application based on their concerns about the proliferation of liquor outlets, the detrimental effect of alcohol on Yarra Ranges communities and how much council should interfere with free enterprise.

Moving an alternative motion to refuse the permit, Cr Avery said Lilydale was “swimming in alcohol”.

“Enough is enough,” he said, adding that his reasoning for wanting to stop another liquor outlet in Lilydale related not to the applicant, but to the product.

The council report said there were 54 active liquor licences in Lilydale township, the majority for on-premises consumption.

It said there were six packaged li-

quor licences active within 800 metres of the IGA site.

“My reasoning relates to accessibility. Yarra Ranges and the whole county is swimming in alcohol and with so many dispensing alcohol, it’s time to say enough is enough,” Cr Avery said.

Cr Jim Child argued, however, for free enterprise saying the alternative motion had no substance.

“We’re looking at a licensed premises that has to be in an appropriate situation and this is in commercial one zoning (where) a bottle shop is an as of right and no permit is required,” he said.

“We are not here to control free enterprise and competition, especially in a commercial one zone.

“This is free enterprise, he has a right to do it. How dare we,” he said.

Cr Dunn said the council has two legislated roles - health and welfare and land use.

“We have those roles, but we can’t link them under the state legislation,” she said.

She said there was a need to reduce harm from alcohol in Yarra Ranges and that she had real concerns about as of right use in the planning scheme which did not meet the expectations of the community. In addition to the original recommendation, the council will now write to the minister seeking an urgent review of council’s ability to consider and assess an over-supply of liquor outlets in an area.

“If there are problems down there in regard to packaged alcohol, and it’s not consumption, then the relative authorities should take action.

“Our role is not to be prohibiting a planning scheme-compliant local business,” he said.

“Whether we have six, eight or 10 bottle shops is not the issue. I think the day will come when they start going broke... that’s free enterprise.”

Cr Cliff supported the argument saying welfare and planning were two different issues and that until the State Government brought in rules that allow the council to regulate differently then the council should not simply refuse an application.

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“I completely understand the principal’s frustration - it’s an incredibly unusual situation for a school to be in,” she said.

“I’m doing everything in my power to get it resolved as quickly as possible.”

She said the council would be having a follow-up meeting with the Healesville High School to discuss the situation in the near future.

Healesville Swimming Club president Mark Melville has urged for a solution to be reached, and for hours to be brought back to usual because morning swimmers are missing out.

“It’s had a reasonable impact on the club - particularly our swimmers,” Mr Melville said.

“The reduction in hours makes it difficult to get in the longer training sessions that the older swimmers need.”

He said that, should the pool close, the club and its 35 mem-

bers would be “homeless”, and that the cuts have made it hard to bring new coaches and members to the pool.

“It’s difficult to get some long-term commitments - there appears to be no guaranteed future,” Mr Melville said.

“We need to draw a line in the sand and say ‘what’s going on?”

Yarra Ranges Council is currently finalising a feasibility study for a new aquatics centre for the Yarra Valley, which is set to be discussed at the council in the next two months.

Cr McAllister said the study had been in the works for about 18 months and that a new aquatics facility in the area would cost millions of dollars.

“We’re not talking two or three million - it’s going to be a lot of money,” she said.

Cr McAllister also said the council would be reviewing its aquatics strategy in the near future, which would take about 18 months.

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THE closure of Healesville’s indoor pool has been ruled “off the cards” by Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister as concerned residents petition the council.

Councillor McAllister confirmed that the council was working with Healesville High School, which runs the Jack Hort Memorial Pool, to resolve the pool’s situation quickly and said that closing the pool was not an option.

“I’ve been contacted by people from Kinglake and Marysville, saying ’please don’t let it close’,” she said. “That’s not on the cards at all.”

The announcement comes after pool manager Ross Ilsley told the Mail earlier this year that the pool faced being closed before March 2015 due to a $50,000 running cost loss, sparking concern from a number of local pool users.

The public pool has been run mostly on the high school’s funds and hours have been drastically cut back at the pool since December to ease the financial strain.

A 30-year funding agreement, signed in 2001, stipulates that the council and school will work to find a solution if the pool runs at a loss.

Currently, a table of petitions sit at the entrance to the pool, urging community members to rally behind the cause and to help save the pool and reinstate its recently-slashed opening hours to their former status.

Cr McAllister said the pool was in a unique situation - it sits on Education Department land, is run by the school, and receives some funding from

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Admire conviction I FIND it very frustrating that the media are constantly painting Generation Y as lazy, aggressive over-consumers.

Yet here we have a group of primarily young people employing means of non-violent resistance towards an environmentally damaging plan, and the media still manages to depict them negatively.

Shouldn’t we admire their drive and determination?

Angeline Sparks, Geelong.

years ago. The school has met the deficit for the pool, they have done the admin, paid wages and the extra costs of super, WorkCover, leave entitlements etc.

My understanding is that the school has given figures to the council over the last few years, there have been many meetings.

Cr McAllister would have received many emails and phone calls over the last few weeks from concerned pool users.

Why is the council not coming up with say $50,000 per year to keep the pool open? The rates are $160 million. $50,000 is petty cash to the council. It is money well spent.

Who is making these decisions? Who is reviewing these decisions? I spoke to Mark Varmalis at the council about three weeks ago.

His words to me were that the school runs the pool and they should have a proper budget and run it as a business.

He gave me no hint that he thought it was the council’s responsibility to fund the pool.

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Logging risks THE Mail Newspaper Group should be railing against the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and the forest-destroying industries.

Loggers have failed to invest in plantations to ensure the future of its own industry. They will not be satisfied until every remnant of our once great forests have been felled.

Logging is a very small percentage of the economy of the Yarra valley, and it puts at risk the livelihoods of the majority who derive their income from visitors who see the environment as major attraction.

If for no other reason than self-interest, the Mail Newspaper Group should be supporting the aims of the Little Red Toolangi Treehouse.

I suspect that little of your revenue is derived from loggers.

I suspect that Mail Newspaper Group would fail if its advertisers who see the environment as a driver of their business decided to stop advertising in your paper.

Stephen Powell, Upwey.

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KING of the hill? Or, perhaps, King of the Sheep? One enterprising woolly creature took to the top of the pile to beat the crowds during a meal last week in Yarra Glen, when Mail photographer ROB CAREW passed by. Despite the rush to get a bite, a few members of the group stopped the feeding frenzy to smile for the camera. 115023

Support recycling ALTHOUGH it is unfortunate that Hannah Schneider’s bike was mistakenly picked up as hard rubbish, when you consider the amount of hard rubbish transfer this isn’t a common occurrence.

My advice at any time would be to take bikes inside the yard out of eyesight.

The hard rubbish is a fantastic opportunity for locals to share unwanted goods - many people deliberately put items out with easy access to encourage it.

pool is now shut Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday.

I urge the council to open the cheque book and fund the pool as soon as possible.

I am sure that the school cannot and will not keep running the pool at a loss.

Helen Campbell-Drury, Healesville.

Back pool funding I SPOKE to Yarra Ranges Shire mayor Fiona McAllister a couple of days ago about the funding for the pool.

The council is looking into it, they are reviewing the figures.

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And he has been quoted as saying exactly that.

Surely this is not the view of the council?

I dropped into the pool last night (Wednesday 12 February) at around 6pm. There would have been 50 people at least using the pool.

Water aerobics was on, the swimming club was there, lap swimmers, kids having lessons.

Many of us who used to swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7am now cannot do so. The

AS someone who has spent much of my younger years enjoying and appreciating the beautiful and significant forests of the Central Highlands, I wholly support the peaceful yet determined action represented by The Little Red Toolangi Treehouse.

For people like myself who live quite a way away from the area now, the treehouse and the witness posted by its occupant at present, Beee Malia keeps a vital window open on this difficult time in the life of these magnificent forests.

We, the public, need such committed people to be our eyes and ears, especially when it seems that governments are willing to ignore the long-time studied advice of forest experts such as Professor David Lindenmayer, instead preferring to prop up destructive, wasteful and it seems unprofitable logging practices.

Beee and the Treehouse, The Knitting Nanna’s of Toolangi, The Central Highlands Action Group along with other concerned groups and people are well worthy of support if we are to preserve old growth forests, the habitats they offer and the species they harbour.

Iain Lambert, Bentleigh East.

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I AM writing you today in regards to an article in your paper I read just now which quite saddened me.

I am speaking of The Little Red Toolangi Treehouse and how the logging company in kahoots with the State Government feels like it should be destroyed.

It quite broke my heart reading that, as the lady in the tree house is not there for her own amusement, but in solidarity with the community of Toolangi and the Leadbeater’s Possum and to bring attention to these needless destruction of century-old forest all for some sheets of paper.

The people of Toolangi do not at all mind the presence of the tree house (I spoke to many when I was there only weeks ago) and are well opposed to the destruction of the forest, as it is a haven for life forms of all kinds, as well as being a beautifully picturesque landscape.

The logging companies must have paid a good deal of money to some ministers to have gotten permission to log in old-growth forests, when there are plenty plantations around.

I suspect most of the paper goes to China or India, as is most often the case, leaving virtually no money in it for the people and a scarred land.

It is a very sad situation when a government acts against the will of the people - surely that is not what a democracy is about?

I think more attention needs to be brought to this most dire issue, and the lady in the treehouse should receive all the support she can get, also from your paper.

Nothing she does is in any way harming others, the opposite is the case - she is trying to save an endangered species, a beautiful forest and halt mindless destruction.

I would very much appreciate if you could dedicate some space in your paper to our concerns and to highlight this issue more. I hope this message reaches you and strikes a chord.

This is not just about the gross negligence of both the logging companies and the Government, this is also a matter of principle. The will of the people not being suppressed by monetary agendas, as we’re sadly seeing more and more in this once beautiful and alive country.

Andrew Kastigoudios, Lilydale.

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Legal advice aimed at family violence

By JESSE GRAHAM FAMILY violence will be in the crosshairs as Healesville’s new and long-awaited legal centre opens its doors to the public, with free advice available for those in need.

Healesville’s Eastern Legal Community Centre (ECLC) opened for its first day of business today, Tuesday 18 February, with a team of lawyers to provide free legal advice.

The centre was announced for the Healesville Community Link building in September, and was expected to open in November, but the opening was delayed.

ECLC CEO Michael Smith said everyone at the centre was excited about the opening, and that the centre would run three days a week, from Tuesday until Thursday, 9am5pm.

Three of the centre’s main focuses will be homelessness, tenancy issues and family violence, with

lawyers and trained staff able to offer advice on an appointment basis.

“We’ll see how it goes, but we’re really keen for the community to come in,” Mr Smith said.

“We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time - it’s a great time to build those partnerships and to help those who need legal help.”

Mr Smith said that, if the community demand was sufficient, it could be possible to open the centre more days of the week.

Before the opening of the centre, the closest ECLC was in Boronia, with outreach services running one day per week in the area.

Outreach services will continue out of the Healesville office, to Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction and Lilydale.

For more information on Healesville’s Eastern Legal Community Centre, visit www.eclc. org.au, call 5962 1665 or visit the Healesville Community Link at 110 River Street, Healesville.

Healesville Eastern Legal Community Centre Co-ordinator Belinda Gillam Derry is ready and waiting for the public to visit for free Picture: JESSE GRAHAM legal advice. 114967

Input on inclusion strategy sought

By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Ranges Council’s Draft Equity, Access and Inclusion Strategy is out for public comment.

The council, at its 11 February meeting, endorsed the draft, which will now go on public exhibition for at least 42 days.

Cr Maria McCarthy said the draft strategy had been strengthened following feedback from the council and the Disability Advisory Council, the key change being to strengthen council’s advocacy role.

She said the four goals contained in the strategy were to ensure information was accessible and supports equitable participation and inclusion in civic life, that council buildings and infrastructure are accessible to everyone, that Yarra Ranges is an inclusive community

where everyone can participate equally and that council’s commitment to equity, access and inclusion is demonstrated in all aspects of the business.

Mayor Fiona McAllister said she was on the Disability Advisory Council when the strategy was developed.

“Inclusion is a topic very close to my heart, and I think we as a community have a long way to travel on this. I am behind anything we do as a council to support this,” she said.

“It should be a very short journey, but, sadly, it’s a longer journey than we would have thought.”

The strategy is now available for public exhibition at http://www. yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ Council/Public_Notices_Consultation/Draft_ Equity_Access_and_Inclusion_Strategy.

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By JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival had its big return last weekend, with thousands of people pouring into the town for the first event in five years.

The festival ran over the weekend from 14-16 February across the valley from Dixons Creek through to Seville and featured more than 60 events.

Thousands of people poured into the area to sample the wares of local producers and wineries for the festival, which is back after a five-year absence - the last festival was in 2009.

Special events were held all around the valley, with the community coming out to a special breakfast along Healesville’s main street to celebrate the festival.

Special deals, free coffee for Grape Grazing pass-holders and even visiting creatures from Healesville Sanctuary were some of the attractions to the breakfast event. Meanwhile, music was rife throughout the festival - wineries hosted live bands while visitors had a leisurely afternoon graze over produce, while Rochford Winery had musical heavyweight Jimmy Barnes perform. The performance

was for a special A Day on the Green event to coincide with the festival, and thousands attended the concert alone.

Wine Yarra Valley CEO Richard Howden said that figures have yet to be finalised, but organisers were expecting about 10,000 people in the lead up to the festival.

He said the feedback from the events thus far has been positive, and the events he visited seemed to be popular with festival-goers.

“We got plenty of people into the valley,” he said.

“The weather held out - it wasn’t 40 degrees, so that was great.

“All-in-all, I think it was a really good comeback - something really solid to build on for future years.”

Mr Howden said that next year’s Grape Grazing Festival was already being organised and encouraged residents to keep an eye on the website closer to the date.

For more information on events and for updates on next year’s festival, visit www.grapegrazing.com.au. For more pictures from events on the weekend, visit mail.starcommunity.com.au.

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Sticker that’s a life-saver THE popularity of stick-figure stickers on cars are a great revealer of how many mums, dads, kids, dogs and even horses make up the ‘family’.

There’s an argument to be made however that the motoring public’s love affair with stickers should extend to stickers that would alert emergency services to critical patient information at the scene of a serious crash.

Emergency ID Australia took up the challenge and released a range of vehicle stickers for child seats, glove-boxes and inside car doors in January.

These stickers are designed to alert paramedics and police to potentially life-saving information about a vehicle’s occupants such as illness, medications, allergies and next of kin details.

Company director Nicole Graham said the number of people seriously injured on Australian roads every day made it important to make it easier for the emergency services to better care for people when they need it most.

“In the event of an accident the people involved may be seriously injured, or in shock, and unable to pass on critical details about themselves or others to emergency service personnel,” Ms Graham said.

She said all that needs to be done is to write the important medical information on the sticker and stick it on to the most relevant part of the car.

“It could be a life-saver,” she said.

Stickers can be ordered on line.

For more information phone 1300 369 142.

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NOSE-TO-TAIL crashes get top billing when it comes to Victorian drivers involved in a crash.

Statistics released this month by national car insurance AAMI showed an analysis of almost 250,000 accident insurance claims showed nearly three out of 10 crashes involved a car colliding into the back of another.

The report listed the top five crashes for Victorian drivers as nose-to-tail, followed by fail to give way, parked car dings, collision with a stationary object and collision while reversing. It also said nothing had changed much with N2T collisions in the past decade.

“Being the worst in the country for nose-to-tails is really not a record to be proud of, AAMI spokesperson Reuben Aitchison said.

He urged drivers to be more patient and to drive according to the speed limit and the road and environmental conditions.

It’s a message endorsed by Colin Sullivan from RACV Drive School at Yarra Junction who has been teaching people to drive in the Yarra Valley for more than 24 years.

Mr Sullivan said there were a few dangerous intersections around the valley where nose-to-tail collisions are prevalent and a whole range of environmental situations where the need to stop suddenly can result in a crash.

And, whether it’s in the suburbs, the city or the country, he advocates the two-second gap as a good rule

of thumb to use to make sure the gap between vehicles will stand the test of a sudden stop - for whatever reason.

Down the line, he said people tend to worry about someone stealing their spot if they leave to big a gap.

On country roads it’s distractions that people need to be aware of, he said.

“In the city you have things buzzing around you that keep you alert, but I would say on country roads you need to maintain your awareness because it’s easy to become too relaxed without realising it,” he said.

“Wherever you’re driving, if we’re going to help reduce the most common car crash, keeping a safe distance is the best thing anyone can do, along with learning to look ahead and read the signs.”

The two-second gap involves observing a point at which the car in front passes a particular marker and counting to yourself ’one thousand and one; one thousand and two’. If you’ve passed the marker before you’ve finished the internal dialogue, the gap is too short.

“The good thing about the twosecond gap is that it gets bigger the faster you are travelling. A two-second gap at 80km/h is quite big,” Mr Sullivan said.

When the amount of time required to avoid a collision is correspondingly quite small, it’s a formula designed to ensure that noone, metaphorically, and potentially disastrously, falls through the noseto-tail gap.

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Schools go to market

By KATH GANNAWAY FIVE primary schools along and off the Warburton Highway are turning their school gates into farm gates this year as part of the WHYLD community group’s Minimarkets project.

Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Launching Place and Don Valley schools will take turns at hosting the markets each Thursday from 3.30pm to 5pm providing locals, and visitors to the area, an opportunity to stock up on fresh local produce and other home-made items.

The Minimarkets project evolved from the WHYLD community plan developed in 2013 and is supported

by Yarra Ranges Council, Woori Yallock Community Bank and the Woori Community House.

Organiser Meryl Knoll said the markets aimed to encourage the sale of homemade and home grown

products, and support local emerging and established businesses.

Previous markets have included homemade lemonade, apple slinkies, donkey rides for the kids and the opportunity for parents to stock up on fresh locally grown fruit including apples, stone-fruit, strawberries and nashi pears, as well homemade jams.

Ms Knoll said the added benefits were that community groups can promote and share their work, the schools benefit from the opportunity to run a stall and all stallholder fees are donated directly to the host school.

“There is a food and book swap, so everyone, young and old, can participate,” Ms Knoll said. “Minimarkets are more than just markets, they are about bringing community together to sell, swap, share and socialise.”

The next minimarket is to be held at Don Valley on 20 February

Meryl Knoll hopes for a big future for the WHYLD minimarkets.

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with Launching Place next in line on 27 February. The minimarkets will continue through to December including some Saturday markets.

For future dates visit www. whyld.wordpress.com or phone 5964 6857 for more information and to book a stall.

Cultural mix on track

By KATH GANNAWAY WHAT do two lonesome cowgirls, Archie Roach, six nude women, Max Gillies, Josh Pyke, David Helfgott, Swan Lake, Ron Barassi and assorted puppets have in common?

Culture Tracks - Yarra Ranges Council’s program of performance, music, exhibitions, workshops and movies for 2014.

The program covers events at The Memo in Healesville, Upper Yarra Arts Centre at Warburton, Montrose Town Centre, Mooroolbark Community Centre, Burrinja Cultural Centre at Upwey and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum at Lilydale.

It invites people to make tracks to the performances and exhibitions that are outside of their own township, but which are very much part of the broader cultural experience of the big, wide world of Yarra Ranges.

Yarra Ranges’ Regional Arts Coordinator Jenny Davies said she is very happy with the program rating

‘Encoded’ coming to the Memo in Healesville in October.

“I would rate it the event of the year,” she said describing it as an incredibly spectacular work combining contemporary dance, acrobatics and the latest in light projection.

Ms Davies, as it turns out, has a number of favourites. Josh Pyke a modern-day storyteller with four top 10 selling albums and our Aria Awards to his credit, Fred Smith who draws on his experiences as diplomat and political adviser in Afghanistan in Dust of Uruzgan in June.

“I was blown away when I listened to the CD, I was very moved.

He looks at this situation and tells the stories from all sides,” she said.

Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui is another play inspired

by Snow White and putting a Tiwi twist on the story to create a modern Aboriginal adventure story. It’s family entertainment with puppets, song and dance packed with spirit and humour.

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Yarra Ranges Council’s Regional Arts Co-ordinator Jenny Davies, right, and front of house staff member Jacinta Birchall look over Picture: KATH GANNAWAY the 2014 program. 114887 The Harbinger. Extraordinary!

An enchanging adult fairytale by Queensland’s Dead Puppet Society melds live performance, puppetry and animation in a story that The Australian described as ‘haunting’ and ‘touching the rim of the extraordinary’.

Pianist David Helfgott, Max Gillies and Archie Roach are cultural icons who need no introduction.

More literally, Ms Davies says

Cultural Tracks is also relevant in a geographic context.

March performances include The Kitchen Sink at The Memo on 15 March, Long Gone Lonesome Cowgirls at Burrinja on 21 March and Archie Roach at Montrose on 28 March.

The program is available at the venues mentioned, at the Yarra Ranges Council Links and online at www.culturetracks.info

RUNNERS from near and far are gearing up for Puffing Billy’s 33rd Great Train Race with organisers predicting this will be the biggest year yet.

The annual event challenges up to 3300 runners who run from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park over a distance measuring 13.2 kilometres.

The race is one of the longest, oldest and most popular fun runs on the Australian running calendar.

It allows runners test their fitness against the popular tourist icon that is Puffing Billy through the varying terrain of the Dandenong Ranges.

The event is proudly sponsored by Yarra Valley Water, Brooks, Active Feet, 3AW 693 and Magic 1278.

The 33rd Great Train Race is on Sunday 4 May starting at 9.30am sharp at Bayview Road, Belgrave.

Early bird entrants’ fee is $65 for adults and $45 for children aged between 13 to 16 years or $75 for late adults entries and $55 for late children’s applications.

Early entry deadline is Friday 14 March with all entries available online via www.puffingbilly. com.au For more information, visit the website or call 9757 0775.

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The 1981 Franco Zeffirelli remake was like watching a commercial for Guess Jeans.

David and Jade (played by Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde) are undoubtedly gorgeous, but they never seemed to experience any real connection to the troubling events unfolding around them.

But, despite the loss of a sibling, a potentially serious car crash, a house fire, the father’s determinations to have his daughter finish her internship, everything seemed a bit too clean and sanitised.

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GRAND OPENING on Sunday 23rd February 12pm – 6pm Live bands: Smokey฀&฀The฀Bandits฀•฀MF฀Jones฀•฀Grasshole

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Open doors for live bands THE official grand opening of Warburton’s Sound Factor Studio and Café is fast approaching.

Doors open on Sunday 23 February from noon to 6pm.

Live bands including Smokey and the Bandits, MF Jones and Grasshole will feature their work for all to enjoy.

Any band can come along to the grand opening open day and complete a registration form outlining its style and genre alongside a sample of its work and to be invited to record one track, at no cost, to appear of the Sound Factor Compilation CD. The purpose of the CD is to promote local artists and the studio with each band/artist receiving a complimentary copy.

All money raised from the sales of the CD will help offset projects to be offered to young people who might not be in a

position to gain experience recording or playing live music elsewhere.

Sound Factor Studio is also offering the first five bands to book a rehearsal at the studio a CD with 30 minutes of their songs recorded live during the rehearsal at a value of $50.

Impromptu recordings are also available at the studio where anyone, including children, can come in and sing their favourite songs, record a short story or some poetry in a professional studio and receive a CD of the work at the end.

This is a great gift idea for relatives or friends and over February and March, Sound Factor Studio is offering special introductory rates of $40 for a 60 minute session.

Sound Factor Studio is looking for bands/artists (various genres) to record a track for the Sound Factor Compilation CD.

This is a free offer - no cost to bands/artists. Simply come along to the Open Day on Sunday 23rd February between noon - 6pm and register your name and genre. Bring a sample of your sound and a bio if you have one.

Rehearsal Studio - the first 5 bands to book a rehearsal will receive a complimentary 30 minute recording of their rehearsal - great for pre-production!

Sound Factor Studio Café’s is now open featuring a Mediterranean flair including authentic Maltese pastizzis, Turkish and Italian coffee, cold drinks, praline (caramelised) nuts, real chai tea and more.

For booking and inquiries, call Frederick on 0427 161 264.

Sound Factor Studio and Café is located at 3526 Warburton Highway, corner Thomas Avenue, Warburton.

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STYLE IN THE HEART MODERN, beautifully designed and very well thought out is this stunning unit in a much desired location within strolling distance to the local shops, transport, and fantastic facilities.

It is one of two modern homes nestled into a beautifully landscaped allotment with lovely grassy areas to sit and read a book or have a picnic.

Fitted out with superb attention to detail, this lovely new residence will leave the new owner wanting for nothing.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Unit two offers two large bedrooms with fully fitted-out built-in wardrobes, a huge modern bathroom with ensuite effect, a stunning kitchen providing quality appliances with enormous bench and cupboard space, and unit three has the added bonus of a study.

With soaring raked ceilings, superb polished boards, attention to detail everywhere and quality fixtures and fittings - this is one not to be missed.

Yarra Junction Inspect: By appointment Price: $320,000 plus Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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LARGE FAMILY REQUIRED

THOSE who are looking for a spacious family home on a great sized block of 1877 square metres will find it here in Seville.

The location doesn’t get much better than this.

It is only a few minutes walk to the shops and public transport and opposite the local recreation reserve.

The house has four large bedrooms that all have built-in wardrobes.

The enormous master bedroom has a spacious ensuite and the room is large enough to create a parents’ retreat.

The kitchen has been renovated with

stainless steel appliances and has an island bench.

Skylights above the meals area provide natural light and there are plenty of windows to look out and enjoy the native influenced landscaped gardens.

The formal lounge and dining area can be accessed through a formal entry or from the meals area and has a comforting open fire and air conditioner.

The family room has a wood heater and polished slate floors and is filled with light.

Doors open to the outdoor entertaining area and enclosed seven person spa.

The main bathroom has been freshly renovated and there is a separate powder room next door.

The laundry has lots of storage space and there is access from the living room and hallway plus a door to the outside.

A verandah wraps around the house with solid timber support posts complementing the native gardens.

Low maintenance and in a prime location, this large home is perfect for a family wanting a home on a quiet street that’s close to everything.

Inspect: By appointment Price: $450,000 plus Contact: Ashleigh Hall, ANDREW MCMATH REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1800

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HEALESVILLE Surprisingly Spacious!

This brick veneer unit has a large spacious lounge/living area and 2 very good sized bedrooms both with built in robes. The kitchen has plenty of room to move and lots of cupboards. With gas heating and an air conditioner it is well equipped for all year round comfort. Conveniently located near a bus stop, convenience store and within walking distance to town it has a single garage and small rear yard making life easy. Currently tenanted until June 2014 this property, will suit an investor or someone looking to downsize.

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Price Range $390,000 - $430,000

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Price Range $350,000 - $380,000

GREAT FAMILY LIVING IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION

4 Bedroom on over 3/4 of an Acre Family Home!!

Perfectly located this 3 bedrooms + study home oozes charm. Fastidiously maintained, enjoy the warmth of wood heating in the family room which flows off the new kitchen or sit & enjoy the main lounge room looking onto the garden & mountains beyond. Plenty of storage space with robes in all bedrooms, master with full ensuite & the convenience of a European laundry. A lush garden, a BBQ on the rear deck and a beautiful maple on the front verandah. Extras include r/c air cond, 2 wood heaters, S/S appliances, dishwasher & so much more. Plenty of parking, a dble garage with internal access, single carport, 2 separate driveways & access to the back yard. Inspection is a must!

Superb level allotment of just over three quarters of an acre (approx) fully fenced with 2 Road access, five minute drive from Warburton Township and within walking distance to local school. The Ranch style home is very well presented with FOUR great size bedrooms all with built in robes, master with walk through robes and ensuite, large open plan family living, wood heater, split system, wrap around verandahs and covered entertaining deck.

12x6 garage with carport attached & power and phone connected will make Dad happy plus loads of room for kids to play make this the perfect home for the entire family!!

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 samantha@bellrealeaste.com.au

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Anyone looking to secure a first home will not be disappointed in this gem. Comprising of 3 good size bedrooms a recently updated bathroom, country style kitchen, a fantastic open plan living/dining area leading out to a magical verandah with garden paths meandering down to a level back yard of just over quarter of an acre with veggie patch and garden shed, Secure fencing, a carport on the side and loads of space for kids to play. Very well presented inside and out, just waiting for a new buyer to call it home sweet home!!!

An opportunity exists for a large family or someone who just wants to spread out. Boasting three bright and airy bedrooms with plenty of storage space plus a roomy study with two tiled separate living areas, full of natural light! Sliding doors open on to a outdoor living area, perfect for warm summer nights ahead. This home is set on a good size leafy block of 671m2 in a quiet street. A great investment opportunity for your future.

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 Inspection Sat 11 -11.30am

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Price Range $275,000 - $295,000

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At the end of a no through Road, walking distance to the Coffee Shops, Warburton trail and transport is this 3 bedroom home in an idyllic location and boasting some modern conveniences including updated kitchen with stainless oven, new bathroom, ensuite to the master, split system cooling, open plan living areas & still retaining character features including dado paneling, hardwood flooring, wood heater and full length verandah overlooking rear yard with above ground pool and additional paddock for the pony. A semi circular driveway for easy access, garden shed/teenagers retreat and loads of underneath storage make this property a perfect weekend escape for a family or perfect first home in the sought after town of Warburton.

Just a short walk to Yarra Junction Shopping centre and transport with a great mountain views is this brick veneer 3 bedroom home.

A fantastic investment opportunity currently leased to a fantastic tenant. Features include open plan lounge & kitchen/meals area, a carport, lock up tool shed and low maintenance garden complete the picture. Move in or invest, the choice is yours!

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

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Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

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Price Range $290,000 - $330,000

YARRA JUNCTION

Price $650,000 PLUS

Character home plus a flat - a great rental return !

IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

Located in a super position, close to the beautiful Yarra River, Warburton trail and a pleasant stroll to the many cafes of Warburton, schools and public transport too. Set on over one quarter of an acre and offering great rental return of over $400 per week from the two homes - one a 3 bedroom character home with hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout, the other a spacious one bedroom flat. Step outside to lovely views, a garage, carport, gardens and presenting a fantastic investment opportunity.

Brand new quality built family home in a convenient location & nestled on a superb half acre short walk to shops, schools & transport.

Quality old world features including high ceilings, ornate cornice, wide hallway, timber mantle with inbuilt woodheater, sash windows, beautiful light fittings, extra wide verandahs on 3 sides, 4 huge bedrooms with built in robes, master with stunning ensuite & walk in robe.

Boasting modern luxuries including 2 living zones, gas ducted heating, split system cooling, Italian stainless steel appliances, timber flooring & double lock up garage. An inspection is highly recommended!!

Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

SEVILLE 7/21 HOWARD STREET

Price $395,000 PLUS

SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING, VIEWS AND CONVENIENCE Nestled into a private and secure cul de sac is this lovely family home, with bright and airy open plan living, stunning views and a wonderful lifestyle assured. The home comprises of 3 or 4 bedrooms, modern kitchen, large master with full ensuite, large living with wood fire and split system and a bonus outdoor zone with pool, privacy and again those great views. The fully fenced rear yard provides plenty of space for the kids to play and the puppies to run around and the neat as a pin front yard is lovingly landscaped and frames a very pretty brick house. If good sized family living, security and great neighbors are high on your list, then you can´t by pass this home that has it all.

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$320,000 PLUS

EAST WARBURTON

Price $175,000

Retirement or investment! ....centre of town position

FIRST HOME BUYER OR GETAWAY!

Brand new with all the “mod cons”...ducted heating, cooling, dishwasher, ducted vacuum, TV antenna, security alarm, paved courtyard, fenced & large lock up garage with internal access - this home is perfect for those who want convenience of walking to everything, the supermarket, doctor, library, Yarra Centre even the dentist! Three bedroom if you need or two plus a study, beautiful polished timber floors, caeser stone bench kitchens, plenty of cupboards and a five star energy rating. Well built to a high quality, all completed ready to live in - why not make that change today and relax in an easy to maintain, brand new home.

Fantastic opportunity with this a two bedroom house with a separate teenagers retreat or bedroom. Peacefully situated on a level block close to the Yarra State forest and the beautiful Yarra River. Renovations include rewiring, partially re stumped and freshly painted inside and out. Located in a quiet area with town water connected, privacy assured, a large block lightly treed, enjoy the bird life and nature in the surrounding area. Only minutes drive to the Warburton township, anything at this price is hard to find, so don´t miss your chance to secure your 1st home, 1st holiday home or 1st investment !

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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This great commercial property is centrally located in main street of Healesville. Offering approximately 172.2 SQM of floor space, 2 car parking spaces at rear, split systems, private toilets and fantastic street exposure. This old well • Manicured gardens with a heated saltwater pool maintained ground floor ex bank building would •suit a variety Zoned reverse cycle air conditioning of businesses ranging from consulting suites to •an a la carte Manicured gardens with a heated saltwater pool restaurant.

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Price: Range $340,000 - $370,000 Contact: Tony Fanfulla, 0419 870 513 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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$440,000 - $470,000

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Affordable Family Home

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Situated in a quiet, peaceful setting just a few minutes’ drive to town, with school & public transport at the end of the road, you will find this outstanding split level home.

• Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite incl bath • Double BIR to 3 remaining bedrooms • 2 Separate, spacious living areas with cathedral ceilings • Coonara wood heater & 2 split systems • 20,000 litre water tank plus mains • Wrap around verandahs

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Inspect: Contact:

Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Internet ID #: 2590428

Healesville 2/67 Maroondah Hwy

Great Starter or Investment!

Within walking distance to Main Street, you will find this cosy two bedroom home. Offering a spacious master bedroom, it would make an ideal investment or first home for someone on a tight budget. It sits on a low maintenance, fully fenced allotment, with a double length carport and ample off street parking. The lounge room offers wood fire and gas heater, and there is an additional separate dinging room. An excellent opportunity to begin or expand your rental portfolio, or a great option for the first homebuyer.

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Located on approx 880sqm within just a couple of minutes’ walk to Town, this 3 bedroom home is ideal for 1st homebuyers & investors alike.

• Two separate living areas • Family bathroom with spa • Gas ducted heating • Coonara wood heater • Split system heating / cooling • Remote lock up garage with workshop & mezzanine Be quick, this one won’t last long!

Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Internet ID #: 2590775

$239,000

$340,000 - $370,000

Family Home Location

Inspect: Contact:

Healesville 1/69 Maroondah Hwy NEW LISTING

THIS well presented three bedroom home enjoys mountain views and is set on more than a third of an acre (1449 square meters) with a lovely established garden.

The home boasts a large lounge with air conditioning and spacious kitchen and meals area with access out onto the rear deck which enjoys tranquil views.

Solar power ensures bills, or lack of them, will bring a smile to the new owner’s face.

Extras include gas ducted heating throughout, double wardrobes in all bedrooms, double garage and even a rose garden.

Set in a private no-through road, the property allows the new owners to enjoy the peace and quiet of this location but also the convenience of being just a few minutes walk to local shops, service station and primary school.

An idyllic life is ready to be lived, inspect now.

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Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Internet ID #: 2489457

Max Brown Healesville – Maroondah Highway, Healesville

$375,000 - $395,000

Low Maintenance Close to Town

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Set on an easy care 500sqm approx allotment, this family sized home provides the convenience of a townhouse while still having room to move outside.

• 3 Bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans • Gas ducted heating throughout • Double carport, plus additional off street parking • Undercover outdoor entertaining deck with ceiling fan • Under house workshop/storage area Inspect: Contact:

Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Internet ID #: 2574302

www.maxbrownhealesville.com.au

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Due to our new ofice location at 272 Maroondah Highway Healesville Eview Real Estate Partners Yarra Valley can now offer a full property management service to our respected clients past and present managed by our experienced and dedicated property manager Jodie Young.

Is your property in good hands?

Are you 100% satisied with your current situation?

If you currently have a rental property and it is not being managed comprehensively, Eview Real Estate Partners Yarra Valley are now offering Your irst 2 months management fees with us, for FREE. Make the switch today and let us take responsibility for your property.

We will ensure we maximise your income and protect your greatest asset.

All you have to do is say YES! And we will look after the rest!!

Call me today on 5962 1053 to action a worry free 2014!

It’s often the simple steps that are missed which then cause greater problems to an Investment portfolio. Below are the steps we will believe can make a world of difference?

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Zero tolerance to rental arrears; contact should be made with tenant from day 1 and will continue daily until paid or further action required Regular routine inspections to be carried out and a detailed written report with photos provided to Owner, letters sent to tenant detailing indings Carry out stringent background checks on all prospective tenants Communicate effectively with clients and keep them informed every step of the way And most importantly treat each and every one of our clients as if it were the way we wish to be treated

“Your property is a valuable asset and therefore it is imperative that we target, attract and ultimately enter into a tenancy agreement with a tenant that is of the highest standards” For all your Property Management needs please contact Jodie Young on 5962 1053 or email yarravalleyrentals@eview.com.au or drop into the ofice for a chat at 272 Maroondah Highway Healesville.

Disclaimer, if your property is listed or managed with another agent please disregard this notice

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Some say the best way to succeed in business and investment is to keep good company. This shop has a big future if the success of its close company is to be considered. Situated Immediately opposite the hugely popular or even iconic Healesville business’; the Innocent bystander. The White Rabbit and the family favourite, the Beechworth Bakery.

The shop offers over 100 sq mtrs of easily accessible and very visible space and would suit Retail and Office uses.

Immediately next door to the transitioning site of the McKenzie Bus Terminal, this location exudes an air of excitement as the next big step in the evolution of our East End Business District takes shape.

Auction Date Sat 15th March @ 11:30am Open times Each Tuesday @ 1pm Thursday @ 11:00am Saturday @ 11:00am For details please Contact; Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent 0488 179 767

Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent M: 0488 179 767 Email: ian.vine@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/ianvine 1120175-PB08-14

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Croydon 2-6 Croydon Rd 9725 0000

Yarra Glen 27-29 Bell St 9730 1900

13 Sloss Road PRICED TO SELL!!! HEALESVILLE AN ELEGANT, HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY CALL TODAY!!! This beautiful character-filled house lies in a quiet no-through road near Healesville Town Centre. There are 4 spacious bedrooms including a large loft bedroom, sharing 2 bathrooms including a stunning, renovated main bathroom. Formal dining adjoins the elegant lounge room with a wood fireplace, spilling out to a verandah with a spa. The well-equipped kitchen boasts stainless steel cooking appliances, with ample space for a breakfast area. At the rear of the block is a covered entertaining area, suitable for alfresco dining in any weather! This exceptional home will appeal to families, yet it currently operates as a very successful B&B, known as Barolo Lodge. An inspection a must!!

adventure, this striking property has 17 mostly-flat acres for you to enjoy! A permanent creek runs behind the property, complementing a dam and over 60,000L of water tanks! Oriented to maximise natural light, the 4 bedroom house could be transformed into a dual-occupancy home, with separate entrances and bathrooms at either end of the house. The large master bedroom adjoins an ensuite, while 3 bedrooms share a spacious family bathroom with a separate shower, bath and toilet. An Arrow wood heater warms the home from the open plan living areas, complementing an electric heater in the dining zone.

The rustic-inspired kitchen has both combustion and electric cookers and a walk-in pantry, complemented by gleaming timber benchtops. Thriving veggie gardens and chook pens encourage self-sustainability and ample shedding (with electricity) can accommodate cars, tractors, trailers and tools! Horse owners and hobby farmers will appreciate the fully-fenced property, dotted with gardens and established trees. This property is definitely worth an inspection!

Price $495,000 plus View By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Peter Wal 0418 319 333

Price $495,000 plus View By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Peter Wal 0418 319 333

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754 Captains Creek Road PRICED TO SELL!!! GLENBURN SPACE, SERENITY AND 17 ACRES! INSPECT TODAY!!! Whether you seek a break from the rat race or are looking for your next

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Taking pride of place in the bowl of the court, this contemporary home on a large block will appeal to families, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 living areas! The carpeted formal lounge and dining room guides you into an informal living area comprising a well-appointed kitchen and family room with access to a covered alfresco entertaining pavilion and the landscaped garden. The family room adjoins a versatile rumpus room that may serve as a home office, extra bedroom or media room! At the rear, 2 bedrooms share a bright family bathroom and separate toilet, while the central master bedroom has a WIR and an ensuite featuring a corner spa and large shower! Highlights: ducted heating, split systems, ducted vacuum, alarm and garaging for 3 cars with remote doors. Close to all amenities. Embark on a Yarra Valley lifestyle.

Ranges. This Horse and Life Style property includes a spectacular family home boasting five bedrooms, master bedroom with parents´ retreat, quality kitchen with lots of bench tops, built in stainless steel fridges and quality appliances.

Open plan meals and family room with wood heater, large exposed timber beams gives the home that rustic charm, second living area includes open fire.

Large window throughout the living areas takes in the views of this magnificent property. The property also includes an inground solar heated salt water pool, outdoor entertaining area, and beautiful gardens. Extra´s include horse stables, two large utility sheds one with a loft that could easily be converted into sleeping accommodation, double car carport, spring feed dam, 5 separate horse paddocks and round yard. The property is only minutes to Millgrove Township this is a dream come true for someone, for your private inspection call today.

Price $495,000 plus View Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 3-3.30pm Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Peter Wal 0418 319 333

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This house has it all. This impressive home includes a formal lounge, country style timber kitchen, meals and family room, large rumpus room, 4 robed bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside you are surrounded by beautiful gardens and court yards. The bonus is the Californian style garage that measures 10mtr x 18mtr plus a 4mtr x 7mtr mezzanine floor, 3 roller doors for easy access. This property is enhanced by the rose and vine covered arbors, and court location. An impressive family home and just waiting for a new owner to enjoy. Call today to inspect.

BEAUTIFUL!!!

INSPECT TODAY!!!

Price $850,000 plus View By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen 9730 1900 Peter Wal 0418 319 333

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One of the finest. Excellence in every way from the beautiful decor to the fully landscaped gardens you won´t find better. This property comprises 2 large living areas with top quality fittings and quality floor coverings throughout, fully equipped kitchen with lots of bench space, formal lounge and dining which includes an open fire place, large meals and family area. The master bedroom comes complete with a bay window plus ensuite and walk in robe, there are 3 more bedrooms with built in robes and family bathroom. Extras include ducted heating. Outside continues with an uncover entertaining and BBQ area, 2 car garage with 3 phase power, boat shed, woodshed, landscaped gardens front and back completes this beautiful family home. Call for your private inspection today.

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farm, you should consider this 4.5 acre farmlet. A generously proportioned solid brick home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 living areas await your inspection. The main features include hydronic heating, double insulation and 9 foot ceilings. Formally a commercial market gardeners property, with many features such as several green houses, extensive irrigated sprinkling system with a 2ML Dam and 4ML Bore. For the Tradesman or builder there is a huge 40x60x17 foot tradesman shed with 3 phase power. Nestled within lush pasture this property is only 10 minutes (approx) from the Healesville town centre. If you love the country atmosphere then this most attractive and unique property is highly recommended.

Price $480,000 plus View By Appointment Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Peter Wal 0418 319 333

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within this double storey home will also be matched by the 2800sqm (approximately) block. The home features three distinct living areas catering for a family of any size, a formal lounge with wood heater and separate dining, family room with polished floors, modern timber kitchen with quality appliances, adjoining meals. Master bedroom with ensuite and claw bath, WIR, 2xBIRs and your own private lounge and also include a nursery, 2 robed bedrooms down stairs with shared bathroom effect plus a lounge room, and also a study, 2 more robed bedrooms upstairs, family bathroom. Extra include a double garage, large storage shed, GDH. Enjoy the undercover entertaining area, inground solar heated pool, solar Panels and fully landscaped gardens. This is a large family home and in the perfect location with walking distance to the lakes.

So call today to inspect.

Price $670,000 plus View Sat 1 - 1.30pm Contact Yarra Glen Office 9730 1900 Peter Wal 0418 319 333

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POWELLTOWN $170,000 - $190,000

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The Ideal Start or Perfect Investment

Miners Cottage with Character & Potential

Ready for a Project?

* Well maintained brick home with double carport on 827 sqm (approx)

* Built in 1913 this charming property backs onto river reserve and the Little Yarra River * Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area * Extra living area could easily be turned into a third bedroom * Open fire, wood heater & split system * Big laundry & a sunroom * Double garage with concrete floor & power

* Home needing work on corner block * 1 bedroom & the lounge is able to be separated to create a 2nd bedroom * Split system & air conditioner * New fences & assorted shedding * Water tank * Mechanics pit for the car enthusiast * Walking distance to the Powelly Pub

* 3 bedrooms with built in robes * Split system, wood heater & ducted heating/cooling * Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances * Paved entertaining area * Various fruit trees & veggie patches plus garden shed View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 705471

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 706681

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 613469

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

WARBURTON

$320,000 - $340,000

WOORI YALLOCK

$260,000 PLUS

A Hidden Treasure with own Creek

Charming Weatherboard opposite Golf Course

3 Bedroom Home in Private Location

* Neat & tidy brick home with 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom with creek

* Character home in quiet location on corner block 1495 m2 (app)

* Kitchen with adjoining meals area complete with split system

* Stained glass double doors at entry

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* Walking distance to shops & schools

* Opposite golf course with access to aqueduct trail and Donna Buang walk

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 706664

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 691693

* Private position in a quiet no through road with a sunny aspect * 3 bedrooms & light, bright lounge * Spacious kitchen & meals area * Updated flooring & gas heating * Deck overlooking private rear yard * Close to walking track, school, shops & transport Open for Inspection Saturday 15/2, 22/2 & 1/3 12.00-12.30pm 27 Anthony Grove, Woori Yallock View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 693180

Please Contact Chris Lord or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ian Shipton or team on 59671800

* Living room with wood heating & sliding doors leading to rear deck

* High ceilings with decorative cornicing & polished floorboards

* Large 2nd living area which could also be used as a 3rd bedroom with retreat * Near level, beautifully manicured with a lovely mature garden

* Open and inviting meals/kitchen area

* Double carport plus double garage

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

* Two bedroom plus 3rd bedroom/study

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

3371 Warburton Hwy Warburton

5966 2800

Briana McCarthy Personal Assistant

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

2460 Warburton Hwy Yarra Junction sales@mcmath.com.au

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Fast & efficient service Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas Equestrian, Garden Supplies & Nurseries

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WASHING MACHINE, Fisher and Paykel, 5kg top loader, GC, 5 years old. $300. 0413 729 910.

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CALL JIM

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SEWING MACHINE, Singer 222K, antique, perfect condition, portable, $524. 0429 624 981. Healesville.

REMOVAL SPECIALIST

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

WOOD HEATER, Coonara, midi, free standing, 3 speed fan, flue kit, slate base, used twice, EC. $1,200. 5962 2571.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES LOUNGE, Jacobean, plus matching chair, EC. $1,200 the pair. 0420 698 553.

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SEWING MACHINE, Singer, tredle, circa 1930, 6 drawers, EC. $395.

9756 7319.

GARAGE SALES

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals.

All areas. Ph: 9879 6726.

FRIDGES & WASHERS

FOR SALE BICYCLE, mens, Norco Scrambler, 21 gears, carrier, good for Warburton track. $150. 5962 6274.

DINING SETTING, all pine, table and 3 upholstered bench seats, with backs, storage space, EC. Bargain $200. 0431 267 041. Warburton.

DISPLAY FRIDGE, four sliding doors across top, four refrigerated doors underneath, motor as new, EC. $1,200ono.

5962 5075 A/H. FRIDGE/FREEZER, side by side, Samsung, VCG, white, $500. 0418 522 404.

GAS STOVE, freestanding, LP, Chef 540, 4 burner separate grill and oven. $350. 5963 3314.

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ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE On the evening of 1st and 2nd March 2014, the Nissan Car Club Australia inc. will be conducting its NCCA Neerim Classic (car rally). For the safety of the public, some roads in the Yarra State Forest near Powelltown will be closed to public traffic.

Notices will be placed on affected roads and access points. The competitive route will be manned by event personnel to inform motorists of activities.

For enquiries regarding this event, please contact the Event Director on 0427 288 853.

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Re-conditioned, guaranteed, delivered, large range available.

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

HIP SAVER, new, mens', extra large size. Cost $168, sell $100. Phone 5962 3018.

HOSPITAL BED, manual, good condition, $350.

0429 624 981. Healesville.

HOUSEHOLD PUMP, Davey. $350. 5964 3213.

IRRIGATION PIPES, 2 inch diametre, 9 metre long, 30 pipes, $1,500.

9730 1690.

Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get:

3cm x 3cm box advert in your local Mail Newspaper and a Garage Sale Sign Pack!

The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

Phone 5945 0600

SILVAN 369 Monbulk Road Saturday 22nd February 8am-4pm.

Collectables, china, glassware, paintings, prints, bridal fabric, antiques, furniture and plants.

Repairs, Up-grades, Virus Removal. All problems fixed.

Accredited.

Tim 0417 383 683

COMPUTER TRAINING and support. Friendly? relaxed tutorial at your pace on your computer.?

Call Rosy 0419 851 551.

WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES If you need to sell and move on fast.

Call 0429 409 204

Toolangi Tavern requires a qualified Chef with a view to becoming Head Chef.

Phone Michelle 5962 9398

We require a person to manage day to day operations of our busy bakery cafe at Marysville.

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The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Star News Group could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Star News Group will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

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059 CURTAINS Beautiful made to measure curtains.

Choose from a full range of samples, accessories and blinds.

We have a qualified interior decorator who offers you an obligation free measure, quote and fitting.

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902 POSITIONS VACANT

PAYMENT OF RATE INSTALMENT

WALKERS WANTED

Ratepayers are advised that the Third rate instalment of the 2013/2014 period is due and payable by the 28 February 2014.

COMPUTER TUITION

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COCKER SPANIEL, purebred, male, black, 15 months old, very active, 978102100077589. $250.

0413 186 683.

Local Computer Service

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149 Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

PORTABLE SCOOTER, Liberty, light weight, fits in boot, also free standing self help pole. $1,615.

9730 1780. Yarra Glen.

Call Roger 0418 533 740 Phone/Fax 5966 9518

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FIXED OPERATIONS / AFTERSALES MANAGER Glenmac Sales and Service is the local retailer for John Deere products in Pakenham, Knox and Lilydale areas. We specialize in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, to ride on mowers, and golf / turf equipment.

We also offer sales, service and spare parts for the high quality range of Stihl products from our Lilydale store.

Due to continued growth we are seeking to hire a Fixed Operations / Aftersales Manager Key responsibilities and qualities for the role: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ and parts departments ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ performance data ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ processes ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ environment ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ This is a newly created and key role in our company – make no mistake there will be challenges, but there will be rewards for the right person who can lead the way in improving the day to day running and profitability of our service and parts departments. We have a team of dedicated staff that are keen to improve our business, what we need is the leader to make it happen…is that person you?

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Muscle builds cancer support

By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Junction Cricket Club will be supporting the McGrath Foundation next weekend with two fund-raisers.

The Raw Muscle male review will be at the club on Friday night, 21 February, for a Ladies’ Night with entertainment, free gift bags and prizes throughout the evening.

On Saturday the 22nd, the club will host Pink Stumps Day with players and supporters on and off the ground wearing pink in support of the foundation

which raises funds for cancer support.

Events organiser Paula Nightingale said the club is looking forward to both events and to being part of an annual event which is now very much part of cricketing culture and a great social day.

There will be nibbles, pink cocktails and prizes.

Long-term player and captain of Junction’s D Grade David Flutter urged the community to support the events saying Pink Stumps Day was now part of the Australian cricket calendar with clubs from the highest echelons of the

sport down to small country clubs such as Yarra Junction taking part.

“Everyone knows someone who has had cancer of some sort,” he said, adding that both his parents had died of cancer and his partner Debbie has also had cancer.

“The McGrath Foundation is a very worthwhile cause. I would certainly urge people to come along and support it,” he said.

For more information and to book tickets for Raw Muscle phone 0425 895 256 or 5967 2110.

Yarra Junction Cricket Club members Paula Nightingale, Bradley Nightingale and David Flutter prepare for Pink Stumps Day. 114987 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY

World game attracts many nations to pitch in

By KATH GANNAWAY HEALESVILLE soccer is like a local United Nations of the game.

Thursday nights as players of all ages and backgrounds arrive at the Queen’s Park Soccer Ground for a social kick around, Healesville Soccer Club president Nick Caloutas says a lot of boundaries have been broken down since the club started in 2000.

The observation that there are players here whose backgrounds go back to Italy, Africa, England, Germany, Holland, Greece, Serbia, Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine and, in the juniors, to the first Australians, hardly raises an eyebrow.

“It’s really about heritage, more than nationality,” Nick said.

Most are born in Australia with parents or grandparents who have come to here but have maintained a love of the game played in their country of origin.

One of their newest players Isaac Akkabah is from Ghana when his love of the game started with kicking a ball around the paddocks with rocks marking out the goal.

“At the end of the day we’re all keen on the game and everyone is welcome,” he said.

The more obvious barrier in the past has been the perception of soccer as not quite the real deal when it comes to ‘football’.

Nick said a lot of barriers have been broken down there, too, over the past 14 years.

He said when the club first went up to play soccer at the Don Road Complex, playing on one of the ovals initially earmarked for Aussie Rules, the atmosphere wasn’t exactly welcoming.

The Healesville Soccer United Nations, from left, Edward McCoid, Trent Scott-Elsley, Xavier Warren, Danny Pickett, Isaac Akkabah, Campbell Pickett, Vincent Anastasio, Richard McCoid, Simone Barbieri, Klaus Gottwald, Leo Driessen, Alex James, president Nick Caloutas and, far left front, son John. 114985 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY “No-one was interested in our game and what we were doing.

“They pretty much thought we were idiots,” he said.

“Now we go there, the two football codes play at the same time and we mingle with the footballers. That barrier has been broken down,” he said.

“If we find a sport we can relate

to, the nationality barrier gets broken down and so do the cultural barriers,” he said.

This year will be significant for soccer around the world and in Healesville.

The World Cup will be played in Brazil and Healesville is moving into a new league which will provide greater competition and opportunities for

younger players to be seen by those at the elite level of the game.

The club, which has two men’s, one women’s and four or five junior teams, will play in the South East Victorian Football Federation League.

“Ultimately, it’s the premier league - the ants pants of soccer,” Nick said.

“It’s a great move for the club and

Runner up: Murch (21 on a C/B). Balls down to 18.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd Kennedy, 7th Cross, 9th Handasyde.

Saturday 15 February Stroke A Grade Marshall (Nett 62), B-Grade Nicholl (63). Balls to 69.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd Kennedy, 5th Johnson, 9th Murch, 12th Cross, 15th Staples.

No Ladies competition.

HEALESVILLE GREYHOUND ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS Race One: Bar No Comment, Just Push On,

Flying Paddy.

Race Two: High Babe, Taymel Apache, Patchy Brother.

Race Three: Big Jake, Acola Magic, Rhythm System.

Race Four: Miss Trew Star, My Baby Porscha, King Larry.

Race Five: Cross Check, Orara George, Ace Hendrix.

Race Six: Koko Kola, Spirit of Faith, Mr Kansas.

Race Seven: Mister Mint, Lektra Luther, Bar No Blue.

Race Eight: Fiery Belle, Denersur, Extraordinary.

Race Nine: Casboult, Burj Khalifa, Man Mountain.

Race 10: Jebynah, Fly Freddie, Wild Douglas.

Race Number 11: One Bad Wrist, Silent Shuffle, Pennsylvania Is. Race Number 12: Paddy’s Junior, Thunder Hawk, Sultan of Swing.

the players and we’re looking for more teams to enter.”

Registration day is Sunday 23 February from 10am to 2pm at Queens Park Soccer Ground.

For more information, visit www. healesvillesoccerclub.com.au, phone Nick on 0418 566 474, or wander down on Thursday night at 7pm.

Scoreboard WARBURTON GOLF CLUB RESULTS Wednesday 12 February Stableford Winner: McClay (39 points).

Runner up: Van Keekan (37). Balls down to 33.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd Humphris, 12th Dobson, 17th Murch.

Ladies played Stableford Winner: Stephens (39 points).

Runner up: Slater (34 on a C/B).

Nearest the Pin: 9th Dickson, 17th Stephens.

Thursday 13 February Twilight Stableford Winner: Sluserek (22 points).

YARRA JUNCTION BOWLS CLUB PENNANT RESULTS Tuesday 11 February Healesville d Yarra Junction (68/55).

That was the last game of the season, and Yarra Junction finished in fifth place.

Saturday 15 February Yarra Junction d Heathmont (108/66).

WARBURTON BOWLS CLUB PENNANT RESULTS Tuesday 11 February Lilydale (14/65) d Warburton (2/52).

Saturday 15 February Warburton 1 (14/76) d Bayswater 1 (4/56).

Warburton 2 (18/97) d Heatherdale 5 (0/62).

HEALESVILLE BOWLS CLUB PENNANT RESULTS Saturday 15 February Healesville 1 (16/82) d Boronia 3 (2/49).

Healesville 2 (14/86) d Blackburn 5 (4/73).

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Grand polo spectacle

By KATH GANNAWAY THE Yarra Valley Polo Club does polo more than a little differently to the stereotypical image of the sport as a game for the rich and famous and celebrity spotting for the spectators.

The club which hosts the annual Flowerfield Cup and Coldstream Cup tournament at Coldstream brings polo to the people.

“It is a traditional grassroots club polo tournament so leave the Prada and Ralph Lauren behind, don an Akubra, pull up a hay bale and watch top quality chukkas,” invites club member Pricilla Gorton.

“It is a great opportunity to witness the adrenalin-fuelled sport without the pretensions that unfortunately overshadow it at times,” she said.

The club has hosted royalty, Australian and international polo champions over the years, however Ms Gorton says it has never lost its country charm.

The polo tournament has been revived in recent years to become an increasingly popular spectator event in the Yarra Valley with the locals descending on Flowerfield to cheer on the home teams.

Ms Gorton said it is a fantastic

opportunity for horse enthusiasts to find out more about the exciting and dynamic sport of polo and how to become involved.

She said the sport was often overlooked by young riders but that Yarra Valley Polo Club has players aged from 13 to 70 years, and, in a male-dominated sport, is well represented by females.

“There is a strong emphasis on family involvement,” she said.

“We have three generations of the cider-producing Kelly family playing on the same team.”

The tournament is a wonderful family day with a difference where visitors can take part in the divot stomping, relax with a picnic, or even book a marquee.

Activities for the kids include pony rides and face-painting and entry for children under 16 years is free.

Reminiscent of past tournaments, this year also sees the return of a vintage car display by the Rolls Royce Club.

The tournament is on Sunday, 9 March from 10am to 4pm at Flowerfield, 23-27 Coldstream West Road, Coldstream. Visit www. yarravalleypolo.com for more information.

Enjoy the spectacle and atmosphere of polo at Flowerfield on 9 March.

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Indigenous squad carnival success

By KATH GANNAWAY THREE young Yarra Valley cricketers represented the Yarra Valley last week in a national Indigenous tournament in Alice Springs.

Hayley Chandler from Healesville and Launching Place player Marlee Wandin are part of the first Victorian female squad playing in the Imparja Cup series.

Meanwhile Woori Yallock Agrade captain Dan Mock has made his debut in the tournament in the men’s squad.

Since the inaugural game in 1994, the Imparja Cup has grown from being a cricket match between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek to being a national cricket event that embraces the Indigenous culture and cricket.

The teams received their caps on the MCG from Eddie McGuire, Aunty Joy Murphy-Wandin and WNCL captain Kelly Applebee, before heading of for the tournament which ran from 9 to 14 February.

Hayley, who is 18 and plays for Ringwood Cricket Club and Marlee,

12, a member of the Yarra Valley Stars, both said the tournament was a wonderful opportunity.

“We’re playing against teams from all around Australia and we have just done a cricket clinic with children from the Amoonguna community, it’s probably one of the greatest experiences I’ve had,” Hayley said, speaking from Alice Springs on Thursday night.

Dan, 22, said he was one of two or three first-time players in the men’s squad with others who had played in the Imparja series for a few years.

“It’s an awesome experience all round but as an Indigenous person, getting to learn about the different cultures is pretty good,” he said.

Cricket Victoria’s Female Cricket Co-ordinator, Di Day from Seville, is travelling with the girls’ team. She said the Yarra Valley players were doing their bit as part of a great carnival.

Victoria’s female team finished third, losing the semi-final by six wickets, NSW winning the event for

Hayley Chandler, Dan Mock and Marlee Wandin representing the Yarra Valley in Alice Springs. 114995_01 the ninth year in a row.

Ms Day said it was part of Cricket Victoria’s pathways program, to show that there is something out there for girls who play.

She said the carnival helped to recognise Indigenous cricketers - as well as encourage more Indigenous players into the game.

Victoria will start preparations for next year’s carnival in a few months so anyone who is female, Indigenous and has a passion for cricket can contact Ms Day through Cricket Victoria. Further details can be found at: http://www.cricketvictoria.com. au/news/article/wight-and-meltonclaim-honours

Bringing home medals YARRA RANGES Athletes competed at the Victorian State Championships on the weekend, recording many outstanding results.

At the end of competition on Saturday, club athletes had earned two gold, one silver, three bronze medals alongside many personal bests.

Highlights were gold medals to Lateisha Willis (Under-15 women 200 metre hurdles) and Jack Videon (Under-20 men’s long jump).

The day started with an outstanding bronze medal to new club member Sam Gunther in Under-20 men’s triple jump followed by a dominant win over 200 metre hurdles by Lateisha Willis.

Jack Videon left it until his final jump to record his gold medal winning long jump.

At the same time that Jack was completing his final jump, Aiden Pace crossed the line for his 400-metre bronze medal.

Moments later Lily Peacock finished third in her Under-14 women’s 400 metres.

One of the most successful days at a state championship for the club was capped off with an outstanding silver medal to Nathan Hall in the Under-15 men’s discus event.

Sunday produced one silver and four bronze medals.

James Laven started the day’s medal haul with an exciting third place in the Under-15 men’s 3000 metres.

Lucas Taylor followed with a bronze in Under-20 men’s hammer throw matched later by his sister, Lee, in the Under-14 women’s hammer throw.

Molly Dixon confirmed a promising 800 metres career with a solid bronze in the Under-17 women’s 800 metres.

The medal haul was completed with a tense Under-15 women’s 90-metre hurdles silver medal for Lateisha Willis her second medal of the championships.

All placegetters automatically qualify for selection in the Victorian team to compete at the Australian Championships in March.

Little athletics club members have also been finalising the preparations for next weekend’s Eastern Region Athletics Championships.

A ‘choose your event’ program enabled athletes to pick the events best suited to their preparations.

All athletes took advantage of the conditions to post some exceptional performances.

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Mount Evelyn D-Grade opening batsman Malcolm Darvell in action.

Mount Evelyn fell just 26 runs 26 short of the win they needed to grab a sport in the finals – all out for 163 to Yarra Junction’s 8/188 despite a commendable 24-run partnership of 13-year-olds Bradley Westaway and Liam Walker. 114988

Third batsman for Mount Evelyn Glen Robertson gets one away in the D-Grade match against Yarra Junction. 114988

TWO rounds ago, things looked pretty settled in YVCA’s DJ Strachan Shield as the top four sides had cleared away from the bottom four sides.

With the top four facing the bottom four in Round 11, many thought that with expected results the finals line-up would be settled.

Like all good sport though, nothing is certain and with two rounds remaining the final make-up of the final four and the form of its participants are still well and truly up in the air.

With excessive heat forcing the cancellation of day one action, Round 12 was reduced to one day cricket in a crucial day for finals fortunes.

On the back of an extraordinary turn in form and fortune, Yarra Junction has found itself perched inside the top four for the first time this season as they claimed another prized scalp - this time that of the top-placed Healesville.

With Healesville batting first, the Bloods never recovered from the loss of early wickets.

Healesville’s season with the bat has been built on strong early batting setting the tone, so when the blow torch was put on the visitors, they were unable to respond.

The useful swing bowling of Daniel Sharp (3/25) accounted for the early inroads, and despite a useful 27 not out from keeper Sam Watts, the Bloods could only manage 127.

Yarra Junction started their chase warily as chasing a total of that size meant there was no real pressure on the required run rate.

An even performance with the bat, highlighted by a substantial partnership between Quentin Hodgkinson (39) and Cam Spaulding (37) saw the home side to victory-a much deserved position in the top four in comfortable time.

With games against Hoddles Creek and Woori Yallock ahead, Yarra Junction will be confident of ensuring their first finals appearance in many seasons and making some significant noise when there.

Healesville will be keen to find some form after slipping from top spot on the back of three losses in the last four games.

Reigning premiers Seville are ominously hitting form at the right time of the season as they disposed of challengers Coldstream despite being put under some pressure across the afternoon.

Batting first, the Blues had a fight on their hands against inform Crocs openers Jarrod Bayliss (2/73) and Matthew Stark (2/54).

With an extremely deep batting lineup, the Crocs could not make significant inroads and eventually the home side cashed in on the back of fantastic knocks from Ranga Yasalal (40) and the muchmaligned Leigh Aitkins (67 n.o.) - the

pair pushing the score to a challenging 6/199.

Crocs brilliant opener Dan Adams has hit a purple patch with his form since Christmas, and if the visitors were to have any chance of chasing the total, he would need to have a big say.

A big say would be an understatement as Adams produced an innings that showcased all his brilliant strokeplay recording a brilliant 109.

Seville’s experience with the ball led

by Ishara Amarsinghe (2/46) ensured that Adams did not take the game away from the Blues and eventually the chase came to the last over.

With a dozen runs to chase, no one was backing against Adams to get the Crocs over the line.

Unfortunately for the Crocs, and the game, Adams was run out trying to gain the strike and with his departure, so too did the chances of the Crocs recording a remarkable victory with the visitors falling 10 runs short.

Both sides now enter the run home eager to consolidate home Semi Finals and offer another rematch of their classic 2011/12 Grand Final.

Seville once again looks to be the team to beat with a deep batting line-up backed up by a classy bowling outfit, but if the talented Crocs can find some form with the bat to support Adams, then the Crocs can be a wild card.

Woori Yallock hosted Mount Evelyn and kept their finals hopes alive while dealing a significant blow to the Rovers chances of securing a finals place.

Opening the game with the bat, the hosts found the going tough against some excellent new ball bowling from Kane Jones and Chris Anderson (2/25).

A gritty knock from Daniel Reid (38) ensured the Tigers had a base to work on, and despite regular wickets in the concluding stages to the innings some lusty hitting from the hosts’ lower order ensured Woori Yallock would reach a defendable 142 on a slow oval.

Despite the quick departure of their openers, Mount Evelyn looked to be well set at 2/64 in the 17th over.

As the exciting Gareth Fraser and captain Kane Jones (57) had seen off the challenge of opening bowlers Jackson Wright (2/31) and Simon Young, he had started their dismantling of the Tigers spinners.

As so often has been the case for Rovers this season, the departure of Fraser and Jones in quick succession put the visitors under immense pressure, and the pace of Wright combined with the uncanny wicket taking knack of spinner Stephen Morgan (4/33) the home side rolled through the Rovers for 115, despite a fighting knock from Dan Fraser (18).

Woori Yallock has now given itself an outside chance of making finals and with

Mount Evelyn captain Ross Williams and team-mate in full chase. 114988

a win against Healesville next round - it could set up a do-or-die final round match up against Yarra Junction.

Meanwhile, Mount Evelyn has difficult assignments against Seville and Warburton-Millgrove and needs wins against both if they are to have any chance.

Warburton-Millgrove also reignited their finals chances with a gritty win against a stubborn Hoddles Creek.

Hoddles Creek batted first and systematically compiled a significant total.

If there has been one criticism of the Wombats, it has been their inability to score freely and therefore score heavily.

This was rectified as the stroke play of experienced trio Brenton Derix (55), Mick Batten (47) and Jeremy Derix (46) consistently put pressure on the Burras and eventually saw the home side record a major score of 5/203 off their allotted overs. Experienced pair Adam Humphrey (2/36) and Luke Darwall (1/28) battled bravely, but could not contain the visitors.

In reply, the Burras innings mirrored that of Hoddles Creek.

In score friendly conditions, Warburton-Millgrove saw off the challenge of the exciting young Hoddles Creek quicks, and then went about successfully chasing the runs.

Like the Wombats, it was the talent and experience of the Burras batting line-up that would lead the way.

Contributions from captain Troy Murphy (55), Luke Darwall (43) and Jason Coghlan (38) led the home side to a significant moral boosting victory, scoring the runs with the fall of just three wickets.

Warburton-Millgrove now finds itself in the same position as Woori Yallock, however challenging games against Coldstream and Mount Evelyn make its task a little more difficult.

Hoddles Creek will be keen to post another victory and shape the finals before the season is out.

DJ STRACHAN SHIELD: Yarra Junction 4/130 (Hodgkinson 39, Spaulding 37) d Healesville 127 (Watts 27, Sharp 3/25).

Seville 6/199 (Aitkins 67, Yasalal 40, Stark 2/54, Bayliss 2/73) d Coldstream 5/189 (Adams 109, Phillips 37, Amarasinghe 2/46).

Warburton Millgrove 3/204 (Murphy 55, Darwall 43, Coglan 38, Batten 1/27, Lawlor 1/28) d Hoddles Creek 5/203 (Derix 55, Batten 47, Derix 46, Humphrey 2/36, Darwall 1/28).

Woori Yallock 9/142 (Reid 38,Hayes 20, Witherdin 3/36, Anderson 2/25) d Mount Evelyn 9/115 ( Jones 57, Morgan 4/33, Wright 2/13).

RA FINGER TROPHY: Woori Yallock 6/116 (Smith 28, Selby 20, Gemenis 3/23, Orren 1/6) d Yarra Glen 112 (Beath 15, Cowan 31, Webb 4/12, Smith 2/20).

Seville 6/92 (Dall 46, Woodford 14, Johnson 14, Pegg 3/12, Pickett 2/14) d Coldstream 91 (Cummins 18, Maher 14, Woodford 3/9, Troyhan 3/20).

Healesville 2/97 (Fry 47, Violi 29n.o., Chaproniere 2/22) d Yarra Junction 95 (Robinson 20, Pearce 5/17, Fawdry 2/22).

Warburton-Millgrove 53 (Pobke 3/24, Jones 5/27) v Hoddles Creek 0/82 (Pobke 54).

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