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Cranes fight cancer WHEN a barbecue raising money for brain cancer research fires up next week, Mount Evelyn’s Anna Griffith will remember her brother.

Ms Griffith, who has organised the community barbecue from 5-7pm on Friday 27 March at the Mount Evelyn Community Link, knows personally the pain the disease can bring to families.

Her brother, Davyd Gartlan, died of brain cancer eight years ago, after living with the disease for 19 years.

But Davyd’s story is a rarity - many people don’t live to see their fifth year after being diagnosed with the disease, which has one of the highest mortalities among cancers. “Statistically, it was an amazing amount of time, and we were so blessed to spend that time with him,“ Ms Griffith said. “He lived his life to the full, but he left us too soon.“ The barbecue has been organised with the Mount Evelyn Community House and the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, which advocates for funding and research on the disease.

Brain cancer exists in three types: primary, which begins in the brain; metastatic, which begins elsewhere and spreads to the brain; and paediatric, which occurs in children.

Inside the primary category of brain cancers, giloblastoma multiforme (GBM), astrocytoma, medulloblastoma and ependymoma are just some of the different types of tumours that exist, and even benign tumours can be life-threatening when in vital areas.

According to the foundation, brain cancer has a very high mortality rate; roughly two in 10 people diagnosed survive for more than five years.

To top this off, survival rates have only improved by

two per cent between 1982-’87 and 2006-’10, and Ms Griffith said awareness of the disease was relatively low. “It’s an unknown story and it’s an under-funded cancer,� she said. “Brain cancer has one of the highest mortality rates and is one of the least funded worldwide, which is really quite bad.�

Ms Griffith, who is a volunteer with the foundation, organises social nights for the community house, and said the foundation had been searching for people to raise awareness of the disease. “We thought this was a fantastic way to get people together as a support network and to raise awareness,� she said.

Ms Griffith said that many people had connected with the cause and the Mount Evelyn event, with some people travelling five hours to come to the fund-raiser.

The event will have attractions for people of all ages, with children’s entertainment, face painting and a craft table, along with origami paper crane making and the Mount Evelyn Men’s Shed serving up sausages on the barbecue.

The paper crane is the symbol of the organisation, and, according to a Japanese legend, anyone able to fold a thousand of the paper cranes will be granted a wish.

With weather looking mild as of deadline, Ms Griffith said about 50-100 people were expected to be at the event, but that they hoped members of the community would come out and far exceed that.

All profits from the event will be donated to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

For more information on the event, call Mount Evelyn Community House on 9736 1457.

For more information about brain cancer, or to donate to the cause, visit www.curebaincancer.org.au.

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Tuesday, 24 March, 2015 Page 3

Full metre

By JESSE GRAHAM

Mount Evelyn History Group’s Paula Herlihy, Yarra Hills Mount Evelyn Campus captain and deputy captain Kira Frenken and Ben Thomas, Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA) member Barry Callanan and METIC chair Sue Colverson Picture: JESSE GRAHAM are excited for the town planning day. 136516 Eastern Metropolitan MLC Samantha Dunn wants to see an enforced minimum distance between cars and cyclists.

136497 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM clist if it is safe to do so - ultirider safety.

“For me, Victoria is lagging mately, that should guide their behind at the moment - I think decisions on how they drive on it’s time for us to get up to date the road,” Ms Dunn said. with what’s happening around Monbulk MP and Deputy the country,” she said.

Premier, James Merlino, said The Royal Automotive Club the legislation would need to of Victoria (RACV) posted on pass a “commonsense test” to social media on Wednesday be supported. stating it was opposed to the “You think about the Dandelaws, and criticised the bill for nong Ranges and how we can potentially causing problems make laws that work more pracfor drivers. tically - we’ve got quite narrow “RACV opposes the legislat- streets up the hills,” he said. ed minimum metre separation “If you have a minimum diswhen passing cyclists. Unnec- tance of one, one and a half meessary with current laws,” the tres, then we’ll find in the hills organisation posted on Twitter. that we’ve got cars on the other “Even when passing riders side of the road. in bike lanes, riding to the right He said that, although the of the lane, drivers will need to Greens had put forward similar change lanes if the new metre legislation in the past, the govrule is introduced.” ernment was prepared to have a But Ms Dunn said the dis- look at Ms Dunn’s bill. tance was measured from the Ms Dunn said the bill would bike, not from the edge of bike be discussed in coming months, lanes, which are widely used in but was not able to give an apthe city and in areas in the Yarra proximate timeline to when it Ranges, such as Healesville. will be debated in parliament.

The laws on passing cyclists Do you think that the laws currently allow for drivers to about minimum distances cross a solid white line when between cars and cyclists passing, only when safe to do need to change, or do so, and this would continue to you think they are fine as be the case if Ms Dunn’s bill they are? Write a letter becomes law. to the editor to editor@ “The law is in place to give mailnewsgroup.com.au or guidance, but the reality is that to PO Box 470, Healesville, drivers should only pass a cy- Victoria, 3777.

In brief Struck pedestrian loses battle for life A LILYDALE man hit by a car in Coldstream earlier this month has died in hospital.

Police believe the 54-yearold Lilydale man was crossing Maroondah Highway, near the

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intersection of Killara Road in Coldstream, about 10.30am on Thursday 12 March, when he was hit by a car.

He sustained life-threatening injuries as a result, and was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

He died on Friday 20

March. His death has been added to the road toll, and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

As of Monday 23 March, the road toll stands at 66 deaths - five more than the same time last year.

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METICulous plan for town

By JESSE GRAHAM MOUNT Evelyn-ites of all ages and interests are being called on to help shape the future of their town, with a town planning day just under three weeks away.

The annual Mount Evelyn Township Improvement Committee (METIC) Town Planning Day will be held on Sunday 12 April, from 10.30am to 4.30pm at the Yarra Hills Secondary College’s Performing Arts Centre.

METIC chair, Sue Colverson, said the event was moved from a night-time meeting to a day event to try and draw in a wider cross-section of the community.

“The real win for the day will be to have a large crosssection of the community,

which we will be able to feed into the future of our town,” she said.

“Getting the youth represented, as well as the seniors in our town, our history group and all of the environmental groups.

“All of us is what we’re looking for - all of us moving together to what’s best for our town.”

She encouraged anyone passionate about the town, no matter their age or experience, to come along with ideas about what they’d like to see in the town.

Special guest, Bank of I.D.E.A.S. director, Peter Kenyon, will visit the town and facilitate the meeting, courtesy of Yarra Ranges Council.

Mr Kenyon ran a workshop with the council on the Cold-

stream Community Plan last year.

Ms Colverson said the opportunity to have Mr Kenyon facilitating the event was a “privilege”, and that he was known around the world for his work with communities.

“For us, it’s really exciting to have him facilitate the day, so we can look forward to how we expand our town into something that’s going to be what everyone wants,” she said.

Residents are encouraged to book their place at the event, as attendee numbers are capped at 100.

Entry to the METIC Town Planning Day is free.

To book for the event, visit eventbrite.com.au/ event/3884813582.

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A FORMER Yarra Ranges councillor has called for changes to current cycling laws, which could see drivers fined for not keeping a metre’s distance.

But Eastern Metropolitan MLC, Samantha Dunn, said the bill she tabled last week would improve safety for cyclists in areas such as the Dandenongs and provide clarity to currently subjective laws.

Ms Dunn’s bill, tabled on Wednesday 18 March, would make it unlawful for motorists to overtake a cyclist with less than one metre distance, or less than a metre and a half if the speed limit was over 60 kilometres per hour.

Currently, the law only requires drivers to pass with “sufficient distance” and agencies such as VicRoads advise drivers to try and leave a metre distance.

The penalty for not leaving sufficient distance is a $1500 fine, which would remain the punishment for drivers not leaving one metre under the new laws.

Ms Dunn, former Lyster Ward councillor, told the Mail the proposed bill would bring “clarity” to the law, which is currently more open to interpretation, and improve safety for riders in areas such as the Dandenongs.

“There is no doubt that the roads in the Dandenongs are challenging, whether you’re a cyclist or a motorist, and combined it’s even more difficult,” she said.

“I think, ultimately, it’s about providing clarity to drivers around what is a safe passing distance and it’s about keeping cyclists as safe as possible - they’re incredibly vulnerable road users.”

Referencing similar laws being trialled in Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, Ms Dunn said that having one metre for passing was already established across the country, and had been proven to improve

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Trapping plan hits at killer wasp “If you are unable to resolve the issues with your neighbour, you can report it to our health department, who will inspect the site and advise the land owner to destroy the nest.”

Museum Victoria records show that the European wasp first came to mainland Victoria in the late 1970s.

The bad news is that is has spread to most other states and, they say, it is here to stay.

“Eradication is no longer an option,” they say on their website.

The good news!

“Despite early reports labelling it as a “Killer Wasp”, no human deaths have been recorded in Australia.

In the meantime, Mr Grundy is taking a targeted approach, and has built a wire cage to fit over the boards to ensure birds and other wildlife aren’t caught in a sticky, and potentially, deadly trap.

“The beauty of this is that it is cheap and accessible,” Mr Grundy said.

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Meet the author MEET Amanda Braxton- Smith - award winning author of the Secrets of Carrick series at Belgrave library 2pm Wednesday 25 March. It is a free event but bookings have to me made to 9754 7266.

Photo competition THE PAVE Photography Competition is offering exciting prizes in adult and junior sections including cash and equipment. Entry forms can be found on www.pave.org.au/forms. The theme

EMERALD Community House has a crochet class, Wednesdays 1-3pm running from 22 April - 24 June. Bookings 5968 3881, emhouse@ iinet.net.au

school holiday program on Tuesday 31 March, from 9.30am to 3pm. Activities will include egg dying, Easter crafts, Easter games and an egg hunt. Morning tea and lunch will be provided and there will be a movie showing on the big screen.

Visit www.monbulkcf.rg.au/energise to register by 26 March.

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BUMS will show at Gemco Hall for only one show on Saturday 28 March at 2pm. All funds raised from the show will go to the Clown Doctors, who put smiles on the dials of sick kids in hospitals around Australia.

THE Upwey Country music Club presents a walk up - open mic concert, at the Guides Hall in Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, on Easter Sunday 5 April from 1pm to 5pm. Artists perform songs in the country, bluegrass and folk genres. The hall can accommodate an audience of up to 100. All are welcome. New singers, musicians, and bands are always welcome. Backing band or musician available for singers if required. There is a small entrance charge of $7 ($5 for members) to help cover costs. The club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday of each month. Inquiries to Graham on 5964 8298.

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EMERALD Community House facilitates a very popular free well-being program, which will be running again over term two from 14 April to 23 June (Tuesdays) and offers a range of structured activities to improve general well-being directed at people over 50. Carers and loved ones can attend this free workshop together. Call ECH on 5968 3881 for more information.

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Club meets at 10.45 every Tuesday mornings in Mount Evelyn RSL Hall, 49 Birmingham Road.

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AS Yarra Ranges residents dodge and swipe their way through what is reportedly the worst European wasp season in 20 years, a Mount Evelyn resident is fighting back with a trap that is irresistible to the pests.

Allan Grundy came up with the idea of trapping the feral, stinging insects after he noticed that food he puts out for native wildlife in his large garden was also bringing large numbers of wasps.

The sticky glue boards are available commercially, but Mr Grundy said the trick was to put some cat or dog food in the centre to specifically target the wasps.

“The things about this solution is that it’s very cost effective, as effective in keeping wasps controlled in particular parts of the garden,” he said.

“The council will refer people to a pest controller, but a lot of people can’t afford that and therefore they ignore the problem,” he said.

Yarra Ranges Council is indeed encouraging people

to eradicate the nests as a broader solution to the problem.

Director, Environment and Engineeering, Mark Varmalis, said the council had received 324 requests to remove nests over February and March, and that 312 nests had been destroyed as a result.

“Mild winter and summer weather conditions have caused an increase in wasps. This is a state-wide issue with many areas impacted,” he said.

While council has responsibility for nests on council-owned land, Mr Vermalis said nests on private property were the responsibility of the land owner.

He recommended that anyone who finds a nest contacts a pest control expert to assist with destroying it.

“If you are aware of a European wasp nest on your neighbour’s property, we encourage you to talk to your neighbour about taking action to destroy the nest,” he said.

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Mess of wet wipes

Monbulk’s sniff of sewerage

By JESSE GRAHAM HUNDREDS of homes in Monbulk will be assessed for future sewerage connections, as consultations continue on the Monbulk Sewerage Project.

Yarra Valley Water announced on 19 March that 900 properties in Monbulk had been identified by the council as needing more assessment to determine the need for sewerage services.

The assessment follows an online consultation forum late last year, which drew around 830 visits to the specially-made site.

YVW Managing Director, Pat McCafferty, said the forum asked for comments and feedback on reports from smaller consultations held in October 2014.

“We asked what customers thought about the findings of the group consultations, the sewerage concepts presented and if there was anything else customers wanted to add,” he said.

“We are currently in the investigation and planning stage of the project, and finishing our analysis to pick the best two options to bring back to the community.”

Currently, half of Monbulk is serviced by a reticulated sewerage system, while the other relies largely on septic systems.

The aim of the project is to connect these remaining properties to a main system, particularly as septic tanks can pose environmental threats when not properly maintained and serviced.

Project Manager, Joanna Cooper, said that common issues raised by residents thus far in consultations included connection costs, impacts of construction and timing.

“Broadly, the next steps for the project are community consultation, design, construction and call for connections, once the sewer is ready to use.”

The type of sewerage system for the town has yet to be decided, as has approximate costs and timing.

Ms Cooper said the next phase of consultations, set to begin in April, would present a short-list of sewerage options and gauge the town’s feedback.

For more information, visit www.yvw.com.au/ Monbulk.

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By JESSE GRAHAM

About four tonnes of wet wipes are removed from Yarra Valley Picture: CONTRIBUTED Water sewers every fortnight. 136490

YARRA Valley Water has asked residents to reconsider what they flush down the toilet, in attempt to address an elephant in the room - literally.

Wet wipes and similar “flushable” wipes have been causing headaches at Yarra Valley Water for years, according to Managing Director Pat McCafferty.

In the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs alone, four tonnes of wet wipes are removed from the sewerage network every fortnight roughly the weight of the African elephant, the world’s largest land animal.

The problem is, though wipes are labelled and marketed as “flushable”, they don’t degrade like toilet paper, and very easily cause blockages through the sewer network.

The result can range from blockages that cost up to $1000 to remove and damage to pipes, through to sewage spills back onto properties.

“If you have tree root intrusion into sewer pipes, quite often, you won’t have a problem with flows,” Mr McCafferty said.

“But if anything is going down the toilet, like a wet wipe, that can wrap around the tree root, you get a blockage and sewage backing up into your house - nobody wants to experience a sewage spill in their property or in their house.”

Mr McCafferty said that toilet paper generally broke down within

30 seconds once it was in the sewer system, but wet wipes were far more durable.

The issue has gained worldwide attention, and Mr McCafferty said there might be light at the end of the tunnel, with the water industry and wet wipes industry representatives collaborating on a solution.

At the crux of the issue is what is defined as “flushable”.

“You can put anything down, but whether it’s going to degrade the way you want it is different,” Mr McCafferty said.

“Sewerage treatment plants are designed to treat wastewater to a quality and a degree where it’s safe to release back into the environment.

“Anything can be put down there, but then it becomes someone else’s problem, and it’s the community that pays.”

Though YVW has invested in a machine to process wet wipes, Mr McCafferty said the root problem needed to be addressed, and his advice was simple - just put them in the bin.

YVW’s website contains a list of items not to be flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain.

The list includes plastics, motor oil, food scraps, cotton buds, nappies, condoms, sanitary products, oils, wrappers and medicines.

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

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Connecting people and communities RTM IT’S public transport, but you may not have seen it this way before. Mail journalist and photographer, Jesse Graham, took this shot of the 9.47pm Belgrave-bound train coming towards Tecoma station on Thursday 19 March. Taken from a side road, Jesse got this photo by setting up on a hill that overlooked the railway lines - but still kept his distance from the tracks.

Unfortunately, he said he forgot to switch his camera back onto colour before taking this photo.

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More cycling, less bickering

By JESSE GRAHAM CYCLING is an exhilarating form of exercise. Riding down hills, through back streets and even through Healesville’s buzzing main street, it’s great to experience towns in the valley and the hills on two wheels.

But when it comes to discussing laws around cycling, much of the conversation gets bogged down in bickering.

Every time the activity is mentioned or a new initiative is discussed, a dissenting voice isn’t too far away, protesting or recalling an anecdote about a time when cyclists did them wrong.

And that’s fine, because people are perfectly entitled to see differently about issues and the way society is shaped.

But conversations like these don’t just miss the point; they travel away from it at the speed it takes to type an aggressive Facebook comment.

A bill was tabled by Eastern Metropolitan MLC, Samantha Dunn, last week, calling for a one-metre distance between cyclists and vehicles overtaking, with a greater distance in areas with higher speed limits.

Cycling groups immediately supported the bill, while groups such as the RACV, very rightly, questioned the bill’s necessity - the current law encourages a “sufficient“ distance to be kept, anyway.

But the key here is quantifying something that, currently, is completely subjective.

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I’ve encountered drivers whose idea of “sufficient“ distance is simply leaving enough centimetres to not clip a cyclist with a side-mirror. Cyclists very often are seen as an inconvenience to be dealt with on the roads. This is where attitudes need to change before meaningful steps can be made to improve conditions.

In areas such as the Dandenong Ranges, groups of cyclists can often make it difficult for drivers to get through the hills, without slowing and waiting for a safe area to pass, which understandably frustrates some drivers.

But this inconvenience of waiting for a safe area to pass is far outweighed by the importance of keeping all road users safe. Rash overtaking and not leaving appropriate distance puts riders at risk of being injured or killed, just so someone can shave minutes off their trip.

People who ride bikes, through taxation and council rates, pay for the roads just like motorists, and are just as entitled to use the roads, but are more vulnerable than any other road user.

It follows that measures to protect these users, such as a more stringent definition of a safe passing distance, should be at the very least thoughtfully considered and discussed.

After all, for motorists, minimum safe passing distances are a matter of convenience, and their opinions and feelings matter in that regard.

But for cyclists, the issue is literally life or death.

MP JASON Wood has rightly described canned hunting as ‘cruel and barbaric’.

But isn’t our treatment of farmed animals even more cruel and barbaric? Let’s compare the two.

The majority of farmed animals are raised in barren sheds, concrete pens and wire cages in which they can scarcely move.‘Canned’ animals have space to exercise.

Factory farmed animals never breathe fresh air or feel the warmth of the sun.‘Canned’ animals are raised in the open, can breathe fresh air and feel the sun.

Practically all farmed animals are agonisingly mutilated - beaks burned off, castrated, tail docked, mulesed, branded, de-horned, etc. ‘Canned’ animals are never mutilated.

Farmed animals endure long, frightening hours of transportation - in freezing cold and searing heat - to the slaughterhouse.

‘Canned’ animals aren’t trucked anywhere.

In our killing factories, all farmed animals meet a terrifying and brutal death.

Many are reportedly still conscious when they are cut apart - piece by piece.

Many chickens are still conscious when submerged in the scalding tank.

And let’s not forget fish whose eyes balloon and swim bladders burst when dragged from the depths in nets.

On board the trawlers they slowly suffocate.

Crustaceans are mercilessly boiled to death?

‘Canned’ animals meet a relatively quick and painless death.

I agree that we should condemn canned hunting - but let us also condemn the killing of animals for flesh, milk and eggs that we have absolutely no need of.

As a vegan of 36 years, I can vouch for the fact that killing animals for food is every bit as unjustifiable as killing for sport.

Jenny Moxham, Monbulk.

Clarke for transport I AM an independent candidate for the Lyster Ward by-election and I am standing for many improvements to our community.

I have found the big issue that has wide popular support is bus services.

While this is more of a state issue, our local region suffers badly from poor bus services and I

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believe that we must act strongly and quickly on all levels to get this issue resolved.

It is a scandal that we pay hundreds of millions of dollars for bus services that are hardly used outside school peak times.

Every time one of those 40-seater Ventura buses passes you by, take a look inside and see if anyone is on them.

They are paid for the kilometres they travel and have no incentive to improve the patronage.

Bus drivers have told me that fare avoidance is close to 100 per cent.

This means that there is hardly any income received for bus services.

I have a plan that has been well received by all I’ve spoken with through my local campaigning over the last eight months.

That is to replace these larger 40-seat buses with 10-seater buses that run every 10 minutes between centres, in both directions, one each way.

Each centre will be linked by another pair of buses that also go each way.

This will provide a matrix of links to each of the towns in the Dandenongs, enabling travellers to go anywhere.

The cost model is easily explained: $1 per ride with 10 services per hour (2x5trips) and 10 people on each of these buses will earn $100 per hour.

The wages for two drivers would be $40 an hour for each and the remaining $20 per hour is for fuel, maintenance and capital depreciation.

Eventually fuel should evolve into electric hybrid vehicles; these are currently available. It would mean the establishment of solar powered battery charging stations, which is infrastructure needed for the electric cars of the future.

These smaller buses can support the following needs: •฀ Public transport everywhere and at all hours; •฀ Tourism that can bring anyone from Melbourne by train and buses to help boost our small businesses without creating car congestion and parking problems; •฀ Ecotourism with onboard video and guides promoting appreciation of our magnificent environment; •฀ A dial-a-bus service for those who cannot easily get to the bus stops; and •฀ Emergency evacuation off the mountain when threats like fire occur.

I will work hard to deliver this plan with the broad community support I’ve received.

Mike Clarke, Lyster candidate.

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Review Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Regional Strategy Plan / Localised Planning Statement Expressions of Interest are invited for membership on the Community Reference Group Closing date 30th of April 2015 Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to join a Community Reference Group for a review of the Regional Strategy Plan.

The project which is being undertaken in partnership with the State Government will be used to inform preparation of a new Localised Planning Statement for Yarra Ranges. The Planning Statement will become part of the State section of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme and is also intended to be the basis for an amended version of the Regional Strategy Plan.

The purpose of the Community Reference Group is to provide input at key points as the project proceeds.

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Council is inviting nominations from persons who have an open mind towards the future of Yarra Ranges, are community oriented, are interested in a range of issues, and can commit to working in a group where participants may have diverse views.

A maximum 10 persons will be appointed to the Community Reference Group.

For more information about the project and to complete an Expression of Interest form go to www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/LPS, or visit Council’s Lilydale Community Link or phone Strategic Planning on 9294 6467.

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Crime stats on the rise

By PETER DOUGLAS FAMILY violence and drug-related crimes continue to be a major concern in the Yarra Ranges, with statistics showing a rise in offences.

The Crime Statistics Agency last week released its annual data for last year, with the total offence count in the local government area breaking the 7000 barrier.

Among the most concerning,

though, is the prevalence of family violence or family-related incidents, which has risen from 756 in 2010 to 1373.

Drugs-related offences followed suit.

Of particular note is the cultivation or manufacture of drugs, which rose from 21 counts to 63 last year.

This followed a major increase in drug-use and possession offences, rising from 267 in 2012 to 326.

While it’s important to remember these are only the reported cases, such statistics give an indication of the extent.

Crime Statistics Agency Chief Statistician, Fiona Dowsley, said the report offers valuable insight for the community.

“The Crime Statistics Agency’s goal is to make crime statistics available to the Victorian community in a clear and accessible way,” Ms Dows-

ley said.

Other areas of concern for lawenforcement and the community are sexual offences, with 234 recorded.

There were five homicide and related offences in the Yarra Ranges.

Meanwhile, over the same period, Cardinia Shire’s total offence count increased from 589 to 1222.

While in Murrindindi Shire, the count increased from 58 to 142.

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Stateside, the CSA statistics show total offences were up 4.3 per cent, with the biggest area of concern being sexual assaults, which were up 9.5 per cent.

Robberies showed a significant downwards trend, plunging 11.1 per cent, from 2723 to 2421.

For further information on the statistics, visit www.crimestatistics.vic. gov.au.

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Funds are found for young drivers

By JESSE GRAHAM A PROGRAM that helps youths build their driving experience will continue in the Yarra Ranges for another four years, after a funding announcement earlier this month.

On 8 March, Road Safety Minister, Luke Donnellan, announced the L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program would receive government funding for the next four years.

The program pairs young people with driver ‘mentors’, who take them on driving lessons and help them to build their 120 hours of ex-

perience where they may not have been able to do so before.

It has been so popular in the Yarra Ranges that there is currently a waiting list for young people to take part.

Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy said the program was “immensely important and successful” in the area, and that she was thrilled that the funding would continue.

“It helps disadvantaged young people overcome some of the barriers they face, by helping them get a licence, which, in turn, can help with employment and avoid social isolation,” she said.

Dandenong Ranges resident and L2P mentor, Andrew Hicks, said the program was essential for young people who might not be able to get proper learner driving experiences at home.

“I think it’s fantastic that there is a program that enables kids to get the hours they need before getting their licence,” he said.

“To just have the requirement to get 120 hours without having some sort of program available, that would not be the way,” Mr Hicks said.

One of his students, Emma Graham, agreed,

and said she would only have half an hour in her logbook if she couldn’t be part of the program - she currently has 74.

Around 3000 people across the state make use of the L2P program, with 63 programs run across 71 of 79 municipalities.

Yarra Ranges Council, which runs the L2P program through its youth services branch, is looking for volunteer drivers to be mentors in the program.

For more information, call Yarra Ranges Youth Services on 9294 6716.

Oh deer - cull is on again as Bambi heads for hills

By JESSE GRAHAM A PARKS Victoria program to cull deer numbers in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley has come back for another year, after the inaugural year was labelled as a success.

Parks Victoria’s Deer Control Program began its second year in midMarch, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of fallow and sambar deer on sensitive habitat and native plants.

Under this year’s program, volunteer members of the Australian Deer Association and the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia have

been authorised to kill 220 deer from the Dandenong Ranges National Park, Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve and Warramate Hills Conservation Reserve in Gruyere.

Last year was the first year the program had been run, and 100 deer were culled across the three sites.

Parks Victoria District Manager of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges District, Craig Bray, said the organisation was “very happy” with the progress of the program, but that deer continued to be a problem in the area.

“There is still evidence of deer

within the parks, but we are seeing positive signs of environmental recovery and revegetation in areas that have previously been damaged by deer activity,” he said.

The program contained a number of strict safety procedures last year, including closing the parks to the public during shooting, not shooting on weekends, public holidays or on school holidays, ensuring one shooter was active at any time and warning nearby residents - these measures will continue this year.

Environmental groups, such as Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeat-

er and Sherbooke Lyrebird Survey Group, have come out in support of the program, due to deer damaging endangered animal habitats with the thrashing of antlers on trees and damaging flora with their hooves.

Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater president, Robert Anderson said the group had been advocates of a deer control program for many years.

“Early signs of the program appear to be very positive, with considerably less damage to areas that have been revegetated then would otherwise be expected if no control had

taken place,” he said.

“Loss of habitat and the destruction of revegetated areas have held back the recovery program of the Helmeted Honeyeater - a program that continues to decrease deer numbers is most welcome.”

Mr Bray said the program would continue for as long as “deer were having a negative impact on sensitive vegetation in the three parks”.

For more information on the program, or for details of park closures, call 13 1963 or visit parkweb.vic.gov. au.

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Counting on the women

By KATH GANNAWAY LIVING up to the 2015 theme, the 250 women who came to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges for the Yarra Ranges Women on Farms Gathering over the weekend, not only made every woman count ... they made every minute count.

After two years in the planning, the organising committee welcomes women from regional and rural townships across Australia and put on a spectacular program of events.

Speakers including keynote speaker executive director of Worawa Aboriginal College, former Sapphire, among many other achievements, Lois Peeler, Brooke Collins-Wandin who did the Welcome to Country,

Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford, founder of the Yarra Valley Regional Food Group, Suzanne Halliday, the Gathering’s Patron, Kalorama author and culinary wizard, Ann Creber, and Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy, were inspirational.

There were many others who inspired with their stories, their challenges and their achievements.

Tours to areas including Marysville, the Dandenongs and around the Yarra Valley showcased beautiful townships, landscapes and communities to a positive group of potential ambassadors and workshops initiated networks that will last way beyond the weekend.

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to single out one highlight of the event.

“The whole idea was that we would work as a team and enjoy the journey as much as the outcome and we really did,” she said of the committee and the volunteers.

“I suppose, for me, it was probably behind the scenes and seeing every single person putting their shoulder to the wheel, finding what needed doing and just doing it.”

If you were part of the YRWOFG, let us know what your highlight was. Post to the Mail facebook page, email to editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au , or write to Mail News Group, PO Box 470, Healesville. 3777.

Making Every Woman Count, from left, Mayor Maria McCarthy, Alison Brinson (WOFG), Kate Paton (WOFG), Debbie de Laps (WOFG president), Liza Dale-Hallett from Museum of Victoria and Patron Ann Creber, at the WOFG exhibition. 136504 Healesville Historical Society president Kevin Mason showed participants, from left, Leonie Woodham from Gembrook, Patti Tinson from Healesville and Rachael Hollier from Ferntree Gully, the town's historic buildings, including the Grand Hotel in the background.

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It’s the day they beat the bullies Pet owners are being urged to renew or register their furry friends.

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Time to register pets CARDINIA Council is reminding residents to register their pet or renew their registration before 10 April.

All dogs and cats over the age of three months must be registered with council every year.

Pets must also be micro-chipped before they are registered.

Council’s Compliance Services Co-ordinator Shannon Maynard said dog or cat owners had a responsibility to register and micro-chip their pet, and ensure it complied with other council regulations.

“The registration fee is a small price to pay to know council can bring your four-legged friend home if they ever get lost,” he said.

“Close to 19,000 cats and dogs were registered in Cardinia Shire in

2014 and Pakenham had the most animals registered - 7910 in 2014.

The oldest registered animal in the shire is 19 years old.

“It’s interesting to see what residents name their pets. Clearly there are quite a few fans of the movie ‘Milo and Otis’; Cardinia Shire has 65 pets named Milo and four animals named Otis.”

The owner of an unregistered dog or cat over the age of three months risks receiving a fine from council.

For fees, or to download a registration form, visit council’s ‘Cat and dog registration’ webpage or call 1300 787 624.

A desexing certificate must be presented to council upon registration application.

Easter treasure for the taking at Emerald Lake Psychologist Andrew Fuller with Monbulk Secondary College Year 7s Madi and Josh.

By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM MONBULK MP James Merlino joined more than 50 Year 7 students at Monbulk College last week to mark the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

More than 800,000 students across the country took part in the fifth annual event, which encourages students to be ‘bully stoppers’ by taking a stand against bullying in schools.

Listening to the student presentations before taking part in an anti-bullying workshop and game, Mr Merlino

said bullying was common but could be curbed.

“Bullying is a serious issue that affects up to one in five young people - it can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone,” he said.

“The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is a timely reminder that we need to stand up to bullying and cyberbullying, and be Bully Stoppers.”

Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller also attended the event, addressing students on the impact that one person taking a stand against bullying could make. Focusing particularly on cyberbully-

ing, he said social media users should show caution in choosing what they shared.

“It’s really important to stay safe online and think about what you’re posting check your privacy settings for all social media sites, and before you post something, ask yourself whether you’re comfortable with strangers seeing and sharing it,” he said.

“When it comes to cyber bullying, generally it’s best not to respond. Save and store the content, and talk to an adult. You can also block or delete the bully from your contact list.”

He advised parents to closely monitor their children’s internet usage.

“If your child is being cyber bullied, it’s good to stay involved. Work out strategies together, and look on it as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship.”

Mr Merlino agreed that a collaborative approach should be used in eradicating bullying.

“Everyone has a role to play in stopping bullying - if you see someone being bullied, speak up and offer them support, or tell an adult,” he said.

Monbulk MP James Merlino participates in a workshop with students from Monbulk Secondary College.

CHILDREN are invited to navigate Emerald Lake Park on Sunday, 5 April, to find Easter treasure.

Collect a treasure hunt form from the park’s environment centre, Lakeside station, cafe or model railway anytime between 11am and 3pm on Easter Sunday and set off on an adventure to find out more about the park.

Once complete, the form can be swapped at any of the above locations for some ‘eggcellent’ treasure.

It is free to take part in the Easter hunt.

Families are also encouraged to enjoy the day and other activities at the park including the paddleboats, model railway, Puffing Billy, cafe, walking tracks, environment centre displays and fishing.

For more information contact council’s sustainable communities team on 1300 787 624 or email ecodev@cardinia.vic.gov.au.

‘Safety education’ needed for farmers and winemakers

By PETER DOUGLAS WORKSAFE Victoria is imploring primary producers and vignerons to take heed of their health and safety advice.

After releasing data last week on work-place injuries in the region, WorkSafe said these sectors were among the region’s riskiest industries, which could benefit from further education.

The agriculture industry, in particular, is a significant employer in the region, with an abundance of fruit growers and dairy farms.

WorkSafe Regional Operations manager, Ian Matthews, said the issue needed to be addressed promptly.

“We’re continuing to see injuries caused by body-stressing injuries, where workers are hit by a moving object,” he said.

“Slips, trips and falls also remain an issue.”

Mr Matthews said employers needed to consider challenges unique to the region, such as its transient workforce.

“Seasonal agriculture work sees increased activity during peak periods, including many casuals and workers who speak English as a second language,” he said.

“The need for solid training and induction programs, and contractor management systems, are vital.”

Over the past six financial years, the data shows there have been 176 claims awarded, costing in excess of $10 million.

For the Yarra Ranges local government area, there were 31 WorkSafe claims awarded in the 2014 financial year, costing more than $2 million.

Meanwhile, the reports of injury remained high.

The data shows there were 80 reports of lacerations, and 116 reports of ligament, joint or muscle damage.

The most prevalent, though, was injury to the musculoskeletal system, with 188 instances reported.

Also, there were seven reports of burns.

Mr Matthews said he would continue to work with Yarra Ranges employers.

“A key goal will be to visit new workplaces to ensure they’re equipped with all tools necessary to make informed decisions about health and safety,” he said.

Businesses seeking guidance or information can contact WorkSafe on 1800 136 089.

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Studios open for guests

Dancer Joseph Simons is ready to show off his amazing dance moves.

By PETER DOUGLAS

Elaine Pullum will be one of 36 local artists who will work in their studio environment on the weekend. been added, which are Emerging Artists (within the first five years of their practice) and Odd Balls (who push the boundaries of expectation).

Also included will be an exceptionally high standard of Individual Artists and Collectives.

An easy-to-use Open Studios guidebook with touring map is available free from Burrinja and other popular tourist and arts locations throughout the hills.

In addition, all artists will be

exhibiting new work in an accompanying exhibition at Burrinja, running from 28 March to 3 May. The Open Studios Weekend will be held Saturday and Sunday 18 and 19 April, from 9am to 5pm.

The Burrinja Gallery is located at the corner of Glenfern Road and Matson Drive, Upwey.

For more information, visit www.openstudios.org.au.

SPECIAL EVENT Suzanne Petersen – CD Launch Friday 27th March, 8.30 – 11.30pm Releasing her second album, titled “I Foresaw This Trouble”, which is a swinging roots, blues and ballads album with a great band.

Yndigo Sunday 29th March, 1.00pm - 4.00pm Join us for an afternoon of smooth vocals, great original songs and tasteful popular covers.

Dazzle at the Razzle – Open Mic Sunday 29th March, 7.30pm to 11.00pm

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DANDENONG Ranges Open Studios will next month celebrate the region’s rich and vibrant artistic heritage.

In an interactive and eclectic weekend event, the studios will offer visitors the unique experience of meeting artists in their working studio environments during a single weekend.

More than 36 local artists and art collectives are involved, working across a diverse range of mediums, including ceramics, textiles, painting, illustration, performance, woodwork and steel art.

The event is one of the most anticipated in the local cultural calendar, attracting almost 5000 art-minded visitors and tourists from across Victoria.

Project co-ordinator, Amy Middleton, said the event was unique and had proven highly popular.

“It’s a unique opportunity to have a peek inside artists’ creative practices and visit hidden studios nestled among the stunning forest of the Dandenong Ranges,” she said.

“It is in these curious and inspirational environments that the artists’ creative practice truly comes to life.”

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Energy, passion in dance event AUSTRALIAN contemporary dancer and choreographer, Joseph Simons, will kick off Dance Tracks with his performance of First Things First at Montrose Town Centre on 16 April.

Dance Tracks is a Yarra Ranges Council initiative, in partnership with Burrinja and Ausdance Victoria, dedicated to developing a lasting culture of dance performance and participation.

Dance Tracks includes a program of dance showing across 10 venues with Simons’ performance at Montrose the first of many.

Simons is a former Australian Ballet School student, Tanja Liedke Fellowship winner and Dance Australia Magazines

‘Dancer to Watch’.

Simons has performed across Australia, Europe and the US in productions for Chunky Moves, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Cats, The Flying Fruit Fly Circus and Miss Saigon.

Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy, urged the community to get involved.

“We want the community to see a dance show, try a class, make a dance and get dancing,” she said.

“Joseph Simons’ First Thing First is perfect for the first performance for the Dance Tracks program.

“He will bring energy and passion to his performance and hopefully inspire others to get involved in dance in some way.”

The Australian Stage described his show First Things First as “hysterically funny and excruciatingly accurate”.

Join Simons as he explores the theme of first times in his one-man show of mind-blowing physicality, unique charm and wit.

Local dance students have a unique opportunity to dance with Simons and learn about the history of contemporary dance.

A special one-off workshop presented in partnership with Ausdance Victoria is happening at Montrose Town Centre on Saturday, 12 April.

Tickets for First Things First and the Ausdance workshop are available at www.culturetracks. info.

Chappie makes us happy FROM Neil Blomkamp, director of District 9, ‘Chappie’ is another solid sci-fi film for the new year.

Decon (Dev Patel), a corporate inventor in Johannesburg, secretly creates a sentient robot named Chappie (Sharlto Copley).

Chappie is sweet and childlike, but is corrupted by a bunch of small-time gangsters.

With just his voice, Copley delivers an arresting performance as Chappie.

The robot is like a naive kid, led astray in a harsh world.

Your heart reaches out to

him and his strutting behaviour is both amusing and sad.

Chappie’s gangster ‘family’, whom we follow through much of the film, are annoying and pretty reprehensible at first.

You’ll need a high tolerance for this kind of character, even with the redemptive arcs they undergo and Yolandi’s motherly care for Chappie.

Much of the suspense is generated from Chappie’s exploitation and the bright, evolving way he views the world, which makes up for the vague threat of his draining battery (and some underdevel-

oped ideas about consciousness).

The atmosphere is squalid but with tinges of magic, the energetic action is gloriously visceral and the supporting cast excels with their short screen-time; Patel is dedicated and fatherly as Deon, and Hugh Jackman is riveting as an unhinged, scheming rival engineer.

Balancing grit, dark laughs and insane action with a poignant, sensitive and unconventional character study, ‘Chappie’ will make you think twice about mistreating your electronics.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM EMERALD Village Pharmacy is proud to announce two new initiatives to complement its wide range of patient-focused services.

The SMS text reminder service means no more phone calls or waiting for prescriptions to be filled, and will prevent customers from running out of important medications. A new packing service also makes taking medication easier, more convenient and user friendly.

These add to the already extensive range of professional and health and well-being services provided at the pharmacy.

A ‘medication review’ involves a one-on-one consultation with a pharmacist, and can be provided in the store or from home.

Priding itself on personal service and helpful staff, the pharmacy is also a registered National Diabetes Supply Scheme sub-agent and offers customers blood pressure monitoring. Staff cater to all ages and can also sign statutory declarations.

As well as excellent service, the Emerald Village Pharmacy offers customers a great range of products for all your health and pharmaceutical needs. It stocks

Ethical Nutrient vitamins, wound care, skincare, baby care and beauty products, jewellery and reading glasses.

Owner Louisa Lammers says that the pharmacy aims to promote health within the community.

“Our focus is to ensure that each customer is given the correct pharmaceutical advice to promote wellness and health, to constantly attain higher levels of service and to provide a caring and welcoming environment where each customer leaves with a positive outcome,” she said.

The pharmacy has served the community for over 30 years, Louisa has been involved with the Emerald Village Pharmacy for 16 years and knows the community well. Joining her is a knowledgeable and caring team with a combined experience of over 150 years in pharmacy.

For upcoming events, visit the pharmacy’s Facebook page listed as Emerald Village Pharmacy.

The store is at 8 Kilvington Drive, Emerald, and may be contacted at emeraldvillagepharmacy@nunet.com.au or 5968 3023.

Opening hours are 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2pm Saturday, and 9.30am to 12.30pm Sunday.

Emerald Village Pharmacy pharmacists Susi, Blair, Louisa and Janine.

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Happy Days Rock n Roll Circus Circus performers to stretch your minds and hearts and your legs if you fancy. The Rebelles will be performing 1950s style rock n roll, it’s an event for young and old.

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RESORT-STYLE, LAP OF LUXURY PRIVATELY positioned on over two acres and overlooking rolling pastures and a stunning fern gully is this large modern home that oozes a timeless appeal throughout and needs to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Impressive in every way with an incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere, there is plenty on offer for the whole family to enjoy with two separate spacious living zones that include a large rumpus, large family room with meals area and an adjoining kitchen that is simply gorgeous,

featuring stone water fall benchtops and quality stainless steel appliances.

There are five generous bedrooms, master with full ensuite and walk-in robes.

Special features include gas-ducted heating, coonara, ducted vacuum, bamboo timber flooring, reverse cycle heating and cooling, large windows that allow plenty of natural light to flow through and a fresh modern colour scheme throughout.

Outside, there is a stunning solar and gas heated in-ground pool which creates a

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This property will have you questioning whether you’ll ever feel the need to visit your favourite holiday resort again. Just don’t miss the opportunity to discover what is possible when nature and luxury are combined.

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REAL E S TAT E

SALES CONSULTANT POSITION AVAILABLE FERNY CREEK 24 Belgrave Ferny-Creek road

$430,000 plus

RENOVATED TO PERFECTION! lovingly updated , this modern, contemporary family home ofers: open loorplan, updated kitchen, new carpets in bedrms, gdH, air-con, wood heater, huge under house garage / workshop, and all on 1/3 acre(approx). Minutes from Belgrave’s main shopping area, Burwood Hwy and the idyllic setting of Sherbrooke Forest, this family friendly home has been renovated to perfection...

Contact Sharyn Chandler on 0439 882 442 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 12:30pm-1:00pm (Photo Id required)

UPWEY 1 Warra road

3 BED 1 BATH 2 W.C. 1 CAR LANDSIZE - 1356sqm

$550,000 Plus

Do you have grit?

Do you have an outstanding work ethic and desire to succeed?

We are expanding our team and have a sales position available for someone who has a solid background in sales, good knowledge of the Dandenong Ranges and is looking for a career (not just a job) in the Real Estate Industry.

This is not just a 9am to 5pm position – It’s a lifestyle and for the right person, it could see your earning potential sky rocket!

As the current market leaders throughout the Dandenong Ranges, Bell Real Estate is known for employing committed and hard working people. So if you have the passion – we have the position!

Must have Agents Rep certiicate, current drivers license and a great personality!

HUGE UPWEY FAMILY SPECIAL If you have been looking for a lge quality home in Upwey then search no more! Set on 3 levels this house has it all inc; 5 bedrms (master WIr & full enS) 3 bathrms, 2 living areas, MaSSIve family room with wet bar, undercover decking, multiple outdoor entertaining zones & fully enclosed outdoor spa, country kitchen, island bench, gas cooking, dW, gas heating, inverter air con, wood heater, dble garage/man cave.

Contact Sam adamson on 0421 023 760 or 9754 6888 Inspection Saturday 10:30am-11:00am (Photo Id required)

SASSAFRAS 13 WOOdlands avenue

5 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 1209sqm

$560,000 Plus

Please forward your CV to sharyn@bellrealestate.com.au for consideration for a confidential interview.

OLINDA 16 MCCartHy road

$620,000 Plus

FANCY A QUIET LIFE?

MAGICAL SUNRISES

If your deinition of the ‘good life’ is actually a quiet life, then this home is a deinite ‘must see’. Resting ever so peacefully of one of the best streets in sassafras, this fully featured home is within an easy walk to the village and the charming cafés and shops together with the kinder and primary school for families with young children. The charming focal point of this 4 bedroom family home is a central paved atrium ensuring an abundance of natural light throughout the living areas and hallway. set on a leafy 3279m2 with level grassed play space plus a fully tiled in-ground salt water pool, ideal with the summer upon us.

There are also two toe toasting log ires in the lounge and family room areas. a generous kitchen with electric range incorporating double oven, separate pantry and a euro laundry opening out into the meals area and beyond to the tiled family room, which also has direct access to the central atrium.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 W.C. 2 CAR LANDSIZE - 3279sqm Contact Trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment Only (Photo Id Required)

Boasting a commanding position on the easterly hillside of olinda this substantial family home enjoys lovely valley views across Monbulk and beyond to the Warburton ranges.

Fastidiously presented and maintained, the main bedroom, en-suite, walk-in robe together with the second bedroom or study are on the main level with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. the lounge room with open ireplace provides a retreat for quiet contemplation and is separate from the open plan living area and also separate comprising 4 bedrooms and 3 separate living zones with open plan kitchen meals with the family room opening out onto a magniicent covered deck. there is an adjacent renovated laundry and powder room together with direct access to the double garage and storerooms. from the front living area, both of which enjoy the easterly views. a separate triple garage complex with shower, toilet and sink provides excellent storage, vehicle accommodation and potential for a fabulous man cave!

4 BED 3 BATH 3 W.C. 5 CAR LANDSIZE - 2026sqm Contact trevor Bell on 0418 333 580 or 9751 2375 Inspection By Private appointment (Photo Id required)

bellrealestate.com.au

9751 2375

11 Main Road, Olinda

9754 6888

1689 Burwood Highway, Belgrave

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MENzIES CREEk 25 aura Vale road

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10 aCRE REtREat – 45 MinUTes TO THe CBD! located on 10 private acres ofering clear paddocks & abundant with native lora & wildlife this property is only a few minutes from the heart of emerald & around 45 minutes to the CBd. The comfortable & solid 4 bedroom family home has all the comforts you need and 10 acres of usable land, 3 paddocks, a dam huge machinery shed/workshop and wonderful views.

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IDEaL FIRSt HoME oR INVEStMENt WItH 2 BIG LIVING aREaS! This neat 3 bedroom Weathertex clad home is located on a quarter of an acre just a short stroll to public transport, the cockatoo shops & eateries & the Primary School. The home features 3 spacious bedrooms, the Master with triple mirrored robes, a big timber kitchen with plenty of bench & storage space that overlooks the meals area & 2 separate living areas, the larger of which overlooks the rear garden & has access to the outdoor entertaining area. The home has mains gas ducted heating for the ultimate in comfort & convenience & there is a wood heater to snuggle around on a winter’s night. outside there is a double carport, garden shed & a chook shed, all on a fully fenced quarter acre. Hard to ind such a well located, afordable, comfortable home so close to town with 2 living areas? look no further!

asking $659,000

LoCatIoN! LoCatIoN! LoCatIoN! located on over a third of an acre literally a few meters from Woolies & the closest bus stop & a short walk from emerald Secondary college & the heart of emerald, this stylish 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home ofers location, space, style & sub-division potential (STCa). Featuring period features like decorative cornices, high ceilings, hardwood loors and leadlight windows, inspection is sure to impress!

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EMERaLD 7 eMerald Monbulk road

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CoCkatoo 6 aMPHlETT avEnuE

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SoLID 3 BED HoME + PoNY PaDDoCk – WaLk to toWN! 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.

Contact aaron Day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 12:30pm-1:00pm (Photo iD required)

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SPaCIOUS & STYlISH FamIlY HOmE ON 1 aCrE IN EmErald!

aFFoRDaBLE MUDBRICk CHaRaCtER!

Minutes from Emerald this solid, elegant family home has 4 spacious BDrs 3 with Wirs, Master with a huge Wir & ensuite with a DBl vanity. add to this a formal lounge with toasty wood heater, a formal dining room, a huge kitchen/dining/family room & a rumpus/theatre room with a wet bar. For comfort there’s mains GDH & refrigerated cooling. outside is a 4 car garage, workshop, storage & 3 phase power.

located on a landscaped 1/4 acre with a sealed drive this solid character mudbrick home ofers privacy & features 3 Bdrs, a big family/ living area with vaulted timber ceilings & built in bar, a separate meals area & a spacious timber kitchen overlooking the rear yard. add to this a wood heater, air conditioning, mains water & a shed all minutes from the heart of Cockatoo. Sensational irst home or investment opportunity!

Contact aaron Day on 0407 365 994 Inspection Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm (Photo iD required)

Contact Grant day on 0417 565 745 or Bethany day on 0438 844 968

bellrealestate.com.au

5968 6222

311-313 Main Street, Emerald

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EMERALD 8 TELOPEA ROAD

GEMBROOK 12 GEMBROOK PARK ROAD

EMERALD 2 OAK AVENUE

Your Country Escape On Over 8.5 Acres

Unsurpassed Quality & Style On 1 Acre

Family lifestyle with magnificent views

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PRICE $840,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $670,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $665,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

EMERALD 9 OLD GEMBROOK ROAD

EMERALD 76 KILVINGTON DRIVE

EMERALD 58 KILVINGTON DRIVE

Simply Stunning In A Great Location!

Impressive Light Filled Modern Home On Almost 1/2 An Acre!

Room To Spread Your Wings!

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PRICE $560,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $560,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

Wednesday 8th April 6pm (Unless Sold Prior) PRICE $500,000 Plus Buyers CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

EMERALD 10 DURBAN ROAD

GEMBROOK 1/15 STATION ROAD

COCKATOO 650 WOORI YALLOCK ROAD

Private Location – In The Heart Of Emerald

Bring Me Back To My Former Glory!

Needing Your Unique Idea To Turn This Into...?

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PRICE $420,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409

PRICE $250,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $650,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

EMERALD 1/321 Main Road 5968 4522

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V Roofing 9 Tiled roof repairs 9 Rebed and point 9 Gutter protection 9 Replace valley irons ROOFING 9 Gutter cleaner Over 50 years experience 9 Laser light installation www.keysroofing.com.au Call for a free quote Peter Keys 0429 551 333, 9752 1868 Matt Keys 0407 657 484

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Specialising in Fringe area reception problems in the Dandenong Ranges.

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2-8 Main Road Monbulk

For all your plumbing needs phone Nick on 0413 422 842

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Preventative And Emergency Plumbing

• 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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Luke Elkin 9754 2589

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GLENFERN GARDEN SERVICES * Garden Maintenance * Lawn Mowing * Gutters Cleaned * Rubbish Removed * Small hedges pruned * Small landscaping jobs a specialty Pre-Sale * Retaining walls installed Clean-ups

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

Truck/trailer and bobcat

Phone 0407 350 560 or 9720 9223

5 SHERIFF ROAD, EMERALD

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

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BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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

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Specialising in Antique Restoration Recovery & Repairs to all types of furniture FREE FABRIC PROTECTION *FREE QUOTE, PICK UP & DELIVERY Luke Wilson Mob: 0402 020 554 Ph: 03 5964 2166

Tim 0417 383 683 V Garden/ Outdoor

ENGEL FRIDGE/FREEZER 240/12 volt, 35 litre, not been used, $900. Phone 5962 3062.

FRIDGES & WASHERS

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

Body Treatment

V For Sale

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

OIL COLUMN Heater, 5 fins, brand new, $30. Ph 5962 3062.

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.

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Small Business Management

V Massage Therapists

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

across several sites AND

Upper Yarra Community House Inc. ABN 51 933 700 538 TOID 4150

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

V Antiques and Collectables

ĂƐƵĂů ĂƌůLJ ŚŝůĚŚŽŽĚ ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƌĞ ƐƚĂī

Further enquiries to Robynne Mauger by email only robynnemauger@uych.org.au

Open 7 days, 10am to 8pm.

16 Station Street, Bayswater.

Phone 0415 908 318.

V Pets & Services

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

TRAINER/ASSESSOR REQUIRED for classroom delivery and assessment of ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ /s ŝŶ ^ŵĂůů ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ ǁŝůů ŚĂǀĞ ƋƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ dƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ ;d Ϳ ĂŶĚ ŚŽůĚ Ă ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ /s ŝŶ ^ŵĂůů ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ Žƌ ĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ Ăƚ ŽƵƌ zĂƌƌĂ :ƵŶĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ Dƚ ǀĞůLJŶ ĐĂŵƉƵƐ͘ ,ŽƵƌƐ ďLJ ŶĞŐŽƟĂƟŽŶ͕ Ɖƌŝů ƐƚĂƌƚ Police and ďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ ĐŚĞĐŬƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚ͘ ZĞĨĞƌ ƚŽ ǁǁǁ͘ƵLJĐŚ͘ǀŝĐ͘ĞĚƵ͘ĂƵ ĨŽƌ Ă ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͘ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĞŶƋƵŝƌŝĞƐ ƚŽ ZŽďLJŶŶĞ DĂƵŐĞƌ ďLJ ĞŵĂŝů ŽŶůLJ ƌŽďLJŶŶĞŵĂƵŐĞƌΛƵLJĐŚ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ ďLJ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ϰƚŚ Ɖƌŝů ϮϬϭϱ ^ĐĂŶ ŚĞƌĞ ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ hƉƉĞƌ zĂƌƌĂ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ,ŽƵƐĞ /ŶĐ͘ E ϱϭ ϵϯϯ ϳϬϬ ϱϯϴ dK/ ϰϭϱϬ

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V Positions Vacant

UYCH Community College ͘​͘​͘ĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŶŐ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ůŝĨĞ

ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ tŽƌŬ

On offer is a friendly, supportive team environment based in the Healesville office.

To apply, simply forward your resume to Peter Douglas.

section of Network Classifieds.

Call or visit us online! • networkclassifieds.com.au

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Upper Yarra Community House Inc. ABN 51 933 700 538 TOID 4150

Editor – Mail News Group E: editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au P: 03 5957 3711

WALKERS WANTED 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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If you are in touch with the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, this position represents the perfect opportunity to further your career.

The successful applicant will have ƋƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ dƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ (TAE) and hold a Diploma in Community Services Work or equivalent.

General Classifieds

While the core focus is on writing and communication, the successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to work unsupervised.

Duties will include writing and sourcing hard-news articles, as well as writing advertorial features and liaising with valued clients.

for classroom delivery and assessment of Diploma of Community Services Work.

Find what your looking for in our

THE region’s leading community newspaper is seeking to employ a graduating cadet or a recently graded reporter.

Attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure, will be also highly valued.

TRAINER/ASSESSOR REQUIRED

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TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

Fully Fully Insured Free Quotes Insured / / Free Quotes

TREE

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

V Computer Repairs

Tree & Stump Removal Mulch & Wood Sales Tree Pruning & Maintenance Council Arboriculture Reports

REMOVAL SERVICE

TANKS, Stainless steel x 2, with lids. 1x 900Lt, 1x 1400Lt. Would suit wine makers. $700. Ph: 0418 370 762

C1106106-BM04-14

Qualified Arborists

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.

V Personal

1177271-CG12-15

C908924-JJ13-11

Cut & Catch Tree Services

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Mountain District Tree Services

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

1021249-PJ16-12

PH JENNI 0438 500 265 PH WAL 0438 979 022

V For Sale

1178214-KC13-15

FREE QUOTES

Fully Insured, Free Quotes, Local Family Business

UYCH Family & Children’s Services have vacancies ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝĮĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ

General Classifieds

1178207-DJ13-15

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

Transformed Tree Services Pty Ltd

V Positions Vacant

Celebrations

C683922-SJ2-9

1173485-LB08-15

V Celebrants

C1098234-JO43-13

EZY TREE SOLUTIONS

Call Matt 0407 322 469

Employment

Celebrations

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

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

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Connecting people and communities

Employment V Positions Vacant

Get paid while you walk !

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

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME

(STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

Please call us at

1300 654 910 or apply online at WWW.FERMAX .COM.AU V Positions Vacant

V Positions Vacant

HOUSEKEEPER

MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

For B and B on top of Mt Dandenong. Good communication skills, ability to work alone, eye for detail, suit local within 15 minutes drive, own transport, reliable. From $20p/h.

0417 367 299.

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.

Employment

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Big-hearted WALKERS WANTED table of cash C1032608-JL21-12

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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.

V Training And Development

By PETER DOUGLAS KEEN fund-raiser, Archie, has been astounding his peers with his enthusiasm for fund-raising.

Most recently, the nine-yearold spent four hours at his ‘$2 table’ at the Safeway in Belgrave, where he raised more than $450.

This adds to his amazing work in raising money for the charity You Are My Sunshine, which helps to fund research into neuroblastoma.

This is an aggressive form of childhood cancer that mostly affects children under five.

Archie’s fund-raising helper, Helen MacInnes, said her friend lost her daughter, Kahlilla, 5, to neuroblastoma, which is why Archie selected this charity.

“Archie has raised over $2000 already and aims to raise $3000 by the end of this month,” she said.

“He will be shaving his head at Tecoma Primary School’s last assembly for the term, in front of the whole school.”

The head shave will take place at the school this Friday.

“Archie was inspired by a

Big-hearted Archie has been raising funds for research into neuroblastoma.

Tecoma Primary School student who shaved her hair last year,” she said.

“He has been growing his hair since then, in order to do

the same thing.”

To support Archie’s fundraising effort, please visit https://give.everydayhero.com/ au/archie-3

1149893-EG33-14

Motoring V Auto Services/ Repair

Emerald for Sustainability's Lee Fuller, documentary maker Nick Rose, Tammi Jonas and Jodi Clarke at the Fair Food screening last week. 136485 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

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

Film screening is food for fair fare thought

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

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By JESSE GRAHAM

CARS REMOVED - WANTED

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$ $ $

Open 7 days

$ $ $

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

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

Find it in the

Real Estate

section of Network Classifieds.

Motoring

Buy & Sell in the

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SUSTAINABLE living and buying local were two key messages at a documentary screening in Upwey last week.

The Hills Food Frontier (THFF) gathered a full theatre of people at Upwey’s Burrinja Theatre on Thursday 19 March for a screening of a new documentary, Fair Food.

Featuring interviews with farmers around the country, community members and academics, Fair Food focuses on new approaches to food production and distribution, circumventing supermarket systems.

These new approaches attempt to connect people with fresh, locally-made food, which farmers are able to be paid a fair sum for.

Documentary creator Nick Rose told the Mail that he

hoped the screening would help hills residents to look at how they get their food.

“We’re hoping that people become informed about what’s happening with the Australian food system ... knowing local producers, opting out of the big, industrial duopoly system and getting involved politically, pushing their council and the State Government to make changes,” he said.

He said there had been a strong, positive response to each screening of Fair Food, with around a dozen across the country so far.

Interviewee in Fair Food and free-range pig and cattle farmer Tammi Jonas said the documentary also had a message of support for farmers, which she hoped would be carried on in the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs.

“I would say the first thing

they (farmers) can do is talk among themselves and then, broader, beyond themselves,” Ms Jonas said.

“Talk to other farmers about how they’re reducing their inputs.

“Through lots of interaction with other farmers, seeing what’s possible and supporting each other with these kinds of practices, including direct sales and transitioning to that model - the connection with the people who eat your food changes how you grow your food.”

The screening was organised by The Hills Food Frontier, which posted on its Facebook page that it is able to lend its copy of Fair Food to individuals and groups of less than 10 people for a donation.

For more information, visit www.hillsfoodfrontier.com.

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Sport

�� Connecting people with local sport…

Dean powers through

By PETER DOUGLAS FERNTREE Gully businessman Craig Dean last weekend finished first in class, and third outright, in the second round of the 2015 Australian Tarmac RallyChampionship at Lake Mountain.

Dean and his co-driver, Jenny Cole, brought their 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 home less than a minute behind second-place getters, Clinton Arentz (Queensland) and his dual Australian RallyChampion co-driver Dale Moscatt (NSW) in their 2009 Mitsubishi Evo X. The event in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges National Park was run in perfect conditions over the weekend (20-22March).

The route was made up of 16 closed road special stages, run from Marysville to Cumberland Junction (on the Warburton/Woods Point Road), as well as up and down the access road between Marysville and the summit of Lake Mountain.

South Australian couple, Tristan and Kate Catford, and their 2006 Mitsubishi Evo IX finished ahead of Arentz and Moscatt, with all three also taking victory in their respective classes.

Dean was enthusiastic about his result, which was a surprise to some competitors.

The big Mustang is not nearly as nimble around the tight, twisty mountain roads as its smaller four-wheel-drive rivals.

“Sunday was a lot better for us than Saturday because the stages were longer, which gave us a chance to really settle into the car,” Dean said.

“Once you feel comfortable, you can go really hard.

“This car has plenty of power but it takes a bit to pull it up because it is so heavy.

“It’s a car you have to drive, but it’s also incredibly forgiving and it worked really well - we had a trouble-free run, thanks to all the hard work by our crew.”

Dean said the event was enjoyable.

“The roads were great, the car was great and the crew was great,” he said.

“I have to say my co-driver Jenny was fantastic.

“And I think I did an okay kind of job aside from taking a bit of a wrong turn at one point - I really must learn the difference between my lefts and rights.”

All three of the leading crews are registered for the four events that will make up this year’s ATRC, so their battle will continue at the next round that, due to the winter ski season fast approaching, is not until the weekend of 3-4 October (Great Tarmac Rally).

The 2015 ‘grand final’ (Snowy River Sprint) will be run in the hills above Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland on 5-6 December.

Ferntree Gully's Craig Dean and co-driver, Jenny Cole, finished first in their class at the Lake Mountain event.

Reserve courts more netball players

By KATH GANNAWAY AFTER more than a quarter of a century in the planning, netballers from around Yarra Ranges are enjoying the game on modern, wellplanned courts at Pinks Reserve in Kilsyth.

Grading matches for the Lilydale Yarra Valley Netball Association were in full swing on Saturday with the association’s website announcing more than 230 team entries for the winter 2015 season.

This is up by 13 on last year’s winter season, and 57 more than five years ago, showing a healthy interest in the game at all levels across

the shire, and prompting LYVNA to declare ... “Our move to Pinks Reserve has arrived just in time”.

More than 20 clubs are part of the LYVNA including Mount Evelyn which has 17 teams entered for winter and including Yarra Valley clubs from Yarra Glen with five, Worawa Aboriginal College with four, Seville, seven, Healesville, two, Coldstream, nine, Montrose, 18, Lilydale, 15, and Mooroolbark, 10.

Mount Evelyn Under 15s were among the teams undergoing grading matches on the new courts on Saturday, defeating Mooroolbark 22 to 7.

More than 230 netball teams will play on the new Pinks Reserve courts when the LYVNA winter season starts soon.

Mount Evelyn goal attack Emma Neil makes a spirited defence against a Mooroolbark attack.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7363 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Sick and tired. 8, Rep-eat. 9, A-r-ch-ed. 10, Dor-man-t. 12, Be-a-st. 15, Re-ady. 16, Set-s out. 18, String. 20, Shorts. 22, Tearing hurry.

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Mount Evelyn defence Erin Jones and Chelsea Delbridge in action against Mooroolbark.

Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

Right: Mount Evelyn centre Tess Fraser set to pass to Talia Colombani in the Under 15 grading match on Saturday which saw Mount Evelyn 22 defeat Mooroolbark 7.

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Mount Evelyn goal shooter Erin Jones takes control in goals as goal attack Emma Neil makes position.

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Sport

Golf pairs meet their matches

By DENNIS FULLER LAST Saturday at Emerald Golf Club, pairs were formed to compete for the rights to advance in the 4BBB match play championship.

The top eight pairs are rated and face each other across the 18 holes to progress to the next round.

As has been the case for a few years, it was Ken Sumsion (25) who chose well with partner Dean Shannon (17) when they came in at the front of the pack with 47 stableford points. This puts them at number one seeds in the draw and a chance to play the 8th ranked pair.

Broc Reynolds (14) and Peter Clowes (17) followed them home with 45 points, Ben Balfour (17) and Dennis Fuller (16) were next with 44, followed by Mike Litchfield (12) and Ian Scott (24) with 43 points who drew with Peter Glasscock (14) and John Carvill (21) who also carded 43.

Shannon was nearest the pin on the 4th, Reynolds the 7th, Balfour the 12th, Leigh Morison the 13th and Dennis Fuller swooped on the pro pin dosh on the 18th.

The leaders in the ladies comp were Josephine Krummenacher and Phillipa Crossley followed at a reasonable distance by Jennifer Marsh and Aileen Ecclestone.

On Wednesday, the Old and Feeble Golfers rolled into the club to play a round of stableford with some tricky scoring possibilities. Weaving through the fine print were Sepp Krummenacher (21) and Gerran Wright (32) who waded in with 48 stableford points. Peter Clowes (18) was next with 44 while Leigh Morison (18) managed 43.

Under-15 and under-16 athletes celebrated their final round of competition over the weekend.

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And it was perfect

By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA Ranges Athletics club’s final round of the summer was held in near perfect conditions. An excellent turnout of athletes took to the track in search of personal bests in the club’s “choose your event” day.

The day also represented the final round of little athletics for under-15 athletes this year and they will now move onto the senior ranks. It was great to see James Laven, Emily

Noonan, Amy Veenendaal, Lateisha Willis, Jess Ford, Heidi Mann, Tailor Pace and Chloe Leenen make the most of it by having fun in their unique costumes on the day.

The club looks forward to recognising their achievements at a presentation evening on 11 April, and seeing them in Yarra Ranges Athletics colours again next season.

Next week, the club has 24 athletes competing at the state Little

Athletics track and field championships, at Lakeside Stadium over the weekend. Good luck to all athletes.

The Australian open age track and field championships are being held next weekend in Brisbane.

Good luck to Veida Somerville, representing the club at the championships in the 3000m steeplechase.

The cross-country season starts on 11 April, with the club annual meeting and Little Athletics pre-

sentation night that evening. The annual “Lake but not as you know it Fun Run” will be held on Sunday 19 April.

More details and information regarding upcoming events are on the club website. New members of all ages and abilities are welcomed.

Visit the website www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.

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Traveller, put it away: we’ve seen it before (6). 9. Bent on taking a coloured child in (6). 10. Stepped back, round the fellow sleeping (7). 12. About a champion animal (5). 15.

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