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Zest for life

By KATH GANNAWAY AT JUST three-and-a-half years, Jaylen Cornish had endured 19 operations and spent a mere four months out of hospital.

Coming home is a milestone for the little boy with a cheeky grin and a brave zest for life, and for his Yarra Junction family.

Jaylen touched the hearts of Mail readers and the Yarra Junction community back in 2011 when his young mum Katie Cornish and grandparents, Christine Young and Wayne Cornish, reached out to raise money to help with his treatment and care.

The family wanted to thank the community and show how, with their support, Jaylen and Katie are getting on with life.

“What our community did in getting together to fund-raise for Jaylen was wonderful,” Katie said.

“I am amazed and so thankful for the small community we live in that they have done so much for us,” she said.

Jaylen was born with his stomach on the outside of his body, a birth defect called gastroschisis, a rare condition that was revealed early in the pregnancy.

Visiting her parents in Yarra Junction, Katie said their biggest achievements are that Jaylen is out in the outside world trying to function as other kids his age do, and that he is starting to eat orally.

Katie has undergone extensive training to enable Jaylen to be cared for at home which is close to Monash Medical Centre.

A room has been set up for the machines that keep him alive.

Up until recently, Jaylen’s only way of feeding has been through a stoma which takes the food replace-

ment (Total Parenteral Nutrition - TPN) directly into a main artery to the heart.

It’s an intensive procedure that has him connected four times a week to three different machines in a strictly controlled sterile environment.

Now he is starting to ‘eat’.

And, he’s going to three-year-old kinder. Next year they hope to get a nurse to be with him as he goes on to full-time kinder.

Infection is a constant threat, but Katie said they managed it and it was part of being out in the world.

They are realistic about the threats, and his future.

“It’s very risky for him to be out in the community without someone who is trained in his care,” Katie said.

“The TPN is keeping him alive, but down the track it will shut down organs and he will need transplants, so he doesn’t have a high life expectancy.

“We don’t think about what’s ahead. We think about how much time we have to try to raise awareness and look for answers ... anything that will help him along the way.

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Inset: Eating food orally is one of Jaylen's new everyday experiences.

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YERING Primary School marked 145 years of history last week with a bush dance and a dress-up day for students.

On Tuesday 16 September some of the students at the school donned period costumes and spent the day playing oldfashioned games such as knuckles and taking part in activities like finger-knitting.

The event was to tie-in with the celebrations for the school’s 145th birthday in October and a Bush Dinner Dance event held on Friday 19 September at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall.

Rori, Tallyn and Shanae were three of the school’s students who dressed up on the day, with Tallyn borrowing his pop’s hat and an old bag to fit

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Meanwhile, visitors to the dance enjoyed a spit-roast dinner while listening to bush band Shearers Tally play some songs.

Principal Deanna Cole said that she was thrilled to be working at the school during the celebration period.

“I am extremely honoured to be part of the school that is still educating students from the local and surrounding areas and hope to continue to do so well into the future,” she said.

The school opened in October 1869 before a new site where the school now sits - was found in 1877.

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By JESSE GRAHAM A WORKING group is assessing options for a new Black Saturday memorial which may be established in Marysville.

A large memorial, featuring the names of those who died in the area, could be constructed in Lions Park, Marysville, in a two-part project.

Murrindindi Shire Mayor Margaret Rae said the Murrindindi Bushfire Memorials Working Group was advising the council about new memorials to be constructed across the shire.

Cr Rae said there was public support for a memorial to be constructed in each town that suffered a loss of human life and for two large memorials to be constructed on each side of the shire.

The two memorials would be representative of the two fires that hit the areas on 7 February 2009.

Cr Rae said the Murrindindi Bushfire Memorial Project had developed a design brief and finished selecting sites for the memorials after consulting the community.

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mended one of the large memorials to be placed in Lions Park, while the other would lie in the Frank Thompson Reserve in Kinglake.

The large memorials, according to the working group, should feature the names of all the people who died in the area, though families of the deceased can opt to refuse a listing.

Anyone interested in joining the working group is asked to contact project consultant Jenny Branton on 0417 532 344.

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Fight will go on

Falls eyesore irks

By KATH GANNAWAY THE rubbishing of bushland within metres of Brittania Creek Falls, a popular spot with bushwalkers, has Wesburn resident John Tucker fuming.

Mr Tucker, manager of Wesburn St John’s Recreation Camp, says he has noticed an increase in rubbish being dumped in the bush that surrounds the camp in recent months.

But, he was particularly disgusted, he said, when he discovered the pile of household rubbish so close to the falls. “I’ve been up there more than usual lately, taking groups for bushwalks up there, and what alerted me to it in the first place was the smell. “Being a hot day, it smelt like a tip; it was just disgusting,� he said.

Mr Tucker pointed out several

places along Brittania Creek Road on the way to the falls where rubbish has been tipped over embankment.

At one point, the bush below the road near a disused quarry is littered with rubbish for several metres. “I don’t get it. You don’t want this sort of thing happening at all, but if they are going to do it, why not just dump it at the quarry where it can be cleaned up quickly,� he said. “Here, you have this beautiful, natural waterfall and adjacent to it is a pile of rubbish. Nothing justifies that. “You hear people say that rubbish dumping is increasing because of high tip fees, but there’s no excuse for this; it’s just vandalism,� he said.

Mr Tucker believes it’s very likely, given the remote location and

the state of the road, that the rubbish dumped at the falls is the work of a local.

Mr Tucker reported the matter to Yarra Ranges Council and is urging anyone who comes across rubbish dumped in the bush or on the roadside, to report it to the council immediately. “I think a lot of people just ‘tut tut’ and think how awful it is, but don’t take that extra step to report it,� he said.

Yarra Ranges O’Shannassy Ward representative, Cr Jim Child, supported Mr Tucker’s stance that dumping is not on, in any circumstances. “There’s no excuse for people going into the bush and dumping like that. It is a real shame,� he said. “We value our forests and na-

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tional parks and this is just a totally inappropriate way to treat that community asset we have here.�

Cr Child added that he believed the incidence of rubbish dumping was less now with people making better use of the facilities available for collection and recycling of rubbish. “The message I would like to get out is that if we do our rubbish correctly, using both bins correctly and with the hard rubbish collection, we’re well and truly catered for. “In any case, there’s no excuse for dumping rubbish,� he said.

Anyone who witnesses illegal rubbish dumping is urged to take down a vehicle number, or other identifying details, and report to Yarra Ranges Council on 1300 368 333.

“We will keep fighting to look for a cure and in the meantime we are enjoying the time we have with him and living every day as it comes to give him the best life possible.�

As a young, single mum, life for Katie is a huge challenge, and she admits, that despite the great support she has from her parents, and the generous support of the Yarra Junction community and others, life can be lonely.

She plays netball at Yarra Junction and basketball down the line, closer to where home now has to be.

Jaylen’s strength, and love, is her inspiration. “Some people ask how I do it ... and others say “she has to do it,� she says. “But I don’t have to do it. I could have walked away, but I chose that my son is number one in my life and I will give him the best life possible.�

The adoring look from those trusting, big blue eyes, as his mum attends to the ritual of cleaning the life-giving equipment which is part of his still quite small body, is reward enough.

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While Yarra Junction Football Club was hosting the grand final series, a spokesperson has told the Mail the streaker was not affiliated with that club.

In a less than flattering observation, there are rumours also that kookaburras were heard laughing in the distance as the man made his dash across the oval.

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YARRA Junction police have declined to speculate on the ability of a Yarra Junction man to plan ahead after he found himself naked and alone on the Warburton Highway on Saturday 13 September.

The 22-year-old man had streaked across the Yarra Junction football oval at the YVMDFL 2nd Division Grand Final before jumping the fence, crossing the Little

Yarra River and running through open land.

Police attending the game were alerted to the incident and sighted him darting from the paddocks onto the Warburton Highway where he was arrested.

Sergeant Kevin Largue from Yarra Junction police said the man was responding to a dare.

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Come along for companions OCTOBER is a very important month for the animal welfare community.

In the first two weeks of October animal welfare organisations around the world try desperately to raise the profile of their chosen cause.

At Animal Aid we champion all animals but our particular passion is for companion animals.

We dedicate significant resources to offer refuge, rehabilitation and, where required, the chance of a new home to about 6000 cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry each year - not to mention the odd caged bird, goldfish or reptile.

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We are very proud of the work that we do and with the help of the community we will continue to do the best job that we can for the animals.

There are so many wonderful animal welfare organisations out there doing incredible work for the causes that they champion.

Some specialise in wildlife, some on our feathered or scaly friends, while others focus on

injustice to animals in sport and entertainment or medical science.

All are worthy causes that deserve your attention.

Some people think that animal welfare people can be a bit extreme, and some can be, but please don’t put them all in the radical basket and close your mind to them.

If you take the time to listen to what they have say or read their literature you just might learn something that you didn’t know before.

At the end of the day you may not ultimately share their views, but with the new information you have garnered, it might help you make a more ethical decision in

the supermarket or the pet shop.

You may chose to celebrate World Animal Day, Be Kind to Animals Week or attend one of the many events being run by passionate organisations or perhaps even run one yourself.

Do your bit to show that you would like to live in a more compassionate world.

Animal Aid will be attending the Animals Matter to Me Rally on Saturday 4 October at the Treasury Gardens in Melbourne.

We encourage you to come along and show that you share our concern for animals in need.

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Visitors pop in for arty insight

By CAITLIN MCARTHUR THE Yarra Valley lit up this month thanks to the annual Open Studios exhibition.

Forty-three artists opened their studio doors to the general public to offer art-lovers a rare insight into their creative processes.

Yarra Valley Open Studios artist liaison and participating artist Ali Griffin said the event was a hit and attracted people from all across Victoria.

“There were more people from Melbourne this year than in previous years. There was a new crowd of people, a lot of creative types,” Ms Griffin said.

Organisers have yet to tally the numbers, but Ms Griffin said it looked like the best year ever for the event.

“It was fantastic, the weather was beautiful, there seemed to be a buzz in the air,” she said.

Mentone residents Tatiana, Alex and Liudmila Bogoiavlenski were veterans of the Open Studios weekend.

Visiting the Memo Hall Prelim exhibition, the group said the event had “been a must on their calendar for years”.

Artist Lynette Orzlowski talks with firsttime visitors Kelly Tosh and son James.

127697 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY At Lynette Orzlowski’s studio in Healesville Yarra Glen resident Kelly Tosh and her son James were exploring the Healesville side of the valley for the first time when they visited.

“We’ve been saying for years we must do it, and this year we have,” she said.

For her part Ms Orzlowski said she had more than 100 people through on Saturday.

Artists Kerryl Shirley and David Bennett also had huge numbers through their studios.

Community Diary Toy Library UPPER Yarra Family Centre opens its toy library from 10.30am to noon, Wednesdays and Saturdays 9.30 to 11.30am. Membership is $30 per year. For more information, visit the Upper Yarra Family Centre at 2444 Warburton Highway.

Poppies and high tea ENJOY crochet, knitting and a high tea lunch at the Old Powelltown Church on Saturday 20 September from 10am to 3pm. The church committee will be teaching people how to crochet poppies for next year’s Anzac centenary.

Phone Dawn Adams on 5966 7431 to book and for details on materials.

Landcare meeting YARRA River to keeper Ian Penrose will speak on the Yarra River at a combined meeting of Healesville Environment Watch Incorporated (HEWI) and Mount Toolbewong and District

Rosemary Marchington from The Patch and Helen O’Brien from Warburton chose to take a more leisurely approach, selecting a number of studios to visit rather than trying to visit them all.

Making their way through the Memo’s Prelim exhibition as the fourth stop on the pair's tour, Ms Marchington said talking to the artists gave a better idea of what they are doing and the ideas behind their work.

“When you look at an artwork you see only what you see and that’s what you get out of it, but once you speak to the artists about what they’re hoping to achieve it provides a much bigger picture,” Ms Marchington said.

Toolangi artist Savaad Felich sold three pieces and got a commission from his studio.

It was his third time in participating in the event.

While some used the group exhibition to pinpoint the studios they’d like to visit others, Mr Felich said, came up to see particular artists.

Ms Griffin, whose own studio saw 320 people over the weekend, said this was the events’ best year ever and thanked everybody in the area.

Email diary entries to: editor@yvnews.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays

Landcare on Thursday 25 September at 7.30pm at Healesville’s Senior Citizens Hall on River Street. Call Maureen on 5962 1224 or Karen on 5962 5115.

Dog obedience WESBURN and District Obedience Club meets every Wednesday and Sunday at Wesburn Reserve. All breeds and ages welcome.

For information, contact Judith at isolda05@ gmail.com.

Community market THE Wandin Community Market will be held on Saturday 27 September from 9am to 1pm at the shopping centre car park. Food, craft, plants, produce and trash and treasure will all be available. Stall bookings are $10. For more information, call Mr K Deli on 5964 3991.

Magical Performance SQUARING the Wheel, a performance of cir-

cus skills, puppetry, magic and more, will be performed on Wednesday 1 October from 2pm at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre. For more information, visitach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or phone 5966 4500.

Safety session A WORKSHOP on safety issues will be run by Community Crime Prevention Officer Leading Senior Constable Linda Hancock at the Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre from 10am to noon on Saturday 4 October.

Bookings are essential and entry is a gold coin donation. Phone 9730 2887.

Blessing of the animals THERE will be a Service of the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday 5 October at All Saints Church Yarra Junction (opposite Yarra Centre) at 4pm. For details contact Gail on 0407 094 092.

Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 22 September 1934 Yarra Glen School IT has often been sated that men are remembered by their good works after they have gone from the earth. Such may be said of the late Josepth Furphy (Tom Collins) author of ‘Such is Life’ who was born at Yering in 1843 and died in 1912.

Because of the recognition of ‘Such is Life’ as an Australian Classic, many of his former friends are of the opinion that his works should remain fresh in the minds of succeeding generations and for that reason they propose to have unveiled at the Yarra Glen State School on September 23, a memorial tablet.

The school is situated on the exact spot where Furphy was born.

In Case You Didn’t Know MRS. C.H. Alexander on behalf of the Queen of Commerce, it is noted that his good lady has arranged an Australian tea to be held at her residence ‘Yarraweyah’ in Wilson Street next Wednesday afternoon. Patrons are asked to bring a gift and buy a gift, cakes, produce and preserves.

Mr. Noel L. Taylor is also doing his bit towards the sovereignty of Miss Gladys Newton by organising a fete at his ‘Wannawong’ conservatories on October 3 when Mr. Taylor’s beautiful horticultural specimens will be in the pink of perfection.

In connection with activities to aid the Queen of the Ranges (Miss Bradshaw), Mrs. T. J. Phillips will stage what promises to be an excellent entertainment in the Memorial Hall next Friday night. On Tuesday night a social and dance will be held at the Hotel Gracedale to aid the same queen. Excellent music will be supplied by a city band and there will be billiards, bridge and romance (maybe!), when viewing Maroondah by moonlight.

Free car services will be at the disposal of patrons.

The Queen Carnival to aid St. John’s Church of England is one of the most efficiently organised efforts in the history of our town.

Warburton Mail September 25 1964 Vin Chiron Warby’s Best and Fairest WARBURTON’S centreman, Vin Chiron was named as the Magpies’ best and fairest player for 1964, at the Warburton Football Club’s annual cabaret ball, held at St. Joseph’s Hall last Friday night.

Cr. Alf Schulz, president of the club also named Paddy Ward as best and fairest in the seconds.

Golf Championship to Charlie Jennings CHARLIE Jennings has a long list of golf championships to his credit - 14 or 15 to be precise - and all won at Warburton. Last Friday he added to his outstanding record by again winning the championship of the Warburton Club.

Charlie defeated Bob Price in the final and never at any stage looked like losing the match.

He demoralised his opponent on the first nine playing as well as he has ever played for 37 off the stick to give him a lead of 5 up at the turn.

Bob Price did well to reach the final and could have been unlucky to strike Jennings in such devastating form.

Tennis IS there sufficient interest in tennis at Warburton to warrant the spending of hundreds of pounds building 4 new courts on a selected site adjacent to the Warburton camping park?

Some years ago when the project was first discussed it was booming, the younger generation as well as the not so young taking a keen and active interest in the sport.

There was no shortage of members in any of the three local clubs, the Warburton club, the La La club and the Variety club and players had to earn their places in the respective teams competing in the two district associations.

In those days there were not sufficient courts to cope with the number of players. In addition the Victorian Railways had put the ‘squeeze’ on the Warburton club by charging an exorbitant annual rental fee for land on which the club’s two courts are situated in the Main Street.

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Change to the Low Density Residential Zone Subdivision Provisions Council is holding a special public hearing to allow residents to make verbal submissions to the proposed change to the subdivision provisions in the Low Density Residential Zone.

Guest speaker:

The meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 September 2014 commencing at 7.00pm. The venue for the meeting will be the Council Chambers, Anderson Street, Lilydale.

If you wish to make a presentation at the hearing, you will need to register with Corporate Services (9294-6118) by midday of the date of the meeting. Presentations of up to 3 minutes can be made however, depending on the number of people who wish to speak this may be limited.

A report on the Low Density Residential Zone consultation (including information from the public hearing) will be presented to the Ordinary Council meeting Tuesday 28 October 2014 commencing at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers, Anderson Street Lilydale. Council will be making its recommendation on the subdivision change at this time. No additional submissions will be heard at the Council meeting.

Further information about the change to the Low Density Residential Zone Subdivision Provisions is available on Council’s website www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au, search Low Density Residential Zone or phone Strategic Planning on 9294 6165.

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Your say on town plan

By JESSE GRAHAM A CAMPAIGN to improve Coldstream has come back onto the agenda, with a draft Community Plan being formed and advocacy work set to begin next year.

On Friday 12 September, the Coldstream Community Plan Draft was released by the Yarra Ranges Council, via its Yarra Ranges Views site.

The plan was formed by Coldstream

Voice - a group of residents and business owners in the town - and outlines projects for the town and their initial stages, leading up to 2016.

Some of the projects include introducing community markets from spring to autumn, bringing more activity to the Community Centre and advocating for more footpaths, a rail trail and the eventual expansion of the township.

Coldstream Voice secretary, Can-

dice Bruggink, said the group wanted to get as much local feedback on the plan as possible, and urged residents and business owners to take a look and have their say.

“We encourage any kind of feedback - getting people interested and involved is what this is about,” she said.

“It’s expanding the social aspect of Coldstream and including everybody.”

The plan is the result of a number of community meetings, workshops

and events, held between July 2013 and June 2014, which featured about 350 Coldstream residents - about 15 per cent of the population.

Ms Bruggink said that after public submissions on the draft plan close on 5 October, it will be circulated to the community, and projects will get underway.

One of the first items on the agenda is the community market, which will be held on Saturday 29 November - the

same day as the Victorian election.

The Draft Community Plan can be found online at yarrarangesviews.com. au/coldstreams-future.

Comments can be made online, by calling 9294 6123 or by writing to PO Box 88, Coldstream, 3770.

Stalls for the community market can be booked through the Coldstream Post Office.

Valuable farm skills

By KATH GANNAWAY A GROUP of Healesville High School students have achieved a Certificate 2 Land Management and Conservation qualification as part of an innovative program at Woori Yallock Farm School.

Jason Brooks, Bradley Coon, Jessie Larson, Laine Jones, Jack Annand and Harley Coleman were presented with their certificates on Thursday

by Gemma Middleton of Victorian Group Training.

WYFS teacher Peter Preuss, who co-ordinated the program, said the students attended one day a week to come away with work-ready skills and, importantly, a recognised qualification.

The project involved Greening Australia and Victorian Group Training with input from other organisations such as Judith Eardley Save Wildlife Shop, Parks Victoria, Westernport Catchment Management Authority and Woori Yallock Township

Action Group to provide the necessary components of the course.

Mr Preuss said Healesville High had a long association with the school with students attending for a term.

The commitment to one-day-aweek for an entire year was a departure, but it also provided the opportunity for the boys to engage in the certificate course.

“These boys had already been doing some work in the school garden, and came with a fair bit of knowledge of OH&S and some real skills,” Mr Preuss said.

“This is not an easy course, for these boys to get this certificate means they are skilled and knowledgeable enough to actually get work in this field.

“I could give any one of these boys a reference to an employer,” he said.

Danny Reddan from Greening Australia who provided the onground training praised the Farm School and, in particular, Mr Preuss’s role.

“The biggest confidence for me is having Peter at the helm with his incredible knowledge both as a teacher and the environment, along with having this great school, has been fantastic,” he said.

Healesville High School’s director Student Wellbeing and Engagement, Lyn Scotchmoor, said the program had been their most successful with the Farm School.

“If we hadn’t done this program this year, I think some of these guys might have dropped out,” she said.

Laine Jones spoke on behalf of the students, saying they had learned skills they would never learn at high school and which will be useful in their future careers.

“This is good for kids who are more hands-on and don’t learn so well in the classroom,” he said.

“I would like to see it continued to give other students, and other schools, a shot at what we have done here,” he said.

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Letters In a cat flap IN REPLY to ‘No-one is purr-fect’ …

Ms Jenny White.

The law is already here that cat owners control their cats.

You go on about the cost of con-

trolling your cat - what cost? Just close the door, close the windows to your home. Unless you are an invalid I do not see the cost involved.

As I said in a previous letter to this paper, it is up to you (the cat owner) to control your cat.

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Your cat is your responsibility, not your neighbour’s, not your landlord, yours. You choose to have the cat, in that you take on the control, the health/love and the general care of your cat. It is not the responsibility of anyone else but the cat owners.

Also it is not up to the landlords to supply cat enclosures for their tenants, it is up to the cat owners.

They are lucky tenants that the landlord allows animals. Most do not.

I believe that you are trying to do the right thing, and good on you, and I understand your worries of more cats being dumped. Most bad cat owners will not even know the law has changed, as they neglect their cats anyway.

I do agree that not all cat owners are irresponsible, but a vast majority are - not in a harsh way, they just do not believe that their cats kill things as they are so loving to their owners. But believe me, all cats kill, it is in their nature, their instinct, and just putting a collar and a bell on the cat does not stop the killing, cats are very clever animals.

A collar with one bell is no good, the cat just holds it between its chin and neck when hunting, and this is a fact. A cat collar needs two bells at least, top and bottom of collar.

I had a back operation, off my feet for eight weeks, by the time I got back into the garden, all and I mean all the birds/animals had disappeared from my garden.

New neighbours had two cats, it took them only eight weeks to decimate all life in my garden. I had ringtail possums, pardalotes, eastern spinebills, blue wrens, red brow firetails etc, all gone. I had planted a garden to attract birds and animals, I didn’t factor in the neighbour’s cats.

It took two years for my neighbours to finally control their cats, and that was only after I purchased hunting cameras and had their cats on video, which I showed to them before the council. Silly me, trying to save my neighbours, a young family some money. It ended up costing me $390 for three of these cameras, which I have running 24/7 now. But it cost all animals/ birds in my garden their lives.

All the council needs to police this new law is for people who have cat complaints to tell the council.

In my experience, the rangers have been very good at helping with errant cats, or should I say irresponsible cat owners. Most people don’t want to upset their neighbours who own the cats, but complaints can be done anonymously.

So if you have a cat problem, ring the council.

I agree with M. Williams, cats defecating in one’s backyard is revolting, with garden gloves on or not, it is sheer laziness on the behalf of the cat owner. Again you leave the mess to others. Like the removing of the bodies of birds/ small mammals that cats have caught, played with, killed and just left. If it was a fox Ms White, there would only be feathers - foxes kill to eat.

You say that your cats are willing to come in at night, probably because they have been out killing all day and they are tired from the effort. Stop whining about this law the law is the law, dogs have had to be controlled for years now, again I ask, what makes cats different, why should they be exempt?

I know you love your cats, but keeping them inside will only be hard for a short while, as I said before, cats are very adaptable, and they are actually safer inside than out.

Judith Butler, Launching Place.

Yarra Junction’s Michael Robinson, Healesville’s Michael Thompson, Casey MP Tony Smith and Centre Safe Committee Chairman, Alister Osborn with the funding agreements for new CCTV cameras.

Eyes wide open

By JESSE GRAHAM PROMISED security cameras for the Yarra Valley are one step closer with funding agreements signed by the Federal Government last week.

Casey MP Tony Smith announced on Friday 19 September that $250,000 in funding for CCTV cameras in Healesville, Yarra Junction and Lilydale had been signed off by the Attorney General’s department.

He said the department had signed agreements with Yarra Valley community safety oversight group, Centre Safe Committee Incorporated, and that the projects would go to tender later this month.

As a result of the funding, a $100,000 network of cameras will be set up in Healesville, as well as a $50,000 network in Yarra Junction and $100,000 for upgrading and extending Lilydale’s existing camera network.

Mr Smith said the funding agreements marked the fulfilment of his election pledge last September to fund the network, and that the cameras were expected to be running in the first half of 2015.

Centre Safe Committee chairman Alister Osborn said signing the agreements was an important milestone for the area.

“The new cameras will greatly assist Victoria Police to cut crime, tackle anti-social behaviours and build a safer local community,” he said.

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Bush babies are on board

By JESSE GRAHAM

A six-month-old wombat joey, who has yet to be named, pops out of his pouch at Healesville Sanctuary to say hello. 127586 Pictures: JESSE GRAHAM

Recently-named koala joey Hazel with her mum, Emily, at Healesville Sanctuary.

The sanctuary has a range of animal babies, including these two dingo puppies.

Hazel the koala joey will be wandering about at the sanctuary for visitors to see.

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SPRING has well and truly sprung at Healesville Sanctuary, with a slew of new babies hopping, climbing and flapping around for visitors to see.

Though the weather is warming up, keepers are asking drivers to keep a blanket on hand, and to help in rescuing wombat joeys who survive being hit by cars.

The sanctuary is marking the new season with a Baby Burrow display at its Wildlife Hospital, where visitors can learn about keepers’ work to hand-raise and care for young animals.

Between the recently-named koala joey, Hazel, two young wombat joeys, recently-hatched curlews and roaming dingo puppies, there’s also little animals of all kinds tramping around the grounds.

Keeper, Julie Koch, said the sanctuary would be running a competition for visitors, to name the two wombat joeys, which are bottle-fed in public displays.

She said the joeys, about six months old, were orphaned when their mothers were hit by cars.

Ms Koch asked drivers to be aware of wombats on the road, but also to carry a basic kit to help wombat joeys, which regularly survive when they’re in their mother’s pouches.

She said that drivers should move wombat bodies off of the road - only if safe to do so - and search the pouches for joeys, which can survive for up to 48 hours after the mother is killed.

A warm blanket, a box and a can of red spray paint makes up the kit - the blanket and box to keep a joey warm, the spray paint is to mark the body with an ‘X’, to let other drivers know the body has been checked.

Wombats and their joeys often come through the sanctuary’s Wildlife Hospital, with 85 coming through the doors between 17 September 2013 and the same time this year.

Of those numbers, 59 have been brought in during 2014 alone.

The sanctuary will be running talks each day at the Wildlife Hospital during the school holidays, and then every weekend until 30 November.

For more information, visit www.zoo.org.au.

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Jazz is back on the beat

By JESSE GRAHAM SMOOTH Cuban jazz will be wafting through the vineyards at Rochford Wines once again next month, as an annual festival returns to the valley.

The Cuban Jazz Festival will open at 11am on Sunday 26 October at Rochford, with four stages filled with music and an event looking to be bigger than ever.

Jam Xpress, famous for their track I Love You So, will be the headline act at the event, which will feature DJs, live jazz, Latin house music and live dancers playing until 6pm.

An array of food and wine will be on offer to visitors, and jazz and salsa dancing lessons will also be available on the day.

Two ticket options are available for the Cuban Jazz Festival - the standard, $70 winery ticket, which provides entry, lunch and a glass of wine, and the Club Cuba VIP restaurant upgrade, which features a wine and cheese tasting, spit pig lunch, a private bar and bathrooms and a glass of sangria.

A $110 Wine Quest bus ticket features the basic winery ticket fea-

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Calling all flappers The Cuban Jazz Festival will open on Sunday 26 October at Rochford Wines. tures, as well as coach transfers to and from Rochford from Melbourne - the return journey features entry to an after-party at Bond Bar in the city. For more information on the event, or to purchase tickets, visit

www.rochfordwines.com.au or call 5962 2119. For pick-up and drop-off information for the Wine Quest tickets, visit www.winequest.com.au.

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Spring into ECOSS

By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Valley ECOSS is a hive of activity at any time, but when spring comes around ... it really comes to life.

The 7.4-hectare former poultry farm at Wesburn has for a long time now been developing as a hub of sustainable living solutions for the community and it’s time to show it all off with a Spring Fair.

“We really want to celebrate spring with the wider valley community and show everyone all the beautiful work that’s been done here, as well as promoting regular activities such as the edible and native seedling nursery,” said organiser Chelsea McNab. ECOSS is modelled on the innercity sustainable urban farm CERES, which has inspired generations of

people to look at how they can live and grow better on the planet.

The fair will be a great combination of fun and information with live music, market stalls, farm tours, environment workshops, activities for the kids and healthy, delicious food.

Community groups taking part include Koha Cafe, Seed Savers Network, the Yarra Valley Bee Group and Warburton Environment Group.

Relax and enjoy a wood-fired pizza matched with something new ... a solar-brewed Kombucha tea while you listen to the talented lineup including Marlee Nebaur, Black Bug City, Woody’s World and Club of Rome.

The kids will love the chance to create their own scarecrow and take part in planting and other fun activities during the day.

Joe Butler from ECOSS with the Sleeping Goddess sculpture, one Picture: ROB CAREW of many features of ECOSS. 127596 The fair, from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, 5 October, is a great time to discover, or re-discover, ECOSS.

ECOSS is at 711 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn. Visit www.ecoss. org.au for more information.

GET your best dress ready, and polish your dancing shoes, because Healesville is set to host an historic 1920s-style ball early next month.

The Yarra Valley 1920s Ball will be held at Healesville’s Memo Hall on Saturday 11 October, from 7.30pm-11.30pm, and costumes are compulsory.

The Kimba Griffith Quintet will provide old-style musical numbers for the audience on the night, and event organiser, Deanne Eccles, urged every keen dancer to come along.

She said that she was inspired to hold the ball after hearing stories of dances during the ’20s and ’30s, put on by local guest houses.

“It was quite common for people to come together on a Friday night and go to the different dances that guest houses would’ve held,” she said.

“It was also a way of bringing the community together.”

Ms Eccles said she hoped to emulate that atmosphere for the upcoming ball, and get the community together, dressed in their best ’20s clothes, for an evening of dancing and fun.

The Yarra Valley 1920s Ball is organised by the Yarra Valley Regional Tourism Association (YVRTA), and entry is $45, $38 for YVRTA members.

For tickets, call 1300 368 333.

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Help on ice is at hand the purpose of this new community resource,” he said.

“The booklet includes a six-step guide to planning an effective community prevention program, which is a great place for any local action group to start.

“Some of the important first steps are to gather together like-minded people and organisations, as well as find out what existing services and programs may be of assistance.

“Identifying the best approach to the issue is crucial and individual communities will need to consider what the local influences on drug use are and the best ways of educating and supporting those on specific issues,” he said.

Coping with ice: a guide for families and friends available from ice.vic.gov.au The guide includes advice on how to: Listen: information on how to talk to your friend or family member about their ice problem.

Encourage change: it is up to the user to decide if they are ready to change, but you can assist by encouraging self-reflection.

Set boundaries: communicate rules about what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour.

Reconsider taking responsibility: it can be counterproductive to protect a loved one from the consequences of their behaviour.

Find treatment options: there is a range of different services available to assist users at various points in their recovery. From reducing the harm of use through to withdrawal and ongoing counselling - find a service that suits best.

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HELP is at hand for communities tackling ice use.

Family and community members concerned about the drug ice are being encouraged to seek help and take action as part of the Victorian Government’s ‘What are you doing on ice?’ campaign.

Two practical resources containing advice and information on the drug ice have been published on the campaign website ice.vic.gov.au.

One is for those concerned about a family member and another for those who want to prevent or respond to drug and alcohol problems in their community.

The resources were developed in response to feedback received at community ice forums held across the state.

Coping with ice: a guide for families and friends is a resource developed in partnership with Family Drug Help.

Programs Manager of Family Drug Help, Ryan Peace, said an individual’s ice use could have farreaching effects on their family and friends who were often unsure of how they could help.

“Ice is a highly addictive drug which can damage many aspects of a user’s life. It can also be stressful and upsetting for a user’s friends and family, who are often left feeling alone and unsure of what to say or do to help a loved one break the habit,” he said.

“Coping with ice: a guide for families and friends provides practical information, including how to broach the subject, provide support and encourage change as well as links to support services for those supporting a loved one using ice,” he said.

“A key point is to acknowledge that a person using ice needs to be ready to change before they can begin the recovery process. Family and friends can gently support that change by broaching the subject and encouraging self-reflection at a time when the person is not affected by the drug.

Preventing alcohol and drug problems in your community is a resource to support communities wishing to positively deal with issues such as ice use.

CEO of the Australian Drug Foundation, John Rogerson, said extensive community consultation had shown the incredible determination of communities to deal with alcohol and other drug problems effectively.

“We have been encouraged by the number of communities who want to be involved in developing local solutions for their alcohol and drug issues, particularly ice.

“However, we found that while many communities have rallied to the cause some were uncertain what specific steps they should take. That is

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Helmet message is drilled home A CREATIVE campaign for students to raise awareness of bicycle helmets has closed, but campaigners are keen to continue the message.

Kidsafe Victoria, in conjunction with the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC), ran a competition for primary school students across the state to create a video or radio advertisement on the theme ‘No Helmet No Ride’.

Entries for the competition closed on 19 September, and winners will be announced on National Kidsafe Day, Tuesday 21 October.

Though entries have now closed, Kidsafe Victoria president Erica Edmands said the message of bike safety should still dominate the minds of kids

Biggest road blitz

By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Valley residents heading to the Grand Final this weekend have been warned to slow down, be patient, and keep a designated driver, as Victoria Police begin a fourmonth road blitz.

Police and Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells announced a four-month road policing operation last week, to coincide with the beginning of the football finals.

He said the blitz would be the biggest in Victoria Police’s history, with a ‘record number’ of operations to be taken during dangerous driving periods.

“These include the AFL finals, the Spring Racing Carnival, the summer months ahead, Christmas and New Year’s Eve,” he said.

Mr Wells said the aim of the operation

would be to prevent more deaths on the roads, with the state-wide road toll standing at 13 deaths higher than the same time last year.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol Leading Senior Constable Graeme Rust said police would be undertaking a number of specific operations leading up to high-risk days, such as the Melbourne Cup and the Christmas period.

“Yarra Ranges are always tasking and looking at new and innovative ways to reduce the number and severity of collisions out there,” Leading Sen Const Rust said.

“We’ll be having all available units out on the road to assist.”

With mobile speed cameras, booze and drug buses, marked and unmarked police cars and motorbikes, Mr Wells said there would be every chance that those who flout

the laws were caught.

Last year’s road toll was the lowest recorded in the state’s history, but with 178 deaths on the roads during 2014 - compared to 165 at the same time last year - Mr Wells urged people to take caution when driving.

“People need to think about their own kids before they take the wheel after drinking or taking drugs - people need to think about their own kids when they decide to speed,” he said.

“Catch a taxi instead, take five extra minutes in your travel time - the risks are not worth taking.”

Leading up to the Grand Final, and to any festive occasion, Leading Sen Const Rust urged drivers to be wary about how many drinks they’ve consumed before considering driving, and to be patient of other drivers.

Speed camera images for free PHOTOS taken by speed and red light cameras will be available to drivers for free, as part of a government push to make fines processes more transparent.

Police and Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells announced on Friday 19 September that motorists will have access to images taken by road safety cameras for free as of December.

Currently, a motorist has to visit Civic Compliance Victoria to view images taken by red light cameras, mobile road safety cameras or fixed speed cameras, or pay $7.50 for images to be posted.

Under the change, drivers will be able to go online and access photos of their vehicles

taken by the cameras for free.

Mr Wells said 7000 people had paid to see the images in 2014 alone and that the new system would save drivers money and make the process more transparent.

“This free online access to road safety camera images will provide members of the public with a clearer understanding of their offences,” he said.

Once the program has commenced, images will be available for six months from the date of the infringement, and drivers will only be able to access images of themselves.

“This is what motorists want, and we have worked hard to make it free and as easy as possible to access,” Mr Wells said.

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and their parents.

“Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of injury or death when riding a wheeled device - however, a helmet won’t be effective unless it is the right size for the child and is fitted correctly,” she said.

“It’s still important to remember that adults have a responsibility to set an example by wearing a helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.”

The Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit released statistics that show 4103 children aged up to 14 years old taken to emergency departments as a result of injuries involving wheeled devices.

For more information on the competition, visit http:// www.kidsafevic.com.au/nohelmetnoride.

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price range $290,000 - $330,000

A great opportunity to purchase this character 3 bedroom cottage style home on over 1300sqm featuring a cosy lounge with both wood heating and reverse cycle air, kitchen/ meals area, full width front verandah looking out over the Hoddles Creek. The main bedroom has hardwood looring, walk in robe and provision for an ensuite.

There is dual road access, a double carport and just a short stroll to the local primary school and public transport. An ideal starter or investment property. contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 147 706 or 5967 1277 peterf@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

warBurton upstairs Downstairs!!

price range $330,000 - $350,000

Well proportioned home on half an acre on the sunny side of Warburton overlooking beautiful Mt Donna Buang & ofering 3 bedrooms upstairs, cosy lounge room with gas heating, country style kitchen, timber loors throughout. Downstairs is the ideal place to hide the teenager, a bedroom & own bathroom. Great size established block on a made Road & only a short stroll to town the Yarra River and transport. This home is currently rented so inspection by appointment only. contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

5967 1277

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

5961 5277

1611Warburton HwyWooriYallock

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

5966 2530

3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton

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REAL E S TAT E

Launching PLace Price Range $490,000 - $540,000 TROPicaL OaSiS On OVeR ½ acRe WiTh cOunTRY WaRMTh

WaRbuRTOn The beST OF “caLiFORnian DReaMin!”

Ofering a solid home with 2 living areas, country style kitchen, added bonus of separate bungalow with a bathroom & space for queen bed & sitting room – making total of 4 bedrooms. The master has a walk in robe & full ensuite, main living area is open plan in design with the kitchen/meals & family room. Outdoors an in ground pool, a gazebo, undercover area with inbuilt bar. A large shed, 2 x 10,000 litre water tanks, a double carport & plenty of of street parking. A ripper property ready to enjoy in the Summer months ahead. contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 59671277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

Feel the “aaahhhh” as you enter the door! Perfectly positioned on the corner of a quiet court and no through road this tastefully decorated and renovated character home is one not to be missed! Featuring polished hardwood looring and decorative high ceilings with ornate cornices and a magniicent bay window in one of the two living areas. An enviable hostess kitchen boasts quality modern appliances including combination oven/ cooktop, dishwasher and central workbench all adding to the country charm of this delightful home. contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 59671277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

Launching PLace Price Range $890,000 - $990,000 36 acReS, RiVeR FROnTage & an enViabLe LiFeSTYLe

YaRRa JuncTiOn 4 beD 2 baThROOMS in The heaRT OF TOWn

This beautiful property backing onto Hoddles Creek & the Yarra River with superb pasture & a farm lifestyle.

Ofering a 4 bedroom home, 2 living zones, 2 bathrooms, separate living quarters or work from home zone with kitchen & bathroom facilities & other substantial shedding through the 36 acres. With 12 paddocks, orchard & direct access to the Warburton trail. All a few minutes drive to the large Yarra Junction shopping precinct. A one in a million property not to miss! contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277

If you are after a reasonably new Brick home without the hassles of building your own then this one may be just the one you are looking for. Stylish design inside & out with 4 bedrooms master with full ensuite, 2 open plan living zones, modern fully equipped kitchen with adjoining dining area, large pantry & stainless steel oven.

Spacious living for the family at its best and all nestled on a lush three quarters of an acre of land, a stones throw from Yarra Junction primary school, local shops & transport. contact michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

YaRRa JuncTiOn SuPeRb LOcaTiOn - WaLk TO aLL FaciLiTieS !

WaRbuRTOn a LiTTLe biT FancY On 13 acReS aPPROX

$310,000 Plus

Its easy to see where this home got its name! “Grandview”, once the apple of this towns eye still has the charm and character of yesteryear. Add a little love and this home will shine as it overlooks the hills and valleys. This cream weatherboard California Bungalow style home comprises three large bedrooms. An open plan kitchen/ meals area & roomy lounge area with split system & natural gas ducted heating. Close to shops, public transport & schools, this home is waiting for your inspection. contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 5967 1277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

bellrealestate.com.au

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

$415,000 Plus

$450,000 plus

$650,000 plus

Unique & stylish describes this fabulous property sitting in the midst of 13 acres approx of beautiful landscape.

Ofering modern living, 4 huge bedrooms each with their own split systems, master with walk in robe & a gorgeous ensuite. Main living zone opens to entertaining area & a modern kitchen with butler’s pantry. Outdoors showcases a 17.5 mtr lap pool that is accessed from your fantastic entertaining area & a zone that is ideal for all year round use with cafe blinds & wood heater. If you are after privacy this home is for you. contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 59671277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

5967 1277

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

5961 5277

1611Warburton HwyWooriYallock

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

5966 2530

3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton

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Croydon 2-6 Croydon Rd 9725 0000

Yarra Glen 27-29 Bell St 9730 1900

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IS NEARLY HERE!!

It’s that time of year again when Professionals turns Pink to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) To kick start the month of October, we are having our Annual Sausage Sizzle outside our WARBURTON ofice on

FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER from 11.00am

gold coin donation to NBCF

and outside our YARRA JUNCTION ofice on

SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER from 11.00am So pop in and purchase a sausage or merchandise and help support this great cause!

And remember, a portion of every sales fee from Andrew McMath Real Estate (your Community Agent) is donated to the NBCF throughout the year.

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50 Splendid Acres (app) with Creek Frontage

New Listing

170 Glenview Road, Launching Place Close to schools, shops & bus stop, this fantastic property is ready for you to build your dream home (STCA). With 270 degree north/west views to nearby farmland, mountains & local towns, there is also extensive frontage to the Hoddles Creek. There are stockyards, a dam, barn & an old house. The land is mostly cleared with one large paddock & smaller day yards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. For any building enquiries, please contact the Shire of Yarra Ranges on 1300 368 333

$790,000-$830,000 LAND

50 acres approx

Mountain Views with Privacy

New Listing

New Listing

6 Croom Street, Warburton

25 Lusatia Park Road, Woori Yallock

• Master bedroom built in robes & wood heater • High ceilings, decorative cornicing & stained glass windows • Living area with wood heater & split system • Study area & under house storage • Enclosed spa positioned to take in the glorious view • Short walk from Warburton

• Private & quiet location • Nestled amongst stunning established gardens • Spacious family bathroom, open kitchen/dining & comfortable lounge • Highlight windows, split system, wood heater & a study nook • 2.5 car garage with concrete floor, shelving & power • Veggie patches & assorted fruit trees

$410,000-$450,000

$345,000 - $365,000

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Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

2

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One for the Family or First Home Owner Wesburn

• Open plan kitchen, living & dining • Polished floorboards, slate floors & soaring cathedral ceilings • Kitchen with loads of space, 2 ovens & commercial kitchen registration • Wood heater, split system & natural gas ducted heating • Double lock up garage & space for a workshop, solar panels with a 6kw inverter

• Brick Veneer home with 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Light filled kitchen leading onto the dining area and lounge • Wood heater & split system • Beautifully maintained gardens & mountain views • Single car garage accommodating a workshop • Walking distance to public transport

$565,000 - $595,000

$384,950

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Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Great Opportunity

1

18 Williams Road, Don Valley

LAND

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

LAND

8227m2

Spacious Home on Over 3/4 Acre (app)

New Listing

Bush Haven on 4 Acres approx

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

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Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

LAND

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3

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Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

OPEN 7 DAYS

sales@mcmath.com.au Ofices also at Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Mooroolbark & Croydon

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

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Cassie Crowe Administration

1.5

1602m2 approx

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

5967 1800

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Mark Gunther 4455 Hazel DonCrescent, Road, BADGER HEALESVILLE CREEK

Offers Above $500,000

$600,000 $440,000 - $660,000 LI NE ST W IN G

6-10 Cornish Road, HEALESVILLE

Inspect By Appointment or Scheduled OFI CHARACTER HOME ON SMALL ACREAGE Situated just outside the township centre sits this lovely period home on almost 2 acres.This 3 bedroom olde worlde gem features polished hardwood floors, high ceilings with ornate plaster work, beautiful leadlight doors & double hung windows.The kitchen & bathroom have been newly renovated & both formal & informal living spaces created plus an enormous office space or rumpus area downstairs.Wide covered verandahs & a large outdoor deck offer extensive views, while a stable, pony paddocks & a good size shed provide other options.

Inspect Strictly by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

31 Old Fernshaw Road, HEALESVILLE

STUNNING UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS

Offers Above $365,000

If you are looking for a lovely 3 bedroom home on almost ½ acre with stunning views, this is the property for you.

Inspect {doc.OpenHomeDate} {doc.OpenHomeTime} Only minutes to the buzzing Main Street of Healesville, this split level home has large open plan living with windows overlooking JINDALEE - COUNTRY HOUSE the mountains.

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI’s

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom BV home set on 3.5 acres with generous paddocks, ménage, stables & facilities, Polished to theviews livingtoareas, carpeted bedrooms workshop, car accommodation and vehicle access with large rearfloors deck wiht Mt Riddell, open plan living, with floorboards robes, lovelyand bathroom with spa bath, air Healesville solid fuel heater, 2 x reverse cycle air conditioners, polished only minutes away from conditioning and solid fuel heater, 2 decks, double garage town centre. and work shop. Currently leased until 22/11/14 @ $1,565.00 pcm.

CHARACTER COTTAGE Ideal for first home or investment property offering that little bit extra accommodation with 4th bedroom/ study/home office. Set on approximate 1000m2 allotment with an outlook to the mountains from the private rear verandah.All services available.

Cabin 6E, 419 Don Road, HEALESVILLE

$495,000 - $530,000

$99,500 LI NE ST W IN G

58 Arthurs Road, HEALESVILLE

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

Inspect By Appointment Only

RURAL / LIFESTYLE RETREAT This fabulous 3 b/r plus study country home is only 2 years old & set on almost 1 acre with views to the mountains. Home features an excellent kitchen with induction cooking plus enormous butlers pantry. Other features include WIR & full ensuite to master b/r, polished floor boards, solid fuel heater, reverse-cycle split system air conditioner, double glazing throughout, insulated floors, walls & ceilings, solar HWS - all adding up to a 6 star energy rating. Also comprising double carport plus workshop and excellent outdoor entertaining area.

LIVE IN OR TAKE AWAY This immaculate 2 bedroom cabin offers an excellent opportunity to get into Healesville. Set in a beautiful tranquil and peaceful park setting, and if you don’t like this setting, you can pick your cabin up and shift it somewhere else.The choice is yours!

11 Steel Street, HEALESVILLE

38 Camerons Road, HEALESVILLE

Offers Above $390,000

Offers Above $380,000

SOLD

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4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME Fabulous family home offering excellent indoor and outdoor entertaining areas with views to the Valley across to the flats and farms towards the Yarra River. Formal lounge and dining downstairs, plus a small family,TV and study area upstairs. Featuring gas ducted heating, indoor heated spa and entertaining area, double lock up garage all set on an approximate 784 block.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

M

JUST OVER HALF AN ACRE This delightful 3 bedroom, western red cedar home, boasts new kitchen, new bathroom and new carpet throughout with fabulous views to the mountains with room for extra vehicles or large shed.

5962 3030

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Time to speed up the fun Slices SCHOOL holidays are set to speed up a notch with Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit’s new European SODI RT8 karts, fully commissioned and ready for racing.

Since arriving at the circuit from France in mid-August, the 27 new karts worth more than $230,000, have been given a total shakedown and tested on the kart circuit.

They’ve even been revved up for racing, with a shiny coat of red paint and Phillip Island circuit logos.

Karting at Phillip Island on the 760-metre karting circuit, a replica of Australia’s world-famous Grand Prix race track, is super fun for anyone.

“You can be a novice, you can be a child, or you can be an adrenalin junkie,” said Fergus Cameron, circuit managing director.

“We manage the experience to cater for everybody, no matter what their skill is behind a wheel.”

With each session of 10 minutes, karters take on the clock and one another. Once across the finish line, times are immediately posted to monitors and a lap chart is provided to all karters.

If you opt to, your time and photo will be immediately posted to your Facebook or twitter feed, allowing you maximum boasting rights with your mates.

A maximum of 24 karts are on track at any one time, and if you bring a tribe of karters, you can race each other in a group battle.

“There’s no need to book in advance,” Mr Cameron said.

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Race ready, the new European SODI Karts at Phillip Island. 127666 “It’s a very streamlined process and people just flow through for the 10-minute sessions.”

On arrival, karters are given a thorough induction in safety and race-craft, don a race helmet and are buckled into race seats. Competitors can even have their photo taken prior to their heat, and if they score a top three spot, they’ll cross the finish line to see their happy faces featured on the winner’s podium on the television monitors.

“We want to bring the action and adrenalin from the racetrack to our karting experience. People love trying to beat their times and seeing an immediate result fires everyone up for an even better performance next time,” Mr Cameron said.

Fired by a 9hp GX270 Honda engine, the SODI karts feature allround rubber protection, a structurally engineered rollbar and seatbelt.

Seats and pedals are adjustable making it easier to custom-fit driv-

ers, and allow for a reduced driver height so most 12-year-olds will be able to kart.

For youngsters that are under 12 or don’t make the height restriction, the circuit has retained their tandem karts so they can kart with an adult.

Karting sessions are priced in 10-minute blocks with one session at $35, two sessions x 10 minutes at $60; and three sessions for $80.

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LOSE yourself in your own piece of paradise at the Waterfront Retreat at Wattle Point.

Located on the waterfront of the Gippsland Lakes over 20 acres, visitors can stay in one of 19 lodges.

Visitors can choose one to four bedroom lodges overlooking water or breathtaking bush views.

There are plenty of activities available at the retreat to experience some of the best of East Gippsland.

Swim in the indoor solar heated pool, relax in the luxurious outdoor mineral spa, enjoy a game of tennis or explore the lakes and the bush with pushbikes; canoes and kayaks are also available.

You could simply sit on your verandah and enjoy the beauty of the natural flora and fauna, watching the mood changes of the lake while sipping a glass of local wine.

Kangaroos live at the retreat and greet you every morning when you open your curtains to enjoy the morning light peering over the lake or bush.

Dolphins are often seen on the lake, feeding or playing in the water.

The conference centre caters for up to 100 people for conferences, weddings, functions, and even craft weekend getaways. They can cater for you or you can organise your own catering.

The conference centre is surrounded by bush and with its many windows creates a very relaxing atmosphere.

Keep the kids occupied these School Holidays with our range of arts & crafts, indoor & outdoor games, toys, activity books & much more.

Check out our new Wild Republic animal range - just arrived!

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C1104333-JL50-13

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YARRA VALLEY ROOFING (S.Green) LIC. 42036 • Insurance and storm damage work • Immediate attention to leaks • Repairs to all types of roofs • Free quotes • All work guaranteed

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9 Tiled roof repairs 9 Rebed and point 9 Gutter protection ROOFING 9 Replace valley irons 9 Gutter cleaner Over 50 years 9 Laser light installation experience www.keysroofing.com.au Call for a free quote

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Tuesday 7th October, 7.30pm At the Salvation Army Hall

• Tree & Stump Removal • Dangerous Tree Specialists • Storm Damage Cleanup • Mulching • Property Clearing • Excavations/Earthworks • Demolition • Fully Insured • Servicing the Yarra Valley for 17 years

Call Roger 0418 533 740 Phone/Fax 5966 9518 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

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Over 20 years experience in all aspects of Roof Tiling.

• Roofing Repairs • Leak Detection • Re-Bed and Point • Roof Restoration • Re-Roofs • Extensions Call Ross now for a no Obligation free quote.

Personalised and Professional Service Guaranteed

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One Call Contracting

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Please leave a message if phone unattended, call will be returned.

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A1quality Redgum & Brushwood, split and dry.

Work cover provider.

Ratepayers are advised that the first instalment of the 2014/2015 period is due and payable by 30 September 2014.

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REMOVAL SPECIALIST

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$160 per metre Delivered

0407 307 432

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REDGUM FIREWOOD

TILLYS TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

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MIXED LOAD

Phone or Text 0418 313 637

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FIREWOOD REDGUM & LOCAL GUM Split & Dry REDGUM DELIVERED 1 MTR $170 2 MTRS $330 1 MTR LOCAL, 1 MTR REDGUM - $270 Free delivery, Warburton Hwy to Healesville

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Gladysdale.

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To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

The AGM of Yarra Valley Soccer Club will be held on Sunday 12th October, 11am.

Presentation 12pm.

Millgrove Recreation Reserve.

Sausage Sizzle.

All welcome.

AGM The Healesville Junior Football Club is holding its Annual General Meeting on 14th October 2014 at 7:30 pm Queens Park Oval.

Celebrations

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ASSORTED, cot, highchair, baby car seat, push chair, baby harness, all very good condition, TV, stereo, set top box. Healesville. $500ono. 0488 368 076.

Before 5pm.

CLOTHES DRYER, Simpson E/C $190.00 Ph 03 5962 4898

FRIDGES & WASHERS

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

INDUCTION COOKER, 'Ego Heat' portable induction cooker and thermal pot, ideal for camping and caravan, never opened, paid $299 sell $200, 5964 6743 after 4pm.

NATIVE PLANTS, forestry tubes big range of trees, shrubs and ground-covers; $2 ea. 58 King Street, Yarra Glen. 9730 1517 TV, Samsung, plasma, 1070mm, perfect condition, $400. 0419 113 042, 5966 7279.

Arena Surfacing Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas Equestrian, Garden Supplies & Nurseries

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ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE? Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get:

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

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

Phone 5945 0600

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

Accredited.

ARENA SAWDUST MULCHES & COMPOST

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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

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Huge Sale MILLGROVE 25 McKenzie King Drive, Saturday 27th Septemer, 9am-2pm. Furniture, DVD's, plants & more. No early birds.

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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.

Christian Youth Camps Limited

ADANAC CYC Seeks applicants for

Reception/Administration & Bookings Location – Yarra Junction, Victoria.

Adanac CYC is seeking to fill a position for Reception/ Administration and Bookings.

The successful applicant will liaise with schools and groups enquiring to book camp/retreat accommodation.

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.

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

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

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Good quality rolls. Small squares of Pea/ Barley Straw, Rye/Clover, Lucerne, first and second grade, Oaten and Meadow Hay available. Rob Bennett and Sons, Gruyere.

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

5964 9255, 0408 175 136

Walkers wanted to deliver newspapers and catalogues in the Yarra Valley area.

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

Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

Trading As

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WALKERS WANTED

(Committed to the Christian Faith)

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902 V Hay & Silage

V Positions Vacant

SESSIONAL TRAINERS for 2015 Education Support, Community Service - Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Children's Services must be current in the industry and have Cert IV TAE with LLN update.

Please call Naomi 9738 7717 or email your resume to: naomi@simplytraining.com.au

Multi Saw Operator/Timber Stacker A full time position is available for a Multi Saw Operator / Timber Stacker.

Must be physically capable and reliable.

In addition the applicant will be required to - Answer telephone enquiries, correspondence, data entry, & other administrative duties - Use of Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.

- Be competent using a computer and typing.

- Communicate effectively with teachers and guests.

- Work independently and within a team environment.

- Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines, be efficient as well as effective.

Apply: Reid Bros Timber Pty Ltd. 30-42 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction Phone: 5967 1005 Fax: 5967 1909 Email: reidbrostimber@bigpond.com

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V Training And Development

A Job Description is available via email

Applications close, Monday October 6th 2014 Applicants should apply via e-mail or post, attaching/ enclosing a comprehensive resume based on the above qualifications/skills to: Marcel Edmonds, Camp Manager, Adanac CYC. 47 Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction 3797 5967 1594 adanac@cyc.org.au

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V In Memoriam

Mick O’Dwyer 11.09.1944 - 20.09.1997

Seasonal Fire Fighters Healesville – Warburton 1155036-ACM39-14

Our family circle has been broken a link gone from our chain, but though we are parted for awhile we know we will meet again.

Loved always,Denise, Paul, Danielle and Matthew

Employment

Driven Indulgence. Designated driver services, reluctant sale due to health. Business holds opportunity for growth and flexibility. May suit semi-retired, second income or entrepreneur with a passion for all things wine. For more details call Sandy 0408 244 531

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Extra Cash Drop/collect Homecare catalogues and deliver orders.

Car and phone essential.

Call Berrie on 5966 5834 or 0406 730 075 www.homecare.com.a u

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Contact Michelle 0413 804 231

Big 4 Badger Creek Holiday Park currently has 2 positions available to join our team, Duties include: General grounds, repairs and pool maintenance.

Shared roster system, must have current Victorian drivers license.

Please send cv to: info @badgercreekholidays.com.au or drop into Reception.

TRUCK DRIVER/ YARD PERSON

Employment

Experience preferred, including customer service. Medium rigid drivers licence essential.

Isan Timber and Hardware Pty Ltd, Wesburn. Phone Ivan 5967 1237.

V Positions Vacant

Nath Yogi Wanted for the Mela Interfaith Association. The candidate must have the following skills: Pujari (Hindu Temple Priest) in the Nath tradition; Competence in teaching Nath doctrine and ritual; Translator from Hindi/Sanskrit; Interest in promoting interfaith relations; Adequate IT competence.

The position is a two year appointment in the first instance at a salary of $32,000 a year.

Applicants should nominate two professional referees and address each of the selection criteria.

For further information, including Duties and Responsibilities and Selection Criteria, please contact: Rev. Dr John Dupuche (03) 9589 2886.

Applications close 5 pm on Friday, 10/10/2014.

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A job description can be obtained on our website: www.tarantopersonnel.com.au

Interested! Phone (03) 9701 3170 Email resume to: apply@tarantopersonnel.com.au or Fax to: 03 9793 0077

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

TOOLANGI TAVERN

LILYDALE

All final applicants will be asked to consent to a mandatory National Police Record Check & State Driver Record Check.

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Taranto Personnel are currently recruiting fit and healthy people to become Fire Fighters at the above locations. These are casual ongoing positions over the summer months. Duties include fire prevention and suppression, plus water catchment maintenance and general labouring.

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

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CARS WANTED Cars, Utes, 4WD’s and Vans wanted Any Condition $$$ PAID FREE PICK UP

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Dental Nurse Experienced Dental Nurse required, for a busy, family orientated, dental practice.

Tuesday to Saturday.

Computer knowledge preferred. Please contact; Doctor Stewart Gin on: 5967 2202 or email: teeth@yjd.com.au

TRAILER, 6x4, checker plate floor, new 2' cage, jockey wheel, spare, new paint and lights. $700. 9739 1253. Coldstream.

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$ $ Open 7 days $ $ $ CARS TRUCKS VANS 4WDs

Drive In - Min $250 to $3,000 (complete) IMLACHS - 1602 Centre Rd, Springvale, 3171 2018773v4

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ROYAL, Flair van, Royce series 5, 17ft tandem electric brakes, roll out awning, full annexe, tinted windows, double bed, many extras, EC, reg October 2014, RIO-509. Marysville. $23,000.

0438 352 573.

TANDEM TRAILER, 9X5, cost to build $5,500 selling for $3,300.

Comes with electric brakes, checker plate, 400mm sides, Landcruiser wheels, new spare wheels, rego paid. Contact Hugh 0427 747 619.

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JAYCO POPTOP Single beds, 3 way fridge, microwave, rollout awning, drop down legs, light truck tyres, electric brakes, single axle. Reg Q73517. $9,000.

5962 1320.

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044

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Labourers, Backhoe & Dozer Operators

JAGUAR XJ6 VGC, new transmission, new brakes, runs very quiet and smooth, $4,500. 0412 148 248.

MECERDES, Vito, 2000, 2 owners, manual, RWC, stereo, cargo barrier, towbar, QBV 231, $7400 ONO. 0408 196 740 MITSUBISHI, Challenger, 2005, auto, RWC, 146,800kms, reg. to 07/15, EC, UFR-186. $9,300ono.

0422 108 120.

TOYOTA, Corolla, hatch, 2001, 5 speed manual, 289,000kms, service history, very reliable /clean, plus extras. SNL-307. $4,800 neg. 0419 113 042.

To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand

LOG YARD OPERATOR

Must have log yard experience, wheel loader and chainsaw certificates.

8.5 day fortnight.

Apply: Reid Bros Timber Pty Ltd. 30-42 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction Phone: 5967 1005 Fax: 5967 1909 Email: reidbrostimber@bigpond.com

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Sport

�� Connecting people with local sport…

Keen eye for success shot

By MARC McGOWAN CLAY targets have replaced ducks, deer and rabbits in Yering shooter and Olympic aspirant Jack Wallace’s firing line, but he is enjoying just as much success.

Wallace, 17, has just returned from Grenada, Spain, where he captured a silver medal in the Junior Men’s Trap event at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship this month.

The Lilydale High School student shot a perfect score in the final round of qualifying to not only be one of six to advance to the semi-finals, but also propel himself into medal contention.

“I was nervous in my last qualification round because I knew I needed to shoot a perfect score to get in,” Wallace said.

“I was equal fourth going into the last qualification round. There were three above me on 97 (targets) and I was on 96 with a couple of others and there were a few on 95.

“I needed 25, or 24 at a minimum. It feels good knowing I can do it.”

Wallace entered the semi-finals in second place - hitting 121 of 125 targets - and booked his spot in the gold medal match against Irishman Ian O’Sullivan with a 13/15 success rate in the next stage.

O’Sullivan won gold by two targets, 13 to 11, relegating Wallace to silver, which was still easily a career highlight for the three-time national champion.

“It was a little bit of a surprise, but I’ve put a lot of hard work into it and I was in good form beforehand,” Wallace said.

“It all comes down to the day, like weather-wise and that, but it’s all the hard work you put in beforehand that helps.

“The last few months since May, when I went to Germany, I started to build for this and have been shooting some pretty big scores.”

The best indication of what Wallace was capable of at the world championships was his third placing against open competition at the International Grand Prix in Azerbaijan last month.

His next goal is to take out a fourth national championship and defend his Junior Men’s Trap title at the Shooting Australia Youth Nationals in December.

“I hope I can make the Olympics (for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games), but I need to keep shooting well and consistently,” he said.

“We have a couple of shoots around Australia next year and I’m ranked third and shooting well enough to, hopefully, go to world cups for the open team.”

Among his Australian rivals are dual Olympic gold medallist Michael Diamond and Olympic bronze medallist Adam Vella whose scores he equalled in the qualifying rounds at the ISSF World Championship.

Wallace, who trains alongside Vella, shoots a minimum of twice a week between the Lilydale Melbourne Gun Club and Frankston Gun Club under coach Greg Chan.

He has come a long way since his father Rick, who used to shoot competitively, brought him down to the gun club as a 12-year-old.

“It’s a little bit different (hunting to target shooting), but I caught on pretty quick,” Wallace said.

“It just comes with practice. Duck shooting and targets are pretty similar.

You have to have a bit of a keen eye.”

Jack Wallace has his eyes on the prize including a silver medal in the Junior Men’s Trap event held in Spain.

WARBURTON GOLF CLUB RESULTS WEDNESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER PAR winner S. Hawks (+4), runner up C. Brown (+3), balls down to square.

Nearest the Pins were 9 - M. Carville, 15 T.Bickley and 17 - L. Humphris.

SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER Stableford winner P. Mason (38 points), runner up S. Kennedy (36 on a count back), balls down to 33.

Nearest the Pins 3 - R. Gilmore, 5 - Bruno, 9 - A. Lockey, 12 - L Huphris, 15 - C. Staggard.

Trevor Porter won the PDGA C-Grade Championship (net) at The Dunes in very difficult conditions.

WEDNESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER Stroke and M. McGrann Bag Day winner K. Barratt (net 67), runner up R. Balfour (69) balls down to 71.

Nearest the Pins 3 - T. Bickley, 12 - D. Murch, 17 - M. De Vincentis.

SATURDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 4BBB Par and A. D. Blair Qualifier, winners S. Kennedy and K. Conway (+9 on a count back), runner up T. Bickley and C. Staggard (+9), balls down to +5.

Nearest the Pins 3 - R. Gilmore, 5 - E. Slater, 9 - D. Ward, 12 - G. Lord and 15 - L. Humphris.

And tennis for all Top: 2014 Open Section 6 champions, from left, Caitlin Wingett, Chris Mawson, Tom Nolan and Robert Cameron. 127773 Right: Junior Grand Final winners, from left, Phoebe Cosson, May Flamsteed, Ruby Holloway and Eliza Hoiles. 127773

Flag waving for finals series HEALESVILLE Tennis Club is flying two new premiership flags at its Queen’s Park clubrooms following successes in the junior and senior grand finals.

In the seniors Open Section 6, Healesville defeated North Box Hill.

Team members Caitlin Wingett, Chris Mawson, Tom Nolan and Robert Cameron played brilliantly to claim grand final victory 5/45 to 1/32.

The Juniors, playing in the Junior Development Competition Section 3, defeated Yarra Glen with Phoebe Cosson,

May Flamsteed, Ruby Holloway and Eliza Hoiles shining on court to secure a second premiership flag.

In the Open Section Singles/Doubles Section 6 Lilydale defeated Healesville 6/41 to 2/29.

THE Healesville Tennis Club will host free coaching sessions over the coming months for residents with a disability, indigenous and multicultural residents as part of the ACE Tennis Program.

Kathy Cameron, ACE welcoming officer and vice-president of the Healesville Tennis Club, says the club was recently accepted into the program and received funding for the sessions. All ages and abilities are welcome to receive coaching from a volunteer tennis instructor.

“The ACE program promotes best practice for tennis all over Australia and it’s important that everyone has the opportunity to be involved.

“The Healesville Tennis Club is a strong community group and

we want to involve as many people from the area as possible.”

Kathy says that the sessions will provide the chance for residents to experience something new in a supportive environment.

“Fun, novelty and encouragement guaranteed. We want everyone to have a good time.”

Tennis for indigenous and multicultural residents will be held on Sunday 28 September and Sunday 7 December and Tennis for all Abilities will be held on Saturday 27 September and Saturday 15 November.

All sessions will run from 1-3pm at Healesville Tennis Courts. All are welcome and no bookings are required.

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Sport

Woori’s complete three-peat

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE 2014 Yarra Valley Mountain District ‘Community Bank’ Football Netball League season has been run and won.

Time to celebrate, commiserate, relax and for some to hang up the boots.

Woori Yallock made it three in a row and Belgrave broke through for an impressive A Grade netball victory.

Yarra Glen took out both Seniors and A Grade netball.

Finals footy and netball is a different game and winners proved hard to pick.

Congratulations to all presidents on an outstanding year and make the most of the summer break - the 2015 season is only a heartbeat away.

GRAND FINALS SENIORS Woori Yallock 10.13 (73) d Wandin 9.5 (59) THE three-peat is complete as Woori Yallock triumphed by 14 points over Wandin in the grand final to make three premiership victories in a row.

The game started off with both sides hitting in hard and making a few mistakes under relentless pressure.

Goals were hard to come by and both sides booted two majors in the opening term but it was Woori that went to the break with a narrow threepoint lead.

The second quarter was similar and Woori seemed to get more of the ball but wasted its chances and went into half-time trailing by one point with a score of 4.5 (29) while Wandin was more efficient booting 5.0 (30).

The game started to open up in the third as Woori started using the wide open spaces of Healesville’s ground to good effect, opening up its forward line and finding more avenues to goal while Wandin struggled to get it past the halfway mark of the ground.

Woori booted 5.3 to one goal in the third quarter to go into the last change with a very handy 26 point lead.

The last quarter had everything.

Woori had its chances to ice the game but peppered the goals while Wandin finished strong, booting 3.5 for the quarter.

Although Woori only scored one major, it was its strong third quarter performance that set up the win and Wandin just couldn’t overcome what was a match winning lead.

Best Woori Yallock: B. Sneddon (BOG medal and three goals), B. Monkhorst (4), J. Matthews (2).

Wandin: K. Talevski (5), R. Ross, H. Dudink.

RESERVES Upwey Tecoma 7.11 (53) d Belgrave 6.6 (42) THIS was a very scratchy match with

Woori Yallock celebrate the victory.

Healesville celebrates its U18 Premiership.

Healesville defeated Olinda Ferny Creek to become 2014 Premiers.

neither team able to get any real run going due to the immense pressure put on the ball carrier.

Belgrave held a four point lead at quarter time but could have been further ahead because they had four more scoring opportunities.

The second term was a real battle with neither side’s forward entries being rewarded on the scoreboard.

Both sides booted just one major for the term and Belgrave led by just three points at the main break.

The third quarter was more of the same as the pressure remained, but Upwey did start to find more of the ball.

However, it couldn’t make it count on the scoreboard as it booted 2.6 for the term while Belgrave kicked two

UNDER 18 Healesville 9.7 (61) d Olinda Ferny Creek 3.12 (30) HEALESVILLE has completed the perfect season after winning the grand final by 31 points and not suffering one defeat for the entire year.

Although Healesville won by a comfortable margin, it took until the second half to shake off Olinda with neither side playing to their potential in the first half.

Olinda led by one point at the first change and there wasn’t a goal scored in the entire second quarter as Olinda went into half-time with a three point lead.

Healesville was able to break the game open in the third as its running ability came to the fore.

straight. It was Upwey that held the lead going into the last break by three points.

Upwey’s last quarter was pretty good, it certainly didn’t blow Belgrave away but it did have more of the ball and was able to control the tempo when required.

It booted 2.2 to one goal for the term and although it wasn’t a big scoring quarter, it didn’t worry Upwey because it was enough to secure the 2014 Premiership.

Best Upwey Tecoma: K. O’Brien (BOG medal and one goal), K. Hinton, R. Van Hoorn.

Belgrave: E. Doulgeris, M. Johnson (1), J. Latto.

The team shared the ball well and had Olinda chasing.

Healesville booted four goals for the quarter and held Olinda scoreless going into the three-quarter time break with a 20-point lead.

The last quarter saw Healesville in control and, as hard as Olinda may have tried, it wasn’t going to be good enough as Healesville had all the answers.

It booted three last-quarter goals to one to win in style and top off a remarkable season.

Best Healesville: B. Clark (BOG medal), J. Savage, S. Fisher.

Olinda Ferny Creek: L. Taylor (2), E. Greenall, C. Horner.

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B GRADE Wandin 20 d Olinda Ferny Creek 19 THIS was a grandstand finish to a great

grand final that Wandin held on to win by the smallest of margins.

Wandin did look to be the better side throughout the first three quarters and it seemed it was going to run away with the win as it went into three-quarter time with a handy six-goal buffer.

Olinda threw caution to the wind in the last and all of a sudden it was finishing with a flourish and Wandin had to defend like crazy.

Olinda scored eight last quarter goals but Wandin did manage to send three through the ring which was enough to give it a one goal lead that it was able to maintain to become the 2014 Premiers.

Best Wandin: Danielle Smith (BOC medal), Rachael Roberts, Georgia Cunningham (11).

Olinda Ferny Creek: Kim Shaw, Caitlin Portarianos (13), Lucy Allman.

quarter as it tightened its defence and created scoring opportunities on the rebound.

It scored nine goals to four and all of the sudden Olinda’s lead was cut to just two goals going into the last quarter.

The last term was a classic contest with both sides giving it everything.

It went goal-for-goal but in the end it was Olinda that was able to maintain their lead and walk off the court Premiership winners.

Best Olinda Ferny Creek: Nicole Millwood (BOC medal and 23 goals), Romy Schauble, Emily Groszek.

Wandin: Kate Checkley, Alicia Kay (15), Gayle Seeger.

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Wandin 41 d Mount Evelyn 38 WANDIN has become 2014 Premiers after a three goal victory over Mount Evelyn in what was a fantastic grand final.

This game had everything and was still in the balance deep into the last quarter.

Wandin seemed to settle earlier than its opponents and got out to a four goal lead at the first change but Mount Evelyn got its game up and going in the second term scoring 14 goals to nine for Wandin to lead by just one goal at half-time.

The third term went goal-for-goal in what was a high quality quarter.

It was 10 goals apiece and Wandin’s lead remained at one goal at the last change.

The final quarter was another ripper but it was Wandin that got a small buffer and, although Mount Evelyn tried its utmost to get over the line, Wandin showed great experience late to hold on to its lead and win by three goals to become worthy 2014 Premiers.

Best Wandin: Lauren Fletcher (31), Melissa Berry, Brogan Badrock.

Mount Evelyn: Victoria Starling (BOC medal), Christa Vagg (22), Susan Livesey.

Co ta t: Kathy

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COACHES NEEDED for 2015

Left and above: Wandin went down to Belgrave in the A Grade Premiership.

Wandin also took out the B Grade Premiership against Olinda Ferny Creek.

Olinda won the B Reserve Premiership over Wandin by just two points.

The Healesville Junior Football Club is seeking coaches for its Under 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 & Youth Girls teams.

All expressions of interest should be addressed to The President and received before Friday 10th October 2014.

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YVMDFNL GRAND FINALS A GRADE Belgrave 50 d Wandin 42 ALTHOUGH eight goals is not a huge margin, make no mistake that Belgrave was in control for the majority of this game.

It jumped out to a five-goal quarter-time lead and then really strutted its stuff in the second term as its ball movement was too quick for Wandin to combat.

Belgrave scored 16 goals to eight for the term and grabbed a very handy 13-goal half-time lead.

The second half was a good battle and Wandin gave it everything to get back into the match, scoring 13 goals to 10 in the third and still had a slight sniff going into the last quarter trailing by 10 goals.

The final quarter was another good clash but Wandin just couldn’t eat into Belgrave’s lead to pose any real threat.

Belgrave was good enough to fend off any challenge as it came away with a great grand final victory.

Best Belgrave: Carmen Timms (BOC medal and 26 goals), Danielle Weisgerber, Angela Jeffrey.

Wandin: Nikki Phillips, Tayissa Coppinger, Melissa Martinov (27).

Please email: hjfcsecretary@yahoo.com.au for an application form or go to the HJFC website. or address to: P.O. Box 1555, Healesville, Vic 3777

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