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If DEWLP were successful in obtaining the NWIDF funding, a full feasibility would be undertaken to look at the best methods of construction, environmental impacts, cost and other aspects.

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He said the water would come from the sewage farm in Lilydale and would need to be filtered to a very high standard.

“Nothing less than class A is needed for this type of project and the plant would have to be upgraded to filter it to that class,” he said.

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Some of the benefits identified in a pre-feasibility study included greater water security which would protect existing jobs and provide investor confidence to promote new jobs, as well as increasing growers’ confidence to sign long-term export contracts which are currently restricted by the uncertainty of rainfall.

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“If I lose them this season, I may not get them back next season.”

The Coldstream Recycled-water Pipeline (CROPS) is being promoted as a partnership between local growers, who will be customers of the scheme, and regional agencies.

It would supply 1000 megalitres of recycled water from Yarra Valley Water’s plant at Lilydale through a 20-kilometre pipeline to 20 growers who are leading strawberry and wine industry

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A $6 million proposal to pipe recycled water to growers in the Coldstream/ Gruyere area has been listed as a priority for Federal Government funding.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) have identified the project which aims to future proof the Yarra Valley against drought and changing climate as a priority under the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF).

The Coldstream Recycled-water Pipeline - known as CROPS - literally can’t come soon enough for strawberry grower Tony Scardamaglia, and others like him, who are buying mains water just to get their crops to market.

Mr Scardamaglia farms in Wandin and Coldstream and his uncle also has a strawberry farm just up the road in Gruyere.

Coming out of a dry spring and a hot December, they are all struggling to keep water up to the millions of strawberry plants that not only supply supermarket shelves, but keep hundreds of people in jobs.

Standing on the cracked clay beach of his nearly empty dam, Mr Scardamaglia looks across at the water bubbling in from the same supply, and at the same cost, that provides drinking water to the nearby housing estate.

“I would say nearly everyone would be on mains water by now,” he said.

“I’m going through at least $1000 a day, maybe a couple of thousand; if they go without water for two days, they’re done.”

Asked how that affected the bottom line, he said he would probably end up losing money this season.

It’s not even a balancing act. Mr Scardamaglia said even if it was an option to just stop watering, there were issues with potential disease, maintaining the plants for next season, and looking after his workers.

“Basically, right now I’m just doing it to keep my workers,” Mr Scar-

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Tom Ayres: a man admired and respected

By KATH GANNAWAY FINALS day at Warburton, sometime in the stellar career of Tom Ayres with the Healesville Football Club.

“Tubby Dennehy went up to the coach ... think it was Wally McKenzie, at three-quarter time and asked if he could give the players some champagne.

“Wally apparently didn’t have any better ideas at the time so allowed it.

“The Bloods won the game and at the end Uncle Tom was so fired up he wanted to keep playing.

“He reckons it worked better than any Gatorade concoction used today ... ” The anecdote by Tom Ayres’ nephew, Andrew Peters, was one of many word pictures of Tom’s sporting and family life that were shared at the service to farewell the greatly respected and loved sportsman - and gentleman - at the Healesville Football Club on 8 February.

Thomas Robert Ayres was born on 9 September, 1928, the youngest of Albert and Agnes Ayres’ five children.

The family, including siblings Jack, Glad, Lou and Lorna, came to Healesville from Drouin in 1930. His parents had run the general store in Drouin, but the Depression hit them hard and Albert took up working in the bush in the

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Road tip and was one of the original recyclers - making a few dollars on the side.

Andrew, paying tribute on behalf of the football club, also mentioned Tom’s Life Membership. Footy was his great love and his 30-year career included the 1951, ’54, ’62, ’64 and ’65 premierships.

He and Beryl were regulars at the Don Road oval, with window seats reserved to watch each new generation of Bloods.

He was also a good cricketer, playing in an A Grade premiership with the club in the 1950s.

Robin Sharp paid tribute on behalf of Healesville Bowling Club where Tom had been a member since 1968 and was involved in most of the team premiership and section wins.

He had led the club as president, including in 1991 Centenary Year when he was also made a Life Member, was club champion eight times as recently as 2013, and Champion of Champion in the Yarra Valley Bowling Association, Section 3, three times.

As always, he put in. He was Greens Director, on various committees and on the Pennant selection committees, YVBA delegate, bar volunteer and attended numerous working bees.

Robin said everyone at the club

timber industry.

Tom stayed long enough at Healesville State School to get his Merit Certificate and joined his father and brother, Jack, in the bush at 13.

Young, fit and strong, he was a natural at wood chopping and competed all over Victoria at country shows, the Royal Melbourne Show, in New Zealand and was a regular on the World of Sports where he came away on one occasion with a one-hundred pound prize.

It bought Tom and his young wife Beryl’s first fridge.

Beryl and Tom met at the tennis club and Tom partnered the young beauty at her debutante ball.

He proposed coming home from a dance at the Healesville Memorial Hall - Beryl had taught Tom to dance and it was one of many interests they shared over their lifetime together - dancing, golf, football, bowls and, later, travel.

They married on 15 December, 1951 in Healesville and had two children, Robert in 1953, and Leanne in 1955.

The home they shared for 49 years in Don Road was built from handpicked trees which were milled at the Narbethong saw mill that he and Jack owned at the time.

Tom later worked for the Healesville Council managing the Mt Riddell

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would miss Tom, and miss Beryl’s “Good shot Love”, usually mimicked by several other bowlers when Tom put in a good shot.

Robert and Leanne paid tribute to their father, along with the grandchildren, of whom Tom was so proud.

Robert spoke of the road trips they shared to places as far north as Darwin and south to Tasmania and the trips to China and Thailand, and of their ‘bucket list’ including a trip to the West and fishing in his boat which he said would be completed in his memory.

Leanne read the final chapter of her six episode dialogue, “Conversations with my father”.

“This conversation has no dialogue dad, just me talking to you ... an Ode to You Dad,” she said.

She touched on many of the simple,

everyday things that made their relationship special - his ‘popping in’ for coffee and whatever had come from the oven - loved fruit cake - declaring whatever it was as “bloody nice”.

Impromptu visits to family and friends, watching the grandchildren and great-grandchildren playing sport, a great role model who was admired, loved and respected.

She said her father was her best friend ... “a man amongst men”.

Tom had a great love of his football and bowling clubs and club members formed a guard of honour at the service as family and friends said their final goodbyes.

Tom Ayres passed away on 1 February, 2016. He will be missed and remembered with great affection by his family and many friends.

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Water cuts anger growing

By KATH GANNAWAY MAINTENANCE on an aqueduct that supplies water to Reefton will see around 40 households without water for five days in March.

Residents Stewart Mill and Bill Jaensch say they are dumbfounded at both the timing of the cut to water supply, in the midst of a hot bushfire season, the short notice, and the presumption that people have an alternative supply.

Notices were sent by Yarra Valley Water in mid-February advising that Melbourne Water would be carrying out remedial works on a section of the Upper Yarra Aqueduct for around five days from 7 March.

It also advised that residents should store sufficient water for up to four weeks until the works are completed.

The aqueduct transfers raw water from the Upper Yarra Dam to Silvan Reservoir prior to treatment and supply to Melbourne.

Reefton residents draw on the aqueduct for all their water needs under a “Customer Untreated Water Supply Agreement’ with Yarra Valley Water.

Under the agreement, they are informed that the water supply is not

reliable or guaranteed, and that it is unsuitable for drinking or food preparation.

However, Mr Mill and Mr Jaensch say very few people have tanks, and do rely on the aqueduct for all their water needs.

Mr Mill and his wife have a preschooler and a baby - and no tank.

While he says they will now look at getting a tank for future interruptions, it’s not an immediate or cheap option for them, and may not be an option at all for many others.

“We’ve been here for eight years, and while I understand that they have to do the work, how do they think people are going to manage everyday necessities such as showers, drinking water, flushing toilets and washing clothes.”

Mr Jaensch said in the 50 years his house had been there he had never had a tank, and there had been no issues with the water quality.

“We have the best water in the world here, why would you have a tank.”

He also said there were real fears around being left without water for fire-fighting.

He said in the past, sections of the aqueduct have been isolated for maintenance, cutting the interruption to

Reefton residents Bill Jaensch and Stewart Mill say they are not looking forward to daily trips to the creek Picture: KATH GANNAWAY for water. 150837 supply to a minimum.

They are calling on Yarra Valley Water and Melbourne Water to reschedule the works until after the fire season and meet with residents to

come up with a plan that will minimise the interruption.

Yarra Valley Water’s general manager Infrastructure Services Glenn Wilson said anyone with concerns

School Rush: push for speed signs

By KATH GANNAWAY THE fight continues for the installation of flashing 40km/h speed restriction signs at Woori Yallock Primary School.

VicRoads has consistently rejected the proposal, saying the school doesn’t meet the criteria in terms of the volume of passing traffic.

However, data is now being collected that it is claimed will prove just how dangerous the Healesville-Kooweerup Road, where the school is located, is - irrespective of volume.

The Boylan Group, a Queensland company specialising in speed road safety products, have donated a portable flashing speedometer sign to the school for four weeks.

The sign not only demands that drivers “slow down” in the school zone, it also records the speed of all passing vehicles.

According to Boylan representative, Craig Rush, results to date have found that 85 per cent of vehicles passing through the school zone during school zone times, were driving at 60km/h 20km/h over the legal limit.

Data continues to be recorded which puts the average speed at 46.1km/h during school zone hours.

Mr Rush met on Thursday 18 February, with Eildon MP Cindy McLeish, Shadow Minister for Education Nick Wakeling, road safety advocate Bev Brock and School Council president Kate Russell, to look at what needs to be done to convince the State Government - and VicRoads, of the need for the electronic signs.

Mr Rush was outraged by the lack of the speed zone safety signs around the school, and with the behaviour of drivers

Bev Brock, Shadow Minister for Education, Nick Wakeling and Eildon MP Cindy McLeish with the data collection sign.

150840 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY “This is a death trap,” he said.

“I fly all over Australia for work, and this is the worst school zone I have ever seen.”

Positioned alongside paddocks on a main transport route, trucks, cars and motorbikes regularly ignore the speed limit even during school zone times.

VicRoads has consistently maintained that the volume of traffic passing the school is not high enough to warrant flashing safety signs.

However, traffic volume is not what is making this road so dangerous, according to Ms McLeish.

She said in winter, weather conditions that restrict visibility were also a major danger to the

students and parents who used the crossing.

The Liberal Government made a commitment to fund the electronic signs before the last election, and Ms McLeish has been championing the cause for the school in an effort to convince the State Labor Government that the focus needs to be on speed and conditions surrounding the school, rather than the volume of traffic.

“It’s not the volume that’s important,” she said. “It’s the fact that you can’t see the person with the sign, because of the fog,” she said.

With the installation of the ‘slow down’ signs donated by Boyland Group and the data coming from them, Ms McLeish says she feels more confident VicRoads and the State Government will finally take action.

Ms Brock said the school now had a valuable tool in the data that would be made available from the Boylan technology.

“We must adjust to the school zone conditions, or pay the consequences,” she said.

Mr Wakeling agreed, saying that each school needs to be considered according to their different circumstances, not judged solely on traffic volume.

Ms Russell welcomed the support from Boylans, saying she believed the data collected would strengthen the case for a permanent 40km/h electronic sign.

She said it was about safety for the school community.

“Are we just going to live day to day hoping that nothing will happen,” she asked.

She said the school would continue to lobby for the electronic speed zone signs to be installed to ensure the safety of the children and the wider community.

should contact them directly.

“We can work through any issues which impact their individual needs, and will provide additional assistance if required,” he said.

Briefly Observe speed limits plea WARBURTON police are reminding drivers that during school terms reduced speed limits apply to the roads around schools and people caught speeding will be fined.

The reduced speed limits of 40km/h apply around our schools between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm on school days.

School zones are high risk areas and drivers must travel at 40km/h until the end of the school zone.

Penalties of up to $611 apply for speeding in school zones, as well as loss of demerit points and/or loss of licence.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and children are one of the most vulnerable road user groups, hence the police appeal to slow down and drive safely.

Police will be monitoring driver behaviour in this area. Drivers must obey 40km/h zones around schools or risk being fined.

Alarm upsets CFA raid SEVILLE CFA Station was broken into on Friday 26 February, but luckily nothing was taken after the would-be thieves were spooked by the alarm.

The unknown offenders forced a window open late at night, entering the premises and removing a number of tools from trucks and other places.

The alarm activated shortly after they entered and the offenders left the station without the tools.

The investigation is ongoing and police request anyone with information or if someone saw something suspicious contact crimestoppers.

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Silvers Circus top giveaway ROLL up, roll up, roll up!

Silvers Circus and the Mail newspaper are giving circuslovers the chance to win an incredible six passes (over two weeks) to see one of Australia’s most famous productions.

Established in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world class family entertainment and fun.

With extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world, Silvers is proud of the ever-changing program they are able to present.

Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia; and after almost 40 years on the road, maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus.

Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw-dropping entertainment for the whole family, with new locations just announced for this year.

Winners can choose which local show and venue they would like to attend (at Bayswater or Knox).

The Bayswater shows will be held at the corner of Dorset Road and Canterbury Road, North Bayswater, from today until Sunday, 20 March. The Knox shows will be held at the Westfield Knox Myer Car Park, Stud Road, Wantirna, from 20 April to 15 May. The two-hour action-packed show, featuring ringmaster and

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Film society THE Yarra Valley Film Society’s next film is John Schlesinger’s “Far From the Madding Crowd“ which screens at Warburton on 8 March and Healesville on 15 March, at a special time of 7pm. Attendance is for members only, memberships are available at the screenings.

Feeling crafty?

WARBURTON Senior Citizens are hosting craft sessions on Mondays at 1pm at the centre in Dammans Road. Get together for bearing, felting decorating, crocheting - take a project along, or start a new one and get crafty with friendly and creative locals. Cost is $1 towards tea and bickies.

Car boot sale ST. BRIGID’S Care Group is holding a car boot sale on 19 March from 8.30am to 2pm at St Brigid’s car park. Cost is $10 for a boot or table.

Take the opportunity to support the Care Group and make some spare pocket money. Book with Maree on 0417 087 199.

Group art Wicked festival AUTHOR Adam Wallace with be a special guest at the Wickedly Awesome Warbie Fest on Friday 4 March 2016. Join the Eastern regional Libraries team for some wicked fun. Meet Adam, author of ‘Accidentally Awesome’ and more, join in Bollywood dancing, circus skills, drumming, wood working, craft, a football clinic, tech lab, lego, storytime, a sausage sizzle and more. The festival is a free event from 3pm to 7pm at Warburton Primary School. Phone 9800 6428.

Artisan market The hula-hoop performance is just one of many spellbinding acts. 150636 master of illusion, Simon Tait, features many spellbinding acts.

These include the tight wire, juggling, the Globe of Death, hula-hoops, clowns, Roman rings and so much more.

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For your chance to win, email editor@mailnewsgroup. com.au and tell us why you would like to see the circus.

WARBY Artisans and Produce Market is on Sunday 6 March at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre from 11am to 3pm. Great fresh produce, home-cooked goodies, handmade cards, soap, candles, toys, bags, wooden boxes and much more. Phone Theresa on 0447 277 513.

Dog’s Day Out HEALESVILLE Rotary is inviting every man (woman and child) and their dog to the inaugural Dog’s Day Out, a family fund-raiser at Don Road Reserve on Sunday 6 March. Lots of fun categories to enter your pooch, and other activities.

“SETTING the Scene�, a group exhibition by 11 artists from the Yarra Valley, is showing until 16 March at the Waterwheel Gallery in Warburton.

Open 10am to 4pm every day.

Movie night LIBERTY Family Church is having a free family movie night screening ‘Oddball’ from 6.30pm to 9pm, on Saturday 5 March, at 1 Lilydale Road, Healesville. Free choc-tops, popcorn and drinks.

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Air League LILYDALE Squadron of the Australian Air League will have a recruiting stall at the Coldstream Harvest Market on Sunday 6 March. The market is at Margaret Lewis Reserve adjacent to Coldstream Primary School.

Memorial Cup SEVILLE and Wandin football/netball are playing for the Seville War Memorial Cup at Seville Reserve on Sunday 6 March, as part of a fundraising family day for the Memorial fundraising campaign. Activities start at 11 and include the football and netball matches, food and drink stalls, raffles and auctions. Tickets at the gate or on www.trybooking.com.

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Surrounded by friends, Candy after her rescue with (from front) Dorothy Farmer, Dallas Barber, Bec Picknell, Sarah Marshall, Mitchell Farmer, Dr Simon Bray, Russell Wulf and Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Robert Marshall. 150887

Last peace of Candy

By KATH GANNAWAY CANDY, the 34-year-old Hoddles Creek horse that was at the centre of a dramatic rescue last year, has gone to the big paddock in the sky.

Candy was given very little chance of pulling through when she was found lying on the cold ground, her legs caught up in fallen tree branches and vines on a cold, wet evening in May last year.

The alarm was raised by owners Mitchell Farmer and his mother Dorothy when she didn’t show up for her daily pat and bucket of feed.

She was discovered in a bad way, cold, frightened and on a

steep, slippery slope.

The Upper Yarra SES and local community members joined them, along with equine veterinarian Dr Simon Bray, to get her back on her feet, and she responded beautifully.

The process was technically and physically super challenging, but no-one, least of all Candy was willing to give up, and it paid off.

SES volunteer Russell Wulf, a farrier, said he was regularly asked about Candy and how she was getting on.

Dr Bray described Candy at the time as “a real battler”, a characteristic that one of Candy’s carers, Sarah Marshall,

said described her brilliantly right up until last week when the decision was made to end her suffering.

Sarah said in human years she would have been over 100.

“She had progressed really well after the rescue, but the harsh winter took its toll.

“She had been well looked after, very loved, but was really struggling.

“Between all of us, we made the kind decision for her,” she said.

Dr Bray was called in, once again, and Sarah said she “left this earth peacefully and while she still had some pride and dignity left”.

THE State Government has appointed a new board to look at the future operation of Lake Mountain and Baw Baw alpine resorts.

The change to the board and management follows a Victorian Auditor-General’s Office Report on the 2014 operation of the resorts that found that the respective boards had not maintained adequate oversight, internal control and legislative compliance of the financial operations.

Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville announced in December that outsourcing of management to Belgravia Leisure would finish in April and be replaced with a new board.

She said her office took the issues raised by the AuditorGeneral seriously and that the alpine boards had been advised that governance and risk management had to improve.

Among a number of concerns raised in the report, were breaches of the Financial Management Act, and deficiencies

in the monthly reconciliation of key financial balances.

“The reconciliations prepared were not independently reviewed, not completed in a timely manner and not supported by adequate documentation,” the report said.

Belgravia has defended its operation of the resorts, however, with CEO Nick Cox saying Belgrave Leisure was proud of its achievements.

“Belgrave Leisure invested heavily to update and improve the financial systems and processes.

He said a number of the issues identified in the 2014 audit were ‘legacy issues’ that predated Belgravia’s involvement.

“The results can be seen in the most recent FY15 audits which were completed with no major non-compliance issues and will result in the on-time tabling in Parliament of the resorts' annual reports in the coming month,” Mr Cox said.

Ms Neville said the new boards would now work with stakeholders to determine the preferred future of the small

alpine resorts to address a future that must be environmentally and economically sustainable taking into consideration the likely impacts of climate change.

“These alpine resorts are significant to some of our regional economies and I want to make sure they remain viable and sustainable into the future,” she said.

Board chair for Lake Mountain and Mount Baw Baw Allan Bawden said it was now up to the board to come up with a long-term plan on how to build on what the resorts offered, particularly in the summer season.

“For the first time we are also seeing the government recognising that climate change could mean some changes to alpine resorts in the future, so the government will be funding some research to help boards understand what that means in the future,” Mr Bawden said.

In the meantime, he said it would be “business as usual” at the resorts with management and staff focused on being prepared for the next winter season.

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Where’s the women, Tony? Waste move may work AND they say the Liberal Party has a problem with women.

In the recent circular from Tony Smith highlighting his meet and greets within the electorate, he is photographed with 23 men compared with only two women (not including minors or his own family).

Does he know that he represents the women of his electorate, too - or indeed that they exist?

Angela Mortyn, Healesville.

Tip passes better option I REFER to your story in the Mail on hard rubbish collection (‘Hard to refuse’, 16 February).

I agree, and I have said it for years, that hard rubbish is an eyesore at a time when we have many tourists, but also an eyesore for the residents.

Why can’t we have two free tip passes per year that expire after a certain date and are not transferable?

We would have to prove that we live at that address, using a licence or rate notice etc.

How on Earth would taking your own rubbish to the tip be over double the price compared to contractors picking it up from the side of the road, as stated in the article by (Yarra Ranges Shire, Director Environment and Engineering) Mark Vermalis.

Even if it worked out the same price (which I doubt), it would surely be a more attractive solution and be less dangerous because you wouldn’t have to dodge cars that have pulled up while people scrounge through the hard garbage.

I don’t think some people realise that it is free to dump steel or metal of any type at the tip as there is a lot left out for hard rubbish, or is it because it’s far easier for them to wait for hard rubbish day?

I realise many people don’t have trailers but surely they could borrow one, or maybe a ute.

Maybe council could help out in some way or by changing their tip passes to booking a hard garbage pick-up like they do down the line.

Also, some people think that it is their right to put out as much rubbish as they want to because they pay for it in their rates.

If everyone has this attitude, and it was true, then God knows how much our rates would go up to accommodate this with the prices they charge at the tip since it has been privatised.

Steve Newing, Wesburn.

I COULDN'T agree more with moving the hard waste collection to a different time of the year.

I always thought it strange to have rubbish sitting on the nature strips for some time over our fire danger period (just more to potentially catch on fire).

Yes, it is an eyesore.

Especially loads of rubbish, in front of the units, as you come into town, via Maroondah Highway, through our beautiful Avenue of Honour.

Not a good look for any visitors to our town.

When we first moved to Chum Creek (about 24 years ago), we had two hard garbage collections which from memory were around March or April, and November.

Kathy Greensill, Chum Creek.

A refugee role FORMER Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, committed Australia to taking an additional 12,000 refugees over and above others already being processed: from women, children and ‘endangered minorities’ sheltering inside the temporary aid camps along the edge of the Syrian conflict.

The number 12,000 is about the same size as Healesville’s population; and some people may see a connection with several religious, ethnic and other minorities who exist here surrounded by a dominant secular, pluralistic and economically strong Australia.

Do any of our local minorities have a similar cluster name or social classification as some of the Syrian refugees?

Does the township version of ‘Christian’ and ‘ethnic minority’ match the lifestyle, practice and beliefs of displaced people being persecuted and forced to convert or face beheading?

Will local humanitarian action suffice in permanent refugee resettlement?

Victoria is set to receive 4000 refugees over 12 months.

How many of these have arrived?

Where are they?

How many will Yarra Ranges Council and non-government agencies house in Yarra Glen, Healesville, Coldstream and Kinglake?

What role, if any, will local churches, charities and indigenous groups have in determining who can settle?

Are Syrian and African refugees even welcome here?

Noel Buchanan, Yarra Glen.

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By KATH GANNAWAY NETBALL and tennis across the Yarra Ranges have scored well out of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities funding program.

Following consultation with a committee of local sports club representatives, Casey MP, Tony Smith, said a number of projects that encouraged female and youth participation in sport were recommended as priorities.

Mr Smith said he believed that female sports did not receive enough recognition or funding.

“Our female athletes are high achievers and strong performers who deserve to have great facilities to train and compete on.

“As such, I was very pleased that six netball facilities, in Powelltown, Yarra Junction, Woori Yallock, Seville, Monbulk, and Montrose, were successful in obtaining funding for court resurfacing or shelter construction, as well as the Yarra Glen Tennis Club for new Hot Shots courts for junior players,” Mr Smith said.

Woori Yallock and Yarra Glen will receive $20,000, Powelltown, Yarra Junction, Seville, and Monbulk, $18,000 each and Montrose, $14,660.

He thanked the committee, Brett Whelan, Toni Madden, Caroline Evans, and Blake Hadlow for their assistance in recommending the priority local projects, and Yarra Ranges Council who will match the funds and oversee the projects.

Round two for the Stronger Communities Program is open for submissions. Visit http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/scp/ or contact the office of Tony Smith MP on 9727 0799.

HEALESVILLE’S Soccer and Netball clubs will have a new home in the coming months, with construction underway for a new pavilion at the Don Road Sporting Complex.

The new pavilion, which will be shared by the soccer and netball clubs, is currently under construction at the sporting complex, and is expected to be completed in in August.

Healesville Soccer Club president, Nick Caloutas, said the pavilion would help the clubs for events and membership, with men’s and women’s changing rooms, a social room and a canteen.

Currently, Mr Caloutas said the Healesville Football Club allowed clubs the use of their change rooms and facilities, also located at the complex - though this has problems when football games are held at the same time.

The club also uses small portable buildings next to the courts, but Mr Caloutas said the new, $1.6 million pavilion would have all the facilities needed under one roof.

“We’ll finally have a home after all these years,” he said.

He said that morale in the club had improved since works began, and that he hoped having proper facilities could attract new members.

“The general consensus by the people involved with the soccer club, and even the players, to see the works starting now, it’s a great vibe,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot more numbers that have shown interest, that they want to play soccer now.

“If you’ve got change rooms, showers, a canteen and a social

John Caloutas (11), front, with behind from left, Klaus Gottwald, Nick Caloutas and Chelsea Connell at the site of the new pavilion at the Don Road Sporting Complex. 150323 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM room - we can sit down and cook meals for our players as well - it just makes a massive difference.”

Healesville Football and Netball Club vice president, Kym EstcourtBarclay, said agreed with Mr Caloutas and said the new facilities would help the netballers.

She said there would be four change rooms - two for the soccer club and two for the netballers once the building was completed, as well as shower facilities and a firstaid room.

Ms Estcourt said that, currently, players had to go home to shower - which was a problem after winter

games when they get soaked during games.

“It’s going to be great for us girls through the season, but it’s also going to be really cool, come finals time,” Ms Estcourt-Barclay said.

“We’re really excited - it’s going to be great when it’s all finished.”

Mr Caloutas said he expected the membership at the club to “multiply” once the building was finished.

Funding for the pavilion came in the form of $500,000 from Casey MP Tony Smith, $100,000 from the Victorian Government and $1 million from the Yarra Ranges Council.

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of Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis, said the new pavilion will provide “accessible, high quality sport and recreation facilities” for the community.

“The facilities will include unisex change facilities for up to six teams, umpire change rooms and amenities, first aid room, storage, kitchen/canteen, social rooms and viewing areas.”

Anyone interested in signing up to the Healesville Soccer Club can visit www.healesvillesoccerclub. com.au or call 0418 566 474.

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Our Van and Family staff on Maroondah Highway Healesville provide first class, friendly and helpful service, as well as national award winning coffee, an inviting breakfast / lunch menu and a wide array of soft drinks and milk shakes. We open from 5 am weekdays, through to around Lunchtime, Monday to Friday.

Our Van is powered via solar, gas and/or generator use, and is fitted out thoroughly with stainless steel and industry leading facilities. We have been approved with roadside trading permits throughout the Yarra Valley Council, and we have completed all of the required Food Safety and Supervision accreditations.

We attach a copy of our flexible menu board, which encompasses a full summary of coffee selection and cold drinks, as well as the mixture of our hot and cold food servings.

Our Coffee beans are hand picked from a village in Java, and produced by “Amazing Coffee” who operate in Mt Evelyn, and the coffee beans used (Tato and Golden Desire) have both come first and second in recent national awards held in Canberra, and both Brands are fast growing in popularity, are highly respected and sought out throughout the region, and are roasted locally in the Yarra Valley.

We offer a Loyalty Card where every 7th Coffee is free, and customers can SMS their order in advance for immediate pick-up.

We pride ourselves on cleanliness and efficient services, and do not cut corners with any cooking or service standards. We recognise totally that our business’s future success, credibility and reputation is dependant upon our ongoing professional, friendly and helpful service, and the service of yummy food and one of Australia’s most popular coffee brands.

FORMER Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year, Irene Munsey, has been commemorated in a book released on 7 February at Millgrove.

More than 100 people attended the launch by Yarra Ranges Council’s Cr Jim Child of ‘Living a Life of Love in and for the World’, a brief biography of the life of the late Irene Munsey.

Miss Munsey, who passed away 10 years ago, was a member of the Mariana Community and a much-loved and respected Maternal and Child Health Nurse in the Upper Yarra area for many years.

In the introduction to the book, author Anne Rennie said that in honouring her well-lived life ... “we are reminded of the honest, decent and upright women who look beyond themselves and give unstintingly to others”.

Representing local families, Maria Mithen said Irene started playgroups, connected people and supported the new mums in an encouraging, down to earth, motherly way.

Cr Child spoke at the launch of the contribution that Miss Munsey made in the Upper Yarra area.

He said people of his generation, who were having children and raising their families in the area during her time as maternal health nurse, had an absolute relationship with Miss Munsey.

“She was the most caring and thoughtful person, absolutely dedicated to her profession,” he said.

Maria Mithen speaks to the gathering at the book launch.

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She was named Yarra Ranges’ Citizen of the Year in 2004, and received a posthumous Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.

Launch organiser, Kath Curtain, said the event was a wonderful tribute with family members, colleagues and community members attending.

“There were so many lovely

stories floating around including grateful mothers who had their fractious babies settled by Irene,” she said.

More than 200 books were handed out on the day and copies made available to historical societies and libraries.

Any inquiries for the book can be directed to curtain@tpg. com.au.

Red Cross to come a knockin’ RED Cross Calling begins next week, with many fund-raising events throughout March to support the work of Red Cross. The community is being asked to rally with Red Cross branches, schools, community groups and workplaces to help make a real difference to the lives of people in need. For people who would like to fund-raise as part of a group or as an individual, Red Cross is providing materials and tools to help ensure a successful fund-raising activity. If you see Red Cross collecting donations in your local area, please give generously. To make a donation or register an event, go to www.redcrosscalling.org.au or phone 1800 811 700. 150647

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then family - were extremely pivotal in helping me to get my music endeavours up and running.

The family always supported me, especially during a personally distressing time for me; and Sarah’s dad, Clive White, often filled in or accompanied me when the girls were playing.

I guess the feelings between us are reciprocal and I’d like to say a huge ‘thankyou’ to the White family.

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RUSTIC RURAL RETREAT SET on a secluded 4.5 acres with the most magnificent mudbrick four-bedroom home, the experience of being both outside and in at this property is one that is rarely available.

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Outside youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll marvel at your own private lake where you can sit on the jetty under the whispering leaves of the willow tree and marvel at the stunning Lotus flowers in full bloom.

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Beautifully presented with recently updated kitchen complete with stone benches and bathrooms both which include claw foot baths.

Extras are bountiful including two slowcombustion wood heaters, open fireplace, split-system air-conditioning, dishwasher, double carport with workshop, large caravan or boat port, and so much more.

The character and charm in this home is unparalleled. Every way you turn thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration and beauty. This is a home not to be missed if you have a goal of living in a truly unique property.

DON VALLEY Inspect: By appointment Price: $695,000 plus Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION. 5967 1277

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McMahons Creek

$280,000 plus

Warburton

$295,000 plus

Four Bedrooms, Quiet & Spacious Inside & Out

Solid & Low Maintenance Home

Is privacy plus and hidden from the main road what you are looking for? No neighbours? Then this is it! Comprising of 4 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, huge timber kitchen and 3 living areas including a light illed sunroom looking out to your own piece of paradise. Extra include wood heating in the main living area, slate loors, two toilets & much more. Set on a 1 acre block surrounded by state forest for your hunting, motor bike riding or ishing with the Yarra River close with an abundance of shedding to complete the package.

Feel amongst the mountains up this quiet court, only a couple minutes from the centre of town this brick veneer with its 3 good sized bedrooms home has a lot to offer, from its warm welcome as you approach the sunny front veranda. Once in the lounge you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but notice the lovely polished loorboards that low throughout the house. The feature timber kitchen will be a joy to cook in & provides lots of bench and cupboard space, this property is a must to inspect with a low maintenance block, single carport, & lock up garage.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

Contact: Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706

Yarra Junction

$590,000 plus

Little Log Cabin, Rich River Flats 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 are still growing proliically and there are approx. 4 large fenced paddocks, several outbuildings and a large machinery shed. The log cabin is open plan in design with two bedrooms, open ire and plenty of scope for improvements. With the Warburton ranges as the backdrop, this lovely property is ready and waiting for the new owners to develop and add your own touches and realise the potential offered here.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

RENTALS AVAILABLE 14 Webb Street, Warburton 4 bed, 2 bath home with great views, $400 per week 29 Brisbane Hill Rd, Warburton 4 bed, 1 bath, garage $290 per week 34 William Crescent, Millgrove Quaint 2 bed, 1 bath home $250 per week 1895 Woods Point Rd, McMahon Creek Spacious 4 bed, 1 bath, $260 per week

Launching Place Superb lat half acre with surprises galore!

2878 Warburton Hwy, Wesburn Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath, home, $350 per week For information on more rental properties contact our

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Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 19 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

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Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

$250,000 plus

This stunning parcel of land, is lat, useable and has all services available to it. Located in a picturesque location opposite the beautiful Hoddles Creek and with lush established plantings, this block is sitting pretty and waiting for your dream home to be built (stca).

Already fenced on 3 sides with a driveway through the middle the picture is nearly complete!

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

5966 2530

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 15 years

3407 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwall Property Management

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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Warburton

$445,000

15 Hilltop Rise Launching Place

$480,000 - $530,000

5 Bedrooms plus study

Huge Family Living, Great Location

A Large extremely well built, brick home on two levels featuring new carpet, fully renovated bathrooms and fresh paint throughout. With Oodles of living space this quality home would suit the large or extended family or lends itself to separate living and weekend accommodation. Set in a quiet, private location within walking distance to the Main Street, shops and Cafes.

Set at the end of a quiet and leafy no-through road is this gorgeous family residence sitting on approx. third of an acre. The stunning home comprises of 5 bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite and the other 4 with built in robes, an additional home ofice with separate external access ideal for a work from home, and stunning kitchen with all the trimmings. Outdoors ind a lovely solar heated inground pool oasis, mountain views, double lock up garage.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 12 - 12:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706

40 Williams Rd Don Valley

$695,000 plus

Not just a home, an experience!

Set on a secluded 4 & 1/2 acres with the most magniicent mud brick 4 bedroom home, the experience of being both outside and in at this property is one that is rarely available. A French provincial style with a lowing loor plan that offers many fascinating living spaces all with magniicent garden views and with such features as beautifully detailed wrought iron doors, striking recycled brick walls and massive timber beams. Beautifully presented with recently updated kitchen complete with stone benches and bathrooms both which include claw foot baths. Extras are bountiful including 2 slow combustion wood heaters, open ireplace, split system air conditioning, dishwasher, double carport with workshop and so much more. This is a home not to be missed if you have a goal of living in a truly unique property.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Warburton

$60,000 each

Millgrove

$200,000 - $220,000

Land Glorious Land â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Blocks on Offer!

Privacy & position and your own creek !

Fancy a little piece of Warburton paradise? Set in an established area with mature trees and just one kilometre from the Warburton supermarket & service station with the Yarra River beyond. Hang on to the land for the future or build a hills hideaway (STCA) the choice is yours. Having been held for over 30 years these lots are now ready for a new owner to enjoy everything that this beautiful township has to offer.

Here is a fantastic opportunity to get a great start with this lovely 2 bedroom, Western Red Cedar home that is located in a small, peaceful court. Offering a fenced backyard that backs on to a mountain creek, privacy, and easy reach to schools, shops and park, plus the beautiful Yarra River & Warburton trail. Features to this home include comfortable lounge room with cosy wood heating, built in cupboard space to the bedrooms, light and bright kitchen with great bench and cupboard space. Good under house storage room and sealed parking area.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 19 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

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Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

5966 2530

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 15 years

3407 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwall Property Management

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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PEACE AND PRIVACY

EAST WARBURTON

TRAVEL down a country lane and come across these stunning artist's own home - oozing charm from every nook - and offering loads of space and comfort.

There are four good size bedrooms, the main upstairs with large ensuite and corner spa bath, plus two quaint verandahs and open plan study/second living zone.

The house is beautifully presented both inside and out with country-style kitchen, dishwasher, gas cooking and heating, cosy woodheater and two air-conditioners for the summer months.

There is timber flooring throughout, a separate dining area leading onto a back verandah the ideal spot to rest and relax after a hard day at the office.

The garden needs to be seen to be believed with loads of colour, meandering paths and a creek, vegie garden, chicken

enclosure, loft style shed with loads of potential for further development, carport and garage/studio bordered within a fully fenced allotment in a quiet and peaceful part of town just a short stroll to local school and river.

Inspect: By appointment Price: $390,000 plus Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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Open for Inspection

108 Wonga Road, Millgrove

86 Wonga Road, Millgrove

• Great first home or ideal investment property • Three good sized bedrooms all with built in robes • Spacious kitchen with stainless steel gas cooker • Updated bathroom with stunning claw foot bath/shower • Natural gas ducted heating & split system • On a quiet street walking distance to the Yarra River

$290,000 Plus Inspection Sat 5/3 12-12.30pm Or by appointment LAND

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• Split level design with fantastic valley views • Timber floors throughout, gas cooking & air conditioning • Fantastic home or investment property • Off street parking for 2 cars • Additional living area/teenager’s retreat downstairs complete with bathroom

$260,000 Plus Inspection Sat 5/3 12.45-1.15pm Or by appointment LAND

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PLENTY Of BUYERS, MULTIPLE OFFERS AND HOMES SELLING FAST! SOLD 6 OFFERS

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21 Rainbow Trout Avenue, East Warburton

150 Big Pats Creek Road, Big Pats Creek

• Neat & tidy with open plan living & dining area • Wood heating & split system • Kitchen leads to enclosed entertaining area • Bungalow with loft storage - perfect man cave • Paved BBQ area, ample garden & wood sheds • Double lock up garage with workshop

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Manager

Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

$290,000 Plus Inspection Sat 5/3 11-11.30am Or by appointment LAND

2

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

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1195m2

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Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

Marc Barton-Johnson Sales Consultant

• Craftsman built 2 storey timber home oozes quality • Open plan living & dining area with open fire place • New kitchen with stone bench tops & quality appliances • Sunroom overlooking the glorious garden • Large vegetable garden, work shed & wood shed • Botanical parkland grounds with exotic trees

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Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

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Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

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Cassie Crowe Administration

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Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

5967 1800

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Mark Gunther Healesville 51 ST LEONARDS ROAD

starting from $435,000 Healesville 16 AYRES ROAD

NEW LISTING

We put you irst offers invited above $390,000

NEW LISTING

convenient location!

3A 1B 2C

If you’re after a convenient location and a character family home, then look no further. Ideally located with walking distance to all that Healesville has to offer you will discover this beautifully presented home. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms all with BIR’s, updated family bathroom, open plan lounge, well equipped kitchen and separate rumpus room.With a natural gas log fire and split system air-conditioning you are assured of year round comfort. Perfectly positioned on approx. 1300m2 of low maintenance gardens there is also ample shedding, undercover car & caravan accommodation and veggie garden, while still leaving enough room for the kids to play in the secure back yard.

inspect

by Appointment or Scheduled Open Home contact Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

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Located only a short distance from Healesville’s bustling precinct and nearing completion is your choice of 8 quality brick townhouses.The 3 bedroom homes offer master with WIR and stylish ensiute, built in robes’s in the 2 remaining bedrooms and a family sized bathroom, while the 2 bedroom homes feature BIR and WIR with ensiute effect to the master.

All homes showcase well equipped kitchens, large open plan living, dining areas, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout. Boasting large outdoor entertaining areas, generous sized fully landscaped gardens and lock-up garages for your cars and storage, these homes are sure to impress the most astute buyer. Ideally set in a quiet rural locatin and overlooking rural farmland this setting will offer you the lifestyle you have been looking for.To ensure you don’t miss out call Gary today.

Spacious Townhouse

3A 2B 2C

Large 3 bedroom residence, features open plan living, ducted heating, air conditioner, hardwood timber floors, full en-suite to master. Double lock up remote garage with internal access.All within an easy walk to town. Suitable for someone looking for investment or owner occupation. Leased till 15/05/2016 at $360.00 per week. Call to arrange an inspection.

CONTACT Mark Gunther 03 5962 3030

inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI contact Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

HEALESVILLE OFFERS INVITED ABOVE $195,000 HEALESVILLE 14 BIRDWOOD AVENUE 2 RAILWAY PARADE

Last Block In The Street

OFFERS INVITED ABOVE $900,000

Gateway Site

Excellent cleared block (approx. 853m2) with town water, gas, power and phone available.

CONTACT Mark Gunther 03 5962 3030

Grab your plans and grab this block!

Prime commercial site on the northern entrance to Healesville. Plenty of passing traffic for those wanting to stand out and be seen.

Site Area: 1491m2. Zoned Industrial One under Shire of Yarra Ranges. Call Mark Gunther on 03 5962 3030 to inspect.

INSPECT

by Appointment Only CONTACT Mark Gunther 03 5962 3030

Build your 1st home or build something for investment.

Section 32 available on request.

HEALESVILLE OFFERS ABOVE $335,000 HEALESVILLE 4/69 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY 6/1-5 WESTMOUNT ROAD

SOLD

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D WANTE R E H T ANO Don’t Judge The Book...

Things aren’t always as they appear! This deceptively large 2 bedroom unit features a very large open plan living area. Ideal irst home, ideal for someone downsizing and will also make a good property to add to the rental portfolio.

Only 4 years young with single lock up remote garage with internal access, ducted heating and split system reverse cycle air conditioning. Set on a private easy to look after block and still within walking distance to town. Call to make a time to inspect.

189 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

ASKING $520,000

D WANTE R E H T ANO 2A 1B 1C INSPECT

by Appointment or Scheduled OFI’s CONTACT Mark Gunther 03 5962 3030

Lucky Last

3A 2B 2C

Almost Finished! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus separate study Townhouse.

Comprising remote double garage with internal access, living room with easterly aspect, 6 star energy rating, open plan living, polished loors to living areas, carpet to bedrooms, gas ducted heating, split system air conditioner and outdoor entertaining deck.All set on fully fenced landscaped gardens.

CONTACT Mark Gunther 03 5962 3030

Take advantage of massive stamp duty savings and buy off the plan.

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Specialising in Sales & Rental Management.

If you’re unhappy with your current Agent, give us a call & join our list of happy Vendors & Landlords! * *If your property is exclusively listed with another agent, please disregard this communication • Obligation free appraisal of your home • Advice on preparing your home for sale including recommending different tradesmen, gardeners, etc which makes us a one stop shop.

• General information on a step by step basis so the selling and buying process is not overwhelming.

• We also have a growing rent roll and are happy to advise on all aspects of your rental property.

• We talk real estate day and night, so we are eager to discuss and answer any all your real estate queries.

• We are down to earth and very approachable, and most importantly your information is confidential.

3 Leith Road McMahons Creek

Country Road Take me home! l $250,000 We have just listed a 3 bedroom house on a fully fenced flat block in McMahon’s Creek.

This property is heated with both a wood heater and electric panels. The ceiling fans help disburse the heat and keep you cool in the summer months.

The kitchen offers electric wall oven and hot plates and room for the family dining table.

Approximately 15 minutes from Warburton this property has a lot to offer the first home buyer or investors. To arrange an inspection phone Sandy Hall on 0402 260 364.

45 Cavanagh Road Millgrove

Down By the Riverside Imagine a 3 bedroom home with built in robes, generous size bedrooms on flat land, and located in a lovely position filled with sunlight, ( as it’s north facing).

G IN IT A W S R E Y U B E R SOLD - MO

The house is heated with either gas wood heater or the split system, whichever you prefer.

The property offers both a front and back verandah the back yard is fully fenced with the regulation garden shed and a double carport for car accommodation.

To arrange an inspection phone Sandy Hall on 5967 2001 or 0402 260 364

15 Reefton Drive McMahons Creek

Escape to the county... Now l $179,950 Price Reduced - Vendor Says ”Sell” Two bedroom home with two toilets and new kitchen and Bathroom on approx one third of an acre, is now offered for sale at a super cheap affordable price.

There are some shire issues regarding the front verandah and this is reflected in the super cheap price.

The land backs onto a creek which is adorable and these properties are very hard to find.

To arrange a very prompt inspection please phone Sandy Hall on 0402 260 364

6 Marlino Avenue Warburton

Down a quiet country Lane... l $220,000 - Price Reduced Classic Doer Upper Waiting....

Classic cottage in need of repair but it’s the...

Location, location is what this property is all about along with dual road frontage.

Featuring high ceilings, central kitchen and 2 generous bedrooms. The laundry is big enough to be a 3rd bedroom.

The house is north facing toward mountain views and only a stone’s throw from the river, cafes and public transport and school.

Although it needs to fixed up, the price reflects that situation.

To arrange an inspection please phone Sandy Hall on 5967 2001 or 0402 260364

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IT A W S R E Y U B E R O M SOLD Millgrove

$110,000 Finish the Dream This property is now for sale and consists of approx ¼ acre of sloping land with power and water connected on the land.

The stumps are already in and a lot of the hard work has been done including the driveway dug out and all ready for someone else to take over the project.

The views from where is house will be are amazing.

To arrange an inspection please phone Sandy Hall on 0402 260 364

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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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Quilts to cushion pain

By JESSE GRAHAM QUILT lovers of all kinds will have two days to indulge in the annual Patchwork Collections Friendship Group Quilt Show at Coldstream’s Wallace Gardens later this month.

The show will be held from 10am-4pm on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March at the gardens, with quilts for sale and Devonshire teas to enjoy.

Group member Bev Buziko said the event would raise money for quilt materials, with the subsequent quilts donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

“We make very bright and happy quilts for the very sick children,” she said.

She said the event started shortly after Black Saturday, when the group, made up of Toolangi and Yarra Valleybased quilters helped to organise donations of 6000 quilts to fire-affected communities.

Since then, the show has been run each year as a fundraiser to help make quilts for the hospital and the children and teenagers undergoing treatment there.

Visitors will be able to take

part in a raffle for a “beautiful” quilt, according to Ms Buziko, along with other prizes, and can buy their own quilting materials from a half price table.

She said she hoped to donate about 90 quilts to the hospital after the event.

The Patchwork Collections Friendship Group Quilt Show will be held at Coldstream’s Wallace Gardens, 7 Maddens Lane, Coldstream, from 10am4pm on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March.

For more information, call Pat on 0418 993 428.

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WE’VE mostly covered the big Oscar contenders (which arrive frustratingly late to our shores) in the new year, so let’s return to the present with 2016’s first big box-office hit.

Deadpool is a gloriously irreverent, ridiculous experience with surprising heart.

Based on the Marvel comics series, the film follows Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), a wisecracking former mercenary who gains super-healing abilities from

unethical experimentation.

Ryan Reynolds is clearly having a blast playing Deadpool (which was reportedly a dream role for him), delivering lightning-fast comedic timing and brilliant chemistry with his co-stars.

Deadpool has crammed full of vulgar humour and fourth wall-breaking gags, but don’t let that put you off. The film cleverly pokes fun at superhero values, the genre’s recent dark and gritty trend, studio politics and even its own exaggerated silliness, and succeeds impressively (where most others fail dismally) in being intelligently vulgar, and charmingly self-

referential without being insufferable.

Moreover, the plot is anchored by a heartwarming relationship between Wade and his girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). Ajax (Ed Skrein) is a highly intimidating villain, and the action is energetic, gruesomely creative and expertly choreographed.

Last year’s Jupiter Ascending was entirely style (and still wonderful), but Deadpool has plenty of satirical substance and emotionally engaging storytelling.

Deadpool is the best mess to come out of Hollywood in years.

YOUNG Yarra Ranges residents are being asked to share what’s important to them and take a dip for a night of entertainment in Yarra Junction later this month.

Interchange Outer East (IOE) will be hosting a Dive In Cinema event at the Yarra Centre on Saturday 19 March for people aged 12-26.

IOE’s Heather Sayer said the event would feature a “giant’ outdoor cinema, a photobooth and a silent disco, as well as the premiere of Speak Up, Speak Out - a film made by The MISFIT Project, a social enterprise branch-off of MISFIT Theatre in the Upper Yarra area.

The film will feature young people talking about issues that matter to them, filmed at a workshop being held on Saturday 5 March, from 1pm-7pm at 18-20 Cavanagh Road, Millgrove.

Ms Sayer said the event was being organised and developed by young people, who would have the choice over what movie was screened on the night - as long as it has a G or PG rating.

“We’re trying to use as much youth expertise in the planning and development of it as we

Heather Sayer, Riley Foy, Amy Knight and Boadie Morrissey at the Yarra Centre, where the Dive In Cinema will be held Picture: JESSE GRAHAM later this month. 150792 can,” she said.

“It’s a great platform for youth to have their voices heard.

“It’s also about inclusion the organisation I work for is all about inclusion of people with disabilities.”

The Yarra Ranges Council has helped to fund the silent disco, though its Dance Here program, and the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise are the major sponsors for the event.

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The film workshop is free, though bookings are essential - call 0400 889 316 for more information.

Entry to the Dive In Cinema event is a gold coin entry. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/DiveInCinema.

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Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Australia’s Premier Cross-Country Ski Resort. www.lakemountainresort.com.au

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Batman off and racing to the finish line

By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA Ranges Athletics club athletes competed at the Victorian Open Track and Field Championships, held at Lakeside Stadium over the weekend.

Lochie Scully ran a brave 1500m heat, finishing 13th in 4:15.51s and Lucas Taylor finished 7th in the men’s hammer throw with a throw of 32.19m.

The Athletics Victoria Knockout final for U14s-U20s athletes was held in conjunction with the Open Championships.

Entry is restricted to the top 8 ranked athletes in each event and age grade.

Well done to: Lateisha Willis (U18s 100m 1st 12.29s, 200m 1st 24.61s, 100m Hurdles 1st 13.63s), Lee Taylor (U16s 2000m walk 1st 12.29.45s, hammer 4th 21.26m), Chelsea Thompson (U16s 100m 5th 13.08s, 200m 2nd 26.56), Olivia Twining (U20s 3000m Steeple 3rd 12:29.28s), Patrick Keating (U16s 100m 4th 12.89s, 200m 26.55s, triple jump 1st 10.40m, long jump 2nd 5.04m), Camden Hewitson (U16s 2000m Walk 2nd 14:35.25s) and Tayleb Willis (200m Hurdles 1st 30.36, 100m 1st 13.01, 90m Hurdles 1st 13.60, triple jump 3rd 10.96m).

The little athletes were welcomed

back to Morrison Reserve for some athletics competition after a few weeks away for championship events.

It was fantastic to see a great turn out of smiling, enthusiastic athletes for an exciting morning of athletics competition.

Plenty of personal bests and not too many hurdle related bruises were the reward for everyone’s efforts.

Next week is a Saturday morning program at Morrisons Reserve. Be there from 8.30am to help with set up and buy your bacon and egg ‘sarnie’!

In the evening, there is a great chance to watch some of Australia’s,

and the world’s, best athletes compete at the IAAF Challenge meet at Lakeside Stadium. Headlining the meeting is Kenya’s David Rudisha, worth the admission on his own, but there will be plenty more to see.

Visit www.athsvic.org.au for tickets or more information.

Next Sunday the club hosts day two of the Little Athletics Victoria Multi Event championships, where Victoria’s best U12s-U14s athletes compete over five events. A full day of competitive fun will feature several Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes.

For information on how to join or

The little kids and invited athletes race proved athletics can be for all ages. 150866 trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out the Facebook page.

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Jostling for the top four

By IAN HARLEY IN brilliant cricketing conditions, the jostling for finals positions intensified in the penultimate round of the DJ Strachan Shield season in the Yarra Valley Cricket Association.

Yarra Junction almost assured their position in the top four, Mount Evelyn pressed to stay in the finals race with an impressive victory, while Warburton-Millgrove and Healesville fought out a classic as they tussled for a toptwo position.

Warburton-Millgrove posted an impressive 257 on day one of their clash with Healesville and entered day two with their noses well and truly in front of this contest.

Although wary that the chase would’ve been a difficult one, Healesville would have been well aware the Mac Spark Oval has produced some big scores in recent weeks; therefore, giving them confidence that with a good start, anything could be possible.

Both teams fired some early shots in an action-packed beginning on day two, but Warburton-Millgrove looked well on top with Healesville stumbling to 3/30 courtesy of some excellent bowling from Andrew Hoare (2/21).

Ash Hamer joined his brother Scott at the wicket, with the pair setting themselves to get their team back in the contest.

With Ash the aggressor, and Scott holding his own at the other end, the pair put on a spritely 69-run partnership in quick time and had the Burras searching for answers.

Experienced pair of Mick Walker and Daniel Lever pulled the reins on the Bloods’ express; and their pair of strikes before the tea break had the home team still in control of the contest with the visitors teetering at 5/134.

Ash Hamer has been in brilliant form in recent weeks; and while he was at the wicket, the Bloods were still a massive chance of chasing down the total.

With a flourish of boundaries (15 4s and three 6s), and another reliable partner in Ben Wallace, Hamer was again steaming towards another impressive century.

With Daniel Lever still plugging away with his disciplined spin, he was able to break through the partnership and claim the vital wicket of Hamer for a brilliant 111.

With the rate at which he scored, the Bloods were left with 80 runs to score with just short of 30 overs left.

This left the contest in an interesting balance, and the battle between Lever (4/44), Walker (2/59) and the Bloods tail entertained right to the close.

Experience was the big winner; and with wickets falling regularly, the innings was wrapped up 23 runs short of the target, despite some dogged late order batting.

The win all-but locks in WarburtonMillgrove in second place on the ladder, with an assured home semi-final.

The Burra just need a victory against Hoddles Creek to secure their position and give themselves a leg up in the quest for another grand final appearance.

On the other hand, Healesville have another cracking contest ahead with the final-round match-up against Yarra Junction.

This contest promises to be match of the round as Yarra Junction chase the final position in the finals race.

Yarra Junction just fell short in their quest to take outright points against Seville, taking the last round out of the equation.

Yarra Junction were dominant on day one, so much so that they had secured first innings points by the close of the day with eight wickets in hand.

The Eagles decided to bat on in the quest for quick runs to set up their chase of the ultimate victory.

Some disciplined bowling from the Blues, in particular led by their captain Andy Kay (4/21), ensured they wouldn’t be blown out of the water; and they fought hard to dismiss the home side for 136.

After being rolled for 65 on day one, the visitors would still have their work cut out to keep the Eagles out.

Young gun opening bowler Jesse Cook (3/14) ensured his team would start on the right foot as his early strikes had the Blues on the hop early.

What followed was some dogged ‘to-ing’ and ‘fro-ing’ from both sides.

In the quest for outright points, the fielding side are always battling two factors: runs and time.

The Seville batsmen were still able to keep the score ticking over while absorbing some vital overs.

Yarra Junction persisted and almost squeezed through for a memorable outright victory; however, they fell short by a couple of wickets and with Seville passing their target of safety late in the day, the Eagles spirited challenge ended.

Although well beaten, the young

Seville team would be proud they didn’t succumb for a second week.

Yarra Junction have found their ‘mojo’ in recent weeks after nearly fluffing their finals position after Christmas and will be eagerly anticipating their final round clash with Healesville.

The equation is simple for the Eagles: win and they will return to finals action, while a loss would consign them to some soul searching after another missed opportunity.

Mount Evelyn will be watching the Yarra Junction and Healesville game with much anticipation as their destiny is no longer in their hands.

They will secure full points in the final round courtesy of the bye and they will be hoping for a Healesville victory.

They did what they needed to do to stay in the hunt with a comprehensive victory over Hoddles Creek.

After making an imposing 299 on day one, Mount Evelyn made the best start possible with a couple of early breakthroughs.

However, it was Hoddles Creek making the best of the early going; and with Jeremy Derix (33) mixing some watchful defence with some fluent stroke-play, the Wombats had set themselves at 2/53.

Michael Robinson joined Derix at the wicket, with the pair soaking up some valuable overs as Mount Evelyn were sensing a dash at outright points.

With the pair looking comfortable in defence, the ball was thrown to Jed Thompson in an attempt to see if taking the pace off the ball would have an effect.

That it did; with an excellent spell of accurate and controlled spin bowling, Thompson reignited the Rovers quest for quick wickets.

His five wickets either side of the tea break had the home team in touch of some valuable overs in which to attack outright points.

Despite their lowly rankings in recent seasons, Hoddles Creek have been known for their dogged defiance with the bat; and youngster Daniel Chesney showed composure beyond his years as he guided his team through some valuable overs at the end of their first innings.

With Mount Evelyn electing to have a chase at outright points, he opened the second innings with aplomb; and although he didn’t contribute much to the scoreboard, his value wouldn’t be overlooked as he left the Mount Evelyn

bowlers bereft of solutions.

Kane Jones (3/21) did his best to support Thompson in the chase of quick wickets and despite being unable to make an impression in the second innings, the Rovers executed their plans to restrict the visitors to 115.

DJ Strachan Shield Warburton-Millgrove 257 (B. Lever 69, T. McKail 35, L. Barnard 31, A. Hamer 4/36, C. Burridge 4/45) d Healesville 234 (A. Hamer 111, S. Hamer 22, Dan Lever 4/44, A. Hoare 2/21, M. Walker 2/59), Seville 65 (D. Lanka 15, S. Rackham 14, K. Bomford 5/24, L. Dempster 2/9) and 8/98 (D. Lanka 21, M. Stevenson 20, A. Kay 16*, J. Cook 3/14) def by Yarra Junction 136 (C. Spaulding 42, Q. Hodgkinson 26, A. Kay 4/21), Mount Evelyn 299 (G. Fraser 126, K. Jones 76, B. Derix 5/68, J. Derix 2/15, M. Robinson 2/65) d Hoddles Creek 115 (J. Derix 33, M. Robinson 27, J. Thompson 5/12, K. Jones 3/21) and 0/33, Woori Yallock bye.

RA Finger Trophy Healesville 131 (M. Jackson 57, A. Pearce 22, M. Tilney 4/26, A. Vassallo 2/25) def by Gruyere 6/231 (M. Hodgetts 75, A. Waixel 57, J. Higgs 2/15, B. Damrow 2/33), Wandin 145 (J. Oakley 41, N. McDonald 3/33, J. Neale 2/10) d Warburton-Millgrove 23 (N. McDonald 33, J. Nelson 27, J. Oakley 5/48, C. Uzman 4/42), Seville 105 (L. Corbett 28, D. Chapioniere 4/22) and 4/96 dec. (M. Beri 30*, T. Ottrey 2/50) def by Yarra Junction 124 (M. Richards 30, P. Ford 27, M. Proctor 6/28) and 4/69 (L. Thompson 23*, M. Kocher 21*, M. Hadlum 4/33), Coldstream 9/242 (R. Bean 80, B. Walsh 50, J. Wright 4/32, S. Morgan 2/49) d Woori Yallock 128 (C. Ferguson 55, A. Ferguson 41, J. Pegg 7/30, D. Whelan 2/32), Hoddles Creek 217 (S. Robertson 48, A. Finch 42, A. Brisbane-Flynn 3/25, A. Whiting 3/25) def

by Mount Evelyn 9/230 (A. BrisbaneFlynn 106*, G. Haken 24, S. Robertson 4/42, A. Robertson 3/29).

C Grade Launching Place 7/317dec. (C. Hoare 77, M. McConnell 57, T. Gleeson 2/38) d Marysville 140 and 4/107 (B. Norman 50 & 39*, B. Piergrosse 3/21, M. McConnell 3/27), Yarra Glen 197 (C. Laycock 40, L. Crawford 26, A. Beath 19*, S. Thompson 3/36, D. Sharp 2/20, S. Sanders 2/25) d Powelltown 192 (P. Blight 71, C. Dunne 33, C. Laycock 3/43, J. Woods 3/47), Healesville 2/267 (B. Keeling 114*, J. Lawry 101*) d Yarra Junction 9/186 and 4/31 (M. Fawdry 2/6, A. Peck 1/4).

D Grade Coldstream 9/214 (S. Kollosche 45, D. Evans 40, S. Bethell 40, D. Taylor 20, C. Berry 2/19, A. Whelan 2/25) d Yarra Glen 9/97 (J. Moors 24*, J. Peters 19, L. Coulson 17, A. Cummins 5/19), Seville 149 (S. Mundie 40, A. Dalm 32, J. Mc Kenna 25, N. Dowdell 5/20, L. Long 3/32) and 6/117 (L. Kay 24, P.Dall 23*, L. Long 3/52 ) d by Yarra Junction 238 (L. Long 54, A. Clarke 37*), Launching Place 229 (J. Kuth 81*, A. Cope 34, L. Walker 4/91, D. Meades 2/31) def by Mount Evelyn 4/245 (M. Darvell 128, C. Doyle 75, A. McGill 1/25, B. Bradley 1/35), Wandin 8/177ao (G. Foden 52*, B. Sinnot 37, L. McKay 3/53, G. Sweetten 2/44) d Gruyere District 8/167ao (G. Sweetten 38, N. Waixel 37, G. Foden 3/19, B. McKenzie 1/14).

One Day Grade Powelltown 198 (T. Kelly 40, M. Clue 34, D. Ebbles 3/16, T. Thorsen 2/8) d Healesville 116 (S. Gamble 29, M. Gamble 20, B. Green 3/11, O. Crundall 2/8), Hoddles Creek 9/139 (P. Jones 37, D. Rowe 24, T. Hancock 2/1, J. Giles-Clark 2/1) def by Mount Evelyn 291 (J. Giles-Clark 87*, T. Hancock 61, J. Pobke 3/55, P. Jones 2/19), Coldstream 8/204 (B. Wheeler 51*, P. McArdle 41*, M. Kollosche 34*, A. Neale 28) def by WarburtonMillgrove 9/210 (F. Saurine 55*, J. McIntosh 28, M. Brown 20, H. Bray 16*, D. Steele 3/28, P. McArdle 2/19, G. Moore 2/18), Seville 5/253 (S. Hudson 41*, N. O’Keefe 41*, R. Pearse 41*, A. Bottrell 40*, S. Plunket 2/5) d Healesville-Toolangi 10/39 (T. Damrow 11, C. Tanner 2/3, D. Knight 2/5, A. Knight 2/8, N. O’Keefe 2/10), Wandin bye.

Under 16 Healesville v Warburton-Millgrove 7/177 (N. McDonald 50, T. Walker 29, J. Lawry 3/21, B. Eacott 2/17), Seville 8/211 (R. Jones 47*, T. Spargo 37, T. Bissels 33, C. Hirst 24, T. Reed 2/23) v Yarra Junction, Mount Evelyn 159 (A. Brisbane-Flynn 64, T. Cromie 28, B. Taeuber 3/19, D. Vaux 2/12, C. Steele 2/23) v Launching Place-Wandin, Yarra Glen bye.

Under 14 Healesville White 84 (F. Lever 46, J. Kehelar 2/10, J. Vanderhgle 2/9) v Yarra Junction 1/48, Seville v Healesville Red 6/104 (H. Keeling 40, H. Phelan 15*, L. Kay 3/2), WarburtonMillgrove 78 (A. Nelson 33, J. Read 9, J. Bernie 3/5, J. Elliott 2/0, M. Sinnott 2/16) v Launching Place/Wandin 0/73 (M. Bradley 42*, M Sinnott 18*), Yarra Glen bye.

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Three teams in final contention WARBURTON BOWLS ALL three Saturday Pennant teams won to confirm their respective positions in the finals series starting this week which is a wonderful achievement for such a small club. Good luck to all teams!

Warburton 1 played Chirnside Park away and won 102 to 57, with all rinks winning. They play Blackburn at home in the semi-final this week.

Warburton 2 played Heathmont at home and won 92 to 48 with three rinks up. Rink scores were as follows: G. Wynd 24/6; S. Mahoney 24/15; M. Brennan 16/17 and P. McConachy 28/10.

They play the top side, Lilydale, away in this week’s semi-final.

Warburton 3 played Glen Waverley away and won comfortably 57 to 31 with

all rinks winning. They play Dandenong RSL Rec away in the semi-final this week.

The Tuesday Pennant side played the top side Heathmont at home and recorded a great victory to keep their finals chance alive.

Scores: 67 to 59. Rink scores were: R. McKail 19/18, G. Walsh 21/22, R. Zunneberg 27/19. They play Mooroolbark away this week in a must-win game before the finals.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Competition concluded two weeks ago.

In the Bottom 8 Division Semi Finals Tail Enders 7 d Ridgey Ditch 6 and RBTT 8 d Bolters 3 after 8 ends.

This set up an extremely exciting final with the scores level after the eight ends. After an extra end, RBTT 6 d Tail Enders 5, Thanks to a great final shot by Travis Appleton to push his first bowl in for shot. Congratulations Travis. Special thanks to Shaun Lee-Tet for his smooth organisation of this popular competition once again.

Club Members are reminded that Intra Club Competitions need to be completed soon.

The ‘Greenlow’ Vote Count and Pizza Night will be held following training this Thursday night. Finals teams will be announced during the evening.

The Club presentation evening will be held on Friday, 22 April.

Rex wins on countback WARBURTON GOLF WEDNESDAY, 24 February - Stableford: Winner was Rex Ryan with a wellcompiled 41 points. Noel Cross was the runner-up, on a countback, with 40. The balls went down to 36. NTP winners were Mario De Vincentis 3rd, Dave Waters 10th and Steuart Hawke (15th).

Twilight this week saw the field tackling the front nine. The winner, after an amazing seven-way countback, was Steuart Hawke with 20 points. There were many runners-up, but the declared

one was Malcolm Dickson. The balls only went down to 18. NTPs went to Ossie McClay 3rd, Jason Kennedy 6th and Hatty on the 9th.

Saturday, 27 February: After the annual general meeting, the players participated in the annual President’s/Captain’s Day. The President’s team won on the day. Individually, the winning pair from the two-person Ambrose were Danny Fox and Geoff Fall, with a most impressive Nett 61.25. Runners-up were Gary Ward and Craig Staggard, with 61.50.

The ball run-down saw teams down to 64.50. NTPs went to Patricia Eldridge 3rd, Geoff Fall 5th, Shane Campbell 9th, Mike Plant 12th and ‘Bazza’ on the 15th.

Finally, the outgoing President, Ron Hottes, would like to publically thank all those members who supported him over the past three terms of office, and especially to the various committees he has worked with.

Good luck to the ‘new faces’ who have been elected.

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Tahn Innes-Mason was named Gymnast of the Year by Healesville Gymnastics Centre.

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Tahn’s a top performer HEALESVILLE Gymnastics Centre have paid tribute to their gymnast of the year for 2015, and are gearing up for another year on the beams ahead of the Brazil Olympics.

The gymnastics centre celebrated the end of the year with its annual presentation night in early December, with gymnasts performing routines to their families and friends.

Director, Dru Troon, wrote that Tahn Innes-Mason was

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Ms Troon aid that Tahn had completed an “energetic year", with new skills learned and levels passed.

The centre will be introducing a new Gymstar program for the year, and Ms Troon said the year will be great for gymnasts, particularly in the lead-up to Brazil’s Olympic games.

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Return the call (4). 26. It’s stiff and one cleans it with difficulty (9). 27. The exam has Roland’s head in a whirl (4).

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7412 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Lick. 7, Since-rely. 8, N-a-il. 9, Mine. 10, Tos-h (rev). 11, Eggs. 14, Holy terror. 16, In addition. 19, To-s-s. 22, A-dam. 24, Pop-e. 25, Echo. 26, I-nelastic. 27, Oral (anag).

Down - 1, Lance. 2, C(al)ling. 3, Fil-i-a-l. 4, Accent. 5, Trot. 6, Plus-fours. 12, Gre-nadi-ne. 13, Sh-ed. 15, Rent.

17, I-mpose. 18, Imp-air. 20, Oc-cur. 21, Stool (rev). 23, Mule.

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ACROSS Band (4) Bold (9) Figure (4) Particle (4) Stare (4) Pore over (4) Penitent (10) Bird (10) Hooter (4) Egyptian goddess (4) Implement (4) Plunge (4) Lucky (9) Insect (4)

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7412 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Tape. 7, Audacious. 8, Nine. 9, Atom. 10, Gape.

11, Read. 14, Remorseful. 16, Budgerigar. 19, Nose. 22, Isis. 24, Tool. 25, Dive. 26, Fortunate. 27, Gnat.

Down - 1, Tenor. 2, Panda. 3, Custom. 4, Hammer. 5, Ling.

6, Sumptuous. 12, Excursion. 13, Drag. 15, Earn. 17, Rotund. 18, Grotto. 20, Onion. 21, Erect. 23, Site.

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Motoring Teamwork is tested

By KATH GANNAWAY A GROUP of Upper Yarra Secondary College students tested their teamwork skills last weekend during round three of the 2016 Victorian HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) Series at Casey Fields, Cranbourne, competing against more than 100 school teams.

Seven students were involved in the junior team, who were hoping to improve on their sixth place in their last meet.

Hosted by the Casey Cardinia Cycling and Human Powered Vehicle Club, the challenge tests the ingenuity, teamwork and physical fitness of the competitors, while promoting sustainable energy practices.

Student Katie said the group went well, although they were involved in an accident early in the event, which put them off the road briefly.

Fortunately, they were able to get the vehicle back on the road and finish the race, notching up some really good laps.

Unfortunately, they didn’t place, but the team was pleased with their persistence.

Initially, the HPV project was run as an elective in school hours, but now it is an extra-curricular activity, which requires commitment from students and parents because all races are held on a weekend.

The students said the vehicle had been purchased, not built, although they designed the livery and regularly maintain and improve the vehicle.

Student Ashlee Shotter said it was a great challenge.

“When I first joined the HPV team, I wasn’t sure if it was for me,” she said.

“But once I went to my first race, I knew I would continue with it because it was so fun.”

Team-mate Riley Foy agreed.

“HPV racing is a great challenge, where you have to push yourself physically and be really determined,” he said.

The next meeting is at Knox in April and the group is hoping to have a senior team compete at this event.

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New-look Lux is on a high TOYOTA’S new-generation HiLux SR5 has been named the country’s best dual cab 4x4 in the prestigious Australia’s Best Cars awards, judged by the nation’s motoring clubs.

Judges said the new HiLux was smarter, more economical and tougher - building on its renowned ‘unbreakable’ reputation with a stronger chassis and beefed-up suspension.

They said its modern drivetrain was particularly smooth and quiet, with a new 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine delivering “the double punch of better performance and lower fuel consumption“.

“Off-road ability has also been improved, with 20 per more wheel articulation, bigger dampers and larger disc brakes, along with greater under-body protection,“ judges said.

“These improvements were noted on our off-road testing - HiLux had greater clearance and articulation than the rest of our finalists.“ Judges said the HiLux cabin stood out from the competition, being more modern and quieter, while the finish and quality of materials provide a relatively high-class ambience for a working vehicle.

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“The addition of tilt-and-reach adjustable steering - a rarity in this category - allows the driver to find a comfortable position and gives HiLux a more car-like feel," judges noted.

HiLux has a five-star ANCAP safety rating with features including a reversing camera, electronic stability control and seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag.

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tor sales and marketing Tony Cramb said the award confirmed the eighthgeneration HiLux was the toughest HiLux yet.

“Australia’s favourite ute in 2015 inspires go-anywhere confidence, advances its role as a workhorse and is also fun to drive with SUV-like ride, handling, comfort and convenience,“ Mr Cramb said.

Australia’s Best Cars is the largest independent new-vehicle assessment and awards program in Australia, evaluating vehicles against criteria such as value for money, design and function, and on-road performance.

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Race action returns to speedway

By DEAN THOMPSON ALEXANDRA Speedway club kicks off another four months of action this Saturday night, 5 March.

The meet will mark the continuation of the 2015-'16 season, with the powerful Late Model Sedan division holding their first competitive race meeting at the venue that will in April hold their Victorian title.

Local heroes in club divisions will also be back as they try to gather points for the end-ofseason club point scores.

There will be plenty of entertainment for everybody.

Late Model Sedans will have competitors from local areas with Justin and Cameron Pearson from Healesville, Brock and Chevy Edwards from Eildon, and Tim McPherson from Beveridge.

All will compete at what is their home track with the Edwards and Pearson drivers in particular in the hunt for victory and a psychological advantage before the Victorian title next month.

They will be challenged by many Victorians, and from north of the border, including Todd Bayley and Liam Heaton.

All the National Junior Sedan drivers have returned from Tasmania where they competed in the national and Tasmanian titles just after Christmas and they will resume their battles for club supremacy this weekend.

Ricky Cornwall, Donald Young, Jackson Lunt, Kasey Garlick, Tyler Barton and Wayne Furmston are among some of the challengers for the win this weekend.

A Junior Standard Saloon series round is scheduled to be held with Victorian three through to five in the nominations, Courtney Meakins, Charli Parsons and Kasey Ingram while the top qualifier at the recent Victorian title Ally Morrison is the quickest in the field and is set to be the one the others will be looking to get beat.

Sports Sedans, Unlimited Sedans, Standard Saloons, Ladies Open Sedans, VSC Junior Sedans and Street Stocks are all on the program, This will bring some of the stars of those divisions together to battle, such as the Victorian champion in Sports Sedans Ben Moon, up against Damien Miller, Matt Nelson and Luke Fallon.

Racing starts at 4pm and gate prices for spectators are adults $20, aged and invalid pensioners $15, kids 12-to-16 $10, under 12 are free.

Meanwhile, two adults and two kids, in the 12to-16 age bracket, can get in for $50 with under 12 free.

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