Mail - Ferntree Gully Mail - 18th November 2014

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CFA’s proud march

By MELISSA MEEHAN LOCAL CFA members put their own lives at risk to save residents and homes threatened by fire.

In conjunction with the Knox Festival, the Knox Fire Brigades Group will host their torchlight march, Firepower on Parade on Saturday 28 February next year at dusk.

The parade offers the opportunity for resident to thank them for their hard work and often putting themselves in life-threatening situations.

Knox and Dandenong Ranges residents are invited to come and support their local CFA fire brigades, as well at those coming from far and wide.

CFA volunteer brigades who have marched before include Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Scoresby, The Basin, Upper Ferntree Gully, Olinda, Upwey, Clematis, Belgrave South and Heights, Macclesfield, Selby, Cockatoo, Clematis, Berwick, Korumburra, Carrum Downs, Diamond Creek, Caroline Springs and Rochester to name a few.

It is expected that more than 18 brigades and 200 to

Ferntree Gully CFA captain Seamus Smith, left, and Graham Crichton holding the Picture: ROB CAREW torchlights. 130264 300 firefighters will march with lighted long stem torches from the Ferntree Gully fire station in The Avenue, along Station Street, Spring Street and Brenock Park

Drive to the Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve.

Members of the public can show their support for these fire brigades and line the streets to the Ferntree

Gully football ground.

And local CFAs who have not yet signed up to get involved should contact Graham Crichton on 0429 060 944.

Checklist for safety RESIDENTS who live on the edge of Melbourne near bush or grassland are at risk of fire this summer.

It’s up to them to understand the fire risk and know what to do if a fire starts nearby.

The action they should take if fire threatens depends on whether they live near the bush or next to grassland.

Residents can use the information below to identify the risk and members of the household should talk about what to do if a fire starts nearby this summer.

Do you live on the fenceline next to grassland?

If you live on a fenceline next to grassland and a grassfire starts, you need to quickly move one to two streets away from the fire.

Don’t wait to receive a warning before moving away from a grassfire.

Avoid driving in a grassfire because it will be smoky and hard to see, and traffic jams and accidents are likely.

Don’t try to get a closer look at a grassfire - you will put yourself and others in danger.

If you live next to grassland, you should have already cleared weeds, removed firewood and rubbish from around your property.

Do you live a street or more away from grassland?

If you don’t live directly next

to grassland and a grassfire starts, it’s safer to stay where you are because it’s unlikely a fire will spread past the first row of houses.

It’s still important to clean up around your property by clearing weeds, removing firewood and rubbish from around your property.

Remember to stay off the roads, and don’t try to get a closer look at the grassfire.

Do you live next to bush?

If you live near bush, you could be at serious risk of fire or ember attack on Severe, Extreme and Code Red days.

Fire Danger Ratings help you decide when to leave by telling you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. As the ratings increase, so does your risk.

Check the ratings daily at emergency.vic.gov.au.

Talk to your household about when you’re going to leave and where you’ll go, so it’s easier for you to get out before a fire.

For more information on your fire risk this summer and how to stay safe, go to emergency.vic. gov.au or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

Fire Action Week Nov. 16-23 Protect your family by planning ahead this summer.

Fire Action Week is a great opportunity to gather all the information you need to prepare for this year’s ire season. Find out about FireReady meetings in your area and check CFA’s website to see if your local CFA brigade is holding an Open Day during Fire Action Week.

Remember to talk to your family about what you’re going to do on a high ire risk day. For more information about Fire Action Week and how to stay safe this ire season, visit the VicEmergency website, call 1800 240 667 or download the free FireReady app today.

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Now is the time to prepare IF YOU live in or around Melbourne near grass, bush or reserves, you need to prepare for fire this summer.

Last summer, we saw fast-moving grassfires right on the edge of Melbourne as well as large fires that damaged homes and properties just outside the city fringe. This year, we’re expecting another hot summer that will result in more hot, dry, windy days, increasing the chance of grassfire.

Fire Action Week (beginning Sunday November 16) is the best time to understand what to do if a fire starts near your home or workplace, and get prepared.

If you live next to grassland, you should have already cleared weeds and removed firewood and rubbish from around your property.

Advice from fire authorities is that if a grassfire starts, and you live directly next to grassland, you need to act quickly and move one or two streets away from the fire. Avoid driving in a grassfire because it will be smoky and hard to see, and traffic jams and acci-

dents are likely.

They also advise that if you don’t live directly next to grassland and a grassfire starts, it’s safer to stay where you are because it’s unlikely a fire will spread past the first row of houses.

If you live near bush, you need to check fire danger ratings daily and monitor the weather conditions. On Severe, Extreme or Code Red days, the safest option is to get out early.

Prepare for fire now by putting a plan in place for what you’ll do if a fire starts, and discussing it with your household so everyone knows what to do.

For more planning and preparation information, or to check fire danger ratings this summer, go to emergency. vic.gov.au, download the FireReady app, or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

Remember, it’s up to you to understand your fire risk and be ready to act.

- The Hon Dr Denis Napthine MP, Premier of Victoria.

Denis Napthine early this year with workers who plan to put the powerlines underground in Montrose. 118937 Picture: MELISSA MEEHAN

Understanding fire warnings UNDERSTANDING how fire warnings work and how to use them is an important part of your preparation for summer in Victoria.

“Fire warnings are issued when a fire has started and you need to stay informed and take action,” Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said.

“There are three different levels of warnings - Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning.

“Warnings aren’t necessarily issued in any order - a fire might start and spread so quickly that the first warning issued could be an Emergency Warning.

“Warnings contain specific information which could save your life, so it’s important that you read or listen carefully to the warning.

“For example, a warning might advise you that roads have been closed and that you need to seek shelter locally.

“Or it might tell you that you need to leave, but tell you which road is open,” Mr Lapsley said.

There are different situations when you might need to monitor and check for fire warnings and updates: * On a hot, dry, windy days when fires can start suddenly at any time; * On a fire risk day when you’ve left early or are preparing to do so; * If you can see or smell smoke in

the air and you want to check what’s going on.

“It’s your responsibility to understand the different levels of warnings and how to access them,” Mr Lapsley said.

“You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Bushfires can start, spread and become uncontrollable quickly - threatening homes and lives within minutes.

“Always be aware of conditions around you such as smoke, flames, embers and noise.

“Look and listen for information for surrounding towns as your suburb or town may not be mentioned, and stay in touch with family, friends and neighbours for extra sources of information,” he said.

To check fire warnings this summer: • Go to emergency.vic.gov.au; • Download the FireReady app; • Check CFA’s social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter; • Listen to local radio; and • Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the national relay service on 1800 555 677.

CFA gets your life in order

Fire Commissioner Craig Lapsley.

THE Emerald CFA is selling a 2015 CFA themed premium diary.

The diary is a smart, black leather-look A5 size diary with red stitching and bearing the CFA logo.

It will include monthly safety messages, important contact numbers, a message from the Chief Officer and information on fire danger ratings and what to do in a fire emergency.

The diary can be purchased for $20 (including GST).

All profits will be going directly to the brigade to help purchase equipment required to continue their work in protecting the community.

This is a great time to order a diary for yourself, your business or as a gift for family or friends and to help support your local CFA. You can purchase copies of the diary by visiting their open day as well as local businesses in Emerald.

Danger increase as hot, dry summer predicted

The fire danger is expected to be higher than last year in many parts of Victoria. 92668

BUSHFIRE danger for the coming fire season is higher than last year for many areas in Victoria.

The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC has reported that a preliminary investigation pointed to an above normal season in many areas of central, north and western Victoria.

Key factors are an overall rainfall deficit coupled with the potential for an earlier start to the season.

Areas with long-term rainfall deficits run from the west of Melbourne to the central Wimmera and also north through central Victoria into the Mallee.

Another band exists extending from the north-east of Melbourne to the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

Shorter term deficits are emerging in a broad band across much of the state’s north, extending south to the northern rises of the Great Dividing Range.

Similar deficits are emerging in coastal

and Southern Victoria, though the exact pattern in these areas is not yet clear.

Climatic signals indicate a likely return to warm conditions in spring. There is no strong signal on rainfall, and agencies will be closely monitoring rainfall amounts across the state.

Widespread above-average rainfall conditions are not likely, but even in the event they occur, Victoria may still expect, given the antecedent conditions, a fire season slightly more active than 2013/14.

CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson has told Victorians that being ready for the fire season is the best way to minimise danger He said the key strategies were preparing properties for the fire season, having an evacuation plan ready and keeping an eye on local conditions over the dry months.

“We live in one of the most fire-prone regions in the world, so no matter where you live it is never too soon to start preparing,” he said.

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All the brigades are open

By KATH GANNAWAY BRIGADES throughout the region will open their doors to the public for CFA Open Day in November and December.

Formerly known as CFA Sunday, the open days are the perfect opportunity for brigades to show the community what they do to keep everyone safe and deliver valuable fire safety messages.

In previous years the CFA open day fell on the last Sunday of Fire Action Week, Victoria’s annual bushfire awareness week which signals the start of the summer fire campaign.

As of this year, however, brigades have been able to choose a specific day for their open day that suits them best. Some brigades, such as Yarra Junction which was open on Sunday, have already thrown open the doors.

Each open day includes a great array of new fun initiatives to engage with the community from free barbecues to jumping castles and movie nights.

CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said the day also provided an opportunity for people to find out how they could protect themselves, their family and property from fire this summer.

“We’re expecting another busy fire season - it has been drier than usual and we expect a warm summer. This means dry fires could start more easily, burn faster and with more intensity,” he said.

He said the fire season was already well underway.

“Now is the time to prepare your family and your home in the lead-up to summer and we’re here to help - members will be on hand to provide

Upwey’s volunteer firefighters are looking forward to opening their station to the public.

Noel Nealon, Jess Jacobs, Ashley Nealon, Paul Dye, Jake Pancutt, and Adrian Beer. In front of tanker, from left, David Hilbig, Brian Neal, Liam Rhodes, Adam Giles, Ryan Vanderhorst and driver Peter Stortenbeker.

From left, Selby CFA can’t wait to see you at their open day - Anthony Wright, Neville Aldham, Sonia Schaeffner, Claire Ricketts (top) and Rod Sullivan. 130651

a range of fire safety information.”

Mr Ferguson said people keen to get involved could also speak to CFA members about joining their local brigade.

“There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with CFA that don’t just involve getting on a firetruck,” he said.

“Non-operational roles range from delivering community education, to assisting with fundraising events or activities, catering, management and recruitment.”

Saturday, 22 November: Bayswater and Selby.

Sunday, 23 November: Boronia, Clematis, Hillcrest (Woori Yallock), Scoresby, Upwey, Gembrook, Olinda and Christmas Hills. The three Dandenong Ranges ‘ridgetop’ CFA brigades are joining forces again at the Olinda Hall.

Saturday, 29 November: Ferntree Gully.

Sunday, 30 November: Dixons Creek, Emerald and Marysville.

Sunday, 7 December: Wandin.

Mr Ferguson said CFA Open Day was a way for the public, and CFA as a whole, to recognise the great work being done by CFA’s 60,000 members to protect lives and property in Victoria.

“On behalf of CFA I thank these members for their tireless efforts and contribution to their communities,” he said.

Brigade open days in Yarra Ranges and nearby are listed below and there is also information on www.cfa.vic.gov.au/openday about participating brigades.

Prepare for bushfire season AusNet Services has been busy clearing vegetation and maintaining its electricity network to bring you the benefits of a safe, reliable and efficient energy supply this summer.

Customers with private electric lines must ensure they are maintained and clear of vegetation.

Contact a registered electrician or certified tree clearer if required.

Here are some of the $200 million of safety-related works our crews are on track to complete this year...

For more information visit our website ausnetservices.com.au > Electricity > Safety & Preparedness

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powerline spans assessed for vegetation

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powerpoles & pole assets inspected

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Brigades throughout the region will open their doors to the public for CFA Open Day in Picture: KATH GANNAWAY November and December. 130750

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hazardous trees removed

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street lights repaired & maintained

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pieces of poletop equipment replaced

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home service cables replaced

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Check out Ferntree Gully’s CFA open day. Front, Seamus Smith, left, and Graham Crichton, behind from left, Ian Paton, Grahame Daniel, Tillee Small, Andrew Stanley, Milton Dinsdale, Scott Monssen and Peter Tomlinson. 130264

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Schools at risk are ready

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM IT MAKES sense that schools should be one of the safest places to be in the event of a bushfire.

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority have outlined guidelines for registered schools on bushfire preparedness.

The ‘Bushfire at-risk register’ lists schools which are identified as being located in an area at risk of bushfire.

These schools are subject to separate guidelines to minimise the danger to students and staff.

The VRQA states specific guide-

lines for schools on the at-risk register which includes closing the school on days declared a ‘code red’ level of fire danger.

All schools maintain an emergency management plan which must be reviewed at least annually and immediately after any incident.

Schools on the bushfire at-risk register must inform students, staff and parents/guardians about their bushfire arrangements and staff must be trained in bushfire preparedness roles.

Schools must also maintain a register of bushfire emergency equipment

and ensure it is in working order. This may include water supplies and equipment, fire hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarms, first aid materials, fire blankets and communication systems.

Emerald Secondary College is one of the schools listed on the at-risk register. Principal Wayne Burgess says that the school works hard to be ready in the event of a bushfire.

“We do have an incredibly detailed fire safety plan and we are constantly in review of procedures to make sure we’re as prepared as we can be.

“Bushfires are so unpredictable that we need to be ready for anything.

If that includes keeping kids at school later to ensure their safety then that’s what we’ll do.”

Ensuring that school infrastructure is adequately prepared in the case of a bushfire is another important part of being fire ready.

All schools must regularly monitor and remove materials around buildings or facilities that are at risk of igniting.

Schools must also regularly ensure that emergency access to buildings is sufficient and, where relevant, must

consult with local agencies such as the CFA or council on the compliance of buildings and facilities. Mr Burgess said this has been another important aspect of preparations at the college.

“We’ve carried out safety works in different areas of the school and have generators in case of emergency.”

Many schools in this area are included on the bushfire at-risk register.

For the names of schools included on the register as well as more information on schools and bushfire preparedness, visit the Department of Education website at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Complacency is the danger

By MELISSA MEEHAN RESIDENTS in the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shire are being warned not to be complacent this fire season.

Worried some may not heed the warnings in the lead-up to the fire season, Upper Ferntree Gully CFA captain Peter Smith warns the dangers are very real.

“The reality is that it is up to individuals to take responsibility for their own safety,” Mr Smith said.

“But because we’ve had these warnings in the lead-up to every fire season, people think I’ve heard that before, nothing is going to happen.”

Mr Smith said it was very important that residents, particularly in the hills, planned to leave early on days of catastrophic fire danger.

“People should think, yes, we didn’t have a fire last year, but every year that we don’t have a fire the risk gets worse,” he said.

“We’ve already had other states with catastrophic fire danger days.”

He spends time with other brigades and organisations talking about the day his brigade lost a fire truck in the 2009 fires and said it was also important that fire fighters didn’t become complacent too.

“We’re really making sure that our guys are training for all types of fires,” he said.

“The risk is there, so like residents, we need to be ready too.”

Annemarie Manders with lavender scones, jam and cream.

Open garden to help CFA

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

Can the trucks fit at your place?

Mr Smith also said that residents needed to ensure that there was enough space for fire trucks to enter their streets or driveways in case of a fire.

“Our trucks are three metres wide, three metres high and more than seven metres long,”

he said.

“If cars are parked on both sides of the road in some streets we can’t get through, or some places have too narrow driveways - it’s all about being prepared. “

FIRE season is upon us, but for many community groups the time for CFA fund-raising is year round.

Warratina Lavender Farm will be hosting its annual open garden weekend next week to support the Wandin CFA. Enjoy strolling through rows of lavender, wander around the original homestead garden and soak up the tranquil and relaxing atmosphere surrounded by beautiful flowers and soothing scents.

Lavender farm director Annemarie Manders said that the farm supported Wandin CFA through several events throughout the year.

“You never know when we’re going to need

them, so it’s important that they have all the resources they need.

“We raise over $2000 every year. We do whatever we can to help.”

Annemarie said that the farm also holds a woodworking exhibition and quilt show fundraiser each year.

The money usually goes towards new rescue gear or upgraded equipment.

There will also be craft demonstrations, stalls, music, lavender scones, ice-cream, sausage sizzle, children’s entertainment and more.

Entry will be $10 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for families (four people). For more information contact 03 5964 4650 or email enquiries@warratinalavender.com.au.

Take the next step and prepare your plan PREPARING a property for fire and planning as a household should be on the agenda for all Victorians in the lead-up to summer.

“Research tells us that Victorians are great at carrying out the easy to do preparation tasks in the lead-up to the fire season,” CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said.

“But it’s actions like talking to your CFA brigade about the fire risk where you live and making a decision with your family about when you’ll leave and where you’ll go that could save your life,” he said.

Fire planning and preparation should include a conversation with the household at the start of summer about when they will leave before a fire and where they will go. They also need to decide where they will shelter if they get caught out and cannot leave their property or area.

“Make sure everyone you live with knows these plans, so you’re all clear about what you’ll do on a fire risk day,” Mr Ferguson said.

“You should also pack an emergency kit at the start of summer so you’re ready to go any time. This should include important paperwork and essentials like mobile phones, medications, change of clothes and water. If your kit is already packed, it’s easier to grab it and go.

“Finally, remember to talk to friends, family and neighbours who may need help leaving early before a fire,” he said.

“The responsibility for planning and preparing for the summer fire season is a joint responsibility between emergency services and the community - we all share the responsibility for our community’s safety,” he said.

Plan and prepare for fire this summer: Do you understand the fire risk where you live? Talk to your local CFA brigade and find out your level of risk, or visit cfa.vic.gov. au; Talk to your household about what you’re going to do on a fire risk day, where you’ll go and when you’ll leave; Pack an emergency kit so you’re ready to go. For more information on what to include, go to cfa.vic. gov.au; Download the FireReady app; Plan ahead so you don’t have to make decisions at the last minute.

For more information on planning and preparation this summer, go to emergency.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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Residential Bundled Branches Only Collection

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Residents are advised that this collection will be commencing in the municipality on Monday 24 November 2014 and will be conducted over 3 weeks.

Details of the collection and service requirements can be found in your Waste Service Guide, the Yarra Ranges website www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or by contacting the Yarra Ranges Council on 1300 368 333.

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Items not meeting these requirements will not be collected. Materials must be placed on your nature strip by the Sunday evening prior to the start of your collection week. Material must not be placed out more than one week prior to your collection week.

Chief Officer Euan Ferguson.

Those with a hearing or speech impairment can contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

If your material is not removed during the designated collection week, please notify Council’s Waste Management Department by Friday of the following week. Material will not be collected if Council is not notified accordingly.

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Forum to make horse fire plans

By KATH GANNAWAY AS WITH any aspect of bushfire preparation, Wandin CFA’s Chloe Gawronski says developing a plan for horses in the event of a bushfire is something the whole family needs to be involved in.

In her role as community education officer with the brigade, Chloe is working with Glenbrae Equestrian Centre to present a forum in December for horse owners around how to put together a bushfire plan for horses.

“There is a lot to think about,” Chloe said. “A horse is a lot bigger and more complex than dealing with a dog or a cat and it’s about finding ways of dealing with the situation which is not so stressful for either the owner or the animal.”

She said not everyone had a float and that was just one thing that really needed to be planned for ahead of time.

Other aspects of a horse bushfire

plan would include when to stay, when to go, when to wait, organising an alternative safe place and the importance of keeping family members and neighbours in the loop.

Brigade captain Peter Polovinka says Yarra Ranges has a sizeable horse population and the brigade is hoping that horse owners will take advantage of the night to get the information they need and that they will come away feeling more confident that they will know exactly what to do in the event of a fire.

He said one of the issues brigades had faced in the past was people leaving their properties with floats that block CFA units responding to the fire.

“We have a lot of narrow roads in the shire and we’ve been caught before in Wandin with horse floats blocking fire trucks,” he said.

Some of the information provided on the CFA’s website includes moving horses to a designated safer paddock or area on severe, extreme or

code red fire danger days.

It advises against letting horses out on the roads where they will be in more danger from traffic and fire and ensuring your property has a Property identification Code (PIC) registered with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) that indicates horses are there.

There is detailed information on the website www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ plan-prepare/horses-and-bushfires/ but the meeting will provide an opportunity to hear from CFA speakers with experience and knowledge, and to network with other horse owners.

No need to book for this meeting ... but, in keeping with the theme, planning ahead is the way to go.

If you are a horse-owner, make a diary date now ... Thursday, 11 December, 7pm at Glenbrae Equestrian Centre, 205 Victoria Road, Wandin North.

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Not the time for delay

By JESSE GRAHAM

Check ratings and save lives THIS summer, checking fire danger ratings to understand the daily fire risk is an important way to protect yourself and your family from fire.

Fire danger ratings give you information on how dangerous a fire would be if one started, Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said.

“As the ratings increase, so does your risk of fire,” Commissioner Lapsley said.

“This summer, you could be at risk of uncontrollable fires on severe, extreme and code red days.

Talk to your household about where you’ll go on these days and when you’ll leave,” he said.

Fire danger ratings are based on the weather conditions and other factors, such as how much dry vegetation there is. Hot, dry, windy days are the worst weather conditions for fire.

Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, and are declared by fire weather district.

The three most important ratings to look out for are severe, extreme and code red, although fires can on days when the ratings are lower.

Code red days are the worst conditions for a grassfire or bushfire and means that if a fire was to start,

it would be uncontrollable. Most houses are not designed or constructed to withstand code red conditions. Leaving high-risk areas the night before a code red day or early in the day is the safest option.

A severe or extreme fire danger rating means that if a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable and fast moving. If you live in a high-risk area, and your house is not prepared and you are not able to defend it, leaving early in the day is your safest option.

“Last summer, there were only five days where fire danger spiked at severe to extreme levels, and no code red days,” Mr Lapsley said.

“Code red days are rare and serious, but fires can still start and run on days of very high and severe fire danger rating.

“Don’t take any chances this summer - keep your family safe and check the fire danger ratings daily,” he said.

Check fire danger ratings at emergency.vic.gov.au, by downloading the FireReady app or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

EMERGENCY Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley has a simple piece of advice for residents as the fire season draws closer - don’t leave it too late.

“It” is clearing excess vegetation, clearing gutters and creating a sound and workable bushfire plan for the whole family before the summer heat sets in.

Mr Lapsley gave this advice late last month when visiting Healesville to shoot a new advertisement, focused on bushfire preparedness in the lead-in to the fire season.

The advertisement was shot inside a Healesville home, and focused on family discussions on bushfire survival plans, how to prepare for the season and minimise risks.

He said that a combination of a dry winter and a forecast for a long, hot summer meant that residents needed to be ready in advance to minimise potential risks.

“When we’re moving into a summer with that sort of forecast, the message we’ve got is that people need to take the summer season seriously,” he said.

“Do prevention works now - take the early part of November to do that cleaning up; cleaning up grasses, cutting back, making sure they don’t have high levels of vegetation in and around their property.”

Mr Lapsley said that good fire preparation works wouldn’t be completed in an afternoon, and that maintaining a clear and low-risk property would take work and regular checking.

“It’s about thinking through what they need to do,” he said.

“Be conscious about heat fatigue, looking after loved ones and looking after people who may not have families themselves, such as neighbours.”

He said that having a bushfire survival plan was one of the key steps that needed to be taken before the season began, and that it was important to en-

Emergency Management Commissioner, Craig Lapsley, at the Healesville house where the new advertisement was shot. 130749 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM sure the entire family - from children to adults - took part in the discussions and development of the plans.

“One of the most critical things is to involve kids - particularly teenage children,” Mr Lapsley said.

“Teenage children will question you and want to be part of it.

“The other thing to understand is your own vulnerabilities - if you have one car and your car is away, understand what that means for you.

“Don’t put yourself in the compromised position of not having a plan and not knowing what to do.”

He said the advertisement, and the emergency services’ messages about the bushfire season were not about scaremongering, but about ensuring people knew how to best ready them-

selves for potential fires.

“We have to be careful not to scare Victorians, and make sure they take it into their life,” he said.

“It (fire preparedness) is one of the things people need to take seriously, and they do.”

Mr Lapsley said emergency services were prepared for the season, with additional aircraft around the state and a Healesville-based helicopter going onto automatic response for the first time.

He said the helicopter would respond instantly to fires in the area, rather than having to be called in by CFA crews, and would be on-scene for the “first attack”.

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Pressure on fire starters SUSPICIOUS fires are a constant issue for the Victoria Police Arson and Explosives Squad which responds to and investigates instances involving arson across the state.

A suspicious fire, whether recklessly or deliberately lit, can have devastating consequences at any time of year.

Add to this extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions that Victoria is prone to over the summer months and you have a recipe for disaster.

The 2013-14 fire season was the most severe since 2009 with more than 4600 grass and bushland fires, 19 days of Extreme Fire Danger and 16 days of Total Fire Ban. But even though conditions were some of the worst seen in recent years, Victoria Police responded to 62 intentionally lit bushfires, which was 19 more than the previous fire season.

Deputy Commissioner Tim Cartwright said Victoria Police would adopt a zero tolerance approach to bushfire arson.

“Any person responsible for starting an uncontrolled open air fire, no matter how small or large, will face the maximum penalty,” he said.

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Victoria Police adopts a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to bushfire arson.

Deputy Commissioner Tim Cartwright

Operation Firesetter - a dedicated bushfire arson prevention and detection operation - will again be activated this season focused on high-risk bushfire arson locations and times.

“We’ll be monitoring persons of interest with the aim to reduce the occurrence and impact of suspicious activity during the high-risk period,” he said.

“Arson causes around 50 per cent of bushfires, while the other major causes include lightning strikes and reckless behaviour.

“It’s not just arsonists who need to be aware - its campers, families and anyone who uses a

live flame in the outdoors.

“Recklessness can be a range of things such as failing to properly extinguish a campfire, flicking a cigarette butt, or using tools such as angle grinders on a day of total fire ban.

“The reality is that recklessly lit fires, just like deliberately lit fires, have the very real potential to damage property, to injure and to kill.”

Under the Country Fire Authority Act it is an offence to light a fire during a fire danger period without a permit or complying with the designated restrictions surrounding the use of equipment that can cause fires.

“If you’re found responsible for a fire that leads to bushfire, you can face penalties of between $17,000 and $35,000 and two years’ jail,” he said.

“Bushfire prevention is the responsibility of all Victorians including those who live, work and travel through the state.

“We want the community to be alert, be aware and be responsible for their actions this fire season.

“If you see something suspicious, please report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or triple-zero.”

FIRES can flare up wherever there is grassland or bush even on the fringes of our cities and suburbs.

For anyone living in a high bushfire risk area, on days of high fire danger the safest option is to leave early.

But for some people, it’s even more important to leave early, well before a fire starts especially those who are frail, have a physical disability, or have trouble thinking clearly or acting quickly in stressful situations. But to leave home early on days of high fire danger needs careful planning and commitment, and this takes time. And some people could need help to make that decision.

So this summer, think about any family members,

friends or neighbours with special needs in your community who could need your help to make their fire plan, and act on it. They’ll need longer to get organised, and might need practical assistance and help with transport to leave early.

They’ll also need to plan when to leave, what to do with any pets, what to take with them (such as medications), and where to go that’s comfortable and safe - using transport they can rely on.

To help with that planning, you can download a free copy of the Red Cross Bushfires preparing to leave early plan from www.cfa.vic.gov.au redcrossplan or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

Remember, bushfire safety

is a community responsibility for all us.

How you can help: Talk to family, friends or others in your community who might need help to leave early.

Help them prepare their Red Cross ‘Bushfires - preparing to leave early plan, available free from www.cfa.vic.gov. au/redcrossplan or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

Make sure their plan includes what they’ll do if you’re away and can’t help.

Remember: leaving early, well before a fire, is always the safest option. Making lastminute decisions can put lives at risk.

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They know they’re ready

By JESSE GRAHAM WHEN the fire season begins, Coldstream CFA captain John Fenton knows that firefighters will be ready.

He said the coming bushfire season would be intense for CFA crews across the state - perhaps worse than the last two - but said the organisation and local brigades were gearing up for any situation.

“We train now for the worst-case scenario, which is Black Saturday,” he said.

“Regardless of what’s going to happen - whether it’s going to rain all summer or if it’s hot, we’re trained for that - we’re really at the top level.”

Capt Fenton started with the Coldstream CFA 32 years ago, getting involved around the same time as the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires.

“I thought ‘I’m going to have a

crack at this and give some support to the community’,” he said.

Since then, he said his whole family had been involved with the brigade in some capacity, and that he’d seen firefighting capabilities skyrocket.

“The equipment that they give us today is definitely exceptional, and the training is also very good,” he said.

“Overall, I think the organisation as a whole is a lot better today.”

Capt Fenton said the area was experiencing around 40 per cent dryness, which had picked up in the recent warm weather, and had meant grass and other potential fuels had been drying out.

“The grass has been extraordinary if it (a fire) gets into the bush, it’s going to go,” he said.

But he said that with extensive training and an aggressive response to fires over the summer, he had confi-

dence that crews would have the next few months under control.

“Our aim this year, as with every year, is if we see something, we’ll hit it hard with a number of brigades and appliances, to make sure we get into it straight away, and the public don’t have to worry so much,” he said.

“If we do have to go out, we’re able to go out with confidence and look after ourselves.”

Capt Fenton said that residents needed to do their part in preparing for the incoming fire season by minimising risks where they could - through clearing land and excess vegetation, cleaning gutters and establishing a fire plan.

“Be fully aware pre-season - get it all organised before it hits,” he said.

“Black Saturday proved it could have happened anywhere - make sure properties are clean, their gutters are

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He said a dangerous aspect leading into the fire season was residents remaining lax about their fire preparedness, which resulted in panic during high-risk days.

“There’s complacency that it’s not

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going to happen again,” he said.

“That’s always a challenge for us - we’re always working with the community.

“Whether they lock into it, I don’t know.”

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■ Kallista Kindergarten revamp, extension pledged...

Kinder help

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IT’S bursting at the seams, but an election promise of $250,000 from the Labor Party could mean the Kallista Kindergarten could receive a muchneeded revamp and extension.

Monbulk MP James Merlino along with Shadow Minister for Children, Jenny Mikakos, visited the preschool last week to much fanfare.

As Mr Merlino rang the doorbell,

screams of “he’s here, the man is here” rang out through the hallways.

He was then treated to his very own personal tour of the grounds of the kindergarten.

“I like your red tie,” one excited boy said.

“It’s the same colour as my jumper.”

Ms Mikakos also arrived to meet some excited teachers at the kinder.

She said the Labor Party, if elected,

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“Labor will support young families and their kids as they begin the most important years of their lives.”

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Ms Kuecher said the teachers at the kinder had a fabulous reputation in the area and was one of the many reasons that Kallista was so popular.

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“Labor’s plan to make Victoria the education state begins here, starting with fixing Kallista Kindergarten.”

Kindergarten president Sandy Kuecher said it was fantastic news.

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By MELISSA MEEHAN IT WAS one of the biggest attendances UpweyBelgrave RSL president David Eaton had seen at Belgrave on Remembrance Day. Anzac Day had always been popular, he said, but with the centenary coming up, more and more people were keen to get involved.

More than 50 people paid their respects at the 11th hour of the 11th day at the 11th month.

While there were some minor technical issues relating to the anthem, everyone was in good spirits as they listened to the history of Remembrance Day and its historical links to the armistice, when weapons were put down to end World War I.

Master of ceremonies David Eaton.

Flag bearer Bill Major takes a moment to reflect.

Upwey-Belgrave RSL committee member Kim Rushworth during a minutes’ silence.

Upwey Belgrave RSL museum volunteer Phil Garland, President David Eaton and flag bearer Bill Major pay their respects.

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Yarra Ranges Councillor Noel Cliff pays his respects.

Ferny Creek's Rowan Smith (who has a long family history in the armed services) with Liberal Candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur.

A basket of poppies before the ceremony.

Show packs a lot into fun weekend THE LILYDALE Show came around again last weekend, and people made the most of the mild weekend weather to see what it had to offer.

The show was held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November at the Lilydale Showgrounds, with events and activities ranging from agricultural displays through to children’s rides.

From carnival rides to horse events, art and craft displays, a battle of the bands and a fireworks show to finish the event, the Lilydale Show draws residents and visitors in large numbers each year.

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Labor pledges best start

By MELISSA MEEHAN A BRAND new state-of-the-art purpose built facility for integration students at Emerald Secondary College will be built, if the Labor Party wins the upcoming State Election.

Last month, the Mail reported that integration students at the school were forced to use an aged and crowded portable to get away from the hustle and bustle of the playground.

At the time, the School Council passed a motion that the college could only accept enrolments from integration students from primary schools within its local zone.

He said many integration students had needs different to other students at the school, and many on the autism spectrum preferred a quiet space to spend their breaks rather than the rat race of the playground.

“There simply isn’t enough room to accommodate the students during their breaks, so we have had to introduce a roster system for when they can spend time in the portable,” he said.

Last week, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Education, James Merlino, joined candidate for Gembrook, Collin Ross, to announce $1.5 million towards the fa-

Integration co-ordinator Katrina Benoiton, front, with Gembrook candidate Collin Ross, Monbulk MP James Merlino and principal Wayne Burgess, back.

Picture: MELISSA MEEHAN cility. Student disabilities range from physical impairments to learning difficulties to behavioural problems linked to conditions like autism and the like.

Mr Merlino said he had visited the school on a number of occasions and

pushed for funding to be made available.

“Like all other students, special needs students deserve the best start,” Mr Merlino said.

“Purpose built facilities will give

them the best start, and the space they need.

“Labor has listened to parents and teachers at Emerald Secondary and we will upgrade these classrooms,” he said.

Puffing upgrade pledge for Coalition

By KATH GANNAWAY PUFFING Billy’s growing popularity, with visits rising from 284,000 to 303,000 in the last two years is a nice situation to be in.

But this growth comes with some challenges, according to chairman of the Emerald Tourist Railway Board Ray Leivers.

If the Coalition Government gets in on 29 November, a couple of those challenges will be taken care of with funds committed as part of the election build-up for new food and beverage facilities and increased shelter over the platform.

“We’re in an expanding market, already up 18 per cent on the 303,000 visitors so far this year, and while we’re certainly not complaining, it’s getting to the point where we need to upgrade facilities on the station to cater better for those visitors,” Mr Leivers said last week as Premier Denis Napthine announced the Coalition would put $2.15 million into those improvements if elected.

Mr Napthine walked the platform on Wednesday 12

November with Tourism Minister Louise Asher, candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur and Gembrook MP Brad Battin.

Chatting to volunteers and passengers, the Premier was given the job of ringing the bell to send the double-engine steam train on its way.

The fact that is was loaded with mid-week passengers was a perfect example of what Mr Leivers said was ‘burgeoning visitation’.

Two engines, pulling 16 carriages go as far as Menzies Creek with one continuing on to Emerald and the returning with six carriages to Belgrave.

The shorter round trip is popular with overseas and cruise-ship visitors who are on a tight time-table.

Mr Leivers welcomed the commitment of government funds which Mr Napthine said built on $4.9million government funding provided for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance since 2011.

The current plans have been in the pipeline for some time, but Mr Leivers said it was difficult to generate money for major capital works

projects and that the commitment of funds was very welcome.

It’s not money in the bank yet, however and Mr Leivers said they hoped Labor would come through

with a matching pledge.

A further election promise of $200,000 was made later in the morning by Ms Asher to support a specialised horticulturalist at the National Rhododendrons in Olinda.

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Gembrook Labor candidate Collin Ross said he understood the need for special needs students as his wife worked as an integration-aide.

“Local schools are so important for the future of our kids,” he said.

“This is a proud day for locals who have been working hard for this upgrade.”

Principal Wayne Burgess said he was delighted with the election promise, and hoped that both sides of government would support the project.

“We’ve done all the plans, got all the costings and we’re ready to go,” Mr Burgess said.

“We have an exemplary program here for both our integration and gifted students.

“This funding will allow us to provide state-of-the-art education in stateof-the-art facilities.”

He said a custom-made facility would help make all the difference for students who had difficulties but sat on the spectrum which meant they couldn’t always receive funding.

“We are able to offer those kids something that a special school might not be able to, some of our integration students are taking part in VCAL studies or even completing their VCE.”

Promised facility for school MINISTER for Education Martin Dixon and the Liberal candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur met students and teachers at Monbulk Primary School on Monday and announced a $100,000 funding commitment to upgrade the school, under a re-elected Coalition Government.

“The Napthine Government is building better schools for all Victorian students and I’m delighted to announce a $100,000 upgrade of Monbulk Primary School if the Victorian Coalition Government is re-elected,” Mr Dixon said.

“According to the school’s needs, this $100,000 investment will be used to construct a cover for the school’s library walkway.”

Mr Verschuur said students in the area were already benefitting from the Coalition Government’s infrastructure investment.

“A re-elected Napthine Government will continue to invest in local educational infrastructure, and I am pleased to be able to support Monbulk students with this brand new infrastructure.

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Right: Monbulk Primary School children laying a wreath.

$1.8m SES upgrade rides on election result A $1.8 MILLION SES unit will be built in Emerald, if the Liberal Party wins the State Election.

Incumbent Gembrook MP Brad Battin made the announcement last week with Monbulk Liberal candidate Mark Verschuur and local SES volunteers.

“Emerald SES is one of Victoria’s busiest units with 45 volunteers attending more than 1000 turnouts per year in the local community,” Mr Battin said.

“The brigade approached me regarding the current unit and level of demand. They face challenges in training, safety and storage in the current unit.”

The Emerald SES has relied on income from local council and the community to offer protection and assistance to the region for many years.

Mr Battin said the current facilities are outdated and cannot offer opportunities for training

Liberal Gembrook MP Brad Battin, Acting Brigade commander Ben Owen, Liberal Candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur. to enhance volunteer expertise and safety.

Mr Verschuur said Cardinia Shire was one of Melbourne’s fastest growing municipalities, and the Emerald SES unit was the principal re-

Snippets Death and Dying FERNLEA House will be hosting ‘Community Conversations about Dying and Death’ on Wednesday 19 November from 10.30am-12.30pm. The session will be held upstairs at Monbulk Hub, 21 Main Road, Monbulk. Please bring a plate of morning tea to share. Book through Fernlea House on 5968 3895 or admin@fernlea.com.au.

Grassroots Market THE very successful Grassroots Market is being held on Saturday 22 November, from 2pm-7pm in Main Street, Upwey. Some 85 stalls selling local artisan products can help you with your Christmas shopping and there will be food and entertainment to sustain you as you shop. For details phone Coonara Community House on 9758 7081.

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THE Ridge Top brigades of Kalorama, Mt Dandenong, Olinda and Sassafras and Ferny Creek are holding their annual event on 23 November at the Olinda Town Hall. Fire safety information and free kids’ activities including face painting,

sponder for road rescue, storm and flood incidents in the area.

“As the Emerald SES responds to areas in Cardinia and Yarra Ranges, I am pleased to see this commitment to build a new station,” Mr Verschuur said.

“The communities in the Monbulk Electorate appreciate the time and commitment of volunteers who respond when anyone in the community is in need.”

The Emerald SES have plans to build a station that will house four vehicles, increase access for people with a disability and offer male and female toilets and showers.

“An upgrade to the unit will attract more volunteers and provide an improved emergency service capability to the community,” Mr Battin said.

Mr Battin said emergency services volunteers were the backbone of Victoria’s emergency response.

Email diary entries to: editor@yvnews.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays balloon animals, a jumping castle, crafts and a colouring competition will be available, along with emergency service demonstrations.

Memorial unveiling THE Yarra Valley Italian Cultural Group will be unveiling memorials, commemorating historic Italians in the Yarra Valley at Lilydale Lawn Cemetery from 2pm on Sunday 23 November. Call 5964 4920.

Country music concert THE Upwey Country Music Club is presenting a concert at the Burrinja Cultural Centre Cafe, 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey, on Sunday 30 November, between 1.30pm and 4.30pm. They will cover some popular songs of of well known country music icons. This is a free concert and a great opportunity for country music fans to enjoy music and sustenance at Burrinja Cafe.

Booking essential on 9754 5707.

Seniors classes SHERBROOKE U3A (Upwey) term four is on now.

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tired and semi-retired persons are welcome.

Classes are held at Upwey Seniors Community Centre behind Upwey Shops. Inquiries on 9754 3339.

Weight meeting THE TAKE Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club is looking for men and women to come on board.

The Club meets from 10.45am to 12.15pm on Tuesday mornings at Mount Evelyn RSL, 49 Birmingham Road. Call Joan on 9737 0397.

Child care EMERALD Community House is offering childcare on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 5968 3881 or email emhouse@iinet.net.au

New club THE newly-formed not-for-profit club meets on Fridays from 7.30pm -9pm at The Hub, lower level at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre. Entry is $5 for members, $10 for visitors or $40 annual fee. All ages are welcome. Call Jenie on 9752 1213.

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THE story of a heroic local soldier was shared at the Monbulk Remembrance Day service last week.

Jim Cowey served at Gallipoli as a young man before returning home to work as a farmer and raise a family.

Undeterred by his experiences in World War I, he again enlisted in 1942 and served in the campaign at Kokoda. By then in his early fifties, Jim was determined that war would not reach Australian shores.

Those at the service listened in awe at the remarkable courage of Jim Cow-

ey and others like him, and the immense sacrifice they made for their country.

RSL members were joined by Monbulk MP James Merlino and children from Monbulk Primary School at the service. Held outside the hall, the Monbulk community was given the opportunity to pay their respects as In Flanders Fields was read and The Last Post was played.

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As all rose to observe a minute’s silence, it was clear that as the years go by, the memory of all Australian service people will live on.

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Olinda scoops the pool

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By KATH GANNAWAY THE Hills community’s fight to save the Olinda Pool has been won.

Yarra Ranges Council voted six to two at Tuesday night’s council meeting to allocate a budget of $770,000 to repair the pool and upgrade facilities.

The gallery was packed, once again, for the decision which went against the Environment and Engineering Department’s recommendation to close and demolish the pool.

There was applause as one by one councillors Callanan, Cliff, Dunn, Cox, Witlox and McAllister indicated their support for re-opening the pool and voted accordingly.

The gallery erupted into cheers and outside there were hugs - for each other and for the councillors who had gone in to bat for the Olinda Pool cause.

“We are not in the business of closing community facilities” and “pools are core business” were common themes as the councillors put their views forward.

Councillors Child and McCarthy argued for closure, but it was evident quite early in the meeting that nine-months of campaigning and lobbying had delivered a strong message.

Janine McClelland spoke on behalf of the Save Olinda Pool and Friends of the Olinda Pool noting that John Faull who as chairman of the Friends group had been a passionate spokesman on the issue, was unwell and not able to attend the meeting.

Ms McClelland called on the council to represent the interests of its residents and ratepayers which in this case, she said, had been demonstrated with a clear message. “We would like the Olinda Pool re-opened ... please,” she said.

She rejected the proposition that Monbulk and Belgrave pools were an option saying: “You can get to St Kilda beach in less time”.

Ms McClelland put forward a proposal

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Olinda Pool supporters celebrated a win for the Hills communities. 130797 which would see the community manage the pool in conjunction with the council and said that would open up more avenues for funding and more innovative ways to build attendance and raise funds.

Cr Callanan called for a budget of $770,000 made up of 60 per cent from the council and the balance from external sources - including any State or Federal government support.

He acknowledge the hard work put in by council officers but said he was not convinced that the council’s 2007 Aquatic Strategy called for the pool to be closed.

“I believe we should be providing those core facilities of indoor and outdoor pools.”

Cr Child opposed the motion saying the council’s Aquatic Strategy ticked all

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the boxes in relation to pools in the Hills district with the upgrade of the Monbulk and Belgrave pools.

“What concerns me is deviating from that strategy. We have a responsibility to our policy decisions and this was a very strong policy decision,” he said.

Cr Callanan said after the meeting that the council could not overlook the overwhelming support from the community to re-open the pool.

“We need to make sure the pool meets all relevant safety standards, including building and public health, before it is reopened to the community, so this is going to take a little time,” he said.

Olinda resident John Abrahamsen was among many who hailed the decision as a win for common sense and for the Hills

communities.

Father of a teenage son, and a grandfather of seven, he said he was very happy with the outcome and was looking forward to being able to take his grandchildren for a dip in a year’s time.

“It’s wonderful that they are going to keep a community resource going; that’s what it’s all about ... community,” he said.

He said he believed the pool and the site had great potential with its unique location and beautiful views.

“It would have been a travesty to get rid of it,” he said.

The council will investigate possible community partnership in managing and operating the pool and review the consultation process.

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The Sherbooke Community School students will ride 500 kilometres from Albury to Lilydale in the annual Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Teacher Denise Dempsey has accompanied students on the bike ride since 2009 and says that the trip is a highlight each year.

“This year we have six students and two teachers from Sherbooke Community School, which is great for a school of only 140 students from Prep to Year 12.”

Ms Dempsey believes the main benefit of the ride is that the students learn to support each other.

“We see students working as a team and looking out for each other,

as well as taking responsibility for themselves and other students.

“They also gain self-confidence.

The challenges are great but they discover that just trying brings a lot of satisfaction and pride.”

The team will join students from 50 other schools taking part in the nine-day ride, and will camp each night in Victorian country towns. Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards said it was particularly encouraging to see students participating in the ride.

“It’s a great way to get students physically active and having the time of their lives.

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Cr Wilmot said in a statement that she was looking forward to her new role as mayor.

“I’m very excited about the year to come and I’m sure there will be much to learn along the way,” she said.

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Opinion Rail fails I AM a keen student of politics and public transport.

Trawling through the Baillieu/ Napthine preelection promises of 2010 you will discover a promise to add an additional 40 suburban trains to the network.

Only seven have made it to the tracks, two weeks out from the 2014 election.

Melbourne Metro Trains are very slow. My nearest station, Belgrave has "limited express" trains scheduled to take 65-67 minutes to traverse the 41.3 kms to the city - an average speed of 38.7km/h for that distance - including stops.

Wikipedia reveals that five athletes have run the 42 kilometres of the marathon in 125 minutes this century - better than half the scheduled speed of these trains.

Melbourne’s Metro Trains speeds lag well behind those of other Australian cities.

Examples include: 1. Penrith to Sydney Central - 55.09kms - 4962 mins - average speed 53+km/h.

2. Beenleigh to Brisbane Central - 40kms 51-53 mins - average speed 47km/h.

3. Seaford to Adelaide Central - 35.9 kms (stopping all stations) - 52 mins - average speed 41.42km/h.

4. Mandurah to Perth Central - 70kms - 4547 mins average speed 88.3-92.6 km/h.

Melbourne’s Metro has seen little growth under the last four years of Coalition Government.

The only extensions have been the short EppingSouth Morang line of 3.7kms and the electrification of the existing Water Gardens - Sunbury line of 15.1kms.

By contrast the following have occurred in the last four years in the other mainland capitals: 1. Glenfield to Leppington south west of Sydney - 11.5kms opened last month.

Construction has commenced on the Epping - Rouse Hill line of 20+kms much of it in tunnels or on lengthy viaduct.

The other cross suburban link from Epping to Chatswood in the northern suburbs of Sydney was also opened within the last four years.

Sydney currently has four cross suburban rail links. Melbourne has none!

2. In the northern suburbs of Perth the Joondalop line was extended from Clarkson to Butler, a distance of nine kms and opened in September this year.

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Send your letters to: editor@yvnews.com.au The Mandurah line of 70 kms to the south of Perth was also commissioned within the last four years.

3. In the Brisbane Rail network an entirely new suburban line was constructed and opened from Darra to Springfield - 13.74 kms and opened last month. The Gold Coast line was extended several kilometres south recently with the extension to Varsity Lakes.

The Gold Coast Light Rail of 14 kms was also opened some 4 months ago.

4. The Adelaide Metro has also experienced an extension south from Christies Beach to Seaford 35.9 kms from Central and the whole line has been upgraded and electrified.

Additional floundering and failings of Melbourne’s Metro abound.

Sydney has 2,205 double-deck carriages made up into eight car trains.

Melbourne has not a single such double-deck high capacity train since prematurely scrapping the only such double-deck train trialed some years back! Melbourne’s trains are limited to six carriages.

Both Melbourne and Sydney are stuck with the now out of date 1500-volt DC overhead. The new systems in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide all use the modern 25,000-volt AC overhead.

Brisbane, and Sydney both have suburban rail links to their airports. Perth and now Adelaide are planning construction of similar links.

The Napthine Government has trumpeted a similar Melbourne airport rail link and then committed funds to the widening of the Tullamarine Freeway.

Melbourne people need to be exposed to the lies, deceit and empty promises of the Napthine Government before the forthcoming State Election.

Roger Willsher, Emerald.

True believer I WRITE on behalf of what is now recognised as one of the largest grassroots campaigns in the country, the community fight against McDonald’s in Tecoma.

Last week Laetitia Jones of Kalorama in a letter titled “Getting Nasty” made totally incorrect claims that were extremely disingenuous and very misleading.

Our campaign from day one has been non-violent and inclusive of all. At the height of the demolition last year with hundreds on the picket,

the small businesses across the hills came to our support with daily deliveries of food, coffee, cash and support - this was not forgotten by our campaign.

More recently when our community held a ball to raise monies for local charities again it was wonderfully supported by local small businesses, so to allude that these same businesses are verbally abused, intimidated, and boycotted by a number of our supporters supporters is simply parroting the lies of a handful of antisocial internet trolls.

Rather than “Getting Nasty” this campaign has (and continues) to create many positive actions, these have included the C126 planning amendments, the successful lobbying of a major political party to include the reform of VCAT in their election platform and several community events that have raised much-needed funds for local charities.

But perhaps the biggest positive and a lasting legacy was the creation of The Burgeroff Trail (www.the burgerofftrail.com) a promotional campaign that uses social media, internet and a clever smartphone app to promote small businesses across the hills to visiting tourists. This initiative was put together by campaign volunteers and funded by the very same campaign that Ms Jones incorrectly claims has attacked local businesses.

The Burgeroff Trail is our way of returning the support to the small businesses who supported us and continue to support us.

Ms Jones however may have got one thing nearly right. There is certainly one business suffering a downturn in Tecoma because the vast majority of Tecoma and surrounding hills voted no to its unwelcome and unwanted presence in our town.

Garry Muratore, Campaign Spokesperson, No McDonald's in the Dandenong Ranges.

Animal farm OSCAR'S Law is a campaign that allows us to tell the government “we do not want companion animals factory farmed anymore” and “we no longer want the pet industry to mislead us about what is acceptable for animals”. By agreeing to the law you are saying that you want to: 1. Abolish the factory farming of companion animals.

2. Ban the sale of companion animals from pet shops and online trading sites.

3. Promote adoption through rescue groups, pounds and shelters.

Animal cruelty is a major issue in our country and I believe that Oscar’s Law is a great way to fight against it and reduce the risks that animals face. Have you seen what animal farmers do to these animals?

They suffer big time when they are kept in puppy factories! They are starved until all you can see is bone, they barely get to see daylight and they are kept in small, confined cages all day long. They are used as breeding machines.

As a result puppy factories are the hidden businesses behind most pet shop windows. Not all pet shops are like this but wouldn’t you rather completely reduce the risk?

It’s time to end the shameful and cruel treatment of our companion animals, who are suffering in puppy factories and need our help. So are you going to step up to the plate and fight for animal rights? Please go to www.oscarslaw. org/ and visit the ‘act now’ tab to support Oscar’s Law. Brylee O’Neil, Emerald.

Making the link EAST-WEST link is years overdue and it’s not just because of the fact that Melbourne is gridlocked every time something goes wrong on the West Gate Bridge.

As well as the larger trucks, small to medium businesses who have to move produce, products or parcels from one side of Melbourne to the other, pay for being stuck in traffic every day.

Peak hour traffic now begins as early as 6am and doesn’t finish until around 10am. There are also lots of commuters who have to work across town who suffer as well from these delays.

Speak to any tradie or anyone else who has to travel to the north or west of Melbourne or from those suburbs to the east for work, and you’ll find out how much extra time they lose each day that could be spent with their families.

No matter how much you increase public transport, those tradies will never be able to take their tools to work by train, tram or bus.

Hopefully, as Melbourne and Victoria’s economy grows, there’ll be more work for these people but that will create an even greater need for the East West Link. Build it now.

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THEY are often shown as the strong, rough and tumble volunteers who protect our homes from raging flames or out-of-control bushfires, but they were able to show their softer side on Saturday night as the Upper Ferntree Gully CFA held their annual presentation night.

There were few dry eyes in the house as firefighter Darren Johnson was presented with a Brian Potter Award for his hard work at the brigade.

The award was named after the late Life Member of the Brigade who many respected deeply.

“He spoke with authencity and calmness of many fires fought, he worked hard for this brigade and we felt we needed to show the respect through naming an appreciation award after him,” Captain Peter Smith said.

“It’s a great privilege to give it to an absolute worker at the brigade, I’d be lost without him, he’s my odd job man.”

Struggling to compose himself, Mr Johnson said he was lost for words and quite overcome with emotion.

“He was a lovely man," Mr Johnson said.

“I do whatever other members are asked to do, I thank my wife for her support, thankyou very much.”

David Clarke was also presented with a National Service Medal for his 15 years of service to the CFA. “I thank my wife, my family for all the worry, and support they have given me,” he said.

“My mentors, Peter, Garry and Rod - you guys have taught me to be safe and clever on the fire ground.”

A number of other awards were presented to members of the brigade as they celebrated the year past and looked forward to the future.

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National Service Medal recipient David Clarke and his wife Lisa.

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Dean Lancaster presents Knox councillor Karen Orpin with a community service award.

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Meet the Candidates - Evelyn

What issues will hit the mark?

ONLY 11 days remain until the Victorian election, and candidates have been busy campaigning, making pledges and trying to win voters over. The Mail contacted each of the candidates for the Evelyn electorate with questions about their policies and priorities if elected at the end of the month. The questions posed to each of the candidates were: 1. What are your policies in regards to the former Swinburne campus in Lilydale? 2. Crime and Crime Prevention? 3. Why should people vote for you on 29 November? Candidates’ full answers to all questions will be posted online at mail.starcommunity.com.au. The Mail attempted numerous times to contact Independent candidate Lawrence Mobsby but was not able to make contact with him.

Christine Fyffe, Liberal 1. I, along with the Minister for Higher Education Nick Wakeling, have been committed to bring higher education back to Lilydale.

The news that Box Hill Institute will open a flexible learning space providing over 20 courses in areas Evelyn MP and of skills storage and Liberal candidate, employment is very Christine Fyffe. welcomed. Melba Support Services will move its adult training support into one of the buildings on the Swinburne site. In regard to any further service providers using the buildings, Swinburne University made the decision not to accept any of the other expression of interest applications submitted.

2. I believe community safety is fundamental to maintaining a high quality of life. I am pleased to inform Yarra Ranges residents that the Napthine Coalition Government has provided more than $500,000 in crime prevention funding across the municipality since 2011. This money has been used to fund 24 diverse crime prevention projects. These include projects to improve

lighting in public places, to projects to keep young people engaged, improved lights, locks and alarm systems on a number of valuable community facilities, and funding for multiple projects to tackle the scourge of graffiti.

3. I believe that a vote for me and the Napthine Government is a vote for a better Victoria, one that is more prosperous, healthier, smarter and more secure.

The Victorian Coalition has honoured the pledges made at the 2010 election and, in so doing, is building a better Victoria. We will honour all the pledges being made at this election. I am passionate about the Yarra Valley, there is no better place.

Anthony McAleer, Independent 1. My ultimate goal is to have a standalone university and TAFE with access for community education returned and developed on the site. It should not be rezoned away from educational use; it should not be sold off to developers.

The number one burning issue for the outer east is our lack of post-secondary educational facilities. We are now the only region in Melbourne without its own higher education facility, there is nothing between Bundoora and Berwick. As a result our kids are being more disadvantaged on this issue than others, our kids are being forced to

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travel further and spend more time travelling in order to study and worse, our kids are finding it all too hard and opting not to undertake further studies.

3. This election I encourage everyone not to vote for a party or a premier but for the most important issue in your area Independent education. Our kids candidate, Anthony deserve the same post-secondary facili- McAleer. ties that every other region in Melbourne enjoys. This time vote for whoever you think will provide that. You voted for a political party last time and you can vote for political party next time. This time make your vote count for education.

Peter Harris, Labor 1. The undisputed number one issue people in our community have raised with me is the closing down of our TAFE. Swinburne directly attributed this closure to the Napthine Government’s savage cuts within the sector.

To tell our community that they will lose a state-of-theart purpose built facility and it will be replaced by an abandoned disused car yard is beyond insulting. Some 20 years ago this TAFE was built because the Yarra Ranges had the lowest uptake of post-secondary education in the state; it seems this governLabor candidate ment is happy to con- Peter Harris. fine our community to this damning statistic once again.

If Labor is elected in November we have committed to doing whatever it takes to return TAFE, higher and community education back to this state-of-the-art site.

2. Crime is up every year under the Liberals and Victorians are far less safe today.

More people are turning to crime because the Liberals have abandoned our communities, cut more than $100 million and sacked more than 400 staff from Victoria Police, and have done nothing to fix the jobs crisis.

3. I don’t have all of the answers but I’m willing to listen to my community and advocate on their behalf. I’m not seeking this position lightly; I believe our community needs a voice and a representative who will put them first. I’m not a professional politician and I believe my training as a community development worker will help me effectively represent this community’s needs as part of what I hope will be an Andrews Labor Government after November.

Sandra Betts, The Greens 1. The Greens support advanced levels of tertiary education at Lilydale. The Box Hill solution is inadequate to the needs of students. Students from outlying areas, such as the Eildon and Evelyn electorates need academic accommodation in Lilydale to attend university and TAFE courses. The Box Hill proposal does not take this need into account. We support the provision of university, TAFE, ACE and VET services in an expanded campus, such as the former Swinburne site.

My personal experiences with private tertiary

services is that appropriate standards are not maintained to the same high levels as in professional public academic services, such as universities. A better solution, more suited to the needs of the The Greens areas and population candidate, Sandra involved is needed.

Betts.

2. The Greens believe in prevention of crime by supporting public health, welfare, education and housing services. We believe that minor crimes should be approached differently to major crimes of violence and predation. Where a person’s crimes would be better dealt with by home detention and supervised reporting systems these approaches should be employed to prevent an individual’s contact with the prisons system and descent into further and increasing criminal behaviours. But where crimes of predatory, sexual, violent and escalating or recurring repetition is involved more stringent measures are required as the duty to protect the public becomes much greater.

3. I am a person with a clear vision of what I want to achieve. I care about people, our future (and thus, our children) and the state and country’s direction. I am passionate about giving democracy back to the people. I am intelligent and well informed and willing to work hard for improvements in our world.

Damien de Pyle, Australian Christians 1. As a TAFE student myself, I fully understand the inconvenience of the current TAFE fees and the closure of the Lilydale TAFE campus. The Australian Christians don’t currently have Australian a specific policy in Christians’ Damien regards to re-opening de Pyle. the Lilydale campus of the Swinburne TAFE. However, I strongly support re-opening it. I also believe in implementing policies to make sure that the Lilydale Swinburne campus is run smoothly and efficiently to make sure the campus isn’t shut down again in the future.

2. We believe that the reduction of crime in Victoria can be done in many ways. Firstly, we recognise that there are many social factors that can lead a person to committing a crime. We believe that good strong families can help nurture great upstanding citizens who will uphold and respect the law.

Therefore, we would want to see policies put into place that would encourage those great family structures that will create great law-abiding citizens. We also want to improve ways of protecting our police force.

3. You don’t have to be religious to vote for the Australian Christians. We represent values that will help shape our society for the better with great biblical principles that promote family, freedom and life. At the end of the day you need to vote for someone who best represents what you believe, and not for who you think will be better out of the major parties.

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Jack’s back at Montrose

By JESSE GRAHAM AFTER taking to the same stage earlier this year with Josh Pyke, musician Jack Carty will be returning to the Yarra Ranges early next month for a show at Montrose Town Centre. Carty will be performing on Saturday 6 December at the Town Centre as part of his headline Australian tour to promote his new album, Esk. He told the Mail that he was excited to come back to the Yarra Ranges only six months after his sellout shows in Montrose and Healesville with Josh Pyke.

“I can’t wait - I love it out there,” he said.

Carty said the Montrose venue provided intimacy between the audience and performers, and allowed people to better interact with the music.

“I really liked Montrose’s smallness - especially for acoustic music, where a lot of songs are story-based,” he said.

“The intimate setting is really, really conducive for getting the songs across.

“I would always choose a full intimate show over a larger show.”

Carty’s musical repertoire ranges from slow, smooth and calming pieces such as Travelling Shoes through to more upbeat songs like The Joneses the first single from Esk, and the variety results in an entertaining live show.

Since his last show at the Town Centre, Carty took off on an Australia-wide tour with Pyke, before embarking on another alongside Katie Noonan, making his own music video and releasing Esk. He said the audience at his upcoming shows could expect to hear music from the new album, as well as frequently-requested songs from his previous albums and crowd favourites.

Luckily, he said, the crowd-favourites are usually his favourite songs, too.

“It’s not always the case that people like the songs you like from old records, but that seems to be the case at the moment, which is just really nice,” he said.

Jack Carty will be performing at Montrose Town Centre on 6 December. 122291 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

Carty said that after a rigorous schedule of flying and driving to shows with little time to spare, he’ll be able to make his way to Montrose more casually in his own car, and that he hopes to spend some time in the valley while he’s around. Jack Carty’s show starts at 8pm on Saturday 6 December at the Montrose Town Hall, 935 Mount Dan-

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Tickets are $15 for presales or $20 on the night.

To book tickets, or for more information, visit ach.yarraranges.vic.gov. au/Whats_On/Jack_Carty, call 1300 368 333 or email mtc@yarraranges. vic.gov.au.

Christine Fyffe awarded the winning team.

By MELISSA MEEHAN A GOLF charity day organised by the Mount Evelyn Chamber of Commerce raised $1000 for the Shane Warne Foundation.

Guest speaker Chris Connolly, AFL coach, player and administrator, kept the audience captivated with his experiences in his football career.

Chris was a great support to the night with helping Gary Freeman (who has been very ill) with hosting the night, drawing the raffles.

Every guest left with a raffle prize and the Professionals in Mount Evelyn outbid all others to obtain a framed Geelong/ Collingwood football picture in the auction.

Left: Former AFL coach Chris Connolly kept the audience captivated.

IF you can remember what year the Beatles came to Australia, or you’re a trivial pursuit specialist, the Cockatoo Little Athletics trivia night will be your time to shine.

The Little Aths group will be holding the night as a fund-raiser for the club. The event will be held at the Gembrook Community Centre and will also feature auctions and games.

Bring your own drinks and nibbles for a night of competitive fun, and show off your knowledge of vintage tunes and sporting heroes.

Prizes will include gift vouchers, wine, driving lessons, sporting equipment and much more.

To book contact cockatoolavic@ gmail.com or call 0414 971 463.

Tickets are also available at Stockdale and Leggo in Emerald. Cost will be $25 and the night will be adults only.

Flower power hits flourish THE music of the Mamas and the Papas will bring audiences back to the flower power era at Burrinja later this month.

Musical theatre sensation Rachel Dunham will take to the stage in ‘California Dreaming - The Music of the Mamas and the Papas’.

Part concert and part biography, the show will cover 29 songs spanning five albums and the three years that the group were together.

Rachel will be joined on stage by Jersey Boys and GodWolf star Joe Kosky, cabaret crooner James Cutler and musical theatre newcomer Alana Tranter. Audiences will be treated to such classics as ‘I Saw Her Again’, ‘Dream a Little Dream’, ‘Monday Monday’, ‘Creeque Alley’, ‘San Francisco’ and the iconic ‘California Dreamin.’

The group that sold 100 million records world-wide will be brought back to life 40 years after they found fame during the flower power movement. The show is at the Karralyka Theatre in Ringwood on Thursday 27 November, and at Burrinja on Thursday 4 December, both at 7.30pm.

The Mail has two double passes to give away to each show. To enter, like the post on the Mail Newspapers Facebook page.

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM A LOCAL radio station has been recognised for its broadcast of a footy match to eradicate homophobia.

Emerald radio station 3MDR-97.1fm received two national awards for its coverage of the inaugural Pride Cup football match between Yarra Glen and Yarra Junction in May of this year.

The station was awarded the ‘Excellence in Community Participation - Community Outlook (Saturday 1pm-2pm) Pride Cup Special’ as well as the ‘Troy Garner Excellence in Sport Programming - YVMDFNL Game of the Day - Pride

Cup Round Three’. The Pride Cup is an initiative designed to promote diversity in sport.

Driven by Jason Ball, the first Australian Rules Footballer to declare himself as gay, the cup aims to strike a blow against homophobia on the field.

Station president Robert Gearon said that the achievement reflected a long-standing commitment to local issues.

“The award is an affirmation of 3DMR’s commitment to supporting inclusion, equality and diversity in the broader community.”

Jason Ball said that coverage of the cup was crucial to spreading its important message.

“One of the objectives of the Pride Cup was to send a message to the local community that country football can be a welcoming place for the LGBTI community.

“3DMR’s coverage of not only the match but also the big issues surrounding the day with in-depth interviews and commentary really helped to drive that message.”

The station plans to again provide in-depth coverage of the Pride Cup in 2015. Other supporters include the AFL, Netball Australia, JOY 94.9, No To Homophobia and Beyondblue.

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Can’t beat the Rock Berry value ROCK Berry Jam is back in 2015.

With seven great Aussie rock artists for just $70, Rock Berry Jam is the Yarra Valley’s best value for money open air rock concert.

“With another fabulous all-star line-up of great Aussie rock acts, we can’t wait to spend the day with you in March next year, enjoying the music, the crowd and all of the awesome extras that Rock Berry Jam offers,” event organiser Lisa Glassborow said.

“Our line-up includes Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, Jason Singh,The Flaming Moes and Where’s Joss promising a day filled with all the classics you know and love.

“Pack a picnic, or purchase something to eat from one of our local catering partners and

enjoy the great live music and DJ tunes in between each set. Our MC will keep you entertained with some great giveaways through the day, all aimed at bringing people together to enjoy great music in the beautiful surrounds of the Yarra Valley.

“With ample parking if you choose to drive, and access for buses and taxis should you be enjoying a few drinks, we want your Rock Berry Jam experience to be one that you choose to share with your family and friends each year.

“We hear that those who came last year will be back with a vengeance!”

If you’re looking to book transport, please contact Yarra Valley Winery Tours on 1300 496 766 or email info@yarravalleywinerytours.com.au

Lisa and Charlie are looking forward to the Rock Berry Jam.

Fluid moves for festival

The Fluid Festival will be held at the picturesque York on Lilydale.

THE Fluid Festival at the York on Lilydale will showcase some of Australia’s best beers, ciders and wines.

The event will feature stalls from over 15 local and international suppliers, offering the chance to sample a huge range of flavours and styles.

In addition to tastings, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the best in the business at the ‘Meet the

Brewer’ master classes.

Kicking off at 11am and wrapping up at approximately 4.30pm, the event is free to attend all day. Stands will be set up outside at the rear of the hotel near the lake. Great food will also be available, ranging from Bavarian sausages to hot roast beef rolls off the spit.

There will be plenty of entertainment on the day catering for families including an inflatable maze, inflatable

castle, miniature animal farm, face painting, and much more.

Also there will be a stage set up featuring Bedrock with the lead singer none other than Lee Harding from Australian Idol and Secret Empire.

For more information and to pre-purchase taste tokens at a discounted rate, visitfluidfestival.com.au. Further details can also be found on their Facebook page at York on Lilydale.

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The team at Cut and Catch has spent many nights out in the storms, helping local families clean up after wild winds - some days spending 20 hours a day on the job.

“We have 24-hour emergency call-out services and can help with any type of tree removal,” Matt said.

“This includes pruning and bracing, mulching and stump grinding.”

Cut and Catch is a small local company with friendly staff, a qualified arborist and is OHS compliant.

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Owner Matt has worked in the industry for 14 years and prides himself on excellent customer service.

“Our business is growing because our customers are satisfied - they know they can depend on our professional team to handle a wide range of services,” he said.

“Our experts serve both individual home owners and businesses.

“We’re prompt, reliable and experts at what we do.”

There is no job too big or too small - and Matt and his team are equipped to enter the most difficult to reach places to ensure they get the job done.

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PATCH VALLEY PERFECTION NESTLED on about half an acre in a highly desirable location, this lifestyle property in the heart of The Patch offers wonderful valley views and a fabulous family home.

The four bedroom, two bathroom contemporary-styled cedar home with walls of glass offers heaps of natural light and private garden views to complement the open floor plan.

The main home offers two separate living areas with high ceilings and exposed beams, earthy timber floors and a Coonara-style fireplace in the main living zone.

The well-designed central country kitchen offers ample bench space, stainless steel appliances and takes in the valley views.

A separate dining room flows into the office/ playroom that would be perfect for

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working from home, or for the larger family needing space and versatility.

A large entertaining deck overlooks the swimming pool area and is privately positioned for those warmer summer days surrounded by European flowering plants typical of the hills.

Located at the rear of the property is a wonderful separate studio cottage with private driveway, offering flexibility for those who desire to work from home, amazing as a teenager’s retreat, or even rent it out and reap the financial rewards!

Additional features include gas ducted heating, split system, double garage, fenced area for the family pets, plus an invisible hidden fence around the greater property and established gardens with fruit trees.

The Patch Inspect: By appointment Price: $650,000 plus Contact: Corinne Sukroo, 0419 805 915 BELL REAL ESTATE, OLINDA, 9751 2375

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Set within a tranquil and private location with lush green gardens and meandering stone pathways, you will ind this lovely brick family gem! Features inc: 3 good sized bedrooms (master with ensuite), original & functional kitchen, spacious lounge, wood heater & split system, entertaining deck, lge under house store room, dble garage with remote control, sealed driveway. Close to the train station and all amenities.

located in the heart of Belgrave close to shops & train station, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home provides space for everyone. Featuring: open plan living, wood ire, GdH & split systems, tassie hardwood loors & French doors that open out onto the deck. the latness & useability of the block is the focal point of the property with room to plant a vegie garden & even play a game of cricket.

Contact Sam Adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact Agent (Photo id required)

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From the outside, this property blends perfectly within the hillside environment. Once inside you are hit with the wow factor. Featuring: split level design, loor to ceiling windows, polished loorboards, 3 bedrooms (master with WIR & ensuite), kitchen with granite benches & s/s appliances and 2 sep living zones. upstairs is the 4th bedroom/studio/study and entertaining deck.

A beautifully presented country style home with stunning gardens located on a quiet no through road, this warm family home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, informal & formal living areas, gas heating, air conditioning, well appointed kitchen, outdoor deck, all on the most magniicently gardened ¼ acre approx. block. inspection is a must!

Contact alan Garbuio on 0425 791 341 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm (Photo Id Required)

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pIEDMonT Two RESIDEnCES....SIMply ouTSTAnDInG Piedmont, a feeling of privacy & style will capture your imagination. designed by architect Brian Stacey, this Fasham Johnson home ofers lifestyle options aplenty with 2 residences, ideal for the extended family or to continue the current successful short stay accommodation from the character cottage nestled of its own driveway. Peaceful views of the valley from the stunning contemporary main residence & allows natural light to lood the home via loor to ceiling double glazed picture windows. Spotted gum timber loors lead through the entrance & guide you to an amazing living experience ideal for entertaining with the granite bench kitchen the hub of the home overlooking the dining & lounging zone, warmed by the open ireplace & zoned GD Heating. Edgy styling with soaring ceilings ensures great air low in summer coupled with refrigerated air conditioning for perfect climate control. in its own private setting, the weatherboard Cottage relects a classic country home. Many guests return to this short stay.

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A beautifully presented home ofering comfort and privacy, its high ceilings, polished loors and lowing interiors feature an abundance of natural light year round (and a peek at the sparkling lights to the horizon at night). There is a selection of living spaces including a conservatory style lounge room, a sunny reading nook, the library/study area, a family room with Coonara style ire place, separate dining room, and a stylish kitchen with solid granite benchtops, white cabinetry, large pantry, plumbed in fridgefreezer and European appliances. A bonus is the storeroom/wine cellar/safe room easily accessed from inside the house.

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elegant home situated on 1.5 sunny acres, easy access to the Freeways & under an hour to the CBD. superbly inished with 5 BDs with BIrs Master with WIr & spa ensuite, designer kitchen, 3 living areas, polished loors, GDH & wood ire. outside is an undercover deck, elevated views, established gardens, fully fenced paddock, wood shed, DBl carport, garage & sealed circular drive.

Contact grant day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany day on 0438 844 968 inspection Saturday 11.30-12.00pm (Photo Id Required)

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Located sought after suburb of avonsleigh, this spacious cedar home features 5 generous BdRs, the Master with a WIR & ensuite, a large lounge & meals area, a sitting room or study & a functional kitchen with free standing 900mm stainless steel stove. There is a large enclosed outdoor entertaining area, mains gas ducted heating, a wood heater, a split system, a wood shed, 4 car carport and a 7mX6.5m shed.

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This 40 square, privately located, solid & classic home is sure to impress! Minutes from Pakenham, gembrook & Cockatoo. Features 5 BdRs, Master with ensuite & separate unit with kitchenette & ensuite.

Huge formal lounge with bluestone oPF, formal dining room, open plan kitchen with servery to family room with wood heater & split system. under house storage, shedding and 4 car carport.

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AUCTION VENUE: BELL REAL ESTATE, 311 MAIN RD, EMERALD.

only 1 year old, this stand-alone 3 bedroom unit is on its own title in the pet friendly gembrook village Estate & is just a short stroll to the heart of gembrook, & public transport. Featuring 3 BdRs with BIRs, large, light illed living area, modern kitchen, mains gdH & a split system. add to this a single lock up garage with internal access, landscaped gardens & a water tank for the garden.

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CLEMATIS 1972 WELLINGTON ROAD This cosy little home built circa 1938 is set privately on 2.8 acres.

Featuring 3 bedrooms including large master with built in robes (currently used as rumpus room), dining room with wood heater and family room with open fire place, modernised bathroom and kitchen with walk in panty. The rear deck can be utilized at all times of the year and looks out over the surrounding land and established gardens whilst outside you can meander through the gardens featuring grassy lawns, established trees, fruit trees and a picturesque dam. Loved by the owners for many years you can leave your worries behind at the end of every day with this beautiful lifestyle opportunity. This home is ideally located with easy access to schools and the facilities of Emerald or Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs - so be quick!

Also available is the block next door which is 1.1 acres with a studio, shed and garage.

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Wed 19th November at 6pm (unless sold prior) $440,000 Plus Buyers

By Appointment Photo ID required Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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PRICE $540,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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PRICE $330,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $350,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

EMERALD 1/321 Main Road 5968 4522

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Adjusting to a life on the land ARE you one of the many people who, frustrated with city chaos, have opted for a life in the country that’s a little kinder to your body and your soul?

Rural life is appealing, but has its challenges. If you’re stuck for answers, head to the inaugural Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit on Saturday and Sunday, 22 and 23 November, from 9am-5pm.

The brainchild of the circuit managing director, Fergus Cameron who is a farmer in his “spare time”, the expo has attracted more than 100 exhibitors and speakers to enlighten inquiring minds on the tricks to ensure your calmer country life is not spent slaving with a pick and hoe!

“We put this expo together to basically enlighten tree and sea changers on the 1000 ways to do things better in the country!” said Cameron who, with his wife Chris, runs 150 breeding cows with calves on their farm.

“For instance, you buy a few acres.

Summer is on its way and the grass is getting longer and drier. That grass becomes a fire hazard if you don’t get it under control, and your city-sized push mower designed to shear a postage stamp of grass, seizes on the spot when you hit your little field!”

Cameron says the answer to grass woes is to have the right equipment, whether it be a ride-on mower, a whipper snipper or a rotary hoe.

The Small Farm Expo will also have guests from Landcare speaking on sustainable farming together with a variety of other experts.

The expo will provide answers to the challenges of country life.

The Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo will showcase necessary farming equipment.

In need of some inspiration on how to earn a buck from your plot? Cameron says there’s lots of exhibitors in attendance who have established small businesses on their few acres including trees, berries, alpacas, olives and organic meat and are keen to share their knowledge.

The Small Farm Expo will be housed in the 2000 square metre pavilion usually used for motorsport expos with external sites featuring agricultur-

al animal displays. A dedicated rough terrain area will allow for quad bikes, gators, ag bikes and 4WD vehicles to be put through their paces and a working farm area will showcase the latest farm machinery, tractors, slashers and ride-on mowers.

Keen to master rural life? Take some advice from locals happy to share their experience at the Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit, Saturday

The Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo will be held on 22-23 November at Phillip Island. and Sunday 22 and 23 November, from 9am-5pm. Adults $10 entry at the gate.

Children 17 and under, and dogs (on

a leash) are admitted free. For further information go to www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au.

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0437 711 221

For all your plumbing needs phone Nick on 0413 422 842

All aspects of painting FREE QUOTES

Con. Authority 4396 ★ General Plumbing ★ Gas Fitting ★ Hot & Cold Water ★ Roofs & Spouting ★ Pumps & Tanks ★ Farm Water ★ Boring & Trenching ★ Sewerage Connections ★ Septics & Sand Filters

0403 673 181

Alan 5968 5191 Mob 0418 176 159

V Pest Co trol

0439 323 635

TERMITE CONTROL SPECIALIST

Free termite quotes - Family owned business â—? Termites â—? Ants â—? Rats â—? Mice â—? Spiders â—? Cockroaches â—? Bees & Wasps

around the clock •• 247 DayHourService maintenance plumbing

Preventative And Emergency Plumbing • Blocked Sewer $198 Inc. FLAT RATE - NO Hidden Costs!

0402 767 394 9795 4984

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PREPAR N OW F O E R FIRE SE A S O N

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CHEAP GLASS REPLACEMENT

TREVOR JACKSON PLASTERING The small job specialist

Call - daytime evening

www.fletchersfencing.com.au

Homes, Businesses, Off ices, Insurance Work

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Carpentry, Renovations, Painting.

Scaffolding for those hard to get to jobs.

2 Storey Gable Ends etc.

9756 6110, 0419 380 827

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FREE QUOTES Elderly Discount Phone Robert 9754 3990, 0419 154 677

“Quality work, with old fashioned service‌â€?

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• Domestic • Commercial • Installation & Maintenance • Sewerage Connections • Septic Tanks & Stormwater Drains • Drain Blockages • Burst Pipes • LPG to Natural Gas Conversions • Hot Water Service Repairs & Renewals • Spouting, Roofing Repairs & Installation

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Domestic / Commercial SPECIALISING IN PRE-SALE MAKEOVERS

Prompt, Clean & Reliable

Call Mal 0448 101 771

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ROOF RUSTED? LOOKING TIRED? Rejuvenate your home with a new Colorbond roof • Leaks Fixed • New Homes • New Guttering • Metal Fascia Cover Call John at Hurst Roofing Lic. 41859

Phone 0414 226 329 C733056-KK40-9

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Able Lawn Mowing & Garden Care

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

5 SHERIFF ROAD, EMERALD

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RENE’S MOWING

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Micks Maintenance Service C1040678-JM29-12

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BRIGHAM PLUMBING

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0419 925 886 1152356-ACM35-14

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C1048477-KK35-12

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ABN : 95 407 499 323 - LIC NO: 104866 SPECIALISE IN: new homes / unit development / renovations / drainage rooďŹ ng / gas ďŹ tting / rain water tanks / solar hot water systems all maintenance TIM: 0477 775 272 BEN: 0413 254 977 paplumbingsolutions@hotmail.com

• Extensions • Renovations • Repair Work • Ornamental • Clean Work

AUSSIE EMERGENCY GLASS *

P & A PLUMBING SOLUTIONS

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lustrades Â… Paling Â… Colorbond Â… Steel Ba & Gates Â… Picket Â… Pool Fences

For Reliable Service We Won’t Let You Down

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

Call Frank 0405 483 265

5966 9534 Allan 0419 562 624

Richard - 0419 502 949 Simon - 0417 399 750

TERMITES S A ANTS T WASPS S SPIDERS MI R ETC MICE RATS

MOBILE: 0431 111 504

FENCING

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

7 DAYS SERVICE - FREE QUOTES

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Timber Small Rural Retaining Walls

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS.

C1024520-KG18-12

• ALL FORMS OF GARDEN MAINTENANCE • LAWN MOWING • RIDE-ON MOWING • BRUSH CUTTING • BLACKBERRY REMOVAL • HEDGE/TREE TRIMMING • PRE SALE/RENTAL CLEAN UPS

C904557-JM10-11

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S&V RELIABLE EARTHWORKS

• Same Day Service

ABN: 98 286 767 297 / Licence no: 50694

C683684-SJ2-9

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rangerpestcontrol.com.au

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Luke Elkin 9754 2589

C1088817-JO35-13

www.gardensofdistinction.com.au Mobile

A.G & E. WILLIAMS

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

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garden more work less... • Garden Maintenance • Lawn Mowing & Whipper Snipping • Ride On Mowing • Pruning & Hedging • Spraying • Lawn & Turf Installation • Blackberry & Weed Removal • Chainsaw Work • Retaining Walls • Landscaping • Driveways • Project Management • Handyman Services

PAINTER

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For an obligation free quote Paul: 0455 485 236 www.ablelawnmowing.com.au

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• Excavator 5 Tonne and 15 Tonne • Bobcat Hire • Tip Truck Hire • All Types of Excavation Work • Holes Augered • Site Cuts • Driveways • Blocks Levelled and Shaped • Retaining Walls • Trenching • Free Quotes • No Jobs Too Big or Too Small

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HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS V Television/Video/Audio

FREE QUOTES

FREE QUOTES PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

INSTALLED TODAY

1300 361 979 0407 674 808

Geoff 0418 533 023, 9702 2027

Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges.

V Rubbish Removal

Phone 0407 350 560 or 9720 9223

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Remove all your rubbish quickly and easily!

Mountain District Tree Services

2m3 & 4m3 Bins are ideal for: Cleaning, Gardening, Renovating For Prompt, Reliable Service

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C936869-KK25-11

V Septic Tanks

9735 3700

Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

CALL JIM

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

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FRIDGES & WASHERS

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

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

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.

Employment

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Danny: 0418 339 963

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

Fully Insured / Free Quotes

0458 452 0402 943 770777 or 0458 777 452 Dale Belmore - Arborist Qualified Arborists Arboriculture We appreciate your businessDip. and we’ll beat any written comparable quote by 10%

V Upholsterers

We appreciate your business and will beat any written comparable quote by 10% www.treeaccess.com.au

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TREE SERVICES

C917415-JL15-11

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REMOVAL SPECIALIST

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

Accredited.

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

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

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

networkclassifieds.com.au

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902

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

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

16 Station Street, Bayswater.

Phone 0415 908 318.

V Curtains

0418 721 643

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

Local Computer Service

Tim 0417 383 683

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

V Garden/ Outdoor

C963519-JM36-11

• DANGEROUS TREE • WOOD SPLITTING • LIMB REMOVAL • MULCH SALES FULLY INSURED ABN 40712971557

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C1106106-BM04-14

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C797617-JM22-10

5962 4841

FULLY INSURED

7 Brodrick Road, Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd November, 9am-4pm.

Gardening equipment, furniture, clothing, antiques , collectables and bric-a-brac.

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

V For Sale

• TREES PRUNED, LOPPED, FELLED AND REMOVED • WOODCHIPPING AND STUMPGRINDING QUALITY MULCH FOR SALE • QUALIFIED ARBORIST • PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE • EXCELLENT RATES

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Visited

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

V Adult Services

C1015971-KK12-12

C1072234-JJ4-13

C1098038-JO43-13

Free Quotes

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522

SHANE: 0419 399 422 TRISH: 0407 651 173

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

Call Matt 0407 322 469

SN1090434-PJ37-13

All Bathroom Renovations • Bathrooms • Toilets • Kitchens • Decks • Water proofing • Walls and Floors

AVONSLEIGH - COCKATOO - EMERALD - GEMBROOK MENZIES CREEK - MONBULK - PAKENHAM - OFFICER & SURROUNDED AREAS 2M3 & 3M3 METRE BINS AVAILABLE CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE

YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

Cut & Catch Tree Services

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ECONOMY TILING

GEMBROOK, 2985 Launching Place Rd, 7am-5pm. Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd Nov. Monster garage sale.

MACCLESFIELD

Call Terry 5968 4652 0419 528 472

C1091028-JO37-13

Any rubbish, garden waste, trees lopped, furniture, sheds cleared/removal.

Truck/trailer and bobcat

C1092883-JL38-13

'We load it for you, or you can'

C944131-KK28-11

DEAN’S RUBBISH REMOVALS

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

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HUGE SALE

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

BAV BARROW AUDIO VISUAL

CONCRETE CHIMNEY POTS, old, square pots wanted. Call 0407 756 043.

Visit

V Adult Phone Talk

Australian Government endorsed Installer

www.antennaspecialist.com.au

Insurance claims. All work guaranteed.

27 years’ experience.

www.transformedtreeservices.com.au

1162062-KC45-14

Re-bedding and flexible pointing, storm damage, leaks repaired.

Painting all types of roofs.

High pressure water cleaning. Guttering.

Pergolas & Shed Roofs.

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only.

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.

C1098234-JO43-13

ANTENNA SPECIALIST

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C683922-SJ2-9

All Roof Tiling & Metal Roofing Repairs

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Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

C1064339-KG48-12

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING

Fully Insured, Free Quotes, Local Family Business

V Adult Employment

C1044686-KK32-12

KEYS

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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

General Classifieds

1021701-KG17-12

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

Tree Services Pty Ltd

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

1143615-RC28-14

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

MUSICIANS REQUIRED. Mainly rock/rhythm/blues. SMS name and number to 0421 148 008 or call 5968 1335.

C908924-JJ13-11

C1103960-JL50-13

Domestic & Commercial Metal Roof repairs and replacements

SEPTIC TANK PROBLEM TREES? CALL TIM 0421 574 444, CLEANING Transformed

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C1088813-JO35-13

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ROOFING

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1139753-PB25-14

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C1055101-KK41-12

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WALKERS WANTED

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Branch Managers

SHRSOH

We are currently seeking Branch Managers for both our Cockatoo/Gembrook Community Bank® Branch and our newest branch at Olinda/Mt Dandenong. Both positions offer the successful candidate a unique opportunity to actively grow and enhance our banking presence in our local communities.

Your focus will be on engaging with the local community, leading the Branch team in building relationships with its customers and meeting our customers’ needs via the provision of relevant products and services.

The successful applicant will need to: • Possess experience, ambition and motivation.

• Have the ability to confidently and successfully manage consumer and small business lending.

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely with our Senior Group Manager and staff.

• Be responsible for the branch team including their skill development so they can support our customers in achieving their financial goals.

Further information please contact Mike Fleming on 0408 101 487 or visit www.bendigobank.com.au to apply online.

Applications close Tuesday 2 December 2014.

Walkers wanted to deliver newspapers and catalogues in Dandenong Ranges, Belgrave, Upwey and Mt Evelyn areas.

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

Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

1163526-CB47-14

V Auto Services/ Repair

LILYDALE MUFFLERS & TOWBARS

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.

YOUR LOCAL MUFFLER 10 % & TOWBAR CENTRE pDreissceonutantit oonn of th

• HAYMAN REECE TOWBARS is Ad • MUFFLERS FOR ALL VEHICLES

32 Main St, Lilydale

V Training And Development

V Auto Services/ Repair

Integration Aide Training CERTIFICATE III IN EDUCATION SUPPORT Berwick Rowville Chirnside Park Semester 1 training starts in February 2015

Triscott Educational Services info@triscott.com.au www.triscott.com.au PO Box 1246, Healesville 3777 Phone: 5962 2848 Fax: 5962 4796

Find work locally in the

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section of Network Classifieds.

EVERNEW, Poptop, 2 single beds, 3 way fridge, electric brakes, full annexe, GC, reg. to 09/15, A45908. $7,000ono.

0418 175 057. Healesville.

JAYCO, 2005, 17.5ft, reverse cycle air conditioning, 3 way fridge, microwave, TV, completely fitted out. Suits couple, Emerald. $23,900. Phone 0408 388 406.

V Motor Vehicles

LMCT 10167

V Motor Vehicles MECERDES, Vito, 2000, 2 owners, manual, stereo, cargo barrier, towbar, QBV-231, $4,500ono. 0408 196 740.

TOYOTA, Landcruiser, 100 Series, 1999, dual batteries/fuel, auto, reg, PSI-827. $16,500ono.

0425 751 526.

Buy, & Sell in our

Motoring section of Network Classifieds.

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

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044

V Positions Vacant

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME (STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

LMCT 8887

C1020128-PJ14-12

CARS REMOVED - WANTED $ C1094780-JO40-13

Letterbox delivery of community newspapers and advertising materials on a weekly basis.

WALKERS WANTED C1032608-JL21-12

Get paid while you walk !

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CHC30213

V Positions Vacant

Required for Mt Dandenong B&B. Competitive hourly rate, flexibility essential, experience required. Must be available both weekends and week days.

Call 9751 1103

Motoring

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. (209234_v1) (31/12/2014)

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

An opportunity exists for casual staff to work in our retail area. Christmas shifts available 7 days. Availability to work weekends and public holidays is essential. Those applying must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, possess good communication skills and work as part of a team.

Please forward resume to: april.williams@pbr.org.au Applications close 21st November, 2014 1164283-HM47-14

Real Estate

RETAIL CASUAL STAFF

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

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

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

V Training And Development

1163364-RC47-14

Private Subconscious Mind Healing Qualified PSH Therapist Denise - 0417 124 640

V Positions Vacant

V Pets & Services

1021249-PJ16-12

EMOTIONAL HEALING

Employment

1163898-HM47-14

V Mind Body & Spirit

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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

1300 652 070

LMCT 1229

Est. 1980

1300 654 910

Motoring

or apply online at WWW.FERMA X .COM.AU

section of Network Classifieds.

www.elv.com.au

Buy & Sell in our

Motoring section of Network Classifieds.

CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE! networkclassifieds.com.au

Want to place an ad but not sure where to start?

Call our helpful classified team between 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri for FREE advice!

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Sport

�� Connecting people with local sport…

Mixed bag for Olinda sides Cricket U10s Olinda v Montrose THE Olinda under 10s headed down to Hume Fraser Reserve to play Montrose.

The boys had a great night in beautiful conditions.

It was terrific to see that most bowlers were able to take a wicket and great contributions with the bat from everyone.

Hamish Fraser and Hayden Anderson were able to hit a number of boundaries each, with improvements in running between the wickets and a warm welcome to first gamer, Xavier Kemm.

U12s/2 Olinda 123 v Ainslie Park 140.

Ainslie Park resumed at 2/68, the Olinda boys bowled and fielded consistently well, with Josh McMeekan the pick of the bowlers with 2/7 off 4 overs.

In reply, Olinda put together a number of small partnerships, but eventually finished 17 runs short of victory, with eight overs still available.

The loss of five wickets last week proved the difference, but a huge improvement was observed by the Olinda boys all round.

U12s/5 Olinda 27 and 6/91 v Sth Croydon 95 and 3/91 Olinda went down fighting in the second innings, posting 91 with Lauchlan Bates making 15 not out which was well supported by Gidi making 10.

Lined up, two by two

By DENNIS FULLER

Happy cricketers, the Olinda under 10s.

Lauchlan Bates and Xander Oldfield both took apiece.

U14s Olinda 4/165 v Croydon Ranges 117 Croydon Ranges resumed at 7/52 and certainly made the Olinda boys earn every wicket.

Olinda’s bowling and fielding was good, but the batsmen placed high value on their innings. Cyrus Wright picked up

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two wickets with his leggies.

Olinda resumed at 2/92 with 25 overs to face.

Some solid batting saw Olinda finish at 4/165, with Nathan Rose finishing on a hard earned 25, having been involved in two 50+ run partnerships, with the inform Jake Riordan on 36 not out.

Congratulations to Aiden Ardley who posted a fine 50.

ALL was set for a fabulous day of golf at Emerald Golf Club, as the players lined up in two like they were looking for an ark. It seemed that later into the evening on Saturday night, an ark might have been handy.

After the pairing, scoring and swearing had been done Con Whitlock and Ken Hill (8.75) held sway with a net 60 1/4; to narrowly defeat their playing partners in Peter Clowes and Leigh Morison (8.5) who were only 1/4 of a stroke back on 60.5.

Ben Hardie and John Carvill (8) came in next with 63 followed

by Damian Gray and Travis Gebes (5.75) on 64 1/4.

Hill won the Stockdale and Leggo NTP on the 4th, Ben Hardie the 7th, Broc Reynolds the 12th, Dennis Fuller the 13th and Peter Clowes wrapped up a grand day by walking away with the pro

pin spondulicks on the 18th.

After a titanic struggle down the last fairway in the ladies’ event, it was the ever-consistent pairing of Brianna McCoy and Irene Scott who held on for a meritorious victory.

Wednesday’s Opulently Flat Golf saw Mick Petrie (30) play a glorious round of golf to come in with a net 65 in the stroke event.

Compatriots, Moss Fuller (22) and John Piggott (23) came in second when they both carded 66 and Graeme Fergus (21) continued some good form to come in with 69.

Next Saturday at the ever improving course a guest day has been scheduled. If there are any golfers or would-be golfers out there who would like to have a slog on the course, contact Dennis on 0447 748 435 for more information.

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PUZZLES Quick Clues No. 7345 7.

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DOWN Guiltless (8) Humour (4) Apart (7) Group (5) Airship (8) Celestial body (4) Awful (8) Loathing (8) Hundred years (7) Suit (5) Conceal (4) Ceremony (4)

Cryptic Clues No. 7345 ACROSS 7. Are not held to be uncontrollable (3,3,2,4). 8. Outcome of photographing something from below? (6). 9. She even cut out the advertisement inserted (6). 10. Full of verve and anything but slow (7). 12. Look for what could be caught inside (5). 15. Put off giving back the Yale key (5).

16. Pleased or not, chucked in a coin (7). 18. By pitching a tent, the French do annoy one (6). 20. Lets get two points in front (6). 22. When it’s brought home to the footman

DOWN 1. Does it have water-wings? (3-5). 2. Try to say nothing, but give an exclamation of surprise (4). 3. Saying “Can it!” the beast goes outside (7). 4. Volunteer to be more away, it seems (5). 5. Act oddly when a cart comes to grief in the flood (8). 6. A garden that’s simply out of this world! (4). 11. How the middleman dislikes being a middleman? (8). 13. Agrees and does get sent off (8). 14. Not those batty-looking hats? (7). 17. Give us some food, do!

(5). 19. Name of the bear that’s lost it’s head? (4). 21.

Having said otherwise, does give one a hand (4).

SUDOKU No. 4007 How to solve Sudoku!

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

3 1 1 4 2 5 4 5 7 3 4 2 1 1 6 9 8 9 2 1 8 6 7 3 9

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Mackay, Fraser figure in figures A BIG week of cricket at Monbulk started in fine form with the firsts beating Upwey-Tecoma in the Tuesday night T20 competition.

Match winners included Dave Mackay who took 3/19 and Jason Fraser who smashed a quick 41 not out.

The other highlight of the week was Friday night, which saw the two new under 10s teams play their first matches.

They joined two under 11s teams, the under 13s and about 100 Milo in2cricket kids to make for a very busy and exciting Friday night for the Monbulk Cricket Club.

In the senior two day matches, both the firsts and seconds went down to Upwey-Tecoma in tight contests.

The firsts chasing 255 got to 226, thanks largely to a great knock by skipper Shane Cosstick who made 92.

Great all round games in the seconds

by Duncan Maher (50 and 4/35) and president Chris Defina (33no and 2/39) wasn’t quite enough, with Upwey winning, 7/174 to 170.

The thirds had another solid win, defeating The Basin (225 to 201) with Greg Hulm (48) and Christian Fraser (42) and young Aaron Gillard (29), making the runs.

The fours were defeated by a strong Waverley Wanderers side with Bob Badgery (42) and Steve Bohun (37no) making the runs.

With seven junior teams all playing this round, there were some great performances spread across the teams, which included: U17s - Josh Rak (31 and 3/21), James Fenby (37) and Daniel Cleary (31).

U15s - Luke Buckley 3/15. Well done to Aussie Richarson who played in the U14 comp side and played his first game in the seniors thirds, keeping brilliantly.

U13s - Josh Spencer (30no), Ben Grimes (30no) and great all round games to Campbell Dennison and Tahlen Fleischer. Well done also to Ben Grimes who was one of the top scorers in the U12 comp side last Sunday.

U11 Gold - Isaac Hylton-Stewart (28 including two sixes) and Ben Willoughby.

U11 Maroon - Oskar Smethurst and Jack Loveridge and congratulations to all in both U10 teams for playing their first match.

Up-coming functions: 1) Trivia Night - Saturday 29 November, 7.30pm start. All are welcome (Milo parents, Juniors and Seniors).

2) Monbulk Fun Run - Sunday 7 December. Hosted by MCC, community event raising money for new pavilion at Monbulk Reserve, 9am Fun Run followed by 11am MCC T20 (under 30s v over 30s).

U10 Gold who played their first match. Back row: Assistant coach Aaron Gillard, Todd, Gus, Joshua, Jacob, Coach Chris Defina, Logan, Charlie, Alex.

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The Under 11 Gold Team, relaxing after an exciting game.

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Shark Devo’s big bite in the Paffett Shield

By STEVE BROWN FTGDCA THE late Mark Paffett would have been proud of young Johnson Park off spinner Steve “Devo” Devenish after his performance with the bat in the annual Paffett Shield between Knoxfield and Johnson Park.

Defending 208, the Knoxfield bowlers could only manage one wicket for the day as Devenish, generally used in many positions in the batting order, polished off an unbeaten 170 and a maiden century to give the Sharks a much-needed win and the shield. The Basin had the runs on the board against Eildon Park accounting for the Panthers by 123 runs. Eildon Park batsman John Doak recruited from ECA club Burwood was dismissed for 97 however it was The Basin bowlers Matthew Stark and Matthew Heskes who put the screws on the reigning premiers, knocking them over for 200. After the game, Eildon Park skipper Cam Cosstick praised the performance of the Bears.

“We are struggling to really put a game together at present, and I made comment at the presentation night last season that The Basin was going to be a good side after they won promotion from Decoite Shield.”

Ferntree Gully’s Josh Henry continues to lead from the front in the Blues first win of the season against Belgrave. Set 201, Henry paved the way

Solution No. 4007 6 1 5 4 7 8 3 2 9

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7345 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Get out of hand. 8, Up-shot. 9, Ev-ad-ne. 10, Dashing. 12, Wat-c-h. 15, D-elay (rev.) 16, C-ont-ent. 18, Nett-le. 20, Lea-s-e-d. 22, De-livery date.

Down - 1, Sea-plane. 2, Go-sh. 3, Sta-tin-g. 4, Off-er. 5, Cat-aract. 6, Eden. 11, Heartily. 13, Cons-ents. 14, Bowlers. 17, Serve. 19, (T)eddy. 21, Aids (anag.)

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7345 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Inconsequent. 8, London. 9, Aspire . 10, Feather 12, Plead. 15, Start. 16, Meander. 18, Thrill. 20, Thrash.

22, Deliberation.

Down - 1, Innocent. 2, Mood. 3, Asunder. 4, Squad. 5, Zeppelin. 6, Star. 11, Terrible. 13, Aversion. 14, Century.

17, Clubs. 19, Hide. 21, Rite.

for a confidence boosting victory with 69, well supported by Ryder Medallist Robbie Bartlett with 36. The Blues ended the day's play at 6/206 as Belgrave swing bowler Michael Litterbach took five of the six wickets to fall. The Magpies have now lost their past two matches after a positive start to the season.

Upwey Tecoma successfully defended 255 at Monbulk. Hawks stroke maker Shane Cosstick was back in form with the willow however once he was dismissed for 92 that was the end of the ball game for the home side.

All rounder Phil Salter’s contribution of 43 and 3/41 cannot be ignored in Upper Gully’s close win against Knox Gardens (194) at Kings Park. Adam Wild did his best to win the game for the Falcons with 4/68 but it was Salter and Josh Begley, 35 not out, who won the battle with only two wickets in the bank. The association extends our best wishes to local Ferntree Gully identity, 92-year-old Don Downes who is recovering in a nursing home after illness. In 1960, Downes set a first eleven batting record of 173 not out for the Ferntree Gully Footballers Cricket Club, a record which stood for 50 years, broken by Chris Brittain in 2010.

Reeves Shield Johnson Park 1/215 (S. Devenish 170no) d Knoxfield 208 (L. Scanlan 96 Weightman 5/50) The Basin 7/323 (Best 128 R. Heskes 57) d Eildon Park 200 (Doak 97 Evans 42no Stark 3/46 M. Heskes 3/57) Ferntree Gully 6/206 (Henry 69 Potts 30 Bartlett 36 Litterback 5/52) d Belgrave 201 (Hill 66 Bradley 5/48 Henry 4/41) Upper Gully 8/200 (Salter 43 Begley 35no Wild 4/68) d Knox Gardens 194 (Gregory 65 Salter 3/41) Upwey Tecoma 6/255 (Moore 101 Evans 52 Hewitt 52) d Monbulk 226 (Cosstick 92 Clark 32 Lynch 3/39 Waters 3/78) Decoite Shield South Belgrave 180 (Baker 69) d St Johns Tecoma 121 (Atkinson 4/27 Suckling 3/24) Footballers 73 (C. Wheeler 8/23) d by Mt Gate 107 (Fitzgerald 47 Lakshita 6/21) Auravale 167 d Lysterfield 146 (McDonald 4/42 Dodd 3/34 Kulasena 53 McElroy 36) Knox City Vs Rowville (no scores) Division 3 Knoxfield 310 (Perry 112) d Johnson Park 209 (Bourke 112 Burley 4/33).

The Basin 9/278 (Porch 48) d Eildon Park 218 (Siwek 40no, Fay 6/73).

Ferntree Gully 297 (Mastertoun 123) d Belgrave 209 (Carnie 52, Balfour 43, McNamara 54, Callaghan 7/56).

Upwey Tecoma 7/174 (Heath 77 Maher 3/35)

d Monbulk 170 (Maher 50) Knox Gardens 277 (Morrison 49, Z. Flintoff 59, Young 56, Oliver 3/58) d Upper Gully 169 (Duff 47 Vernon 3/27).

Division 4 Lysterfield 8/265 (Nicolopoulos 91, Anderton 105, Nicholls 5/61) d Auravale 105 (Glenister 5/24) and 4/154.

Mt Gate 180 d Footballers 67 (Wimalaratna 5/26 Atacador 4/6) and1/68 (Mutyambri 42).

South Belgrave 8/306 (Ray 70) d St Johns Tecoma 84 and 167 (Matthews 47, Burley 3/45, Bromley 3/25).

Knox Boronia Churches 290 (Reid 104 Chaplin 46 Morris 35) d Rowville 256 (Spencer 4/57, Sidhu 48, Wooley 52).

Division 5 South Belgrave 204 d The Basin 185 (Blangiardo 33, Edwards 30) Ferntree Gully 6/299 (Cole 122no, Salan 73) d Knoxfield 275 (Royers 107 Wilson 32 Cole 3/36 Salan 3/61) Eildon Park 3/192 (Casey 100no, Gill 55) d Knox City 186 (O’Brien 54) Knox Gardens 226 (J. Marget 57, Montague 36, Bailey 3/59, Padwal 3/10) d Upper Gully 89 (Sherry 41 Lambrick 6/13) and 8/89.

Division 6 Footballers 157 (Pritchard 6/57) and 3/85 d Ferntree Gully 90 (Gale 3/11) and 6/143 (Reed 48 Woods 35 Gale 5/38).

Upwey Tecoma 6/230 (Spence 78, Lucas 52) d Rowville 225 (Ralston 56, Arthur 55, Hoven 41, Buck 5/47).

Lysterfield 9/193 (Grimston 59 Davey 3/64) d Mt Gate 7/101 (Wheeler 33, Heap 3/7) and 1/60 (Heads 31no).

Eildon Park 180 (Pollard 34, Tait 32, Walter 3/28 Dewar 3/19) d Johnson Park 143 (Barrington 45, Beer 3/13).

Knox Boronia Churches 6/207 (Walker 74no, Munroe 37 Wittman 3/35) d Belgrave 205 (Wiseman 58 McPherson 38).

Division 7 Knoxfield 8/259 (McInerney 66 Gregg 51 Bashari 50 James 45no, Wallace 4/35) d St Johns Tecoma 254 (Adams 52, McInerney 4/49).

Johnson Park 2/222 d Lysterfield 207 (Gwynee 63 Walker 39) Monbulk 225 (Hulm 48 C. Fraser 42 Best 3/36, Hobbs 3/33) d The Basin 201 (K. Winters 45 Terrington 30) Upper Gully 6/229 (Goodger 83 G. Knight 45 Withers 5/44) d Upwey Tecoma 9/141 (Hughes 42 Anderson 32 Strange 5/24 Goodger 3/3).

Knox Gardens 3/237 (Stuckey 101no) d Eildon Park 179 (Anderson 69 Bakker 3/26).

B1 Waverley Wanderers 7/283 (Walpola 53no, Rowe 53no, Fernando 51, Adams 34 Cook 3/54) d Belgrave 126 (Jeyathilaka 3/21) Upper Gully 0/175 (Strange 50no, Gifford 50no, J. Zaloumis 53no) d St Johns Tecoma 8/174 (Glazner 50no, Z. Zaloumis 4/25).

South Belgrave 1/60 (Costa 37) d Knox City 49 (Sheridan 3/3) B2 Eildon Park 4/65 d Knox City 63 Auravale 165 d Lysterfield 9/162 (Edwards 46 Young 36) Waverley Wanderers 4/187 (Stephens 36 Ennor 41no, Fernando 50no) d Monbulk 9/115 (Badgery 42, Stephens 3/14).

Rowville 3/86 (Lennon 48no) d Ferntree Gully 64 (Nevin 4/16 Bleeze 3/24) Under 17 Ferntree Gully (Salan 100no Trevenen 50) and 3/27 d Eildon Park Panthers 8/174 (Forgan 35 Jencke 32 Trevenen 3/27).

Mazenod OC 5/172 (Rak 3/21) d Monbulk 9/167 (Fenby 37, Cleary 31, Rak 31).

Knoxfield 204 (Bundy 76, Meagher 3/46) d Upper Gully 9/131 (Begley 62) Under 15 Eildon Park Wildcats 6/167 (Luke 50no) d The Basin 153 (Tassel 43) Bayswater 134 (Buckley 3/15) and 1/50 d Monbulk 78 Ferntree Gully 8/147 (Byrne 50no) d Auravale 60 and 74 (Fajloun 4/10) Knoxfield 6/160 (Dunning 30 Strange 3/30) d Upper Gully 9/146 (Griffiths 36 Bailey 35) Under 13 Upwey Gold 5/168 (Jansen 30no Sheehan 33no) d Monbulk 7/115 (Grimes 30no Spencer 30no) Eildon Park Panthers 7/156 (Tibballs 32no Sonsie 31no) d Eildon Park Wildcats 6/126 (Singh 31no, Tibballs 3/18) Johnson Park 6/203 (Brown 60no) def Upper Gully 5/198 (Henry 30no Wilkinson 30no, Goodger 32no) Under 12 The Basin 7/190 (B.Harrison 3/3) d Griffins Orange 130 (Wieclaw 23 R.Harrison 21no, B. Harrison 18 J. Stockham 24) Eildon Park Pumas 8/171 (Arundel 39 Wilkins 30) d Rowville 8/145 Knoxfield 6/175 (Collingson 48 Simpson 28no, Faulkner 23no) d Belgrave 110 Knox Gardens 5/197 d Eildon Park Cougars 103.