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Disaster ready

By MELISSA MEEHAN

A large tree has severely damaged the Micawber Tavern.

Tavern crushed, yet spirits high THEY say you can’t keep a good man down, and that sentiment is true for the owners of the Micawber Tavern, which was squashed by a fallen tree over the weekend.

After a week of seriously bad weather, a large tree flattened the office, storeroom, dry cellar and branches fell into the main dining area of the popular Belgrave restaurant in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Owner Kristina Beatty said it was a freak

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they were weeks away from reopening. “At the moment we are just making the area safe, and salvaging what we can - which isn’t much,� she said. “And my team of hardy workers are here to help.�

The is not the first time the Micawber Tavern has been devastated by bad weather.

Years ago after another week of heavy rain, floodwaters inundated the bottom level, forcing Ms Beatty, her family and friends to close for a week while they cleaned up the mess.

chance of luck that she had sent staff home early on Friday night, otherwise the result could have been more devastating. “It was a fluke that we had a very quiet night, and I told the duty manager to pack up early and go home,� Ms Beatty said. “Normally, there would be people in all of the areas affected by the tree.�

On Monday, Ms Beatty said an army of friends had been helping her cut the tree and clear the mess left behind.

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SHOULD the town face a flood, fire or any other type of natural disaster, Emerald will be ready to act swiftly.

Led by the Emerald Community House (ECH), the town is leading the way in terms of recovery and resilience planning.

ECH spokeswoman Mary Farrow said that Emerald was well prepared should the town become disconnected from the outside world in the case of a disaster. “We have the ability to run generators, prepare food and provide necessary assistance if something were to happen here,� Ms Farrow said. “Yes, we’re prepared in case of a bushfire - but it’s not just for that. It’s (ready) if a tree falls and blocks the exits or the power is out for days too.�

Ms Farrow said the project titled “Centre of Resilience� came up after seeing how inaccessible Kinglake was in the aftermath of Black Saturday. “There were weeks where services couldn’t get in there; it wasn’t only that, they had no power either,� she said. “Now, places like Kinglake are looking to us as leaders on this.�

The project is now being partly funded by a $38,000 State Government grant which was given to ECHO Youth Services last month.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin said the project would also conduct resilience training for community volunteers to provide co-ordinated support immediately after a disaster and, in the long term, recovery process. “ECHO has been working with St Mark’s Church to establish a trained group of volunteers who can quickly respond to community needs in the event of a disaster,� Mr Battin said. “These volunteers will then help ‘plug the gap’ by assisting local residents after a disaster, before other agencies are traditionally able to respond.�

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Fake $100 notes in circulation MONBULK police are warning shopkeepers to remain vigilant after a counterfeit $100 note was handed over at the Safeway store last week.

By JODIE SYMONDS

Mower moves to wrong hands POLICE have arrested a 44-year-old Gembrook man and charged him in relation to the theft of a ride on mower and other items in Olinda and surrounding areas.

Lilydale CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said he was charged with burglary and handling stolen goods and will appear in court at a later date.

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next year but will let his rival Chompamatic take the top spot.

“I will definitely go back next year, but let someone else like Chompamatic get first place because I just did it for the

Pool fight continues

By MELISSA MEEHAN THE fight to save Olinda’s pool continues. The Save the Olinda Pool Committee held a community meeting on Thursday night to update residents on the state of play.

Committee member John Faull said the meeting allowed a report on what the Yarra Ranges Council was planning and spoke to residents about their concerns.

“The council plans to meet with a number of community groups and stakeholders and see what they want for the future,” Mr Faull said.

“That’s all well and good for the future, but short term we are pushing to save the pool and have it open as it was by this summer,” he said.

Mr Faull said with every meeting, more and more members of the community were taking part in the fight to save the pool.

laughs,” Mr Carroll said.

Going into the competition with no speed eating experience, Mr Carroll said he didn’t have any intention to compete in professional eating contests.

Town of ideas

By MELISSA MEEHAN A MUSIC festival as well as landscaping roundabouts in Monbulk are just some ideas that have grown from Monbulk Township Community meetings held over the past few months.

Organised under the auspice of MADCOW, the meetings were arranged in partnership with the Yarra Ranges Council to form a plan for the future of the town.

Monbulk Business Network president John Coleman said there had already been three meetings held, all receiving strong community support.

“We’ve had all different groups involved, including the historical society, primary school students, the Monbulk Aquatic Centre and other community minded residents,” Mr Coleman said.

“We’ve also put together a vision statement and pre-

sented that to council.”

Mr Coleman said that ideas flowed at every meeting, as those present spoke about what they would like to see happen in the town, including beautifying the town’s two roundabouts as well as the idea of a music festival.

“It (round about landscaping) would all be approved by the council, and we’ve ensured it has an element of history about it,” he said.

“The azalea we plan to use is from the cuttings of the first plant that was planted 100 years ago in town - so we are excited about that.”

He said the meetings were a wonderful way to get people from all different walks of life together and that was important after six new businesses had moved into town over the last 12 months.

“Meetings like this will ensure that the vitality of Monbulk stays alive,” he said.

A 16-YEAR-OLD Wandin boy has been interviewed in relation to a number of thefts from cars.

Lilydale CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said police received a number of calls in relation to the thefts after a call for witnesses was published in the Mail following a number of reports in Wandin.

Attempted murder hearing FOUR people will again face court in relation to an attempted murder in Yellingbo early this year.

Karl Ravenhorst, Sydney Ravenhorst, Sharee Hastings and Adrian Francois will face a threeday committal hearing on 15 September at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

School laptops stolen FIVE Acer laptops were stolen from Yellingbo Primary School valued at $1000 each.

Lilydale CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said police were keen to hear any information about the theft on 29 July.

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As part of their investigations into the robbery, they also charged another 21-year-old man with trafficking cannabis. Both were charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

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TECOMA’S Bede Carroll has been named the ‘Top Dog’ after winning a meaty Hot Dog eating challenge last weekend.

Mr Carroll snagged first place at Luna Park’s Inaugural Hot Dog Eating Competition after consuming nine hot dogs in just 10 minutes.

Some of Melbourne’s top hot dog enthusiasts featured in the event including Hamburger Eating Competition winner Chompamatic but couldn’t ketchup.

The competition was brought to Mr Carroll’s attention after his youngest daughter told him to enter.

Not having competed in an eating competition before, he said he did have to practise for the event.

“I watched YouTube videos of how to eat hot dogs quickly,” Mr Carroll said.

“I just had to not think about what I was doing, but I got through it.

“Some people have amazing appetites though,” he said.

Mr Carroll not only has the title of Luna Park’s Top Dog, he’s the winner Luna Park prize pack, a family pass to Luna Park for 12 months, and a hot dog trophy.

He said he hoped to enter

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A COMPUTER and camera was stolen from Wild Oak restaurant last week.

Thieves are reported to have broken a window to gain access to the Olinda property.

Lock-up call on deaf ears DETECTIVE Sergeant John Bergin said it was important that residents ensured they locked their cars and stopped leaving valuables in plain sight.

He said the message still wasn’t getting across and a number of theft from cars was still being reported.

Plumbing tools spirited away UNIQUE plumbing cameras and other plumbing tools were stolen from a Mount Evelyn business last week.

Detective Sergeant John Bergin said police were interested in any information from the public in relation to the thefts.

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Sun rises on Emerald solar town EMERALD began going solar in 2008 when Emerald Primary School and the Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association (DRREA) teamed up to install solar power on the roof of the Primary School School.

Since then, 303 small scale renewable energy systems (mainly solar) have been installed in the Emerald postcode area.

This includes solar systems on six community buildings in Emerald, which is significantly more than in most towns around Australia.

The Emerald Going Solar signs is what DRREA hopes will raise awareness of what has been achieved already and what could be achieved in the fu-

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The solar systems will also increase the resale value of these properties and make them more attractive for rental…

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DRREA’s vision is that Emerald will become known around Victoria as a ‘solar town’.

For that to happen, it hopes shop owners will be willing to install solar power on their buildings so that the businesses that are their tenants will be

able to reduce their power bills.

The solar systems will also increase the resale value of these properties and make them more attractive for rental.

DRREA also hopes that more of

Emerald’s households will install either solar power or a solar hot water system or a heat pump.

They would also like to work with more community groups to help them

Snippets Olinda Community House YOGA/Relaxation/ Meditation: This is a fun, gentle class for beginners, all ages or people with injuries, trauma or stress. Learn techniques (such as Emotional Freedom Technique and other therapies) to stretch and expand, relax and release, unwind, let go or connect with nature, yourself and others.

Thursday 7 August 10.30am – 12noon 7 weeks $105.00. Please call Christine on 9751 1264 for all inquiries or to make a booking.

Qi Gong classes GENTLE, focused exercise for maintaining wellbeing, restoring healthy body function and recovery from illness – nothing strenuous, suitable for all levels of fitness. Recommended

by GPs. Classes start in August, 3 venues across the hills, 3 mornings per week. For details, call Su on 0437 949 919.

Tai Chi classes TAI chi classes for fitness, energy, flexibility, balance, co-ordination. Tai chi

Email diary entries to: editor@yvnews.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays helps your mind relax and slow down, focusing your attention on the physical movements, their self defence application and the health benefits to be gained in both western and traditional Chinese medicinal terms. The first 10 weeks will be spent learning the Wudang Bamboo Form. Classes start in August, 3 venues across the hills, 3 mornings per week. For details, call Su on 0437 949 919.

Art and Craft Market ORGANIC Bread, Vegetarian Meals all available on Saturday 2nd August 2014 between 9am – 1pm. Located at the front of Community House 2 Church Street, Kallista. Site Bookings: 9754 4930, mob: 0402 012 247.

Ladies Shopping Event FUND-RAISER for Relay for Life Cancer research. Thursday 7 February 4pm – 8pm. St Martin’s Anglican Church Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights. $2 entry includes coffee/tea and light refreshments. Raffles and local busi-

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Responsible Service of Alcohol, 9 Aug ust, one session, 10am – 2pm. Food Handlers Certificate, 23 August one session 10am – 1pm $80. Food Safety Supervisor, 23 August, one session 1.30pm – 4.30pm, $150. Ring 5968 3881, download forms from emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au or echadmin@iinet.net.au

Sent-sational Roses MONTROSE Gardeners is hosting Sent-sational Roses, a session presented by the Rose Society of Victoria. Thursday: 21 August, 1pm. $5.

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This includes organising quotes from reputable solar companies, advice on feed in tariffs, grants and equipment and help with finance, fundraising and discounts through a possible bulk buy.

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Introduction to iPads and tablets GET the world at your fingertips, with just a touch or a sweep you can be shopping, searching, emailing, playing, learning, socialising and so much more. This introduction to the use of an iPad or tablet will help you as you enter the world of digital literacy, guide you on the set up of your device. Bring your own device or let us know if you would like to use one of ours.

Thursdays: 7.30 pm – 9.30pm. 4 September – 18 September $85 (three weeks). Bookings essential. Contact Japara Neighbourhood House: 9728 3587, japarahouse@netspace.net.au or www.japarahouse.com.au for more information.

“Portraits of Emerald” ARTISTS are invited to participate “Portraits of Emerald” exhibition. This is a fun local exhibition for all ages that is a lead up to our ’Annual Exhibition’. For all information, contact Judi Roberts 5968 3068 judiaroberts@ aapt.net.au

African drumming CLASSES are held on Wednesdays at the Tin Shed in Belgrave. Beginners 6.30-7.30pm $15 con/$18 full. Intermediate 7.30pm-9pm $18con/ $20 full. Bookings required 0421 150 255 or check out www.fullcircledrumming.org

Art classes FOR 12-16 years, Burrinja, varied approaches, mixed media, Tuesday 4.15pm-5.45pm, six weeks $90 including materials. Contact Bev on 0449 654 343, bevpergl@hotmail. com

Jackson, 4, of Ferntree Gully, Hannah, 4, of Mitcham and Joel, 4, of Somerville had fun making things and dressing up.

Story of the big red firetruck

By MELISSA MEEHAN IT’S not your average library.

There were flashing lights, sirens and even a fire fighting hose.

In partnership with the Ferntree Gully Library, the Ferntree Gully CFA held a story time session at the fire station last Friday.

More than 150 parents, grandparents and excited pre-schoolers listened to stories and songs presented by Sue Wootton from the Library and a talk about fire safety from Ferntree Gully firefighter Graham Crichton.

There were arts and crafts too, as well as a chance to watch the fire trucks in action.

Some even got the chance to have a squirt of the hose.

Mr Crichton said that the idea was born at the last Discovery Day held in Ferntree Gully Village.

“We had a chat with some of the staff at the library and we thought it was a great idea to let the community in, see what we do and start the conversation with the young kids early,” he said. Toby (4) of Ferntree Gully, gets a tour of the Ms Wootton said all had a great time and Fire Engine by his dad, David. 124844 Pictures: GREG CARRICK thanked the volunteer firefighters for their time.

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By MELISSA MEEHAN IT’S been a long, cold winter.

But despite the weather, former councillor and Mount Evelyn resident Tim Heenan is again sleeping rough this week to raise awareness of homelessness in the Yarra Ranges.

He will sleep in a cardboard box, exposed to the elements in Lilydale as he hosts a series of talks and events including lunches and dinner about homelessness for 10 days from 1 August to 10 August as part of national Homelessness Persons Week.

He first slept out in 2008 and has slept close to 100 days in various cardboard boxes in Lilydale since then.

This time, Mr Heenan will be joined for a few nights with Holy Fools CEO Neal Taylor.

“I suppose I’m doing it because I came across the issue while I was a councillor,” Mr Heenan said.

“It’s a substantial issue affecting a number of Australians, and I want to bring it to the fore in Yarra Ranges.

“There are a number of people in our shire doing it tough, and this is proven with the popularity of soup vans in Croydon, and the Holy Fools barbecue lunch and dinners,” he said.

Mr Heenan said sleeping in a cardboard box and speaking with other homeless people really gave him an insight into the issue and he would be able to share their stories and hopefully raise awareness.

Mr Taylor said his organisation Holy Fools had always supported Mr Heenan during his sleep outs, but this time decided to join him for a few nights.

“We are all for pushing the agenda of homelessness in the Yarra Ranges,” Mr Taylor said.

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Warburton artist Peter Van Breugel recreated the storm scene on the wall of the Upwey Community Bank Branch.

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Teens are doing it tough

By MELISSA MEEHAN COUCH surfing teenagers are the focus of a study that hopes to prevent young people becoming homeless.

Swinburne University of Technology, Anchor In and Outer Eastern LLEN, along with other partners have joined forces to tackle the growing issue of youth homelessness in the area.

Anchor youth and community manager Nich Rogers said that the research would shed light on the impact of education and what local agencies and schools could do together to better support students at risk of homelessness.

“We know that there are local kids

in the system that are basically couch surfing from friends to grandparents and other family members, but still going to school,” Mr Rogers said.

“School is a safe place for them, and we want to be able to address the problem before they either drop out or finish school and become homeless,” Mr Rogers said.

He said the study would speak to schools in the Yarra Ranges from all areas, and would not discriminate between public schools, private schools or alternative education.

“There are two purposes of this study, one, to find out how many kids are fac-

ing this issue,” he said.

“And two, to build a bond with the schools so that if they come across an issue like this, they can call us to offer assistance,” he said.

Mr Rogers said statistics showed that over the past 12 months a total of 839 local young people, aged between 16 and 25, and their dependant children presented as homeless or at risk to Anchor’s Opening Doors emergency accommodation service and youth management services in Lilydale.

Sixty-five per cent of people who present to agencies leave school before completing Year 10.

UPWEY’S mural has had a fresh lick of paint, and can now share the town’s history with residents and visitors alike.

Although graffiti artists tagged the mural not long after its refurbishment was completed, that couldn’t dampen the spirit of the town.

The Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group commissioned Warburton artist Peter Van Breugel to recreate the mural he painted about 12 years ago on the wall of the Upwey Community Bank Branch.

Group chairman and man about town Peter Marke said the replaced mural was outstanding.

“Once again the mural is a prominent talking point for locals and visitors alike,” he said.

“The historical story told by

the panels is significant to our area and many people will learn from them and enjoy them for many years to come.”

He said Mr Van Breugel had re-created the storm scene and the nine panels over recent months.

“They are once again a significant part of the Upwey landscape and we thank him very much for his work.

“The bank funded this work because it felt it was an important part of Upwey’s heritage and the feedback so far has been great,” he said.

He said a small section of the bullock train mural was tagged not long after it had been repainted.

“This graffiti has since been removed and surveillance cameras have been installed to deter further defacing of the mural,” he said.

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THERE appears to be a simple answer to the debate about culling deer in the national park.

Mr Willsher claims hunters are skilled and responsible and in it for civic duty, although I suspect the thrill of the hunt and even blood-lust could be a factor. Mr Johnson is concerned about the carry of the projectile from high-powered rifles in areas surrounded by houses.

A means of satisfying both points of view exists and has for 80 years. It is the use of shotguns with special loads for deer hunting. These special loads are a single, heavy slug specifically designed to be fired from a shotgun.

To satisfy the ‘hunter in the shooter’, much more skill is required to get close to the deer as the kill range is less than 100 metres. To satisfy Mr Johnson’s concerns about overshoot, the overall carry distance of the heavy, lumpy slug is about 800 metres but only if you loft your shot. A centre-fire rifle, with its boat-tailed, aerodynamic projectile will carry for at least 3000 metres.

Shotgun armed deer hunters will generally not attempt a shot from more than 80 metres, while centrefire rifle shooters talk about 300 metres as a good distance to target and indeed some set their scopes at this as a standard.

So why allow the use of rifles of such range when vision of 50 metres or more is rare in the National Park and a safer alternative exists.

Some 10 or so US states where deer abound have ’shotgun only’ seasons or restrictions where the use of a highpowered rifle is banned. It is interesting that these are the densely populated eastern states in the main.

John Nieman, Monbulk.

Not asking for much COUNCIL was approached recently by a local community group asking that they

consider passing a motion to contact the Minister for Trade with their concerns regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This trade agreement would give foreign investors the ability to sue the government for making laws or regulations which ‘harm’ the future profit of their investment. This process is known as an ‘Investor State Dispute Settlement’ (ISDS) and would take place in a private overseas tribunal, give no right of appeal, and cost the government millions to defend, regardless of the outcome. While the Federal Government would be the official respondent in court, actions of all levels of government would be subject to dispute and compensation claims, and all could be forced to have to change their laws and regulations as a result.

In addition the TPP proposes extended patents on pharmaceutical drugs, removal of limits on foreign investment, less Australian content in government procurement and the media, and the weakening of food safety and labelling requirements. The text of the deal will remain a secret until after it is signed, by which time there would be no opportunity for public input and the text could not be changed.

While acknowledging it as an important issue, councillors’ view was that it was, “more appropriate that individuals and organisations voice any concerns directly to the Commonwealth.” I find it completely irresponsible of council to choose not to take a pro-active approach on this issue considering the significant effects that it could have locally, and am of the view that a simple letter from council, seeking assurance from the Minister that local governance would not be affected under the TPP, is a reasonable request. Council, it is deplorable that you would deem it more appropriate for individuals and organisations to voice their concerns directly to the Commonwealth, when it is your role to represent us.

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Ben and Jenni were inspired by the beautiful scenery and lifestyle of the Dandenongs.

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Quirky clothing proves a big hit

By MELISSA MEEHAN BEN Grealy challenges anyone to say or think of the word goat without cracking a smile.

“Whenever you hear the name goat it makes you smile,” he said.

“They make you smile.”

So it’s no surprise that the new fashion label Ben and his sister Jenni have just launched is named Lonely Goat.

The Silvan-based business owners are leading the way for the next generation of ethical Australian fash-

ion designers.

At a time when global brands made by international manufacturers are flooding the market, Ben and Jenni say they have seized the opportunity to stay local and celebrate the authentic, edgy and downright quirky elements of life in the hills.

Featuring a range of designer T-shirts, hoodies and beanies that are ‘just that little bit different’, the Lonely Goat range has been a big hit with locals and tourists alike.

“While Lonely Goat does not pitch directly to the tourist market, a

lot of our customers have bought our T-shirts to send to friends and relatives overseas, to capture our local spirit and identity”, Ben said.

“At the time when Jenni and I decided to produce the Lonely Goat range locally, there were a number of prominent manufacturing closures occurring. In our own way we are doing our bit to keep clothing manufacturing viable in this country.”

Based out of the local post office, Ben said those interested could see a number of their garments in the flesh.

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Blokes backed in the shed

By RUSSELL BENNETT THE Hills Men’s Shed is finally up and running, more than six months after its official opening.

Recent battles against vandals spraying graffiti at the shed site at Cockatoo’s Alma Treloar Reserve caused a great deal of distress for the shed’s members after seemingly endless hours of hard work to get it operational.

But the men’s shed members recently held their first annual general meeting at their new base - signifying the dawn of a new era for the group.

“They finally got the funds for the shed to be built, and it was officially opened about November last year, but they’ve only received the occupancy maybe a month ago,” said Jenny Hoskins, who is now involved in the Hills Men’s Shed after previously helping to set up another shed at Yarra Junction.

Ms Hoskins has a background in counselling and community health, with her last two roles coming in the community development field.

She estimated that there were 27 current members of the Hills Men’s Shed, but less than half of those were “really active”.

If more decided to come along to the new shed, there could be the potential for it to be open seven days a week.

Men’s sheds are non-profit organisations that play a key role in the

improvement of both the mental and physical health of local blokes. They provide an avenue for men of all ages to come along and join a friendly, welcoming community - which often acts as a support network when times get tough.

“Men can get quite depressed - particularly after they’ve retired or if they have an illness that stops them from working anymore,” Ms Hoskins said.

“Because the older generation are in their 70s or 80s, their wives have perhaps not worked all their lives so they sometimes find it really hard because they’ve got this bloke around the house and they don’t know what to do with him,” she said.

Men’s sheds have long played a vital role in creating and maintaining community-oriented programs in the local areas in which they are based, with the Yarra Junction shed welcoming in local youngsters as a way of stamping out its own graffiti problem.

Hills Men’s Shed co-ordinator Gavin Harrison said the simple reason he joined up was that “the shed can help blokes”.

“Men don’t talk about their health, and I’ve been the same,” he said.

“A few of us have gone through cancer here and another fella who’s spoken to us has said what’s been happening with him. We’ve told him to go and see his doctor - blokes do listen to other blokes.”

The blokes of the Hills Men’s Shed were joined by local councillors, and state and federal MPs for their first annual general meeting at their new Alma Treloar Reserve home. Pictured from left are: Ron Hird, Cardinia Shire Ranges Ward councillor Brett Owen, La Trobe MP Jason Wood, Kerrie Champness, Jenny Hoskins, Gavin Harrison, Marlene Dalziel, Gembrook MP Brad Battin (with a graffiti removal kit he donated), and Allan Semmens. 124987 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT Mr Harrison said his group realised it had a lot of work ahead with unpacking and sorting through all the donations they’ve received from the local community.

“Some of it will be no good - it will go to trash eventually - but some of it we’ll be able to mix and match and make something decent out of, and

maybe sell it at a garage sale here to make funds like Emerald does because we need to be able to produce around $11,000 a year to stay open - that’s with insurance and power and everything else.

They’re a great bunch of blokes, these guys, so I thoroughly enjoy being a part of it.”

The Hills Men’s Shed welcomes members from Cockatoo and its surrounding towns, including Gembrook, Avonsleigh and Macclesfield. Its current opening hours are 10am to 4pm each Tuesday and Wednesday. For information on how to get involved, call Gavin Harrison on 5968 1873 or send an email to lizgavinharrison@ bigpond.com.

No block for hills writers

By JESSE GRAHAM AUTHORS will be flocking to the Yarra Ranges next autumn, when a Dandenong Ranges writing festival comes down from the hills and into the valley.

On Monday 28 July, Autumn Authors Festival chairperson Mary Mason announced that the Autumn Authors writers’ festival will be coming to the Yarra Valley next year.

The expansion of the festival, which was run across the Dandenong Ranges last year, was made possible by sponsorships, including $4000 from Healesville’s RACV Country Club.

Though next year’s festival is still in its preliminary planning stages, Ms Mason said the event would be run for three weeks in May 2015, and will feature well-known writers and local authors.

Festival organiser Melissa Chipp said the community had already given strong support for the festival’s return, after an absence this year.

Mary Mason, RACV Healesville Country Club manager Mark Lucas and Melissa Chipp are excited for next year’s Autumn Authors festival. 124642 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM “We’re really happy that the RACV is coming on board to support it,” she said.

“It shows the trust that the community has in the festival, that such a great organ-

isation is supporting it.”

One of the drawcard events, a writing competition for school children, will be held in next year’s festival, for students across the entire Yarra Ranges municipality.

Ms Mason said the organisers were in discussions with the Wheeler Centre about holding a keynote event for the festival, and finding authors to come to the Yarra Ranges.

“We’re hoping to get some fairly well-known people to come to most places, but we haven’t got any confirmations yet,” she said.

“We’re hoping to involve local writers, and we might have an open mic session.”

Healesville RACV Country Club manager Mark Lucas said he had attended last year’s festival and was excited to help expand it into the valley.

The website for the festival, www.autumnauthors. com, will be launched with more details and confirmed events at the start of 2015.

Denise Rutzou in the Bistro with the two awards.

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Club bags service awards A FRIENDLY smile and warm welcome has earned Monbulk Bowling Club two customer service awards. At the Frontier Hospitality Presentation Night, Monbulk Bowling Club competed against other Frontier venues for industry excellence awards The winners are usually decided by mystery shoppers, so our staff were not even aware when they were being judged.

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said she and her team were stoked to receive the awards, particularly because they only took over the bistro in January.

“I think it was a combination of great customer service, which my staff are encouraged to do, as well as the ambience of the venue as well as great food,” Ms Rutzou said.

“We will continue to strive for excellence in this category.”

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Dream in technicolour

By MELISSA MEEHAN AND JESSE GRAHAM IT’S AN amazing technicolour dreamcoat.

And as the curtains are raised on Thursday night, the audience will see it in all its grandeur.

This week Upwey High School presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and producer Pam Arvanitakis couldn’t be more excited.

“It’s an old bible story and written by the same guys who wrote Jesus Christ Superstar but that’s about where the similarity to the bible ends,” Ms Arvanitakis said.

“We’re doing it in modern costumes which includes bikie gear, and roaring ’20s flapper dresses.

“It’s certainly not traditional - the story is the same, but we’ve updated the costumes.”

She said more than 40 students were taking part in the musical, including backstage and lighting crews.

“It’s really exciting, and has been a wonderful experience,” she said.

“There has been a great atmosphere of camaraderie with young people of different ages all working together.”

The musical will be held at the school at 1451 Burwood Highway, Upwey.

Ticket prices range from $15 for adults, $10 for children and concession and $45 family tickets.

For more information and bookings call 9754 2838.

Wildlife for our artists A NUMBER of top name wildlife artists such as Paul Margocsy, Janet Matthews, Rodger Scott and Pete Marshall (to name a few) will be exhibiting their works at Sherbrooke Gallery.

Sherbrooke Art Society is hosting the Australia Wild Art Awards as part of the very successful Australia Wild Project.

Wendy Havard, Australia Wild Project Co-ordinator said an extremely high standard of work was entered into the awards from both well-established and emerging artists.

“The idea of the awards are to give voice to wildlife or to send a message from the wildlife,” Ms Havard said.

“One of the pieces on show is poignant and sad, but well executed.

“It shows how many species are on the verge of extinction, and was done as an installation, which means hanging by a thread.”

Ms Havard said there was a focus on Australian wildlife and the whole idea was to present art to rekindle general public interest in unique local wildlife.

“There are a lot of international themed shows, with a focus on large animals (often African),” she said.

“I want people to care about their local habitat and to take more interest in and learn about wildlife.”

The art show will be held until Sunday 10 August at Sherbrooke Gallery.

Free admission.

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Chug in for Thomas

By CAITLIN MCARTHUR THOMAS the Tank Engine, the Fat Controller and Diesel are set to chug into Puffing Billy’s Emerald Town Station this spring, delighting train enthusiasts all over.

The famous tanker will make the trip for the second time this year as Puffing Billy prepares to host ‘A day out with Thomas’ for the weekends of October and November. Puffing Billy Chief Executive Officer John Robinson said world’s most famous steam engine visit to Australia’s most famous steam train was a truly magical event.

Thomas and friends have been visiting Puffing Billy for over 10 years now and Mr Robinson said

the team was looking forward to welcoming them back.

The event offers amusements for young and old, with an assortment of attractions from face painting to an animal nursery and Green Bulgy Bus rides, but the highlight of the day is a train ride with Thomas.

Mr Robinson invited Thomas lovers to come down to Emerald Town Station for a day of family fun, promising a day which would impress even the most dedicated Thomas fans.

Thomas and Diesel will be running train rides back and forth along the picturesque mountain track up to four times a day followed by a pantomime show fea-

Thomas the Tank Engine in action. 124887 turing Thomas and the Fat Controller.

The rides run for 20 minutes, with the first train of the day leaving the station at 9am and the last at 1.45. The event will run until 3.30 in the afternoon.

Tickets go on sale on the first of August. Tickets are $26 for adults and children over four and $15 for toddlers (one to three years).

Bookings are essential and can be made via the online booking system at puffingbilly.com.au

Is Lilydale ready for Kev?

By JESSE GRAHAM A NIGHT of unplanned, unscripted and unconventional humour will be held next week at the York on Lilydale, as Kevin Bloody Wilson comes to town.

Wilson, who has performed humorous, tongue-in-cheek and often-expletive-riddled songs around the world for 30 years, will take the stage on Tuesday, 12 August.

With a reference to musicians’ repeated ‘final’ tours, Wilson’s Lilydale show begins his The First of the Final Farewell Tours - Perhaps ... tour.

He said that attendees on the evening could expect anything from the shows, which never came with a set-list.

“I open with a song - where

it goes from there, I don’t usually know,” he said.

“I just go out and do whatever I do - when I run out of s**t to talk about, I play a song.”

Wilson first started his musical career when he recorded songs on a cassette tape for his mates, all about his experiences working in the mines in Kalgoorlie.

His unique musical and comedic style quickly took off with his 1980s release, Your Average Australian Yobbo, and he has been performing around Australia and the world since.

Looking towards his coming tour, Wilson said that he was excited about performing in Lilydale, and meeting residents after the show.

He said that one of his favourite parts of performing was having the entirety of the crowd singing along with his oftencrude lyrics and participating in the conversations.

“A big part of my show, which anyone will attest to, is about the involvement - everyone gets stuck into it,” he said.

“I just love the fact that I can get up there every night, knowing full well that me and the audience are going to have a fabulous time and a really funny night out together.”

Kevin Bloody Wilson will perform at the York on Lilydale on Tuesday 12 August, beginning at 7pm. For more information, call 9736 4000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au.

Kevin Bloody Wilson will be performing in Lilydale on 12 August.

Joe was born and raised in Belfast at the same time and on the same streets as Morrison so this strong connection and authenticity has seen this show sell-out across the country every time it plays.

The mystic Morrison EX-KALORAMA and Olinda resident Joe Creighton returns to Knox this month to perform his show ’Into The Mystic: The Music of Van Morrison’ at the Knox Community Arts Centre.

Joe has shared the stage with international artists such as Kylie Minogue, Olivia Newton-John, Boz Scaggs and Ray Charles as well as a huge list of Aussie superstars including John Farnham, Kate Ceberano and Tina Arena to name a few.

Joe is embarking on his Into The Mystic Van Morrison Birthday Tour, kicking off in Tasmania as part of the Devonport Festival on 27 July then across Melbourne, regional Victoria and Brisbane throughout August and September.

He will be at Knox Community Arts Centre on Saturday August 16th.

For more information go to www.joecreighton.com

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With great wit and a joke or two, Seymour (played by John Riddell) has been attempting to grow this carnivorous plant under the greedy gaze of Mr Mushnik (Callum Brown/Floyd McMurdie) all for fame and fortune and maybe a little love from his gorgeous co-worker, Audrey (Jacinta Meadows/Nari Ruigrok-Riis).

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Aquatic’s birthday bash MONBULK Aquatic Centre is celebrating its first birthday and everyone is invited.

On Sunday 10 August from 11am3pm, celebrations will feature a health expo including free massages, family fun in the pool with giant pool inflatable, fitness classes, great prizes and much more, with free entry for all.

South East Dive will also be offering free scuba workshops on the day

including snorkelling for five to eightyear-olds and scuba diving for eightyear-olds to adults, and this is a great opportunity to try out scuba in the pool. Bookings are essential, contact the centre to reserve your place.

A range of food will also be available from the centre café “Refresh” as well as a barbecue to raise funds for the upcoming MS 24 hour swim taking place at the centre in October. In

the centre’s first MS 24 hour swim, the organisers hope to raise $20,000, and everyone is welcome to participate and can join an existing team or create their own with community members.

Reopening last year following an $8.7 million redevelopment, the centre now boasts a 25m indoor heated pool, program and leisure pool, a fully equipped gym as well as café area and refurbished changing facilities. This

enables the centre to host a huge range of programs ranging from aqua aerobics, Zumba, boxing, child care and swim school.

The day will be filled with fun for the entire family, so come along for a great day out. Centre manager Aylie Spence said, “we are looking forward to celebrating our birthday with the entire community” Whether you are looking for swim-

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Emerald’s eye on space A LONG-term plan that identifies future sites for community facilities in Emerald has been adopted by Cardinia Shire Council.

At its 21 July meeting, council considered public feedback and adopted the Emerald Community Facilities Spatial Plan which provides a blueprint for future provision of community, sporting and leisure infrastructure.

Mayor Graeme Moore said the spatial plan was the product of extensive research, investigation and community feedback.

He thanked the local community for the input provided to council during recent public consultation.

“This plan looks 15 to 20 years into the future to identify the issues and needs of the Emerald community in relation to the type and location of council-owned public facilities,” Cr Moore said.

“It will help provide a blueprint for provision of community facilities in key locations including Worrell Reserve, Pepi’s Land and Chandler Recreation Reserve.

“The plan looks at the future of netball and skate facilities, the need for further community facilities, and takes into account the significant community feedback we received.”

Cr Moore said the plan was not intended to provide specific detail in regard to facilities, rather it ac-

knowledged that further work would be required into planning and design including consultation with the community.

Council had also decided as part of the development of the plan to progress the issue of potential future aquatic facilities separately, he said.

Ranges Ward councillors Tania Baxter, Brett Owen and Leticia Wilmot thanked the community for its feedback on the plan, which included 27 written submissions, 44 responses to an online survey and other feedback from a community forum conducted by the Emerald Community House.

“We have had a wide range of suggestions and comments, all of

which have been considered in the finalisation of this plan,” Cr Moore said.

Completion of Pepi’s Land masterplan and an upgrade of the playing surface at Chandler Reserve are two projects already in progress as part of this year’s budget.

Future consideration will be given to an upgrade of Worrell Reserve playing surface and relocation of netball courts to Pepi’s Land, among other improvements.

For more information or to view a copy of the Emerald Community Facilities Spatial Plan, contact council on 1300 787 624.

Break-up: the kids come first

By RUSSELL BENNETT FOR any local young families experiencing the hardship of a relationship break-up, young Olinda mother of three Lauren Dixon has a simple piece of advice: always look at what’s in the best interests of the children.

Ms Dixon recently joined local law firm Falcone and Adams as a family lawyer, having previously worked in another private practice, and for 10 years prior to that with Legal Aid in Ringwood.

In her current role she’s working with the Casey Cardinia Legal Service and the family relationship centre on educational programs

talking about her experience as an independent children’s lawyer.

And recently Falcone and Adams - which has offices in Emerald, Pakenham and Narre Warren - ran information sessions through the Emerald Community House to provide general family law advice for local residents.

With the south east becoming such a hotspot for young families to move into, Ms Dixon’s role will become increasingly pivotal.

“I’ll be working with the lawyers from the Casey Cardinia Legal Service and talking about what happens if the matter is in court and an independent children’s lawyer

gets appointed; what that role is; what I look at in terms of the children and what I’m meant to be presenting to the judge so they’ve got an understanding of it all,” she said.

“Sometimes when that happens, particularly for people who are self-represented, they don’t have their own lawyer to explain it to them.

“They won’t really understand what the role of the lawyer is.”

For young couples who have never had to seek out a lawyer before, Ms Dixon said: the most important thing is, firstly, to “take care of yourself from an emotional perspective”.

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Warning after dog attack A DOG attack which left a man with several injuries has prompted a strict warning from the Yarra Ranges council to local pet owners.

Deputy Mayor Maria McCarthy said Yarra Ranges council officers would investigate all reported dog attacks and prosecute where there was sufficient evidence.

The warning comes after a Montrose woman was recently convicted and fined $2000 because her two dogs attacked a man who was working on her property.

As a result of the attack, the man had deep lacerations, muscular damage to arms and hands, a severed ear and multiple puncture wounds to both his legs and the soles of his feet.

Neighbours tried to help the man but were unable to fend off the animals. Police had to use three canisters of capsicum spray to subdue the dogs, which council rangers seized and subsequently had euthanised.

Cr McCarthy said this year there had been 126 reported dog attacks compared with 94 for the same time last year.

“We have recently successfully prosecuted a number of animal/dog owners and we will continue to do so to make our streets safer for everyone,” Cr McCarthy said.

“Dog owners have a responsibility to ensure their pet does not attack, rush or threaten anyone.”

Cr McCarthy said dog owners should contain their dogs to their properties, regularly walk and socialise them, consider obedience training and be aware of their strength and power, particularly large dogs.

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EMERALD 5968 4522 1/321 Main Road

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EmErald 63 Kilvington DrivE

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EmErald 13 SEllArS rD

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PErFECTlY lOCaTEd COTTaGE!

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this homely 2 bedroom cottage is perfectly located on a quarter of acre walking distance to Emerald, the schools, shops, take aways & restaurants. the home has a cosy porch where you can have your morning cuppa & read the paper, a spacious country kitchen with gas cooking, a large lounge with a built in wood ire & gas heating & 2 bedrooms, 1 with plenty of built in robes. outside the property is fully fenced, has a lockable garden shed, a double carport & dual road frontage – enter via rawhiti rd. A sensational way to enter the property market in emerald or start your investment portfolio!

CAll to ArrAngE YoUr PrivAtE inSPECtion toDAY - tHiS Hot ProPErtY Will not lASt long!

Privately situated at the end of a no through road in a sought after Emerald location, this comfortable, family home features 4 BDrs, 3 located on the lower level along with the family bathroom & 2nd living area, whilst the elevated Master BDr (with ensuite) is located on the upper level overlooking the sun illed, open plan kitchen/dining/lounge room, separated by glass bi-fold doors. the well-appointed kitchen features stainless appliances & a huge island bench overlooking the spacious dining area which lets the outside in through a wall of glass & opens out to an undercover entertaining deck where you can watch Puing Billy pass by. the adjacent lounge has a toasty oFP; whilst the home has mains gDH & a split system for added comfort & convenience. Add to this vaulted timber ceilings, polished loors & stained glass windows. outside there is fruit trees, a chook shed, a veggie garden, a single lock up garage, sealed drive & all mains services & you can walk into Emerald lake Park.

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COCkaTOO 15 Hazel St

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Contact aaron day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 2.30pm - 3.00pm (Photo id required)

Contact aaron day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 1.30pm - 2.00pm (Photo id required)

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Ofers Considered Over $490,000

EmErald 46 FErnglADE DrivE

Ofers Considered Over $510,000

ENTErTaINEr’S dElIGHT!

mETICUlOUS CHaraCTEr HOmE SUrrOUNdEd BY NaTUrE!

this family home on 1.7 acres minutes from emerald features 3 Bdrs, the Master with wir & renovated ensuite. add to this formal lounge, separate dining room, timber kitchen with meals area, a further living area & rumpus room with oFP & the home has gdH & a split system. outside there is a huge undercover entertaining deck which overlooks the solar heated pool, a double garage & a shed/stable.

Character home on 3/4 acre - a short walk from Emerald lake Park. there are 3 spacious BDrs, including the Master Suite upstairs with ensuite, sitting/study area & Juliette balcony. there is an open plan kitchen/ living room with solid fuel heater, a formal lounge that opens out onto the rear entertaining deck & there is a split system & gDH. Add polished loors, 3 car carport & low maintenance gardens.

Contact grant day on 0417 565 745 or tyson Bluhm on 0437 843 820 Inspection Saturday 2.30pm - 3.00pm (Photo id required)

Contact grant day on 0417 565 745 or aaron day 0417 365 994 Inspection Saturday 2.30pm - 3.00pm (Photo id required)

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BELGRAVE HEIGHTS 5 Vale ROad

$580,000 plus

TECOMA 6 GoRdon avenue

$660,000 plus

CHARMING CHARACTER HOME

WHEN SIZE IS IMPORTANT!

located in Belgrave Heights, this family home captures character, charm & warmth. Inside you will ind 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 sep living spaces & a sep studio, galley kitchen s/s stove, timber benches, butlers sink & pressed tin surrounds. The kitchen looks onto a lge outdoor entertaining area If you are looking for a property with character & privacy, in a well sought after location, this property is sure to entice………

This large 5 bed home ofers 3 sep living areas incl lounge with spotted gum polished boards, rumpus, entertainment room with sound proof walls. Features inc: open plan kitchen, granite bench tops, s/s app & d/w, main bathroom with spa, study area, ducted heating throughout, coonara wood ire, 5 split systems, high ceilings, lge windows, ducted vac, storage, dble remote garage, workshop, single carport.

Contact Rebecca Halit on 0429 888 367 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 1:30pm -2:00pm (Photo Id Required)

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. LANDSIZE - 1854sqm

SELBY 6 GOudIeSdale ROad

$370,000 plus

Contact Sam Adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection By appointment only (Photo Id required)

5 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 1017sqm

OLINDA 23 MeRnda Road

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SELBY’S SECRET

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS

This 5 bedroom weatherboard in Selby has it all. Space abounds with living zones to meet all the family’s needs incl a huge rumpus room with built in bar. There’s stand out features like timber loorboards, claw foot bath & a gorgeous open ire place to compliment your hillside living. entertain on your deck year round amongst the treetop views. superbly located within walking distance to local shops.

architecturally designed, with views across the Warburton Ranges & Cardinia reservoir, this stunning 8 year old home set on over an acre. sleek inishes include stone bench tops in the open plan kitchen, Gaggenau s/s app, timber loors, dble glazed loor to ceiling doors & windows, wood ire, verandah, stunning views, remote doors, a mud room , plenty of storage. Simply a stunning home!!

Contact alan Garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 9754 6888 Inspection saturday 12:30pm-1:00pm (Photo id Required)

5 BED 1 BATH 2 W.C. LANDSIZE - 2410sqm

Contact alan Garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 9754 6888 Inspection By appointment only (Photo Id Required)

3 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 3 CAR LANDSIZE - 5048sqm

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If you are looking to sell your home, contact us from Friday 1st August to take advantage during Winter and Spring - Including FREE advertising this Winter or Spring clean your home with a voucher to the value of $150* * Conditions apply

896 Mt Dandenong Road, Montrose

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Ryan Bell

W: bellrealestate.com.au E: montrose@bellrealestate.com.au

MANAGING DIRECTOR M: 0418 333 580

PROPERTY CONSULTANT (REIV) M: 0417 052 297

bellrealestate.com.au

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11 Main Road, Olinda

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Notice is hereby given that the Cardinia Shire Council at its meeting held on 21 July 2014 resolved to make Local Law 16, Meeting Procedure Local Law. The purposes and general purport of the Local Law are to: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Council and special and advisory committees of the Council; ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Deputy Mayor; and ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Section 5(3)(c) of the Local Government Act 1989.

Copies of the Local Law can be obtained from the Cardinia Shire Council Offices, Henty Way Pakenham or by contacting Customer Service on 1300 787 624.

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The Cardinia Shire Council has prepared Amendment C198 to the Cardinia Planning Scheme.

The amendment applies to all land within the Beaconsfield Structure Plan area which is generally bound by: Holm Park Road and the major electricity transmission line easement to the north.

Beaconhill Grange Residential Estate and Panorma Estate to the east.

Cardinia Creek to the south and west.

The amendment proposes to revise the Municipal Strategic Statement to incorporate the Beaconsfield Structure Plan into the Local Planning Policy Framework and insert a new Incorporated Document titled Beaconsfield Structure Plan December 2013 into the Cardinia Planning Scheme.

You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at the following locations: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Council, Henty Way, Pakenham ฀At the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection.

Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any submissions made.

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Athletic club champions COLD, very cold conditions greeted Yarra Ranges Athletics club athletes to Morrisons Reserve, Mount Evelyn for the 2014 club cross country championships.

Large fields and some outstanding races ensured every medal was well earned.

Special mentions to James Laven and Lily Thompson for being first and fourth respectively in the Open 3000m.

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Boys U7 500m: 1st Brayden Shaw.

Boys U8 1000m: 1st Noah Newbury. Boys U9 1000m: 1st Zac Clarke, 2nd Nathan Murden, 3rd Alex Van Duuren, 4th Tyden Keenan. Boys U10 15000m: 1st Dylan Eagleton, 2nd Daniel Ebbels. Boys U11 2000m: 1st Tayleb Willis, 2nd Noah Erickson, 3rd Brayden Woolridge.

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Boys U14 3000m: 1st James Laven, 2nd Connor Thrall, 3rd Jessie Collings. Men Open 3000m: 1st Michael Clarke, 2nd Bryan Ackerly, 3rd Jamie Strudley, 4th Dave Laven, 5th Greg Maki, 6th Justin Eagleton, 7th Jed Thrall, 8th Nigel Murden, 9th Malcolm Duncan, 10th Graeme Woolridge. Girls U6 500m: 1st Charlotte Comport, 2nd Sasha Maggs, 3rd Isla Newbury. Girls U7 500m: 1st Tiara Willis, 2nd Abbey Bartlett, 3rd Isobel Morse, 3rd (2nd Championship) Tahlia Murden, 4th (3rd Championship) Mia Harris. Girls U8 1000m: 1st Kiara Flavell, 2nd Sarah Ebbels.

Girls U9 1000m: 1st Madeline Laven, 2nd Tahlia Harriss. Girls U10 1500m: 1st Dee Dee Deng, 2nd Mia Strudley, 3rd Ashleigh Gasson, 4th Tayja Maki, 5th Claire Noonan, 6th Cheyenne Moore. Girls U11 1500m: 1st Georgia Laven, 2nd Brianna Moore. Girls U12 2000m: 1st

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Next week members go to Cockatoo for the annual Hills Challenge.

This is a great opportunity to compete as a club with a perpetual trophy up for grabs.

Entries can be made on the day.

Go to www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information on upcoming events, especially the Cockatoo Hills Challenge, and full results from the weekend.

Cyclists roll into town ABOUT 4000 riders will descend on Healesville when the Great Victorian Bike Ride comes to town this year.

The bike ride is travelling from Albury to Lilydale from 29 November to 7 December.

The tour will stop overnight in Healesville on Saturday 6 December before continuing to the finish line through Yarra Glen to Lilydale on Sunday.

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She said after a big week of cycling, riders will be keen to relax and explore Healesville with the visitors also eating out at local restaurants and cafes, exploring the shops, pampering themselves and taking in the scenery.

“Council is proudly sponsoring this event as it presents great opportunities for Healesville and the wider community to show off our renowned Yarra Valley, high quality produce and growing local tourism industry,” she said.

Ride organisers, Bicycle Network Victoria, is liaising

with communities involved, encouraging participation and optimising benefits for townships and will be holding a public information session in September.

Yarra Ranges Council is holding a community meeting from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 30 July at the Healesville Community Link Building for local businesses and community groups to find out how they can become involved.

Those who are interested in attending can register online at www.yarraranges.vic. gov.au/gvbr.

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By JARROD POTTER THE dream remains alive for Sherbrooke Suns - with the league underdogs knocking out Bulleen in a Big V State Championship Men elimination final by 25 points.

The Belgrave-based basketball team negated Boomers’ powerhouses Thadd Varmal (16 points) and kept Liam Norton (27 points) from getting too many shots.

The home-court crowd roared for every Suns point - all 98 of them as star imports Grant Johnson (23 points) and Titus Robinson (12 points, 10 rebounds) combined in their usual fashion to push the Suns ahead 98-73 by the final siren.

Sherbrooke’s outside game reared its head in a big way as the Suns shot 11 three pointers to sink the Boomers.

“We’re really happy - the boys played really well together and it’s a bit of the old cliche but it was an even team effort,” Suns coach Brent Reid said.

“No one really stood out amazingly, but we just worked really hard each other and played down the line and it showed on the scoreboard.

“Our defence is pretty good - games are generally more of a grind but we really haven’t been able to block teams out for the majority of the season.”

Reid praised his import pair Grant Johnson and Titus Robinson and the workmanlike efforts they put towards the team, as well as the efforts of his young guards to block out and defend the Boomers’ best.

“The two imports were pretty good - Grant’s points were probably down a little bit from usual, shared the ball around and rebounded the ball well,” Reid said.

“Titus is just a workhorse points, rebounds, blocks and a great guy to have in the team and anchoring the middle.”

By RUSSELL BENNETT

The dunk machine known as Grant Johnson helped guide Sherbrooke Suns advance to the Big V State Championship Men’s semi final. 125008 Pictures: BIG V The next challenge is a Big V semi-final on Sunday against the reigning premiers - Corio Bay - heading down the highway to face the Stingrays on their home court at the Geelong Basketball Netball Centre.

Having split their previous encounters with the reigning Big V State Championship Men’s premiers Corio Bay, Reid knows the challenge ahead is daunting, but believes the league should not underestimate the Suns any further.

“It will be an absolute ripper,” Reid said.

“You’ve got to go in and back yourself - we’ve done all the hard work, so we might as well have a crack.

“At the start of the year, we were picked to come last or second last - but we know what we can do and it’s taken the rest of the league the whole season to see what we’re capable of and we’re quietly confident - among ourselves we know we can play well and it just putting it up against another quality team in the premiers.”

Tip-off is 1.30pm.

EMERALD’S Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League clash with Monbulk on Saturday fell on Kade Simpson Medal day - struck in honour of the Carlton star and former Bombers player.

The Simpson name has remained synonymous with the Emerald Football Club since Kade’s transition to the big-time, with older brother Ryan a stalwart of the Bombers’ defence in recent seasons.

Unfortunately for Kade, however, Emerald wasn’t able to get the chocolates over Monbulk, with former Melbourne Demons midfielder Daniel Ward leading the Hawks to a big 10-goal win, 16.13 (109) to 7.7 (49).

In other local footy news, albeit from left field, former Gembrook Cockatoo junior and current North Melbourne fan favourite Michael ‘Spud’ Firrito is one of the AFL figures featured in the league’s ‘Freak Week’ promotion - a light-hearted take on both on and off-field freakish abilities.

Melbourne’s Jeremy Howe has a freakish ability for taking a high grab, for example, but off-field he displays a freakish

inability to park his car properly.

Greater Western Sydney youngster Nick Haynes shows off his freakish juggling skills in another short video featured on the AFL website, but Firrito’s ‘ability’ has raised more than a few eyebrows.

He introduces his special mate, ‘Chip’ - his unusually pronounced right quad muscle - in a clip on the Kangaroos website, with team mates including Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie and Jack Ziebell also weighing in on what they describe as the side’s “19th man” each week.

“We know Adelaide has a 19th man (their crowd) but what a lot of people in the football world don’t know is that North Melbourne has one as well,” Harvey said.

Ziebell said Spud and Chip were as thick as thieves.

“They go everywhere together,” he said, with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Firrito described Chip as only having been around for a couple of years, adding: “You have to love your body and I’ve certainly grown to love my new little friend.

“He’s pretty well known around the locker room at Arden Street.”

Former Emerald junior footy star Kade Simpson (pictured here on the right with reserves coach and fanatical Carlton fan Jon Lanyon) took in the Bombers’ match against Monbulk on the weekend. Picture: COURTESY OF ROBYN KUYS

Brookers all the way at Gembrook GEMBROOK COCKATOO FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB ROUND 1 GCFNC V WOORI YALLOCK U10 PLAYED at sunny Gembrook, it was a close tight hard first three quarters, before Gembrook dominated the last quarter. Good pressure, just need to get first to the ball early in the game. Go Brookers.

BEST PLAYERS: Mitch Mullins, Konner Allcott GCFNC 2.5(17) V WOORI YALLOCK 1.6(12) U12 A tough assignment today against

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BEST PLAYERS: Mitchell Candy, Riley Griffiths, Tahj Powell, Aaron Firrito, Ben Sweeney, Angus Bourke, Callum Bourne.

GCFNC 12.19(91) V WOORI YALLOCK 0.0(0) U14 A good four-quarter effort by the team, they applied great pressure during the whole game, and ran in numbers, and their ball movement was very good.

A great team effort.

BEST PLAYERS: Harry Snoxell, James Hudson , Connor Moody , Reniah Bennetts, Bradley Diprose, Jake Zimmerling, Matt Frazzetto , Byron Downey, Dante South, Frankie Trott.

GCFNC 8.16 (64 V YARRA GLEN 3.8(26) U16 After starting slowly, the boys started to man up and move the ball quickly, and kept the score close. After half time, the boys kept playing well. It was team orientated footy and boys kicked goals.

BEST PLAYERS: Luke Frazzetto, Scott Hilder, Pete Jeffree, Jose Vaskess, Tye Wills, Josh Walkerdon.

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Scores offer fresh outlook YVMDFNL HOW results can change the outlook of the final five so quickly in Division One of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Community Bank Football Netball League.

Division 1 has Wandin, Monbulk and Olinda Ferny Creek sharing top spot with Wandin on top by percentage.

Woori Yallock and Upwey Tecoma share fourth and fifth but Woori hold fourth by a massive 30.27 per cent with Mt Evelyn just out of the five by one game.

Division 2 still sees Seville one game clear of Yarra Glen on top of the ladder but it has those two spots sewn up so it’s now a battle for the minor standings.

Powelltown sits third one game clear of Yarra Junction and Thornton is one game clear of Alexandra in fifth.

Netball now sees Upwey Tecoma two games clear of Wandi with Belgrave one game away in third.

Yarra Glen is cemented on top with Seville sitting second but Yarra Junction and Powelltown and only one game behind in third and fourth with Yea sitting fifth.

The next three weeks could see a lot of movement in both football and netball.

Monbulk 16.13 (109) d Emerald 7.7 (49) AT quarter time of this game it looked like an easy win was on the cards for Monbulk as it skipped to a 29 point lead.

However Emerald bounced back in the second term booting five goals to two to reduce the margin to just 11 points at the long break.

Monbulk came out hard in the second half and if Emerald thought it had a chance then it was quickly snuffed out as Monbulk held it scoreless in the third term and jumped to a 35 lead and then continued on in the last quarter booting five goals to one to win by an even 10 goals with a terrific second half performance.

Best Monbulk: D. Ward, K. Gray (1), S. Koole (2).

Emerald: L. McKenna, M. Livermore (1), M. Steer.

Warburton Millgrove 12.5 (77) d Mount Evelyn 10.12 (72) WARBY may not partake in finals this season but it is certainly having a say in shaping it as the team puts a dint in Mount Evelyn’s finals aspirations handing it a nailbiting five point loss.

This game was in the balance right throughout.

Mount Evelyn did have more chances than Warby over the duration of the game but it wasn’t able to nail those opportunities on a regular basis

which kept Warby in the game whereas Warby made every chance it got count, despite Mount Evelyn having five more scoring shots it was Warby that held its nerve when it counted which ultimately produced its fantastic victory.

Best Warburton Millgrove: M. Wappett (3), L. Barnard, A. Pettinella.

Mount Evelyn: M. Martin (2), W. Nicholson, K. Elliott.

Olinda Ferny Creek 14.12 (96) d Belgrave 6.12 (48) OLINDA did win this game comfortably but Belgrave certainly helped it with its inaccuracy in the first half, Belgrave actually had one more scoring shot at half time but it trailed by 29 points as the score line read 1.10 to Olinda’s 7.3.

Olinda was clearly the better skilled unit and even though the second half was a little more even it was Olinda that stretched its lead out to 38 points by the final siren which saw it sitting one game clear in third spot and only percentage off the top.

Best Olinda Ferny Creek: N. Broomhall, N. Keegan (1), O. Millwood (1).

Belgrave: T. McNamara, E. Clasby, M. Ward.

Wandin 22.15 (147) d Upwey Tecoma 4.13 (37) WANDIN has shot into flag favouritism in a big way after it comprehensively thrashed Upwey.

Wandin jumped out of the blocks and before Upwey knew what had happened it was down by 41 points at the first change.

Upwey did battle hard to get back into the game in the second and did in fact reduce the margin to 34 points by half-time.

However that little comeback was short lived as Wandin held Upwey goalless in the second half as it ran away with the game booting six goals in the third quarter and then backed that up with seven in the last, Wandin winning by 110 points in one of the most dominating performances of the year to date.

Best Wandin: J. Myers, R. Wilson (1), J. Ladner.

Upwey Tecoma: D. Sloane, S. Gooley, S. Parkinson.

Gembrook Cockatoo 20.15 (135) d Kinglake 7.4 (46) THIS game was competitive for the first quarter but after that this game was all Gembrook’s.

Its lead was just 15 points at the first break but that blew out to 51 by half time on the back of a seven goal to one quarter.

The second half wasn’t outstanding footy but Gembrook was by far

the better side as it stretched its lead to eventually win by a more than healthy 89 points.

Best Gembrook Cockatoo: L. McCombe (13), C. Vernal (1), B. Turner.

Kinglake: J. Nixon (1), J. Chalmers (1), D. Pywell.

UNDER 18 Emerald 15.12 (102) d Monbulk 2.3 (15) IT WAS a convincing four quarter effort from Emerald which was just too classy for Monbulk despite how hard it tried.

Emerald had the game sewn up by half time as it had a 45 point lead and Monbulk hadn’t scored a major.

The second half Monbulk did at least get on the board with two majors but Emerald skipped further in front adding another eight goals with K. Burns having a day out booting 10 goals for the winners with a best onground performance helping his team to a comfortable 87 points victory.

Best Emerald: K. Burns (10), K. Asling, M. Freeman.

Monbulk: Z. Bishop (1), N. Gramer, D. Chapman.

Healesville 14.15 (99) d Mount Evelyn 7.8 (50) HEALESVILLE started this game very well and jumped out to a 32 point lead at quarter time which ultimately set up its victory.

The next three quarters were a relatively even contest as Mount Evelyn did match it with the league leaders for the majority of the play but Healesville did eventually stretch its lead to 44 points come final siren to remain the only undefeated team and sit pretty on top of the ladder.

Best Healesville: B. Nicholls (1), J. Clark (1 goal), R. Johnson.

Mount Evelyn: L. Manassa, J. Craig, H. Lane (4).

Olinda Ferny Creek 13.15 (93) d Yea 3.5 (23) OLINDA’S lead was just 13 points at quarter time but it found its running game in the second term and jumped out to a seven goal lead at half time.

The second half wasn’t a high scoring affair but it was Olinda that found the scoreboard more frequently adding another five goals to two to win in easy fashion by 70 points.

Best Olinda Ferny Creek: S. Richardson (1), J. Prato, D. Peterson.

Yea: Z. Pell, T. Worthington, G. White.

DIVISION 1 A GRADE NETBALL Mount Evelyn 58 d Warburton Millgrove 24 MOUNT Evelyn played a very good consistent four quarter game and al-

Olinda flies high.

though Warby didn’t play badly it was Mount Evelyn that kept pulling away as the game went on.

It finished the game well with 32 second half goals to 10 to run away with a good win.

Best Mount Evelyn: Teagan Ashmore, Maddie Hickey (28), Jessica Walker.

Warburton Millgrove: Jaime Lord, Alexandra Bryan, Kellie Davidson.

Belgrave 72 d Olinda Ferny Creek 57 THIS game was a goal feast with a grand total of 129 goals scored.

The first half was a good battle with Belgrave having the edge as it went to half-time with a 10 goal lead.

Belgrave had a great third term with some lightning quick ball movement.

It scored 22 goals to 14 to go into the last quarter with an 18-goal lead.

The last quarter did see Olinda outscore Belgrave but the lead was too big for it to have any real threat of getting back into the game, Belgrave eventually winning by what was a pretty good 15 goals.

Best Belgrave: Tamara Luke (38), Madison Taylor, Alex Wall.

Olinda Ferny Creek: Lauren Bennett (54), Angela Jeffery, Danielle Weisgerber.

Upwey Tecoma 44 d Wandin 33 BOTH sides have been in great form and are favourites to play off in the grand final and if that does prove the

case then it won’t disappoint.

Upwey did eventually get over the line by 11 goals with some very solid defensive play that Wandin found it hard to penetrate.

Although the final margin wasn’t great it was Upwey that looked the more settled team as it controlled the tempo when required to win in a very professional manner.

Best Upwey Tecoma: Teah Edelmaier, Megan Kennerley (27), Krista Tomlinson.

Wandin: Samantha Coppinger, Nikki Phillips, Tayissa Coppinger.

Emerald 36 d Monbulk Hawks 35 EMERALD hasn’t had a lot to celebrate this season with just the one win but it had a great come from behind victory to give its supporters something to cheer about.

Monbulk looked to be in control of the game by three quarter time as it held a handy eight goal lead.

In the last quarter Emerald all of a sudden clicked into action.

It played with some flare and took risks which started to pay off and was soon right back in the contest and come end of the game it was amazingly one goal in front after a stunning come from behind victory.

Best Emerald: Lana Whyte, Kate Griffin, Rochelle Appleby.

Monbulk Hawks: Brooke Northey, Jamie Sands (17), Sophie Byatt (18).

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