Mail - Ferntree Gully Mail - 25th November 2014

Covering the Dandenongs in the Yarra Ranges & Cardinia Shires TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2014

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CHRISTMAS IN MONBULK

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Monbulk gets a little more merry

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THE last Friday in November will be a not-tomiss shopping event in Monbulk, with businesses opening into the night and the main street opening for entertainment galore. On Friday 28 November, from 5pm-9pm, the sixth annual Merry Monbulk Christmas Late Night Shopping Event will be held throughout the town, and this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet.

The Main Street will be spruced up with trees, plants and shrubs from Fleming’s Nursery and shops will be open until 9pm on the dot, allowing for plenty of local Christmas shopping.

With fashion, footwear, jewellery, local produce, stationery, candles, terrariums, books, vouchers for dining, hair and beauty and many, many more attractions, the town will be a hub for perfect, unique gifts for friends and family.

The windows of the shops will be decorated for the night, with people judging the best one on the street, and Santa is even expected to stop by on a fire truck - rumour has it that he will have a lolly or two for children attending the event, and will be hanging around for photos.

The town’s eateries will also be open over the evening, and tables have been filling quickly, with many expected to flock to the annual event. To help mark the late night shopping event, there will be stalls outside shops along Main Street, along with one-off specials for the evening and free raffle tickets for shoppers to win donated prizes. Another paid raffle will be put on to win a real, potted Christmas tree, and kids will be well catered for, with a jumping castle, ice-cream van, a petting zoo and face painters.

Dancing demonstrations, didgeridoo playing, martial arts, African drumming and more will also make up the children’s section, and schools will have their choirs and bands alongside local musicians performing to fill the night with music.

The Merry Monbulk Christmas Late Night Shopping Event will be held on Friday 28 November from 5pm-9pm in Monbulk’s Main Street.

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CHRISTMAS IN MONBULK

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See them for glittering gifts

By MARLENE MILLOTT ADD some sparkle to your Christmas by giving a glittering gift from Monbulk Jewellers to your loved one.

Monbulk Jewellers is an independent, family-run business that has built up a trusted relationship with the community after 20 years of service.

The friendly boutique is owned and run by Ken and Helen Hunt, along with their daughter Rachel and long-term customer service specialists Jennifer Hopkins and Leanne O’Brien. Together the team offer a wealth of experience.

Rachel Hunt is an award-winning gemologist and diamond grader, while Ken Hunt is a resident fine artist, jewellery designer and gemstone specialist.

The Hunt family prides themselves on producing personal pieces for their customers, as a pleasant alternative to the large, mass-produced chain stores in shopping centres.

Offering a great collection of beautiful hand-made and specially chosen gold, silver and stone set jewellery, Monbulk Jewellers have the perfect piece for everybody’s price range.

The store also has an impressive choice of classic and modern watches, and colourful crystals and loose gemstones.

Monbulk Jewellers is one of the few independent stores in the country to have retained Pandora jewellery, and has a wide selection of pieces to choose from.

Original artworks by Ken Hunt are also on display in a gallery attached to the jewellers, with paintings and prints available for purchase.

From left, Helen Hunt, Jennifer Hopkins, Rachel Hunt and Ken Hunt from Monbulk Jewellers.

No job is too big or too small at Monbulk Jewellers, as they offer a comprehensive range of services, and repairs for jewellery, watches and clocks, along with jewellery valuations, insurance and gemstone identification and cutting.

Be assured, the team understand

how special your items are, and ensure everything left in their care is treated as precious. For those who have a special item in mind, Monbulk Jewellers will take the time to design and create a unique, high quality piece with you that can be treasured forever.

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CHRISTMAS IN HEALESVILLE

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Spirit of Christmas to shine

By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S schoolchildren will be able to finish the school year with a celebration, with the Healesville Community Kids’ Christmas Festival coming to town for another year.

The festival, which is organised by members of the Healesville Chamber of Commerce, will kick off along Healesville’s main street from 4-7pm on Friday 19 December.

One of the event organisers, Vanessa Clothier, said the three-hour festival was free of charge for kids and parents, and that there were plenty of rides, activities and attractions for the festival.

“They can just wander down after their last day of school and enjoy three hours of Santa-y fun and kids’ stuff,” she said.

Face painting, a petting zoo and a visit from Santa himself are all on the cards for the event, and shops will also be opening their doors later into the evening for last-minute Christmas shopping.

Ms Clothier said this year’s festival would be the fourth time it had been run, and said the group received no funding, except from

local business donations, to put on the event.

“It costs $15,000 to put on - that covers the road closure, the insurance and all of the kids’ entertainment,” she said.

“We want to make it open to disadvantaged families, so their hands aren’t pushed in their pockets for anything.

“We want people to be aware that it’s the kindness of local businesses, and we’re hoping more can give in the future so it can continue.”

Ms Clothier said that food and drink would also be available at the festival, including a gingerbread decorating stall put on by Beechworth Bakery.

She said numbers for the event had grown each year, and that the organising group was expecting bigger crowds than ever for this year’s festival.

The Healesville Community Kids Christmas Festival will run from 4-7pm on Friday 19 December, along Nicholson Street (Maroondah Highway) in Healesville between Church Street and Green Street.

The event is free, but food and drink and photos with Santa may have associated costs.

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CHRISTMAS IN MOUNT EVELYN That’s the spirit we need ALL I WANT FOR

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE spirit of Christmas is thriving at the Mount Evelyn Community Bank.

Along with the Rotary Club of Lilydale, the bank will once again be hosting a Christmas gift appeal out of its local branch. Rotary club member Cheryl Mackay said that the drive has become a tradition within the community, and that there is always an overwhelming public response.

“We see amazing generosity in the amount of gifts that are donated every year.

“I encourage people to donate gifts for children of all ages as well as teenagers. It makes a real difference to people in our local area.”

At the conclusion of the appeal, the gifts are collected by the Salvation Army and then distributed to those in need.

Branch manager Leanne Vaytauer said the bank believed it was important to foster community spirit at Christmas.

“The community really get behind the cause. In previous years we have seen an incredible amount donated and it’s great to be a part of that.”

Those wishing to donate should leave an unwrapped gift under the Christmas tree at the branch.

Donations of cash will not be accepted. For more information contact the Mount Evelyn Community Bank on 9737 1833 or visit www. rotarylilydale.org.au.

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BUSINESSES in Lilydale will be embracing Christmas cheer and going headto-head as part of a shopfront decorating contest next month.

The Lilydale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Windows Competition will see shops along the Main Street of town whipping up tinsel, trees and all manner of Christmassy decorations from 1-31 December.

The best-dressed window in the competition will be selected by the Lilydale Chamber’s President, with judging beginning on 8 December and the final announcement on 16 December.

The winner will receive a Christmas hamper, valued at $80 - along with bragging rights as the most Christmassy shop-front.

The decorations will be up for the entire month, meaning Lilydale will be brightened up all the way through the Christmas holidays.

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CHRISTMAS IN BELGRAVE

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By JODIE SYMONDS THE STREETS of Belgrave will be beaming with Christmas joy this December.

Christmas is coming and if you’ve left your shopping until the last minute once again, the village market day on 16 December can provide you with your Christmas goodies. The main street will be decked out with stalls ranging from Christmas-themed to vintage style and everything in between.

Co-ordinator of the Belgrave Traders Association, Marina Dennis said the market would give the opportunity to support local businesses this Christmas.

“If you’re heading to Belgrave you’ll be infected

by Christmas cheer,” Ms Dennis said.

“There’s no need to go to the city when you can promote our local businesses.”

Shoppers can also enjoy extended trading hours in Belgrave across December.

Ms Dennis said shops in the hills provided a unique and vintage style with warm and friendly staff. Night-time will bring spectacular, colourful displays of Christmas lights along the main street of Belgrave.

A group of singers will also be singing their favourite Christmas carols for the whole family to enjoy, hosted by the Belgrave Region Action Group and will be held at Mater Christi College on Friday 12th. Santa will also be coming to Belgrave before he dashes around the world and will be available for photos at Hugs for Kids every Saturday during December. Photo packages with Santa are available and can be booked on 9754 1122. The village market day will run from 9am-2pm.

The events across December are an opportunity for locals and families to come together in the spirit of Christmas.

For more information on trading hours visit http:// www.belgrave.vic.au/

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CHRISTMAS IN TECOMA/UPWEY A Mail Newspaper Advertising Feature

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CHRISTMAS time for many is a time of celebration and giving, but for some others it brings a world of stress and financial pressure.

Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) manager Tania Bevan knows about those pressures too well.

For many of her clients, just buying their children a gift from Santa is too much.

That’s why the DRERS Giving Tree has been in the Belgrave Library for the past 13 years, and this year is no different.

“All people have to do is take a tag off the tree and buy a present according to the tag,” Ms Bevan said.

“Then bring the present back, unwrapped and put it under the tree.”

Clients of DRERS then attend a day where they can choose a gift to give to their loved ones.

“These gifts are going to locals and are only available to clients of DRERS.” Ms Bevan said there was always a positive response to the tree, but they almost always struggled with gifts for teenagers.

“We’ve found people say it’s hard to buy for a teenager, but whether it be a music gift card or something similar, it is going to be appreciated,” she said.

“Those donations can be given to the staff at the library or at the front desk at DRERS”.

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Shire’s carols add a festive touch FESTIVE fun is coming to Cardinia Shire for the annual Pakenham Carols by Candlelight event.

The free evening of entertainment will be held on Saturday 13 December at Toomuc Reserve, Princes Highway Pakenham. Gates open at 6.30pm, with entertainment from 7pm.

Council is proudly presenting the event, with the support of local businesses and community groups.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Leticia Wilmot encouraged residents to bring a rug, picnic and their family and friends to enjoy the evening.

“Carols by Candlelight is a great chance for the community to get together and get into the Christmas spirit – and I have also been assured that Santa will be making a special visit from the North Pole,” she said.

“So please warm up your voice and sing along to the classic Christmas carols on the night.

“It will be a fantastic event and a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas with friends, family and neighbours.”

Other highlights of the carols event include the Cardinia Civic Concert Band playing classic and much-loved Christmas tunes, accompanied by a community choir, which will lead the crowd in the shire’s biggest sing-along.

The night will end on a colourful note with an impressive fireworks display.

Food and drink will be available to purchase at the reserve with all proceeds going to local community organisations. Pakenham Carols by Candlelight is an alcohol-free event.

Council also requests that attendees make it a smoke-free occasion. No pets are allowed.

For more event information contact council on 1300 787 624 or c.strengthening@cardinia.vic. gov.au or visit the ‘Pakenham Carols by Candlelight’ webpage on council’s website. To find out about other carols events happening in Cardinia Shire go to council’s online events calendar at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/calendar.

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Market stalls will provide a great opportunity to support local groups and businesses as you work your way through your Christmas gift list and local groups will be there to add to the great sense of community spirit and involvement.

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CHRISTMAS IN WOORI YALLOCK A Mail Newspaper Advertising Feature

Highway alive for Christmas

By KATH GANNAWAY WARBURTON Highway is a highway to Christmas celebrations and sharing the spirit of Christmas from Wandin through to Warburton.

Wandin’s Sunset Festival is the start of the tinsel trail on Saturday, 6 December.

The retailers of the Wandin Shopping Centre are hosting the event this year, carrying on the tradition of lots of free fun for the kids, displays, demonstrations, food and market stalls. And ... Santa!

Keep an eye out also for Wandin Rotary’s Christmas Raffle trailer how great would that be? A trailer full of fantastic gifts ... some to keep, some to share.

Seville Water Park will provide plenty of sparkle for the combined churches of Wandin and Seville Carols on Sunday, 14 December, starting 6.30pm.

Join in the community singing and take the opportunity to wish the local CFA volunteers on the sausage sizzle an ‘uneventful Christmas’.

Woori Yallock Presbyterian Church will start their Christmas festivities with a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, 29 November, from 10am to 2pm with a Christmas nativity display, kids’ craft activities, showbags, a jumping castle and more between 10am and 2pm.

There are free activities for kids on Friday and Saturday nights, the Christmas Nativity and Light Display every night from 1 to 31 December and Carols by Candlelight on Sunday, 14 December.

Continuing towards the star in the east ... Yarra Junction Library’s Wishing Tree is an opportunity to embrace the Christmas spirit of giving. Toys and other gifts placed under the tree will be handed on to the local Vinnies for distribution to families and individuals who could do with a helping hand and some Christmas goodwill.

If the kids are into Christmas craft, pop along to the Library on Thursday, 4 December for some after school craft activities.

The Millgrove Christmas Market on Sunday, 30 November, is a fantastic chance to do some Christmas gift shopping and to help put money back into schools, churches and sporting groups. About 45 stalls have booked in already and there is room for more. Phone Maureen from Millgrove Residents’ Action Group (MRAG) on 0419 593 552 if you would like a stall.

On to Warby where Warburton Valley Handmade at the Waterwheel is running a Christmas Night Market from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, 5 December.

More than 40 creative artisans contribute to the shop with items including jewellery, clothes, art, toys, books, music, cards and soaps, lavender products and local wines.

There will be lots of art and craft stalls on the deck for this special event as well as an exhibition of Yarra Valley landscapes by photographers Alan Garner and Kirsty Chalmers in the gallery.

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In the lead-up to what is expected to be a high risk fire season, those visiting the steps are being asked to act on the side of caution on extremely hot days over summer.

CFA Operations Manager for District 13 Dave Rankin said the 1000 Steps was one of the highest fire danger areas in the region.

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Battin sets record straight INCUMBENT Gembrook MP and Liberal candidate in the upcoming election has apologised for an error in a recent brochure that said the Emerald Secondary College was rebuilt during his tenure.

“A recent brochure went to the community with details of projects completed or underway in the Gembrook Electorate,” Mr Battin said.

“In this flyer, it stated the Emerald Secondary College was re-built, this was an error, and should have referred to the Emerald Primary School.

“I was proud to secure $6 million funding for Emerald Primary School and will work with Emerald Secondary College as part of a re-elected Napthine Government to realise their long-term goals.”

Front: Monbulk Sergeant Mark Knight will take an oath against family violence on Wednesday night. Back: Crime Prevention Minister Edward O'Donohue, Dandenong Ranges Music Council's Sue Clisby, CWA State vice-president Carmel Mitchell, Liberal Candidate for Monbulk Mark Verschuur and former Monbulk Primary School principal Ray Yates.

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By MELISSA MEEHAN THE Monbulk community will stand together against family violence this week as Monbulk Respect is launched on Wednesday night.

Monbulk Respect is a family violence prevention project aimed at creating and delivering a family violence prevention message with the community of Monbulk, using the mediums of film and song.

Dandenong Ranges Music Council spokeswoman and organiser Sue Clisby said the project had received strong support from all groups of the community as well as the Depart-

ment of Justice Community Crime Prevention Program.

“Everyone has been really behind this,” Ms Clisby said.

“In the film, we had Monbulk CWA, Monbulk RSL, Monbulk CFA, Monbulk Ranges Soccer Club, Monbulk Secondary College, Monbulk Business Network, Monbulk Football and Netball Club.”

She said that those who viewed the short film, created by Joshua Collings, would feature local people in locally recognisable places.

“We’ve got footy players on the interchange bench, people outside

the RSL, it really shows how local it is,” she said.

“And the song, created by Carolyn Oates, combines all those messages. “ Monbulk Police Sergeant Mark Knight will lead and take the White Ribbon oath on Wednesday, which is also White Ribbon Day. “Mark has been really important for this project,” Ms Clisby said.

“Police are important stakeholders in family violence and there is a strong symbolism when the local sergeant takes the oath.”

Sgt Knight said he was pleased

to get involved in the program.

“We, as police, see a number of Family Violence disputes in our area and those surrounding us,” Sgt Knight said.

“It’s important that we, as local police get involved in something like this, that we make a stand.”

An art exhibition and live performance from family violence survivors will also be shown.

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Mental health kept in foreground

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM WHEN it comes to football and netball players, mental health often takes a back seat to physical training.

However, Belgrave Football and Netball Club has put the issue in the spotlight having recently been announced the successful recipient of a mental health grant.

The funding will see six members of the club trained through Mental Health First Aid International. Club president Colin Francis

said mental wellbeing was a priority at the club.

“We’re committed to taking a holistic approach to the development of our players. It’s been a conscious decision by the committee to look after the mental health of everyone at the club.

“The age of most of our players puts them at higher risk. We’re taking a proactive approach with hopes of preventing problems before they arise.”

The grants will collectively see training provided to almost 600 Vic-

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Members of the club will be trained to identify and respond to the early signs of mental illness.

Minister for Health, Mary Wooldridge, announced the recipients of the grants, and said that mental health impacted all sectors of the community.

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Belgrave Sgt Jo Hayden said the man was repairing the roof at Montague Cold Storage when he fell 15 metres.

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Ticking the boxes

By GEORGIA WESTGARTH WITH less than a week until voting booths open across Victoria, thousands of people are participating in a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) initiative, and will be voting correctly for the first time.

The initiative aims to increase electoral enrolment in Victoria and is something that many African Australians wish had have been implemented much earlier.

Community educator for Gembrook Guil Deng says many of the people he teaches ask why a program like this wasn’t started years ago.

“Too many have been struggling to understand the system and have been filling out the voting forms wrong for years,” Mr Deng said.

“The people we teach complain that after they become an Australian citizen they are sent an electoral enrolment form but don’t understand why or how their vote counts,” Mr Deng said.

The initiative includes information sessions that teach people how to enrol to vote and vote correctly.

Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said this election would be the first time many people had experienced voting and enrolling to vote in an election.

“It will be the first time that they have a real understanding of what it’s all about and how elections work,” Mr Gately said.

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Gembrook Community Educator Guil Deng. prove political literacy and civic participation among African Australians in Victoria, helping to overcome language barriers that often stop people from voting.

“We teach people of all ages from 18 years old, many from migrant backgrounds who have had past negative voting experiences overseas and many are not aware

that it is safe to vote in Australia and that they are free to speak out,” Mr Deng said.

Community educator Etimad Jaffer said he enjoyed helping people in his community get involved in the State Election.

“It’s rewarding to hear about how I’ll be helping some women, now in their fifties or sixties, to vote for the

first time,” Mr Jaffer said.

The sessions are a part of a new Democracy Ambassador program for this year’s State Election, in partnership with VEC and Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria.

“Often people come to the classes assuming they know the basics but once we start giving them the correct information they discover they have been voting wrong for the past few years,” Mr Deng said.

“It’s very important for us to teach how different the Australian democracy is and that their voices can be heard,” Mr Deng said.

The classes focus on increasing the understanding of what the Upper and Lower Houses do and the differences between the local, State and Federal governments. “Our main aim is to ensure African Australian voters understand that it is their responsibility to vote and that their contribution to Australia is important,” Mr Deng said.

“The African Australian community is very impressed with the initiative but wish it had been implemented earlier,” he said.

Teachers from around Africa are involved in delivering the free information sessions, to book a session or to get involved email Asvin Phorugngam, VEC outreach and engagement officer, at asvin.phorugngam@vec.vic.gov.au or call 8620 1185.

Sessions are held at local community centres, social gatherings, meetings and English classes.

Chime in on Anzac Centenary

By MARLENE MILLOTT THE Dandenong Ranges Music Council is putting out the call for participants to be part of next year’s Bells of Peace Anzac Centenary project.

The Bells of Peace tells the story of the impact of World War I on local communities through music and performance.

The group is looking for school and community groups to take up the Federation Bells in memory of 100 years of Anzac history. Groups have the opportunity to be part of a recreation of the iconic moment when Dame Nellie Melba rang the fire bell at the CFA Lilydale. The ringing alerted the residents of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges that peace had been declared.

Bells of Peace is also seeking actors to play soldiers, nurses, and families, as well as characters like Dame Nellie Melba, John Monash and Billy Hughes.

DRMC chairman Ray Yates encourages the community to participate in the performance to honour the legacy of the Anzacs.

“This is a great opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to be involved in the commemorations for the Anzac Centenary,” he said.

The special concert will include a new song by Brian Hogg, community singing of World War I songs, and personal stories from local residents.

Volunteers interested in catering, costume design, backstage, front of house and multimedia should also get involved.

Participants should be available for rehearsals, performances and exhibitions at Mount Evelyn Discovery Church on 17 and 18 April, and at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre on 19 and 20 April.

An artwork from Mark Smith's collection.

Mayor Fiona McAllister and Deputy Mayor Maria McCarthy after being elected last year.

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McCarthy’s mayoral move

By JESSE GRAHAM THE Yarra Ranges will have a new mayor for the New Year, with Fiona McAllister stepping down at next Tuesday’s election and her deputy throwing her hat in the ring for the top spot.

Cr McAllister, who was elected mayor on 6 November last year alongside deputy Maria McCarthy, told the Mail that she would not be running again in the council’s 2 December mayoral election.

Her reason for not re-contesting, she said, was because she wanted others to experience the role.

“There are many reasons why I decided not to put my hand up, and that’s one of them,” Cr McAllister said.

“If there are others who are interested, it’s such an incredible opportunity to get a turn,

and it’d be great for someone else to have that opportunity as well.”

While she did not have a pick for who might put their hand up for the role, Cr McAllister said the position was usually hotly contested.

“I know the history of Yarra Ranges is that there’s normally at least two - I’m sure it will be contested,” she said.

Cr McAllister won the mayoral position in a five-to-four vote against Lyster Ward councillor, Samantha Dunn.

Cr McCarthy, meanwhile, said she would be going for the mayoral position in the election.

She said that she made the decision to stand for mayor recently, and that she had experienced the role briefly when stepping in as acting mayor earlier in the year.

“It’s been a wonderful time (as deputy mayor) - Fiona has been a great mayor and we’ve worked really well together,” she said.

“It’s been something new almost every day and that’s been great.

“I’ll put my hat in the ring and see how I go.”

Cr McAllister and Cr McCarthy’s election to the role of mayor and deputy mayor marked the first time in the Yarra Ranges Council’s 19-year history that two women had been elected to the top roles at the same time.

The mayoral election will be held on Tuesday 2 December at the Yarra Ranges Council Chambers at 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale, from 7pm.

For the result of the meeting, see mail.starcommunity.com. au.

Drawing meaning from hard lessons

By MARLENE MILLOTT TWO new inspirational exhibitions at the Burrinja Gallery and Cultural Centre are proving that art can play a role in overcoming life’s challenges.

Words Are ... by Mark Smith, and Our World is Art, and it is Here by the Burrinja Arties are by local artists who have struggled through difficult times and found relief through art.

Mark Smith was in a car crash when he was 19, which left him in a wheelchair. Mr Smith was told he would never walk again but a year and a half later he was back on his feet. During that time, Mr Smith says his art and faith assisted his recovery.

“I found that (art and Christianity) have helped me intellectually and physically.

It has been the best thing for me to do.”

“It gave me purpose; it gave me something to do each day.”

Mr Smith describes his work as multimedia collages that are message based. He said there was always a message behind his work, but encouraged people to draw their own meaning from it.

He hoped that his work provided help, guidance and inspiration to others the way it did for him.

The Burrinja Arties are a community of people who have faced challenges in life such as homelessness, pov-

erty or illness. Their collection Our World is Art, and it is Here has given these people a chance to express themselves through art.

Art has proved to be an effective form of therapy, as the Burrinja Arties explore personal issues through their work. The themes of grief, isolation and pain have been represented through water colour, sewing, painting mandalas and other creative forms.

The majority of work by the Burrinja Arties has been created from recycled materials at a weekly art group run

by Home and Community Care. The group is organised

by Creative Arts therapist Lynette Forrest and volunteers.

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Seal the deal, James WITH the election campaign drawing to a conclusion I am so pleased to see that no-one has bothered, so far, to approach James Merlino for another hollow commitment to have Menzies Road sealed, as promised 12 years ago by James and 32 years ago by the council.

Back in 2002 when James was just a local councillor aspiring to bigger and better pay packets he promised that if the residents of the area supported him in his first election campaign, he would ensure that Menzies Road would be sealed.

Needless to say it didn’t happen in his first term and when James’s second election campaign arrived he at least apologised for failing to honour his promise during his first time of office.

And he once again assured us that, if we again supported him, he would make sure it happened during his second term of office.

We did support James Merlino but once again the spirits of the local residents and users of the road were shattered by his lack of any real support for his constituents and for inflicting us with just another broken Labor promise.

Admittedly he did forward one email copied from the council as to why they didn’t want to pay for the road to be sealed. Big help James, thankyou.

Third time around, same sad story and now here we are at his fourth election campaign and, hopefully, no-one will ask about the Menzies Road sealing issue and James won’t have to commit to something that he knows neither he nor his party has any intention of doing, regardless of what they promise.

Michael Holman, Menzies Creek.

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Step back COUNCILLORS, like the rest of us mere mortals, have political preferences.

I was, however, under the impression that in their privileged role as local government representatives, they did not use their position to espouse the interests of state and federal political parties unless, naturally, they themselves were standing for election.

An article in the Pakenham Gazette quoting one Cr Blenkhorn, is pure surmise on his part and a blatant attempt to influence the voters of Bass and Gembrook with unsubstantiated waffle.

Who cares what this pompous, would-be spin doctor thinks anyway?

As regards future co-operation between the shires of Casey and Cardinia, one wonders what factors are all that common to two very different shires both socially and demographically.

Perhaps Casey (a debtless shire) could be convinced to help bail out Cardinia with its $65 million debt?

As a citizen with no affiliations with any political party, one can only hope that Blenkhorn and his Liberal cohorts in the council will be given the flick at the next local government elections.

One is tired of the pork-barrelling of voters by the current Liberal Government; the huge sums of money and specious priorities.

The worst obscene waste by far to the writer is Napthine’s commitment to hold the Grand Prix in Melbourne for five years. At about $60 million for the single day’s event, this adds up to $300 million of taxpayer funding. How many desperately needed hospitals, schools and accommodation for the disadvantaged and needy of Victoria’s population could this huge sum provide? I wonder what Ecclestone’s cut is - what a total disgrace!

John Dudley, Emerald.

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‘LIMITED Express’ trains from Belgrave to the City (41.3 kilometres) are scheduled to take 65 to 71 minutes.

Many inbound passengers are forced to stand from Boronia/Bayswater for up to 55 minutes in ‘Bombay Express’ overcrowded conditions.

Their return trips in the evening peak will find most commuters forced to stand for much of their journey.

Commute times are painfully long and slow.

Average speeds on the Belgrave-City line, even on Limited Expresses are 38.7kph for those 41.3kms.

Some marathon athletes complete 42kms of marathons in less than two hours, five minutes slightly less than twice the Belgrave train times!

Belgrave line train speeds are vastly inferior to those in other Australian cities.

Examples include: 1. Penrith to Sydney Central - 55.09kms, 4962 mins - average speed 53kph.

2. Beenleigh to Brisbane Central - 40kms, 51-53 mins - average speed 47kph.

3. Seaford to Adelaide (stopping all stations) 35.9kms, 52 mins - average speed 41/42kph.

4. Mandurah to Perth Central - 70kms, 45-47 mins - average speed 88-92kph.

The long promised third track between Box Hill and Ringwood which could accelerate train times to both Belgrave and Lilydale is forgotten in the scramble to build more grid locked air polluting roads.

The current Napthine State Government has committed scarce funding to the East West Link while the Abbott Federal Government refuses any funds for urban rail projects.

A change of government in both state and federal spheres is essential accompanied by a new mindset towards city commuting.

Roger Willsher, The Patch.

Slash, not burn CONGRATULATIONS Mount Evelyn Mail on your supplement on Fire Action Week.

I hope our shire representatives read it and decide to get their slashers and mowers out of mothballs.

Sports ovals and playgrounds aren’t the only areas that ought to receive attention.

Slashing and mowing roadside plantations and other areas ought be an ongoing program, not just a last minute effort at fire hazard times.

Have a look at the height of grasses along Monbulk Silvan Road - a young child could get lost there!

Kieran Cox, Mount Evelyn.

Open election IN MAY 2012 the Victorian Liberal Government made a catastrophic decision to slash hundreds of millions of dollars from the public TAFE budget.

On 6 July 2012, Swinburne announced it would close its Lilydale campus.

On 9 July 2012 we fought back.

Since that time the outer east and the Yarra Valley have waged the most significant campaign of the last decade.

We said in July 2012 that we would not let the Liberal Government close our university and TAFE without a fight.

In just five weeks the community collected over 16 000 petitions, ran major rallies, held marches and called on the Liberal MPs to reverse these catastrophic decisions.

Since then we have seen off the property developers and the shire council that are keen to snap up our education campus.

There has been one person fighting from the start.

He helped organize rallies, he got soaked with us when we marched, he stood with us at our street stalls and he collected thousands of petitions. He has campaigned like no other.

Peter Harris has been in the fight from the start and he is now on the precipice of delivering us back our campus.

Labor has committed to reopening our campus. However there is only one thing that will stop a future government shutting it once more.

The community of the outer east and the Yarra Valley has a once in a generation opportunity to shock the political parties into never closing our campus again.

By voting out the Lilydale Liberal MP who voted for these cuts and shuts we can ensure no future politician is so cavalier with our children’s futures.

This November, vote for Peter Harris and send Spring Street the message it needs.

Josh Cullinan, Boronia.

Studied response A COUPLE of weeks ago I rang Swinburne University to ask them whether they would reopen a campus at Lilydale if Labor won the election and the answer was a resounding ‘no’.

I asked how many courses had been transferred from the Lilydale campus to Hawthorn in the two years prior to them closing the campus and I couldn’t get a straight answer.

I am aware that many of the more popular courses were shifted during that time.

When I asked how many face-to-face full-time students there were at the Lilydale campus, I was told that full time student contact hours were calculated by a complex formula that included online students and that online studies were very profitable.

Swinburne University fought tooth and nail not to come to the outer east.

Swinburne begrudgingly opened a campus in the outer east and, when the Labor Government removed the requirement for them to maintain a university campus out here, they took every opportunity to reduce enrolments and hasten its closure.

Sophie Wajsman, Montrose.

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Morning and afternoon tea and light lunch available. Entry $5 per person, children free. Held at 15 Colombo Road, Belgrave, 4 Gilmore Court, Belgrave South, and 12 Eleanor Grove, Kallista.

Proceeds towards the church floor restoration.

Indigenous health HEAR Michelle Gallant describe a 12-year re-

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ACCORDING to recent polling it appears that Labor is in a reasonably solid position as we approach the Victorian state election.

Denis Napthine and Dan Andrews both possess the charisma of stale milk, so neither is likely to produce anything earth-shattering in the last couple of weeks of the campaign.

We can though be thankful that regardless of who wins the state election Monbulk will remain a closely contested marginal seat and will therefore remain highly prized by both major parties.

The other very important factor is that we

as voters still have the opportunity to send a strong message to a career politician.

Surely it is time for an individual who has lived in the real world and has held down a real job to be given the chance to represent us.

Therefore we must send Jimmy (never had a real job) Merlino out into the real world so he can discover how the rest of us deal with the pressures of real life.

Just think for a moment. Do you really believe anyone who has never held a real job in their life should not only represent us in state parliament but also hold the esteemed position of Deputy Premier?

Amazingly wannabe Premier Dan Andrews has never held a real job either. Victoria has a population of 5.8 million people and two blokes who have never held a real job want us to vote them into Victoria’s two most important and powerful positions.

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Race fun in the sun

By KATH GANNAWAY RACEGOERS at Healesville Picnic Races on Saturday couldn’t get enough of the country race day fun.

More than 4000 people came from all around Victoria for the second of the six-race season.

Fine weather, strong fields and great entertainment combined to provide the perfect setting for groups celebrating everything from birthdays and bucks days to netball end-of-season celebrations.

Ferntree Gully ‘buck’ Ryan Howard (who would have been a strong contender for Fashions on the Field had there been one) went on recommendations from friends in choosing Healesville for his bucks day.

“We wanted a country race meeting and it had been a fantastic, day,” he said.

Mason Byrne and sister Emma, also from Ferntree Gully, came away winners with an armful of soft toys from the Healeville Lions lucky number tent.

“We love Healesville,” their mum Zivanka said.

“My husband is a bookmaker here, and we love that it’s such a family and community fun day.”

With plenty of daylight left after the last race, the crowd moved to the dance floor.

Grooving to a mix that included Paul Kelly, Johnny Cash, Creedence and crowd favourites such as Brown-Eyed Girl and Pretty Woman, the crowd pushed the band, David Ricciuti and daughter Rachel from Silvan and Warburton expat Dave Walker, to four encores before they were reluctantly allowed to pull the plug.

Healesville Amateur Racing Club committee members were also happy - a big, well-behaved crowd and a cloudless sky put smiles on their faces.

And, with marquee packages fully booked for the next two meetings - 13 December and Cup Day on 10 January, they are looking forward to continuing a successful season, including live music and activities for kids.

The final meetings are on 31 January and 28 March. See more photos on-line at mail.starcommunity.com.au.

Ryan Howard from Ferntree Gully, centre, shed some pre-wedding nerves with friends Matt Harrison and Brian Jamieson. 131292

Manwell, ridden by Michael Kent claims a win ahead of Buzz Box and Rokeby in the final Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY race of the day. 131292

Punters had a preview in the mounting yard of Runs for Fun ridden to a win in Race 5 by Courtney Pace. 131292

Lions Club member Matthew Hooper congratulated Mason and Emma Byrne from Ferntree Gully on their wins at the Lions lucky-number stall. 131292

The crowd calls for one more song. 131292

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Meet the Candidates - Monbulk

Candidates state their case The Victorian State Election is only days away, with residents heading to the polls this Saturday to cast their vote. In the lead-up to the election, the Mail contacted each of the candidates for the Monbulk electorate with questions about key policy areas, which may shape people’s votes. The questions put to the Monbulk candidates were: 1. What are your policies in regards to education? 2. Healthcare - including mental health?

3. Crime prevention and policing? 4. Domestic violence? 5. Ice and drugs? 6. The environment and climate change? 7. Roads? 8. Public transport?

9. Other? 10. What do you think is the biggest election issue in the Monbulk electorate? 11. If elected, what goal would you like to achieve in your tenure? 12. In four sentences or less, why should people vote for you on 29 November? The candidates’ full answers to all questions will be posted online at mail.starcommunity.com.au. safety and keep traffic moving.

We’re putting locals first - fixing the roads you use every day.

James Merlino, Labor 1. Our community is in a youth unemployment crisis. Under the Liberals, there are 10,000 more unemployed young people in our area. These aren’t just numbers. These are our kids.

The Liberals’ cuts to TAFE, which shut down Swinburne Lilydale, made it so much harder for young people to get skills, get a job and build a better life.

It’s unfair. It’s hurting their future.

That’s why Labor will reopen Swinburne Lilydale. We’ll save this great facility and keep TAFE and university within reach of the next generation, and we’ll build a new Tech School in Yarra Ranges.

Labor will also upgrade Monbulk College and Mooroolbark East Primary School, because education is my number one priority, and I want every child to have every chance in life.

2. I can’t settle for a health system that’s in crisis. Children shouldn’t be waiting in pain for surgery, and the Government shouldn’t be at war with our hard working paramedics.

Labor will invest in our local hospitals. We will build a new $20 million Intensive Care Unit and a Short-Stay Unit at Angliss Hospital. Our loved ones deserve it.

The Intensive Care Unit will be a lifeline for locals - every second counts in an emergency - and the Short-Stay Unit will reduce emergency department delays.

Labor will also build a new BreastScreen centre at Maroondah Hospital. I’m proud of our plans to improve the health system. We won’t just fix Liberal damage, we’ll build something better.

3. AnAndrews Labor Government will put an end to police babysitting prisoners in police cells and put officers back on the frontline to tackle crime rates that have spiralled during Denis Napthine’s tenure.

Under Denis Napthine and the Liberals, at any one time there are 400 police babysitting prisoners in police cells. That’s 400 police not on our streets catching criminals and keeping our community safe.

Under Denis Napthine and the Liberal Government in less than four years, crime in Victoria has increased nearly 20 per cent with crime against the person up by nearly a third, and drug crimes up by nearly twothirds.

4. An Andrews Labor Government will provide an immediate boost for family violence support services, to relieve this short-term pressure while Labor’s Royal Commission into Family Violence finds a longterm solution.

7. and 8. N/A

A Labor Government will also trial duress alarms and CCTV for at-risk women, undertake a safety audit of Magistrates’ Courts and re-establish the Family Violence Death Review in the Coroner’s Court.

Family violence is the number one law and order issue in Victoria, and more of the same policies under Denis Napthine will only mean more of the same tragedy. That’s why we’ll hold a Royal Commission to find the answers we need.

5. Labor’s Ice Intervention will include an Ice Action Taskforce to deliver an Ice Action Plan within the first 100 days of an Andrews Labor Government, $15 million for new drug and booze buses and $500,000 to set up grassroots community action groups across regional Victoria.

Labor will also introduce four new offences including penalties for trafficking ice to school students, publishing or possessing instructions to manufacture ice and allowing use of premises for its manufacture or trafficking.

At the moment, crime rates, drug use and unemployment levels are rising in tandem under Denis Napthine. Labor’s whole-of-government plan will tackle ice both on the streets and at the source.

6. Level crossings are a nightmare. They waste so much time. Worse, they cost lives.

That’s why Labor will remove our 50 most dangerous and congested level crossings.

In our community, Labor will remove level crossings at Manchester Road in Mooroolbark and Maroondah Highway in Lilydale. It will speed up the trains and get our streets moving.

I care about road safety near our local schools. The Liberals cut funding for safe electronic speed zone signs, but Labor will install three, at The Patch, Mount Dandenong and Selby primary schools.

Labor will also resurface Monbulk Road between Kallista and Belgrave, to improve

9. Family means everything to me. Meagan and I are raising our three young children in Montrose. They are our greatest joy and our greatest responsibility.

I look at my kids and think about their future. All children deserve love, happiness and a great education, so they can achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.

I look at my parents and I think about their future, too.

They deserve the best medical care close to home, when they need it. That’s what all of us want for our loved ones.

I fight for our hospitals and schools every day, because I know how much they mean to every family.

The outer east is such a beautiful part of the world.

I’ve always lived here. There’s something so special about the Dandenong Ranges and surrounding communities. Every day, I work hard to protect it.

Under the Liberals, our community has been locked out of planning decisions, but Labor will give locals a fair go at VCAT, and we’ll protect and preserve our Green Wedges.

Labor will upgrade facilities at Monbulk Tennis Club, and build new pavilions at Monbulk and Belgrave South recreation reserves - because community sport matters, too.

Labor will also re-open Olinda Pool and build a new playground for local kids. Facilities like these are the heart and soul of our community.

That’s what I fight for, as your local Member of Parliament.

10. The biggest election issue in this area is getting education back on track, specifically re-opening Swinburne Lilydale TAFE and restoring funding to our schools.

11. I want to be the local member who takes the locks off the gate and Swinburne Lilydale, to give this community more options and better future.

And that can only be done with an Andrews Labor Government.

12. People should vote for me and Daniel Andrews because we will make Victoria the education state, restore TAFE funding and rebuild our crumbling schools.

We will end the war on our paramedics and get ambulances turning up to emergencies on time. We will remove 50 of the most dangerous and congested level crossings - an ambitious project that will benefit the entire state.

People should vote Labor because we can’t have another four years like the last - we will put people first.

Jordan Crook, Independent Save the Planet 1. Support public schools and as much as possible encourage maths, science and ecology to be taught. The world is a lot more exciting once you know what’s out there.

2. Support free healthcare, and encourage more work and funds to help mental health.

Work with experts in field to get world’s best practise.

3. Work with experts on holistic plans of action to not just stop crime but prevent it.

4. I would support a Royal Commissions into violence against women and children; it is a blight on our community.

Speak with those on the frontline and implement all finding with adequate funding.

5. An issue that is not going away, and must be tackled strategically. Engage with experts, health and community workers of affected families.

6. Real action on climate

change, tackle invasive species (feral animals and weeds), protect the Leadbeater’s Possum by establishing a Great Forest National Park.

7. N/A 8. Increase public transport usage while increasing its capac-

ity. Get the system running on 100 per cent renewable energy.

9. N/A 10. Climate change - it is not just the biggest issue for Monbulk but also the world.

We need to respect science and act in accordance with it to help maintain a good living standard and a prosperous future.

11 . Action on climate change. Help bring Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions down to 0 per cent within 10 years while also drawing emissions already released out of our atmosphere using the Beyond Zero Emission’s plans, Action on weeds and feral animals one of the greatest threat to our local fauna and flora- and bring our state emblem the Leadbeater’s Possum back from the brink of extinction by establishing a Great Forest National Park.

12. It’s time we started looking after this place we are lucky enough to call home. Real action on climate change. Protect the Leadbeater’s Possum. Action on weeds and feral animals.

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Meet the Candidates - Monbulk Mark Verschuur, Liberal Party 1. Obviously, there are a number of issues that need to be addressed in the electorate itself. Box Hill Institute has made an offer regarding TAFE courses for 800-900 students, available in the area of Lilydale.

On-going funding for Croydon and Wantirna will continue on for those who live within the electorate, easy access for those courses.

We have just announced funding for Monbulk Primary School with a covered walkway between the actual school and the library.

I’m a big fan of vocational training as well - for those who are employed, I would encourage people to look at night schools and courses online to better skill themselves up for their current occupation.

I’m a big fan of promoting apprenticeships, and I’m fortunate enough that my own daughter has done a VET course out in Healesville and she is now a qualified hairdresser.

2. Obviously, healthcare is a major issue and also mental health is, too. We were fortunate enough to commit a $1 million contribution towards the health hub based in Belgrave.

I see there is a lot of issues regarding mental health - counselling youth on drugs and alcohol dependence. I see that those are the areas that we need to do more work in and I see them as big challenges for us in the future.

The Angliss Hospital will continue to receive funding for its operations and maternity.

3. Crime prevention area is a big issue and strangely enough the Liberal Party are the only ones that have a Crime Prevention Minister - Edward O’Donoughue.

4. Looking at domestic violence, we have initiated a number of policies in upgrading and getting more police involved in helping those families under stress and having problems and issues.

Reporting is increasing - in some ways that’s a good thing. I think that’s a big step forward, that people are seeking help and protection if necessary. Women are feeling safer now to report those incidents that are occurring in the home.

Education for males in sporting clubs and other areas - trying to get the social message across that it’s not good enough to put up with these things - we have to do something and take ownership of that area and reduce it.

5. There’s obviously a growing issue and, again, we’re getting tough on crime.

We implemented a baseline sentencing of 14 years for anyone caught trafficking. It’s not the sole policy we’ve got as far as tackling ice and drugs, but it’s a massive issue and we’ve got police now getting involved.

One of the things of concern was possibly that Monbulk’s police station was going to be closing - rest assured that is not the case. Police are on the ground and policing the streets, and the presence of a police station in the town is of incredible importance.

6. We’ve got a number of issues with weeds - wandering trad is a big agenda item for us, and we’ve got some programs in place to get rid of blackberries and wandering trad. There’s a possibility of introducing a special beetle.

It’s an on-going thing, and covering that would be fire prevention. We’ve upgraded the power poles and powerlines with a special coating and putting powerlines underground wherever possible as well - that has been a program of ours.

We have grants offered to the CFA of up to $30-50,000 for clearing of areas that belong to individuals who haven’t managed to keep up to date with their gardens and they’ve become a fire risk.

7. There are a number of issues with potholes and upgrading of roads that we see as an issue. We feel very strongly about infrastructure spending, and road upgrades are on-going. We’re working with the local council to maintain and continue road expansions.

A number of roads need sealing - if you look at Menzies Road, it’s a road that has been promised to be sealed by James Merlino 12 years ago, and still is not done.

8. We’ve had a number of initiatives, and one of the biggest ones we’ve been able to do is improve the safety of travelling on public transport - particularly at railway stations at night, with the introduction of Protective Service Officers (PSOs). They are not ‘plastic police’, they are an integral part of policing those areas.

They will walk people to their cars if they feel unsafe at night, they provide those reassurances to people like women and children travelling at night, that they’re going to be safe when they reach their destinations.

As for buses themselves, I recognise there are certain challenges with bus timetables and this is an on-going thing.

One of the things I find interesting is that, over near Chirnside Park they have a Telebus that you can ring. Something like that introduced over here would be an interesting thing, but a costly thing, so we have to have a look at that as well.

9. Youth unemployment. I want to see the creation of entry-level jobs. That’s very important - it doesn’t matter what type of job they’re going for, at least

they’re getting a job.

I fear that there are a number of issues surrounding the ability for employers to be able to employ young people and we need to look at initiatives in that area.

We need to encourage young people to take up employment, studying part time and having a part time job. It’s a very crucial thing.

I want to see more job opportunities in the region, such that we don’t have to trek off down the hill to Melbourne or the surrounding areas, that we can live and work within 15, 20 minutes of home.

It’s a complex issue, and we need to look at that as an option, if we can get the co-operation of businesses, local council and the State Government.

10. It depends on which part of the Monbulk electorate you’re talking to in Kilsyth, Montrose and Mooroolbark, the biggest thing would be infrastructure and the East-West Link, the cost of living pressures that are on electricity bills and water rates.

In the Dandenongs, environment is a big issue, as is employment and opportunities.

I’m happy to say that I’ll be working very hard to create those situations.

When you look down towards Belgrave and Upwey, Tecoma and Upper Ferntree Gully, there’s quite a kaleidoscope of needs and environment is a big one, and there is infrastructure and travelling as well.

When you look at Monbulk proper, you’ve got farmers and producers of berries, cherries and plants, bulbs and flowers that have different priorities and different needs and issues.

11. Youth unemployment - to reduce that, I think, has been a growing concern of mine. I see employment as an important issue for the youth of today.

It’s one thing to have a certificate, be it a TAFE course completed or a university degree, but we’ve got to then have jobs to match those certificates and to match those university degrees and have a viable economy to keep those people employed.

The state is being run by a government that is able to manage the economy in such a way that people are going to be gainfully employed, that there’s infrastructure to be bought and paid for, that the contracts are done in such a way that the taxpayers aren’t paying too much for those things.

Under the Coalition, we’ve proven that we’ve been able to do that, unlike our counterparts in regards to the desalination plant, the Myki debacle and the north-south pipeline.

We’ve had the task over the last four years to rectify those problems and take on those challenges with one hand tied behind our backs - it’s not been easy, but we’ve managed to do it.

12. I think that I’m very much the voice for those who work hard, pay their taxes and expect their member of parliament is going to serve their interests in an effective way.

These are the people who have not got a voice and I want to act on behalf of them and all of those who are in the community.

Jennifer McAdam, Animal Justice Party 1. Although Victoria’s top-performing schools are up there with the best in the world, I believe that we have an unacceptable gap between high performing and lower performing schools. I believe that we should invest in schools to reduce this gap, primarily through improving teacher quality and ensuring that teachers in all schools are passionate and motivated to teach their students.

2. Victoria should continue and increase its investments in preventative health, as it is far better for people and cheaper to stop illnesses at an earlier stage.

I think this should include education about healthy eating and lifestyle. Regarding mental health, I think that we should consider how we can increase community involvement in identifying and supporting those suffering from a mental illness.

3. As noted by the Chief Commissioner earlier this year, we should move away from just focusing on police on the streets and police stations to ensure we have enough resources and specialist taskforces to deal with emerging problems such as organised crime.

4. It is encouraging to see that the community now takes domestic violence far more seriously than it once did. I believe that we should continue and possibly expand community education to try and prevent domestic violence before it happens.

5. Victoria should consider ways to deal with drug abuse and drug addiction through social and medical means, and less so through the justice system. We will never be able to eradicate the illegal drugs trade if there continues to be strong demand from people with substance addictions.

6. Victoria should further invest in its national parks and increase protections for endangered species. This would include expanding the national park system like creating the Great Forest National Park in Victoria’s central highlands. Victoria should also consider re-implementing the Victorian Renewable Energy Target and investments in solar and other renewal technologies.

7. The Animal Justice Party has concerns about the East-West Link proposal in its current form due to potential pollution impacts and impacts on animals at the Melbourne Zoo. Personally speaking, although I am not necessarily opposed to the building of the Link, the community needs to be convinced of the benefits of

such an expensive project, especially considering that this money could instead be used to fund other infrastructure such as public transport.

8. Melbourne badly needs increased investment in its train network to better cope with increased demand and a larger geographical footprint. In addition to new trains, stations and signalling, Victoria should also look at longer term projects to expand the network in the outer suburbs.

9. The Animal Justice Party’s primary focus is on animal welfare issues. There is a growing concern for animal welfare in our community, which should be reflected in government policy. Our four main areas for reform are abolishing puppy farms, banning duck shooting, banning jumps racing and stopping factory farming. Please note that the AJP has policies about animal-specific related issues. For other issues, members will take a conscience vote, as long as the vote is consistent with the aims of the AJP. These responses are my own views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the party.

10. Protecting our unique natural environment and flora and fauna.

11. Putting animal welfare issues on the political agenda and achieving the key aims of the AJP. 12. I and other candidates for the AJP are standing to give those who cannot speak for themselves a political voice. By helping the most disadvantaged, we make all of our society better. If elected, I will bring compassion and empathy to all issues that I consider, whether they be related to human or non-human animals.

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Meet the Candidates - Monbulk Michael Clarke, The Greens 1. Properly Funded TAFEs. Priority for public TAFE ahead of private sector.

Target courses for areas of skills shortage. Restore fee concessions reduce study costs. Schools funding based on needs and equity. Smaller class sizes.

Address backlog in the maintenance of schools. Bring back the Education Maintenance Allowance for school camps, excursions and music programs.

Improve standards and pay for teachers. Provide more early childhood education.

2. Rethinking our Health System - Fund quality health care for all and promote healthy lifestyles and prevention of illness and injury to reduce costs. Provide fully electronic medical records, easily maintainable, that are personally controlled and integrated nationally. Better hospital care for families - Align the health services with the needs of the community in the area. Monbulk District has a high proportion of young families, and we need better alignment to their needs.

Particularly allowing the selected and certified midwives to attend births in hospitals by providing indemnity insurance for them. Increased post natal and early child programs. Also better post-operative care services that have substantially been removed. Reduced waiting times and increased availability of services. Support for dying with dignity. More smoke-free environments. Support use of medical cannabis.

Mental Health Policy: Increased availability of mental health beds, including respite, prevention and recovery care services. Focus on groups with special needs. Promote employment programs and job opportunities. More

support for carers especially ageing family members.

3. Progress gun law reform and prohibition of semi-automatic weapons.

Support community based programs to increase engagement of those at risk of committing crime. Proper regulation of liquor and nightclub industries and more resources for law enforcement.

Replace PSOs on public transport network with sufficient transport staff responsible for safe use of transport networks and have more police patrols on trains and trams, where needed.

Prohibition of racial profiling. Phase out of electric shock weapons and tasers. Ensure there is well funded and best practise training of police officers, especially for difficult situations and handing of people with mental illness and family violence. Establish independent body to handle deaths and serious injuries in police custody.

4. Develop Family Violence Action Plan with $100 million per year in new funding.

Invest in more support services.

Hold violent men to account and expand prevention programs. This needs whole of government support and relocation of Office of Women’s affairs to Department of Premier and Cabinet.

5. Redirect funds from types of drug law enforcement that have been shown to be futile, to evidence-based demand reduction techniques like drug-substitution therapies such as methadone.

These need to be free to attract users away from illicit drugs. Improved access to residential and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs so that waiting times for services are acceptable. An increase in public dissemination of scientifically rigorous information on the risks and safe use of licit and illicit drugs.

Increased availability of harm reduction programs including drug-substitution therapy, medically supervised injecting rooms, and widely accessible supply of clean needles, including in

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6. Review all current environmental legislation to evaluate where it is protecting our natural environment, including areas and species, and identify where improvement is needed. Passing of legislation to prevent actions which are damaging our ecological systems and processes. Establishment of a comprehensive state-wide biodiversity framework with a funding mechanism aimed at reversing the on-going degradation of existing biodiversity. This framework will give priority to protecting ecosystems, allowing our fauna and flora to evolve naturally. A comprehensive, adequate and representative system of terrestrial, freshwater and marine protected areas (MPAs) including all remaining areas of high conservation value, managed primarily to protect biodiversity. Protection from accidental or deliberate introduction of exotic plants, animals and organisms, which could compromise Australia’s biodiversity, agriculture or human

health. Support for science-based large scale programs for habitat protection, and restoration of ecological systems and protection of all indigenous species. Support for effective integration of regional and urban planning, ecological sustainability, economic development and social wellbeing.

Support for establishment of new national parks like the Great Forest National Park and the Three Emblems National Park and encourage improved conservation for the existing parks and making them more affordable to users.

Binding Victorian emissions targets to achieve a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from all sources by at least 40 per cent from 1990 levels by 2020, and net zero or negative greenhouse gas emissions as soon as feasible and by no later than 2050.

Developing and then implementing a detailed plan to end Victoria’s reliance on fossil fuels by shifting to a low carbon economy.

Victoria being positioned, through innovation, to capitalise on the new jobs, skills, technologies and markets available in a low carbon economy.

The provision of support, throughout the low carbon transition, to those regions, businesses and communities particularly vulnerable to emissions mitigation programs, and in particular to the Latrobe Valley. Banning the exploration and development of new fossil fuel resources including coal seam and other forms of unconventional gas.

7. Evaluating major transport proposals for social, environmental, economic and other associated benefits and costs against those of alternative transport solutions - not an East-West Link for $18 billion. Regular performance evaluation of all transport systems, showing full costs and benefits, including capital, maintenance, social and environmental aspects of each and the financial contribution made by users of each mode.

8. More trains and trams and buses

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A RENOWNED local artist will bring her work to Lilydale next month for the benefit of St Vincent de Paul.

The work of Cathy Berry will be displayed at St Patrick’s Community Centre and 25 per cent of all sales will be donated to the St Vincent’s Lilydale branch.

Berry has received such accolades as Artist of the Year in Ringwood and many best in show awards within the Yarra Valley.

She has also travelled extensively and studied with many international artists, taking inspiration from these experiences in her work.

The exhibition will be open on 6 and 7 December and will include an official opening by MP Christine Fyffe on Saturday 6 December from 7-7.30pm.

The event is free and more than 35 paintings will be displayed. All are invited to enjoy the work of a celebrated artist or purchase a piece for charity.

Classic guitarist A FAMILY tradition will be on display at Burrinja Gallery this weekend as a Spanish classical guitarist takes to the stage.

Matthew Fagan will present a spectacular musical journey celebrating the music of the Parkes family, Matthew’s internationally renowned Virtuoso Ancestors.

Featuring a repertoire including Flight of the Bumblebee, Caprice No. 24 and Rondo A La Turca, the concert is a homage to his grandfather and great uncles.

Matthew’s grandfather was a celebrated concert pianist and accompanied his brothers in solo concerts.

Following in their footsteps, Matthew has toured with artists including Natalie Cole, Shirley Bassey, Michael Crawford and Billy Connolly.

“Virtuoso - A Homage to my Ancestors” will show at the Burrinja Gallery on Thursday 27 November at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Burrinja box office or online at www.burrinja.org.au/booktickets.

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE End of the Line hasn’t been cancelled, but it will be making a stop this year to give way to another Belgrave event.

In place of the popular arts and music festival will be ‘Intermission,’ a fund-raiser at Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge on Saturday 29 November. Featuring exhibitions, performances, installations and a stellar music line-up, the event will be held to raise funds for the 2015 event.

Festival Director C.J. Dakis said the event had become a Belgrave favourite, and that large numbers were again expected.

“The End of the Line is an event run by the community for the community, and we run on the work of volunteers.

“The event is a great thing for Belgrave residents as well as traders. There’s always an amazing atmosphere and vibe.”

‘Intermission’ will be held as a family-friendly day session from 3pm-8pm and will continue until 3am. Tickets are limited and are available from the Sooki Lounge or from www.endofthelinefestival.com.

For further information or to view the music line-up visit www.facebook.com/endofthelinefestival.

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GREASE is still the word, as Australian theatre producer John Frost’s brings his new multi-million dollar production of GREASE to the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from 6 December 2014.

In the lead roles of Danny and Sandy are musical theatre favourite Rob Mills and rising star Gretel Scarlett.

Old favourite Bert Newton returns to his radio roots to play the role of slick veteran disc jockey Vince Fontaine, while Todd McKenney stars as Teen Angel and pop icon John Paul Young as Johnny Casino.

“GREASE is one of my favourite musicals, and with this top draw cast of musical theatre stars I have no doubt it will again be everyone’s favourite party musical,” producer John Frost said To be in the draw to win tickets email your name, address and contact number to wintickets@starnewsgroup.com.au Entries close Tuesday 9 December, 2014 at 12 noon.

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December Sunday

Monday

UP = Upwey FTG = Ferntree Gully BEL = Belgrave KAL = Kallista LIL = Lilydale MTE = Mt Evelyn OL = Olinda GEM = Gembrook UFTG = Upper Ferntree Gully

UP - ‘Amy Middleton: Seekers’ exhibiton at Burrinja Gallery. Until December 14.

Phone 9754 8723 UFTG - Over the River and Through the Woods at the 1812 Theatre.

Phone 9758 3964

UP - Basket-weaving workshop at Burrinja. Phone 9754 8723 BEL - Belgrave South Community Market.

OL - Market on the Mountain.

BEL - Christmas craft for kids (Christmas baubles) at Belgrave Library.

Phone 9754 7266

Tuesday

BEL - Why, why, why?

At Belgrave Library.

Phone 9754 7266

Wednesday BEL - Make your own Christmas cards at Belgrave Library.

Phone 9754 7266 FTG - Family Christmas storytime at Ferntree Gully Library.

Phone 9800 6455

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Friday

UP - ‘California Dreaming: A Tribute to the Mamas and the Papas’ at Burrinja Gallery. Phone 9754 8723

UP - Rainbow Soul Creative: Children’s Christmas Art Classes at Burrinja. Bookings necessary.

Phone 9754 8723 FTG - Knit and Crochet for Charity at Ferntree Gully library. Phone 9800

UP - Xmas Brew concert at Burrinja.

Phone 9754 8723 MTE - Mt Evelyn Twilight Market

BEL - Belgrave Big Dreams Market. Visit www. belgravebigdreamsmarket.com.au

BEL - ‘Reader 2 Reader’ at Belgrave Library.

Phone 9754 7266

Saturday FTG - Knox Carols by Candlelight at Wally Tew Reserve.

Phone 9298 8269.

KAL - Kallista Community Market BEL - Santa Special Train on Puffing Billy. Phone 9757 0700 LIL - Lilydale Farmers’ Produce Market. Phone 9727 0037

BEL - Puffing Billy Young Sun Special. Phone 9757 0700

FTG - Bookchat at Ferntree Gully Library.

Phone 98006455 Christmas Day

UP - Come Together concert at Burrinja. Phone 9754 8723

KA - Kalorama Carols

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GEM - Gembrook Market. Visit www.gembrookvillage.com.au

OL - New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Cuckoo.

Phone 9751 1003

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By Appointment Photo ID required Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

EMERALD 1/321 Main Road 5968 4522

AUCTION

Sherbrooke, 74 The Crescent THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL!

6A 4B 3C

Located in a private yet prestigious pocket Sherbrooke this exquisite cedar residence is spread over three levels and all have a magnificent outlook. It comprises of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a choice of living zones on each level, plus a fully self-contained cottage.

Auction: 6th December 2014 at 2:00pm. $680,000 Plus Inspect: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm Contact: Michael Knight 0417 559 939 Office: Boronia, 9762 9588

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SELBY 13 Maskells Hill ROad

Expressions of Interest

BELGRAVE 40 belgRave gembRook Road

$398,000 plus

MASKELLS LODGE

UPDATED FAMILY RIPPER!

This superbly restored heritage home in the heart of the hills is nothing short of a masterpiece. sprawled over 3 levels, the home has polished loorboards, stained glass, high ceilings, pressed metal walls, original ireplaces in all bedrooms, galley kitchen, 3 bedrms with BiR, central bathroom with original pedestal basin, lounge/dining, ireplace, study/home oice, cellar & grandiose wrap around verandah!

nestled in the heart of belgrave this solid brick family home has been given a contemporary edge & is ready for you to move in and enjoy! ofering: 3 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, open plan living lowing out to rear entertaining area, timber kitchen, 2nd lounge room perfect for the kids, ducted heating & open ire place, great block with dual frontage & of street parking.

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

3 BED 1 BATH 1 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 4549sqm

MENZIES CREEK 89 tRumPIngton gRove

$920,000 plus

Contact Sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection Contact agent (Photo Id required)

3 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. LANDSIZE - 1074sqm

MONBULK 50 mCallISteR Road

$340,000 plus

14 ACRES WITH VIEWS TO THE END OF THE WORLD...

CHARACTER HOME ON PARKLIKE GARDENS

Set on14 (approx) acres with views to Western Port bay & Cardinia Reservoir this lifestyle property has features incl: renovated kitchen (island bench & lge pantry), luxurious bathroom, dble ire place & sep wood heater, gas underloor heating, 3 sep living zones, rumpus, family t.v / meals, formal lounge, dining room, outdoor entertaining, approx 20 car garage with mechanics pit & fenced paddocks .

Surrounded by green lawn & pretty garden beds, this character home is perfectly positioned. the home consists of 2 bedrooms, open plan lounge & dining area plus a large kitchen with plenty of cupboard space & updated appliances. timber look loors run throughout, GdH, evap cooling, long wide verandah, carport, extra parking space & a workshop/home oice of the carport complete the picture!

Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 3:30pm-4:00pm (Photo Id Required)

MT DANDENONG 6 WOMBaT ROad

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 4 CAR LANDSIZE - 56262sqm

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2 BED 1 BATH 1 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 1271sqm

MT DANDENONG 1394 mt dandenong touRISt Road

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COOLONG

CLASSIC COUNTRY RESIDENCE ON APPROX 1 ACRES

This fabulous character weatherboard home embodies hills living in its purest form, blessed with large picture windows taking in views of Mt dandenongs arboretum & featuring glorious sun illed open plan living. Privately positioned on an half an acre, the stone pillars provide a stunning entrance to the long driveway lanked by old established gardens. Coolong provides accommodation for any family size with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms & plenty of storage with loor to ceiling cupboards throughout. a country style kitchen with polished hardwood loors, gas cooking, ducted heating & a lag stoned Coonara wood heater which provides cosy warmth for those crisp Spring evenings. a studio on the ground loor adjacent to the double lock up garage provides work-from-home space. Walking distance to mt dandenong kindergarten, primary school & bus stop & opening out onto the arboretum this rare opportunity is not to be missed.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 2006 SQM Contact trevor bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection by appointment only (Photo Id Required)

Superbly positioned at the end of a secluded country lane, sits this stunning victorian character residence.

Surrounded by sweeping verandas, landscaped gardens, paved areas designed for entertaining, including a classically styled in ground pool bathed in sunlight, this is quite simply Hills living at its inest. the 1 acre (approx) fully fenced property on 3 titles enjoys keyhole views to the Warburton Ranges & upon entering her doors, quality & attention to detail exudes. Classic period detailing, high ceilings, victorian cornicing, picture rails, fretwork and elaborate skirting to mention a few architectural treats will capture your heart while solid Jarrah looring lows throughout this glorious 4 bedroom home.

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LANDSIZE - 3984 SQM

Contact Corinne Sukroo on 0419 805 915 or 9751 2375 Inspection by appointment only (Photo Id Required)

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aBsolUTe priVacY & aMaZinG VieWs on 2 UsaBle acres! this meticulously maintained & privately situated character brick home sits proudly on 2 peaceful & sunlit acres with some of the Hill’s most amazing views, 2 electric fenced paddocks for livestock & manicured lawns & gardens. the home features 3 spacious robed bedrooms, the master with walk in robe & ensuite, a formal lounge & an open plan kitchen/living/meals area that opens onto a large undercover decked area that takes in those magniicent panoramic views. the well-appointed kitchen features a dishwasher, plenty of cupboard space & convenient breakfast bar, whilst the home has ducted heating & cooling for the ultimate in comfort. ofering 9’ ceilings & quality inishings throughout this beautifully presented home leaves nothing to do. outside there is a circular, tree lined drive, a double garage, a 12m x6m shed with workshop, concrete loor power & oice, ample water storage, a garden shed, a trailer shed, hot house & fruit trees, all nestled amongst the private gardens. Words cannot do this property justice.

contact Grant Day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day on 0438 844 968 inspection Saturday 2.30pm-3.00pm (Photo iD Required)

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eMerald 84 hEpNER Road

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ofers over $355,000

THe BesT VieWs in cockaToo! Lovingly maintained home, located on 1/4a just a stone’s throw from the heart of cockatoo. Features 3 BdRs, Master with WiR & ensuite, 3 spacious living areas including a formal lounge or dining, a large open plan kitchen & meals area, living area with Wh & a huge outdoor entertaining area. there’s Gdh & 2 split systems and an undercover deck taking in the amazing views of distant ranges.

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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Situated on 5 private acres close to Emerald, this formidable family home exudes a natural elegance & warmth. there are 4 BdRS, Master with WiR & ensuite, formal lounge with oF, formal dining, well appointed kitchen, rumpus room with Wh, bar & cellar. there are quality furnishings throughout & gas hydronic heating. add to this a dBL lock up garage, a 36 x 30 shed with full height mezzanine loor.

Sherbrooke, 74 The Crescent THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL!

6A 4B 3C

Beaconsfield Upper 290 LEppitt Road Sherbrooke this exquisite ofers over $590,000 Lotthree 3 MaiSy RoadAuction: 6th December 2014 at 2:00pm. asking $180,000 Located in a private yet prestigious pocket cedar residence isGeMBrook spread over $680,000 Plus levels and all have a magnificent outlook.

It comprises of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a choice of living liVe coMforTaBlY aT one WiTH naTUre! 1 acre WiTH priVacY & WonderfUl VieWs! Inspect: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm zones on on20each level, a fully cottage. acres this earthplus covered home self-contained utilises the environment to its advantage. Nestled into the hill with . Vacant Land, close to Gembrook & pakenham a layer of soil atop the roof with natural grasses growing & insulates the home all year round. there are 3 . pasture Views Contact: Michael Knight 0417 559 939 BdRs with BiRs Master ensuite, a well-appointed kitchen & 2 living areas, loor to ceiling glass to & marble . power available Office: Boronia, loors, dBL lock up garage & dBL carport. this is a unique & natural dwelling surrounded by nature! . Flat Land ready to build your dream home (Stca) 9762 9588 contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany day on 0438 844 968

contact aaron day on 0407 365 994

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The successful applicant would have a solid grounding in the media, with preferably some newspaper and online experience.

The role includes on-the-ground reporting and overseeing a small team of journalists and photographers, under the guidance and direction of the Group Editor, and liaising closely and working with the Sales Manager on initiatives to drive growth.

Applications close on Friday 5 December and should be forwarded to: Garry Howe PO Box 9 Pakenham VIC 3810 Email: garry.howe@starnewsgroup.com.au

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Bree is the state’s best

By JARROD POTTER THERE aren’t many better ways to return from injury than what Belgrave’s Bree Warren did - earning a state championship.

Warren, 17, who attends Haileybury College at Berwick, had been laid out with a longterm foot injury but made her return count in the best way possible at the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships.

Taking to the famous blue track at Lakeside Stadium, Warren flew around the course in 8.04.99 minutes to claim the state title in the under-18 women’s 2000m steeplechase.

Without anything to base her form - after the long-term lay off - she just wanted to finish, let alone pick up the win.

“I had been injured for the last two or three months with my left foot, so it was my first track race back and I wasn’t sure how I was going to do,” Warren said.

“I’m a long distance runner - so it’s a long distance event, with a few barriers involved, but it was pretty good.

“I just wanted to get through it and I was happy with the race.”

Rising up through the ranks - since starting her running

Claiming a state championship on her return from injury, Belgrave's Bree Warren excelled in the All Schools Track and Field Championships earlier this month. 130968 Picture: JARROD POTTER journey as an eight-year-old at Knox Little Athletics Centre she has switched to the Knox Athletics Club and Warren is eager to make her return to cross-country competition next year, where she can hopefully earn another place on the state

cross-country team.

The long-distance specialist will take her talents to Adelaide next month for the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships, held 5 to 7 December.

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John Wood, Ken Skinner, Trevor Ewert (42nd President’s Trophy winner), Ian Findlay, Jake Murray and Tom Apps. 131356 Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Ewert’s bullseye blitz

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IN THE 42nd year of the President’s Trophy Shoot at the Woods Point Gun Club, Steve Bedggood and Daryl Ewert started the day with perfect 30/30 scores in the Eye Opener.

In the first championship, the President’s 25-Target Double Barrel, only Ken Skinner and Tom Apps managed a clean 25/25. After a short shoot-off Skinner took the sash with a 29/29 score.

There were many good scores, witnessed by over half the competitors qualifying for the grade shoot-offs.

AA Grade was won by Skinner (25/25) with Trevor Ewert 2nd (28/29). A Grade was easily won by Apps (25/25) from

Peter West (32/35).

B Grade was a clean win by junior shooter Jake Murray (24/25), with Laurie Poile second (24/26).

Matt Ewert took C Grade (38/40) from Lauchlan O’Halloran (37/40).

The President’s Trophy was the 25-Targets Handicap with Bedggood shooting another perfect 25/25 to go into a shoot-off against Trevor Ewert and Geoff Hill, also on 25/25. It took only a few shots for Ewert to take the Trophy (33/33) leaving Hill (32/33) and Bedggood (26/27) in his wake. Fourth place was taken by Mark Wilkinson (41/43) after a shoot-off against Lauchlan O’Halloran and Darren Clarke.

To finish the day there was the President’s 25 target Tower Championship in which only Ian Findlay and Jake Murray managed 25/25.

After a short shoot-off Findlay claimed the sash (27/27), Murray 2nd (26/27). A shoot off for third and fourth resulted in Dave Hoon third (36/37) from Jim West fourth (35/37).

The overall High Gun was a close call with Trevor Ewert (73/75) just edging out junior shooter Jake Murray (72/75).

Encouragement prizes were presented to the junior shooters, Jake Murray, Luke Murray and Byron Foley.

The next shoot is the Christmas Shoot on Sunday 14 December.

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Olinda holds sway

Back Row: Ben Grimes, Campbell Dennison, Toby Hepworth, Sage Farmer, TJ Utting, Tahlen Fleischer, Will Fahey Front Row: Zac Teese, Ran Noonan, Ryan DeHaan. 131310 Picture: CONTRIBUTED

U10s Olinda 82 v Croydon Ranges 74 OLINDA’S Charlie and Hayden set up the innings with a great partnership. Charlie scored 15, and Hayden 14. Xavier was terrific behind the stumps in only his second game. With the ball, Spike was brilliant taking 2/7 and Zac almost pulled off a blinder in the field. All in all, it was a terrific game enjoyed by all.

U12/2 Olinda 2/69 v Mooroolbark 2/71 MOOROOLBARK batting first making 2/71 Olinda really stuck to the task, only giving away a few extras near the end. Aaron Hick and Percy Hyett with a wicket each. In reply, Ziggy Hatherley, Josh Rowe and Max Thornton got Olinda off to a great start. Jonty Scott peeled off a quick fire 25 and Aaron Hick remained 7no. This game is in a great position and the boys are all fired up for next Friday night.

Monbulk calls the shots

U12/5 Olinda 4/107 v St Andrews 1/86 FOR Olinda Gidi, 20, retired, Azza and Ethan on 19no and Alex on a run a ball, 6no sets up for a great finale next week in a tight game.

U/14 Olinda 1/102 v Sth Warandyte 6/67 OLINDA’S Josh langer 35 no and Jonty Scott 37no led the way with an unbeaten 80-run partnership. With the ball, Frank Seal has the terrific figures of 2/3 from three overs. Ted Box has taken two ripping catches behind the stumps.

Olinda Cricket Club's Under 12-2 team, loving the game. 131314 Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Monbulk Cricket Club 1st XI - Monbulk v Eildon Park 189 (Jason Fraser 4/35) 2nd XI - Monbulk v Eildon Park 7/375 (Dean White 3/96) 3rd XI - Monbulk 9/186 (Matt Gregory 89no) v Lysterfield 63 (Rick Lamers 4/2, Hamish Emmett 3/13) 4th XI - Monbulk d FTG by forfeit U17s - Monbulk 7/115 (Darcy Myring 26, Travis Wills 23) v The Basin 47 (Josh Rak 3/3, Travis Wills 3/9) U15s - Monbulk 4/60 v The Basin 2/91 (Josh Spencer two wickets, Ben Grimes - classic catch)

U13s - Monbulk 3/78 (Ben Grimes 30no, TJ Utting 16no) v Rowville 0/98 (picture of U13s attached) U11 Gold - another great match - Jayden Spencer batted well, Jai Farmer two wickets, Charlie Barge award.

U11 Maroon - two wickets to Max Fitzgerald, 20 runs to Fletcher Russell, awards to Lachie Smith and Oskar Smethurst U10 Gold - No opposition turned up, but great improvement in their practice match U10 Maroon - Great team performance - Oscar Woodward hit a six and received an award.

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Little Aths are well on track YARRA Ranges Athletics held its latest round of the 2014 season on Friday night at Morrison Reserve in Mount Evelyn. Excellent fields provided the perfect opportunity for athletes to achieve personal bests with some going a step further and breaking club records.

There were growing numbers of athletes competing each week and support given to new and old athletes as they continue to learn the various track and field skills, compete against and laugh with each other.

EMR relays were held at Doncaster track on Sunday. A small team represented Yarra Ranges Athletics at this year’s event with all athletes enjoying the fun that only relays can bring. Of particular note were the performances of the athletes new to relays including Sharnie Kerr, Indigo Linde, Tim Glenn, Joel Ryan, Nick Peto, Cameron Willmott and Taj Linde.

Club athletes won four gold medals in Girls 9-11 Medley, Girls 12-13 Medley, Boys 12-13 Medley and Mixed 13 4x100m. The Girls 9-11 Medley team and the Girls 12-13 Medley team also broke the state record.

Yarra Ranges Athletics is exceptionally proud of all the athletes who competed at the EMR Region relays, and grateful to their parents for spending a warm Sunday afternoon at the track; to all the officials and coaches who helped make the day as enjoyable as it was and to Rob and Kate Van Duuren for managing the team so well.

The seniors competed at the first Zone v Zone meeting held at Casey Fields. Results are not currently available, but will be updated on the group’s website.

The next round of little athletics is on Saturday.

Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. Visit www. yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.

New leadership good, of course

By DENNIS FULLER AT Emerald Golf Club last Saturday, for the annual community guest day, conditions sparkled, the weather sparkled, some golfers sparkled and some golfers’ games turned to blancmange.

There were many guests there for the day, and it was good to see some past members ready to re-join the club with the new management doing wonders with the course.

The occasion did not deter Peter Glasscock (17) because he won B Grade and the day with a net 65 and showed all how to play the course.

Ken Hill (16) headed up the A Grade crowd when he played to his handicap for a net 70.

Of the others, it was Ian Cranston (17) who finished with 66, Dave Mackey (17) with 67 and Ben Balfour (18) finished with 68 The round of the day belonged to guest, Michael Foote, (1) with a 2 over par 72 for a net 71.

The ladies event was won by Amanada Foote (29) when she showed the others how the game should be played. The only one to get within sneezing distance was another guest Gennifer Isherwood, who was several shots back in second place.

The Stockdale and Leggo nearest the pins (NTP) went to Dennis Fuller on the fourth, Leigh Morison the seventh, Graeme Fergus the 12th, Rob Sumsion the 13th and of course it was left to Michael Foote to collect the pro pin lolly on the 18th.

Wednesday’s Obviously Fascile Golf (OFG) was a stableford event, and it resulted in a draw between Ben Balfour(18) and Dennis Fuller (14) who both finished with 41 points and could not be separated although several, not too complimentary and slightly painful ways of parting the two was suggested. Ken Hill (12) and Brian McCoy (34) both finished second place with 37 points.

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Cossticks battle as brother v brother

By STEVE BROWN IT WAS a battle of brothers in an evenly poised Reeves Shield match between Eildon Park and Monbulk.

Opposing captains Cameron and Shane Cosstick tossed the coin and it was Shane calling correctly and sending his former team, Eildon Park in to bat. It looked to be the wrong move after the Morris brothers got away to a flying start with 73 in the first hour of play.

Enter veteran medium pacer Jason Fraser, and the Panthers lost three quick wickets and the momentum to reach 300. Cody and Ben Morris were dismissed in the 40s by Fraser who took 4/35 from 19 overs which included seven maidens.

The highlight of the day was the dismissal of Cameron Cosstick adjudged LBW for 12 at the hands of his brother Shane, giving the latter the bragging rights for the day.

The Panthers were all out for 189, and Monbulk survived three overs prior to stumps without loss, in what should be an entertaining game next week making one Cosstick, a happy man.

Johnson Park’s Martin Weightman is on fire this season with a blazing century at home to Upper Ferntree Gully. Despite a sevenwicket haul and a hat-trick from Upper Gully spearhead Jay Colee, the Kings were no match for Weightman who recorded 134 not out in a total of 265.

At the Upwey Recreation Reserve, the game between Upwey Tecoma and Knoxfield is in the balance with the hosts dismissed for 179 and Knoxfield 3/35 in reply.

Steve Moore continued on from his ton last week with another 48 and Mitch Burley claimed 3/38 with the ball. The Basin elected to bat first at Ferntree Gully with Jake Best once again, holding the innings together

with a fine 147 as the Bears registered 263. It was successive centuries for Best who is in red hot form as young Gully bowlers Mitchell Potts and Patrick Turner collected three wickets apiece.

Knox Gardens compiled a workmanlike 8/241 at home to Belgrave, a total that may be too much for the Magpies. Shannon Small top scored for the Falcons with 57 and Scott McInerney chipped in with 40. Michael Litterback continues to work hard all day returning 4/73 with the ball.

REEVES SHIELD Upwey Tecoma 179 (Moore 48, Burley 3/38) v Knoxfield 3/35 Johnson Park 265 (Weightman 134no, Colee 7/73 incl hat-trick) vs Upper Gully Eildon Park 189 (C. Morris 45, B. Morris 41, N. Hicks 35, Fraser 4/35) v Monbulk 0/0 Knox Gardens 8/241 (Small 57, Singh 33, McInerney 40, Litterback 4/73) v Belgrave The Basin 263 (Best 147, Turner 3/51, Potts 3/35) v Ferntree Gully DECOITE SHIELD Mt Gate 280 (Bunting 93, Lindner 61, Heath 48, Suckling 5/60, Atkinson 3/37) v South Belgrave Lysterfield 9/262 (McElroy 80, ret Inglis 46, Ferguson 32, Matthews 3/24) v St Johns Tecoma Auravale 165 (Miles 34, Harman 34) v Rowville Knox City 197 (Lakshita 5/39) vs Footballers 2/46 Division 3 Upper Gully 8/270 (Cutts 81, Lord 63no) v Johnson Park Knoxfield 4/286 (M Perry 102no, Povah 82, D Perry 62) v Upwey Tecoma Eildon Park 7/375 (Waldron 151no, R. Hicks 89, White 3/96) vs Monbulk

Ferntree Gully 165 (Teofilo 65, Wallace 5/15, Fay 3/35) v The Basin 0/50 Division 4 South Belgrave 9/233 (Ray 50, McDermott 39, Maddox 36, Otten 32, Croxford 4/40) v Mt Gate Footballers 217 (Storey 63, Marriott 43, Walker 3/23) v Knox Boronia Churches Lysterfield 217 (D. Rosario 74, Lima 35, Lapthrone 35) v St Johns Tecoma 1/20 Division 5 South Belgrave 127 (Bass 34, Fisher 3/23, Adcock 3/35) v Knox Gardens 2/171 (Buljabasic 60, Lambrick 57, Marget 41no) Ferntree Gully 71 (Catalano 35, Winters 6/35, Lee 4/36) v The Basin 4/214 (Latham 118no) Knoxfield 8/215 (Harriss 52no, Palamara 42) v Knox City Division 6 Eildon Park 1/96 (Tait 40no, Fisher 31no) v Mt Gate 75 (Gupta 3/9) Upwey Tecoma 8/117 (Hughes 51, Van Dyk 4/27) v Ferntree Gully 4/129 (Drake 49) Belgrave 5/89 v Lysterfield 3/150 (Kinniburgh 100) Footballers 5/96 (Amy 34) v Knox Boronia Churches 3/85 (Goodman 31) Division 7 Eildon Park 140 (Downs 73) Formani 5/1) v Knoxfield 7/209 (Maibaum 83, Conway 50, March 3/25) Upper Gully 6/131 (Goodger 41, Knight 38) v Knox Gardens 1/82 Lysterfield 63 (Menke 38, Lamers 4/2, H. Emmett 3/13) v Monbulk 9/189 (Gregory 89no, Jones 3/3) St Johns Tecoma 112 (Symons 4/15) vs Ferntree Gully 2/69 (T. Black 35) Johnson Park 4/164 (Jones 37,

M. Francis 43no, L.Saultry 40no) v The Basin 1/148 (O’Sullivan 30no, Best 75no).

B2 Eildon Park 1/79 (Dozzi 49) d Waverley Wanderers 76 (White 3/12) Lysterfield 2/112 (Hunt 50no, Whitty 31no) d Knox Boronia Churches 106 (Mylas 36, Whitty 3/14, Sweeney 4/26) Under 17 Eildon Park Panthers 8/84 (Gregg 3/8, Smyth 3/9) v Knoxfield 9/40 (Young 3/10) Upper Gully 2/123 (Mitrevski 36, Begley 56no) v The Basin 8/75 (Mitrevski 3/10) Eildon Park Wildcats 2/59 v Mazenod 2/158 Monbulk 7/115 Vs The Basin 47 Ferntree Gully 3/120 (Trevenen 40no, Bullock 30) v Knox Gardens 5/67 Under 15 Lysterfield 5/40 v Knoxfield 6/88 Eildon Park Panthers 4/63 v Rowville 4/88 Eildon Park Wildcats 36 v Johnson Park 4/164 Upper Gully 4/70 (Bailey 29no) v Knox Gardens 2/122 (Curnow 50no, Marget 33) Monbulk 4/60 v The Basin 2/91 Under 13 Eildon Park Panthers 6/57 v Eildon Park Cougars 4/54 Upwey Gold 1/82 (Jansen 27no, Dunning 20no) v Upper Gully 5/92 (Leeson 26, Lord 19, Kensley 2/10) Monbulk 3/78 vs Rowville 0/98 Under 12 Griffins Orange 4/74 (R. Harrison 16, Kahznitz 16, B. Harrison 15no) v Eildon Park Cougars 4/54 Eildon Park Pumas 4/57 v The Basin 2/82