Mail - Ranges Trader mail - 24th May 2016

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Body found in creek By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS A BODY found in a creek near the township on Monbulk at 3.40pm on Monday (23 May) has been confirmed be that of missing Monbulk woman Fiona Hawker. Ms Hawker’s body was found in Emerald Creek off the Allendale Road, minutes from the centre of Monbulk. Police will prepare a report for the coroner, but the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage. Inspector Trevor Ashton said while the outcome was tragic, the family now had closure. “It is most unfortunate and Victoria Police would like to extend condolences to the family.� “Our investigators are down there

now and at this stage there is nothing to indicate foul play,� Insp Ashton said. Insp Ashton said it was through the efforts off all involved in the search they were able to locate Ms Hawker’s body. “It was a fantastic effort of all the stakeholders such as SES, CFA, and the Bushwalkers Search and Rescue Association, without their efforts would be going on for long time,� he said. Police are still seeking assistance from the community who may have any information leading to discovering what happened to Ms Hawker. “If people have any information or may be aware of what happened, please get into contact via Crimestoppers or at Monbulk police station,�

Insp Ashton said. “We still need the community’s help to understand what happened.� Investigators thanked all those who helped with the search. The 48-year-old Ms Hawker was last seen leaving her house in McAllister Road in Monbulk on Thursday 19 May at about 8.15am. It has been reported Ms Hawker did not take her mobile phone or any credit cards and her bank account had not been used since her disappearance. Incident controller Inspector Trevor Ashton said the search had geared up as of Monday morning 23 May and police had had a good response from the public with information. “We have got 20 search and rescue

bushwalkers, 24 SES and a dozen uniform members of police conducting all kinds of searches this morning,� he said. “We are going over old ground and the little intelligence coming in from public has been very helpful. Insp Ashton said the whole of Monbulk had been searched and re-searched, including the main shopping strip and the whole residential area. Victoria Police dog squad and SES units also searched local bushland and creeks for any clue of Ms Hawker. Insp Ashton urged the public to contact police with any information no matter how trivial they think it might be. Anyone who has information

Monbulk woman Fiona Hawker’s body was found in Emerald Creek. She had been missing for five days. 154604 Picture: VICTORIA POLICE about Ms Hawker’s disappearance is asked to contact Belgrave Police on 9754 6677.

Night lights for 10 years 2016 is the 10th year the Belgrave Lantern Parade has been illuminating the hills with intricate lanterns, performances and good times for all. This year’s theme is ‘radiance’ and everyone is encouraged to make their own lanterns to light up the parade. You can join dancers Bev Houston (pictured in orange) and Janelle Miller (pictured in blue) with Renate Crow and Hannah Raisin, Ross Farnell and Lucy Beach. If you’d like to join a lantern making workshop, there are lots of different workshops on weekends at Belgrave Library over the next six weeks. All the information is on the Lantern Parade website - www. belgravelanterns.org.au. Bookings are essential. Call Belgrave Library direct on 9800 6489 to reserve your workshop places. There are also opportunities to volunteer at the parade and be part of the magic. 154335 Picture: ROB CAREW

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