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Cr Dunn also argued that the social impacts of ending the scheme were downplayed in the report. “For me, the report is incomplete, not factual, and I would even go as far as to say it is biased,� she said. “That is the first time I have said that about any report at Yarra Ranges Council. “There is no consideration of social impacts.�

A public submitter against the proposal to end the services told the councillors that they used the FDC service, and had only found out the proposal would be discussed four days before the meeting.

Due to the timeframe, the submitter

said they had few notes on the matter, but treated the meeting like a David and Goliath face-off. “I’m going to stand up and see if I can make a difference,� she said.

Following this speech, Cr Dunn repeatedly questioned Ms Wastie on the finer details of the scheme and said that not enough was done to assess the impact of ending the scheme.

Councillor Maria McCarthy moved a motion afterwards to end the service, in line with the report’s recommendations, which was seconded by Councillor Jason Callanan.

Debate on the matter ran for over an hour, and those in favour of closing the service often found themselves at the receiving end of jeers, indignant shouts or scoffs from the public gallery.

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By the end of the debate, Cr Callanan announced that he had changed his mind on the matter, and would no longer support the motion in a vote.

Councillors Fiona McAllister, Len Cox, Noel Cliff, Samantha Dunn, Andy Witlox and Jason Callanan voted against ending the service, while councillors Jim Child, Terry Avery and Maria McCarthy were in favour.

A new motion was then put forward and passed, which stated that council would provide FDC services and commit to enhance and grow the business, with a marketing campaign for additional educators.

After hearing that the FDC services were saved, the gallery erupted in applause and cheers, and the amassed residents left the meeting, with many beaming.

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APPLAUSE echoed through the Yarra Ranges Council chambers last Tuesday night, when councillors elected to keep Family Day Care (FDC) services running in the shire.

A motion on the table to end the provision of FDC was defeated in a six-to-three vote at the 24 June meeting, following over an hour of fierce debate on the matter.

As a result, the FDC scheme, which services 101 families through 21 educators, will continue in the Yarra Ranges into the future.

Originally slated as the 12th item on the agenda for the meeting, the proposal to end provision of the council’s FDC Scheme was pushed to first place by the councillors.

This was to facilitate residents with children by not having to wait until late in the evening for the item to come up, and because the entire public gallery was filled with people opposed to the proposal.

The council officer’s report justified ending the service by stating that the scheme was unable to reach cost neutrality, with the council subsidising the scheme to the tune of $92,000.

Yarra Ranges Council’s Director of Social and Economic Development, Ali Wastie, said that Federal Budget cuts and five other services operating in the municipality made it unsustainable.

However, Councillor Samantha Dunn immediately took aim at the cost-neutrality argument, and said the scheme had been “set up to fail�, with

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By JESSE GRAHAM

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A FERNTREE Gully university student will be setting off for Tokyo next year, after winning a prestigious scholarship from the Federal Government.

Richard Garrett, 21, was last week announced as a winner of the Federal Government’s New Colombo Plan scholarship program.

Mr Garrett is studying a Bachelor of Science Honours degree at La Trobe, along with a Masters of Nanotechnology and an Advanced Diploma of Language in Japanese.

The scholarship, which aims to improve academic relationships between Australia and Asia-Pacific countries, will see him heading to Japan to work with the National Institute of Molecular Science (NIMS).

Speaking to the Mail after returning from a trip to Canberra’s Parliament House, where he met Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Mr Garrett said he was excited about where the scholarship would take him.

He said that NIMS was currently working on a drug delivery method for cancer treatment, and that he would be working on that project, unless another arises before he left Australia in January.

The delivery method involved electro-spinning of a nano-fibre mesh that can be stitched into the body for cancer treatment - the mesh would provide a method for drug delivery. “It’s definitely going to be a new experience,� he said.

Mr Garrett said the scholarship was awarded based on multiple criteria, not just academic merit, and acknowledged some of the work

FORMER Upwey High School students Emily Dolan and Jarrod Holt have been praised for their ongoing excellence.

Last month, the two received the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) award for their hard work in the VCAL program last year.

They were only two of 37 students state-wide to receive the notable award.

Nominated by Upwey High School VCAL co-ordinator Nadine Agostini, the two students excelled in their chosen field studies - Emily in floristry and Jarrod in hospitality with a focus on cookery.

Minister for Education Martin Dixon presented the awards at Deakin Edge, Federation Square, last month and said these awards winners represented VCAL excellence across the State of Victoria in 2013. “Their exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievements set a great example for their peers and colleagues,� he said. “This year’s winners were involved in a wide variety of projects that reflected their commitment to their education and service to their community.�

Ms Agostini said having both students receive the award was great recognition of not only their hard work but for the VCAL program at the school. “We are absolutely delighted and it is really well deserved,� she said.

Emily said she was surprised when she was notified that she had received the award, but said VCAL was a great option for her as she had wanted from very early on to be florist.

She described the VCAL training as an amazing alternative for those students who are ready to work, but not ready to leave school.

VCAL is an accredited hands-on senior secondary option for Year 11 and 12 students, giving them practical work-related experience as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important in life and work.

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Alongside the physical harm, which required emergency surgery, came mental and emotional trauma from the incident, according to the parent. They said he wanted the animal put down as a punishment for the mauling, but also to prevent possible future attacks.

“For the record, I have no sympathy at all for this dog; it has no place in society,” they said.

Briefly Siege drama ends peacfully A SIEGE in Ferny Creek ended peacefully after a man called police threatening self-harm.

Belgrave Sergeant Mick Hall said police received a call from a man not long after 1.30am on 25 June.

“When police arrived, they noticed the man was holding a machete and had barricaded himself in his home,” Sgt Hall said.

“The Critical Incident Response Team was called and they were able to negotiate with the male.”

During negotiations, the man covered himself in petrol and threatened to set himself alight.

But police were able to find a peaceful resolution and the 27-year-old man was arrested without incident and taken to Maroondah Hospital for treatment.

Police bear brunt of pursuit AN ESTIMATED $2500 worth of damage was caused to a police vehicle after a burglary at Lilydale High School turned into a pursuit last week.

Police are now searching for a man who forced entry into the computer room at Lilydale High School on 21 June around 6am.

Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said responding police saw the man leave in a vehicle which they pursued along Maroondah Highway.

“Not far from the police station the car was left unoccupied rolling down a hill with police stopping it with their own car to stop it from going into oncoming traffic,” he said.

It is believed the man didn’t get away with any computers.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Power tools spirited away POWER tools were stolen from a garage in Emerald on the weekend. Police said the theft occurred between 6pm on 26 June and 1pm on 28 June on Lakeside Drive. The tools are worth about $2000. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Pakenham police on 5945 2500.

PONY Club members are saying “enough is enough” after years of damages weigh up.

Cockatoo and District Pony Club as well as Macclesfield Adult Riding Club have both been targeted by vandals over the last month, leaving the two clubs out of pocket, disappointed and angry. Cockatoo and District Pony Club president Lisa Alderson was left on her knees trying to pick glass out of the gravel after vandals smashed all the security and normal lights around the facility.

She said the incident occurred between 11pm on 8 June and 10am on 9 June.

“We had received a grant from the Department of Justice which we used to install the security lighting which we have now had for two years,” she said.

“Little incidents like this have been happening for years now, and we just want it to stop.

“It’s just so annoying, we work so hard and the kids work so hard to raise money to put these sorts of things up around the club to keep it safe for not only us but the surrounding residents,” she said.

On Saturday 14 June, Macclesfield Adult Riding Club had copper pipes removed from under one of the buildings in an overnight attack.

Secretary Delvene Henderson said it was going to cost around $1000 to replace all the pipes.

Both clubs are hoping those who live around the pony clubs may have seen or heard the disturbances, and are appealing to anyone with information to contact police.

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THE PARENT of a child mauled in a dog attack at Ferny Creek Primary School has called for the animal to be destroyed.

Last week, The Mail reported an incident at the primary school on 16 June, where an English bulldog escaped from its home, entered the school grounds and attacked several children.

Three children and a teacher were injured in the attack,

and two of the children - two boys, in Grades 4 and 2 - had to be taken to hospital.

Principal Matthew Coyle said at the time that some of the families he had spoken to expressed that they did not want the dog destroyed. However, one victim’s parent said that was not the case.

The parent, who did not want to be identified by name, said their son had spent three days in hospital as a result of the attack, and that it took a week for the boy to be able to

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Mr Horner was twice the captain of the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade, and has also served the Dandenong Ranges Fire Brigades Group and the Rural Volunteers Firefighters’ Association.

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A CFA stalwart has been rewarded for six decades with his brigade, having a pumper named in his honour, and receiving a medal from the organisation’s top officer.

On Friday 20 June, Bob Horner received a 60-year service medal at the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade’s annual dinner by CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson and Victorian Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley.

To accompany his medal, the Sassafras Pumper - a truck prototype that Mr Horner had helped to develop in the early 2000s - was officially named after him.

Mr Horner said that he was very honoured to have his name immortalised on the vehicle, and described his time in the brigade as “rewarding”.

“What more can you say, other than you’re honoured to have your name on it?” he said.

“It was totally unexpected and very surprising.”

He said that when he started with the fire brigade, there was virtually no brigade to speak of, and that he joined other community members in rallying for volunteers to sign up. Sassafras-Ferny Creek CFA Captain, John Schauble, said that permission for the pumper to be named after Mr Horner came down instantly.

“Bob’s contribution, not just to our community, but to the fire services across Victoria is widely recognised,” Mr Schauble said.

“We thought it absolutely fitting to have the very vehicle he had developed for the state named in his honour.”

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Opinion Cat clear-out I WANT to thank all those cat owners who have responded to the new laws by keeping their cats confined to their properties.

The awareness of cat damage to birds and wildlife seems to be increasing and cat owners seem to be responding. Today I had a golden whistler at my property for the first time in many years.

I also have many more birds in my garden and for the first time in many years I am hearing ring-tail possums at night.

These species are most vulnerable to cats, so it’s good to see them returning. Bandicoots are also returning.

Anita Walker, Menzies Creek.

Integrity is the first casualty WHEN the Tecoma McDonald’s protest first hit the headlines, I was asked by a friend to lend my media skills to their fight.

I had received acclaim in my local community for the media work I’d completed, successfully fighting inappropriate development and with a history in conservation and environment issues I agreed to take it on.

After following the issue on social media for some time and seeing the story and images unfold, I decided to make a trip there to see it for myself.

When I got there I was absolutely gobsmacked seeing it as it was, versus how it was portrayed.

It was not a sleepy village, it was on a main highway - it was not in a national park - there was a petrol station almost opposite and this was just the beginning.

It became apparent how much the world outside Tecoma is largely unaware of the deliberate misrepresentation on many levels in an attempt to further an apparent more complex multi-layered agenda by different individuals.

In the time I have been following it, many different people, personalities have joined the protest, got their five minutes of fame and exposure feeding off the subject and then never heard of again.

All the arguments the protests have put forward about how evil McDonald’s is, even if they were valid, don’t deserve a passing thought when it’s taken into account how much further

Send your letters to: editor@yvnews.com.au the protest has taken things into their own hands, proving “as much as we think you’re a bully, we can be even more so until we win”.

Fighting something by doing the very same things you wish to eradicate in the other party is insane.

The division it’s created in the community, the stress its caused themselves and other people - it’s time to move on.

But they won’t, its become an obsession, its become their lives, it’s what now holds them together.

They will vigorously fight anyone who has a different opinion or dares to expose some truth in the situation because they can’t handle the truth.

Many appear to lack the skill to step outside their own situation and view from another’s, to research and look at the wider picture.

Rather it’s a case of creating your own propaganda or belief system and believe in it fully, whilst recruiting others to re-enforce your way is “right”.

I don’t care what is in actual fact right and wrong, everyone will have differing views, and it’s impossible to label such a complex issue like this as overall “right and wrong”.

What I care about is blatant deception at every turn being used to say one view is the right one.

Isn’t that exactly what they are saying McDonald’s are doing? See the insanity of it?

This is not how you change the world, this is precisely what is causing the madness in it.

The recent publicity about protesters being “trolled” neglects to mention that the reverse is also true.

Let’s not forget how they left Lanksey construction company’s families fearing for their safety after they paid them a visit and tried to force them to back out.

I personally have been harassed and threatened with violence whilst taking footage and photographs of the events, screamed and spat at in the face and labelled as a “paedophile” (because children were present holding protest signs).

Claims I was a “paid spy from McDonald’s”, fake profiles set up in my name, a dead pigeon left on my doorstep, the list is endless.

Why? Because I would not hand over identification and would not photograph/video, only as they dictated.

The “dark” side as they call it, goes both

ways. Attempts to talk to the key protest organisers to clear the ill feelings were refused each time.

If an explanation was given it was that my views were deemed unacceptable and they’d need to see evidence of supporting them to warrant talking with me further.

Yet although I had published positive publicity and video of them, it was not enough, it had to be 100 per cent sympathetic coverage as they approved, or not at all.

It quickly became apparent only authorised photographers or media outlets were welcomed.

Those that were sympathetic to the cause.

It was clear, I couldn’t make “peace”, it could only be sought by completely and without question, submitting myself to the protest’s beliefs and aims.

I sympathise with the residents and traders of Tecoma, since this choice is what that have had to face for some time.

Boronia traders and residents were also affected when they staged a noise protest outside the Boronia store last year.

The noise impacted on nearby business, pets and residents.

Furthermore, the daily protest lasted some months, with car beeping and other disruption just as Tecoma has suffered.

Then as in Tecoma the litter and graffiti began, protest fliers and stickers being stuck on fences, light poles and chalking on footpaths.

The protest called itself peaceful and legal, and this image is to the exclusion of the ugly scenes we saw last year during demolition and the multitude of violations of the law.

Let us not forget the once common phrase of the campaign at the time “if you think you’ve seen it all, you aint seen nothing yet”.

Recently the protest has moved on from targeting McDonald’s to those whom they label “trolls”.

Whilst these trolls no doubt exist and should be dealt with, their definition is now extended to cover people who have posted or have views on anything that conflicts with the campaign.

The recent legal action publicity has highlighted the situation now, where people are more afraid than ever to question or criticise the protest.

By writing this letter I am aware I face possible consequences, but I feel I must speak and act as a voice on behalf of the other people in the community who will understand and relate

to what is written here but are too terrified to speak out for themselves.

James Paterson, Boronia.

Smile on your dial THE Napthine Government has announced an agreement to extend mobile phone coverage throughout the City Loop tunnels.

For the first time, rail commuters, through their mobile phone carrier, will have high-quality mobile coverage in the City Loop tunnels and at underground stations.

Commuters will be able to use their mobile devices in the usual way and make uninterrupted phone calls, text, stream videos and music, and surf the web.

This project builds upon the improvements to the metropolitan rail system already implemented or initiated by the Napthine Government.

In May, punctuality of the Lilydale line was 94.2 per cent - up from a low under Labor of 85.5 per cent in 2010.

The punctuality on the Belgrave line was 92.2 per cent - also better than the low under Labor of 85.2 per cent.

Since coming to government we have added another 146 train services per week to the Lilydale and Belgrave lines and eliminated two level crossings and will eliminate three more.

The Mitcham and Rooks roads level crossings have been removed and planning is well advanced to remove the crossings at Mountain Highway, Scoresby Road and Blackburn Road.

The $1.4 million upgrade of the Mooroolbark Station car park is complete, increasing the number of parking spaces at the station from 376 to 440.

The Napthine Government will also build the Melbourne Airport Rail Link and from 1 January next year public transport users will be able to travel across Zone 1 and 2 for the price of a Zone 1 fare.

For commuters on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines who travel daily across Zone 1 and 2, this will mean an annual saving of around $1200.

The Napthine Government is building a better public transport system for the people of Evelyn.

Christine Fyfe MP, Member for Evelyn.

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By JESSE GRAHAM OLINDA Pool supporters believe there is a good chance that it will be saved, but say the fate of their beloved community hub is in the hands of Yarra Ranges Council.

The future of the Olinda Pool will be discussed at next week’s council meeting after a report was released detailing the pool’s damage and potential solutions.

The Final Structural Engineer’s Report on the Olinda Pool was publicly released on 19 June and details the tests undertaken on the stricken community pool.

The report will be brought before

Yarra Ranges Council on Tuesday 8 July.

Beca Pty Ltd, which undertook the structural review, recommends a number of significant works to re-commission the pool either with or without a liner installed.

With a liner, the report recommends the council allocate $80,000 to prepare the pool’s shell and pipework, with $100,000 recommended for repairs without a liner.

The $80,000 recommendation does not include provisions for supplying and installing the liner, and both options involve extensive works on the pool’s shell and drainage.

John Faull from the Save the Olinda

Pool group said that he was impressed with the report, which he said many expected to be bad news.

“It’s not as bad as what everyone was anticipating,” he said.

“Unfortunately, I don’t know whether the shire will act the way the community wants to act.”

Mr Faull said the group is hoping to have the pool up and running for the coming summer season.

He said there was extra urgency for the pool to be fixed, due to falling trees and storms damaging the Olinda CFA’s water supplies.

The council noted the issue of water access for the CFA in a post on its website, but said that it was working

with the brigade to ensure fire-fighting water supplies were adequate for emergencies.

In the post, the council said that hydrants are located throughout Olinda – including one adjacent to the pool – and that a 100,000 litre water tank was available at the CFA station, along with static water supplies.

The engineer’s report also recommends that the council investigate occupational health and safety at the facility, equal access for people of all abilities, and the condition of the pool’s outbuildings.

To see the report in full, or to make a public comment or question, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Clinic push to turn around doctor shortage

By DANIELLE GALVIN AN ACUTE shortage of doctors in the hills will become critical in the coming years unless plans to extend the Emerald Medical Centre are taken up.

Principal at Emerald Medical Centre Dr George Somers said residents would not have access to adequate primary health care unless urgent action was taken.

“While serving the people of the district well in the past, the capacity of the building has now been outgrown by local demand,” Dr Somers said.

“We have registered 100 new patients every month over the past three years.

“The population is growing older, requiring more complex and integrated management, particularly of chronic disease,” he said.

At a launch of the new plans for expansion recently, Dr Somers urged the three tiers of government to support the centre’s bid for a major redevelopment.

La Trobe MP Jason Wood and Cardinia Shire councillors were told of the “workforce crisis” and need for expansion.

The new practice would be double the size of the current facility.

“There is a crisis looming in the hills,” Dr Somers said.

“The current system of primary health care delivery is under threat - we do not have enough doctors to service our growing and ageing population.

“Further, I believe that six of the 10 doctors in Emerald, who already mostly work part-time, will leave or retire within five years.”

Dr Somers said the population serviced by the centre continued to increase. Over the past 20 years,

Emerald Medical Centre principal Dr George Somers, La Trobe MP Jason Wood, the centre’s CEO Carol Johansson and Emerald Community House CEO Mary Farrow inspecting the new plans for the centre. nearly 10 GPs have left the district.

“All new recruits have been through Emerald Medical Centre,” he said.

“There is currently an acute workforce shortage, not recognised by government agencies.

“Over the next couple of years, this will become critical.

“Emerald Medical Centre has chosen to proactively accept this challenge.”

Dr Somers said in the 33 years he had run the practice, the facilities had become over-crowded.

“Extra space with rooms built to current standards will enable recruitment of more GPs, particularly more female GPs,” he said.

“While Emerald Medical Centre is open 63 hours every week, more afterhours services, especially on weekends are urgently required.”

Dr Somers said the nearest hospitals in Berwick, Dandenong and Ferntree Gully were 20 kilometres away and there was a need for allied health services in the hills.

“The only fully equipped emergen-

cy rooms in the district are in Emerald Medical Centre,” he said.

“Due to incoming emergencies, we are often forced to treat two patients at a time in our single treatment room.

“The extension will provide two stand-alone treatment rooms upstairs and a triage emergency room downstairs.”

At the launch, Mr Wood said that the Federal Government would announce new support for the development of practices such as Emerald Medical Centre.

Space for praise in Olinda community

By REBECCA BILLS THE community of Olinda will soon have a completed Olinda Reserve Community Facility.

Last Friday, Eastern Victoria Region MP Edward O’Donohue joined Liberal candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur and Hilltop Recreation Association president Stephen Scott in Olinda to inspect the progress of the project.

Mr O’Donohue said it was very exciting for the community that the project is nearing completion and is thrilled that this is a product of the

government, council and the community coming together to achieve a great outcome for the local area.

“The Hilltop Recreation Association and the community advocated and fundraised tirelessly for this significant project,” he said.

“It is fantastic to see that vision becoming reality.”

The Olinda Reserve Community Facility will include change room facilities, a gymnasium and multi-purpose community space.

Mr Scott said it has taken a lot of hard work and planning over seven years to get to this stage.

“Everyone is really excited, we had a really old structure there and it was really time to move on,” he said.

“In saying that, the guys who built the original structure did a really good job but it’s just time to move on and this will be a really great facility.”

Mr Scott said it is important to understand that this facility will not just be a sporting facility but it will be a multi-use space for the entire community and works were progressing and the project was on track to be completed by October.

Mr Verschuur said the Hilltop proj-

ect will benefit local families, schools, groups and sporting clubs.

“I commend the Hilltop Recreation Association for working so hard for the community,” he said.

The project is jointly funded by the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, which committed $1 million, and the Victorian Coalition Government, which provided a total of $350,000 to the project.

Hilltop also received a grant from the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group from $250,000 and raised $100,000 through its user groups.

Mail winners all round THE Mail Newspaper Group’s strong connections to its readers were celebrated at the Community Newspaper Awards on Friday night.

The Mail walked away with three awards, after being named a finalist in nine categories.

The first award of the night was scooped by the Mail, named winner of the Best Digital Publishing category.

Judges described the Mail Facebook page as a one-stop shop for all the happenings in the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs.

Mail reporter Kath Gannaway was also awarded two national awards in the category for Best Feature Story.

Her stories, one on the road toll and another about a dodgy car salesman were celebrated on the night despite Kath being home fighting a cold.

Judges said either of Kath’s stories could have won first place, but when considered together it seemed fair to award them joint winners.

Mail Editor Melissa Meehan said while awards weren’t everything, it was nice for others to recognise the hard work of her team.

“Kath Gannaway has been a major part of our team for a number of years, and to see her hard work rewarded is wonderful,” she said.

“We have a small team, but we work hard to bring our community quality journalism highlighting important issues that affect our readers.”

Sister papers also did well at the awards including the Pakenham Gazette, named the Best Newspaper (circulation under 30,000).

Awarded on Friday night, judges applauded the Gazette’s use of quality photography and thoughtful journalism as the reasons why the paper was so successful.

Beating other community newspapers in Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, the Gazette’s well-researched features were described as well-presented. Real estate, motoring and classified sections enhanced the overall package.

Editor Garry Howe’s piece on the media’s intrusion at funerals was also awarded first place in the Best Editorial category.

Judges said his editorial was both poignant and courageous and deserving of the winner’s title.

The Dandenong Journal was also awarded Best Newspaper (circulation over 50,000) with judges commending the paper on its very strong journalism ethic and great commitment to the community.

Judges said that while there was a significant level of commercial support, management had ensured there was still room for the very best journalism and photography that the newsroom could offer.

The Journal’s strong advertising sections, like Journal Property, were also celebrated.

Cranbourne News’ Bridget Cook was also awarded Best News Story for her front page article on the grubby swingers party planned for a children’s play centre.

Judges said Bridget’s story demonstrated the relevance of powerful, incisive reporting.

Sister paper Geelong Independent was also awarded Best Special Publication for their GC magazine; it was also awarded the National Award.

Judges described the magazines as crisp and vibrant as a sunny winter’s day.

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Time for council lobbying · · · · · ·

From my F

desk Fiona McAllister

Mayor, Ryrie Ward

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We would like to hear from you all about this proposal

Planning reform remains strongly on council’s agenda and a key discussion at the moment is changes to the Low Density Residential Zone

proposed by the Minister for Planning.

The changes would reduce the minimum subdivision size for new lots from 4000 square metres (one acre) to 2000 square metres (half acre) provided the lot is connected to reticulated sewerage (that is, not on a septic system).

A planning permit would be required to subdivide.

We would like to hear from you all about this proposal before we make a decision to support or oppose the minister’s proposed change.

You can participate in the consultation on these proposed changes online at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay.

Reforms to the Bushfire Management Overlay are also pending with legislative change expected to take place in July.

We are hoping that these changes will deliver the much needed solution to balancing the right to build with protection of life and property.

DSS/E/M/194

THE months leading up to the state election are critical for council in terms of lobbying all candidates for vital services, policy change and project funding.

With candidates wanting to attract voters with election promises, we have prepared a detailed submission outlining our advocacy priorities for the communities of the Yarra Ranges.

We are calling on both sides of government to commit to either funding or policy change in the areas of: Improved public transport services and bus stop upgrades; Increased funding for libraries and higher education opportunities; Water security for agribusiness; Pensioner rate rebate assistance; Funding for community infrastructure and; More money for improved roads, footpaths and trails.

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50 years A REUNION celebrating 50 years of Whitehorse Showtime is on Saturday 5 July at 7pm. Tickets $26. For more information, visit www.whitehorseshowtime.org, call 9262 6555 or email tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.

Craft market KALLISTA Community House art and craft market is on Saturday 5 July from 9am to 1pm in front of the community house, 2 Church Street, Kallista. For site bookings, call 9754 4930 or 0402 012 247.

Annual concert YARRA Valley Singers will hold its annual concert, featuring a reunions of the Yarra Ranges Children’s Choir, at the Wandin North Community Hall. Located at the corner of Clegg Road and Warburton Highway, it’s on Sunday 6 July at 2pm. Entry by donation, $15 or $10 concession.

Christmas market CHRISTMAS in July Market Day is seeking expressions of interest for stallholders for the event at Emerald Secondary College on Saturday 19 July from 10am to 3pm. Cost $30 per space. To book a spot or for more information email Matilda at matildas_sinclair@y7mail.com.

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FIELD Naturalist Robin Drury’s presentation on current fauna survey in the Berwick Dandenong Valley and Sandbelt Parklands areas is on Sunday 20 July from 2pm at Sherbrooke Gallery, 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave. To register for half price entry, call 9754 4264.

You can with a bit of help from My Aged Care

Computer courses EMERALD Community House is holding beginners computer course from 12.30pm to 3pm and an intermediate computer course from 9.30am to 12.30pm as well as an introduction computer course from 7pm to 9pm for eight weeks from 21 July to 8 September from 12.30pm to 3pm.

For more information, call 5968 3881 or email echadmin@iinet.net.au.

Photoshop classes EMERALD Community House is hosting an eight week course on Adobe InDesign and Photoshop from 22 July to 9 September. For more information, call 5968 3881 or email echadmin@iinet. net.au.

Term three TERM three Kids Grow It, Make It, Bake It grade four to six classes are on Wednesdays from 23 July to 17 September from 4pm to 5.30pm at Emerald Community House. Cost $80. To download enrolment forms and more information, visit, emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au.

iPad training AN eight week iPad training course is running from 24 July to 11 September from 12.30pm to 3pm at the Emerald Commuity House. For more information, call 5968 3881 or email echadmin@iinet.net.au.

VIEW meeting THE Ferntree Gully VIEW Club luncheon is on July 28 from 11.30am. Speaker is Carol Chai on Cambodia. New members and visitors welcome.

To book, call president Isabel on 9758 5435.

Strong women IMPROVE strength, balance and flexibility at Strong Women in Mount Evelyn within a friendly and nurturing group of 40+ women at the RSL Hall, 49 Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn. Running Monday from 6pm, Tuesday from 8am and Thursday 8pm. First class is free. For more information call Vicki on 0408 998 045.

Bible study AN in-depth community Bible study program is help for adults weekly during school terms on Thursday from 10.30am to noon in Emerald. For more information, call Diane on 5968 6613.

Let’s talk about changes to aged care.

Aged care should be decided by the person who knows you best – you. That’s why aged care changes from 1 July 2014 give you more choice, more control and more of the services you might need to help you stay independent. New financing arrangements also start. So if you’re getting older and need help, or if you’re caring for someone who does, call My Aged Care or visit the website to find out what you need to know to start planning and talking about aged care with your family and loved ones.

Childcare vacancies EMERALD Community House Childcare has vacancies for full and half days for term three. For more information, call 5968 3881.

Kinder gym KINDERGYM is coming to Belgrave Heights on Thursday mornings for term three at St Martin’s Church, Belgrave Heights. There are three age groups with limited places. For bookings or more information, call Michelle on 0452 192 878.

Because the sooner we all start talking about aged care and planning it, the beter the outcome for you and your family.

Dig in DIG in Cafe welcomes everyone to enjoy a free community meal on the last Friday of each month at 6pm at the Emerald Community House. To volunteer to create the meal or more information, call 5968 3881.

For personalised assistance, talk to a real person on 1800 200 422* or visit myagedcare.gov.au *1800 calls are free from land lines; calls from mobile phones may be charged.

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Build confidence in communication in a fun friendly and supportive atmosphere at the Penguin Club. Meetings every second and fourth Wednesday from 8pm at Wellington Cottage, Moores Road, Monbulk. For more information, call Alison on 0459 186 670 or visit www. thepenguinclub.asn.au.

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Tick for dog breeding

By JESSE GRAHAM A MACCLESFIELD man has won the right to use his property as a dog breeding facility, after heated debate filled the council chambers last week.

The application came before the council at its 24 June meeting, and proposed allowing Macclesfield’s Marak Nieczyporuk-Kiryczenko to use his property as an animal keeping premises with up to 26 animals.

Residents were divided in their opinion, with 10 objections filed against the proposal, arguing that the owner’s dogs posed a threat to local wildlife.

Objector, Michael Riethof said residents had experienced trouble in the past with the owner’s dogs escaping, and that he feared for his livestock if the dogs were to escape.

However, Marta Neiczyporuk, who represented Mr NieczyporukKiryczenko said the French Mastiff dogs did not pose a threat to animals, but would be contained on the property.

Two petitions were signed in regards to the application - a 12-signature petition in favour of the application and one with 38 signatures against.

Councillors were also divided on the application, with the vote on the matter split straight down the middle. Mayor Fiona McAllister’s casting vote right swung in favour of Mr Nieczyporuk-Kiryczenko.

Cr Jason Callanan said the site, which is on Green Wedge land, was suitable for dog breeding, and that strict permit conditions would aim to reduce impacts to surrounding residents.

Mountain District Christian School student, Bonnie, giving blood.

Picture: SUPPLIED

Students’ lifegiving lessons

By BRODIE WEST

Marak Nieczyporuk-Kiryczenko, with some of his French Mastiff dogs last year, was given a permit to Picture: REBECCA BILLS use his land for dog breeding. 103829 Cr Terry Avery, meanwhile, was opposed to the permit being issued and said the owner had been subject to multiple non-compliance issues in regards to his dogs escaping and roaming.

This was countered by Cr Callanan, who said that the conditions

Set to make a big Mark in firefighting

By BESS ZEWDIE COCKATOO resident Clint Mark is one of 21 new career firefighters stationed at the Morwell Fire Brigade this month.

The 33-year-old former landscaper is joining a network of 685 career firefighters and 55,000 volunteers across Victoria as part of the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Mark said he believed the CFA would provide him the perfect opportunity to have a positive impact in his local community.

“It’s something I’ve thought about my whole life,” he said.

“I became a firefighter just to be a bit more involved with community work as part of a closeknit team.

“Before joining the CFA, I didn’t know too much about the organisation - part of the application required us to do a fair bit of research into the organisation, various incidents they are involved with and other agencies they work with.”

Mark said the big move from self-employed landscaper to firefighter had proved to be very refreshing, but not without its challenges.

“The most rewarding thing about being at recruit training is just seeing so many people come from different backgrounds and work efficiently as part of a team, and just developing a heap of new skills,” he said.

“I think the toughest part about being a firefighter for me would

New career firefighter Clint Mark. 122526 Picture: CFA PHOTOGRAPHER be the shift work and just the change of routine that will mean for our family, and also attending traumatic situations and being confronted with that.”

Although landscaping may seem a far-stretch, Mark says his background provides him with some much-needed skills to flourish as a firefighter.

“Running my own business means that I’ve got to be organised and have the ability to lead groups and communicate with a lot of different people, so I’m looking forward to bringing some of that life experience into a new line of work.”

on the permit would encourage Mr Nieczyporuk-Kiryczenko to toe the line and to adhere to the council’s laws.

The council’s report states that the site will only house 13 adult dogs and 13 puppies at any one time, with nine fertile female dogs

the maximum allowed at any time.

Councillors Jason Callanan, Maria McCarthy, Fiona McAllister and Jim Child voted in favour of the applicant, while Len Cox, Noel Cliff, Andy Witlox and Terry Avery were opposed.

LAST month, Year 11 students from Mountain District Christian School in Monbulk went along to donate blood at the Ringwood Blood Donor’s centre.

Their teacher, Stephen Duke, wanted to encourage his students get into the habit of giving so that others may have life.

“There are many people who find themselves needing blood,” he said.

“One example close to home was our library teacher Caren Wyngaard, who required blood transfusions after a very serious heart operation.

“Without these blood transfusions, Mrs Wyngaard may not have lived. These are truly people in need.”

One Year 11 student, Bonnie, wrote of her experience; “Coming in to the blood donor’s centre, you start to get a bit nervous.

“This is a new thing to experience, and something you are totally unsure about. But it’s a great way to give back” For more information on giving blood, go to: http://www.donateblood.com.au/

Fire brigade’s swag of medals THE tireless volunteers of the Gembrook Fire Brigade received some wellearned recognition at their presentation night at Forest Edge restaurant recently.

Awards were presented to those ranging from five years of CFA service, to brigade secretary Ian Bennett’s staggering 50 years. Greg Harry, Sam Scalora and Captain Ross Mackay were honoured with brigade life membership - having served at Gembrook for at least 25 years; while Steve Marriott, Mick Nolan, Chris Pearsall and former Captain Ian Robbins were presented with CFA honorary life membership for contributing an aggregate of 30 years or more to the organisation.

Mr Marriott, Mr Nolan and Mr Robbins received their 30-year service medals, while Mr Pearsall received a 35-year medal and was presented with his National Emergency Medal for his work fighting the Black Saturday fires.

He became the 18th current or former Gembrook CFA firefighter to accept the award.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin was one of a number of dignitaries who attended the event - including Cardinia Shire Ranges Ward councillors, and CFA officials.

He brought up a simply staggering statistic - that the 445 years of combined service by Gembrook brigade members doubles the years of Australian white settlement.

A special round of applause on the night was reserved for former longserving captain, Stan Marriott, who passed away in April at the age of 94.

Capt Mackay praised Mr Marriott as “a thoroughly decent family man who served his community with courage and conviction”. He was a Gembrook brigade member for 51 years and served as captain for 22 - one of just seven captains in the brigade’s 72-year history.

In addition, he was also the brigade’s secretary for 10 years and was a recipient of both the Queen’s Fire Brigade Long Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

Gembrook Fire Brigade 3rd Lieutenant John Volta with wife Meagan and son Lawson. John received a 15-year service medal at the brigade’s presentation night.

Gembrook Fire Brigade 5th Lieutenant and communications officer Craig Moore is presented his 10-year service medal by brigade Captain Ross Mackay and CFA Operations Officer Jim Dore.

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Hitched up for service

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The Grub Club TAKE the hassle out of the next function at The Grub Club. Seasonal, Victorian, fresh produce is used to create quality catering packages at a fair price – created by The General Food Store in Emerald.

Sherbrooke Hire Vintage Cars SHERBROOKE Hire Vintage Cars offers a selection of original 1920s convertible, sedans and limousines for a wedding or function.

All cars are chauffeur driven by the company’s professional, uniformed staff and can hold up to six passengers.

Buddy’s Mini Bus Service A PERFECT solution at Buddy’s Mini Bus Service offering wedding shuttles for friends and relatives so they can truly enjoy the wonderful day without having to worry about traffic, weather or parking issues.

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Viva La Fleur VIVA La Fleur offers fresh and artificial flowers, giftwares as well as specialling in all things wedding decor.

Its beautiful showroom is filled with beautiful fresh and fragrant flowers.

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St Cuthbert’s Wedding Chapel SET in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, St Cuthbert’s Wedding Chapel specialises in small, intimate boutique weddings.

At the chapel, the special day can be arranged with simplicity, peace of mind and at a very affordable price to suit any budget.

The Heart of Emerald Bed and Breakfast BOUTIQUE Bed and Breakfast with differently themed bedrooms, The Heart of Emerald Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation for families, couples, romantics and tourists as well as accommodation for groups, wedding parties, girls’ weekends.

Hush Beauty THE complete beauty destination for special occasions is at Hush Beauty.

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Emerald Lake Travel SERVICING Emerald and the surrounding district for nearly 16 years, Emerald Lake Travel has gained a reputation for service and attention.

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Hewstone Hairdressing HEWSTONE Hairdressing is passionate about helping the bride feel her best on her wedding day.

Talented in all aspects hairdressing, the staff’s aim is to have all clients looking and feeling fantastic for every occasion.

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Avalon Castle CREATE the wedding of dreams at the unique setting filled with ambience at Avalon Castle.

Avalon Castle presents the perfect backdrop to capture the great wedding photographs that will enhance memories of the special day.

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Tyneside Gatehouse is a two-story Georgian property offering complete luxury including exquisite decor, This is truly indulgent accommodation with luxury high on our agenda.

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Small, personalised weddings are becoming fashionable, and with St Cuthbert’s Wedding Chapel your special day can be arranged with simplicity, peace of mind and at a very affordable price to suit your budget.

We have a lovely garden, perfect for wedding photography at our residence next door to the fully air conditioned chapel.

We are able to recommend a number of suitable reception venues close by who are happy to blend in with St Cuthbert’s to make your day easy, special and memorable.

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Business joined in marriage THE Eastern Dandenong Ranges Group held its first wedding expo in October last year in Emerald.

Co-ordinated and supported by the Emerald Business Group, the expo was a huge success with more than 26 local business exhibitors including venues, photographers, celebrants, florists, cake makers, bridal wear suppliers, wedding car services, accommodation, invitation suppliers, travel

agents, churches, catering companies, and makeup and hair salons.

Brides-to-be and their partners experienced first-hand the quality of wedding suppliers throughout the hills corridor and the unique beauty of the landscape which offers a blend of country and rainforest with a rustic feel.

Julie Kowalski from Bluehaze Ceremonies said the 2013 Emerald Wedding Expo helped

her launch her local celebrant business.

“I held a display, met other local providers and heard about a potential committee targeting the promotion of the eastern Dandenong Ranges as a great tourist destination,” she said.

“As I continued networking with local providers, many of us started to discuss the fact that Emerald and surrounding areas, including Menzies Creek, Cockatoo, Gembrook and Monbulk, has every service needed to cater for a wedding.

“Gorgeous venues, celebrants, photographers, florists, accommodation, hair and beauty, catering, transport, travel agent and so much more.”

A wedding in the hills is perfect for any time of the year with warm fires and blue mists in the winter, the magnificent colours and foliage in autumn alongside the birdlife, and harvest and incredible sunsets in the spring and summer.

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Racz on right track

By REBECCA BILLS SHE’S an upcoming soccer superstar with the backing of many.

Upwey High School student Dominique Racz, 16, spends six days a week training at her home club, the Monbulk Ranges, and has recently qualified to play in the women’s premier league - the highest level achieved by any club in the Yarra Ranges.

Through her passion and love of the sport, Dominique has shone on and off the field, gaining the attention of Michelle Vogrinec - founder and managing director of leading Australian natural skincare brand GAIA Skin and Body.

Ms Vogrinec, a former professional fighter, Australian Kyokushin Karate Middle Weight Title Holder who travelled internationally to defend her title, and also placing within the top 15 in the world, said she understood how hard it was to gain

recognition as a woman in sport and that’s why the company decided to sponsor Dominique in the pursuit of her soccer dreams.

“There are so many women out there doing fantastic things in sport, they need to be recognised for all their hard work,” she said.

“I’m really passionate about helping young athletes like Dominique, who is very much all about good health and fitness.

“We are a small business and the Monbulk Ranges are a small club and my children are also part of the club so I really want to give back a little.”

Dominique, who has been playing soccer since the age of nine, said being sponsored by GAIA really took the pressure off her parents who have had to fork out large amounts of money to fund her young career over the years.

Dominique’s father Steve Racz

said as parents they did their best with personal support of time, finance and fund-raising but sometimes it’s just not enough.

“But we know sponsorship is really where it is at today if you want to take your team to the next level,” he said.

“Monbulk is a great feeder club to the suburban teams where hopefully players will get picked up by scouts but until we can raise our profile, getting selectors out to the mountains to look is pretty rare.”

Dominique also plays mixed soccer and said she really just loves every element of the game - especially the challenge of playing with the guys.

“Some guys are like ‘I can’t touch her, she’s a girl’, but a lot just treat us exactly the same and because a lot of them are really trying to get their skills up and work on it more than the girls,” she said.

“I realised I had to start getting physical with my soccer when I was up against a really tall guy and he totally went for the ball and knocked me so hard I went skidding across the mud like a torpedo.

“I just had to get back up, wipe myself off and get back in there.”

And it is that kind of ‘can-do’ attitude that has put Dominique in good stead with juggling both school and her soccer commitments.

“I’ve always been encouraged by my parents to follow my dreams and do whatever makes me happy,” she said.

“I don’t really know what I want to end up doing just yet - I guess it depends how far my soccer will take me.

“I’m keen to learn as much as I can, have lots of different experiences, travel and continue to keep fit and healthy.”

Soccer up and comer Dominique Racz.

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Unique orchestra gig for holidays

By ANEEKA SIMONIS AND JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will be abuzz over the school holidays, hosting a group of nationally acclaimed members from the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO).

The tour is not just a first for the Yarra Ranges, but a worldfirst as the talented musicians perform in a new, unique capacity ... virtually.

Appearing with life-like definition, 13 of the ACO’s musicians will perform as 3D projections as part of the free ACOVIRTUAL exhibition.

To commemorate the exhibition, which opened on Saturday 28 June, students from Little Yarra Steiner School visited in an exclusive event, and performed alongside the worldclass musicians.

April Croydon, Rebecca de Boer and Tom Kear all said they loved the new exhibition, and said they thought it would be inspiring to other young musicians.

“This is amazing - I’ve never seen anything like this,” Ms Croydon said.

“It’s awesome,” Mr Kear said.

The state-of-the-art video technology allows museum goers to get up and personal with the performers, see their lightning quick hand movements and feel the rush of music in the surround sound performance.

Museum director Maggi Solly is thrilled to play part in the unique, month-long exhibition.

“It really is a one off opportunity. It’s something you could not get unless you were literally standing in the middle of the Australian Chamber Orchestra as they were playing,” she said.

But the experience promises more than just an opportunity to watch these world-class performers.

Visitors are invited to become a conductor for the day, with a touch-screen music stand allowing users to spotlight and listen to specific musicians or a section of instruments.

Keen to sing, dance or play

with the world-class musicians?

The museum is offering half hour solo sessions with the orchestra for a once in a lifetime opportunity to groove alongside the performers.

School groups are also invited to join in the fun with two programs being held at the museum on Tuesday 8 July for children as young as five to choreograph and perform their own dance performance alongside the orchestra.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said the installation is a welcome addition to the museum.

“We are really thrilled to be able to bring this experience to Yarra Ranges and know it will appeal to almost everyone in our community. I personally am really looking forward to getting to see and participate in this amazing new installation,” she said.

For bookings or details about the exhibition, call (03) 9294 6313 or email www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/museum.

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STUNNING AND SECLUDED ARCHITECTURALLY designed and encased by nature, this absolutely stunning home is unique and inspiring.

Soaring ceilings and a contemporary colour scheme connect the open plan kitchen and extensive living areas, which are highlighted by the use of spotted gum timber floors and sumptuous carpets.

Striking walls of glass invite the eye into the various entertaining levels of the home and entice the scenery indoors by clever decorative detailing to enhance the beautiful

private surroundings.

The substantial master suite will impress.

It looks onto a balcony creating the perfect place to ponder while the essential ensuite and main bathrooms are tastefully renovated.

Light floods into the generous sized bedrooms with clever use of glass filtering daylight down the hall.

The galley style kitchen will please the fussiest chef.

It features gleaming stainless steel

appliances with ample bench space overlooking the superb entrance, lined with camellias ready to burst into colour, and water features adding to the garden splendour.

Gently tiered, this private parcel of land is abundant with tree ferns while a peaceful gully reveals Sassafras Creek babbling through the south-east corner encouraging an array of wildlife which will make the new owners feel they are miles away from anyone else.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

The property is perfectly positioned on 3947 square metres and accessed via gates down a meandering sealed drive with ample off-street parking.

Its feeling of seclusion will astound visitors and yet it is still ideally close to Sassafras and Olinda village shops and cafes.

The selling agent says that only an inspection will truly reveal this treasure.

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WESBURN

INVESTORS and business entrepreneurs take note.

THIS high-profile property steeped in local history and sitting proudly on the Warburton Highway, provides great rental return to the current owners and could offer buyers the prospect of a new business venture while you live on the premises (subject to council approval).

There’s B&B potential, or simply rent it out as it is, or move in and enjoy a very convenient location.

This site offers a large double-storey building, two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, upstairs living with balcony, and downstairs a second living or ideal showroom, as well as a bungalow for extra accommodation. Come and view this unique piece of Wesburn.

Inspect: By appointment Price: $250,000 plus Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

The Sale of an Icon First time offered ever!!!

Tenders Close 5pm Friday 4th July 2014 After almost 1/2 a Century as the Monbulk Kindergarten, this massive and level 1328m2 site with 300m2 approx brick building is now surplus to the community’s needs.

Now re-zoned Commercial 1, the uses are endless and with a massive frontage to Safeway supermarket car park and 23m frontage to Moores road the commercial possibilities are infinite.

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Avonsleigh 8 Macclesfield Rd

Mid to high $600s

Avonsleigh 1 WRiGhT Rd

ofers Considered over $335,000

insPiRATionAl Design in The hills!

RenovATe & ReAP The ReWARDs!

•Perfectly renovated 4 bedroom home with 2 spacious living areas •Designer kitchen with induction cook top & contemporary bathrooms + powder room •Gas log ire + mains gas ducted heating, electric gates & fully fenced landscaped gardens •WALK TO EVERYTHING!

This spacious 4 BdR home on a 1/4 acre is perfectly located & features 4 large BdRs. Upstairs there is a functional kitchen, a generous dining area that has access to a big, undercover deck & a large family room with wood heater, whilst the home has mains Gdh connected. add to this a huge rumpus room, a double lock up shed/workshop & a double carport outside. This could be your oasis in the hills!

Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day on 0438 844 968 inspection Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany day on 0438 844 968

geMbRook 146 collie Rd

ofers Considered over $690,000

MonbUlk 45 liTTle Joe VieW lane

ofers Considered over $930,000

YoUR CoUnTRY hoMesTeAD on 12 ACRes! AWAiTs!

The vieW DReAMs ARe MADe oF!

This homestead is situated on 12 acres minutes from Gembrook. The home features 10 foot ceilings, paneled walls, double hung windows, polished loors, wide verandahs & there are 5 BdRs, the Master with a WiR & ensuite. add to this a study, rumpus, country kitchen, dining room with wood heater & a formal living area with distant views. outside there are 2 fenced paddocks, a barn with mezzanine & hay shed.

situated on over 10 acres with uninterrupted views this character home ofers a formal lounge with gas heating, a 2nd living area, 3 over sized BDRs, a spacious Master BDR with wiR & semi-ensuite & a separate powder room. add to this an outdoor entertaining area, 10 acres divided into 5 paddocks, 2 dams, established gardens & a large shed with cool room.

Contact aaron day on 0407 365 994 inspection saturday 2.30pm - 3.00pm (Photo id Required)

Contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day on 0438 844 968

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5968 6222 311-313 Main Street, Emerald

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REAL E S TAT E

UPwey UnIt 3/4 KIa Ora avenUe

$380,000 plus

QUaLITy 3 BeddeR In PRIMe LOcaTIOn an outstanding opportunity to secure a quality home within walking distance of Upwey’s shops, transport & schools. the home ofers: 3 lge bedrooms (master with Wir & full ens), open plan living with HUge kitchen & lounge/dining, main bathroom plus sep toilet, undercover entertaining area, ducted heating and split system, european laundry & s/s dW, single remote garage, & a fully fenced rear yard. contact sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo id required)

The PaTch Lot 4/77Priors rd and Lot 5/77 Priors rd

3 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 293sqm

$270,000 plus each

2.5 and 2.6 acRe PaTch PaRceLS situated in the ever popular & picturesque Patch is this amazing opportunity to secure one of two of the last parcels of vacant land to build your dream home (stCa). ofering a lovely blend of cleared and treed areas, creek, & an abundance of native bird & wildlife, imagine waking up on a sunday morning to the sound of bellbirds, looking out over your private oasis and then enjoying the serenity of this great lifestyle property. With Lot 5 having a driveway already cut in and water pump on the creek at the rear with a 4 ML water licence the potential is there to take advantage of the fertile soil and grow to your heart’s content. idyllically situated close to local schools, shops and transport but far enough away to enjoy the peaceful seclusion you have been craving.

BeLgRave 24 BeLgrave geMBrook road

$330,000 plus

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LANDSIZE - 10,284sqm and 10,724sqm

this little stunner features 2 bedrooms, central bathroom, a modern kitchen with s/s appliances, a sparkling bathroom, high ceilings, picture rails, sash windows, wood heater, stained glass windows & polished loorboards. a standout feature is the spotted gum deck that overlooks your fully fenced backyard on 1/4 of an acre. located walking distance to all that Belgrave has to ofer this one won’t last.

contact sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection By appointment only (Photo id required)

contact alan garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 12:30pm- 1:00pm (Photo Id required)

MOnBULk 205 eMerald MOnBUlK rOad

$395,000 Plus

affORdaBILITy and acceSSaBILITy an impeccably neat home with fresh paint throughout and all of the liveability you are looking for. 2 separate living zones plus a fabulous under cover entertaining area with direct access via a huge sliding door from the family room ensures there is space for everyone. 4 bedrooms – master with study/retreat, 2 bathrooms, plenty of storage including a double garage, workshop and heaps of room under the rear of the home allows you to tuck away all of your treasures. You can walk to everything that Monbulk has to ofer – schools, shops, and transport is available within a short 5 minute walk. set on over 1200m2 of land there is room for growing vegies, kicking a footy, or simply relaxing and enjoying the lovely sun illed backyard. this is a beautifully presented home that is far too good to miss, so be sure to inspect before it is too late.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment (Photo id required)

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MOnBULk ShOP 5/37 MaIn rOad

2 BED 1 BATH 1 W.C. LANDSIZE - 1029sqm

contact agent

SUcceSSfUL BUSIneSS fOR SaLe - MOnBULk BakeRy – In The heaRT Of The dandenOng RangeS • Highly successful and prominent bakery and cofee shop ofering bakery options & fabulous cofee • Minimum cofee beans 25kg per week • Incorporating a large shop front with a secure lease in place • Sit down and take away options • Operating 7 days a week • Low rent at $327pw plus outgoings • Walk in walk out opportunity • Seating inside and outside available, with permits in place • Zoned Business 1 • Plenty of car parking available at front of premises • High proit margin, a great investment • Popular with locals • Figures available upon conidentiality signing • Businesses like these don’t come onto the market very often, so call for further information today

LANDSIZE - 1204 sqm contact Jo Hirst on 0427 494 831 or 9751 2375 Inspection Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

9751 2375

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11 Main Road, Olinda

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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Roll up for circus skills

By KATH GANNAWAY BURRINJA will be an absolute circus over the school holidays - and that means fun for everyone!

Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey has teamed up with local circus troupes Dislocate and Ruccis to present a week of circus fun for the whole family.

The program includes circus performances as well as aerial, hula hoop and circus

skills workshops for everyone from beginner to expert - young or old.

Across the week the Burrinja Theatre will host three impressive circus performances including the fantastical Circus Bazaar, The Fairy Show and the Circus Skills workshops.

The RUCCIS students’ Circus by the Sea, is a swashbuckling adventure that takes the audience from the sunburnt beaches to the depths of

the deep blue ocean meeting a host of characters.

Ticket giveaway BURRINJA and The Mail are giving away a family pass to The Circus Bazaar on Saturday 12 July.

To be in the draw visit the Mail Facebook page www. facebook.com/mailnewspapergroup, or write to Mail Circus Competition, PO Box 470, Healesville, 3777.

Entries close 5pm on Monday 7 July.

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Just lap it all up FINDING activities to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays is always a challenge.

But this winter, all tracks are leading to Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit with activities for all age groups and abilities - it really is entertainment at one’s own pace.

Visitors are able to move into the fast lane with go karting on the 760 metre scale replica Grand Prix Circuit and even try and beat the fastest times of the day, or just compete against their personal best.

Groups are welcome and tandem karts are available for the youngsters.

Adrenalin junkies can take part in three heart-pumping hot laps in a race prepared vehicle driven by a resident race car driver that will include lift off and road hugging turns that defy gravity.

Take a stroll through the History of Motorsport display and admire authentic sleek machines of yesteryear, including vintage, classic and contemporary cars as well as bikes.

Then head over to Australia’s largest and fastest Grand Prix Slot Car Track.

Guided Circuit tours provide access to exclusive and restricted areas such as the control tower, media centre, pit lane, pit roof and, of course, that ‘hero’ photo opportunity on the winner’s podium.

Enjoy a heart stopping hot lap in a new Audi at the track.

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Wander into the rich past the Circuit has to offer. Tranquil water gardens, inspired by the former race car driver and previous owner of the Circuit, Len Lukey, lead visitors through to the viewing mound capturing some of the most unique and invigorating panoramic views of the Circuit and Bass Straight.

After all the excitement, the Champion’s Bar and Cafe has all the answers with its fresh menu with plenty of choices.

The coffee served is second to none and the cafe prides itself on delicious and decedent home-made cakes, slices, muf-

fins, pastries, sausage rolls and pies. However many can’t go past the famous Champions Hamburger which is made from the very best beef and served with home-made relish and thick cut chips.

The gift shop at the visitor centre has a wide selection of apparel, merchandise and souvenirs to choose from so visitors can take a special memento home.

For more information on the school holiday activities at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, call 5952 9400 or visit www.phillipislandcircuit.com. au.

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We have some great craft packs & activities starting from $2.00, games, toys & also new in Loom Band stocks & accessories including beads, tag kits & watches.

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Tuesday, 1 July, 2014 Page 17

A Mail Newspaper Advertising Feature

Winter pamper for your skin MANY think that extra attention needs to be paid in summer to keep their skin fresh and healthy.

However, over the winter months, the dry, bitter air can also dehydrate the skin.

The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges has a selection of award winning day spas to help skin stay terriffic over the cooler months.

Lis Day from Argyles Day Spa said it didn’t have to be expensive to look after skin over winter, but it was important to keep it hydrated otherwise skin would feel the effects of dryness from low humidity.

Ms Day said winter dryness affected most skin types and although not everyone might notice a significant change to their skin, most people would feel a difference between winter

and summer. “By the end of winter, a lot of damage can be seen,� she said. “The effects from heating will zap lipids from the skin. “The lack of moisture will not only feel dry on the skin surface, but can make the skin work a lot harder, leading to redness, capillary damage and premature ageing such as fine lines.�

Ms Day said an extra full body exfoliation once a week as part of a home beauty regime would keep skin cells moving and would help to get rid of the dry skin and allow the skin underneath to be nourished more effectively. “A key to protecting the skin in winter is a good serum with vitamins and anti-oxidants,� she said. “Hydration and good moisturisers as well as sun block protect against the

effects of winter. “A masque once a week will do wonders and can help with the overall health of skin replenishing and invigorating.�

Ms Day said it was recommended to have a series of treatments over winter, such as high performance facial treatments which were customised to suit each skin type and combat the effects of winter.

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ADOPTION OF BUDGET 2014/2015 Notice is hereby given that the Cardinia Shire Council adopted the Budget for the 2014/2015 financial year at its meeting held on Monday 16 June 2014.

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HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL SAFE WORK PRATICES FIREWOOD FOR SALE EXPERT PRUNING BLOCK CLEARING FARM WORK MULCHING ฀ FOR ALL ENQUIRIES CALL CARL ON:

JOHN PHILLIPS

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Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure

REMOVAL SPECIALIST

A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure website at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Yarra Ranges Council at Lilydale, Monbulk, Healesville, Yarra Junction and Upwey.

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A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure website at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Yarra Ranges Council at Lilydale, Monbulk, Healesville, Yarra Junction and Upwey.

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The Amendment implements Vision 2020 by Design (May 2008) by introducing six new Design and Development Overlay Schedules at Clause 43.02 (DDO12, DDO13, DDO14, DDO15, DDO16 and DDO17) to provide design guidelines for new development for a number of town centres in the Shire of Yarra Ranges, updates Clause 21.06 to provide a clearer strategic context for built-form provisions, and makes Vision 2020 by Design a reference document in the planning scheme.

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The Amendment implements the new residential zones into the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. Specifically, it introduces the Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ) and Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), applies the zones accordingly, amends the Local Planning Policy Framework at Clause 21.04 – Land Use, Clause 21.05 – Settlement, Clause 21.06 – Built Form, Clause 21.08 – Subdivision, Clause 22.01 – Discretionary Uses Residential and Industrial Zones policy, Clause 43.02 (DDO5 – Least Change Areas and DDO6 – Incremental Change Areas – Rural and Foothills Townships) and Schedule to Clause 53 – Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Region.

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The Amendment came into operation on 19 June 2014, the date the notice was published in the Government Gazette.

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Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

The Amendment came into operation on 13 June 2014, the date the notice was published in the Government Gazette.

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

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

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ALL TREE WORKS Pruning, shaping, removals. Mulching/sales, free quotes. John 0401 623 500.

V Massage Therapists ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

Body Treatment Open 7 days, 10am to 8pm.

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Phone 0415 908 318.

CARS WANTED

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE 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

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V Motor Vehicles HOLDEN, International, 2010, reg until 06/15, Karma blue, spoiler, front/rear park assist, tinted windows, 49,000kms, one owner, 1AY-2SI. $15,500. 5963 3344.

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Employment

REGAL, poptop, 1991, EC, single beds, 3 way fridge, gas cooktop, microwave, roll out awning, plus many accessories, reg until 01 /15. $12,500. 0429 683 732.

Avonsleigh.

WALKERS WANTED Walkers wanted to deliver newspapers and catalogues in Mt Evelyn, Emerald, Belgrave, Upwey, Ferny Creek, Olinda.

New venture so all invited to apply. Ideally suited to students, mums, pensioners or those just wanting exercise. Please leave name, address and phone number.

Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

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MERCEDES, 260E, 1988, mech, AI inside and out reg Feb 2015, RWC, reg ETH-531, Healesville. $4,900. 0408 125 365.

SUBARU, Forrester, MY2008, VGC, white over black, RWC, 82,000kms, auto, service history, reg until 01/15, WGC-736. $16,950. 9756 6234.

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STUDENTS at The Patch Primary School were keen to celebrate the official opening of a new student designed and built garden.

Last Wednesday, students, teachers and parents came together to celebrate the work the grade four, five and six students have put in over two years developing the garden.

Environmental educator Michelle Rayner said the school welcomed a new learning centre in 2012 for those year levels.

It provided a blank canvas for the students to develop the gardens surrounding it.

She said the students needed to create a garden that would provide further ecological learning opportunities and deeper nature connections in a world where these are increasingly important.

The students identified various elements they wished to focus on throughout the garden and conducted site surveys and analysis which included site measurements, soil tests, soil pH, drainage and safety issues.

They also produced preliminary drawings, individually and in groups, created garden models of their ideas, identified the primary garden elements,

Principal Debra Herrmann and environmental educator Michelle Rayner with staff, parents and students opening the new gardens. 122923 prepared a landscape plan and identified the individual projects that made up the concept plan.

Ms Rayner said students then shared their ideas with the community, prepared the site and began to implement the various components of the garden which included a world garden, meditation space, Japanese gar-

den, sound pergola, animal play space and much more.

“Students worked collaboratively and independently, gaining important life skills and embedding sustainable living practices and have created a beautiful, inspiring and imaginative living landscape that will continue to evolve and grow,” she said.

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“The students were really chuffed and very proud with their end results and Sue opened the event talking on the importance of reading and writing,” she said.

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how creative their peers were in their writing.

“The friends and families thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and hearing a wide range of different stories - it was fantastic,” they said.

FITNESS is high on the agenda for students at Montrose Primary School.

Throughout term two, 60 students from grades three through to six trained on Wednesday and Thursday mornings to ensure they were fit and ready for the Montrose District Cross Country.

Physical education teacher Claire Knell said Wednesday morning’s fitness sessions were held at the school whereas on Thursday mornings they all

Montrose Primary School student Eythan is through to the State Finals. 122928 headed down to Lillydale Lake to run a lap in preparation.

“We had three students win the Montrose District Cross Country with 15 students finishing in the top 10 that went on to compete at the Yarra Division Cross Country at the Yarra Glen Racecourse.

“Of those 15 students, nine finished in the top 10 and then ran in the Eastern Region Cross Country competition,” she said.

Ms Knell said one student, Eythan, placed ninth in this race qualifying him to run in the state finals early next term.

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Last gasp back to life YVMDFNL WET and windy conditions saw Round 11 have some interesting results and major ladder changes.

Division 1 Seniors Belgrave 12.14 (86) d Monbulk 12.12 (84) BELGRAVE pulled off somewhat of an upset when it came from 13 points down at half-time to snatch the points from Monbulk in a heart stopper.

Monbulk did start the better and got out to a 14 point lead at the first break and did look comfortable enough but Belgrave held its own in the second term and was right in touch at the half.

Belgrave hit the scoreboard early in the third and it seemed to grow in confidence managing four goals to one for the quarter and by the last change it held onto a five point lead.

The last term was a dire struggle but it was Belgrave that did create more opportunities but just couldn’t kick that elusive goal that would of sealed the game but it didn’t need it as it was able to hold on to record a famous two point victory.

Belgrave best players: C. Kelf, S. MacDowell, M. Collins (4).

Monbulk best players: J. Major, S. Lucas (4), S. Whittington (1).

Olinda Ferny Creek 9.6 (60) d Healesville 7.14 (56) OLINDA is breathing a sigh of relief as it comes from 20 points down at three quarter time to get over the top of Healesville by just four points in an epic finish.

The first half was tight with neither side able to get any advantage and at half time Healesville’s lead was just one point.

The third term was really all Healesville but players would be kicking themselves as they booted 2.7 for the quarter while holding Olinda scoreless but that inaccuracy was to haunt them come final siren. The last quarter Olinda really hit its stride in tough conditions it took its chances and booted 5.2 last quarter goals which saw it sneak its nose in front.

Healesville had its chances with a kick after the siren but only managed a point. Olinda used one of its get out of jail free cards and got away with the four points.

Pair ride to a win

By BROC REYNOLDS

Action in the Wandin v Woori Yallock game over the weekend.

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Olinda Ferny Creek best players: J. Rankin (3), N. Syme (1), M. Rosier.

Healesville best players: N. Mende, J. Nugent (1), A. Davies (1).

Warburton Millgrove 10.17 (77) d Upwey Tecoma 3.5 (23) THE margin of this game was probably expected but the eventual winner certainly wasn’t.

Upwey has been in great form and arguably premiership favourites while Warby has been struggling but it took all before it and actually gave Upwey a touch up.

Warby had all the ball in the first quarter and jumped to a 28 point lead at the first change which should have been more but for inaccuracy while Upwey could only manage one behind.

The next two quarters wasn’t exceptional but Warby was able to answer any

challenge that Upwey tried to muster booting three goals to two and at the last change Warby knew it was in for a big upset win as it held a 35 point lead.

Warby has been very inaccurate in previous games and it has cost it but in this game it didn’t matter because it finished the game with a four goal to one last quarter to finish with an inaccurate score line of 10.17 (77) which was more than enough to get its best win of the season by 54 points over a very good side which should serve it well for the remainder of the season.

Warburton Millgrove best players: L. Barnard, B. Irving, M. Walker (1).

Upwey Tecoma best players: B. Hinton, S. Parkinson, S. Gooley.

Mount Evelyn 19.6 (120) d Emerald 12.10 (82) MOUNT Evelyn got back on the win-

ners’ list after last week’s loss because it was too good for an Emerald side that is certainly on the improve.

Mount Evelyn was pretty slick in the first half and really set up its win with a very good six goal to two second term which saw it jump out to a very handy 35 point lead at the main break.

Emerald battled manfully in the third to get back into the game and did manage to reduce the margin to 29 points at the last change to give it a very small glimmer of hope but Mount Evelyn had the answers and a bit more in the last, booting four goals to two to win by 38 points in what was a competitive hit out.

Mount Evelyn best players: J. Fellows, C. Carmody (6), C. Urquhart (5).

Emerald best players: L. McKenna (1), M. Dompietro, A. Hellriegel (3).

WITH unerring accuracy and timing, the weather gods smiled on Emerald Golf Club last Saturday when only the hardy turned up for an ambrose event.

The prevailing conditions must have suited Ben Balfour and Dennis Fuller when they rode their combined handicap of 8.25 home for a win with a net 65.75.

Leigh Morison and Peter Jones (9.5) came in second on a count back from Peter Clowes and Con Whitlock (8.5) - both these teams finished with 67.5.

Ross Martin and Steve Town (6.25) were the best of the rest with 69.75.

Peter Jones won the Stockdale and Leggo ball on the fourth, Ross Martin the seventh, Dennis Fuller the 13th and John Fisher, who has hit a rich vein of form, won on the 12th and also picked up the pro pin cash on the 18th.

A clear and decisive winner in the ladies’ event was the indomitable pair of Irene Scott and Brianna McCoy. Wednesday’s Obliquely Fractured Golf (OFG), using OFG handicaps, saw Bobby Kennedy (15) win for the second week in a row.

He came in with a net 66 to win from Sepp Krummenacher (20) and Ian Scott (240) both on 67.

Two back in next place were Neil Whiteside (28) and Dennis Fuller (14) on 69.

One game of the club’s match play championship was played with Peter Clowes overcoming Leigh Morison on the 18th hole.

Next Saturday members challenge for the right to have the July monthly medal pinned to their chest.

Girls take it to the top, with five out of seven YVMDFNL NETBALL THE Yarra Valley was represented in the Netball Victoria Association Championships on Sunday 29 June at the State Netball and Hockey Centre.

The girls won five out of seven games with the eventual winner of the Open Competition being Alberton Football Netball League.

The goal shooters for the Yarra Valley over the day were Georgia Taylor 40 (Yarra Glen), Jackie Cullimore 25 (Wandin), Rachael Hickey 22 (Mount Evelyn) and Carly Baker 9 (Wandin).

Division 1 A Grade Netball Upwey Tecoma 45 d Warburton Millgrove 24 UPWEY was always favoured to win this game but Warby certainly didn’t let it have it all its own way.

Warby was very competitive in the first half but it just couldn’t quite match Upwey’s scoring power and ball

movement which gave it a seven goal lead at the half.

The second half saw Upwey control the tempo of the game and even though it never really got into its top form it never looked in any danger of dropping the game as it ran out eventual 21 goal winners in a match it were made to work hard for its victory.

Upwey Tecoma best players: T. Elshaar, J. Lingard (19), N. Montanari.

Warburton Millgrove best players: C. Barnard, K. Davidson, A. Bryan.

Wandin 87 d Woori Yallock 14 THE less said about this game from Woori’s point of view the better but that would be doing an injustice to Wandin which was absolutely superb from start to finish.

It showed no mercy from the outset as it shot 24 first quarter goals to three and never looked back from there.

Wandin dominated the rest of the

game with speed and agility all over the court and it finished the day with a 25 to four goal last quarter to win by its biggest margin of the season in what was one of the most complete four quarter performances one could witness.

Wandin best players: S. Coppinger, M. Martinov (53), E. Priestley.

Woori Yallock best players: S. Southwick, C. Stafford, E. Stafford (7).

Mount Evelyn 70 d Emerald 28 MOUNT Evelyn was just way too classy for Emerald who did try its hardest but it couldn’t contain the Mounter’s running power that was way too strong.

Mount Evelyn’s lead was 18 goals at the half and it hadn’t really played to its full potential but that changed in the second half, especially in the last, as it finished the day with an 18 goal to

four last quarter to run our pretty big winners at games end.

Mount Evelyn best players: G. Kirley, J. Walker, M. Hickey (39) Emerald best players: L. Moses, S. Campbell (15), M. Whiteroad (13) Belgrave 73 d Monbulk Hawks 30 MONBULK was somewhat competitive for the first half of this game but that was about it as Belgrave took full control in the second half to eventually win big.

Belgrave held a 14 goal lead at half time but blew that margin right out on the back of a dominant third term where it scored 19 goals to five.

Then it backed that up in the last adding another 21 goals to six to win by a massive 43 goals thanks to a brilliant second half.

Belgrave best players: L. Bennett (45), T. Jois, D. Marcus

Monbulk Hawks best players: B. Norit, C. Weickhardt, J. Sands (15) Healesville 46 d Olinda Ferny Creek 35 THIS was a tight contest that Healesville was just able to hold the edge over Olinda throughout.

The first half was a tough battle with scores tied at nine all at the first break and then Healesville managing to sneak to a two goal lead at half time.

The second half was still a real battle but Healesville was able to capitalise when it really mattered.

It held a five goal lead at the last break and finished the day off pretty well with a 14 goal to eight last quarter to give it a very good hard fought win.

Healesville best players: L. Woodgate (17), C. Jeffress, K. Malone (29) Olinda Ferny Creek best players: L. Conway, A. Howard (26), C. Bates

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Jets grounded in muddy field

By KATH GANNAWAY COVERED in mud, Mount Evelyn Under 16s walked off the Yarra Glen ground on Sunday with a 166-point win over a depleted Yarra Glen team.

With four of their players donning the Jets jumpers to help out, the game was a victory for sportsmanship with both sides giving their all in a game where the ball landed with a thud and never recovered. Players pushed their way through ankle deep mud and mini lakes and, at times, unrelenting rain.

The win pushes the team up to second place on the ladder with 32 points, just four points below Emerald Black and ahead of Wandin who are on 28 and Healesville on 24.

Filling in for Yarra Glen, Trey Pakoti evades team-mates Ryan Farrow and Dylan Schwab. 123012.

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Lachlan Inaps in a ruck battle with Yarra Glen’s Tyson Spencer. 123012

Joel Bright and Angus Kinnear in one of many muddy tackles. Michael Gibbons looking on. 123012

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Mixed bag for Monbulk sides Monbulk Junior Football Club Round 8 MONBULK fronted up to Mount Evelyn at their home ground in all grades except Under 16s who played Yarra Glen at Seville.

A tough day at the office for the teams with the Under 12s and Under 16s registering wins and the Under 11s and Under 14s falling to some tough opposition.

All grades played solid football, with some great improvements shown in midseason.

Highlights include a sevengoal haul from Daniel Salan and Ben Watson four goals in the Under 16s. Monbulk Under 9s and Under 10s had great tussles with the Mount Evelyn teams with the players looking forward to their Sunday games

emulating their AFL heroes.

A welcome visit from a couple of Hawthorn players at training this week helped encourage the kids for this week’s games.

Under 12s

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Under 14s

Monbulk v Mount Evelyn (No score kept) Awards: J. Koelewyn, L. Smith, T. MacKay, K. Gates, L. McDonald

Under 10s Monbulk v Mount Evelyn (No score kept) Awards : C. Barge, H. Edwards, J. Davis, O. McCurdy, J. Spencer

Under 11s Mount Evelyn 2.7 (19) d Monbulk 1.2 (8) Awards: H. Fleming, B. Grimes, M. Liprino, B. Sander, J. Niclasen

Monbulk 4.2.(26) d Mount Evelyn 1.1(7) Awards: S. Farmer, L. Beecroft, E. Coy, G. McClelland, T. Sands, L. De Visser Mount Evelyn 21.11 (137) d Monbulk 3.3 (21) Goals: A. Banks, M. Hill, R. Hawker Awards: M. Hill, R. Hawker, D. Ross, C. Poulton, A. Richardson Under 16s Monbulk 18.6 (124) d Yarra Glen 2.4 (16) Goals: D. Salan(7), B. Watson(4), P. Barge, L. Hill, B. Jennings-Allen, D. Cleary, J. Redapple, J. Fenby, J. Paternoster Awards: J. Paternoster, T. Wills, J. Redapple, J. Ducrow and J. Hubbard.

Cross country under weather ROUND 11 of Yarra Ranges Athletics cross country saw the club welcome Cockatoo Athletics Club to a wet and soggy parklands at Lillydale Lake.

It was great to see so many of our athletes after a big week of championship running last week.

Wind was also a factor with gusts getting up around 60km/h at times, but this did not deter the Under 6s who pushed through to chew up the 500 metre course in quality times.

Next was the 1000 metre race which had a large field and some excellent performances.

The 1500 metre, 2000 metre and the 3000 metre races were a hard slog however many athletes recorded personal best performances.

Three club athletes, Lily Peacock, Brooke Mullins and Harrison Van Duuren were recently selected to represent Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships to be held in Albany, Western Australia in August.

Next week is the annual Handicap day at Margaret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream at 8.45am.

For full results and information about coming events, visit yarrarangesathletics.org. au.

Round 11: 500m:Zoe Clarke 2.29, Charlotte Comport 2.34, Sasha Maggs 2.47, James de Schwartz 3.02, Sinead Knight 3.12, Sam Laven 3.30.

1000m: Lily Thompson 4.07, Kiara Flavell 4.11, Madeline Bowden (Cockatoo) 4.28 (PB), Sophia Zappia 4.57, Jake Russell (Cockatoo) 5.01, Tiara Willis 5.03 (PB), Mia Harris 5.21, Thomas Sutherland 5.24, Noah Newbury 5.30 (PB), Abbey Bartlett 5.37, Amelie Sutherland 5.47, Marg Board 5.54, Katyn Russell (Cockatoo) 6.45, Gwenda Erikson 7.31, Sarah Ebbels 7.33, Ann Marie Ebbels 7.55.

1500m: Madeline Laven 6.34, Dylan

Mia, Zoe and Sue enjoying a day of athletics at Lillydale Lake. 123027 Eagleton 7.08, Mia Strudley 7.10, Alex Van Duuren 8.12, Daniel Ebbels 8.21, Nathan Murden 8.23, Tahlia Harriss 8.26 (PB), Tyden Keenan 8.32, Samuel Nichols (Cockatoo) 10.38, Corrina Forrest (Cockatoo) 10.41.

2000m: Georgia Laven 7.50, Ryan Thrall 8.22 (PB), Tayleb Willis 8.27 (PB), Dee Dee Deng 8.28, Camden Hewitson 8.45, Jayden Clarke 9.07, Kelly Whitchell 9.40, Zac Clarke 9.42, Noah Erickson 10.11, Brayden Woolridge 12.41, Samantha Di Gregorio 13.38, Laura Digregorio 13.38 (PB).

3000m: Lachlan Scully 11.20 (PB), Bryan Ackerly 12.03, Lily Peacock 12.25, James Laven 12.33, Corey Whitchell 12.45, Liam Russel (Cockatoo) 13.21, Craig Hewitson 13.24, Dave Laven 13.24, Lily Thompson 13.48, Jed Thrall 13.58, Simone Harris 14.08, Madeline Bowden (Cockatoo) 14.18 (PB), Richard Knight 14.22, Tayja Maki 14.25 (PB), Ashleigh Bowden (Cockatoo) 14.37, Harrison Van Duuren 14.57, Jake Russell (Cockatoo) 15.25 (PB), Zoe Sibley 15.28, Mia Strudley 15.29, Sue McCall 15.42, Rickylee Brown 15.57, Paulette Kinnear 16.19, Jake Brown 16.46, Graeme Woolridge 16.51, Tracey Russell (Cockatoo) 17.35, Tammarah Brown 17.54 (PB), Erika Bedyn 18.17 (PB), Debbie Woods 18.39, Katie Clarke 18.39 (PB).

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