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The key to Anzac

By RUSSELL BENNETT JUST over a year after Emerald’s Anzac Walk and Anzac Place was officially unveiled to the town, the site has been recognised with a key award at the town’s PAVE Festival.

The site neighbouring the Emerald RSL was officially opened by Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove in March last year and has since gone on to hold a special place in the hearts and minds of those who call the town home.

With Anzac Day - one of the most significant days on the nation’s calendar - rapidly approaching, Emerald RSL president Peter Maloney said it was as if the project was “meant to be”.

He choked back tears at the unveiling last year, showing just what the sacred place meant to him.

And when he looks at it now, it’s clear that it’s become part of the fabric of the community.

The RSL was recognised during the PAVE Festival for ‘The Planning and Construction of Anzac Walk and Anzac Place’ and Mr Maloney couldn’t be prouder.

“The people of Emerald have recognised it, acknowledged it and said thankyou,” he said.

“It’s great. It makes me feel really proud that the little embryo of an idea we once had just grew and took form.”

Since becoming Emerald RSL president, it has been Mr Maloney’s goal to increase the profile of the club in the community.

It’s now not just a club for returned servicemen and women, but one for the whole community.

A Vietnam veteran, Mr Maloney has only been a part of the Emerald RSL for four years. Prior to that he refused to even step foot inside.

“I wouldn’t go anywhere near an RSL for so long, but this is different,” he said.

“It’s home.”

The Emerald RSL will hold its Anzac Day dawn service from 5.30am at Anzac Place this Monday. It’s a day the whole hills community stands together as one.

“It’s got a life of its own now, the dawn service,” Mr Maloney said.

“It’s so powerful - it’s got a soul and you can feel it when you’re there. It’s just amazing.”

Anzac Walk honours the 32 fallen First World War soldiers from the local area, with their names and war histories chronicled along an audio trail that follows the path of the town’s former Heroes Avenue.

Mr Maloney said the next step was to do a similar thing in recognising those who fought in World War II and the Vietnam War.

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THE Kalorama Chestnut Festival, a fund-raising event hosted by the Mt Dandenong Preschool, is returning for its 30th year at the Kalorama Oval on Sunday 1 May. Young Charlotte has a basket full of chestnuts to accompany the gourmet food, Devonshire tea, coffee, artisan beer and mulled wine at the festival. There will be stalls showcasing locally made handcrafts and produce and children can enjoy the fun rides and adventure play space. 152756

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Channel Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener said he wished there were strong ambassadors during his time growing up. 152967

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Not to be forgotten, the goal posts and boundary lines were also coloured in rainbow. 152967

The man of the moment Jason Ball tells his story to guests at the luncheon. 152967 Pictures: PETER DOUGLAS

Inclusion in sport upheld PRIDE Cup ambassadors have again set about busting the myth that rural Victoria is a breeding ground for homophobia.

In a well-attended event at Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve, the third instalment of the emerging event featured a fun, welcoming environment while delivering plenty of strong community messages.

That message is to celebrate diversion and inclusion in sport, with the event’s origins involving Yarra Glen footballer Jason Ball, who was the first Australian Rules player at any level to come out as being gay.

On hand to help this year’s Pride Cup were veteran Channel Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener, and Victorian Gender and Sexuality Commissioner Rowena Allen.

At a special luncheon before the feature senior match, Mr Hitchener told the crowd that it was a myth that rural Victoria was a place of ignorance.

“Country football is not a homophobic place, the Yarra Glen Football Club and Jason Ball have taught us all that,” he said.

Hitchener recalled his own experiences growing up, and explained how he wished there was an ambassador like Jason Ball during his early years.

“Coming from the bush, and at an early age, I didn’t really understand all the words they used,” he said. “... I learnt to fight and survive, but I wish there was someone like Jason Ball around - a mentor - when I was going through that.”

Meanwhile, Ms Allen said it was only too easy to get caught up in Jason Ball’s story and not really acknowledge his journey.

“We’re all amazed about the story of Jason Ball, but it came at a cost ... it’s hard to be the first, it’s much easier to be the second,” she said.

Ms Allen said the event was also a way to pay tribute to those who have gone before and strived for inclusion.

She also acknowledged the importance of the pride theme, which has now filtered to other codes and is set to become and AFL event this year.

Jason Ball also addressed the audience, told the audience of his early life and path towards the third Pride Cup. “I was 12 years old when I realised I was gay; I always associated that word with something bad ... I wished that I wasn’t gay ... I had thought about taking my own life,” he said.

“I thought this (the football club) was the one place I couldn’t come out ... I couldn’t talk about relationships or what you did on the weekend.”

Eventually, he came out to a team-mate and then to the wider club.

“To be able to see rainbow jumpers on the players which everyone is happy to put on, makes me so proud,” he said.

Also present on the day were numerous Yarra Ranges Shire councillors, as well as representatives from Eastern Health, Headspace and the Pink Magpies.

All football and netball players donned rainbow colours for the day. 152967

Feisty Kinglake fuil-back Cameron Arnott tries to fire out a handpass, amid much pressure from the opposition. 152967

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Briefly Graffiti mushrooming EMERALD police are calling for help from residents in identifying a graffiti artist whose work has been spotted around the state.

Sergeant David Calkin told the Mail that the design, which vaguely resembles a mushroom, had been sprayed around town, and across the state. “(It’s) everywhere,” Sgt Calkin said.

“We’ve seen it as far as Cobram, but we think ground zero is this area.”

He said the design had been seen on letter boxes, bus stops and storage containers.

Anyone who may have information about the tag is asked to call Emerald police on 5954 0200.

Would-be burglar injured POLICE are hunting an injured would-be burglar, who cut themselves trying to break into a Monbulk home last week.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that, between 7am and 5pm on 11 April, a thief tried to break into a house on Menin Road, Monbulk.

She said police believed the thief cut themselves on window glass, and would have required medical attention for their injuries.

Anyone who may have seen someone with suspicious wounds, who rendered first-aid to someone in the area, or who has any information, is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Warning to watch out

Cop this: thwart theft from cars call

By JESSE GRAHAM POLICE are asking visitors to Ferntree Gully’s 1000 Steps to change their tactics and not leave valuables in their cars, after two cars were broken into earlier this month.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Melanie Woods said that visitors to the 1000 Steps should not leave valuables in their cars, even if they were well-hidden.

She said that thieves had been breaking into cars with valuables in them, with two reported in the week leading up to Friday 15 April.

“Old school preventative

methods don’t appear to be working as well anymore,” Det Sgt Woods said.

“Obviously, the offenders are now aware that if anything seems to be hidden ... they’re going to try and gain access to see.”

Det Sgt Woods said that cars were often broken into at the 1000 Steps, due to thieves’ ability to “remain fairly concealed” around the car park, and easy ways for them to escape.

The Mail reported in March that there had been a “substantial” rise in thefts from motor vehicles, according to Yarra Ranges Inspector Peter Wheeler.

Inspector Wheeler said

that groups of young people would try the handles of cars at night, including those parked in driveways.

“They are often successful, too; taking wallets, mobile phones and even laptop computers,” he said.

“The broader community needs to be self-aware, not to keep valuables inside their vehicle.

“The message doesn’t seem to be getting through.”

The latest release of crime statistics, which tracks crimes in the Yarra Ranges over the last 12 months, notes that thefts from motor vehicles had fallen 12.2 per cent, from 655 incidents to 575.

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POLICE are asking residents to be wary of thieves, after $5000 in cash and jewellery was stolen from two Mooroolbark homes earlier this month.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Melanie Woods, said that between Friday 8 and Wednesday 13 April, two houses on Struan Avenue, Mooroolbark, were broken into.

The thieves forced the rear doors to both houses, making off with computer items, cash and jewellery worth $5000.

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So weak at the knees

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This effect worsens when the loads are increased during running, squatting, lunging, stairs, hills and with carrying excess weight.

And worsens further with poor footwear or a job that requires prolonged weightbearing.

So what can be done?

Up until the last few years, arthroscopic surgery was the main treatment option for those with pain and restriction.

This involves a surgical procedure to trim frayed or torn parts of the cartilage, remove bony spurs and add fluid back into the joint.

Yet in 2013, Finnish researchers found that arthroscopic surgery was no better than sham surgery, whereby just fluid was injected into the knee, plus physiotherapy.

Also in 2013, a major US study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that in general there was no benefit to arthroscopic surgery compared with physiotherapy in treating meniscal tears or degenerative knees.

Added to that the risks of any surgery or risks of wound infection; then, the choice becomes much plainer.

Physiotherapy treatment for degenerative knees involves strengthening the muscles that support the knee, and addressing biomechanical factors such as feet, weak hip and core muscles and tight muscles in the lower body.

So if your GP or surgeon suggests an arthroscope for degenerative knee pain or meniscal injury, do yourself a favour and suggest you’d like to try the conservative option first.

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DEGENERATIVE knees - we all get them it’s just a matter of when and how bad.

Knee degeneration usually involves the wearing out of the meniscus (the cartilaginous padding between the bones) and the articular cartilage (the harder, thinner cartilage that lines the bones which form the joint).

When these structures deteriorate, quite often a chain reaction occurs: the joint space decreases, there is a decrease in normal levels of joint fluid which help to lubricate the joint, bony joint surfaces can rub together causing uneven wearing and inflammation, and finally pain and restriction of movement result.

This is typical of how a degenerative knee presents in a clinical setting.

A healthy individual shows some levels of degenerative knee disease on radiograph between the ages of 40 to 50.

However, early degeneration is not uncommon in the 20 to 40 age group, particularly in a sporting population.

Another big factor that we see, and which is often overlooked, is the effect of biomechanics of the knee joint during gait and running.

People with overpronating feet, or with hips which turn in due to weak hip and core muscles, commonly put increased stress through their knee joint with every step they take.

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AN autumn market is being held at the Cockatoo Scouts Hall (75 Pakenham Road, Cockatoo) on Tuesday 3 May, from 4pm-7pm. All funds raised go to Cockatoo Community Childcare Centre.

Poetry Prize THE closing date for the Woorilla Poetry Prize has been extended to 25 May. The Awards Ceremony will be held in June. For more details, visit the PAVE website at www.pave.org or contact Maria Millers on 5968 4291 or 0403 574 539.

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Open Award Exhibition on Sundays to 24 April, 11am to 4pm.

This is a great chance to see some excellent artwork. All are welcome. Free entry.

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ENTRY forms are available at the Emerald Community House. The Woorilla Poetry Prize 2016 is an annual literary arts competition where poets nationally submit entries. For more information, call Emerald Community House.

Phone: 5968 3881.

Car boot sale and market SATURDAY 23 April, from 9am to 3pm, at the Olinda Community House. For stall bookings, contact 0419 387 775.

FERNY Creek Horticultural Society’s Autumn Flower Show. 100 Hilton Road, Sassafras. Saturday 23 April, noon to 4pm; Sunday 24 April, 10am to 4pm. Fantastic flower display, light luncheons, Devonshire teas and plenty more.

Entry is $5pp (under 14 free).

Classic play

THE next meeting of the Knox Branch of National Seniors will be held at the Knox Club on Wednesday 27 April. Doors open at 10.15am for 10.30am start. The meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. At The Knox Club, which is situated at the corner of Stud and Boronia roads, Wantirna.

SHERBROOKE Theatre Company will present the classic Tennessee Williams play, ‘Cat on a hot tin roof’. At the Doncaster Playhouse on 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Performances start 8.15pm on April 22, 23, 28, 29, 30; May 5, 6, 7. Also 5.15pm on 24 April and 1 May. For more details, visit www.sherbrooketc.org. au. Bookings on 1300 650 209.

Art and craft market

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ROSEMONT T.O.W.N. Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) membership is open to men and women. Club meets Tuesdays from 10.45am12.15pm in Mount Evelyn RSL Hall, 49 Birmingham Road. Contact person Joan on 9737 0397 or rosemont.townclub@gmail. com.

Rally to shut down coal

By PETER DOUGLAS DANDENONG Ranges Renewable Energy Association members were among many activists who descended on the Belgrave office of Monbulk MP James Merlino, on Friday 15 May. The co-ordinated lunch-time protest also involved Environment Victoria members, as part of a campaign before the upcoming Victorian Budget.

Activists urged the Victorian Government to deliver a program

to build renewable energy and commence the closure of Australia’s dirtiest coal-power stations.

DRREA president Peter Cook said among the power stations targeted was the Hazlewood Power Station in the Latrobe Valley.

“We know there will be many competing demands in the budget, but they need to come good on closing the dirtiest power stations,” he said.

“It’s well-documented that Hazlewood is inefficient and ticks all the boxes for closure.

“The government has an excess of generating capacity and needs to look to replace with renewables.”

Part of the campaign will also include sending multiple letters to local MPs. In a written letter to Mr Merlino, DRREA said, “oversupply from brown-coal generators into Victoria’s electricity market is blocking investment in large-scale renewable energy. For this reason, power station closure is central to ambitious renewable energy goals”.

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From Upwey to Rio

By PETER DOUGLAS AN ankle injury on the eve of Olympic selection has failed to curtail emerging Upwey star, Melissa Duncan.

Despite not running the 1500m Olympic Trial in Sydney, selectors gave Duncan, 26, the nod to represent her country at the Rio Olympics later this year.

The selectors’ faith was as much about common sense as it was about the series of stellar results achieved over the past year.

Simply, she is the fastest female over 1500m in Australia.

Duncan said the injury did give her a fright, but was confident her ambitions were still on track.

“I hurt my ankle before the final and couldn’t run, the athletics Australia doctor said not to risk it, so I pulled out,” she said.

“I believed I’d produced enough strong showings to earn a place.

“I was a little worried, but the other girls needed to lift if they were going to catch me.”

Duncan was one of 28 new athletes who were announced as part of the Olympics squad, after the finish of the four-day Australian Championships in Sydney.

After recently moving back from Canberra, where she trained at the Australian Institute of Sport, Duncan is presently based at her Upwey home before she heads off overseas for several events.

She said confirmation of her place on the Olympics team would help her preparations.

“I’m happy I’ve been named in the team early; it takes the pressure off and I can prepare for Rio,” she said.

“In a few weeks I head to Shang-

hai, then Europe and the US. “At the moment, I’m home and in a comfortable environment and making the most of that before a heavy schedule.

“I often spend half a year overseas, so I really take it in when I come home.”

Duncan’s journey to Olympic selection was far from a traditional path.

In fact, it was once so far-fetched she would never have dreamed it could come true.

“I’ve never been someone who has ever thought, ‘I’m going to do that’,” she said.

“I never thought I was capable of achieving this, of being an Olympian.”

While being a little modest, Duncan did have an interesting path to Rio. She was a talented junior who competed at the World Youth Championships at just age 17.

However, she took a break from the sport after suffering from a frustrating foot injury.

But it didn’t take long for the running bug to bite again.

“I initially only got back into it as a social thing,” she said.

“Eventually, I looked at the qualifying time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow.

“I thought, ‘if I work hard, I could get that’.”

That’s exactly what Duncan achieved and more, eventually clocking a personal best of 4:05s in one of the heats and placing 10th overall.

“It’s just been a series of stepping stones along the way,” she said.

Duncan, a former Knox Athletics Club member, also paid tribute to some of her early mentors, who she said “made running fun”.

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Oh deer, we’re out of control A PROGRAM will recommence this week to reduce the numbers of introduced deer in the Dandenong Ranges region.

Included in the control program will be the Dandenong Ranges National Park, Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve and Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve.

The aim is to reduce environmental impact on native species of wildlife and vegetation.

Parks Victoria District Manager, Craig Bray, said this is the third year Parks Victoria will partner with the Australian Deer Association and Sporting Shooters Association Australia volunteers to reduce the impact of deer.

“Deer are an introduced species in these parks and they are having a negative impact on the native vegetation and biodiversity in these parks,” he said.

He said introduced deer are impacting on endangered species, such as the Leadbeaters Possum and the Helmeted Honeyeater, whose habitat is damaged when Sambar and Fallow deer thrash their antlers on trees.

The program is a partnership also supported by local friends groups and Zoos Victoria.

Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater President, Robert Anderson, said the group has for many years been an advocate of the deer control program.

“A program that controls deer initially and continues to decrease deer numbers is most welcome,” he said.

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Letters nity to think briefly of education.

We have a blanket of stars and a lifetime blanket of education.

A baby’s eyes tell me he knows everything and we are teaching him down, yet he still catches glimpses of another light through the cracks in our firmament.

The basic principle is that human thought has no boundary and is infinite, yet the personal human body is finite and needs food and water.

Education is a basic personal right through a seamless continuity from primary level to highest university.

We have a course-based positive dossier of each person’s education record: a brilliant campus environment wherein a centrally focused and testing campus of regional community workshops and cyber workshops actually produce the daily essential goods and services; the hope of research precisely coordinated across the country by the highest national strategy; the hope of a higher academic career.

We have to be flexible enough to cope with economic changes and machines and to foster improved civil behaviour.

Our education aspirations are firstly related to the ordinary local products and services of workshops in each community.

A new trilogy based on the matching of education, production and employment to real local needs has to be forged, and this linked to new patterns of personal employment.

This mirrors a fundamental economic change in matching local industry to needs, and the need for meaningful work for everyone.

Education is part of the adventure that product and service manufacturers take on every day as their product quality and skills expand.

A regional education hub measures regional education requirements.

It has a co-ordinating role; it works closely with a permanent local/regional industry advice forum of all interested parties.

Education is a not-for-profit, local scholarship supported, local industry; selling products and services made through education into the community at going prices is acceptable.

Barry Callanan, Mount Evelyn.

IT HAS come to my attention that the former Prime Minister is suffering from a serious malady: delusional relevance deprivation. No cure, unless he seeks help, and it seems he doesn’t want to. Two things he said on the eve of the 2013 election, that he didn’t always tell the truth - pollie speak? “I lie.”

A couple of days after he was deposed, he came out and announced there would be no sniping, no undermining, no leaking. Did anyone believe him? Of course not. It would be great if the Liberal Party pulled him into line.

While I don’t think the Coalition will lose the election, I don’t think it will be the walk in the park some people think it will be. Some seats might be in a bit of trouble, including La Trobe.

I read a letter in the Trader Mail a couple of weeks ago, that Jason Wood was posting out fridge magnets. That would cost a bit, and I have to ask - where is mine, Jason?

Val Butler, Cockatoo.

Plea for a park AS A long-term resident of the Hills and a trader in Belgrave, I welcome the plan to expand Puffing Billy.

My great concern, however, is the increase in the amount of parking that will be needed.

At the moment, parking in Belgrave's main street is virtually non-existent on certain days, particularly the weekend.

I, and many of my staff, have had the misfortune of arriving for work commitments and being unable to park for more than one hour at all.

I myself have arrived at the place of business and been unable to park.

It seems that many of the few long-term parking places are being taken by train passengers, as rail parking is inadequate.

I trust this problem is being looked into.

Frank Watson, President, Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service; Manager, Belgrave Opportunity Shop.

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Your say on the big ticket items

By JESSE GRAHAM WHY do you live, work and play in the Yarra Ranges?

The Yarra Ranges Council has put out a survey to ask residents and visitors what they think is special or unique about the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs.

On the council’s website, visitors are asked to list their reasons for wanting to live, work and play in the area.

The council aims to collect 3000 responses, which will shape council’s advocacy for infrastructure improvements from

the state and federal governments.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jason Callanan said the survey was “really important”, in helping to determine where ratepayers’ money went.

“There’s no agenda to do anything different, if the public don’t want it - there’s no point building something or knocking something down, if we’ve got people out there that value that infrastructure or that environment,” he said.

He said responses could be as elaborate or as simple as the

writers’ wanted.

“We really want to see what people value about living, working and playing in this space,” Cr Callanan said.

“It can be just one line; it can just be one word.

“If people can just take a short couple of minutes to respond to the survey, it helps us here immensely on ‘how do we direct that money?’”

The survey can be found at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au, and clicking on “latest news”, or by visiting bit.ly/1Qbkwnw (case sensitive).

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Fun way to fitness WANT to get fit and have fun at the same time?

The Monbulk Aquatic Centre is challenging ‘you’ to join us this May for a whole month of fitness madness.

They invite you to come and join one of our teams, or make your own team.

Each team will be competing in a variety of challenges throughout the month, with a mini-triathlon on the final day.

Each challenge has several different exercises which you have to do each day, as well as some weekly challenges all based around fitness and exercise.

Time spent doing the exercise slowly increases day by day to help you build up your core, muscles, and strength gradually, ensuring you are able to complete the final day of the challenge easily.

The May Challenge can give you fantastic results as it is a great overall body workout.

Why not incorporate the exercises into your regular gym routine?

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All fitness levels encouraged to apply and are very welcome.

If you are up for the challenge, ‘we want you!’

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Good interest in bank’s gifts COMMUNITY is as important to the Monbulk Community Bank Branch as it is to its members - and the branch looks to support the community in many ways.

So far in the branch’s short fouryear history, it has injected $100,000 worth of much-needed funds to local organisations, helping to support the community that supports them.

Last year, the branch saw many groups benefit from its relationship with Monbulk and District Community Bank, including Monbulk Primary, Monbulk Girl Guides, The Patch Primary, Monbulk Rotary, Monbulk RSL, Sherbrooke Lyrebird Survey Group and many more.

In fact, in June last year, the branch handed out about $20,000 to local groups, schools and not-forprofits.

This relationship is not just one way; the only they can hand funds back to the community is with local

support, by choosing to bank with the Monbulk & District Community Bank Branch.

But it’s more than simply handing over cheques, and doing transactions for at the Monbulk and District Community Bank, they care about bringing locals together to share, collaborate and get to know one another, which have more value than any dollar amount.

As a bank they are good with money, but they are more interested in the good money can do.

Their 2016 Community Investment and Grant Program is taking applications now for the first round of grants for 2016.

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PERIOD MEETS MODERN THIS circa 1930 stone and timber home ‘ Forest Lodge’ is one of Emerald’s original historic properties with all the features of a bygone era, yet the modern conveniences of today.

The home delivers a magnificent interior with original period features throughout. The formal lounge has timber floors and an original stone fireplace now featuring a cosy gas log fire and the kitchen opens onto a unique extra living area.

The master bedroom and additional bathroom are also accommodated on the upper level. Downstairs contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms, laundry and good storage.

Extra features include gas ducted heating and expansive windows providing filtered sunlight and beautiful garden aspects from all angles.

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4 Toorourrong Road Upwey

$460,000 Plus

AN IDYLLIC SURPRISE OF SPACE & SERENITY! This quality 3 bedroom brick veneer home is sure to impress. Inside offers 3 bedrooms with built in robes (master with semi ensuite), large main bathroom, quality appliances in the kitchen, large lounge & separate dining area, polished loorboards, wood heater and gas ducted heating plus a split system air-con. Outside offers under house storage, circular driveway, garden shed and a fantastic private deck for entertaining and to take in the peaceful location.

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544 Inspection: Sat 10:30-11:00am (Photo ID Required)

Seville

$440,000 - $480,000

Perfect Presentation & Position

453 Mount Dandenong Road Kilsyth

$460,000 Plus

Character Contemporary Style & Convenience Immaculately presented, this charming and fabulously positioned 3 bedroom home is spacious and is perfect for those seeking a superior, low maintenance lifestyle. The property compromises three generous bedrooms, renovated kitchen that overlooks living and dining areas, wonderful family bathroom, quality window and loor coverings, split system cooling, gas ducted heating and a single garage. This property will certainly not last long!

Superbly presented and positioned to please this neat home is perfect for the family offering 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, fresh bathroom and carpet throughout, natural gas heating plus split system heating and cooling, well equipped spacious kitchen, separate meals area and a great size family room. Outside offers plenty of space as well with a covered verandah/alfresco area, 2 car carport, large garden sheds plus a separate lock up workshop/garage. An entertainers dream with a covered entertaining/BBQ area perfect for entertaining all year round, beautiful established gardens complete this lovely property and ideally located just metres from public transport and a short stroll to Seville’s shopping hub and facilities. A great family home in a great position.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297 Inspection: Sat 10:30-11:00am (Photo ID Required)

13 Warwick Road Montrose

$620,000 Plus

Launching Place

$480,000 - $540,000

A Home to Grow

5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Big Shed

This beautifully presented family home sits proudly on a 1557m2 (approx.) allotment. Once inside be instantly impressed with the light illed interior. The home includes 3 bedrooms, large kitchen with gas cooking and endless bench space, renovated family bathroom, wood heater, alarm system, ducted heating, fully fenced backyard, stunning landscaped gardens and double lock up garage. This beautiful property will certainly not disappoint.

If space & size is what you need then look no further. It’s all here with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas and an enormous covered back verandah. Evaporative cooling, with gas and wood heating taking care of the creature comforts, bathrooms have been recently renovated. This home is on a large allotment of over 5200sqm, has creek frontage and dual access to the huge shed. Heaps of space for the kids and tradies.

Contact: Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

3 Albert Street Upper Ferntree Gully

$420,000 Plus

1&2/2 Brett Road Warburton

AUCTION Sat 30th April@1pm

CHARACTER WEATHERBOARD IN CONVENIENT LOCATION!

Rare and Unique, 2 Homes & 2 Titles

This stylish character weatherboard home is an absolute winner and perfect for those buyers downsizing, buying their irst home or those looking for a low maintenance property with all the comforts of living in a super convenient location. Including 3 bedrooms(2 with BIR’s), central family bathroom with 2 WC’s, open plan living/dining zone with polished loorboards, functional kitchen D/W and gas cooking, outdoor living zone with rear covered deck all on a low maintenance block.

A unique one of a kind purchase in a highly sought after location. Investors will be delighted with the current income return or those looking for a character holiday home will enjoy living where you can walk to cafes & restaurants, the Warburton Trail plus the beautiful Yarra River. This exciting property has two existing cottages and they are both currently tenanted, earning $1603.35 PCM or $19,240 PA. Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544

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36 Avon Road Avonsleigh

Offers Over $720,000

44 McBride Street Cockatoo

Offers Over $400,000

Fit for a Tradie, Almost 1 Beautiful Acre in Lovely Avonsleigh!

Opportunity Knocks!

This immaculate property sits proudly on almost an acre of gorgeous gardens with the added beneit of dual road frontages this property will appeal especially to the tradie. Featuring 4 BDRs, formal lounge & dining room adjoining the kitchen with quality appliances & granite bench tops. Add to this a separate room with plumbing, a shed measuring 16 x 9 x 5. All this within close proximity to central Emerald.

This is an opportunity not to be missed; the astute investors dream. On offer are 2 shops, both running successful businesses with secure long leases and a 2 bedroom lat.

Prime Location - 2 shop frontages - Land: 608 sqm - All services connected Self-contained lat with 2 BDRs, kitchen, bathroom, living, secure yard & shed Total income $2,549 pcm with outgoings included

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

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968

8 Moola Road Cockatoo

Offers Over $720,000

174 Rainy Hill Road Emerald

Offers Over $320,000

Privately Located & Walk to Town on 3.2 Acres!

Cockatoo’s Secret!

This privately located brilliant family home provides the space families need. Recently renovated the home consists of 4 great sized BDRs with BIRs, Master with ensuite, family bathroom, powder room, beautiful kitchen with lots of clever storage, a family room & formal lounge room. Add to this the undercover deck with spa, a dam illed with water lilies, under house storage & a double remote garage & asphalt drive.

Rainy Hill Road is a secret to the locals who live there. It is close to all conveniences but retains a country feel with many properties in the street on large acreage. On offer is just over 2 acres with an old 1 bedroom cottage with mains water connected & gas available, DBL carport & shed which could make a great ‘Man cave’ or maybe somewhere for you to live while you build your dream home (STCA).

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

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968

7 Mizmaze Rd Sherbrooke

Offers Over $570,000

17 Vista Court Gembrook

Offers Over $500,000

Artist’s Retreat!

New Family Home in Quiet Court!

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

This lovely new family home situated at the end of a quiet Court & within walking distance to Gembrook, shops, primary school, kindergarten, restaurants & public transport, it’s the perfect place to raise the kids. The large contemporary home offers 4 BDRs plus study (possible 5th BDR), 2 living areas & gorgeous kitchen. Add to this outdoor entertaining, DBL remote garage & concrete driveway.

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

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Inspection: Saturday 2.30pm-3.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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AUCTION SAT 14TH MAY 11AM

32 Monbulk Road Belgrave

$220,000 Plus

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME WITH HUGE GARAGE/WORKSHOP

RARE OPPORTUNITY

Calling all tradespeople & car enthusiasts!! Offering 4BRs (master with WIR & ensuite), 2 living areas, kitchen with 900ml upright oven/cooktop, meals/dining area, stylish updated bathroom, wood heater & S/S Aircon. Outside offers a covered rear entertaining patio, HUGE garage/workshop, sealed drive & a secure rear yard - all on a generous block of approx. 1/4 acre!!

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

Located in the heart of Belgrave, this magniicent block of land is not only in a prime location but is also a fantastic size being just over ½ acre. Located just 2 minutes walk from the train station and Main Street. With huge potential this land could house your dream home. Call now!!

35 Belbrook Road Upwey

46 Acacia Avenue Upwey

$680,000 Plus

Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

$530,000 Plus

ENTERTAINER WITH TRI-LEVEL STUDIO! (Enter via Hughes St)

UPDATED FAMILY STUNNER!

This rustic log cabin ranch offers 4BRs (ens to master), 2 bathrooms, powder room, 2 living spaces, kitchen with granite tops & Miele apps, formal dining, sunken lounge with OFP, ducted heating, cooling & vacc. Outside boasts a tri-level studio, triple carport, single garage, off street parking, gazebo & valley views. Set on a private block, close to schools, shops, transport & sports facilities.

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

This beautifully renovated home offers a lexible layout, offering 4BRs with BIRs (master has ensuite & access to the deck), study + study nook, 2 living areas, kitchen with S/S apps, DH & evap cooling.

Outside boasts a rear decking area, valley views, u’cover storage, fenced rear yard, sealed driveway with carport & extra off street parking. Walk to Upweys schools, shops, transport & sports facilities.

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

2-4 Barbers Road Kalorama

149 Olinda Monbulk Road Olinda

$660,000 Plus

STYLISH LIVING, STUNNING LOCATION…

Spectacular 6.5 Acre Lifestyle Property

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

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

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

This 6.5 acre estate features a balance of open sunny lawn & plantings, with the opportunity to grow your own veggies & also earn a substantial amount from cut lowers & foliage - also a 7 mega-litre pumping licence. Whilst you’ll enjoy the country life-style, there’s no compromise on 21St century living with this exclusive 2 storey home. Open plan living, formal lounge & dining, rumpus room, home ofice, stunning timber kitchen with black granite benchtops, Euro appliances with Smeg WO & cooktop & Asko DW, 2 sundecks. Other features include polished Sydney Blue Gum looring, split system AC, wood heater, metal gutter guard, 3 kw solar system, 50,000 litres of tank water, Eco glass & insulated roof, ceiling & walls, ample shedding with original garage & a colourbond shed.

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

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

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9751 2375 11 Main Street, Olinda

$900,000 Plus

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1689 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave

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GEMBROOK 205 GEMBROOK TONIMBUK ROAD Your Private Oasis!

COCKATOO 16 GARDEN STREET Private Location, 3 Beds Plus A Study!

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PRICE $580,000 Plus Buyers INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781

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EMERALD 22 CHARMAN AVENUE Great Starter with Great Backyard and Northerly Aspect.

EMERALD 2 ALEXANDER STREET FOREST LODGE - Period Home Meets Modern Ideals

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Drive for pokies reform This is the first in a series of candidate profiles the Mail will be featuring in the lead-up to the Federal Election.

AS a reformed gambling addict, Greens La Trobe candidate Tom Cummings says his passion for poker machine reform drives him.

Mr Cummings says back in the 1990s, when poker machines were new to Victoria, he found himself very quickly, and almost unknowingly, spiralling into a major gambling problem.

Although he has suffered from some relapses, he believes staying active in promoting pokies reform has helped him to beat his addiction.

And he believes there is much more work to go yet, with more than $120 million lost in La Trobe annually on poker machines.

“I initially played for a couple of hours and won $20 and thought, ‘how easy is this’,” he said.

“Next time, I played for three hours and lost $200.

“I thought, ‘no-one can know about this and I have to win that money back’.”

Mr Cummings was officially launched as the new Greens’ candidate for La Trobe at a Party dinner last Thursday 7 April, with leader Richard Di Natale in attendance.

The Basin resident is a father of three, with a background in IT, who said he couldn’t wait for the chance to bring positive change.

“I was first inspired to politics due to my frustrations over (former prime minister) Tony Abbott,” he said.

“So in that regard, Mr Abbot has proven to be a fantastic recruiter.”

But it was when he was behind a successful push to ban headphones on poker machines in Victorian gaming

venues that his path gained momentum.

“I was excited that I could actually make a difference,” he said. “(Now) I believe I have the ability to stand up and say the hard things to bring about change.”

Mr Cummings said he is far from a one-issue advocate.

“Anything to do with equality I will stand up for, particularly marriage equality and Indigenous issues,” he said.

“I’ve been a big supporter of the Safe Schools program.”

Mr Cummings said he is particularly passionate about driving tourism to the area and agreed with, at least the notion of, counterpart Jason Woods’ recent proposal.

This involves reviving the Red Rattler trains, which would run from the CBD to Belgrave, as well as the construction of a $9 million Discovery Centre at Emerald.

However, he believed the ultimate proposal was flawed.

“If you look up news reports in an election year, there’s always a Discovery Centre promised somewhere,” he said.

“I like the idea of the Red Rattlers ... but could pose problems with scheduling.

“They’re also easily vandalised and expensive to upkeep.”

Meanwhile, Mr Cummings believes the country is headed for a double-dissolution election in July this year.

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Musical tribute to the Anzacs will sound off THE Avenues of Honour found in many of Yarra Ranges’ townships and around the country, are the inspiration for the latest works by musicians Jim Brown and Vince Brophy.

Following on from Brown and Brophy’s ‘Anzac on the Wall’ CD and show, the song “The Avenues of Honour” will be part of the Anzac dawn service at Lilydale, later at the commemorations at Silvan and in other towns around Victoria.

Also known as “As long as poppies dance in Fields of France” the song pays tribute to those who served the countries they loved - Australia and France.

“This clip is a tribute to the Anzacs, the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in the First World War, particularly the Western Front,” said Jim Brown, a Wandin poet and song-writer who teamed up with Vince Brophy about three years ago to work on the Anzac on the Wall project.

Through their song-writing and music, the pair have looked further than the battle fields, which they say are well documented, to what was happening, and what ultimately happened, back home.

Australia was a big country with a small population.

“If we were to respond today the way our ancestors did in 1914 - 60,000 from a population of 5 million, we would have 1.3

million boys and girls overseas fighting on foreign soil,” Mr Brown said.

“At least 300,000 would die and another 300,000 would probably come back damaged and needing care for a lot of their lives.”

The 20 per cent of the gross national product that it cost back then would equate to hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars, Mr Brown said.

“The Anzacs were the last to return home after the war, because shipping after the war was scarce, and priority was given to the wounded and married men,” he said.

“It could be two years or more before some Anzacs returned home, and while they waited they engaged with the people of France and Belgium and helped rebuild their communities all but destroyed by the Germans.”

The poppy is a universal symbol of the war in both countries, and, in Australia, the Anzacs are uniquely remembered by the Avenues of Honour that communities planted along roadways to remember their fallen.

“In France, the poppy fields have become a focus for the French to remember the Anzacs who fought so bravely to save their country, Mr Brown said.

“That bravery is remembered forever when the wild poppies bloom in French fields.”

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Western Front battles 100 years on THIS year’s Anzac Day marks 100 years since the first battles of the Western Front in World War I, including Somme and Fromelles.

The Somme offensive, also known as the Battle of the Somme, was the series of battles fought between 1 July and 18 November 1916 along the Somme Valley in France.

Fromelles was the first major battle fought by Australian troops on the Western Front.

Anzac Day services will be held throughout Yarra Ranges on Monday 25 April, recognising the sacrifice made by generations of Australians at war.

For many, the day will start with the dawn service, followed by a gunfire breakfast. Anzac marches, reunions and the odd game of two-up continue a growing tradition of commemoration.

Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to join RSL members at the services listed below.

Wandin Yallock THE Rotary Club of Wandin is hosting the Anzac Day Service at the War Memorial on the corner of Hunter and Beenak roads in Wandin Yallock with a public wreath-laying ceremony at 8.30am in memory of the service men and woman of the Seville and Wandin districts, followed by a community morning tea.

Dandenong Ranges THE Dandenong Ranges RSL will hold a dawn service at the Anzac Avenue memorial on the corner of Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and Sherbrooke Road from 6.30am. A march will begin at Wallaby Avenue in Sassafras at 10.30am, with a service to follow.

Emerald EMERALD RSL will hold a dawn service from 5.30am, followed by a 10am march from the town’s cenotaph before a 10.55am morning service.

Lilydale LILYDALE RSL will host a dawn service from 5.45am at the town’s war memorial, which will conclude at 6.45am and be followed by a family sausage sizzle at the RSL, with two-up to follow.

Monbulk THE Monbulk RSL will host a dawn service from 6am, followed by a morning march from 9.30am at Mitre 10, with a service at 10am to follow.

Mount Evelyn MOUNT Evelyn’s dawn service will begin at 5.45am at the town’s war memorial, on the corner of Wray Crescent and Birmingham Road, followed by a free community breakfast, with twoup from 1pm at the York on Lilydale.

Silvan A MORNING service will be held at Silvan’s new war memorial, at the Silvan Primary School, on Anzac Day, at 10.30am. The memorial will be unveiled at 2pm on Sunday 24 April.

Upwey-Belgrave A DAWN service will be held from 6am in Upwey, at 1 Mast Gully Road, followed by a gunfire breakfast at 6.46am. A march will begin at 9.45am from Main Street to the RSL, followed by a 10am service.

Gembrook GEMBROOK RSL will hold a dawn service at 6am at the cenotaph on the corner of Redwood Road and Main Road, followed by a gunfire breakfast. A march will begin at 11am, followed by a service and a barbecue lunch.

Cockatoo COCKATOO’S dawn service will commence at 6am at the RSL clubrooms, a 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, followed by a free gunfire breakfast.

A main service will start at 10.30am.

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Openers bring surprises YVMDFNL ROUND 1 KICKED OFF IN BRIGHT SUNSHINE FOR THE 2016 SEASON. Division 1 had a twilight game at Olinda, the Professionals Cup at Mount Evelyn, the Pride Cup at Yarra Glen; while Alexandra and Thornton, and Yarra Junction and Powelltown played in their Local Rival Clashes.

Some surprise results and some good football was witnessed by clubs, supporters and the Yarra Valley community.

DIVISION 1 SENIORS

WWOORI YALLOCK 21.14 (140) d BELGRAVE 9.10 (64)

Woori Yallock got off to a good start, kicking 4.6 to Belgrave’s 2.2, but they could have been a lot further in front if they had of kicked straight.

They really wrapped up the game in the second quarter adding 5.5, Belgrave could only manage 1.3 giving Woori a comfortable lead of 57 points and the main break. Jordan Williams was a target up forward for Woori while Ethan Clasby and Mark Francis battled hard for Belgrave. Woori Yallock continued the same style of play into the third, adding 5 straight and added another 7 goals in the last to come away with a commanding firstround win.

Woori Yallock Best: J. Williams (6 goals), B. Arnold, D. Benson, R. Allen, S. Kennedy, K. Busoli.

Belgrave Best: J. Pearce, J. McDermott, N. Somervaille, M. Puts, T. Stubley, P. VanLambaart (1 goal).

MONBULK 18.9 (117) d EMERALD 10.9 (69)

Emerald made their return to Division 1 hosting Monbulk. The first quarter was a tight battle and Emerald held a 1 point lead at quarter time.

Monbulk turned it on the second, kicking 6 goals to 1 and took a lead of 32 points into half time.

They came out and continued to dish out a clinic by kicking 7 goals to 1 and the game was all over.

Emerald rallied in the last and outscored Monbulk by 3 goals but the gap was just too big.

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Monbulk Best: R. Louch (5 goals), S. Williams (3 goals), D. Ward (2 goals), S. McBride (3 goals), D. McClelland, C. Sharpe.

Emerald Best: B. Moloney, P. White (2 goals), J. Kruithof (2 goals), Mat Dompietro, Michael Dompietro (1 goal), C. Thomsen.

UPWEY TECOMA 12.15 (87) d HEALESVILLE 8.12 (60)

Healesville played for the first time with their new AFL size goal posts and managed to find them four times whereas Upwey struggled only finding the once. The tables were turned in the second and Healesville went MIA only kicking 1.1 while Upwey hit the ground running and kicked 9.7. This game could have been well and truly over at half time as Upwey held the lead by 32 points and it could have been a lot more but for inaccuracy. Healesville had a mini surge in the third, outscoring Upwey slightly and reduced the three quarter time margin to 27 points.

Could Healesville rally in the last? The scoring shots were exactly the same in the last and Upwey came away with a good first-round win.

Upwey-Tecoma Best: J. Hackett, K. Grenda, R. Hannagan, T. Robinson (3 goals), B. Sheppard, A. Kelly.

Healesville Best: B. Murphy, J. Layton (1 goal), N. Mende, S. Donkin, M. Jeffery, R. Woodford (3 goals).

OLINDA FERNY CREEK 17.17 (119) d WARBURTON MILLGROVE 3.7 (25)

Warburton travelled to Olinda for a twilight game to kick off the season. Fog was an issue for the Reserves but all cleared for the Seniors at 4.30pm. Warburton may have wished for the fog but it wasn’t to be. The first quarter was went Olinda’s way kicking 3.5 to 2 straight. The margin could have been a lot more if the radar had been working properly for Olinda. Olinda’s wayward kicking still plagued them in the second kicking 3.5 to Warburton’s 3 points. Again like other games today the result was known at half time. It was just a case of Olinda by how much. Olinda increased the margin to 46 points at three-quarter time and in the last the found the big sticks kicking 8.3 to 3 behinds.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: (not available at time of print).

Warburton Millgrove Best: T. McKail, P. Sharp, D. Brookes, D. Noorman, L. Barnard, J. Mullan.

MOUNT EVELYN 18.12 (120) d WANDIN 16.15 (111)

Mount Evelyn took on Wandin in the Annual Round 1 clash for the Professionals Cup. Mount Evelyn got off to a great start kicking 5.4 to 2.5 and had a handy 17 point lead at quarter time.

Wandin kicked with a slight breeze in the second and managed 5.4 to 3.1 to reduce the lead to 2 points at the main break. Mount Evelyn kicked with the breeze in the third and kicked 7.4 to Wandin’s 6.2 to take a 10 point lead into the last. Was it going to be enough? Mount Evelyn welcomed back Robbie Hartfield who kicked 7 goals, while Michael Fowkes made the goal umpire work with his 5 for Wandin. The final quarter saw game of the midfielders and half backs with

YARRA JUNCTION 12.14 (86) d POWELLTOWN 9.19 (73)

Yarra Junction hosted the local town rival match on Saturday. This time last year saw this game a draw. Yarra Junction started full of running and kicked 4.2 to 3.5 in the first. They extended their lead at half time to 22 points by kicking 4 goals while Powelltown only managed the 1 major. Powelltown must have got a rev-up at the half-time break as the reduced the threequarter time margin to 1 point by kicking 5.7 to 2.4. Accuracy would have seen Powelltown take a healthy lead into the last. Was the result going to be the same as last year? Yarra Junction held on valiantly and kicked 2.4 and managed to hold Powelltown goalless in the last.

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both clubs having trouble penetrating into their respective forward lines. Mount Evelyn managed 3.3 in the last and Wandin kicked 3.4 to reduce the final margin to 9 points. This game was clearly the best of the round; and if games are going to continue in this vain, we are in for a good season of football.

Mount Evelyn Best: R. Hartfield (7 goals), T. Denham, A. Chalkley, M. Brierley (1 goal), D. Matarazzo, J. Thompson.

Wandin Best: D. Ladner, R Wilson (2 goals), J. Ladner, B. Foley (3 goals), H. Byrne (2 goals), J. Bayliss (2 goals).

DIVISION 2 SENIORS

ALEXANDRA 13.12 (90) d THORNTON EILDON 9.5 (59)

This was the clash of the local rivals this week.

Alexandra came out and showed their intentions kicking 6 goals to 2 and had a handy lead of 25 points at quarter time. They managed to extend that lead to 32 points at half time. The third quarter was fairly even with both teams kicking 1 major but it was a long road back for Thornton from here. Thornton outscored Alexandra by kicking 5 goals to 4 but it was all too late.

Alexandra Best: B. Wallace, L. Heard (5 goals), C. Tranter (1 goal), C. Heaslip, L. Ragg, D. Bourke.

Thornton Eildon Best: S. Larkman (5 goals), R. Chapman, D. Creed, Z. King, A. Reddan, J. Strachan (1 goal).

YARRA GLEN 17.16 (118) d KINGLAKE 6.7(43) Yarra Glen hosted the third Pride Cup on Saturday and was determined to hold the bragging rights. There was a slight wind advantage to the railway end of the ground and Yarra Glen took advantage of it by kicking 5 goals to 1 in the first. Kinglake bounced back in the second, kicking 3.5 to 2.3. They could have been a lot closer if they kicked straight. Yarra Glen sealed the deal in the third, kicking 7.4 while holding Kinglake scoreless for the quarter. A few injuries reduced Kinglake’s rotations in the last as Yarra Glen kicked 3.6 to 2 straight in the last.

Yarra Glen Best: M. Gordon (3 goals), J. Baughan (1 goal), C. Tait (1 goal), C. Trend (3 goals), L. Hoffman (3 goals), L. Telford (3 goals).

Kinglake Best: M. McAllister, S. Slater, Z. White, W. Graf, B. Wilkinson, L. Arthurson. Adam Moate from Yarra Glen was awarded the Pride Cup Medal.

Yarra Junction Best: D. Lever (1 goal), T. Wheeler (4 goals), R. Hancock (2 goals), L. Cove, F. D'Agostino, A. Chandler (1 goal).

Powelltown Best: S. Carter (6 goals), T. Hallmark, J. Walker (2 goals), S. Sanders, P. Allen, J. Moore.

YEA 8.9 (57) d GEMBROOK COCKATOO 7.13 (55)

This was the match of the Round in Division 2.

Both teams a bit of an unknown quantity as they have both been on the recruitment trail. Yea got off to a solid start kicking 3.1 to 104. Gembrook fought back in the second reducing the margin to 5 points at the half time break. Yea kicked 2 straight in the third and Gembrook took the lead by 2 points into the last quarter, kicking 3.1. The last quarter was a nail-biter but it saw the home side coming away with a 2-point win in the end.

Yea Best: R. Aldous (1 goal), R. Wilson (2 goals), M. Ivill, H. Jarvie, J. Marasco (1 goal), J. Flynn.

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: S. Martin, M. Maddison, S. Nuutinen, R. Causer, D. Leversha, E. Tomlin (1 goal).

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WOORI YALLOCK-POWELLTON 19.13 (127) d KINGLAKE 7.4 (46): Woori Yallock-Powelltown Best: J. Irwin (2 goals), M. MacDonald (2 goals), W. White (3 goals), L. Amarant (1 goal), R. Whitworth (2 goals), J. Smith. Kinglake Best: L. Warren, J. Harvard, L. White, L. Griffiths, J. Burton, B. Hamer.

EMERALD 25.12 (162) d MONBULK-SEVILLE 2.3 (15): Emerald Best: L. McKenzie (9 goals), B. Wilson, B. Wood (3 goals), J. Thomas, M. Thomas (3 goals), R. VanHaren. Monbulk-Seville Best: T. Gebert, D. Salan, J. Paternoster, J. Seamer, J. Redapple, R. Slattery (2 goals).

YARRA GLEN 14.13 (97) d WARBURTON MILLGROVE 4.8 (32): Yarra Glen Best: A. Smith (3 goals), M. Kikidopoulos (3 goals), A. Beath, S. Gommers, B. Binion (2 goals), T. Evans. Warburton Millgrove Best: C. Roberts, N. Peels (1 goal), L. Downie, B. Thomson, J. McIntosh, A. Boyd-Squires.

WANDIN 9.7 (61) d MOUNT EVELYN 7.14 (56): Wandin Best: A. Marsh (3 goals), M. Sandfort (1 goal), J. Byrne. Mount Evelyn Best: J. Beamish (1 goal), T, Brill, D. Nicholas, M. Gibbons, D. Maunder, L. Peterson (1 goal).

DIVISION 1 A GRADE NETBALL WOORI YALLOCK 64 d BELGRAVE 49

Woori Yallock hosted Belgrave under the guidance of new coach, Sarah Hogan. Woori Yallock held a handy lead of 5 goals after the first quarter. They only extended it by 1 at half-time. The lead was 7 at three-quarter time and the result was not certain. Woori Yallock’s Elizabeth Nicol was

consistent all day and helped see Woori secure 4 points for Round 1 and a first up win for their new coach. Woori Yallock Best: Elizabeth Nicol (54 goals), Caitlyn Alifraco, Bess Schnioffsky.

Belgrave Best: Lauren Bennett (35 goals), Kylie Bradshaw, Jennifer Dewhurst.

MONBULK 71 d EMERALD 14

Monbulk held a commanding lead at the end of the first quarter and it was always going to be hard for Emerald to rebound. The lead increased to 29 goals at the main break. Monbulk extended their lead to 41 goals at the 3 quarter time break and came away comfortable winners in the end.

Monbulk’s Best: Jamie Sands (31 goals), Tahlia Northey (16 goals), Rebecca McCormick. Emerald Best: Kristy Evans (12 goals), Tahlia Duggan, Sally Rush (2 goals).

HEALESVILLE 49 d UPWEY TECOMA 25

Healesville hosted Upwey on Saturday and it saw the welcome return of A Grade to Upwey.

Healesville held the lead throughout the game and was never in doubt of winning. Upwey will improve from this game and Healesville will be happy with their first round result. Healesville Best: Chelsea Connell (26 goals), Caitlyn Jeffress, Alexandra Bryan. Upwey Tecoma Best: Rachel Whitelaw, Peta Day, Rebecca Leeson (9 goals) OLINDA FERNY CREEK 68 d WARBURTON MILLGROVE 40

This game was going to be one of the games to watch. Olinda coming off a premiership last year and Warburton with their young brigade. Olinda got off to a handy lead of 8 goals in the 1st. Olinda maintained that lead shooting 12 goals to 11 in the 2nd. They extended their lead in the 3rd to 27 goals and it was now too much for Warburton to chip away at. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Krista Tomlinson, Tess Linkins (48 goals), Rhiannon Pendleton. Warburton Millgrove Best: Kellie Davidosn, Bianca Daniels (23 goals), Natalie Petrucev.

WANDIN 40 d MOUNT EVELYN 30

Mount Evelyn took on last year's runners-up in what would be a good test for them and Wandin who were in the hands of new coaches for 2016.

The game was close all day with neither side really getting any ascendancy until the last. Not much separated them early in the last quarter but Wandin got some turnovers and momentum and ended up winning by 10 goals. Wandin Best: Rhiannan Maxwell (17 goals), Tayla Harris, Tayissa Coppinger. Mount Evelyn Best: Eliza Beazleigh, Bridgette Barry-Murphy, Kaitlyn Black.

DIVISION 2 A GRADE NETBALL ALEXANDRA 32 def THORNTON EILDON 20 YARRA GLEN 81 d KINGLAKE 19 YARRA JUNCTION 53 d POWELLTOWN 33

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Practice makes perfect SUNDAY saw six of the Monbulk Junior Football Club teams competing in practice matches against Upwey-Tecoma Tigers.

The official season for these teams begins next Sunday.

The Under 16s commence their campaign this week and travel to Emerald to do battle with Mount Evelyn (Round 1A).

Results: Mount Evelyn 10.8(68) d Monbulk 5.6(36) The group worked hard.

Their intensity around contest was good, but the delivery going forward needs to improve to give them opportunity to score.

For the first full game for this group, they did well.

Awards: A. Banks, K. Linde, D. Rak, B. te Boekhorst, M. Dekker.

All teams are at home next week and they are keen to get the season started well.

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Mia Harris 8.58, James Davidson 9.18, Charley Reynolds 9.22, Jayden Menzies 9.25, Annabelle Tyquin 9.48, Seth Booth 10.03, Jake Russell 10.14, Tahlia Murden 10.21, Cassandra Lennon 10.56, Penelope Portlock 11.15.

Saturday afternoon was the opening round of the Athletics Victoria XCR season, the cross country relays at Jells Park, Wheelers Hill.

Yarra Ranges Athletics is hoping to build on the success it had last season, both in terms of results and new members.

The club had 13 teams entered for the relays which attract teams from around Victoria.

Well over 1000 athletes competed on the day.

Yarra Ranges Athletics came away with a second place in the Men’s Under 14 event.

Not all grades results were available by print deadline, unofficial results are Men’s Div 3 4th, Men’s Div 5 4th, Men’s Div 7 4th, Women’s Div 3 7th, Women’s Div 5 7th and 11th, Men U18 7th, Men U16 13th, Men U14 2nd and 6th, Women U20 5th, Women U16 5th, Men 40+ 7th.

Full results will be on the athsvic.org.au website or our club website when available.

Next week the club is at Margaret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream, from 8.45am.

All are welcome, entry by gold coin donation. * Sunday, 15 May, Lake ‘But not as you know it’ Fun Run. Early bird entries available now, visit www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

LILYDALE Lake was swarming with activity on Saturday morning as Yarra Ranges Athletics joined many park runners for some early weekend exercise.

Round 2 of the cross country season was run on the challenging course.

Some excellent numbers once again faced the starter in all events with many smiling faces seen.

Results include: 500m, Kathi Hewitson 2.29, Ruby Lennon 2.31 PB, Heidi Portlock 2.41, Sam Laven 2.42 PB, Sinead Willey 2.52, Madeline Cannon 2.53, Ciara Willey 3.01, Charlotte Morgan 3.05 PB, Luke Ford 3.13 PB, Charlotte Spiteri 3.19 PB, Lily Clarke 3.23 PB, Medaline Dalgaro 3.32, Jai Ford 3.40 personal best.

1000m, Zoe Clarke 5.10, Mia Strudley 5.11, Sarah Rollo 5.16, Charlotte Comport 5.22, Ashleigh Rooke 5.25, Gemma Kerr 5.26, Meg McDowell 5.29, Charli Power 5.32, Kayla Cannon 5.47, Thomas Portlock 5.47, Stephanie van Bemmel 5.53, William Spiteri 6.28, Sarah Kerr 6.32, Grace Dalgano 6.36, Harvey Kane 6.47, Inari Webber 6.52, Ari Strudley 6.55, Jack Rothwell 6.55, Ella Strudley 6.56, Georgia Laven 6.56, Laura Digregorio 6.59.

1500m, Kiara Flavell 6.26, Ky Harris 7.12, Kyan Ellis 7.31, Jake Angus 7.42, Ella Strudley 7.51, Ciara Willey 7.56, Amy Perkins 7.56, Cam West 7.59, Belinda Perkins 8.01, Ciara DeVincentis 8.04, Sharni Kerr 8.19, Tiara Willis 8.32, Zoe Freer 8.42, Katyn Russell 8.44, Luke Thomson 8.46, Tyson Flavel 8.55,

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12. Tell one again the others have had a set-back (8). 14.

Hearing the others have had a break in (7). 16. Does it swell in water? (7). 18. The dope again has gone into the shade (5). 20. Is irritating when one sets out to be (5). 21.

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10. To pass the time, an hour, Lew and I wander about (5).

11. Decree the road I travel north by (6). 13. Led off to the sea, put your oar in (6). 15. Not obviously, but oddly, sly about (6). 17. Intelligent, Bristish and anti-communist (6).

19. Mad about jars? (5). 22. Warn that within an hour there will be an earthquake (8). 23. The fool, given time, will get sense (4). 24. Amaze, making heads turn (4). 25. In terrible straits, I became a writer (8).

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6, P-lead. 7, I-nitial. 12, Rest-a-tes. 14, Earshot (anag).

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Motoring Sports Sedan winner Steve Kershaw in action. 152738

Justin Pearson took second place to Sydney’s David Doherty in the main event. 152738

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By DEAN THOMPSON HEALESVILLE driver Steve Kershaw was among the winners as Alexandra and District Speedway Club hosted the Victorian Late Model Sedan State Titles on Saturday 9 April.

Kershaw was a popular winner among a good representation of local drivers, taking out the Sports Sedan final ahead of another Healesville driver, Ben Moon.

But, it was Sydneysider David Doherty who went home with the big prize, the Victorian Late Model Sedan State Title, along with New South Wales champion Brad McClure who won the Street Stock final and Jackson Lunt who came home a winner in the Juniors.

Late model sedans with their open

size engines that went as high as 434ci and 830 plus horsepower on Saturday came from Western Australia, South Australia, as far up as Newcastle and right around Victoria to compete for the Victorian title honours.

Doherty was too good for local Alexandra member and Healesville resident Justin Pearson with Nathan Disney from Newcastle in third place.

A top eight shoot out seen a sensational finish with Pearson blasting around the outside of Doherty to claim pole position for the final. Pearson was hoping to be quick out of the blocks at the green flag in the final, however, Doherty was the driver to win the race to the first turn and he went on to lead with Pearson actually dropping back a few places before making his way forward again.

West Australian Michael Holmes was out first followed by Todd Bayley, both of whom were serious chances of a podium position.

Twenty-five laps were run and on the 26th, Pearson and Disney came together on the back straight leaving Disney heading across the grass and stopping close to the edge of the track.

Stewards couldn’t put a finger on who was at fault from their position, and both drivers were left in their position with the incident marked as a racing incident.

Doherty then went on to win from Pearson, Disney, Chevy Edwards from Eildon and defending champion Ben Nicastri who started fifteenth and finished in fifth.

Doherty was reserved in victory.

“Thank you to all my crew and sup-

porters for their help,” he said.

“Congratulations to the Victorian Late Model club, the venue and its volunteers and the other place getters for all their efforts to make this a great night.”

Event sponsor and second-placed finisher, Justin Pearson, was pleased with the result.

“This division continues to go from strength to strength,” he said.

“Our numbers are growing, the fan base is starting to follow and venues want us to come and go racing for them and their fans.

“I can’t thank my team enough and all the supporters of the title for helping us make this event so great.”

Heat race wins went to Doherty, Chevy Edwards, Justin Pearson,

Holmes, Doherty and Pearson again.

Jackson Lunt and Ricky Cornwall had a ding-dong battle in the Juniors with Tim Gorski ready to pounce and take a win if anything went wrong as the field went through the backmarkers.

Lunt won from Cornwall, Wayne Furmston got past Gorski for third with Courtney Meakins in fifth place.

New South Wales champion Brad McClure won the Street Stock final from Lenny Bates, Scott Bull, Mick Dann and Debbie Jones with Steve Kershaw from Healesville winning the Sports Sedan final from Ben Moon, Peter Eastham, Colin Tate and Kevin Brogmus.

Racing returns on 14 May with the Mick Woodhams Memorial for 3 Litre Sedans and club classes.

Toyota in the sales race lead TOYOTA again led the Australian new car sales race in March, with the HiLux light commercial and family friendly Kluger SUV the stand-out performers.

Heading its nearest rival by no less than 72 per cent, Toyota recorded 17,849 sales in March, contributing to a first-quarter tally of 46,493 units.

The new generation HiLux found 3897 new homes to lead the light commercial segment; the ever-popular 4x4 variant accounting for 2886 sales, while

the 4x2 notched up a solid 1011.

An overall HiLux total of 9499 sales year to date is 18 per cent ahead of its closest rival and 11 per cent up on the first quarter of last year.

Also shining brightly was the seven-seat Kluger SUV, with 1198 sales putting it 18 per cent up on the same month last year, and 2918 registrations for the first three months landing it fractionally before its 2015 first-quarter performance.

Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing,

Tony Cramb, said the strong March result reflected the continuing trust Australian new car buyers had in the Toyota brand.

“After six months in the market, the new HiLux is clearly resonating with commercial buyers who need a reliable and hard-working partner on the road,” Mr Cramb said.

“And Kluger continues as a family favourite, thanks to its standard technology, generous seven-seat capacity, and five star safety rating.”

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