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New kid on the block EMERALD resident and youth worker Ben Andrews has turned his passion for building Lego into an award-winning achievement.

Ben won the main award at the recent Brickvention Lego conference, which was held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. Brickvention is an annual event, which draws thousands of Lego fans of all ages. Ben said he was really surprised over the win. “It’s only my second year in the competition and I’m not similar to the standard entrant - I’m a skater,” he said.

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“My idea is to run smaller buses, minibuses of 15-20 people, that run point-to-point between two centres, of which are 10 minutes apart.”

He said the network would help most people get to work, go shopping or to hospital or school.

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He said the plan would help tourists, local commuters and improve safety during a fire emergency situation.

The group established a Facebook page in December, which now includes a YouTube video, to help get the project off the ground.

The video features a message from Cr Clarke who speaks about his perceived issues of the present system.

“The problem with the buses in the Dandenong Ranges is they are going on ... routes which don’t help people to get where they want to go,” he said.

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been very supportive,” Cr Clarke said.

“Routes have been planned and colour-coded - they will run between most town centres within the Dandenong Ranges.

“The first stage will involve electric busses ... it has the potential to create many jobs.”

The proposed network includes a bus system that would run every 10 to 15 minutes between the main centres and would cost commuters only a few dollars per ride.

Cr Clarke believes this system would lessen parking and traffic problems, especially on weekends.

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THE future of an ambitious scheme for a solar electric bus network in the Dandenong Ranges could hinge on its next planning meeting.

For the past 18 months Yarra Ranges councillor Mike Clarke has been working with the recently formed Leaders of Lyster group to develop a proposal for a new transport network.

They have already held preliminary talks with bus and coach operator Ventura and Public Transport Victoria (PTV) regarding their initiative, with a second round of talks planned for

the coming weeks.

Cr Clarke said the viability of such a proposal may hinge on the coming meeting.

“We’ll see how they (PTV and Ventura) respond and then make our plans around that,” Cr Clarke said.

“We understand it’s not simply going to happen but we’re hoping to receive a positive response.”

Cr Clarke said feedback over the plan had been extremely positive.

“We’ve been working on this plan for some time and there’s been not one objection, everyone I’ve spoken to has

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In brief

Charges dropped

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS ONE of the brothers accused of abducting and raping a young woman in Geelong last year has had all charges against him dropped by the Department of Public Prosecutions.

Rowan Wild, 27, was one of a group of four brothers accused of raping the 14-year- old girl on 1 November last year.

Rowan was charged along with 28-year-old brothers Kevin and Allan from Olinda and Mount Evelyn respectively and 20-year-old brother Brodie.

The brothers appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 19 February with Allan appearing via video link. Rowan had all 10 charges against him withdrawn.

Brodie also had one charge

against him withdrawn and has been remanded on bail to appear again in court later in the year.

Police allege the young woman was raped in two locations after being abducted from a park in Geelong in the early hours of the morning.

Brodie remains remanded on bail and faces one charge of abduction along with eight charges of rape.

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to be remanded in custody and also faces one charge of abduction and eight charges of rape.

Kevin of Olinda is remanded in custody with a pending application for bail and faces and total of 14 charges including abduction, rape and assault.

The three brothers will appear again in court on 6 June 2016 for a contested committal hearing.

VCE’s creative effort CELEBRATE the creative talent of senior Yarra Ranges students at this year’s VCE Creative Showcase.

Now in its ninth year, the VCE Creative Showcase features a diverse and revealing collection of artworks by class of 2015 students in art and studio art.

The showcase professionally exhibits the work of more than 70 students from 18 schools across Yarra Ranges.

Visit the free exhibitions in Upwey, Warburton and Mooroolbark, inspired by the region’s emerging artists.

Each exhibition has numerous captivating artworks, including four entirely digital artworks.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jason Callanan encouraged the community to show their support.

“The VCE Creative Showcase is a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the talents of Yarra Ranges young emerging artists,” he said.

“The diverse range of artworks reflects each student’s unique creative talent.”

The community is invited to attend each exhibition’s opening event, where they can meet the artists and enjoy local entertainment.

The exhibitions are on show at the following locations: Red Earth Gallery, Mooroolbark Community Centre, Mooroolbark, until Saturday 26 March; Burrinja Gallery, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey, until Sunday 6 March; The Studio Gallery, Arts Centre, Warburton, until Monday 29 March.

Extended PSO duty PROTECTIVE Service Officers (PSOs) will be stationed at some Belgrave-line train stations until 5.30am on weekends, to coincide with 24-hour public transport coming in this year.

PSOs will be stationed at Tecoma, Upwey and Belgrave railway stations from 6pm on Friday and Saturday nights, until 5.30am the following day, to coincide with 24-hour public transport on weekend evenings.

The officers currently patrol stations every night from 6pm until the final train.

Power tools pilfered POLICE are on the hunt for thieves who made off with thousands of dollars worth of tools, after two burglaries in Lilydale over the last week.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Acting Sergeant Marc Hodgson said the first burglary occurred between 4.45am and 6.25am at Yarra Valley Ag in Lilydale on Tuesday 16 February.

Unknown people forced the doors at the Maroondah Highway business, triggering an alarm, before stealing $5000 worth of hand tools and specialist tools, including a hydraulic test kit and compressor.

The next burglary occurred between 6.30am and 2.45pm on Sunday, 21 February, where $4400 worth of tools were stolen from a garage and storage area under an Alexandra Road property in Lilydale.

Det Sgt Hodgson said that cordless power tools, nail guns and manual hand tools were stolen in the burglary.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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On Thursday 18 February, Yarra Ranges police arrested a 23-year-old Mooroolbark man in relation to thefts from motor vehicles and thefts of motor vehicles in Mount Evelyn, Croydon and Warburton.

The man was charged with nine offences, and bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court in the coming months.

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So - which is healthier?

SO YOU'VE decided to start an exercise program with the aim of improving your health, though you would also like to lose a few kilos.

You could start running, cycling, swimming or join a gym, do some Pilates or yoga, hire a personal trainer ... the list is endless!

So what is the best form of exercise for overall health?

Firstly, let’s loosely define the forms of exercise.

Cardiovascular (CV) exercise is anything that keeps our pulse rate elevated for a prolonged period of time - think walking, running, cycling or swimming.

Traditionally, these are thought to be better methods of exercise for fat burning and to improve cardiovascular

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health, reducing risk of heart and cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes and so on.

Strength training is anything that involves repetitive actions involving some form of resistance, with the resistance commonly being weights (machine or free), body weight, springs or resistance bands.

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In the past, strength training was purely for people who wanted to build muscle strength, bulk or endurance.

Cardiovascular exercise was also thought to be a better way to burn fat and improve cardiovascular and general health.

Now let’s update the assumptions with some more recent facts. Strength training will help to improve bone density and strength, and can also improve joint stability, balance and strength.

CV exercise can help to only maintain bone density if it is done in weightbearing (walking, running). So strength training is essential for those who want to improve their bone or joint strength.

Strength training has a greater impact on weight loss over time due to

increase in muscle.

Muscles require more energy to maintain than fat and, very simply, increasing your muscle mass will increase the rate at which you burn calories even at rest.

This effect is at its greatest within 36 hours post a strengthening workout but can be largely maintained with strength training three to four times weekly.

Both forms of exercise can help with mood, reducing stress and the risk or the effects of depression.

Both forms of exercise can help with improving memory and thinking, and carry the same risk of injury.

So, if we combine traditional thinking with more recent knowledge, then an exercise program for any age group should combine both CV exercise and

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Open-mic THE Upwey Country Music Club is presenting a Walk Up- Open Mic concert on Sunday 6 March, at the Guides Hall in Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, from 12.30pm-5pm. Artists perform songs in the country, bluegrass and folk genres.

New singers, musicians, and bands are always welcome. There is a small entrance charge of $7 ($5 for members) to help cover costs. The club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday of each month at the Guides Hall. Inquiries to Graham on 5964 8298.

Arts exhibition FERNTREE Gully Arts Society is proud to announce its first exhibition for 2016 at The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully 3156. On Sundays - from 7 February to 20 March, 11am to 4pm. Fine works in a variety of mediums. All are welcome. Free entry.

LOYAL Mail reader Nigel Haines has submitted another ripper for our Lenscape section. Nigel said he was keen to keep up the wonderful submissions featured in the Mail. “Haven’t sent a photo in for a while, so I’ve dragged the Sony out last weekend and snapped this shot near Gembrook,” he said.“Nice soft lighting, could almost be the outback but only 15 minutes from home.” Nigel said the image was captured on a Sony Alpha 6000 using 55-210mm zoom, F5, 1/800 sec ISO 100. The Mail is asking all readers to submit their favourite images for this section. Tell us the story behind the image or any photographic techniques you may have tried. Simply email editor@ mailnewsgroup.com.au. 150365

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If your goal is purely for cardiovascular benefits to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and to help reduce stress the traditional CV exercise is best for you.

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Gym classes and boot camp type activities can be perfect for this as they combine both forms of exercise.

Always remember, more pain is not always more gain. Give your body a day off to rest and recover when beginning a new form of exercise. If your soreness or injury persists, seek physiotherapy or medical attention.

THE Belgrave Farmers’ Market committee is seeking new members to drive this burgeoning event into the future.

After a successful launch late last year, in which a healthy number of stallholders and market-goers participated, the market took a small break over Christmas.

The market is now looking to bounce back after one of its key drivers and committee members moved from the area.

Committee member Kirstin Cross said the market would benefit greatly from ambitious new members with fresh ideas.

“We need a strong committee to keep the event running smoothly and in the right direction,” she said.

“There is so much potential and support for the market, it would be great for someone to bring in some fresh enthusiasm.”

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Shire’s Cindy is remembered

By PETER DOUGLAS

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Billy’s wood woe PUFFING Billy Railway volunteers are steaming mad as thieves continue to take precious wood which the icon uses on a daily basis.

The wood is being stolen from Puffing Billy’s land.

Puffing Billy chief executive John Robinson said people were taking wood regularly, which he said was not only stealing from Puffing Billy but also trespassing on private land.

“It is a great shame that it keeps happening, and I’m sure if people realised this is actually a criminal offence, they would not do it,” he said.

Mr Robinson said trees and branches often fell along the railway line, due to severe weather conditions or decay, and the Puffing Billy works crew were responsible for clearing it, especially if there was safety concern.

This wood is then used by the railway in an effort to be as sustainable as possible.

Mr Robinson said the wood was used as ‘light-up wood’ for the locomotives.

Some are milled on site to make building materials such as fence palings, while logs are burnt in fire places within the station buildings so that patrons and volunteers can keep warm.

“Puffing Billy is a not-for-profit organi-

sation run by 900 dedicated volunteers, so sustainable, cost-saving practices are important to us,” Mr Robinson said.

“Utilising the wood saves on heating and supply costs which would place a dent in the operating budget.”

The land along the railway line is managed by Puffing Billy Railway and the works crew and volunteers take pride in maintaining it to a high standard.

Mr Robinson said it was disheartening for the staff and volunteers to discover that wood was being removed from railway land.

He hoped that people will refrain from removing wood in the future.

YARRA Ranges Shire and its many staff members have passed on their condolences to the family of valued team member Cindy Dale, who passed away on Monday, 15 February.

Ms Dale worked at the Mount Evelyn Maternal and Child Health Centre for more than 25 years.

During this time, she became to be viewed as an invaluable, knowledgeable and caring member of the Centre.

Ms Dale was also actively involved in many community groups, including the local toy library and other key networks.

She was involved in local primary school initiatives, particularly those involving support to reduce family violence, as well helping to support children and mothers.

Yarra Ranges Manager Family and Children Services, Guy Masters, said the value of her work could not be underestimated.

Mr Masters believed she may have helped more than 3500 families during her 25 years with the Centre.

“It’s so hard to put her contribution into words,” he said “You ask any parent what it’s like during those first few weeks and you would understand why her work was so important.

“She was absolutely instrumental in helping many families.

“She was not only caring, but a great communicator, she provided great information and support to so many families.”

Ms Dale had also developed a close relationship with the local

Cindy Dale was a valuable member of the Mount Evelyn Maternal and Child Health Centre for more than 25 years.

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Community House, collaborating with them to hold early parenting classes.

In a display of how much she will be missed, last Friday staff and members of the community left flowers at the Centre, in order to pay tribute to her dedication.

Yarra Ranges Shire said in terms of the Maternal Child Health Care service at Mount Evelyn, relief nurses will continue to support families until a permanent replacement can be found.

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Time to take note of VEC COMMENT by PETER DOUGLAS IN our democratic system, it’s inherent that we have appropriate checks on all levels of government.

To provide a good example as to why, one only needs to cite the recent happenings at Auburn City Council in Sydney.

Independent bodies such as the Auditor-General’s office are crucial, because, when operating correctly, they work outside of political influence and help to stamp out poor conduct.

But when the lines between our independent and democratic systems become blurred - well, it just becomes confusing for everyone.

One such example could be the recent Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC) representation review for the Yarra Ranges Shire, which has subse-

quently recommended a multi-councillor ward system.

The proposal also includes a reduction in wards to three, with the inclusion of the gigantic O’Shannassy ward.

During their process, the VEC, which is an independent agency, has conducted a community consultation meeting and encouraged submissions from ratepayers and councillors.

Yet, one gets the distinct impression there needn’t have been any consultation.

To be honest, it has always seemed a fait accompli that Victorian Local Government Minister, Natalie Hutchins, will pass the Yarra Ranges review with little fanfare.

In my view, Ms Hutchins will soon sign off on the recommendations and Yarra Ranges Shire will gain multicouncillor wards.

This comes despite only one councillor, Cr Jim Child, expressing any real support for the recommendations.

This comes despite comments from Cr Len Cox, who remarked he would need “to take a cut lunch” every time he drove through his proposed ward.

Cr Cox even said he really didn’t know some townships or the people he would be representing in his likely new ward.

This comes as Yarra Ranges Shire, as an organisation, has had its hands tied on this matter since day one of the review.

Why even seek submissions if the VEC’s recommendations are rarely, if ever, disagreed with at decision-making level?

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Healesville Action Group (HAG) member John Anwin.

In responding to the recommendations, Mr Anwin argued that councillors should accept the recommendations and move forward because “the VEC is an independent body”.

Mr Anwin also stated that, at the public meeting, the VEC chair told councillors their views were to hold no more weight than any ratepayer.

I would argue our councillors have been elected democratically - that is, to be the voice of the people.

This is why they have been entrusted with decision-making powers and why their views should, in fact, ‘carry weight’.

I’m sure the VEC would argue equality for all, but I’m confused as to why those who have been entrusted to speak the loudest don’t have the capac-

ity to be heard.

Another relevant point is that only two community groups (HAG and Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association) have spoken publicly on this issue, so community engagement has not been overwhelmingly high.

In other words, the public isn’t speaking on this issue, either because they don’t care or because they are leaving it to those entrusted with being their voice.

This must be a mark against the equal-voice-for-all mentality.

Further arguments ‘for’ have cited our neighbouring Maroondah Shire and their implementation of a multicouncillor ward system.

But one doesn’t need to look hard to understand the uniqueness of Yarra Ranges Shire.

Letters Doesn't add up

By PETER DOUGLAS

SHADOW Victorian Police Minister Ed O’Donohue has sent a personally addressed letter to me claiming that crime is up and the number of police in Victoria is down.

This is an outright lie.

In fact, the number of sworn police in Victoria has actually gone up by more than 200 in the past 12 months.

The total number of police staff has risen by more than 400 and a further 400 Custody Officers are being recruited to allow 400 police, who under the Napthine Government were tied up looking after prisoners, back on the beat.

A record $2.5 billion was allocated to the police in the last budget allowing many new forensic and other specialists to be recruited.

MT EVELYN fund-raiser Emma Duff has continued her fine work, coming good on her promise to have her beloved locks chopped off in the name of the World’s Greatest Shave. Along with her sister Melanie Battisti and cousin Rachel Hawkes, the trio had raised $7000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. At the time, they were the highest fundraisers in Victoria. But after their shave event, that figure has ballooned to an off-the-scale $13,626. Ms Duff said she decided to get behind the cause after her father was diagnosed with leukaemia. Pictured, from left, are Emma Duff, Rachel Hawkes and Melanie Battisti who braved the shave.

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It is one thing to push one's political line but to make claims which are totally false should be investigated by the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission as false advertising.

Geoff Champion, Mount Dandenong

Driven to distraction IN relation to the Mail story ‘Hills Hub stalls’ (Mail, Tuesday 16 February), whether or not Cardinia Shire Council sees the need for the Hub is just one question.

Most people are asking where will the car parking area be?

Underground?

Beryl Bartacek, Emerald

Upcoming Events DINNER and DANCE TRAIN

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

Share this unique dining experience with family and friends!

Relax in first class dining carriages and savour your entrée before disembarking at the historic ‘Nobelius Packing Shed’ in Emerald.

Enjoy a hearty meal of roast meats and desserts before our musical entertainer invites everyone to join the dance floor.

A great night out to celebrate that special occasion!

Join us for an intriguing night of mystery and suspense at Puffing Billy’s Murder Mystery dinner!

BOOK NOW!

Friday 18 March @7.30pm Saturday 2 April @7.00pm $93 pp

We will take you on a journey through the darkness of night to the historic Nobelius Packing Shed, where you will take part in solving our Dress to the mystery and enjoy a hearty meal.

The Murder Mystery is a great night out for work functions or birthday celebrations.

BOOK NOW!

Trumpet along with live Jazz music by the Mast Gully Quartet, great local wines and a dinner in the historic Nobelius Packing Shed.

From the moment you board at Puffing Billy’s Belgrave station platform, your feet will be tapping as you take the fun-filled journey through the Dandenong Ranges.

Saturday 5 March @7.00pm $99 pp

Friday 8 April @7.30pm $112 pp

RHYTHM & BLUES TRAIN

JAZZ TRAIN

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1920s and 1930s era to go in the draw to win a prize!

Join us for a night of fine wine, food and live blues! From the moment you arrive at Puffing Billy’s Belgrave station platform, you will be entertained by local Melbourne Blues band, Black and Blue.

We will take you on a journey through the Dandenong Ranges all the way up to the historic Nobelius Packing Shed.

BOOK NOW!

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By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

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LOCAL Radio Station 3MDR is in a tight spot between councils when it comes to their broadcasting premises.

The volunteer radio station that covers both the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shire Council areas broadcast from cramped studio rooms located at the back of the Emerald Hall.

The current studio and office is jammed into just 58 square metres for 120 volunteers with no disabled access to the upper floor where the radio studio is.

Station manager Phil Ruck said they moved into their current space 15 years ago, but it was meant to be temporary.

“We weren’t supposed to be here for this long and the space simply isn’t big enough,” he said.

“We have approached Cardinia council numerous times for help in finding a new location to work from, but there hasn’t been a lot of movement.”

Yarra Ranges councillor Mike Clarke said he was excited to help them find a new home in the Belgrave area and there were a number of sites in his Lyster ward of Yarra Ranges that would suit the station’s needs.

Cr Clarke said the station provided a valuable community service but they “haven’t got a lot of love from Cardinia.”

“Cardinia Council has been and is always willing to engage with 3MDR to explore opportunities when existing council facilities are upgraded and new ones planned,” Cardinia Council’s general manager Community Wellbeing Jenny Scicluna said.

“However, council is not responsible for finding or funding premises for community groups, organisations and other non-profit agencies to operate within the shire.”

Since Hills Hub Development has stalled, 3MDR are unsure of their future in that space.

“I suppose the question is what is council’s responsibility when it comes to community groups?” Mr Ruck said.

Ms Scicluna said Cardinia Shire Council was committed to their community groups.

“Council will continue to support 3MDR and acknowledges the fantastic service provided to the local hills community,” Ms Scicluna said.

Mr Ruck said the station wanted to continue to provide service to the communities of both Yarra Ranges and Cardinia from a suitable location.

“We know Cardinia is working on finding a new place for us, and we appreciate they are working on it, but it’s disappointing nothing has come of it.”

Prestige of Perfume Princess

By PETER DOUGLAS

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SO it turns out there will be one princess who lives happily ever after.

The Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’ has staved off tough competition nationally to be crowned Plant of the Year at the prestigious Nursery and Garden Industry Awards.

Silvan-based garden expert Anthony Tesselaar introduced the variety to Australia from New Zealand in March 2015.

Mr Tesselaar has been involved with sourcing many exciting floral varieties over the years, but knew there was something special about this little princess.

“I’ve worked with plant breeders from around the world, but this is an exciting flower,” he said.

“It has an outstanding perfume, with citrus undertones, as well as a longer flowering period and flowering down the stem.”

Mr Tesselaar said a good flower was about what people enjoyed planting in their gardens and what made people happy.

The Nursery and Garden Industry said the sweetly fragrant Daphne variety sprang to life from mid-winter to late-spring with a profusion of large blush pink to fading white flowers along the stem.

CEO of the Nursery and Garden Industry, Peter Vaughan, said judges were delighted with the standard and quality of entries this year and applauded winners for displaying exceptional leadership.

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By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM THE Captain of Clematis CFA believes a funding shortfall will affect response times and jeopardise the safety of firefighters and motorists.

Last weekend, the CFA temporarily moved operations to the site of Emerald’s former police station while work on a new fire station is underway.

But the funding allocated to the upgrade did not include the $35,000 required for a safety intersection, which would allow departing firetrucks quick and easy access to Wellington Road.

Captain Jarryd Miller said

the lack of funding presented serious hazards.

“It’s about not only the safety of our members but the public,” Capt Miller said.

“It’s quite common for us to actually sit by the end of the road here as a fire call happens and sit here for 30 seconds to a minute.

“Especially at peak hour, it’s a pain getting out. There will be an accident.”

On Friday 12 February, Gembrook MP Brad Battin met with CFA volunteers at the station to discuss the implications of the shortfall.

“The funding was allocated for the entire station, and when you upgrade a station on roads this busy, you put in a safety intersection,” he said.

“You only need to stand here between 4pm and 5.30pm and you’ll see the amount of cars that come through, and these guys need to be able to get out safely.”

He added that the brigade gets called out over 100 times each year, and said that Wellington Road was so busy that it was the subject of calls for duplication.

The new building is expected to be complete by July.

Clematis CFA Captain Jarryd Miller says response times will be higher without a safety intersection. From left, Sid Wynen, Bruce Ratcliff, Steve Fuller, Peter Richardson, Mark Lane, Jarryd Miller, Henk Eyssens, Brad Battin, Shane Miller and Scott Graham (in the Picture: ROB CAREW truck). 150077

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Dramatics at the playhouse HOBO Playhouse theatre company is returning to the Dandenong Ranges with a comedy/ drama called ‘Come Back for Light Refreshments after the Service’.

In what will be one show only in Belgrave South - on Saturday, 2 April, at 8pm - the cast includes five well-known local residents who live in Emerald and Gembrook.

The production is written by Julie Day and is a comedy with a few twists.

Set in a kitchen in Melbourne in the 1980s, the play follows four women as they prepare traditional food - you know - curried egg sandwiches,

asparagus rolls, cakes, party pies and pots of tea for a wake.

This play is all about relationships and the different expectations of three generations of Australian women as they explore the role of carers in our community.

Artistic director Jeff Jones said local audiences were in for a treat.

“You will be laughing in the aisles one minute, gasping at the severe honesty of the characters the next, and you might even end up wiping a few tears away at the end of the show,” he said.

“The cast includes terrific performances by Sue Bester,

Susan Casey, Carol McCoy, Steve Cooper, Catherine Koerner and introducing Pietra Dekker as Vanessa.

“Don’t miss the chance to see it in the local area.”

Come Back for Light Refreshments After the Service has garnered rave reviews and a Fringe Award for Excellence at the Edinburgh Festival.

Tickets are $25 adults, with $15 concession.

Bookings now open.

The show will be presented at the Belgrave South Primary School.

Bookings at www.trybooking.com/KAZJ

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Dr Michael (Miki) Schwartzbord is returning to the hills and Kallista Medical Centre welcomes him back as our new full-time GP. With computers linking Kallista Medical Centre to our sister clinics, the Monbulk and Selby Family Clinics, new or existing patients can be assured of continuity of care.

1 Church Street, Kallista (opposite the Kallista Primary School & Kallista Community)

Ph: 9755 1990 www.kallistamedicalcentre.com.au

Apply now to be a 2016 Census Area Supervisor!

The Australia Bureau of Statistics is seeking motivated and community minded project managers to work on the 2016 Census and make a difference in your community.

Area Supervisors are:

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As an Area Supervisor, you will: • Recruit, manage and train a small team of temporary Census field staff • Implement and manage the Census delivery and collection processes and procedures • Undertake a range of administrative tasks, including the receipt, handling and storage of a range of Census materials • Earn $34.76 per hour (inclusive of 25% loading).

As an Area Supervisor, you must: • • • • •

Know your local community Hold a current driver’s licence Be comfortable using computer, tablet and mobile devices Comply with ABS work health and safety policies Hold Australian Citizenship or have the legal right to work in Australia.

Job seekers from diverse backgrounds, including non-English speaking backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are encouraged to apply.

More information is available from the ABS website.

Apply online at abs.gov.au/careers

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March Sunday

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Eddy’s Spreading Service has been providing a good level of service for more than seven years, building a solid reputation for reliability and service.

The busiest time of the year is autumn, which, in terms of farming, begins early February, extending through until June.

During this time, hundreds of tonnes of products from source suppliers, Unimin Ltd (lime) and Incitec Pivot (fertiliser), are handled efficiently by the team.

Juggling this busy process falls to office manager/secretary Kate Eddy, who continues to seamlessly deal with the product ordering, quoting of jobs and supply issues.

Kate also utilises the advice and agronomy service provided by Graeme McIntyre, who has more than 25 years’ experience in his chosen field.

Farmers are lucky when they get to talk to Graeme directly, who is in a position to visit and perform on-site soil testing, a necessary feature of modern-day farming.

Darren and Kate Eddy are proud of the positive feedback they receive from customers.

Eddy’s Spreading Services can be contacted on 5962 3143, or on Darren’s business mobile on 0407 533 951 during business hours.

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WITH a strong background in agricultural lime and fertiliser spreading, Eddy’s Spreading Services was launched in 2003.

Servicing a large physical area - ranging from Croydon and Montrose through to Alexandra and Buxton, and the Glenburn and Yea regions owner-operator Darren Eddy provides his extensive expertise, knowledge and first-class computerised spreading equipment.

Specially made Scorpion spreader bins are fully equipped with electronic scales, further enhancing the spreading service on offer at Eddy’s.

The addition of a brandnew Euro-5 rated MercedezBenz four-wheel-drive truck provides excellent capabilities for covering varying terrains, as well as being environmentally friendly.

Darren said economy was a focus for the business.

“Farmers today are very aware of the economics of both product and application costs for all general products; fertiliser, lime and gypsum,” he said.

“The bottom line is that most farmers expect good quality product and great service from both the source supplier and the spreader driver.”

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Pamper a pooch approach EMERALD Dog Grooming offers a professional and courteous service that will leave you and your dog glowing.

Samantha (Sam) Bottone has more than 27 years’ experience as a hairdresser, and switched to grooming out furry friends three years ago.

Emerald Stockfeed has recently added Lauren to the team who brings a bright new passion to dog grooming.

Having completed an extensive course in dog grooming, Lauren brings an enthusiastic young approach to the grooming room.

Lauren has her own dogs, as well as other four legged family members, so her love of animals, of all sizes, is very obvious, which is very important to the business.

The aim is to have happy dogs while they are groomed, so the team striking a conversation with the dogs while they work is not unusual.

Offering grooming for

dogs of all shapes and sizes, from a basic ‘all off for summer’ clip to stylised breed clips, and everything in between, Emerald Dog Grooming is an all-paws-in salon for all pooches.

With an option to book an appointment time (a bit like having your own hair done) so your dog is not shut in a cage all day, and call you the moment they are all finished for collection, the grooming experience is made as pleasant as possible for both pet and owner.

It also means if your dog is nervous, aged or not very social with other dogs, you can tailor your appointment accordingly. They also offer nail clips where no appointment is necessary.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact Emerald Stockfeed on 5968 4714 or pop in and say hi to the team at EmeraldMonbulk Road, Emerald.

Furry friends are welcome.

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By PETER DOUGLAS ROCKBERRY Jam organisers are this week champing at the bit as the third year for the popular event nears.

Despite fears over its longterm viability, ticket sales are looking good and community support from local businesses has been encouraging.

To continue with this positive trend, the Mail and Rockberry Jam have teamed up to offer a top give-away for readers.

On offer are an incredible five double-passes.

The Jam will again feature a host of Australian rock’s favourite heroes, with Shannon Noll

this year headlining much top talent.

Also on the bill will be ‘90s music legends Pseudo Echo, along with the voices of Boom Crash Opera (Dale Ryder), the Choirboys (Mark Gable) and Taxi Ride (Jason Singh).

AFL music-man Mike ‘Up there Cazaly’ Brady will also round off an impressive line-up.

Silvan Football Club president Chris Maclagan who is one of the driving forces behind the event, said punters should have every reason to be excited.

“It’s a great day of Aussie rock,” Mr Maclagan said.

“There are other festivals at wineries around this area, but this is something different.

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“It’s close, great value for money and everyone has a great time.”

Mr Maclagan encourages those interested to book their tickets online, which will make it more convenient for concertgoers on the day.

The event will be held at Wandin East Reserve (Old Baker Road, Wandin East) on Saturday 27 February, with gates opening at 1pm.

For more information, visit www.rockberryjam.com.au For your chance to win a double-pass to this year’s Rockberry Jam, leave a comment on the Mail’s Facebook page - tell us which act you most want to see and why.

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FAMILY LIVING ON BIG BLOCK POSITIONED on a useable half-acre allotment, this 10-year-old family home has been built with an obvious passion for quality and comfort.

There are three separate living areas that include lounge, open plan family and dining rooms plus a downstairs rumpus/or multipurpose room that opens out to the private alfresco area and the salt chlorinated inground pool.

The home has high ceilings, polished floorboards, ducted heating and wood heater plus a very impressive kitchen that features dishwasher, 900mm oven and gas top, and

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

granite bench tops all overlooking Gembrook.

Entertain family and friends in style with large decked areas both upstairs and down or use the complete downstairs area as teenager, guest or in-law accommodation.

The yard is fully fenced and there is plenty to enjoy with flat lawn areas for the kids, established gardens, large two-car garage with large attached workshop and plenty of parking space.

All this just a short stroll to central Gembrook with Puffing Billy, cafes, primary school, bus stop and 20 minutes to Pakenham.

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68 Mt Morton Road Belgrave South

AUCTION 12th MARCH 3:00pm

1/45 Belmont Avenue Upwey

$350,000 - $400,000

MASTERPIECE ON MT MORTON...

FIRST HOME BUYER, INVESTOR, DOWNSIZER DELIGHT!

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 27th Feb 2016 2:30pm - 3:00pm (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)

136 Belgrave-Gembrook Road Selby

48 Hazelvale Road Tecoma

$450,000 Plus

$790,000 Plus

CHARACTER FILLED FAMILY HOME

EXCLUSIVE FAMILY HOME WITH 4 CAR GARAGE!

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: Sat 27th Feb 2016 12:30pm - 1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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: Sat 27th Feb 2016 1:30pm - 2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

2 Perrins Creek Road Olinda

2-4 Barbers Road Kalorama

Expressions of interest

$680,000 Plus

“MINTON” – Truly unique

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This stunning home set on 3.25 acres (approx.) is a collaboration of 2 artists spanning over 7 years. Features inc;7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, (4 with spas)and 4 living areas. recycled red gum and hand selected stone, 5 ire places, 3 wood heaters, attic style lofts, romantic side bedrooms, hardwood looring & unique curved walls.

Originally conceived to provide a combination of an artist’s studio gallery with 2 x B & B style retreats together with accommodation for the artist’s family all surrounded by stunning gardens. Located within a two minute drive from the Olinda and Sassafras Villages, in the midst of the main tourist area of the Dandenong Ranges. Inspect today!

This very special property – offered to the market for the very irst time is perfectly positioned in prestigious Barbers Road.

Spread over 3 levels there is plenty of space for family living.

Enter through the double doors to the impressive & roomy entrance to ind features inc: 3 Bedrms (master with ENS & WIR), family bathroom, laundry, huge ‘party-room’/rumpus room with its own ireplace & deck; The recently installed black-&-white kitchen with SMEG apps has excellent access to the large deck providing stunning easterly views to Silvan Dam & Warburton Ranges. Gentle landscaping & colourful old English gardens combine with a double carport, GDH & S/S Cooling plus many other inclusions. Quite simply, there is nothing to do but relax & enjoy the undeniably homely ambience of this stylish Hills residence.

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

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

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9751 2375 11 Main Street, Olinda

9754 6888

1689 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave

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29 Haering Road Boronia

Offers Considered over $540,000

3039 Warburton Hwy Millgrove

Auction Sat 27th Feb @ 12pm

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL IN DESIRABLE LOCATION!

Solid Investment, Solid Return

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.

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 from 11:00am (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409408544

1 Vista Grove Sherbrooke

$480,000 Plus

Yarra Junction

$520,000 - $570,000

The Perfect Retreat With Cottage Appeal

Stunning Family Home, A Superb Family Oasis

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.

The family will love this stunning home offering 5 star living for all to enjoy, 3 large bedrooms all with built in robes, feature ensuite and WIR to master, plus a study, beautiful spacious kitchen, big open living spaces with a family room, meals/dining area, home theatre room plus a games room complete with a gas log ire and bar. Outside is an entertainers dream with a huge covered area, landscaped gardens, great back yard space plus a double lockup garage.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320

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

28 Ferguson Street Upwey

$520,000 Plus

Warburton

$300,000 - $350,000

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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.

The perfect weekend getaway or home for weeks on end is offered in this charming property on approximately 1/3rd acre. The large open plan design with soaring cathedral ceilings, and windows capturing the beautiful treetop views and the distant mountains, it is certainly a home that exudes peace. 3 good sized bedrooms are on the top level and the kitchen lows to the living and sunroom zones with wood heater and split system heating and cooling.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

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Perfectly positioned on just under half an acre (approx) stands this executive brick residence. With four double bedrooms, including master with WIR and ensuite plus study nook located at one end of the home off the formal lounge and dining areas. The kitchen lows through to the living area boasting private views to the garden. The freshly renovated main bathroom and ensuite are great examples of attention to detail this much loved home has to offer.

Perfectly situated to take in all the beautiful views & conveniently located within walking distance to Primary School & shops, this prestigious land release is an affordable alternative being approx. 45 mins from Lilydale. All the beneits of country living await, with power, water & phone, sealed roads, fully fenced. In addition, to help with building your new home, there is a generous Vendor terms offer available on $10,000 deposit & interest only monthly repayments at 6% p.a. over 18 months.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277

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

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5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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65 Emerald Monbulk Road Emerald

Offers Over $645,000

275 Belgrave Gembrook Rd Emerald

Offers Over $380,000

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Fantastic family home on 1/2 a lat acre perfectly located with only 1.5 kms to Emerald shops and transport. The brick home has a contemporary feel & offers 4 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, study, as new kitchen & 2 living areas separated by an open ire place.

Features include mains gas ducted heating, polished loor boards & the delightful rear yard is fully fenced with a cubby house for the kids & shed for Dad’s tools.

Why pay rent when you can own the premises! Located in the heart of Emerald & offering 2 separate ofices each with their own entrance, full kitchen & bathroom. The ofice at the rear even has a deck with leafy outlook for relaxing after a hard day’s work. Parking is not a problem with off street parking at the front & rear of the property.

Arrange an inspection today & see what’s possible!

Contact: Stephen Richards 0400 100 155 Inspection: Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Aaron Day 0417 565 745, Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

24 Elm Crescent Emerald

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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)

11 Torley Road Emerald

Offers Over $695,000

56 Caroline Avenue Cockatoo

Offers Over $275,000

Attention Entertainers!

Attention First Home Buyers & Investors!

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.

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 lounge with a gas wood heater, dining area or second living, kitchen with gas cooking & ample storage.

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

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

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

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PRICE $525,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438683781

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

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

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

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

COCKATOO 2 COLIN AVENUE The Ultimate Family Lifestyle on 1/2 An Acre!

AVONSLEIGH 13 SYMONS ROAD You Will Be Proud To Call This Home!

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PRICE $480,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

PRICE $495,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lana Maher 0408 535 075

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4a 3b 3c 1d 2e PRICE $740,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Mick Dolphin 0429 684 522

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Honeyeater in big comeback

By JESSE GRAHAM YELLINGBO’S helmeted honeyeater population could reach its highest point in 50 years in September, after three years of successful breeding seasons.

Last month, Zoos Victoria’s Twitter account posted that there were 57 new honeyeater fledglings at Yellingbo as a result of the latest breeding season.

Healesville Sanctuary’s Supervisor of Life Sciences and Fighting Extinction, Karina Cartwright, told the Mail that the new birds were a mixture of birds released from the sanctuary, as well as those born in the wild.

“Having said that, there’s a good chance their parents were bred here as well,” she said.

She said the current breeding season had been successful, and that staff at the sanctuary were continually updating the predator awareness training that fledglings go through before release.

From the age of about 40 days, the birds are considered independent from their parents, and are given individual leg-bands, have a blood sample taken, and taken to an aviary to socialise with other birds.

“They get to socialise and learn how to be a honeyeater,” Ms Cartwright said.

“They’re very territorial and aggressive, so you need to learn how to assert yourself and find your place within the hierarchy of a group, and that’s what they get to do at a young age.”

The training process, Ms Cartwright said, involves separating fledglings into two groups - a test group and a control group - and testing all the birds for their reactions to alarm calls, and to a taxidermy Goshawk.

“We’ll record what their reaction is - are they sitting

A helmeted honeyeater at Healesville Sanctuary. 149728 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM out in the open, looking at this predator in front of them with no reaction? Are they ducking for cover and hiding from them, which is what we want to see?” she said.

From there, the test group are exposed to more alarm calls and negative stimulus, so they are conditioned to associate the calls with fear - essential for avoiding predators in the wild - and a Goshawk is flown in a nearby aviary to test responses.

After their training, the groups are released around September and monitored in the wild.

Ms Cartwright said before the training was introduced, survival rates for the birds were under 50 per cent, which went up to 88 per cent in its first year, and 72 per cent in the second year.

“This year, so far so good, it’s 100 per cent,” she said.

The most recent count of helmeted honeyeaters in December put the population in Yellingbo at 194, one of the highest counts since groups in

the 1960s estimated numbers to be about 200.

Friends of the helmeted honeyeater’s Environmental co-ordinator James Frazer said on Tuesday 2 February, that the fledgling count was closer to 64 - which is more birds than were recorded in the wild in 2011.

“We’ve got a record number of fledglings, a record number of breeding pairs,” he said.

He said September’s release would push the bird’s population over the 200 mark.

Asked whether he thought people were more aware of the honeyeaters, Mr Frazer said he had searched the term on Instagram, and found photos of people with helmeted honeyeater tattoos.

Mr Frazer said the future of the bird looked “encouraging”, and that more scientific data were being collected on the birds, such as how they use their habitat.

“I think it’s all starting to pay off now,” he said.

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Fun running on rails IF you’ve ever thought about taking on local icon Puffing Billy, now may be the time.

Entries are still being sought for the Puffing Billy Great Train Race.

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

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Competitors 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.

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Levell sends records tumbling

By STEVE BROWN BELGRAVE secured a finals berth in Reeves Shield after defeating neighbours Monbulk by four wickets on a day that will be remembered for Johnathon Levell’s brilliant 149 not out, lifting his season’s aggregate to a recordbreaking 704 runs at 88.

The 35-year-old, dubbed ‘Penfolds’, blasted a six to win the game and eclipse the record of 701 runs in a home and away season set by Ferntree Gully’s Dick Ballam in 1973.

Levell has now earned the right to join the elite company of some of the association’s greatest batsmen such as Fraser, Chapman, Fairfull, Heath, Symons and Utting.

With a one-day final round to play next Saturday, the Magpies join Knoxfield and The Basin as certain finals participants with Ferntree Gully clinging on to fourth position.

Fifth-placed Eildon Park is the only team outside the four which can make the finals, if they defeat Johnson Park, providing Ferntree Gully is toppled by Monbulk.

In another twist, Knox Gardens, Mt Gate, Johnson Park and Upwey Tecoma can be relegated to Decoite Shield depending on results.

Belgrave’s Levell batted all day as they chased 270 set by the Monbulk Hawks, whose bowlers struggled to take wickets, thus bowing out of contention.

Dinusha Fernando gave Levell great support with a fine 54.

Eildon Park had the best of the batting conditions and successfully defended 297 against flag favourites Knoxfield who fell 18 runs short.

Luke Scanlan went down fighting with 104, while Ben Gerloff showed he is a player of the future, contributing 62.

The loss won’t do the Knights any harm heading in to the sharp end of the season.

Ferntree Gully rebounded easily accounting for bottom side UpweyTecoma by seven wickets.

Blast from the past Mario Catalano returned to the first X1 top scoring with 76 and combined with in-form

keeper batsman Jayden Bradbury unbeaten on 64.

The Blues face a tough test next week against Monbulk.

Knox Gardens 6/286 had too many runs in the bank for Johnson Park which lost the Devenish brothers, Stallworthy and Gaunt, with just 15 runs on the board as Adam Wild (3/61) inflicted the early damage.

The Sharks bottom order recovered partially moving the score to a respectable 223.

They now face Eildon Park in the final round.

Mt Gate lost a vital game against The Basin by just 22 runs after failing to bat their full allotment of 80 overs.

Scott Vozzo (4/32) and Jaryd Debernadi (3/43) cleaned up the Gators in the 76th over, giving the Bears their sixth win on the trot.

Reeves Shield Ladder (Round 11) Knoxfield 50, The Basin 44, Belgrave 36, Ferntree Gully 34, Eildon Park 28, Monbulk 26, Knox Gardens 24, Mt Gate 24, Johnson Park 22, Upwey Tecoma 22.

Norm Reeves Shield Knox Gardens 6/286 (Butcher 109no, McInerney 76) d Johnson Park 223 (Gstrein 38, Bourke 37, DeSilva 37, Wild 3/61). Eildon Park 7/297 (C. Morris 137, B. Morris 38, Z. Wilson 3/57) d Knoxfield 280 (Gerloff 62, L. Scanlan 104, Scholfield 45, Sinclair 4/61). Ferntree Gully 3/192 (M. Catalano 76, Bradbury 64no) d UpweyTecoma 181 (D. Howe 81 B. Galvin 6/34). Belgrave 4/274 (Levell 149no, Fernando 54) d Monbulk 270 (S. Cosstick 99, Emmett 34, M. Litterbach 4/72). The Basin 207 (Rundle 41, J. Lee 31, Bunting 4/30, Wheeler 3/53) d Mountain Gate 185 (Bowden 38, Bunting 35, Vozzo 4/32, Debernadi 3/43) DeCoite Shield Auravale 226 (Inglis 4/45, Miles 52, Dodd 69, McDermott 40) d Lysterfield 143 (McDermott 5/42, MacDonald 3/33). Upper Gully 6/241 (Balmford 104, Dowling 64) d Footballers 208 (Storey 42, McElroy 36, Lakshita 75, Luck 3/31). South Belgrave 279 (A. Hart 54, J.McDermott 47, Barry 34, Sutherland 32) d St John’s Tecoma 9/187 (Evans 55, Sutherland 3/20).

Johnathon Levell notched up a brilliant 149 not out. 150526 Rowville 2/159 dec. (Morsello 106no) and 4/140 (Morsello 58no, Spencer 52, Blackman 34) d Knox Boronia Churches 79 and 224 Division 3 Knoxfield 7/191 (Sundaresh 65, Pimm 3/58) d Eildon Park 190 (Gaskin 59, Scanlan 5/33). Belgrave 5/207 (Wood 97, Ayre 34no, H. Emmett 3/30) d Monbulk 198. Ferntree Gully 6/200 (Diclaudio 57, Callaghan 51) d

Upwey-Tecoma 188 (R. Lizza 51no, Berenato 45, Catalano 4/43). The Basin 3/264 (Clarke 103, Rawnsley 88) d Mountain Gate 257 (Harris 57, B. Croxford 38, K. Croxford 38, Koster 4/75) Division 4 Lysterfield 9/195 dec. (Eagleton 58, Binks 39, Webb 3/31) d Auravale 105 (O’Neill 3/16). South Belgrave 4/349 (Lawson 106no, Ray 95, Maling 60) d

St John’s Tecoma 190 (Chandler 50) and 112 (Grenda 82no, Lawson 7/53) Division 5 Lysterfield 4/253 (D’Rosario 52, Lapthorne 100no) d Knox/Boronia Churches 62 and 101 (VanMourik 4/24). Knoxfield 7/442 (Harris 217, Pruysers 111) d Upper Gully 10. Eildon Park 5/412 (J. Hicks 154, Siwek 96, Farrell 58no, Clark 45no) d Ferntree Gully 55 (Bowes 5/24) and 57 (Protest) Division 6 Belgrave 2/190 (Wiseman 100no, Lee 100no, Dodds 35no) d Knoxfield 278 (M. Plumridge 101 McInerney 45, Wylde 33no, Collie 4/57). Monbulk 6/305 (Simmonds 101no, Dekkers 71) d The Basin 8/217 (Pollard 73, O’Sullivan 70). Eildon Park 134 (Kallista 34, Walshe 33, VanDyk 3/17) and 5/118 dec. (Casey 36) d Ferntree Gully 90 (Parker 44no, Tibballs 3/17) and 8/129 (Hallo 40no, Ibrahim 4/14) (Protest).

Division 7 Lysterfield 6/234 (Gwynne 45, Walker 50no, Nicolopoulos 76) d Monbulk 232 (Badgery 66, Tibbals 62, Edwards 3/36). Knox Gardens 6/361 (Grasser 100no, Thompson 96) d Eildon Park 9/354 (Vadivelu 100no, Downs 77, Pollard 54, Christiansen 3/38). Mountain Gate 7/191 (Robinson 45, Stewart 37no, Dalgleish 4/41) d Rowville 186 (Baulman 61, Young 4/53). Upper Ferntree Gully 315 (MacGraw 3/43) d Auravale 306 (Richards 101no, MacGraw 63). Johnson Park 5/314 d St John’s Tecoma 8/227 (E. Glazner 100no, S. Glazner 54, O’Neill 3/20) B1 South Belgrave 6/161 (Murphy 45, Hutchinson 3/42) d St John’s Tecoma 157 (Topp 6/18, Miller 3/45). Eildon Park 4/93 d Rowville 91 (Keir 3/14).

Waverley Wanderers 5/316 (Siriwardana 50no, Solomons 52no, Perera 50no, Jayatillika 51no) d Upper Gully 49 (Perera 4/17) B2 Ferntree Gully 4/200 (Greenall 50no) d Belgrave 7/193 (McNamara 50no). Lysterfield 1/92 (Thompson 50no) d The Basin 87 (Niles 3/18)

Seniors vie for finals berth

By STEVE UTTING THIS Saturday will see all Monbulk senior teams play their last home and away match with some still playing for a finals berth.

Next weekend also sees the last matches for the Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 16s, with a semi-final at least for the Under 16s.

Well done to the Under 12s and Under14s teams that played in their semi-final, both unfortunately losing after great seasons.

Under 14s Campbell Dennison (pictured) hitting out in the last round.

The club’s Milo in2Cricket program also finishes this Friday night.

This Saturday is also a big day/night at the Monbulk Cricket Club.

It is the annual Ladies Day afternoon in the Logcabin between 4pm-6pm.

Mark Fenby will be playing his live acoustic tracks, and afternoon tea will be served.

All wives, partners, sisters, mums and friends are welcome.

The 1st XI will be playing their last one-day match v Ferntree Gully, so all the dads and kids can come and watch that and/or have a hit in the nets.

The life members and past players have also been invited to watch the 1st XI. After the match, there will be match reports at 7pm, then at 7.30pm there will be a finger food buffet and Mark Fenby will continue to play his music.

So a big afternoon and night planned to celebrate the end of the home and away season.

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everyone there.

Weekend scores: 1st XI - Belgrave 4/274 d Monbulk 270 (S. Cosstick 99, B. Emmett 34).

2nd XI - Belgrave 5/207 (H. Emmett 3/30) d Monbulk 198 (M. Neal 42, B. Newman 30).

3rd XI - Monbulk 6/305 (J. Simmonds 101no, J. Dekkers 71) d The Basin 8/217.

4th XI - Lysterfield 6/234 d Monbulk 232 (B. Badgery 66, S. Tibballs 62).

U16s - Johnson Park 3/252 (T. Noonan 2/30) d Monbulk 9/164 (T. Noonan 60, L. Buckley 22no).

U14s Semi - Knox Gardens 7/149 (J. Spencer 3/14) d Monbulk 106 (B. Grimes 27, S. Farmer 19).

U12s semi - UFTG 5/134 d Monbulk Gold 132.

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244 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, 3777 General Enquiries Tel: 5957 3700 Fax: 5957 3777 Email: enquiries@mailnewsgroup.com.au Advertising Group Advertising Manager – Tracey Aitken 5957 3700 Editorial Peter Douglas editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au 5957 3700 Wedding Bells, Tourist News: sales@mailnewsgroup.com.au 5957 3700 Classifieds Advertising Phone: 1300 666 808 Email: sales@networkclassifieds.com.au Accounts Accounts@mailnewsgroup.com.au 5957 3700 Web: mail.starcommunity.com.au Deadlines: Display Advertising: 4PM Wednesday Trades: 4PM Thursday Classifieds: 4PM Friday Sports Results: 9AM Monday Managing Director: Paul Thomas

By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA Ranges Athletics club athletes competed at the Eastern Metro Region Track and Field Championships over the weekend.

The championships were held at the Nunawading track in Burwood East for athletes from Under 9 to Under 15 age groups.

Yarra Ranges Athletics was particularly well represented, welcoming over 20 new athletes to their first region championship.

On the first day of competition, 22 medals were collected, followed by another 19 on day two, but was nothing compared to the abundance of smiles and congratulations given to Yarra Ranges athletes as their respective performances were acknowledged and applauded.

The total number of personal best performances recorded was a delight to see and an indication that athletes were giving their all.

The region champs put in some great individual performances.

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For information on how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org. au or check out the Facebook page.

Run, jump, throw ... too easy.

position to finish in a well-earned 12th place.

Next week little athletics competition is on Saturday morning from 8.45am.

Please be there early to help set

John lines up the ducks in a row

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Medallists from both days of competition were: Cody Silvester, Scarlett Wheeler, Lee Taylor, Zoe Ford, Zac Clarke, Tayleb Willis, Claire Noonan, Zane Wheeler, Ricky-Lee Brown, Brayden Woolridge, Bailey Griffiths, Kiara Flavel, Tiara Willis, Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven, Indigo Linde, Patrick Keating, Chelsea Thompson, Cameron Brown, Lily Peacock, Zane Wheeler and Olivia Devincentis.

Full results will be available on the website.

Meanwhile, the Athletics Victoria multi-event championships were held at Doncaster.

Yarra Ranges’ Lucas Taylor competed in the Open Men’s Decathlon.

Lucas was in 13th position at the end of day one of competition which included 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400m.

Day 2 involved 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500m with Lucas improving one

EMERALD GOLF WHEN your ducks are in a row, they are in a row, and John Keys at Emerald Golf Club proved that beyond all doubt last Saturday.

It was the second round of the three-round Summer Cup played in the par format.

John followed up his +5 round on the previous Saturday with a +3 to lead the field into the last round next week.

Following him in a good position to pounce is Leigh Morison (19) on +7.

Peter Jones (23) is next on +5 followed by Graham White (16) and Dean Shannon (16) both on +2 and threatening destruction.

If the eventual winner comes from outside this group, there will be all sorts of bellowing from the bleachers and calls of judicial investigations.

The daily comp saw Seppy

Krummenacher (22) give the field a kicking with +5 which eclipsed the rest of the B Graders.

A Grade came down to a countback but Graham White was victor from Peter Glasscock when the both scored +3.

Mike Litchfield was nearest the pin on the 4th and the pro pin 18th, Dean Shannon the 7th, Dennis Fuller the 12th and John Carvill starred on the 13th.

The ladies’ Summer Cup looks

like a runaway win for Aileen Ecclestone with only Michelle Litchfield, Irene Scott and Stephanie Town looking like causing an upset.

Wednesday’s Opulently Floppy Golf (OFG) was a stableford event which suited Seppy Krummenacher down to earth when he came in with 45 points to win in a canter.

Peter Clowes and John Keys were next with 43, Graham White followed on 42 and Ken Sumsion was best of the rest with 41.

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Quick Clues 7.

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ACROSS Horse race (12) Bone (6) Rubbish (6) Tower (7) Regretful (5) Ornamental stone (5) Food (7) Villa (6) Flog (6) Dish (5,7)

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DOWN Impressive (8) Cut down (4) Sparkle (7) Rebuke (5) Wary (8) Festival (4) Animal (8) Record (8) Take (7) Guide (5) Practical joke (4) Ceremony (4)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7411 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Glaring error. 8, Pa-ten-t. 9, P-a-nam-a (rev).

10, Warrant. 12, Force. 15, Stole. 16, Sh-utter. 18, Clutch.

20, Re-turn. 22, Short of staff.

Down - 1, Pleas-ant. 2, F-re-e(ar). 3, In-stan-t. 4, Leapt (anag). 5, Bring out. 6, Tr-i-m. 11, R-elat-i-on (rev). 13, Clear o-ff. 14, Sheriff. 17, W-hit-e(ek). 19, L-ash. 21, Tote.

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DOWN 1. Nice excuses for taking on a worker (8). 2. Again half fear to go out when released (4). 3. The moment the man opened the tin outside (7). 4. Jumped, sending the plate crashing (5). 5. Stress that you’ll make a deb of (5,3). 6.

Cut right back to one thousand (4). 11. Nor have I a story, in turn, for telling (8). 13.Go Away when Carole goes out with the fellows (5,3). 14. He has the star role in the Western! (7). 17. Strike one in the beginning of the week as pale (5). 19. Left the tree when the cat appeared (4). 21.

Pack for America (4).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7411 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Steeplechase. 8, Fillet. 9, Litter. 10, Minaret.

12, Sorry. 15, Agate. 16, Sausage. 18, Chalet. 20, Thrash.

22, Apple fritter.

Down - 1, Striking. 2, Fell. 3, Glitter. 4, Scold. 5, Cautious. 6, Fete. 11, Antelope. 13, Register. 14, Capture. 17, Steer. 19, Hoax. 21, Rite.

ACROSS 7. Turning the headlights on when you’d meant to dim?

(7,5). 8.It’s obvious the man has smuggled a number in (6). 9. Returning with a man with a soft hat (6). 10. Justify the guarantee (7). 12. How the police break the lock? (5).

15. Lifted the fur (5). 16. “Be quiet,” you say, but it’s just a cover (7). 18. Lay hold of some eggs (6). 20. Have another whirl at getting the answer (6). 22. Having only two hands when you could do with three? (5,2,5).

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Motoring The law is clear

That’s quite a record ORIGINAL engine, original gear box, original diff ... original colour.

One of the things Bill Monk loves most about his 1966 Ford F100 is that it’s genuine.

Bill has a bit of history when it comes to ‘doing up’ interesting motors.

The ’66 Ford is the most recent of the eight vehicles he’s poured his blood, sweat and money into over the years.

He was already the proud owner of a 1964 F100 when, about five years ago, he decided he needed another.

He didn’t get the ’64, but his search led him not too far down the Warburton Highway to something even better.

“A fellow from Woori Yallock brought two of the 1966 models out from America,” he explained.

“He went over to Ohio to buy one, got the two of them at the right price, kept one and sold the other one to me.”

He managed to talk him down from $15,000 to $12,000 and came away with a three-year project.

“It was a bit rough, not in good condition at all really, and I’ve basically rebuilt it from the ground up,” he said.

After 35 years with the Board of Works as a plant operator, pulling things apart and putting them back together is second nature.

He worked on the pipeline from the Upper Yarra Dam to the Silvan Dam and on the Sugarloaf and Cardinia dam projects during his time with the Board, so why wouldn’t he be looking for something to work on in his retirement!

There is a lot about this particular F100 that Bill likes, but the 352 big block, Thunderbird engine, is right up there when it comes to what makes it a bit extra-special.

“It’s a pretty rare one,” he says pointing out that it’s the equivalent of a 5.3

Job complete - Bill's pride and joy.

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The engine was in perfect condition with 61,200 miles on the clock when he bought it, and he’s added another 6000 driving it on a club registration that allows him to take it out 90 days each year.

The column gear shift is another feature which puts it into a class of its own - as opposed to the more common flow shift.

Of course, it’s left-hand drive, which he said took a bit of getting used to at first.

Maintaining the integrity of the 50-year-old Ford has been paramount.

“Everything on it is as it was when it was brand new in America,” he says.

“There are no false parts on it, every part is genuine Ford.”

He could have saved a bundle of the $70,000 he’s spent on it, but says it wouldn’t be the genuine article with anything less than Ford parts.

Owning something as eye-catching as the ’66 F100 is not just about nuts, bolts and panels.

Bill says it creates an immediate connection with other car enthusiasts.

“I saw this guy at the shopping centre the other day with an XW Falcon and got talking to him,” he offers as an example.

“His dad bought it brand new, and he’s now passed away.

“It had done 17,000ks.”

Bill reckons car people are different to the average person.

“I can talk about bits and pieces, what

Turning heads at the Mountain District Car and Bike Show in Healesville. 150487 I’ve got, what they’ve got and everyone understands each other.”

You can check out Bill’s pride and joy at the Upper Yarra Museum CrankUp in Yarra Junction on 2 and 3 April.

Pious Prius will flash its sportier side TOYOTA Motor Sales USA has taken a radical approach to promoting the next-generation Prius by focusing on its driving dynamics and showroom appeal ahead of its remarkable fuel consumption.

The break from tradition was evident during what is widely regarded as the world’s most coveted television advertising slot, just before half time at this year’s Super Bowl in San Francisco.

Despite the Prius being renowned for its green credentials, there was not a

single mention of the fourth-generation car’s improved fuel economy in the 90-second ad.

Instead, well over 100 million people watching TV coverage of the big game witnessed a light-hearted look at Prius becoming the getaway car for bank robbers - outfoxing the law with brisk acceleration, sporty drifts through corners and (of course) sneaking past police cars in silent electric-vehicle mode.

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Toyota Australia executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the tongue-in-cheek Super Bowl presentation highlighted the fact Prius brings new dimensions beyond fuel economy with its platform, design, powertrain and technology.

“New Prius will be even better at be-

ing a Prius with its innovation and efficiency, but this entertaining and creative idea emphasises how the Prius has totally changed the way it delivers driver engagement and pride of ownership,” Mr Cramb said.

“The world’s top-selling hybrid car continues to stand out as Toyota’s image leader while introducing new design cues that separate it from any other car on the road and inject real personality.”

The new Prius is due to go on sale in Australia next month.

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Five pedestrians have been killed in Victoria in the past week.

One of the fatalities was a 65-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a car while she was waiting at a bus stop.

Another, a man on a footpath while picking his kids up from school.

On Tuesday morning 16 February a man was hit in the Melbourne CBD and a school girl was hit by a garbage truck in Melbourne’s south-east.

It is too early to say who was at fault in this disturbing spate of crashes involving pedestrians.

However, research shows that pedestrians are usually not the cause of crashes that kill or injure them.

TAC research shows that driver error causes 88 per cent of crashes involving senior pedestrians who are injured and 66 per cent of pedestrians 16-39 years.

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We need better enforcement and road design that facilitates safe driving and takes care of pedestrians.

As for pedestrian error, we are human, we all make mistakes, but we shouldn’t pay for our mistakes with our lives.

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