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■ Time-critical manouvres to rescue grounded 33-year-old Candy ...

One brave save

By KATH GANNAWAY

Sweet as ... Candy with (clockwise from front) Dorothy Farmer, Dallas Barber, Bec Picknell, Sarah Marshall, Mitchell Farmer, Dr Simon Bray, Russell Wulf, and Robert Marshall.

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the time keeper and managed to clear the bush with just five seconds to spare.

Using special straps designed for large animal rescue, Candy was able to be rolled into position.

“We were ready, but she had become so cold and weak we couldn’t get her on her feet,” Mr Wulf said.

“But, Simon just wouldn’t give up.

“He was brilliant with the medica-

physically capable of standing, she’d have a chance.

“We had to roll her over and massage her legs and pump them in and out to get the circulation going,” Dr Bray said.

“We had the straps in place so if she did fall down the hill we could try to arrest her fall.

“It was a difficult and fairly tricky

procedure to get her up.

“The SES were fantastic, and just the way everyone listened and worked with instructions from me, and from Jules, made it work.”

Dr Bray said the final endurance test for Candy was to walk her to another paddock, out of harm’s way for the night.

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SURROUNDED by familiar faces on Sunday, 33-year-old Candy was a very different horse to the one that was at the centre of a life-and-death rescue at Hoddles Creek just a week earlier.

Upper Yarra SES and equine vet, Dr Simon Bray, were called when Candy was discovered around 6pm on Sunday 17 May, lying on the cold ground with her legs caught in fallen tree branches and vines.

She was unable to get up, and with age and weather conditions against her, her chances of surviving were fading by the minute.

“We thought she was gone,” said SES volunteer and farrier, Russell Wulf.

“She was in such a poor state.”

In a series of time-critical manouvres involving SES volunteers Jules McDonald and Mr Wulf, both trained in large animal rescue, equine vet Dr Simon Bray, and a determined group of locals, Operation Save Candy swung into action.

The alarm was raised initially by the owner’s mother, Dorothy Farmer, when Candy didn’t show up for her daily pat and bucket of feed.

A search of the bushland found Candy in a bad way - cold, frightened and stuck on a steep and slippery slope.

It appeared she had been down for some time.

“After taking vital signs, Simon said we had a chance of saving her if we acted fast,” Mr Wulf said.

Because of Candy’s age and condition, the amount of sedative Dr Bray was able to give her meant just a 15-minute window of opportunity to clear the branches and vines that were trapping her, clear the area of obstacles and roll her over into a better position to help her stand.

“We were constantly given times by

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Reviving a dying craft

By KATH GANNAWAY MASTER potter Alistair Whyte is helping revive the lost craft in a village in Vanuatu.

A studio sale of his acclaimed ceramic works this coming weekend will raise funds to help him continue the work he has been doing with the villagers of Malakula for the past six years.

Alistair has a long-standing connection with the South West Bay region of Vanuatu where his father was a missionary over 50 years ago.

“I was a small child, and while my memories are not strong of this period, the stories and pictures of those times were part of my upbringing,” Alistair said.

When he was invited to return, and take along a potter’s wheel, he researched the history of pottery on the island.

The fact that there is a word (nonboi) in the language of the Malakula people that means ‘pottery’ indicated the craft existed.

“They had also been digging up small shards in their bush gardens

over many years,” Alistair said, adding that there was also a collection of shards and old pots in the Port Vila museum that had similar colouring to the shards he had received.

The project has evolved from basic hand-building techniques and a craftsman-made kick wheel to a position where villages are now in a position to continuing training and produce simple, saleable pottery.

Alistair’s vision for a sustainable industry was given a huge boost with the last major piece of infrastructure, a substantial wood-firing kiln, built last year.

The need is for more potters to mentor the villagers and pass on skills.

Ideally, Alistair would like to attract sponsors to help pay for fares and a few other costs.

“Once we got them to the village, the village would look after them,” he said.

In the meantime, Alistair is heading off in June, continuing a commitment that is changing lives through the ancient craft of turning clay into something that is both functional and beautiful.

Driver trapped in drain A WOORI Yallock man was saved from drowning by his passenger, after crashing into a drain full of water over the weekend.

About 10.45pm on Saturday 23 March, the Woori Yallock driver, aged in his early twenties, plunged his car into a large drain on Healesville-Kooweerup Road in Woori Yallock.

Yarra Junction police Senior Constable Matt Ward said the passenger was able to free himself from the car, but the driver was trapped.

“He had to get back in, to hold their head above the water, otherwise he (driver) would have drowned,” Sen Const Ward said.

The driver was pulled out of the car by CFA members and airlifted to The Alfred hospital.

Police chase ends in multiple charges Alistair Whyte is unearthing hidden treasures for his studio sale this Picture: ROB CAREW weekend. 139333.

That combination of functionality and outstanding beauty will be on show, and on sale, at Alistair’s studio, 80 Scotchmans Creek Road, Warburton, from 9am to 5pm on 30 and 31 May. There are some great bargains to be had, but the greatest return for in-

vestment will be making a difference to the lives of the villagers of Malakula, and the joy of owning a thing of lasting beauty.

For more information, visit Alistair Whyte Ceramics on Facebook or phone 0422 084 728.

Parts give school an automotive edge

By JESSE GRAHAM STUDENTS in the Yarra Valley will be better prepared to enter the automotive industry, after $200,000 in parts and equipment were donated to Healesville High School last week.

On Wednesday 20 May, representatives from the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), Mitsubishi Motors and the Victorian Government visited the school for the donation.

The donation was the first to come through the VACC’s Automotive Industry Donation Program, where companies donate components and equipment to training providers for students to use.

Mitsubishi Motors donated 14 pallets of car components, including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, an interactive diagnostic model and a Lancer, all of which will be used by students at the school’s Trade Training Centre.

Principal George Perini said the donation would benefit students from across the valley, as Upper Yarra Secondary College and Worawa Aboriginal College students, among others, used the centre for Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) programs.

VACC executive director Geoff Gwilym said although the Australian automotive manufacturing in-

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A MAN is facing a slew of charges after he was arrested last week, following a police chase. He was found with the drug ice in a stolen car.

On Wednesday 20 May, police received reports of a car driving erratically at high speed near Healesville-Yarra Glen Road.

The driver was intercepted by police on the road, but he took off when police officers got out of their car, sparking a police pursuit.

Police caught up with the driver at a road works site in Edward Road, Chirnside Park, and it was discovered he was driving a stolen car.

The 29-year-old driver, of no fixed address, was charged with theft of a motor car, theft of number plates and possession of ice, and was remanded in custody to face the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court.

Two face charges over speedboat theft A LAUNCHING Place man and a Montrose man both face court after being arrested for stealing a speedboat from Kilsyth earlier this month.

On 15 May, police intercepted a 43-yearold Launching Place man on Swansea Road, Montrose, where he was found with a stolen speedboat, taken from Kilsyth earlier in the day.

Five days later, a 26-year-old Montrose man was arrested and charged with handling stolen goods, theft of a boat and breaching an intervention order, and was remanded in custody in relation to the same theft.

Stolen property from the boat was recovered at the Montrose man’s house.

The Launching Place man has been charged with handling stolen goods, and will front Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 18 June.

Healesville High School principal George Perini, MP Steve Herbert, Mitsubishi’s Simon Eastwell and VACC vice-president Tony Sanchez unveil the school’s new Lancer for students to work on. 139384 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM dustry was shutting down in 2017, automotive mechanics and technicians still had a vital role to play.

“By 2017, all the major car manufacturers will have left, which means we will have a bigger mix of vehicles on the roads in Australia,” he said.

“Which means the automotive technician, the automotive repairer needs to know more, and the knowledge needs to be deeper - that’s good.

“If you’re in a trade area where your knowledge is more highly valued, then that can do all sorts

One brave save

POLICE are appealing for information after a failed attempt to break into the Woori Yallock Scout Hall last week.

Between 19 May and 21 May, unknown people tried to force a door at the Scout hall, which is on Shevlins Lane.

Nothing was stolen, and the attempt to break in was unsuccessful.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area at the time is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

It is with a heavy but hopeful heart that we are packing up The White Rabbit brewery on the 29th May and setting up a new homestead within the Little Creatures Brewery site in Geelong.

The stupendous support we have received from the Healesville community has enabled our brewery to grow considerably. So much in fact, that we no longer have enough space to weave our magic on ales of all-kinds.

It is for this reason that we are packing up our humble brew kit and setting up The Warren anew in Geelong. With the gift of additional space, we will be experimenting with many magical flavours and perhaps even introducing some new ales to our range.

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From Page 1 “Talk about a battler ... she really did well,” he said.

In a letter to the Mail (page 6), Mrs Farmer thanked everyone who helped on the night.

“Without the combined knowledge and expertise, Candy would not have been able to survive the stress and trauma she went through that night,” she said.

On Sunday, Mrs Farmer and her son, Mitchell, thanked everyone personally, and gave a donation to the SES in appreciation, and to help them to continue their volunteer work in the Upper Yarra.

The SES also added their thanks to the Upper Yarra Adult Riding Club and Joan Kerford who donated the equipment used in the rescue.

“We have used the equipment these people donated on several animal rescue jobs, and without it we would not have the success rate that we have,” Mr Wulf said.

“Donations certainly not expected, this sort of thing is what we do, but it is also wonderful to know that what you do is appreciated.”

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novel to bring attention to the plight of the Cambodian people,” she said.

“One of the underlying themes is lies, and there are various lies, some small, some enormous, built into each chapter.”

The main character, Jamee, has heartache and joy as she endeavours to find her place in the world, leaving a privileged life to work at a Christian Cambodian orphanage.

It was in trying to incorporate various themes into the story that Sharon said she came to the decision to tell it as a love story.

She described the book as romantic, without being sexually explicit, an easy read, with an underlying message of the joy of being a good global citizen, the need for religious tolerance, and the plight of

A LOVE story may seem an unlikely vehicle for a writer looking to draw people’s attention to child trafficking in Cambodia, but author Minxx Fox was inspired.

In the non-fiction part of her life, Minxx is Don Valley businesswoman, mother and author, Sharon Miller, who has just released ‘The Lie Cycle’ as an eBook to help raise funds for Sunrise Children’s Villages in Cambodia.

Sharon is a sponsor of Sunrise, and has great admiration for the work Australian woman Geraldine Cox does in caring for the 400 children at the orphanage.

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History on display THE history of the Upper Yarra Ranges is on show on Wednesdays and Sundays at the Upper Yarra Museum in Yarra Junction. Take a trip back in time with the whole family. Phone 0427 707 703.

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Farming issue is intense

By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Ranges councillor Jim Child has rejected suggestions a proposed planning scheme amendment could pave the way for factory farming.

A petition launched on change. org urges people to oppose Amendment C146 which it claims will allow feedlots, piggeries and broiler farms in Green Wedge zones.

The amendment proposes to remove the current prohibition on intensive animal husbandry in Green Wedge Zones 1, 2 and 3 which cover parts of Wandin North, Silvan, Monbulk, Coldstream, Gruyere, Macclesfield, Belgrave South, Sassafras, Narre Warren East, Yellingbo and Hoddles Creek.

A letter sent to around 3000 property owners in those areas invited comment on the proposal.

It explained the definition of Intensive Animal Husbandry as the use

of land to keep or breed farm animals where the majority of feed is sourced off site. “It includes cattle feedlots, piggeries and broiler farms, but can also be less intense free-range farms where animals are not kept in enclosures,� the letter stated.

The problem, according to Cr Child, is that any farm where the animals are not solely grazing, falls within the current classification of intensive animal husbandry.

And, all intensive animal husbandry is currently prohibited in the Green Wedge 1, 2 and 3 zones.

In just over a week, more than 1160 people, many from across Yarra Ranges Shire, but also from around Australia and overseas, have signed the petition - “Say NO to Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme Amendment C146 Intensive Animal Husbandry�.

The petition states: “The Shire of

Yarra Ranges is in a Green Wedge Zone and this means that intensive animal husbandry like feedlots, piggeries and broiler farms are prohibited at the moment. “The shire wants to change the planning scheme so that in the future permits can be given to allow these sorts of farms. “Feedlots, piggeries and broiler farms keep animals in permanent confinement; crammed together in cages, sheds or pens for their entire lives.

They will never roam in a paddock, lie in the sun or forage for their food. This is factory farming.�

Objections range from fears the proposed changes will lead to cruel and inhumane treatment of farm animals to degradation of the green wedge zones.

Sue Forrester from Dixons Creek posted “I cannot believe this shire (which supposedly prides itself on being green) condones the idea of factory farming�.

Sue Hoffman from Warburton labelled factory farming “inhumane�, and Kylie Barton from Upper Ferntree Gully said it was “cruel and unnecessary�. “Intensive farming is unwanted in my town of Monbulk/Olinda,� Robert Stephen posted.

Former Yarra Ranges councillor Samantha Dunn called for a site specific amendment, saying the C146 proposal was a ‘retrograde step’.

But Cr Child says all these comments miss the point, and presume the opposite to what Amendment C146 aims to achieve.

He said currently, a property owner with a few chickens who brings in the majority of their feed is defined in the same way as a farmer running cattle or pigs where food is brought in to supplement grazing.

In Green Wedge Zones 5 and 6, this is allowed under a permit, but in Zones

1, 2 and 3, it is not. “We don’t want to go down the track of extreme intensive farming where you have a female animal in a factory situation,� Cr Child said. “That is why we are looking at this scenario and why we have to be very clear in our explanation (to the Minister) of what we want.�

Cr Child said although letters were sent only to residents in the areas directly affected, any Yarra Ranges resident could make a submission.

The amendment documents are available for viewing at Yarra Ranges Community Link Centres, on the council website www.yarraranges.vic.gov. au/146 , and at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/ ublicinspection Submissions must be sent in writing by 1 June.

Panel hearings will be on 3 August and 1 September.

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Funds flow for roads recovery

By JESSE GRAHAM

IN one of the biggest funding commitments for our loal roads in recent years, funding for the Roads to Recovery Program has been doubled.

After the recent budget announcements, this includes the Federal Government’s $3.4 million on top of Yarra Ranges Council’s $10.3 million to upgrade existing roads and build new roads throughout the shire.

Federal Casey MP Tony Smith said the Roads to Recovery Program would be great for communities.

MORE Wood is good, according to a Yarra Ranges councillor, who put forward a proposal for the council to use more environmentally-friendly materials in construction.

Speaking at the 12 May Yarra Ranges Council meeting, Cr Jim Child proposed that the council should consider bringing in a policy encouraging the use of wood in construction projects.

Citing a Local Government Forest and Timber Industry Conference he attended last month, Cr Child said that he and other attendees had been toured around specially-made timber buildings in Melbourne.

He told the council meeting that, according to a Planet Ark presentation at the conference, wood in construction saves roughly a tonne of carbon emissions per cubic metre, comparatively.

Concrete and steel also use more energy and fossil fuels in their creation, and Cr Child said he wanted council to have a policy of encouraging wood and sustainable alternatives in construction, before turning to traditional products. “I think the main message is that, now we’re using our fossil deposits in regards to oil and iron ore, we have to be looking at alternatives,� Cr Child said. “Simply by using wood in our constructions, we’re storing carbon in those wood products.

Cr Jim Child wants to see wood used more in construction in the Yarra Ranges, like at the Brisbane Bridge in Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Warburton. 139407 “I think that, really, we’re well on the way in the Yarra Ranges.�

Cr Child is a passionate advocate for the timber industry, and has been vocal on issues around the industry in the Yarra Ranges, such as logging, in the past.

He said the re-construction of Warburton’s Brisbane Bridge, where the concrete decking system has been replaced with high-tension wood, was a “classic� example of a move towards using sustainable materials.

The idea, he said, came from a Nillumbik Shire Council bridge in Diamond Creek, which was made using wood 20 years

ago and sealed with bitumen. “You’d swear it was constructed yesterday,� he said.

Cr Child was supported at the meeting by Cr Terry Avery, who said Victoria should follow Scandinavian countries’ approaches to sustainable tree farming.

The proposal for encouraging wood in construction will be investigated by Yarra Ranges Council officers, before being brought back to the councillors in a forum meeting, Cr Child said.

Planet Ark’s website’s Make it Wood campaign advocates for responsibly-sourced wood to be used in construction, due to its low carbon use and renewability.

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“I was very pleased to see this critical announcement,“ he said. “It is something I argued for vigorously with senior ministers before the budget.“ The first part of the funding will provide the following upgrades in 2015/16: $1,319,000 to replace Walkers Lane Bridge in Healesville. $250,000 (plus landowner contributions) for Clematis and Falkingham roads in Mount Evelyn. $240,000 (plus landowner contributions) for West Hill

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Dangerous moves IT’S unthinkable that any appointment could be so pressing that one could put another’s life in serious danger.

Yet, this is what occurred last week at The Basin when numerous drivers deemed it necessary to sneak through a road block at Liverpool Road.

Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and the SES had closed a laneway in order to safely attend a threecar accident.

But evidently, the frustration over being held up for a few minutes was too much for many drivers to handle, and they chose to break the rules and drive on through.

These actions were a danger to all those present.

While crew members were tending to an injured elderly driver, they are simply not aware of, or expecting, cars to be in the lane.

In an already chaotic situation, these acts unnecessarily increased the likelihood of another serious accident.

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This echoes of an incident in April, when a CFA member was injured by a driver refusing to stop at a road block, at the site of a fatality in Yellingbo.

Emergency services crews fulfil a crucial role in our community.

They provide on-the-ground support in natural disasters such as floods or storms, as well as road rescue and search efforts.

While we may not need them often, when we do, their help is invaluable.

So let’s at least repay their fine work by ensuring their safety when they are undertaking their work.

Please, if you come across an accident scene, take a deep breath, gather your thoughts and spare a thought for the many hours these volunteers and members offer to our communities each week.

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A GROWING number of our neighbours will face a lonely winter this year with as many as 7 per cent, or 1.5 million Australians, this year predicted to be considered isolated or very isolated.

Having friends around us makes us more resilient to life’s knocks and challenges.

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We help isolated people reconnect with their communities by assisting them to join social groups and build new friendships.

Red Cross also provides free phone calls to thousands of elderly Australians each day just to check if they’re OK. We help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, those with mental health issues and disadvantaged families who want a better future for their children.

Across the Asia Pacific region, we are working to provide clean drinking water and better sanitation, and help rebuild lives after major disasters.

All of our work relies heavily on the generosity of people like you who donate to Red Cross.

I’m asking everyone to dig deep before the 30 June to make sure Red Cross will always be there for our friends and neighbours.

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DID you know that an application for mineral exploration which may affect your property has been made? The public notice in our local Mail indicates that the area to be explored covers most of the southern side of Healesville - from Don Road Recreation Reserve out to Mt Toolebewong, including all of Badger Creek and most of the area inbetween.

All minerals in the State of Victoria belong to the people of Victoria and are therefore the property of the Crown (unless subject to a minerals exemption).

These include mineral resources located beneath private land to which access may be required for the purpose of exploration and/or mining.

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More intrusive exploration may follow in order to identify the size, grade and relevant characteristics of the resource, and to determine the economic viability of its development.

If you are concerned about this application more information is available in the public notice - the contact details for the company are 0468 439 928 or email telesinc@gmail.com.

Coincidentally, the film Frackman will be shown at the Memo on Wednesday 3 June at 7pm which is about coal seam gas mining, land ownership and choices.

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Volunteers to the rescue

By JESSE GRAHAM WHEN PEOPLE think of volunteering for emergency services, they think of car crashes, bushfires and risking life and limb.

All of those things are often accurate, but Healesville SES Controller Geoff Stott said that action-packed incidents are not part and parcel of the job.

“The first thing they think of is road crash - but it’s about two per cent of what we do,” he said.

Mr Stott, who started with the SES nearly 14 years ago, said the majority of the crew’s work was clearing trees when they came down over roads, driveways or houses.

Along with fund-raising, community awareness campaigns, search and rescue, and helping with storm recovery, Mr Stott said the job was varied, but had its rewards.

“A lot of people don’t like road crash, but it can be very rewarding, if you have somebody trapped in a vehicle and you get them out, and you find out later that they’re fine and running around,” he said.

The Healesville SES crew is made up entirely of volunteers, and run mostly from community donations, so each new volunteer is worth their weight in gold to the service - unfortunately, new members can be few and far between.

“It’s like asking ‘how long is a piece of string?’” Mr Stott said.

Though four prospective new members turned up at last Monday’s meeting, raising the crew’s number to nearly 40 members, Mr Stott said the group has had blocks of two-to-three years without a new recruits coming along.

Currently, the SES is looking for ‘non-active’ members - members who can assist with administrative tasks like accounting, book-keeping, fund-raising and help with finances.

“We would like to find retired accountants, bookkeepers or anything like that to help with admin,” Mr Stott said.

“It’s not a big role, but it’s a role that needs to be taken care of - you’re probably looking at two, three hours a week.”

With a crew of nearly 40 members, an area where the SES is still lacking, according to Mr Stott, is in having active members who are able to attend call-outs during daylight hours.

Anyone interested in volunteering with the Healesville SES can visit the depot on Argoon Road in Healesville, at 7.30pm on Mondays, or call Geoff Stott on 0404 362 544.

To express interest in joining a local SES crew, visit www.ses.vic.gov.au

Geoff Stott, with his dog Kobi, is calling for new recruits for the Picture: ROB CAREW Healesville SES. 139314

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Mrs Guest has been overwhelmed with the number of musical acts that want to be a part of the musical festivities.

“They’re keen to be involved because it’s Marysville and because it has such a sad recent past and to help the town” she said.

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MARYSVILLE will become the home of jazz and blues for the first time in mid-October.

The inaugural Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend will host acts from around the state to boost tourism and economic activity in the town while bringing lovers of jazz and blues together.

Peter and Merran Guest are organising the event with the help of the local Lyons Club.

“The Lyons Club has really come on board as a major supporting partner, and they’ve not only become

sponsors, but they have also donated their time to set up,” Mrs Guest said.

The weekend-long festival includes musical events all over Marysville as well as Buxton and Narbethong, a New Orleans-style street parade, free and ticketed events and after parties.

The weekend kicks off with a performance from Wilbur Wilde on the Friday night and runs through to Sunday evening.

The main musical events will be held at the community centre and The Crossways Inn. “The smaller cafes that can’t re-

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Timber tussle

By KATH GANNAWAY TOOLANGI resident Geoff Biggs says Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville is misreading the climate around logging in Toolangi.

A lifetime resident of Toolangi whose father and grandfather worked in the timber industry, he says there is still strong opposition by those involved in the industry in and around the area to reduce, or stop, logging.

Ms Neville was reported in the Mail last week as saying the believed there was a new ‘climate’ in which the issues would be debated and which would put the onus on the key parties to find solutions.

“I think everyone sitting around the table is there not to be divisive, but to find solutions,” she said of the Industry Taskforce the government is undertaking and which will include the timber industry, government, union and environment groups.

“I have a lot to do with the mills and logging contractors and as a general rule they see the native forests as a sustainable way to provide the wood we need,” she said.

On the recent classification of Leadbeater’s Possum by the Threat-

ened Species Scientific Committee as critically endangered, and their recommendation that ceasing timber harvesting in mountain ash forests was the most effective way to prevent further decline of the possum, Mr Biggs rejected the findings, claiming logging would ensure that the population of the possum would be maintained.

“They rely on new growth, wattles and any regrowth that comes up whether from coupes that are burned, or from other fire, and they find their way to it,” he said.

“The possums are around a lot of other areas in quite good numbers.

Mr Biggs said he was going by VicForests data that supported his claims.

In response to the previous government’s LPAG forum and it’s bottom line that measures to ensure the possum’s survival must be within the context of a sustainable timber industry, Mr Biggs said he believed the Liberal Coalition had a more balanced view of environmental issues, and the logging issue.

“I don’t believe it will come to us or them,” he said.

“The possum will survive without our interference and logging

will provide the sustainable food source for it.”

Mr Biggs said there was a strong view among those involved in the industry that any further reduction in timber allocations, or the creation of a Great Forest National Park, would lead to the devastation of Toolangi as a viable community, and would also impact heavily on businesses in Healesville that service the timber industry.

“Plantation forestry is not enough to keep us going and if we don’t get our timber from native forests we’ll be getting it from Borneo and the Philippines where graft and corruption are rife,” he said.

“Trees are the only sustainable thing we have on this earth,” he said branding opposition to native timber harvesting as a ‘NIMBY’ (not in my backyard) view of the issue.

On the science behind the TSSC’s decision and recommendation, Mr Biggs said in his view both the Federal and State ministers were being influenced by environment groups.

“She (Ms Neville) has this idea that the debate has moved on, but they are only listening to one side of the debate.”

New growth from logging coupes is a feeding ground for the critically endangered Leadbeater's Possum according to Toolangi resident Geoff Biggs.

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Ties that bind people

By KATH GANNAWAY

Tea party’s big toast to cancer support THE Terminus Hotel, Healesville, is this Thursday getting right behind this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Staff and management are encouraging local residents and regular patrons to pop in to the popular establishment for a quick ‘cuppa’ and to donate to the cause. Like many in the community, staff members have been touched by cancer in some way and were inspired to help in any way possible. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a chance for Australians to unite and raise money for cancer support and research. Pictured at the Terminus Hotel are, back from left: Helen, Lyn, Sharon and Victoria. Front: Cindy and Debbie. 139378 Picture: PETER DOUGLAS

BEING connected to community is ageless.

The Lions Club of Healesville in conjunction with Beyondblue is hosting an evening in Healesville on Thursday 28 May, that aims to reinforce the benefits of being connected.

Strong ties with family, friends and the community provide people with happiness, security, support and a sense of purpose.

Research shows that being connected to others is important for mental well-being and can be a protective factor against anxiety and depression for people of all ages and walks of life.

The event will be hosted by actor John Wood at The Memo, and will include speakers and showcase community support and service groups.

It is aimed at being a tangible demonstration of how much people care about others in their community, and the wealth of options available to help people get out, get involved and get really living.

The Beyondblue roadshow bus will also be in Healesville, and is a great opportunity to pick up free information about depression and anxiety, find out about the support available and make a mental health pledge - a written commitment or goal to achieve or maintain good mental health.

Refreshments will be provided.

“Connections Matter” will run from 7pm to 9pm. Phone 5962 1251 during business hours for more information.

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Special space for youth

By JESSE GRAHAM MONTHS of hard work, elbowgrease and teamwork culminated in a special event last Friday, when the Healesville Salvation Army opened their new youth drop-in centre.

The Lounge is the new incarnation of the Salvation Army Hall, a drop-in centre for young people after hours and on Friday evenings, aiming to provide a safe space for young people to see each other.

Community members, high school students and Salvation Army dignitaries filled the lounge on Friday 22 May for the opening, which was led

by Lieutenant Sarah Eldridge.

Open on Friday evenings from 5pm-9pm and other evenings by request, Lt Eldridge said The Lounge will be staffed at all times by herself and youth worker Eliza Owen.

Though the hall boasts gaming consoles, DVDs, a pool table, kitchen and, of course lounges, Ms Eldridge said the highlight for her was having a space for people under 21 to be safe after hours.

“One of the things I hear constantly in town is that young people tend to hang out at Coles or Queens Park,” she said.

“It’s winter, and it’s cold, and it’s not a great space for them to hang out.

“Kids can come out of the cold and into the warmth ... and play PlayStation, play pool, watch DVDs and have someone to talk to if they’ve got stuff going on in their life that they can’t make sense of.”

Work on refurbishing the Salvation Army Hall began late last year, with Ms Owen, Rhyannon Dixon, their friends and families all working to improve the space.

On the opening night, the painted walls, lights wrapping around the rafters and new furniture made the hall almost unrecognisable from eight months ago.

In her speech, Lt Eldridge acknowledged that The Lounge was a “dramatic change” for the services offered by the Salvation Army in town, but that it was more youth-oriented, and linked with their work at Healesville High School.

Ms Owen, a former Healesville High School student, said The Lounge was a place where young people could “feel welcomed and not judged, and loved”.

“If they’ve got a problem, they can open up and talk to us about it,” she said.

Yarra Ranges councillor Fiona McAllister congratulated the Salvation Army, Lt Eldridge and Ms Owen on their work, and related to not having a space like The Lounge when she was growing up.

“We didn’t have anything for us to do - we caught a bus into the city and we hung out with friends and family, but we didn’t have a space for us,” she said.

“When I step into this room, I can imagine what it is like to have a space for you, designed by you.”

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish said the organisation was full of “quiet achievers”, and also congratulated them for the opening.

“This is a great example, where they’ve got on with it, seen what needs to be done and come up with this wonderful concept,” she said.

For more information on The Lounge, visit www.facebook.com/ theloungehealesville, or call Sarah Eldridge on 0429 988 920.

Above: Eliza Owen, Lieutenant Sarah Eldridge and Rhyannon Dixon at the opening of The Lounge last week.

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Expressions fill the frames

By JESSE GRAHAM A COLLECTION of photographs from Yarra Ranges’ enthusiasts is on offer for visitors at Warburton’s Upper Yarra Arts Centre, with the exhibition wrapping up early next month.

The Yarra Ranges Photographic Society’s exhibition, Expressions, opened on 15 May at the Arts Centre, and will finish up on Tuesday 9 June.

Featuring 55 photographic prints from the society’s members, committee member Rob Wagner said there was no set theme for the exhibition, just quality images.

“It’s just basically a collection of our favourite shots from recent times, all put together,” he said.

From landscapes to portraits, candid images to posed glamour shots, black and white to vivid colour and everything in-between, Expressions contains many different styles of

photography, each eye-catching in its own way.

Mr Wagner said Expressions was the group’s first large-scale exhibition, and society vice-president Antony Dimmock said he was hoping to make it a biannual event.

The group features a range of happysnappers from all walks of life, with the one requirement being an enthusiasm for getting behind a camera, according to Mr Wagner.

“If people want to join, they don’t have to feel like they’ve got to be experts,” he said.

Anyone interested in joining the Yarra Ranges Photographic Society can visit www. yrps.org or email YRPScoldstream@gmail. com The society meets from 7.30pm on the first Thursday and third Wednesday of each month at the Coldstream Community Centre on Kelso Road.

Yarra Ranges Photographic Society vice-president Antony Dimmock with committee member Rob Wagner, at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre for the Expressions exhibition. 139410 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

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New clothing range to be a sure-fire hit

THIS WINTER with a

Eureka Heater Sales฀•฀Spares฀•฀Parts

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THE little clothing shop in Yarra Junction Shopping Village has been re-opened.

New owner of BlackBird Clothing Bernadette Towan has introduced new clothes and a restyled interior.

She has also rekindled a desire to supply affordable, casual, smart and comfortable clothes for women of all sizes, from an 8 through to 26.

The business aims to supply clothes that flatter, are comfortable and look great.

Introducing a brand new Australian-owned and operated plus-size clothing range, ‘Kita Ku’, is sure to be a hit, with exciting original fabric designs, passionately developed for women sized 10 to 24.

Kita-Ku clothing excites and flatters the curvy and fuller-figured ladies, using beautiful high quality fabrics that will last.

Bernadette invites shoppers to stop by and say ‘hello’, browse through the range of lovely clothes, as well as quality jewellery and accessories.

You may find something that will be just right.

If not, Bernadette is more than happy to listen to any needs and update her stocklist accordingly.

BlackBird Clothing is at shop 24b, 2450 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction Shopping Village.

For more information, email bernadettemt@gmail.com

STAY WARM

Yarra Valley Mowers & Chainsaws 2430 Warburton Hwy Yarra Junction Bernadette Towan is pictured with just some of the great range.

Ph: 5967 1014 1184459-PB23-15

BlackBird clothing is new to the Yarra Junction Shopping Village!

We have a range of beautiful, great quality clothing for women, and are happy to introduce Kita-Ku clothing to our range, Kita-Ku is an Australian owned plus size clothing and fashion manufacturer, that produce jackets, dresses, tops, pants & more!

Pop in and have a browse for yourself!

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Ph: 5967 1339 1184691-DJ21-15

Yarra Junction Village Shopping Center

Ph: 5967 2652

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The picturesque and challenging course at Eastwood Golf Club is one of the best in the region.

Leading course ready for play EASTWOOD Golf Club has an excellent 18-hole course, which is regarded as one of the leading claybelt courses in the area, and two well-maintained bowling greens.

With panoramic views and magnificent gardens, Eastwood provides the perfect environment.

Those who are thinking of holding a corporate/trade golf day should contact the club.

Green fee players are most welcome.

The club golf professional runs a well-stocked shop, which provides an extensive range of equipment, and is

also available for private golf lessons.

The fully licensed clubhouse is open seven days a week.

Rodamz Catering provides excellent meals in the dining room and members’ lounge.

The bistro is open six days a week

for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday, dinner on Thursday with two for one meals, and Friday and Saturday with a la carte.

Eastwood is the perfect venue for any occasion or celebration.

Visitors will receive all the attention they deserve for that special event.

For all catering needs, phone Amy on 9728 4413.

Eastwood Golf Club is on Liverpool Road, Kilsyth.

Phone 9728 2944, email admin@ eastwoodgolf.com.au, or visit www. eastwoodgolf.com.au.

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2 6 M AY 2 0 1 5

IMPRESSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE HIDDEN in one of Healesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious estates, this impressive property is ideal for the tradesman.

The 1.5 acres of established native gardens offers a circular driveway, an abundance of parking including plenty of room for trucks, a six by 12 metre garage with concrete floor, power and water, and a second sealed road access. The home itself offers three large bedrooms, two with builtin wardrobes, while the master offers a walk-in wardrobe and luxurious ensuite with spa.

The modern kitchen features quality stainless steel appliances and the large open plan living area opens onto the outdoor

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

entertainment deck.

There is also a second, separate living area allowing kids their own space, while heating and cooling is taken care of by a wood heater and two split system units.

Gas instantaneous hot water, a 22,000 litre water tank plus mains, and 18 panel 4.5Kw grid connected solar power are added features to help to keep the bills down.

Where else in Healesville can buyers find such an ideal combination of land and shedding, with a lovely home to match.

The potential for improvement through further landscaping also exists, so get in quick to secure this fantastic property.

Healesville Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers invited over $520,000 Contact: Brett Stanley, 0407 595 164 MAX BROWN, HEALESVILLE, 5962 4888

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WarBurton Price range $550,000 - $620,000 “thE KEEPErS cottaGES” BED & BrEaKfaSt - 2 homES

Don VaLLEY “BEn cairn GuESthouSE” on 19 acrES

$760,000 plus

Chateau style home 4 beds, huge main with ensuite, WIR & freestanding spa bath, loads of living space, an elevated undercover deck overlooking the Yarra river. Features evap cooling, gas heating, sealed driveway lots of parking & double remote garage. Cottage is ideal for a family member, a teenager retreat or to continue the successful B & B that currently exists. Consists of a kitchen, bathroom & open plan living/bedroom, with its own private undercover deck with native gardens leading onto Warby trail. contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

This beautiful character home ofers spacious living spaces, plus 4 or 5 bedrooms depending on your families need. The kitchen boasts a slow combustion wood stove & roomy meals area. Outside there’s a 12.5 x 6.5 machinery shed & the land is in 4 paddocks mostly cleared & enjoys beautiful views. Lots of work has been put into the home over recent years, a new roof, re-stumping, new baseboards & repainted but there’s still the opportunity to make your own stamp by completing the last couple of rooms in the home. contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

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BranD SPanKinG nEW in a SuPEr Location Step into this BRAND NeW low maintenance brick veneer home which presents a perfect package Ideal for investors, couples or families - it has the lot ! Ofering 3 good sized bedrooms, master with stylish ensuite & walk in robe, 2 further spacious bedrooms both with built in robes.

A Fantastic Kitchen with abundant storage & loads of bench space looks over the family / meals area with beautiful polished looring, light & bright with tasteful décor with a warm neutral pallet. All the mod cons & comforts including ducted central heating & many more modern features. A double lock up garage with internal access for extra storage as well as car space, all this and a level & very usable block of land well fenced for the kids and pets to play safely.In a great location, walking distance to the High schools & short walk to public transport, access all the facilities you need just a few minutes’ drive away to the Yarra Junction township.Properties like this & in this price range are as rare as hens teeth, its just needing an owner to come & enjoy.

contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 inspection Sat 11 -11.30am (Photo ID Required)

EaSt WarBurton PEacE anD QuiEt on oVEr an acrE

$360,000 Plus

On over an acre in a delightful area that ofers peace, quiet, close to the Yarra River & the delights that Warburton has to ofer are only minutes drive away. Ofering 3 bedrooms, lounge with cosy wood heating, kitchen with cupboards galore & a lovely outlook, dining area opening onto the good size deck & entertaining area & an in ground pool.Wonderful mountain views surround you from this huge block which also ofers shed with power & phone, sleep out or oice, fenced garden & all on approx 4375sqm. contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 147 706 or 59662530 peterf@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

bellrealestate.com.au

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

PoWELLtoWn VaLuE for monEY on a LarGE BLocK

Price range $210,000 - $230,000

Over the last 100 years many family & friends have visited & enjoyed this three bedroom home. Set on a large north facing block enjoying views to nearby mountains this home boasts a large living area with high ceilings & wood heater. Access to the shady front veranda by the lounge or main bedroom. The kitchen & meals area ofer good space & storage. Renovation work has taken place in the bathroom but still leaves space for your own touches. Value for money buying in the fantastic Powelltown community. contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

5967 1277

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

5964 2277

569Warburton Hwy, Seville

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

Julianne Spendlove Administration

5966 2530

3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton

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price range $320,000 - $350,000

Conveniently positioned this neat 2 bedroom home ofers plenty of space and loads of potential. Ofering large spacious bedrooms, separate meals area and living area plus a neat modern kitchen. Outside ofers plenty of space as well just over 1/4 acre, lock up garage and the added bonus of a large bungalow with separate bedroom and living area ideal for teenagers or dependant relatives. Perfectly positioned just a short walk to public transport and shops. Great value in a convenient location! contact David Carroll on 0419 539 320 or 5964 2277 david@bellrealestate.com.au

Yarra Junction beautiful branD new 3 beDroom home

price $442,000

Located in one of Yarra Junctions most desirable areas this home situated on a 750 square metre block on the high side of the road & enjoys views to nearby mountains. Boasting an open plan living zone, three bedrooms, master with full ensuite plus a downstairs room which could be ideal storage or rumpus room. Close to completion and ofering a great package, walking distance to High School, public transport, short walk to the Warburton trail and town shops and facilities. contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

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auction Sat 27th June at 11am

unique opportunitY right in the heart of town The Yarra Junction Uniting Church is set on just under an acre (3706 sq/m) ofering a rare opportunity in fantastic position. The large brick veneer church building ofers an open plan layout including a large light illed entry room with a handy kitchenette, the main body of the church boasts high ceilings, light and bright and seating for a large number of people plus thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a storage room at the rear with small kitchen. The property could be easily converted into a unique private home or is ideal for a community or education facility S.T.C.A. ; the uses could be many. Outside a circular driveway and extra outbuildings for storage and parking for a large number of cars. All Located in a Low Density Residential Zone, all services available and a location 2nd to none, minutes walk to the shops, public transport and the great facilities of Yarra Junction.

contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 inspection Sat 10.30 -11am (Photo iD Required)

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$290,000 plus

eaSt warburton Dreaming of peace anD quiet?

price range $210,000 - $230,000

A solid home in a fantastic convenient location and ofering 3 bedrooms and plenty of space throughout. Original home just waiting for some love and attention. Outside ofers established low maintenance gardens, single carport, and positioned to please just a short stroll to schools, shops and public transport. Great location, great value and ideal irst home, investment or just downsizing, your choice!

This charming home set on 908 square metres ofers a peaceful setting where you can relax and enjoy the surrounds including the Yarra River winding through the nearby forest. in a sunny spot this three bedroom, one bathroom home ofers a good size lounge & sun room plus shady outdoor area. extras include reverse cycle air conditioner, electric cooktop, garden shed & more. inspect now!

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

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

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

bellrealestate.com.au

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

5967 1277

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

5964 2277

569Warburton Hwy, Seville

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

Julianne Spendlove Administration

5966 2530

3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton

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LIFESTYLE ON VAST ACREAGE THIS highly desirable, yet rarely found property is the epitome of Yarra Valley country living.

Just over an hour from Melbourne and nestled on about 20 acres of gently undulating grazing country with stunning mountain views, the secluded, spacious home is only a short drive to the bustling township of Healesville.

Comprising two generous-sized living areas, country-style kitchen, formal dining and three bedrooms plus study, this home offers the year-round comfort of a split system, cosy open wood fire and hydronic floor heating throughout.

The master bedroom features an updated ensuite and large walk-in robe, the guest suite is complete with shower, vanity and walk-in robe and the additional main bathroom has a feature glass wall overlooking the garden.

Soak up the fresh country air while relaxing in the rustic outdoor entertaining area and established gardens, the perfect spot to enjoy a local Yarra Valley wine or two.

Extensive, assorted shedding includes a 50 x 27 lock up beauty with double sliding doors, mezzanine, concrete floors, and power connected. There is also an open three bay farm shed for extra storage. This well- presented property should be first on your must see list, the property has only been in two families since its subdivision.

Call us today to view this unique opportunity.

HEALESVILLE

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123 Toolebewong Road Inspect: By appointment Price: $890,000 - $990,000 Contact: Ashleigh Hall, 5967 1800 ANDREW MCMATH REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1800 or WARBURTON 5966 2800

OOZING WITH OPULENCE, PERIOD CHARM AN EXQUISITE property, Yarra Belle, set on a level 3/4 of an acre (3239 sqm) of magnificent gardens, this period home, circa 1951, will impress with all the charm and opulence of bygone days.

Kitchen with granite benchtops, main bedroom with full ensuite plus a main bathroom with double spa bath, gleaming polished floors flow through the living areas including the light and airy sunroom with garden views and the warm, cosy lounge with gas log fire.

Boasting three spacious bedrooms, the home offers relaxed living for the family both inside and out.

Features include four split systems, asphalt driveway, garage and outdoor entertaining areas all just a short distance from the Yarra Rail Trail and the amenities of Yarra Junction Township.

A property to be not just visited, but experienced.

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mcmath.com.au OPEN FOR INSPECTION

Character Home on 1/3 Acre Approx

Spacious Home on Half an Acre Approx

OPEN FOR INSPECTION

13 Cavanagh Road, Millgrove

21 Cairncroft Avenue, Launching Place

• Original Miners Cottage in a quiet street • Main house has 2 bedrooms & open plan dining/kitchen • Reverse cycle heating/cooling & open fire • Self-contained 1 bedroom bungalow • Large lined shed with concrete floor & split system • Short walk to the primary school, bus & shops

• Neat home on a sunny block in a quiet area • Updated country kitchen & 2 living areas • Natural gas ducted heating & open fire • Verandah with mountain views • Double garage with large store room • Walking distance to bus, schools & shops

$310,000-$330,000 Inspection Sat 30/5 11-11.30am Or by appointment LAND

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Impressive and Inspiring in the Yarra Valley

NEW LISTING

139 Barak Drive, Launching Place Positioned perfectly to take in the jaw-dropping views of the surrounding mountains & lovely established gardens.

Open plan kitchen & living area with sunken lounge allows for entertaining inside, in the undercover BBQ area & on the large front deck. The master bedroom has a split system, walk in robe & ensuite, two good size bedrooms both have built in robes & large windows to take in the mountain & garden views. Upstairs is the guest bedroom with ensuite & a fantastic area to utilise as a rumpus room, second lounge or study. The original homestead has been updated & has lounge with split system, kitchen & bedroom. A large shed is ideal for keeping your tools & gardening equipment locked away & it is large enough to hold all the ‘toys’!

$880,000-$960,000 LAND

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1512 Warburton Highway, Woori Yallock

111 Nyora Road, Healesville

• Located at the end of a no through road • Outlook to farmland & distant mountains • Open plan living & dining with polished floors • Gas ducted heating & evaporative cooling • Large undercover entertaining area • Double lock up garage

• Private bushland & amazing views towards Melbourne • Relaxed open living area, complete with open fire • Front verandah stretching along the length of the home • Bungalow with bathroom • Located in the beautiful Yarra Valley & a short drive to the bustling township of Healesville

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

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Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

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8 ACRES (APPROX)

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Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

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Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

5967 1800

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THOMAS PL INSURANCE SERVICES KG

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Before renewing your existing covers why not give us a call for an obligation free quote and see if we can save you money.

Pay by the Month facilities available.

5966 2566 or 5966 2222

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Healesville, 10 Smith Street Affordable Family Home!

4A 1B

Healesville, 6 & 8/89 Maroondah Hwy Calling All Investors and 1st Home Buyers!

2-3 A 1-2 B 1-2 C

Great value here with this freshly renovated 4 bedroom home. Freshly painted with new floor coverings throughout, Split system heating/cooling, Blackwood kitchen with dishwasher, Low maintenance easy care block, Handy location to town facilities. Great home for those on a budget or the shrewd investor looking for a rental return.

Expression of Interest: Closes 30th May 2015 Inspect: Saturday 30th May 11:00-11:30am Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

It’s a great time to take advantage of very low interest rates, with your choice of these near new townhouses.

Choose from either 2 or 3 bedroom designs, large open plan living areas, single or double lock up garage, well appointed modern kitchens, Option of Ensuite to master, Low maintenance courtyard gardens. To fully appreciate all that these beautiful townhouses have to offer, call today to inspect!

For Sale: From $325,000 Inspect: Saturday 30th May 11-11:30am Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

Healesville, 16 Silverleaf Place 1.5 Acres in Exclusive Location!

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

3A 2B 4C

The 1.5 acres offers circular driveway, an abundance of parking including plenty of room for trucks, 6m x 12m garage with concrete, power & water, & second sealed road access. Other features include-3 large bedrooms all with robes, Master offers WIR & Ensuite with spa, Open plan living area opens onto outdoor deck, & Second, separate living area with wood heater. Call today!

For Sale: Offers invited over $520,000 Inspect: Saturday 30th May 12-12:30pm Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

2A 1B 1C

Located in a quiet street only a short distance to the centre of town you will find this quality 2 bedroom unit.

Offering well appointed central kitchen, spacious living area plus separate dining, master with BIR’s plus bay window, low maintenance courtyard and single garage with internal access.

For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

Offers invited over $265,000 Saturday 30th May 1:00-1:30pm Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

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Toastmasters @ Healesville.

0425 783 472.

HelmART Exhibition @ Melba Estate, Coldstream.

0417 345 552.

Grants For Community workshop.

1300 368 333.

F W ‘That Sugar Film’ (PG).

F HV ‘While We’re Young (M).

HelmART Exhibition and Auction @ Melba Estate, Coldstream.

F HV ‘While We’re Young (M).

F HV ‘Frackman’ 5962 1224.

Lilydale Regional Lecture on Albert Jacka VC. 9661 8100.

YJ Upper Yarra Museum. 0427 707 730.

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday.

HV Sanctuary Wine and Wildlife.

F HV ‘That Sugar Film’ PG. F W The Angels’ Share (M) Yarra Ranges Council Meeting.

F HV The Angels’ Share (M).

F W ‘Trash’ M.

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F W ‘While We Were Young’ (M).

F HV ‘That Sugar Film’ PG. HV Sanctuary Wine & Wildlife.

Warburton Film Festival.

YJ Upper Yarra Museum.

0427 707 73.

H Concert ‘The Consort of Melbourne’. Italiana Capella.

1300 360 333.

F HV ‘Trash’ (M).

YJ Upper Yarra Museum.

0427 707 730.

Shortest Lunch - various wineries.

Whyld Winter Warming - Fireworks and Bonfire.

Launching Place.

Tuesday

Healesville Toastmasters.

0425 783 472.

Yarra Valley Harness Racing @ Yarra Glen.

9730 1332.

F HV ‘Trash’ (M).

F W ‘Testament of Youth’ (M).

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting.

Small Business Bus @ Coldstream. 9294 6426.

Thursday

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Saturday

F W ‘While We Were Young’ (M).

W Lunch @ Senior Citizens Club.

5966 9137.

F W ‘While We Were Young’ (M).

F HV ‘That Sugar Film’ PG.

F W ‘While We Were Young’ (M).

F HV ‘That Sugar Film’ PG. HV Sanctuary Wine and Wildlife Weekend. 5957 2800.

F W ‘While We Were Young’ (M).

F HV ‘That Sugar Film’ PG. YJ Upper Yarra Museum. 0427 707 730.

F HV ‘X+Y’ (M).

F W ‘Trash’ M. W Lunch @ Senior Citizens Club. 5966 9137.

Warburton Film Festival. 1300 360 333.

F HV ‘X+Y’ (M).

W ‘Flower of Three Dawn’ Exhibition.

1300 360 333.

Warburton Film Festival.

F HV ‘X+Y’ (M).

Comedy Festival @ Marysville.

0448 954 667.

W How’s Your Acting Going? Theatre.

1300 360 333.

YJ Upper Yarra Museum. 0427 707 730.

Grant Preparation Workshop. Lilydale.

9294 6386.

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Quality stalls, crafts & recycled goods, clothing, second hand books, gifts, organic skincare, eco cleaning products, local & organic produce plus much more. This month’s market will include candle making workshops, a storyteller, bonire plus musical bands.

A great day out for the family.

Come & join in the fun!

To reserve a seat, phone 5962 1251

Enquiries, busker bookings and info (stalls from $10)

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By KATH GANNAWAY THE Black Spur and Reefton Spur circuit from Healesville through to Warburton offers some of the best motorbike riding in the state.

Likewise, the state forest areas around Yarra Ranges offers excellent off-road riding for beginners through to seasoned riders.

Neither is without its dangers, and that’s especially the case in winter.

According to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) on-road riding is the most popular type of motorcycling, with the majority of riders spending at least some of their riding time for recreational purposes.

Over 80 per cent of riders claim to ride for recreation on a Saturday or Sunday.

Police from stations around the Yarra Valley, and members of the Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol, know the pitfalls, and the tricks riders get up to as they push the boundaries in pursuit of the ultimate off-road riding experience.

Then there are those who are riding to their ability, but get caught out through inexperience.

Whatever category you’re in, there is a good chance of being pulled over by police at some time over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Local police will be part of a state-wide operation on the holiday weekend aimed at making sure bike riders are riding safe both on the road and in the bush.

Sergeant Kevin Largue from Yarra Junction police said winter can bring increased risks for bike riders.

“There’s no doubt winter can present extra problems in terms of slippery road conditions and heavy rain can result in foreign matter washing onto the road,” he said.

“Rounding a blind bend and coming across mud and debris on the road can put a rider in a dangerous situation.

“It’s the same scenario with the increased risk of trees impacting on the road.”

Apart from the obvious ‘tips’ such as keeping to the speed limit on the road, and within whatever

Bike riders should ride in pairs for safety. 139501 blood-alcohol limits you are on, making sure your bike is roadworthy, obeying the road rules, riding a registered bike, and carrying a valid licence ... Sgt Largue said there are some important things riders can do, again, whether on the road, or in the bush, to keep safe and increase their chances of a good outcome if they do get into trouble.

And riding solo is a big one.

“You can’t always rely on mobile phone communications up through the mountains, and if you do go over the edge and are unable to get yourself back up to where someone can see you, there’s the potential for you to be waiting a long time for assistance if you’re not riding with a friend,” Sgt Largue said.

“Always let someone know where you’re going and what your time schedule is, particularly if you are on your own.”

The TAC also has some advice for wet weather riding which will make it more comfortable, and less risky.

Check out the checklist: Wear proper rain gear. It needs to be able to breath but still not allow water to creep in and make sure your helmet covers your face.

Make sure your tyres are in good condition and correct for riding in the rain. Don’t go out riding in the rain with slick tyres.

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line markings, metal plates, potholes and tram tracks. They can be more slippery when wet.

Watch out for puddles. Yes, it can be fun riding through one, but since the water hides the surface you just don’t know what you are riding into.

When riding and you see a coloured rainbow on a wet road, the chances are it is oil. (Take more care if it’s the first rain of the season).

When you need to brake, apply more rear brake than normal and brake gently.

Be visible. Rain makes it difficult for others to see you. If you have high visibility clothing, now is the time to put it on.

Anticipate and observe the advisory signs. 139501

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The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C136 to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme.

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The Amendment corrects a number of anomalies generally relating to public land areas in the localities of Warburton, Yarra Junction and Chirnside Park.

A copy of the Amendment can be inspected free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/ planning/publicinspection and free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Yarra Ranges Council at Lilydale, Monbulk, Healesville, Yarra Junction and Upwey.

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Challenge in new bicycle track, but at last it’s legit

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE first authorised and legal intermediate mountain bike track in the Yarra Ranges has been officially opened at Lillydale Lake Park.

The track has been about three years in the planning and offers a 316-metre intermediate level extension to the existing mountain bike track.

The new track has obstacles and mounds to offer riders a more challenging run than the existing course.

The Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers (YRMB) has praised the new track but say it’s not enough.

The group’s vice-president John Wright thanked the council for the upgrades but also called for more progress for mountain bike tracks in the Yarra Ranges.

“The council was really behind this proposal,” he said. “It has a long way to go though and it’s great to see there is lots of enthusiasm and lots of projects on the go.”

Councillor Andrew Witlox said he would also like to see more mountain biking trails in the Yarra Ranges.

“We’re disappointed for where we are compared to other councils,” he said.

“In fact, Yarra Ranges Council have closed more trails than we’ve opened; two were closed in Mount Evelyn, one opened at Lillydale Lake.

“These tracks only offer about 1.5 kilometres and it’s really just for kids to make the transition from riding around the lake to gaining more actual mountain bike skills. It’s not for real mountain biking.

Mayor Maria McCarthy, Councillor Andrew Witlox and Damian Auton of YRMB at the new mountain bike track at Picture: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS Lillydale Lake Park. 139467 “Councils like Knox, Murrindindi, and the Mornington Peninsula have more extensive authorised mountain biking tracks. The council needs to get moving on it,” he said.

Bike group president Damian Auton

pointed out that tracks already existed in the Yarra Ranges area.

“There is about 30km of tracks in Seville and probably 30-40km tracks in Silvan that are used day to day,” he said.

“These are unauthorised tracks and so have no signage. What we want is to authorise these tracks and have signage that aligns with International Mountain Biking Association best practice,” he said.

Perfectly presented

By KATH GANNAWAY STUDENTS at Upper Yarra Secondary College have rated their Presentation Ball as an absolute highlight of their school life.

Seventeen couples were presented to over 250 guests, including family, friends and teachers, at The Grand in Wantirna South on 7 May. It is the fourth presentation ball held at the school, and it is fast becoming a tradition that is looked forward to as part of the final years of secondary school.

Year 11 captain Mary McIntosh said the day was a mix of excitement, happiness and, a touch of sadness.

“The day was not only a day for girls and boys to feel and look extra handsome and beautiful, but a day to laugh, smile, dance and enjoy the company of our peers, teachers, closest friends and family,’ she said.

“It also brought sadness as I knew I would never be able to experience something like this again.”

Thanakon (Tuew) Mon-Aphai, also a Year 11 captain, said eight weeks of dance practise paid off.

Describing the night as “awesome” Tuew said he would recommend it to students coming through.

“Minimal dress stepping on was done, minor dance errors were made and watching people tear up the dance floor afterwards made it a great event.”

Year 11 vice-captain Brooke Brown gave a “huge thank you” to dance instructor Mark Schroeders and teachers Tracey Shallcross and Caitlin Stewart.

“If it wasn’t for them, the night would not have been possible,” she said.

Each couple was presented to College School Council president Glen Bray, Eildon MP Cindy McLeish and college principal Patricia Broom.

David Field, Thanakon Mon-Aphai, Luke Moyle, Jack Colombani, Kyle Ferguson, Jarrod West, Peter Greenwood, Tyson Truscott, Jason Cole: Tristan Cole, Hunter Semmens, Connor Sutherland, Keegan Jamieson, Timothy Bartsch, Jack Collette, Benjamin Berry, Jesse Lewellin: Amy Lovelock, Kellie Bedggood, Katrina Raistrick, Maddison Lynn, Chloe Verkes, Jessica Hansen, Teija Nyhuis, Brooke Brown, Mary McIntosh: Sarah-Rose Donnelly, Courtney Dark, Samantha Dods, Ruby Jarvis, Maddison Dwight, Hayley Bickerton, Sherriden Bourke, Alannah-Jane Picture: JOHN TRAVERS PHOTOGRAPHY Kioulafas.

RESIDENTS at Holmwood aged care in Healesville have channelled their inner Mountie to celebrate Canada Day. Residents enjoyed many Canadian themed activities such as Canadian music, arts, food and nature.

The very Canadian week has been organised by the thoughtful staff at Holmwood who have made a reputation for themselves in organising

great events for the residents.

Among other events the residents at Holmwood received a visit from two horses from the critically acclaimed Gallipoli series.

The staff members at Holmwood pride themselves on giving residents new and exciting experiences.

“At the end of the day, we’re here to make sure our residents are having a great time and are enjoying what every day brings,” said a staff member.

By JESSE GRAHAM EXPRESSIONS of interest for Lilydale’s former Swinburne University campus will only be open for TAFE providers and dual-sector universities, according to Education Minister James Merlino.

The Mail reported last week that the former Swinburne campus could be the site of the Yarra Ranges’ new technical school under the recently-released State Budget.

Education Minister, Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino said there may be an opportunity to have the tech school on the site, but that talks on the campus’ future were continuing.

In response to questions sent by the Mail, received after last week’s deadline, Mr Merlino said the expressions of interest (EOI) in the site would be open to TAFEs and dual-sector universities which provide TAFE and higher education courses.

“The Labor Government is continuing work preparing the expressions of interest process, with the expectation that the Lilydale campus will re-open in the first-half of 2016,” he said.

Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe said that limiting the EOI process to TAFE and dual-sector universities excluded traditional universities which do not provide TAFE courses.

“By excluding traditional universities from their EOI process, the Andrews Government is setting limits on what our children can aspire to become,” she said.

“It is very disappointing, especially after all the arm waving and shouting the minister did before the election.”

Prior to the election, Mr Merlino, Premier Daniel Andrews and campaigners met at the former campus where Mr Andrews promised the site would be re-opened for TAFE and university courses should Labor be elected.

Mr Merlino said the government’s $320 million TAFE Rescue Fund included a provision of $10 million in this year’s budget for re-opening the campus, which was also promised before the election.

An EOI process under the former government last year resulted in no provider taking up the site because none of the proposals fitted the strict criteria of maintaining the site as an educational precinct.

Thieves make off with charity trailer

They always get their man

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

Anyone interested in the campus?

By KATH GANNAWAY

Holmwood resident Elaine Stenner camping and fishing for her salmon for dinner. In the background is a mural of Canada painted by the staff and Picture: CONTRIBUTED residents. 139574

WANDIN Rotary Club members have been stunned by the theft of a trailer full of wood.

The club has been raffling the wood with funds going to the Nepal appeal, as well as delivering firewood to people in need in the community.

Rotary president Warwick Bisley said the trailer, partly donated by Michael’s Trailers in Healesville, was a critical piece of equipment that enabled the club to help a lot of people close to home

and overseas.

The 6x4 trailer has the Michael’s mudflaps and also had the Rotary banner on it - leaving no question as to who the thieves were stealing from.

It was stolen sometime between 18 and 22 May from a property in Douthie Road in Wandin.

Anyone who noticed any vehicles in Douthie Road, particularly any towing a trailer, or who has any knowledge about the theft, is asked to contact Lilydale police on 9739 2300.

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A complete set of results is available on the Yarra Ranges Athletics website.

There is a cross country is at Morrison Reserve next Saturday morning.

Registration is from 8.30am.

The seniors are off to Ballarat for the five-kilometre or 15km road race.

New members of all ages and abilities will always be welcomed at the club.

For more information, results and training times, visit www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

Cross country legend Mike Clarke shows his fine running form.

Juniors OPEN singles/doubles section 4: Healesville 4/33 d Park Orchards 4/32.

Open singles/doubles section 7: Healesville 8/48 d Ferntree Gully 0/4.

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Development section 3: Warranwood 3/18 def Healesville 0/6.

Seniors Open section 3: East Croydon 4/42 d Healesville 2/40.

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Singles/doubles section 3: Seville 8/51 d Healesville 2/35.

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SENSATIONAL vistas and a fantastic course greeted athletes at Wandin Park on Saturday for the Yarra Ranges Athletics Cross Country Open Day. Held on the same course to be used for the upcoming Eastern Metro Region Cross Country Championships, the open day provided an excellent opportunity for athletes to familiarise themselves with the course.

The course wound its way through the many

equestrian obstacles and features throughout the park before athletes faced the climb to the finish.

There were plenty of smiles, groans and laughter from athletes and supporters as the competitors sprinted to the Brooks Running lined finish.

Some exceptional races and results were recorded indicating that the course designer, Michael Clarke, got it right.

Individual medals were presented to the first three athletes in each age group.

Wednesday 20 May Stableford WINNER: Shaun-Nicholl (37 points on a countback).

Runner up: P. Kennedy (37). Ball rundown to 31.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd: A. Calle, 9th: J. Haynes, 17th: R. Hottes.

Saturday 23 May Stableford A Grade: J. Hall (38 points), B Grade: C. Staggard (38). Ball rundown to 33.

Nearest the Pin: 3rd: Des-Ray, 5th: D. Waters, 9th: G. Lord, 12th: Des Ray, 15th: W. Hollis.

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Coldstream on a roll

Juniors’ slick moves show wins are close

By KATH GANNAWAY YARRA Valley netball clubs Worawa and Coldstream are enjoying the winter season at the new Pinks Reserve netball complex.

Worawa has three teams in the competition this season, the Kangaroos in the Under 17 section, and two teams, Echidnas and Wallabies in the Under 15 section.

“All the girls are enjoying the season, and this year we welcome a new coach, Jess Macdowell, assisted by Nat Welfare,” said Kim Walters.

Coldstream is also on a roll with nine teams from the Under 9s through to the Open section.

Under 15 coach Liz Westwood said it was not just the players who were enjoying the state-of-the-art courts.

“I love the new courts and the entire complex,” she said on the weekend.

There was praise for everything from the great amenities including toilets and umpires’ and change rooms, to the beautiful surroundings and mountain backdrop.

“And, the surface is great, there are no tree roots to contend with, or overhanging trees, and room for the umpires around the court,” Ms Westwood said.

Worawa Echidna's Naomi Granites gets to the ball ahead of Mount Evelyn's Brianna Jones in the Under 15 match. 139522 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

Worawa's Pacey Jackson makes a play in the goal circle with Renee Condello for Mount Evelyn in defence. 139520

Kate Methven eyes the net in the match against Good Shepherd in the Under 15s. 139518

bers at every contest and hard tackling, right from the outset.

The under-12s responded in a pleasing fashion, repeating their efforts at every opportunity.

Despite being a little wasteful in the forward-line, the under-12s put together another impressive performance of attacking football.

The defensive end of the ground should be proud, as plenty of forward thrusts started from deep in the back-line.

The under-11s took on Upwey once again this week, hoping to improve from the previous week.

While they increased their scoring opportunities and movement in the forward line, they were still not able to come away with a win.

It is finally back to Queens Park this week for round eight when Healesville takes on Gembrook-Cockatoo, with a top-of-the-table clash for the under-12s.

Under 16 Mount Evelyn 26.12 (168) d Healesville 4.4 (28) Goals: D. Senior 2, M.

IT WAS a crisp start to round seven for the Healesville under-9 and under-12 girls who took on Mount Evelyn.

The under -9s continue to show improvement in their ball movement and scoring opportunities.

The under-12 girls had a tougher assignment against the taller Mount Evelyn girls.

Their tackle count improved this week, and the team continues to improve each week.

The under-10s started a little slowly this week, but got on top of Mount Evelyn as the game progressed.

Some slick ball movement and some disciplined forward play allowed them to kick 10 goals, and the under-10s were thrilled to be singing the song again.

After the crisp start to the day, the under-12s were met with sunshine and a dry ground, great conditions.

It was always going to be a hard-fought contest against Mount Evelyn, and the first quarter was evidence of that.

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Squads see mixed results

By JUDY ORREN YVMDFNL THE Yarra Valley travelled to Drouin on Saturday to take on Gippsland in what was to be a battle for ninth position in the state.

For the first time the Yarra Valley fielded an Under 17 netball team. All players, coaches and support staff who gave up their time to participate in what is one of the biggest sporting days in the AFL VIC Country calendar are thanked for their efforts. The support from clubs and players within the Yarra Valley was amazing, as the crowd was estimated to be well over 1500 people.

The conditions were perfect for football and netball.

SENIOR FOOTBALL Gippsland 13.17 (95) d Yarra Valley 3.6 (24) The outcome of the senior football was not what many expected.

The first quarter was an even tussle with Gippsland going into the first break with an 11-point lead. Gippsland definitely could have had the game done and dusted in the first quarter if it kicked straight because it had eight scoring shots to two.

The second quarter was much the same, with Yarra Valley kicking 2.2 to 2.1.

The second quarter was a game of the centre half-back lines because no one could really break through the defences to gain any real advantage.

The margin at half-time was 10 points.

The boys needed to come out firing in the third quarter if they were going to make headway.

Gippsland played the ground better in the third and were full of running, as Yarra Valley were caught ball watching and being second to the ball.

Gippsland kicked 3.5 to 2 points to extend their lead to 31 points at three-quarter time.

It was time now for the Yarra Valley boys to dig deep and try to make some inroads into the deficit.

Gippsland had other ideas and completely dominated in the last, kicking 6.5 to 0.1 to run away with a 71-point win.

Yarra Valley best players: Scott Dwyer (Wandin - 1 goal; named best on ground), Luke McKenna (Emerald), Damon Kift (Mount Evelyn), Tom Stubley (Belgrave), Ben Miller (Healesville), Michael Batten (Woori Yallock).

UNDER 18S FOOTBALL Gippsland 11.11 (77) d Yarra Valley 7.7 (49) This game started out evenly with Gippsland kicking 2.3 to 2.1 in the first quarter.

The second quarter was also a game of keepings off, with Gippsland kicking three goals to two in the second.

It went into half-time with a 6-point lead.

Cory Glass was a target up forward and the boys needed to start to fire in the centre.

The backline was holding tough.

The third quarter saw Gippsland come out with more intensity and managed to stretch their lead to 16 points at three-quarter time by kicking 2.6 to 1.2. The last quarter was definitely won by Gippsland as it ran away with the win by kicking 4 goals to 2.

The boys battled hard all day, but just could not get the run they needed to outclass Gippsland.

Yarra Valley best players: Cory Glass (Healesville - 3 goals; was named best on ground), Stuart Horner (Olinda Ferny Creek), Riley Aldous (Yea), Drew Benson (Woori Yallock) and Jesse Fraser (Mount Evelyn).

OPEN NETBALL Yarra Valley 64 d Gippsland 38 THE Yarra Valley team started this game in fine form with Sarah Hogan shooting 11 goals and Melissa Martinov shooting 6 to take a very handy 11-goal lead at the first change.

By half-time, the Yarra Valley had extended its lead to 20 goals. The third quarter was tighter, with Gippsland shooting 12 goals to Yarra Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13.

The fourth quarter was won by Yarra Valley shooting 19 goals to 14. The dominance of Ella Priestley in wing attack and the defensive structure headed by Ty Coppinger, Gretta Hankinson and Riley Gentle, well and truly outclassed Gippsland across the court.

Yarra Valley best players: Sarah Hogan (Yea - 32 goals; was named best on court), Ty Coppinger (Wandin), Ella Priestley (Wandin), Melissa Martinov (Wandin - 23 goals). Rachel Hickey (Mount Evelyn - 4 goals).

Netballers Sarah Hogan and Ella Priestley were triumphant in the top-level match at Drouin.

The open netballers did their league proud at interleague level.

Solution No. 4034

The Yarra Valley senior football team was outplayed over the weekend.

Under 17s netball Gippsland 41 d Yarra Valley 35 The day started with the Under 17s netball.

The girls got out to a flying start, shooting 12 goals to 7 in the first quarter.

Ash Saunders had a string on the ball, shooting 11.

Gippsland came back in the second, shooting 14 goals to 8 and holding a one-goal lead at halftime. Gippsland dominated in the third by shooting 12 to 4.

The Yarra Valley fought back in the fourth,

outscoring Gippsland by three, but could not make up the deficit.

Yarra Valley best players: Stephanie Durant (Warburton Millgrove was named best on court), Cate Garlick (Yea), Tayla Harris (Wandin), Sinead Lumsden (11 goals), Ash Saunders (22 goals).

The Under 17s Girls will be representing the Yarra Valley at the Netball Victoria Association Championships at Leongatha on Sunday 14 June.

The finals will be held on Sunday 28 June at Waverley Netball Centre, Wheelers Hill.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7372 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Cocker spaniel. 8, Steep. 9, Cleaver. 10, Lotion. 11, Strive. 12, Aster. 14, Speed. 18, Change. 20, Prompt. 23, Explode. 24, Adapt. 25, Self-satisfied.

Down - 1, Castle. 2, Cheat. 3, Explore. 4, Sack. 5, Avert.

6, Invoice. 7, Larder. 13, Scalpel. 15, Perhaps. 16, Access. 17, Stated. 19, Gloss. 21, Miami. 22, Pert.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7372 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind. 8, Stand. 9, Uproots. 10, En-ta--il (rev.) 11, Before (anag.) 12, Slugs. 14, (Octo)berth(em). 18, Crawls. 20, C-re-ase. 23, Unh-it-ch. 24, Twine (anag.) 25, Scrap merchant.

Down - 1, Is-sued. 2, Y-east. 3, Undoing. 4, O-nus. 5, Terse (anag.) 6, Iron out. 7, Dashed. 13, Lea-the-r. 15, Er-rat-ic.

16, S-e-c-ours 17, R-el-ent. 19, Lit up. 21, (m)an-i-ta(lked).

22, The-e.

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