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Where is your favourite place to go in the Dandenong Ranges?

“I like to go to the different tea and coffee places that are around the area, even up to Olinda and as far as Mount Evelyn – it’s a really lovely area.“ – Lynette Mitchell, Belgrave.

Hills are rich in history

By JODIE SYMONDS

What is your favourite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“It’s the vibe. It’s fantastic. We had the End of the Line festival here and there were thousands of people ... from all nationalities ... and no fights, and for two days. It was great. That’s the sort of thing we breed here.“ – Baba Desi, Belgrave.

A LONG deep breath will fill the nostrils with a rich aroma of fresh, crisp air - those who have been to the Dandenong Ranges would know this well.

According to author of The Dandenong Ranges, Nick Anchen, the hills are well-known for their series of ridges and gullies, thick forest greenery, tourist attractions and agricultural land.

Botanist Daniel Bruce was credited as being the first European to explore the Dandenongs in the early 1840s; and it wasn’t long before cattle runs were established for explorers to seek gold in Monbulk, Emerald and Gembrook.

In 1958, gold was first discovered in the Monbulk area which sparked a gold rush at ‘Emerald Diggings’, better known now as Butterfield Reserve.

Since the 1950s, the Puffing Billy Railway, Cuckoo Restaurant, Tesselaar Tulip Farm and William Ricketts Sanctuary have been, and still are, popular tourist attractions in the hills.

The Kokoda Track Memorial and the Thousand Steps have also been popular destinations for visitors and fitness-fanatics to pay their respects to all who service in the Kokoda Track Campaign.

On 18 December, 1900, Puffing Billy Railway’s first official steam

train made its way into Gembrook station.

For the first 30 years of the train running, it was used to carry large quantities of fruit, livestock and dairy products.

The Dandenongs has provided farmers with rich soil and a cool climate for decades, which made it the perfect destination for growing a wide variety of crops.

Monbulk’s biggest employer was Daniel Camm’s jam factory, established in 1914, and later renamed Monbulk Preserves.

Monbulk preserves became successful in exporting overseas, particularly to England.

Nobelius Gembrook Nurseries was

the largest agricultural property in the Dandenongs; in fact, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere in its prime time.

Tourism has been a significant part of the Dandenong Ranges, particularly during the early days of settlement, where thousands of tourists would catch a train to Upper Ferntree Gully.

The tourists were then met by coach-drawn horses to take them to their guest houses around the hills.

Today, tourism still plays a vital part in showcasing the magnificent ranges, and visitors can be assured there will always be something interesting to do or see.

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A look back on what makes the Dandenong Ranges great

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Ash Wednesday memorial in focus

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Maps

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Hills entrepreneur

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Footballer takes a stance

10-11 Top citizens in the Dandenong Ranges

Cyclist Simon Clarke with personal trainer Henry Yallah, from Monbulk Aquatic Centre.

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BY DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT SELBY raised road cyclist Simon Clarke was the last man standing and the only one from the Australian road cycling team that finished the Olympic men’s road race this month.

Clarke finished 25th in the men’s road race and was joined by fellow Australians Rohan Dennis and Scott Bowden who abandoned the event midway through to focus on their next respective events.

The 237.5 km road race started and finished at the famous Copacabana Beach and traversed Rio’s verdant coastline before a 5000m climb.

Clarke was originally an 11th hour replacement to the Australian cycling team before the Olympics, substituting for the injured Simon Gerrans who broke his collarbone while competing in the Tour de France.

Attending Selby primary school and Billanook College, Clark acknowledged the Dandenong’s and how they helped him in his success.

HOME to some of Australia’s most iconic destinations, the Dandenong Ranges is a popular region for tourists.

Ask a visitor about the Hills and they will instantly mention that famous ol’ icon Puffing Billy, the breath-taking scenery or the countless small niche shops and bustling cafes.

It’s an area where the locals are relaxed and friendly, making the Dandenong Ranges the ultimate getaway for those with busy lifestyles.

For this ‘Best of’ edition, we have tried to bring you the best of the Dandenong Ranges, highlighting what makes the hills so special and unique.

It could be the many eateries, the Tesselaar Tulip Farm or even the Rhododendron Gardens.

What about the yarn bombing, the farm land or the Sherbrooke Forest?

Just some of the articles we have prepared for you include historical facts on the Dandenong Ranges, as well as a story on an ambitious Hills local who has a unique solution for coffee ground waste.

If you haven’t visited the Hills recently, this edition will give you every reason (not that you need one) to do a day-trip on the weekend - you may even see some iconic local characters, such as the Belgrave Wizard, Baba Desi.

The Dandenong Ranges is a mesmerising place filled with creative and passionate individuals.

Thanks go out to all of these amazing people.

Many cyclists travel hours to get to the Dandenongs, but I just head out my front door…

“Many cyclists travel hours to get to the Dandenongs, but I just head out my front door,” he said.

His grand finish in 25th position in the Olympics men’s road race marks a stellar career for Clarke, which has included competing at the Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games in 2013 and being awarded the polka dot jersey at the Tour de France in 2012.

Since he was 11 Clarke has been competing in various competitions and in 2006 he competed in the first of six senior world championships.

Clarke said finishing the Olympic road race in 25th position has been one of his greatest feats.

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By JODIE SYMONDS

What’s your favourite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“You’re asking a woman who’s in love with the Dandenong Ranges! I reckon the people. I find it’s a really good community, good community spirit.“ – Lisa van Muller, Menzies Creek.

Where is your favourite place to go in the Dandenong Ranges?

“My favourite place for coffee is Son of Run – I can listen to music … and I collect records and music as well.“ – Patsy Killeen, Sassafras.

FORMER Cockatoo CFA captain Graham Simpson said the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) was a great example of a community bonding together to save the sentimental building.

During the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983, the former kindergarten building was used for refuge from the blaze.

A CFA member for 39 years and chairman of the AWBEC committee, Mr Simpson said the Cardinia Shire Council planned to demolish the carousel-shaped building in 2011.

The hugely sentimental building where about 300 frightened people gathered was worth fighting for.

After years of fighting for the building to stay, the centrepiece of the town was officially opened in July this year.

“The town just rose up and basically said ‘no way’,” he said.

“I’ve been with it ever since.”

Mr Simpson told the Mail that he often reflected on his involvement with the CFA on Ash Wednesday.

It was hot and windy, the perfect conditions for a bushfire.

Mr Simpson had finished his shift at the Cockatoo CFA and noticed smoke gathering in the air.

“The Cockatoo bushfires broke about 7.30 (pm), and all CFA were committed elsewhere,” Mr Simpson said.

“I’d been working during the day since six o’clock that morning and

Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre workers and volunteers. 157262 I ended up not getting some sort of sleep until 43 hours later.”

Mr Simpson said the Ash Wednesday bushfires affected the community in more ways than one.

He said the devastation of what occurred on the day didn’t hit him until about 12 weeks later.

“At the time, I just didn’t think about it,” he said.

“I was outside one day and then all of a sudden I just sat and bawled.”

He said it was very emotional.

“We have visitors who come and tell us their stories about where they were at the time,” Mr Simpson said.

“It gives us the chance to educate others and for them to hear it from someone who was there.”

The building is now being used as

an education centre for others to learn about a piece of history that devastated the community.

“It’s a magnificent building – from where it was, to where it is now,” Mr Simpson said.

“People have to come see it.”

Mr Simpson said on 3 September, the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre would be open every weekend from 10am-3pm.

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Ina Jamieson (left, assistant teacher) and Iola Tilley were both teachers at the kindergarten and both sheltered at the site on Ash Wednesday. 157262

Where is your favourite place in the Dandenong Ranges?

“I love just going for walks in the forest … places like the Alfred Nicholas Gardens.“ – Nadia Turner, Belgrave.

What’s your favourite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“The environment, definitely. The fact that you’ve got this beautiful wildlife that you can go and visit at anytime, really.“ – Danielle Whalebone, Tecoma.

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Pictured, left, during his playing days with the Monbulk Hawks is Ryan Creed, along with his brother, Justin. 158481

If someone was visiting the Dandenong Ranges, what’s one thing they can’t miss seeing?

“Lyrebird walk.“ – Damon Eames, Tecoma.

Where is your favourite place to go in the Dandenong Ranges?

“The most amazing place I went to is the (RJ Hamer) Arboretum. It’s just stunning.“ – Charlotte Santall, Belgrave.

Mushroom business grows on everyone

BY PETER DOUGLAS

What’s your favourite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“I’d say the diversity, the small village feel, the tight community.“ – James Collins, Eltham.

Where is your favourite place to go in the Dandenong Ranges?

“I love Monbulk. The township of Monbulk is just beautiful. It’s a little, sort-of rural township but it’s not too far, in terms of services. It’s my favourite place.“ – Lisa Keedle, Ringwood North.

HILLS lad Ryan Creed is aiming to make a positive difference to the environment and encourage sustainable living – one mushroom at a time.

Along with co-creator of Life Cykel, Julian Mitchell, Ryan is in the process of developing a viable business model, which includes using coffee grounds to grow delicious mushrooms.

The urban mushroom farm model utilises the process in which mushrooms essentially ‘consume’ the coffee grounds as they grow, essentially diverting coffee waste from landfills.

Coffee grounds are a major threat to the environment because they are largely disposed of in landfills, where they don’t gain oxygen.

Subsequently, the coffee grounds release methane, which seeps through the soil and is released into the atmosphere.

Methane is thought to be around 20 times worse than carbon dioxide.

Of course, it shouldn’t be forgotten the gourmet oyster

mushrooms that are produced are great-tasting.

Ryan grew up in the hills and attended the Menzies Creek Primary School and Emerald Secondary College.

He’s also widely known for his exploits on the football field, playing with Emerald during his junior years and then Monbulk Hawks in the seniors.

Ryan then enjoyed a stint with VFL club Casey Scorpions, before heading off interstate to play football in Western Australia.

He told the Mail it was during his time over in the West when he stumbled on the initiative with his friend, Julian.

“It started while we were working in the mines and involved in a ‘veggie patch’ challenge,” he said.

“We enjoyed the thrill of growing our own food, and the health and environmental benefits that it brings.

“We won the contest and received great feedback ... so we did some more research.”

Ryan discovered just how easily you can grow mushrooms; also,

that you can grow them in coffee grounds.

He said the environmental benefits are clear.

“On average, one coffee shop will accumulate around 40kg of coffee grounds each week,” he said.

“In Abbotsford (where they are trying to establish the business), there are around 150 coffee shops in the area.”

They said in Melbourne city alone, coffee grounds waste hits thousands of tons annually.

With coffee consumption around the world hitting incredible levels, the level of this environmental issue is obvious.

But the pair insist it is not just about saving the world, but creating a viable, profitable business model.

The Life Cykel model is extremely resourceful, using bicycles to collect the grounds, which operators take to re-purposed shipping containers in which the mushrooms are grown.

The shipping containers are fitted out to include humidifiers, temperature control and

monitoring equipment.

Also, the Life Cykel ‘Mushroom Boxes’ can be delivered to Australian homes, or to schools to be used as fundraising drives.

Ryan said the initiative is perfect for urban environments, both from a logistical and viability perspective.

Though, just as importantly, he said they taste great and are extremely nutritious.

“There is no coffee taste in the mushroom and no caffeine,” he said.

“They are great fried for three minutes with garlic and butter, or great with bacon and eggs.”

The pair believe there is huge scope for the Life Cykel model, which they one day hope to take onto a national scale.

The benefits to developing countries are also obvious.

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BY JODIE SYMONDS A YARRA Junction man last year created an anti-domestic violence video to raise awareness of this prevalent issue.

Brendon Murphy was honoured on Australia Day for his ‘Heroes for Zeroes’ video that went viral in September.

The clip aimed at bringing men and women together to make a stand against violence in homes.

It has had over 8000 views on popular social media site, YouTube.

Featuring members from the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football Netball League (YVMDFNL), the video switched between players to get the message across.

Mr Murphy told the Mail in January the idea came to him while watching a current affairs program about a woman who was killed by her partner.

Reacting to the program, the footballers in the video said it was a “man who should know better, with mates who should know better”.

Mr Murphy said in the video that

the only number of acceptable deaths from domestic violence is zero.

“At the football, it’s almost hardly spoken about, to be honest, unless there’s a special or something around like that,” Mr Murphy said.

Being a father himself to a one-year-old at the time, Mr Murphy said domestic violence was heart-breaking.

“I thought ‘geez’, we put our whole lives into these children, and how heart-breaking to have someone just ... it’s just such a waste of life,” he said.

One of the men in the video summed up anti-domestic violence in one sentence; “It is a national disgrace”.

The viewer comments on the YouTube video that he had nothing but praise for Mr Murphy.

“Don’t mind admitting I had a tear in my eye watching this. Your parents must be very proud, I know I am,” one person commented.

“This is what real men should be, not violent thugs!” another commented.

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What is your favourite thing about the Dandenong Ranges?

“It would have to be the nature, the beautiful clean atmosphere, fresh air and the clear stars at night.“ – Gemma Mosca-Edwards, Emerald.

What is one thing a visitor to the Dandenong Ranges can’t miss?

“Definitely Puffing Billy, it’s something that offers the beautiful scenery of the area, kids love it when they can hang out the window and it gives people a change to see the real Dandeongs.“ Yarra Ranges mayor Jason Callanan with Citizen of the Year recipient, Yarra Junction’s Brendon Murphy. 149155 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

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Legacy All the right moves of care

BY DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT

EIGHT year old Lachlan Ruck from Gembrook received a Triple Zero Hero Award earlier this year when he proved invaluable during a family emergency.

Lachlan proved he could be counted upon during a crisis when his grandfather, Peter, called triple-zero while he was experiencing a heart attack.

While Lachlan didn’t speak to the operator directly he was instrumental in ensuring his grandfather had the best possible chance of survival.

He followed the operator’s instructions to the letter, helping get his grandfather’s pills, putting away pets and unlocking the door for paramedics.

Lachlan’s mother Amy said she couldn’t be any more proud of him.

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BY DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT BILL Rogers of Belgrave was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his voluntary deeds in June this year.

As a volunteer welfare officer at Legacy, Bill diligently works 30-40 hour weeks in Melbourne’s south-east – and at times further abroad - to look after veterans and their families.

Though retired, the past president of the rotary club of Belgrave is still volunteering full time by giving back to the community he lives in.

The Berwick ex-police officer and Vietnam 7RAR veteran said: “If you live in the community you give back to the community”.

He said there’s a great need to look after the recent waves of veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. But often their families’ struggles were overlooked.

“What the families are going through is extremely tough.

They’re trying to hold things together.”

As a veteran himself, Bill is able to help those veterans who have returned and helps families understand why the returned service people have changed.

Victoria’s brave Junior Triple Zero Heroes remained remarkable cool, calm and collected in emergencies that would have rattled most adults…

Garrett and guest presenter, comedian Dave Hughes presented Lachlan and 28 other children with the Junior Triple Zero Hero award, which is now in its 12th year.

“Victoria’s brave Junior Triple Zero Heroes remained remarkable cool, calm and collected in emergencies that would have rattled most adults,” said Ms Garrett.

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Dedicated service

BY DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT KALORAMA’S David Ashton-Smith and Marian Pawlik from Mount Evelyn were among almost 600 Australians included in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday honour list, which pays tribute to their dedication to community.

Mr Ashton-Smith was recognised for his services to the performing arts and secondary education, while Mr Pawlik was recognised for his service to the Polish community of Victoria.

Mr Ashton-Smith’s achievements included being the managing director of the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, founder of the Ashton-Smith Singers and also being heavily involved in music education at numerous schools, as well as being the adjudicator of various eisteddfods since 1980.

He said it was a shock to be among the Australians named but was very excited and humbled to have received the prestigious award.

“I’m very humbled and delighted to

receive the honour; a general feeling of gratitude to enjoy music for so long,” he said.

A long and notable career his stated his highlights as including the times he worked with Andrea Bocelli and Barry Humphries.

At the age of 72 Mr Ashton-Smith said that music was still a large part of his life and he had relished the opportunity to help and develop so many musicians and singers.

“Music is still a big part of my life.”

“I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to develop musical talents of many young singers and performers, many of whom have gone on to have good careers,” he said.

Queen’s Birthday honour recipient Marian Pawlik was recognised for his work with the Polish Community Council of Victoria.

He is also the recipient of Victoria’s Multicultural Award for Excellence and the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Republic of Poland.

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Oscar’s among the brave

BY DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT OSCAR Arrowsmith of Cockatoo was among a distinguished group of Australians who received a Bravery Award this August for an astounding rescue when the family dog attacked his mother.

Oscar, who is now 14, was only 10 when the German shepherd attacked his mother, Dana Lyall, while she sat in her office.

The attack left Dana with severe injuries that required her to spend four days in hospital.

Luckily during the attack Oscar stepped in to distract the dog and eventually after numerous attempts was able to drive the German shepherd off and secure it in the laundry.

Without the bravery that Oscar showed by intervening and driving the dog off Dana holds no doubts that the German shepherd would have killed her.

“I’ve recovered now but there’s no doubt the dog would’ve killed me if Oscar didn’t step in,” she said After the attack, Oscar then assisted his mother to the lounge room where he applied first aid and called triple-zero.

Oscar became one of 80 Australians who were included on the list that acknowledges Australians who put themselves in harm’s way to assist others in need.

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BY DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT MONBULK resident and Patch primary school student Jasmine Andrews received the Ken McIntosh Memorial Award for young environmental achiever earlier this year for the work she undertook at school.

As part of the school program, Grub Club, Jasmine worked in the school’s garden under the supervision of environment teacher Michelle Rayner.

Jasmine’s work at the school to improve and protect wildlife habitat saw it win the Best Garden for Habitat Award at the Victorian School Gardens Award.

Jasmine hopes to keep her love of the environment through the rest of her life.

I would love, even when I’m mum’s age, to still be out in the garden and doing things – to see things that need to be done, and to do things sustainably and live sustainably…

“I would love, even when I’m mum’s age, to still be out in the garden and doing things – to see things that need to be done, and to do things sustainably and live sustainably,” she said.

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By Peter Douglas MONBULK residents, agricultural businesses and traders will no longer have to travel as far as 10 kilometres to fill up their vehicles with fuel.

A Woolworths and Caltex co-branded petrol station is set to be constructed on the corner of Carcoola and Main roads in Monbulk, with Yarra Ranges Council unanimously paving the way for the construction at its Tuesday, 23 August, meeting.

Presently, the nearest service stations to Monbulk are around 7km to Silvan, 8km to Belgrave and 10km to Emerald.

Despite some opposition to the plan due to the proposed location, support for a service station within the township ultimately won over council.

The service station will comprise a single-storey station for the kiosk, which will sell some convenience goods, with operating hours to be between 5am and 11pm daily.

Also on the site will be three petrol dispensers, including diesel, along with one LPG dispenser.

Three underground fuel tanks and one underground LPG tank are proposed to be installed.

Objectors to the permit included nearby resident, Peter Wilkinson.

Mr Wilkinson said he wasn’t against a petrol station in the town, but the proposed plan.

“We are here tonight to reinforce the fact that some of the information does not stand up to scrutiny,” he told council.

Mr Wilkinson said his objections included issues with increased traffic flow, loss of car parks and inaccurate road dimensions on the plan.

“Today, using a trundle wheel (with a friend), we measured the actual drivable road-width ... there is not enough ... road for this plan.”

He also added; “The traffic flow plan that you are considering will eliminate all roadside parking spaces for residents of 164 to 184 Main Road and businesses opposite them”.

“These 16 publicly owned spaces will be compensated for eight privately owned spaces within the service station ... a rather lopsided type of compensation,” he said.

He also asked council why a roundabout option wasn’t supported by VicRoads, given there are three existing roundabouts in the main road.

However, Mr Wilkinson failed to sway council, with mayor, Cr Jason Callanan, moving the motion before launching into an impassioned plea for the township to get its service station.

“Monbulk is a thriving rural township that supports the majority of the red soil agriculture businesses that surround it,” he said.

“This thriving township has many services ... but what it doesn’t have is a service station.

“For approximately four years now, Monbulk has been without a service station.

“This means residents and business have to seek fuel from outside of the town, wasting valuable time in the process.”

Cr Callanan said the reports had been peer reviewed, with no evidence to suggest traffic flow higher than any other commercial or industrial operation.

He also played down suggestions of the potential for increased crashes near the site, due to higher traffic flows.

Cr Noel Cliff also joined in the sentiment, noting many surrounding towns were without service stations, yet Monbulk is still considered a hub.

Meanwhile, Richard Licciardi from the Monbulk and District Community Opportunities Working Group (MADCOW), and Robert Milner from 10 Consulting Group, spoke on behalf of the applicants.

Mr Licciardi said there was community support for the service.

“On behalf of the community, we (MADCOW) believe it is the overwhelming need for the community to have a service station,” he said.

He said the service station needed to be outside of the main street and the proposed site was the best option available.

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Coloured by tolerance

A special change set

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By Victoria Stone-Meadows

FRIDAY 26 August is Wear It Purple Day, where everyone can show their support for LQBTIQ youth by wearing purple clothing.

Emerald Secondary College marked the day by raising the rainbow flag and encouraging students to wear purple in support of their LGBTIQ classmates.

Students organised that day with help from Cardinia Shire’s Youth Support and Engagement Officer, Miranda Luck.

Cardinia Shire Council Youth Services works in partnership with local secondary colleges, such as Emerald Secondary, to create a safe environment for Same Sex Attracted, Sex and Gender Diverse (SSASGD) young people.

Cardinia Council’s aim in supporting these event days is to raise awareness around discrimination against SSASGD young people and provide a positive platform to celebrate their diversity.

Emerald Secondary student Alex Thompson, who helped organise the Wear it Purple day, said it was a long time in the planning but very important to her personally.

“We have been planning this since May and being gay myself is a factor in why I wanted to help organise today,” she said.

“When people see LGBTIQ events like this, we can encourage other people to be who they are.”

Fellow student and event organiser Georgia Darroch said the flag raising ceremony and wearing purple were power symbols that sent a message of acceptance.

“The flag and this day symbolises not hesitating in coming out and gives people the recognition and acceptance to be who they are,” she said.

The students at Emerald Secondary College extended their thanks to Cardinia Shire Council for their support.

“We want to thank Cardinia Shire; we did this by ourselves last year and without the shire’s help this year wouldn’t be possible,” Ms Thompson said.

“We want people to be proud of who they are.”

YARRA Ranges Council will spend just over half a million dollars building change facilities designed for people with severe physical and intellectual disabilities.

New facilities at Lillydale Lake, Monbulk Aquatic Centre, Yarra Glen Playspace and the Yarra Centre will allow people with disabilities and their carers to utilise purpose-built change rooms.

The extra features in the specialised change rooms include height adjustable adult-sized changing benches, a ceiling hoist to help lift people out of wheelchairs, and extra space to accommodate carers.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jason Callanan said the new facilities will not replace the existing toilet and change rooms but there is potential for the new facilities to cost more in the long-term.

“Council is not replacing any existing facilities,” he said.

“These are additional facilities so there will be a potential extra cost to maintain them.”

Despite the potential of extra maintenance costs, Cr Callanan said council was committed to providing these facilities so everyone had the opportunity to enjoy recreation in the Yarra Ranges.

“This project is important to council and the community as it improves access for and inclusion of community members who have high care requirements,” he said.

The project is expected to cost $504,000 and be completed in November this year.

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Car slips, flips in wet

By Victoria Stone-Meadows A CAR flipped on its side in slippery conditions at the intersection of Lysterfield and Glenfern roads in Ferntree

Gully on Thursday afternoon 25 August.

CFA confirmed they were called to the scene of the incident shortly after 2pm.

Police and ambulance were also in attendance at the incident and it took some

time to get the car flipped back over.

Four CFA trucks were present with units from Boronia, Ferntree Gully and Upper Ferntree Gully all attending the scene.

Ambulance Victoria were called to the scene to assess those involved in the crash and confirmed no-one was trapped and that one person sustained minor injuries.

Briefly Thefts from cars probed DETECTIVES are investigating a number of thefts from cars over the month, and are calling on anyone with information to come forward.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said at 10.50am on Saturday 27 August, a stolen car was recovered in the Montrose Reserve on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Montrose.

The car had been stolen from Boronia on Thursday 25 August, and had its number plates stolen.

Det Sgt Smithwick said that between 11pm on Friday 26 August, and 5.40am the next day, the driver’s side door lock of a car was forced open in Ascalon Road, Montrose.

A Kincrome hammer, cash and identification were stolen from the car.

Anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour around these times is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to file a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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An appetite for more on the fresh front FOOD is Free Tecoma (FIFT) recently celebrated receiving 1000 ‘likes’ on Facebook.

Supporters created a mural of dry and fresh goods to mark this milestone.

The venture was only launched last October but has already had huge support from local residents and people who need a source of free food.

FIFT is a community initiative and collaboration between Tecoma Uniting Church and The Hills Food Frontier assisted with funding from the Shire of

Yarra Ranges.

The aim is to reach out into the local community to provide a source of free, healthy, and where possible, organic foods.

Food is stored in a Coolgardie safe on the verandah of Tecoma Uniting Church, 1566 Burwood Highway.

Space is provided for dry goods and fresh produce, and volunteers check the safe regularly.

There is also a message book where people are encouraged to write comments.

The cupboard is never empty.

Community members are encouraged to leave any surplus fruit, vegetables, herbs, seedlings and seeds, and dry goods, and/or take what they need.

For further information about the project and movement, look up Food Is Free Tecoma on Facebook and also see www.hillsfoodfrontier.com or www.foodisfreeproject.org

Athletics club muscles up for summer season

By Victoria Stone-Meadows YARRA Ranges Athletics Club is joining forces with Lillydale Lake Park Run and Yarra Ranges Shire for their summer season launch this year.

On Saturday 10 September, the athletics club will have athletics equipment set up at Lillydale Lake for interested people to get to know what the club is all about.

Yarra Ranges Athletics Club President Michael Clarke said the club was excited to get out into the community.

“We thought rather than invite people to see us at the track, we would bring athletics to them so we are bringing activates and equipment to the lake,” he said.

Yarra Ranges Athletics are the only Athletics Club in Victoria where the senior and junior branches are managed by

the same committee.

Mr Clarke is hoping by combining the family-friendly Lillydale Lake Park run with the athletics club for a day, people will see the family-oriented side of the club.

“We want to help educate local people that if you join the athletics club they can make it family sport,” he said.

“Yarra Ranges Athletics is a club for the whole family and for people of all abilities, from people looking to be active as well as serious competitors.”

The Yarra Ranges Athletics season starts in early October and Mr Clarke invites anyone who has an interest in athletics to come down to Lillydale Lake and have a go.

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Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said that between 2am and 2.15am on Thursday 25 August, a 27-year-old East Warburton man was in the laneway between Lilydale’s Crown Hotel and a Westpac bank branch when he was grabbed around the throat and punched by an unknown person.

The person demanded the victim’s wallet and an altercation took place, where the person then produced a flick knife.

Det Sgt Smithwick said the man handed over cash.

He said police did not yet have a description of the offender.

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Vision is needed AT Yarra Ranges Council, we want to know about your long-term vision for Yarra Ranges.

We are encouraging the community to take part in an extensive ‘Yarra Ranges - The Big Picture’ community consultation process as part of this council’s effort to engage more and listen more to our community.

This council understands that we are here to ensure that you continue to enjoy, work and live in this great region.

This process is a perfect opportunity to let us know what you would like to see in the Yarra Ranges.

This means sharing your feedback and ideas about projects considered to be key to the future of our region.

Your comments will help us develop a council plan to guide the new council that will be formed following the upcoming council elections this October.

I encourage everyone to share your ‘big picture ideas’ to improve and sustain what you love most in your community.

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The Big Picture consultation will build on feedback already received through a recent survey, where council asked the community why they live, work and visit the Yarra Ranges.

As a result, we know that people love the environment, healthy living and the sense of community, among other things.

We want to identify projects we can explore in the future that will build on and protect the reasons why we love our region.

By taking part you are helping us to ensure we can continue to enjoy being part of the Yarra Ranges community.

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munity engagement is being undertaken through a number of platforms, including an online survey at http://oursay.org/ yarraranges/bigpicture, a paper-based survey and four community forums.

The final community conference will take place at Coldstream on Wednesday 31 August.

Arrive at 5.45pm for a 6pm start until 8pm.

Dinner is provided.

The community forums have provided an opportunity for residents to put forward their ideas and discuss them with other people in the community.

We want to achieve a general consensus as to what matters most for the community as a whole.

Help guide council in the decisionmaking process and drive council priorities for the next 10 years.

Hard copy survey forms are available at our Community Links.

A hotline is open to take messages from community members: 9020 4503.

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DANDENONG Ranges Music Council invites you to have a sing, dance, drum, join the band. Bring the family to the Festival Party at Burrinja on Saturday 17 September. Workshops 10.30am and Performance Party at 2pm in Burrinja Theatre. Visit www.drmc.org.au or contact 9754 6566.

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Concert DANDENONG Ranges Orchestra presenting Luscious Landscapes, a Robert Dora concert. Works by Haydn, Holst, Liadlow, Sibelius. On Sunday 11 September, 2.30pm. Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda Monbulk Road, Olinda. Tickets: At the door.

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Weedbusters week ‘TREES for Weeds’ swap on Saturday 3 September, at the Emerald Library, 10am-2pm. Bring weeds for identification, get information about weed control and available grants from Cardinia

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More information on 5968 4603.

Workshops EMERALD Community House upcoming workshops include Crochet with Kaye on Saturday 17 September, 10am to 3pm. Registrations are now being taken for Food Handlers Certificate. For more information, visit www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au or call 5968 3881.

Monbulk Market Day SATURDAY, 3 September. The Spring Monbulk market in the park, foyer and halls at St George’s Anglican Church (corner of Main Street and Silvan Road, Monbulk) between 9am and 1pm. Stallholder inquiries to 9756 6038.

One for the books MOUNT Dandenong Primary School last week celebrated its Book Week in style. The spotlight was on all things literary and expressing a love of books. Activities included the everpopular book parade, where students dressed up as their favourite book characters. Pictured is Grade 3 student Lucy, who took inspiration from ‘The Quangle Wangle’s Hat’. 158457 Picture: ROB CAREW

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Council feels it’s time to talk

By Peter Douglas

Award winner and talented quilter, Cheryl Meyer. 158393

They’re sew right LYREBIRD Quilters member Cheryl Meyer from Emerald has proven she has the skills to sew up the competition.

At the recent Victorian Quilters’ Quilt Showcase 2016, held as part of the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair, Cheryl won first place in the ‘First Time Entrant’ category and ‘Excellence in Domestic Machine Quilting - Amateur’.

Her ‘Caswell Quilt’ featured 30 blocks of machine-appliqued floral work and was quilted on her domestic sewing machine.

It is a beautiful quilt and took

many hours to complete.

Cheryl also attends the Macclesfield Craft Group, which meets at the Macclesfield Community Church Hall on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm.

For more information, contact 0418 685 942.

The Lyrebird Quilters meet on the third Saturday of each month at the Belgrave Library meeting room from 1pm to 4pm.

For further information, contact 5968 4603.

YARRA Ranges Council has committed to seeking wider community consultation regarding the rezoning of the Cave Hill Quarry site at Lilydale.

Though much work lies ahead for stakeholders, the decision represents a step forward towards a major residential development on the site, which would bring a significant population and economic boost to the region.

The 163ha site, located south-west of the town centre, is owned by Sibelco Australia, which last year ceased mining operations at the site.

Sibelco has been working with the Places Victoria to prepare a master plan for the former quarry site.

However, reservations exist not only over the residential development, but surrounding infrastructure improvements needed to support such an increase in population.

Central to this is the construction of a railway station between Lilydale and Mooroolbark.

Sibelco representatives fronted the council’s Tuesday 23 August meeting to field questions from councillors, with many councillors voicing some support, yet concern over the lack of progress regarding infrastructure.

Melba Ward councillor Terry Avery was particularly vocal and said greater advocacy and community feedback was required, though he believed the time was right to seek out greater input.

“This is an important development; I have no doubt it would be a fantastic outcome for our community,” Cr Avery said.

“Of course, I don’t think anybody would want this to remain just as a hole in the ground.

“But I think it’s also important that we get this out to our community so they can have an input as well.”

Cr Avery said it was time to take this project to the next level.

“Sibelco ... have engaged with community ... done the master plan ... but I think the time has come where we need to get this out and get our community talking ... because they are going to be severely affected,” Cr Avery said.

Cr Avery also used the opportunity to voice frustrations over lack of progress over the infrastructure issue.

This included infrastructure projects which he said were “non-negotiables”, comprising a new railway station, bridge upgrades at Mooroolbark and Hull Road, and road network improvements.

Cr Avery said these items were spoken about four years ago, yet there was no real progress.

“If we introduce a few thousand people into this area, there’s going to be a proportion of them that are going to want to catch a train,” he said.

“So there is no train station proposed and they’re going to have to drive - and they’ll be driving to Lilydale or Mooroolbark, whose railway station car parks are already overflowing because of insufficient space.

“I acknowledge ... (they’ve) worked really hard to get a good outcome for our community, but we’re still a big fat nowhere ... we still haven’t got that crucial infrastructure.

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“I live in that area ... I know there are traffic jams and this will only make it worse.”

Cr Avery put forward an alternate recommendation to provide in-principle support to progress the proposed amendment.

However, conditions apply.

These include an agreement being reached regarding the provision of a road connection between the quarry site and Melba Avenue.

Also, a traffic impact assessment report and the finalisation of a storm water management plan.

Meanwhile, Cr Avery was also critical of the State Government’s lack of engagement over the project, particularly given it has been deemed to be of state significance.

The alternate recommendation includes a provision that council advocates to the State Government regarding the need for a new train station and upgrades to the Hull and Mooroolbark roads intersection.

“Well, if it’s of state significance, where is the State,” Cr Avery said.

“Put your hand in your pocket and make some commitment.

“It seems the government can spend millions of dollars on our sky rail for Frankston and we can’t even get a railway station out here in the outer east ... and that is an absolute travesty.”

The provisions also include that council urges the State Government to commit to the timely construction of these infrastructure works.

The alternate recommendation passed unanimously.

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Letters Vote for business REGIONAL and suburban businesses should be very concerned about the Victorian Government’s proposed changes to their voting rights in council elections.

Some of the changes, if enacted, will restrict votes for business owners and operators and hamper their ability to vote for representatives in the local councils in which their livelihood depends on.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes that if you pay rates to have your place of business in a municipality, you are entitled to have your say.

The Local Government Act has not been reviewed for more than 25 years and we welcome the opportunity to build stronger communities across the state.

Business is a key part of local communities in regional and suburban Victoria, and it deserves to retain its voting entitlements in council elections.

We will be strongly advocating on behalf of our members to ensure their rights remain unchanged.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1851, is the most influential business organisation in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.

Mark Stone AM, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive.

Let’s catch up RECENT government announcements show that by 2018, Victoria and Tasmania might be the only states to not have a deposit system on cans and bottles.

All the other states and territories have recently made announcements saying they will implement this much-needed litter reform.

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Cartoon and to help keep Victoria beautiful.

The Dandenong Ranges and Victoria’s other tourist destinations will look so much better without drink containers littering our roadsides.

Peter Cook, Clematis.

SPORTING clubs in Monbulk are being urged to apply for a VicHealth funding grant, which will help open more doors for females to play the sports they love.

Member for Monbulk, James Merlino, on Wednesday 23 August, announced applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program are now open to community sports clubs in Monbulk.

The VicHealth grants program aims to boost access to grassroots sport, so that more people can enjoy the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle.

In 2016-'17, two levels of grants - up to $3000 or up to $10,000 - are available for clubs establishing new activities, competitions and programs that encourage more women and girls to get involved in physical activity, or which are starting up a social or modified sport program.

Modified sports are less-structured, increasing opportunities.

Mr Merlino said he wanted more people in Monbulk to embrace a healthy lifestyle, no matter their age or ability.

“I urge local clubs and sporting organisations to apply for a VicHealth grant to establish new teams, programs or competitions for women, or to start up a modified sport program,” he said.

Applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants close on Friday 23 September.

To apply, visit www.vichealth.gov. au/activeclub.

Milk of unkindness THE billion-dollar dairy industry is doing its utmost to brainwash school children into believing that cows’ breast milk is a ‘natural human food’ that we ‘need’ for strong bones.

The Picasso Cow program - as featured in the ‘Mail’ article ‘Milking their art’ (23 August, 2016) - is a program disguised as a fun activity and is part of this brainwashing.

The truth is that cows’ milk is not a natural human food.

Like all mothers' milk, it is intended solely for the nourishment of the mother’s newborn baby.

In this case, her calf.

One thing students won’t be taught in this program is that each year the industry deliberately brings 700,000 baby calves into the world for the sole purpose of immediately killing them in order to steal their milk.

As for ‘needing’ milk for strong bones, the countries with the highest incidence of bone fractures and osteoporosis are the countries with the highest consumption of dairy.

In addition to this, scientific studies suggest dairy products may be linked to increased risk of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and possibly ovarian and breast cancer.

Don’t be duped by this ruthless industry.

The only ones who need cows’ milk - and the only ones with a right to it - are calves.

Jenny Moxham, Monbulk.

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Have your say on conservation THE future management of the Yellingbo Conservation Area will be discussed at two community drop-in sessions next month.

The area includes land that is licensed to landowners for cattle grazing.

Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) Regional Manager, Rod Anderson, said there are 197 Crown Land grazing licences along the streamside that DELWP plans to phase out by July 2018.

This will be in order to establish the new Yellingbo Conservation Area.

“These community sessions will enable landholders with a grazing licence to ask any questions they may have,” he said.

“The conservation area was recommended by the Victorian Environment Assessment Council to provide a network of wildlife corridors, protected waterways, and consolidate the fragmented reserves under one land manager.

“The conservation area will also better protect two of Victoria’s state emblems, the threatened Helmeted Honeyeater and Leadbeater’s Possum.”

The sessions will include staff from DELWP, Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

The sessions will be held on Saturday, 3 September, at Upper Yarra Family Centre from 10am to 1pm.

Also on Wednesday, 7 September, from 6pm to 9pm at the Parks Victoria office at 6/7 - 9 Symes Road.

If you are unable to attend and would like further information, contact enviroplan.portphillip@delwp.vic.gov.au or phone 9210 9448.

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UPWEY High School students are one step closer to having use of fantastic new facilities, with the appointment of an architect to start work on plans for a major upgrade. The work includes modernising school buildings, additional basketball courts and a new performing arts centre. The centre will be home for the Dandenong Ranges Music Council, while the courts will help local sports clubs. Monbulk MP James Merlino said it was an exciting time. “Appointing the architect is the first step towards delivering the modern, safe and stimulating facilities that staff and students at Upwey High School deserve,” he said. Pictured is Mr Merlino, right discussing the plans at the high school. 158584

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VOLUNTEER landcare group Bushcare is holding Major Day Out events throughout next month in the Dandenong Ranges to restore remnant bushland.

The Major Day Out events will be held in Belgrave, Ferntree Gully, Upwey and Belgrave South.

As part of Landcare Week, the Major Day Out events are focused on planting, weeding

and educating participants on the environment.

The Major Day Out in Belgrave will be held at the Belgrave Lake Park on Saturday, 10 September, from 12-4pm.

With an opportunity to learn more about plants and animals, a Major Day Out will be held at Kalunga Nature Reserve in Ferntree Gully on Saturday, 10 September, from 10am-2pm.

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FlexiPay … The smarter way to pay your rates.

Want to pay your rates at intervals to suit your budget, such as weekly, fortnightly or monthly?

Now you can, using Cardinia Shire Council’s new online rates payment tool, FlexiPay. Setting up FlexiPay only takes a few minutes and once done, you can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your rates payments for 2016–17 are being taken care of.

You can start your FlexiPay payments anytime from now until 30 September at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/flexipay Garbage will perform with The Temper Trap, The Preatures, Tash Sultana and Adalita at Rochford Wines in November.

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Garbage to rock valley at wine venue COLDSTREAM’S Rochford Wines will host alt-rock band Garbage and The Temper Trap during their A Day on the Green tour, coming to the country in November.

The band will perform at the Yarra Valley venue on Saturday 26 November, as part of their first Australian Tour in three years, joined by The Temper Trap, The Preatures, Tash Sultana, and Adalita.

The show will be touring to promote their new album, Strange Little Birds, which was released in June, with favourites from the band’s 21-year career to be performed.

Garbage, fronted by Shirley Manson, is known for songs like When I Grow Up, Cherry Lips and Only Happy When it Rains since their debut selftitled album in 1995.

Tickets to the Rochford

show start from $99 and range up to $326.40 for premium concert and dining packages.

Garbage will also be performing with Melbourne’s Tiny Little Houses at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne on Thursday 24 November.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit adayonthegreen.com.au or ticketmaster.com.au.

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MAGGIE’S Plan is a career high-point for both star Greta Gerwig and writer-director Rebecca Miller.

Independent-minded Maggie (Gerwig) initially plans to become a single mother by impregnating herself with donor sperm, but complications emerge when she falls in love with the passionate academic John (Ethan Hawke).

Tender, funny and poignant, Maggie’s Plan is a superblywritten depiction of how messy

love can be.

The characters in Maggie’s Plan are remarkably nuanced and humanly flawed. Gerwig is magnetic as Maggie, and the film’s mood shifts organically from delight at her and John’s intense bond to deep sympathy for Maggie in her growing unhappiness and John’s inattentiveness as a husband.

The supporting cast is amazing, with comedy masters Bill Hader and Maya Rudolph and the scene-stealing Julianne Moore all providing further levity and pathos.

The narrative feels deliber-

ately like it’s moving in a circle, but still feels fresh and lively throughout. As Maggie executes an intricate scheme to resolve her mistake and get John back together with his ex-wife Georgette (Moore), twists and setbacks abound, borne from fickle, conflicted hearts.

With great characters and outstanding depth, Maggie’s Plan is one of the most authentic, touching films of the year, and also indicates that Gerwig does her best work when not directed by creative/romantic partner Noah Baumbach.

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Store’s part of the town’s fabric of a family business?’

Andrew says: “Strong family values, a loyal team and staff who share those values and honest dealings with our loyal customers.

Also, offering value, style, quality and service at the right price”.

The King family has seen many changes in retail habits, but has maintained a “steady as she goes” attitude, that their customers always know, ‘that they can get it at Kings’.

Being a member of the Mensland group of stores, Ronald King maintains the integrity that customers rely on when choosing where to shop.

The association with the Mensland group gives the business access to a wide pool of fashion labels that are only available to independent retailers.

Andrew King is always excited by the change of seasons and the new ranges that come month by month, which have been selected up to 6-8 months in advance.

At this time of year, there are bargains to be found and fresh styles to enjoy.

Not to forget who helped you to get where you are.

‘Thanks dad’.

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RONALD KING Fathers’ Day Specials Ronald King Mensland has a great range of TOPS, SHIRTS and POLOS for your Dad this Fathers’ Day.

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FOR over 51 years, there has been a Ronald King Menswear shop on Main Street, Lilydale.

MR Ron King is proud of his achievement of being a successful retailer in both Lilydale and Croydon, which has progressed from humble beginnings to the well-established icon in the menswear trade.

Over the years, the Ronald King stores have developed various avenues along with surfwear and ladies’ fashions at Croydon.

It has been at least 15 years since Ron retired, but he regularly helps out with deliveries between Croydon and Lilydale.

Andrew King, Ron’s son, is now in charge of running the business and is based in the Croydon store.

Jacob King, Andrew’s son, manages the Lilydale store.

There are more than 115 years of menswear experience behind the passion of helping customers to choose what is ‘the right style’ for them.

Ron is very pleased to be able to see the generations follow in his footsteps.

This makers Father’s Day special.

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They’re the best on the tables IMPALA Billiards has been a proudly family-owned business in the area for over 30 years now, manufacturing their unique and long-lasting billiard and snooker tables for both competition and home use.

They take great pride in their product, and the quality and craftsmanship can be seen throughout the range of items they build.

From the word go, they are involved

in every aspect of the build from their production base in Bayswater: from the first cut of the timber, to the build itself, the coating of the timber, the upholstery of the cloth and then to the final installation in your home.

Being present throughout is something that they really find their customers feel comfortable with because they can keep in contact with them at any time.

Customers are not dealing with individual salespeople and delivery drivers who are unfamiliar with every aspect of the process.

Over the years, they have grown to the demands of customers to also provide custom-made furniture such as bars, dining and coffee tables, bar stools and bench seats, and also reclothing and entire billiard restoration.

When you first walk through the

door at Impala, you are blown away by the amount of stock that they carry to cater to your Holy Grail of Man Caves.

From metal signs to lighting, to darts and accessories; licensed barware and ‘so much more’.

The professional players aren’t forgotten either; they have over 100 cues to choose from in their stock range.

And if you’re after something more unique, they can generally find it with

a quick phone call.

You can find a range of their items on their website, or follow their Facebook page for day-to-day products and specials that they have on offer.

Pop down to the showroom at 227233 Dorset Road, Boronia, and say ‘hi’ to Ian and Gary.

For more details visit www.impalabilliards.com.au or phone (03) 9761 0877.

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MONBULK BOWLING CLUB Winner of “Excellence in Customer Service - Bistro” 2014, 2015 & 2016 Open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner from 5.30pm.

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MONBULK Bistro provides a welcoming and friendly environment for the local community and surrounds to enjoy quality dining with family and friends.

Recently, the dedicated team at Monbulk Bistro was awarded the ‘Customer Service Excellence Award’ for the third year running. This great achievement is a result of the team’s friendly, can-do attitude and dedication towards always providing a high quality service to all patrons.

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Monbulk Bistro would like to welcome everyone to come in and try their value for money meals, great bar prices and award-winning service.

To keep up to date on news and events, follow them on Facebook @ Monbulk Bistro.

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BIG ON CHARACTER THIS beautiful character-filled home on 2.3 acres is a 10 minute drive to Berwick.

Eight years old and built to quality standards, the house has features that are guaranteed to impress.

Features include high ceilings with decorative cornices, inlaid timber entrance hall and formal lounge with bay windows and decorative fire place with mantel.

The home features a sunny study and four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, three of which are situated separately from the main bedroom and close to the family bathroom.

The main is huge with a gorgeous outlook and with walk-in wardrobe and classic ensuite bathroom.

For the entertainer you’ll fall in love with the beautiful kitchen in classic cream with

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stone bench tops, ample storage and huge walk-in pantry, which leads to a cellar room with ambient lighting. The kitchen meals and living room are open plan and kept comfortable year round with toasty wood heater and split-system cooling.

Doors from the living room open out to the entertaining deck with an elevated outlook over the property, the perfect place to entertain or relax.

Outside are a massive 11m x 12m shed/ workshop with concrete floor and power and a man cave of any man’s dreams which is fully plumbed. Add to this a double carport and various other shedding and you have everything you need. As well as all this there is a dam with water feature and pontoon, lush green gardens and a vegie patch.

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15 Greenwood Road Narre Warren East

Offers Over $1,200,000

43-45 Kennedy Road AVONSLEIGH

Offers Over $1,145,000

Impressive Character Home & Only 10 Minutes to Berwick!

Stunning 20 Usable Acres with the Home & Views to Match!

Beautiful character illed home on 2.3 acres with features that are guaranteed to impress. Offering high ceilings, decorative cornices, a sunny study, 4 BDRs with BIR, Master with WIR & classic ensuite, gorgeous kitchen with stone bench tops & an entertaining deck with elevated outlook. Add to this a massive 11 x 12m shed/workshop with man cave, other shedding, a dam with pontoon & lush green gardens.

This stunning property offers the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming about. 20A of land with gorgeous Country style home & views that go on & on. The home sits proudly overseeing paddocks & beyond & offers 4 BDRs with BIRs, the Master with WIR & ensuite, formal lounge, open plan family, dining & country style kitchen complete with triple oven & picture windows letting in light & bringing the views of the mountains inside.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820 Inspection: Saturday 12.30pm-1.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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

12 Bayview Road COCKATOO

Offers Over $760,000

91 Woori Yallock Rd COCKATOO

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Stylish Home on Half an Acre & Walk to Town!

Immaculately Presented & Affordable!

Fantastic property on 1/2A with great street appeal, modern design & a short stroll to Emerald Village. Comprising of 4 BDRs, 3 bathrooms, parents retreat/home ofice with a balcony with views to Western Port Bay & Cardinia Dam. The family, dining & kitchen are open plan with lots of natural light & outside you’ll ind a studio, DBL L/U garage, paved entertaining area & a lat usable back yard.

Family home on 1/3 of an acre is immaculately presented & located just moments from Cockatoo, or 10 min up the road to Emerald. Offering 3 BDRs with BIRs, study, lovely new family bathroom, spacious lounge & dining room & new kitchen with stone bench tops.

Features include GDH, S/S cooling, new carpets & polished loors. Add to this a separate ofice/studio, DBL L/U Garage, off street parking & established garden.

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

39 Haig Avenue Monbulk

Offers Over $535,000

175 Macclesield Road Monbulk

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5 Bedrooms in a Brilliant Location!

Approx 10 Acres of Magniicent Views & Income Potential!

This 5 BDR family home is located within walking distance to Monbulk shops & public transport & being next door to the local primary school getting the kids to school is a breeze. The home is cosy with 5 good sized BDRs, Master with WIR & DBL basin vanity with marble top, modern kitchen, dining room & family lounge with wood heater & there is GDH throughout the home as well as evaporative cooling.

Offered for sale is this prime 10 acre property with views to die for & infrastructure for a great income source with a 1/2 acre glass house completely set up & ready to go with computerised gas heating, shading, ventilation & irrigation. Lease it or run your own nursery. The character home offers 4 large BDRs, modern bathroom, 2nd toilet, 2 living areas & country style kitchen.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)

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

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13 Ash Grove Menzies Creek

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$660,000 Plus

TIMELESS APPEAL MEETS MODERN LIVING

DESIGNED TO IMPRESS ON EVERY LEVEL!

This magniicent 2 storey, mudbrick home features an oversized lounge/dining area, classic timber kitchen with S/S appliances, large rumpus room, 4 bedrooms plus home ofice, OFP & GDH. Outside is a double garage, abundance of storage, fully fenced yard, private entertaining area & wrap around verandah. Offering incredible views from every angle this property is sure to impress!!

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

Spanning over 2 levels, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom family home is both versatile & functional. Inside, the modern kitchen features WIP & quality appliances, the lounge/dining is very spacious & the separate rumpus/studio is ideal for multiple uses. Outside, the 5676m2 block is very private & features dble carport, workshop & garden shed.

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

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This charming 3 bedroom home is located in the much sought after area of Upwey. The property is situated on a great size block of approx 1/4 acre. Inside features open plan living/dining/kitchen, cosy gas log ire & 2 bathrooms. There is also an outdoor decking area perfect for entertaining. This home is a must see so call today to book an inspection!!

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

Positioned high on the block with stunning valley views this large family home features, 4 bedrooms + study, 2 bathrooms, 2 spacious living areas, toasty gas log ire, full length verandah, separate rear decking area ideal for entertaining, double carport, water tank & garden shed. An inspection of this property will not disappoint!!

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

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Million Dollar Views Without the Price Tag!!!

Two Separate Classic Homes or Business Opportunity – “Adeline”

If there was ever a home that proved every cloud has a silver lining this would be it! Blessed with the most jaw-dropping views to the Warburton Ranges and Mount Little Joe, this sunny-bright garden block sits at an optimum elevation, gazing out upon the colours of the surrounding valleys.

As the morning sun drenches the homes interiors, the beautifully-balanced indoor-outdoor lifestyle is clearly evident, with generous living-space opening through French doors to the garden area. Ready for you to put your own stamp on or just move on in and enjoy. This home is as neat as a pin.

Every once in a while a property abundant with lifestyle opportunities & depicting the true essence of hills living is offered to the market. In this superb Mt Dandenong location & privately set behind a pillared entrance, an original 1920’s residence currently running as B&B with 2 separate suites, PLUS a separate 2 bedroom home built in character style, is tucked to the rear of the gently elevated 1/2 acre parcel.

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Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 Inspection: Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

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Ideal house and (approx.) 1/2 acre block with something for everyone. Consisting of three good sized bedrooms, master with semi ensuite and a walk in robe. The living areas are an ideal layout with good size lounge, kitchen with a gas stove and plenty of cupboard and bench space. Heating and cooling consist of crackling wood heater, gas ducted heating and a split system.

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ATTENTION HOME-OWNERS My name is JAMES. Like you, I am a home-owner.

Recently I decided to sell.

Here’s what happened…

My local ‘Jenman APPROVED’ agent

sold my home for $500,000 MORE!! [than other agents quoted me.]]

Unbelievable but TRUE! Now, sure, not all agents are the sam me.

But wherever you are in Australia, I now believe the first question you should ask when selling your home is:

Is there a Jenman APPROVED agent in my area?

YES! In Boronia, your only Jenman APPROVED agent is:

Park Real Estate.

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WE CAN DO BETTER ON PRICE THAN ANYONE ELSE. TEST US!

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UNDER 12A Mount Evelyn 7.5(47) d Healesville 5.4(34) Mount Evelyn Goals: D. Chamberlin 3, J. Holly 2, K. Dight, J. Townsley. Best: D. Chamberlin, J. Townsley, J. Mentiplay, W. Roberts, K. Dight, T. Holly.

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By Cameron Hutchison THE Division 1 home and away season is over.

Olinda Ferny Creek will have next week off.

Wandin will take on Healesville in a Qualifying Final, while it will be the battle of the Tigers with Woori Yallock and Upwey-Tecoma in the Elimination Final.

The reserves also see Olinda Ferny Creek with the week off.

Wandin will also take on Healesville in the Qualifying Final, while Upwey-Tecoma with battle it out in an Elimination Final with Mount Evelyn.

In the Under 18s, Wandin and Upwey-Tecoma will play in a Qualifying Final, as will Mount Evelyn and Emerald.

Elimination finals see Yarra Glen take on Woori Yallock-Powelltown, while Warburton-Millgrove take on Monbulk-Seville.

Netball for Division 1 sees Wandin finishing minor premiers in all five grades and earning the week off next week.

Division 1 Seniors Football Healesville 20.13(136) d Belgrave 14.6(90) Belgrave were playing to avoid relegation and they also relied on Emerald’s result to see who was facing second division in 2017. Healesville took complete control, kicking 8.3 to 3.1 in the first quarter. Both sides kicked five goals in the second quarter, but Healesville were able to maintain a 34-point lead at half-time. The Bloods continued to dominate the contest, kicking 4.7 to three goals in the third with Healesville running out 46-point winners in the end.

Healesville Best: S. Gordon (9 goals), J. Nugent, M. Anson, J. Savage, D. Iacuone (1 goal), C. Warren.

Belgrave Best: P. Gough (1 goal), J. Brown (2 goals), E. Clasby (3 goals), T. Marks (1 goal), D. Bilston, D. Loosz.

Olinda Ferny Creek 18.9(117) d Upwey-Tecoma 11.6(72) Olinda Ferny Creek have finished Minor Premiers for season 2016 and gave Upwey Tecoma a taste of what they can expect if they play off in the finals after their convincing win on Saturday. Things were reasonably even in the first quarter, with Olinda kicking five goals to Upwey-Tecoma’s three goals as the hosts led by 12 points at quarter time. The ladder-leaders displayed why they are on top in the second quarter, kicking five goals to the Tigers’ one and went into half-time with a 35-point lead. Upwey were able to reduce Olinda’s lead heading into the last quarter, kicking six goals to Olinda’s three in the third quarter as Olinda held a 17-point lead at threequarter time. Despite a disappointing quarter by Olinda, they were able to hold Upwey-Tecoma to just one goal as they ran out 45-point winners.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: D. Noorda, M. Hottes, M. Mollica (6 goals), R. Wilson (4 goals), N. Keegan, B. O’Neill (1 goal).

Upwey-Tecoma Best: S. Parkinson, B. Oates, K. Grenda (1 goal), I. Krijt, R. Peterson, J. Waters (2 goals).

Emerald 16.8(104) d Warburton Millgrove 11.6(72) Emerald played one of their best games this season with a convincing

Maguire (1 goal).

Emerald 17.19(121) d Kinglake 7.2(44) Emerald Goals: B. Wood (4), J. Kruithof (3), B. Wilson (2), J. Webb (2), M. Bass (1), R. Pack (1), C. Donders (1), D. McKinley (1).

Kinglake Best: B. White (6 goals), L. White, B. Quilliam, L. Broderick, S. Cormack (1 goal), B. Hamer.

Mount Evelyn 19.18(132) d Monbulk-Seville 2.17(19) Mount Evelyn Best: M. Brierley (3 goals), D. Maunder (1 goal), J. Beamish (4 goals), T. Brill (1 goal), L. Inaps (2 goals), D. Watson (2 goals).

Monbulk-Seville Best: B. Redfern, J. Whitworth, B. Jennings-Allen, T. Wills, H. Emmett (1 goal), T. Gelbert.

Upwey-Tecoma 13.10(88) d Yarra Glen 5.1(31) Upwey-Tecoma Best: L. Hughes (3 goals), T. Edyvane (2 goals), I. Shineberg (2 goals), N. Williams (2 goals), J. Prendergast (1 goal).

Yarra Glen Best: A. Smith, J. Hull, J. Clare (2 goals), C. Hindhaugh, L. Evans.

Woori Yallock-Powelltown: Bye Gembrook held strong in a nailbiter over Yarra Glen. 158607 win over Warburton-Millgrove that sees them out of relegation. Emerald was able to get the early break to lead by seven points at quarter time. The hosts continued the ascendancy in the second quarter kicking six goals to the Burras two to extend their lead to 27 points at half-time. It was all even in the third as both teams kicked four goals for the term, but the visitors were unable to break Emerald’s defence as Emerald secured an impressive 32-point win.

Emerald Best: P. White (4 goals), C. Thomsen, L. McKenna (1 goal), D. Reilly, N. Bownds, J. Donders.

Warburton-Millgrove Best: L. Barnard (1 goal), T. McKail (3 goals), T. Walker, P. Sharp, D. Brookes, T. Marr (1 goal).

Monbulk 15.15(105) d Mount Evelyn 12.12(84) Monbulk have finished off their season on a good note with a good win over Mount Evelyn who will now take stock and look forward to season 2017. In Daniel Ward’s last game for Monbulk, Mount Evelyn were looking to spoil the party kicking six goals to Monbulk’s two in the first quarter. Despite a slow start from the Hawks, they were able to kick 5.4 to Mount Evelyn’s 1.1 to hold a 2-point lead heading into half time. Mount Evelyn were able to get the lead back in the third quarter, kicking 4.6 to Monbulk’s 1.3 to hold a 19-point lead at three-quarter time.

Monbulk were able to run over the top of Mount Evelyn in the last, kicking 7.6 to 1.2 as retiring player Daniel Ward was named best on ground for Monbulk.

Monbulk Best: D. Ward (2 goals), J. Mohr, S. Williams, S. McBride, S. Gough (3 goals), B. Emmett.

Mt Evelyn Best: A. Gibbons, D. Kift, T. Denham, M. Gibbons (2 goals), S. Bear (1 goal).

Woori Yallock 16.14(110) d Wandin 16.9(105) Wandin have finished second on the ladder after a come from behind win

by Woori Yallock on Saturday. Woori

Yallock were able to get the jump on Wandin in the first, kicking five goals to Woori’s two to take a handy 20-point lead into the second quarter. Woori were able to hold their noses in front to extend their lead to seven points going into the main break. The Doggies came out firing in the third quarter, kicking 8.4 to 1.4 to cause a 52-point turnaround while holding a 15-point lead heading into the last quarter. Despite a disappointing third quarter by Woori, they were able to turn the tables on Wandin, kicking 5.3 to Wandin’s 1.1 to secure a thrilling five-point win.

Woori Yallock Best: L. Boontjes, R. Allen, J. Williams (2 goals), M. Batten, C. Smedley, D. Ryan.

Wandin Best: J. Bayliss (1 goal), B. Harvey, M. Polkinghorne, S. McDonnell (1 goal), J. Taylor, H. Dudink (1 goal).

Division 2 Seniors Qualifying Final Gembrook Cockatoo 9.13(67) d Yarra Glen 9.11(65) Gembrook will play Kinglake for the chance to go straight into a Grand Final after a 2-point win over Yarra Glen on Saturday. Gembrook had eight scoring shots to three in the first quarter, but only had a 10-point lead at quarter time. Despite a fast start from Gembrook, Yarra Glen were able to kick 4.2 to Gembrook-Cockatoo’s 2.4 to keep the scores level at half-time.

Gembrook started the third quarter full of running to kick 3.1 while holding Yarra Glen to just 1.4 as they held a lead of nine points at the last quarter.

Yarra Glen kicked 3.3 to Gembrook Cockatoo’s 2.2 and certainly had opportunities in the dying minutes of the last quarter to get over the line, but Gembrook were able to hold tough for a two-point win.

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: R. Wilson, T. Whytcross, S. Martin, J. McLean-Brunton (1 goal), L. Henzen, D. Leversha.

Yarra Glen Best: R. Smith, J. Baughan, R. Hay, W. Goodwin, R.

Picture: ROBYN KUYS Gurney, D. Hurley (3 goals).

Elimination Final Yea 71.19(121) d Alexandra 8.11(59) Alexandra’s finals campaign has come to an end at the hands of Yea. Yea kicked 5.3 to 2.6 in the first quarter to take a 15-point lead into the second quarter. Alexandra were unable to get their game going and struggled to get the ball in their forward 50 as Yea kicked kicked 4.7 to 2.1 in the second to hold a 33-point lead at half-time.

Both teams kicked teams kicked 2.3 in the third, but a 6.6 to 2.1 last quarter saw Yea secure a 62-pont win to keep their finals campaign alive.

Yea Best: J. Mahon, H. Jarvie (1 goal), M. Ivill (1 goal), P. Evans (4 goals), J. Flynn, L. Beattie (1 goal).

Alexandra Best: S. Heveren, W. Goonan, B. Wallace (1 goal), B. Norris, B. Woollard, N. Dundas (1 goal).

Reserves Qualifying Final Gembrook Cockatoo 9.7(61) d Alexandra 7.5(47) Gembrook Cockatoo Best: D. Cock, A. Schueddekopf (4 goals), B. Turner, D. Trevorah (1 goal), J. Mawson, N. Strohbeck.

Alexandra Best: J. Rouget (1 goal), J. Hamill (3 goals), R. Carter (1 goal), D. Bourke, C. Pearce, R. Steward (1 goal).

Elimination Final Seville 12.9(81) d Kinglake 3.6(24) Seville Best: J. Wilson (5 goals), C. Trainor, P. Truesdale (1 goal), C. Van Dreumel (3 goals), G. Tuenissen, M. Stevenson.

Under 18s Wandin 15.13(103) d Warburton Millgrove 4.5(29) Wandin Best: D. Hirst, H. Byrne (3 goals), R. Say (1 goal), J. Byrne (1 goal), A. Marsh (4 goals), K. Stokes (1 goal).

Warburton Millgrove Best: J. McIntosh, M. Leeds (1 goal), J. Buller, C. Reiffel, T. Mon-Aphai (1 goal), A.

Division 1 A Grade Netball Warburton Millgrove 70 d Emerald 27 Warburton-Millgrove Best: Matilda Higgins, Bridget Nix, Alice McKenna (25 goals).

Emerald Best: Kate Griffin, Stacey Licciardi, Sarah Bertram.

Belgrave 81 d Healesville 44 Belgrave Best: Lauren Bennett (57 goals), Jennifer Dewhurst, Angela Jeffery.

Healesville Best: Alexandra Bryan, Chelsea Connell (21 goals), Hayley Parrott.

Mount Evelyn 43 d Monbulk Hawks 39 Mount Evelyn Best: Rachael Hickey (26 goals), Bridgette Barry-Murphy, Jacqui Black.

Monbulk Hawks Best Players (not provided).

Olinda Ferny Creek 91 d Upwey Tecoma 56 Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Ashlee Howard (21 goals), Tess Linkins (70 goals), Louise Conway.

Upwey Tecoma Best: Kaylea McQuade, Samantha Silvester (44 goals), Rebecca Leeson (12 goals).

Wandin 48 d Woori Yallock 39 Wandin Best: Leah Reilly, Samantha Coppinger, Ruby Tidd Woori Yallock Best: Bess Schnioffsky (35 goals), Victoria Starling, Jasmine Evans Division 2 Netball A Grade Qualifying Final Yarra Glen 39 d Yarra Junction 35 Yarra Glen Best: Hillary Grubb, Stacey Moate, Elizabeth Kay (14 goals).

Yarra Junction Best: Jessica Dixon, Rachel Young, Catherine Cook.

Elimination Final Alexandra 37 d Yea 36 Alexandra Best: Latoya Ward, Bethany Cairns, Teagan Halligan Yea Best: Jacqui Graham, Megan Leatham (5 goals), Meg Sundblom (17 goals).

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EMERALD GOLF THE rain had ceased, the sun shone on the top of the clouds, and underfoot made squelchy noises at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday when a round of Stableford was ordered.

Captain Dean Shannon (14) showed the rest of the sorry bunch how the game should be played when he strolled in with that ‘I am a winner’ look as he produced his card with 40 points.

That smug look was well and truly justified.

Seppy Krummenacher (22) topped the chart in B Grade with his 37 points before heading to Europe for a couple of months.

Peter Glasscock (14) was the only other player to beat his handicap to score 37 points.

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After a titanic struggle in the ladies Stableford, it finally come down to the wire with

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Wednesday’s Overly Floppy Golf was also a Stableford event which saw Ian Scott given the rest of the mob a right kicking when his 41 points topped the list.

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Remember, on getting the note, to ring (6). 17. Tamper with the said piece of metal (6). 19. Set in gold, a girl’s name - and it’s raised (5). 21. That could be a key enclosed in the letter (5). 22. About a wager you win against someone (4).

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ACROSS 1. The Red Sea, perhaps? (8,5). 8. Was mad when one praised extravagantly (5). 9. Can’t decide on the figure theirs should be set at (7). 10. The whole is divided by a quarter, chums (6). 11. Wanting to know when to take a card (6). 12. A second inlet: the smallest (5). 14. Ourselves taking time, as is the custom (5). 18. The whole ten I write out again (6). 20. Put “Stand seat” (6). 23. Shorten to: “A bird, in time, will fly” (7). 24. Drift right back, then stop (5). 25. Placid female? (4,2,3,4).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7438 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Choreographer. 8, Cadge. 9, Stopgap. 10, Uproar. 11, Regale. 12, Study. 14, Shade. 18, Mettle. 20, Emerge. 23, Languor. 24, Tiber. 25, Master-mariner.

Down - 1, Cactus. 2, Order. 3, Emerald. 4, Gash. 5, Above.

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Motoring Bash for a good cause THE Children’s Charity this month announced that its 26th Variety Vic Bash raised more than $1.3 million for Victorian children in need.

The final night of celebration was held in Darwin on Saturday, 20 August, to announce the figure and congratulate all those involved in achieving the incredible total.

In 2016, the Variety Vic Bash traversed more than 4500km from Melbourne, travelling through the heart of Australia.

More than 250 loud and proud entrants took part in the epic trip from the bottom to the top of Australia, stopping in at many iconic places along the way, such as the Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs and Katherine - just to name a few.

Each year, the huge charity convoy visits local schools and organisations and injects funds into local communities when they stop for lunch or dinner along the way.

This year, the fund-raisers

made two stops to present special grants in Maldon and Elliot.

Variety Bash Development Manager, Julie Baxter said much effort went into the cause.

“Our entrants spend countless hours each year raising funds for disadvantaged children, and to announce a total like this is the best way to say thankyou,” she said.

The bash can inject up to $35,000 per stop along the route, while these funds enable local community groups to do great work in improving their infrastructure or initiating projects in schools.

The Variety Bash is Australia’s largest and longest-running motoring event, which has raised over $200 million for children in need across Australia since its inception in 1985.

Variety is a national not-forprofit organisation that helps children who are sick, disadvantaged or who have special needs, to live life to the fullest and reach their full potential.

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Baleno confirmed for Australia later this year

The Suzuki Baleno. 158524 confirm that the new Baleno, like Vitara, will be available in a turbo charged variant with Suzuki’s new Boosterjet direct injection turbo engine, providing even greater performance while maintaining exceptional fuel economy.

Baleno will also include advanced features to add entertainment to your drive, including a seven-inch touchscreen display audio with navigation along with Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto.

Andrew Moore, Suzuki’s General Manager of Automobiles stated “The new Baleno gives Suzuki a great offering for the many customers looking for a stylish and spacious small hatch. It will be sure to offer outstanding value

that will see it as a great step-up from Swift in our line-up”.

Further information on the new Baleno, including specifications and pricing will be supplied closer to launch.

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The Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award 2016 was based on a national reader survey of customer service across businesses and companies in different industries.

Toyota achieved a 76 per cent rating to claim the gold award ahead of the NRMA and Kmart in the highly competitive car service category.

The extensive survey covered 30 different service categories, with the strict proviso that respondents must have used a service within that particular category.

Companies were rated on five criteria: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, reliability and satisfaction, with simplicity defined as making the process quick and easy for customers, and satisfaction as delivering on customer expectations.

Respondents were asked to rank service providers based on their personal experience, including the quality, speed and ease of service.

They were also asked to highlight service that showed genuine insight into their needs and where their expectations were met or exceeded.

Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing Tony Cramb

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“Toyota has implemented a cultural shift throughout our company and dealer network to ensure we have an unswerving focus on treating owners and prospects as valued guests of the Toyota family,” Mr Cramb said.

“As part of this generational change, we have implemented improved processes designed to ensure a more seamless and personal experience for each and every guest, from the moment they first visit us and right

through their ownership experience.

“We are committed to ensuring the experience of dealing with Toyota lives up to our Oh What A Feeling! brand promise.”

For the first time in the Quality Service Awards’ 18-year history Reader’s Digest held a gala presentation event in Sydney, saying Toyota’s gold award reflected the efforts the company has put into satisfying consumer demand for high service.

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