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He added “I’m really not much of a public speaker� and was relieved when the presentations were over.

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During his career with the CFA Mr Collier was appointed Manager of Fleet Reliability and Manager of Fleet Maintenance.

Mr Collier was also presented with the National Medal and CFA life membership medal in 2013, and a 35-year clasp at the end of 2014.

Although Mr and Mrs Collier have finished their term of employment with the CFA, they still remain as volunteers with the organisation. “After all this time you can’t just

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family at the celebratory lunch. “This is all a bit humbling,� Mr Collier said during his acceptance speech. “The CFA is a family and I’m proud to be part of the DMO section. It’s been a great 35 years and it’s the friendship and the mateship I’ll remember.�

Mr Collier started his time with the CFA in the junior brigade at Frankston and quickly moved up the ranks to become a permanent employee with the DMO in 1980.

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MOUNT EVELYN CFA Officer in Charge and District Mechanical Officer Brendan Collier said goodbye to the CFA last week at a lunch attended by officers from District 13.

CFA officers attended a lunch at the Olinda Creek Hotel in Lilydale to honour husband and wife retirees Brendan and Alma.

Mr Collier has dedicated 35 years of service to the CFA as District Me-

chanical Officer (DMO) as well as performing other high-ranking roles in the CFA during his career.

He has spent the last seven years as DMO and OIC at Mount Evelyn Fire Brigade, after transferring from Wangaratta in 2007.

Mr Collier was presented with a CFA plaque and a certificate of service from CEO of the CFA, Michael Wooten.

There were 65 people in attendance from CFA District 13 and the Collier

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Mourners at the recent Emerald versus Gembrook match released balloons to celebrate the lives of the three teens who died in a tragic car accident. 141412 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT

Teen road deaths on the rise

By ANEEKA SIMONIS THE 30 JUNE tragic triple-fatality in Avonsleigh has blown out teen road death statistics across Cardinia Shire.

Cardinia recorded the highest number of road deaths of teens aged 16-17 in the past 12 months.

Emerald Secondary College students Jason Breakwell, Sharn Walker and Felisha Allen lost their lives when their car hit a tree on Phillip Road, Avonsleigh.

Cardinia’s three deaths topped a grim tally across the state.

Fifteen teens died on Victorian roads last financial year compared to two in the 2013-’14 financial year.

The horrific increase in the number of teenagers killed on Victorian roads has prompted calls for young people to look out for themselves and their mates when driving.

The majority of the 15 teens who died last financial year were passengers.

TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore said the figures highlighted the need for young people to develop ways to stay safe, whether they were a newly licensed driver or riding in the passenger seat.

“From the age of 16, young people are becoming more independent and often it’s the time in their lives when they start to find themselves riding

as a passenger with a newly-licensed mate,” Ms Dore said.

“It’s crucial they develop strategies to keep safe, by speaking up or removing themselves from a situation when they see a driver taking risks, whether that is speeding, drink driving, driving tired or allowing themselves to be distracted by passengers or a mobile device.”

According to Victoria Police, drivers are nearly four times more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal crash in their first year of driving.

Jake Mitchell, the fourth person involved in the horror Avonsleigh crash, was the sole survivor.

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EMERALD Police Senior Sergeant Greg Addis is asking drivers to be wary on wet roads, following a serious crash at a T-intersection over the weekend.

At 11.20am on Sunday 12 July, police believe a car failed to give way at the T-intersection of Bailey Road and Majestic Drive in Cockatoo, and was hit by a car travelling along Bailey Road.

Ambulance Victoria spokesperson Paul Bentley said a woman in her forties and a man in his forties were both treated at the scene.

“The woman had some back pain and some chest pain - she was treated by paramedics and taken to The Alfred hospital in a stable condition,” Mr Bentley said.

“The man had some neck pain but didn’t go to hospital.”

Sen Sgt Greg Addis asked drivers to be careful on the roads, especially in winter when surfaces are wet and visibility is down. “(It) quite obviously could have been avoided with people paying better attention,” he said.

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School cash stolen: hunt begins POLICE are on the hunt for burglars who stole cash from the Macclesfield Primary School last week, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Between 10pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday 7 July, burglars broke into the Macclesfield Primary School building on Macclesfield road.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said the burglars broke into the main office building, where they stole cash.

Police attended the scene of the break-in, with the Dog Squad, and picked up tracks from the burglars - though the tracks were lost in thick bush.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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THE Mount Evelyn Township Improvement Committee (METIC) has devised a plan for a pop-up town square during the Mount Evelyn Street Party in October.

METIC held its annual meeting in March, and the pop-up town square is one of many plans that are being formulated for Mount Evelyn.

The temporary public space is being designed as a public space as well as a business space to give locals and tourists a feel for what a permanent town square may look like.

“We have a plan towards permanency for a town square, but that’s a few years off,” METIC chairperson Sue Colverson said.

“The idea of this temporary one is to have something big enough for people to interact with and see what it looks like.”

The town square is based on similar designs in Europe where cafes form the borders of the central square all serve food, and people can meet so all are intermingled in one outdoor space.

“It brings a relaxing garden space into the town and a space for families,” Ms Colverson said.

Local nurseries will lend trees and fountains to the project and the temporary space will give people an opportunity to see how rooms and areas can be created with green walls and

an ultimate vision for the town square to include a music space and outdoor entertainment.

Another project discussed at the meeting was the winged lion seats, which have been a part of Mount Evelyn history as far back as the 1950s.

“We are partnering with the history group, Yarra Hills Secondary College and the mayor to apply for a grant in the hope of getting a mould made to repair the chairs,” Ms Colverson said.

METIC is in the planning stages of designing a history tour of Mount Evelyn based around the locations of the seats.

“We want to put them around the town so people can do a history tour and find the seats near other historical spots with maps at the community link. It will be a game of finding the seats and learning the history of Mount Evelyn,” Ms Colverson said.

METIC has also found other things that add value to the town for everyone including a community meal planned for December and they are seeking a location for a tourist hub.

“It’s all about partnership,” Ms Colverson said.

“It’s about lifting the profile of Mount Evelyn and giving local communities things they can do, based around fun activities, exercise and health and tourism.”

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Preventing low back pain RECENT study in ‘Physical Therapy’ (PTJ), the monthly scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, caught my attention.

It found that a program of regular exercise and education appears to reduce low back pain (LBP) episodes in children aged 8 to 11 years.

More children appear to be presenting with LBP to health practitioners every year with a non-pathological (i.e. no injury or underlying disease) cause.

Perhaps, it is the relatively recent phenomena that parents will take their child to the physio for LBP.

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Or perhaps the tools of the digital age are affecting the bodies of children just as they affect adults.

Two Australian physiotherapy researchers from Monash University in Victoria studied more than 700 children, aged eight to 11 years, in primary

schools during 2011.

They found that children who were taught about spine health and were instructed in four spinal exercises for daily practice, reported significantly fewer episodes of LBP than children who received spine health education alone.

Both groups of children received education about back awareness and were taught strategies thought to keep the spine healthy. In addition, one group was taught four daily exercises designed to encourage movement of the lumbar spine.

The researchers hypothesised that if

LBP in children can be prevented, the cycle of recurring LBP episodes may be delayed and the prevalence of adult occurrence may be decreased.

The authors found that children in the daily exercise group experienced less severe first episodes of LBP, longer time to the onset of the first episode, and lower numbers of reports of LBP episodes.

Despite declining adherence to exercise, both groups experienced a reduction in reported LBP episodes.

From the authors, “It is unlikely that the four exercises alone were sufficient to have a physiological effect”.

However, it is possible that through talking about the spine, being monitored, paying attention to the vulnerability of the low back, and learning the concept of back care, movement, and spinal awareness, children may have a strategy that can be used to control the influence of factors that increase the risk of a low back pain event“.

If your child experiences back pain that you think would improve with exercises and spine education, or you would like them to be assessed for this, then making the decision to consult a physiotherapist could turn out to be a very wise choice.

Snippets Reconciliation group THE Dandenong Ranges Reconciliation Group is a newly formed group of committed people who work together to raise awareness and knowledge of Indigenous history and culture; change attitudes that are based on myths and misunderstanding, and encourage action to build better relationships and harmony. Meetings are held at 6.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Kallista Community House. The next meeting will be this coming Thursday 16 July.

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YARRA Valley Singers present their annual concert on Sunday, 26 July, at Burrinja Theatre, Upwey. Come and enjoy a wide range of songs: folk songs from Australia, France, Latin America and Israel; songs that will make you smile and ones that will move you. Bookings: phone Joan on 0409 856 144.

GEMBROOK has a new community op shop that opened on 28 June, much to the delight of the local residents.

Located in Main Street at the front of the Motor Museum, local residents are enthusiastically supporting this not-for-profit venture run by volunteers with funds to be reinvested into the community.

Money raised by the op shop is set to be used to benefit such groups as the CFA, local primary schools, and various local events.

The call is out for the community to continue to show support and get behind this new venture.

Rose pruning at Emerald Cemetery FRIENDS and Carers of Emerald Cemetery require volunteers to help with rose pruning. The dates are 20 and 27 July; and 3 August. Times are 10am-noon. Bring own tools and gloves.

Morning tea supplied. For more information, call 5968 5612.

Foster Care information session LEARN more about foster care and how you can become a carer to vulnerable children in need.

Anglicare Victoria is running an information session on Tuesday 21 July, at 7.30pm, 935 Mt Dandenong Road, Montrose. All are welcome.

Call 1300 889 335 or visitwww.anglicarevic.org. au/events to register.

Upwey Bridge Club FRIENDLY duplicate sessions are held at UpweyTecoma Bowling Club on Tuesdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 7pm. Free lessons for beginners on Wednesdays 7pm will be starting on 15 July.

For further information, contact Susan on 9754 8889 or Nellie on 9752 5752.

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By JESSE GRAHAM A PERMANENT site to drop off paints, light bulbs and batteries in Coldstream will help to deter would-be rubbish dumpers, according to a Yarra Ranges Council executive officer.

A new Detox site at Coldstream Waste Transfer Station opened on Wednesday 1 July, offering a permanent area where residents can drop off paint, household batteries and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

In a visit to the site on Tuesday 7 July, Yarra Ranges Council waste management executive officer Graham Brew said the drop off would help residents to dispose of materials that were previously costly to bring in.

“Paints aren’t cheap to get rid of,” he said.

“It’s a dollar per litre, (but) if you walk in with a four-litre tin with only one litre of paint in it, they’re not going to open it and measure it.

“But now you can drop it off for free.”

The council said it had advocated to Sustainability Victoria for the site, one of 30 across the state that are being funded by the Victorian EPA Landfill Levy.

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Both Mr Brew and Knox Transfer Station general manager Garry Higgs said the no-cost dropoff would help to deter would-be dumpers.

Mr Higgs said that people often hid paint tins in their other rubbish when taking items to transfer stations, creating more work for employees who either had to clean spilt paint or sort it out before reaching landfill sites, due to its chemical content.

“Paint and tyres, because they have to pay extra for those, that is always the common thing you find dumped around the back,” he said.

“That (the free drop-off point) eliminates a lot of that problem.”

Mr Brew said that, with the other closest site in Monash, it would service a wide catchment area.

“What SV (Sustainability Victoria) tried to do is capture a catchment at a central point - for Yarra Ranges, it’s here.”

“We’ll have a lot of people coming from Maroondah.”

Yarra Ranges mayor Maria McCarthy praised the initiative while visiting the waste transfer station last week.

“It’s a great idea, a great service, a great initiative and I’m really pleased that these gentlemen, this company provides this service to our residents free of charge,” she said.

Solvents, poisons, cleaning products, car care products and fertiliser are not collected at the Detox site, but can be disposed of at the council’s annual mobile Detox Your Home collection on Saturday 29 August.

Residents must register for the mobile service at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome or by calling 1300 363 744.

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SCREENING of film ‘Ghost Train’ and discussion on issues of the problems of ageing in Australia.

Facilitated by professionals working in the field.

Selby Community House, Tuesday, 21 July, 7pm.

Light supper provided, gold coin donation. No need to book. Inquiries: 9754 2039.

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Come and hear Barry Johnson, vice-president of ‘Camellias Victoria’, who will tell you all you need to know about growing Camellias. At Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark.

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Power project is ‘on track’

By PETER DOUGLAS A $40 MILLION project to upgrade powerlines in the Dandenong Ranges is on track to be completed in April next year.

After relocating more than 30 kilometres of existing powerlines underground, AusNet Services is confident the result will be increased safety and reduced power outages.

The two-year project involves relocating about 50km of overhead highvoltage aerial bundled cable underground, replacing a further 7km of cable with a modern design.

Project manager, Aaron Emmerich, said he was pleased with the progress and thanked the local community.

“AusNet Services would

Gemma Tripp with a photo of her late grandparents. 141599 Picture: ROB CAREW

Hidden cancers

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

well-known as say breast cancer.”

“I was very close to my grandparents and we moved between our house and their house for a long time,” she said.

“There was about half an hour travel between our houses.”

Gemma is hoping the forgotten cancers project will make a difference to understanding and being able to detect these cancers.

The researchers working on the project are looking to interview and collect saliva samples from 15,000 people diagnosed with a less common cancer.

Gemma said she really appreciated the support of the many businesses in the hills who donated items for the silent auction, also held on the night.

Grant for youth work EMERALD-BASED organisation, Echo Youth and Family Services, has been awarded a $9900 Westpac Foundation Community Grant in support of their remarkable work in helping young people.

Echo Youth and Family Services aims to help young people discover their potential.

The grant will go towards funding mentoring and training programs to enable young people to pre-

pare for their futures.

In addition to the grants, Westpac supports local communities through social change fellowships, which are now open to 10 inspirational leaders who have a vision to create social change.

The scholarships of up to $50,000 are designed to give scholars the time and space to develop skills, knowledge and networks to bring their idea to life.

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MATER CHRISTI Year 10 student Gemma Tripp has donated over $6000, raised at a trivia night, to cancer research.

As part of a school project, 15-year-old Gemma organised a trivia night to raise the money at the Emerald Hall in March, with a turnout of more than 100 people.

“I am so thankful for the support I received from my friends and family leading up to and on the night,” Gemma said.

The trivia night was sponsored by the Emerald Lions Club, so all the money raised by Gemma could be donated to the Cancer Council.

“I had the idea to do this because both of

my grandparents were diagnosed with cancer,” Gemma said.

“My mum became their carer and I spent a lot of time in oncology wards and saw a lot of the great work the Cancer Council does.”

Gemma has decided to donate the money to the forgotten cancers project, which focuses on research around lesser-known types of cancer.

The project is run by the Cancer Council and aims to understand less common cancers and the underlying causes of their development.

Gemma said she chose to donate to the forgotten cancers project because her grandparents had less common forms of cancer.

“My pop had brain cancer and my grandmother had myeloma, both of these are not as

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“This progress has been made possible through collaboration with local stakeholders, including the council, and a new innovative ‘hybrid’ underground cable system we specifically developed for the unique challenges of this project.”

Under the hybrid system, cables are buried along roadways, only rising out of the ground to connect to existing powerpoles to deliver electricity into homes via existing overhead lowvoltage powerlines.

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Cold war is declared on ivy A CHILLY, wet day wasn’t enough to keep volunteers away from the ivy blitz at the headwaters of Ferny Creek on 4 July.

Families from Ferny Creek Primary School, neighbouring property owners and members of the Friends of Ferny Creek collaborated to remove choking weeds from the creek environs.

Yarra Ranges Council generously supplied the skip bin, which was soon filled.

Ferny Creek is home to beautiful remnant vegetation,

much of which is endangered and needs protection.

The area also provides critical habitat for two species of amphipods, burrowing crays and black carnivorous snails.

Meanwhile, foxes, rabbits and increasingly deer play havoc with the native fauna along the creek.

Ivy, wandering trad, blackberry, holly, sycamore and sweet pittosporum are also becoming increasingly problematic in the Dandenong Ranges and efforts at a grassroots level

are vital to get on top of the invasion.

For the school, the removal of the weeds means the creek can be restored to its rightful state for the children to learn from and enjoy.

The mud-covered participants, over a cup of soup, discussed further working bees to remove more weeds along the creek.

This would help ensure a positive result in the long term, through allowing revegetation to occur.

Letters Administration costs frustrating I WOULD like to comment on the Yarra Ranges rates, since it appears that submissions are now closed, even though the ‘Mail’ only published the mayor’s article on 9 June, submissions closed on 11 June.

The ‘good’ news is the rise will be ‘only’ 3.3 per cent, but that’s only because the Federal Government chipped in the other 1.5 per cent for the carbon credit reimbursement, not because council decided that it was fair and reasonable (their number was 4.8 per cent).

The State Government is introducing CPI caps next year and has been urging councils to do that this year, which obviously fell on deaf ears.

Consider this article from ‘The Age’ earlier this year ...

“The Kennett Government capped rates in 1995 after reducing the number of councils from 210 to 78 (reduction in duplica-

Getting among the mud and wet canopy were Ian Payne and David Jones, who were fighting the war against ivy at the headwaters of Ferny Creek.

Editorial tion/administration costs) and forcing rates down by 20 per cent.

It then imposed a cap of one percentage point below inflation, which was running at 1.5 per cent in 1996.

The cap was lifted in 1997 to allow increases of up to 3 per cent, with ministerial approval, to help councils raise money to fund pension obligations.

In 1999, the Bracks Government scrapped the cap altogether.”

Since then, councils have had no-one policing them it seems, until next year anyway, when a similar program is introduced.

Shame they didn’t listen to the ratepayers earlier, then all this additional ‘checking’ bureaucracy would not be required.

More administration costs, why don’t people learn?

Incidentally, it seems to me from the 2015-’16 budget summary, that only about 35 per cent of the budget income is actually expensed on materials and services, the rest appears to be administration.

Alan Jennings, Mount Dandenong.

Remember the walking wounded WITH the fanfare of the Anzac Centenary now done and dusted, it can be easily forgotten that our recently returned soldiers continue to fight many battles.

Not just in conflict.

One organisation that is doing their best to help our Diggers is Walking Wounded.

The charity group is part of the fundraising effort, Traverse of Australia, which will soon hit the Yarra Ranges region.

In an effort to raise $2 million for wounded returned soldiers, Walking Wounded is in the midst of a monumental seven-month, multi-continent endurance event to raise vital funds and awareness.

The team comprises Walking Wounded members, and wounded soldiers, as well as parents of fallen soldiers.

The Traverse of Australia, which started at Cape York, takes in Mount Everest, Gallipoli, the northern and southern tips of Australia, as well as southern Tasmania (including kayaking across Bass Strait).

The group will arrive in Healesville for

a fund-raising event at the Queens Park Sound Shell on Saturday, 1 August, at 2.30pm.

To help celebrate the occasion, organisers are inviting those in the region to join them for the final 20, 10, 5 or 2km, either as a run or a walk.

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to think you could help out our returned soldiers.

The charity is founded over the reality that, for many soldiers, the war may be over, but the battle continues.

They aim to help those who are unsure of their future, feeling disconnected from society and who are often reluctant to seek help.

Just for a second, imagine what it would be like to return home from conflict not only a changed person, but missing a limb.

Then, needing to pick up your life.

Sounds far-fetched, but the stark reality is that many returned Australian soldiers face such challenges.

Let’s help out these guys.

Chook limit in play CHICKEN and bird owners will need to apply for a permit to keep more than five poultry or large birds on a single acre.

Cardinia Shire Council introduced the law earlier this month in response to complaints about noise and smells from birds on small properties.

Now, bird owners will need to apply for a $70 annual excess animal permit to keep five or more birds equal to or larger than a cockatoo on a block of 4000 square metres or less.

The council’s co-ordinator for compliance services, Shannon Maynard, says those who do not comply with the new legislation will face a $200 on-the-spot fine.

“Council officers will treat case-by-case but most likely offer the notice to comply first,” he said.

“In the event that the notice to comply does not resolve the issue, council would then proceed to an infringement notice.

“As with most local law breaches, if the matter is still not resolved after the infringement is issued, or the infringement is not paid, then council would seek to resolve the matter in court.”

Bird enclosures or aviaries must not be within three metres of a neighbourhood dwelling according to the new Local Law 17, which was made effective on Monday, 15 June.

Birds under the age of 12 weeks are exempt from the laws, according to a council document.

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Illegal railway crossing fines to be doubled

By JESSE GRAHAM

Members of the Djirri Djirri dance group. Mandy Nicholson (in background) and, left to right, Shan'ee Nicholson-Brown, Ky-ya Ward, Nanjera Pender and Dharna Nicholson-Bux.

Angliss and NAIDOC EASTERN Health last week celebrated NAIDOC week with a special event at the Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully.

The occasion provided an opportunity for hospital staff to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.

To mark NAIDOC Week, a range of events including morning and afternoon teas will be held across Eastern Health as part of its commitment to Closing the Health Gap. The Angliss Hospital event included a Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy and a performance by Aboriginal dance group Djirri Djirri.

Belgrave South (Pony Club) Cnr. Wellington & Belgrave-Hallam Roads Friday 17th July to Sunday 2nd August, 2015

Senior Aboriginal Services Development officer Vera Webber said closing the health gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians was a key priority for Eastern Health.

“From the great community health work, our Aboriginal Health Team does, to our Closing the Gap Community Sports Day, we can all

make a difference,” Mr Webber said.

Other Eastern Health Closing the Health Gap initiatives include the implementation of an Aboriginal Employment Plan and a dedicated Aboriginal Hospital Liaison officer who ensures patients are provided with culturally appropriate guidance when they visit Eastern Health.

FINES for crossing train tracks when boom gates are down have doubled with the beginning of the new financial year, according to Monbulk MP and Acting Premier James Merlino.

Mr Merlino announced on Friday 3 July, that the fines for unauthorised crossing of train tracks by drivers or cyclists when boom gates are down have doubled for the coming year, in a move to reduce road trauma.

He said the number of trains hitting cars and pedestrians was “too high” and that the fines would deter people from illegally crossing the tracks.

The maximum court penalty for drivers and cyclists is now $3033, more than double the $1467 fine applicable last year - infringement penalties for the offence are now $607, up from $295.

For pedestrians, infringement penalties are now $379, up from $148, while the maximum court penalty is now $1517, compared to $738 in the last financial year.

The new fines and court penalties came into effect as of Wednesday 1 July, meaning drivers flaunting the law can now be slapped with the much-higher fines.

Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the fines would deter people from illegally crossing train tracks and putting their lives at risk.

“Doubling the fines will make people think twice about dangerously sneaking across the tracks,” Ms Allan said.

“People just need to stop taking chances so they don’t hurt or kill themselves and potentially traumatise train drivers, just to save a few extra minutes.”

The Lilydale level crossing is one of Victoria’s 50 most dangerous or congested level crossings, slated for removal in the coming years by the Victorian Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project.

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Good riddance of bad rabbits

By KATH GANNAWAY AGRIBUSINESS Yarra Valley is calling for a united approach to getting rid of rabbits around the Silvan and Wandin districts.

A meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, 15 July) is aimed not only at farmers, but at all landholders where the destructive little critters are causing environmental havoc.

Agribusiness has received funding over a two-year period for on-ground pest animal control to manage soil

erosion and improve native vegetation cover in the area.

Project co-ordinator Alison Brinson said it was a great opportunity for neighbours, both farmers, hobby farmers and residents to work together to decrease the rabbit population and improve native vegetation and diversity.

“Neighbouring landholders will work collaboratively to control the rabbits in a defined area using a variety of methods,” Ms Brinson said.

“The focus will be on deciding

what is to be done, who will do it and getting it done”.

She said the other goal of the project was to improve native vegetation and protect existing areas from further degradation.

The project aims to encourage neighbours to work together on the issues by providing them with sufficient information and skills to better control the pest animals and continue to improve native biodiversity.

Ms Brinson said reducing the rabbit population would greatly benefit

the environment by reducing erosion under tree roots and along creek banks which also resulted in sediment run-off into nearby waterways.

“Rabbits denude both native vegetation, local crops and gardens,” Ms Brinson said.

Remnant areas of native vegetation will receive assistance and new plantings with suitable native vegetation that increases native biodiversity, and will have much higher survival rates with decreased rabbit populations.

More than 270 landholders in the initial project area, which is property owners abutting Silvan-Monbulk Road, Queens Road, Parker Road and Wandin-East Road have been notified of the information session which is at the Silvan Hall from 7pm to 9pm.

Landholders on surrounding properties are also welcome to attend.

For further information, contact Emma Amos on 5962 9423 or cab@ agribusiness-yarravalley.com or Alison Brinson on 0458 502 933.

James Merlino MP and James Fraser (Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater) with the volunteers who helped build the sculpture. 141697

Nature classes in the outdoors THE Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve was a hive of activity last Saturday as the community came together to celebrate the opening of the Outdoor Classroom. The newly built facility has been well received by the community and is the result of some fantastic community work. ‘Mail’ photographer GREG CARRICK attended the opening and took many great shots.

Alice, 7, and Charlotte, 10, from Cockatoo admire the sculpture.

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Lenscape

‘MAIL’ reader Robyn Kuys of Emerald snapped this gorgeous landscape photo over the weekend in Gembrook.

“I thought the cloud formation over the mountains and the colours in the valley, yellow, burgundy and green were very pretty,” Robyn said.

Robyn has managed an amazing balance in this picture with equal parts land and sky separated by the clouds. The dark and gloomy atmosphere of the image expertly captures the tumultuous mood of the weather in the Dandenongs over this weekend.

The ‘Mail’ is asking all the region’s passionate shutterbugs to get out in the amazing surrounds and email your images to editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au. Feel free to let us know about your inspiration behind the image, or photography techniques you may have tried.

EVERY year, Victorians face the challenge of living with fire, whether it is the threat of bushfire, a house fire or dealing with the effects fire can have on a business or industry.

Entries for the 2015 Fire Awareness Awards are now open and close 30 September.

In 2014, Emerald Community House won the RACV Award for Excellence for the implementation of a policy that made it compulsory for all parents who used their childcare service to attend a bushfire planning workshop.

Emerald Community House manager Mary Farrow said many of the families using their service were new to the area and had limited knowledge of

how to prepare for the bushfire season.

“Entering the Fire Awareness Awards allowed us to share our simple idea with a wider audience and encourage community organisations to implement similar programs,” she said.

“The recognition of winning the award meant that the team achieved what we set out to do, hoping to empower others to participate in our shared responsibility,” she said.

Every year, ordinary people go out of their way to protect their homes, their business, their communities, the environment and the people who live in them from fire.

The majority don’t think twice about doing it.

The Fire Awareness Awards is a community-focused awards program that acknowledges the great work of individuals, community groups and organisations who deliver projects that reduce the incidence and impact of fire in Victoria.

The awards are managed by Victoria’s fire agencies - MFB, CFA and DELWP - with the support of RACV, ABC Local Radio and Emergency Management Victoria.

Recipients will be announced at a presentation evening on 2 December.

For more information, or to apply, visit www.fireawarenessawards.com.au or email vicfireawards@mfb.vic.gov.au.

From boys to men

By KATH GANNAWAY ANGLICARE and its Boys Will Be Men volunteers have welcomed the return of funding for the program.

Anglicare announced in October last year that their application to the Federal Government for continued funding for the Boys Will Be Men program was unsuccessful.

The first program began in 2001 and had helped more than 350 at-risk boys.

Around 130 volunteer men had been involved in the program, along with dedicated Anglicare workers.

Casey MP, Tony Smith, announced the decision to continue the funding for two years during a recent visit by Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison.

“The program pairs boys who are at risk of sliding into dangerous and violent behaviours with caring male role models,” Mr Smith said.

“I have seen first-hand the

significant part the volunteer mentors have played in the lives of these boys, who have then gone on to become active members of their communities.

“I have been fighting hard behind the scenes to keep this important program running for at-risk boys in this area,” he said.

The current funding was made available following his representations to the Minister.

Minister Morrison commended Mr Smith for raising matters on behalf of the local community, the volunteers and others involved for their commitment, and the young men for the change he said they had been able to bring about in their own lives as a result of the program.

Anglicare Victoria Senior Service Manager, Gaby Thomson, said they were excited at the prospect of reopening the doors to provide

an opportunity for boys in the area to grow into positive and respectful young men.

She said Mr Smith had been a great advocate.

“Most of our volunteer men had continued to hold out hope (that the program would continue) and, thank goodness, we don’t have to recruit more volunteers,” Ms Thomson said.

Long-term volunteer, Ashley Crow, also welcomed the return of funding.

“We see the real benefits on the ground and we were disappointed,” he said.

“You have all these active blokes who want to make a difference, but it’s difficult if you don’t have that Anglicare support structure around the program.”

“It’s great that we can continue to do the work we have been doing in a program that we know makes a difference in the lives of young boys."

Walking Wounded chief executive officer, Brian Freeman, is trekking for a good cause.

Epic trek heading for Valley

By PETER DOUGLAS

Casey MP, Tony Smith and Social Services Minister Scott Morrison (centre) with volunteers Jim Hamilton and Ashley Crow. 141635

HEALESVILLE residents are being encouraged to dig deep and help out wounded, returned Australian soldiers.

Charity organisation Walking Wounded will be holding a fund-raising event at Queens Park Sound Shell on Saturday, August 1, at 2.30pm as part of its nationwide project, Traverse of Australia.

This project will see a team walk 65 kilometres per day for 65 days, followed by a kayak across Bass Strait, starting at Cape York in Queensland and finishing up at South East Cape in Tasmania.

The team is due to reach Healesville on August 1.

The charity aims to help vet-

erans and families of soldiers who did not make it back from war.

They help rebuild lives through meaningful employment, networking, counselling and mentoring programs.

Founder and chief executive officer, Brian Freeman, who is also a veteran, is inviting locals to get involved.

“During the traverse, we’ll travel through 89 cities and towns,” he said.

“Our support teams, fundraisers and merchandise vehicles will visit and spend time in every city and town we pass through.

“At all larger towns and cities, we’re inviting people to join us for the final 20, 10, 5 or 2km run and/or walk into town.”

Walking Wounded is aiming to raise $2 million, which will go towards suicide prevention and intervention, counselling and employment guidance.

This will help with the recovery, and physical and psychological impairment, of returned Australian soldiers.

Mr Freeman said the project would test out those involved.

“The journey will arguably be the greatest human endurance ever carried out,” Mr Freeman said.

“Our aim is to make a grand and lasting difference to the lives of contemporary veterans while honouring those people who made supreme sacrifice.”

The tribute to the Anzacs started at Mount Everest Base Camp on 2 April this year.

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Melbourne electronic band Kid Radio. 141652 Picture: CONTRIBUTED Marcus said that the band’s hometown had also played a part in shaping the sound of the album.

“Most of us are from inner north Melbourne, and the album draws on a variety of influences from our environment,” he said.

The band is also anticipating a 2016 European roll on tour for the album and Marcus said the UK had been a great supporter of the band.

“We have a fair bit of interest in the UK. Our track ‘Far East’ was used for a BMX rider

over there as well as a Nike ad in London,” he said.

Showgoers coming out can expect to check out a bumping DJ set but with a live band providing the beats.

“We definitely want to see a dance floor get happening, but it’s also not exactly rave material,” Marcus said.

Kid Radio will hit the stage at 10pm on 1 August with their self-titled album on sale at Sooki Lounge and digital copies available through the band’s website.

Friday 17th July 8.30 - 11.00pm – Alchemy - back by popular demand - a compelling live act, driven by an extraordinary & seductive vocal quality & lush melodies.

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soulful SELF-DESCRIBED electronic four-piece Kid Radio will be playing a night at Sooki Lounge in Belgrave to promote their debut self-titled album.

The Melbourne-based band is in the middle of a tour of Australia to showcase its first album.

“We have not played Sooki before, but we are excited to play there,” band member Marcus Ross said.

“It’ll be great to head out to Belgrave, it has a really good live music scene.”

The album has been produced by Melbourne producer Count Bounce who has worked with artists such as Ash Grunwald, Sietta, and Paz. The band has been working on this album for 24 months, and is really pleased to be able to show it off to hometown crowds.

Kid Radio’s debut album draws influence from themes of love, death, drugs and alcohol and even some resolution.

Delivering on understanding

By KATH GANNAWAY “UNDERSTANDING has to be better than ignorance.”

Actor Noni Hazlehurst delivered a powerful plea for understanding to sell-out audiences earlier this month at Burrinja in Upwey and the Memo in Healesville.

Directed by Matt Scholten, Hazelhurst brings to the stage in ‘Mother’ a numbing slice of real life through the dialogue of writer Daniel Keene.

The play is part of Yarra Ranges Culture Tracks 2015 program on tour through If Theatre and Regional Arts Victoria.

Hazlehurst is a household name in television, film and theatre, known to generations of Australians for roles as diverse as a presenter on Play School and Better Homes and Gardens, to television series including The Sullivans and A Place to Call Home and films such as Little Fish and Bitter and Twisted.

The themes are topical homelessness, poverty, mental illness, post-natal depression, the rush to judgement and the inequality of choice.

Christy is a 1970s new mother whose circumstances and limited choices throughout life see her homeless at 60.

It’s a raw dialogue, written for Hazlehurst through a “wonderful confluence of friendships”.

Director Scholten is a close friend, and Keene, a friend of his.

“We had one meeting to talk frankly about the things we thought were important to discuss - themes of judgement primarily,” Hazlehurst says.

“It’s a plea for understanding, a plea for empathy for fellow human beings, to understand that everyone has a story and that not everybody who is not doing well deserves to be in that position.”

In the ’70s, post-natal depression wasn’t recognised, or treated, for what it was. People like Christy ended up in mental asylums - lost their minds, their children and, often their families.

“It was called the ‘baby blues’, just as PST (Post Traumatic Stress) wasn’t recognised back then,” Hazlehurst says.

Actor Noni Hazlehurst talks with Yarra Ranges Council's Arts Culture and Heritage Manager, Greg Box and Jenny Davies, Regional Arts co-ordinator Yarra Valley at The Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Memo. 141383 “We talked about men coming back from war being shell shocked, but it still goes on today.

“We have a name for these things, but if you’re not in a position to seek help, even if it were available, particularly in regional areas, there are no refuges and no places where people can go.

“They’re closing one by one.

“The privilege seems to be shrinking and so does empathy and respect with it.”

One of the most disturbing scenes is a young boy who viciously taunts the old woman.

It’s incredibly sad.

“When you have someone like an Attorney-General saying you’re allowed to be a bigot, you’re encouraging (people) by the same token to say ‘you’re bad’, ‘you’re wrong’, ‘I hate you’,” Hazlehurst says.

“I think free speech has to be earned, and, yes, I do believe we are becoming desensitised to just how hard it is for some people.

“There are so many fewer jobs for people now than there were when we were young and qualifications are hard to achieve.

“There’s a real downward spiral, and I think most of our politicians are blithely unaware of the reality of life for the majority of people.”

Funding cuts to services built up over decades to tackle issues such as those raised in ‘Mother’ reflect that downward

spiral - and the political disconnect.

The Federal Government’s $85 million National Perinatal Depression Initiative that provided funding to the states for perinatal depression screening and council services was cut at the end of June.

It’s just one of the recent cuts that most disadvantage the vulnerable.

“I think where we’re at now is with so many inquiries and reviews, six months or more will go by and in that time you have two generations who have gone through without having any help.

“So, again it comes down to empathy.”

And that comes around, again, to ‘Mother’ and how, as a woman and an actor, Hazlehurst tackles the huge emotional investment in such a powerful story.

“It’s been a long process,” she says.

“The power of the writing grabs you by the throat and takes you on a journey, and that’s unusual.

“I want the audience to go through the sort of things, the sorts of feelings, I went through to get there.

“It’s telling the truth, but what I do is also very technical; every moment has the potential for something to go wrong, so you have to be very focused.

“That’s the hard part, the focus, and to me it’s like climbing Mount Everest.

“I love it.”

Beautiful period drama Far From the Madding Crowd (M) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Thomas Sturridge FAR from the Madding Crowd is a heart-breakingly beautiful period drama adapted from the classic Thomas Hardy novel.

In 1870s rural England, Bathsheba Everdeen (Carey Mulligan) is an independent woman in charge of a prosperous farm, but finds herself courted by three different suitors: the humble shepherd Gabriel (Matthias Schoenaerts), the middle-aged aristocrat Mr Boldwood (Michael Sheen) and

the brash yet handsome Sergeant Troy (Thomas Sturridge).

Danish Director Thomas Vinterberg is gifted at crafting steady, visually stunning films driven by profound, shattering emotion - his Oscar-nominated 2012 film The Hunt is one of the most satisfyingly devastating films you will ever see.

This film is no exception.

Translating the book’s blend of warmth and bleakness to the screen, Far From the Madding Crowd is a solemnly moving tale of Bathsheba (despite her confident success) becoming more worldly.

Your heart aches for Bathsheba as she weathers misfortune, grapples with society’s

expectations of her, deals with her suitors’ unwanted attention and navigates her own complicated feelings for them - including her close (yet adversarial) friendship with Gabriel.

The sterling cast is excellent, but Mulligan is phenomenal in a dignified, quietly powerful performance that will almost certainly earn her the Best Actress Oscar next year.

For that matter, this film tells a better, more layered story of femininity than most other mainstream movies today.

Far From the Madding Crowd is a film of incredible nuance and elegant sadness.

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HALO Hair Gallery’s senior stylist Tennille Grice brings 14 years of industry experience to the region.

During that time, the salon owner has developed a wealth of knowledge and skills, which are offered to the salon’s many valued clients.

The services include hairdressing, foiling, perming, precision cutting, children’s hair cutting, formal, hair-ups, and women’s and men’s cutting.

For that special day, they also specialise in bridal hairdressing.

Joining Tennille at the salon is third-year apprentice Karena, who is highly respected for her work, according to Tennille.

“Karena has joined me at Halo and is highly skilled in all aspects of colouring and blowdrying,” she said.

Tennille says the salon prides itself on offering great customer services and ensuring their clients leave satisfied and with a smile on their face.

To help keep up with that high level of services, the team is constantly attending seminars and training courses that focus on the latest trends and techniques.

In addition, the salon offers plenty of opportunity for the region, with experience in different areas of the industry, including make-up, photo shoots and runway/catwalk.

The salon stocks a range of products from Medavita, which is an Italian company that has been satisfying for more than 50 years.

Medavita develops and manufactures top-quality hair products for the beauty of hair.

Halo Hair Gallery will soon enjoy a makeover itself, thanks to a layout change at the salon.

The change will coincide with the introduction of a new make-up service within the next six months.

Halo Hair Gallery is located at 24 Main Road, Monbulk.

For more information, contact 9756 6540.

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THE Sourdough Cafe in Mount Evelyn first opened its doors on 9 November 2012, and has since become a popular place for the locals to enjoy a nice quiet coffee, delicious home-made cakes, light meals and a range of artisan sourdough breads that are baked fresh daily, using dynamic and organic ingredients.

They are available in-house and to take home and enjoy with the family.

The Sourdough Cafe bakers pride themselves on using the finest local produce, and use only the best and most necessary raw ingredients when making their delicious breads, such as biodynamic stoneground flour, filtered water and unrefined salt.

No chemical additives are added, and everything is made by hand.

Penny, the owner of the cafe, also offers a range of quality groceries, such as un-homogenised biodynamic milk, Bullfrog gully biodynamic free range eggs, locally made jams, marmalades and relish, locally grown seasonal fruit organic olive oils, organic artisan cheeses and range of biodynamic stoneground flours and much more.

Customer service is paramount at The Sourdough Cafe, that grouped with a welcoming atmosphere and their scrumptious range of food and beverages makes it a stop that you can’t miss.

Stop in and visit Penny and her friendly staff Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) on the corner of Clancy Road and Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn.

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QUALITY AND STYLE IDEALLY situated in one of Emerald’s leafy locations on almost three-quarters of an acre and only a short stroll to the main Emerald shopping centre is this meticulously maintained and near-new home.

A true statement in style with absolute quality furnishings throughout and offering a functional floor plan which consists of formal lounge and dining room, a stunning fully-equipped kitchen, adjoining meals and living area and a separate rumpus room.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Features also include four bedrooms, with a private main bedroom including a walkthrough robe and ensuite, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling throughout and an additional solid fuel heater.

Step outside to a covered entertainment area with a huge yard for the kids to enjoy.

With a huge three-car remote garage and ample space for a tradesperson to use, this property has it all ... an excellent lifestyle choice.

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EMERALD 23 LAWSONS ROAD Relax & Enjoy This Magnificent Property

GEMBROOK 25 AGNES STREET Family Living with Spectacular views

COCKATOO 4 BAILEY ROAD Prime Position With Maximum Exposure!

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PRICE $430,000 Plus Buyers CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $580,000 Plus Buyers CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409

Saturday 1st August 11am CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

GEMBROOK 100 GEMBROOK TONIMBUK ROAD Overlooking views of rolling pastures this near new home has a smart stylish feel throughout with features such as high ceilings, fresh sleek colour scheme, quality carpets, luxury fittings & quality soft furnishings. There are 2 large living zones which offer a light & bright atmosphere, a spacious open plan kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, walkin pantry, Caesar stone bench tops & stacker sliding doors that lead to an alfresco area which takes advantage of the peace & privacy that surrounds. There is 5 bedrooms, 4 with BIR & master suite featuring a fitted out walk-in robe and stylish full ensuite. Special features include double glazed windows, ducted vacuum system, solar hot water, solar panels and year round comfort is assured with split system heating and cooling & a cosy wood heater. Outside you will enjoy 5 acres (approx.) of completely useable land with a large fenced paddock, lush lawns, stunning gardens, veggie patch, garden shedding & 30,000 litres of tank water.

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$760,000 Plus Buyers Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

If you’re thinking of selling or renting your home then call Emerald & District’s largest, most professional team for a free appraisal today.

EMERALD 1/321 MAIN ROAD 5968 4522

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102 Monbulk Seville Road Silvan

Expressions of Interest

26 Hume Street Upwey

$490,000 Plus

PARADISE FOUND!

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

Privately positioned on approx.13 exceptional acres sits this craftsmen built family home inc: 3 lge paddocks, 3 lge bedrms ( master with updated ensuite, WIR & parents retreat/study), 3 sep living zones, wood ire, updated kitchen, s/s apps, established gardens, veggie patch & BBQ area, dble garage & workshop under roof line, carport with yards for the horses & solar hot water system.

The loor-plan of this character home allows for so many possibilities incl a growing family, in-law accommodation or teen retreat. Upstairs there is a master bedroom, study, 2 living areas, updated bathroom & modern kitchen with SS appliances & timber benchtops. On the lower level is a well-appointed studio featuring a private balcony overlooking natural park land. Added bonuses inc: an undercover deck, OFP & close to great schools. Inspect today!

Contact: Glenn Chandler 0418 410 689 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Antoinette Burfurd 0419 224 564 Inspection: Wednesday 4:30-5:00pm Saturday 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

30 Silverton Drive Ferntree Gully

$580,000 Plus

483 Monbulk Road Monbulk

For Sale

BIG FAMILY HOME, PRIME LOCATION AND AMAZING VIEWS

IS THIS THE BEST HALF ACRE (APPX.) IN MONBULK?

Ideally positioned close to Mountain Gate & Knox City shopping centres this lge family home features: 2 sep living areas, with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lge lounge, wood ire, sep dining & modern kitchen downstairs & upstairs boasts a lge lounge area, 2nd kitchen, 2 bedrooms & a 2nd bathroom. Also you will ind a studio/home ofice, dble carport, dble garage with storage, sealed driveway, lge covered outdoor deck & a sep paved courtyard beside the garage.

This garden paradise is sure to impress the avid green thumb, boasting Weeping Japanese & Chinese Maples, Azaleas, Silver Birch, Rhododendrons, Irises, Tulips & Daffodils. Water tanks, underground piping & plenty of garden taps allow for easy maintenance. The house itself is a well built 3 bedroom brick family home with ENS & WIR to the master, lge lounge/dining room, ducted heating, ducted vacuum, lge outdoor rotunda & single lock up garage.

Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Thursday 5:30-6:00pm Saturday 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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6 Fernshaw Road Monbulk

$495,000 Plus

Family Living at its Best!

In a quiet family-friendly pocket of Monbulk on almost half an acre of gently sloping land providing ample space for the whole family, you’ll ind this newly refreshed split level residence – an ideal home for you to raise your family in whilst enjoying the close sense of community that this village offers. The 3 bedrooms (all with BIRs) are all of a good size, the master with ensuite & WIR, and study nook all overlook the large family kitchen and living zone. The large entertainers kitchen has been recently renovated offering all the mod-cons. Good sizeable living areas with high ceilings and exposed beams are extended by the great entertaining deck that runs the length of the home, and enjoy extensive valley views.

Contact: Jo Hirst 0427 494 831 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

9751 2375 11 Main Street, Olinda

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2/13 Vista Court Gembrook

$270,000 to $300,000

392 Main Street Emerald

Offers Between $690,000-$730,000

Retire In Style or Ideal Investment!

Unique Commercial Or Development Opportunity!

This 3 year old unit in Gembrook Views Estate (for over 55s) with a great sized back yard, is perfectly located just a short stroll to the heart of Gembrook, the local shops, post ofice & cafes. The unit offers 2 big BDRs with WIRs, spacious sunny lounge, modern kitchen overlooking dining area, 2 way bathroom, powder room, laundry, internal access to the single L/U garage, GDH & split system.

*Prime position *High exposure *High side of road location *Almost 1/2 an acre *1882.1 square metres *Wide frontage *Easy access *All services *Business 2 Zone *Ideal site for a commercial development (STCA) *Enormous potential for forward thinkers!

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

30 Majestic Drive Emerald

70 Evans Rd Cockatoo

Offers Over $640,000

Offers Over $630,000

Gorgeous Country Home!

16 Acres With Magniicent Views!

As you drive through the remote controlled gate you can’t help but fall in love with this gorgeous home on nearly an acre. Pretty as a picture with landscaped gardens, there are 3 double BDRs with BIR, lounge with timber cathedral ceiling & light illed designer kitchen & meals area. Outside is a DBL garage, sprinkler system, vegie gardens, fruit trees & backup generator. Inspection of this beautiful home is a must!

Minutes from the Cockatoo township, in a beautiful part of the world, this fertile 16 acres of useable, fully fenced pasture is ready, complete with site cut, for you to start building the dream (STCA). Consisting of 3 paddocks, 2 road frontages, north east views & there is currently an older style 2 bedroom farm house on the property which is quite liveable as well as a huge colourbond shed, solar panels & 3 phase power available.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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To celebrate our new corporate image & outstanding window display, we are offering EVERYONE who lists their home for sale during Winter, free window cleaning.

Everyone WINS when they list with Bell WIN with free window Cleaning WIN with keen buyers who are ready to buy in Winter WIN with OUTSTANDING price results WIN with your home displayed in the best light With accurate pricing, great marketing strategies & exceptional personal service from the largest Sales Team in Emerald, taking advantage of the current HOT property market, it has never been a better time to list your property For Sale.

Call 5968 6222 to take advantage of this great offer.

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Riders, runners to get vertical A UNIQUE new event that pitches trail runners and cyclists against each other, and against one of the most notable climbs in Australia, Mt Donna Buang, has been confirmed.

Rapid Ascent has launched a new event that promises challenges for participants, with the new Vertical K - Mt Donna Buang to be held on 29 November at Warburton.

This challenge pitches man and bike against one of the most notable climbs in Australia.

Promoters say it is a test of strength over a vertical kilometre for trail runners and cyclists, who will start together at the base of Mt Donna Buang and take different courses to race each other to the summit, which is over one vertical kilometre above.

Mt Donna Buang is wellknown among trail runners thanks to the tall timber forests lining the Yarra Valley and the network of trails that climb up its steep sides.

It’s Australia’s first Vertical Kilometre SkyRace and Vertical K - Mt Donna Buang Sky Race gives runners a 1098m vertical ascent over just 8km meaning it’s short, sharp and very steep.

The course starts in Warburton by going up Martyr Road, Australia’s steepest residential street that has an average gradient of 20 per cent and with 31 per cent on the steepest stretch.

Cyclists will be riding up the sealed road to ascend 1077m throughout their tough 17.8km race.

Starting in Warburton, riders will get up to speed with 800m of flat riding before ‘The Donna’ climb starts in earnest where the road kicks up to a moderate five per cent gradient that remains fairly consistent as it climbs up through the magnificent temperate rainforest.

In the final section to the summit, the road kicks up to a 10 per cent gradient.

The trail runners join the cyclists for an 800m stretch along the road at the 13.5km point (just after the 5.6km point in the run course), allowing each discipline to eye up one another before the final race to the summit.

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Runners will be challenged through the renowned trails. innovation and professional sports events.

“We’re very excited to launch this new style of event and provide a unique opportunity to race against competitors in another sport, and we’re extremely proud to be hosting the first ever sanctioned Vertical K Sky Race in Australia,” said Sam Maffett, General Manager of Rapid Ascent.

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Relay gold in the cold

Top marks for Aitken

By JAMIE STRUDLEY ATHLETICS Victoria and Little Athletics Victoria combined at Sandown Park on Saturday to host the Victorian Road Relay Championships.

Yarra Ranges Athletics had 10 teams in the AV competition and five teams in the LAV championships.

Standout result was from the club’s winning Under 8s girls team of Charlotte Comport, Katyn Russell and Tiara Willis.

The Under 15s Boys team of Connor Thrall, Jayden Clarke and Ryan Thrall also produced a fantastic second placing in their grade.

The AV results were highlighted by the Division 4 women storming home to win their division and their Division 4 Men finishing a close second.

A big thanks to Ron Veenendaal, Phil Russell and Lynn Strudley for officiating; and to all the other recorders who braved the cold and wet conditions.

Good luck to all club athletes competing at the School Sport Victoria State Cross Country Championships on Thursday.

Next Saturday club members are competing at the Know Open Day. Details and entry information are on the website.

By DENNIS FULLER

Yarra Ranges Athletics athlete Amy Veenendaal gets a break on the field at a recent meet.

There are events for all athletes including parents and an overall club trophy up for grabs.

The club won it last year, can they keep it for another year?

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

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

LAV results Under 8s Girls: 1st Charlotte Comport, Katyn Russell, Tiara Willis, U8 Boys 6th Mathew Harvey, Ben Peeler, Willem Poot, U10 Boys 10th Mitchell Deckert, Alex Van Duuren, Zac Clarke, U11 Girls 4th Ashleigh Gasson, Mia Strudley, Tayja Maki, U15 Boys 2nd Connor Thrall, Jayden Clarke, Ryan

Thrall (times were not available at time this went to print). AV results are: Men Div 4 2nd David Mims 24.26, Mat Dore 21.02, Jamie Strudley 24.01, Michael Clarke 22.31, Ross Kinsella 21.49, Men Div 6 6th Dave Laven 25.26, Justin Eagleton 25.24, Craig Hewitson 26.47, Dave Seeds 24.55, Men Div 7 (1) 11th Jordan Brown 24.46, Jed Thrall 28.12, Andrew Peeler 28.42, Joel Johnson 23.56, Men Div7 (2)1st , Ashley Bennett 21.01, Lachie Finn 24.40, Andre Waring 21.34, Julian Badari 19.56 Men U16 11th Tynan Mims 10.46, James Laven 10.15, Camden Hewitson 13.25, Men U14 5th Ryan Thrall 12.45, Liam Russell 12.37, Harrison Van Duuren 11.22 Women Div 4 1st Sienna Somerville 26.22, Amanda Laven 26.26, Veida Somerville 23.04, Women Div 5 (1) 2nd Laura Kasper 30.25, Claire Knell 29.23, Sue McCall 29.57, Women Div 5 (2) 9th Emma Wilton 31.17, Tracey Russell 37.41, Erika Bedyn 32.27, Women U18 6th Brooke Mullins 12.17, Amy Veenendaal 13.26 and Olivia Twining 12.49.

AT Emerald Golf Club last Saturday it was the first day of the three-round Winter Cup. The weather gods turned on a winter day with all of its side salads.

This did not slow down David Aitken (27) in the slightest as equipped with galoshes, umbrella and floaties - he splashed in with 38 points to lead the pack home.

He, of course, stood head and shoulders above the B Grade crew.

Once again, A Grade was headed by Peter Glasscock (12), who, despite dropping handicap strokes on weekly basis, won in a canter with 37 points.

As scoring was difficult, few got near their handicaps except Travis Gerbes (9) who had 35 and John Carvill (19) and Ross Martin (10) both carded 34.

Glasscock was nearest the pin on the 4th, Ben Balfour the 7th, Leigh Morison the 12th, Aitken the 13th and Glasscock picked up the pro pin on the 18th with a brilliant shot.

The ladies leader turned out to be Petra Clowes when she played a blinder to head off her nearest rival in Leanne Morison.

Wednesday’s Openly Floppy Golf (OFG) was a stableford event which suited Gerran Wright (36) down to mother earth as his 41 points slayed the opposition.

The second place on the winners dais was a little crowded with Moss Full (26), Bob Kennedy (22), Brian McCoy(34) and John Carvill (20) all scored 37 points.

The second round of the threeround winter cup is on next week and, unless the sky falls in, it seems unlikely that anybody will keep up with Glasscock.

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Taylor, Dwyer represent

By JUDY ORREN WHILE it was a bye for Division 1 last week, this round saw three of the league’s players selected to participate in the Vic Country versus VAFA Championships that were held in Bendigo.

Josh Taylor (Wandin) was named assistant coach of the No.2 side and Scott Dwyer (Wandin) played in the No.2 team.

Dylan Gordon (Warburton Millgrove) played in the Under 19s team and was named best on ground.

Congratulations to all the boys.

Vic Country No.1: 17.15 (117) d VAFA 8.7 (55) Vic Country No.2: 10.16 (76) d VAFA (Prem B - Div 4) 7.5 47 Vic Country U19: 8.13 (61) d VAFA U19 1.5 (11) SENIORS - ROUND 12 Belgrave 23.8 (146) d Upwey Tecoma 15.14 (104) A very accurate Belgrave was too good for Upwey as they came away with a seven-goal victory. This game started off even with Belgrave holding just a three-point lead as the first change.

The second quarter was where Belgrave took control, as their running power was too much for Upwey to contain. They booted 8 goals to 3 in the term to lead by 30 points at the main break. The second half was a really good battle and goals came thick and fast. There was 20 second-half goals scored in total, but it was Belgrave that had all the answers and also had the edge. They added another 11 goals to Upwey’s 9 to come away with a good win on the back of what was a great second quarter.

Ron McKendry (Belgrave) attempts to spoil Dan Waters (Upwey).

Best: Healesville - B. Nicholls (2 goals), M. Jeffery (1 goal), R. Hunter (3 goals) Wandin -M. Debono (1 goal), P. Hodgett (5 goals), B. Lawrence

DIVISION 2 A GRADE NETBALL (ROUND 13) Seville 32 d Yarra Junction 20 Seville has come away with a 12-goal victory, but had to work hard to shake off a very willing Yarra Junction side. Seville led by four goals at the first change and maintained that lead at half time after a six-goal apiece second term. Seville did stretch their lead in the third with an 8 goal to 5 term, but Junction was certainly hanging in there. The last quarter was where Seville broke away to a degree. Junction just couldn’t eat away at the lead as Seville got on top, scoring 8 goals to 3 to win in what was a good tussle.

Best: Belgrave - E. Clasby (5 goals), P. Gough, D. Collins (1 goal) Upwey Tecoma - D. Waters (6 goals), S. Dawson (1 goal), T. Robinson

DIVISION 2 SENIORS (ROUND 13) Gembrook Cockatoo 12.16 (88) d Alexandra 3.5 (23) Gembrook won quite easily in the end, but they did have to work hard early to get the game on their terms. They led by just one point at the first change. They only booted three goals in the second quarter but held Alex to just one point and their lead was 20 points by half-time. Gembrook controlled the entire second half and really should have blown Alex away in the third, but they were wasteful scoring 3.9 to 1 goal to lead by 41 points at the final change.

Gembrook finished the day with a 4 goals to 2 behinds in the last term to win with relative ease and now sits one game clear in fourth place.

Best: Gembrook Cockatoo - J. Raymond, L. Frazzetto (3 goals), R. Causer (2 goals) Alexandra - B. Cooper, K. Veldman, J. Purcell (1 goal)

Seville 7.9 (51) d Yarra Junction 5.8 (38) This was by no means a great spectacle, but Seville will be happy enough to walk away with the win. Yarra Junction led by just one point at the first change but it was Seville that booted two goals in the second term while holding Junction goalless to take a nine-point lead into half-time.

The third term opened up a little with a total of five goals scored, with Seville booting three of those to extend their lead to 16 points at the final change. The last quarter was a slog, both teams finding it hard to go forward. There was only one goal scored for the term and that went the way of Yarra Junction, but it wasn’t enough as Seville came away with an ugly but effective 13-point victory.

Best: Seville - D. Groen, L. Aitkens, S. Senior Yarra Junction - T. Carlyle, L. Cove (1 goal), J. Black

Thornton Eildon 21.15 (141) d Powelltown 5.9 (39) Thornton Eildon is firming more and more as favourites for the flag after a dominating performance over final aspirants Powelltown. Thornton Eildon was outstanding from the first bounce.

They jumped out to a 25-point lead at the first change, and then played a blistering second term where they booted 8 goals to 1 to lead by 68 points and have the game well in their keeping.

The second half saw Thornton stretch their lead.

They booted 4 goals to 2 in the third and finished off with a 4 goal to 1 final term to win by 101 points and now sit just a percentage off top spot.

Best: Thornton Eildon - J. Herridge (1 goal), R. Chapman (3 goals), B. Kapakoulakis (1 goal) Powelltown -M. McArthur, N. Moody, M. McLaughlin

Kinglake 7.11 (53) d Yea 1.4 (10) Kinglake may not have been at their best, but they were always in control of this clash.

Kinglake had only booted three goals in the first half, but Yea had only the two behinds to their name. The third term saw Kinglake add another

Ben Cooper (Alexandra) and Craig Clarke (Gembrook) going in for the hard-ball get. three goals while Yea booted their only major for the day in this term and it was Kinglake by 36 points at the final change. The last quarter wasn’t anything special as Kinglake went through the motions. They booted one goal while Yea didn’t even bother the scoreboard to see Kinglake win by 43 points in a very forgettable encounter.

Best: Kinglake - D. McMahon, J. Walker, T. Thone-Kain (1 goal) Yea - J. Marasco, D. Evans, T. Butterworth

UNDER 18s (ROUND 13) Upwey Tecoma 16.16 (112) d Belgrave 7.5 (47) A reasonable four-quarter performance from Upwey who were just a touch too good for a competitive Belgrave side. Upwey certainly was the better side in the first half as they went into half-time with a 27-point lead, but Belgrave was certainly still in the contest. The third quarter was where Upwey took control. They had multiple forward entries and booted 5.7 for the term while Belgrave could only manage one goal, and Upwey’s lead had blown out to 58 points by three quarter time. The last quarter saw both sides finish the game off well. Upwey booted 4 goals to 3 for the term to win by 65 points in what was a very controlled performance.

Best: Upwey Tecoma - B. Oates (4 goals), M. Kirby (2 goals), S. Shineberg (1 goal) Belgrave - J. Blennerhassett, N. Schill (1 goal), M. Collins

Woori Yallock 8.9 (57) d Warburton Millgrove 7.12 (54) For three quarters of this game, it looked as though Woori was in control, but Warby came hard at the end to almost steal victory. Woori led this game by 22 points at the half and Warby had only scored the one goal. The third term was a good one, with teams going goal for goal, but it was Woori with a slight edge as they booted 4 goals to 3 to lead by 27 points at the final break.

Warburton threw everything at Woori in the last and attacked relentlessly. Unfortunately for them, they wasted numerous chances as they booted 3.6 for the quarter and even though Woori didn’t score they were able to hold on to win by 3 points in what was a thrilling finish.

Best: Woori Yallock - D. Benson, J. Collette (1 goal), M. Arnold (3 goals) Warburton Millgrove - J. Blake (1 goal), S. Wells, A. Maguire

Mount Evelyn 6.16 (52) d Yea 4.11 (35) Both sides were very inaccurate, but it still made for a pretty good contest. Yea led by four points at quarter time, but Mount Evelyn booted 3 goals to 1 in the second to take an 11-point lead into half-time. The third quarter saw a slog with goals hard to come by as both sides only managed one goal apiece for the term and it was Mount Evelyn by just seven points.

In the last quarter, Mount Evelyn really looked to get on top but they just couldn’t put it on the scoreboard as they booted 1.6, however it was enough as Yea only scored to two behinds which saw Mount Evelyn come away with a hard-fought 17- point victory.

Best: Mount Evelyn - L. Callaghan, L. Manassa (2 goals), C. Knoll Yea - R. Aldous (2 goals), H. Jarvie (1 goal), X. O’Dwyer

Emerald 16.9 (105) d Monbulk 6.6 (42) Emerald was favourites to win this clash, but they had a real battle on their hands in the first half as Monbulk took in right up to them. Emerald led by just five points at the main break and just couldn’t get any flow going with their game, thanks to Monbulk’s defence. The third quarter was where Emerald showed their class. They opened the game up and created more run that Monbulk couldn’t combat.

Emerald booted 6 goals to 2 in the third to open up a 32-point lead at the final break and then added another 6 goals to 1 in the last to win by 63 points, thanks to a dominant second half.

Best: Emerald - J. Kruithof (3 goals), J. Pedder (3 goals), K. Burns (5 goals) Monbulk - B. Jennings-Allen, T. Gromer, J. Rak

Healesville 18.11 (119) d Wandin 8.4 (52) It’s amazing that Healesville wasn’t at their best in this game, but they still won by 67 points which just shows how dominant they are. This clash started with an even first term, and it was Healesville by just two points at the first break.

The second term was Healesville’s best for the day and it set up their victory as they booted six goals while holding Wandin scoreless and their lead was out to 41 points at the long break. The second half was a decent battle as Wandin did battle the game out, but Healesville’s class was just too good as they added another 9 goals to Wandin’s 5 to win by yet another big margin.

Best: Seville - Stacey Abbruzzese, Tania Hoare, Rachael Goulding (16 goals) Yarra Junction - Jodi Terry, Courtney Richards, Catherine Cook

Powelltown 41 d Thornton Eildon 19 Powelltown was never really bothered by Thornton Eildon during this game despite their best efforts. Powelltown had all the answers and continued to stretch their lead as the contest went on, they were simply just a class above what is an improving Thornton Eildon but unfortunately for them they just weren’t up to the same standard as their opponents in this clash.

Best: Powelltown - Erin Williams, Jodie M Stenhouse, Demi Barber Thornton Eildon - Krystal Herridge, Melinda Sier, Darcy Smith

Yea 57 d Kinglake 21 Yea shot out of the blocks and raced to a 22goal lead by half time of this clash to be very much in control. The third quarter saw Yea continue their dominance as they added another 16 goals to 4 and their lead had jumped out to a very sizable 34 goals. The last quarter was at least a bit more of an even contest with Yea scoring 12 goals to Kinglake’s 10, but make no mistake this game belonged to Yea for entire 4 quarters.

Best: Yea - Lauren Tesoriero, Lucy Marks, Cindy Newcombe Kinglake - Karsha Hoyt, Jade White (15 goals), Amy Teodorovic

Solution No. 4041 8 6 9 1 7 4 2 5 3

7 4 2 5 3 8 6 9 1

5 1 3 2 9 6 4 8 7

9 8 7 4 1 2 3 6 5

4 2 5 6 8 3 7 1 9

6 3 1 9 5 7 8 4 2

2 9 6 7 4 1 5 3 8

1 7 8 3 6 5 9 2 4

3 5 4 8 2 9 1 7 6

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7379 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Capitulate. 8, Nile. 9, Tuna. 10, Licit. 11, Hail.

12, Different. 16, Simpleton. 20, Flea. 22, Viper. 23, Trip.

24, Trio. 25, Irrelevant.

Down - 1, Saluki. 2, Giraffe. 3, Butler. 4, Falcon. 5, Tenth.

7, Claim. 13, Elm. 14, Festive. 15, Glare. 17, Import. 18, Purple. 19, Orient. 21, Avoid.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7379 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Little used. 8, Da-ta. 9, Vi-ew (rev). 10, Th-ine. 11, Darn. 12, Thir-d-rat-e. 16, Keeps cool. 20, Shod (rev). 22, Exist (anag). 23, Rapt (wrapped). 24, S-wan.

25, In contra-st.

Down - 1, F-in-ish. 2, Stew-art. 3, Letter. 4, As-s-ist. 5, Ad-d-ed. 7, Star-t(own). 13, Ace. 14, Scorers. 15, Thaws (anag). 17, E-vince. 18, Pa-ten-t. 19, Op-pose. 21, Denis.

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