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MYSTERY surrounds the future of the Hills Hub development in Emerald, despite assurances from Cardinia Shire Council the project will continue.

The hub development seeks to unite numerous community services under the one roof, including health and counselling services, an arts space, local tourism promotion and more.

The initiative has received substantial funding of more than $5 million, sourced from federal and local government, as well as the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Group and the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group.

But it is now unknown when work on the project will begin.

Work was meant to start mid this year with completion late next year.

Cardinia Shire Council’s team leader Community Strengthening, Tim Cooper, said the planning stage had stalled. “The Hills Hub redevelopment has been in planning phase for the past 12 months with a wide range of community stakeholders making up the Hills Hub Advisory Group,� he said. “At this point in time, the planning undertaken around the concept designs has stalled. “Council, in partnership with the community stakeholder organisations, are exploring options regarding moving forward with the redevelopment as planned.�

Before Mr Cooper’s state-

ment, Cardinia Shire had reported about 19 submissions were being assessed, with the final design to be further developed in consultation with the Hills Hub Advisory Group and wider community.

Mr Cooper has assured the community the funding arrangements were still in place. “The Australian Government funding of $1.5 million is still secure, as is council’s $3.5 million commitment to the project and the Bendigo Bank funding of $250,000 through the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Project Group,�

Mr Cooper said. “We hope to be in a more informed position next week and will provide further details regarding those avenues to move forward with the project as planned.�

The Hills Hub is to be located at the Emerald Library and Mechanics Hall precinct.

The existing hall was to be renovated and a new building constructed in the space occupied by the local Men’s Shed and the University of the Third Age (U3A).

In June last year, about 100 people attended an information session at the Emerald Hall precinct and provided feedback for the initiative.

At the time, then Cardinia Shire mayor Letitia Wilmot, was confident the hub would address important social, health and economic needs in the east-west corridor of the Hills region. “This facility is a significant project that will greatly benefit the Hills community for many years to come,� Cr Wilmot said.

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Pedal power for cancer cure

By PETER DOUGLAS SELBY mother Kerryn Westcott is throwing her support and pedal power behind an event that supports communities locally and nationally.

For the second year running, she will be participating in the Tour de Cure ‘Signature tour’, which is now in its 10th year.

Ms Westcott will join more than 200 people in the ride, which this year retraces the inaugural route from Brisbane to Sydney.

The group will pedal 1518km over 10 days, from 29 April to 8 May, and take the cancer prevention information to local communities while raising around $2 million.

Before she heads off, Ms Westcott will be raising funds through a local charity night on Monday 21 March, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Ms Westcott has received assistance from Kelly’s Bar and Kitchen in Olinda and has urged the community to show their support.

“With a career in medical research, changing to the cancer research field four years ago, I see the shortfall in the research support,” she said.

“I am sure that every adult Australian has been touched by cancer, myself in the past few years losing two young friends and local mums aged under 40.”

She said guests would be in

Rider Jodie Palmer, left, and supporter Kerryn Westcott both from the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, are involved in the Tour de Cure. 149742 for a fun-filled evening.

“This will be a fun night out with entertainment, finger food, beverages for the first hour and raffles,” she said. “(Also) ... silent auctions and a live memorabilia auction to support Tour de Cure.”

Managing director of Tour de Cure, Matt Clarke, said one in three cancers could be pre-

vented and “we want to ensure all Australians know how to help prevent cancer”.

Tickets for Ms Westcott’s event are $50 per person.

Tickets are available direct from Kerryn Westcott on 0412 418 151, trybooking.com.au or from Kelly’s Bar and Kitchen at 1510 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda.

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Suns guns up for challenge SOME of Australia’s best men’s basketballers will play in a preseason friendly at the Belgrave Christian School on Saturday 27 February.

The Sherbrooke Suns Big-V Youth League team will take on the internationally successful Australian National Deaf Men’s Basketball team, the Goannas.

In previous meetings, both teams have delivered high energy, skilful basketball.

After their gold medal win in the Asia Pacific Deaf Games (the first team sport gold medal in Australian deaf sporting history), and a ninth placing at the recent 2015 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Taiwan, the Goannas are extremely confident of a strong win.

But the Suns are equally confident, citing their talented team of emerging stars.

Suns head coach Rob Roberts said they were expecting a challenge.

“These guys are in the middle of a great period in their history, the greatest actually, so it will be a huge challenge for our lads,“ he said.

“The only thing that might help us is they have an Australian Camp weekend as well on game day, so I hope ‘Stretch’ (Coach Brent Reid) has them tired for us."

Another interesting aspect sees the Goannas vice-captain, Sam Cartledge, playing against his Big-V teammates.

Sam is normally a key member of the Suns during the regular Big-V season.

Organisers are expecting a packed venue, so fans are advised to arrive early.

From left, Suns vice- captain Brad Stewart is pictured with Goanna Sam Cartledge. 149807 Tip-off is at 6.30pm (gold coin entry).

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Police close in on flasher YARRA RANGES police are searching for a man who was seen exposing himself to two women in Wandin North last month, and have released images to help track him down.

At 11.50am on Monday, 4 January, the man, believed to be in his early twenties with brown or dark blonde hair, reportedly looked at a woman walking along Victoria Road and exposed himself.

The Caucasian man was standing in front of a residential property at

the time and was wearing a darkcoloured baseball cap, a T-shirt and board shorts.

At 8.40am on Saturday 23 January, on the Warburton Trail, a different woman saw the man between Wellington Road and Warburton, where he exposed himself again while standing on the track.

Police have described this man as Caucasian, aged between 25 and 30, with dark blond hair and about 180cm tall with a thin build.

He was wearing a baseball cap, grey tracksuit pants and a grey jacket at the time, and police are investigating whether the incidents are linked.

On Tuesday 9 February, Victoria Police released images of the man described in both incidents and asked anyone with information about either incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to indecent exposures in Wandin North.

Briefly concussion.

The two women in their 30s from Boronia were mountain biking along the Dandenong Creek when one of them crashed her bike.

The woman’s friend was able to move into an area with hone reception where she contacted emergency services and was able to guide police into the location of the accident.

Police removed the injured woman from the bush and delivered to a waiting ambulance at Doongala Reserve.

“The good thing was they were in pairs and the friend was able to administer first aid and keep her calm and contact emergency services and guide us in,” Leading Senior Constable Wall said.

A TWENTY-ONE year old mildly autistic man from Scoresby had a very frightening Valentine’s Day after becoming lost in the bush in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

The man visited The Valley picnic area with his parents around noon on 14 February when he became separated from them.

The parents became frantic after searching for him and reported him missing to Knox police station.

Passers-by spotted the man walking along Boundary Road in Olinda at about 5pm and alerted Olinda police who were able to reunite the man with his parents.

Leading Senior Constable Tim Wall and Senior Constable Laurie Seamer thanked the good Samaritans who helped the young man.

“He made his way to what looked like a main road and stayed on that track, it’s exactly what we recommend people do,” Leading Sen Const Wall said.

“It was good work by the couple that spotted him and noted he was quite distressed, they stayed with him and called police straight away.

It was the perfect thing for them to do.”

Suspicious device on trestle bridge BELGRAVE Police were called to investigate a suspicious device that was strapped to the Puffing Billy trestle bridge on Friday 12 February.

A member of the public noticed the device which was made of plastic with wires attached and quickly notified police.

Victoria Police Bomb Response Unit was called to investigate the device and it was deemed safe before being removed from the bridge.

Police are currently investigating the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact Belgrave police on 9754 6677.

Anyone that sees suspicious devices of this nature are urged not to approach and to call triplezero immediately.

Motorcyclist breaks collarbone POLICE are urging people to go riding in pairs after a 45-year-old man from Box Hill crashed his motorcycle in the Gembrook area.

The man lost control of his motorbike on a rough track and sustained a mild concussion and a broken collarbone.

Police and Ambulance could not locate the man exactly from his phone signal and the man was forced to crawl to the road where he read the number on a metal pylon to police.

Ambulance Victoria then contacted the power company who were able to give the exact location of the injured man from the pylon serial number.

“It’s best to ride in pairs or take another device that will pinpoint exactly where you are, like a GPS responder or similar,” Leading Senior Constable Tim Wall said.

Early morning robbery A TECOMA woman endured an aggravated robbery in the early morning hours of Monday 8 February.

The woman woke at about 5am to let her dogs out when she was confronted by a man wearing a ski mask at her back door.

The offender and an accomplice bound the woman’s feet with duct tape before entering her home and stole cash from the premises.

Police are investigating the incident and ask anyone with further information to contact Yarra Ranges crime investigation unit.

Safer in pairs A FEMALE mountain biker was lucky enough to have a friend with first aid knowledge when she also took a spill in the bush and sustained a

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EMERALD police are reminding people to lock

their houses and vehicles when unattended after a daytime burglary on Saturday 13 February.

An offender gained entry to a house on Kilvington Drive in Emerald via an unlocked back door where an iPad was stolen.

Anyone who saw a suspicious person or persons in the area are asked to contact Emerald Police Station on 5954 0200.

That’s coffee to go SOME caffeine deprived would-be thieves were so desperate for a coffee they attempted to take a whole coffee van from a property in Silvan.

Two males were spotted loitering at the front of Early Bird Espresso on Monbulk-Silvan Road on the evening of Thursday 11 February.

The padlock on the gate of property was cut and the two men attempted to hook the coffee van to their vehicle before being interrupted and feeling the scene.

Anyone who saw the two males loitering in the area or have a description of their car are urged to contact Monbulk police on 9756 6266.

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By JESSE GRAHAM A WOORI Yallock toddler was taken to hospital, following a reported dog attack before noon on Monday 15 February.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson confirmed to the Mail that, before noon on Monday, paramedics were called out to a Woori Yallock address after reports of a dog attack on a toddler.

The spokesperson said the toddler was bitten “several times“ on the face, and was being taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition, with injuries to their face and head.

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Invitation to autism forum THIS April, I will be hosting a forum on autism, and I am inviting families and service providers who have experience with autism to participate.

If I had to rank the issues that in the past two years have been most frequently brought to my attention - autism would have to be in the top five.

This tells me there are serious and widespread issues with service delivery in the Yarra Ranges, particularly impacting individuals with high-functioning autism.

As a result, families feel they are being ignored by policy makers and decision makers alike.

Autism rose to prominence again recently after some mothers began to question the role of immunisation in the onset of autism.

There is no reputable evidence to support this claim.

The fact is that the onset of autism tends to emerge around 12 months of age, which is also when babies receive some vaccines.

So, to be clear, parents should not refrain from immunising their child from dangerous and fatal disease in the mistaken belief it is in some way connected to autism.

Understanding the need to keep autism front of mind, in

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affairs Christine Fyffe MP Member for Evelyn

early 2015 the Leader of the Victorian Opposition, Matthew Guy, appointed the first Parliamentary Secretary for Autism Spectrum Disorder - Mr Bernie Finn.

Bernie is also the Member for Western Metropolitan Region.

Bernie’s family has been touched by autism.

As a result, he knows the obstacles parents face fighting for their children’s rights, and the feeling of doing everything you can for a child who may never be able to show their appreciation or reciprocate with ‘I love you’.

Bernie’s appointment gives autism an unparalleled level of importance never before seen in Victoria.

It will see the development of a dedicated autism policy that will be taken to the next State Election by the Coalition in 2018.

In order to ensure this policy is comprehensive and meaning-

ful, we first need to hear about the experiences parents are having with service delivery - good, bad and indifferent.

Only once we have the full picture can we start to zero in on where change is necessary and decide what resources need to be allocated to make it happen.

In the Yarra Ranges, we are fortunate to have the Yarra Ranges Special Development School that proudly celebrates ability.

By setting higher expectations for students, and promoting inclusion in a fun and happy learning environment, many parents are able to get the support they need - until their child turns 18.

Then they find themselves asking, “Now what?”

For parents whose child is considered high functioning and doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria for the Special Development School, that question comes at a far younger age.

In the spirit of the Yarra Ranges Special Development School - let’s focus on what’s possible.

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REGULAR Lenscape contributor Inge Meldgaard from Belgrave Heights has submitted this image of a grey currawong near her kitchen window. Ms Meldgaard said “after living in Belgrave Heights for 17 years, it was only two years ago that I saw this wonderful grey currawong in the tree outside my kitchen window ... it’s always a joy to hear their strange, keening cry.

It was about a year before the grey currawong dared come down to the verandah, but is now a regular visitor”. She said the photo was taken through a kitchen window, “so I suppose it pays to keep them reasonably clean”. To have your images featured in the Mail, simply email editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au. 149998

GEMBROOK Market has announced a special offer to entice those who have ever thought about holding a stall, but have never taken the next step.

Until July (covering the July market), the Gembrook Market Committee is offering the chance for those willing to hold a stall for free (one month only).

The only condition is you must not have held a stall at the Gembrook Market over the past 12 months.

All that is needed is to bring a copy of your market insurance cover, or pay $10 to cover the insurance.

So whether you make, bake or you grow your own - or perhaps have antiques or books or whatever you consider suitable the Gembrook Market committee would love to hear from you.

For more details, ring market co-ordinator Peter Carson on 0437 664 121.

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MOUNT Evelyn Neighbourhood Watch will hold a free public forum on Thursday 18 February, at Mount Evelyn Community Room, Wray Crescent, at 7.30pm. Tom Clark, St John Ambulance, will be guest presenter. For more details, contact Anne Welsh on 0400 736 326.

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BACKYARD beekeeping is one of the fastest growing hobbies in Australia. Free information session in Upper Ferntree Gully on Saturday 19 March, from 10am to noon. This may assist in answering any questions. Numbers are limited.

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OLINDA Community House. Learn to dance social Latin, ballroom and rock ‘n’ roll in relaxed setting. No partner necessary. Thursday 18 February, from 7pm to 8.30pm. Six weeks. Inquiries to Christine on 9751 1264. Term 1 program at www.och.net.au.

LYREBIRD Quilters meets in the community room of Belgrave Library on the third Saturday of the month. The next meeting is on Saturday 20 February, from 1pm to 4pm. Cost $5. For more details, contact 5968 4603.

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Gemco plays up with classic tales GEMCO Players Community Theatre will be performing ‘Canterbury Tales - the Musical’ from now until Saturday, 27 February, at the Gem Community Arts Centre.

The classic musical, which last graced the theatres of London and Melbourne in the 1970s, has finally seen the light again by the good graces of Gemco Players Community Theatre.

Chris O’Neill from Gemco said that long before Shakespeare was even a glimmer in his ances-

tor’s eyes, there were ‘Canterbury Tales’ by Chaucer.

He said it was the first bestseller in the common English and, like the St James Bible and later Shakespeare, it helped English become the language we speak today.

“Originally written and performed in 1964, a modified version of the musical was performed in the West End in 1968 - and ran for a record breaking (at the time) 2080 performances,” he said.

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Broadway, before making it to Australia in 1970 where it ran for an unheard of two years.”

So while this musical has laid quiet and dark for 40 years, Gemco has reset it, given it a polish and brought it back life.

The Gem Community Arts Centre is located at 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.

Online tickets of $30, or $25 concession, can be purchased via www.gemcoplayers. org or call 0411 723 530 for group discounts.

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By KATH GANNAWAY SAVINGS of $662,000 made on Yarra Ranges Council’s footpaths' program will see 10 new footpaths and trail projects constructed across the shire.

The reallocation of funds was reported in the July to December 2015 Capital Works Program Report delivered at the Council’s 9 February meeting.

Included are Griffiths Street, Upwey, Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Mt Dandenong, Zina Grove and Loupie Street, Mooroolbark, Deschamps Avenue, Lilydale and Market Street, Lilydale.

Shire’s road safety strategy set for review CARDINIA Shire Council is refreshing its Road Safety Strategy that aims to reduce the number of people who are affected by road deaths and injuries.

Residents are encouraged to contribute to the strategy by completing an online survey.

Road fatalities and serious injuries in Cardinia Shire have reduced by 19 per cent since 2005, but there is need for far greater reductions.

The updated Cardinia Road Safety Strategy will outline the areas where Council can contribute to further decreasing the level of road trauma in our community.

Residents can contribute to the strategy by completing an online survey before Friday, 4 March.

For more information visit Council’s ‘Road safety strategy review web page’.

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WE are one of many who still have a pile of rubbish on our nature strip, with a notice that it wasn’t picked up because it exceeded three cubic metres and there were more than 10 pieces of timber (this was because we broke up a heavy cabinet so they could remove it easily - so much for being considerate).

Yarra Ranges Council only gives us one pick up per year, which is in the hottest time of the year instead of just before the bushfire season when people are clearing their properties.

They closed the tip.

They shouldn’t have such a ridiculous limit on the amount of rubbish and they shouldn’t hire contractors who exploit those limits to avoid as much work as possible.

We are not hauling the rubbish back and we are not paying a fine for it either.

We have paid for it in our rates to be collected and the council has not honoured its agreement.

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Grants to keep active EVELYN MP Christine Fyffe is encouraging sports and active recreation clubs throughout the Yarra Ranges to apply for funding as part of the second round of VicHealth’s 2015-’16 Active Club Grants program.

The grants aim to get more people involved in physical activity by funding essential equipment like bats, portable goals, uniforms and balls.

“In order to stay healthy it is recommended that Victorians get a minimum of 2.5 hours per

organisations that can attract more people to their club, or improve participation opportunities for Victoria’s Aboriginal community.

In awarding these grants, special consideration will also be given to applications from clubs in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage as well as clubs/ organisations who can demonstrate that an Active Club Grant will increase opportunities for regular physical activity in their community.

week of moderate physical activity,” Ms Fyffe said.

“These grants can help more Victorians hit that target.

“Exercise helps reduce stress, stay alert and remain connected.

“Joining a sporting club can increase the benefits by stimulating a sense of pride, loyalty and teamwork.”

This round VicHealth will be placing a particular focus on supporting sporting clubs and

VEC Review

HAG voice their concerns

By PETER DOUGLAS THE Healesville Action Group (HAG) has joined Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Society (MEEPA) in voicing their opinions over the recent electoral review.

However, HAG insists there exists within the community unwarranted concerns over the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) proposal.

These include a change in Yarra Ranges Shire to a multi-councillor ward system, along with the inclusion of an extremely large ward in O’Shannassy.

The declaration from HAG, which was a submitter to the review, comes as Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, closes in on signing off on the recommendations.

HAG representative, John Anwin, said Yarra Ranges Shire and councillors should learn to work with the VEC recommendations.

“Why exactly should the Yarra Ranges council appeal?” he said.

“This review was carried out by an expert independent authority ... for the very reason it is independent of political or other influence.

“I would suggest it would be a very courageous Minister that would seek to reject the recommendations of an independent authority.”

The VEC’s map of its recommended ward structure, which will change the current nine wards to three, multiPicture: VEC councillor wards. 149693 Mr Anwin believes fears around the preferential voting system have been blown out of proportion.

“There is no doubt the recommended option entails a different voting system,” he said.

“However, it is not brain surgery, our neighbouring municipality, Maroondah, along with many other councils have been using this system for some time.

“I am sure we are no less intelligent than they are.”

Mr Anwin said the actual difference relates more to how the votes are counted, rather than how the votes are cast.

He also said concerns around Mount Evelyn township being briefly omitted from the VEC review were blown out of proportion.

“It was not that 7300 voters were ‘omitted’ in the sense that they were not counted or disenfranchised,” he said.

“But that was quickly corrected and it is doubtful it would have had any influence on the result.”

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HARD Waste collections in the Yarra Ranges could be pushed later into the year, following complaints about piles of rubbish during the peak tourist season.

At Yarra Ranges Council’s meeting on Tuesday, 9 February, Yarra Valley Gables Motel owner Ralph Henderson said international visitors, while complimenting the valley, had asked why there was rubbish in the streets of town.

In a presentation, Mr Henderson asked the council to re-think its hard waste collection, whether through changing to a call-and-collect system, offering tip vouchers, or simply changing the date to avoid peak tourist times, such as summer.

“Tourists don’t owe us a living - they can go to other places,” he said.

Councillors at the meeting agreed it had been an issue, with Cr Jim Child noting that hard waste was visible in the televised Jayco Herald Sun Tour, which came through the valley earlier in the month.

Yarra Ranges Council’s Director of Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis, told councillors at the meeting that council’s contractors were “booked up” for other parts of the year, but that the contract was up for renewal this year.

Mr Varmalis noted that it would cost $4 million to provide tip vouchers for one trailer-load of rubbish to every resident in the Yarra Ranges, whereas the hard waste collection allows for three cubic metres of rubbish, and costs council about $1.5 million.

After the meeting, Cr Fiona McAllister said she personally felt the timing of hard waste collections had been an issue over the years.

“I’ll definitely be pushing to get the timing changed,” she said.

“There are plenty of other times in the year, when the weather’s okay, we haven’t got long weekends or as many significant events.”

Mr Henderson said the hard rubbish piles made the area unattractive for visitors, and said the council paying more to have collections later in the year would help businesses.

“We all want council to make money, but it’s costing local businesses money at the same time that’s not a good outcome,” he said.

Mr Varmalis said that council was “considering“ the option of changing the collection time, ahead of re-tendering its hard waste collection contract this year.

“As there are limited providers of these services across Melbourne, the rescheduling will need to fit within the selected contractor’s availability,“ he said.

“Seasonal issues will also be considered in changing the service collection time, as increased rain during winter can impact the service.“ Meanwhile, the Mail has spoken to residents who claim only part of their hard waste was collected, and that they were left notes from contractors saying they exceeded their three cubic metre allocation.

The residents, all of whom asked to remain anonymous, said their items remained on the street after the scheduled collection.

The Mail has also witnessed multiple posts on Facebook noticeboard pages from Yarra Ranges residents angry about partial collections.

Mr Varmalis said council received “daily” reports from contractors about hard waste not being collected, because they either went over their limit or put out ineligible materials, such as paint or tyres.

He said the limits were enforced to ensure the shire-wide collection was done “in a timely and efficient manner, without increasing services costs and additional disposal costs”.

“Excess materials outside of the collection limit must be returned back into the resident’s property and private arrangements made to dispose of the materials at a tip, or disposed by a private contractor,” he said.

However, Cr McAllister said her view was council should have “some leeway”, and collect piles that are slightly over the limit.

“Not everybody puts out hard waste, so surely, there is a way of defining expectation to whoever we use, so that it’s all picked up,” she said.

“Ultimately, most people don’t abuse it.

“I just think it would be common sense to have a bit of leeway on that.”

Each household can put out three cubic metres of hard waste, three cubic metres of bundled branches and unlimited metals up to 1.5m in length.

Have you had issues with hard waste collection? Do you think the collection time should be changed, or do you like it the way it is? Write a letter to the editor to editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au or to 244 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, 3777.

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Space to discover MORE than 140 guests and 1000 students recently celebrated the official opening of Billanook College’s new $1.8 million Discovery Centre. Former longtime deputy principal, Mrs Cheryl Mutabazi, opened the centre, which will serve as a multi-purpose open-plan learning environment.

The new building replaces the college’s original Year 7 building.

College principal Roger Oates said the Discovery Centre would become a vital learning space.

“The Discovery Centre marks the second stage of our building refurbishment program and is a fabulous addition,” he said. 150002 Pictured are Mrs Mutabazi with Mr Oates.

Skaters set wheels in motion

By PETER DOUGLAS YOUNG skate and scooter crews in the Hills are being rewarded for their strong, positive culture with their own special day at the Monbulk Skate Park.

On Saturday 20 February, live music will be available to local skaters as they take to the ramps.

The event has received much support from within the community,

including Headspace (Knox), the Monbulk and District Community Opportunities Working Group, Bendigo Bank (Monbulk branch), Yarra Ranges Youth Services and 3MDR. Youth content co-ordinator at 3MDR Ben Andrews said he felt inspired to give back to the incredible local youth.

“The Monbulk Skate Park is filled with some of the most inclusive and

considerate young people at a skate park I’ve seen,” he said.

“In most skate parks I’ve come across, there is always a level of animosity between skaters, scooter riders and BMX riders.

“But the crew of youth at Monbulk are incredibly supportive of one another, with barely any animosity.”

Mr Andrews said, as a youth worker and a skater, he found this level of

inclusion a delight to watch over the years.

After canvassing opinion from the youth, he said the two things stood out in what would make their skating experience better.

These were a better surface or extension of the park, or music for the space.

Mr Andrews said he wanted to help but had to offer a compromise.

“I work for 3MDR so I figured that we could develop a day of live music,” he said.

“This would not only bring music to the park, but youth-played live music, with youth being mentored to run most of the event, too.”

Mr Andrews said another main aim of the event was to show the community the benefits of skate parks and why they were important for youth.

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A thrifty help in times of need MONBULK Care Network, an outreach of Open Door Community Church, has been helping those in the local community struggling to make ends meet for more than 20 years.

The organisation has become renowned for caring about people from our community and taking care of those in need.

The Care Shop sells good quality, secondhand and locally produced goods that provide funding to support its welfare program.

The network provides material and financial assistance, including emergency food sourced from Second Bite and a local bakery, as well as that purchased through profits from the shop.

When required, they also offer relevant information.

They also give support to local schools for student well-being as well as providing material and financial assistance when community emergencies arise.

The team of volunteers, who are from Open Door Community Church as well as the general public, are a team that works together to sort donations of goods to sell through the shop.

They are most grateful for the amazing support of the community.

New volunteers are needed in all areas: in the shop, sorting donations and staffing the Laneway Nursery, which is well known for stocking numerous well-priced plants.

The nursery urgently needs someone to coordinate the buying of plants from local nurseries.

Can you spare a few hours a week to join the amazing team of volunteers at the Monbulk Care Network?

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Summer in the hills

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Hills alive with keen Churchill

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE York on Lilydale will come alive with bluesy roots on Saturday 20 February, when one-man troubadour extraordinaire Kim Churchill takes the stage.

The Summer In The Hills Community gathering will bring together Churchill with special guests Jordie Lane, Woodlock, Phil Manning, Doc White with Steve Williams and Dave Diprose.

Churchill has become an internationally renowned musical powerhouse in recent years, and says he is keen to bring his unique brand of music to the Yarra Valley.

“I haven’t been to Lilydale before, but I think the urban spread concept is a great idea,” he said.

“Melbourne, like most cities, artists usually just play downtown or a central venue, so it’s a fair concept for people out in outer suburbs to get live music too.”

Described as matching lyrical artistry with fierce vocals and a sonic architect, Churchill says his brand of musical performance is something different but difficult to describe.

“It’s a bit tricky what I do.

Kind of the ultimate experiment in multi-tasking,” he said.

“I started as busker, and realised I could do the one-manband thing and make a big difference to my performance.

“I committed to one-man band thing, but I decided I wanted to push that concept as far as I could and create my own sound.

“It’ll be like nothing people have seen, and hopefully I’ll broaden a few horizons.”

The Summer In The Hills festival will feature stalls of local beer, wine and cider maestros, a massive variety of local food as well as market stalls, arts and crafts and heaps more.

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BIG FAMILY WELCOME FOR growing families this is a must see.

This large home is located on more than an acre and is within walking distance to Emerald shops, cafes and transport and has suitable spaces for the whole family.

It features four bedrooms with wardrobes, the master with en suite and a new family bathroom.

For the chef of the family there’s a large stylish kitchen with stone bench tops and stainless gas cooking.

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2 Alexander Road Emerald

Offers Over $670,000

Magniicent Home with Panoramic Views!

Walk to Town!

‘Simply stunning’ describes this magniicent architecturally designed home with the best views in the area. Brilliant multi-zoned loorplan offering practical family living and effortless entertaining giving you unobstructed vistas of the Yarra Ranges through loor to ceiling windows. With 4 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, stunning kitchen, alfresco entertaining, double glazed windows, wine cellar two double garages, the list goes on.

For the irst time in more than 30 years this much loved 1930’S home is offered for sale.

With features of the time such as ceiling roses, high ceilings, original wood paneling & leadlight windows, you’ll be delighted by the welcoming charm & cosy feel. Offering 3 BDRs, living areas with garden views & a separate studio/ofice & all sprawling over 1.5 acres of enchanting gardens & even a croquet lawn!

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

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

33 William Street Emerald

Offers Over $580,000

1020 Beenak East Rd Gembrook

Offers Over $770,000

Location and Magniicent Views!!

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Are you looking for a home in the Hills which offers the peace, privacy & tranquil views which Emerald is renowned for? This home has all this plus more. The home is elevated with a verandah running the length of the front to take full advantage of the views & features 3 BDRs with BIRs, 2 bathrooms, country kitchen & large undercover rear entertaining deck with outdoor spa.

This exceptional property has a magical quality & will delight those seeking a genuinely self-sustainable lifestyle whilst living amongst the beauty of nature. The property is located on 113 acres of fertile land with a large acreage allotment cleared, perfect for those with horses or small grazing livestock. The home offers 5 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen & open plan living as well as various shedding.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 2.30pm-3.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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7 Mizmaze Rd Sherbrooke

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61 Angus Rd Yellingbo

$580,000-$640,000

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Character illed brick home nestled on a sunny 1/2 acre amongst the lush forest of prestigious Sherbrooke. The colonial style home includes an expansive studio apartment with soaring cathedral ceilings & loads of natural light, ideal for working from home, teenagers or extended family. Add to this 4 BDRs with BIRs, Master with WIR & ensuite, Blackwood kitchen & 2 large open plan living/dining areas.

This country character family home set at the high end of a quiet road offers privacy, space & stunning west facing views. The home features 5 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, new kitchen with 2 ovens, stone bench tops, pressed metal splashbacks & butler’s pantry as well as 2 living areas. Outside offers an undercover entertaining area, a 4 car carport, 12x9 shed with concrete loor & power, a dam & 77,000 litre water storage.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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

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48 Hazelvale Road Tecoma

$790,000 Plus

1/45 Belmont Avenue Upwey

$350,000 - $400,000

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Set on 2700m2 of land over two levels including: 4 BRs, master with dbl ensuite & WIR, lge rumpus with wet bar & billiard table, kitchen with granite bench tops/splashbacks & DW, ducted heating, OFP & SS A/C, new carpets & alarm system. Outside boasts a paved ent’ area with spa, dbl pergola, natural gas BBQ, cubby house, sealed driveway & 4 car garage with remote doors & int access.

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

Lovely unit only a short walk to schools, transport & cafes in Upwey. Offering 2 lge BRs with BIRs, open plan living with bamboo loors, renovated kitchen with S/S apps, gas cooking & DW, updated bathroom, S/S A/C & heating, quality window furnishings & sep. storage room. Outside is fully fenced with a paved courtyard, rear carport + additional off street parking & lge u’cover area.

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

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$450,000 Plus

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This charming weatherboard home, only minutes from Monbulk & Mt Evelyn. Offering 3BRs (master with lge ensuite), 2 bathrooms, main living area with timber bar, separate lounge area, cosy wood heater, second living zone lowing onto country kitchen & built in home ofice area. Outside boasts u’cover decking with built in spa, garage & carport, plus a sep. workshop & storage area.

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

Set on 1 acre, offering 6 BRs (4 with ensuites), 6 bathrooms, 4 living areas inc. rumpus, family area, lounge with bar, kitchen with s/s apps, hardwood loors & loor to ceiling windows. Outdoors boasts a timber decking, sep. alfresco area, inground pool & tennis court + 2 garages for up to 4 cars. Working from home? There is also a large room (formerly used as a hair salon) with sep entry & parking bay!

Contact: Glenn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Sat 20th Feb 2:30pm - 3:00pm (Photo ID Required)

23 Perrins Creek Road Olinda

12 Webbs Road Ferny Creek

$850,000 Plus

$450,000 Plus

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This magniicent ten acre allotment combines established gardens, natural bush and a horse menage which creates your own piece of paradise. At the heart of the acreage stands a Storybook character weatherboard home with an exceptional loor plan offering a selection of living areas.

The home oozes quality throughout including high ceilings, large picture windows, balconies and loads of character and charm. 3 double size bedrooms (master with full ensuite and walk in robe), large open plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances. On the mezzanine level there is plenty of room for a study or kids retreat. If relaxing is your thing, then the large spa bath downstairs will have you feeling as though you are in your own health retreat. You will feel relaxed the minute you turn into the long driveway.

The views stretch as far as the eye can see to the Bay and to the ever changing outdoors with stunning skies and star illed summer nights. Offering 3 bedrooms, I bathroom, open plan living, galley kitchen with dish washer, heating and cooling.

Downstairs is a studio/home ofice/playroom with shedding neatly located under the vast decking area. In a quiet location yet just a few minutes’ drive to schools, shops and transport. This home will pull at your heart and elevate your senses. Dont delay your inspection!

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: Saturday 12:30pm-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 Inspection: By appointment only (Photo ID Required)

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62 Sherlock Road Croydon

$490,000 Plus

110 Beenak Rd Wandin North

Auction Sat 20th Feb@12pm

FULLY RENOVATED HOME WITH SENSATIONAL OUTDOOR LIVING!

Classic Home, Superb Location, Perfect Acres

This fantastic, fully renovated home is a sure winner with three bedrooms great size main bathroom, kitchen/meals area complete with stainless steel appliances, a spacious lounge area, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Outside is a huge covered Al Fresco area with wood heater overlooking a lat, fully fenced rear yard and outdoor spa.

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544 Inspection: Sat 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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)

28 Ferguson Street Upwey

Wandin North

$520,000 Plus

$890,000 plus

STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH GREAT OUTDOOR LIVING!

Acres of Space, Perfect Lifestyle

Inside this delightful split level family home we have 4 good size bedrooms, family bathroom, open plan kitchen with large central bench and ample cupboard space. The upper level incorporates a large dining/living area and a huge lounge room on the lower level that lows onto the outdoor entertaining areas, complete with a large salt chlorinated pool and fully fenced backyard.

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544 Inspection: Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Positioned in the popular picturesque surrounds this neat property sits on approx. 8.5 superb usable acres, currently set up as a long established cherry orchard. The modern home offers great space, with 4 bedrooms, spacious living areas and large kitchen. There is also a separate bungalow perfect for the teenagers and extra family, massive shedding includes huge coolrooms, great storage and high clearance ideal for large trucks and machinery plus large dam with a 6 meg water licence.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320

23 Aileen Avenue Montrose

3039 Warburton Hwy Millgrove

$560,000 Plus

Auction Sat 27th Feb @ 12pm

CONTEMPORARY LIVING

Solid Investment, Solid Return

Renovated from top to bottom, this quality home comprises 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open plan living with multiple living zones and a large kitchen. The rear yard is perfect for entertaining with a covered deck, built in playground and a lat yard offering ample space for the whole family.

Located opposite Montrose Recreation Reserve and walking distance to shops and schools.

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297 Inspection: Sat 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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)

1 Vista Grove Sherbrooke

Yarra Junction

$480,000 Plus

$590,000 plus

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Little Log Cabin, Rich River Flats

This immaculate Cottage has so much to offer. Radiating natural light throughout, complimented by the ambience of the open ireplace and garden vistas. You will be greeted by the alfresco decking area which leads into the expansive lounge/ meals dining zone. The cottage comprises 2 good sized bedrooms both with built in robes, a freshly updated generous bathroom with a natural color palette and polished hardwood timber loors throughout.

Sprawling along the banks of the Little Yarra River is this lovely parcel of land with approximately 17Âź acres on title and the added bonus of the usage of the River Reserve with 4 meg pumping rights.

This nutrient rich property has been successfully utilised by its current owners for market gardening, running cattle and horses and enjoyed in the one family for many years. Various fruit trees and approx. 4 large fenced paddocks, several outbuildings and a large machinery shed.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417052297 Inspection: Sat 10:30-11:00am (Photo ID Required)

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BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

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Small garden maintenance business for sale. Established for 15 years with regular customers.

Owner relocating Interstate. Ph: 0414 322 542

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WHIPPER SNIPPER, ECO, 35cc, SRM, 265 TES, straight bar, VGC. $330 ono. Macclesfield. 0407 326 062.

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

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Road Improvement Works In accordance with Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at its meeting of 9 February 2016 has resolved of its intent to declare a special charge for the West Hill Drive & part George Street, Mount Evelyn - road improvement works, for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred in the provision by Council of road improvements carried out under Part 1A of the Act.

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

Owner no longer breeding.

Phone 5629 5623 or 0478 586 153.

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

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FRIDGE, 2015 Panasonic, 554L, upside down, White, door opens on left side, as new, Lilydale, $995.00ono. Call 0428 139 112.

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

Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

In accordance with Section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned by 14 March 2016. Submissions should be addressed to: Public Submission, The Chief Executive Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council, at either:

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Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

Any person making a submission is entitled to request in the submission that the person wishes to appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of that submission.

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

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

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

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

Submitters should be aware that submissions are required to be available for public inspection.

SKYLIGHT, large, 920 x 920, filter 760 x 760. No flashing or duct. $65. 0418 135 281.

It is intended to declare this special charge at the Council meeting to be held on 12 April 2016, after the consideration of the submissions received.

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TENT Boab Tourer, 2.4 x 2.4, easy build, centre pole, perfect condition. $370ono. 0407 326 062. Macclesfield.

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DRIVER / STOREPERSON required for building products supplier.

Based at our Coldstream store.

HR licence required for this position.

Resumes to: Jason.purches@robotbuildingsupplies.com.au or phone 9739 0856

We have Courses in your local area! Boronia, Box Hill, Cranbourne, Frankston, Hampton Park, Lilydale, Pakenham, Ringwood & Rowville.

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

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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

Always wanted to work in Aged Care, Disability or Home & Community Care?

Any person requesting to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in his or her submission will be notified of the day, time and place of the meeting of the Council or of a committee determined by the Council to hear submissions.

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DOORS, internal, Corinthian, bought but not hung, (4) 2040 x 820, (2) 2040 x 720, 6 Homecraft Privacey handles with push button locking. $480 the lot. 0418 135 281.

A copy of the proposed intent to levy is available for inspection at the Yarra Ranges Council Community Link, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale, during office hours until 14 March 2016.

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

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

Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143

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

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CLEANER Permanent casual, experienced in domestic house cleaning.

Immediate start in Kalista. 4 hrs, 3 days p/w. Call 9543 7677.

WALKERS WANTED

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V For Sale

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

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

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*Offer only available for items normally advertised in the “For Sale” or “Motoring” section. All advertisements must be pre-paid. For $27.00 you get a 15 word ONE ITEM ONLY advertisement, restricted to “For Sale” or “Motoring” items only for private advertisers, run initially for 3 months or untl sold. After your advertisement has run for 3 months you must call us to renew it for a further 2 week period AND reduce the price of your item by a minimum 5% for items in the “For Sale” section or 3% for items in the “Motoring” section. After 2 weeks you must then call us again to renew for another 2 weeks and again reduce the price ofyour item by a further 5% or 3%. This procedure may continue until you have sold your item. If we do not hear from you we will assume you have sold your item and your advertisement will not appear. The sale price must be included in the advertisement and the only alterations you may make are to the PRICE of your item. Business advertisements, rental hire and real estate are not included in the offer for the purpose of ongoing profit. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of ongoing gain.

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Employment V Positions Vacant

Get paid while you walk !

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

WALKERS WANTED C1032608-JL21-12

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

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

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

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

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V Caravans & Trailers JAYCO Freedom, 2001, pop top, tare 1024 Kgs, annexe, awning, single beds, little use. $12,600.

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VOLKSWAGON Work is made easy with this 2015 Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 powerful 2.0 litre engine, cruise control, dual sliding doors, tradies roof rack, tow bar with rear step and cargo barrier-only travelled 33,367 km. Tiny dent on driver side sliding door and top rear door otherwise in excellent condition. $38,000 ono or make me a reasonable offer! Genuine reason for sale. Located in Healesville, all inspections welcome.

Phone: 0407 624 583

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CASH FOR CARS All types. Pay up to $8,999.

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State shield goes back with Eagles EAST Metro secured its second-consecutive win in the Under 18s VicSpirit Championships as the team defeated Mallee Murray by 10 wickets, while the Under 16s Dowling Shield fell short by 13 runs to take silver.

Also for the second year, East Metro has remained undefeated throughout the competition.

This year, the final was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and, after losing the toss, East Metro fielded first.

Annabel Martin and Makinley Blows opened for Mallee Murray and faced the Box Hill duo of Tansi Price and Holly Spencer.

After the batters negotiated the opening bowlers, Knox junior cricketer Tess Flintoff came into the attack, a change which brought a wicket in the seventh over.

Martin was caught for five

by Zoe Griffiths with Mallee Murray on 18.

Runs remained hard to come by with the first four scored by Shania McKinnon in the eighth over.

McKinnon was then caught

by Price without adding to her score, as Flintoff picked up her second wicket of the game with the score on 27.

This brought Luca Gallo to the crease for the first time this Championship.

Despite scoring just five runs, she shared a useful 24run partnership with Blows before she was caught by Alyce Collett off Madeline Wright.

Murray’s skipper, Rhiann O’Donnell, joined Blows and the pair shared the highest partnership - 25 runs - of the innings.

It took the return of opening bowler Price to end the stand as O’Donnell was caught by Jessica Adams for 10 with the

score on 76.

With just one over remaining, Sheree Moore went out to the middle but was only able to make a single before being run out off the last ball, which saw Mallee Murray post 5-80 from their 20 overs.

Flintoff was the pick of the Metro bowlers, claiming 2-13 from her four overs but it was certainly a team performance in the field as four out of the five dismissals came through catches and the other bowlers finished with economical figures.

Blows was the standout batter finishing unbeaten on 30 off 59 balls, an innings which saw Murray make a potentially defendable total.

In response, East Metro’s Wright and Griffiths opened and appeared more comfortable than Murray were at the start.

Requiring just 81 to win, the openers were attacking and after six overs, Metro were already 0-29.

Both Wright and Griffiths found the boundary with apparent ease hitting two fours and a six and four fours respectively as they led Metro to a comfortable 10 wicket win in 14 overs.

After leading from the front with the bat throughout the tournament, it was rather fitting that Wright scored the winning runs and did so in such an emphatic manner - hitting an impressive six to finish on 33 off 32.

Griffiths also finished the tournament well and was named Player of the Final for her unbeaten 38 off 52.

Well done to Madeline Wright (East Metro) and Jacinta Goodger-Chandler (Central Highlands) who were named Players of the Championship.

As well as captaining the successful East Metro side Wright scored 240 runs at the impres-

sive average of 80 and also took six wickets at just 6.33.

Dowling Shield After a soggy start to the Under 16 Dowling Shield match at Jubilee Park Ringwood, Northern Rivers won the toss and elected to bat.

Their opening batters accumulated a 52 run partnerships between Rivers - Vlaeminck (34) and Ryan (27) giving the opposition a settled start however a smart run out from Daniel Scholz and a clever bowling change bringing on Jacob Quigley was to change their momentum momentarily.

Ryan Peter-Budge controlled 2 catches whilst Scholz was involved with 2 run outs.

Mitch Perry took 2/23 and Quigley finished with 2/31.

Rivers completed their allotted 35 overs with 6/148.

Unlike Rivers, Eagles were struggling to settle into any partnerships, Masters (1), Nathan (15), Peter-Budge (17), Thompson (24); most batters getting starts but not consolidating.

Liam Dunning came in at the end with his ‘never give in’ attitude and slayed a quick 24, however, running out of balls seeing the Eagles falling short by 13 runs to finish 8/136.

This result is the best performance from an Eagles male team in a long time - we are all very proud of the players and staff and congratulate them on their endeavors.

Season 2016-17 is looking exciting for the Outer East Eagles.

Mitch Perry, Daniel Thompson and Daniel Scholz were selected to play in a Cricket Victoria Pathway Under 16s Showcase game representing the Metro Stars competing against Metro Renegades at Frankston last Sunday, with Scholz finishing off his excellent carnival taking a sevenwicket haul.

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Green and gold for Kerrie

By JARROD POTTER FINDING out she was in the squad was one thing, but when she entered the Finnish arena as part of the Australia’s floorball team, Kerrie Lamble reached a whole new level of excitement.

Lamble, 21, from Gembrook, had her first taste of international floorball in December when she represented Australia in the Scandinavian heartland of the sport.

The thrill of donning the green and gold in Tampere, Finland for the IFF Women’s World Floorball Championships is something she’ll always remember - from the first time in the jersey in pre-tournament clashes all the way through to Australia’s finale.

“Before our first practice match against one of the local Finnish clubs we were presented our playing shirts, it was an incredible feeling to see my name next to the coat of arms on the green and gold Australian shirt,” Lamble said. “To walk out and sing the national anthem wearing it for the first time in front of a stadium full of spectators that had all come to watch us all play ... a moment I will never forget.”

While it was freezing outside, the action was red-hot on the field as the Australians surprised many to move up the ranks through the preliminary round.

The Australians would shake off the nerves

Gembrook's Kerrie Lamble reached the sporting summit in her beloved floorball representing Australia at the Women's World Championships late last year.

Picture: SUPPLIED in a way only Australians could - by kicking a Sherrin about preparing for their big clashes in the biennial tournament.

“We took the football - Aussie rules of course - out to the warm up and kicked it around while singing along to the music,” Lamble said. “Shak-

ing off all the pre-game nerves and we stepped onto the court feeling excited.”

Australia’s 8-6 win over Japan allowed the locals to finish second in Group C after the pool stage but the hectic schedule finally caught up with the Australians as Latvia swooped in to take

a 3-10 win, leaving Aussies in 12th place.

“Unfortunately it slipped away from us with Latvia taking the win ... we had six games in six days and Australia finished 12th in the world as the best non-European team,” Lamble said.

“But we still have our eye on a spot in the top 10 for next championship.”

But it’s not wins and losses that Lamble will take from the experience, but the people she’s met across the sporting globe who are just as addicted as her when it comes to floorball.

“Playing in this competition, I have meet and made friends from not only all over Australia but the whole world,” Lamble said. “Our team was a big family by the end and I look forward to catching up with teammates from different states when we have a domestic comp versus each other this time.”

Lamble hopes to earn another Australian floorball call up when the women’s team heads off to the Asian Pacific Qualifiers next January - a stepping stone tournament Australia will need to perform well in to make the next world championships.

But in the meantime she’ll trade her Australian green-and-gold for the Pakenham Squishees green and gold once again in the Australian Floorball Open from 28 to 30 April, held locally at Cardinia Life and Beaconhills Pakenham campus.

Kids have a ball

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS SEVEN kids from The Hills have had the chance to participate in this year’s Australian Open Tennis Tournament as ballkids.

The kids who train at Upwey South, Ferny Creek and Selby Tennis clubs spent three weeks on court at the Australian Open, being up close to their favourite tennis stars.

The seven from around The Hills were part of the 329 ballkids aged between 12 and 15 years from around Victoria.

Grace Staindl-Dymond, 14, has been a ballkid for two consecutive years and says the experience is well worth it.

“It’s an awesome experience and lots of fun,” she said.

“You get to be up close and personal with the players, I absolutely loved it.”

Grace also said she learned a lot from the experience of being a ballkid.

“We make lots of new friends, build our confidence and learn new leadership skills,” she said.

The kids underwent six on-court training sessions and an official induction and orientation day, where they learnt about the tournament and their responsibilities.

Training included drills to develop ball handling skills, rolling with precision and anticipating players’ needs and perfecting the march on and off court.

Rowan Ennis-King had his ballkid debut this year, and said it was an experience he won’t forget anytime soon.

“It was great, I really enjoyed it,” he said.

“Being close to all the players

Monbulk Bowling Club celebrated John Van Driel's 500th pennant game.

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Grace Staindl-Dymond, Bailey Porter, Seb Sutterbym, Rowan EnnisKing, Mitchell Ban Dijk and Oskar Svihla in their Ballkids uniforms they wore at the Australian Open this year 149905 Picture: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS and watching their games and seeing them in person. John Millman even called me a legend.”

Trials will soon be conducted for the 2017 Australian Open Ballkids program with Upwey South Tennis Club as an official host venue for the Level One trials.

Applications are now open for the 2017 squad, and Extreme Tennis will be hosting Level One trials on behalf of the Australian Open on Saturday 19 March at Upwey South TC. For registrations or to apply, check out www.tennis.com.au/ ballkids.

Brookers are rarin’ to go

By RUSSELL BENNETT THE Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club is starting 2016 with a clean slate, and building from it.

A raft of senior footballers have returned to the club in a massive boost to its chances of climbing out of Division 2 in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football Netball League, while Brookers’ netball arm is also on the up-and-up - all they need is eager senior players to come along for the ride at a family club just 25 minutes from the M1 freeway.

“With the amount of ladies going and trying out for SEFNL teams, and the amount that are getting knocked back as well, at this stage we thought it was best to get in touch with all of those who are still willing, capable and eager to play netball,” said new Brookers coach Mickey U’Ren.

“They maybe didn’t make the teams they had their hearts set on, but still want to play netball and be involved in a footy netball club.

“We want to be competitive and that’s the biggest thing.

“I’m under no illusion that we’ll go in and win every game or anything like that, but if we can jump on court and think to ourselves that ‘we can win this game - it’s within our reach’, that’s what I’m aiming for every week.”

The Brookers are also calling out to potential Under 18 footballers in the hills area and surrounding suburbs to be part of what they hope to be a very special year.

“The club overall is as strong as it’s ever been, we have all junior age groups looking great, our netball is going from strength to strength and our senior sides look set to have a great year, so anyone looking for

Mickey U’Ren and Penne Asling are at the forefront of the push to take the Gembrook Cockatoo netballers forward. 149974 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT a great club to call home come down to training which is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm at the Cockatoo reserve on Mountain Road.”

Anyone looking to play footy at the Brookers should call Steve on 0417 351 854, while the best point of contact for netballers is either Mickey on 0423 016 955 or Penne on 0438 684 787.

500 reasons to celebrate

By PETER DOUGLAS FIVE hundred competition games are a lot for anyone, no matter what sport you play.

This week, Monbulk Bowling Club celebrated John Van Driel playing his 500th pennant game for the club.

John started bowling in the men’s pennant competition in October 1994 and, since then, he has rarely missed a match.

During that time, John has played in 27 finals matches and has also been in five successful premiership teams.

When the midweek competition became open to men in 2011, John joined in that as well.

Bowlers gathered at the clubhouse after Saturday pennant this week to help John celebrate the achievement.

President, Jenny Holmes, asked those present to look around at the club honour boards.

For the 50 years of the club’s existence, there have been many names achieving milestones, but never before has a club member achieved 500 pennant games.

The achievement was even more special because John is also such an outstanding clubman.

He has already been recognised as a Life Member of Monbulk Bowling Club.

On Saturday, John received a framed certificate acknowledging his 500-game achievement.

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Stars bring home the medals

By JAMIE STRUDLEY SEVENTEEN Yarra Ranges Athletics club athletes competed at the Victorian Junior Track and Field Championships over the weekend.

A total of 11 medals, including five golds, were won.

Stars of the meet were sister and brother Lateisha and Tayleb Willis.

Lateisha won her Under 17s 100m and 100m hurdles races to claim two gold medals.

Younger brother, Tayleb, went one better, winning two golds in his Under 14s 90m hurdles and 200m hurdles, as well as a third-place bronze medal in the triple jump.

Not to be outdone, brother and sister James and Georgia Laven both picked up silver medals.

James in the Under 17s 2000m steeplechase and Georgia claiming two silvers in her Under 15s 400m and 800m events.

Other medals went to Lee Taylor (3rd, Under 16s 3000m walk), Ruby Dixon (3rd, Under 15s 3000m) and Emily Noonan (3rd, Under 17s 5000m walk).

Results for Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes are Aiden Pace U20 800m 2.06.09, Brayden Woolridge U15 Discus 8th 31.59m and Javelin 5th 28.67m, Chelsea Thompson U15 100m 5th 13.02 and 200m 4th 26.79, Georgia Laven U15 400m 2nd 59.48 and 800m 2nd 2.14.34, Harrison Van Duuren U15 400m 1.00.56 and 800m 8th 2.19.84, James Laven U17 2000m Steeplechase 2nd 6.21.84 and 3000m 6th 9.36.36, Lateisha Willis U17 100m, 1st 12.24 and 100m Hurdles 1st 13.61, Lee Taylor U16 3000m Walk 3rd 19.49.58 and Hammer Throw 6th 20.50m, Lily Thompson U17 800m 8th 2.21.80 1500m 10th 4.58.48, Lochie Scully U20 800m 2.02.06 and 1500m 4.15.92, Olivia Twining U20 3000m Steeplechase 5th 13.01.75, Patrick

Marsh in form for the gong

By DENNIS FULLER

Harrison Van Duuren strides out in his 800m heat. 150225 Keating U16 100m, 13.08, 200m 26.13 and Long Jump 11th 4.83m, Ruby Dixon U15 3000m 3rd 10.37.55, Tayleb Willis U14 100m, 7th 13.19, 90m hurdles 1st 13.79, 200m Hurdles 1st 30.60 and Triple Jump 3rd 11.25m, Emily Noonan U17 5000m Walk, 3rd 29.28.13 and U17 800m 2.40.14, Claire Noonan U14 3000m Walk, 4th 17.42.78, U14 Discus, 11th 16.91, U14 Javelin, U14 Shot Put, Meanwhile, the Little Athletics athletes went through the final preparations for next weekend’s Eastern region Track and Field Championships on Saturday morning at a ‘Choose your event’ morning.

Those competing next weekend took the opportunity to sharpen up, while others used the day to chase some personal bests.

After the results from Saturday morning, the club looks forward to some outstanding performances next weekend.

The seniors had the weekend off after the efforts of last weekend.

However, Victorian Open Championships and Victorian Masters Championships are not far away so training continued where possible.

No little athletics competition next weekend as the little athletics compete at Region Championships.

Good luck to all the athletes competing.

For more information, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check out the Facebook page.

Run, jump, throw ... too easy.

EMERALD GOLF AT Emerald Golf Club last Saturday it was the first round of the three-round Summer Cup with three rounds of par.

The big shiny was screaming from the sky and despite the fact that 28 degrees was promised, nobody told the weather gods because it was a little north of scorching.

Jeff Marsh (23) thrived in the conditions to be ahead, on a countback from Peter Jones (24) when they both carded +6.

This gave Marsh the B Grade gong and caused a particularly smug look of a winner.

Several golfers scored +5, including Leigh Morison (20), Pete Clowes (19), John Keys (24) and John Carvill (18), while Ken Hill (17) stood alone next on +4.

Hill headed up the A Graders as well.

One would suspect the winner should come from this group, but who knows?

Dean Shannon was nearest the pin on the 4th, John Carvill the 7th, Peter Clowes the 13th and John Keys pocketed the pro pin cash on the 18th.

The current leader in the ladies event saw Michelle Litchfield absolutely stun the field with her fabulous free swinging to look like a possible winner, even after one round.

Wednesday’s Obliquely Floppy Golf was a stableford event which saw scoring of a ridiculously high standard.

The reasons remain a mystery but the scores stand in neon.

Mick Petrie (36) and Brian McCoy (34) both scored 51 stableford points to head the winners’ list.

Graham White (16) had 49, Ken Sumsion (26) 48, Peter Clowes (20) 47, Gerran Wright (28) 43, while Moss Fuller (23) and Geoff Whittaker (21) both scored 42.

Conditions must have been perfect because only two of the 20 players did not play to their handicaps.

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Flintoff fires off wicket at the ‘G’

Six secures century for Simmonds

By STEVE BROWN EVER dreamt of taking a wicket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with your first ball?

Well, it happened last weekend for Knox Gardens under-13s cricketer, Tess Flintoff.

The talented Flintoff was given approval to participate in the under18s Girls state-wide championships and performed well for the East Metro Tess Flintoff is a rising Region, which pro- star among junior gressed through to cricket ranks. 150226 the Twenty 20 grand final against Mallee Murray Region at the MCG. Mallee Murray won the toss and elected to bat first and struggled to 5/80 from their 20 overs.

First-change bowler Flintoff picked up a wicket with her first delivery and had best match figures of 2/13 from 4 overs.

East Metro cruised to victory without losing a wicket in the 14th over to claim their second title.

One of the highlights for the youngster was bowling to Mildura gun opening bat and Victorian under-18s representative, Makinley Blows, who scored 152 in an innings during the championships.

Blows is also a rookie for the Melbourne Renegades and is destined to play for Victoria.

Flintoff is the first female from the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association to play at the MCG and was well supported by a large contingent from Knox Gardens Cricket Club.

Hopefully she hasn’t played her last game at the ‘G’.

The under-12s Gold team is set to play a home semi-final. 150223 J. Dekkers 33*) v The Basin 0/106.

4th XI - Monbulk 4/121 (B. Badgery 66) v Lysterfield 3/137. U16 - Monbulk 4/52 (T. Noonan 25*) v Johnson park 2/96 Juniors: U14 - Monbulk 8/83 (D. Goldberg 27*) def by Lysterfield 5/84 (C. Dennison 2/11). U14 - (Rd 8

washout) - Monbulk 4/118 (T. Hepworth 25*, L. Beecroft 22) d Mountain Gate 60 (M. Lamers 3/5). U12 - Monbulk Gold 1/118 (J. Spencer 20*, J. Bolton 24*) d Belgrave 4/113. U12 - (Rd 8 washout) Monbulk Gold 5/98 (M. Drieberg 13*) d UFTG 95 (J. Bolton 2/2). U12 - Monbulk Maroon 5/115 (J. Langrish 21*) def by UFTG 166. U12

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U11 - Monbulk 101 v UFTG (award winners - Will and Camden). U10 - Monbulk Gold 100 (Lucas 19*, Brodie 18, Brandon 16*, Felix 16) v Upwey. U10 - Monbulk Maroon v Belgrave Sth (award winners - Archie and Hamish)

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MONBULK’S four senior teams all started their two-day matches with all teams in competitive positions.

Highlights included 99 from firsts’ skipper Shane Cosstick, who unfortunately was caught behind trying to bring up his ton.

Jason Simmonds didn’t have the same trouble hitting a six to bring up his century in the thirds.

Well done to Brodie Emmett who played for the Vic Country Under 21s team on Sunday in Benalla versus Vic Metro.

A big week for the Friday night juniors, who all played three matches in the last week, finally getting some nice cricket weather.

The competitive Friday night teams all played their last home and away matches, with two of them lucky enough to make the four and now play a semi-final this Thursday and Friday night.

Under 12s Gold will play a home semi-final at the main ground and the Under 14s play away v Knox Gardens.

Good luck to both teams.

Go Hawks!

The Under 10s and Under 11s still have two matches to go, as do the Under 16s.

Upcoming social/events include: (check website for all details) - Rotary Men’s Health Night Wednesday, 17 February; - MCC Past Players / Life Members / Ladies Day - Saturday, 27 February; - Junior Presentation Afternoon Sunday, 20 March; - Monbulk Recreation Reserve Plant Sale - Saturday, 2 April.

Scores: 1st XI - Monbulk 270 (S. Cosstick 99, B. Emmett 34) v Belgrave.

2nd XI - Monbulk 198 (M. Neal 42, B. Newman 30) v Belgrave. 3rd XI Monbulk 1/166 (J. Simmonds101*,

ROUND 11 started with the ‘Communities against Domestic Violence’ program introduced to clubs on Thursday night, This was marked with a red armband by first XI players to highlight the scourge of domestic violence within our society.

Newly anointed Knox Gardens skipper, Jarrod Butcher, made sure his team were on the front foot in the race to stave off relegation.

The Falcons elected to bat first against Johnson Park and when Josh Gregory (42) was dismissed, they were 2/69.

Jarrod (109) joined Shane McInerney (76) at the crease and the pair put on 109 for the third wicket before Knox Gardens lost 4/33 to be 6/213.

Zac Flintoff stopped the rot and saw his skipper achieve his century just before the close of play.

Matt Sim had the best return for the bowlers with three wickets.

The Sharks will need to bat well to chase down Knox Gardens’ highest score of the year.

With 10 points separating fourth from tenth, most of the losing teams will be in line for relegation with one round to go.

At Carrington Park, Cody Morris ensured his team set their highest score of the season as Eildon Park took on the top of the table Knoxfield.

With help from Brother Ben (38), Cam Cosstick (34) and Adam Baltruschaitis (34*), the Panthers finished the day on 7/297.

Zac Wilson took 3/57 as the Knights will look to their seasoned performers to chase this score down.

At Wally Tew Reserve, Bryce Galvin enjoyed his day out with the Blues taking 6/34 against Upwey.

With teammate Patrick Mastertoun taking 3/44, it was only Dain Howe’s 81 that gave the

Tigers a boost to set a target of 181.

In reply, Ferntree Gully has reeled of 31 runs without loss and will be looking to solidify their hold on fourth spot.

Monbulk travelled to Belgrave and set the home side 270, with Shane Cosstick making 99 and Brodie Emmett 34.

The Magpies’ cause wasn’t helped with an injury to Dinusha Fernando, taking him out of the game.

Mick Litterbach took four wickets for Belgrave, as did Johnathon ‘Penfolds’ Levell, weaving his magic with the leather rather than the willow.

The winner of this game will be in the top 4 with one game to go.

Sitting second on the table, The Basin will be disappointed with their 207 against Mountain Gate.

Marshall Bunting and Cam Wheeler did well with the ball for the Gators whilst Danny Rundle and Josh Lee provided The Bears with some joy.

Norm Reeves Shield Knox Gardens 6/286 (Butcher 109*, McInerney 76, Gregory 42, Sim 3/26) v Johnson Park.

Eildon Park 7/297 (C. Morris 137, B. Morris 38, Cosstick 34, Baltruschaitis 34*, Z. Wilson 3/57) v Knoxfield. Upwey-Tecoma 181 (D. Howe 81, B. Galvin 6/34, P. Mastertoun 3/44) v Ferntree Gully 0/31. Monbulk 270 (S. Cosstick 99, B. Emmett 34, M. Litterbach 4/72, J. Levell 4/98) v Belgrave. The Basin 207 (Rundle 41, J. Lee 31, Bunting 4/30, Wheeler 3/53) v Mountain Gate.

DeCoite Shield Auravale 226 (Inglis 4/45, Kulasena 3/32, Miles 52, Dodd 69, McDermott 40) v Lysterfield 0/27. Footballers 208 (Storey 42, McElroy 36, Lakshita 75, Luck 3/31) v Upper Ferntree Gully 0/1. St Johns Tecoma 9/187 (Palandri 32, Evans 55, Sutherland 3/20) v South Belgrave. Knox Boronia Churches 79 and 2/39 v Rowville 2/159 (Morsello 106*).

Division 3 Eildon Park 190 (Gaskin 59, Jays Scanlan 5/33, Evans 3/49) v Knoxfield 0/11. UpweyTecoma 10/188 (R. Lizza 51*, D. Berenato 45, R. Chapman 33, A. Catalano 4/43) v Ferntree Gully.

Mountain Gate 257 (Harris 57, B Croxford 38, K Croxford 38, Koster 4/75 Underhill 3/64) v The Basin.

Division 4 Lysterfield 9/195 dec. (Eagleton 58, Binks 39, Ricardo 30*, Webb 3/31 v Auravale 1/13. Footballers 137 v Upper Ferntree Gully 3/77. St Johns Tecoma 190 (Chandler 50, Lawson 3/52, P. Karan 3/45) v South Belgrave 0/121 (Ray 61*, Maling 43*).

Division 5 Knoxfield 7/442 (Harris 217, C. Pruysers 111, McDuffie 4/50) v Upper Gully. Lysterfield 4/228 (D’Rosario 52, Anderton 30, Lapthorne 97*) v Knox/Boronia Churches 9/62 (Yallop 4/20, Halls 3/0).

Division 6 Belgrave 2/185 (Wiseman 100*, Lee 58*) v Knoxfield 1/115 (M. Plumridge 75*). Johnson Park 5/121 (K. Graczyk 42) v Upwey Tecoma 6/172 (D. Buck 74*, K. Miller 3/26).

Division 7 Lysterfield 3/137 (Gwynne 45, A. Walker 32* A. Nicolopoulos 30*) v Monbulk 3/ 121 (Badgery 66). Wandin East 4/156 (D. Bradshaw 62*, N. Green 54) v Upwey Tecoma 4/185 (J. Fisher 48, J. Hughes 48) Mountain Gate 4/121 (Robinson 45) v Rowville 2/123 (Baulman 52*). Upper Ferntree Gully 1/99 v Auravale 2/173.

B1 South Belgrave 3/73 d Rowville 66 (Davidson 34). Waverley Wanderers 8/160 (S. Gunathunga 55*, M. Crighton 3/31, C. Hutchison 3/26) d St Johns Tecoma 158 (T. Bull 49).

B2 Lysterfield 7/120 (Whitty 53, Gervasoni 4/13 d Bayswater 114 (Heap 3/11, Whitty 4/37).

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Motoring Best cars to be announced THE Australian Automobile Association (AAA) recently announced the 45 finalists in the 2015 Australia’s Best Cars awards, with the winners in each category to be announced in Sydney on 25 February.

Australia’s Best Cars is the largest independent new car assessment and awards program in Australia.

It puts more than 180 vehicles through their paces each year against criteria such as Value for Money, Design and Function, and On the Road Performance.

AAA Chief Executive Michael Bradley said: “Australia’s Best Cars provides practical information to Australians as they go through the process of buying a new car.

“A car is one of the biggest purchases most Australians make, and among the most important in terms of both cost to and the safety of themselves and their families.

“Our aim is to help more Australians choose the right car by giving them the information they need to make informed choices when buying a

new vehicle," Mr Bradley said.

The 2015 Australia’s Best Cars winners will be announced at 10am on 25 February at Sydney’s Simmer on the Bay. The event will be hosted by the NRMA. Now in its 17th year, the program continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the market.

This was evident in the disruption to the 2015 program caused by issues regarding emissions compliance and the use of so-called ‘defeat devices’ in

several million Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide.

The AAA Board formed the view that the program could not accurately or fairly assess Volkswagen Group vehicles against each criterion and as a result, Volkswagen, Audi, and Skoda vehicles were unable to be considered in this year’s program.

Chief Judge of Australia’s Best Cars Mark Borlace said: “The program has also adapted to emerging trends in the AWD SUV categories, where buyer preference has shifted to the more

expensive premium versions of these models as consumers perceive they represent better value for money than base models.

“This has resulted in a need to increase our price brackets for two categories up by $5000 to ensure like cars are compared in each category,“ Mr Borlace said.

To find out more about Australia’s Best Cars visit: www.australiasbestcars.com.au.

Phones not worth the risk THE TAC is reminding Victorians to put away their phone and pay attention when walking this summer.

Nearly 200 pedestrians have lost their lives on Victorian roads in the past five years.

Despite far less congestion in rural areas, more than a quarter (56) of those people died outside metropolitan Melbourne.

Of those 56, Saturday proved to be by far the most fatal day of the week, with 15 regional pedestrian lives lost - the next highest was eight.

TAC chief executive Joe Calafiore reminded Victorians that a lapse of concentration when out walking could turn deadly.

“We all know pedestrians will come off second best in a crash with a vehicle like a car, tractor, truck or motorbike,“ Mr Calafiore said.

“What we are asking pedestrians to do is be aware of their surroundings at all times and put away the mobile phone when out for a walk or a drive.

“Distractions are a major cause of road trauma and all road users, whether they’re drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or riders, are at risk when their attention is taken from the important task of using our road network,“ Mr Calafiore said.

TAC road safety research has revealed about half (51 per cent) of regional drivers admit to answering or making a phone call while driving.

More than a quarter (27 per cent) of regional drivers said they read text messages while stopped at traffic lights, less than those drivers from metropolitan areas (36 per cent).

However, regional drivers were more likely than city drivers to read a text while actively driving (14 per cent versus 9 per cent).

“Whether you’re driving a car that’s moving or at a standstill, using your phone without a hands-free kit just shouldn’t be an option,“ Mr Calafiore said.

“Rural roads often have higher speeds, so if you’re looking at your phone for just a couple of seconds while driving at 100km/h, you’ll travel almost 50 metres virtually blind.

“Installing hands-free technology while minimising your talk time, asking one of your passengers to look after your phone or even placing it in the boot are all better options than risking your life or others,“ Mr Calafiore said.

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