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CFA stands firm

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In an open Letter to the Editor sent to the Mail last week, Premier Daniel Andrews said lies spread about the new CFA agreement were causing unnecessary concern for volunteers, and gave reassurances over some of the contentious issues stating again that the role of volunteers was not altered by the agreement.

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Her letter addresses the concerns voiced by thousands of CFA volunteers in recent weeks, saying the dispute has transcended the EBA and is “ ... now about much more - it is about fairness, respect and democracy”.

Read their letters on the Mail website mail.starcommunity. com.au (Caravan of Courage - 24 June). See Page 23 for more Convoy photos by Mail photographer Greg Carrick.

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Captain Burns, in an Open Letter to CFA and All Victorians, refutes that claim however, saying “The dispute is about clauses which would give effective control of certain decisions to those who have no responsibility of accountability for them.”

“The intent in these clauses is not clear and open to interpretation,” she said.

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The Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV), representing CFA volunteers, announced on Friday that an agreement had been reached under a Supreme Court Order that would provide the organisation with a court supervised process to ensure “... genuine engagement occurred with the new CFA Board and CEO”.

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CFA VOLUNTEER firefighters from Gruyere through to Warburton voiced their opposition on Sunday 26 June to what they say is a union take-over of the CFA - and many have labelled it an attack on democracy.

A convoy of fire trucks made its way along the Warburton Highway from Wandin, stopping at Yarra Junction and Warburton to address supporters.

The convoy included volunteers from Gruyere, Wandin, Seville, Hillcrest, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Yarra Junction, Wesburn/Millgrove, Warburton, Reefton and Little Yarra brigades.

CFA Volunteer brigades have rallied across the state in recent weeks as the bitter, protracted and complex dispute between the CFA and the United Firefighters Union (UFU) representing paid firefighters has spiralled out of control.

The CFA board, which has since been sacked by the State Government, expressed their concerns, saying the proposed Enterprise Bargaining Agreement at the heart of the dispute, undermined volunteers and allowed the UFU operational and management control of the CFA. Hillcrest CFA Captain Fiona Burns’ on-line call out in the Mail on Thursday was rewarded with a strong show of support from communities along the highway.

Ms Burns said people came out to the roadside, honked their horns, flicked lights and gave the volunteers the thumbs up out of their cars as the convoy passed.

“It’s always really good to see that level of support out of the community and it is really appreciated,” she said.

Captain Burns said their message to the local communities was that the brigades were speaking with a united voice and still had concerns about parts of the proposed EBA. “I think one of the positives that has come out of this (CFA rallies) is that there has been a promise of some consultation as part of that, so we hope now that that will be real and meaningful consultation and not just a token offer.”

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River walk on the cards

By JESSE GRAHAM A RIVER walk circuit around Yarra Glen and renewable energy projects will be funded with almost $1 million from the sale of the town’s former Maternal and Child Health Centre.

Yarra Ranges councillors voted unanimously to endorse putting the money from the sale of 39-41 Bell Street towards the Yarra Glen Circuit River Walk and renewable energy projects, at their meeting on Tuesday 14 June.

The projects were selected by a spe-

cially appointed People’s Panel, made up of 12 community members aged 18-84, representing a cross-section of the town.

The panel was tasked with identifying infrastructure projects to be funded by the sale money, and met three times in April and May before delivering its final recommendations.

Criteria such as benefits to the community’s different demographics, promotion of health and wellbeing and improving the connectivity of the town resulted in a recommendation of 90 per

cent of the funding to go to the Yarra Glen Circuit River Walk.

The walk aims to connect the showgrounds, billabongs, wetlands and McKenzie Reserve by a system of pathways and activity areas - starting at the Yarra Glen railway station and ending at McKenzie Reserve.

The remaining 10 per cent of the money will go towards renewable energy projects.

Councillor Fiona McAllister paid tribute to the panel members at Tuesday’s meeting, and said the panel was

the first of its kind in the municipality.

“It was a very successful process for a whole lot of reasons,” she said.

“It was very exciting to be running a deliberative, democratic process, as they’re called, with the community, where the community is empowered.”

Cr McAllister said the two projects were “very significant”, and that the trail circuit addressed council’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy, as well as the town’s future growth with the completion of the railway line expected in the coming year.

Sanctuary koalas are kings

By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE Sanctuary visitors looking for koalas and echidnas will be in for a pleasant surprise, with the old enclosure being replaced by a grand new structure, the Koala Forest.

The area, which opened on Wednesday 22 June, features a new boardwalk around larger koala enclosures, which are raised to eye-level, with information stands along the way.

Healesville Sanctuary director Glen Holland opened the enclosure with Zoos Victoria member, sevenyear-old Isaac Busuttil in an event featuring numerous community members and dignitaries.

Mr Holland said the enclosure was the first part in a four-stage redevelopment for areas of the sanctuary, and had cost about $1 million to build.

The next stages, he said, featured a new area for the kangaroos and a theatre that would house a show about nocturnal Australian animals.

“We’ve been right around the sanctuary, we’ve renewed pretty well every exhibit, leaving koalas and kangaroos until last,” Mr Holland said.

“Finally, we’ve got here - as a product for our general visitors, for our tourists, I think we can safely say we’re getting there as a destination, if not quite there yet.“ Isaac told the crowd that the Koala Forest enclosure would feature keeper talks and information about the iconic animal.

“We can learn about these amazing creatures - an experience that kids and adults will never forget,” he said.

Visitors, including Casey MP Tony Smith and Yarra Ranges councillor Maria McCarthy then took the first public walk on the boardwalk and listened to keeper Amie Hindson’s keeper talk.

Life Sciences manager Bronwyn Macreadie said the enclosure would also feature the sanctuary’s maiden dedicated areas for echidnas, where the animals could be viewed year round.

She said the focus on renewable energy “will be a very new direction” for the town, and put up an alternative recommendation before the council, for council to find a way to “best support” implementing the renewable energy money.

“I wouldn’t want to see the money disappear into research and feasibility,” Cr McAllister said.

Councillors passed the motion unanimously.

To read the report, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Briefly Burglary accused found in stolen car A HEALESVILLE man is facing a number of serious charges after being caught in a stolen car in Healesville while out on bail for burglary charges.

Last week, the Mail reported that four men from Mount Evelyn, Silvan and Healesville were arrested after search warrants were executed in all three towns on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 June.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Acting Sergeant Kate Henderson said a “substantial” amount of stolen property was recovered - so much so that police had to call in a truck to shift the items.

A 24-year-old Healesville man was one of the four arrested and charged, but was released on bail.

Det Sgt Henderson said the man was arrested by police at 9am on Wednesday, 22 June, after he was found in a stolen car in Healesville.

“He’s been charged with commercial burglaries, theft of motor vehicles, handling stolen goods and criminal damage by fire - where he set some cars alight that he’s stolen,” she said.

The man and a 21-year-old Mooroolbark woman were arrested and remanded to face court on Thursday, 23 June.

The woman was released on bail, but the man was further remanded without making a bail application.

He is expected to front court at a later date.

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Keeper Kristy Eriksen and member Isaac Busuttil with a koala (and their teddy bear) in the Koala Forest Picture: JESSE GRAHAM enclosure. 155919 “I’ve worked here since the 80s, and this is the first time the echidnas have had a dedicated exhibit - it’s great,” she said.

She said that seven koalas were currently housed in the enclosure, but that there was room for up to 12 when the final works had been completed.

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Mr Holland said he hoped the new enclosure would help to boost visitor numbers towards the sanctuary’s goal of 550,000 annually by 2019.

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we want to grow our conservation upwards from $6 million a year spend to $20 million,” he said.

“Just a week ago, we heard another mammal went extinct in the Northern Territory, Queensland area - we said we’ll make sure that nothing goes extinct in Victoria, and we’ll do our best for the others as well.”

POLICE are searching for a thief who made off with thousands of dollars’ worth of copper piping from a ute earlier this month.

Healesville police Leading Senior Constable Tim Stewart said that $2000 worth of copper piping had been stolen from the ute on Old Fernshaw Road in Healesville during the month of June.

The car was parked in the driveway of a private address at the time, and anyone with information is asked to call Leading Senior Constable Chris Hickey on 5962 4422 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Federal Election 2016 and a transition plan to support forestry workers.

Funding for Eastern Community Legal Centre and Safe Family law programs.

Tightening rules on donations to political parties.

Engage with local Wurundjeri people to close the gap on health, education, employment and housing - and discuss constitutional recognition and treaty.

Fully fund Safe Schools and legislate for marriage equality.

Work to build social housing and pilot shared equity housing - and a 30 per cent increase in rent support.

Remove negative gearing and CGT concessions to make houses homes, instead of investments - saving $119 billion over 5 years.

Lift income support to pensioners and the Disability Support Pension, increase Newstart and the Youth Allowance by $55pw, and increase single parent payments.

guest presentations, network, create think-tanks, entertain, eat, create and educate all within the bounds of projects that aim for better outcomes for animals, humans and the environment we share.

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Why should residents in Casey vote for you on 2 July?

As a representative in federal parliament, I consider all of the above essential to a healthy, functioning, kind and sustainable planet. I am not interested in business as usual and know we need a shift in the way we think, behave and operate if we are to face the challenges of climate destabilisation, mental and physical health, an every growing gap between rich and poor, and the impacts on the trillions of other animals who we share this planet.

Unlike all other parties, the AJP is not scared to address the devastating impacts of animal agriculture as the leading cause of most environmental destruction out of fear of losing votes.

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The Australian Greens What projects or initiatives would you bring to the electorate, if your party wins government on 2 July?

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meet-ups to discuss issues - I will listen and represent your concerns.

Transparency in assessing infrastructure to make Casey thrive, e.g. mobile phone towers, NBN, public transport, electric charging stations.

Help to access Federal grants for Casey communities, including household renewables, storage, innovation, small business and schools.

Reverse the Medicare GP rebate freeze, add dental cover and fund the Gonski education reforms. $370M to double the number of local firefighters.

Funding for the Great Forest National Park to create 10,000 new jobs

national parks, wine regions, horticulturists, nurseries, restaurants and cafes.

Let’s replace the romanticising of killing encouraged by terms such as ’paddock to plate’ by supporting plant growers to diversify their farms to take visitors, run educational tours and even incorporate service industries of ’pick to plate’.

In an environment such as ours, we should have a greater focus on sustainable eco-tourism.

We can also do much better in the ways we manage introduced species by investing in long-term non-lethal solutions over short-term violent Band-Aid actions. Initiatives to support more work from home or in communal spaces will nurture and grow businesses within the local community and encourage collaborative efforts amongst individuals.

My dream is the creation of an all ages not-for-profit hub that offers a space for activists and artists to gather, host screenings, host special

Good government needs people who are in politics for the right reasons. We need ethical leadership on climate change, refugees - and transitioning to a sustainable economy.

My background in business, law, economic geography, university lecturing and community volunteering, qualify me to represent the people of Casey and work to restore integrity in politics and your faith in our parliament.

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I see so much potential for this area to become a real statement in clean, cruelty-free and sustainable living. The stunning surrounds almost demand it and the best part is the foundations are already there. We have residential areas surrounded by

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Labor What projects or initiatives would you bring to the electorate, if your party wins government on 2 July?

A Shorten Labor government will invest more in broadband fibre in the Yarra Valley and build new mobile base stations in Reefton, Chum Creek, Kalorama and Mt Evelyn. I will advocate for emerging industries to base themselves in the Yarra Valley, like advanced manufacturing and medical technology. And I will work for a regional suicide prevention project in the electorate.

Why should residents in Casey vote for you on 2 July?

I will be a strong advocate for the Yarra Valley. I’m not afraid to take a stand on hard issues: supporting residents when services are cut or fighting for more education and hospital funding.

TODAY, Tuesday 28 June, marks the fifth-last day of the Federal Election campaign.

On Saturday, 2 July, voters around the country will head to the polls to decide which party will lead the country forward over the coming three years.

The Mail reached out to the six candidates for the Casey electorate, with questions to help inform voters about their local choices ahead of the election weekend.

These answers have been edited for length and clarity though each candidate’s full response can be found at mail. starcommunity.com.au.

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Federal Election 2016

Tony Smith, 48 Liberal What projects or initiatives would you bring to the electorate, if your party wins government on 2 July?

I have pledged $8 million to tackle traffic congestion at the Dorset Road/ Maroondah Highway intersection that is so often a car park and $20 million to add a new outbound lane on Canterbury Road from Bayswater North to Montrose where the roundabout will be replaced with lights.

I have also announced that a reelected Turnbull Government will spend $420,000 to install state-ofthe-art CCTV security cameras in Yarra Glen, Woori Yallock, Mount Evelyn, Mooroolbark and Monbulk to combat crime, and provide the funds to enable the construction of four new mobile phone towers in Kalorama, Chum Creek, Mount Evelyn and Reefton to improve mobile coverage.

I have pledged a $600,000 federal contribution for the construction of a new pavilion at the Monbulk Recrea-

tion Reserve, and a $500,000 contribution for the construction of a new state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence at the AFL’s Eastern Ranges Kilsyth Recreation Reserve base, which will benefit 33 junior and senior clubs and establish an AFL Youth Girls Academy.

I have pledged a $140,000 contribution for two new multipurpose netball courts and lighting at Coldstream, where the netballers currently train on substandard tennis courts, as well as $140,000 contribution for lighting for the two netball courts at Don Road Recreation Reserve in Healesville and Montrose Recreation Reserve.

These initiatives, combined with $400,000 for two Green Army teams to work on the Yarra Valley Rail Trail and Healesville and Coldstream’s natural reserves, as well as $300,000 for a feasibility study into developing the Coldstream Recycled-water Pipeline, demonstrates my commitment to delivering a stronger and safer community and a stronger local economy.

Why should residents in Casey vote for you on 2 July?

If the community re-elects me as their representative, I will work as hard as a possibly can on their behalf. I always have and always will.

If elected, I will deliver on each and every local initiative I have promised as have always done. As well as backing the Malcolm Turnbull’s plan for a strong new economy with guaranteed funding for health, education and roads, and a sustainable responsible budget, I am the only candidate who has outlined a strong, costed and comprehensive local plan for our electorate.

Peter Charleton, 42 Independent Candidate What projects or initiatives would you bring to the electorate, if your party wins government on 2 July?

Should l be fortunate enough to win the seat of Casey, l would introduce a phone app which would enable

the people of Casey to express their views on many matters that come before the parliament.

I would hold regular Community Forums and get-togethers to ensure l am available, approachable and obtaining feedback as to the needs and concerns of the community. l would also like to encourage everyone in the community to help look after one another - I would like to have an awards day in which l would invite people to nominate those who they believe deserve recognition for their efforts within the community.

Why should residents in Casey vote for you on 2 July? l am not a politician, nor had l ever aspired to become one. I am a typical, everyday, garden variety member of the public who has had a gutful of Government and politicians in general.

As an independent candidate, l am not owned by a party, nor am l controlled by donors, unions or lobby groups. I answer only to the people of Casey, as such l would be a true

representative of the electorate.

When a question is asked l would answer that question openly, honestly and directly - not dance around the question and ramble on about something totally irrelevant.

I would exert pressure on other politicians to ensure they are not abusing the system and excessively spending tax payer dollars I would not fly back and forth to Canberra, instead l would drive myself and while taking the six-plus hour road trip l would ensure my mobile was charged up, hands free was operational and invite the people l represent to telephone me directly to discuss their issues and concerns.

By standing as an Independent candidate, l am enabling voters to send a message via the ballot box that we as a community are not happy with Government and/or Politicians’ recent performances.

Every vote for me will be a kick up the backside for the major parties.

Angela Dorian, 52 Rise Up Australia What projects or initiatives would you bring to the electorate, if your party wins government on 2 July?

We believe that financial blessing is important but not more important than peoples’ safety. We have returned here to remind the electorate, that prior to pokies coming in and prior to the liquor licences going so excessive, there was a great deal less domestic violence and homelessness.

This is based on the statistics.

A society really only receives the blessing to prosper according to how they protect their most frail and vulnerable. For example, the Safe Schools Program. Victoria mothers and fathers have no say in their child’s introduction into sexual matters, it is currently compulsory to have your child subjected to Safe Schools Program where teachers teach cross-dressing

is ok, the programs also introduces children to penis tucking and breast binding, that’s just a couple of things.

The federal government stopped the “Safe Schools“ Marxist Program when they discovered that they were showing pornography to minors without the parents’ consent. However the state Labor governments, Vic, Qld and NSW have re-funded the programs as a protest against the federal Liberal government. Politics is more important to them then children. The education department needs to be investigated until they find the perpetrators, then they need to be prosecuted and jailed.

I am standing as no other party will stop this paedophilic program. So please give a voice to the children.

Stop this violation of parents’ rights and psychological paedophilia. Put the majors last. Visit our website for other policies such as no sharia law.

Why should residents in Casey vote for you on 2 July?

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Terrain unfit for NBN Co

By KATH GANNAWAY A HODDLES Creek resident is questioning the suitability of the proposed NBN connection for areas off the Warburton Highway.

Josie McLachlan is calling for a rethink on the plans to provide fixed wireless/tower technology to areas such as Hoddles Creek, Don Valley East and Wesburn.

“The more populated areas closer to the Warburton Highway will be receiving the cabled fibre to the node (FTTN) network, but those who live

further back will receive a fixed wireless solution,” Ms McLachlan said.

“These towers rely on direct line-of-sight to each home they service, where any intervening vegetation, hill or even rain can interrupt the signal.

“This begs the question, is wireless NBN the best solution for the heavily treed and undulating landscape of the Yarra Valley?”

Ms McLachlan said her concerns arose from a recent information session for the newly announced Gladysdale, Hoddles Creek and

Serious crime is rising

By JESSE GRAHAM EVELYN MP Christine Fyffe has called for more police in the Yarra Ranges after the latest crime statistics showed a rise in major crimes in the area.

The Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) released its latest state-wide crime statistics for the year leading up to 31 March 2016.

When compared with the year before in the Yarra Ranges, the statistics show an increase of crimes such as assault, sexual offences, robbery, arson, burglary, theft and drug crimes.

In the 2015-16 period, 722 assaults were recorded in the area, an increase of 69 incidents from the previous year, while 2245 thefts were recorded - 149 more than in 2014-15.

Sexual offences rose from 211 to 299 between the two periods, though property damage, deception and cultivating drug offences, among others, declined.

In both time periods, five homicides occurred in the area according to the Thursday 16 June report.

Ms Fyffe said the statistics pointed to a need for more police in the Yarra Valley and more stations to be staffed 24 hours a day.

“We obviously need more police in the valley,” she said.

“It’s very important - the police time is taken up a lot with car accidents and motorbike accidents, we know that and it’s horrific and the police have to concentrate on that, but when you have a place that

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She said she was happy with the current ADSL. Ms McLachlan said the building of towers also had the potential for a negative visual impact, contradicting the primary values of the Green Wedge Zones in the area.

“Building towers for internet connection in this kind of terrain just doesn’t make sense.”

To find out more about fixed wireless and the supply of NBN in the Upper Yarra, visit www. nbnco.com.au.

has so many road trauma accidents, you’ve just got to have more police.

“As our population grows - and it is growing - we have to have more police.”

She said she was concerned about the increase of arson offences recorded - 124 incidents, up from 77 the year before - in the lead up to summer.

“The last thing we want is to come up to a bushfire season and have arsonists out there,” she said.

Lilydale Police Acting Senior Sergeant Linda Dillon agreed that more police officers were needed, but said it was a matter of resources.

“I come from another area altogether, (but) we’re all in the same boat - we don’t have enough police members to diligently do the job we should be doing, and focusing on those high volume crime,” Snr Sgt Dillon Said.

“We try as much as we can.”

However, she said that new 24-hour police stations, sometimes called “super stations”, can mean that nearby stations lose resources - meaning towns may have no police presence at all.

She said new stations with extended hours were also decided on factors such as population growth such as that in the south-east.

“There’s quite a few factors that drive the building of a new police station,” Snr Sgt Dillon said.

She said residents could try to minimise thefts by keeping cars locked and not leaving valuables, such as laptops, inside.

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“The Hoddles Creek tower is proposed to be built 700 metres from the local ADSL exchange, meaning that many people living further away from the exchange, who are in dire need of better coverage, will not be eligible for this wireless option, due to the line of sight restrictions,” Ms McLachlan said.

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Cash splash leads to poll THE major parties are finishing off their campaigns for Casey with funding announcements for sporting groups and legal centres, as voters prepare to head to the polls on Saturday, 2 July.

On Thursday, 16 June, Labor candidates for Deakin and Chisholm Tony Clark and Stefanie Perri announced that the Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) would receive $450,000 over three years if their party wins government.

The announcement will provide funding for ECLC’s Yarra Ranges centre in Healesville, which provides free legal advice on a range of issues, including homelessness and family violence.

CEO Michael Smith welcomed the announcement, and said it would give the organisation “certainty”, ahead of a $240,000 funding cut on 1 July, 2017.

“While that’s still 12 months to go, it still leaves the staff and the communities we work with with some uncertainty about what’s going to happen after that,” he said.

The organisation had previously raised the possibility of closing its Healesville office due to funding cuts under a previous budget - but had its funding reinstated by Casey MP Tony Smith.

Labor’s Casey candidate, Hovig Melkonian,

called on Mr Smith and the Coalition to match the funding announcement, but a spokesperson for the government did not comment on whether the funding would be matched.

Mr Smith, meanwhile, pledged $280,000 in funding for netball court lighting in Healesville and Montrose, and new courts with lighting for Coldstream.

If the Coalition is re-elected, $140,000 will be provided for lighting at Healesville and Montrose, while another $140,000 will be used for converting old tennis courts to netball courts, with lighting - the funding would be matched by the Yarra Ranges Council.

Coldstream EFL Netball co-ordinator, Narelle Collette, said the Coldstream teams currently trained in Yarra Glen or at the primary school, due to the only facilities being old tennis courts with free-standing netball hoops.

Converting the courts to be netball-friendly will allow games to be played in town by about 100 netballers with the EFL and the Coldstream Netball Club, and for training at night.

“It would help all of Coldstream, not just the club,” Ms Collette said.

On Wednesday, 22 June, Greens candidate Dr Elissa Sutherland hosted a screening of the documentary Chasing Asylum at Croydon Cinemas, bringing together about 180 people to talk about

Community Diary Cystic Fibrosis fund-raiser CRUMBZ Craft is holding a Yarn Night at Alchemy in Healesville on Thursday, 30 June, to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research and in support of a favourite customer, nine-year-old Grace, and her brother Liam, who suffer from the disease. To register for the night phone Kay on 5962 6635. Raffle tickets for fantastic prizes are also available beforehand at Crumbz, 288 Maroondah Highway, Healesville.

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asylum seekers and policies ahead of the election.

Mr Smith, Mr Melkonian and Dr Sutherland will face off with independent candidate Peter Charleton, Animal Justice Party’s Kristi Ba-

con and Rise Up Australia’s Angela Dorian on 2 July.

For more information about each candidate, turn to pages 4 and 5.

Email diary entries to: editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays

course meal ($13) every Thursday at 11am, along with prizes, card and other games. Phone Barbara, 5966 9137.

Indoor market WARBY Artisans and Produce Market is on Sunday, 3 July at the Warburton Arts Centre from 11am and 3pm. Held indoors, it’s a unique, quality and handmade market that offers something special. Phone Theresa 0447 277 513.

Seniors’ Lunch

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WARBURTON Senior Citizens hosts a three-

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retired and semi-retired men and women to join them for a no-obligation visit. The club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1.30pm at St James Church Hall in Wandin. Activities include speakers, occasional day trips, outings to local theatre, movies, lunches, dinners, ten pin bowling etc. Phone Monica on 5964 3802 or email monicasmith344@gmail.com .

Spinners’ anniversary HEALESVILLE Spinners and Weavers Group is inviting past and present members to their 500th meeting on Saturday, 2 July at the Badger Creek

Hall. Guests are invited to bring a plate as contribution for a shared lunch after the meeting and are welcome any time between 10.15am. and 3pm. The official meeting is at 11am.

Phone Lesley Wilkinson 0400 695 126.

Library fun YARRY Junction Library’s school holiday program includes free events, Tribal Play on Wednesday, 6 July, for children eight at 11am and Thomas The Tank on Thursday, 7 July from 10am to 3pm, suitable for all ages. Phone 9800 6462.

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Gamut of wellbeing classes ings to meet the diverse interests and range of age groups within the community.

The health and wellbeing classes offered include fitness, Pilates, Nia Technique, seated fitness and yoga.

There is also a newly introduced fitness class for men.

Also offered are art and craft workshops, cooking, dance, garden and animal workshops, French lessons, instrumental and guitar lessons, carpentry workshop and singing.

The Term 3 program is mailed out to all Yarra Glen and District households.

It can also be reviewed at www.yarraglen.com/livingandlearning, or alternatively collect a copy at various traders in Yarra Glen.

Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre can be contact on 9730 2887 or ygdllc@bigpond.com.

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THE Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre has been operating and serving the community as an incorporated organisation for over 30 years.

The centre, which was formerly established in 1985, specialises in providing health and wellness classes, work-life balance through special interest workshops, kids activities during school holiday periods and facilitating skill development across the wider community through program initiatives.

They also offer ‘Chef Table Nights’ held at local restaurants as social events that have proven to be very successful in ‘Keeping our Community Connected’.

Office and program manager Debra Traill said the centre had so many benefits.

“The breadth of what the centre has provided over the years has been about connectedness, health and social wellbeing, and most importantly about friendships,” she said.

The centre’s Term 3 programs offer numerous classes, workshops and social gather-

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Brightening up the wet season IT’S the dead of winter and we all need something to brighten up the cold and wet days.

Why not visit Healesville Living and Learning Centre’s art studio and enjoy a cuppa and chat with Sandy.

Resident artist, Sandy Dare, has been utilising her many talents to decorate the art studio and make it a more colourful, inspiring place in which to be creative.

From tabletops to wall paintings, she has used many techniques that anyone can have fun with.

They would like to invite everyone to come and view her wonderful works of art, then join Sandy for morning tea and a lively and informative discussion around her innovative and creative methods.

Sandy will be sharing her knowledge and skills in numerous upcoming classes and workshops.

She would like to meet fellow artists and those with a creative spirit and talk art.

This is a free event and open to all, so brighten up a bleak Monday morning and come along.

The kids have not been forgotten, either, with an entirely new range of after school pro-

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Term 3, 2016 Mon 11th July - Fri 16th BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Woori Community House AGM Wed 17th Aug, 10.30am - All Welcome!

Dru Yoga Tues July 12 - Sept 13 : 6.30pm-7.30pm $150 for 10 weeks Meditation Sat Sept 10 : 1pm - 3pm $12 Introduction to Essential Oils Sat Aug 20 : 10am - 1pm or Wed Aug 31 & Sept 7 : 7pm - 8.30pm $40 Mindful Creations Wed July 20. 27 & Aug 24 : 7pm - 9pm $30 Dietary Information Sessions Diabetes: Mon Aug 8 : 7pm Food Intolerance: Mon Aug 22 : 7pm $10 per session

The art studio is a great place to explore your creativity.

Creative & Performing Arts for Kids Tues July 12 - Sept 13 : 3.45pm-5pm $10 per class or $90 per term

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grams, including the return of Lego Club and the introduction of the Activities Club and Science Club.

And let’s not forget to look after ourselves, with Aroma therapy, Herbs for Health, Bach Flower Remedy and Yoga workshops.

Healesville Living and Learning Centre produces a

new program of classes and activities four times a year.

The current course guide can be found at www.healesvillelearningcentre.org or follow www.facebook.com/HealesvilleLearningCentre.

The centre is open throughout the school holidays, with enrolments being received now.

Oil Painting Classes Thurs July 14 - Sept 15 : 10am-1pm $270 or $30 per session Wild Mushrooms Sat July 30 : 2pm - 4pm $50 Preserving & Bottling Wed Aug 3 : 7pm - 9pm $40 Handmade Pasta Workshop Sat Aug 6 : 10am-1pm $55

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Natural Soapmaking Sat Aug 13 : 2pm-4pm $40 Cheap & Easy Food Growing Sat Sept 3 : 2pm - 4pm $30

Monday 18th July from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Facebook for Beginners Wed Aug 24 & 31 : 12pm - 1.30pm $20 for both sessions

Meet local artist, Sandy Dare Technique Demonstrations Artworks Exhibited

Computer Classes Beginners Tuesdays July 19, 26, Aug 2, 9 Intermediate Tuesdays Aug 23, 30, Sept 6, 13 10am - 12pm $145 per level

Morning Tea Provided This event is free but bookings are required for catering purposes.

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Social Groups & Clubs: Yarra Valley Brick Design (Lego) Club Thursday afternoons - Call Chris on 0413 593 570 for more info.

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1842 Warburton Hwy Woori Yallock Forthcoming Auction Yarra Valley - Restaurant and home on 2 acres Recently renovated and itted out restaurant. Well over 2 acres (9251 sqm) of land with over 60 car parks. Modern 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Great exposure with Warburton Highway Frontage. This combination of features offers a rare opportunity for someone looking to establish a hospitality business such as restaurant/cafe, cellar door or other retail/tourist pursuit. A total renovation throughout includes kitchen it out, furniture, looring, cool room, and much, much more. The home has also been recently itted out and over two levels offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas. A separate building it ensures that whilst you’re close to your business you do get to go home and relax. All services including sewerage, mains gas & water connected.With the Yarra Valley tourist trade increasing all the time realize your dreams at this magniicent property.

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Situated on approx. ¾ acre and beautiful valley views. The home provides 3 good sized bedrooms, the master has a walk through robe and full ensuite, two good sized living rooms with quality ittings, natural gas ducted heating, wood heating and split system heating and cooling, large kitchen with induction cooktop, and an adjacent meals area. Externally there are a few options for outdoor entertaining, a double carport, sheds, ample off street parking and an enviable feeling of spaciousness. A beautiful home in an equally beautiful location.

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Everything You’ve Been Looking For! This neat and tidy home is all you need to get started! Offering 3 bedrooms, one with ensuite effect, all with recent carpet, new loating loors throughout the living areas matched ideally with the quality timber venetians that really make this home a home!

Good size light and bright kitchen with adjoining meals area and freshly painted lounge. Established gardens outside with chook pen, feature River rocks inishes off the yard plus the sound of the river right next door really completes this picture. Extras include gas ducted heating along with evaporative cooling perfect temperatures all year round! A must look, call now for inspection.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 12:00-12:30pm (Photo ID Required)

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Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

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Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

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Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwall Property Management

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30 Hilltop Crt Yarra Junction

$310,000 - $340,000

Ideal Position and Low Maintenance Just a few minutes walk from the heart of Yarra Junction you will ind this gorgeous neat and tidy brick veneer home near the end of a sought after court location. 2 bedrooms with BIR’s; one with ensuite effect, European laundry, separate toilet. Boasting a large kitchen with electric cooking and double sink and plenty of overhead cupboards, open plan meals and lounge area recently updated with paint and carpet. Outside there’s a beautiful and private split level decking and spacious rear lawn. Extras include R/C split system air-conditioning, lock up garage with rear access and low maintenance gardens.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

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$360,000 plus

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An excellent opportunity to acquire your own piece of local history. This 1957 circa convent lovingly cared for by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart is now being offered for sale. The Convent is on approx. 2907m2 of park-like gardens with privacy, seclusion all only a short walk from the gorgeous cafes and shops and only approx. 70 kms east of Melbourne’s CBD. Presenting a myriad of options from a large family & extended family home, to a development opportunity (STCA). Ideally suited to airbnb/back packer accommodation.

A well built and thoughtfully designed Australian homestead on over an acre of land. Offering 3 Large bedrooms, two with built in robes and the master having walk in robe and full ensuite. A spacious meals family room is complimented by the Black wood timber kitchen which features panoramic garden window. Relax around the cosy wood heater in the large family rumpus room at the opposite end of the house. A double garage, double carport and good vehicle access would suit any tradie.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

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Millgrove

$280,000 plus

3 Bedroom Cutie with Loads of Charm Meander down your garden path with coach house lighting and be greeted by this lovely home full of charm. Situated on a picturesque allotment of just under 1/4 acre, this home provides a modern feel kitchen, with new cooktop and rangehood, 3 good sized bedrooms, loungeroom with snuggly wood ire and split system and a nice little deck out the back to sit and admire the mountain views and the very useable back yard, where the kids can play, the chooks can roam and you can feel like you are a million miles away from it all. Add to this a great solar system and you have a fantastic starter, investment or downsizer!

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

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

5967 1277

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

2457 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

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

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Indigenous artists share secrets

By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S Mocha and Lime cafe will host Indigenous artists from around the valley next weekend for the launch of a new arts enterprise, with live painting and activities for visitors.

On Saturday 9 July, Healesville Indigenous Community Services Association (HICSA) will be running an arts event at the cafe on Green Street, bringing about five artists for painting and conversations with the community.

From 10am-3pm, the artists will be painting live, and will be available to talk with visitors and passers-by about their work and creative process.

HICSA’s Merryn Auldist said the event resulted after a successful exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Council’s NAIDOC Week event earlier in the month.

“It was a significant opportunity for the local artists, within this community specifically, to look at maximising on that,” Ms Auldist said.

The event will also be the first with the group’s new arts enterprise, HICSART, which will run a larger arts event in November.

“This is going to be a promotional event for an arts soiree

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Gail Choolburra, Tiff Kuiper, Nikki Madgwick and Merryn Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Auldist at HICSA. 156045 Ms Auldist said the group were hoping to organise a large canvas outside the cafe, and children and young people would be able to paint on it.

Kelvin Smith will perform on the didgeridoo at the event, and artworks will also be for sale.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/hicsahealesville.

later in the year,” Ms Auldist said.

“In November, we’ll have it out here in this beautiful space (at HICSA), and you’ll just walk along a couple of metres and there’ll be another artist who’ll have their work, and you can engage with the artist and talk about their story and how they came to create the sort of style they work in.”

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It has been a huge success, drawing entries of tea cosies and soft toys from across Australia and, on the odd occasion, from overseas.

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WHYLD about winter fun

By KATH GANNAWAY WINTER was put in its place on Sunday 19 June, as everything that’s good about the season was celebrated at the WHYLD Winter Warmer.

Members of the community group WHYLD (representing the communities of Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Launching Place and Don Valley) put on a fun-packed gathering for families at Wickham Reserve, culminating as light faded in a fire-twirling spectacular on the oval.

Tin-can lanterns made at the on-site workshop were paraded and put in place

to make a stage for the event and the audience were spell-bound by the storytelling and light show, performed by Fireworks Dance Company and locals who put weeks of practice into a great performance.

A bonfire, magic show, hot chocolate and toasted marshmellows and just a chance to catch up over a cuppa and a snag were just a few of the activities that turned the winter afternoon into a winter warming.

And, for anyone who still had a touch of the chills, the ladies from the Hoddles Creek Red Cross were there with a colourful collection of woollen beanies to cap things off.

Launching Place four-year-old Chloe Mercuri enjoys a donkey ride with Linda Jay. 155988

A chance to enjoy a blazing fire for Hillcrest CFA members Emma Warne, Jes Curgenven and Adam Grossman. 155988

Zoe Waldron from Hoddles Creek inspired Red Cross members Sylvia Adkins, Merna Gration and Connie Grogan with her 'Bob Marley' beanie. 155988

Local performers show their new-found fire-twirling skills. 155988

Winter magic for the Willemsen family, Anthony and children Hayden, Daphne and Violet. 155988

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Making lanterns Harrison and grandmother Barbara from Launching Place with WHYLD member JeanBernard Bouvier. 155988

Support for CFA’s convoy

By KATH GANNAWAY CFA volunteer firefighters from Gruyere through to Warburton were given a strong show of support on Sunday 26 June, as they voiced their opposition to what they say is a union takeover of the CFA. The convoy included volunteers from Gruyere, Wandin, Seville, Hillcrest, Hoddles

Creek, Yellingbo, Yarra Junction, Wesburn/Millgrove, Warburton, Reefton and Little Yarra brigades.

Hillcrest CFA Captain Fiona Burns said people came out to the roadside, honked their horns, flicked lights and gave the volunteers the thumbs up out of their cars as the convoy passed.

“It’s always really good to

see that level of support out of the community and it is really appreciated,” she said.

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Maroondah Group brigades including Yarra Glen, Dixons Creek, Healesville, Badger Creek and Coldstream, will rally on Saturday 2 July, with a convoy starting at 9am at Warrandyte and finishing at Healesville.

Gruyere member Don Bigham speaks to the CFA crews before they leave from Wandin.

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Brigades unite for their cause. 156053

The TV news media covered the event extensively. 156053

Hoddles Creek crew Lilian Pagels, Leonie Turner, Helen Brain and Brendan Collier present the message. 156053

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Surprise defeat for Olinda

By CAMERON HUTCHISON

Webb, B. Bell (1), B. Wilson (3), T. Thomsen (1).

Monbulk-Seville Best: B. Jennings-Allen, B. Redfern (1), S. Bennett, N. Broadley, J. Paternoster, N. Wall.

Wandin 8.10(58) d Mount Evelyn 8.7(55) Wandin Best: H. Byrne, M. Dall, A. Marsh (1), T. Merlino, J. Byrne (3), R. Say. Mount Evelyn Best: B. Forbes, J. Beamish (2), D. Nicholas, M. Brierley, D. Fraser, D. Maunder (2).

Woori Yallock-Powelltown 9.10(64) d Kinglake 8.15(63) Woori Yallock-Powelltown Best: M. MacDonald, R. Ashby (2), M. Boyle, R. Whitworth (1), A. McNiff, A. Closter (1).

Kinglake Best: L. White, Binto, White (1), D. Roberts, E. Robinson (1), L. McDonald (1), L. Broderick.

Upwey Tecoma - bye

THE weather report did not flatter the valley on Saturday. But to everyone’s surprise, some (more than others) rain held off with some interesting results.

Warburton-Millgrove surprised the ladder leaders Olinda with a 6-point win.

Healesville ran away from Upwey in the end to now sit equal top with Olinda and Wandin.

Kinglake easily accounted for Yarra Glen.

Yea easily dealt with Gembrook and now shares fourth spot with Gembrook and Alexandra.

Certainly no easy tipping in Division 2.

Division 1 Seniors Warburton Millgrove 10.12(72) d Olinda Ferny Creek 9.12(66) Olinda had a bit more of the ball in the first, but could not kick straight and took a slim 3-point lead into the second quarter.

Warburton came out and kicked 6.2 to 1.2 to take a lead of 27 points into the main break.

However, Olinda struck back in the third quarter kicking 4.2 to 1.4 and reduced the margin to 11 points at three-quarter time.

Indirect kicking by both sides in the last had the game see-sawing from end to end but Olinda could just not find the big sticks as Warburton ran out six point winners.

Warburton Millgrove Best: J. Iacono (1), P. Sharp, T. Walker, T. McKail, S. Andueza, L. Barnard.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: K. Currie, C. Beattie, M. Hottes, L. Taylor (2), N. Keegan (1), M. Wright.

Monbulk 19.6(120) d Emerald 12.5(77) The first quarter was tough-going and the scorers were not challenged much as Monbulk managed to take a slim three-point lead into the second quarter.

In an entertaining second quarter, the hosts kicked 7.5 to hold a lead of 26 points at half-time.

Emerald outscored Monbulk in the third, but was still 21 points behind Monbulk.

Monbulk had a blinder in the last and kicked an impressive seven straight to Emerald’s 3.2 to come away with a very comfortable win at the final siren.

Monbulk Best: S. McBride (5), S. Williams (4), P. Barge (1), B. Emmett (2), L. Jurey, S. Gough (2).

Emerald Best: N. Jansen (3), C. Porter (3), P. White (2), B. Wood (1), M. Steer (1), J. Donders (1) Healesville 17.21(123) d Upwey Tecoma 12.7(79) It was all tied up at quarter time with both kicking 5.3, until Upwey took a 10-point lead at the main break and look to be in control.

Healesville came out in the third and kicked 5.9 to 1.1 to take a 22-point lead into the last quarter.

Another 5.5 to 2.1 had Healesville secure an impressive 44-point win.

Healesville Best: B. Miller, J. Nugent (1), R. Woodford (7), M. Jeffery, N. Mende, A. Davies (3).

Upwey-Tecoma Best: L. Beacom, B. Duncan, L. O’Brien, D. Waters (5), K. Townsend-Finlay, J. Hackett (1).

Wandin 17.16(188) d Mount Evelyn 8.9(57) Mount Evelyn took an early lead of 12 points into the second quarter and that is really where it stopped.

Wandin kicked 5.5 to 4 behinds in the second and had a healthy lead of 19 points at half-time.

Another 5 goals by Wandin to Mount Evelyn’s 3 had the lead extend to 32 points at three-quarter time.

Wandin had their confidence up and was never going to let this one slip.

They piled on another 6.6 to 2.1 to get some payback for their Round 1 defeat.

Wandin Best: S. McDonnell, T. Hinds (2), B. Foley (2), R. Wilson (4), M. Polkinghorne (1), J. DelGiudice Mount Evelyn Best: J. Sneddon (1), A. Johnson, D. Matarazzo, D. Kift, A. Gibbons (1), R. Cowan Woori Yallock 16.17(113) d Belgrave 4.9(33) Belgrave were never really in the hunt on

Woori Yallock flexed its might against Belgrave during their clash. 156088

Woori Yallock flexed its might against Belgrave during their clash. 156088 Saturday as Woori Yallock had finally found the football they knew they could play.

A huge 6.3 to two behinds set up the day and it was going to be chasing the Tigers’ tail all day for the Magpies.

Woori Yallock had a commanding lead of 42 points at the main break.

Their kicking was a bit wayward in the third kicking 3.7 to 1.2 but was able to rectify that in the last quarter to kick 4.3 to one goal straight as they defeated Belgrave by 80 points.

An impressive win by Woori Yallock sees them in touch with the top 5.

Woori Yallock Best: K. Busoli (2), T. Campbell, K. Thompson, J. Williamson, J. Williams (3), B. Monkhorst (4).

Belgrave Best: J. Webb, C. Rak, C. Power, M. Brown, M. Johnson, P. Johnson (2).

Division 2 Seniors Kinglake 11.22(88) d Yarra Glen 7.10(52) This game was vitally important for both clubs. It was certainly fresh on top of the mountain and the ground was heavy.

Kinglake came out with more intent in the first to lead by nine points heading into the second quarter.

Kinglake held Yarra Glen to 1.1 in the second while the hosts kicked 5.6 to have a commanding lead at half-time.

Despite being outscored in the second quarter, Yarra Glen were able to outscore Kinglake in the third; however, the margin was still 29 points at three quarter time.

Kinglake were unable to convert effectively in the last quarte kicking 3.8 to 3.1, but were still able to come away with a good win.

Kinglake Best: B. Wilkinson (1), A. Whelan, L. Arthurson, M. McAllister, R. Mallison (3), B. Robinson (1).

Yarra Glen Best: M. Ashton, C. Tait, D. Hurley (1), B. Ashton, K. Hudson (1), W. Goodwin.

Yea 28.14(182) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.6(42) How the heck can anybody tip a winner?

Yea came out and blitzed in the first quarter, kicking 5.3 to 2.2 and held a 19-point lead at quarter time.

Yea really turned it on in the second, kicking 7.4, while holding Gembrook to 2.2.

The lead had extended to 51 points and it was looking pretty ugly for Gembrook.

Another 7 goals to 2 in the third and the game was well and truly over but the last quarter was one of the best that Yea has played all year.

A score of 9.3 to just a solitary behind to Gembrook and the final margin was 140 points.

Yea Best: J. Flynn (1), B. Cunningham (4), D. Evans (1), M. Ivill (5), A. Hobbs (7), J. Marasco.

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: D. Leversha, M. Maddison, L. Scott, A. Mitchell, L. Henzen, S. Richardson (1).

Powelltown 27.14(176) d Yarra Junction 13.10(88) This was another game that was over by quarter time.

Powelltown started well kicking 8.4 to 4.3 in the first quarter with another 7.2 to 2.2 sealing the Eagles fate at half-time with Powelltown holding a 56-point lead at half-time.

With five goals each in the third didn’t cause much trouble for the hosts as they kicked another 7.6 to Yarra Junctions 2.2 to run out 88 point winners.

Powelltown now sit seventh, but are only one game out of the top five.

Powelltown Best: K. Larsen (3), L. Miller (3), W. Dore, M. McLaughlin (4), A. Ramzy (1), C. Dafter.

Yarra Junction Best: W. Robertson (3), A. Chandler, E. Wadsworth, B. Wragg (3), J. Black, F. D’Agostino.

Alexandra 20.13(133) d Thornton Eildon 5.2(32) Alexandra share fourth spot with Yea and Gembrook after their big win over Thornton.

Alexandra kept Thornton goalless in the first, and with five goals to one in the second gave Alexandra a lead of 49 points at half-time.

With Alexandra kicking another five goals in the third quarter had extended the lead to 76 points at the final break.

Thornton kicked three goals in the last, but Alexandra was able to kick seven goals to secure an impressive 101 point win.

Alexandra Best: B. Norris (5), L. Heard (8), R. Norris, M. Steiner (1), S. Steiner, B. Wallace.

Thornton Eildon Best: T. Carpenter, Z. King, D. Creed, S. Larkman, J. Brideson (1), J. Strachan (1).

Seville - bye Under 18s Yarra Glen 11.10(76) d Warburton Millgrove 9.4(58) Yarra Glen Best: J. Clare (6), A. Smith (1), B. Binion, L. Smith (3), M. Morton.

Warburton-Millgrove Best: C. Roberts, M. Read, L. Downie, B. MacDonald (2), J. Nelson, N. Peels (2).

Emerald 16.12(108) d Monbulk-Seville 1.4(10) Emerald Best: B. Pepi, J. Kruithof (2), J.

Division 1 A Grade Netball Monbulk 76 d Emerald 18 Monbulk Best: Olivia Crook (8 goals), Kaitlyn Seamer, Sophie Stubbs (21 goals).

Emerald Best: Kate Griffin, Kristy Evans (11 goals), Rebecca Sayers.

Upwey-Tecoma 39 d Healesville 37 Upwey-Tecoma Best: Julie Brown, Mikaela Kuhlwind, Keira Venables.

Healesville Best: Amy Stanley (20 goals), Caitlyn Jeffress, Alexandra Bryan.

Wandin 48 d Mount Evelyn 29 Wandin Best: Jackie Cullimore (29 goals), Tayissa Coppinger, Rhiannan Maxwell (19 goals), Mount Evelyn Best: Kaitlyn Black, Hannah Barry-Murphy, Kelsey Eslick (3 goals).

Olinda Ferny Creek 73 d Warburton Millgrove 35 Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Tamara Luke, Tess Linkins (43 goals).

Warburton Millgrove Best: Bianca Daniels (24 goals), Kellie Davidson.

Woori Yallock 65 d Belgrave 41 Woori Yallock Best: Elizabeth Nicol (49 goals), Bess Schnioffsky, Sarah Hogan (11 goals).

Belgrave Best: Jessica Brady, Kalen Winters, Carmen Timms (27 goals).

Division 2 A Grade Netball Seville 54 d Yea 20 Seville Best: Tania Hoare, Morgan Wyatt, Ashleigh Saunders (20 goals).

Yea Best: Meg Sundblom, Hannah Christie, Bridget O’Dwyer.

Yarra Junction 46 d Powelltown 21 Yarra Junction Best: Catherine Cook, Rachel Young, Lisa Ramadge.

Powelltown Best: Glenda Crofts, Sarah Woodward (3 goals), Jodie Stenhouse (3 goals).

Alexandra 42 d Thornton Eildon 31 Alexandra Best: Lauren Steyger (23 goals), Teagan Halligan.

Thornton Eildon Best: Ashleigh Creighton, Keely Grant (14 goals), Lisa Hartmann.

Yarra Glen: bye HEALESVILLE JUNIORS IN ACTION HEALESVILLE JUNIOR FOOTBALL UNDER 9S Healesville v Monbulk Awards: T. Biddiscombe, C. Bradford, F. O’Brien, T. Barclay, B. Anderson, O. Moreton.

Goals: J. Ferris, J. Marchetti, Gleeson, J. Newsome, F. O’Brien, B. Ralis.

UNDER 10S Healesville v Woori Yallock Goals: Chris Cooney-Smith 2 Awards: Jack Parker, Kaleb Land, Mitchell Sissins, Riley Cameron, Alex Blundell, Jack O’Connell.

UNDER 12S GIRLS Healesville 0.1(1) def by Mount Evelyn 5.6(36) Awards: N. O’Brien, O. Frith, T. Innes-Mason.

UNDER 12S RED Healesville 3.3(21) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 2.3(15) Goals: Cody Anderson 2, Will Cooney 2, Oliver Tisbury 1.

Awards: Seb McDonald, Jasper Stoppa, Darcy Close, Campbell Frazzetto, Daniel Ebbels.

UNDER 12S WHITE Healesville 2.0(12) d Emerald 5.6(36) Goals: Darcey Vorhauer, Nick Ward.

Awards: Nick Millman, Jacob Pace, Nick Ward, Darcey Vorhauer, Corey Agnew, James Ferguson.

UNDER 16S Healesville 13.11(89) d Gembrook Cockatoo 5.10(40) Goals: Jack George 3, Max Minney 3, Kobe Brown 3, Cam Boeder, Mitch Fantulin, Ennis Muke.

Awards: Rick Andueza, Alec Petersen, Max Renouf.

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Ralph’s stand-out victory

River Pigs play best

By ASHLEY GEELAN KINGLAKE FOOTBALL CLUB ON an extremely muddy and cold day at the Kingdome, and with the ground now in a condition not seen since the early 1980s, Kinglake were able to play better for most of the day than Yarra Glen.

Kinglake exceeded at ground-level contests, with Kinglake winning by 36 points on a cold six degree day.

The game started with Yarra Glen kicking to the Croc Pocket (Kinglake West) end of the Kingdome, where many former players from Panton Hill League days had come for past players day.

Kinglake kicked the first score of the day by kicking a ground ball through for a behind.

Kinglake then managed to get the first goal on the board.

Yarra Glen seemed out of form and found it difficult to adapt to the muddy and wet conditions.

By the end of the first quarter, Kinglake were in front having kicked 2.5(17) to Yarra Glen’s 1.2(8).

Kinglake continued on at the ground-level contests for possession into the second quarter, putting on two goals to double Yarra Glen’s score midway through the second quarter.

Yarra Glen could only manage two scoring opportunities throughout to Kinglake’s 11.

At half-time, this left Kinglake with a six goal-lead in low-scoring conditions.

As the boys went into the rooms, it was Kinglake 7.11(53) to Yarra Glen’s 2.3(15).

Kinglake's Rob Mallison leads his opponent to the footy in wet conditions. 156074 Yarra Glen came out firing in the third quarter and kicked the first score of the quarter, a behind.

The River Pigs ground work had improved dramatically during the quarter, reducing the margin to 29 points and kicking two goals to Kinglake’s one before the third term break with Kinglake 8.14(62) to Yarra Glen 4.9(33).

In a hard-fought last quarter, Yarra Glen tried all they could to reduce the margin as tensions ran high and a few

The at-times fiery clash was hard-fought in the mud. 156074

minor melees broke out during the final term.

Yarra Glen continued to improve, as Kinglake began to feel the improved Yarra Glen pressure.

Despite a last effort to reduce the margin, Kinglake 11.22(88) defeated Yarra Glen 7.10(52).

Next week, in another of Kinglake’s major inter-town rivalries, the Lakers will travel to Yea.

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This will be tough test for the Lakers on Yea’s home turf.

Following next week’s away game against Yea, Sunday sees Kinglake’s annual Reverse Draw, when Richmond footballer Dustin ‘Dusty’ Martin will join Kevin Sheedy and Peter Moody at the mighty Kingdome for an afternoon of entertainment.

Tickets are still available by calling Danny ‘Doggy’ Heal on 0439 170 530.

WARBURTON GOLF WEDNESDAY WARBURTON Golf Club's stableford event was played on a fairly fine day (for a change), but a damp course, where Ralph Logan was the ‘stand-out’ with a super impressive 40 points. This reflected a welcome return to form for Ralph, and it was definitely a popular win.

The runner-up, on 38 points, was Mario De Vincentis, who is making a habit of claiming the runner-up prize! The balls extended to 33. The NTP winners on the day were David Murch (3rd), Ralph (10th) and Allan Hubbard, who played a great tee-shot on the ever-challenging 12th.

SATURDAY A stablefordwas played, Andy Lockey came away with a win compiling 37 points. His was, clearly, the best round of the day, as Wayne Kempton was runner-up on 34 points (these scores show the course is ‘winning’ at this time of year, even though it is still in excellent condition). To prove that last point, if you could accumulate 31 points on the day, you would get a ball! The NTPs provided the highlight of the day’s competition.

A relatively new member, Roger Mataele, scored a hole-in-one on the very challenging 5th hole. Those who know the course would realise scoring an ‘ace’ on the 5th is a very rare effort, indeed. Well done, sir! The other NTPs went to David Hatt (3rd and 15th), and to Cross Senior on the 12th.

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CROSSWORD No. 7429

SUDOKU No. 4091 DOWN Biscuit (8) Competent (4) Stir (7) Curse (5) Headache (8) Jump (4) Plant (8) Calm (8) Weapon (7) Intoxicating (5) Prevalent (4) Whip (4)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7429 ACROSS

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Solution No.4091

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3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

(6). 22. Someone else for you (6,6).

DOWN 1. How do you do business? The answer is in the leaflet (8). 2. Complain about the vehicle and the parking (4). 3.

After the second claret, turned red (7). 4. So bright as to hurt? (5). 5. Managing to hear the word “infectious” (8).

6. Really lost heart, breaking the instrument (4). 11. The answer is not to stay away (4-4). 13. Quickly cut both halves (4-4). 14. Spurn it, having gone off vegetables (7).

17. Denoted it was deliberate (5). 19. Until shut up with a “nonense!” (4). 21. Thanks to having the right dessert (4).

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ACROSS 7. Fun to be with and nice to work for (5,7). 8. Potter about unseen! (6). 9. Amazed by how one put baby to sleep (6). 10. He acts oddly: the pupil with the bag (7). 12.

Because there’s snow: nice to play with (5). 15. Pam, if upset, by the way, will act petulantly (5). 16. Knots undone and holding the key to the prison (7). 18. A firm “It’s unfit for human habitation” (6). 20. Don’t miss the reveiw (6). 22. Someone else for you (6,6).

DOWN 1. How do you do business? The answer is in the leaflet

Clues

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DOWN ACROSS Cryptic 7429 (8) 1. NO. Biscuit ButterflyCRYPTIC (7-5) PUZZLE

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7429 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Great company. 8, Sniper. 9, Rocked. 10, Satche-l. 12, S-ince. 15, St-amp. 16, Dun-g-eon. 18, Stable. 20, Notice. 22, Second person.

Down - 1, Tr-ans-act. 2, Car-p. 3, S-carlet. 4, Smart. 5, Catching. 6, Lyre (anag.) 11, Come-back. 13, Chop-chop.

14, Turnips (anag.) 17, Meant. 19, To-sh. 21, Ta-rt.

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ACROSS Butterfly (7-5) Copyright (6) Sudden (6) Contaminate (7) Nip (5) Card (5) Quandary (7) Fruit (6) Fish (6) Binoculars (5-7)

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7429 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Cabbage-white. 8, Patent. 9, Abrupt. 10, Pollute. 12, Pinch. 15, Knave. 16, Dilemma. 18, Orange. 20, Salmon. 22, Field-glasses.

Down - 1, Macaroon. 2, Able. 3, Agitate. 4, Swear. 5, Migraine. 6, Leap. 11, Lavender. 13, Composed. 14, Missile. 17, Heady. 19, Rife. 21, Lash.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7429

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Motoring Watch out on winter roads WITH an arctic blast expected to sweep across south eastern Australia in the coming days, RACV is warning motorists to be prepared and take extra care when driving in winter conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of blizzard conditions in large parts of Victoria.

RACV Manager Vehicle Engineering, Michael Case, said driving in severe weather could be challenging and dangerous and motorists should slow down and be prepared.

“Poorly prepared vehicles, driving too fast and failure to treat the icy conditions with respect can lead to accidents and damage to vehicles,” he said.

“Check your tyres, windscreen wipers, the battery, lights, brakes, heater and cooling system before heading off.

“When driving in the snow, drive to the conditions and take it easy.

“Even if the snow has been cleared, the road is still likely to be slippery and black ice is always a danger.

“In wet weather use your air-conditioner to prevent your windscreen from fogging up.

“However if visibility is so limited that you can’t see the edges of the road

or other vehicles at a safe distance, it’s time to pull over and wait for the conditions to ease.

“If it is foggy don’t put your lights on high beam as this makes the road harder to see.

“Instead use low beam, as this keeps the light on the road and fog lamps if the conditions are bad enough.”

Mr Case said rain, slush and mud were particularly hard on vehicles and he advised drivers to get their vehicle serviced regularly.

“You will spend less money servicing it than you will on towing and fixing it, if you break down,” he said.

RACV research has found that tyres were often neglected with one in five cars on Victoria’s roads found to have at least one unroadworthy tyre.

“I cannot stress enough how important tyres are to a car’s safety. Tyres must have plenty of tread depth, correct pressure and no damage and make sure the spare is on board and in good condition,” he said.

“The recommended minimum tyre pressures for individual vehicles are listed on a plate inside the driver’s door jamb or glovebox.”

Ensure your vehicle is prepared for winter driving conditions. 156080

LandCruiser torture tested

The Toyota LandCruiser is still one of the toughest vehicles on Australian roads. 156076

TOYOTA’S Australian engineers have subjected the upcoming LandCruiser 70 Series upgrade to more than 100,000km of testing in some of the harshest conditions around the country.

About 70 per cent of the testing was conducted in off-road conditions, including everything from corrugated dirt roads to rugged cattle properties with severe washouts.

Local testing and evaluation, which focused on the best-selling single cab-chassis, has confirmed the new vehicle will be even stronger due to the adoption of a stiffer new frame with thicker side rails, reducing vibration and improving handling and stability.

The Australian engineers have tuned new safety features including vehicle stability and traction control for optimum performance in areas where the vehicle is mostly used - dirt roads, rural properties and country highways.

All 70 Series variants - sin-

gle and double cab-chassis, wagon and troop carrier - will be equipped with these safety features as well as hill-start assist control, trailer sway control, brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution and cruise control.

The single cab is expected to attract the maximum five-star safety rating with five airbags, gaining curtain-shield airbags and a driver’s knee airbag in addition to the existing driver and front-passenger airbags.

Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing, Tony Cramb, said the updates, due to arrive in the last quarter of 2016, have been made possible by a substantial commitment of engineering resources and investment by the company in Japan and in Australia.

“The upgraded 70 Series LandCruiser range builds on this iconic vehicle’s fit-for-purpose appeal with improvements that reinforce its heavy-duty abilities, durability and unapolo-

getically rugged character,“ Mr Cramb said.

“At the same time, it receives important safety and emissions updates that are required by many customers - as well as regulators - to enable Toyota to continue selling the 70 Series in the Australian market.”

The new range retains the 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine with common-rail direct injection and an intercooler, which will be certified to the Euro 5 emissions standard.

It will also be fitted with piezo injectors for even better response at low engine speeds.

The manual-only transmission is retained with revised gearing aimed at improving fuel economy and lowering noise, vibration and harshness.

Local engineers, who returned the suspension by adjusting spring and damper rates to match the stiffer new frame, also confirmed the suitability of the set-up for Australian conditions.

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