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SIX years to the day after the Black Saturday bushfires, hundreds of people gathered in Healesville to stop and remember. Shortly after 5pm on Saturday 7 February, the crowd that filled the Healesville Railway Station’s car park and playground for the Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise held a minute of silence for the 173 people killed in the tragic 2009 bushfires. Cruise organisers, Wendy Bennett and Stacey and Troy

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SIX years on from the Black Saturday bushfires, the Murrindindi-Marysville class action has been settled for $300 million.

With the action originally due to start in the Supreme Court last week, and the predicted scenario of a year-long trial, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, acting for hundreds of people whose lives were forever changed by the tragic events of 7 February 2009, announced that an out-of-court settlement had been reached.

The settlement covers over 1100 claims emanating from the fires that affected Murrindindi, Narbethong, Marysville, Buxton and Taggerty.

If approved by the court the settlement, which is agreed to without admission of liability, will see power provider AusNet contribute $260.9m, state parties $29.1m and UAM, the maintenance contractor, $10m.

Dr Katherine Rowe, whose husband Ken died in the fire, was the lead plaintiff, agreeing to the settlement on behalf of the other members of the action.

She said the fire changed her life, which would never be the same, and that of so many others.

“I truly hope that the compensation we have been able to secure today will help all those people still trying to rebuild, and that it lessens the ongoing burden somewhat for people, although it can never fully account for what we’ve gone through and lost,” she said.

She said she believed the justice and accountability that people wanted for what occurred on Black Saturday had been achieved with the size of the settlement, and said she hoped it would force businesses into better practices to avert disasters in the future.

Marysville GP Dr Lachlan Fraser, who lost his home and clinic in the fire, and Kim Rycroft from Narbethong who also lost her home and business, both accepted the settlement as a good outcome to the action.

Ms Rycroft said she felt relief, and described the settlement as “an honourable outcome” which was not about blame, but about acknowledging responsibility so such a disaster was not repeated.

She has rebuilt Saladin Lodge in Narbethong, running it as a B&B, conference facility and event destination with a shop, produce store and cafe.

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Remembrance cruise

By JESSE GRAHAM

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Nollie Haddock handing out yellow ribbons at the Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise. 134251 Left: Bagpipe player Peter Falconer performs as Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise organisers Wendy Bennett and Stacey and Troy Kinsmore lead a remembrance ceremony.

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HUNDREDS of people from around the state made their way down to Healesville over the weekend to mark the sixth anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires.

The Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise was held on Saturday 7 February, where over 560 cars drove from Lilydale to Healesville via Toolangi and Chum Creek for the event.

Intended as a time for reflection on the devastation of the 2009 bushfires, the cruise then finished at Healesville railway station, where an official remembrance ceremony and a minute of silence was held.

Event organiser Stacey Kinsmore told the Mail that she thought the turnout was the biggest yet for the event, which is in its fourth year. “It’s absolutely amazing - I think this is the biggest year yet, so I’m a little bit overwhelmed at the moment,� she said. “We tried to see if there was anyone else doing remembrance ceremonies, but there didn’t seem to be anyone doing it, so that made the event more important. You have to give people the opportunity to come and grieve, and to support each other.�

The cruise is usually held on the first Saturday of February, and this year’s event coincided with the first time 7 February has fallen on a Saturday since the 2009 fires.

Classic, rare and regular cars in their hundreds all took part in the cruise, which caught the attention of television news crews and drew fire brigades, residents and visitors to the town.

Healesville’s Exploded View performed to the crowd before the remembrance ceremony.

Casey MP Tony Smith spoke to the crowd about reflecting on the fires, those who were lost and those still living with the aftermath of the fires. “We do this every year, because of these three fantastic people here with me,� Mr Smith said, gesturing to organisers Wendy Bennett and Stacey and Troy Kinsmore.

After a tear-filled tribute for Kate Ansett, a Black Saturday victim and the inspiration for the cruise, the entire crowd, emblazoned with yellow ribbons, fell silent for a minute to pay their respects.

Ms Bennett and Mr and Mrs Kinsmore then led the group in a walk around the Healesville

Labyrinth while Peter Falconer played bagpipes, and laid a candle in the centre for Ms Ansett, as they had done for the last four years.

All profits from the event are donated to the Healesville CFA. To sponsor next year’s Black Saturday Cruise, contact Stacey Kinsmore on 0421 321 203 or email smbrocky@yahoo.com.au.

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Emily’s pet ram was among the stolen flock.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM POLICE are looking for the drivers of two Toyota vehicles after about 50 sheep were stolen from a Toolangi farm last week.

Wendy Busacca’s 60-hectare farm on Myers Creek Road was targeted on Monday 2 February by thieves, who, police believe, have knowledge of the property.

“We woke up and found the gate open, so we went down to have a look,” she said.

“Someone had come in during the night and cut the chain on the gate and made a path for them to leave.”

Wendy said the sheep were worth an estimated $10,000 but were also of senti-

mental value, with her daughter’s pet ram among the stolen flock.

Healesville police’s Sergeant Stewart Thomson told the Mail that such a wellplanned theft suggested that offenders have an “intimate knowledge” of the property and came prepared with dogs to guide the sheep onto the vehicle.

Sgt Thomson said police were looking for two trucks holding sheep that were seen in Buxton about 5.20am on the morning of Tuesday 3 February. A Toyota Dyna was seen followed by a Toyota Hilux and trailer, both carrying sheep.

“It’s obviously an unusual time for someone to be transporting sheep, so we

are trying to find the drivers of these vehicles,” Sgt Thomson said.

He reminded the public that it was important to remain vigilant in protecting their properties against theft.

“It’s important that those residents are doing constant security reviews or audits on their farms and properties.”

He suggested one precaution could be the installation of surveillance cameras and signs warning intruders they were being watched.

Anyone with any information on the matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

$300m settlement after fires From page 1 “It’s just through the luck of the draw that I happened to be young enough (to start again) and that the banks would be bothered talking to me,” she said.

“You will never regain what you lost, but I don’t expect to. At the end of the day, if there is some financial help, how lovely is that?”

Dr Fraser said it was a good outcome.

“For a lot of people, it (the trial) would have dredged up the heartache and prolonged it,” he said.

“They were looking at analysing not only the cause of the fire in terms of the electricity lines, but looking at the emergency services response to mitigate the damage, which would have dragged the whole thing out in court,” he said.

In terms of justice, and the search for answers, Dr Fraser said while the evidence wasn’t tested in court he believed the evidence provided a strong case that the power lines were faulty.

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tainly what was presented at meetings to us,” he said.

“You don’t pay out $300 million if you don’t think the other side has a strong case,” he said.

“I guess we won’t have that admission of liability, but I think in people’s hearts, they know the cause,” he said.

He said while the settlement was a huge step along the journey of recovery, there would never be complete closure.

“It means that we can hope changes and improvements will be made to the power grid to reduce as much as possible further such bushfires.

“And, for people who lost family members and all the others who lost homes, jobs, lifestyles, communities ... a lot of people haven’t come back, I think for a lot of these groups, it will be a big step.”

AusNet Services has been a defendant in three separate class actions arising from Black Saturday, including the Kilmore East-Kinglake fire that devas-

tated communities including Kinglake and Steels Creek and Chum Creek, and was settled in July for $495m.

Susan Taylor, AusNet general counsel and company secretary, said the agreement reached on Friday, which was subject to court approval, concluded those actions.

“AusNet Services maintains that there was no negligence on the part of AusNet Services which caused, or contributed to the Murrindindi bushfire, nor any of the other Black Saturday fires,” she said.

Extending the company’s sympathies to those affected, Ms Taylor said they had endeavoured to conduct their defence in a way to avoid adding to the group members’ pain, while necessarily seeking to demonstrate that AusNet Services managed its network competently and efficiently, and in the interest of those who rely on electricity, and the community more generally.”

Subject to court approval, the settlement will be paid in all three Black Saturday class actions by its insurers.

HEALESVILLE man, Mark Karl Zimmerman, was last week handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence over a dangerous driving incident.

Zimmerman, 51, appeared before Magistrate Doug Bolster at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where he faced charges including driving in a manner dangerous and breach of a community corrections order (CCO).

According to the Victoria Police Prosecution’s summary, the driving charge related to a series of burn-outs around Healesville, including along Wallace Parade, Farnham Road and Don Road.

The police prosecutor told the court the incident occurred on the afternoon of 15 November, 2013, during a high-traffic situation, which included many adult and young pedestrians.

The prosecutor said police fielded several calls from nearby residents and, at one stage, blue smoke filled the main street.

Zimmerman later underwent a breath analysis, where he recorded a blood-alcohol reading of .179.

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For those who have had a love affair with the local service over the years, Valentine’s Day, Saturday, 14 February, will be the last chance to say ‘goodbye’.

While Ryrie Ward Councillor Fiona McAllister, and before her Cr Jeanette McRae, argued strongly for retaining the Healesville Waste Transfer Station, they were outvoted on the basis the service was “not an efficient use of ratepayers’ money.

In a closing statement issued last week, Yarra Ranges council’s Director Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis, said while many Healesville residents had expressed their concern about the proposed closure, low visitor numbers and the comparative costs of keeping it

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driver’s licence was already suspended.

Lawyer for the defendant, Kieran Cox, said Zimmerman had suffered recent personal setbacks, which included the deaths of his wife and his father.

Mr Cox also acknowledged Zimmerman, a father of three, had issues with alcohol.

But he said Zimmerman had been successfully fulfilling community work and rehabilitation, which were related to a previous matter.

Mr Cox said the night before the incident, Zimmerman had attended a local nightclub, where he had been evicted. Police had later locked up Zimmerman, before releasing him.

Mr Cox said Zimmerman felt harshly dealt with, so had decided to get behind the wheel and do some burn-outs.

He said Zimmerman was well aware he faced jail time as a result of his actions, but sought a suspended sentence for his client.

“He is at the crossroads of his life at the present time ... but I believe he can contribute positively to the community,” Mr Cox said.

Valentine’s Day farewell for tip open were had to overlook.

“Currently it costs ratepayers around $55 per visit just to subsidise each visit and sustain the service,” he said.

“With the Coldstream Waste Transfer Station just 16 kilometres up the road, it was hard for council to justify keeping the Healesville facility open,” he said.

He said other inefficiencies such as double handling were taken into consideration.

He said the Healesville closure would save council $900,000 over the remaining seven years of the waste contract.

Yarra Ranges Council heard at its June 10 meeting that Wesburn Tip would also suffer cuts but not the deepest.

Wesburn’s reduced hours, also in force from Saturday, were part of the conditions put forward by Knox Transfer Station Pty Ltd to let the council out of the remaining seven years of the 10-year contract to service the Healesville tip.

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Local produce is the goods AGRICULTURE: How often do you stop and think about the food you and your family eat? Often we might stop to think if we are eating healthily, but do we give the same attention and consideration to where our food comes from.

It is a pretty safe bet that if you have locally produced food on your plate, you are on a good thing. World-wide, we are up there with the best. Victoria’s reputation for high quality, clean and healthy food production is welldeserved.

The Yarra Valley is integral to food production in our state. At our doorstep, we have such splendid choices.

The horticultural industry makes the most of the fertile land and produces a wide variety of berries, stone fruit and apples to name a few. The Certified

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Strawberry Runner Growers Co-operative in Toolangi produces about 75 per cent of all strawberry runners for commercial fruit growers in Australia.

Our wine and cheese production is highly acclaimed.

Our beef industry also has a fine reputation. Last week, I was delighted to visit many breeders who showcased their bulls and herds as part of beef week. I particularly enjoyed my visits with Jacqui and Richard Feagan of Tarrawarra Lowlines and the Phillips

of Elite Blond in Castella - both lesser known breeds but certainly good ones.

High quality stock is bred locally for both sale and show throughout Australia and is highly regarded within the beef industry. It is not well known that our local stud breeders are among the major exporters of bovine genetics from Australia.

Food and fibre industries are key economic drivers in Victoria particularly in regional communities. One in six jobs in regional Victoria is in the food and fibre sector.

Victoria is Australia’s largest food and fibre exporting state. The value of food and fibre exported from Victoria increased 12 per cent in 2013-’14 to reach a record $11.4 billion, accounting for 29 per cent of all farm exports from Australia.

In 2013-’14, meat was Victoria’s most valuable export increasing by 36 per cent to $2.3 billion. Together with strong dairy exports, valued at $2.2 billion, these two industries accounted for 41 per cent of the total value of food and fibre exports in 2013-’14. Victorian horticulture exports were also strong, increasing by $288 million or 48 per cent.

The signing of Free Trade agreements by the Commonwealth Government with Japan and China last year opens up wonderful opportunities for the agriculture sector, providing significant avenues for growth. Substantial changes in tarrifs on wine, beef, sheep and dairy products over the coming years will be welcome.

Agriculture and farming are so important to our communities. It is im-

Community Diary Fashion on film 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 Melbourne 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.

Cancer awareness event ON Monday 16 March from 10.30am, a very special day for the Cancer Council will be held

at the Warburton Senior Citizens Club, 25a Dammans Road, Warburton. Funds raised on the day will go to the Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink, who help all those who have or have had cancer. Everyone is welcome, both male and female and all members of the public. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. RSVP by 6 March for catering purposes to Barbara Mutsaers on 5966 9137. Donations for this event would be gratefully appreciated and your name will go into our sponsors list on all flyers, which will be distributed throughout the Yarra Valley.

Craft exhibition EMBROIDERY and craft exhibition will be held at Warratina Lavender Farm from 7-22 March. Wonderful creations created by CWA Ladies is on exhibit and on sale. The exhibition, sponsored by the Yarra Valley CWA Craft Group, will be open daily from 10am-4pm. Contact Warratina Lavender Farm on 5964 4650 or enquiries@warratinalavender.com.au. Entry is a $2 donation.

perative that support is given to this sector. I hear often that people want locally produced food and reduced ‘food miles’. For this to happen the right mechanisms need to be in place.

This includes obvious factors such as water and biosecurity measures but extends to planning and use of the land.

Too often I hear farmers being forced off the land due to a range of different factors. We need our farmers to be able to farm.

I urge you to take note of where your food is produced and purchase local products wherever possible. I love purchasing seasonal produce at the farm gate. Not only does this support our local industry and keep local jobs, but it provides you with the added security that you are giving the best to your family.

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EASTERN Health is set to host its ‘Closing the Gap’ Sports Day. The day will include a netball tournament and football match featuring local Aboriginal sporting talent and Eastern Health staff. There will also be post-match entertainment, community health information and children’s activities. The event will be held on Sunday 1 March at the Don Road Sporting Complex, Healesville from noon.

BONDING with your baby forms a unique, close relationship between you and your baby. Responding to your baby’s smiles, frowns etc with the nurturing touch of infant massage, you reinforce feelings of trust. This workshop is ideal for mums, dads, grandparents or any child carer.

It is on Monday 16 February at the Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre. Gold coin donation, Call 9730 2887 to register interest.

Yarra Ranges film nights JOIN the Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre on Saturday 14 February to celebrate 30 years of keeping the community connected. Activities that will be running on the day include facepainting, cupcake decorating, badge making and a painting competition for the kids, a band, sausage sizzle, taster presentations from some of our tutors who deliver classes and workshops at the centre and tennis activities. Come along and join in on the fun. Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre is at 12-14 Anzac Avenue, Yarra Glen. Call 9730 2887 for details.

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Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 26 January 1935 Young Nationalists’ Conference at Healesville KEEN interest in the discussion on many subjects of public interest was evinced by 80 members of the Young Nationalists’ Association who held their annual conference at the Hotel Gracedale during last weekend.

Mr J.T. Vinton - Smith M.L.A. presided.

Resolutions were passed advocating improved housing facilities for lower paid workers, and asking that State Government to frame a minimum standard of building regulations.

The conference advocated the establishment of a commission of men of business experience to report on all expenditure and construction proposals and that no bills be brought before Parliament unless accompanied by such a report.

Adjustment of tramways revenue to provide that payments to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, the licensing fund and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade should be made by the Government.

Valedictory social THE farewell social tendered to the Reverend S.P.H. Martin and Mrs Martin in St John’s Hall, Healesville, on Friday night of last week was well attended.

The Rev Townsend presided, and an excellent musical program was enjoyed, those assisting including Mesdames Gunner and McPhie, Miss Leppin, Rev Townsend, Master Pockett, with Mrs S. H. Bradshaw at the piano.

Rev Martin was presented with a case of pipes by members of the vestry. On behalf of the ladies’ work guild and parishioners, a presentation of a silver cake basket inscribed was made to Mr and Mrs Martin.

Warburton Mail 29 January 1965 Council to go ahead with plan to build a new shire hall.

AT a special meeting last Thursday night, the Upper Yarra Shire Council decided to go ahead with its plan to build a new shire hall at Yarra Junction. The old shire hall will be pulled down to make way for a spa-

cious modern structure that will boost the prestige of the shire when completed.

The estimated cost is in the vicinity of £30,000 which includes furnishing for the new building.

City Newsboys go bush ON a sloping 17-acre, half-cleared site surrounded by dense bush at Millgrove, 36 boys from City Newsboys are doing their rounds and enjoying it. The City Newsboys was founded 71 years ago for newsboys and today many of the members have never sold a paper in their lives. The big Camp House was built 15 years ago. The club has 500 members.

Round up MR John Miller, Warburton’s oldest living identity is still hale and hearty and is looking forward to his 101st birthday in July.

Last week, Mr Miller received a very pleasant surprise in the form of a letter from the Australia Day Council.

The secretary will send two gifts to the shire to present to Mr Miller in recognition of his age - a leather wallet and a handsome pewter tankard.

The people out East Warburton way do not want the Board of Works to build a dam in their locality and pretty soon they will tell the State Parliamentary Public Works Committee why they are opposed to the proposal.

Healesville Guardian 2 February 1935 Obituary A RESIDENT of Healesville for 30 years, Mr Thomas Collett passed away on Wednesday at the age of 69 years. He was born at Dudley, England. He came to Australia 45 years ago and was employed as caretaker by Dr Carl Stephens.

Another old identity of Healesville, Mrs Agnes Cummings, aged 79 of St Leonard’s Road, died this week.

Vandalism SOMETHING will have to be done to have stricter supervision exercised by those in authority and there must be no shielding or discrimination as it is remarkable what some hoodlums can do and get away with.

Evidently they feel they are on safe ground at Healesville.

To deal with this situation, the council has decided to consult its solicitors about framing by-laws to cover all aspects of the type of vandalism that is increasingly prevalent.

Healesville Court AT the Healesville Court on Thursday Alan James Gibbs, 18, was charged with illegally using a horse, saddle and bridle belonging to Frederick Ramsay of East Malvern.

The accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment, to be suspended on his entering into a bond of £25 to be of good behaviour for two years.

Warburton Mail 5 February 1965 Board fights for control over watersheds AT A special meeting of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works on Tuesday, the commissioner expressed alarm over the proposal to place future water catchments in the Upper Yarra outside the control of the board.

The commissioner advocates that any change to the existing control should result in pollution of the metropolitan water supply.

It says logging in water catchments could have a most adverse effect on the waters because of pollution by men’s increased surface soil disturbance, increased bush fire hazards and elimination of the damp forest floor - an essential for sustained summer stream flows.

Upper Yarra Shire Council’s Medical Officer’s Report DR W.E. Fabb inspected the site of a proposed piggery in Allsops Road, Woori Yallock, where there are already a large number of pigs and fowls in residence. Dr Fabb found the piggery to be in an incredibly dirty and smelly state.

Warburton Camping Park THE Warburton Camping Park was a scene of activity last weekend, when the park was crammed full of caravans, all belonging to members of the Caravan Club of Victoria who fully appreciate the natural beauty of the park and the amenities provided. This was the club’s second weekend away at Warburton in recent years.

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By JESSE GRAHAM THE YARRA Ranges Council has quickly replaced an incorrectly spelt street sign that stood for more than two weeks in Healesville.

Healesville resident Kath Wilson emailed the Mail last week with a photo of the sign at the intersection of Hunter Road and McGrettons Road.

Only, one of the roads was incorrectly labelled “McGrettan” Road on the sign, which was erected on 19 January.

“No wonder a courier delivery found it hard to find my house today,” she wrote.

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Black Saturday: some relief at last That this latest case wasn’t as protracted as it could have been is also a welcome result.

Simply because the longer it went on, the longer many painful memories would have been brought to the surface.

Regardless of the intricacies of the case, those involved should be commended for that outcome.

The stress over this class action would doubtlessly have weighed heavily on many.

In addition to these results, we hope some good has come from the scrutiny, through helping to identify

measures and processes that could reduce the likelihood of such an event occurring in the future.

Meanwhile, last Saturday marked the sixth anniversary of these horrific bushfires.

Whether it’s six years ago or 126 years ago, such an event should be remembered equally throughout Australia.

Every anniversary is important.

This is an event that transcended our region, there were many nationwide deeply shocked at the events of that day.

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many who would not remember where they were on that particular day.

At the time, those series of bushfires made us feel like the whole of Victoria was on fire.

Let’s take the time to not only remember those who lost so much, but the atrocities experienced by the thousands of firefighting personnel who were asked to go above and beyond.

While every anniversary may seem to have a varying level of significance, it’s important to remember they are an important part of keeping the memory alive.

Change of heart?

JIMMY Merlino has always been known as a religious man in State Parliament but it appears that he may now be softening his views.

Jimmy marched very proudly in the annual gay pride parade on Sunday.

Do not underestimate little Jimmy, as this was a display of genuine courage from a devout Catholic who relies very heavily on that significant voting block.

I hope that Jimmy will now speak publicly to his electorate, through this publication, about his new-found maturity and willingness to do what he believes is right.

Jimmy, I also now expect to see a new 30-metre high statue of the great Charles Darwin erected in the Yarra Ranges, so your beloved constituents can all worship the greatest thinker to ever walk on this planet.

Well done, Jimmy.

Sean Gothe, Belgrave.

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WE can only hope the Murrindindi-Marysville and Kilmore East Kinglake class actions will provide some relief for those still hurting from the Black Saturday bushfires.

While nothing will come close to replacing all that was lost six years ago, hopefully this result will alleviate some of the struggles that many in the region still encounter today, not just financially but emotionally.

We can only hope these results help to make things easier for those who may still be rebuilding businesses, rebuilding communities, or for things such as helping to put children through school.

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ager of Infrastructure Services Tony McGann said the sign was incorrectly spelt by a council contractor, and was replaced on Thursday 5 February.

Mr McGann said the contractor and residents reported the error to the council the day after, and a new sign was ordered “immediately”.

“The contractor made a typing error on the sign that was forwarded to the sign manufacturer,” he said.

Though the road signs cost about $150 apiece, Mr McGann said the council was not out-ofpocket, with the contractor taking on the extra cost.

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By KATH GANNAWAY BRIGADES across Yarra Ranges are in education mode.

Information nights aimed at keeping residents up to date with everything from fire danger ratings and fire restriction periods to keeping their properties and themselves prepared for the fire season (that’s not over yet), have been held over the past three months.

Some common themes cropped up when the Mail spoke with Upper Ferntree Gully CFA captain Peter Smith and Healesville captain Graeme Bates, and Gruyere captain Matt Sartori - but there were also some marked differences.

The role of education and getting out into the community is something that all brigades have been focusing on for a number of years, and with mixed results.

In the smaller Gruyere community, Capt Sartori said they have had a great response. They ran three information sessions in a row last week in different areas of their patch.

“It’s all part of that education and when they come to meetings they can get informed,” he said.

“We’re here to educate, not just to fight fires.

If people need to know about something, we can educate them on that.”

There’s good evidence that the message delivered over the years has been taken up.

Capt Sartori said the brigade had not gone to one illegal burn all year.

“We ask them not to light fires, they don’t light fires,” he said.

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Capt Bates said their meeting, on a Saturday morning, attracted less than 30 people – and they were probably the ones who were most prepared, and prepared to learn more about how to be better prepared.

“The people who should be coming, aren’t coming,” he said.

“People have got a bit lax and laid-back because of the cooler weather which has given a false sense of security.

“We’ve had people starting to light fires asking about whether they can light a fire when we’d usually never get a phone call at this time of year.

“Because we’ve had a few weeks of colder weather they are thinking maybe the fire restrictions have been lifted; and it’s not the case.”

On education, Capt Bates says it’s definitely a higher focus than ever before.

That means brigade volunteers are doing more of the heavy lifting when it comes to taking the message out to the masses.

“We find we have to go to the people, and not rely on the people to come to us,” he said.

Public displays such as at the Heritage Festival in November and the Black Saturday Remembrance Day Rally on the weekend are part of their plan to be anywhere they can meet the public.

Facebook is another way of getting the message out.

“As a brigade, we’re going out and chasing the residents,” he said, adding that they were actively targeting areas to do property service advice and inspections.

“We don’t want to fire-fight so we’re working harder on the prevention,” he said.

Capt Smith said the UFTG brigade has had a number of information sessions and he also speaks of a tendency for people to be blase about bushfire and says some of the questions, and the attitude of people is frustrating.

When it comes to delivering the message, he says it’s time to be blunt - by putting a bit sharper point on what is required of residents and their obligation to take responsibility.

“Sometimes you feel they want us to lead them, and it’s not going to happen,” he said.

“They ask when do we have to go, but we can’t tell people that, it’s a call they have to make.

“They say ‘you’re telling us to leave early – where are we going to go’.

It’s very frustrating when they say ‘can’t you come and tell us’.

He says it’s time for some straight talking.

“We’re all in the same boat. Wherever there’s a blade of grass, a tree, leaves or mulch, and we all have one of those things surrounding us, there’s the potential for them to burn.

“If you want to live up here, you have to make sure you are prepared to put in the work.”

With a 10-day hot spell about to descend on the Hills, and the Valley, all the brigades will be hoping that residents take the lead, stay informed, stay connected and have a genuine plan.

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By KATH GANNAWAY ELM leaf beetles are leaving a powdery trail of destruction as they munch through some of the Yarra Ranges’ most significant and historic trees.

Elm leaf beetle infestation is a seasonal problem throughout Victoria, but according to Yarra Ranges Council's environment and engineering director David Harper conditions this summer have resulted in greater infestation and damage than usual.

Jo Griggs, president of Friends of the Elms (FOTE), a voluntary group that champions the elms and provides advice on pests and diseases that threaten them, said they have had many calls about elm leaf beetle infestations this summer, including a surprising number from around Yarra Ranges.

There are significant stands of elms in Healesville, Warburton and Lilydale and Ms Griggs said FOTE had had inquiries from the Dandenong Ranges.

The Mail reported in October last year that residents of The Patch were concerned about the large numbers of beetles around that part of the hills.

There can be several generations of the larvae/beetle cycle in one season with the insect in both stages feasting on the leaves leaving a skeleton of leaf veins. The larvae are particularly voracious.

In response to inquiries about Healesville’s main street trees, Mr Harper said they were part of the council’s beetle control program which is a threeyear treatment cycle. The last

Elm leaves are decimated by the beetles. 134252 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

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treatment was in 2014.

“Elm leaf beetles do not directly kill trees, but the trees do become unsightly and the early loss of leaf function can cause stress to the trees if untreated over successive seasons,” he said.

The council has said previously that the cost of treating elm trees on private land is prohibitive and not a service they could provide.

But Ms Griggs urged private land owners to have their trees treated saying there were a few viable treatments available which are detailed on the FOTE website www.friendsoftheelms. com.au The beetle’s habit of hitchhiking from one area, and one tree to another, means the more trees that are treated, the better

the chances of stopping infestations.

FOTE is also asking people to register their elm tree on the Australian Elm Register.

This is an insurance measure against the deadly Dutch Elm Disease (DED) ever finding its way to Australia.

Ms Griggs said DED had killed approximately 40 million elms in the Northern Hemisphere.

“As we are the only continent without DED, our elms have become even more important,” she said.

The good news is that the beetle is treatable, unlike the DED fungus which is terminal.

For information ring the FOTE hotline on 0409 870 860 or visit the website.

THE mix of retail and horticulture has proven an ideal job for Josh Kyne, a finalist for best young retailer in the Home Timber and Hardware group industry awards.

Josh, 20, is part of the Kyne family team at Wandin Valley Nursery in Wandin and says it’s a career that has definite links to his early teens when the family grew plants to sell at markets.

They brought the nursery in 2013 and have built it up over the past two years as part of the Plants Plus buying group - part of the Home Timber and Hardware group.

The award recognises the contribution and achievements by the group’s young people, offering a chance to win a $5000 education grant to help with developing new skills and career progression.

Josh said his plans included going back to university to finish a horticulture degree at Melbourne University.

In the meantime, he is making his mark on the local industry gaining a place in the finals by demonstrating how he has implemented positive change in the store through his

Josh Kyne is a Plants Plus young gun. 134257 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY role as store manager, helping to execute the Plants Plus Program and contributing to the staff training program.

“Josh should be extremely proud to reach the finalist stage and we wish him all

the best for the grand prize,” group national manager Peter Richards said.

The group’s best young retailer winner will be announced on 5 March.

Rainfall roulette across the Valley JANUARY rainfall was up and down again across the Yarra Valley.

Doug Armstrong recorded 59mm over 11 days compared with just 28mm last year, while in Healesville Alma Mitchell

recorded 34.1mm over 11 days compared with 31.5mm over six days in 2014.

Warburton’s Keith Thomas recorded a below average fall with only 60.5mm against the average of 78.7mm.

“Melbourne’s storage dams, however, are in good health with 1,367,966 megalitres being currently held, which is 75.7 per cent of capacity,” he said.

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Flushed with creative art

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM WHEN you think of art, graffiti may not immediately come to mind.

But 18-year-old Tarquin Wenhuda’s carefully composed graffiti has earned him selection in the 2015 VCE Creative Showcase.

The Healesville resident used a toilet and washing machine as his canvas for the graffiti, which he produced as the final piece for his VCE Studio Art class.

“I chose to use a toilet and washing machine to put the graffiti on because they symbolise cleanliness, and often the view of graffiti is completely the opposite,” Tarquin said.

“My theme was ‘Urban Monster’, so I really wanted that to come through in my work.”

Tarquin attended Little Yarra Steiner School in Yarra Junction, where he finished Year 12 last year.

He used spray paint and markers to complete the piece and says he is considering a career in digital art.

“I’ve drawn animations before, and I’d like to work in digital design. I think there’s a real market for it.”

The VCE Creative Showcase will run at The Memo Gallery in Healesville from Thursday February 5 to Saturday Mach 1. For more information, visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Whats_On.

Big 30 for Yarra Glen centre

By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Glen and District Living and Learning Centre is celebrating its 30th birthday with a community celebration on Saturday, but the seeds were sown long before 1985.

The very beginnings of what has become a community centre of exactly what the name implies - living and learning - started in the lounge room of Iris Caddy in the late 1960s.

Iris and her husband moved to Dixons Creek and she started going to yoga classes in Ringwood.

When other local women wanted to do the classes, but didn’t want to travel at night, Iris became the tutor in her lounge room.

Denise Miller, a physical education teacher at Healesville High School came on the scene and physed was added to the ‘curriculum’.

It was time to find a home, and their first thought was a room behind the Anglican Church.

“Yoga was foreign to the church in those days and they wouldn’t have a bar of the idea,” said Iris who is still very much a part of the centre.

They ran classes in an old shop in the main street, and Healesville Council then provided a TAFE-built building at the railway station and in 1984 it was decided to move the building up to its permanent home alongside the tennis courts in Anzac Avenue.

It provided clubrooms for the tennis club, and enabled the group to offer more classes - win-win.

The council wanted a more formal arrangement, so, in 1985, the group became incorporated as the Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre.

Iris said everything, including a creche for the littlies, was done on a voluntary basis in the very early days when classes included soap-making, tai-chi, tye-dying, art classes and sewing.

Co-ordinator Debra Traill is a relative new-comer to the centre, but says the sense of community and exchange of skills and ideas that started in Iris’s lounge room and developed over the years, is still at the heart of today’s centre.

While the majority of tutors are

now paid, there are still some who volunteer.

Yoga and Stretch and Strength (a modern take on phys-ed), Dance NIA Technique, Meditation and Valley Voices singing group are among the regular classes, and there are all types of workshops run throughout the year.

The celebrations on Saturday 14 February will offer a taste of what the centre offers, with cooking demonstrations and tastings, NIA classes, instrumental string demonstration, gardening activities, artist at work and the singing group.

There will be a barbecue, kids activities and the opportunity to chat with neighbouring groups including the tennis club, Men’s Shed, CFA and with Leading Senior Constable Linda Hancock who is the district Community Crime Prevention Officer.

To mark the occasion Iris will demonstrate just how beneficial the Stretch and Strength classes have been when she plants a commemorative tree.

The birthday will be an opportunity for everyone and anyone who

Debra Traill and Iris Caddy in training for the big 30th birthday party.

134256 Picture: ROB CAREW has been involved with the centre over the years to catch up and mark a significant milestone in the continuing life of the Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre.

Iris said the centre had been a learning and meeting place for many people.

“I think it has been a huge benefit to lots of people, especially in the early days before there was child care

in Yarra Glen, for the mums at home with their children,” she said.

She said it was, and still is, a place where friendships are made.

“It’s been a joy to me. I’ve made lots of friends and I have kept healthy and fit.

“I’m thrilled to see it grow the way it has.”

The birthday celebrations will run from 10am to 2pm at the centre.

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THE Theory of Everything pulls hard on your heartstrings, but has a degree of dishonesty as a biopic and does a disservice to its subject’s wife.

The film is a retelling of the life of famous cosmologist and science writer Stephen Hawking, with strong focus on his marriage to his first wife Jane Wilde.

On its own, The Theory of Everything is a poignant, profoundly moving charac-

ter study. Hawking’s genius, fame, relationships and disability are all addressed without any one attribute defining him.

The tragic progression of Hawking’s motor-neurone disease (including its burden on Jane) generates some heart-wrenching moments, and his dignified perseverance is uplifting to watch.

Eddie Redmayne is a revelation as the lead - so convincing that even the real Hawking reportedly thought he was watching himself at points - and Felicity Jones is mesmerising - dainty but strong and wise - as Jane Wilde.

But The Theory of Every-

thing stands up poorly to the full truth.

The film necessarily condenses certain events for pacing and simplifies the science, but it badly obfuscates Hawking’s views on religion, and its rose-tinted view of the man largely glosses over his fame-worsened arrogance and infidelity.

These, far more than his disability, were the main reasons for his and Jane’s divorce.

The Theory of Everything is overall a fine movie, but if you want a more accurate biopic, watch The Imitation Game.

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A foundation for leadership UPPER Yarra Secondary College provides students with a safe, healthy and supportive environment that nurtures self-esteem, leadership qualities, talent, curiosity and optimism for the future.

It provides them with a base to become responsible members of the college and the broader community.

“Our staff are committed to focus on continuous improvements in curriculum provision and respond to research-based trends in current and innovative teaching methods,“ acting principal Patricia Broome said.

“We provide a range of curriculum

choices including VCE, VET and VCAL that support pathways to a wide range of destinations including universities, TAFE colleges, apprenticeships and employment.

“In response to our location, the school has an extensive Outdoor Education program, including opportunities for students to be involved in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

“We participate in Interschool sports and make use of the beautiful location with activities such as riding on the Warby trail, caving and enjoying the local environment, supported by a focus on promoting a sustainable approach to living and working in

our environment.”

“Late last year, a group of UYSC students travelled to Cambodia, after spending a year fund-raising to support some of the desperately poor communities in Cambodia. This was organised and supported

by Rotary as the “World of Difference” Humanitarian Tour.

“Our students did an amazing effort fund-raising, and we thank the local community for the support they gave,” Ms Broome said. The experience for the students involved, and those who have since heard of the experiences, has been extraordinary.

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Set in a magnificent landscape, Little Yarra Steiner School is a great place to learn. 134192

LITTLE Yarra Steiner School offers a rich and wholesome education, catering to the needs appropriate to the developing child and adolescent.

A school for students from Kindergarten through to VCE Class 12, Little Yarra Steiner School provides a rich, play-based programme in the Kinder and Prep years, and a cohesive development through the primary years of schooling.

As students move into secondary school, Little Yarra Steiner School students continue in the strong music programme, as well as an outdoor camping programme as part of a balanced schooling that values classical liberal education inclusive of history, mathematics, the sciences, literature and drama.

Little Yarra is one of 1000 Steiner schools worldwide, each independent and arising from common principles underpinning education.

These values are based on the work of Rudolf Steiner and focus on the developmental needs particular to each age. It addresses the education of the whole child – head, heart and hands.

The PE and movement programme includes

eurythmy, unique to Steiner schools, which together develops a graceful and healthy body. Eurythmy is an expressive movement art originated in the early 20th century and used in education.

The school also offers a unique opportunity for Class 12s to undertake an independent project in addition to their VCE. The school’s teachers range from new and enthusiastic to having over 30 years’ experience, each with expertise in their respective areas.

Teachers are warm and caring and highly respected by students and parents alike.

The school now runs four buses for its students: Warburton East, Healesville, Belgrave, and Mount Evelyn. Each route includes several pickup points.

Little Yarra Steiner School is located at 205 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction. Contact the school on 5967 1953 between 8.30am-4pm or email office@lyss.vic.edu.au. Upcoming tours are on 11 February and 4 March. To book a place, contact the school or fill out the form at www. lyss.vic.edu.au.

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Quality learning happens at Yarra Glen Primary School.

Book a school tour with the Principal Sue Di Giacomo 97301254.

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FIELDS FOR DREAMS AFTER being held by one family for 90 years and 50 years, these two lots are being offered for sale individually.

The 19.1 acres at 130 Airlie Road, Healesville includes a three bedroom home and a multitude of shedding.

Number 160 Badger Creek Road, Healesville has 17.6 acres of vacant land with a large picturesque dam.

Both properties are on made roads and are just over two kilometres from the main street which has shops and cafes.

They have power and water available and mains gas is close by.

They offer tranquil views of nearby

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK mountains which can be enjoyed from many vantage points.

The opportunity to secure acreage of this size, in this position, is rare.

Call to inspect now or attend at open times.

The properties are to be sold separately by expressions of interest closing on 10 March at 5pm.

The selling agent says that buyers who are willing to offer more than $700,000 should inspect.

For further information contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or Bell Real Estate, Yarra Junction, on 5967 1277.

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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

Entertainer’s Delight

Open for Inspection

Neat as a Pin on Half an Acre (approx)

21 Shirley Cres, Woori Yallock

76 Braeside Drive, Launching Place

• 2 double sized bedrooms with BIR's • Neat and tidy kitchen & wet areas with slate flooring • Double carport, bungalow & shed with power & wood fire • Near level block backing onto farmland • Close to the local park, shops & primary school

• Immaculately presented, manicured lawns & cottage style gardens • Bright spacious kitchen, wood heating & ducted heating • Master bedroom includes a large WIR and ensuite, with lovely views of the front gardens • Garage has room for 2 cars comfortably, work shed with power, rainwater tank & cubby house

$295,000 - $315,000

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2040m2 4 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 14 Feb 2.00-2.30pm Or by appointment

Open for Inspection Private Getaway on Two Thirds of an Acre (app)

45 Peppermint Lane, Big Pats Creek

3 Ferndale Road, Warburton • Cosy home with views to nearby mountain ranges • Open plan living & dining area with wood heating & polished floors • Useable rear yard divided into levels & perfect for kids & animals • Set on a private no through road & hidden away • Walking distance to the beautiful Warburton township

• Lovingly cared for & located in the sought after area of Big Pats Creek • Great size living room with wood heating • Separate sitting room which could be used as a dining room or enclosed to make 3rd bedroom • Ducted heating throughout • Covered outdoor entertaining area • Within walking distance to Big Pats Creek & close to State Forest

$290,000 Plus LAND

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1. Investment property to lease out or lease out on a residential basis 2.

The residence has character & history & would make a fantastic renovation project. 3. Rare commercial zoning with current council approved planning permit in place for the construction of 5 shops & 3 offices. 4. Great position to run a B&B. Close to the Yarra River in the tourist meca of Warburton.

11.00-11.30am 1.00-130pm 12.00-12.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-.130pm 2.00-2.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm

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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

2 Gordon Court, Woori Yallock 21 WooriYallock Yallock 16 Shirley MichaelCrescent, Court, Woori 35 Road, Millgrove 21 Cavanagh Shirley Crescent, Woori Yallock 240 Glenview Road, Road, Millgrove Launching Place 35 Cavanagh 76 Braeside Drive, Launching Place 240 Glenview Road, Launching Place 3 Ferndale Road, Warburton 76 Braeside Drive, Launching Place

SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2.00-2.30pm

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

3 Ferndale Road, Warburton

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

Cassie Crowe Administration

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

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PerFect tree change - 2 homeS, 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.

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Stunning home on a Private, PictureSque 7 acreS Situated in picturesque surroundings, private and peaceful with fantastic valley views and situated on approx. 7 acres. This luxurious home is stunning and will simply WOW you, approx.

40 plus squares and just 10 years young, energy eicient and exceptional attention to detail, ofering 5 large bedrooms, huge living areas with a fantastic feature living room, formal dining area and separate lounge room, and a beautifully appointed kitchen to please the master chef of the family. Outside is just as impressive with a 4 car garage, superb manicures gardens, fruit trees, veggie patch and an array of established trees and shrubs. A very impressive property you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave, and situated just a short 10 minute drive to the Yarra Junction Township.

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Buyers from $700,000 should inspect.

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

David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

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Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

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569Warburton Hwy, Seville

Julianne Spendlove Administration

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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With two lots comprising 1835 square metres in neighbourhood Residential Zone this property is ideal for the developer or the family in need of great outdoor space. Renovate & extend this 3 bedroom plus study home located just a few minutes from the centre of town with schools, shops, sports centre all on ofer in a lovely country style community. Inside you’ll ind a large lounge with wood heating, kitchen large enough to host the family meals table. Great potential, be quick!!!

Contact tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 inspection Sat 12 -12.30pm (Photo ID Required)

Just a few years old this home is presented to perfection ofering 3 great sized bedrooms all with BIr including a WIr & ensuite in the master bedroom, polished loorboards, ducted heating & a split system + superb kitchen with quality appliances & plenty of space, energy eicient led lighting & solar power double lock up garage, & a spacious covered entertaining area, a fantastic location, exceptional presentation throughout and conveniently located just a short stroll to Seville’s hub & public transport, great value!

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Family home beautifully presented ofering 4 beds all with BIr, master with WIr, a formal lounge with open ire place, separate family room, formal dining & meals area + a huge separate rumpus room/bedroom, well appointed spacious kitchen, huge covered outdoor area, solar heated pool on approx 5 ½ acres. enjoy the sustainable lifestyle with veggie patch, fruit trees, established gardens and a 4 car open farm shed + separate 4 car garage and paddocks all in a private & peaceful location.

Contact David Carroll on 0419 539 320 or 59671277 david@bellrealestate.com.au

A quiet court location and a strolling distance to the local shops, public transport and Warby trail, this BV home on a low maintenance block is ripe for the picking! Leased to an excellent tenant on a month to month basis who would ideally like to stay on, this home will ofer an investor immediate rental income. those looking for for themselves, this property provides a lovely secure block, a sturdy neat 3 bed home, single lock up garage and in a location that ofers convenience and still with a rural feel. A real gem!

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 inspection Sat 1 -1.30pm (Photo ID required)

Olde MillgrOve Price range $400,000 - $450,000 MOderN FAMilY liviNg iN A TrANQUil SeTTiNg

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This beautiful home is a treat with space for everyone, on this fully fenced 1/3rd acre allotment. Only a few years old in a quiet & picturesque part of “Olde Millgrove”.Comprising of 4 big bedrooms & the king sized master with huge walk in robe & ensuite, magniicent kitchen with stainless steel appliances &walk in pantry, huge living & dining area, 4 car carport & an Aussie Barn for the storage of all the other toys! Providing space, tranquility & short distance to the local shops, transport, Yarra River & the Warburton Trail.

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

Ofering spacious open plan living, a 17.5 mtr salt water lap pool, a hostess kitchen with butler’s pantry, dual ovens. Other features master bedroom with walk in robe & ensuite with a picture window double-glazed windows, 4 over sized bedrooms & study nook, wood & split heating & cooling, beautifully polished concrete loors in the living zone, and stainless steel wire balustrade.If you are after privacy, quality & something like no other, then this is the home for you.

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 59671277 samantha@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

David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

5967 1277

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

$650,000 PlUS

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

5964 2277

569Warburton Hwy, Seville

Julianne Spendlove Administration

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

5966 2530

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HEIGHT OF PEACE AND PRIVACY

MILLGROVE

POSITIONED perfectly to enjoy the filtered mountain views, the delightful Wonga Heights has so much to offer and will not disappoint.

THERE are four good size bedrooms and the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

The second bathroom has been completely renovated and is stylish and modern.

The kitchen and meals area looks out to the lovely gardens where visitors can listen to the sweet sounds of the abundant bird life.

The spacious lounge and formal dining area open out to the front verandah and fantastic entertaining area where the new owners will be able to sit back and relax.

The terraced garden has been lovingly maintained and there is a great vegie patch and chook run with a shelter.

Successfully run as a B&B, this is a versatile 3/4 acre property is not to be missed.

Other features include natural gas ducted heating, electric wall heater, mains water plus water tank, double lock-up garage and garden shed.

Price: $370,000-$390,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Briana McCarthy, Andrew McMath Real Estate at 2460 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction, on 5967 1800 or 3371 Warburton Highway, Warburton, on 5966 2800

Healesville, 20 Eleva Road Country Charm at an affordable price!

Healesville, Maroondah Hwy Shops for Lease

In a enviable location offering peace & privacy, yet still within walking distance to town, this charming home is just waiting for you. Features include-3 bedrooms, all with built BIR’s, Family bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, Extra-large living area plus separate meals area, Air conditioner, gas heating and Coonara wood heater, 1500m2 approx. established native gardens, Single carport with dry access, Ready to move in and enjoy. Ideal starter home or perfect for anyone looking for space and privacy without breaking the bank. You won’t find better value for money, call today!

Perfect for someone seeking Main Street exposure, this premises would be ideal as a shop or office. Complete with kitchenette, toilet and staff parking at the rear of the building.

With a choice of 1 or 2 shops, approx. 74 sqm each, in the popular part of Town this type of property doesn’t come along very often, so don’t hesitate - Call Now!

3A 1B 1C For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

Offers invited over $350,000 Saturday 14th February 1-1:30pm Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

Rent $2,100 PCM plus outgoings Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

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Woori Yallock, 45 Middleton Drive Renovator’s Dream

Healesville, 3 The Sanctuary Close Ultra-Modern in the heart of Healesville

If you aren’t afraid of a bit of hard work, then this is for you! This large home is in need of a makeover. Offering 4 bedrooms plus study, 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, steel double garage, and even an above ground swimming pool. All on approx.

600m2 with near level rear yard, this is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to get into the market at an affordable price and add value to their home.

Just a stone’s throw away from Healesville’s main street, this immaculate townhouse is only 2 years old approx. Features include- Three bedrooms all with robes, Master with WIR, Ensuite and private courtyard, large living area with stylish floating floor, kitchen features Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, Total of 4 split systems for heating/cooling, outdoor alfresco area, Double lock up garage with internal access. Currently tenanted at $350 per week!

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Millgrove, 3 Tulloch Street Riverside Location!

Healesville Check this out!

Located only a stone’s throw from the iconic Yarra River and set on a low maintenance block of approx. 985sw, you will discover this neat and tidy home. Featuring 2 bedrooms, open plan living room with coonara wood heater and a bright kitchen with garden views. The front verandah is a great place to sit and listen to the sounds of nature and the river while relaxing after the working week. Your car is looked after by the single lock up garage plus additional garden shed. The property is currently tenanted until May 2015 with a rental return of $250 per week.

Positioned on approx. 1 1/4 acres (5000m2) in one of Healesville’s most prestigious private court locations, this large 4 bedroom home awaits you. This properties many features include- 4 bedrooms, all with robes, Master with WIR & Ensuite with spa bath, Two very large separate living areas, formal dining area, Spacious kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances, gas ducted heating, split system heating/cooling, Outdoor alfresco area, Remote double lock-up garage with internal access, Additional rear double garage with concrete floor, power & easy vehicle access.

Auction: Inspect: Contact: Office:

This Saturday 11am From 10:30am Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

2A 1B 1C For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

Offers invited over $210,000

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

For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

Offers invited over $340,000 Saturday 14th February 12-12:30pm Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

Offers invited over $690,000

By Appointment Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

4A 2B 4C

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Mark Gunther

FP (-2147139271)

15 Currawong Road, HEALESVILLE

288 Maroondah Highway, HEALESVILLE

$389,000

Shop to Lease

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

Inspect by Appointment Only

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.

PROMINENT MAIN STREET LOCATION Light, bright, modern shop opposite Coles.

Approx. 50m2 with reception area, separate kitchen, separate toilet, RC air-conditioning, Rent and outgoings $2005.46 pcm. Lease Negotiable. Call Rebecca to inspect.

11 Badger Weir Road, BADGER CREEK

148-154 Maroondah Highway, HEALESVILLE

Offers Above $650,000

$565,000

Inspect By Appointment or Scheduled OFI

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

JINDALEE - COUNTRY HOUSE

SIGNIFICANT FAMILY SPACE AND STYLE IN PREMIUM LOCATION

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.

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.

Lot 2, 5 Lawrence Court, HEAELSVILLE

65 the Crest,yarra glen

$249,000

asking $650,000 plus

inspect by appointment or Scheduled OFi SUPERB VIEWS AND AN EASY WALK TO TOWN This approx 660 sqm northerly facing block with magnificent views is sitting waiting for a stylish new low maintenance home or weekender to be built.All services are available, it’s handy to schools and only a short walk to the main street of Healesville. Views don’t come much better than this.

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.

1 Stehpens Road, HEALESVILLE

25 Steel Street, HealeSVille

$400,000 plus

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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.

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.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

5962 3030

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Help in saying it with flowers WITH Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you’re sure to find the perfect flowers or special gift at Wandin Florist.

A Wandin icon for the past 30 years, the florist offers fresh flowers for weddings, funerals, anniversaries and any other special event.

As well as an impressive floral range, there’s also giftware, hampers, candles, balloons, soft toys, indoor and outdoor plants, handmade cards, glassware and fine chocolates.

Stocking locally grown flowers, foliage and products wherever possible, Wandin Florist is loved by locals and visitors alike for its friendly service.

There is no job too big or small for owner Kim Armour, who is always focused on her customers with a goal of offering enticing flowers and arrangements as well as quality giftware.

A popular choice for weddings, the florist can cater to all colour palettes and provide elegant flowers that embody the beauty of the Yarra Valley.

Kim has extensive experience in the field. Qualifying in floristry at Marjorie Milner College, she has won awards in ceramics and acrylic and oil painting as well as earning a Certificate IV in business and a Certificate IV in frontline management.

She is also a certified Interflora florist.

Wandin Florist incorporates the most recent design trends, leading the way in the development of new ideas.

Their aim is to produce the highest quality of stunning and unique adaptations in floral presentation.

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The florist is open Monday-Friday 8am-5.30pm and Saturday 8am-1pm.

They offer delivery interstate and overseas and before and after hours deliveries to all suburbs in and around the Yarra Valley and Cardinia Shire.

Wandin Florist is located at 384 Warburton Highway, Wandin North.

For more information, visit www.wandinflorist.com.au or search ‘Wandin Florist’ on Facebook.

To contact the florist, ring 5964 3840 or email wandinflorist@interfloraflorist.com.au.

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Inspire romance at Oscars

By PETER DOUGLAS RENOWNED storyteller and musician, Simon Oats, will this Valentine’s Day delight and inspire romance at Oscars on the Yarra.

With his take on love and romance, Simon has received critical acclaim for his epic storytelling of his provocative interpretation of ‘Orpheus in the Underworld’, which he wrote, composed and has performed around Australia.

He is a passionate member of the Australian storytelling revival and the co-creator of ‘Ladders to the Moon’, a monthly night of traditional storytelling in Melbourne.

The evening includes a delectable four-course dinner and a 30-minute performance by Simon at 8pm.

Bookings are essential, while the cost is $80 per person.

Valentine’s Day lunch is also a special occasion with two, three or four options available. Please note that Simon Oats’s performance is in the evening only.

Accommodation and dinner packages are also available for this event.

The venue is at Oscars on the Yarra, 3185 Warburton Highway, Warburton.

For further information and bookings, contact 5966 9166 or visit www.oscarsontheyarra.com. au.

Oscars is the perfect location for those seeking something special this Valentine’s Day on 14 February.

Much-loved storyteller and musician, Simon Oats, is sure to inspire romance among the guests.

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11 ‘bloody idiots’ nabbed

By KATH GANNAWAY AN AUSTRALIA Day police operation revealed a lot of “bloody idiots” on the roads.

Eleven drivers were detected with readings above the legal limit and a good number of them were “just a little bit over,” according to Sergeant Simon Coverley from Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol.

“I think the drink-driving message for a while there was getting through, but it appears from the figures we’re detecting, with people just over the limit with readings of .07, .08 and .09, it’s starting to slip back,” he said.

One of the frustrations for police is that these operations are well publicised particularly on the high-risk holidays, but the numbers show either blatant disregard, or ignorance.

“We’re telling people that we’re going out there and you will be checked, but there are drivers who still think they can drink to excess and then drive cars,” he said.

He said that often the excuse people gave was that they didn’t think they were over the limit.

“People don’t think they’re over on just a couple of drinks, and that they’re fine to drive. Often they’re surprised when they go over,” he said.

That response was backed up when the TAC provided a breathalyser and drink-driving awareness station at the Healesville races in January.

A lot of people were very surprised at their reading according to TAC testers Phillip Georgiou and Natasha Barnett, and just how little it takes to push

the blood alcohol reading ... just that little bit over.

It provided a guide to just how much a standard drink is, but other factors such as what you are drinking, how you are pacing yourself and whether you are also eating, come into it.

From a police perspective, all those things are incidental once you blow over .05.

“If there’s a chance you might be over, or just over, just don’t drive,” Sgt Coverley said.

“You may make it home one day, but not the next, or kill some other innocent person.

“You may want to risk your life, but no-one has the right to risk anyone else’s.”

The impact of road trauma doesn’t stop when the ambulance pulls away.

“That sort of trauma not only affects the people who have passed away or are injured, it affects the family members and friends who have to deal with the loss of a loved one, the emergency service personnel who carry that tragedy in the back of their minds for a long time, and others including members of the public who witness it, or stop to help,” he said.

“When you lose a loved one, especially if it’s kids, and the same with a wife or partner, some people just never recover and it affects their life forever.”

What might be one error of judgement can also see the driver’s life, and their family’s, affected with people who have never been in trouble with police ending up in jail. They can lose their licence, their jobs, sometimes their careers, and end up with substantial fines.

“You get very tired when you pull people over and they say they didn’t know, or they thought they would be all right,” Sgt Coverley said when asked about how police deal with the fact that despite the efforts being made to drive the message home, people are still drink-driving.

“Realistically, just don’t take the risk,” he said.

Nominate a designated driver if you’re going out in a group, and support that person by making sure they don’t have a drink. Call a taxi, or call a parent.

“I know, as a father, I may not be happy to be rung at 3am in the morning, but I’m a damn sight more happy knowing they’re home safely,” he said.

“Everyone deserves to get home to see their family - wife, kids, partners.”

Healesville Race Club secretary John O’Neill was put to the test by TAC breathalyser Natasha Barnett.

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Payment received after the due date will be charged penalty interest of 11.5% (calculated daily).

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Tickled pink

Shooters’ eyes wide open

By JOHN WOOD THE FIRST competition for 2015 at the Woods Point Gun Club was well attended, with a bright sunny day and a gusty breeze.

The Eye Opener was won by Phillip Woods and Trevor Ewert with perfect 30/30 scores.

Lyn and Rod Stewart of the Stewart Bus Company sponsored the first championship for 2015, the Hector Stewart 25 target Double Barrel.

It was excellent shooting by Phillip Desmond, 36/36, to take the year’s first sash and the AA Grade prize as well.

Ewert was 2nd, 35/36.

Woods won A Grade, 26/31, Peter West 2nd, 25/31, with Laurie Poile the B Grade winner, 23/25, from Ron Press, 23/28.

Luke Poile shot an excellent 25/25 to take C Grade outright, Peter Shahin 2nd, 23/25.

Scott McKenzie from Jamieson River Autos sponsored the next event, 25 targets DB Points score, with the breeze making the targets frisky.

Trevor Newman shot the only clean score of 75/75 to take the championship sash and AA Grade. Desmond 2nd, 71/75.

With the variable breeze the scores were variable as well.

The Hoon took A Grade, 65/75, Woods, 64/75.

Daniel Poile visiting from Queensland shot a great 66/75 for B Grade, Peter Lang 2nd, 64/75.

By PETER DOUGLAS SEVILLE Cricket Club decided the best way to celebrate its 125th anniversary was to give back to the community.

At the club’s home turf on Saturday, the club held a ladies’ lunch to support local cancer support group, Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink.

The lunch was held between 12 noon and 3pm, with many fund-raising initiatives in place, including raffles and caricature portraits.

Special guest was patron for the Ladies in Pink, and Yarra Ranges mayor, Maria McCarthy.

Attendance exceeded expectations, which resulted in an incredible $2350 raised.

The Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink are a women’s cancer support group, which provides ongoing support for those with cancer, or are helping to care for someone with cancer.

Also, the cricketers sported pink hats and used pink stumps throughout the day’s play.

Club committee member, Ally Quilty, said the club was

Hitting sixes: Yarra Ranges mayor, Cr Maria McCarthy, at stumps with Ally Quilty and Judith McGrath. 134273 more than happy to help.

“In our 125th year, we just wanted to do something special,” she said.

“We had expected about 70 ladies, but there were about 90 attend.

“We would now like to try to

make this an annual event.”

Ms Quilty said not only did the event help to raise funds, but a few attendees put up their hands to volunteer for the group.

Anyone wanting to help the Yarra Valley Pink Ladies can visit www.cancervic.org.au.

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The Woods Point Gun Club's first champions for 2015, Daniel Poile, Phillip Desmond and Trevor Newman. 134278 Picture: CONTRIBUTED Steve Bedggood came out of the shadows to take C Grade, 65/75, from Luke Poile, 64/75.

The final event was a 20 target Handicap sponsored by club committee member Robert Lay and his wife Linda.

After an interesting competition, four shooters finished on 19/20 each to go into a shoot-off.

Daniel Poile was the eventual sash winner, 24/25, Desmond 2nd, 23/25, Ewert 3rd, 22/25, and West in 4th place, 19/21.

All in all it was a pleasant day with lots of targets broken and a great start to 2015.

The next shoot is the Jack Scott Memorial Trophy on Sunday 22 February, starting at 10.30am.

If you wish to know more about High Country Clay Target Shooting please contact John Wood on 9808 2693.

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PUZZLES Quick Clues No. 7357 ACROSS 7. Egg-head (12) 8. Musical instrument (6) 9. Majestic (6) 10. Disease (7) 12. Foe (5) 15. Vapour (5) 16. Cheese (7) 18. Stone (6) 20. Harm (6) 22. Immediately (12)

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DOWN Lazy (8) Thin (4) Compliment (7) Fragment (5) Wine (8) Unfortunately (4) Case (8) Almond paste (8) Cargo (7) Imp (5) Language (4) Fruit (4)

Cryptic Clues No. 7357 ACROSS 7. Frank Slater? (6,6). 8. Upset if and when the firm has a failure (6). 9. From which you learn - how good the cooking is? (6). 10. Too much sea-foam: a drawback (7). 12.

Plant. as usual (5). 15. She’ll write to New York (5). 16.

With water, call on to be economical (7). 18. Or miscast in the role of the foolish prattler (6). 20. As well as the nut cracknel the doctor will have a plain (6). 22. Lines, it seems, from pages (5-7).

DOWN 1. The treatment for the fellow I treat successfully (8). 2.

Like the twin daughters in it: tots (4). 3. I do it foolishly and I get caught: really silly (7). 4. Split for a joke (5). 5.

A supporter who’s obviously pleased with himself? (8). 6.

There are four of them and they’re very good (4). 11. A pleasure before the man got melancholy (8). 13. Perverse? just the opposite (8). 14. Saw and marked (7). 17. Trick by putting a barrel in the way (5). 19. He sings a number to end with (4). 21. Mean neither should get married (4).

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Heat aplenty on batsmen

By CHRIS ANDERSON YVCA IN the Yarra Valley Cricket Association’s premier grade, D.J. Strachan Shield, the bowlers gave the batsmen plenty, while all three games are evenly poised.

Warburton-Millgrove is hosting Woori Yallock in a key contest before finals.

The Burras batted first and were under early pressure with the loss of early wickets.

But, with a middle order of the calibre of David Lever (60), Troy Murphy (53) and Mick Walker (34), the Burras have the class to address any wobbles.

The home side was able to capitalise on a tiring attack to build a decent total of 238.

The Tigers bowlers toiled hard all day and bowled their opposition out.

Simon Young bowled for extended periods to capture 4/97.

He was well supported by the unlikely bowling of Cal Ferguson (4/26).

Although 238 is chaseable, the Tigers will have to muster all their fighting spirit.

Seville’s form in recent weeks has had the Blues in a rare position, and they would be viewing a trip to Powelltown to take on Hoddles Creek as the ideal remedy.

Seville batted first in great conditions.

Hoddles Creek again proved itself a stubborn team to surpass, with the Wombats able to capture key wickets.

With opening batsman Adam Burns copping a blow to the head in the first over, it was left to Mitch Dall to compose the Seville innings.

Dall’s vital knock of 64 not out ensured the Blues would have a defendable

total of 178 on the board.

Wombats captain Mick Batten (3/20) again proved himself a useful bowler, while Dave Chesney (3/78) as a wickettaker. If the Blues take early wickets, then it could be over before it starts.

In the final game of the round, Mount Evelyn is hosting Healesville with their eyes well fixed on the top four.

The hosts won the toss and elected to bat and made a fair fist of the early going.

With the opening partnership broken on 40, and the unfortunate injury of Dan Fraser, the door opened for the Bloods.

They walked right into this contest as captain Ash Hamer (3/31) claimed key middle-order wickets, reducing the home side to 5/82.

Dan Fraser (36) came back to the wicket and added some valuable runs, while Jesse Fraser (34) showed his value.

Bloods’ opening bowler Chance Burridge (3/48) made some crucial breakthroughs to have the Rovers’ innings on the brink.

Chad Witherdin took control, and also thanks to a 51-run 10th-wicket partnership, helped drive the total beyond 200.

With Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve being an excellent batting ground, Healesville has put itself in a solid position to record a much-awaited victory.

D.J. STRACHAN SHIELD Warburton Millgrove 238 (David Lever 60, T. Murphy 53, M. Walker 34, C. Ferguson 4/26, S. Young 4/97) v Woori Yallock.

Seville 9/178 a/o (M. Dall 64 not out, T. Dwyer 31, M. Batten 3/20, D. Chesney 3/78) v Hoddles Creek.

Mount Evelyn 209 (C. Witherdin 61

not out, D. Fraser 36, J. Fraser 34, A. Hamer 3/31, C. Burridge 3/48) v Healesville.

Yarra Junction - bye.

R.A. FINGER TROPHY Seville 3/40 v Hoddles Creek 128 (M. Jones 26 not out, J. Tromp 21, M. Sandfort 4/13).

Woori Yallock 10/318 (Dan Mock 173, M. Arnold 89, C. Neale 5/31, F. DeVarga 2/34) v Warburton.

Healesville 7/274 (B. Horner 77, B. Wallace 75 not out, R. Wilson 2/63) v Mount Evelyn.

Coldstream 8/221 (D. Oliffe 82, B. Walsh 47, S. Phillips 37, M. Richards 3/39, D. Chaproniere 2/56) v Yarra Junction.

C GRADE Seville 79 (L. Corbett 19, T. Spargo 18, B. Spencer 5/21) v Yarra Glen 4/200 (J. Orren 73, M. Clare 35, A. Cowan 32, N. Taylor 29 not out).

Yarra Junction 161 (J. Cook 37, M. Young 4/45, D. Colling 2/2) v Launching Place 2/33.

Gruyere v Wandin (no scores).

Marysville v Healesville (no scores).

D GRADE Coldstream 83 (B. Fritsch 15, S. Sanders 4/21) v Powelltown 1/30.

Seville 1/8 v Mount Evelyn 134 (M. Shepherd 43 not out, M. Darvell 25, M. Proctor 3/19).

Yarra Junction 78 (J. Dicker 21, T. Dicker 21 not out, J. Birnie 5/15, A. Stewart 2/2) v Launching Place 144 (G. Black 32, C. Ferguson 5/46, L. Long 2/11).

Wandin v Yarra Glen 222 (P. Moors 62, A. Smith 38, J. Woods 37 not out).

ONE DAY GRADE Woori Yallock 6/125 (C. Martin 40,

T. Bissels 2/15) d Silvan 10/121 (D. Begley 35, J. Smith 2/22).

Mount Evelyn 3/105 (J. Barden 41 not out, L. Chandler 1/10) d Healesville 98 (S. Gamble 20, M. Duke 3/11, D. Taylor 3/18).

Healesville White 5/205 (J. Plunkett 41, M. Fitzpatrick 36 not out, D. Plunkett 33, M. Wynd 1/9) d Warburton Millgrove 8/151 (J. Juffermans 24, M. Wynd 20, S. Darcy 2/8, J. Plunkett 2/10).

Seville 1/146 (R. Bradner 41 not out, R. Pearse 40 not out, A. Bortrill 39 not out, M. Mullinder 1/31), d Hoddles Creek 9/139 (J. Lawrence 39, B. Mountain 29, D. Bakken 3/16).

Yarra Junction - bye.

UNDER 16 Yarra Glen 5/272 (D. Whelan 52 not out, A. Adamson 52 not out, L. Evans 51 not out, J. Clare 50 not out, A. Beath 23 not out) d Launching Place (outright) 49 (J. Lusk 4/10, D. Whelan 2/12) and 75 (J. Galea 22 not out, L. Eisen 16, D. Whelan 3/17, A. Adamson 3/28).

Warburton Millgrove 7/140 (J. Neale 34, M. Arnold 33, T. Walker 31, M. Leeds 2/13, L. Fern 1/4) d Seville 10/134 (C. Gall 66, L. Corbett 18, J. Buller 12 not out, M. Arnold 4/28, J. Neale 2/26).

Mount Evelyn 4/158 (A. Whiting 52 not out, D. Fraser 50 not out) d Yarra Junction 6/123 (J. Cook 51 not out, D. Fraser 3/13).

UNDER 14 Wandin/Coldstream 6/130 (D. Pezzimenti 22 not out, L. Sinnott 17, A. Wheelan 1/5, B. Kellet 1/12) d Yarra Glen 118 (K. McDonald 25, N. Evans 20, A. Steele 2/15, M. Sinnott 1/3, L. Sinnott 1/3).

Healesville 125 (M. Hall 24, H. Keeling 22 not out, J. Read 2/9, N. Andueza 2/11) d Warburton Millgrove 117 (A.

Nelson 38, L. Chandler 3/8, Z. Fawdry 2/10).

Seville 8/229 (T. Bissells 55 not out, C. Frankovic 42 not out, T. Garner 40 not out, T. Spargo 40 not out, Z. Kennedy 2/11, D. Tauber 2/12, J. Garth 2/15) d Healesville/Launching Place 9/131 (J. Birnie 41 not out, A. Bicknell 19 not out, T. Garner 2/2, L. Kay 2/8, R. Fern 2/17).

Mount Evelyn 5/95 (B. Westaway 32, D. Coutts 27 not out, L. Jones 3/7) d Yarra Junction 9/93 (T. Reed 33, E. Tazzyman 18, P. Heapy 2/7, C. Mole 2/10, B. Griffiths 2/11).

UNDER 12A Healesville White 8/125 (T. Fraser 18 not out, F. Lever 18 not out, E. Vanbeek 1/4) d Seville 5/72 (A. Smith 10 not out, S. Gerbert 1/3, H. Baxter 1/4).

Hoddles Creek 9/218 (D. Ward 31 not out, O. Simpson 33 not out, R. Hampton 2/13, R. Thomas 2/23, C. Winter-Annette 3/26) d Launching Place 173 (M. Bradley 58 not out, X. Beattie 27, M. Polton 2/7).

Warburton-Millgrove - bye.

UNDER 12B Yarra Junction 152 (J. Ketalar 30, L. O’Dea 16. B. Fricke 2/9, H. Massoud 2/14) d Yarra Glen 10/91 (C. Adamson 18, W. Duff 8, J. Ketalar 2/6, B. Doolan 1/5, C. Zaks 1/5).

Healesville Blue 7/199 (C. Anderson 30 not out, J. Gruar 26 not out, M. Hirst 26 not out, R. Brendish 2/11) d Healesville Red 7/160 (H. Fry 31 not out, A. Boyle 18, C. Agnew 2/7, M. Hirst 2/17).

Mount Evelyn 6/181 (P. Murphy 32 not out, B. Jones 25 not out, L. Shepard 20 not out, D. Finch 19 not out, E. Oaten 3/11) d Marysville 108 (P. Birtchnell 19, R. Wilson 12 not out, D. Travis 2/20, P. Murphy 1/3, T. Swann 1/5).

SCOREBOARD

GOLF WARBURTON Wednesday 4 February, stroke and M. McGrann Bag Day Winner: Mick Eldridge (nett 64). Runner-up: J. Pote (67 on a countback).

Balls down to 70. NTP: 3rd C. Brown, 10th Bill Dunn, 15th I. Garside.

Saturday 7 February, stroke and monthly medal A Grade and medal: D. Waters (nett 64). B Grade: Des Ray (67). Balls down to 73. NTP: 3rd D. Ward, 5th P. Saxton, 9th and 12th S. Campbell, 15th P. Mason.

Yarra Ranges Athletics’ Kiara Flavel won the girls under-9 competition at the state Little Athletics multi-event championships Picture: CONTRIBUTED in Moe. 134261

On track to achieve the best

By JAMIE STRUDLEY WHAT a great week of athletics for the Yarra Ranges Athletics club.

Two weekends ago several club athletes competed in the state Little Athletics multi-event championships held in Moe. All the club’s athletes performed to their very best with personal bests in many of the events in the competition.

Standout results were Kiara Flavel winning the girls under-9 competition and Georgia Laven finishing third in the girls under-12 competition.

Other results were Maddie Laven 10th in the girls under-10, Zac Clarke 16th in the boys under-10, Alex Van Duuren placing 50th in the boys under-10, Camden Hewitson 17th in the boys under-12 and Harrison Van Duuren 10th in the boys under-13.

This weekend saw a return to Saturday morning Little Athletics. Probably a good thing with the warm weather experienced over the weekend.

All the athletes made the most of the cooler conditions to record some excellent performances. With region track and field championships only a couple of weeks away it is great to see so many athletes enjoying the competition and achieving some very good results.

Round two of the AV knockout competition was held on Saturday at Lakeside Stadium.

BOWLS WARBURTON Saturday 7 February Warburton 1 18/98 d Eltham 2 0/74.

Warburton 2 18/112 d Eastwood Golf 0/55.

YARRA GLEN Round 13 Midweek Division 1 - Section 4 - Open: Yarra Glen 64 d Lilydale 55.

Midweek Division 4 - Section 4 - Open: Yarra Glen 99 d Donvale 33.

Saturday Premier Division: Yarra Glen 72 d Brighton 65.

Saturday Division 2 - Section 4: Hurstbridge 81 d Yarra Glen 77.

Saturday Division 4 - Section 5: Yarra Glen 83 d Glen

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7357 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Candid Critic. 8, Fi-as-co. 9, Course. 10, Surfeit. 12, Stock. 15, Pen-ny. 16, Spa-ring. 18, Par-ro-t. 20, Tun-dr-a. 22, Train-bearers.

Down - 1, Man-i-cure. 2, A-dd-s. 3. Idiot-i-c. 4, Crack. 5, Strutter. 6, Aces. 11, Fun-ere-al. 13, Contrary. 14, Spotted.

17, S-tun-t. 19, A-l-to. 21, Nor-m.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7357 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Intellectual. 8, Cornet. 9, August. 10, Measles.

12, Enemy. 15, Steam. 16, Gruyere. 18, Pebble. 20, Impair.

22, Straightaway.

Down - 1, Indolent. 2, Lean. 3, Flatter. 4, Scrap. 5, Burgundy. 6, Alas. 11, Scabbard. 13, Marzipan. 14, Freight.

17, Devil. 19, Erse. 21, Pear.

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