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Tim’s rough row IF ROWING from Australia to Africa seems like a strange endeavour, that’s because no person has ever successfully completed the task.

That thought has not deterred former Belgrave man Tim Spiteri, who has been taking on the challenge with six others to raise thousands of dollars to combat a condition close to home.

Tim, who grew up in Belgrave, is currently around 3000 kilometres out to sea on a 45-foot rowboat, after departing from Western Australia on 11 June.

The trip to Africa is around 8500 kilometres in total, and Tim and his teammates are on a constant two hours on, two hours off rowing schedule across the ocean.

An avid rower and Leading Senior Constable with Northcote police, Tim decided to raise money for MS Australia because his mother, Rhonda Spiteri, has been living with the disease since she was in her twenties.

Through the journey, Tim is hoping to raise $250,000 for MS Australia to research potential cures to the disease, which currently affects 21,000 Australians.

One of his teammates, Melbourne’s Shane Usher, is also raising money for MS Australia.

Rhonda said that it had been Tim’s dream to row across the Indian Ocean, and that she was proud of her son for embarking on the trip.

“It’s very nerve-racking – I’m incredibly proud, but it’s nerve-racking,” she said.

“He’s passionate about ocean rowing, and passionate about raising money and awareness for MS Australia.”

She said that she kept track of Tim’s voyage through blogs posted online almost daily, and noted that they’ve had “horrendous” weather hampering their progress.

Rhonda said the journey was already taking its toll on Tim and the other rowers, with the rigorous schedule resulting in sleep deprivation and hallucinations.

“The row doesn’t stop – they never stop, and their bodies break down completely,” she said.

However, Tim is no stranger to ocean rowing, after taking on a 30day row across the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Barbados in January 2013.

The team is hoping to complete the row in around 60 days, though their travel is dependent on weather and rapidly-changing ocean conditions.

Despite not having support on the row from the mainland, Rhonda said the specially-made boat was self-righting, in case waves capsize the vessel. A number of challenges remain throughout the trip for Tim and the crew, including the enormous amount of calories burned during the row, dangerous weather threatening the boat, sickness, injury or even pirate attack.

Spirits seem to be remaining high on the boat, however, with Tim posting on 8 July that, despite being constantly wet and enduring the odd flying-fish, he was “loving life out of the sea”.

“Life aboard an ocean rowing boat is not without its laughs,” he wrote.

“During the shenanigans with the helm of course we end up with more water in our cabin. Looks like we’re destined to be wet the whole row, and wow, has it been pouring.”

To keep track of the Tim Spiteri’s journey to Africa, learn more about Tim, Shane or the boat, or to donate to MS Australia visit www.timsvoyage.com.

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By JESSE GRAHAM NAIDOC Week was marked with a special visitor at the Angliss Hospital last week, to help acknowledge the contribution of Indigenous servicemen and women.

Signaller at the Defence Force School of Signals, Watsonia, Kirra Grimes, visited the hospital on Wednesday 9 July to speak to a group of Eastern Health members who gathered there.

Ms Grimes, who joined the defence force last year, told the audience about her experience in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as an Indigenous person.

“Being an Indigenous person in the army, for me, is a very proud achievement, considering the long history of struggle in the community,” she said.

“I haven’t come across any racism or discrimination in my job – It’s very supportive of my cultural background,” she said.

The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week is Serving Country: Centenary and Beyond, and aims to celebrate and recognise the contributions of Indigenous servicemen and women in Australia’s armed forces.

Ms Grimes said she felt her presence in the armed forces was an example of how far attitudes had come towards Indigenous reconciliation.

“Our history shows that the Indigenous servicemen and women consistently challenged the system and fought for the country in times of great need, and were the early pioneers of the reconciliation process that continues today,” she said.

Eastern Health’s Senior Aboriginal Services Officer, Vera Webber, said that NAIDOC Week and Kirra’s attendance were about acknowledging the country’s past, while also looking towards the future.

“We’re getting the opportunity to learn about a future generation of young Aboriginals,” she said.

“The steps towards reconciliation are remembering the core values around compassion, integrity and working as a team,” she said.

Ms Webber said Eastern Health was actively working to help close the health gap between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians.

The audience then took a moment after the speeches to have a wattle seed scone, some tea and talk to Ms Grimes about her work with the ADF.

BRIDAL EXPO

IT’S three years since John Hasan had life-saving cancer surgery.

As life returns to normal for the Wandin strawberry grower, he and his wife, Annette, still speak in awe of the skill of the Melbourne medical team that pulled it off.

The experience that has led to the Wandin community getting behind an ongoing fundraising effort, which has so far raised more than $55,000, started with a shock diagnosis of a rare and aggressive facial tumour in 2011.

John was being treated for sinus problems, but felt there was more to it. Something didn’t feel right with his teeth either, and a trip to the dentist set alarm bells ringing.

X-rays showed no bone mass in his teeth. A follow-up CT scan revealed a huge and complex tumour affecting his palette, gums and teeth.

Annette has vivid memories of walking into a room at The Alfred hospital where surgeon Mr Brent Uren had gathered maxillofacial specialists including plastic surgeon Charles Baillieu and Dr Ian Hewson, head of the hospital’s dental clinic.

“We walked into this huge room, and to see so many people there discussing John’s cancer and what approach they should take was both surreal and overwhelming,” Annette recalls.

“We knew John was in for something quite remarkable.”

Mr Uren had told them the surgery presented a challenge; not an operation a lone surgeon would tackle, he said.

The 18-hour operation that followed involved removing the tumour, which had impacted on veins, taking bone, muscle and skin from John’s leg and insert-

John and Annette Hasan have been inspired to help Picture: KATH GANNAWAY conquer cancer. 123809 ing titanium plates to rebuild his palette and jawline.

“There were probably 20 people involved in the actual operation and with back up around 50 or 60,” said John, who counts himself lucky to have recovered so well.

“Their two biggest concerns were losing an eye, and, because I also had a tracheotomy, losing my voice.

“In terms of my physical and mental recovery, it would have been huge,” he added.

Annette said they remained in awe of the skill and dedication that had delivered such an excellent outcome.

“We can’t say how grateful we are to have these wonderful people who do this work and who are passionate about it. It’s not until you go through something like this that you fully appreciate what they do.”

Their appreciation has inspired a fund-raising drive by family members over the past three years that has seen the Wandin/Seville (Bendigo) Community Bank come on

board, along with huge support from the wider community.

Their team ‘Ride Like You Stole It’ is participating for the third year in the Ride to Conquer Cancer on 25 and 26 October for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Tickets are selling for a trivia night at Lilydale on 30 August to support the team. Donations of goods for the trivia night auction would also be appreciated and can be left at the bank for Jan Ockwell, a director with the Community Bank and a Ride Like You Stole It team member, who is helping with fund-raising.

The bank is also planning an Over50s Debutante Ball and would like to hear from anyone who would like to take part.

Donations can be made in person at the bank, by direct debit to 633 000 149545881 or on line at www.conquercancer. org.au For further information, email Annette or John at jhasan15@bigpond.net.au or Jan on 0414 987 615 or email janstan2@bigpond.com.

Grants to Engage youth isations and government groups need to listen, respond and create opportunities for young residents to fulfil their potential.

Ms Fyffe said she was pleased to invite the local community and government groups in Evelyn to apply for grants to deliver initiatives for local young people.

“The funding will support organisations and councils to deliver a wide range of initiatives including volunteering

and mentoring programs, and projects that boost real-life skills and connect young people to further education, training or careers,” she said.

Since 2012, over 100,000 young Victorians have been involved in Engage programs.

Applications for the grants close on Friday 1 August.

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LOCAL community and government groups in Evelyn are eligible to apply for grants of up to $150,000.

Member for Evelyn Christine Fyffe announced last week that the Victorian Coalition Government is investing $12 million into the Engage program for Young Victorians to help them build skills needed for life after school.

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THE Men’s Shed of Emerald has joined a community-wide project led by the Emerald RSL to recycle old timber from Worrell Reserve, where 50 historic Monterey cypresses were cut down in October of last year amid protests from locals.

The removal was actioned by the Cardinia Shire Council, as part of the Country Fire Authority’s (CFA) Neighbourhood Safer Places - Places of Last Resort (NSP-PLR) plan, to designate areas of refuge for residents in the case of a bushfire.

Mike Allery, Co-ordinator of the Men’s Shed branch in Emerald, says

the group would be using the timber to create possum and owl boxes, as well as other positive and practical additions to the community.

“The council was very happy with the idea that a few of us suggested about recycling the timber back into community use,” he says.

“We’re hoping to make some benches and seats for the Worrell Reserve, to be labelled as recycled timber from those trees.

“Those trees have been neglected from the 1920s - it was supposed to be a hedge, and they were neglected during the ’50s and ’60s - they outgrew their original design.”

In a statement released in July last year, Councillor Brett Owen acknowledged the environmental importance of the cypresses, but advised the action was necessary after an arborist’s assessment deemed the trees a risk.

“The report shows the trees at Worrell Reserve pose a real risk to pedestrians and vehicles,” he says.

“In addition, because Monterey cypress trees generate large amounts of radiant heat in a bushfire, they must be removed so the site meets NSP-PLR standards.”

Although met with resistance from many in the Emerald commu-

nity, the timber project has provided a positive outcome for those against the chop.

As part of the not-for-profit Australian Men’s Shed Association, Emerald’s Men’s Shed provides a support-based environment focussed on male health and well-being, where men undertake a number of projects to not only benefit themselves, but their surrounding community.

The Men’s Shed is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am-4pm, at the U3A House, Emerald. For further details, contact co-ordinator Mike Allery on 5968 2241.

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“This is too important to rush; it’s an important social issue and council has said they want to what the community wants, so they must then listen.”

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“It’s not just the Olinda community that has to have a say, it’s the whole ridge top communities.

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Helping hand for green thumbs CARDINIA Shire residents are being encouraged to lend a hand and take part in a National Tree Day event in Emerald next weekend.

John Hills Landcare and Cardinia Shire Council will be partnering for a tree planting event and barbecue at Pepi’s Land on Saturday 26 July, running from 10am-12.30pm.

The tree planting comes as a result of the controversial removal of Monterey Cypress trees from Worrell Reserve last year, to create a Neighbourhood Safer Place.

The Victorian Government provided funding for 1500 trees, which will be planted on the day at Pepi’s Land to offset the removal.

Participants for the tree planting should park at Emerald Scout Hall at 21 Kilvington Drive, Emerald, and follow the signs to the planting site.

Due to potential wet weather and sloping hills, participants should bring wet weather clothing, suitable footwear, gardening gloves and their own drink.

A barbecue will be provided at the end of the tree planting event, and planting equipment will be available on the day.

For more information, contact Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787 624.

By KATH GANNAWAY HILLS residents have been urged to make their views known about the future of the Olinda Pool.

Yarra Ranges Council at its meeting on Tuesday, 8 July, resolved to engage with key stakeholders and the broader Olinda community to consider the issues and options for the pool and future long-term options for the site.

The plan to enter into a formal consultation process was welcomed by members of the Save Monbulk Pool Group, with spokesman John Faull saying he believed the council was now listening to what the group wanted to achieve.

“We have had consultative meetings with community and they are adamant they want to keep it in its present form and repair it and hopefully we will be able to consult with council and get a quick turnaround,” he said.

“We will be more than happy to work with council on this and approach a situation where we have an outdoor pool, and works in with the shire’s desire to expand it to include something additional,” he said.

Cr Jason Callanan moved the motion, saying he had been involved in many discussions with both council officers and the Olinda community around whether the pool should be patched up, or whether something better should be built.

“For many of us who have lived in small communities, a pool is a place to meet and socialise, a place to be a kid,” he said, adding “... so don’t think I don’t understand what this pool means to you.

“We have a report and recommendation that gives all hills communities a say in what they want in this space and if at the end of the day the community wants a pool, we need to do it properly,” he said.

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Debra Boland By desexing your pets they: - Are less prone to wander and fight and therefore less likely to get lost or injured or display territorial behaviour such as cats spraying indoors; - Are likely to live longer and healthier lives; - Have a reduced risk of diseases related to the reproductive organs such as testicular and prostate cancer in males, and cystic ovaries, acute uterine

infections and mammary tumours in females; - Desexing eliminates ‘heat’ cycles in females and eliminates the unwanted attentions of entire males looking for a mate. Consequently, this also decreases the number of stray and feral animals.

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Having your pets desexed is a small price to pay to avoid unwanted puppies and kittens and the huge financial and emotional strain they will place on our shelter.

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Cost $25 per person, BYO drinks. Bookings essential. For more information, call 9728 3587, email japarahouse@ netspace.net.au or visit www. japarahouse.com.au.

Local fauna FIELD Naturalist Robin Drury 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.

Candlelight Bach CHRIS Howlett is performing his Bach by Candlelight concert at the Montrose Town Centre on Sunday 20 July. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.mooroolbark.org.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.

Kids grow, make and bake 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.

Upholstery classes LEARN the art of upholstery at Japara Neighbourhood House in a six week class on Saturday mornings from 9.30am to 11.30am from the 26 July to 30 August. Cost $150. For

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VIEW meeting THE Ferntree Gully VIEW Club Luncheon is on 28 July from 11.30am. Speaker is Carol Chai on Cambodia. New members and visitors welcome. To book, call president Isabel on 9758 5435.

Business intro JAPARA Neighbourhood House is offering a eight week introduction to business administration course on Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm from 29 July to 16 September. Cost $30. For more information, call 9728 3587 or visit www. japarahouse.com.au.

Upwey bridges UPWEY Bridge Club is holding sessions on Tuesdays from 10am and Wednesdays from 7pm. Beginner lessons available from Wednesday 30 July to 10 September at 7pm. For more information, call Susan on 9754 8889 or Henry on 9736 2259.

Conversational French ELEMENTARY and intermediate French classes are Wednesday evenings at Japara Community House from 30 July to 3 September. Cost $110. For more information, call 9728 3587 or visit www.japarahouse.com.au.

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This safety for the sons

By REBECCA BILLS

DRIVER education is top of mind for Upwey CFA’s First Lieutenant Peter Hall.

In early January 1995, Mr Hall’s sons Anthony (aged 15) and Travis (aged13) were killed in a road accident in Cockatoo.

Since then, and as a way of perpetuating the memory of the boys in a way that is both beneficial to the community and a possible model for others, a fund was established to provide young drivers the opportunity to take part in a level one defensive driving course.

Mr Hall says he thinks there is a big problem with young drivers believing they know it all, without the need for any extra training.

“My two boys never got the chance to take part in a course like this - neither did the driver of the car they were in,” he said.

“Setting up a course like this is something good that is coming out of something terribly bad that has happened to us and that is a big plus.

“You never get over what happened - you tend to live with it a bit better, but there is not a day that goes by where you don’t think of them - so this is a little bit of good that has come out of such tragedy.”

Fund conveyor and former Upwey Brigade Captain Peter Marke said the fund received tremendous support from the local fire brigades and residents and even from people in the suburbs.

“We have now raised over

Draft Aspirational Energy Transition Plan - Community Consultation Community Consultation Session The plan will be presented and discussed at a community consultation session, the details are:

Council is welcoming feedback on the draft Aspirational Energy Transition Plan. The plan explores ways Council and the community can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency and utilising renewable energy.

A copy of the draft plan is available on Council’s website, at Council’s civic centre and local libraries.

Feedback on the draft plan can be provided in writing or at the community consultation session. Written feedback is due by 5pm on Monday the 11th of August.

Written feedback can be provided to: mail@cardinia.vic. gov.au or via post to: Cardinia Shire Council Draft Aspirational Energy Transition Plan PO Box 7 Pakenham, 3810 VIC

Date: Thursday 31 July Time: 7pm – 8:30pm Location: Pakenham Hall, corner John and Henry streets, Pakenham RSVP: By the 24th of July by email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au or phone: 1300 787 624 Please include your name and contact number, plus the number of people attending when providing a RSVP, so you can be advised if the session is cancelled or the venue is changed.

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Tammy Gear with Upwey CFA’s First Lieutenant Peter Hall who set up the driver education fund in memory of his two Picture: REBECCA BILLS sons Anthony and Travis. 123466 $24,000 which, with the support from Murcott’s Driving Excellence has generated sufficient interest on the capital to again offer six young drivers this excellent opportunity,” he said.

“The Upwey Brigade members and the Fund Management Committee are thrilled that the objective of the fund is now being achieved for the year.

“We will continue to provide these courses annually, however I would also urge people to consider donating to the fund to enable even more courses to be provided.”

Brigade member Tammy Gear, 19, completed the driving course and said she now felt more confident behind the wheel.

“I now have the knowledge

on what I can do and what my car is capable of doing on the road,” she said.

“I learnt so much - I thought I was already a safe driver but you can really never learn enough when it comes to driving on the roads.”

Young drivers can apply for the next round of Driver Education Awards if they are over the age of 18, reside in the Dandenong Ranges and own their own vehicle.

Applications close 29 August and if necessary the winners will be selected by ballot for each category, with the courses not transferable.

For more information on how to apply, contact Melisa Hepworth at Dandenong Ranges Community Bank on 9754 1200.

Cash to keep cyclists safe LOCAL councils are being urged to apply for funding to keep cyclists safer on local roads.

All Victorian local governments have been invited to seek the funding from a new Transport Accident Commission (TAC) grants program designed to reduce deaths and injuries on local roads.

Member for Evelyn Christine Fyffe said an example of a proposal might be a gateway project that indicated to motorists that they were entering

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a high pedestrian zone.

“It could also be new crossings or bike paths to separate cyclists from cars,” she said.

Local governments would be eligible to apply for grants of up to $25,000 for planning and researching innovative safety treatments.

Councils with plans already in place are eligible to apply for matched-funding grants up to $100,000 to cover infrastructure costs.

TAC claims data show that children and middle-aged

men are most at risk of being injured while cycling, with 30 per cent of injuries occurring at an intersection more likely to result in a trip to a hospital and 25 per cent of riders being struck behind by a car or other moving vehicle in the same direction.

For more information on the grant, visit www.tac.vic. gov.au/lgagrants or to find out more about the Victorian Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2013-2022 visit www. roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

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Traders itch from scratch

By JESSE GRAHAM A TECOMA trader has expressed dismay and disappointment after several main street shops were vandalised.

Melissa Hentschel from Reptarium said she saw large amounts of graffiti scratched into her shop’s windows when she arrived at work on Tuesday 8 July.

One of the tags scratched into the window read “MYSTIK”.

She said deep scratches to the windows caused significantly more damage than spray paint graffiti, and that the windows would likely have to be replaced.

Tecoma Traders Association recently celebrated having all of the town’s shops filled, but Ms Hentschel said the graffiti and damage was not a very nice welcome for

new businesses.

“Tecoma traders are trying to get the town looking nice again,” she said.

“We finally got all of the shops full, and it just takes people like this to come along, and it costs us more money and makes it harder for us to keep the place nice.

“It’s very disappointing.”

The damage was reported to Belgrave police, and Ms Hentschel said she would look through the shop’s camera footage for any information to hand to police.

She said that shops in the area had been receiving regular graffiti and damage of a similar nature in the five years since she came to town.

Anyone with information on the damage can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Melissa Hentschel said she was disappointed after finding her shop vandalised last week. 123596 Ms Hentschel said the damaged windows might have to be replaced. 123596 Pictures: GREG CARRICK

Emerald remembers its warriors

By BEN CAMERON AND RUSSELL BENNETT MORE than 30 fallen soldiers from WWI with links to the Emerald area will be officially heralded under a new $100,000 plan by the Emerald RSL to construct a new Anzac Walk and Anzac Place.

The RSL has put a call out to the community for 24 photos, which will be used for signage on the proposed Anzac Walk - linking the cenotaph to Anzac Place adjacent to the RSL in Memorial Avenue.

RSL president Peter Maloney said it was a chance for the community to play its part in paying tribute to those who gave their lives for freedom.

“We’ve got eight pictures so far, and we have two more months to find the other 24,” Mr Maloney said.

The RSL is proposing eight information stands which would have four pictures of soldiers with a short notation on their individual histo-

Emerald RSL Secretary, Marg Megarry and Peter Maloney with a Picture: ROB CAREW full scale model of one of the pillars. 123204 ries.

Ranges Ward councillor Brett Owen said Cardinia Shire Council would be committing $30,000 to the Anzac Walk project, in addition to its maintenance and ongoing works.

The shire will also provide another $250,000 for the ’Emerald Link’ project.

Cr Owen commended the Emer-

ald RSL and Mr Maloney on their tireless work, adding: “We’re just happy to assist in any way.

“This (Anzac Walk) project is a great example of everyone coming together for one shared goal, and that says a lot.”

Construction is expected to begin in August on the project, including the Statue of the Unknown Soldier.

The total project is being funded by federal and state governments, together with Cardinia Shire Council and the Rotary Club of Emerald.

The RSL is chasing pictures of Andres Andreassen, James Adolphus Edgcumbe, Charles Spencer Barnes, Harrie Hasler Barnes, Gilbert Morrison Boyling, William Thomas Clark, Percy John Curtis Coates, Malcolm John Collis, Harold Coulson, Frederick Whitehead Cullen, Lister Beryl Foreman, Arthur Leeman Fulton, Harold George Hales, Walter Gordon Heppner, Francis Bewley Holliday, Bruce Robison Lamborn, Francis Angus Moffatt, Raymond Samuel Page, Harold Hill Parker, James Harold Russell, Stanley Sydney Sawyers, Thomas Walker, Frederick Wright and Sydney Wright.

Anybody with a photo to share can contact Peter on 0439 11 22 04 or peter.maloney@emeraldrsl.com. au.

Opinion Wrong name

JASON Wood needs to be brought to account.

He has refused to respond to two previous letters.

He needs to be hounded until he provides an adequate response and answers criticism through a public debate.

Sean Gothe, Belgrave.

WITH Tecoma now well-established as the hub of hills NIMBY protests - the latest being antiambulance as per letter from Lynne and Richard Lambert (Wrong Spot, Mail, 8 July) - I am utterly shocked that no-one ever seems to have brought up the fact that a certain store in the main street that prides itself in sustainable living and reducing our carbon footprint bears a name that is considered highly racist and derogatory towards black children in many countries around the world.

It is a name that totally contradicts the socially-conscious image the town tries to project.

Would some of those Macca’s protesters please do something about getting this store’s offensive name changed?

Thank you.

M. Maxwell, The Patch.

I AM an owner of a cat and two small dogs.

The dogs I can keep confined within the boundaries of my property but the cat is another matter.

My cat is 11 years old and ever since I got him as a kitten he has never been left outside during the night.

He spends most of the day sleeping but likes to go out for a few hours every day.

When I got my cat, the curfew was 8pm to 8am and I have abided by this rule religiously.

It is going to be very hard for me and the cat to abide by this new law.

Like just now, I opened the door to put the rubbish out, making sure the cat was nowhere around but, like a stealth bomber, he found a gap and escaped outside.

Now I am stressing as I am not sure what his fate may be if he is caught by a cat hater as the law is now on their side.

What this law is going to do most of all is turn neighbour against neighbour.

The decision makers certainly have not thought this one through at all.

I knew the laws and regulations when I got my cat 11 years ago and have done what was asked of me.

The culprits for wildlife attacks are the feral cats, the foxes and the owls so stop blaming everything on domestic cats.

This is yet another unfair decision made by the council to boost revenue.

I bet none of the decision makers own a cat.

Andrea Harding, Mount Dandenong.

THE GOVERNMENT will be stepping in to help find a future for Lilydale’s former Swinburne site, after a callout for a new provider proved fruitless.

Swinburne University of Technology announced on Friday 11 July that none of the submissions received through its Expression of Interest (EoI) process were suitable for the site.

The university called for submissions domestically and internationally from 26 February to 10 April for potential buyers or lessees for the former campus.

After assessing each submission on the criteria of whether it was committed to continuing education at the site and keeping its education zoning, Swinburne came up with no results. “ ... It was concluded that none of the submissions was capable of acceptance as they did not meet the overall evaluation criteria,” a Swinburne representative said.

Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe said the decision was commercial, but that the government would now step in to help determine the site’s future.

“The Coalition Government will now work with Swinburne University to assess options for the Lilydale site,” she said.

The campus has been the centre of many debates and discussions since it was announced the doors would close, with a group quickly forming to protest the decision.

Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews recently announced that, if Labor won November’s state election, it would re-open the campus for higher education by any means necessary.

This included compulsorily re-acquiring the campus from any buyers, if the land was sold off before the election.

Ms Fyffe criticised the announcement, however, and said it would have been a disincentive for anyone expressing interest in the site.

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State steps in over Swinburne

Fire lit under bike deaths FOR Leading Senior Constable Rust at Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol, perhaps food for thought.

Lighting the fire the other day, I used an old copy of RTM and came across an article quoting Leading Senior Constable Rust on motorcycle safety, which firmed up thoughts I have had for a while.

I contend that the term motorcycle safety is an oxymoron, that is, the two concepts, motorcycle and safety cannot exist together.

A quick look at the TAC website gives interesting information.

The TAC says that motorcycles on average account for 15 per cent of the annual road death total but only account for 1 per cent of kilometres travelled.

So motorcycle riders are 15 times more likely to be killed in road and off road incidents than other road users.

That’s without going into the serious injury stats.

A fender-bender in a car is usually an embarrassment and a look-up of the insurance policy.

The same intensity on a motorcycle could be three months in hospital, callipers and sticks and someone else’s liver.

There is unlikely to be another field of developed-world human activity where such a blindingly obvious disparity between substitutable utility and fatality exists and is allowed to continue. Perhaps climbing Everest comes close.

Broadly, if the state banned motorcycles tomorrow we would immediately drop the road toll by about 15 per cent or about 40 lives.

But “it’s all the un-observant car drivers’ fault” will be the cry.

Well, no - back to TAC, which says 41 per cent of motor cycle fatalities are single vehicle instances of the ’lost control, hit pole’ type.

And it doesn’t have to be a big pole, a road sign upright or fence-post will do the job.

A further 22 per cent were head-ons or overtaking crashes, and let me ask anecdotally - if you drive a car, how many times did you overtake a motorcycle and how many times have you seen motorcycles overtake cars?

And in our neck of the woods with its steep winding roads, how many cars have you seen overtake up-hill on double lines and how many motorcycles do the same - remembering there are 15 times more cars on the road?

So by disadvantaging about 4 per cent of the mobile vehicle population we could save squillions in hospital, lost opportunity and the constant haranguing of car drivers by officialdom driven by good intent and job preservation, and save 40 lives a year.

And wouldn’t it be quieter?

John Nieman, Monbulk.

Shot in the park I REFER to the article Deer Cull Slammed in the Mail on Tuesday 8 July.

It seems that Monbulk resident Bruce Johnson is ever ready to thrust his opinions, no matter how ill informed, into the columns of this newspaper.

His emotive comment “I do object to hoons deciding that your backyard is their shooting gal-

lery” emphatically reveals how out of touch Mr Johnson is.

He further claims that he is “not against shooting or a deer cull program but felt that the location wasn’t suitable or safe”.

Unfortunately the infesting feral deer in the Dandenong Ranges National Park never considered the “suitability nor the safety” of the park for their hunting by shooters.

Their choices as to location were doubtless instinctively determined by what they considered to be “suitability and safety” for their survival.

Perhaps Mr Johnson could persuade these feral deer to voluntarily relocate to what he deems to be a safer and more suitable location for their despatch by hunters.

I can imagine Mr Johnson suitably attired calling these deer to such a location while playing a pipe Pied Piper fashion.

The current deer cull is closely managed and supervised by Parks Victoria personnel.

The shooters are not hoons but are highly skilled, accredited and authorized volunteers willing to give up their time and creature comforts to endure the cold, wet and inhospitable conditions within the forest.

Absolute safety for the public and for their own personnel is paramount even to the point of permitting sighted yet difficult targeted deer to escape if there is any risk attached to taking a shot.

The damage being inflicted upon the Dandenong Ranges National Park by feral deer is profound.

Antler rub of trees is destroying them while wallows in the streams are destroying the habitat of platypus, lyrebirds and other resident native fauna.

So while Mr Johnson is warm at home reading, watching TV or perhaps pontificating while composing more of his missives for publication, we should applaud the efforts of those volunteers in the forest doing something to protect our environment and our heritage.

Roger Willsher, The Patch.

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Station’s arrested development

By JESSE GRAHAM EMERALD will not see 24-hour services come into the new police station for the time being, despite the increased hours being the focus of the electorate’s 2010 campaign.

On 26 October 2010, then opposition leader of the Liberal Party Ted Baillieu, announced that Emerald Police Station would be upgraded and be

manned 24-hours a day if the Liberal/ Nationals coalition was elected.

Mr Baillieu said that police from Pakenham and the surrounding areas respond to after-hour call-outs and can take more than 30 minutes to reach an incident.

“A Coalition Government will upgrade Emerald Police Station and work with Victoria Police to ensure extra po-

lice officers to protect the local community from violence and anti-social behaviour around the clock all week,” he said at the time.

However, a Victoria Police spokesperson told the Mail last week that the new $8.8 million station, which was completed in February, would continue to have the same hours as the old one - 7am-11pm.

“For all other times, Emerald and the surrounding community continues to have a 24-hour police response via support from Pakenham and nearby police stations,” the spokesperson said.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin said that he met with Chief Commissioner Ken Lay to discuss the matter although no change appeared to have been achieved.

“Rostering is an operational matter for Victoria Police but I have repeatedly advocated for a 24-hour police presence in Emerald,” he said.

The Victoria Police spokesperson said the service takes into account issues including “the needs of the community, service demand and local crime rates” when considering police station opening hours and police numbers.

Still leading from the front YOUNG leaders from around the Yarra Ranges gathered to celebrate their achievements and to hear special guest speakers at an annual alumni dinner last week.

The dinner was held for Yarra Ranges Council Youth Services’ Young Leaders past and present at the Foothills Conference Centre in Mooroolbark on Wednesday 9 July.

The room was filled with tables of former and current participants in the program, which gathers young adults and helps to build skills in public speaking, time management and leadership.

Yarra Ranges councillor Maria McCarthy spoke to the group about her own leadership experiences in running a small business, her involvement with the Lilydale Chamber of Commerce and public speaking practice through Toastmasters.

“My varied experiences and interests have brought me to where I am today,” she said.

“I implore you to make the most of those experiences you have through the Young Leaders program

and many others that arise as a result of it.”

Former Young Leaders spoke about their lives after completing the program with one since opening a small business and another currently compiling a book.

Curious Consulting’s Lisa Stephenson then took the floor and spoke about positivity and the way that people see the world.

Ms Stephenson said that people’s view of the world is created by their environment and their family and that, for many people, their “roadmap” or perception of the world is generated by the age of five.

However, she urged the audience to not let their perception of the world be set in stone and to try to experience new situations - even uncomfortable ones - as much as possible.

“It’s really important for you guys to have that in your mind... it keeps you curious and keeps you asking great questions,” she said.

She said that, of the 60,000 thoughts that people experience daily, around 95 per cent are habitual - or repeating - and that 80

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A good example, according to Ms Stephenson, was not thinking “I have to go to work today”, but rather “I get to go to work today” and to think about the positives of situations.

Finishing up on the night, former Young Leaders participant and MC on the evening Josh Watson praised the program and summed up his feelings about the results it brings.

“The community is a much better place as a result of what you people have done,” he said.

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Spotlight on global tax dodging

By REBECCA BILLS BELGRAVE Heights brother and sister duo Simeon and Taminka Hanscamp joined hundreds of passionate campaigners in Canberra last month to advocate for the global poor.

More than 200 campaigners from across Australia met at Parliament House from 21 to 24 June to shine a light on global tax dodging and meet with Members and Senators to urge them to take strong action against corporate tax dodging.

Ms Hanscamp, a global studies and law student, said the Voices for Justice lobbying event co-ordinated by the Micah Challenge anti-poverty campaign spoke about how global tax dodging was draining developing countries of billions of dollars each year.

She said with financial secrecy and tax dodging on the agenda for discussion at the November G20’s summit in Brisbane, it makes the subject even more poignant.

Mr Hanscamp said while multinational tax dodging and corruption impacted all nations, developing countries suffered the most.

“Highly conservative estimates show that poor nations lose more than $160 billion each year through corporate tax dodging, which is more money than they receive annually in foreign aid,” he said.

“This is money which rightfully belongs to the citizens of these countries and should be being used to provide essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and water.

“I went to Canberra because I want our leaders to know that Australians care

about justice for the world’s poor.”

Member for LaTrobe Jason Wood met with the Hanscamp’s at the event and said it was great to meet young people who were so passionate and committed to helping others.

“I think this is a very important issue,” he said.

“Australia has the opportunity through the G20 Summit in November to push for multinational corporations to pay their fair share of tax to the developing nations they are based in and use the resources of.

“As Taminka and Simeon pointed out, it’s also a problem of these nations who are being taken advantage of not necessarily having the resources to prosecute against these multinationals owing taxes in the first place.”

LaTrobe MP Jason Wood with Taminka and Simeon Hanscamp with other campaigners in Canberra. 123777

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This milestone is growing with changing times

By KATH GANNAWAY HEALESVILLE Environment Watch Inc (HEWI) marked a growing milestone on 20 June, celebrating 25 years of revegetation work on Healesville waterways.

The planting days along the Grace Burn, Watts River and Wirrup Yaluk have involved hundreds of volunteers working in conjunction with organisations including Yarra Ranges Council,

Melbourne Water and TAFE, Healesville High School, St Brigid’s and Healesville Primary students.

Healesville Primary School students, employees of Kilsyth company Cummins Filtration - now regular contributors, members of Yarra Ranges Council’s Bushland Team, Melbourne Water, the Mt Toolebewong and District Landcare Group and, of course, the dedicated HEWI members who have led the project, were joined

by Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister who presented certificates recognising their contribution.

“We certainly appreciate you being part of this project and hope you come back to Healesville frequently to watch your plants grow,” Cr McAllister said to the Cummins crew.

Dean Patch from Cummins said the company encouraged employees to take part in community projects.

“It’s good to put back into the com-

munity and it’s a bit of team-building as well,” he said.

Thanking the current batch of Healesville Primary School students, Cr McAllister said the school had been involved for longer than any of them had been alive. The school has been involved since 2001.

Since 2000 the Healesville Primary students have planted $13,800 seedlings.

There were also special mentions

for Yarra Ranges Council’s Lou Sbalchiero who has been on board since the beginning, Steve McGill from Melbourne Water, and HEWI’s Maureen Bond.

Ms Bond said there would be a sign placed on the Grace Burn this year to acknowledge the ongoing commitment to ensuring the protection of platypus and native fish habitat in Healesville.

Diabetes on the up and up in the hills

By JESSE GRAHAM A HEALTHCARE worker has warned community members to be wary of diabetes risk factors, after a dramatic rise in diagnoses in the Yarra Ranges.

Eastern Health announced on 2 July that the number of people with diabetes in the Yarra Ranges had risen by 180 per cent over a decade from 2003-2013.

Diabetes educator Jenny Williams said that Type 2 diabetes was the most prevalent form of the condition, making up around 90 per cent of all diabetes cases.

Despite the rising diabetes figures, Ms Williams said she felt that not many people in the community were utilising services, such as those offered by Yarra Valley Community Health.

“It’s really scary - it also means a lot of people out there are at high risk and are not doing anything about it,” she said.

She said that diet and lifestyle - including alcohol consumption were two important factors when it came to risk of Type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, high blood fats and cholesterol were all warn-

ings for the condition.

Ms Williams said many people had fears about seeing a doctor to determine if they had diabetes, but added that if they did not seek help when they had the condition, they could be putting themselves at risk.

She said that untreated diabetes can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, depression and even sexual problems.

Many myths and misunderstandings still surround diabetes, and Ms Williams said that one of these was the belief that Type 2 diabetes can be cured - it can’t.

“Once you develop Type 2, it won’t go away,” she said.

“You can reduce the symptoms and control it, but it doesn’t go.”

To allay any concerns, Ms Williams is urging anyone who believes they may be at risk of developing diabetes to see their GP for a check-up.

Eastern Health’s Yarra Valley Community Health runs a Healthy Living and Diabetes Program to offer support for people living with, or at risk of developing, Type 2 diabetes.

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President is never alone: Ash AT THE Emerald and District Rotary Club’s 34th presidential changeover dinner at Upper Beaconsfield’s Pine Grove Hotel recently, outgoing leader Kristine Ash recited a telling quote from the 36th President of the United States.

“Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. There’s nothing to do but to stand there and take it.”

Except the quote was used to highlight the uniqueness, by contrast, of Rotary leadership - where the president is never alone.

“I can see some wry smiles from past presidents as I look around the room,” Ms Ash said.

“In Rotary, presidents are invited to serve by their fellow club members -

Lorna Shaw, right, took over the reins of the Emerald and District Rotary Club presidency from Kristine Ash, left. 123401 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT to stand up to the plate despite some trepidation.

“Perhaps the difference between Lyndon Johnson and a Rotary president is that a Rotary president is not

alone - they are part of a remarkable worldwide volunteer organisation, with committed, hard-working club members.”

Before handing the reins over to new president Lorna Shaw, Ms Ash reflected on her tenure at the helm of the club - another year in which a seemingly endless number of members banded together to serve their community.

“In 2002 we established the Kids Fun Run with Thomas,” Ms Ash told the room of Rotarians, including District 9810 governor Tony Monley and assistant governor Margi Sank.

“This event has taken a life of its own and is now a much-anticipated fun family day out.

“We were delighted to raise $40,000 for the children’s ward at the Angliss

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Hospital - taking the total amount of funds distributed to children’s causes over the years to $400,000.

Emerald and District Rotary’s newest event - ’The Great Community Raffle’ - raised $167,500 for local organisations.

Ms Ash reserved a special thanks for her vice-president, Paul Harris Fellow and past president Ken Miller, for his tireless work throughout the year; while Chris Adams - himself a Paul Harris Fellow and former president received his 30-year service badge.

“He’s a true gentleman - just one of life’s great guys,” Ms Ash said of Mr Adams.

The theme for Ms Shaw’s year in the presidency is ‘Light Up Rotary’ and she was chosen to lead the club because of her fellow members’ belief

that she can interpret the message of Rotary to the community.

Currently in her fifth year on the Emerald and District Rotary board, Ms Shaw is looking forward to what she thinks will be “an exciting year ahead”.

She is adamant that the club will grow again under her leadership and that even more will be done to benefit the local community.

Ms Shaw is proposing to run a ‘Rotary Day’ in the district to help promote the club’s message, and she had a saying of her own that she referred to on Tuesday - a poem from Adam Lindsay Gordon.

“Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another’s trouble, Courage in your own.”

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By JESSE GRAHAM CARDINIA Shire Council has said that no decision has been made on replanting trees at Emerald’s Worrell Reserve, nine months after chopping down the land’s old trees.

The Mail reported on 22 October 2013 that 50 Monterey cypress trees were removed from Worrell Reserve, in order to make way for a Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) for the town.

The move was described as a last resort by then mayor Brett Owen who said at the time that the council had an obligation to protect the community.

It was noted that the reserve’s removed trees would be replaced with fire-resistant trees, and that a large number of trees would be planted at Pepi’s Land to offset the removal. Nine months on, Cardinia Council’s manager of Community Risk and Emergency Management, Myles O’Reilly said that no decision had been made.

“Council has made no decision on the replanting at Worrell Reserve, Emerald,” he said.

“Council will undertake further community consultation regarding replanting options,” he said.

The council, along with John Hills Landcare, is running a tree planting session at Pepi’s Land, with 1500 trees, on Saturday 26 July.

For more information, call Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787 624.

As I get older I want to have choice and control

You can with a bit of help from My Aged Care

Time to detoxify IT’S time to detoxify, with a new free and easyto-use service to have common household chemicals disposed off safely.

Yarra Ranges residents are now able to get rid of potentially dangerous items like pesticides, detergents and weed killers at a new Detox Your Home mobile collection in Lilydale.

Yarra Ranges mayor Fiona McAllister said the service, in partnership with Sustainability Victoria, was a great way to get rid of household chemicals without harming your health or the environment.

“Household chemicals can be dangerous,” she said.

“They can harm your family, pets, add extra fuel to the fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment.”

Cr McAllister said chemicals should not be put out with the regular rubbish collection or poured down drains.

The service helps in reducing the risk of poisoning and pollution with residents able to drop off aerosols, cooking oil, coolant, fertiliser, glues and more.

Ammunition, asbestos, batteries, chemicals used by business, farm chemicals, florescent lights, gas bottles, motor oil or paint will not be accepted.

A full list of items is available online at www. sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome.

This free mobile collection service is coming to Lilydale on 30 August from 8am to 4pm.

The exact location of the Lilydale Detox Your Home mobile collection will be sent out to residents after they register their interest at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxmobile or by calling 1800 252 233.

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.

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

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.

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

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Hills boast top Thai cuisine

By KATH GANNAWAY

Emerald Thai is the place for authentic Thai food in the hills. 121610

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AUTHENTICITY, variety, good service and quality ingredients are hallmarks of Emerald Thai Restaurant.

Owners Chakhrit and Chayanisa pride themselves on the quality and freshness of the dishes which come from their intimate knowledge and love of the cuisine.

Offering take-away and dine-in cuisine, their dishes are cooked fresh daily from their enticing home-made entrees through to soups, salads, curries, stir-fries, noodles and rice.

Chakhrit and Chayanisa say their most popular dishes include green curry, pad med, pad Thai and fried rice.

“All our dishes are made with fresh ingredients, and we offer them at a reasonable price,” Chakhrit said.

Emerald Thai has been in the hills for over 10 years and pride themselves on being part of the local community, employing local young people in the dining room who are efficient, capable and friendly.

In the kitchen, the Thai experience is paramount with Thai kitchen staff who bring the authenticity that is so valued by them, and enjoyed by their customers.

Emerald Thai caters for a variety of dietary requirements including gluten-free dishes.

For a taste of authentic Thai, Emerald Thai at 12 Kilvington Drive, Emerald, is open from 4.30pm to 9pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Phone 5968 6684.

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A WEBSITE dedicated to dealing with asbestos is a go-to for tradespeople dealing any job where there is a potential for the dangerous material to be present.

The use of asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2003 but its popularity as a common building and insulation material from the mid-1940s until the late 1980s means it remains widespread in the community.

The online information resource for dealing with asbestos in Victoria was launched last year for home owners, businesses, industry and other members of the community.

The new website, asbestos.vic.gov.au, answers frequently asked questions including how to recognise material containing asbestos and provides guidelines for its safe handling and removal.

It also features interactive tools that guide tradesmen, home owners and builders on safely removing asbestos, and maps that locate landfills which are licensed to receive asbestos.

The website brings together information from the Victorian WorkCover Authority, the Department of Health and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

WorkSafe chief executive Denise Cosgrove said the three government bodies had recognised the importance of placing their combined asbestos knowledge in one easy-to-use website.

“Asbestos can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. This website is designed to make information simple to find and easy to understand by bringing it together in one place for the Victorian community,” Ms Cosgrove said.

Knowing how and where to safely dispose of asbestos is one of the most common questions asked of the EPA. It says that consolidating asbestos information in a single source website will provide clarity and confidence for people seeking information.

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Candlelit Bach on track to be classic

By REBECCA BILLS CLASSICAL Tracks 2014 is bringing an extra special performance to Montrose town centre this July.

Musician Chris Howlett will be performing his concert Bach by Candlelight taking his audience on an ‘insiders track’ between the suites exploring the inner workings of the music to offer an entertaining and educating journey.

Mr Howlett opened the Culture Tracks Program earlier this year where he gave attendees a taste of what will be at his upcoming performance at Montrose Town Centre later this month.

Howlett’s candle-lit, wintry night performances of this concert in Europe was met with incredible responses and offered audience members in Australia a unique experience that verges on the surreal.

With just Howlett, his cello and light, the depth and elegance of the music is brought into sharp relief.

Mr Howlett said if the sense of sight is taken away then an audience will listen harder to the music - “it’s just human nature”.

“It takes away all distractions and makes it a warmer atmosphere for the audience,” he said.

“At the end of each recital I spend at least 15 minutes where the

audience can ask me questions and I find that in the dark, they are more confident to ask questions that are on their mind.

“A lot of the conversations in this time revolve around who actually wrote the Bach suites.”

With the bitterly cold winter days upon us, the Yarra Ranges Fine Music Program for winter, as part of the Culture Tracks Program, brings together some of the best classical music in Australia.

Classical Tracks: Bach By Candlelight by Chris Howlett is on Sunday 20 July at 2pm at the Montrose Town Centre located at 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose.

Tickets are $22 or $18 for concession.

To book or for more information, call 1300 368 333 or email boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

The Mail is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a double pass to Chris Howlett’s Bach by Candlelight performance at Montrose Town Centre. To enter, visit the Mail’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mailnewspapergroup and like, comment “Bach” and share the related post. The winner will be announced at 10am on Friday 18 July.

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Get straight Pointed comments for a laugh in the swing

By JESSE GRAHAM

By REBECCA BILLS BASS Straits will be performing the classic hits of Dire Straits at Burrinja Cafe this Saturday.

Lead guitarist, local and touring musician Matthew Fagan leads Bass Straits with Kent Rose on keyboard, guitar and vocals, James Davies on the drums and Chris Rourke on bass guitar.

The show will feature authentic and modern versions of Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Money for Nothing, So Far Away, Going Home and many more classic songs from the pen of Mark Knopfler.

Fagan has previously toured with international celebrities including Natalie Cole, The Original Buena Vista Social Club, Billy Connolly, Shirley Bassey and Michael Crawford.

Billy Connolly said after touring with Mr Fagan that he

was the best artist he had ever toured with. Bass Straits, reliving the Dire Straits hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, is at the Burrinja Cafe on Saturday 19 July from 7.30pm.

Tickets are $20 or $15 for concession at the door.

Burrinja Cafe is located at 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey.

For more information, call 9754 8723 or email events@ burrinja.org.au.

The Mail is giving away one double pass to Bass Straits at Burrinja Cafe on Saturday 19 July.

To be in the draw to win, visit the Mail Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mailnewspapergroup and like, comment “Bass” and share the related post. The winner will be announced on the Facebook page at 10am Friday 18 July.

RENOWNED comedian Dave Hughes will be making his way down to perform in Pakenham in September.

Well-known for his work with Nova Melbourne and The Project, Hughes will be hitting the stage to perform stand-up comedy at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on 13 September as part of his Pointless tour.

He said he was aiming to make 2014 a year dedicated to stand-up comedy and that he was looking forward to the Pakenham show.

Hughes said that a lot of his material for the tour came from life experience - particularly the experience of having kids aged under five.

“The... joy of that is in the show quite a bit,” he said.

“The kids get a good run - they’re stars in their own right. They’re paying for their own education.”

No stranger to the stand-up stage, Hughes has performed repeatedly at the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival.

He said that one of the favourite moments in his career was his first gig at the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala in 1999, and recalled that he hit a nerve with a threeminute routine focused on fish and chips.

Dave Hughes will be performing in Pakenham on 13 September.

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Despite more than a decade on the airwaves and five years on television, Hughes said that nothing quite compares to having a captive audience before him.

“It’s the immediacy of that audience - it could be 50, 500, 1000 people in front of you, but the joy of their attention and making big rooms laugh - or any rooms laugh - is hard to beat.

For the attendees at his Pakenham show, Hughes simply said: “They can look forward to a good time”, and that he felt in top form for the event.

Dave Hughes’s show begins at 7.30pm

on Saturday 13 September at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham. Tickets are $44.90.

To book tickets, visit cardinia.vic.gov.au or call 1300 887 624.

The Mail has a double pass to give away for Dave Hughes’s Pakenham show, along with a double pass for his Healesville show on 11 September.

To go into the draw, simply visit www. facebook.com/MailNewspaperGroup and share, like and comment on the relevant post.

Winners will be drawn on 29 August.

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LIGHT, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS FROM the moment visitors arrive they will be impressed with this property’s quality, style and total perfection.

Situated on a manicured and landscaped allotment of just under two acres, this property is ideal for those who want the ultimate country lifestyle.

The home boasts four large bedrooms each overlooking the beautiful surrounds and opens out to the full length deck.

The master bedroom offers an ensuite.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and features quality stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and gas oven and cooktop.

There are multiple living areas that offer

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

everyone their own space with a formal lounge, rumpus room and study.

Outside offers an enclosed outdoor entertaining area, large shed, four-car carport, single carport, terraced lawn area and much more.

Special features for the home include airconditioning, gas ducted heating, ducted vacuum, air conditioning and intercom system, a under home storage room or office, quiet street location, picturesque outlook, high ceilings with exposed beams, future gas log fire and much more.

Call today and arrange a time to view this country escape.

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asking $500,000

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Ofers Considered Over $930,000

STOrYBOOK COTTaGE ONlY 400m TO EmErald!

BErrY SPrINGS - 19 aCrES WITH ENdlESS VIEWS!

this 3 bedroom western red cedar storybook cottage is perfectly located being a short stroll to the centre of emerald, the shops, schools & restaurants. the home features 2 bedrooms with built in robes downstairs adjacent to the family bathroom with spa. the large lounge room with pitched timber ceiling has a toasty wood heater for those cold winter’s nights as well as mains gas ducted heating & a split system for the ultimate in comfort & convenience. the well-appointed kitchen has gas cooking & plenty of cupboard space & overlooks the family meals area. upstairs, there is a large room & a smaller room which would be ideal as a children’s bedroom & study or retreat & ofers an elevated outlook. outside there is a large double lock up garage with remote opening, power & a concrete loor & low maintenance established gardens.

CALL to ArrAnGe A PriVAte inSPeCtion toDAY! 3 BED 1 BATH 4 CAR Contact Aaron Day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 12.30pm - 1.00pm (Photo iD required)

this 19 acre property, privately located in the heart of macclesield features a 3 Bdr double brick home with endless views. The home features double hung windows to take advantage of the north & west facing aspect whilst the huge formal dining & lounge with a Jetmaster wood ire & a split system ofers more of the amazing views. The well-appointed kitchen opens onto the 2nd living area that encompasses a meals area & has a gas heater & a split system. There is also a fully screened sun room outdoors. Upstairs there is a further living room with balcony & down the hall there is a family bathroom, a tack/utility room & a generous laundry with 2nd toilet & shower. Outside there is a built in BBQ & paved entertaining area, a huge hay shed, a 36 x 25 machinery shed/workshop with power, stock yards, a cattle crush, 2 x 45,000 lt water tanks, automated gates & a 5 carport spaces.Call to arrange a private inspection today!

Macclesfield Lot 2, 265 SPiLLerS rD

maCClESfIEld LOT 3, 265 SpiLLerS rd

Ofers considered Over $800,000

3 BED 2 BATH Contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany day on 0438 844 968

46 UsaBle acRes iN Macclesfield

34 USaBlE aCrES IN maCClESfIEld

•Fully fenced & usable acres with a huge dam •Power & telephone available •Plenty of trees for shade + Building envelope •Ideally located in prime horse country!

•Power & telephone available •Plenty of trees for shade •Perimeter fenced + Building envelope •Ideally located in prime horse country!

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

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

Macclesfield Lot 4, 265 SPiLLerS rD

Ofers considered Over $800,000

Ofers Considered Over $650,000

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PrIVaTE 3 BEdrOOm HOmE ON 2.5 aCrES WITH VIEWS!

•Power & telephone available •Plenty of trees for shade •Perimeter fenced & Building envelope •Ideally located in prime horse country!

Situated on 2.5 acres this neat home has been renovated & is walking distance to Gembrook. There are 3 spacious Bdrs with robes, a large sun illed lounge room, generous country kitchen, a functional laundry & a mud room. The home has been freshly painted, has new carpets & window coverings, a renovated bathroom & amazing views! Outside there is a double garage & a concrete water tank. inspect today!

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

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

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Upwey 2 Main StReet

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$270,000 plus

3 SHOpS - OUTSTANDING pOSITION !

2.5 ACRe pATCH pARCeL

With corner street frontage, plenty of parking and loads of passing trade, these three shops are now for sale. all with top quality tenants in their irst terms of 5 x 5 x 5 leases, all 3 premises have been well maintained & have adequate heating & bathroom facilities. Returns & prices are as follows 2 Main StReet: $330,000 PLUS - $17,455 p/a exc GSt (57m2) 1 / 2 MORRiS ROaD: $190,000 PLUS - $9,600 p/a + GSt (36.9m2) 2 / 2 MORRiS ROaD: $190,000PLUS - $8,580 p/a inc GSt (41.8m2) Situated just of Burwood Hwy, Upwey has a thriving local shopping trade with a huge amount of local, repeat clientele & passing tourists. the train station is only meters away along with supermarket, chemist, take-away outlets & cafes that all help to bring traic past your door.

Situated in the ever popular & picturesque Patch is this amazing opportunity to secure one 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. idyllically situated close to local schools, shops and transport but far enough away to enjoy the peaceful seclusion you have been craving.

LANDSIZE - 10,284 sqm Contact Glen Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact agent (Photo iD Required)

FeRNy CReek 4 dunn Avenue

Contact sam Adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection By Appointment only (Photo id required)

$650,000 plus

MT eveLyN 28 THe WRIDGeWAy

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“GARRAN“ – Flat bloCk, Family Friendly home with views

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ever dreamed about living in the prestigious Ferny Creek on a lat block with views? Well this home will tick all your boxes! Properties of this quality, size and location are not only sought after but exceptionally rare. Set on a magniicent, lat, sun illed block of over 1/2 acre (2536m2), in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by lovely, european styled gardens, lawn areas and stunning views – there are so many reasons this property is a stand out ! This Bv home ofers 3 bedrooms, 3 separate living zones. The meals area of the kitchen takes in the wonderful valley views, and overlooks the formal living zone. Ofering GDH, coonara style ireplace, hardwood loors under the carpet, high ceilings, large windows, and ornate cornices. A very functional loorplan to suit a variety of family setups. Add in a private entertaining deck PLuS 4 car garage, water tanks, cubby house, carport/wood shed and separate studio, perfect for the artist, teenager retreat or those wanting to work from home.

3 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 2536 sqm Contact Jo Hirst on 0427 494 831 or 9751 2375 inspection By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

Through the stone entrance and at the end of a long tree lined bitumen driveway, the striking framework of stone and timber and the formidable rooline (with turret) of this imposing grand entertainers residence, makes a statement and a lasting impression that will stay with each one who has the opportunity to visit this stunning property. Boasting a versatile loor plan with 3 grand bedrooms plus a 4th or study, where every facet of this expansive 2 storey design displays intuition and empathy for modern family dynamics, with a distinct accent on alfresco integration. Polished oak parquetry looring, ornate skirtings and architraves, leadlight embellishments and a grand timber staircase all speak of timeless elegance. Multiple outdoor entertaining areas, in ground pool, taking in the stunning rural views.

Dble garage, triple carport, a 4 car storage shed/ workshop.

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4 BED 2 BATH 3 W.C. 9 CAR

LANDSIZE - 4997 sqm

Contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

9751 2375

11 Main Road, Olinda

9754 6888

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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TRADIE’S PARADISE

HEALESVILLE

THE heading says it all! This fantastic property features an awesome tradesman’s garage plus large double carport and a huge ranchstyle home which offers sensational views across town.

IDEALLY located within easy walking distance to the vibrant Healesville township and schools, this home is suited to the largest of families.

Some of the features on offer are: four generous-sized bedrooms plus study, master with built-in robes and ensuite and polished timber floors throughout.

The home is well-appointed: there’s a central kitchen with walk-in pantry, open plan living, dining and kitchen area.

Add an enormous entertaining/rumpus room, and a steel constructed 8m by 10m garage with double roller doors, ample lighting and power outlets.

High set 8m x 5m double carport. Fully fenced allotment of approximately 1200 square metres.

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Address: On application Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers over $475,000 Contact: Gary Lucas, 0407 595 113 MAX BROWN, HEALESVILLE, 5962 4888

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LOCATED on a made road only a couple of kilometres from the township, this immaculate modern home has many desirable features, including almost two acres (7744 square metres) in land size.

Offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a study nook, plus living

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areas that enjoy delightful filtered views, not forgetting the generous deck along the north side for alfresco dining!

The land is gently sloping with plenty of cleared area, north-facing and ideal for vegie gardens.

There is also a spacious double Colorbond garage with concrete floor, power, roller doors and its own toilet plus water tanks for the house and gardens. To finish this package off, there is a separate side road access or egress.

This great commercial property is centrally located on the upper level of an iconic building in the main street of Healesville.

Approx. gardens w • Manicured • Zoned reverse cycle a 127 square metres of floor space with an open office/reception area, • Manicured three private offices, large tea/staff room, his and hers amenities, gardens w ducted heating/air conditioning and two small storage areas. This well maintained office space would offer itself to a variety of businesses.

Automatic security lighting at the rear of building with two car spaces.

Please contact our office for details.

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M.L CARPENTRY SERVICES

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Mob 0418 355 798, Ph 9751 2670

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0418 319 658

• spouting • general plumbing • hot water services • kitchen & bathroom renovations • gas plumbing • water renewals • sewers, etc • Free quotes

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0407 356 441

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Call John at Hurst Roofing

Licence No 21425 Maintenance, Bathroom Renovations, Gas Fitting, Dishwashers, Spouting, Replace gas & electric hot water service, General Plumbing.

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Phone 0414 226 329

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Commercial/domestic & new/established homes Award nomination - Vic 2012 Pest Manager of the Year

0412 990 372 – www.frontlinetpc.com.au C1060062-PJ45-12

You Name It, I’ll Do It Steve Worrall 9752 6460, 0407 004 288

Construction & Building Maintenance Prompt, reliable service

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JACK OF MOST TRADES All jobs big or small

rangerpestcontrol.com.au

TERMITE CONTROL SPECIALIST

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Domestic & Commercial Metal Roof repairs and replacements

9756 6110, 0419 380 827 Buy, & Sell in our

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Tim Creek Mobile: 0401 304 936 email: tcreekroofing@gmail.com

Alan 5968 5191 Mob 0418 176 159

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Micks Maintenance Service

Ph: 0400 627 644

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

0402 767 394 9795 4984

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Over 20 years experience in all aspects of Roof Tiling.

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Richard - 0419 502 949 Simon - 0417 399 750

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Plumbing & Gas Fitting, Excavator Hire, Water Renewals, Metal Roof & Gutters, Hot Water Unit Repair & Replacement, All Sanitary & Stormwater Drainage, Septic, Sewer & Treatment Plants, Pumps & Rain Water Tanks.

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TREVOR JACKSON PLASTERING The small job specialist • Extensions • Renovations • Repair Work • Ornamental • Clean Work

For an obligation free quote

Call - daytime evening 1013505-KG10-12

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0439 323 635

BLOCKED DRAINS AND CAMERA INSPECTIONS

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'We load it for you, or you can'

REMOVAL SERVICE

C1092883-JL38-13

DEAN’S RUBBISH REMOVALS Any rubbish, garden waste, trees lopped, furniture, sheds cleared/removal.

Truck/trailer and bobcat

Phone 0407 350 560 or 9720 9223

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

FRIDGES & WASHERS

0418 721 643

• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • EPA Licence • Portable Toilets

9735 3700

Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

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SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

BASS AND DRUMS required for Hammond combo. Mainly rock /rhythm/ blues. Please call 5968 1335.

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

SALE OF IMPOUNDED STOCK Impounded from Albert Rd, Clematis on 8.7.14. 1 x White Ewe, 1 x White Ram. Impounded

by John Van Rensch. The above stock, if not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold at the Victorian Livestock Exchange in Pakenham on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014. For enquiries contact Compliance Services Department at the Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787 624.

STEVE CLENCIE

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0400 286 289

AAA

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TREE SERVICES

Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges.

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Call Terry 5968 4652 0419 528 472

Trades & Services section of Network Classifieds.

FIREWOOD

Transformed Tree Services Pty Ltd www.transformedtreeservices.com.au

V Firewood DRY REDGUM SPLIT, Free delivery all areas. Ph: 0417 324 380.

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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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WE BUY HOUSES Call 0429 409 204

Dry Split Red Gum $180m3 Dry Yellow Box $180m3 Very dry local wood $120m3 Oregon Kindling $25/16kg bag

Dry split red gum Free delivery, most areas. $170 per metre.

Phone Ryan: 0409 404 611

Fully Insured, Free Quotes, Local Family Business

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BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

V Firewood

CALL TIM 0421 574 444,

SN1090434-PJ37-13

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

16 Station Street, Bayswater.

Phone 0415 908 318.

If you need to sell and move on fast.

5968 1624

PROBLEM TREES? C1064339-KG48-12

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➢ Local Technician ➢ Government accredited digital installer ➢ New TV Points & quality set top boxes ➢ TV Tuning, Plasma & Projector installation ➢ Convert your existing TV to receive crystal clear Digital reception ➢ Home Theatre Installation

Tim 0417 383 683

FREE DELIVERY TO LOCAL AREAS

BAV BARROW AUDIO VISUAL

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

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

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

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Call 9754 6686, 0404 040 686

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EXPERIENCED CREW FULL INSURANCE

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

V Celebrants

General Classifieds

DIGITAL ANTENNAS INSTALLED TODAY

FOR ALL YOUR TREE REQUIREMENTS s LOPPING s FELLING s TRIMMING s MULCH SALES s ON-SITE CHIPPER

1135330-RC21-14

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TREE SERVICES

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902

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

V Garage Sales

Phone 5945 0600

CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCIL

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441 HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

1143933-EG28-14

V Public Notices and Event

C1098234-JO43-13

From your garden. Magnolia, Camellia, Pieris, Daphne, Hellebores flowers etc. Money paid per bunch. Call 0439 323 635.

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

Further information and a position description can be found on the Yarra Ranges Careers website www.careers-yarrarangescouncil.com.au or by contacting the Yarra Ranges Parks and Environment Department Phone: 9294 6215 or e-mail: enviroadmin@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Call Andrew: 0411 633 400

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING

FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS

Applications close Monday 5pm of the 21st July 2014

059 CURTAINS

Beautiful made to measure curtains. Choose from a full range of samples, accessories and blinds.

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

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

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V Wanted To Buy

The Yellingbo area has unique biodiversity and ecological values, and establishment of this committee is an important step in improving public land and conservation outcomes in the area. The state government has established the committee to improve coordination and collaboration between land managers and other agencies involved in the management of the Yellingbo Conservation Area.

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

Mountain District Tree Services

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire Council are seeking expressions of interest for an exciting and unique opportunity for four volunteer community representatives (3 Yarra Ranges positions and 1 Cardinia position) to take part in the Yellingbo Conservation Area Coordinating Committee.

C1091028-JO37-13

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Volunteer Community Representatives (4 positions)

25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

YELLINGBO CONSERVATION AREA COORDINATION COMMITTEE

C908924-JJ13-11

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YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

• Tree Pruning & Removal • Fully Insured • Big or Small Jobs • 24hrs Assistance • Certified & Qualified Arborist • OH&S Accredited

V Curtains

DISHWASHER, Technika Bellissimo, 6 years old, in working order. $100. 5968 3123. 0418 581 267.

V Public Notices and Event

Cut & Catch Tree Services

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Phone 9736 2125

C963519-JM36-11

Call 0402 943 770

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522

Quality firewood, competitive prices.

Pick up or delivery.

13-15 York Road, Mount Evelyn

1021249-PJ16-12

Free quotes – fully insured

Free Quotes

ASAP FIREWOOD

Employment V Positions Vacant

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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By REBECCA BILLS SHE’S a young, vivacious cricketer with the world at her feet.

But this 19-year-old, who described herself as clumsy and unco-ordinated as a child, has just returned from representing Australia with Cricket Without Borders in the 2014 Pepsi International Cricket Council (ICC) East Asia Pacific Women’s Trophy in Sano, Japan.

Lilydale resident Sophia Field said she was 11 when her parents decided that she, along with her brother, would be enrolled in Milo Cricket.

“I have six brothers and no sisters so I have been playing backyard cricket for as long as I can remember,” she said.

“I’ve always owned a cricket bat and been involved in crickety things all my life but once I started playing properly I just loved the sport so much more.”

Sophia said Cricket Without Borders took groups of girls from Victoria and created two opportunities for them that were usually only available to male cricketers.

“The ICC invited Cricket without Borders to play in an international competition in Japan so we weren’t just playing against the local clubs but we actually got to play against the Japanese, Papua New Guineans, Samoan, Cook Islands and Vanuatu women’s teams.

“It was such an awesome experience and we beat the Cook Islands but we lost to everyone else unfortunately.

“I also got to captain one

Sophia Field has just returned from playing in Japan.

Picture: ROB CAREW

of the matches against Japan and we lost that by less than 30 runs, so all in all it was a really great match.”

Cricket Without Borders chair Clare Cannon said sport was a wonderful vehicle to bring young women together.

“The teams we get to play are girls from different cultures, who speak different languages at home, who play the game with a slightly different slant, and face different challenges in finding teams in which to play

locally,” she said.

“It is wonderful to see Cricket Without Borders players rise to the challenges they are set with the support of those around them.”

Sophia said her next goal was to play for VicSpirit, Victoria’s Elite Women’s Cricket Team.

“And as it happens I will be representing Victoria in the indoor championships next month in the Under 20s division,” she said.

Healesville faces up to tough task Healesville Junior Football Club results: Round 10 Under 16 Emerald Black 25.18(168) d Healesville 2.3(15) Goals: J. Brooks 2 Awards: S. Petersen, K. Brown, B. Christie HEALESVILLE always knew it was going to be a difficult task facing the talented, welldrilled Emerald team.

The boys showed great endeavour and gave 100 per cent effort for the first three quarters restricting Emerald to only four goals each quarter.

However, in the last quarter when they had run out of legs and rotations on the bench Emerald managed to run away with the game.

Thanks to the two under 14 boys who had the courage to help out Healesville.

Under 14 (no report submitted) Emerald 7.6(48) d Healesville 3.6(24) Under 13 South Belgrave 5.5(35) d Healesville 0.9(9) Goals: No goal scorers Awards: P. Jones, B. Cummins, J. Garth, J. Simnett HEALESVILLE were down on numbers, but still the boys put in a lot of determination and never gave up.

Under 12 Emerald 6.8(44) d Healesville 2.1(13) Goals: C. Oude-Meilink, C. Weinmann Awards: J. Willems, H. O’Brien, C. Scragg ALTHOUGH they got away

from Healesville a little bit at the end, the team still gave it a crack.

Healesville are still learning and can hold their heads up high for getting in there and trying hard.

Under 11 Mount Evelyn 7.3(45) d Healesville 0.2(2) Goals: No goal scorers Awards: A. Amarant, B. Murphy, R. Oude-Meilink, J. Howie, A. Hyde-Thomas A GOOD effort, Healesville just let Mount Evelyn get on top in the second half.

The team continued to put in the effort but didn’t get the results on the scoreboard.

Under 10 (no report submitted).

Under 9 Goals: C Anderson 3 Awards: J. Johnson, J. Wood, S. Franz, M. Sissins, F. Steel, C. Agnew GREAT game by Healesville Under 9 boys.

Good tackling pressure all over the ground which resulted in a lot of possession.

Teamwork and sportsmanship was outstanding.

Youth Girls Seville Ranges 15.10 (100) d Healesville 0.0(0) IN FREEZING conditions, the Healesville girls took on Seville Ranges under lights at Seville.

The team continues to try hard despite being low in numbers.

It is a credit to the girls who continue to put in the effort each week despite struggling every week. The team is still

looking for recruits this year and also for 2015.

Wesburn Junior Football Club results: Round 10 Under 10 Wesburn 7.8(50) d South Belgrave 3.0(18) Goal kickers: K. Gay 2, B. Humphrey 2, T. Nicolandos 1, A. ONiel 1, J. Sharp 1 Most effective players: J. Belling, B. Charlwood, J. Sharp, K. Gay, A. McDonald ONCE again Wesburn worked as a unit.

They shared the ball, sheparded, and looked for each other and generated a strong run all across the ground.

Under 12 Wesburn 9.12(78) d South Belgrave 0.0(0) Goal kickers: J. Ball 3, A. Nelson 2, L. Hewitt 1, B Bourke 1,C. Newell 1, T. ONiell 1 Most Effective Players: F. Trelor, C. Sinniah, J. Ball, K. Slater, D. Ceveri, K. Bradsma, A. Nelson GREAT game with Wesburn working hard to achieve a good result.

Good to see other players sharing the work load as well.

Under 16 South Belgrave 18.13(121) d Wesburn 7.3(45) Goal kickers: T. Walker 2, C. Cabessi 2, B. Ferguson 1, A. McNiff 1, T. Robinson 1 Most effective players: D. Nippers, N. McNiff, J. Neale, T. Walker, C. Cabossi A GOOD effort by Wesburn but they need to work on their concentration for the full game as well as their disposals.

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Three-way tie at top YVMDFNL Wrap, Round 12 FOUR seasons in one day made the conditions tough for footballers and netballers alike on Saturday in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Community Bank Football Netball League.

Second-placed Upwey Tecoma were toppled by ninth-placed Belgrave leaving a three-way tie at the top of the ladder in Division 1 with another three clubs one game adrift.

Seville are sitting one game clear on top of the ladder in Division 2 with Thornton Eildon making up the five clear by one game.

Netball sees Upwey holding a onegame advantage on top while Yarra Glen has a six-point buffer in Division 2.

DIVISION 1 SENIORS Belgrave 11.11(77) d Upwey Tecoma 6.11(47) THIS was the only Division 1 game played this week which completed Round 12.

Second on the ladder, Upwey taking on eighth-placed Belgrave and Upwey went into the game warm favourites.

However, Belgrave took control from the outset and looked every bit a top side. Belgrave handled the conditions brilliantly and skipped to a 17-point lead at the first change.

They continued playing well in the second quarter, but Upwey did stay in touch with the margin 22 points at the long break.

The second half was a real battle for goals, and the 22-point halftime margin although doesn’t sound a lot, proved to be massive on the day.

There was only one major scored in the third and that went the way of Belgrave and their lead was 27 points at the final change.

If Upwey was to win this game, then it would take their absolute best and on this day. It just wasn’t going to happen as they were simply outplayed and outclassed by a better team who thoroughly deserved the victory.

Belgrave best players: N. Bourke, C. Kelf, T. Stubley.

Upwey Tecoma best players: S. Gooley, N. Wale-Buxton, L. Beacom.

DIVISION 2 SENIORS Gembrook Cockatoo 5.9 (39) d Yea 1.7(13) THIS game won’t go down as one to remember as it was played in tough conditions where neither side could really get any free flow play going.

Yea did lead by eight points at the first change as they kicked the only goal for the quarter, but unfortunately for them it was to be their only goal for the game.

The second term saw Gembrook grab a two-point lead at the half as they slotted two majors to Yea’s three behinds.

The third term was not a pretty spectacle with neither side scoring a goal and at the last change this clash was up for grabs as Gembrook’s lead was just four points.

In the last quarter, Gembrook controlled the ball and finally got some reward on the scoreboard, booting 3.4 while Yea just couldn’t get the ball forward of centre and didn’t trouble the scorers in the last as Gembrook came away with a 26-point victory.

Gembrook Cockatoo best players: L. Tyrrell, B. Dillon, M. Quinn.

Ben Collins soaring like a Magpie. 123835 Yea best players: G Wearne, S Tull, B Littlewood.

Yarra Glen 14.6 (90) d Yarra Junction 7.12 (54) YARRA Glen sits three games clear in second spot after a reasonably convincing performance over Yarra Junction.

Yarra Glen looked sharper early and even though Junction did have their chances, it was Yarra Glen’s finishing that saw them out to a 33-point lead at half time.

Yarra Junction came out hard in the third and made it a real one-onone contest and got right back into the game, narrowing the margin to a manageable 19 points at the final stanza.

Yarra Glen showed their class in the last as they looked the fitter and faster side, finishing with a five goal-to-two quarter and come away with a very workmanlike six-goal victory.

Yarra Glen best players: M. Ashton, J. Baughan (1 goal), J. Marks.

Yarra Junction best players: M. Brown, M. Sword, L. Cove.

Kinglake: Bye. UNDER 18 Healesville 13.7(85) d Woori Yallock 2.6(18) FOR the first quarter it looked as though the undefeated Healesville was going to have a real battle on its hands as scores were tied at 2.1(13) each.

However, Healesville kicked into action in the second, slamming home six goals to just one point and all of a sudden their lead was 38 points at half time.

The third term was really a nonevent with both sides only scoring two behinds.

Healesville finished the day in style with a five-goal last term while Woori

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only added two behinds which saw Healesville win with relative ease.

Healesville best players: B. Clark (1 goal), J. Savage (2 goals), J. Clark.

Woori Yallock best players: M. Wells, T. Kear, B. Arnold (2 goals).

Emerald 7.4 (46) d Yea 2.3 (15) THIS was a very low scoring game with not much in it for the first three quarters, but it was Emerald that just had the edge in play and was just a touch more effective going forward.

Their lead at three quarter time was just 10 points and the game was certainly still up for grabs.

The last term saw Emerald’s defence stand strong as they held Yea scoreless while they added 3.3 to finish the game off well and win by a very handy 31 points.

Emerald best players: J. Breakwell, J. Volta, J. Turpin (1 goal).

Yea best players: K. Spagnolo, J. Cunningham, X. O’Dwyer.

Seville 10.15(75) d Powelltown 5.5(35) THIS was a pretty good contest for a half between two sides that have struggled this season.

Seville had more of the ball early but couldn’t finish their work off in front of the big sticks, booting 2.9 for the half which kept Powelltown in the hunt as they booted 2.1.

Seville played a lot more through the corridor in the third and it proved effective with a five goal-to-one term and their lead was out to 35 points at the last change.

The last term saw both sides battle it out hard but it was Seville that was just too strong for longer periods of the game that got them their victory.

Seville best players: M. Sandfort,

A. Whitelaw (1 goal), L. O’Keefe (1 goal).

Powelltown best players: D. Thomas (2 goals), T. Nightingale, M. Mallick.

Upwey Tecoma 9.7(61) d Belgrave 1.7(13) UPWEY pretty much played this game on their own terms, their defence was first rate and Belgrave just couldn’t find a way through.

Belgrave had only managed five behinds up to three quarter time while Upwey had booted 6.3 which gave them a 34-point three quarter time advantage.

Upwey finished the day in fine touch with a three-goal term while Belgrave did at least slot their first major to take a little something out of the game.

Upwey Tecoma best players: M. Waterman, N. Waterman (2 goals), D. Torrance.

Belgrave best players: N. Schill, J. Cumming, J. Webb.

Olinda Ferny Creek 7.11(53) d Warburton Millgrove 3.3(21) AT HALF time, Olinda looked like they were heading for a 10-goal plus win as they held a 31-point lead and had also held Warby to just three behinds.

Warby hit back in the third with a three-goal quarter and held Olinda to just one behind and the margin was reduced to just 19 points.

The last quarter saw Olinda control the play not allowing Warby to go forward, with Olinda booting 2.6 to finish the day while unfortunately for Warby they didn’t trouble the scorers in the last.

Olinda Ferny Creek best players: R. Cottam-Starkey, J. Prato (1 goal),

C. Horner (1 goal).

Warburton Millgrove best players: J. Lee (1 goal), M. Kocher (2 goals), J. McIntosh. Division 1 A Grade Netball: Upwey Tecoma 61 d Belgrave 58 UPWEY remain undefeated but not before being given one heck of a fright

by Belgrave.

Belgrave started extremely well and troubled Upwey with their quick ball movement and at quarter time Belgrave held a five-goal lead.

Upwey slowed the tempo in the second and started to control their play more which got them back into the game and by half time scores were tied at 29 apiece.

Upwey looked more controlled in the third and they took their chances giving them a five-goal buffer at the last break.

The last quarter was a good one, with Belgrave doing their utmost to get over the line but Upwey was able to answer most challenges and hold on to win by three goals in what was a great encounter.

Upwey Tecoma best players: K. Tomlinson, M. Kennerley (39 goals), J. Lingard (22 goals).

Belgrave best players: T. Jois, C. Timms (34 goals), A. Jeffery.

Division 2 A Grade Thornton Eildon 49 d Alexandra 39 IT’S BEEN a long time coming but Thornton Eildon has finally broken through for its first win of the year with a 10-goal triumph over Alexandra.

This game was reasonably tight throughout, but Thornton did look the quicker unit and was able to score with a bit more ease than their opponents which saw them grind out what was a long overdue victory.

Thornton Eildon best players: A. Keddell (35 goals), S. Bevan, J. Oakley (14 goals). Alexandra best players: E. Kidd (28 goals), L. Steyger, M. Gesler (11 goals).

Yarra Glen 41 d Yarra Junction 28 YARRA Glen is taking all before them as they have now won 10 on the trot and are yet to be beaten.

They never really dominated in this game, but it was just a solid four-quarter performance where they increased their lead at every change.

And even though Junction didn’t play a bad game they never looked to be a threat over a team that is dominant all over the court and frankly looks unstoppable right at this minute.

Yarra Glen best players: E. Kay (11 goals), G. Taylor (28 goals), S. Moate.

Yarra Junction best players: C. Richards, A. Finn (16 goals), J. Allen.

Seville 57 d Powelltown 28 SEVILLE was simply way too good for Powelltown as their ball movement was quick and clean with very limited mistakes. Seville had a handy 12-goal lead at halftime, but it was their second half that was quite good viewing as they shot 33 goals-to-16 and showed that they are a real Premiership threat and are going to take some beating.

Seville best players: Z. Abbruzzese (30 goals), A. Hardy, S. Bell.

Powelltown best players: L. Sandy, D. Barber, N. Armstrong.

Yea: Bye Kinglake: Bye

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Squalid songs of praise

By JARROD POTTER PILING into a portable work shed at the back of Pat Wright Sr Oval, Montrose belted out its gutsiest rendition of the theme song this year.

Montrose claimed a one-point victory over Noble Park in squalid conditions on Saturday as the rain fell forcefully on the EFL match of the day.

The Demons toiled in the steadily worsening conditions at the Bullring and once the heavens opened in the third term goals became a precious rarity.

A bicep injury to EFL representative footballer Stewart Kemperman left Noble Park down a rotation off the bench from the early stages of the match and Montrose capitalised on the disparity with its runners.

Trailing by a point at three-quarter-time, Montrose went ahead with what turned out to be the match winning goal off a hard lead from Matt Petracca, who slotted his set shot to boost the Demons’ lead to six.

Bulls captain Craig Anderson brought the margin back to a point with less than a minute left - taking a courageous mark while copping a whack to the upper torso that resulted in him kicking from dead in-front.

The final stoppage was kept in close quarters as Montrose held the pill through two bounces and waited for the siren to sound on their most important win to date in Division 1.

Jack Garthwaite impressed across halfback in the second half as he plugged the hole and stopped Noble Park’s dominant forwards getting first use, while Heath Ben-

ninga, Brendan Gardoll and Andrew Haining all excelled in the slop at Moodemere Street.

Montrose coach Brett Johnson said the turnaround from its narrow loss to Balwyn recently was the big plus and solidified the Demons’ finals chances.

“We were in the same position a couple of weeks ago and didn’t quite get across the line against Balwyn,” Johnson said.

“So to learn from that in the space of a fortnight and to really dig deep away from home, it widens the gap between us and Noble so it was a great win for the club.”

The win puts Montrose into fourth on equal points with Balwyn and Blackburn ahead on percentage.

Most importantly for the Demons, though, the win gives them a 10-point buffer ahead of sixth placed Noble Park to all but guarantee a finals place with five rounds left.

Montrose’s next challenge is the ladder leading Norwood at Mullum Reserve on 26 July.

EFL SCOREBOARD Noble Park 2.5 4.5 6.7 7.9 (51) Montrose 1.2 5.5 6.6 7.10 (52) NOBLE PARK Goals: M. Jones 2, B. Dore 2, C. Anderson, S. Monaghan, L. Kidd.

Best: J. Plymin, M. Jones, S. Monaghan, T. Kelly, T. Cody, W. Kelly.

MONTROSE Goals: M. Petracca 2, R. Crouch 2, D. Bell, D. Rickard, B. Johnson.

Best: H. Benninga, B. Gardoll, A. Haining, S. Goodman, J. Lindgren, J. Goodman.

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Under 14 girls team stands out at Sandown Park YARRA Ranges athletes competed at the Athletics Victoria XCR14 Road Relay Championships held around the Sandown Park Motor Racing circuit.

Sunny but cold conditions greeted the 13 teams entered creating a sense of excitement in the athletes.

That excitement remained throughout, even when the rain came later in the day.

The highlight of the day was the win by the under 14 girls team continuing their fine season thus far.

Other highlights were convincing wins by the Women’s Division Four team and Men’s Division Seven team and the debut runs from Riana Allen, Emma Wilton, Lesley Tauber, Katie Nicol, Paulette Kinnear, Rachel Whelan, Ashley Bennet, Justin Eagleton and the return of Andrew Butler.

Round 13 of the Yarra Ranges Cross Country season was held around a damp Margaret Lewis Reserve. The younger athletes appeared to relish the muddy conditions.

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School holidays, cold conditions and the seniors competing later in the day meant smaller-than-normal fields, but runners from Cockatoo joined to add some depth to the fields. Standout performances were from Zoe Clarke, Georgia Laven and Liam Russell.

Next week Yarra Ranges athletes are at the Knox Open Day. For more information, visit www. yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

Races start at 10am.

Athletics Victoria XCR14 Road Relay Championships results: Women Division 4: Veida Somer-

ville 23.56, Amanda Branson 25.42, Amanda Laven 26.31.

Women Division 5 (2): Katie Nicol 25.52, Paulette Kinnear 31.08, Rachel Whelan 26.55.

Women Division 5 (1): Sue McCall 29.2, Emma Wilton 31.29, Lesley Tauber 30.29.

Women Under 20: Shona Branson 14.38, Riana Allen 15.24, Emilie Harrison 15.27.

Women Under 18: Molly Dixon 12.01, Olivia Twining 13.41, Brittany Allen 12.45.

Women Under 16: Lily Thompson 12.31, Lee Taylor 15.09, Zoe Sibley (U14) 15.1.

Women Under 14: Brooke Mullins 11.55, Ruby Dixon 11.55, Lily Peacock 11.05.

Men Division 5: Michael Clarke 23.06, Lucas Taylor 24.55, Bryan Ackerly 23.40, Riley Kennedy 23.23.

Men Division 7 (2): Ashley Bennett 22.20, Justin Eagleton 27.15, Andrew Butler 25.15, Michael Clarke 24.00.

Division 7 (1): Jamie Strudley 25.46, David Seeds 24.21, Dave Laven 26.58, Craig Hewitson 27.06.

Men 40+: Jed Thrall 27.10, Scott Jackson 28.52, Mark Beavis 30.35.

Men Under 16: James Laven 10.57, Tynan Mims 11.40, Jayden Eagleton 13.07.

Men Under 14: Daniel Gasson 12.52, Ryan Thrall 12.41, Harrison Van Duuren 11.55.

Round 13 Cross Country: 500m: Zoe Clarke 2.27 (PB), Charlotte Comport 2.37, Sasha Maggs 2.51, James de Schwartz 2.59, Sam Laven 3.35.

1000m: Kiara Flavell 4.16, Madeline Bowden (Cockatoo) 4.26, Jake Russell (Cockatoo) 5.10, Thomas Sutherland 5.24, Katyn Russell (Cockatoo) 5.35, Brayden Shaw 5.44, Jasmine Butler (Cockatoo) 5.57, Gwenda Erikson 7.37, Anne-Marie Ebbels 8.21.

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