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By KATH GANNAWAY

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of the Year was a great honour.

“I mean ... I don’t look for anything like that, but for someone to recognise what I’ve done, it’s good,” he said.

His philosophy on being a good citizen is simple.

“I just like helping people,” he said.

“The thing is, if you can do it, why don’t you?

“If someone needs a bit of help with something, and you’re able to do it, well, go and do it.

“It’s as simple as that.”

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ville cinema. The Brian Luscombe balcony at the Memorial Hall was named after him to honour his dedication to the community and passion for cinema,” Cr Callanan said.

In his role with the football club, he was instrumental in the upgrade of the club buildings and relocation to the showgrounds.

“In everything he does, Brian puts the Healesville community first,” Cr Callanan said.

“Local residents, from grandparents to young children know and love Brian for his tireless work and dedication to Healesville.”

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“Brian is a passionate volunteer and regularly drives older community members to the RSL and HICCI,” Cr Callanan said.

“He is often seen driving the local primary and secondary school excursion buses to help save the schools’ costs.”

He said for the past five years Brian had been a welfare officer at the RSL, caring for community members and families in need.

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YARRA Ranges Shire’s rich vein of community workers, philanthropists and industry achievers has been recognised with Australia Day Awards presented at Upwey yesterday.

Mayor Maria McCarthy presented the following awards.

Citizen of the Year - Brian Luscombe (Healesville); Youth Citizen of the Year - Prue Northey (Mount Evelyn); Environmental Achiever of the Year - Ben Ellis (Mount Evelyn) Ken McIntosh Memorial Award for Young Achiever of the Year - Caitlin MacDonald (Narre Warren East); Community Group of the Year - Community 3777 Township Group and Healesville 150 Steering Committee (Healesville); Ian De La Rue Community Leadership Award - Michelle Rayner (The Patch); and Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award Roger Boness (Mount Evelyn).

Certificates of Recognition were presented to Warburton Skate Park Group, WinHort Yarra Ranges, Dandenong Ranges Music Council, Community Advocate Neil Cameron, Project Upwey, Andrew Roberts from Edge Martial Arts and the Lions Club of Mooroolbark.

Yarra Ranges residents also featured in the Australia Day, Order of Australia Honours List.

Professor John Funder was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).

Professor Funder from Wandin East is a world-renowned endocrinologist who was recognised for his service to medicine.

Marcus Besen was also appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). Mr Besen, philanthropist and co-founder of TarraWarra Museum of Art was recognised for service to the visual and performing arts.

Wesley Jon Fleming from Monbulk was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the horticultural industry and landscape architecture.

Yarra Ranges was also represented in the Australian of the Year awards announced in Canberra last night with Thomas King from Kalorama a finalist as Victorian Young Australian of the Year.

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HE IS best known and loved by most of Healesville as the town’s iconic picture show man.

But there is much more to Yarra Ranges Council’s 2015 Citizen of the Year.

Brian Luscombe was presented with the Council’s top accolade at the Australia Day Awards held at Burrinja in Upwey yesterday.

The citation read by Councillor Jason Callanan painted a colourful picture of Brian as an all-round community worker who has made an enormous contribution to almost every facet of community in Healesville.

“Brian Luscombe lives for his community and family,” Cr Callanan said before naming some of the major groups and organisations he had been involved since starting work as a driver with McKenzie’s Tourist Services in the mid-1960s.

He started on the Monday and by the Friday night he was projectionist at the cinema.

“I walked in and said to the two blokes running the pictures if they ever needed a projectionist to just give me a call.”

“They said come up now, and I’ve been there ever since,” he told the Mail in an interview before ‘The Memo’ went to digital and Brian called it quits.

It was the start of a beautiful relationship - with mutual benefits, he would say.

There was another beautiful relationship that came out of his love of film.

“I met Anne on a blind date at the Healesville movies,” he said last week of his lovely wife.

The citation detailed many of his achievements, including his current role as president of Healesville RSL. He was a founding member of Apex Healesville and a member of the Rotary Club, a past president of Healesville Football Club and re-

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Road Safety Camera Commissioner Gordon Lewis released a report at the end of last year detailing the findings of his study on the fixed speed camera and a red light camera, both located on the Maroondah Highway in Lilydale.

The investigation was prompted after allegations that the devices were faulty and issuing incorrect fines, Mr Lewis wrote.

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Some wheel help A BRIGHT yellow taxi named ‘Beth’ is helping drive a unique community program designed to increase independence.

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Board member, Jen Ashton, said

the initiative was about finding new ways to increase individual happiness. “We offer support to those living at risk or in group homes,� she said. “We listen to people as they explain the hardships they endure. “It’s about changing the way we support people, rather than people needing to fit in with what is offered.�

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about the road safety cameras, only two contained a complaint about a red light infringement.â&#x20AC;?

All road safety cameras must undergo rigorous testing every three months to ensure their accuracy. Mr Lewis quashed claims that the cameras were unfairly positioned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The two road safety cameras were installed at the pedestrian crossing along Maroondah Highway as a preventative measure against accidents involving pedestrians, and not a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;revenue raisingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exercise,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is reasonable to assume that many of the incidents detected during weekends result from motorists who do not live locally travelling between Melbourne and the Yarra Valley tourism area and beyond.â&#x20AC;?

The commissioner received 12 formal complaints about the speed and red light cameras at the site, which together caused Victoria Police to issue $2.4 million in fines during their first three months of operation. He said the speed camera was the most contentious among motorists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of the 12 complaints received

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The cameras caught out 11,576 motorists in their first quarter of operation after they were activated in March, 2014. They were fitted after concerns were raised about the safety of pedestrians in the busy area, which is in close proximity to a high school.

Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe, local traders and the Yarra Valley Highway Patrol Division all supported the decision.

The report highlighted that most traffic offences occurred during the weekend, leading Mr Lewis to believe that tourists might be caught out most.

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By KATH GANNAWAY VICTORIANS have overcome their reluctance to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when it comes to litterers.

More than 60,000 Victorians have signed up to report litter to the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) which issued $4 million in fines last financial year.

Of the 12,859 fines issued, 85 per cent were for cigarettes thrown from vehicles, an indication of the low public tolerance for people who litter, and more particularly for people who put lives and property at risk by throwing out cigarettes.

The remaining 15 per cent of fines included littering of food packaging, drink containers and other small items.

According to the EPA website, biodegradables such as apple cores arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exempt either.

Launching an awareness campaign to help reduce litter from vehicles EPA CEO Nial Finegan said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no excuse for littering anywhere, under any circumstances.

He said litter ends up in waterways and harms the environment, but can also pose great risk during heightened bushfire danger periods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those caught littering from their vehicles face a $295 fine, or a $590 fine for lit cigarettes,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Finegan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To date, more than 60,000 Victorians have signed up to report litter to EPA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to stop litter where it starts and drive a strong message that you will be caught and fined.â&#x20AC;?

EPA Victoria encourages litter reporters to ensure their reports are accurate and complete.

EPA spokesperson Rosanna Bonaccurso told the Mail that while fines were issued on the basis of reports, there was a very comprehensive list of requirements to back up those reports.

She said information received was verified against the VicRoads data base and that the EPA was very transparent in issuing fines.

Information people should put in a report includes the following: Who? Vehicle details, rego, colour, driver or passenger, gender of litterer.

What? Lit or unlit cigarette, bottle, can, food wrapper or other item.

When? Exact time and date of offence.

Where? What road was the vehicle travelling on, in which suburb, and the closest intersection.

How? How was the litter deposited - thrown from vehicle, dropped before exiting vehicle or dropped before getting into a car.

To report litter, download the app in the Apple or Google app stores, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/ reportlitter or call 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC).

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Best of groups

By KATH GANNAWAY MEMBERS of C3777 Healesville and District Township Group and Healesville 150 Steering Committee are the joint recipients of Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year Award.

Councillor Noel Cliff presented the award to representatives of the groups at the council’s Australia Day Awards ceremony in Upwey yesterday.

Cr Cliff acknowledged the success of the festival, and the hard work of C3777 and the Steering Committee saying “Last year Healesville celebrated its 150th with a bang”.

He said that in 2013, C3777 took on the role of co-ordinating a celebration of the past 150 years with support from the Healesville Historical Society.

“The group formed the Healesville 150 Steering Committee, which included representatives from a range of diverse community groups,” he said.

He said the Steering Committee, led

by C3777, made a significant commitment to the event meeting fortnightly over 12 months to create a framework for the celebration, secure sponsorship, develop relationships and a communications plan.

“Their hard work contributed to a calendar of dozens of community-run events which ran over several months, culminating in an explosion of events, activities and exhibitions in November,” he said, adding that more 30 community groups were involved in the event.

C3777 also secured a council community grant for the Healesville 150 Grand Street Parade which saw around 1000 community members participating in the parade and many more watching from the sidelines.

“The parade was led by Healesville’s Indigenous community and included

Diversity and strength - members of C3777 and the Healesville 150th Steering Committee, front, from left, Anne Jenkins, Kath Holton, Merran Macs, Peter Preuss and back, Kevin Mason, Jeanette McRae, Judy Macdonald, Don Macdonald, Elaine Dossor and Daniel Rhodes. 133516 Picture: Rob Carew. residents of all ages and abilities,” Cr Cliff said.

Other highlights included securing sponsorship to provide local school children with a commemorative badge.

“Healesville’s 150th anniversary brought the community together to celebrate its unique diversity,” Cr Cliff said in congratulating the groups.

C3777 chair, Kath Holton, said it was wonderful to have the amount of work put into the festival, and the number of people involved in it, acknowledged.

She said C3777 was approached by the Historical Society who felt the 150th was an important event that should be

celebrated, but that it was beyond their capacity, with other projects on the go, to take it on.

Running through a long list of events put on by various groups in the community, Ms Holton said she felt it was a successful community celebration.

“I felt that no matter who you were in the community there was something on for you,” she said.

She said the award was recognition of the many people who had put their hands up to ensure that the Healesville community was able to celebrate the strengths and the diversity of the town over the last 150 years.

Women win in horticulture

By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Ranges’ WinHort group was recognised for its work in encouraging women in horticulture and agriculture at the council’s Australia Day Awards yesterday.

WinHort, which is an informal group of businesswomen from horticultural industries and agribusinesses in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, received a Certificate of Recognition at the ceremony at Burrinja on Monday 25 January.

Group co-ordinator Ilse Mathews said she was thrilled to receive the award.

“It affirms that the skills we develop in ourselves are valued by the wider community,” she said.

The group, which is made up of about eight women, organise activities to recognise the contribution of women in rural businesses and provides professional

WinHort's Alison Brinson and Ilse Mathews, right, with Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy. 133596 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM development tailored to their specific interests.

It was formed in 2001 as an initiative of then-Horticulture Australia Ltd to improve the numbers of women on industry boards.

With representatives of industries such as nurseries, berry farms, flowergrowers, orchards, organics, vegetables

and wines, the group has strong ties to many of the Yarra Ranges key exports.

Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy said that all of the award and certificate recipients were well-deserving of their accolades.

“I just want to congratulate them all I’m very proud of all of them,” she said.

Each year, WinHort organises a dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day, with inspiring women from agricultural or rural backgrounds speaking to guests.

This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 25 February at Tokar Estate from 7pm, featuring guest speaker Bernadette Russo from Summer Snow Fruit Juice in Officer.

For more information on the International Women’s Day dinner, contact Ilse Mathews on 0418 301 614.

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Honoured for the art

By KATH GANNAWAY TARRAWARRA Museum of Art’s chairman and co-founder, Marc Besen has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

Mr Besen was recognised for eminent service to the visual and performing arts as a leading benefactor and supporter, through philanthropic contributions to a range of social welfare, community health, educational and youth initiatives, and to business.

Mr Besen stands out as one of only five people throughout Australia to receive the honour in this year’s list.

TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) is regarded as one of the cultural jewels of the Yarra Valley and a great gift to the valley and to lovers of contemporary Australian art everywhere.

TWMA opened in 2003 and has contributed enormously to the cultural and tourism interests of the Yarra Valley.

Mr Besen was unavailable for comment, but TWMA curator Victoria Lynn spoke to the Mail of the contribution that the museum, and Mr and Mrs Besen had made to this part of the world.

She said the vision was to provide a first-class museum of excellence in the Yarra Valley incorporating the building and collection donated by the Besens.

“They collected the art of their time from the 1950s onward and collected with enormous passion and love,” she said.

“Their other great love is the Yarra Valley.

“From their point of view they wanted to bring these two great

Marc Besen AC. 133517 loves together and build a museum in their favourite landscape for the enjoyment of the public.”

Described as a privately funded art museum, TWMA was gifted to the Australian public.

Mr Besen is involved in many cultural, community and philanthropic organisations and has made a large and diverse contribution - as recognised by this week’s honour.

They include the National Council of Australian Opera, the National Museums of Australia, Victorian State Opera Board, National Gallery of Victoria, Australian National Gallery and the ANG Foundation, Monash University, The Besen Family Foundation and the Highpoint Property Group that supports a range of Indigenous and youth welfare projects.

In brief Speed limits ‘not negotiable’ A P-PLATER in his early twenties had his car impounded after police clocked him doing 150km/h in the 100km/h zone between Gruyere and Coldstream.

Leading Senior Constable Scott Lardner said police couldn’t believe what they were seeing on 10 January when they saw the car flying down the road and it clocked in at 150km/h.

He said the driver, whose licence had been suspended on points, offered no excuse for the ‘big hurry’ in the wet and at night.

The car was impounded for 30 days with a towing fee of over $800.

The driver will also face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on excessive speed, suspended driving and possibly dangerous driving charges.

EyeWatch Yarra Ranges have also posted impounds on the Black Spur on Sunday, 18 January, with Leading Senior Constable Graeme Rust posting that a 34-year-old male from Kingsville South had his bike impounded at a cost of $1280.

The rider was clocked doing 129km/h in the 80km/h speed limit on Maroondah Highway at Healesville while overtaking.

A 37-year-old Montmorency man suffered the same fate for doing the same speed - 129km in the 80kmh speed limit on Maroondah Highway.

Both will be charged on summons to appear at Ringwood Magistrates' Court.

Leading Sen Const Rust said the speed limit wasn’t negotiable.

“If it is 80km/h you are not permitted to exceed that limit, even when overtaking,” he warned.

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Robert had an impact OBITUARY

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM WARBURTON identity Robert Morter made an impact on the local community rivalled by few. Known by many for his love and commitment to local sport, he passed away peacefully on 8 December, aged 72.

Robert was born in 1942 and spent the first 20 years of his life living in inner city Melbourne. He was the first of four children born to George and Lillias Morter.

In 1965, Robert married his wife Margaret and they purchased a house in Ringwood.

Together they had three children - Lyndal, Clive and Jay. Tragically, Robert and Margaret’s youngest son Jay was killed in a car accident in Launching Place in 1997.

Robert later became a proud pop to two grandsons, Luke and Jayden, who he enjoyed taking to Noojee or Macclesfield for fishing trips.

Robert began his career as a bank teller working at the East Kew branch of the State Bank and later worked at the Greythorn, Auburn, Camberwell Junction and Box Hill branches.

After spending some time as a teller, he was promoted to a manager of the bank and took up his first posting in this role at the Apollo Bay branch. He was later promoted to the Warburton branch, beginning his long association with the area.

Wherever he lived, Rob developed strong ties with the community and readily volunteered his time to several local groups.

While living in Apollo Bay, he was an active member of the football club, cricket club and badminton club. After moving to Warburton, he again became heavily involved with the Warburton Millgrove football club, cricket club and sports club as

well as the annual auction committee.

Rob loved attending Warburton’s footy matches. He developed a reputation as a fair and accurate umpire, but off the field his loyalty to the Warburton Millgrove Burras always shone through. One outlet for this devotion was his car, which sported kookaburra number plates and car seat covers and became emblematic around the club.

He was also a member of the Richmond Football Club and the Melbourne Cricket Club.

The Richmond Football Club song was played at Robert’s memorial service, where many spoke of his love for local and professional sport.

His achievements were extensive both personally and professionally, and in 1987 he was awarded a certificate for 30 years of service with the State Bank. After retiring from the bank, Robert worked part-time with Farmhouse Small Goods in East Warburton, for a local builder in Millgrove, at a lem-

onade factory in Lilydale and at a bottle shop in Wesburn.

In the last few years, Robert enjoyed a trip to the Carribean to watch the cricket and later a cruise around the Carribean with Margaret. Rob’s grandsons Luke and Jayden spoke bravely with tenderness, emotion and some humour of their Pop. They told of his love for fishing and the times he had taken them out and taught them both how to fish, his great fondness for cricket and footy and the way that he always had a joke to tell.

They spoke of their Pop’s interest in their education and his constant involvement in their lives. Jerry Crunden, friend and fellow member of the Warburton-Millgrove sporting club, also shared reflections on the life of a man who devoted so much of his life to others.

Robert will be remembered for his commitment to his family and work, his love of sport and his notorious sense of humour. He was laid to rest with their late son.

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Caring with coffee at barista training project

By MARLENE MILLOTT UNEMPLOYED youth will have the chance to gain valuable barista and hospitality skills thanks to the new Koffee Kids program at Healesville Learning and Living Centre.

The Koffee Kids Barista Training and Employment for Youth Project will allow young people aged 15-25 to learn how to make barista coffee using

a mobile coffee cart.

The project, which will launch next month, aims to help young people develop skills to make them more employable.

As part of the coffee course, participants will receive a certificate on completion and a reference for job applications.

The centre has recently received

a Cadbury Fund-raiser Community Grant in addition to an Australia Post Neighbourhood Grant and funding from Yarra Ranges Council.

As a result, Koffee Kids will be one of the first skills-to-work programs by the centre’s new Youth Hub which provides assistance and support to young people.

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Centre’s CEO Karen Kisala says the program is “absolutely vital” to tackling high levels of youth unemployment in the area.

“Young people have few opportunities for education and employment,” she said.

“We hope to leverage our large local hospitality and tourism industry to create opportunities for the youth we

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Line Dancing BEGINNER line dancing classes for all ages will be held at the Yarra Glen Uniting Church Hall on Monday mornings at 10am to noon from 16 February and Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm to 3.30pm from 4 March. Contact Lu on 0438 735 122.

Band CD YARRA Ranges Council has free copies of the

FReeZa/PushStart Battle of the Bands CD, featuring songs from competition winners and finalists from the 2014 competition around the shire. CDs are available from Yarra Ranges Council youth services at 216 Main Street, Lilydale or to download from www.yarrarangesyouthservices.bandcamp.com.

Farmers Market PERMACULTURE Yarra Valley group holds the Healesville Organic Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm in Coronation Park, River Street. Fresh organic produce, seedlings, honey, sourdough bread, coffee and tea, olive oil, preserves, soaps and wooden toys are available.

Amateur Racing Club THE Healesville Amateur Racing Club will be holding its Summer Race Meeting on Saturday 31 January at the Healesville Racecourse. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for pensioners and under 18s are free. Bring a picnic and enjoy the racing

train in the art of coffee.”

Ms Kisala said that the centre had connections with small businesses in the area that were keen to employ young people with barista skills.

Young people who would like to apply for the Koffee Kids Barista Training should contact the Healesville Living and Learning Centre with an expression of interest.

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

Amnesty International THE first 2015 meeting of the Upper Yarra Amnesty International group will be at the Community Space, Warburton, at 11.30am on Saturday 7 February. BYO lunch. Newcomers welcome.

Inquiries to Kerry on 0439 039 171.

Artisans Market WARBURTON Artisans Produce Market will be held on Sunday 1 February from 11am-3pm at the Arts Centre, Warburton. Quality and unique handmade/homemade arts and craft, homegrown and local produce will be available at this friendly indoor market for all the family. Inquiries to Theresa on 0447 277 513.

Fashion Films HEALESVILLE’S Memo Hall will screen the latest short releases by fashion filmmakers around Australia and the world on Sunday 15 February from 3pm as part of the Virgin Australia Mel-

bourne Fashion Festival. Tickets are $10. For more information or to book tickets, visit www. culturetracks.info or call 1300 368 333.

Chair Exhibition AN exhibition taking a fresh look at the concept of chairs will open on Friday 13 February and run until Tuesday 10 March. Featuring pieces by artist Tim Coffey, the exhibition follows a 15-year exploration of chairs with light-hearted designs, including chairs that move with you and stools to walk about on. The exhibition is held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.culturetracks.info.

Pre-Hard Garbage FREEDOM by Design are holding a Pre-Hard Garbage car boot sale at Healesville RSL on Sunday, 1 February as part of their fund-raising campaign for a maxi taxi. Stalls $10 per can. Phone Healesville RSL on 5962 5017 to register.

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Call out for speed signs

By KATH GANNAWAY EILDON MP Cindy McLeish has called for obsolete electronic 40km/h speed signs to be moved from Mooroolbark to Woori Yallock to protect students from speeding drivers.

VicRoads however says the school doesn’t meet the criteria for an electronic sign, and relocating the Mooroolbark signs is not an option.

The Woori Yallock Primary School has been lobbying for the flashing electronic signs on the Healesville-Kooweerup Road for several years and Ms McLeish had secured a preelection commitment to install the signs.

She called on the new Labor Government follow that lead, stating in a parliamentary address to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in December that the current static signs were ineffective and that school children’s lives were in danger.

She said the cost of the signs was about $60,000, but that relocating the electronic signs from Mooroolbark Primary School which was closed some time ago was worth looking at as a cheaper option.

VicRoads Regional Director, Aidan McGann, told the Mail last week they had previously investigated requests for the signs at the school and that for

Australian Chainsaw Carving Champion, Robby Bast with the intricately carved dragonfly sculpture.

Flight to victory GROWING up on a farm, Robby Bast was not unfamiliar with a chainsaw - for cutting wood.

But, on Saturday 17 January, the Seville sculptor pushed the boundaries of both the tool and his own skill and creativity to take out the 2015 Australian Chainsaw Carving Championship with an astounding sculpture of a dragonfly.

Robby and fellow sculptor Leigh Conckie from Eltham introduced the championships last year and in their second year the five-day championships held at SkyHigh on Mount Dandenong, it attracted carvers from Japan, Canada, the USA and the United Kingdom as well as from Australia.

Robby said he started carving in 2003 as a hobby after seeing a demonstration at the Elmore Field Days.

“It really appealed to me.

I’d used a chainsaw to saw firewood, but that was my only use of it.

“There is a bit of a creative bent in the family; my dad who was a commercial artist and my grandfather did oil paintings and I suppose that artistic process is there in the carving,” he said.

Honing his skills through the local network of carvers, and the internet, Robby took on wood carving as a full-time job in 2009 and hasn’t looked back.

Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have admired and enjoyed his sculptures at Healesville Sanctuary.

He is currently working on his 12th commission for the Sanctuary, a four-metre sculpture of a long-finned eel.

Carving a career out of a hobby he loves has more than financial rewards according to Robby.

“I was taking some of the international carvers through the Sanctuary during the championships and we were seeing kids interacting with the sculptures, crawling over them and really having fun,” he said.

“As an artist, that gives you a real boost.”

Creating a design for the championships comes down to delivering something that will wow the judges, and meet the strict judging criteria, including artistic merit, precision of cut, difficulty of cut, the overall finish and whether it tells a story.

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It undoubtedly ‘wowed’ the three judges ... and the managing director of Stihl Chainsaws.

The company, which sponsors the championship, purchased the winning sculpture for their Knoxfield showroom.

Lee Gouch, Brand Activations Manager with Stihl, said to see how a large log of wood could be transformed into such a spectacular sculpture was amazing.

“The way that Robby deconstructed the log and the way he can visualise each component from within just a standard log is quite magnificent.

“To understand how each component will fit together and make sure he has enough wood to do that is why he is a winner,” he said.

Robby said the Australian carving community was small compared with the USA and Canada.

They are however enthusiastic for other people to get involved and his advice to anyone interested, is “Just have a go”.

“Find a chainsaw carver, ask a few questions and get out there and try it,” he said.

excessive speeds immediately outside the school.

Flashing signs were needed, they said, to prevent future accidents and serious injury.

VicRoads put the initial overall costs of installing electronic speed signs at about $100,000 and said they would continue to monitor and work with Woori Yallock Primary School in the future to see if their situation needs to be reviewed.

Mr McGann said there were over 1300 electronic speed signs at over 450 schools throughout Victoria and that they were seen as an effective method, along with driver behaviour and enforcement. He said there were criteria that helped them prioritise locations.

“They are at a higher cost, and can't be installed at every location,” he said.

The Mail contacted the State Government respective ministers for Road Safety and Education for a response but did not receive one before deadline.

Does Woori Yallock Primary School need electronic speed signs? Are kids and others in danger from speeding trucks and cars? let us know on Mail Newspaper Group facebook or email editor@yvnews. com.au.

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Ms McLeish argued in parliament, however, that the static signs were not working and said police had been asked by Yarra Ranges Council, which employed the crossing supervisors, to enforce the limit on the 40km/h stretch.

She said the school zone came from an 80km/h zone and carried a high volume of traffic including heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.

“The first time they charged nine drivers, the second time they charged three,” she said.

“During winter, foggy conditions make it extremely difficult to see the static signs and the crossing supervisor.”

In correspondence to Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol last year, the school said the school crossing officer, school leadership team and school council had become increasingly concerned about the blatant disregard for the speed limit.

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Rescue from the bush

By KATH GANNAWAY A COUGH led searchers to a 96-yearold man who had been missing for six hours in bush at Badger Creek on Sunday.

SES volunteer Jayden Leather was searching with police along Don Road when he thought he heard a faint cough coming from bush around 20 metres below the road.

There were tears of joy and relief as police back at the search headquarters near Badger Weir Park relayed news to concerned family members that their father and grandfather had been found.

Bahram (surname withheld), from Nunawading, wandered off from a family picnic at the popular park around noon.

His daughter, Jaleh, told the Mail the family searched for a couple of hours, with the help of other visitors at the park but when there was no sign of him called Healesville Police.

Although a regular walker, some health concerns and the fact that Bahram had lost his wife on 17 January, heightened concerns for his safety.

Police from across the valley and from Belgrave, SES units from Healesville and Upper Yarra, the police air unit

and the canine unit were called in to search the area.

A resident living just near the entrance to the park told police he had attempted to speak to Bahram when he saw him heading into the bush along one of the many tracks in the area.

Jaleh said her father however did not speak or understand English.

He had walked about two kilometres and although tired, was holding up well when he was found.

Rescuers were faced with the difficult task of bringing him up the extremely steep 20-metre embankment.

SES and police members did an incredible job to bring the elderly man safely up to the road on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.

Reunited with her dad, Jaleh told the Mail she was so glad she called police when she did.

She praised the quick initial response with the search co-ordinated by Sergeant Richard Coulson from Yarra Glen.

“I was absolutely overwhelmed and impressed with the level of response and how they reacted so quickly to get resources out here.

“It was an amazing job,” she said.

She said she was also impressed with

Senior Constable Kevin Bishop assists Bahram during the rescue, with Jayden Leather from the SES looking on. 133599 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY the help given by people at the picnic ground who helped them search after word got around that Bahram was missing.

The search was a great example of local emergency services working together, but there was plenty of kudos from police and fellow SES members

for Jayden’s acute hearing and followthrough which led to the best of all possible outcomes.

Bahram was taken to Maroondah Hospital for observation and his daughter told the Mail on Monday her father was dehydrated and had a sore ankle, but was otherwise well.

Letter New Australian EVERY Australia Day I attend the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. While Australia Day is undoubtedly a special day for all Aussies, it holds a particularly special place in my heart as I can identify with the enthusiasm each citizenship candidate is feeling as they accept their certificate.

Born in England and arriving in Australia in 1967, I can still recall how grateful I felt to be accepted by this magnificent country as one of their own. The happy people, the clean environment and the fantastic weather were some of the drawcards.

What may surprise some though is that the other major drawcard was Australia’s political system.

Despite the fact we may disagree about how to handle issues from time to time, Australia’s system is perhaps the fairest and most democratic in the world.

I hope that each of you enjoyed your Australia Day and while throwing some lamb on the barbie, had a moment to reflect on just how lucky we truly are.

Christine Fyffe MP, Member for Evelyn.

Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 5 January, 1935 Healesville Sports HEALESVILLE’S big holiday attraction, the sports meeting held by the State School Committee in Queen’s Park on Boxing Day was an unqualified success.

A record attendance gathered numbering many hundreds of metropolitan visitors, whose cars almost completely filled the reserve surrounding the oval.

Young and old found charm in the idyllic environs of the park. There were no dull moments from the first event.

Healesville had never seen so much cash before in Queen’s Park. The gross takings must surely have constituted an unprecedented record.

It is safe to say that nowhere else in the world has there been witnessed such a wonderful display of horsemanship and horsewomanship.

These visitors openly admitted that they had never seen anything like it - ‘not even in the pictures.’

Healesville Rainfall The year’s total was 6160 points. This was eclipsed only once in 23 years of recording, the 1924 aggregate of 6280 points.

Holidays at ‘The Log Cabin’ HEALESVILLE’S popular guesthouse ‘The Log Cabin’ conducted by Mr and Mrs Frost was full to capacity for the holidays, many having to be turned away. A very successful tennis tournament was held. Table tennis, clock golf and quoits were also enjoyed.

Children’s Christmas Treats ON the eve of the school break-up the children of the Narbethong school were given a treat in the form of a gaily decorated Christmas tree, laden with presents for each child, together with ice-

cream and sweets.

Opportunity was taken by the school committee to present a travelling rug to Miss Marjorie Williams who has departed after having relieved the head teacher since the school opened. When the school re-opens it will be under the charge of Mr R. Fennesy.

Warburton Mail 8 January 1965 Round Up THE annual staff dinner at Warburton’s Alpine Retreat Hotel has always been a memorable occasion and it was another great turn last Saturday evening, mine host Bill Leith really turning it on for the crew.

The novelty of being waited on by way of a change was something lapped up by the staff!

Some of the ‘waiters’ have been coming back for years, these including Mr Cliff Tarrant, Mr and Mrs Jim David from Box Hill, Mrs Ivy Wilkinson from Lilydale and Mr and Mrs Alan Rank all the way from Bendigo.

To Whom It May Concern JUST to say how grateful we are to the person who so kindly reported to the sheep inspector that our four sheep were in a very bad state. Whoever it was may be interested to know that straight from the inspector’s lips, the sheep are in perfect condition and good health and only need the wool taken off when the weather gets warmer. In our opinion it is low to tell lies and to try and get others into trouble without any reason. It seems that they cannot mind their own business.

Healesville Guardian 12 January 1935 Advance Healesville IN response to an invitation broadcast by Cr E.F.G. Hodges for citizens of Healesville to at-

tend a meeting convened for the purpose of forming a new society known as the Healesville Advancement Association, a large and enthusiastic gathering assembled at the Memorial Hall on Monday night.

The numbers were so great that the meeting had to be held in the main hall instead of the cloakroom as originally intended.

Residents representing all interests in the district were present. A large contingent from Chum Creek were conveyed by Mr C.B. McConnell’s charabanc.

Cr Hodges said there was a need for an organisation to watch over and advance the interests of the district.

He claimed that one of the best forms of publicity was by means of pictures in the metropolitan press.

He then called for a motion for the formation of the Healesville Advancement Association. It was decided the following night to amalgamate with the Healesville Tourist Association and if agreed to, the new group would then be referred to as the Healesville Progress Association.

Healesville Police Court AT the Healesville Court on Thursday James Atkins, a foreigner who was recently sentenced in the same court to six months’ imprisonment for having been found without a lawful excuse in a room at Kalymna Park, Healesville was charged with having stolen clothing and other articles to the value of over 50 pounds from various other Healesville Guest Houses namely St Margaret’s, Chalet Carinya and The Wattles. The thefts occurred during the Christmas period.

He was imprisoned for three months on each charge which totalled six.

Warburton Mail 15 January 1965 Quietest holiday period on record WARBURTON has evidently lost much of its glamour as a holiday resort.

This fact was emphasised by the deserted appearance of the Main Street once the day trippers had left town. Only the big influx of day trippers saved the day for those businesspeople who depend largely on holiday trade for existence.

The camping parks at Warburton and Yarra Junction had more campers than usual at this time of the year. There was not the usual number of holiday makers at guesthouses and there were vacancies at most places.

Engagement Barber/House THE engagement is announced of Bronwyn Ruth, only daughter of Mrs Marion Barber and the late George Thomas Barber of Donna Buang Road to George Kevin, eldest son of Pastor and Mrs House of Horsham.

Round Up WARBURTON has lost a landmark with the demolition of the old shop and residence in the Main Street in which the late Mr H.E.B. Thomas conducted his real estate business for close on 50 years.

Mr Keith Thomas, who now conducts the business, has unbounded faith in the prosperity of the district as he is erecting a modern double-frontage shop and residence in place of the old building. When completed, Mr and Mrs Bob Morton will transfer their newsagency to one of the new shops, with Mr Thomas occupying the other.

In the interim, Mr Thomas is carrying on business as usual across the road in the shop adjoining Mr E.J. Gerrish’s Caltex Garage.

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Blue Lotus a cool pad

By KATH GANNAWAY

Mr Cochrane said Australia’s previous largest leaf was grown at the Botanical Gardens in South Australia and was 165 centimetres in diameter.

Both the Cruziana and the Victoria amazonica are grown in the purpose-built Amazon House glasshouse at the gardens.

Over the past few weeks, excitement has grown in pace with the leaf as the tape measure was brought out regularly in anticipation of an Australian record.

As the largest leaf in the pond edged its way towards its record-breaking 170 centimetres, Mr Cochrane’s grandchildren Lily Fairy Kimberley and little brother Charley tested out

YOU don’t have to be a teeny, tiny fairy to splash around on a lily pad at Yarra Junction’s Blue Lotus Water Garden.

As of last week, the garden is home to Australia’s largest Victoria Cruziana Waterlily leaf.

Cruziana is a variety of Amazon Lily that has giant lily pads which, because of their network of ribs, have incredible strength.

You couldn’t wipe the grin off owner and grower Geoff Cochrane’s face on Saturday, 17 January, when his top performer was measured at 170 centimetres, making it an Australian record.

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claims that the lily pads can grow large enough to support the weight of a small child ... or in this case, two!

Looking every bit like cheeky little frogs, they splashed around on their lily pad, much to the delight of visitors.

While the Amazon Lily’s leaf is its most famous feature, it also produces huge, stunning flowers, over 30 centimetres in size, that open white then gradually turn pink before dying within 48 hours.

Visitors to the gardens, which are open for only 14 weeks each year, will now have bragging rights to having seen the biggest leaf in Australia ... in Yarra Junction!

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The network of ribs which support the leaf.

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THE Yarra Valley Film Society’s inaugural film festival will screen this coming Sunday with a trilogy that focuses on the ideals born out of the French Revolution of the late 1700s - Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

Society member and festival co-ordinator, Keith Wade, secured the film rights to the Kieslowski Three Colours Trilogy from MK2 Productions in France long before the events in Paris on 7 January which saw millions of French citizens once again march defiantly in the streets to the mantra of those three strongly held ideals.

It’s a timely and thought provoking choice for the first Healesville Mini Film Festival.

Each of the films, released in the early ’90s and rated is representative of and named after the red, white and blue of the French flag.

Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski tells a different story in each film, connecting them at the end of the final film.

Wade said the film will provide a focus for film enthusiasts in Healesville where the Society screens a film each month throughout the year.

Each of the films has been rated highly by audiences all over the world and seen together are an exhilarating experience.

The first film, Three Colours Blue will screen at 10.30am with White at 1.15pm and Red at 3pm.

Tickets are available over the counter from The Memo in Healesville and The Arts Centre in Warburton, by phoning 1300 368 333 or online at ach. yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Venues/The_Memo_Healesville.

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TAKEN 3 is the weak third instalment of a series that should have quit while it was ahead.

After his ex-wife is killed in his own home, Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) goes on the run after being framed for her murder.

The first Taken is a kickass action movie, but the best you can say about Taken 3 is that the acting is still highquality and the film isn’t quite

as sloppy as the abysmal Taken 2.

Neeson carries the film modestly with his gruff charisma, and is ably assisted by Forest Whitaker in a driven, obsessive performance as Inspector Dotzler, the policeman leading the hunt for Mills.

For a while, Whitaker’s scenes make Taken 3 feel like a somewhat engaging investigative drama. But this appeal is bogged down by listless pacing and poorly-developed villains, and the plot only moves forward because both sides are conveniently blind

to how suspicious the whole situation is.

Worse still, the action and editing in the Taken franchise have both gone to the dogs.

The bloodless fight scenes and car chases are all quick cuts and shaky-cam, with little flow, cohesion or sense of positioning, and the big setpieces are either generic or ridiculous.

The first Taken movie is a pretty great film - tight, suspenseful, brutal and well-shot.

You’d be better off without this vastly inferior follow-up.

- Seth Hynes

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YHDA’s aim is for students to learn dance in a fun and relaxed environment. They have achieved the perfect balance of learning correct technique and achieving results but still meeting the number one priority of having fun and making dance class an enjoyable experience.

YHDA also cater for students who wish to be more serious with their dancing. YHDA is a member of the AATBD and offer optional examinations under this syllabus with a 100 per cent pass rate.

YHDA have been consistently successful in moving many students into full-time dance careers.

The performance troupe has won many awards and are often invited to perform at various events.

Earlier this month, YHDA were selected to participate in the Asian Cup Opening Ceremony, televised to millions around the world!

YHDA are running an open week 9-14 February with free dance classes, giveaways, games and fun.

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dio Dance Tights valued @ $15 with any purch ase over $15.00

Shop 2, 4 Clarke Street, Lilydale

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PRIME RURAL LIFESTYLE

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

THIS unique property, held in the same family for more than 100 years, is being offered for sale for the first time.

Its 30 acres of clear pastureland is divided into seven paddocks and boasts significant Watts River frontage.

Planning permits have been approved for a substantial family home and all services are available and ready to connect.

The existing eight bay machinery shed features concrete floor, power and water, with three lockable and five open bays, and would make an ideal stable complex for the horse lover.

All this is in a highly sought after area of Healesville, just minutes from schools, shops, and the Main Street.

The selling agent says this is an incredibly rare opportunity to experience the best of both worlds, a rural lifestyle while still having the convenience of living close to town.

Healesville Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers invited over $795,000 Contact: MAX BROWN REAL ESTATE, HEALESVILLE, 5962 4888

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2 homeS on over 20 acreS A 4 bedroom plus study character home plus 2 bedroom cottage both enjoy this private & peaceful location which enjoys views of nearby mountain ranges. Set on 20 acres (82751 sq/m) with Little Yarra River frontage the property is mostly cleared & fenced into several paddocks. The character home ofers expansive living across its 33+ squares of living including a large rumpus room with built in wet bar, lounge room with wood heater, dining room & timber kitchen.

Polished loors & double hung windows create a great feel throughout the home which ofers 2 bathrooms plus a large ensuite space of the huge master bedroom just waiting to be itted out. The 2 bedroom cottage is ideal for extra family members with its own carport and private garden. Lots of storage is available with sheds & store room under the house. extras include a pool for the hot days, all weather arena for horse lovers, fruit trees including apple, plum, orange & lemon. This is the irst time ofered for sale for 25 years & is an opportunity not to be missed.

contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 inspection Sat 11 -11.30am (Photo iD Required)

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Price range $590,000 - $650,000

“the KeePerS cottage” bed and breaKFaSt-tWo homeS Remarkable & unique, this home is amazing & living at this address will be unforgettable.The main house boasts 4 bedrooms, huge main with ensuite & WiR & spa bath to literally soak up the views, 2 with double robes & yet another for overlowing guests who simply won’t want to leave.

Loads of living space, both inside and out, an elevated undercover deck overlooking the Pristine yarra river that most can only dream about. Features include evaporative cooling, gas heating, sealed driveway with plenty of parking and secure double remote garage. the adjoining cottage would be ideal for a family member, a classy teenager retreat or to continue the successful b & b that currently exists. a well appointed kitchen, separate bathroom & open plan living/ bedroom,complete with its own private undercover, private deck. all this & much more, native gardens where you simply walk out the back door & you are on the Warburton rail trail which lead you to the aromas and the heart of Warburton.

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SenSational vieWS – acreS of Space this Property ofers some of the best valley views you will ind, approx 20 rolling acres of good usable land, picturesque, private, and just minutes’ drive to the Seville township. the country style home has been freshened up and ofers 3 large bedrooms plus a study, large family size living area with wood heating and a spacious kitchen and meals area. The whole family will love outside with approx. 20 great acres to enjoy, there is also some rustic farm shedding with one converted to a superb games room/ entertaining area/man cave. A fantastic acreage lifestyle conveniently situated close to all facilities.

contact David Carroll on 0419 539 320 or 5964 2277 david@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

bellrealestate.com.au

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

5967 1277

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

5964 2277

569Warburton Hwy, Seville

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

5966 2530

3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton

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WarBurton 27B BLACKWooD AvE ligHt, BrigHt, vieWS & onlY 12 Yo!

Price range $350,000 - $380,000

millgrove 7 JAMES STREET You Wont FinD a Better FirSt Home!

Fresh as a daisy with new carpet, new paint, just move in & unpack your bags.Boasting a large 1315m2, near lat, beautifully landscaped this lovely 3 bedroom home sits proudly overlooking magical mountainous views. Featuring two large living areas with open plan kitchen/dining area, Master with walk-in and full ensuite and a laundry big enough for second fridge and a freezer. an inspection of this lovely home will inspire you to change you to change your lifestyle today.

Immaculate & solid this lovingly cared for home has everything you need for a perfect irst home. 3 bedrooms master with built in robes, open plan living, loorboards throughout & tiles to wet areas, great kitchen with lots of cupboards plus dishwasher.

Outside a beautifully landscaped garden, level allotment & a fantastic shed perfect for a teenagers retreat.Nothing to spend, you seriously won’t ind a better home than this one.

Be quick!!

Contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 59671277 inspection Sat 1 -1.30pm

Contact michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 inspection sat 11 -11.30am

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Previously David was the No 1. sales agent in the Bell Real Estate group and he can now ofer expert and professional service to clients from Mount Evelyn to Warburton!

$165,000 - $175,000

Dream 2/3 aCre BloCk With north facing mountain views & on a made road with all services available this site is close to the primary school & an easy walk to the shops & cafés of Warburton. It is 2720m2 in size & has several sites & a driveway already cut out. A small shed provides dry storage.

Call David on 0419 539 320 or 5964 2277 to experience the“think big - think Bell”way to sell your home.

Contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277

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Price range $440,000 - $480,000

WeSBurn QualitY Built & DeSigneD to enjoY liFe!

Price range $400,000 - $440,000

Set on 1565 square metres this 4 bedroom home ofers bathroom with separate powder room, ensuite to master bedroom, 2 large decks for entertaining. Two living zones, dining room of the kitchen. outside a large shed & garden. Kitchen ofers gas cooking, pantry, dishwasher & plenty of bench & space. Comfort is assured with split system air conditioning, gas ire, gas space heater & evaporative cooling.Sit on the deck & enjoy the tranquil views.

Lovingly designed spacious living areas, big bathrooms, plenty of cupboards ideal for those looking to enjoy life by having an easy to manage property. 2 living zones, gas log heating & split system heat/cool. 3 bedrooms, ensuite with a bath & walk in robe to the main. a fantastic covered outdoor area, plus another double carport. Situated on easy to look after garden & only 2 mins to Yarra Junction shops yet in a rural setting this is truly a rare type of home.

Contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

5967 1277

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

5964 2277

569Warburton Hwy, Seville

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

5966 2530

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

WARBURTON

THIS is a wonderful opportunity to secure a rare piece of real estate in the heart of the wonderful Warburton township.

It is a good size brick residence on a 735 square metre allotment with the added bonus of having a commercial zoning.

The possibilities are truly endless with fantastic options.

It could be purchased as an investment property to lease out.

With numerous rooms, the home could be let out to a number of people or used as consulting suites on a commercial lease.

Alternatively, the home could be leased out on a residential basis.

The residence has some character and history and would make a fantastic renovation/restoration project.

The home is a generous size and the location is amazing.

A key feature of this amazing property is the rare commercial zoning.

This site could be developed to take advantage of the commercial aspect.

There is currently a council approved planning permit in place for the construction of five shops with three offices.

All the hard work with the council has been done.

It would also be a great location for a bed and breakfast.

The property is located just a stone’s throw from the Yarra River and is opposite the cafes and shops of the tourist mecca of Warburton.

3372 Warburton Highway, Warburton Auction: Saturday, 28 February, on site at 2pm Terms: 10% deposit, balance 60 days Inspect: By appointment Contact: Chris Lord of Andrew McMath Real Estate, Yarra Junction, 5967 1800/0418 148 861 or Warburton, 5966 2800

Woori Yallock, 45 Middleton Drive Renovator’s Dream

4A 2B 2C

Healesville, 6 Swiss Chalet Road Surprise Package!

3A 1B 3C

If you’re looking for your first home or next project, and not afraid of a little hard work then this is for you. Offering 4 bedrooms plus study including master with spacious Ensuite and spa bath, there is plenty of potential for savvy buyers. The living area is also a generous size. Outside features undercover decking, double garage, & even an above ground swimming pool. All on approx. 600m2 with near level rear yard.

Auction: Saturday 14th February 11am Inspect: Saturday 31st January 11-11:30am Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

Brick home with 3 spacious bedrooms all with BIR’s. The kitchen has ample bench & cupboard space, the separate dining & lounge are perfect for families. The wood heating, split system cooling & gas ducted heating ensure your comfort. Large undercover deck along with a separate spa all set on approx. 1/2 Acre of beautiful gardens. Storage sheds and water tanks complete this package!

For Sale: Offers invited over $395,000 Inspect: Saturday 31st January 1-1:30pm Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

Narbethong Stylish Country Residence!

Healesville, 8/13 Steel Street Retirement Living at an Affordable Price!

3A 2B 2C

Beautiful 3 bedroom family home. Features include-2 bedrooms with BIR’s plus master with Ensuite & WIR, Large living area plus separate parents retreat or study area, Well-appointed kitchen with garden views, Fantastic undercover entertaining area, Established low maintenance gardens with veggie patches, Colourbond garage partially converted into teenagers retreat and Double lock up garage with internal access.

For Sale: Offers invited over $350,000 Inspect:

By Appointment Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

2A 1B 1C

This 2 bedroom unit offers a large central kitchen, spacious living area plus separate dining, Master bedroom with BIR’s plus bay window, low maintenance courtyard, and single garage with internal access. The home also offers a large bathroom, gas heating, evap cooling & a large split system in the lounge. To help keep electricity costs to a minimum the home is itted with solar panels. Call Gary today!

For Sale: Offers invited over $265,000 Inspect: Saturday 31st January 11-11:30am Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

131 MAX | maxbrown.com.au CROYDON | HEALESVILLE | KILSYTH | LILYDALE | MT EVELYN | SEVILLE | NEW HOMES | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | PROJECT SALES

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WARBURTON 70-72 DONNA BUANG ROAD Luxurious Living with a Stunning Outlook Architecturally designed to create 4 levels of opulent style and luxury, this very special unique property is set on over 7000sqm and has a rainforest atmosphere. The walls of glass with north easterly aspect provide lots of natural light. The lower level has a multi purpose room which could be a 4th bedroom, office or gym, a sauna room and 3rd bathroom.

The ground floor is an entertainment mecca with a beautiful open plan design for the entry, living, kitchen and dining area and with internal access to the double garage. The third level has 2 of the bedrooms, the main bathroom, a family living space plus 2 outdoor entertainment decks. The spacious main bedroom and spectacular ensuite with fabulous scenic outlook are on level four. Take in the ambience of the beautiful surrounds, enjoy a dip in the outdoor spa, potter in the studio or just wander through the grounds and let this property captivate you. For the discerning buyer.

4a 3b 4c 2e METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

WESBURN 2718 WARBURTON HIGHWAY A Renovator on Approx 1500sqm

3a 1b 1c

Thursday 12 February at 6pm unless sold prior $570,000 Plus Sat 31st Jan at 2:30-3pm Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940

HEALESVILLE Go Back to the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with this Classic

3a 2b 1c 2e

With some of the work done but certainly more to do, this project may suit someone looking to get a start in the market on a larger than normal block and with room to add value. Currently there are 3 bedrooms, a lounge room with a wood heater and a reverse cycle split system plus an updated kitchen. Bring your imagination and your skills and this could be a great opportunity.

Step back in time to a past era and discover a weatherboard home that still has a lot of its original features including high ceilings, picture rails, light fittings, kitchen cupboards, large spacious rooms and hardwood floors. But time did not stand completely still and over the years it had the luxury of gas ducted heating added, a reverse cycle split system installed, a second bathroom incorporated in the laundry, plus solar panels with a 1.5kw inverter.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$280,000 Sat 31st Jan at 12:30-1pm Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 WOORI YALLOCK OFFICE 5964 7344

MILLGROVE 5 ADRIENNE COURT A Tranquil and Calming Oasis

3a 1b 1c 1e

Listen to the babbling creek, while enjoying the ambience that the well established setting offers. Situated in a bowl of a court, this quirky 3 bedroom timber home has a certain charm about it. Features include a wood heater, a reverse cycle split system, and access from the meals area opening out to a brick paved entertainment space which is surrounded by the much loved and cared for organic garden beds full of an interesting variety of herbs and an assortment of fruit trees.

METHOD PRICE $260,000 Plus INSPECT Sat 31st Jan at 1:30-2pm Photo ID required CONTACT Peter Nunn 0417 502 669 WOORI YALLOCK OFFICE 5964 7344

WOORI YALLOCK 1605 Warburton Highway 5964 7344 HEALESVILLE

292 Maroondah Highway 5962 1700

$359,000

By Appointment Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 HEALESVILLE OFFICE 5962 1700

EAST WARBURTON 2a Country Cottage Charm in Rupert Road

1b 1c 1e

Situated at the start of leafy East Warburton and only a short walk to the Yarra River, this immaculately presented property is waiting for you to call it home. Features include full length verandahs front and back, spacious open plan design, 2 good sized bedrooms, double glazed windows, and new wood heater with the added convenience of a reverse cycle split system for those warm summer days. Plenty of room, located on a large level 1400sqm (approx) block with a well established, easy care garden. Just sit back, relax and enjoy all the Yarra Valley has to offer.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$285,000

By Appointment Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 WOORI YALLOCK OFFICE 5964 7344

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Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

TOWNSHIP CONVENIENCE WITH VIEWS TO THE MOUNTAINS This 3 b/r home is set on approx. a quarter of an acre. Featuring large open plan lounge, kitchen & dining area & offers great views out toward Mt St Leonards.The views can also be enjoyed from the entertaining area & verandah.A handy w’shop/storage area has been set up under downstairs & the house can be accessed securely through the electric gates. GDH & evap cooling will keep you comfortable all year round.This is a great opportunity to buy a very solid home in a highly sought after location.

VIEWS TO THE MOUNTAINS Very affordable 3 bedroom home set in a quiet no-through road with north aspect to the mountains, with council reserve opposite and all within walking distance to town and sporting facilities at Queens Park.The home features ensuite bathroom and walk in robe to master, 2 living areas, gas heating, and covered outdoor entertaining area. Property leased until 21/07/15 @ 350 pw.

148-154 Maroondah Highway, HEALESVILLE

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$565,000

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Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

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3/13 Steel Street, HEALESVILLE

AFFORDABLE RETIREMENT An immaculate 2 bedroom unit featuring neutral decor throughout, gas heating, reverse cycle spit system air conditioning, gas cooking, gas hot water, solar power and much more easy low maintenance living. Vendor motivated to sell.

SIGNIFICANT FAMILY SPACE AND STYLE IN PREMIUM LOCATION Perfectly positioned & situated only 200m from the main street of town is this excellent family home.This large residence by virtue of its corner location & internal layout could also offer excellent possibilities & high exposure for the business professional. Comprising 4 b/r’s, 4 sep living areas, 2 bathrooms, master bed with FES & WIR, solar HWS & solar power, evap cooling, GDH & return verandah. Outside there is excellent off street parking, dbl garage & dbl carport on over 1/3rd acre within easy walk to the shops, cafés & Primary Schools.

25 Steel Street, HealeSVille

11 Badger Weir Road, BADGER CREEK

asking $490,000 plus

Offers Above $650,000

inspect by appointment or Scheduled OFi

Inspect By Appointment or Scheduled OFI’s JINDALEE - COUNTRY HOUSE Lovely three bedroom, two bathroom, BV home set on 3.5 acres with generous paddocks, manege, stables & facilities, workshop, car accommodation and vehicle access with large rear deck with views to Mt Riddell, open plan living, solid fuel heater, 2 x reverse cycle air conditioners, polished floorboards and only minutes away from Healesville town centre.

65 the Crest,yarra glen

Cabin 6E, 419 Don Road, HEALESVILLE

asking $650,000 plus

$89,000 N PR EW IC E

SOMetHing FOr eVeryOne Are you looking to move up into something larger? Do you need some more space? Do you need a large Shed/Workshop or Rumpus Room? Do you need some where to park the Caravan or Boat? If so you need to come and have a look at this, featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal and informal living areas, ducted heating, air conditioning, gas cooking, outdoor entertaining area, double remote garage giving access to the Garage/Rumpus Room/ Workshop in the backyard.

inspect by appointment or Scheduled OFi tHe great eSCaPe If you are looking for a lifestyle property with amazing views & only minutes to the township of Yarra Glen this property is for you. Set on approx. 10 acres giving one privacy & seclusion with a large garage/w’shop plus carport.The brick home is extremely comfortable featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus 2 separate living areas, modern kitchen & a large rear entertaining deck plus 3rd floor area for extra living, rumpus, storage, home office or artists studio. There is plenty of storage for water with capacity of 40,000 gallons.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

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

5962 3030

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mcmath.com.au Investment Opportunity with Warburton Highway Frontage

AUCTION ONSITE

Shops 1-5, 2455 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction Located in the heart of Yarra Junction, this is your chance to secure five shops all of which are currently tenanted with supreme highway exposure. Set on approximately 539 sqm.

Shop 1-40 sqm, divided into two areas Shop 2-52 sqm, divided into two areas with bathroom and rear access Shop 3-69 sqm, divided into two areas with bathroom and rear access Shop 4 & 5-86 sqm, divided into three areas plus separate room, storage room, three sinks and rear access.

Total combined gross rental approximately $52,000 p/a.

Auction: Saturday 28 February 12.00pm 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 days

Open for Inspection

Views & Court Location on 607m2 (app)

Open for Inspection

Location Can’t Be Beaten

16 Michael Court, Woori Yallock

2 Gordon Court, Woori Yallock

• Spacious brick veneer with Yarra Valley views • Updated kitchen with plenty of bench space, storage & adjoining dining area • Generous sized lounge with open fire place • Undercover entertaining area & established garden • Double carport & concrete drive

• Deceptively spacious on a fully fenced corner block • Natural gas ducted heating, split system & polished floorboards • Private entertaining area & north facing verandah with views • Garage with room for 1 car & workshop plus off street parking • Walk to shops, transport, schools & the Yarra Rail Trail

$350,000-$380,000

$390,000-$410,000

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607m2 3 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 31 Jan 10-10.30am Or by appointment

586m2 4 2 1 approx Inspection Sat 31 Jan & Sun 1 Feb 11-11.30am Or by appointment

Open for Inspection‘Wonga Heights’ Peace & Privacy on 3/4 Acre (app) Open for Inspection

Stunning Near New Home on 3 Acres Approx

109-111 Wonga Road, Millgrove

240 Glenview Road, Launching Place

• Successfully run as a B&B • Second bathroom has been completely renovated • Lounge & formal dining room • Natural gas ducted heating, electric wall heater, mains water & tank • Double lock up garage & shed • Terraced garden, veggie patch & chook run

• Metricon home only 3 1/2 years old • Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, lots of storage/bench space & an amazing walk in pantry • Teenage retreat or 2nd living area • Undercover entertaining area • Plenty of room for cars with a double garage & extra parking spaces

$380,000-$420,000

$550,000-$590,000

LAND

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3148m2 4 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 31 Jan 12-12.30pm Or by appointment

Open for Inspection

Fabulous Location on 866m2 (app)

3 acres 3 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 31 Jan 2-2.30pm Or by appointment

Walk to Everything

Near New

7 Surrey Road, Powelltown

Unit 3, 6-8 Yarra Street, Yarra Junction

• Backing onto parkland & a short walk to the general store • Large living room complete with wood heating • Meals area adjoining neat & tidy updated kitchen • Undercover entertaining area • Double carport & wood shed • Only 15 minutes from Yarra Junction

• Features Tasmanian Oak floors, spacious kitchen & dining area • Modern neutral colour tones throughout & gas ducted heating • Single lock up garage with access into the home • Low maintenance living • Close to public transport, medical centre, shops & cafes, library & the Warburton Rail Trail

$280,000-$295,000 LAND

866m2 3 1 2 approx Inspection Sat 31 Jan 2-2.30pm Or by appointment

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

Marc Barton-Johnson Sales Consultant

$360,000 LAND

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Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

OPEN 7 DAYS

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

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

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Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

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LOUNGE SUITE 3 piece fabric, $250. Contact 5962 4905.

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MAAX SPA 6 seater outdoor, azur blue hard cover and manual. $1,900ono. Phone 0423 944 582 Healesville.

METAL OFFICE DESK with draws. $50. Contact Jim 5966 2938.

MOTORCYCLE LEATHERS, ladies size 10, Dry Rider jacket, Alpine Star pants and boots. $400.

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Lake Eildon National Park, Rubicon State forest, Big River State forest, Cathedral Range State Park, Marysville State forest, Yarra Ranges National Park and Toolangi State forest The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Parks Victoria are committed to protecting and enhancing the natural values of parks, reserves and state forests across the state. Examples of this conservation management are the control of introduced plant and animal species which can impact on these values.

As part of an ongoing strategy, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is laying buried baits containing sodium luroacetate (1080 poison) on public land for the control of foxes. Baiting commenced Monday, 19 January 2015 and will continue until Friday, 18 December 2015.

Baits have been laid at strategic sites and other known areas of fox habitat within the above mentioned forests and parks, and within the vicinity of townships Eildon, Rubicon, Taggerty, Buxton, Marysville, Narbethong, Healesville, Warburton and Toolangi.

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Further details may be obtained by contacting Emily Borton at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning at Alexandra on (03) 5772 0200. www.delwp.vic.gov.au ZO530022 Customer Service Centre 136 186

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LOUNGE SUITE, Jacobean, VGC, $150. Phone 5962 4898.

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

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

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Acknowledgement COOPER, Rob (Bob).

Thanks to Dr Peter Rogers and staff at Healesville Hospital for all the care and support given to Robert (Bob) Cooper.

- Maureen and family.

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Land for Sale A stunning north facing 11.41 acres (4.62 hectares) - 173 Glenfern Road Upper Ferntree Gully. Never offered before.

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CANTEBURY, poptop, 17' 6", excellent condition, new tyres, new awnings, $16,000ono. 0448 000 610.

COROMAL, Excel, 505, 2000, 17' island bed, full service Nov 14, reg until Jan 2016, VGC. $17,000. Towing extras if required. N48975. 0407 089 665.

Healesville.

MAZDA BT50, GT, great condition, selling due to upgrade. One owner, very well looked after!

Need gone as I am picking up new car next week! ZCP-068.

Call vance 0419 133 691.

JAYCO Dove, 1983, camper, full annexe, electric brakes, reg until Nov 2015, needs new fridge. $3,800. 5964 8318.

V Farm Vehicles /Machinery TRACTOR, Iseki, TS4010 with as new slasher and 6 ft grader blade with rippers. $10,500neg.

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PROTON 2011 Persona, Auto, 1.6lt , new tyres, 48,000 kms, reg Oct 2015. Clean, tidy, reliable and economical. Just serviced.

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Cyclists tackle Everest

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

The Burras and the Bloods have played hundreds of games with the ‘heritage’ posts which were hard to miss.

Fatter matters

By KATH GANNAWAY DO FATTER goalposts mean players hit the post more often?

It’s a much debated question up Warby way that may well be answered when the stats are gathered at the end of Warburton-Millgrove Football Club’s 2015 season.

The club’s new $10,000 ‘skinny’ goalposts went in last week, replacing the iconic former SEC concrete posts that have served the club well over the years.

Casey MP Tony Smith came through on his $10,000 pre-election promise of new posts and was at the ground last week with Yarra Ranges Councillor Jim Child, club president Rodney Woods and football manager Rodney McKail to test out the theory that skinnier posts are harder to hit.

While the concrete electricity pylons have their supporters (Woods said there had been some discussion on the club’s facebook page decrying the loss of the famous/infamous goalposts), they didn’t comply with current league regulations and were potentially costing the club the opportunity to host finals and other major games.

Woods said the club would be looking at attracting more of the high-profile games in the future.

“I’m very thankful we’ve got the new ones, but it has created a lot of chatter about the heritage aspect ... the old goal posts at Warby had become a bit iconic,” he said.

He’s sceptical however about the fat versus skinny conundrum. “There’s still the same width in between the posts and if you’re going to hit one, you’re going to hit it,” he said.

Jim Child, who played for Yarra Junction, and who may or may not have put one through the middle of the SEC towers in his day, and McKail who definitely put a few through, point out that circumference doesn’t matter in this case.

They point out that both teams are aiming for the same gaps.

Another positive according to Woods is that skinny posts equate to less bulky padding.

THE riders will be partaking in an “Everesting” event - a ride where cyclists ascend a minimum of 8848 metres to equal one ascent of Mount Everest.

There will be 25 specially invited female riders who will attempt nine ascents of Donna Buang in one continuous ride.

Andy Van Bergen, organiser of the event, said that Everesting was the ultimate in cycling.

“It’s such an achievement to complete a ride like this and definitely a highlight in a cyclist’s career. It’s no walk in the park.”

The collective ride will represent the largest ever Everesting group attempt, and will involve riders from multiple clubs, brands and groups. It will be the first of its kind in Australia.

The event is historically significant to Everesting itself, with George Mallory first achieving the climb in the mid-1990s on Mount Donna Buang.

George Mallory was the grandson of English Mountaineer George Mallory, who died in an attempt on Mount Everest in the 1930s.

This Everesting event, held on the mountain where it was first achieved, will make the attempt of great significance to many road cyclists.

The event will commence from Warburton at midnight and cyclists will ride throughout the day on Saturday, 7 February. A free Domestique ride will also run on the day and the public is invited to come and support the riders by riding a lap with them.

A reduced speed will be in place on the day, as well as free hydration and nutrition and a photographer to capture the athletic feats of riders.

More information about the free Domestique ride can be found at www.tinyurl.com/InSearchOfUp. Entry is free but riders are encouraged to register prior to the event.

Challenge of golf set Woods passes to the pack - McKail, Smith and Child for a shot at the new goals. 133523 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY “It used to be an eight-man job just to put the posts out and put the covers around them, now it’s a one-man job ... so no need now to go missing before the matches,” he joked.

Then there’s the question of how to celebrate the new posts when the home and away season starts with a round two match against Monbulk on 18 April.

McKail has played all his life at Warburton, so he could be a candidate!

But Woods has put in an ambit claim, saying talent rather than longevity should be the determining factor, answering McKail’s suggestion with “Yeah ... but I was probably better than him.”

The banter seesaws around who won the most B&Fs, and who should have

won the most B&Fs. “I could have if I’d wanted to,” Woods shoots back.

In the end, they both have some club legends in mind for the honour, but that’s another story.

Right now, the club is focused on making further improvements, including new lights.

“There’s one reason behind these improvements and that’s to better our facilities, which we need to do to keep people coming here, playing here and enjoying the game here,” said Woods.

Keeping young players in the game is another focus and the club, in conjunction with Wesburn Junior Football Club, will run a football clinic for junior players at the Warburton ground on 15 February.

It’s open to any junior players and Woods said they were working with the senior league to get some high-profile players along on the day.

In the meantime, what is the go with fat and skinny posts? If there’s a mathematical genius out there who can settle the argument with figures as well as logic, or anyone with a view on the matter, the Mail would be interested to hear. Post on the Mail Newspaper Group facebook page, write to The Editor, Mail Newspapers, PO Box 470, Healesville, 3777, or email editor@ yvnews.com.au.

THE Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club will be holding its annual golf challenge on Friday 20 February.

With Bendigo Bank as the main sponsor, the event is $85 for individual players, which includes cooked breakfast and lunch, 18 holes of ambrose-style golf, and drinks at bar prices.

There are great prizes on offer.

Hole sponsorship ($500) includes cooked breakfast and lunch with drinks on course, 18 holes of ambrose-style golf for four people.

The event will be held at Berwick Montuna Golf Course - Emerald Beaconsfield Road, Upper Beaconsfield.

The event starts at 7.30am for breakfast in the club car park before 8am tee-off.

Carts must be pre-booked.

Contact Montuna Golf Club on 9707 5226.

For bookings and hole sponsorship, call Damian Kee on 0417 516 935.

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Fraser half centur y helps nail victor y MONBULK CRICKET THIS round was highlighted by a great win to the Monbulk first XI over fourth-placed Knox Gardens. Chasing 122, Monbulk passed the score five wickets down with Jason Fraser steering the side home with 50 not out. The thirds also had a solid win over Knox Gardens to have them sit top of the ladder.

Damian Howard was the star with 45 and 3/12.

Monbulk CC Scores: First XI: Monbulk 5/125 (J. Fraser 50 not out) defeated Knox Gardens 10/122 (M. Neal 4/18).

Second XI: Knox Gardens 7/330 v Monbulk 130.

Third XI: Monbulk 228 (D. Howard 45, R. Lamers 41, J. Dekkers 39) defeated Knox Gardens 190 (D. Howard 3/12).

Fourth XI: Lost to Boronia Churches.

Under-17: Monbulk 151 (Daniel Cleary 62, Darcy Myring 36, Aaron Gillard 31, ) lost to Knox Rebels 4/209.

Under-15: Monbulk 160 (Scott Buckley 42, Austin Richardson 35) lost to Aura Vale 3/168.

Fine knocks from future stars OLINDA JUNIOR CRICKET UNDER-10S are still on a break but training resumes this Wednesday.

Under-12 (2): Olinda took on fourth-placed St Andrew’s at Manson Reserve in a one-dayer with nine players. Max Thornton (26) and Ziggy Hatherley both retired in the top-order, and were able to come back at the end with a 23-run partnership to get their team to 8/68.

The bowling and fielding were really good as St Andrew’s

passed the score in the secondlast over to finish at 6/82. Max Thornton again in the action with a wicket and some really quick bowling.

Under-12 (5): The team travelled to North Ringwood and gave a polished display. Bowling first, the team kept the Bulls to 5/59 with Gidi Talmi taking 2/3 off his two overs, and Ethan Blenkiron also picking up 1/5.

In reply, they posted a fantastic 7/107 with Tom Price nailing 18, Xander Oldfield finishing at

17 not out, and Hamish Fraser and Lachey Bates both chipping in with 11.

Under-14 hosted Ringwood, the team bowled first and had the Rams all out off the last ball for 96. Jonty Scott claimed 3/9 off two overs and Frank Seal 2/2 off the last over. In reply, the team was on pace early but couldn’t maintain the rate until the end, finishing at 5/88 in reply. Aiden Ardley chipped in with 22 and Marc Feltham soldiered on for 12 not out at the end.

‘Daves’ blitz field of brightness

By DENNIS FULLER

Monbulk under-13s enjoyed a strong showing against Upwey.

Under-13: Monbulk 1/103 (Josh Spencer 31 not out, Ben Grimes 31 not out) v Upwey Black 5/47 (Rab Noonan 2/5).

Under-11s both played away against FTG and Upwey and the under-10s played each other at the MCG. Don’t forget the annual past players, life-members and sportsmen’s night coming up on

Saturday 7 February. This will be highlighted by former test cricketer Rodney Hogg and the club’s own Mark Fenby playing his acoustic tracks.

This will be a great night, see the website for more details.

Everyone welcome, invite your friends. Please RSVP to Paul Utting for catering purposes paul@sherbrookeconstructions. com

The stroke event surprised nobody as Ross Martin and Steve Town (10.5) played a blinder to come in with 78 off the stick to win in a canter.

The other teams to play well were captain Dean Shannon and Peter Glasscock (12) with 80 and 68, Ken Hill and Mike Litchfield (10.25) on 84 and 70.25 followed by Jeff Marsh and Graham White (16.125) on 72.875.

Broc Reynolds was nearest the pin on the 7th, Steve Town the 12th, Ian Cranston the 13th and Ian Scott did the daily double on the 4th and the pro pin 18th.

The ladies’ foursomes cham-

THE foursomes championships were there for the taking last Saturday at Emerald Golf Club in conditions that could not be faulted, although I did hear, from one poor scorer, that the sun was a bit bright.

It was played in the Canadian foursomes format with stroke and handicap gongs on the line.

The teams were assembled and off they went.

It was left to Dave Aitken and Dave Jennings (18.75) to show how the game should be played when their nett score of 63.25 topped the handicap section.

pions were Irene Cranston and Davina Mckey who cleaned up in both the stroke event and the handicap gong as well.

Wednesday’s Overly Fat Golf (OFG) was a stableford event which suited Ben Balfour (19) down to the ground when he rolled in with a nett 60 and assumed the air of a winner.

Bobby Kennedy (23) carved out 64 to be next followed by Ken Hill (16) and Peter Clowes (16) who both amassed 66.

Next Saturday at Emerald, there will be a par event for the bragging rights and the winning.

SCOREBOARD BOWLS YARRA JUNCTION Tuesday 20, Yarra Junction drew with Lilydale 51 shots.

Saturday 24, Yarra Junction defeated Croydon 79 shots to 77 shots.

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DOWN 1. Fabric (6) 2. Refrain from (7) 3. Mythical monster (6) 4. Pillar (6) 5. Moor (5) 7. Mark (5) 13. Tune (3) 14. Mild (7) 15. Reason (5) 17. Commotion (6) 18. Boundary (6) 19. Number (6) 21. Strong (5)

Cryptic Clues No. 7355 ACROSS 6. Definitely will make the tar melt in the end (3,7). 8. To start with, Los angeles has changed, too (4). 9. Making a row with the drawer (4). 10. The big chaps inside give the signs (5). 11. Ben has caught nothing for some time (4).

12. So get into the van again (9). 16. Meet and smuggle over (3,6). 20. Cease fires would be the reverse (4). 22.

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Calling “run!” (6). 5. Sang out “Hard grind” (5). 7. The woman is going ahead with the children (5). 13. Have won, somehow (3). 14. Will have coloured in half the pictures, you forecast (7). 15. Tiptoe off with somebody else’s? (5).

17. If not, when the sun sets the man will come in (6).

18.Behind with the rates badly, at one point (6). 19. Melon for which light moisture is required (6). 21. Uncle took up raising cats (5).

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Top slot looks solid YVCA ROUND 11 has served up a tasty trio of matches in the Yarra Valley’s premier grade D.J. Strachan Shield, with top spot up for grabs, a place in the top four, and a much-needed win for a couple of sides.

Hot conditions greeted the players, an opportunity to make any bowling attack toil hard early.

However, it was the bowlers who dominated, obviously eager to seek the cool of the pavilion.

In the biggest game of the round, Seville is hosting Warburton-Millgrove where top position is up for grabs, as well as a little psychological advantage with finals around the corner.

With the game eagerly anticipated, disappointment emerged the winner on day one, as WarburtonMillgrove’s psychological advantage has become more of a visit to the mental institution for the Blues batsmen.

Seville batted first and had no

answers to the Burra’s all-round attack.

The Burras shared the wickets, led by Daniel Lever (3/21), to completely push aside the home team for a dismal 85.

Scores under 100 are tough to defend, and although the Blues put on some early pressure, the explosive David Lever’s blistering 54 all but led his team to the chasing target, with the visitors finishing on 3/74.

The other key match-up is the clash where Yarra Junction is hosting Mount Evelyn with fourth position on the ladder up for grabs.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Yarra Junction’s batsmen let their captain’s good fortune go to waste as they had no match for another consistent bowling display.

However, with his wicket falling at 7/51, there was a moment where it looked as if the total would be rounded out for under 80.

A useful partnership from Hayden Wilson (27) and Terry Ottrey ensured the total reached three

figures, but it wasn’t much greater as the home team was bowled out for 104.

It was a case of the young and the old, or should I say experienced, with the ball as up and coming spinner Jed Thompson (3/15) and veteran Chris Anderson (3/12) led the bowling for the visitors.

With Mount Evelyn racing to 30, Yarra Junction were immediately put under pressure, but a brace of wickets from leggie Pat Ford (2/7) gave the home side a sniff of wickets.

However, opener Dan Fraser (34 not out) and young gun Jon Williams ensured the Rovers would reach stumps at 2/49 against some good bowling.

The final contest of the round sees Healesville host Hoddles Creek in a battle between the competition’s strugglers.

Both sides have had their moments this season, but haven’t had the consistency or depth to really challenge the better teams in the

competition.

Healesville batted first under sunny skies, and the day panned out to be a classic battle between bat and ball.

At the end of the day, Healesville finished to be all out for 173.

Pace duo Dave Chesney (4/56) and Nick Bark (2/24) continue to show their emerging talents and development as they led Hoddles Creek’s attack, and they had the hosts under some early pressure.

However, a rear-guard partnership between the Blood’s star brothers, Scott (65) and Ash (41) Hamer, ensured the home team would bat most of their overs to compile the competitive target.

Hoddles Creek possess enough fire power with the bat that if theycan muster some early fortitude to resist a collapse, then a chase of 174 is well within their means.

However, Healesville does have an attack with a variety that will ask plenty of questions.

FTGDCA UPWEY Tecoma declared itself a finals contender when it defeated third-placed Johnson Park by 27 runs to complete round 10 of the Reeves Shield.

With only three games remaining, the Tigers defended 221 and moved into the top four, a game clear of Knox Gardens.

Despite good knocks from Sharks Ben Stallworthy (51) and David Devenish (45), the top performance came from Upwey Tecoma off-spinner Steve Gannell who captured 8/64 and gave the Tigers belief they can match it with the best.

In the upset of the day, Knoxfield did not give The Basin a sniff as Scott McKenzie and man-of-thematch Mitch Perry, 15, bowled the Knights to victory with three wickets apiece.

Chasing 243, the Bears were rolled for just 139, with Perry making his senior debut only a few games ago, now a permanent fixture in the Knoxfield Reeves Shield team.

For the first time this season, The Basin has dropped to second place while the Knights move to sixth on the table.

Jason Fraser dug in at Monbulk and was unbeaten on 50 when his side defeated Knox Gardens by five

wickets in a game that contained five Lomax Medallists.

Resuming at 3/53 in pursuit of 122, it was an early day on the hill as Knox Gardens slipped out of the top four and face The Basin next match.

Upper Gully (122) had bottom side Belgrave on the ropes at 9/97, however, could not deliver the final blow as tailenders Dave Carnie (23 not out) and Michael Litterbach saw the Magpies home in dramatic fashion.

Upper Gully leg-spinner Robbie Birnie continued his great form from Bendigo Country Week with 4/16 but it was all in vain.

In a slow day’s play at Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully was never a threat, chasing 258 set by Eildon Park, with the Gully’s Shane Richardson posting 50 out of 187.

The win sees the Panthers move to the top of the ladder while the Blues slump to the bottom.

SCORES REEVES SHIELD Upwey Tecoma 221 (Evans 80 not out) d Johnson Park 194 (Stallworthy 51, D. Devenish 45, Gannell 8/64).

Eildon Park 9/258 (Baltruschatis 83, Bowyer 5/44) d Ferntree Gully 187 (Richardson 52, Henry 36, Caton-Robertson 3/34).

Knoxfield 243 (Scholfield 57, M. Perry 57) d The Basin 139 (Koster 36 not out, Vozzo 31, Perry 3/33, McKenzie 3/39).

Belgrave 9/126 (Birnie 4/16, Young 3/18) d Upper Gully 122 Monbulk 5/125 (Fraser 50 not out) d Knox

Gardens 122 (Small 42, Neal 4/18).

Ladder (round 10) Eildon Park 51, The Basin 48, Johnson Park 39, Upwey Tecoma 39, Knox Gardens 30, Knoxfield 21, Upper Gully 21, Monbulk 21, Belgrave 18, Ferntree Gully 15.

DECOITE SHIELD South Belgrave 224 (A. Hart 75, Noone 53 not out, Inglis 5/57) d Lysterfield 71 and 3/154 (Brolic 78 not out, D’Rosario 41), Auravale 167 (K. Sidhu 6/57) d Knox City 53 (McDermott 5/11 including hat trick) and 74 (McDonald 6/34).

Mt Gate 8/346 (Buckland 70, Rozakis 67, Bowden 60 not out, Bunting 56) d St John’s Tecoma 141.

Footballers 7/200 (Hepburn 79, Krishnan 55) d Rowville 9/197.

Ladder (round 10) Mt Gate 61, South Belgrave 49, Auravale 43, Footballers 33, St John’s Tecoma 27, Rowville 21, Lysterfield 12, Knox City 6.

DIVISION 3 Upper Gully 3/181 (Claughton 104 not out, Hart 32) d Belgrave 114.

Upwey Tecoma 348 (Heath 160) d Johnson Park 282 (Rickard 118, Bourke 39, C. Devenish 39, Kennedy 5/51).

Ferntree Gully 9/190 (Cole 62 not out, Wright 52, Brown 5/44, Bronsgeest 3/58) d Eildon Park 183 (Porter 58, Hodgson 4/7).

The Basin 5/114 (Turcinovic 34) d Knoxfield 102 (Freeling 4/17, Lee 3/16).

Knox Gardens 7/330 d Monbulk 130 (Vernon 4/17).

DIVISION 4 Mt Gate 7/377 (Harris 155) d St John’s Tecoma 162 (Terrington 3/29, Wimalaratna 3/34).

Lysterfield 7/300 d South Belgrave 183 (Ray 39, Murphy 34 not out, Kinniburgh 4/41).

Boronia Knox Churches 263 d Auravale 231 (Budge 89 not out, Hoenderdaal 60, Williams 6/80).

DIVISION 5 Ferntree Gully 9/225 (Catalano 69, Sharp 82 not out, Robinson 3/55) d Knox City 221 (Hoggett 134, Handley 36, Glare 5/27).

Upper Gully 5/98 and 7/153 (S. Bailey 50, Scoon 36, Ziza 3/34) d South Belgrave 92 (Roleff 7/35) and 6/154 (Cockerell 69, Roleff 3/40).

Knox Gardens 5/268 (O’Connor 61, Lambrick 45, Flintoff 44 not out, Buljubasic 37 not out) d Eildon Park 252.

Knoxfield 301 d The Basin 214 (Porch 101, McColl 4/43).

DIVISION 6 Belgrave 9/269 (Fig-Smith 87, Chaproniere 72) d Eildon Park 198 (Corcoran 42, Davey 38, Phillips 36, Connolly 4/44, Read 3/55).

Upwey Tecoma 7/215 (D. Waters 100 not out, Lucas 35) d Mt Gate 100 (Cross 5/7) and 91.

Lysterfield 209 d Johnson Park 137 (Carter 4/23).

Knox Boronia Churches 137 (Keane 34, Wan 30 not out, Lindsay 4/29) d Ferntree Gully 104 (L. Graffen 3/14, Russell 4/20, Bullock 33).

Footballers 180 (Graczyk 4/21) d Rowville 175 (Van Eck 34).

DIVISION 7 Knoxfield 8/142 (R. Maibaum 61) d Upper Gully 55 (Liddy 3/23) and 70 (J. Maibaum 5/17).

Upwey Tecoma 225 (Anderson 41, Bell 35, Betka 4/24) d The Basin 242 (Lane 75, Williams 5/27).

Johnson Park 2/254 d Ferntree Gully 252 (Morrison 7/36, Jacobson 76, Black 51).

Monbulk 211 (Howard 45, Lamers 41, Bakker 3/26, Danopoulos 3/30) d Knox Gardens 194 (Stuckey 54, Bakker 39 not out, Howard 3/12).

Lysterfield 9/300 (Morrison 77, Walker 33, Sonsie 32) d Eildon Park 265 (Woodward 100, Janneke 58, Thompson 3/6).

After celebrating its 60th birthday in 2014, the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow is on the move in 2015 from Caulfield Racecourse to our new home at Melbourne Showgrounds from February 11 to 16.

Presented by the Caravan Industry Association Victoria (CIA VIC), the move marks the dawn of a new era for Australia’s biggest outdoors show with even more of the latest and greatest caravans, camping gear and outdoors accessories on display than was previously possible. The size of the new venue will truly make the 2015 Supershow the biggest yet.

The additional space will also enhance the show experience for patrons with extra food outlets and rest areas, an abundance of entertainment, product demonstrations and seminars at the Supershow.

There will be something to enjoy for every member of the family with fantastic prizes to be won, free show bags, fishing, the Yamaha Super tank, cooking

R.A. FINGER TROPHY Hoddles Creek versus Healesville 7/482 (W. Maile 215 not out, D. Senior 93, B. Horner 77, A. Finch 2/34), Warburton Millgrove versus Seville 9/323 (T. Page 95, R. Oates 77, S. Luckhurst 46, T. Appleton 3/94, M. Hadj 2/59), Yarra Junction 9/227 (J. Jenkinson 79, J. Lawrence 65, I. Hawkey 5/54, D. Fraser 2/45) versus Mount Evelyn, Coldstream 112 (Walsh 31, Phillips 32, S. Morgan 5/43, B. Johnson 3/26) versus Woori Yallock 3/27.

C GRADE Seville 120 (L. Corbett 35, L. Roberts 23, J. Harding 8/31) versus Gruyere 1/48, Launching Place 183 (D. Colling 41, L. Winter-Annette 36, D. Thorne 3/36, R. Aitken 2/29) versus Wandin, Marysville 204 (C. Franklyn 61, L. Fisher 34, L. Roland 32, S. Elliott 25, K. Bomford 6/66, D. Flutter 2/25) versus Yarra Junction 1/13, Healesville versus Yarra Glen 160 (A. Cowan 75, C. Kyatt 15, S. Neilson 5/27).

D GRADE Gruyere versus Seville 258 (A. Spargo 86, C. Hurst 42, N. Waixel 3/27, B. Young 2/44), Launching Place 200 (A. Cope 66, S. Grindley 27, M. Young 25, T. Doolan 3/25, B. Sinnot 2/6) versus Wandin, Coldstream 155 (L. Creedy 38, A. Cummins 32. T. Spencer 4/34, J. Woods 2/18, J. Lusk 2/32) versus Yarra Glen, Powelltown versus Yarra Junction (no scores).

Woori Yallock 5/112 (J. Collette 41 not out, P. Sanders 26, C. Darwall 2/15) defeated Warburton Millgrove 110 (F. deVarga 24, J. Collette 4/19), Hoddles Creek 8/243 (S. Robertson 73, G. Edmonds 56, I. Scurrah 38) defeated Yarra Junction 196 (T. Winter 57, C. Fall 38, L. Jones 4/23), Healesville White 8/135 (S. Dennett 50 not out, D. Plunkett 38, K. Bunn 2/3, S. Gamble 2/10) defeated Healesville Red 78 (A. Boyle 13, J. Plunkett 3/20, B. Darcy 2/8).

D GRADE VERSUS E GRADE Mount Evelyn E 6/141 (C. Carmody 50, J. Dalton 46 not out, L. Walker 3/18 including hat trick) defeated by Mount Evelyn D 6/153 (M. Shepherd 46 not out, C. Robertson 23, M. Walker 21).

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Down - 1, Po-li-sh. 2, Scorers. 3, Cry off. 4, Career. 5, Gnas-h. 7, Is-sue. 13, Own (anag). 14, P-red-ict(ures).

15, Steal. 17, Un-les-s. 18, Aster-n. 19, Sun-dew. 21, Pumas (rev).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7355 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Cumbersome. 8, Alto. 9, Plot. 10, Gaunt. 11, Hail. 12, Indignant. 16, Turbulent. 20, Lamb. 22, Error.

23, Mint. 24, Isle. 25, Fraternity.

Down - 1, Muslin. 2, Abstain. 3, Dragon. 4, Column. 5, Heath. 7, Stain. 13, Air. 14, Clement. 15, Cause. 17, Uproar.

18, Border. 19, Ninety. 21, Beefy.

demonstrations and much more. For the kids, Tammy the Tent and Corey the Caravan from the Caravanning Explorer’s Club will provide plenty of fun and amusement.

Readers, here is your chance to win two tickets to the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow.

We are offering 50 readers the chance to win two tickets to the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow, which runs from Weds 11th February to Monday 16th February 2015.

INTS WTICKE

Australia’s Biggest Outdoors Show is on the move!

Seville 85 (B. Caldwell 21 not out, M. Dall 15, Dan Lever 3/21) versus Warburton 3/74, (David Lever 54), Yarra Junction 104 (H. Wilson 27, M. Hottes 20, C. Anderson 3/12, J. Thompson 3/15) versus Mount Evelyn 2/49 (D. Fraser 34 not out, P Ford 2/7), Healesville 173 (S. Hamer 65, A. Hamer 41, Dave Chesney 4/56, N. Bark 2/24) versus Hoddles Creek.

ONE DAY GRADE

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To be in the draw to win tickets email your name, address and contact number to win@starnewsgroup.com.au or write your name, address and contact number on the back of and envelope and mail to: Vic Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow Competition, PO Box 9, Pakenham Victoria 3810.

Entries close Wednesday 4 February at 12 noon.

More info at: www.caravanshow.com.au Conditions apply: See starcommunity.com.au/ competitions for details

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