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■ Push for local fresh fruit after frozen berry contamination scare...

Berr y pickle HILLS berry growers are encouraging shoppers to buy local amid a nationwide frozen berry contamination scare.

As of 21 February, the Australian Department of Health had recalled four frozen berry products, two of which are linked with the outbreak of Hepatitis A and two as a precaution. So far there have been 18 cases of the virus confirmed in Australia, including three cases in Victoria.

The berries in question were grown overseas, raising questions about the health and hygiene standards of foreign berry industries. Backed by local growers, retailers have seen a boycott of imported frozen berries in favour of fresh, locally grown produce.

Belinda and Rob Rooth own Olinda’s ‘Folly Farm Blueberry Growers’ and operate a ‘U-pick’ service during the harvest season. Belinda says local berry farms provide a fresh and safe alternative to frozen produce.

“There are so many berry farms in our region producing berries of all different types,” she said.

“By buying local, you have a much better understanding of where your food has come from, and you can be confident that it’s high quality.”

The Australian Blueberry Growers’ Association encouraged consumers to buy berries with ‘product of Australia’ clearly marked on the punnet.

“Although frozen berries are a cheaper alternative to fresh, the vast majority of frozen berries on the market are not Australian,” the association said through a statement released on 16 February.

“Therefore, there is not a guarantee that the country of origin has enforced health and safety regulations.”

Belinda said berries grown locally were healthy and safe, with many people visiting Folly Farm in the summer months to take part in the picking process.

“We use no pesticides on our berries, so you have no concerns in eating them,” she said.

Folly Farm Blueberry Growers owners Belinda and Rob Rooth pick blueberries. 135040 “There’s nothing more important than giving your family clean, fresh, good food.”

She also backed widespread calls to introduce reform that will make it eas-

ier for consumers to understand where there food has come from.

“It’s paramount that labelling makes it clear to consumers where the fruit has been grown,” she said.

“It’s a disaster that we don’t know where our food is coming from. We need to help people make the right decision for their family.”

Blueberry picking season will be

Picture: ROB CAREW finishing soon in the next week or two.

Further information for anyone who may be concerned about the outbreak or the contamination scare can be found at www.health.gov.au.

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Priceless healing

Crosswords for Labor burning

By PETER DOUGLAS A PET sheep called ‘We-do’ pretty much sums up the work of local vet Dr Marilyn Price.

Some years ago, the injured sheep had been left without much chance of survival, but Dr Price took it in and named the sheep because they said, no-one really cares but ‘we-do’.

Dr Price’s well-known Seville Veterinary Clinic has been in operation for an incredible 30 years.

Over that time, Dr Price has helped countless animals in the region.

But that’s not including the animals she takes care of when no-one else will.

According to her colleague Sophie Lovelock, the vet is more than generous.

“There are plenty of people who’ve come across hurt animals and dropped them in,” she said.

“She’s always doing a bit extra for local wildlife.

“Also, she’s often stepped in to help animals with nowhere else to go.”

The Seville Veterinary Clinic opened on 24 February 1985, and during that time has built up a strong reputation in the community.

The clinic has offered its services to many farms and petowners in the region.

During that time, there have been many close calls.

Ms Lovelock cited a recent example of a little Fox Terrier, which proved to be a miracle case.

Lisa Neville, refused to publicly commit to a planned burning target during the first Question Time for 2015.

When asked if the Andrews Government has a planned burning target, Ms Neville responded that “normally these figures are articulated through budget papers.”

Ms Fyffe labelled the response “feeble,” and said the importance of planned burning should not be underestimated.

“Planned burns reduce fuel loads, protect park and forest facilities, preserve residential properties and conserve natural systems and processes. Under Labor this work was not done which left our state vulnerable to a bushfire the size of Black Saturday.”

However, controversy surrounded planned burns conducted in Kurth Kiln Regional Park in 2013, with the Friends of Hoddles Creek accusing the former Liberal Government of over-burning.

Friends of Hoddles Creek secretary Lawrence Gaffney told The Mail that the park contained a critically endangered plant, tall astelia, for which fire is the greatest threat.

He said the park was being targeted for burns at 10 times the ecologically appropriate rate and called for a moratorium on all planned burning.

The request was dismissed by DEPI in 2013.

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM EVELYN MP Christine Fyffe has questioned the commitment of the Andrews Government to the recommendations of the Black Saturday Royal Commission.

The commission advised that the State Government adopt a 5 per cent fuel reduction burn target, a recommendation readily accepted by the Coalition, who delivered Victoria’s largest planned burning program.

Ms Fyffe’s statement comes as the Andrews Government last week invited submissions to a review of performance targets for bushfire fuel management on public land.

Ms Fyffe said she was disappointed with the government’s failure to recommit to the previously accepted fuel reduction target.

“My fear is that the Andrews Government is going to roll back the progress made with land management, taking us back to the dangerous conditions that precipitated Black Saturday,” Mrs Fyffe said.

“It doesn’t take much for fuel loads to build, and if predictions of the eventual return of El Nino are correct, then we are likely to see hotter and drier conditions return similar to those that led up to Black Saturday.”

Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water,

Veterinarian Dr Marilyn Price has been an integral part of the Seville community. 135291 “This was a snake bite, where the dog was in the coma and it didn’t look good,” she said.

“Marilyn injected the antivenom just in time and saved the dog.”

Ms Lovelock said her colleague had always remained calm under pressure.

“She is a fantastic surgeon and very patient,” she said.

“Her clinic is her life and she loves what she does.

“In 25 years, I don’t think I’ve ever heard her complain.”

Away from work, Marilyn really enjoys her farm and her animals.

When she gets the chance, she enjoys riding her horses.

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THE special charge scheme, which saw the development of Bamfield Road, Mount Evelyn, has come in under budget.

Yarra Ranges Council approved the final cost of the scheme at council last Tuesday night, which had been revised from $14,641.62 per development unit down to $11,500.75.

The new figure will also mean a reduction in financing costs applying to landowners who have elected to pay the charge over 10 years.

Mayor Maria McCarthy said the lower final cost was a win for the residents involved in the scheme.

“The special charge scheme is a great outcome for Bamfield Road and all the residents that live there,” she said.

“It’s a rural area, but it gives the opportunity for people who live on that road to have much better access to the main road.”

The council moved that residents of Bamfield Road be notified of the final costing as soon as possible.

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affairs Christine Fyffe MP Member for Evelyn

cess as a classical performer. A little known fact is that Dame Nellie also owned race horses and used the colours of purple, green and white which were the colours of the suffragettes who fought for the female vote.

Another woman who has achieved amazing things is the Deputy Leader of Australia, Julie Bishop.

I had the privilege of listening to the Deputy Leader talking about her role as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade at a recent event in the Yarra Ranges. Before entering politics, she was an accomplished lawyer.

Editorial

WITH the selection of Rosie Batty as Australian of the Year, the Federal Government has acknowledged family violence as a major threat to women and children.

And, the economy.

Family violence costs Australia over $13 billion a year.

That should be a huge economic incentive to fix the problem, but, instead, services in the Yarra Valley that are at the coal face of this and other social issues, face closure, or have closed, due to funding cuts.

The Mail was proud two years ago, in partnership with Yarra Valley Health, to run a campaign that aimed to start the conversation locally that is now being had on a national level.

We looked at what could be done to ensure that our boys didn’t become men who assaulted women.

We looked at what services were available. We looked at why women stayed. We looked at what role men could play - and why they needed to.

We looked at the physical, psychological, emotional, social and economic pressures that kept women in dependency.

The Eastern Community Legal Centre operates out of Healesville and Yarra Junction and provides advice to women to help them escape family violence, possibly with their lives.

Two year’s funding, $400,000, has been cut from its four-year funding arrangement - that amounts to likely closure.

business women together to promote their businesses and share knowledge.

It demonstrates that the entrepreneurial spirit is as much in women as it is in men.

The women who shrug off their role in society, but whose contributions perhaps leave the biggest imprint on the planet includes our mothers. Mothers are leaders in their households. They are looked to for guidance, support and love.

Their words are the foundation of their daughter’s confidence and feelings of self-worth.

Although we are often unaware, daughters observe our actions quietly but closely to a develop a sense of what they may be able to achieve in their own right.

Then there are today’s young women whose personal achievement inspires them to achieve more. The other day one of my staff asked her daughter

Opinion

Actions not in resonance

By KATH GANNAWAY

As a minister she has been dealing with some of the toughest, high profile issues for Australia including the plea for clemency for two Australians facing the death penalty in Indonesia and the recovery of Australian bodies following the attack by Russia on the Malaysian airlines flight that saw 38 Australians lose their lives.

I think the deputy leader’s secret for success can be attributed in part to the way she balances her warm, compassionate nature with her strong mind.

Then there are those women who are ‘among the stars’.

These women are our quiet achievers. The women who make things happen every day often without much recognition. Women such as the organisers of the 2015 Women on Farms Gathering whose theme this year is “Making Every Woman Count”.

This three-day event starting on 20 March, will bring rural and regional

Anglicare’s Boys Will Be Men program has provided mentors/role models to give ‘at risk’ boys, often from homes that are embroiled in family violence, an alternative perspective on respectful relationships.

The $90,000-a-year funding has been cut.

The program’s gone.

Organisations such as HICCI and LinC that provide welfare to families - food, petrol, help with utility bills - are in limbo as they wait to hear whether their funding will continue, at a time when demand on them is growing. These services are critical to addressing family violence, and other social and welfare issues here.

The business community had the ear of arguably the second most influential person in Federal Government when Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, Julie Bishop, MP, was guest speaker at a business breakfast at Rochford Winery on 19 February.

It was a credit to Casey MP, Tony Smith, that, along with insights into her role as Foreign Minister, there was some opportunity to raise local issues such as employment and business growth.

What are the chances of getting 200 people in health, welfare, education, community legal and financial services, youth, children’s services, Indigenous services and those working directly with family violence, to an ‘Important Business’ breakfast with someone of the calibre of Ms Bishop ... hopefully, PM, Tony Abbott.

Over to you Mr Smith.

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Just victory IN RELATION to the article ‘Marching orders for move-on laws’ (Mail, 17 February), the repealing of these oppressive laws will be a just victory for our democratic right to freedom of speech.

In effect, these laws allowed any given police officer to decide whether or not another individual had a right to peaceful protest.

Imagine a world where our citizens had no basic right to question and voice disapproval toward the established system of governance.

How, then, would history tell the tale of equal rights, gender equality, the labour movement, or our environmental impact?

Jeff Springfield, Tecoma.

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Monbulk Market Day SATURDAY 7 March 2015 is the date for the Autumn Monbulk market in the park, foyer and halls at St George’s Anglican Church on the corner of Main Street and Silvan Roads in Monbulk between 9am and 1pm. Excellent shopping opportunities with stalls selling

WHILE our nation has fought many wars abroad in the name of democracy and liberty, the same zeal for democracy is not always evident when it comes to domestic issues.

Case in point (‘Marching Orders’ Mail, 2 February): the now-repealed ‘move-on’ laws, as they might have applied to the Tecoma anti-McDonald’s community protest.

One would have thought that, instead of enacting laws to all too easily jail protesters, the story of this peaceful, passionate community action would have been held up as a glowing

example of dynamic citizenship.

No-one is questioning the need for the rule of law to be respected, nor the right of legitimate businesses to operate without harassment.

But when a corporate behemoth can employ a small army of lawyers, lobbyists and well-paid expert court witnesses, as well as dominating what we all read and watch, some counterweight available to the humble citizen is sorely needed.

That counterweight is the fundamental right to peacefully protest, even if the rest of the world disagrees.

With the repeal of the move-on laws, our democracy just dodged a bullet.

Karl Williams, Tecoma.

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By-election sessions LYSTER Ward voters are invited to a “Meet the Candidates” forum at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11 March. Held at the Belgrave Library Community room, Reynolds Lane Belgrave. Melway ref: 75 F10. The forum will be facilitated by an independent chairperson.

Inquiries to Jennifer James on 9438 6856.

Street Party THE Mount Evelyn Street Party will be held on 24 October 2015, and the Mount Evelyn Township Improvement Committee is looking for people to join a sub-committee organising the event.

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“who inspires you?”.

Her answer was “I inspire myself”.

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That is not to say that the contributions of all those women before us are no longer valuable.

After all, it was their efforts that made us realise in the first place that “yes, we can”. But how wonderful that today’s woman doesn’t necessarily have to seek external inspiration for courage to achieve.

She can look within and create her own rules and set her own standards.

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I AM prompted to write this contribution for two reasons. One, International Women’s Day is approaching on 8 March, and two because, of the 128 Members elected to serve in the 58th Victorian Parliament, just 47 are women.

Now contrast this with Australia’s population. At June 2013, there were 98,900 more females than males residing in Australia, with 11.5 million males and 11.6 million females.

We are the majority (albeit barely), yet we have the quietest voice which is sadly still often sidelined. I have one piece of advice for today’s young woman. Aim for the moon. If you miss, you will still be among the stars. The women who have ‘reached the moon’ are those who have had the most public success.

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Unfair game

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THEY’RE the king of the jungle, but the lions of South Africa are under threat at the hands of a barbaric practice known as ‘canned hunting.’

The process of capturing, breeding and raising animals specifically to be shot by people who pay thousands for the opportunity is a common practice overseas and is threatening to wipe out certain breeds of endangered animals.

Hills resident Donalea Patman is a passionate activist for the eradication of canned hunting, and believes it has no place in Australian society.

Together with member for La Trobe Jason Wood, Ms Patman is pushing for parliament to condemn the practice by banning the importation into Australia of all animals listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES).

Mr Wood said that he was approached by Ms Patman to stop the issue, and was horrified after undertaking his own research.

“I found the footage of what was happening in South Africa to be disturbing, and I knew we needed to do something about it,” he said.

Ms Patman said many Australians were unaware of the full extent of the issue, and may even inadvertently support the cause.

“We see a lot of people travelling to South Africa, working in these orphanages and think-

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Traders back the scheme

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM YARRA Ranges Council has renewed the special charge scheme for the Belgrave Retail and Commercial precinct.

The Belgrave Traders Association requested the council to renew the scheme for a further five years.

In partnership with council, the association has successfully operated three previous schemes since its initiation in 1999.

Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy said the committee represented unity among traders for the advancement of the community.

“It’s a great way for businesses to create funds to run programs that benefit the town-

ship,” she said.

“I commend the Traders Association for getting it through again. It’s a credit to the committee for having the foresight and the courage to keep going.”

The charge is levied on the properties in the immediate proximity of the business precinct of Belgrave.

The funds are then quarterly distributed to the Belgrave Traders Association to implement the plan.

Marina Dennis, Marketing co-ordinator of the Belgrave Traders Association, welcomed the council move.

“I think it’s a very encouraging decision in that it reflects on the good work that is made possible by that co-operative approach,” she said.

“We’ve been through a consultative process and strategic planning process before we presented to council, so we’ve got a clear vision for the next five years,” ahe said.

Established in the 1940s, the Belgrave Traders Association aims to support businesses and the community in a wide variety of ways.

Annual events supported by the association include the Belgrave Busker’s Festival, Easter Carnival, the Belgrave Lantern Parade and the Spring Arts Festival.

The association also organises promotions throughout the year and maintains a strong relationship with the Yarra Ranges Council on behalf of Belgrave traders.

Shire sports grants up for grabs Donalea Patman with La Trobe MP Jason Wood and his dog, Mr Black, in front of a board outside Mt Dandenong Veterinary Clinic promoting the Global March for Lions.

Picture: KATHRYN BERMINGHAM ing that they are rescuing the lions.”

In an address to parliament last year, Mr Wood said that Australia had a part to play in protecting Africa’s wildlife.

“To stop canned hunting we must take out the incentive that allows hunt trophies back into Australia,” he said.

“I firmly believe that morally this is the right decision for Australia and we would help in protecting the future of international wildlife.”

On Friday 13 March, a

Global March for Lions will be held in various cities around the world, giving the public an opportunity to show their support for eradicating canned hunting.

This year’s march is expected to be the setting for an important announcement regarding the issue. Join Jason Wood and Donalea Patman at the Melbourne march, starting at 6pm at Federation Square. More information about the fight to end canned hunting can be found at www.fortheloveofwildlife.org. au or at www.jasonwood.com. au.

APPLICATIONS are now open for sports and recreation groups under Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital Development Program.

Groups may apply for oneoff grants of up to $50,000, which may be used to implement projects, focusing on improvements to sporting infrastructure.

The successful applicants will be inclusive to a wide sector of the community and provide opportunities for many residents to participate in sport.

Council has stated the priority will be given to projects that improve access for “disadvantaged groups”, will contribute long-term benefits to the com-

munity, or can improve council’s existing facility.

Applications close on 15 May, and successful applicants will be selected in June. More information is available from the Yarra Ranges Council. Contact Recreation and Active Living to ensure potential applications meet the criteria.

Brunt of storms hits the hills SUMMER storms have taken their toll on local roads, with up to 15 damaged during the wild weather of late.

Expected to take at least a month to clean up, council has engaged extra services to repair the damage as soon as possible.

Roads in the Dandenong Ranges suffered varying levels of damage during storms on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February.

The roads affected were in hills localities including Menzies Creek, Selby, The Patch and Kallista.

Yarra Ranges Council reported that specific damage included road surfacing washed off, build-up of debris and blocked drains and culverts.

There was also a major landslip in Gordon Grove, Menzies Creek, and minor landslips throughout the region.

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Eye on record LILYDALE Primary School students will be attempting a special record later this month - and they need your help.

The school is attempting to break the Australian record for the largest gathering of people participating in the Hokey Pokey.

The attempt will be held on Thursday 19 March at 3.30pm.

From 2.30pm, the community is invited to visit the school to meet teachers and students, visit classrooms and see first-hand the work being done.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM ALMOST six months after it was launched, the Belgrave ‘Green Army’ held its graduation at Birdsland last Friday.

All nine participants who began the program saw it through to completion, with the majority now moving on to other employment or study programs.

The aim of Green Army initiatives is to employ young Australians to support local environment and heritage conservation projects around the country.

Speaking at the graduation, Federal Member for La Trobe Jason Wood urged participants to treat their achievement as a “badge of honour.”

“The end goal is to not only pick up skills but also find work,” he said.

“What you’ve learned here is so important. You’ve gained skills, made friends and used teamwork.”

Mr Wood thanked all those who had helped the Green Army over the past six months particularly supervisor Martin Forster, who, he said, had “gone the extra mile” in making sure that participants achieved their potential in the course and en-

Laura Morgan is presented with her certificate by Federal Member for La Trobe Jason Wood.

Picture: KATHRYN BERMINGHAM couraging them to pursue full time employment.

Over their time, the Green Army was involved in projects such as weed eradication and building a fence to protect platypuses at Belgrave Lake Park.

The program was part of the $3million committed over three years by the government to improve and conserve the health of the Dandenong Ranges.

The participants were each

presented with a certificate from Mr Wood, who congratulated them on their achievement and wished them well in their future endeavors, which include studying conservation land management, working in environmental services and taking up an apprenticeship.

He left the graduates with advice for the rest of their careers.

“Use this opportunity to go into the future and do so much more.”

Gladys Robertson is congratulated by Federal Member for La Trobe Jason Wood.

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By KATH GANNAWAY ‘ONCE the blisters, aching muscles and mental scars had healed, we decided to do it all over again.”

Michelle Joison’s approach to encouraging others to do the Oxfam Trailwalker is a little backward ... more like a “why would anyone ... ” But, like many others, once Michelle and her team-mates, Ben Kennett, Sandra Koetz and Anthony Smith got the Trailwalker bug, it was hard to resist the temptation to do it again.

For the Cockatoo/Emeraldbased team, there’s the challenge of beating last year’s time.

Last year, they did the 100ks in 26.5 hours. There’s the tremendous feeling of achievement at giving it a go and making it through, and there’s the knowledge that the money raised by the long walk will help people living in poverty have a better life.

“It’s not an easy walk,” Michelle said of Intensity Team 4’s initiation to Oxfam’s major fundraiser.

Sheer joy as Intensity Team 4 - Ben Kennett, Sandra Koetz, Anthony Smith and Michelle Joison cross the finish line at Wesburn last year. 135247 “It’s just the sheer distance and what it does to your muscles, but the satisfaction of achieving that walk outweighs all the pain,” she said.

“The feeling coming up to the finish line is just sheer joy.

“You are delirious because you’re so tired and exhausted, but there when you see family and

friends there, cheering you on, and they are just so proud of you ... it’s a real fist-pumping moment.”

The event has traditionally started at Jells Park in Mount Waverley and finished at Wesburn, but this year, it is being done in reverse.

That’s not a bad thing, according to Michelle, who said, the last few kilometres that included Mount Little Joe, were a killer.

“It will be good to get the steeper sections out of the way early on while we have lots of energy,” she said.

“The home straight will be a lot flatter, and it will also give us a totally different aspect to the walk,” she said.

Intensity Team 4 will be among 800 teams doing the walk from 10 to 12 April, aiming to raise $2,500,000.

The tally so far is $585,000.

Each team must raise at least $1400. The link to donate and support Michelle, Ben, Sandra and Anthony, is https://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/team/home/19429 .

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Expo features top nurseries

By PETER DOUGLAS THE Ferny Creek Horticultural Society will this weekend present its annual plant collectors sale and garden expo.

To ensure a great day for guests, the society has invited nurseries from the Dandenong Ranges, along with some popular nurseries from rural Victoria.

They will sell a variety of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.

Visitors will get the chance to browse, from marquee to marquee, and gain the expert advice from the nursery Monbulk Aquatic Centre will host a mega aquafit class for the Good Friday Appeal.

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Aquafit goes mega

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

“We are a not-for-profit society and raise our own funds,” she said.

“The funds are used to maintain a four hectare garden, a large hall, tractors and mowers.

“This plant sale is our major fundraiser.”

The expo will be held at 100 Hilton Road, Sassafras.

Entry is $5, with children under 14 permitted free.

There are plenty of free car spaces for parking available.

Author proves hit with fans

By PETER DOUGLAS RENOWNED local author, Julia Drury-Catton, popped in to the Emerald Library earlier this month to meet with her many fans.

Ms Drury-Catton’s visit was a welcome opportunity for the local fans of everything literary, who were able to have their copies signed while asking a few questions.

She also spoke with Maria Millers from the library.

Ms Drury-Catton’s most well-known work, It began with the Watermelon, deals with her Greek-born husband’s 10-year dedication to restoring an old house that belonged to his family on the island of Lemnos.

Ms Millers described the book as highly engaging.

“Each year, for several months, the couple left family and friends in Emerald and travelled to accomplish their dream,” she said.

“This book appeals to the romantic and those interested in preserving heritage and lovers of Mediterranean gardens.”

Ms Drury-Catton described her five years in Greece as not just a time of painting and planting, but also one of observation and learning.

The house is now completely renovated.

Author Julia Drury-Catton signs her book, It began with the Watermelon at Emerald Library.

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MONBULK Aquatic centre will hold two ‘mega’ fitness classes next month for a very special cause.

The centre will be raising money for the Royal Children’s Hospital with a mega aquafit session on Thursday 2 April and mega fitness class on Good Friday, 3 April.

Dave Florance, the centre’s new manager, is keen and looking forward to getting involved in local and deserving programs such as The Good Friday Appeal.

“We are looking forward to filling the pool with people for this great cause,” Dave said.

“Aquafit is suitable for all ages -

it’s fun and a great way of keeping fit.”

In conjunction with the classes, the centre will be running a mega raffle, with tickets on sale soon.

They aim to have 100 people participate in the aquafit class, and invite people of all fitness ages and fitness levels to join.

The aquafit class will run from 7.30pm-8.30pm on Thursday 2 April, with a gold coin donation on entry. The fitness class will be held at Baynes Park from 10am-11am on Friday 3 April, with a $5 donation on entry. All money raised will go to the Good Friday Appeal.

The Monbulk Aquatic Centre is located at 26 Baynes Park Road, Monbulk.

staff who have set up these stalls.

Also available will be stalls which sell safety equipment, garden tools, art and ornaments for the garden.

Inside the hall, there will be numerous book stalls, botanical artists demonstrating, with works for sale and a cut-flower stall.

Refreshments will be available for sale, along with light lunches, sausage sizzle and Devonshire tea.

Jillian Brown, from the society, encouraged people to visit and support the worthy organisation.

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Knox in festive mode

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM A CELEBRATION of all things Knox was the appropriate theme of the 2015 Knox Festival held over the weekend.

With a focus on the products, businesses, talents and passions of Knox, this year’s festival featured the performances, sporting clinics, roving performers, rides, stalls, food and fireworks display that visitors to the festival have come to love.

The great forest walk had kids fascinated by natural wonders in a space dedicated to discovery and exploration.

With storytelling and performances over the weekend, younger visitors to the event were captivated at the mysteries of the natural world.

The annual primary schools banner competition was back, but rain on Saturday night unfortunately forced the cancellation of this year’s Twilight Cinema.

This year, the festival hosted its first ‘big sleepover,’ which saw 100 campers pitch a tent on Wally Tew Reserve and sleep outside to raise money for UnitingCare Harrison. Campers braved a stormy night before waking up to breakfast and an hour of access to rides on Sunday morning until the grounds opened to the public at 10am.

The CFA’s ‘Torchlight March’ was due to start at Ferntree Gully Fire Station at 8.30pm but was unfortunately also cancelled by the rainy weather.

Such a fabulous and communityfocused weekend was made possible through the work of many volunteers who worked tirelessly over the weekend to make sure everything ran smoothly.

Ferntree Gully’s festival weekend drew to a close for another year as many great memories were created throughout the streets of the Gully.

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''Forest Walk Rangers'' Betty and David guide young people Pictures: GREG CARRICK though the wonders of nature.

Ashley, 9, of Selby joins TJ, 7, Marley, 2, of Millgrove and and mother Emma of Bayswater Poppy, 2, of Ferntree Gully take in making damper. control of the CFA truck.

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Festival-goers were entertained by several acts on the Main Stage.

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Fourth Knox Scouts member Sam, 14, tries to build a tower to the sky.

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Natalie and Michael Petrou of Belgrave Heights take a break from the festivities.

Left: Singer Chris O’Neill entertains the festival goers.

Below: Ethan, 8, of Ferntree Gully enjoying the water bubbles.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

John Dunn with his art at the Hut Gallery.

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50 shades of boring 50 Shades of Grey (MA15+) Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan GOOD taste prevailed at the Oscars!

The fantastic Birdman received Best Picture instead of Boyhood, which means I won my wager and don’t have to write a positive review of Fifty Shades of Grey anymore.

While Fifty Shades isn’t actually that bad - it’s beautifully shot and has an admittedly effective ending - a worse movie would be more entertaining.

And don’t get me wrong it’s got flaws to spare.

Infatuated innocent Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and her sadomasochistic billionaire partner Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) are flat, blandly written robots without a drop of chemistry.

The dialogue is soap-opera corny, the film is paced like a glacier and there is barely any dramatic tension to keep you engaged, narratively or emotionally. Even the kinkiness gets stale.

As a feminist (yes, male feminists exist), I find BDSM troubling, but I’m not about to tell anyone that their sexuality is wrong.

Many dominant-submis-

sive relationships operate on a firm basis of mutual respect and role-play.

There is scarcely any of this in the film; Christian’s relationship with Anastasia is disturbingly cold, technical and one-sided.

It’s all about Anastasia submitting to Grey’s pleasures, not what she gets out of it.

This isn’t even the kind of bad that elicits a strong, passionate reaction, like a The Room or Plan 9 From Outer Space.

It’s just dull, plodding and inept.

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Screen star lights up stage

By PETER DOUGLAS BELGRAVE actor Charlie Cousins is receiving a fantastic response to his most recent stage show, ‘Young and Jackson’. After featuring on the ABC recently in hit television show, ‘The Doctor Blake Mystery’, Cousins has returned to his roots on the stage. He describes this recent play as one of his most enjoyable, which is a World War II period piece that is set in iconic Melbourne pub, Young and Jackson.

The story covers the lives of three young navy boys, who fight for the interests of an intriguing woman. Set in the final days of the war, Cousins described the stage play as one of contrast.

“The three young sailors are out to run amok, have a good time and chase some skirt,” he said.

“But they come across a navy veteran, who teaches them about the darker side of war.

“The veteran shows signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, in a period where no-one really knew how to manage such things.”

The local actor said he was attracted to the role through the fine writing.

“It really takes you back in time,” he said.

“When some writers tackle a period piece, their language doesn’t accurately reflect the time.

“But (writer) Don Reid

Dinosaurs will once again roam Australian soil when the spectacular production, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - THE ARENA SPECTACULAR, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, returns this month.

Worldwide, more than eight million people in 243 cities have seen over 2,000 performances.

This updated production will showcase spectacular and colourful changes to the dinosaurs based on the latest scientific research including the likely feathering of some species.

The show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with almost cinematic realism and has scenes of the interactions between dinosaurs, how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on two legs, and how the herbivores fended off their more agile predators.

Ten species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign of the dinosaurs. The show includes the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the terror of the ancient terrain, as well as the Plateosaurus and Liliensternus from the Triassic period, the Stegosaurus and Allosaurus from the Jurassic period and Torosaurus and Utahraptor from the awesome Cretaceous period.

The history of the world is played out with the splitting of the

earth’s continents, and the transition from the arid desert of the Triassic period is given over to the lush green prairies and forces of the later Jurassic. Oceans form, volcanoes erupt, a forest catches fire -- all leading to the impact of the massive comet, which struck the earth, and forced the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Readers, here is your chance to win two tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular at Hisense Arena (Melbourne Park) on Wednesday 25 March at 7pm. 20 double passes are up for grabs!

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uses some wonderful dialogue, along with dynamics of comedy and drama.”

Cousins said he had a busy acting schedule planned for this year, while presently enjoying the balance between a city work-life and country lifestyle.

“I moved to the Belgrave area in 2004, and it’s a beautiful part of the world,” he said.

“There’s nowhere else quite like it.

“There’s not many places where you can live like this, but not be three hours travel from the city.”

Shows are held at 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. The show runs until Sunday 22 March.For bookings, visit www.fortyfivedownstairs.com or 9662 9966.

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FACES and Figures is the focus of the current exhibition at Ferntree Gully’s The Hut Gallery.

The Ferntree Gully Art Society is hosting the exhibition, which includes works by artists from the life-drawing and painting workshops held by the society. The works feature all sorts of media, including oils, acrylics, pencil and pastels.

A particularly striking feature of the exhibition is the ‘Rebecca’ series of paintings. During a workshop hosted by artist John Dunn, members of the society each painted their own version of the same life model, Rebecca. The result is an exquisite set of paintings, at first glance very similar but upon further inspection, each with its own quirks and interpretations.

Faces and Figures will run until 29 March at the Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully.

For more information, visit www.thehutgallery.wordpress.com

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It’s in the way that you walk DID you know one of the main causes of lower back and leg pain, and some injuries, can be related to the way you walk?

That’s right, it is estimated that up to 50 per cent of lower body physical issues are made worse by poor biomechanics.

The main culprits are weak core and hip muscles, poor ankle and calf flexibility, and overpronation (or excessive rolling in) of the feet.

As well as traditional hands-on techniques to alleviate pain and stimulate injury repair, physiotherapists at Dandenong Ranges Physio in Olinda utilise clinical pilates, real time ultrasound and customised orthotics to treat and manage lower body injuries.

Physiotherapist Jerome Higgins said clinical pilates was a great asset for any physiotherapist.

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With a wealth of experience in retail fashion, Shirlene Bisschop of Jenny’s Shoppe Monbulk is here to assist you with all of your fashion needs. Whether it be a formal event, wedding or special occasion or just a great new outfit for everyday wear, Shirlene can outfit you in style.

With sizes ranging from 8 – 26 and stocks some of the best names in fashion, you can be assured of a great shopping experience.

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Christine is also highly focused on issues impacting rural businesses such as the right to farm, local employment and promotion of Yarra Valley businesses on an international stage.

Christine has a long history of community involvement through her work with the Victorian Tourist Commission, the Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival and political lobbying for changes to Yarra Valley zoning. Christine also served as a Commissioner of the Shire of Yarra Ranges from 1994-1997.

Having established a solid reputation for tackling the issues no matter how difficult for the benefit of the community, it is Christine’s objective to ensure that the views and concerns of the residents and business owners in the Yarra Valley are powerfully represented in the Victorian Parliament.

Christine Fyffe - Member for Evelyn 143 Main Street, Lilydale 3140 Ph 9735 3208 • Fax 9735 3697 christine.fyffe@parliament.vic.gov.au

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BELL REAL ESTATE BELGRAVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM As a dynamic team of professional, experienced women, Bell Real Estate Belgrave ‘s Property Management Department has gone from strength to strength over recent years to now oversee one of the Dandenong Ranges largest Rental Portfolios.

Melissa Tovey, Lara Lane and Catherine Columbine implement structured processes on a daily basis to ensure quality tenants, quick turnaround and great communication which is the key to a successful investment.

“These women are dedicated, focused and highly experienced when it comes to Property Management”, boasts Office Manager, Sharyn Chandler. “The Dandenong Ranges creates many different challenges for even the most experienced of Property Managers – such things as higher levels of maintenance requests due to older hills homes. However the systems that have been put into place within our office makes sure all issues concerning our properties are dealt with swiftly and with minimal fuss to both our landlords and tenants. We have an exceptionally low arrears list and receive fantastic feedback from our clients regularly”.

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BEECHWORTH Bakery prides itself on good old-fashioned, friendly service.

Set among thegood inspiring mountain BEECHWORTH Bakery prides itself on old-fashioned, surrounds, the bakery has the a knack of making all its cusfriendly service.

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Shop hours – Monday – Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm (or by appointment).

Christine Fyffe has served as the state representative in the seat of Evelyn for 11 years. Christine held the third highest political office in Victoria as Speaker during the term of the 57th Parliament.

Prior to being elected to Parliament, Christine was herself a co-owner with her husband David, of Yarra Burn Winery and Restaurant. It was from this time as a small business owner that Christine developed a strong sense of the issues facing small business owners, which carried over to her role in Parliament.

Of 128 Members in the current 58th Parliament, Christine is one of only 47 women serving. As a consequence, Christine is particularly passionate about representing the interests of female small business owners, having worked tirelessly to achieve her own success aspiring to senior positions in government, while juggling a busy family life.

With their next fashion parade coming up on May 1 which is being held at the Wandin Hall in conjunction with the Wandin Inner Wheel group raising vital funds for core blood research, Shirlene would love to see you all there.

So don’t forget to drop and say hi to Shirlene and her beautiful staff at Jenny’s Shoppe Monbulk who can be found at Shop 2, 37 Main Street, Monbulk or give them a call on 9756 6102.

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MARKET to MARKET A shopping surprise

There were many different classifications for the billy carts.

Race that stops a town

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM BILLY carts whizzed through Upwey recently in the race that stops a town.

Around 1500 people took to the streets of Upwey on Sunday, 22 February to watch the ninth annual billy cart race, organised by the Upwey Township Group.

President of the group Andrew Fullager said the race was a great community event, and this year included other festivities such as circus performers.

“We saw a great turnout this year, and as always it was a fabulous event,” Andrew said.

“The race brings the community together. It’s run by a group of volunteers with the help of many other groups within Upwey.”

The billy cart race is divided into several categories, and this year prizes included GoPro cameras donated by Upwey Traders Association and an assortment of vouchers donated by various local traders.

Billy carts were scrutineered at the beginning of race day and were separated into four classes: Upwey, Ranges, world and novelty.

Mr Fullager said entrants took the race very seriously, with some travelling from across Melbourne.

“It’s become a significant event on the billy carting calendar, and we are seeing more elaborate entries each year,” he said.

“We have a series of heats in different classes and then semifinals and finals throughout the day. It’s all conducted very fairly.”

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AT THE Yarra Glen Racecourse Market, guests will enjoy a shopping experience that will continuously inspire, surprise and stimulate even the most discerning shopper.

As recently seen on Channel 9 television show ‘Postcards’, a dedicated commitment to quality brings together over 200 talented stallholders, who regularly demonstrate enormous pride in their work by producing original creations of the highest quality.

New innovative products combined with a fascinating, eclectic mix of textures, materials and colours - are what make up the vast range of individually designed products.

The products are a proven feast for the mind, body and soul.

Strolling along the wide walkways with leafy surrounds, shoppers will find a gourmet smorgasbord of foods including delicious savouries, wines, tasty pasta, freshly brewed coffee, tantalising teas, zesty fruit juices, home-style cakes, enticing preserves plus refreshing seasonal fruits and vegetables.

There are so many more stalls to explore, including plants, fresh flowers, outdoor furniture, sculptures, homewares, clothing and unique jewellery.

For your convenience, an ATM is available on-site.

Entertaining the kids is easy with face-painting, a play-

Guests can choose from plenty of high-quality produce that is on offer. ground, painting arts centre and an animal petting farm.

Take a break from browsing the many stalls with a warm date scone, or piping hot espresso, while listening to live music or enjoying a picnic with friends and family.

Ample parking at $4 is avail-

Upwey’s main street was closed to make way for the billy carts.

A great day was had by all at the annual Upwey billy cart race. cil and Burrinja Cultural Centre were all major sponsors of the event, which the township group organises each year.

Upwey/Tecoma Football Club, the RSL and the Upwey Cubs and Scouts were also involved on the day.

More information on the yearly event can be found on the billy cart race website, www.upweybillycartrace.com.

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able (proudly supporting Dixons Creek Primary School).

For more information, visit www.craftmarkets.com.au.

For a full calendar of dates, find them on Facebook, or craft-markets-australia, or contact market day mobile on 0412 839 417.

The Upwey billy cart race attracted carters from across Melbourne.

Pictures: DARREN CLARKE

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The place to travel the world TRAVELLERS Place was established nine years ago in order to create a friendly, personal travel service where your holidays are planned by the most professional and dedicated staff.

Travellers Place is a member of the Travellers Choice group, a large Australian travel organisation that has many affiliated travel companies giving Travellers Place access to their products.

Between Tina and Annette, they have done a lot of travel over the past couple of years.

Some of the areas of their trips have been China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Fiji, London, Italy, Hungary and France.

They have also experienced quite a few cruises on different cruise lines.

Tina, the owner of Travellers Place, together with Annette, plans every holiday as if it was their own.

Tina and her family are locals and are proud of their association with the community.

When you plan your holiday with Tina and Annette, you can be sure that it’s going to be hasslefree.

Travellers Place is holding their first Travel and Cruise Expo on Saturday 14 March at Burrinja Cultural Centre, corner of Matson Drive and Glenfern Road Upwey.

Between the hours of 10am to 3pm a number of travel companies will be represented who are specialists in their area and will be there to assist you on the day.

The good times need not begin when you touch down - it starts when you walk through their door.

Feel free to call them on 9754 1655 to experience the Travellers Place difference.

The team at Travellers Place are experienced in planning hassle-free holidays for their clients.

Travel & Cruise Expo Saturday 14th March 2015 Burrinja Cultural Centre Glenfern Road Upwey 10am - 3pm / Door Prizes There will be a number of Industry Experts available on the day for you to talk with and pick their brains on that fantastic travel experience.

Take advantage of great deals

Give us a call to find more 97541655 Presented by Travellers Place 8 Main Street Upwey 1172333-KC10-15

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LOCATION, LOCATION THIS renovated four-bedroom home is perfectly located on a flat half an acre just a few hundred metres from the Emerald Secondary College, Woolworths, public transport and the range of shops and eateries on offer in Emerald.

The low-maintenance brick home features four bedrooms, the light-filled master bedroom with a huge ensuite and garden views from every window.

There are two living areas, a large lounge with an abundance of natural light which adjoins the formal dining area, both of which have a classic art deco feel with polished timber floors, high ceilings, decorative cornices and ceiling roses.

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The informal lounge is adjacent to the formal entry and well-appointed kitchen and opens onto the new undercover, outdoor entertaining area, the ideal place to relax with family and friends.

To add to the comforts the home has a split-system, mains gas ducted heating, has been freshly painted throughout and features new carpets.

Outside there is a single lock-up garage and the property is fully fenced to ensure your privacy and the safety of your family and four-legged friends.

If location, size and style are on your list, you must see this property.

Emerald Inspect: By appointment Price: On application Contact: Grant Day, 0417 565 745 or Bethany Day, 0438 844 968 BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222

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this double storey sassafras character classic home ofers: 4 Bedrms, 2 Bathrms, hardwood loors, high ceilings, timber panelling, leadlight windows, OFP, timber kitchen with ss appliances, rear deck, Huge teenagers retreat/rumpus, ducted heating & split-system air con, lge dble carport, wraparound verandah and all set in a graceful garden setting within walking distance to sassafras township.

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With 3 good sized bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms & 3 spacious living zones there is not much more you could want. other features inc: formal lounge dining area, rumpus room lge paved area, decking area of the kitchen, gDH & split system, OFP, double lock up garage under rooline, large storage/workshop area as well as side access to the rear yard. this home is sure to tick all of your boxes!!

surrounded by 1/2 acre (approx) of beautiful gardens & trees, this character weatherboard home boasts: 4 bedrms, master with ensuite, home oice, 3 bathrms , formal/informal living & dining, lge decking, outdoor spa, French provincial inspired kitchen, d/W, dual driveway access, remote gate, oversized dbl garage & single garage, evap cooling, gdH, timber loors, oFP, mains and tank water.

Contact glenn Chandler on 0418 410 689 or 9754 6888 inspection saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo iD Required)

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opportunities like this rarely present themselves to the market, ofering their own little micro climate, surrounded by grassy ramparts, creating a natural amphitheatre, open at one end to views of the south eastern suburbs and beyond to Port Phillip Bay. excellent access is available to the building envelope via a fully formed and gravelled access driveway circling the lower portions of the land. this irst time ofered 18.94 (approx.) acreage has previously been reserved for Melbourne Water and is now available for purchase. Prime location in the Ridge Road precinct surrounded by quality estates and lifestyle properties only your imagination will limit the possibilities on this blank canvas. Call now to arrange a viewing as the property is fully fenced and access is essential to appreciate this fabulous acerage.

if you truly desire a lifestyle in the beautiful dandenong Ranges, this outstanding builders own home, architecturally designed to ensure every member of the family is catered for, is stunning, spacious and contemporary with simply nothing to do except move in and enjoy. Mellow tiled loors lead through the entrance and guide you through a well-designed loor plan creating zones for relaxing and entertaining in style, including the all season’s room decked out with BBQ, sink (and spirits dispenser) & capturing the great outdoors in comfort! a cinema room connects with the open living and lows to the kitchen decorated in subtle tones abundant with benches, storage & quality ss appliances. Master suite adjoins a retreat or study, full ensuite grand in size and opulent with a deep designer bath and large shower enclosure, perfectly positioned away from 3 further dble rooms, kids study and main bathroom a circular sealed driveway which leads to ample car accommodation, with carport and 5 car garage.

4 BED 2 BATH 3 W.C. 6 CAR LANDSIZE - 2720sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 inspection By Private appointment (Photo iD required)

LANDSIZE - 7.66 ha approx Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375

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This renovated 3 bedroom + study home is perfectly located on a lat half an acre just a few hundred meters from the emerald Secondary College, Woolworths, public transport & the range of shops & eateries on ofer in emerald. The low maintenance brick home features 3 bdrs, the light illed master bedroom with a huge ensuite & garden views from every window. There are 2 living areas, a large lounge with an abundance of natural light which adjoins the formal dining area, both of which have a classic art deco feel with polished timber loors, high ceilings, decorative cornices & ceiling roses. To add to the comforts the home has a split system, mains gas ducted heating, has been freshly painted throughout & features new carpets. Outside there is a single lock up garage & the property is fully fenced to ensure your privacy & the safety of your family & four legged friends. If location, size & style are on your list you must see this property!

Contact aaron day on 0407 365 994 inspection Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm (Photo Id Required)

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This charming 3 bedroom, original hills home is situated on just under a half an acre of traditional gardens, on a sealed road just a minutes’ drive from the Cockatoo Township & under 15 minutes to Pakenham. Featuring 3 BdRs, master with ensuite, renovated kitchen, mains Gdh & a wood heater. outside is a dBL & single carport, rotunda & garden sheds.

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Low maintenance brick home perfectly located just a few meters walk from the Cockatoo Primary School, public transport & Cockatoo shops. The home features 3 spacious robed BdRs, large open plan kitchen, dining & family room, mains gas dh, an air conditioner in the family room & polished boards. outside there’s a spa, sealed drive, carport, dBL garage, garden shed & pony paddock all on just under 1/2 acre.

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Trades & Services

M & J PAINTING

Able Lawn Mowing & Garden Care

Plumbing & Roofing

Domestic / Commercial SPECIALISING IN PRE-SALE MAKEOVERS

SERVICE C733056-KK40-9

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

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DANDENONG’S

All aspects of painting

Home, Commercial and Acreage

Prompt, Clean & Reliable

Call Mal 0448 101 771

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

LIC. 19919

PH: JOHN:

0418 319 658

Highly experienced licensed plumber

YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING • Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • EPA Licence • Portable Toilets

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All aspects of painting FREE QUOTES

0402 767 394 9795 4984

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V Pest Control

For Reliable Service We Won’t Let You Down

P & A PLUMBING SOLUTIONS ABN : 95 407 499 323 - LIC NO: 104866 SPECIALISE IN: new homes / unit development / renovations / drainage roofing / gas fitting / rain water tanks / solar hot water systems all maintenance TIM: 0477 775 272 BEN: 0413 254 977 paplumbingsolutions@hotmail.com

0439 323 635 TERMITES S A ANTS T WASPS S SPIDERS MICE RATS MI R ETC

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

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

0412 990 372 – www.frontlinetpc.com.au C1060062-PJ45-12

rangerpestcontrol.com.au

TERMITE CONTROL SPECIALIST

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

Richard - 0419 502 949 Simon - 0417 399 750

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

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441 CCTV DRAIN CLEANING HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS V Slashing

Graceburn Contracting ALL SLASHING

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AUSSIE EMERGENCY GLASS

● Pre purchase inspections ● Council Certificates

Qualified & Insured

50% DISCOUNT* or cover $100 excess

0488 097 005

Large and Small areas 4WD Tractor & Grillo Climber for steep & difficult terrain Free Quotes

V Plumbing

Windows… Doors… Shop Fronts…

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1156303-HM40-14

SN1080741-PJ27-13

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Homes, Businesses, Off ices, Insurance Work

9548 3000 or 0418 881 551 Gav’s Handyman Services The complete Handyman Service

All aspects of Carpentry;

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1174488-PB09-15

Decks, Pergolas, Tiling, Painting, Plastering & Carpentry Specialising in bathroom renovations

C1105659-BM04-14

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KEYS

Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

BLOCKED DRAINS AND CAMERA INSPECTIONS

24/7

Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges. ➢ Local Technician ➢ Government accredited digital installer ➢ New TV Points & quality set top boxes ➢ TV Tuning, Plasma & Projector installation ➢ Convert your existing TV to receive crystal clear Digital reception ➢ Home Theatre Installation

Call Terry 5968 4652 0419 528 472 V Tree Lopping/Surgery

V Rubbish Removal

EZY TREE SOLUTIONS TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL WOODSPLITTING SERVICE & SALES MULCHING SERVICE & SALES 25M TOWER HIRE (15M OUTREACH)

• Septic

DEAN’S RUBBISH REMOVALS

FREE QUOTES

0407 356 441

'We load it for you, or you can'

PH JENNI 0438 500 265 PH WAL 0438 979 022

• Storm water

1055313-KG41-12

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

Truck/trailer and bobcat

FULLY INSURED

Phone 0407 350 560 or 9720 9223

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

Australian Government endorsed Installer

BAV BARROW AUDIO VISUAL

Lic no.

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General Classifieds section of Network Classifieds.

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

C1098038-JO43-13

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Benito 0410 665 607

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www.antennaspecialist.com.au

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C1092883-JL38-13

0417 310 049

Plumbing Contractor Reg No. 15348

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

A.G & E. WILLIAMS

2-8 Main Road Monbulk Lic 43330

5968 3334 or 0408 335 077 IAN WOODHOUSE

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ANTENNA SPECIALIST 1300 361 979 0407 674 808

C683684-SJ2-9

Sangster’s

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Call today on 0450 192 581 or 0448 793 394

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SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS.

1129931-RC16-14

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CHEAP GLASS REPLACEMENT

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

1169170-PB03-15

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

• Same Day Service

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GARDENS OF DISTINCTION garden more work less...

ABN: 98 286 767 297 / Licence no: 50694

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

SHANE: 0419 399 422 TRISH: 0407 651 173

Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

Employment section of Network Classifieds.

C1044686-KK32-12

C1012383-KG10-12

9754 2589

maintenance plumbing

C917415-JL15-11

around the clock •• 247 DayHourService

PAINTER

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Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

BRIGHAM PLUMBING

7 DAYS SERVICE - FREE QUOTES

www.gardensofdistinction.com.au Mobile

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

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C1116503-BM05-14

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

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Qualified Arborists Tree & Stump Removal Mulch & Wood Sales Tree Pruning & Maintenance Council Arboriculture Reports Fully Fully Insured Free Quotes Insured / / Free Quotes

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• Details – Special benefit due to location in the defined Commercial / Retail Precinct

In proposing the declaration of the Scheme, Council is performing its partnership functions with the community to facilitate growth of the local economy and create employment opportunities as outlined in the Council Plan 2013-2017. The Scheme is proposed for the purpose of defraying expenses incurred by Council in providing funds to the Belgrave Traders Association Incorporated (Association). Subject to the approval of Council, funds are to be used for the appointment of a part time marketing coordinator, promotional, advertising, marketing, business development and other incidental expenses to encourage and develop commerce and employment in the Belgrave Commercial/Retail Precinct (Precinct).

0402 943 0458 777770 452or 0458 777 452 Dale Belmore - Arborist

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

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

Notice of Intention to Declare Special Charge Belgrave Commercial / Retail Precinct Notice is hereby given that Yarra Ranges Shire Council (Council) resolved on 24 February 2015 to give public notice of its intention to declare a Special Charge Scheme (Scheme) pursuant to sections 163 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) at the ordinary meeting to be held on 26 May 2015.

The proposed Scheme will commence on 1 July 2015 and remain in force for a period of five years ending 30 June 2020. The Scheme will raise an estimated $41,850.00 in the first year equating to an estimated $231,244.50 over the five years including a 5% per annum increment rounded to the nearest 50c. Council reviewed the Belgrave Traders Association Strategic Business Plan and supporting documents and is satisfied that 100% of the total benefit of the Scheme will accrue as special benefits to all those liable or required to pay the Special Charge.

Council will levy the proposed Special Charge by sending notices to the owner of each property included in the Scheme and they will levy the payment of this Special Charge, or any outgoings, to the tenant if so set out in respective lease agreements. The Special Charge will be payable in accordance with Council’s general rate collection processes. Properties exclusively used for charitable purposes may apply annually for a rebate of half the charge.

Any person may make a written submission to the Council under sections 163A and 223 of the Act. In addition, any person who will be required to pay the Special Charge, whether an owner or an occupier of a property included in the Scheme, has a right to object to the proposed declaration and may also make a written objection to the Council under section 163B of the Act. An occupier is entitled to exercise the right of objection by submitting documentary evidence indicating that it is a condition of the lease that they are required to pay the Special Charge.

Written submissions to the Council under section 223 of the Act and/or written objections under section 163B of the Act must be received by 5pm 6 April 2015. Submissions and/or objections must be in writing and sent by mail to the Manager – Economic and Community Development, Yarra Ranges Shire Council, PO Box 105 Lilydale 3140.

The Special Charge is land based and levied on rateable properties zoned Commercial 1 Zone and Commercial 2 Zone primarily used, adapted or designed to be used for commercial, retail or professional purposes within the Belgrave Precinct. A plan of the Scheme area appears below.

Any person who makes a written submission under section 223 of the Act and has requested to be heard will be advised separately of a date, time and place for the hearing of submissions and objections. Council will consider cases of financial and other hardship and may reconsider other payment options for the Special Charge.

Council will consider any written submissions and take into account any objections in accordance with sections 163A, 163B and 223 of the Act. All written submissions and objections lodged with Council will become public documents and will be available for public inspection, otherwise in accordance with the law. Any persons requiring further information concerning the proposed declaration of the Special Charge should in the first instance contact Council’s Economic Development Unit on 1300 368 333.

C1098234-JO43-13

C1088813-JO35-13

Call Matt 0407 322 469

C908924-JJ13-11

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

Council considers that each rateable property included in the Scheme area that is liable or required to pay the Special Charge will receive a special benefit because the viability of the Precinct will be enhanced through economic activity and the value of the properties included in the Scheme will be maintained and enhanced.

The specified annual charge for each rateable property in the Scheme is below.

• Special Charge Cost - $450 per annum subject to 5% annual increment rounded to the nearest 50c

Copies of the proposed declaration, and associated documentation is available for inspection on the Council website at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or at the Yarra Ranges Council Community Link, 15 Anderson Street Lilydale and 40 Main St, Upwey during office hours or for a period of at least 28 days after the date of the publication of this notice.

It is intended to declare this Special Charge at the Council meeting to be held on 26 May 2015 (or such other date as Council subsequently determines) after the consideration of submissions or objections received.

Chief Executive Officer

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V Public Notices and Event

PROBLEM TREES?

www.transformedtreeservices.com.au 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

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

CALL JIM

C1015971-KK12-12

FULLY INSURED

Classifieds deadlines for Tuesday 10th March issues of Ranges Trader, Ferntree Gully/ Belgrave Mail and Mount Evelyn Mail are as follows:

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 48 Merretts Rd, Avonsleigh, VIC 3782 Telstra proposes to upgrade the antenna on an existing facility on the site. Works include removing three (3) existing panel antennas and installing six (6) new panel antennas (no more than 2.8m in length) at a centre line height of 29m. Works also include the installation of six (6) Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs) behind the antennas.

Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the description above.

Further information can be obtained from Diana Savenake Town Planning Consultant at Service Stream, Tel: 9937 6555 Email: diana.savenake@servicestream.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/nsa/site3782001 Written submissions should be sent to: Telstra C/- Service Stream, Level 4, 357 Collins Street Melbourne, Vic, 3000 by 5pm Friday 20th March 2015

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH Trades - 4pm

FRIDAY 6TH MARCH Classifieds - 12pm

Tim 0417 383 683

V Massage Therapists SN1090434-PJ37-13

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

V Antiques and Collectables CHAIRS, Edwardian, 6, carved, recently upholstered with blue velvet, VGC. $400 the set. 0427 889 063.

V Pets & Services

V For Sale

FRIDGES & WASHERS

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

16 Station Street, Bayswater.

Phone 0415 908 318.

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

RIDE-ON MOWER Brand new still in crate. KIOTI model KL2042, 20hp Briggs & Stratton engine, key start, hydrostatic drive, 42 inch cut, $2,495.

Phone 0418 334 416 anytime.

SINGLE BED, white gold trim, with or without mattress, bedside table, VGC. $50. Clematis 5968 3375.

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

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

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

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

Find it in the

General section of Network Classifieds.

TENT, 9 person, plus pop up shower/toilet, both as new, used once. $400ono. 0429 066 658.

Employment V Positions Vacant

V Positions Vacant

BAKER

MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Mount Dandenong Bakery requires a full time baker.

Must have experience and be able to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

Healesville Toyota require the services of a fully qualified motor vehicle technician. Toyota dealership experience preferred, but not essential. Will consider 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Current Victorian driving license essential.

Please call Barry on 03 5962 4333, Healesville Toyota.

GLAZIER

SHOP ASSISTANT

Full time/contractor for reglaze work. Vehicle supplied. Own tools. Aussie Emergency Glass.

Noble Park. 0418 881 551.

Employment

Mount Dandenong Bakery Olinda requires a shop assistant.

Must have bakery experience.

Early mornings.

Phone Simone 9751 2303 V Positions Vacant

WHY WORK ANYWHERE ELSE!

HOMECARERS • 4 x Permanent Part Time positions • Various hours between 10 to 20 per week

Motoring V Celebrants BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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

Contact Sandie Faulkner 0409 388 791 or Rebecca Wright 0419 013 942 for further information or to apply on line visit our website:

careers-yarrarangescouncil.com.au

Find work locally in the

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

Trades & Services section of Network Classifieds.

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

Accredited.

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

LABOUR DAY

1175604-HM10-15

Fully Insured, Free Quotes, Local Family Business

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT AVONSLEIGH C1064339-KG48-12

Transformed Tree Services Pty Ltd

CLASSIFIEDS EARLY DEADLINES

Local Computer Service

V Garden/ Outdoor

Phone 9751 2303

Glenn Patterson

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au

CALL TIM 0421 574 444,

V Computer Repairs

Employment section of Network Classifieds.

Call or visit us online!

networkclassifieds.com.au

C1106106-BM04-14

C1091028-JO37-13

Mountain District Tree Services

REMOVAL SERVICE

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V Public Notices and Event

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

TREE

General Classifieds

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General Notices

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Employment V Positions Vacant

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

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

Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

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V Professional

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

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Leo Maybus with his grandfather's World War I medals. 135260 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

V Training And Development

Leo’s medal detectors

By CASEY NEILL

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Motoring V Auto Services/ Repair

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

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CASH FOR CARS Phone 0407 725 587 LMCT 10167

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

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

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CARS TRUCKS VANS 4WDs Drive In - Min $200 to $3,000 (complete) IMLACHS - 1602 Centre Rd, Springvale, 3171

1300 652 070

LMCT 1229

Est. 1980

www.elv.com.au

MILLARD, 15' caravan, front kitchen, island double bed, roll out awning, GC. $10,000. 5962 4261. Healesville.

V Motor Vehicles FORD, Fairmont, 2000, black, VGC, auto, great first car, full service history, reg November, 2015, CC, elec windows, mechanically sound, QWL-173, $2,250 ono, 0425 767 777.

MILLARD, 12ft poptop, 1984, twin beds, fridge, gas etc.

240/12 volts, awning, full canvass annexe, GC. $4,500.

0409 476 502.

V Farm Vehicles /Machinery

Buy & Sell in our TRACTOR, Kubota, L1801DT, diesel, 4WD, 20hp, purchased 2009, used on small property, price includes a carry all, 4ft grader blade with ripper tines and rotary hoe, GC, $15,300 ono. 0402 206 516.

Motoring

LEO Maybus can wear his grandfather’s World War I medals with pride on the Anzac Day centenary thanks to Dandenong police.

Thieves stole them from his bedroom in Ferntree Gully back in 2008.

“I think it’s a low thing to do, very low,” he said.

“They can’t do anything with them, they don’t mean anything to them.”

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives recovered the Victory Medal and British War Medal 1914-1920 during a raid on a Dandenong North home on 5 February.

“I didn’t think I’d ever get to see these again,” Mr Maybus said last Friday, a tear rolling down his cheek.

“It’s something special and

it chokes me up a bit.”

Private Alfred Maybus served Australia with the 22nd Battalion and was captured by the enemy in France in 1917.

He was held in a German prisoner of war camp and repatriated via Dover, England, in December 1918.

“I never knew my grandfather. He died at the age of 42 as the result of mustard gas,” Mr Maybus said.

“I just heard the stories and we had the medals. I just knew that he was a prisoner of war.

“Dad said that he escaped twice and then was interned for the duration of the war.”

He has identified a safe place to store the medals and said he would one day pass them onto his son.

“Hopefully he’ll have a son one day and they can get passed down through the family,” he

said. Mr Maybus is looking forward to wearing them on the 100th anniversary of the 25 April landings at Gallipoli.

He thanked Detective Senior Constable Jamie Cummings for his efforts to return them.

Sen Const Cummings said someone was charged with the 2008 burglary but the these items were not recovered.

The people who last had them said they’d found them in a park.

“They said they made inquiries with the local papers and police at the time and no-one was able to identify them,” he said.

“We haven’t been able to confirm or disprove that.

“It was very satisfying to be able to get them back to the owner.”

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By PETER DOUGLAS DANDENONG Ranges GP, Dr Sally McIlroy, has warned residents not to become complacent, despite a milder summer than in previous years.

Dr McIlroy, who is a member of Doctors for the Environment of Australia, cites recent scientific reports that show Australia continues to warm, which suggests more events such as Black Saturday could occur in the near future.

Six years after the Black Saturday bushfires in the region, Dr McIlroy says she continues to find any hot spells disturbing.

“I am lucky to live and

work on Melbourne’s urban fringe,” Dr McIlroy said.

“But during the hot summer months, my bushland paradise can feel scary and I wish I lived somewhere else.”

Dr McIlroy said that while everyone on the urban fringe was potentially in danger of heat stress on hot days, there were many vulnerable people living within our community.

She said the elderly were particularly at risk.

“They tend to have various chronic medical conditions, some may forget to drink enough water and have trouble affording air-conditioning,” she said.

“They may also have trouble escaping a bushfire.

“Unlike many of us, they may not be able to drive away.”

Dr McIlroy said climate change was a public health emergency, especially for those who lived in bushfireprone communities.

“It’s time authorities took urgent action to tackle it,” she said.

She said that when Melbourne had four consecutive days over 40 degrees in January 2014, Ambulance Victoria reported more call-outs than usual for heat-related incidents, including heart attacks.

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Knox rockets into final

By STEVE BROWN FTGDCA KNOX Gardens will participate in its first Reeves Shield finals campaign since joining the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association in 1991, after arguably their best win of the season over reigning premiers, Eildon Park.

In the final home and away round, Eildon Park took first use of the wicket and knocked up 8/193 from their 40 overs.

Opener Ben Morris continued his good form with a brisk 71 while Zach Flintoff was the pick of the bowlers with 3/41.

In reply, the opening combination of Jarrod Butcher (58) and Shannon Small (94) did the hard yards before skipper Steve Alderton struck the winning runs with nine balls to spare.

The win sees the Falcons move to third, with the Panthers dropping to second, prompting a re-match and a semi-final berth next week.

Bottom side Belgrave used their get-out-of-jail-free card as they defeated the highly fancied Johnson Park by three wickets, ultimately avoiding relegation.

Johnson Park batted well to register 4/222 with Steve Devenish scoring his second ton of the season, ably supported by the experienced Bryn Gaunt with 73.

In the run chase, the Magpies batted brilliantly under pressure hauling in the total thanks to timely contributions from Jake Balfour, Doug Oaten and newcomer Chris Paul with 63.

Second-placed The Basin jumped to the top of the ladder after accounting for Monbulk by six wickets and will

play Johnson Park in the semi-final.

Jake Best once again top scored for the Bears with 36 while leg-spinner Craig Broekof took 3/28 for Monbulk.

Knoxfield continues to impress with another win, this time at the expense of Ferntree Gully.

The Gully, dismissed for 143, failed to bat their 40 overs as the Knights with wickets in the bank reached the target with five balls remaining.

Feaver and Lomax Medallist Trent Scholfield produced a man-of-thematch performance with 3/28 and 30no, while opener Kyle Povah helped set up the win with 54.

Upwey Tecoma finished the season with a win over Upper Gully, but will rue lost opportunities during the season, and will finish in sixth place.

Upper Gully’s 6/153 was not enough with the Tigers passing the

score seven wickets down.

Upwey evergreen Brendan Heath made a return to the first XI to top score with 31.

The loss for Upper Ferntree Gully sees the Kings dropping to Decoite Shield next season for the first time in the club’s history.

REEVES SHIELD THE Basin 4/122 (Best 36 Broekhof 3/28) d Monbulk 8/117, Knoxfield 5/145 (Povah 54, Scholfield 30no) d Ferntree Gully 143 (Teofilo 38, Bartlett 35, L.Scanlan 3/21 McKenzie 3/23 Scholfield 3/25), Knox Gardens 6/194 (Small 94, Butcher 58) d Eildon Park 8/193 (B. Morris 71, Baltruchaitis 37, Flintoff 3/41) Belgrave 7/224 (Balfour 33, Oaten 36, Paul 63) d Johnson Park 4/222 (S. Devenish 100, Gaunt 73) Upwey Tecoma 7/158 (Heath 31)

d Upper Gully 6/153 (Claughton 35 Newman 33) Next Week (semi-finals) The Basin v Johnson Park at Batterham Park Eildon Park v Knox Gardens at Eildon Park DECOITE SHIELD MT GATE 7/196 (Fitzgerald 52no, Suckling 3/34) d South Belgrave 91 (Deller 4/15) Auravale 3/99 (Miles 31no, Phillips 37no) d Rowville 94 (Dodd 4/17, MacDonald 3/13) St Johns Tecoma 9/148 (Betts 38, Smith 36, Grenda 35, Hunt 3/25) d Lysterfield 146 (Kulasena 46, Binks 51, Brasher 4/15) Footballers 8/180 (Rawlings 72) d Knox City 134 Next Week (semi-finals) Mt Gate v Auravale at Windermere Reserve SOUTH Belgrave v Footballers at South Belgrave Reserve.

Knockouts prove a hit

By KATH GANNAWAY

The under-12B Super8 grand final winners, back from left: Declan Finch, Patrick Murphy, Jacob Lee, Jack Taylor and Fraser Lee. Front: Luke Shepherd, Bohdie Jones and Tristan Ungerboeck.

Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY The team will now take on Launching Place for the flag. 135353

Tayla Darvell for Ringwood Girls, set to run in the under-12s as Declan Finch hurls one down the pitch.

Tayla plays under-10 for Mount Evelyn and made the representative side with Ringwood under-12s. 135353

JUNIOR YVCA cricketers packed the Mount Evelyn pitches on Sunday for the annual Super8 knock-out series.

The carnival atmosphere highlighted the emphasis on having fun but there was plenty of opportunity also to have a hard hit and build fielding skills in the lead up to the YVCA finals.

Host club, Mount Evelyn, along with Healesville, Seville, Wandin/Coldstream, Launching Place and Ringwood District Cricket Association Girls teams made up the 150 players in the under-12, under-14 and under-16 teams.

Mount Evelyn took top honours in the under-12s against the RDCA Girls, Healesville defeated Launching Place in the under-14s and Mount Evelyn came out winners against Seville in the under-16 games.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7360 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, March the first. 8, Ma-dam. 9, Dar-l-ing. 10, Career. 11, R-ep-ent. 12, Stiff. 14, A-cute. 18, Employ (anag). 20, Caught. 23, Re-lease. 24, Ti-red. 25, Portable radio.

Down - 1, Mimi-c-’s. 2, Radar (rev). 3, H-i’m-self. 4, Hi’d-e. 5, Force. 6, Ra-i-me-nt. 7, Tights. 13, Tipp-l-er. 15, C-hatter. 16, Bear up. 17, Studio (anag). 19, Om-ah(e)a(d).

21, Go-red. 22, (William)Tell.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7360 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Philanthropic. 8, Swing. 9, Relieve. 10, Outset.

11, Expect. 12, Acute. 14, Pride. 18, Agenda. 20, Scampi.

23, Sirloin. 24, Trout. 25, Conflagration.

Down - 1, Pistol. 2, Idiot. 3, Augment. 4, Turf. 5, Relax.

6, Pretend. 7, Create. 13, Chevron. 15, Ricotta. 16, Barsac.

17, Mitten. 19, Drool. 21, Maori. 22, Snag.

The eyes have it - Ringwood batter Abby Harvey and Mount Evelyn wicket-keeper in the under-12s. 135353

Mount Evelyn’s Pat Heaphy bowling to Luke Thomas from Launching Place with Jake Galea at the non-strikers end. 135353

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Great finale Juniors lead the way to the season

By STEWART BEALE

By STEVE UTTING THIS weekend saw the last matches of the season for most of the Monbulk cricket teams.

The under-13s won their semi-final while the thirds finished the home-and-away season with another win and on top of the ladder.

All the under-10 and under-11 teams also finished the season with some of their best cricket.

The under-13s, which snuck into the finals in the last round, defeated top team Johnson Park.

A great team performance, which included tight bowling and gusty batting, saw them in to the grand final.

Not too many other wins among the competitive junior and senior teams, but a few close games and, as always, the cricket was played in good spirits with great Monbulk sportsmanship.

This was highlighted by the under-15s in their two-run loss in their last match on Wednesday night.

The club received an email from the umpire of this match, congratulating the under-15s on their conduct and sportsmanship. Credit must go to Tom Watson, Bronwyn Badgery and

THE Olinda Junior Cricket under-10s and under-14s are the club’s only remaining teams in the competition, with the under-12 sides finishing their seasons last weekend.

On Friday night, the under10s travelled to Mooroolbark and bowled first.

The Barkers posted a more than useful 97 with some really good contributions from all the batsmen.

For Olinda, there were some amazing performances on display, none better than second gamer Angus Pringle who took 5/10, including an incredible four wickets in one over.

Spike Sutton and Bon Sullivan were also among the wickets.

The under13 Gold team showed great fighting spirit.

all of the under-15 parents, but I also believe this email (seen on our website) sums up the entire club. The club has a wonderful culture built up over a long period of time, and these positive values mentioned is what our club is all about.

Thanks to everyone involved in this great club.

Meanwhile, this week, the under-13s play in the grand final on Thursday and Friday night at Rowville (Stud Road), starting at 5.15pm both nights.

Then, on Saturday and Sunday, the thirds play in their home semi-final on the main ground.

Good luck to both teams.

Presentations for seniors are on Friday 17 April, 6.30pm, at the Yarra Ranges Estate; and for juniors on Sunday 22 March, 3.30pm, at the Logcabin.

Scores Firsts: The Basin 4/122 (C. Broekhof 3/28) d Monbulk 8/117.

Seconds: The Basin 8/182 (D. Cleary 3/37) d Monbulk 45.

Thirds: Monbulk 4/146 (A. Attwood 55, M. Gregory 49 not out) d Knoxfield 7/120 (R. Lamers 4/14).

Fourths: Lysterfield (no details provided) d Monbulk 9/104 (B. Badgery 50 not out).

Under-17: Mazenod 6/112 (A. Gillard 4/8) d Monbulk 9/100 (J. Rak 22, T. Wills 21).

Under-15: Bayswater 8/89 d Monbulk 7/87 (D. Rak 25 not out, T. Badgery 25 not out).

Under-13: Semi-final - Monbulk 9/131 (J. Spencer 32 not out, S. Farmer 18) d Johnson Park 94 (S. Farmer 2/7, T. Fleischer 2/7, C. Dennison 2/14).

In reply, Olinda batted really well and went on to post a fantastic 107 runs.

The runs were shared by Charlie Eames (15), Lachie Bates (20), Bon Sullivan (14) and second-gamer Luke Howarth, who chipped in with 13.

A terrific all-round performance by the team.

The team is looking forward to next week’s final match of the season, at home against Montrose.

All supporters are encouraged to attend and have a great night.

The under-14s entered their final home-and-away match against Kilsyth, in hot pursuit of fourth spot and a semi-final position.

The team lost the toss and

bowled, before possibly putting together their most accurate display for the whole season.

Kilsyth ground their way to 5/47 off 25 overs, with the bowlers only conceding eight extras.

Some good bowling, led by Josh Langer (2/5), was backed up by some sharp catching and a terrific run-out by Marc Feltham.

In response, the team posted a strong 3/85, with Nathan Rose getting his highest ever score of 31, and Jake Riordan remaining 18 not out.

Next week, the team has the chance to press home the advantage and finish the homeand-away season in positive fashion.

Sun sets on Summer Cup

By DENNIS FULLER

ta Balfour standing firm to lead in Brianna McCoy by three points to hold the cup aloft.

The daily competition saw captain Dean Shannon (18) steal a march on the rest with +4 to also head up the B Grade rabble.

Mike Litchfield (12) led in the A Graders when he won on a countback from Broc Reynolds (13) when they both carded +2.

Ian Cranston, Dave Mackey and Ian Scott all carded +3 to be the best of the stragglers.

Litchfield was nearest the pin on the 4th, Martin the

THE final round of the Summer Cup began at Emerald Golf Club, with Steve Town leading by half the straight from Ross Martin and Mark Starick.

By the end of play, with the three protagonists playing together, places were unchanged.

Town (14) was -2 to finish with a three-week total of +13 followed by Martin (10) +9 and Starick (12) one back on +8.

The ladies’ Summer Cup was a battle in two, with Beni-

12th, Allan Ecclestone the 13th and Jeff Marsh played a couple of ripper shots to take the gongs on the 7th and the pro pin 18th.

Wednesday’s Overly Flat Golf (OFG) was a stroke event that obviously suited Bobby Kennedy (23) as he had a nett 62 to just head off Leigh Morison (18) and Ken Hill (18) who both had 63, followed by Moss Fuller (21) with 67 and Peter Clowes (17) on 68.

Next Saturday is a stroke event for the March VGL monthly medal.

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Cryptic Clues No. 7360 ACROSS 1. When the demos began? (5,3,5). 8. The lady with the master is one of the mothers (5). 9. There’s an L in “bold,” my love (7). 10. Shoot a line (6). 11. Wish you hadn’t torn the record sleeve (6). 12. It’s very hard to be formal (5).

14. Delightful, starting with an A sharp (5). 18. Pole my organisation will take on (6). 20. Out playing cricket, having got the bug (6). 23. Free to find another tenant for (7).

24. Give it back, angry and fed up (5). 25. Set in hand?

(8,5).

DOWN 1. The French girl’s got about a hundred apes (6). 2. A safety device that’s been taken up, too (5). 3. I’m appearing in the flesh disguised as that very chap (7). 4. He and I would go inside to keep out of sight (4). 5. Oblige one to get the police? (5). 6. I, myself, storm about the clothing (7). 7. Wear for drunks? (6). 13. The boozer is the one giving the waiter money: about a pound (7). 15. Caught a veiled threat in the talk (7). 16.”Don’t be dispirited,” as one shouted down to the carriers? (4-2). 17. Do it with us.

Tidy up the room (6). 19. Order ahead. Ed is leaving for somewhere in America (5). 21. Blush when attacked (5).

22. William will be the informer (4).

SUDOKU No. 4022 How to solve Sudoku!

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

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

3 1 2 4 4 9 7 5 5 2 4 1 2 9

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