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“The government understands that providing good facilities has a great impact on improving quality of life, socially and health wise.”

Mr Bakens said final details of what would be included in the internal designs for South Belgrave is yet to be concluded, but believed it would be finished about next month.

He said works at the site could begin as early as September this year.

The Victorian Government has committed $500,000 to the Belgrave South works and $600,000 for the pavilion at Monbulk.

The funds have come through the government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, which will combine with funds from Yarra Ranges Shire and the Federal Government, as well

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as from user groups, sporting clubs and community groups.

Monbulk Cricket Club president Chris Defina recently told the Mail the works would come at a great time, considering a predicted boom in sports participation.

“It’s definitely very exciting (times) ... our junior representation, in football and cricket, is at an all-time high,” he said.

He described the present building as “tired” and said the pavilion would be of greater benefit than to just sporting clubs.

Mr Defina said the Monbulk Primary School, too, would be a direct beneficiary because they often used the reserve for physical education classes.

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South Belgrave Precinct Development Group co-ordinator Ian Bakens said the funds had been reward for a pro-active approach.

“After nearly nine years of work, we’re pretty excited to have some certainty,” he said.

“The announcement puts an end to any doubts over this project.

“This is the culmination of years of meetings, planning, and jumping hoops and hurdles that you come across.”

Mr Bakens expected great progress for the community.

“In the next two to three years, we expect see vast improvement in sporting areas in the Hills, with significant developments, either in planning or signed off, at Upwey, Monbulk and South Belgrave.

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SPORTS participation in the Hills is set to boom in coming years after a funding announcement effectively locked in a series of vital works.

An announcement of more than $1 million in Victorian Government funding last week was the final piece of the puzzle which will see significant improvements to sports facilities and amenities at Monbulk and South Belgrave.

This includes a pavilion at South Belgrave Recreation Reserve – complete with player and umpire changerooms, first aid facilities and a multipurpose room. A play space for kids is also planned.

At Monbulk, a new pavilion – complete with community meeting areas

and male and female changerooms – will be home to more than 800 players from the Monbulk Football Netball Club, Monbulk Junior Football Club and Monbulk Cricket Club.

Monbulk MP James Merlino last week visited both sites to make the announcement.

“These upgrades will be great,” he said.

“It will mean players have a home base they can be proud of.

“Local clubs can grow and kids can enjoy the precious memories that stay with them for life.”

Mr Merlino’s announcement represented much more than just funds for sporting groups, but a reward for perseverance and hard work among many community groups.

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Tree blocks tourist road

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MOUNT Dandenong Tourist Road was closed in both directions and Olinda township was without power last Wednesday after a tree fell on the road and a bus became stuck.

The tree fell across the road, about 12.35pm on Wednesday 3 February, blocking access between Monash Avenue and the Olinda-Monbulk Road, taking out high-voltage powerlines and causing minor damage to shops.

In an effort to avoid the fallen tree, a bus then became wedged at the intersection of Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and Everest Crescent, near the Cuckoo Restaurant.

Power Company AusNet cut power to the area so SES crews could access the tree and assist VicRoads with the removal process.

Two cars were trapped under the fallen tree, with no way of knowing the extent of any damage until the tree was removed and the powerlines made safe.

Jackson Evans of Emerald SES said the area had to be quarantined due the fallen powerlines.

“It will be some time before the powerlines are safe and VicRoads arrive in the scene to clear the road,” he said.

Another car was also clipped by the falling tree but no serious damage was caused to the vehicle and the driver was unharmed.

Sergeant Andrew Herdman of Olinda police

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A car is trapped under the fallen tree on the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda.

149774 Pictures: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS said at the time the tree removal would take the rest of the day.

“We will be here late into the evening mak-

ing sure the road is cleared and safe for drivers to use,“ he said. The bus also blocked the road for some time before it could be removed.

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Big year starts at home base After 40 years, he’s still a cut above

By PETER DOUGLAS THERE’S no place like home when preparing to take on the world, according to elite cyclist Simon Clarke.

The Selby-raised Clarke spent many hours over summer training at the Monbulk Aquatic Centre before – on Wednesday 3 February – heading off to Europe for the coming racing season.

He says the gym facilities are essentially world-class and believes training in his home environment will hold him in good stead.

And what a year it promises to be for the Tour de France stage winner.

With a new team and an Olympics dream on the calendar, Clarke has plenty to be excited about.

“One of my goals this year is the Olympics in Rio, but it won’t be an automatic selection,” he said.

“The standard of cycling in Australia is improving and there is plenty of competition for spots, but I’ll give it my best.”

Clarke previously competed at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014, which he lists as one of his greatest achievements.

Another highlight was being awarded the coveted polka dot jersey at the Vuelta a Espana in 2012, becoming the first Australian to win the climbing classification.

This season, Clarke has moved from the Orica GreenEDGE team to Cannondale-Garmin, saying he needed a fresh start.

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Cyclist Simon Clarke with personal trainer Henry Yallah from Monbulk Aquatic Centre. 149720 “I just needed to re-assess where I was at, I needed new scenery, new challenges,” he said.

Clarke is set to be a leader within the young team, which will cycle in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France.

Clarke attended Selby Primary School and Billanook High School, acknowledging the Dandenongs had con-

tributed greatly to his success.

“Many cyclists travel hours to get to the Dandenongs, but I just head out my front door,” he said.

Clarke said he would like to thank the team at Monbulk Aquatic Centre for helping accommodate his intense training regime over the past months.

THERE’S been the mullet, the flat-top, the bowl-cut and many more ‘trend-worthy’ hairstyles over the past four decades – and Andrew Rayment has seen them all.

The hairdresser on Tuesday 9 February, celebrates 40 years of working at the Mountain View Hairdressing salon in Belgrave.

The popular figure has become an integral member of the Belgrave community, with his service extending to the local traders’ association and Puffing Billy, where he has been a volunteer for 45 years.

Interestingly, Mr Rayment said initially he had no intention of pursuing hairdressing.

He said it was mere luck when he stepped into the salon at age 17.

“I came in to get a haircut and there was a vacancy,” he said.

“I wasn’t doing anything at the time ... but hairdressing was the furthest thing from my mind.

“I took the apprenticeship but I was only going to stay the four years.”

Mr Rayment started under the salon’s original owner, Ray, who

he said was also a great mentor.

But his affiliation with the salon continued long after his apprenticeship, eventually purchasing the business.

He said he enjoyed building long-lasting relationships with the many loyal customers.

Surprisingly, he said the requested hair-do’s hadn’t got any crazier.

“Back in the 1970s they just wanted to grow it long and not look after it,” he said.

“At least today they take pride in their hair and take care of it.”

But after 40 years is retirement on the cards?

Probably not yet, according to Andrew.

“I’m not ready to hang up the scissors just yet, but I could easily hand over the bookwork,” he said.

Andrew said he would like to thank his wife, Megan, and the community for their support.

To help celebrate the achievement, past and present clients, along with colleagues, are invited to drop by the salon on Saturday 13 February, between 1pm and 3pm.

Finger food and drinks will be served.

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Cops busy after station window is left smashed

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MONBULK Police have had a busy few nights after their front window was smashed and a drunken man was aggressive towards officers.

Between 5pm on Tuesday 2 February and 8am on Wednesday 3 February, an unknown person or people smashed the large front window of the police station.

Police are investigating the incident and a suspect has been called in for questioning.

Anyone with further information is asked on contact Sergeant Mark Knight at the Monbulk police station.

At about 9.30pm on Wednesday 3 February a 44-year-old Monbulk man fronted the police station in an intoxicated state and became aggressive towards the police officer on duty.

The police officer called for assistance from Belgrave police station where it took two more police officers with pepper spray used to subdue the man.

The offender was taken into custody for being drunken and disorderly and was then lodged at Knox Police Station for the night where he was issued an infringement notice.

The front window of the Monbulk Police Station was smashed on Tuesday night.

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Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit raided properties in Belgrave, Ferntree Gully, Boronia and Bayswater that contained commercial quantities of cannabis in August.

During the raids, police seized over 2000 cannabis plants and seedlings from the three warehouses as well as from Bar-

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A VEHICLE has been stripped of its rego plates in a burglary in Montrose last week, and police are calling for witnesses to come forward.

Between 7am on Wednesday 3 February and 7.50am the next day, two registration plates were stolen from a vehicle on Canterbury Road in Montrose.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said police were investigating, and asking anyone with information, or who may have seen suspicious behaviour, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Confidential crime reports can also be made to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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A BELGRAVE man has been sentenced to six years in prison with a non-parole period of four years for drug related offences.

Geoffrey Barnard was charged with cultivation of a large commercial quantity of a drug of dependence and possession of a drug of dependence.

Barnard appeared in the County Court

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POLICE are looking for witnesses after a Belgrave house was ransacked in late January.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said that between 1pm and 6pm on Monday 25 January, unknown persons entered a house in Bellbird Street, Belgrave.

Det Sgt Barrow said it looked like the intruders came through the front door of the house, and stole nothing in the incident - but ransacked parts of the house.

“What we’re looking for is anyone who may have seen anybody in that street between those hours,” he said.

Anyone who has any information on the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic. com.au.

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nard’s home address in Belgrave.

Police also located sophisticated hydroponic operations in the warehouses along with a sophisticated cannabis oil extraction process at the warehouse on Dorset Road in Ferntree Gully.

Judge Montgomery said that if Barnard had not pleaded guilty, he would have sentenced him to a period of imprisonment of eight years with a non-parole period of six years.

POLICE are on the hunt for power tool thieves, and asking owners to be wary of their belongings, following three power tool thefts late last month.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said between 4pm on Thursday 28 January and 3.50pm on Saturday 30 January, a shed was broken into in Kidgell Street, Lilydale.

Det Sgt Barrow said there were no signs of force, and a brush cutter, an angle grinder, two cordless drills and other power tools were stolen, with a total value of $1500.

All of the tools were Ryobi branded.

Power tools were also stolen from a shed on Mathers Avenue in Launching Place, sometime between 4pm on Friday 29 January and 10.30am the next day.

Det Sgt Barrow said there were no signs of force in this burglary too, and that $2500 worth of power tools, including two lawn mowers, a pressure washer and two sanders, were stolen.

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tween 10pm on Sunday 31 January, and 7am the next day, where someone forced the lock on a door to a car on Warwick Road, Montrose.

Det Sgt Barrow said a Makita circular saw and an Ozito reciprocating saw were stolen from the car, worth $220 in total.

He said that power tool thefts had become “the new norm” in the area.

“They’re easy to take away, they’re easy to transport, they’re also easy to on-sell,” Det Sgt Barrow said.

He said that owners, whether professionals or not, should take down tool models and serial numbers, and store the details somewhere safe.

“We tend to recover tools, and find it difficult to trace them back to where they came from,” he said.

Anyone with information on either of the burglaries is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Mobile and cash stolen POLICE are searching for witnesses, after valuables were stolen from a man’s car in broad daylight in a Chirnside Park car park last week.

Sometime between 11am and 11.45am on Wednesday 3 February, unknown people opened a car parked outside Pete’s Bargain Centre on Maroondah Highway in Chirnside Park.

The thieves have then stolen a Nokia mobile phone, a black bag and cash, worth $1350 in total.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said there were no signs of damage or forced entry on the car, and asked anyone who saw suspicious behaviour to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Criminal damage charges laid A KILSYTH man will face court later in the year after being caught smashing windows in Mooroolbark at the end of January.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said in the early hours of Sunday 31 January, a man was believed to have smashed the windows of two properties in Mooroolbark.

Police arrested the man, a 32-year-old Kilsyth resident, who was interviewed and charged with several counts of criminal damage and weapons offences.

He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 13 July.

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Electronic speed signs for schools I WAS proud to make a number of announcements recently which will have a real positive impact on our community in the Monbulk electorate.

First of all, the Andrews Labor Government promised that it would provide much-needed electronic speed signs for local schools ahead of the start of the 2016 school year.

Sixteen new signs are now up and running at Mount Dandenong Primary, The Patch Primary and Selby Primary to alert drivers to reduced 40km/h speed zones during school hours.

These signs significantly increase driver awareness and help us protect young children as they make their way to and from school.

I also announced that the Labor Government is getting on with the job of providing the communities of Monbulk and

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Belgrave South the sport facilities that they deserve.

Victoria is the sporting capital of the world and our grassroots sport clubs are integral part of this.

That is why I was so proud to announce that we are delivering $500,000 towards a new community sports pavilion and play area at Belgrave South, plus a new $600,000 pavilion for Monbulk.

This investment will provide the Bel-

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grave South community with the longawaited facility that they can be proud.

It will provide South Belgrave Football, Veterans and Cricket Clubs with a new home, along with the Junior Auskick and MILO in2CRICKET programs.

At Monbulk, the new pavilion will include community meeting areas and new change rooms for more than 800 budding players at the Monbulk Football Netball Club, Junior Football Club and Cricket Club.

South Belgrave and Monbulk have a fantastic sporting history and we need to ensure we nurture the next generation of athletes and provide them with the modern facilities they need.

I wish to congratulate all those involved in advocating for these great projects over the past several years.

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Lenscape MAIL reader Val Rees, who lives in the Selby/ Menzies Creek area of the Dandenong Ranges, has submitted this incredible image. Val said she and her husband “have a beautiful pink flowering gum in our front garden and each year when it is in flower the rainbow lorikeets pay us a visit to feed from it”. One morning I waited patiently for their arrival and was dually rewarded by capturing this beautiful bird as it flew in to feed. I shot this from a front room window of our house so as not to frighten the birds away with my DSLR with 70 - 200mm 2.8 lens on continuous shutter to capture the bird in flight.”

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Wood gift no vote magnet I have just received a ‘To Do’ fridge magnet from La Trobe MP, Jason Wood.

Has this been paid for by the taxpayer?

It does not seem to me to fit with the Government’s claim that their advertising is to promote government programs.

Geoff Champion, Mount Dandenong

Myth goes stray, confused for fact IN last week’s edition, the Mail incorrectly published a sentence in the regular Animal Aid column (‘Busting stray myths’, Tuesday, 2 February, 2016).

In error, the sentence read: ‘Fact: Shelters only keep an animal for a certain number of days and then they are euthanised’.

The sentence should have read:

‘Myth: Shelters only keep an animal for a certain number of days and then they are euthanised’.

The Mail is responsible for this error, not the columnist, Mark Menze.

The Mail would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to Animal Aid or those associated with the organisation.

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VEC Review

Wards in depth

By PETER DOUGLAS

Perrins Creek Road, Olinda, after strong winds hit the region. 149786

Powerline works ‘save customers’

By PETER DOUGLAS AUSNET Services believes its $40 million powerlines upgrade in the Dandenong Ranges is starting to show major benefits.

According to a statement, widespread power outages were avoided recently in the Kallista, Mount Evelyn, Kalorama and Mt Dandenong areas when strong winds struck the region.

Ausnet believes two trees have been blown over in locations that would have taken large numbers of customers off supply for prolonged periods.

Instead, the damage to the network

and supply disruption to customers was confined to the low-voltage lines serving fewer customers.

Project manager Aaron McArrich said these incidents showed the works were already achieving one of their critical goals.

“Within weeks of the works being completed, they have prevented considerable cost and inconvenience from prolonged power outages,” he said.

“And as the weather warms up, we believe the other major outcome of these works - improved bushfire safety - will also be underlined.”

Mr McArrich acknowledged the patience of residents in the area while works were taking place.

IN relation to the Mail’s inquiries to Yarra Ranges councillors in last week’s edition (2 February, 2016), which canvassed their opinions over the proposed multi-councillor wards, Franc Smith from the Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association has prepared the following letter. It’s the Mail’s opinion the questions raised in the letter need clarification. Through this article, the Mail has endeavoured to provide further clarification around issues related to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s review. The Mail hopes this will foster informed debate within the community over this important issue. Mr Smith’s letter reads as follows.

EIGHT of the nine councillors ‘never’ agreed with the Victoria Electoral Commission report, expressing grave doubts over representation. *Editor’s note: Only seven of the nine councillors responded to the Mail’s enquiries on this issue. Councillors Terry Avery and Andrew Witlox did not respond.

Cr Child states, “I think it’s an open and fair democracy and that’s the great thing for us to have”.

The VEC ‘omitted’ over 7300 Mount Evelyn voters.

Does he really believe ‘omitting’ the third largest township is acceptable as ‘open and fair democracy’?

More questions: 1. Mayor (Jason) Callanan proclaimed ‘Council will fight’ (Mail, 1 December, 2015). Why didn’t it?

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2. Will council immediately appeal now, since the report has no support among its councillors?

3. Was council so divided that council officers presented the disastrous ‘Option D’ as a way of promoting a united front when many councillors requested there be no change?

4. How will voters be taught the new method of Proportional Representation Voting - similar to those long Senate ballot at federal elections - all through the post?

5. Council’s statutory responsibility under the Local Government Act to ‘exhibit’ this report at their offices was never complied with. Why? If the community gets the government they deserve, did Mount Evelyn ‘deserve’ this?

YARRA Ranges Shire prepared the following details, which the Mail believes will help to clarify some, but not all, of the concerns raised: The Representation Review was conducted by the VEC, who placed public notices in a number of newspapers, including the Mount Evelyn Mail, to notify residents that the review was being undertaken and also to advise that their preliminary report had been released, with these being published in the Mount Evelyn Mail on 4 August and 6 October respectively.

Any queries regarding the adequacy or otherwise of publicity of the review in the Mount Evelyn area should be directed to the VEC. The assertion that the council could

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appeal the recommendations made by the VEC is not correct. The Local Government Act does not make provision for appeals to be lodged in respect of the recommendations made by the VEC to the Minister, but instead places requirements on councils to provide any information or assistance to the Minister that the Minister may request for the purposes of section 219G of the Act. The council, with the input of all councillors, actively participated in the review and put forward submissions at each stage of the process, as well as appearing in person at a public hearing on 5 November, 2015. In addition, individual councillors also put forward submissions and appeared in person at the public hearing.

Details of the process followed by the VEC and those who participated in this, including copies of their individual written submissions, are available in the final report and on the VEC website at: www.vec.vic.gov. au/reviews/Yarrarangesrr.html The requirements placed on the council by section 219F of the Local Government Act relate to ensuring that the final report is available for inspection for the period of at least three months after the report is received, not that it be exhibited or displayed.

A limited number of copies of the final report have been available for inspection since its release and this is also available online via the VEC website. The copies of the final report provided to the council are held in the governance office.

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Reminder Ratepayers who are paying their rates in full are reminded that payment is due on or before 15 February 2016.

Payment methods:At the following Yarra Ranges Community Links:

BPAY – Go to your participating Financial Institution’s Internet Banking Site

15 Anderson Street, Lilydale 110 River Street, Healesville 1/21 Main Road, Monbulk 40 Main Street, Upwey 2444 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

Phone Payment –

Phone: 1300 368 333

Contact Property Rating Services for a copy of the direct debit form on 1300 368 333.

(Please note that payments can be made at Community Links using cash, cheque or EFTPOS including Mastercard and Visa.)

Internet Payment – Go to www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au to pay rates over the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Mail When making payments by post (send only cheques and the tear off slip at the bottom of your Rate Notice) to: Yarra Ranges Council PO Box 105 Lilydale Vic 3140

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MARKET SCENE Big dreams, great produce BELGRAVE Big Dreams Market was founded two and a half years ago with the intention of providing a platform for emerging and established talent to showcase their wares, build their brand and reach for the stars.

The inaugural Big Dreams Market was a huge success with 35 stalls including some fresh produce.

Two and a half years later, it has tripled in size with an extensive range of produce stalls including, fresh fruit and vegies, organic bread, jams and preserves, honey, dips, free range eggs, cheese, olives, organic tea, chai, vegan food.

The market has a very diverse selection of high quality stalls and now also includes some vintage and second-hand stalls, so there really is something for everyone.

Delicious coffee is served from a beautiful converted vintage Franklin caravan and there is a scrumptious selection of hot street food including Indian, organic, pizza, paella and more.

The Big Dreams Market has evolved into an amazing community space, where young, old and furry friends commune and connect.

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Fresh bread is just some of the tasty items on offer for market-goers. 149907 The market has gained a quite a reputation for its relaxed, friendly vibe.

In the heart of Belgrave, the market is very easily accessed by car, train, bike or foot.

Situated on the grounds of St Thomas More Primary School, and split over two levels, the market is the perfect destination for families with an onsite playground, a bouncy castle,

face painting and awesome live music.

The market also offers kids stalls for children 16 years and under. These young entrepreneurs are encouraged to sell their own handmade crafts or second-hand toys.

The market runs on the second Sunday of the month (except January) from 9am-2pm, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave.

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There will be plenty of family friendly entertainment, including lawn games and giant trampolines. 149842

Browse through the variety of jewellery, homewares, gifts, arts and crafts. 149842

Local musical talent is being sought to perform on the market stage. 149842

Market wants to hear from you THE Chirnside Park Shopping Centre’s February Twilight Market will be all about the community.

So, they are seeking local talent to perform on the Twilight Market Community stage.

If you are in a band – or are a performer, singer, or musician – they would love to hear from you.

Chirnside Park centre manager Cameron Tynan said he was excited to showcase talented local musicians and performers at the next Twilight Market.

“More than 4700 people attended our January Twilight Market and we are gearing up for the second market

and hope to see you there,” Mr Tynan said.

The next Twilight Market will be held at Chirnside Park on Thursday 25 February, from 4pm to 8pm.

There will be plenty of family friendly entertainment, including lawn games, giant trampolines, face painting, a balloon artist, arts and craft station and much more.

There will be several local market stalls to browse through with a great variety of jewellery, homewares, gifts, arts and crafts, and delicious treats.

There will also be lots to choose from for dinner with a great line-up of food trucks.

February’s market will also have some special appearances from our hardworking emergency services, including the local CFA and police.

Be sure to pop by and say hi to learn about how they continue to protect and care for the community.

There will be plenty of seating in the dining hall to relax with loved ones on a warm summer’s night.

Or enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer from the local Kellybrook Winery while listening to the live music and entertainment at the community stage.

Don’t miss out on a bargain with the Chirnside Park One Day Sale VIP

shopping event running from 9am to 9pm.

For the chance to win Reading Cinema movie tickets for the family for the year, simply spend at any specialty store on the day.

The last Twilight Market will be held on Thursday 24 March, from 4pm to 8pm in the car park opposite Woolworths, off Maroondah Highway.

The March Twilight Market will celebrate all things Easter, from hotcross buns to the Easter Bunny, and will feature a pop-up cinema for the family to unwind or enjoy.

To register your interest in performing, contact the centre on 9727 9001

or email chirnsideparkmarketing@gpt. com.au To stay up to date, visit www.chirnsidepark.com.au or follow the Facebook page. *Market organisers are looking for market stall operators for their February and March Twilight Market’s do you own a small business and are looking for additional exposure?

They are seeking operators to showcase a great variety of home wares, giftware, unique handmade arts and crafts, delicious treats, plants and garden goods, health products, services, fresh produce and much more.

Contact 9727 9001 to discuss further.

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Mater Christi’s hip-pocket help

Pictured from left are Samantha Goodie, Michelle Goodie and Cassandra Goodie. 149829

Enrol Now 2017 and 2018 Mater Christi College, Belgrave is a vibrant open entry College for girls with outstanding results and modern facilities, easily accessible by dedicated buses and public transport.

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7:00 - 8:00pm Thursday 18 February

Ź Open

Morning

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WHEN the Sisters of the Good Samaritan established Mater Christi College in 1963, affordability for local families was paramount.

However, they never thought they would see the day when the school fees actually fell.

That’s what happened when the college board sent a letter to parents last week to let them know that fees had been reduced by at least $1100 per student.

“It’s a nice surprise, isn’t it!” Mater Christi parent Michelle Goodie said.

“It was lovely and most happily accepted.”

The Goodie family have prioritised education for all five of their children.

“We’re on the home stretch,” said Michelle, with her youngest daughters Cassandra (Year 11) and Samantha (Year 9).

“It means that we will be able to let the girls make the most of some of the other opportunities that come along because they go to Mater Christi.”

Over the last decade, the number of students in the school’s area swelled and Mater Christi grew quickly.

“This growth placed enormous pressure on our facilities and ultimately led to fee increases,” college board chairman Terry Stephens said.

Demographic projections made it clear to the board that the decade long ‘bubble’ of local students was past.

“We believe that our projected student numbers will return to our long-term average of about 800 girls,” Mr Stephens said.

“This means the need for building new infrastructure will no longer create such a significant pressure on our finances.

“The best thing we could do is pass the Facilities Development Levy back to our families.”

Teacher-student ratios, refurbishment programs and curriculum offerings at the college will remain the same under the simplified fee structure.

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Learning to thrive with a good routine THE thought of ‘back to school’ is the subject of many barbecue and poolside conversations.

What is the best way to assist young people to be ready for the ‘big day’?

Many young children are very positive and excited to return to school; some parents will be pleased to see the ‘kids’ back at school and most teenagers will screw up their faces and say ‘yuck’ (or worse) at the thought of returning to school.

But deep down, they enjoy being immersed in the social aspect of school, if not the thought of classrooms and school work.

In brief, this is what I tell parents who ask me at those poolside or beach conversations when they find I’m a school principal and teacher of many decades ... get children and teenagers back into a ‘routine’.

Start to get teenagers to get up earlier and work towards getting up at the normal time for school before the ‘big day’.

Sleep patterns take time to adjust and this is best done as gently as possible.

Proper sleep, up to 10 hours per night, is what young people need.

Organisation and a positive routine are good for all of us.

Discuss where homework will be completed and prepare the space if necessary.

Homework is best done in a quiet but public part of the home, not in a bedroom.

Discuss and make clear your ‘expectations’ regarding school.

You should have high and realistic expectations of what your child can achieve.

In discussion, set practical, concrete and attainable goals.

The goals should be ‘Goldilocks’ type goals: not too hard (unattainable), not too easy (no challenge) but just right (an attainable challenge).

Child(ren)/teenagers thrive on knowing what is expected of them and that you have high but realistic expectations of them.

Stay in touch with the key people for your children at school.

Good ‘communication’ is vital.

In primary years of school, the key person is the class teacher.

In the secondary school years, the key people could vary a little from school to school but most schools have a ‘tutor’, a PCT (pastoral care teacher) or ‘homeroom’ teacher, and then possibly a year co-ordinator, head of house or even a head of sub-school as well as the individual subject teachers.

For specific subject-related matters, it is best to communicate directly with the subject classroom teacher.

For more general matters, the tutor or home room teacher is usually the best person with whom to build a relationship and with whom to communicate initially.

Teachers like to hear good news about the students they work with and like to get to know parents.

Stay gently in touch, even if it is good news!

Allan Shaw, Principal and Chief Executive, The Knox School.

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Runners in training to outdo our Billy

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THOUSANDS of runners are preparing to take on their favourite steam-powered rival, Puffing Billy.

Entries for the Puffing Billy Great Train Race will open on Tuesday 9 February.

Now in its 35th year, the event will see runners compete against the icon as it steams through the Dandenong Ranges.

Competitor numbers are expected to hit 3500, who will take part in the 13.5km race from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park on Sunday 1 May. The Great Train Race is one of the oldest and most popular events on the Australian running calendar, with runners pitting their fitness against the popular tourist icon.

However, it’s not just the steam train with which runners need to contend.

The varying terrain of sealed and dirt roads will provide an extra challenge as runners traverse the hills of the Dandenong Ranges.

Puffing Billy Railway special events manager Matt Collopy said the first 10km of the race would be an uphill battle.

“The Great Train Race is a very challenging run and not for the faint-hearted,” Mr Collopy said.

“While relatively short in distance, the three hill climbs in the first 10kms certainly test the runners and we encourage all participants to train accordingly.”

This year, North Balwyn speedster Steve Kelly is preparing to set a new record and be the first person in history to win the race four times.

Kelly won the event last year in a record time of 42.27s.

He previously won the race in 2012 and 2013.

Event organisers are expecting a sell-out within seven to 10 days of entries opening, so runners should sign up quickly.

All proceeds and any additional donations go towards the Puffing Billy Menzies Creek Museum Redevelopment project.

For further information, please visit www.greattrainrace.com. au, email race@pbr.org.au or call 9757 077.

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Free Childcare SELBY Community House is offering free child care to any parent/carer studying a government recognised course, either at Selby or elsewhere to attend their course or for study time. Ph: 9754 2039.

Monbulk and district Rotary Men’s Health Forum KEYNOTE speaker David Parkin. Covering health topics such as prostate care, diabetes, healthy eating, exercise, Inspiro, Beyond Blue, and Andrology Australia. Wednesday 17 February, at 6.30pm. Monbulk Secondary College, David Hill Road, Monbulk. To ensure entry pre-book a seat ticket by emailing Peter at phayne@redp.com.au

Pave Festival - Early Bird Bookings Now Available THIS year Emerald’s PAVE Festival kicks off on 10 April with 17 great PAVE events confirmed.

Art shows and workshops, Emerald’s Longest Dinner, open gardens, the Poet’s Breakfast and much much more. Check out the “early-bird program" and book online. www.pave.org.au

Retirement planning for over-50s IF you want to live retirement on your terms and not be dependent on the aged pension, don’t miss this free seminar. To be held on Thursday 11 February, at 6.30pm, at Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave. Bookings essential.

Please call 9800 6489.

Dandenong Ranges Music Council AN exciting year ahead with opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to learn or play music at the Dandenong Ranges Music Council.

The Community Music Centre, in the grounds of Upwey High School, 1451 Burwood Highway, Upwey, offers a busy program of music activities throughout the year. For more information call DRMC on 9754 6566.

The Australian Government is committed to making this country a centre of innovation—where we turn ideas into successful products and services.

This will generate a new era of jobs and prosperity for all.

The National Innovation & Science Agenda includes initiatives that encourage ideas and create opportunities, including: • making it easier for innovative businesses to find investors and access funding • bringing research and business together to make ideas work • helping prepare ideas for market with grants and specialist advice • making it easier for people to take a risk and give their ideas a go • ensuring young Australians have the skills they need in technology, maths and science for the jobs of tomorrow.

The Ideas Boom. Building an exciting future for every Australian.

Monbulk Table Tennis Club WELCOMING people of all ages to try out and/ or join as a member. Meeting every Friday at 7.30pm from 5 February at the lower level of Monbulk Hub, Moores Road entrance. Playing fee is $5, membership is $40 for adult, $10 under 18 years. All equipment supplied.

Visit https://sites.google.com/site/monbulktabletennis or phone 9752 1213.

Line dancing NEW Monday class for 2016 starting on 15 February, from noon to 1.30pm, at Kilsyth Memorial Hall. Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Birmingham Primary School Hall, Lilydale, and Friday mornings from 9.30am to 10.30am at Kilsyth Memorial Hall. Dancing for all ages.

Phone Lu on 0438 735 122.

Singers sought EAST City Sound is a chorus of women who sing four-part harmony in barber shop style. Several members live in Mount Evelyn and in the Dandenong Ranges. They rehearse in Bayswater and are seeking new members. Inquiries to 0419 554 705 or email fralon@bigpond.com

Public speaking AFRAID of speaking in public? The Monbulk Penguin Club can help. For more information, contact Shirl on 9752 0971.

Singing therapy

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

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SING Australia is a national network of adult singing groups. Come and join the happy bunch at Tecoma Sing Australia. No experience required and, importantly, no audition. Group meets each Thursday, at 7.30pm, at the Tecoma Uniting Church Hall, Burwood Highway, Tecoma.

For more information phone Gerry Lane on 9720 7607.

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PICTURE PERFECT FAMILY LIVING WITHIN walking distance to everything Belgrave South and Belgrave Heights has to offer, this spacious family home has more than meets the eye.

The open plan family room flows easily into the relaxed meals area and stunning, modern kitchen which comes complete with island bench, stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances including a 900ml upright stove.

Timber floors run smoothly through the home and lead you to the three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the main bathroom being large enough to cater for any busy family morning.

The second living area is the perfect space

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

for kids to hang out and enjoy a little bit of privacy.

Gas ducted heating runs throughout and there is also a cosy wood heater for those chilly winter months.

Outside there is so much on offer with a wrap-around verandah, outdoor entertaining area, sealed driveway with enough space to park at least four cars and also a fantastic workshop and storage area under the house.

There is a cute cottage cubby house and tiered gardens which allows great play areas for young children. Situated on a quiet, no through road, this property is perfect for a growing family that is eager to become Belgrave South’s newest residents.

Belgrave South Inspect: By appointment Price: $490,000 plus Contact: Sharyn Chandler, 0439 882 442 BELL REAL ESTATE, BELGRAVE, 9754 6888

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AVONSLEIGH 2 MARGARET ROAD Character with Quality and Style with Large Garage and Rear Access!

GEMBROOK 420 BELGRAVE GEMBROOK ROAD 4.5 Acres (Approx) With 3 Income Streams

MENZIES CREEK 50 SCHOOL ROAD Views to Die For on a Sealed Road Near Puffing Billy

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PRICE $570,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $800,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $635,000 Plus Buyers CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

COCKATOO 266 WOORI YALLOCK ROAD Resort Style Living with Dual Accommodation Potential!

GEMBROOK 9 BEENAK EAST ROAD Privacy Assured in Central Gembrook!

MENZIES CREEK 19 OLD MENZIES CREEK ROAD Light, Bright & Spacious On 1 Acre (approx.)

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PRICE $690,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $520,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

PRICE $525,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

GEMBROOK 460 MT EIRENE ROAD Your own Private Escape on 5.5 Acres!!!

EMERALD 348 MAIN STREET Café Marte

GEMBROOK 206 GEMBROOK TONIMBUK ROAD A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN – 14 ACRES OF PEACE AND PRIVACY

3a 2b 2c 2e PRICE $525,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438683781

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2b 2c PRICE Price on Application INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

5a 2b 3c 5e PRICE $690,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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10 Jeanette Street Bayswater

$520,000 Plus

110 Beenak Rd Wandin North

Auction Sat 20th Feb@12pm

PRIME POSITION WITH POTENTIAL

Classic Home, Superb Location, Perfect Acres

This carefully maintained property includes 3 bedrooms all itted with built in robes, a spacious bathroom, original kitchen and meals area and large light-illed lounge room overlooking the landscaped gardens. A large paved outdoor entertaining area and an additional large shed/workshop area. Other features of this property include gas ducted heating, air conditioning recently sealed roof, and a fully fenced rear sunny back yard for the kids to play in.

This classic old farmhouse sits proudly on approx. 2 acres with fantastic views and positioned in one of the most desirable locations in Wandin. The 2 bedroom home needs some love and attention but it’s all about the land and the location, gently sloping, cleared and perfect for the kids and animals to enjoy. Ideally situated just a short stroll to shops, public transport and schools.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 11 - 11:30am (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417052297 Inspection: Sat 233242 (Photo ID Required)

12 Runnymede Road Belgrave

$440,000 Plus

245 Milners Rd Launching Place

$580,000 - $620,000

FULLY RENOVATED HOME WITH GREAT OUTDOOR LIVING!

Shady Camp

This quality home is a low maintenance property with all the comforts of modern living. Including 3 good sized bedrooms, Large family bathroom including a separate bath & WC, Open plan living zones with polished loorboards throughout, Large & very functional kitchen including D/W & gas cooking, Ducted heating, wood heater and a split system air conditioner, Large double garage plus off street parking, Huge rear entertaining deck plus usable lawn.

Nestled down a long sweeping driveway on approx. 2 ½ acres is this rustic mud brick style home with 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR, 2 enormous living zones, enchanting stone ireplace & fully equipped kitchen. The land has a fully fenced paddock, dam, 3 bay shed plus additional lock up shed with concrete loor, power, water & open ire place. Charming home in every aspect.

Contact: Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 Inspection: Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409408544 Inspection: Sat 26556 (Photo ID Required)

29 Haering Road Boronia

Offers Considered over $540,000

Seville

$330,000 - $360,000

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL IN DESIRABLE LOCATION!

What a Gem!

Situated in a prime location with maximum exposure, this property consists of an original 1960s dwelling at the very front of the property that is perfect to lease out while plans & permits are achieved. The original home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 WCs, updated kitchen with gas cooking, meals area and a large lounge room plus a split system for heating & cooling. Outside we have a paved entertaining zone, double garage and rear shed.

Gorgeous 2 bedroom miner’s cottage short stroll to shops and buses or relax on the back deck in the private secluded gardens. In this sought after area this home is a must to inspect. Once you step inside you instantly feel at home, polished loorboards, mains gas heating, front and back verandah also features a huge 2 car lock up garage or workshop, perfect for irst home buyer or thinking of downsizing then this truly is the perfect gem for you.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409408544 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

12 Greenbank Drive Mooroolbark

$690,000 Plus

3039 Warburton Hwy Millgrove

Auction Sat 27th Feb @ 12pm

Its all about Quality, Size & Location!

Solid Investment, Solid Return

There are so many reasons why this property stands well above the rest. This list of quality features inside includes 5 good sized bedrooms (Master with full ensuite & WIR) plus 2 further separate family bathrooms and 3 WCs. We also have the main open plan kitchen with D/W / gas cooking & large dining zone and the luxury of a second kitchen with gas cooking. The home also has two huge living areas at either end.

An exceptional freehold investment opportunity with excellent solid returns. Comprising of 3 shops plus a 4 bedroom home on approx. 2 lat usable acres. A total of 4 separate incomes, long time well established businesses, great highway frontage. A solid investment ideal for your self-managed super fund or new business venture also offering a variety of possibilities for future development (STCA).

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 1:30 - 2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409408544 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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896 Mt Dandenong Rd, Montrose

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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22 William Road The Patch

Offers Over $970,000

43 Emerald Beaconsield Road Emerald

Offers Over $595,000

Stunning Architecturally Designed Home with Views to Match!

Hidden Gem Behind The Hedge!

Stunning property in the sought after Hills suburb The Patch. Offering 4 BDRs, 3 bathrooms, a study, 2 living areas & a designer kitchen. The home has been cleverly designed so living areas & Master BDR take advantage of the breathtaking north facing views the hills are famous for. Also features 2 DBL garages with remote doors, mains gas & water & 6 star energy rating. Inspect today & you won’t want to leave!

Hidden behind this 12 foot lush hedge is a gem waiting for new loving owners to breathe new life into it. On almost 1 3/4 acres of beautiful, usable, level land with 2 road frontages & all within walking distance to Emerald’s schools, shops, cafes, restaurants & public transport. Offering 3 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas & outdoor entertaining, as well as an external home ofice, carport & lovely gardens.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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

12 Aclare Road Cockatoo

Offers Over $355,000

920A Woori Yallock Rd Cockatoo

Offers Over $745,000

Tidy Starter on Over ¾ Acre!

Magniicent Views and 40+ Acres of Useable Pasture!

Great value hills home in the beautiful town of Cockatoo. Only 10 years young the home is privately located at the end of the road, on over 3/4 of an acre with with a cosy lodge feel & offers 3 BDRs plus study, open plan kitchen/dining area, large family bathroom & cosy living room. The garden has loads of potential with 2 garden sheds, single carport & ample water tanks with the facility to connect easily to mains water if desired.

Property driveway is located directly opposite TS Champions Road.

On offer is just over 40 acres of beautiful pasture with magniicent views of the valleys and beyond. Complete with a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom farm house which is set back off the road for privacy. With various shedding and a permanent creek, this property is suitable for many uses cattle, sheep, horses, or just to enjoy the lifestyle.

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

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

56 Caroline Avenue Cockatoo

11 Torley Road Emerald

Offers Over $275,000

Offers Over $695,000

Attention First Home Buyers & Investors!

Attention Entertainers!

Well located solid entry for the irst home buyer or investor, just a short walk to school, transport & Cockatoo Central. This home is connected to mains gas, water & sewer & has loads of potential yet is still comfortable enough to move straight in. The home is situated on quarter of an acre & features 3 bedrooms, a large lounge with a gas wood heater, dining area or second living, kitchen with gas cooking & ample storage.

This large home is perfect for growing families! Located on over an acre & within walking distance to Emerald shops, cafes & transport. Featuring 4 BDRs, Master with ensuite, stylish kitchen, 2 living rooms & dining room. Add to this a man cave with wet bar, DBL lock up garage with power & concrete loor, undercover paved entertaining area, established gardens & plenty of parking space for boats, trailers etc.

Contact: Stephen Richards 0400 100 155 Inspection: Saturday 2.30pm-3.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Stephen Richards 0400 100 155 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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10 Verona Street Belgrave South

$490,000 Plus

37 Georges Road The Patch

$570,000 Plus

PICTURE PERFECT FAMILY LIVING

SPACIOUS LIVING & VIEWS ON A GORGEOUS ACRE (APPX.)

In a quiet no through road, this family home offers 3BRs, 2 bathrooms (huge main bathroom), modern kitchen with island bench, stone benchtops, S/S apps, timber loors, GDH, wood heater & 2nd living area. Outside has a wrap around verandah, ent’ area, large sealed driveway, w’shop/storage under house + cubby & tiered gardens. Walking distance to all Belgrave South/ Heights amenities!

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

This lovely large home on a huge block is perfectly positioned, offering 3 BRs (master with WIR + ensuite), huge open plan kitchen/ living/ dining zone, 2nd living room, main bathroom, outdoor entertaining area, dbl garage with extra off street parking, gas heating & gas log ire & solar panels.

Close to The Patch Primary School, General Store & public transport!!

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

136 Belgrave-Gembrook Road Selby

11 Brookside Street Upwey

$450,000 Plus

$490,000 - $560,000

CHARACTER FILLED FAMILY HOME

GREAT FAMILY HOME ON LARGE BLOCK IN PRIME LOCATION!

Sitting on just over 1/2 acre, this character illed home features 4BRs with huge master & 4th bedroom on the lower level with sep entry, updated kitchen with S/S apps & DW, separate dining, central bathroom, original timber loor boards, A/C & GDH and a spacious decking for entertaining outdoors.

Only a stone’s throw from Minak Reserve, tennis courts, bus stop & Selby Primary.

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

This beautiful home offers 3 BRs, lge lounge with wood heater, timber kitchen with S/S apps & DW, updated bathroom, hardwood loors, ducted heating & R/C Aircon. Outside has a huge u’cover paved area, fully fenced yard, sealed driveway with off street parking + a huge powered shed & carport. Perfectly positioned close to Burrinja Café, schools, shops, transport & sports facilities.

Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

12 Summerlea Road Mt Dandenong

105 Ridge Road Mt Dandenong

Shalimar – Character Cottage

$460,000 Plus

WEERONA – OVER AN ACRE OF PRIVACY

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The substantial 4 bedroom family size home has a level entrance into a formal entry, good sized lounge & dining room which is adjacent to the kitchen. There’s also a meals area with fabulous garden views across to the stunning Golden Elm, and a kaleidoscope of exotic & native garden trees. On this level are 3 bedrooms, including the main with ENS & BIR. Downstairs the huge rumpus room with combustion wood burner, the 4th bedroom & shower room together with toilet/powder room & laundry open onto a large sundeck, overlooking the always green fern gardens.

Other features included dishwasher, GDH, 2 road frontages & backs onto William Ricketts Sanctuary & an original cottage converted to a home ofice/workshop.

Contact: Jo Hirst 0427 494 831 Inspection: By private inspection (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By private inspection (Photo ID Required)

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TV RECORDER, Hi Definition (no DVD capabilities). Top field, top pro, 500GB, HDD, model TRS-7160. Rarely used, in box, EC. $290. 5962 2893.

MAHOGANY King size sleigh bed. $700ono. Phone 9887 0525 or 0428 531 294.

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WHIPPER SNIPPER, EC6, 35cc, SRM, 265 TES, straight bar, VGC. $350ono. Macclesfield. 0407 326 062.

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SKYLIGHT, large, 920 x 920, filter 760 x 760. No flashing or duct. $80. 0418 135 281.

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Contact Karen Houston at mtevelyn@ymca.org.au for more information.

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

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Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

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

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

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HORSEFLOAT 2 horse, straight load, registered, removable chest bar/head divider, GC. Rowville. $4,500. 5629 5623 or 0478 586 153

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

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149 Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

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FREE TO GOOD HOME Aged Arab brood mare, lovely nature, good to handle, pet/companion.

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WAIT STAFF Tokar Estate has vacancies for casual wait staff.

The successful applicant must have some previous experience in hospitality, have current RSA, be organized, and have good customer services skills, Able to work weekends and/or during the week is essential

Please send resume to: rita@tokarestate.com.au or phone 5964 9585 for an interview

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AGM The Annual General Meeting for Cockatoo Kindergarten is to be held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 at 7:30pm at 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.

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

WALKERS WANTED

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME (STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

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AFTER racking up more miles than at any time during their 30-plus career history, favourite ska-pop exponents Loonee Tunes is set to hit Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge for a celebratory show on Friday 19 February.

The show is set to be a cracker, with a mix of originals and covers on the bill, running the gamut from ska to some classic modern tunes in two one-hour sets.

Frontman Adam Timms said the Sooki crowd was among their favourites.

“We’ve played Sooki a couple of times a year for the past few years and we’re always

amazed by the support we get from the audience,” he said.

“Most of them are just there to have a good time and we give them that.”

Timms said interstate audiences have been responding well to their recent shows, with the band in tip-top shape.

“We’re on top of our game right now, with the strongest line-up ever,” he said.

“Our horn section is tight and powerful, while the rest of the band are energetic and focused on the show.”

The band formed in 1982 after being drawn to bands such as The Specials, The Selecter and Madness.

Their list of achievements is

quite impressive, supporting a number of high-profile acts on the ska scene.

Their confidence and sound has grown considerably over the years and they have grown a loyal fan base, particularly after their Sooki shows.

Timms said like a fine wine, the band was getting better with age and encouraged old fans and new to check out their progress.

“It’s an exciting time,” he said.

“Capitalising on years of playing experience, finding new inspiration, expanding into the national marked and maybe beyond ... a good time to be a Loonee Tune.”

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BACK by popular demand, The Dressmaker is a beaut Aussie film from Jocelyn Moorhouse, a talented female director.

World-famous dressmaker Tilly Dunnage (Kate Winslet) returns to her outback hometown of Dungatar to take care of her unstable mother Molly (Judy Davis), and must endure widespread distrust as childhood allegations of murder come back to haunt her.

Moorhouse helms a poignant yet funny period dramedy with engaging themes and a harmonious balance of wildly different tones.

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recent Australian cinema. Not a single plot-point is wasted, and all weave a tapestry of the depravity and flippant, judgmental people beneath Dungatar’s surface, and of Tilly as a strong woman moulded by her traumatic past (for better and worse).

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woo a guy she fancies to rigging a football game (via attractive distractions). But does the town deserve her talents?

The Dressmaker also has plenty of amusing shenanigans and a macabre, delightfully bonkers final act.

As far as I’m concerned, this immensely entertaining, moving and efficiently-directed film was one of the biggest snubs in this year’s Oscars.

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By DENNIS FULLER MEMBERS at Emerald Golf Club rolled down to the first tee to try to win the coveted February VGL monthly medal and the bragging rights for at least a shortened month.

As they oozed into the tuck shop, a succession of players looked expectantly at the results so far and assessed their chances of a win.

Some slunk into the corners as sobbing wrecks.

Dave Aitken (27) proved to be the king for the day when he sidled in with a nett score of 63 to take out the medal and a win in B Grade.

Captain Dean Shannon (16) proved to be too good for the rest of the A grade rabble with a nett 66.

Many played very well, headed by John Keys on 66 while a swish of golfers - including Peter Clowes, Leigh Morison, Philip Crossley and Steve Town - all managing 68.

The consistent John Fisher was nearest the pin on the 4th, Aitken the 7th, Town the 12th and the pro pin, while Jeffrey Marsh trumped the field on the 13th.

After a Titanic struggle, the ladies’ medal went to Daisy Mackey with Gracie White and Kendra Hill one stroke back in equal second place.

Last Wednesday’s Ordinarily Flabby Golf (OFG) was a stableford event with the organiser managing to turn on the rain, just for effect.

Ken Sumsion (31) loved the weather to come in with 45 points.

Moss Fuller (23) and Graham White (16) came in next with 43.

John Carvill (20), Ken Hill (17) and Sepp Krummenacher (19) all carded 40.

Next week is the first round of the three-round Summer Cup played in the par format.

There has been talk boasting about imminent success, but these can be taken with a grain of salt.

tention and all that remains to be seen is the ladder positions.

Norm Reeves Shield Knoxfield 7/164 (Boxell 52, B. Wood 3/35) d Upwey 161(S. Moore 53, Z. Wilson 3/57, T. Schofield 3/49). Monbulk 181 (Cosstick 70, Baltruschaitis 3/27, Brown 3/42) d Eildon Park 135 (C. Morris 31, R. Hicks 41, C. Martin 4/19). Knox Gardens 2/146 d Belgrave 144.

Mountain Gate 6/237 (Goddard 30, Buckland 43, Bowden 64, Fitzgerald 38) d Johnson Park 232 (B. Gaunt 59no, B. Stallworthy 60, D. Devenish 40, L. Bowyer 5/45). The Basin 208 (Best 85, Vozzo 40) d Ferntree Gully 67 (McKenzie 6/51, Debernadi 3/13) and 7/171

DeCoite Shield Lysterfield 287 (Kulasena 71, Kinniburgh 46, Kennedy 39, Ingliss 36, Hill 4/81) d Rowville 190 (Morsello 104, Macrae 4/32). Footballers 7/273 (Krishnan 57, Storey 77, McElroy 37no, Hepburn 30) d South Belgrave 196 (Ray 63).

Aura Vale 272 d St Johns Tecoma 149 (C. Walter 49, A. Evans 30no, M. Brown 5/22).

Upper Ferntree Gully 4/210 dec. (Bamford 97, Dunlop 73) d Knox Boronia Churches 72 (Birnie 3/20) and 72 (Birnie 7/16)

Division 3 Eildon Park 8/271 (A.Tibballs 111no, J. Pollard 40, J. Creed 5/52, B. Newman 3/74) d Monbulk 166 (J. Creed 46, M. Neal 30, J. Pollard 3/31, E. Dale 3/41). Knoxfield 9/304 (Sundaresh 89, Milligan 54, Kodi 34, Evans 34, Smith 3/41) d Upwey 144 (DobbieHayward 35, Evans 3/28). The Basin 4/209 (Clarke 71, Porch 42, Bunker 36no, Catalano 3/34) d Ferntree Gully 196 (Brown 53, Underhill 4/46). Mountain Gate 289 d Johnson Park 167 (Simm 50no, Gough 5/18)

Division 4 Footballers 131 (Gale 30, Lawson 4/47) d South Belgrave 86 (Otten 31, Xiberras 7/37).

Upper FTG 202 (Goodger 65, Bailey 54, Robinson 3/60, Rusbridge 4/45) d Knox City 129 (Oliver 5/54). Aura Vale 202 (Charman 53, Budge 76, A Grenda 4/38) and 2/122 (Charman 31no, Hoenderaal 41no) d St Johns Tecoma 147 (Robb 82, Hickey 4/27) and 4/95 (G. Grenda 49no)

Division 5 Lysterfield 7/184 (Peatling 64, D. Plumridge 4/79) d Knoxfield 177 (Harris 42, M. Pruysers 40, Ricardo 5/49, Glennister 4/43). Waverley Wanders 2/188 dec. (Stillman 54no, Fisher 47, Rowe 73) d Knox Boronia Churches 94 (Toivonen 41no, Burger 3/12) and 73 (Webster 3/1). Upper FTG 4/172 (D. Beyer 71, J. Newman 55no) and 0/9 d Ferntree Gully 151 (Seamer 3/19) and 28 (Newman 4/8). The Basin 2/197 (Ewart 88no, Cook 89) d Knox Gardens 186 (Jongen 59no, Pitman 6/39, Nicholson 3/28)

Division 6 Upwey 354 (P. McCarrick 82, D. Waters 60, D. Buck 37, J. Hughes 35, J. Dekkers 3/57) d Monbulk 157 (R. Howard 59, D. Howard 33, D. Waters 3/21). The Basin 8/217 (O’Sullivan 64, Conti-Johnson 3/24, Gregg 3/30) d Knoxfield 209 (M. Plumridge 44, P. Liddy 32, Pavia 3/31)

Division 7 Monbulk 6/209 (S. Tibballs 67, B. Badgery 49, R. Wills 4/53) d Rowville 200 (D. Ratnayake 33, C. Gilmour 32, S. Tibballs 3/40).

Upper FTG 155 (Hards 64) d Wandin East 154 (Morton 7/25). Upwey 8/439 (Squires 59, Dennis 103no, Hason 64, McKearn 60no, J. Miller 5/35) d St Johns Tecoma 9/283 (S.

Glazner 81, J. Miller 51, Owen 43no, Fisher 3/36, Hevern 4/31). Knox Gardens 7/232 (Stuckey 48, Bredin 54, Edwards 3/37) d Lysterfield 9/229 (Moore 53, Walker 44).

Mountain Gate 5/200 (Wilson 48no) d Aura Vale 191.

B1 South Belgrave d Footballers (forfeit). St Johns Tecoma 8/108 (Van Hoorn 36, Harmon 4/39, Corrigan 4/61) d Upper Ferntree Gully 9/105 (Corrigan 42, Smit 3/24)

B2 Bayswater 2/121 (Brown 44no, Barker 32no) d Knox Boronia Churches 112. The Basin 7/185 (Betka 50no, White 45) d Belgrave 9/179 (Conduit 48)

Juniors U16 Monbulk 10/115 (B. Grimes 27, B. Brockwell 27) lost to Eildon Park Cougars 10/122 (S. Buckley 4/18, D. Rak 2/12). Rowville 1/224 (T. Keyhoe 101no, J. Buck 73no, B. Geshev 6/29) d Mazenod 9/217 (T. Mannix 68)

U14 Monbulk 5/98 (D. Goldberg 28no, T. Taylor) lost to FTG 2/110 (J. Spencer 2/19). Rowville 155 d Upper FTG 8/154 (Wilkinson 50no)

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WITH two rounds to go, the Knights have locked away top position in a round where the top two and bottom three sides took the points.

Knoxfield lost seven wickets in pursuit of Upwey’s 161 with Tom Boxell scoring 52.

Ben Wood was the best performed with the ball, taking three wickets.

The loss may have put paid to the Tigers finals chances; although with the three other teams vying for fourth spot also losing, there is still a chance should Ferntree Gully falter.

The Basin is also set to play finals after a strong display against Ferntree Gully.

Having taken first-innings points last week, the Bears were dismissed for 208 before the Blues batted again.

Skipper Jake Best (85) continued his rich vein of form, with Scott Vozzo also making 40.

In their second dig, the Blues finished the day on 7/171 with Jayden Bradbury 99no and Bryce Galvin making 44.

Monbulk came out firing in their game against Eildon Park.

Defending 181, the Hawks bowled the Panthers out for 135.

Chris Martin took four wickets as Ryan Hicks (41) and Cody Morris (31) provided some resistance.

Mountain Gate remains one game clear of relegation having beaten Johnson Park.

The Gators shared the runs around, chasing down the Sharks 232.

Dewayne Bowden top scored, making 64, with Goddard (30), Buckland (43), and Fitzgerald (38) chiming in to finish the game at 6/237.

Knox Gardens resumed play at 1/21 and only lost one more wicket in chasing down Belgrave’s 144.

Despite the win, the Falcons remain one game clear at the bottom of the ladder and facing relegation.

In DeCoite Shield, a century to Rowville’s Joe Morsello was not enough to take the points from Lysterfield.

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Althlete Erika inspires team

By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS YARRA Ranges Open Men’s and Open Women’s teams competed in the Athletics Victoria Shield Final on Saturday at Lakeside Stadium.

The final sees the top two teams from the four metropolitan regions, plus three country combined teams, competing to determine the top club in Victoria.

Both Yarra Ranges Athletics teams were competing in Division 2, with the Open Men’s team finishing an outstanding second place and the Open Women’s team a fantastic fifth place.

Erika Bedyn was one of many Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes to put in superhuman performances, competing in all but one track event on the day.

The points earned by Erika in the 3000m walk, 800m, 3000m and 4 x 400m relay were valuable points for the club.

But it was the determination to do what she could that inspired her fellow club athletes to the performances achieved on the day.

Lucas Taylor and Michaela Duncan also competed in five or more events, generating significant points for the club.

With several club athletes unavailable, the future is promising for Victoria’s newest athletics club.

Congratulations go to the Men’s team for a well-earned second place.

The team comprised Lucas Taylor, Malcolm Duncan, Dale Bullen, Jamie Strudley, Michael Clarke, Bryan Ackerly, Craig Hewitson, Scott Sutton, Dave Laven and Dave Seeds.

The Women’s team of Michaela Duncan, Ebonnie Twining, Laura Digregorio, Erika Bedyn, Steph Bollaart, Sophie Todorov, and Kathi Hewitson were superb, combining as a team to finish fifth.

Full results will be available on the website.

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Boys), James Davison (58th, Under 10s Boys) and Scarlett Wheeler (26th, Under 9s Girls).

Other grades will compete at a replacement event to be held at the Mount Evelyn venue on Sunday, 6 March.

This is a State Championships event in Mount Evelyn, many should come to watch this great event.

Next week the Little Athletics competition is on Saturday morning.

letes travelled to Bendigo to compete in the Victorian Multi Event Championships.

Torrential rain saw the second day of competition postponed.

However, the Saturday competition was completed with some excellent results from Yarra Range Athletes.

Indigo Linde (22nd, Under 11s Girls), Zac Clarke (20th, U11s Boys), Alex Van Duuren (63rd, U11s Boys), Ky Harris (32nd, Under 10s

Check emails for duty age groups and events.

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Motoring Signs of safety up

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MOUNT Dandenong Primary School is the latest school in the Dandenongs to have new electronic 40km/h signs installed.

Signs were switched on at Mount Dandenong Primary School, The Patch Primary School and Selby Primary School as of the start of the school term.

The Mount Dandenong Tourist Road will also have a reduced speed limit around the school, dropping the current 60km/h limit to 40km/h after working toward this for the last seven years.

The back entrance to The Patch Primary School on The Patch Road, which is a 60km/h zone, will also be lowered to 40km/h during school times.

Selby Primary School will also have their static speed limit signs upgraded to four new electronic signs on Belgrave-Gembrook Road.

Education Minister James Merlino paid a visit to Mount Dandenong Primary school on Wednesday 3 February to see the new signs.

“We’ve made the roads around schools in Monbulk safer, so that our kids come home safe and sound at the end of every school day,” he said.

Mount Dandenong Primary School principal Michael Leonard said the signs would make a big difference to the safety of the school community.

“The crossing is located on a sweeping bend, and it is often wet and slippery on the roads up here. We have had some near misses in the past,” he said.

“Slowing vehicles down to 40km/h will make a huge difference. Knowing that our students, parents, toddlers and crossing supervisors are going to be safer is a big relief.”

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