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Olympic dream shock THE Olympic dreams of Upwey running star Melissa Duncan are in tatters.

With just three weeks to go until the Rio Olympic Games begins, Duncan, 26, has withdrawn after succumbing to an ankle injury she sustained earlier this year.

The 1500m specialist suffered the injury on the eve of Olympic selections in April.

Until as recently as last weekend, the former Knox Athletics Club member had been in stellar shape after an intensive training block, which included plenty of cross-training.

“I ran over the weekend and pulled up a bit sore,” she said.

“You can’t really ignore things like that ... I headed to Canberra for scans and it wasn’t great news, unfortunately.

“The previous fracture had healed, but has opened up again.”

She said the injury had come out of the blue.

“The specialists are a little confused ... they’ve described it as a dancers’ injury,” she said.

“They’re not sure why it has happened, we were under the

impression everything was OK. “But it’s not ideal, just three weeks out from an Olympic Games.”

Duncan was aiming to not only represent her country, but really take it up to the best runners in the world.

In fact, Australia’s Olympic selectors had enough faith in her ability that her selection came without her running the 1500m Olympic Trial in Sydney. The decision was largely common sense, though, as over the previous 12 months she clearly had been the fastest female in the country over that distance.

To put her times in perspective, at the 2012 London Olympics, the winning time for the event was 4:10.74s (the first two place-getters were later banned over failing drug tests), while Duncan - albeit in different conditions - posted a 4:05.56s qualifier in 2015.

That time is the fifth fastest in Australian history.

She said her goal had been to perform well on the big stage.

“Things were going quite well, I’ve never trained so hard in my life,” she said.

“I’ve been doing plenty of cross-training and swimming,

I was looking forward to seeing the results in my running.

“I’d been completing three to four sessions every day, basically cramming in everything I could. It’s very frustrating, but I couldn’t have done any more.

“I’ve given myself every chance of doing well and that’s all you can do.”

After the withdrawal, her place in the Australian team will go to training partner Zoe Buckman, who competed at the London Games.

In spite of her withdrawal, Duncan has remained positive, saying she has a bright future ahead in elite-level running.

“Although I’ve been doing athletics for ages, I’ve only competed at such a high level for a few years,” she said.

“I’m a 1500m-plus runner, so there’s scope for me to go further. I’ll still be running at the highest level into my early thirties.

“For now, I just want to get things right and move forward.”

Duncan, who has returned to her Hills home after the news, said she had benefited greatly from the support of her friends and family.

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Volunteering - Friends, Fun and Skills for Life

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Sarah Ward is passionate about her time volunteering with local disability support service, Interchange Outer East (IOE).

Sarah grew up with Interchange Outer East. Right from the word ‘go’ she believed that people with disabilities are people with possibilities. At age 14, Sarah signed up as a volunteer with IOE’s recreation programs. She has never looked back, and since then has continued to be a regular volunteer supporting children and young people on camps and activities. As is the case with many volunteers, Sarah’s volunteering experience led her to paid work in different areas across the agency - 1:1 support work, program creation and coordination, employment as a senior support worker and recreation activity leader. All these positions helped her to fund her interests and pursue her passions in life. She has also continued to apply the many lessons she learnt as an IOE volunteer to everything she does.

Now, at 25 years of age, running her own business in youth empowerment and continuing her work with IOE as part of the Yarra Junction based Activ8 team, Sarah reflects on how volunteering with IOE has influenced her career, her perceptions and general outlook on life.

“Being an IOE volunteer really set me up for life. It helped me discover my passion for inclusion and for empowering people of all abilities to use their voices to speak up about issues that matter to them. My volunteering experience with IOE taught me about running programs and working with groups of diverse people and it definitely gave me an opportunity to develop my leadership skills. I’ve been able to use all these valuable skills in the running of the social enterprise for youth empowerment I have created, ‘The MISFIT Project’.

Through the training I received as an IOE volunteer, I learnt so many skills that have been invaluable in my life so far. I learnt a huge amount about working with people of all ages, particularly with children. I’ve learnt the importance of patience and a sense of humour, about appreciating even the smallest of steps forward in life and about positive behavior support. I’ve learnt how to communicate by various means and on lots of different levels – verbally, by sign, or by communication aids. This has been a massive asset for someone like me who works in, and uses, theatre as a means to aid communication.

Volunteering has really helped me develop into the person I am now. Before I started volunteering, I was nervous, shy and struggling with depression. Volunteering gave me a sense of purpose, which in turn gave me confidence and did wonders to boost my selfesteem. It helped me understand the importance of empowering young people, which is what I have built my life around.

The opportunities I have had over the years are impossible to sum up. I’ve travelled to places in Victoria, Australia and the world that I may never have otherwise seen. I love that I get to do so many amazing things and have so much fun. I’ve seen people grow up and grown up next to them. I’ve met so many amazing people - participants, fellow volunteers and staff - who have inspired me, and become lifelong friends. Nothing beats the feeling you get the first time you connect with a child and see the smile on their face when they are given the opportunity to shine.

I will always be passionate about the difference volunteering can make, it changed my life completely and for that I will be forever grateful. I am an IOE Volunteer and will keep volunteering whenever I can for the rest of my life.”

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DEPUTY Premier and MP for Monbulk James Merlino visited the work site of the new Montrose Town Centre with Yarra Ranges Councillor Len Cox to turn the first sod of the new build.

The turning of the sod marks the official beginning of construction of the new building that will see the existing town centre and maternal health centre combined into a single multi-use building.

The project will see addi-

tional rooms added to the maternal and child health services centre and upgraded facilities community centre and library with a new atrium joining them.

Landscaping is also included in the works to be completed, with the improved open space providing additional opportunities to support for community events and activities.

The new centre is being jointly funded by Yarra Ranges Council and the State Government through the ‘Growing Suburbs Fund”, formally “Interface” funding.

With a total cost of $1.75

million, Cr Cox said it was worth it for the community would have all the services they needed in one place.

“It is wonderful that this redevelopment means our community will have access to services that meet the needs of the region in a single, centralised location,” he said.

“Council greatly appreciates the contribution made from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.

“This fund is meeting a demonstrated need for community infrastructure redevelopment in outer suburban Melbourne.”

School quest for ideas TEACHERS and students are being encouraged to think about how they can improve school facilities for students with disabilities or special needs, with round two of funding now open under the Inclusive Schools Fund.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, opened applications on Friday, 15 July, while visiting Belgrave South Primary School to inspect work on a new sensory garden for students with autism, which the school is building thanks to a $100,000 grant from the first round of funding.

The Victorian Government established the Inclusive Schools Fund to help government schools build new facili-

ties to better support the social and educational needs of children with a disability.

Schools are encouraged to be creative and innovative with their ideas to make interesting and stimulating learning and play spaces that will benefit all students, including those with special needs.

The Victorian Government doubled the Inclusive Schools Fund in Victorian Budget 2016'17, meaning $20 million will be delivered to schools over four years.

Round two of the funding will deliver $5.5 million to schools across Victoria.

Minister for Education, James Merlino, said he encour-

aged creative thinking.

“I want schools to re-imagine their surroundings and come up with creative ideas about how they can be made accessible to everyone,“ he said.

“No ideas are too big and none are too small."

The fund is one of nine initiatives in the Special Needs Plan for Victorian Schools to ensure that students with disabilities get the same chances as other students, and fulfils a key election commitment.

Applications close on Friday, 29 September.

Schools can download the guidelines and application form for the Inclusive Schools Fund at www.education.vic.gov.au.

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House is destroyed

By PETER DOUGLAS A WOMAN who was 37 weeks pregnant has been left homeless after her property was destroyed in storms on Tuesday morning, 12 July.

The incident was among several which kept SES crews busy during that day.

Wild weather caused damage to numerous properties in Belgrave, Upwey and Tecoma and further inclement weather is predicted over the coming week.

By far the worst of the damage occurred at a property in Belgrave just after 5am when a young couple’s home was destroyed.

Emerald SES Unit Controller Ben Owen said the couple were distraught.

“Upon further investigation, it appears the woman was 37 weeks pregnant and they had just set up a nursery.

“That home is now destroyed.

“A large tree has come from a long way back and crashed through the roof.

“To give an example of the severity, the back window of the home had been blown out, just by the sheer force of the impact.”

Mr Owen said it had been an exceptionally busy period for SES crews.

He estimated the unit had received one call for assistance per 20

Police are seeking the identity of this man, captured on CCTV in Emerald. 156690 Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Hose stolen from store

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This car was crushed and the home was damaged when a tree fell during high winds in Upwey. minutes since early in the morning.

Meanwhile, a further two properties suffered severe damage in Upwey, one in which a garage collapsed and a tree crushed a car.

Another was damaged in Cockatoo.

Mr Owen said with more wild

weather on the way, people needed to stay vigilant.

“Make sure to tie down all loose items in your home and if a powerline is down, don’t go near it,” he said.

“When driving, be wary of black ice and also be mindful that trees could be down around any corner.”

He also noted the Emerald SES is also fundraising for a much-needed new truck.

Mr Owen said the truck broke down during one of the morning call-outs but it was repaired by Belgrave Motors.

To find out how to help out, visit the Emerald SES Facebook page.

POLICE are keen to speak to a man in relation to the theft of hosing from the AutoPlus store in Emerald on Tuesday 31 May. According to police, a man was observed on CCTV arriving by foot at the petrol station, located along the Belgrave-Gembrook Road, about 4.30am on the Tuesday.

He loitered around the area for some time, before allegedly cutting off some hosing from a hydrobath used for pet dogs.

Police said the hose could have been used for siphoning petrol from vehicles.

Anyone with information can contact the Emerald police station on 5954 0200.

Briefly Search finds drugs A MAN and a woman will face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court next year after being found with ice, cannabis and smoking paraphernalia in Silvan on Sunday night.

Monbulk police Sergeant Mark Knight said that, about 7.30pm on Sunday 17 July, a car at the overflow car park in the Silvan Reservoir Park was stopped by police for a routine check.

The car was then searched, and a quantity of methamphetamine (ice) and cannabis was found, along with smoking paraphernalia including an ice pipe.

A 28-year-old Silvan man and a 30-year-old Launching Place woman were interviewed at Monbulk Police Station, charged and bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 14 February next year.

Drugs and explosives TWO MEN will front court next year, after being charged for making explosives in the Olinda area last year.

Arson and Explosives Squad investigators arrested a a 20-year-old Mon-

trose man and a 21-year-old Heathmont man in Silvan Road, Olinda, about 2.20am on Sunday 17 July.

The Montrose man was charged with possessing and manufacturing explosives and possessing cannabis.

The Heathmont man was charged with possessing and manufacturing explosives, possessing ecstasy, possessing amphetamines and possessing cannabis.

The charges relate to incidents that allegedly took place in bushland in Olinda, dating back to November 2015.

Victoria Police said in a statement that the investigation was not counterterrorism related.

The pair was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 21 February next year.

Bring rack back POLICE have put a callout on social media to try and locate a stolen bike rack and tow bar, taken from a car in Mount Evelyn over the weekend.

On the Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area Facebook page, police said that a Hayman Reece tow-

bar and attached bike rack was stolen from the back of a blue Ford Kuga between 9.30am and 3pm on Sunday, 17 July. The item was stolen from near a cafe on Clancy Road, in Mount Evelyn.

Anyone with information is urged to call Lilydale police on 9739 2300.

Screw it down MONBULK police are calling on residents to protect their cars from number plate theft, giving away anti-theft screws at an event on Saturday 6 August.

Police, CFA and RSL staff will be hosting the event at the Monbulk RSL car park from 9am to 1pm on the day, supplying and fitting anti-theft screws to cars for a gold coin donation.

The donations will go towards the Monbulk Guides and Scouts.

Monbulk police Sergeant Mark Knight said the event was organised to address an increase in number plate theft.

The anti-theft screws cannot be undone with regular tools, and make number plates significantly harder for thieves to steal.

The guides will be running a sausage sizzle on the day, to raise money to send the group to Tasmania.

Trailer recovered POLICE are asking trailer theft victims to come forward, after an unidentified 6x4 trailer was located in Macclesfield earlier in the month.

Monbulk police Sergeant Mark Knight said the trailer was originally grey but had been resprayed after it was stolen, and had high sealed sides and a roof. He said there was no registration plate on the trailer, or any information to lead police to its owner, though it is believed the trailer may have been stolen from around the Greensborough area.

Anyone who may have had a similar trailer stolen is asked to call Monbulk police on 9756 6266.

One too many A CROYDON North man will be off the road for the next year, after being caught driving erratically while drunk in Mount Evelyn earlier this month.

About 9pm on Sunday 10 July, the

25-year-old man was observed driving erratically along Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn, by people who then called triple-zero.

Police, on the Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area Facebook page, said Lilydale police then found the man driving on a private property on Rangeview Road, Mount Evelyn.

He was breath tested, and returned a result of .223 per cent blood alcohol content (BAC), more than four times the legal limit.

The man had his licence suspended for 12 months and his car will be impounded. He is expected to face court at a later date.

Booze pinched A 40-YEAR-OLD man from The Patch will front court next year after stealing two bottles of alcohol from Monbulk’s Aldi supermarket.

Monbulk police Sergeant Mark Knight said the man was arrested on 13 July after stealing two bottles of alcohol from the Main Street supermarket.

He was charged and bailed to appear on 15 February next year at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court.

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To desex or not to desex: quer y THE month of July is National Desexing Month, an ideal time to highlight the importance of desexing pet dogs and cats. Many people do not realise that cats can fall pregnant as early as five months of age and may have several litters per year, each producing five to 10 kittens. This quickly adds up to hundreds of cats born to one cat, with many not finding loving homes.

While dogs are less productive, desexing is an effective way to prevent large numbers of unwanted animals that may ultimately end up abandoned.

Desexing is a routine procedure performed by a vet and involves a pet

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receiving a general anaesthetic and surgery to remove their reproductive organs.

There are many benefits of desexing a pet, including: Desexed cats and dogs have reduced risk of diseases relating to reproduc-

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Snippets Street art competition FERNTREE Gully Arts Society. At the Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully. See your art hanging in an art gallery. Win prizes. Entry is $18 and you will receive a large canvas to be collected on Saturday, 30 July, between 11am and 4pm. Your entry must be created on this canvas. Official opening on Sunday, 11 September, at 2pm. Contact Kaye on 0409 128 746 or keith070@bigpond.net.au.

Music festival THE Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) is presenting a workshop training program to support the ‘All Ages All Abilities Music Festival’ to be held on 17 September at Burrinja from 10.30am to 3pm. Features drumming, dance, singing, country music and concert band. Training provided to volunteers in stage crew, festival workshop guides, music support for artist with a disability and festival promotion. To register, phone Karen at DRMC on (03) 9754 6566.

Quilt event EVERYTHING Patchwork and Quilting at Gembrook is hosting a top event on Saturday, 3 September,

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tive organs, such as testicular and prostate cancer in males; and cystic ovaries, acute uterine infections and mammary tumours in females. Desexed animals live longer and healthier lives; Desexed male pets are likely to show aggression, urine spray or roam in search of a mate, reducing the risk of getting in accidents and being injured; Desexed female pets are also less likely to roam and get into accidents.

Desexing will prevent unwanted pregnancies which can put mother and babies at risk.

are a few misconceptions that · There can be associated with desexing dogs

Email diary entries to: editor@ mailnewsgroup.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm, at the Gembrook Community Centre. Guest quilter display, demonstrations, locally made quilts, refreshments. $5 admission.

Proceeds to the Gembrook CFA. Discouraged by weight gain?

THEN come and join the Monbulk Day TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) at The Open Door Hall, corner of David Hill Road and Moxhams Road, Monbulk. Club meets on Fridays, from 8.30am-10am. Membership open to men and women.

Contact Person, Brenda - (03) 9751 1605.

Donations sought RSPCA Boronia opened in January and has received good support, but is seeking further donations of quality clothes and bric-a-brac; toys and books also greatly appreciated. All profits go towards helping RSPCA Victoria fight animal cruelty and cares for thousands of animals each year. The op shop is located at 17 Dorset Square, Boronia. Contact: 9762 6635. Or visit www.rspcavic. org.

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and cats, which need to be corrected. has a slightly different metabolism to that of an entire cat or dog, so their dietary and exercise requirements may need to be modified. Poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to weight gain, not desexing; It is not better for females to have one litter before desexing. Contrary to belief, this will actually increase the risk of mammary cancer and does not serve any useful purpose for

ter. They do not have any concept of sexual identity or ego, so desexing will not change their basic personality. Male dogs will not feel less ‘manly’ just because of the operation.

Desexing our pets is part of responsible pet ownership.

To find out more, or take advantage of a 30 per cent discount on desexing procedure during July, call the Animal Aid Veterinary Clinic on (03) 9739 0500 or visit www.animalaid.org.au.

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Energise has been running since 2009 and has grown from a half-day to a day-long program on the first Tuesday of the school holidays: Term 1, 2 and 3. Range of handson activities, good food, variety of games. Children from different year levels and schools enjoy mixing with each other. For more details, visit www.monbulkcf.org.au/energise. htm.

FROM Saturday, 23 July, Upwey and Monbulk Community Links will close on Saturday mornings, due to a limited number of residents using these Community Links during this time.

Both Community Links will continue to open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Lilydale and Healesville Community Links will also remain open from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm as well as on Saturday from 9am-12pm.

All urgent matters can be reported to Yarra Ranges Council (all hours) on 1300 368 333.

Patchwork, quilting THIRD Everything Patchwork and Quilting at Gembrook for Saturday, 3 September. EPQG, a not-for-profit group, has a very small dedicated committee which proudly gives all proceeds to a community group each year. This year, as last year, they are supporting the Gembrook CFA.

Volunteers sought BRIDGES Connecting Communities is seeking volunteers in the South West Yarra Ranges to assist in their community transport service, transported elderly people and those with a disability to doctors, hospitals and Allied health appointments in the region. For more information, contact (03) 9763 9700.

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Plastic not so fantastic

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS A GROUP of Belgrave locals has taken inspiration from a community group in Warburton and is working with local traders to make the Dandenong Ranges plastic bag free.

Jen Ellison from the volunteer group Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges said the group had the support of traders associations from Belgrave, Upwey and Tecoma.

“We don’t want to enforce this one anyone,” Ms Ellison said.

“We want to work with the traders and local communities to change people’s habits and the way they think about plastic bag use.”

Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges will officially launch its campaign to end the use of plastic shopping bags from 10am Sunday 24 July at Burrinja Cultural Centre.

The launch will include a screening of the film Bag It followed by a Q and A session, a sewing session to craft re-usable shopping bags and a coffee/info sharing session.

Ms Ellison said it had been hard work for the small group of volunteers to get the campaign off the ground and so it was on the lookout for more people to get involved.

“We’d love to have any volunteers who can help us at the sewing bee from 10am1pm on the 24th,” she said.

“Even if you can’t sew, but can cut or pin, everyone is very welcome.”

For those that are looking to get involved but can’t spare time to volunteer, Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges have a donation bin at the Belgrave library.

“We’d love material donations to turn into bags,” Ms Ellison said.

“We are looking for old clean sheets, pillowcases, table cloths, even old clothes.”

For more information about the group or the launch day, Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges can be found online at www. facebook.com/plasticbagfreedandenongranges.

Pictured is a new SES truck that the Emerald unit hopes to purchase.

Tired truck planned for re-tyrement

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Lucy Demant and Jen Ellison with Marcel, 2, and Vida, 5, with their re-usable shopping bags in Picture: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS Belgrave. 156887

THE Emerald SES has used its 13-year-old rescue truck to respond to emergencies for four days straight, clocking 40 hours on the road. The truck has broken down twice in that time alone.

Emerald SES is seeking donations to purchase a new rescue truck to replace it.

Emerald SES controller Ben Owen said the Emerald unit was among the busiest SES crews in the state.

“We currently have a 13-year-old rescue truck that has a working life of 15 years. This is a unitowned vehicle and therefore required community donations to fund it,“ Mr Owen said.

“On top of trivia nights, sausage sizzles and raffles, we have applied for a state grant and, if successful, we would require a further $118,000 to buy the truck.“ Mr Owen said the new truck would have extra grip, and would be able to better navigate steep driveways and rough roads.

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By JARROD POTTER IT IS pretty hard to stop Olivia Weston adding new sports to her already impressive athletics resume.

The Menzies Creek athlete, 17, has already been a state champion on the bike, a HPV mainstay and also loves to dabble in netball and mountain-biking.

But her latest passion came with a ticket to the national championships, after she qualified to represent Athletics Victoria at the National Cross Country Championships in Canberra.

Weston earned her place after a top-10 finish at the Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships in the Under 18s Girls category.

“I raced against all the other girls in my age group - Under 18s - and from there, it was the top 10 that get picked and go straight into the national championships and I placed fourth in my age group,” Weston said.

“Last year I just missed out, so this year I really wanted to make it and I never want to put things in my head at the start of the race, but when I did get in I was pretty happy.”

She goes in with a clear mind and a great focus on each step around the Stromlo Forest course ... other than that, she’s trying not to get ahead of herself.

“I guess it’s my first race doing the nationals, so I think just doing my best and my coaches will help me get prepared for it,” Weston said.

“Chris and Anna Macdonald they’ve helped me do my personal best - but I’m not trying to expect anything though.”

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Letters Stay brave and true THE editorial of 5 July (‘Keep writing the wrongs’) confirms what I have long suspected, which is that the editor of the ‘Mail’ not only believes in freedom of speech, but has the courage to act in accordance with that belief.

The ‘Mail’ not only publishes letters about minor issues, it also publishes letters about major issues that are censored by other newspapers.

I empathise with Val Butler for receiving a poison pen letter.

There are a lot of nasty people in the world, but stand strong Val, because eventually the world will turn to holding your views as the mainstream opinion.

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Not so naive The sporting world is at Olivia Weston's feet. 156592 But what about the dreaded ‘choice’ that a lot of young dualsportspeople seem to go through at her age.

Well ... Weston isn’t picking anything that stops her pursuing the next great sporting opportunity and she thinks her multi-faceted sporting life gives her great advantages.

“You need endurance and great fitness for all of these sports and it definitely helps (playing different

sports),” Weston said.

“I’ve been playing centre and wing attack in netball and need a lot of running for that.

“I’ve enjoyed all of them, but I’ve been doing more and more running and I’m really enjoying it.

“I want to keep doing all the different sports I’ve been doing and not just focus on one ... and hopefully do my best in all of them.

“I’ve had an active family and the school has always been into sport too, so I’ve always loved sport and getting outdoors so I guess it’s a good fit.”

She wanted to thank her parents, the school and her coaches, Chris and Anna Macdonald, for their support.

Weston’s campaign at the Stromlo Forest cross country course in Canberra begins on Saturday, 20 August.

I AGREE with Stephen Bickell of Mount Evelyn (‘CFA takes sides’, the ‘Mail’; Tuesday, 5 July) that the CFA must remain apolitical.

However, individual members will always be allowed to have their own political views.

I’m a CFA volunteer and I can assure Stephen that we understand the issues only too well.

To call CFA members naive and gullible is an insult because our members understand very well the difference between

state and federal issues.

Although some people are saying this is only a state issue, it is both a state and federal issue because the United Firefighters Union (UFU) deal is using federal industrial legislation to take control of and override CFA state legislation.

This has nothing to do with career firefighters getting a pay rise.

It has everything to do with union control.

It is the UFU Secretary Peter Marshall, Premier Daniel Andrews and (Emergency Services) and Minister James Merlino who have politicised the proposed takeover of the CFA by the UFU, not the members.

Regardless of individual members’ political persuasion, I can assure Stephen that most members will welcome the promised intervention by the Federal Government to break the deadlock caused by the State Government’s tactics to sack the board and try to ram through the union’s attempt to control the way in which the volunteers and senior CFA officers fulfil their statutory role.

Have no doubt, regardless of politics, the CFA’s 60,000 volunteers have enormous community support right across Victoria.

You need look no further than the lower swing to Labor in Victoria compared to other states.

You have Premier Andrews to thank for that.

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Planning the way forward

By KATH GANNAWAY

Cr Jim Child is passionate about the sustainability of the local timber industry. 139407 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM It was forestry, and the wording that Council “Support a transition to sustainable forestry” that caused passionate debate, and ultimately a successful alternative recommendation.

Cr Child called for the word ‘transition’ to be eliminated, arguing the existing forestry industry was sustainable and that the suggestion that a transition was required could raise doubt that Yarra Ranges Council recognised the industry as sustainable.

He said the State Government recognised the forestry industry as legal and sustainable and said it was an important part of his O’Shannassy Ward, and of the shire.

“To me the timber industry, whether on private land or public or crown land, is being planted and harvested in a sustainable manner,” Cr Child said.

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A DRAFT planning document that will set out policy and guidelines for Yarra Ranges Council was given the go-ahead for public consultation at the 12 July council meeting.

The Draft Localised Planning Statement was initiated at the request of the State Government, aimed at identifying and protecting areas of Victoria that have highly significant geographic and physical features.

Yarra Ranges was one of four areas identified for a bespoke set of policies and guidelines that Yarra Ranges Councillors said on Tuesday night had been a year in the development and was referred to as “a serious document” and “a critical position statement for future planning”.

The draft document is the combined work of Yarra Ranges Council and the Community Reference Group made up of community representatives from across the shire.

Reference group chairman Rick Houlihan spoke briefly to the document, pointing out that the incorrect version had appeared in the agenda, and calling for the community consultation period to be extended to 60 days.

An amended version of the draft scheme was presented to the meeting to be adopted as the correct version.

The scheme looks at planning around a number of areas including activity centres, the Urban Growth Boundary, residential and green wedge policies, economic development, commercial activity in the green wedge, agriculture, tourism development, extractive industry, recreation and open space, environment, landscape and heritage, community safety, community infrastructure, public works and forestry.

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input was only one part of the document.

“I believe as councillors we do have the right to vet this document,” he said.

Cr McAllister argued for the retention of ‘transition’ saying the process had taken a year to get to draft and it was the start of the next part of that process which was consultation.

“I would rather we run with it as it sits and if the consultation process

raises it as an issue, we deal with it,” she said.

Councillors Cox, Avery and Clarke also supported retaining the proposed wording, with Cr Cox saying that to get to the core of the matter would require defining ‘sustainable’.

Cr Avery also questioned the definition of sustainable.

“I have seen with my own eyes what the timber industry has done in the water catchments around Toolangi and I am appalled,” he said.

“I am all for sustainable forestry, but when you see the havoc wreaked on some of the sensitive parts of our bushland, I can’t support this and think it should sit.”

Councillors Maria McCarthy, Jason Callanan and Andy Witlox supported Cr Child.

Cr McCarthy said she believed Yarra Ranges had a sustainable timber industry.

“It would not be there if not supported by the government,” she said.

“I believe what Cr Child has said and support his view.”

Cr Callanan argued the industry was already working as a sustainable industry with a view to the future.

“They won’t be around in 20 years’ time otherwise,” he said. “If they want to compete, want to survive, they have to find ways to become sustainable.”

He said either wording was supporting a sustainable industry.

With a four/four split, Cr Child’s amendment was carried on the casting vote of Mayor Callanan. The proposal to extend the consultation period to 60 days was also not supported.

To view the Draft Localised Planning Statement, and for a closing time for submissions, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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The shop has been a clothing store for the past 40 years.

During that time, Shirlene has worked in the shop for 10 years, although she did have a break.

“I have been back for almost four years and gain great pleasure in seeing customers happy with their new outfits,” she said.

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They all share a love for clothing and take great joy in helping local girls feel amazing in some incredible clothes.

Store owner Shirlene Bisschop said the shop was perfect for those who were seeking out something a little unique.

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Community reaps the rewards THE IGA supermarkets in Cockatoo and Belgrave South have joined forces in order to give back to their respective communities.

Managers Steve McManamon (Cockatoo) and Simon Hartley (Belgrave South) introduced the MYIGA rewards card into their stores about 18 months ago, encouraging shoppers to donate a nominal amount every time they shop.

The initiative works on a points system, with one per cent of the shoppers’ spend accumulating as rewards.

When signing up for the MYIGA, shoppers can either collect the points themselves or nominate a local charity organisation.

Though, the first listed organisation is the local CFA brigades.

The first evidence of the initiative’s benefit came to fruition over the weekend, with the Cockatoo CFA ($940) and Belgrave South CFA ($1624) both receiving substantial cheques.

Mr Hartley said at the presentation, they also held a sausage sizzle and raised a further $450.

“To be able to put names to faces at the CFA was a great thing for us,” he said.

“It’s all about building up that rapport and creating

a good working relationship.

“These funds have accumulated over the past 18 months and this is the first round of donations we’ve held.”

Mr Hartley hoped the initiative would grow further in the coming months, as shoppers realised just how much good they can achieve for their community.

“Initially, we put our heads together and tried to work out how we could do something really meaningful for our communities,” he said.

“Hopefully, this is the start of something much bigger.”

Along with the point system, the shoppers who sign up to the program are entitled to extra specials within the store on a weekly basis.

The shoppers are notified of these extra specials every Wednesday via text message.

Cockatoo IGA assistant store manager Yvonne White believed the rewards initiative had great scope, particularly in smaller communities such as Cockatoo and Belgrave South.

“In towns like ours, giving to charity is just what you do, so we expect most people will be happy to give back a little,” she said.

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Prepare yourself for tax time IT seems like just weeks ago, when the end of the financial year was closing in.

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CHARACTER AND CHARM

MOUNT EVELYN

THIS character weatherboard home with high ceilings, decorative archways, ceiling roses and stained glass doors, is in a quiet pocket of Mount Evelyn.

WALKING through the front door, there is a good size family lounge plus dining zone which then flows through to the original kitchen, which all overlook the large rear decking.

Down the hallway are three good size bedrooms, all featuring built-in wardrobes, plus the original main bathroom with a separate WC and good size laundry.

Add to this the spacious main bedroom, with ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and sliding doors, leading to the rear deck with plenty of natural light streaming in.

At the rear of the house is a huge timber deck that is the perfect spot for those wanting to entertain and take in the peaceful surrounds, while the expansive rear yard provides plenty of space for the kids to play, room for family pets to run around or for those green thumbs, a blank canvas to create that dream garden.

Other quality features include ducted heating, plenty of off-street parking for all the family cars, a large rear shed, fully fenced backyard plus enjoy the added bonus of both the interior and exterior of this stunning home being freshly painted.

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GEMBROOK

DOUBLE THE VALUE THIS brick home is only two years old, is within walking distance to the Gembrook township and offers comfortable living with spacious zoned areas.

Suiting dual living, each side of the house has a main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and full ensuite, as well as a large living room.

Add to this a further two bedrooms and family bathroom, central kitchen and family/meals area.

The custom-built kitchen is the entertainer's dream with open plan design and features such as soft closing drawers,

stone bench tops and a huge walk-in pantry with room for a second fridge.

Features include an alarm system, fly screens, timber floors, mains gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and stone benches throughout the bathrooms and laundries - yes, two laundry areas, which are cleverly located inside each garage.

Outside you’ll appreciate the sealed driveway and two double garages, as well as the outdoor entertaining with lovely valley views, and the property is fully fenced for security.

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37 Rainy Hill Road Cockatoo

Offers Over $770,000

163 Red Road Gembrook

Offers Over $710,000

“Daphne Manor” on 6 Acres!

Super-Sized Family Home!

Charming country family home with enough cleared acres for a pony or 3 close to Cockatoo Township & only a few minutes from Emerald. The home is an old school house moved to the Hills for a new lease of life & features 3 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas & a private cottage. Add to this a tennis court, menage & huge shed with stables & a 4 car carport.

This fantastic brick home is only 2 years old, within walking distance to Gembrook Township & offers comfortable living with spacious zoned areas, with 2 Master BDRs, a further 2 BDRs, 3 bathrooms, custom built kitchen & three living areas. Add to this 2 garages, landscaped gardens & all on 1 acre.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968, Aaron Day 0407 365 994 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

76 Emerald Monbulk Road Emerald

Offers Over $595,000

12/5-7 Kilvington Drive Emerald

$1530 per calendar month

Premium Location, Unbeatable Style!

Opportunity Awaits in Emerald!

This spectacular Federation style residence sits proudly on its magniicent ¼ acre of manicured gardens with a sealed driveway & 2 road accesses. Offering 5 BDRs, 2 Master suites with full ensuites & WIRs, 3 living areas, dining room, chef’s kitchen, powder room, mains GDH, evaporative cooling, ambient gas log ire, surround sound, built in speakers, DBL L/U garage, extensive storage & so much more.

Situated in a prime location of Emerald, the possibilities are endless. Ceiling fans, gas wall heater, 3 separate partitioned rooms and toilet facilities. Shop space is approx.

73.10m2. Access to shop from carpark and Kilvington Drive. Call now to arrange an inspection. $1530.00 per calendar month plus outgoings

Contact: Stephen Richards 0400 100 155 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Anita Milburn 5968 6222

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20 Marne Road Mount Evelyn

$490,000 Plus

Wandin North

$450,000 - $490,000

CHARACTER & CHARM IN A TRANQUIL LOCATION!

Presentation Perfect and Perfectly Located

Walking through the front door we have a good size family lounge plus dining zone which then lows through to the original kitchen. Making your way down the hallway we have three good size bedrooms all featuring BIRs plus the original main bathroom with a separate WC & good size laundry. Add to this the spacious master bedroom which includes a full ensuite and WIR. At the rear of the property we have a huge timber deck and an expansive rear yard provides plenty of space for the kids to play or room for family pets to run around.

This neat home is ideally positioned just a short stroll to Wandin’s shopping hub and just metres from public transport. The home offers 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, great open plan living/family area and a separate meals area, fresh modern kitchen with gas cooking and loads of bench and cupboard space, gas ducted heating and split system heating and cooling. Outside offers great space for entertaining with a covered deck and spa area plus a separate covered BBQ area.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544

1/14 Kitchener Road Croydon

$370,000 Plus

8b Douglas Pde Yarra Junction

$530,000 - $560,000

Convenience & Lifestyle!

Stunning Near New Home with Amazing Views

Radiating style and convenience throughout with light illed interiors, quality appointments and spacious living the unit comprises two bedrooms, stunning timber loors and window furnishing as well as gas heating and split system air conditioning. A striking kitchen overlooks the superb dining and living space. The home also includes a central bathroom and laundry, outdoor courtyard and single carport. Convenience and low maintenance living is only the start to what this home has to offer, it is also close to Schools.

This home captures stunning mountain views and provides a study plus 3 excellent sized bedrooms, large ensuite and walk in robe and windows overlooking one of the two outdoor living zones. The creature comforts are covered with ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ceiling fans and well appointed kitchen. Outside offers a double lock up garage, carport and landscaped gardens.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 1:00-1:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

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Mud Brick Charm, Great Family Accommodation

Rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique and wonderful property in the much sought after Monbulk Creek Valley.

The property includes two dwellings, main of 32 squares solid brick on concrete slab, four large bedrooms, master ensuite, two bathrooms, one powder room/toilet, huge tiled kitchen/living area, dining and lounge room, large laundry, all bedrooms with built in robes plus extra storage cupboards in hallway.

Full of character and charm this rendered mud brick and cedar home provides excellent accommodation with 3 bedrooms plus a study or 4 bedrooms and is situated on a lovely and very usable fully fenced allotment of acre approx. The main living zone is open plan in design, with feature timber island bench, brick looring and cosy wood ire making a great family living area. The master bedroom has full ensuite, walk-in-robe and has a lovely outlook from the large bay window.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

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1 Bell Street Montrose

$550,000 Plus

Hoddles Creek

$1,100,000 plus

A Corner Paradise

Classic Harkaway Home on 22 acres

This impressive 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is set in a quiet and central location of Montrose. Features include cosy ducted heating throughout, split system cooling, kitchen with gas cooking, polished timber loor boards, master bedroom with ensuite and WIR, 2 further bedrooms with built in robes, main family bathroom, separate formal dining area and main central living area. Stepping outside you will ind a large double shed, a garden/tool shed, fruit trees and native plants, an above-ground swimming pool and multiple outdoor areas to sit outside and relax.

This stunning ive year old home offers the quality and character you would expect from the renowned builders who crafted the home. The spacious home offers three bedrooms plus there’s additional studio ideal for B&B (STCA). Quality and charm throughout including a beautiful country kitchen complete with 110cm Falcon Cooker, magniicent bathrooms, gleaming polished loors and much more. The property part under hazelnuts and part paddocks offers substantial shedding.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0438 795 190

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15 Park Drive Belgrave

$495,000 Plus

1480 Burwood Highway Upwey

$470,000 Plus

THE PERFECT FAMILY STARTER

POSITION AND POTENTIAL ON HALF AN ACRE (APPX)!

This ideal family starter is position perfect & ready to move into. Offering 2 open plan lounge areas plus a relaxed meals area off the kitchen, 3 spacious beds, timber loorboards, GDH and lge timber windows. Outside is a covered entertaining area, dbl remote garage & loads or extra parking. This is your chance to secure a great home close to local schools, shops & public transport.

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

With a HUGE Burwood Hwy frontage, this large family home on a usable block has loads of potential for renovators & developers alike (STCA). Offering 3 beds, 2 bath, open loor plan, multiple living zones, outdoor entertaining area, plenty of storage, ‘pool room’ & large carport. Other feat inc timber loors, wood heater & gas heating. Limitless potential to turn this property into a valuable asset.

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

50 Old Belgrave Road Upper Ferntree Gully

22 Clifford Grove Tecoma

$595,000 Plus

$580,000 Plus

CHARACTER, CLASS & CONVENIENCE ON AN AMAZING BLOCK

HUGE FAMILY HOME, PRIME LOCATION

This character WB home is a property you will fall in love with at irst sight. Features inc. 4 beds, 2 baths, hardwood loors, updated kitchen with granite benches & free standing cooker GDH & wood heater plus out door decking perfect for entertaining. All this on a usable block in a park like setting surrounded by mature trees, shrubs & native bird life.

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

This huge home offers plenty of space for the entire family. Upstairs features 4 beds, open plan living, lovely big kitchen & fantastic rear deck, whilst down stairs is a multipurpose room & lge laundry. Mod cons include GDH, wood heater, evap cooling & solar panels plus a solar in ground pool & secure yard. All this only mins to Tecoma Main Street cafes, shops & schools.

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

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Cloudehill Gardens

This beautifully presented home ensures that you’ll enjoy a high degree of comfort & privacy, boasting 4 bdrm’s plus study over 2 levels with 3 bathrooms. The home features a private master suite, living spaces incl lounge / dining, OFP, GDH, rumpus room & meals area. Downstairs incl kitchen / meals area, ofice, powder room, dual living with 4th bedroom option & family room. Upstairs comprises of a family room/rumpus, 2 dbl bdrms with BIR, main bathroom with separate toilet plus a master bedroom incl ens which opens to a verandah with spa. Outside, you will ind 4.75 Acres of botanical style gardens, parking, shedding, stables, lat lawn areas, and a tennis court.

Cloudehill is a stunning 5 acre garden, located on the edge of the Olinda Village. It provides over 25 garden rooms making the property ideal as an iconic venue for weddings, photo shoots, garden parties with Stringed Quartets and open gardens to name just a few. There is a nursery, a shop (Diggers Seeds) and Seasons at Cloudehill Restaurant, with further scope for a residence which could also double as a function centre or Managers quarters (Town Planning permission in place). open garden, and also allowing the various pursuits that are currently being carried out at different times of the year you have a passion for quality gardens and some capital you are looking to invest - where your return will continue to grow on into the future, then this may be the property for you.

Contact: Dwayne Sparkes 0409 873 731 Inspection: By private appointment (Photo ID Required)

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

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9754 6888

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MODERN FAMILY HOME

UPWEY

SITUATED in one of Upwey’s most prized pockets this circa 2002 brick home is a very recent build for the area and provides an excellent floor plan that will suit many family setups.

THE house has four large bedrooms (or three plus study, and the main with full ensuite), two large living zones including open-plan kitchen/lounge and separate family room with formal dining attached, lovely main bathroom, laundry and double garage with remote control.

The house sits on a highly useable block with gorgeous established gardens and a lovely flat paved area perfect for entertaining.

Features include double-glazed windows throughout, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, stunning hardwood timber floorboards, gas cooking, and a dishwasher.

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Helping the homeless

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS A CHARITY concert being organised by a Belgrave local with the assistance of Tecoma Uniting Church will see funds raised for women and children experiencing homelessness.

JACQUI Rutten is a Belgrave-based singer and songwriter who has organised this charity concert to be held at the Tecoma Uniting Church on Sunday 31 July.

THE concert will feature local and guest musicians playing songs in traditional Sacred, Classical and Celtic styles.

THE musicians performing at the concert have donated their time to perform and raise money for a women’s shelter that chose to remain anonymous.

ARTISTS include Ms Rutten herself, Livia Judge who teaches flute at Methodist Ladies College, the Mater Christi Singers, Sam Derrick (Celtic harp), who follows in the tradition of the famous Irish blind harpers and the Loude Band.

DOOR open at 2pm on Sundat 31 July with children attended for free and Devonshire tea will be available for a small cost.

FOR more information about the concert or to book tickets contact Jacqui on 0455 044 764 or email info@sacredstage.com.au.

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By PETER DOUGLAS ‘MAIL’ readers have the chance to win one double-pass (two available) to see Blues ‘n’ Roots talent, Benny Walker.

The Indigenous singer-songwriter is touring throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria, which will include a performance at Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge on Thursday 4 August.

Hailing from Echuca, Walker has been making waves in the Australian music industry and gained airplay

on Double J. Walker last month unveiled his latest offering, a tune called ‘Oh no you don’t’.

The song was written at his Moama home and recorded at Way of the Eagle studios in Melbourne with ARIA award-winning producer, Jan Skubiszewski (The Cat Empire, John Butler Trio).

The song is a new direction for his music, according to Walker.

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The premier at Croydon cinemas will feature on Wednesday, 3 August, at 6.30pm.

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Eyes on the skies

By ALANA MITCHELSON THE Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) tourist attraction is seeking community donations towards its installation of a new telescope to improve access, increase tourism and to cater for advanced viewing projects.

The MBO astronomical society has trained its lens on replacing its large 18inch telescope with a Sirius 3.5 computerised dome and telescope.

The new dome would have ground-floor access, improving accessibility for those with limited mobility, and the 'go-to’ technology would enable the tracking of astronomical objects overnight.

Outreach co-ordinator Heike Reich said the current telescope was installed in the ’80s and was never designed for large volumes of the viewing public.

“With the success of the observatory we are finding that our facilities are no longer capable of matching public demand,” Ms Reich said.

“Our aim is to make the observatory as much a part of the social fabric of the community as Puffing Billy.

We already know that people will travel from all over Melbourne - and beyond just to visit us.

“In the very first year of our society’s existence,

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Outreach co-ordinator Heike Reich, right, and deep-sky co-ordinator Braeden Borg with the existing telescope in the main dome.

Picture: ROB CAREW we received an email from NASA asking us if we would be televising footage of an asteroid flyby.

“We didn’t have the capacity to do so then. If that email came and the new telescope was online, we would be able to answer the call.”

Ms Reich said the current telescope was not designed to be used as a viewing telescope and that access

required a ladder.

“Use of the telescope is limited by the nature of its design and a lack of computerisation,” she said.

“The new dome is single storey which will make it easier for everyone to share in viewing the wonders of the universe.

“The new telescope will be smaller but its size and quality will depend on the

money we raise. We want something truly special for our community observatory so citizen scientists and our partner schools can once more do research on the mountain.”

The observatory was established in the 1970s

by Monash University as a field station for astrophysics research students but was taken over by the MBO society in 2011.

The volunteer-run observatory has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in Victoria.

In addition to the expense of purchasing the telescope and dome, MBO will require more than $10,000 to upgrade the infrastructure on-site ready for the new dome.

To view the crowdfunding campaign, visit www. gofundme.com/28ynkzc4.

YARRA Ranges Athletics competed at the Knox Little Athletics Club cross country open day on Saturday— an opportunity to fine tune preparations for State Cross Country Championships next weekend.

Also up for grabs was the Perpetual Open Day trophy for the champion club.

A large turnout of club athletes and some exceptionally loud cheering saw the club retain the trophy for the third consecutive year.

Some outstanding performances across all age groups from Under 6s to open / over age on the day were undoubtedly the result of support from fellow club members.

The senior club members competed in AV XCR16 Round 7 on Sunday; the 10km and 3km road races at Albert Park with all races finishing on the Lakeside Stadium track. Next week, the club is competing at State Little Athletics Victoria State Cross Country Championships at Cruden Farm, Langwarrin.

If you are not competing, why not come along to support the club athletes at this historic venue.

For more results, visit yarrarangesathletics. org.au or check out the Facebook page.

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Sport

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Teamwork and talent WHAT a magnificent winter’s day.

The wind was not a factor and the results relied purely on talent, teamwork, tactics and commitment.

There were some close ones, with the finals race starting to tighten.

Division 1 sees Wandin and Healesville now sharing top spot while Olinda, Woori Yallock and Upwey-Tecoma make up the five.

Division 2 sees Yarra Glen one game clear of Kinglake, with Alexandra and Gembrook - with Seville - now back in fifth position.

In A Grade netball, in Division 1, Wandin is two games clear while in Division 2, Seville and Yarra Glen share top spot.

Division 1 Seniors Football Round 12 Warburton-Millgrove 14.20 (104) d Belgrave 10.9 (69) Warburton has kept its finals hopes alive with a good win over Belgrave.

Warburton enjoyed a good start, kicking 4.3 to 2.2 in the first to take a handy lead.

It would have been disappointed with kicking 1.10 to 2.4 to make no impact on their lead. The result could have been all over at half-time, if they were accurate.

It managed to improve that kicking ratio in the third kicking 5.3 to 3.1 to increase the three quarter time lead to 27 points.

A solid four-goal-to-three last quarter kept Warburton in front and gave it the much-needed four points.

Warburton-Millgrove Best: P. Sharp, T. McKail (2), T. Marr, A. White (4), B. Winzer, L. Barnard.

Belgrave Best: T. Stubley, D. Bilston, J. Molden (2), R. Matthews, P. Van Lambaart.

Healesville 20.19 (139) d Monbulk 12.12 (84) Healesville has now put itself equal second on the ladder after a nine-goal final quarter.

Both teams started with a tightly fought first quarter, both kicking three goals.

Healesville took a slender lead of two points into the second quarter.

It won the second quarter and increased its lead to 10 points at the main break.

Monbulk outscored Healesville in the third kicking 3.5 to 2.5 and the lead was only six points at three-quarter time.

Healesville got its second wind for the last and came out and ran away with the game, kicking 9.3 to 1.2.

Monbulk just seemed to run out of legs in the last and could not match it with Healesville’s young brigade.

Healesville Best: A. Davies (1), P. MacFarlane (4), S. Donkin, I. Vallejo, D. Plozza, N. Aldridge.

Monbulk Best: D. Werts (1), J. Rak, H. Gordic, S. McBride (1), D. Ward (3), R. Gilbert.

Mt Evelyn 22.18 (150) d Emerald 9.9 (63) Mt Evelyn notched up its fourth win for the season after a good fourquarter effort on Saturday.

It still has a slim chance to get into the five but everything has to fall its way over the next six rounds.

Emerald will now be in a rebuilding phase for season 2017 and will try

Kinglake's Ben White attempts to clear the ball from the congestion. and get as much out of the rest of the season.

Mt Evelyn started quickly and never looked troubled by Emerald. Cam Carmody and Kane Jones were double trouble for Emerald and they were ably supported by six other goal-kickers.

Mt Evelyn had a healthy lead of 37 points at half-time. A big eight-goal third quarter had the result well and truly sewn up.

Mt Evelyn Best: C. Carmody (6), A. Chalkley (1), G. Gosland, K. Jones (5), R. Cowan (2), M. Sheehan.

Emerald Best: L. Sheppard (2), M. Thomas, M. Steer, L. McKenna, J. Corcoran, C. Jacobson.

Wandin 15.10 (100) d Olinda Ferny Creek 15.6 (96) This game was touted as a grand final preview and it did not disappoint.

Scores were all tied up at quarter time and there were no obvious weaknesses from either side.

Wandin got a slim lead of four points at half-time but certainly was not convincing.

Olinda came out in the third and kicked six straight to 3.1 to take a lead of 13 points at the final break.

It was game on. Could Olinda hold off the run of Wandin? Did Wandin have anything left in the tank? Olinda scored 2.3 in the last, but could not hold Wandin, which outscored them, kicking 5.2 and came away with a well-contested 4-point win.

Wandin Best: D. Ladner (1), S. Dwyer (4), B. Chapman, J. Bayliss (1), H. Dudink, C. Foley.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: M. Hottes (2), O. Millwood, K. Currie, R. Wilson, D. Noorda, M. Mollica (4).

Woori Yallock 15.17 (107) d Upwey Tecoma 6.10 (46) Woori Yallock has given itself a one-game break from Upwey which sits outright fifth on the ladder.

Woori Yallock will now be eyeing off third spot for that all important second chance come finals.

Woori Yallock took a six-point lead going into the second quarter.

Ben Monkhorst and Jordy Williams continued on their form that earnt them a spot in the Vic Country Team the week before.

A five-goal-to-two second quarter

gave Woori a 24-point lead at halftime and it always looked like the Upwey Tigers were going to find it tough against the Woori Tigers.

The third quarter was an even affair and Upwey just could not break through to make any inroads into the lead.

Woori Yallock held Upwey goalless in the last and kicked away with a 4.6 quarter to come away with a muchneeded, convincing win in the end.

Woori Yallock Best: C. Smedley, J. Williams (3), B. Monkhorst (4), D. Benson, L. Boontjes, M. Lowe.

Upwey-Tecoma Best: T. Robinson (2), B. Hinton, L. O’Brien, S. Mitchell (2), J. Hevern (1), S. Parkinson.

Division 2 Seniors Football Gembrook-Cockatoo 15.10 (100) d Kinglake 14.15 (99) Gembrook had a heart-stopping win over Kinglake on Saturday to keep it equal second on the ladder and one game off top spot.

Gembrook led all day kicking an impressive 6.1 to 3.3 in the first.

Another 4.3 to 3.3 in the second gave Gembrook a handy 22-point lead going into the main break. Kinglake was plagued with indirect at the hosts, kicking 3.7 to 2.2 to reduce the lead to 11 points at three quarter time.

Kinglake threw everything at Gembrook in the last and kicked 5.2 to 4.4 but just failed to get over the line.

Gembrook was pushed but its defence managed to hang on to help secure the four points.

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: D. Leversha (2), A. Shipp (1l), M. Maddison, L. Scott, P. Gramc (1), C. Clarke (1).

Kinglake Best: A. Beales, A. Whelan (1), J. Crowe, M. Robertson (1), J. Butterworth, R. Mallison (1).

Seville 37.29(251) d Thornton Eildon 5.1 (31) IT WAS a pretty tough day all round for Thornton on Saturday.

It came up against a Seville team that had itself suffered two losses in the past two weeks and needed to get the win to keep it in touch with the final five.

Seville was unforgiving and Nathan O’Keefe kicked an amazing 18 goals for the day.

Thornton battled hard all day but Seville just never gave it a look in as it secured an impressive 220-point win.

Seville Best: B. Penwill, R. Davis, N. O’Keefe (18), J. Bourke-Finn (1), M. Cecere (7), L. Scattergood (3).

Thornton Eildon: Best players and goal-kickers not provided.

Yarra Glen 16.15 (111) d Yarra Junction 13.13 (91) Yarra Junction took it up to ladder leaders Yarra Glen on Saturday.

Yarra Glen got a very handy 27-point lead at quarter time, kicking 5.6 to 1.3.

Junction had other ideas and came out and surprised Yarra Glen kicking 5.6 to 3.2 to reduce the half-time lead to 11 points.

Yarra Junction came out in the third much like the second and had more run and team effort than Yarra Glen and outscored it by 18 points and went into three quarter time with a seven-point lead.

Yarra Glen played catch-up footy and looked slow.

A final quarter effort led by Kyle Hudson and Jie Smith saw Yarra Glen lift in the last and kick 5.4 to 1.1 to come away with a hard-fought 20-point win.

Yarra Glen Best: K. Hudson (1), J. Smith (6), J. Marks (1), A. Smith, B. Binion, L. Vanderstadt.

Yarra Junction Best: M. Duke, F. D’Agostino, J. Black, E. Wadsworth, D. Lever (3), T. Hancock (2).

Powelltown 12.14 (86) d Yea 11.15 (81) Powelltown was fighting to stay in touch with the five. Yea needed the win to put it potentially back in the five.

After the win on Saturday, Powelltown is definitely within kicking distance with Yea now just one win clear.

A very even first quarter with four goals apiece saw the hosts take the slimmest of leads heading into the second quarter.

Powelltown turned it on in the second and kicked 4.2 to 1.5 to take a 14-point lead into half-time. Powelltown maintained its composure and only let Yea kick 3.2 to its 2.6.

Both sides had trouble at stages getting the ball through the big sticks and the hosts paid for their inaccuracy in

the last, kicking 3.4 to 2.4 with Powelltown hanging on to win by five points.

Powelltown Best: P. Allen, M. McLaughlin (2), W. Dore, N. Moody, G. Newing (2), T. Hallmark.

Yea Best: R. Aldous (1), H. Jarvie (1), J. Ryan, K. Giovannini, M. Ivill, B. Cunningham (4).

Alexandra: Bye Under 18s Warburton-Millgrove 17.9 (111) d Monbulk-Seville 5.6 (36) Warburton-Millgrove Best: J. McIntosh (4), M. Leeds (5), J. Blake (4), M. Read, C. Reiffel, T. Dargie.

Monbulk-Seville Best: J. Paternoster, B. Jennings-Allen, H. Dousset, T. Gelbert, L. Thomas, L. McKay. Mt Evelyn 18.16 (124) d Emerald 4.4 (28) Mt Evelyn Best: D. Watson (2), D. Maunder (2), A. Johnson, J. Maunder, B. Forbes (3), M. Brierley.

Emerald Best: T. Thomsen, J. Volta, C. Roma, K. Jordan-Hill, T. Ladner, R. Hall.

Wandin 13.18 (96) d Upwey Tecoma 7.4 (46) Upwey now sees itself in fifth position after its loss to Wandin.

Wandin Best: H. Byrne (2), T. Merlino (1), W. Jongsma, A. Gray (1), J. Spencer, J. Byrne Upwey-Tecoma Best: A. Milner, B. Raru, L. Hughes (2), A. Mott, B. Watson (1 goal), A. Aarden.

Yarra Glen: Bye Kinglake: Bye Woori Yallock-Powelltown: Bye Division 1 A Grade Netball Monbulk Hawks 52 d Healesville 47 Monbulk Hawks Best: Sophie Stubbs (19), Lauren Smith (33), Paige Whitworth.

Healesville Best: Alexandra Bryan, Amy Stanley (16), Chenile Chandler.

Mt Evelyn 58 d Emerald 29 Wandin 59 d Olinda Ferny Creek 55 Wandin Best: Rhiannan Maxwell (32), Leah Reilly, Tayissa Coppinger.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Louise Conway, Ashlee Howard (20), Tamara Luke.

Belgrave 71 d Warburton Millgrove 54 Belgrave Best: Kylie Bradshaw, Jennifer Dewhurst, Lauren Bennett (51).

Warburton Millgrove Best: Briannon Dodd, Georgia Stanke, Alice McKenna (34).

Woori Yallock 69 d Upwey Tecoma 38 Woori Yallock Best: Sarah Hogan (46), Jordan Maher, Shannon Gray.

Upwey Tecoma Best: Kaylea McQuade, Peta Day, Keira Venables.

Division 2 A Grade Netball Seville 55 d Thornton Eildon 24 Seville Best: Mariah Scully, Riley Gentle, Selina Fotia (26).

Thornton Eildon Best: Anita Keddell (18), Alesha Davison, Nikki Davison (4).

Yarra Glen 60 d Yarra Junction 20 Yarra Glen Best: Elizabeth Kay (35), Hillary Grubb, Stacey Moate.

Yarra Junction Best: Katelyn Betts (16), Jessica Sweet, Rachel Young.

Yea 54 d Powelltown 32 Yea Best: Cindy Newcomen, Megan Leatham, Meg Sundblom.

Powelltown Best: Shae Berriman, Nicole Hajder, Georgie Haynes.

Alexandra: Bye

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Sport

Junior Hawks shine THE Monbulk Junior Hawks travelled far and wide to take on several different clubs at several different venues.

Both 9A and 9B battled each other on Saturday before the Monbulk Hawks reserve game.

It was a great tussle, and all the kids enjoyed the game.

Both teams there turned around and played different oppositions on the Sunday.

The 9Bs backed up for their second game in two days.

They started off a bit slow, and Mount Evelyn came out full of run.

As the game went, they got into the match and had their chances to score, but it didn’t bounce their way.

The tackling and pressure in the defence was the highlight.

Awards: E. Knight, B. Downey, J. Sangser, N. Seamer, R. Crutchley The 9As backed up after playing the previous day.

The guys were a bit tired and they got off to a good start.

The kids fought the game out well, leaving the parents extremely proud.

Awards: E. Griewrith-Rowe, M. Pithouse, J. Smith, J. Dawson, J. Bohun, J. Aldrigde The team focus and team-play of 12Bs give the team success, and that is what Monbulk 12Bs did against a strong opposition in Mount Evelyn.

Goals: A. Bohun (2), T. Koelewyn, (2), J. Bateson, T. Rickard Awards: T. McBride, N. Rutherford, J. Higgins, J. Downard - Pengilly, D. Doyle, I. Hylton-Stewart The Under 14Bs had a tough day today; five goals in the first five min-

utes against was a bad sign.

To the kids’ credit, they held them to an acceptable score.

Goals: A. Green Awards: A. Green, T. Ford, B. Hughson, G. Ross, B. Lee-Wren Under 10s Finally, the team got to show off their skills in some winter sunshine.

Once again equal contributions from all players.

Awards: T. Mackay, K. Gates, H. Thyer, Z. Issell, L. McDonald, O. Hudabro Under 12As. Sun out and a great day for football up against Wandin.

The Hawks came out to play.

Good back movement and switching the play.

Nice to see the kids making good decisions.

Result Monbulk 8.7 (55) d Wandin 1.0 (6) Goals: J. Bolton (3), C. Barge, J. Farmer, D. Komiazyk, N. Stack Awards: D. Komiazyk, J. Spencer, M. Abraham, A. McDonald, J. Bolton Under 14As had lots of good players, due to the amount of possession.

Lots of scoring shots, which needed to convert into goals.

Result Monbulk 11.21(87) d Wandin 2.3 (15) Goals: D. Goldberg (4), J. McLachlan (3), J. Spencer (2), S. Farmer, R. de Hann Awards: J. Spencer, D. Goldberg, Ryan, T. Sands, Campbell The Under 16s had a fantastic day for footy and we were looking for-

Leader of winter cup

By DENNIS FULLER

Monbulk Under 9s supporting the Hawks reserves team. 156882 ward to the challenge against Wandin.

The boys worked hard to stick to their pre-match plan and Wandin’s physical pressure made winning the ball at stoppages hard work.

The boys showed some fantastic passages of play but struggled to stick

with the opposition in the last quarter.

Wandin 12. 13 (85) d Monbulk 6.8 (44) Goals: A. Banks (3), K. Linde, C. Marsh, D. Goldberg Awards: K. Linde, T. Badgery, R. Hawker, C. Smith, C. Stiff

THE second round of the three-round winter cup was played at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday in absolutely beautiful weather and conditions.

The macs were off and the galoshes were left at home in ready mode for the next downfall.

Peter Glasscock (15) led into the round and was looking a little shaky until he unleashed his A game to score 13 points on the last four holes, including an eagle on the 15th to card 37 points for a total of 75.

He leads by two points from Ken Hill (17) who sits on 73, just two points back and threatening.

Leigh Morison (17) is five back on 68 followed by Philip Crossley (20) and Dean Shannon (15) who are both on 67.

The daily comp saw Glasscock win on a countback from Shannon while Sepp Krummenacher (22) slayed the B Graders with his 36.

John Fisher was nearest the pin on the 4th, Glasscock the 12th and the pro pin, Shannon the 13th and Jeffrey Marsh once again unleashed the dogs to win the longest drive on the 9th.

In a two-lady battle, it was Petunia Clowes who triumphed over Brianna McCoy in a down-to-the-wire tussle.

In the Old and Feeble Golf (OFG) on Wednesday, it was a stableford event and Bobby Kennedy, who starred when he carded 41 points, won in a common canter.

The final round of the Winter Cup will be played, and it seems that Glasscock is playing well enough to lead from the front for the title, unless the ultra-consistent Ken Hill wears him down in the straight.

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Motoring 40 years of tackling booze THE Victorian Government this month marked 40 years of random breath testing, with thousands of lives having been saved since Victoria Police conducted their first test in July 1976.

Minister for Roads, Luke Donnellan, on 11 July joined Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing, Doug Fryer, at a random breath testing site in Melbourne’s inner north to mark the anniversary.

Victoria was the first state in Australia to introduce random breath tests for drivers and has a proud history of road safety innovation.

Since its introduction, random breath testing has helped to save thousands of lives, prevented road trauma and has been critical in changing Victoria’s drink driving culture.

The proportion of motorists killed with a blood alcohol level of more than .05 has dropped dramatically over this time - from 49 per cent in

1977 to 15 per cent in 2014.

Victoria Police’s roadside breath testing has expanded from 40,000 in 1978 to around four million tests annually.

In 1989, the year that the Transport Accident Commission commenced its drink drive campaigns, 114 drivers and riders died in road accidents with an illegal blood alcohol concentration.

This figure had dropped to 22 in 2014.

Mr Donnellan said Victoria had come a long way in changing people’s attitudes since Victorians took their first breath test in a ‘puff bag’.

“We know that drinking alcohol and driving doesn’t mix,” he said.

“We owe it to all those affected by road trauma, their families and friends to deliver new ways to keep our roads safe, and we’re doing just that.”

The government is cracking down harder on drink drivers by ensuring that everyone convicted

of drink-driving is required to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to their car.

Under these reforms, anyone found to be driving with a BAC over .05 will be required to drive vehicles fitted with an alcohol interlock device for a specified period, depending on the severity of the offence.

The government is also delivering a new fleet of drug and booze buses to give police more resources to test and catch more drivers in every corner of Victoria.

“We want everyone to come home safely and that’s why we’re investing more than $1 billion in these initiatives in our Towards Zero strategy,” Mr Donnellan said.

The Government’s ‘Towards Zero 2016-2020 Strategy and Action Plan’, which aims to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads by 20 per cent, to below 200, over the next five years.

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This year marks 130 years of Mercedes-Benz, a milestone that will be recognised with a curated display of more than 15 exceptionally rare and collectible vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz will showcase a wide variety of models, from the 1896 Benz Velocipede - the world’s first production car - through the pre-war models, to the 300SLs of the 1950s and the highly desirable Ponton and Pagoda models of the modern era.

Key to the display will be George Hetrel’s stunning 540K, said to be Australia’s first “million dollar car” when imported into Melbourne in the 1980s, and now worth far more than that.

BMW also celebrates a significant milestone at Motorclassica this year, reaching its centenary in 2016.

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concours line-up will be a collection of BMWs ranging from the beautiful art deco-inspired 326, 327 and 328, through to several rare models from the '80s and '90s, including Jim Richards’ famous ATC-winning JPS-sponsored cars from 1985 and 1987.

Motorclassica 2016 will also showcase displays honouring Rolls-Royce, Ducati, Carrozeria Touring Superleggera and 50 years of Mini Cooper’s domination of Mount Panorama in the 1966 Bathurst 500 - the Gallaher 500 at the time.

Of course it wouldn’t be Motorclassica without the annual Australian International Concours d’Elegance, and the 2016 event is no exception.

As one of only two Australian events nominated in the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards, the Australian International Concours d’Elegance brings extraordinary, rare, desirable and valuable collector cars

and motorcycles from around Australia and the World in a three-day celebration of classic motoring.

The Concours recognises the best of the best in a number of event categories, with a trophy that’s a highly coveted prize in the collector car and motorcycle world.

Motorclassica 2016 will kick off, as usual, with another unique aspect of this automotive extravaganza: Tour Classica.

Tour Classica will see select Motorclassica exhibits drive in convoy through the streets of Melbourne’s CBD on Thursday morning (20 October) prior to taking up residence at the Royal Exhibition Building, a spectacular and unique start to this amazing event.

Also on the Motorclassica program will be the annual Collector Car and Memorabilia Auction, conducted by Theodore Bruce, which is expected

to feature over 100 lots of automotive ephemera and around 30 classic cars and motorcycles.

The auction has already consigned a number very special, hand-picked collector cars and motorcycles, including a one-owner, 1935 Lagonda M45 Rapide - once the car of choice for World Land Speed record holder, Sir Malcolm Campbell.

“Motorclassica celebrates the automotive lifestyle, the passion of those who participate and the amazing histories behind these magnificent cars and motorcycles,” Event Director, Paul Mathers said.

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The historic halls of Australia’s original parliament house will see hundreds of exquisite cars and motorcycles displayed, with an additional 200 or more vehicles on show each day in the ‘Club Sandwich’ car club displays alongside the main hall, supported by Lorbek Luxury Cars.

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Motoring 40 years of tackling grog THE Victorian Government this month marked 40 years of random breath testing, with thousands of lives having been saved since Victoria Police conducted their first test in July 1976.

Minister for Roads, Luke Donnellan, on 11 July joined Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing, Doug Fryer, at a random breath testing site in Melbourne’s inner north to mark the anniversary.

Victoria was the first state in Australia to introduce random breath tests for drivers and has a proud history of road safety innovation.

Since its introduction, random breath testing has helped to save thousands of lives, prevented road trauma and has been critical in changing Victoria’s drink driving culture.

The proportion of motorists killed with a blood alcohol level of more than .05 has dropped dramatically over this time - from 49 per cent in 1977 to 15 per cent in 2014.

Victoria Police’s roadside breath testing has expanded from 40,000 in 1978 to around four million tests annually.

In 1989, the year that the Transport Accident Commission commenced its drink drive campaigns, 114 drivers and riders died in road accidents with an illegal blood alcohol concentration.

This figure had dropped to 22 in 2014.

Mr Donnellan said Victoria had come a long way in changing people’s attitudes since Victorians took their first breath test in a ‘puff bag’.

“We know that drinking alcohol and driving doesn’t mix,” he said.

“We owe it to all those affected by road trauma, their families and friends to deliver new ways to keep our roads safe, and we’re doing just that.”

The government is cracking down harder on drink drivers by ensuring that everyone convicted of drink-driving is required to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to their car.

Under these reforms, anyone found to be driving with a BAC over .05 will be required to drive vehicles fitted with an alcohol interlock device for a specified period, depending on the severity of the offence.

The government is also delivering a new fleet of drug and booze buses to give police more resources to test and catch more drivers in every corner of Victoria.

“We want everyone to come home safely and that’s why we’re investing more than $1 billion in these initiatives in our Towards Zero strategy,” Mr Donnellan said.

The Government’s ‘Towards Zero 2016-2020 Strategy and Action Plan’, which aims to reduce the number of lives lost on our roads by 20 per cent, to below 200, over the next five years.

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Car thefts on the rise

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VICTORIAN car owners are being increasingly targeted by thieves and vandals, according to figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency and RACV Insurance.

Victoria Police recorded 18,853 vehicle thefts in 2015, an increase of 13.5 per cent compared to the previous year.

During the same period, RACV members made insurance claims worth more than $12 million for stolen cars.

Thefts from motor vehicles also increased to more than 150 a day on average, with Victoria Police saying that 90 per cent of those offences were not solved.

RACV Acting General Manager Insurance, Mark Geraghty, said the data highlighted the need for motorists to take steps to protect their cars against crime.

“Don’t underestimate a thief’s determination,” he said.

“More than five per cent of RACV vehicle theft claims last

year involved the thief sealing car keys from inside a house before taking a vehicle.

“Don’t leave your car keys in plain view - even inside your own home.

“In some instances, keys were left in the ignition or elsewhere in a car in a locked garage, which makes it easy for a thief who has broken into the garage.”

The cost of vehicle damage caused by vandals and thieves also rose in 2015.

The average claim increased to above $3000 and more than $3 million was paid to cover claims from RACV members.

Mr Geraghty said most malicious damage resulted from vandals breaking into vehicles, smashing windows, keying or scratching and denting bonnets and car roofs.

The Melbourne City Council registered the highest incidence of malicious damage with 71 claims, while Greater Geelong

motorists suffered 88 vehicle thefts and topped the stolen car list.

“Car thieves favoured the Nissan Skyline, the vehicle most frequently targeted by vandals was the Mazda CX-7,” he said.

“Many people wrongly assume night is the danger time for damage to be inflected and for cars to be stolen, but RACV claims data shows that car thieves are most active between 6am and midday, and vehicle vandals are mostly active during daylight.

“However, they can strike at any time, and motorists should identify safe places to park at all times.

“If you have to park on the street, do so in a well-lit, busy location.

“It’s important that you take your valuables and accessories with you, make sure your windows are up and lock the vehicle.”

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Motoring Cell technology welcomed IN A bid to raise awareness of future technology, Toyota is excited to announce that it has secured three fuel cell vehicles to use exclusively in Australia for the next three years.

The fuel cell vehicles - knows as the Mirai - will not only assist Toyota engineers to learn more about the future technology, but will also be used for promotional and key stakeholder engagement activities.

Even better, Toyota Australia can today reveal that the vehicles will soon be joined by a portable refuelling station over the coming months.

The refueller will have the ability to be ground-mounted or can be attached to a truck to make it mobile.

This means the vehicles can be refuelled anytime, anywhere, which will ensure the company is not limited in where it takes the Mirai vehicles.

Toyota Australia President, Dave Buttner, is thrilled to welcome the new technology back to the country.

“After having a taste of the technology last October, we are incredibly excited to have not one, but three of the fuel cell vehicles back in Australia,” Mr Buttner said.

“We are looking forward to educating a whole new audience on this future technology and generating more awareness of fuel cell vehicles.”

Mr Buttner added that while the Mirai is currently on sale in California, Japan and various countries within Europe, it is not available for commercial sale in Australia due to a lack of infrastructure. “we are extremely interested in fuel cell technology, but we need the relevant infrastructure in place before we can sell these vehicles in Australia,” he said.

“This will take time to develop, so it

is imperative that we take a whole-industry approach so that we can move these plans along as quickly as possible.

“Fuel cell technology is expected to play a key role in the future and we do not want Australians to miss out on this.”

One of the many benefits of fuel cell technology is that it is powered exclusively by hydrogen, which is one of the most promising alternate fuels for the future.

Fuel cell vehicles are also extremely eco-friendly because they emit only water.

Toyota Australia is currently scheduled to display the Mirai vehicles at numerous conferences and events throughout the country over the coming months.

The portable refueller is expected to arrive in Australia towards the end of the year.

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Classic event returns AUSTRALIA’S premier automotive extravaganza for rare and exotic, historic, vintage, veteran, classic and collectable cars and motorcycles, Motorclassica, is set for an exciting seventh year.

Motorclassica 2016 will be staged once again at Melbourne’s magnificent 19th century Royal Exhibition Building over the 21-23 October weekend, celebrating enthusiasm for all things automotive and the automotive lifestyle.

The historic halls of Australia’s original parliament house will see hundreds of exquisite cars and motorcycles displayed, with an additional 200 or more vehicles on show each day in the ‘Club Sandwich’ car club displays alongside the main hall, supported by Lorbek Luxury Cars.

Celebrations will kick off on the Thursday evening of Motorclassica with the exclusive opening night party, at which Mercedes-Benz will launch its newest luxury car model.

This year marks 130 years of Mercedes-Benz, a milestone that will be recognised with a curated display of more than 15 exceptionally rare and collectible vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz will show-

case a wide variety of models, from the 1896 Benz Velocipede - the world’s first production car - through the pre-war models, to the 300SLs of the 1950s and the highly desirable Ponton and Pagoda models of the modern era.

Key to the display will be George Hetrel’s stunning 540K, said to be Australia’s first “million dollar car” when imported into Melbourne in the 1980s, and now worth far more than that. BMW also celebrates a significant milestone at Motorclassica this year, reaching its centenary in 2016.

To mark this occasion, joining the concours line-up will be a collection of BMWs ranging from the beautiful art decoinspired 326, 327 and 328, through to several rare models from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Jim Richards’ famous ATCwinning JPS-sponsored cars from 1985 and 1987.

Motorclassica 2016 will also showcase displays honouring Rolls-Royce, Ducati, Carrozeria Touring Superleggera and 50 years of Mini Cooper’s domination of Mount Panorama in the 1966 Bathurst 500 - the Gallaher 500 at the time.

Of course it wouldn’t be Motorclassica without the annual Australian International

Concours d’Elegance, and the 2016 event is no exception.

As one of only two Australian events nominated in the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards, the Australian International Concours d’Elegance brings extraordinary, rare, desirable and valuable collector cars and motorcycles from around Australia and the World in a three-day celebration of classic motoring.

The Concours recognises the best of the best in a number of event categories, with a trophy that’s a highly coveted prize in the collector car and motorcycle world.

Motorclassica 2016 will kick off, as usual, with another unique aspect of this automotive extravaganza: Tour Classica.

Tour Classica will see select Motorclassica exhibits drive in convoy through the streets of Melbourne’s CBD on Thursday morning (20 October) prior to taking up residence at the Royal Exhibition Building, a spectacular and unique start to this amazing event.

Also on the Motorclassica program will be the annual Collector Car and Memorabilia Auction, conducted by Theodore Bruce, which is expected

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From vintage to luxury, there is something for all tastes. 156814 to feature over 100 lots of automotive ephemera and around 30 classic cars and motorcycles.

The auction has already consigned a number very special, hand-picked collector cars and motorcycles, including a oneowner, 1935 Lagonda M45 Rapide - once the car of choice for World Land Speed record holder, Sir Malcolm Campbell.

“Motorclassica celebrates the automotive lifestyle, the passion of those who participate and the amazing histories

behind these magnificent cars and motorcycles,” Event Director, Paul Mathers said.

“Every year we seek out the rarest, most exceptional and significant cars and motorcycles to showcase in the halls of the Royal Exhibition Building, as the premier automotive event for Australia.

“In 2016 we are pleased to have the opportunity to host a new collection of cars and motorcycles, including marques never seen before in Motorclas-

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sica history.

“We have already received entries into Motorclassica for some exceptional and significant cars and we look forward to sharing our fantastic display with car enthusiasts from across the country.”

Don’t miss out on the premier automotive event for 2016.

For further information about Motorclassica, or to purchase tickets to this must-attend event, visit www.motorclassica. com.au.

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