Mail - Ferntree Gully Mail - 09th May 2017

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Mail Covering the Dandenongs in the Yarra Ranges & Cardinia Shires

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40 years of service Emerald Community House supporters are set to celebrate 40 years of community service. One of the oldest community houses in the region, many will acknowledge the house’s strong connections and the many social benefits delivered. Pictured, from left, are Mary Farrow (manager), Donna Asling (house co-ordinator) and Chris Phillips (chair). See full story on page Picture: ROB CAREW 8. 167833

An eye on crime “If an alarm goes off, we can simply see who is around at that time.

“The latest installations will take the network to nine locations.

“I’ve been working with Tony for many years on this matter, so it will be great to see it come together.”

Leading Sen-Constable Hancock said the cameras would supplement the existing network.

“These are major intersections, connecting other large townships that have cameras, and this forms part of that wider network we’re trying to achieve,” Leading Sen-Constable Hancock said.

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“Whether it is theft, graffiti, assault or other serious matters, this will help police to bring offenders to justice.

“The network in Lilydale, Yarra Junction and Healesville has proven to be effective in combating and deterring crime.”

Mr Smith first announced his plan in June last year, with the funds to come through the Coalition’s Safer Communities Fund. *Funding breakdown includes: Mooroolbark - $135,000; Yarra Glen - $90,000; Monbulk - $75,000; Mount Evelyn - $75,000; Woori Yallock - $45,000.

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“We’ve actually got no investigative tools - it’s a long process at the moment with no cameras.”

Community groups will be entrusted with the maintenance of the cameras, groups such as the Woori Yallock Township Action Group (WYTAG).

Yarra Glen is believed to be the first town to have CCTV installed, with the remaining installations to take place throughout June and July.

Once completed, Mr Smith expected a major boost in community safety.

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The Yarra Ranges will soon boast an extensive CCTV network that includes locations in business centres of nine major locations.

Designed to significantly lower crime and assist local police, from next month the security network will be rolled out in Yarra Glen, Woori Yallock, Mooroolbark, Belgrave, Mount Evelyn and Monbulk.

This will complement the existing network that operates in Lilydale, Healesville and Yarra Junction.

The cameras will record 24/7 and be available for viewing from Lilydale

Police Station.

In an emergency scenario, live viewing could be enabled from the station.

Casey MP Tony Smith has fulfilled his re-election promise to see the expansion of the initial security measures, with $420,000 in funding secured for the new cameras.

Crime prevention officer, Leading Senior Constable Linda Hancock, said the camera network was a proven crime-fighting tool.

“Offenders are increasingly likely to travel into the Yarra Ranges to commit crimes, so we can see who is coming in and out of the town,” Leading Sen-Constable Hancock said.

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Blind runners lead the way

By Derek Schlennstedt This year’s Great Train Race pitted man against machine.

In an incredible show of athleticism, vision-impaired runners from Achilles Melbourne took part in the event for the first time.

Achilles Melbourne is an allabilities running group, in which volunteers lead visually impaired and disabled joggers around the Tan track in South Yarra every Sunday morning or help them run in marathons.

One of these visually impaired marathon runners is Adam Koops, who participated in the annual Great Train Race this year.

Not only did he beat the second train, he also crossed the finish line in a time of 59.55 seconds.

Mr Koops said that running this

race had long been a goal.

“There is such a buzz around the Great Train Race ... you can hear Puffing Billy the whole time and it pushes you to push harder,” he said.

“On one of the crossings I did get stopped for the train, but next year I’m definitely going to come back and beat the first train."

For the past 12 months, with the help of Achilles Melbourne, Adam has run in several marathons and will be running in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon in July and has also just been accepted into the New York Marathon at the end of the year.

Guides help runners through the course and, similar to a rally codriver, they provide constant feedback, and are tethered together.

“We go along and the guides will give us as much feedback as

possible, they’ll talk me through the course, what’s corners, hills and what is underfoot ... this is all at speed so it’s quite an undertaking and they do an incredible job,” Mr Koops said.

The volunteer, not-for-profit organisation runs training sessions every Sunday around the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

Mr Koops encourages anyone and everyone who loves running to come and joing.

“Anyone interested who loves running can come down to join us we’re the ones in the yellow shirts,” he said Volunteers are always welcome.

To find out more information about Achilles, visit www.facebook. com/AchillesMelbourne/.

Although he may not be able to see the course, with the help of Achilles Melbourne and his guide, Adam Koops was able to finish the race in just under Picture: DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT an hour. 167878

New leaders go live for festival

By Derek Schlennstedt Dynamic duo Toni Main and Justine Walsh have taken over from HillsceneLIVE festival director Gareth Hart. The decision came late last month and Mr Hart has said that after three years of being director of the festival, he believes it is important for the event to be led by a different group.

“After three years and five festivals, I believe it is important for HillsceneLIVE to be led by a different energy, different creative leader, with different visions," he said.

“As such, I have made the decision to step down as festival director of HillsceneLIVE." Since February 2014, under the leadership and guidance of founder Gareth Hart, HillsceneLIVE has grown from a small four-hour event to a major live art festival in the Dandenong Ranges that supports over 100 artists. In 2015, Mr Hart established a cultural leadership committee of five emerging artists, who gained extensive experience in arts leadership and festival management.

Toni and Justine, who have been chosen as co-directors for HillsceneLIVE, were both part of this cultural leadership

committee and both began their HillsceneLIVE journey as performing artists in the festival.

Last year’s Hillscene festival featured 25 events spanning dance, theatre, sound art, installations, live art, panel discussions, workshops, interventions and more.

The eclectic festival runs over three days and supports local artists in the Yarra Ranges.

This year’s festival is set to take place from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November and expressions of interest have opened for artists.

Gareth said he looks forward to seeing the final product and has unwavering faith in the skills and talents of Justine and Toni to direct this year’s festival.

“I am thrilled that Toni and Justine will continue on as the newly appointed co-directors of the festival and have unwavering faith in their ability to steer HillsceneLIVE through this new chapter,” he said.

“I look forward to seeing what these cultural champions will offer the community throughout 2017."

To apply, visit www.hillsceneLIVE.com/artist-expressions-of-interest.html.

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Unkindest cut bites

By Peter Douglas and Bonny Burrows The Yarra Ranges and Cardinia shires have been dealt a major blow in the Victorian Budget, with the announcement of a 50 per cent cut to the Growing Suburbs Fund.

As part of the group of Interface Councils, the funds have been vital in helping to establish major infrastructure projects in the region, including the Lilydale Lake Playspace, Belgrave South Sports Pavilion and the Montrose Town Centre redevelopment.

Over the past two years, 76 parks, playgrounds, ovals, sports centres and community centres have been built or are underway in Melbourne’s growth corridors, including within the Yarra Ranges, thanks to grants from the $50 million annual fund.

But in a blow to local governments, and another nine interface councils experiencing population boom, the State Budget on 2 May revealed available funding for the next two years had been reduced to $25 million.

Yarra Ranges Council chief execu-

tive officer, Glenn Patterson, said the shire representatives would meet with other Interface Councils and the Victorian Government.

“Yarra Ranges Council has been informed about a reduction in allocated funds for the Growing Suburbs Fund in 2017-'18 Victorian Budget,” Mr Patterson said.

“The Growing Suburbs Fund has allowed council to bring forward the delivery of valuable community infrastructure projects.

“Interface Council, such as Yarra Ranges, have demonstrated capacity to deliver Growing Suburbs Fund-supported projects in a timely manner.

“The State Government’s ongoing commitment to this fund is appreciated and we will be meeting with other Interface Councils and the government to discuss the changes in the coming weeks.”

Meanwhile, Cardinia Shire mayor and Interface Councils spokesperson, Cr Brett Owen, said while the two-year commitment to the fund was welcome,

the cash cut would halve the number of community projects funded.

This reduction was disappointing, he said, and would be heavily felt by outer suburban communities who already had ‘significantly’ less than inner city areas.

“This means communities will face a much longer wait to see vital facilities such as community, youth and childcare centres, as well as recreational facilities, in their areas,” Cr Owen said.

While he is ‘grateful’ for the projects funded, the mayor said there was still a significant backlog of projects in the pipeline which could miss out.

The ability to cut a $9.6 billion infrastructure gap between metropolitan and outer suburbs would also be decreased, he said, as investment in Melbourne’s outer suburbs didn’t “reflect equal or adequate funding” to ensure infrastructure was on par.

“It feels like we’ve taken two steps forward in addressing the historic underinvestment in outer metropolitan Melbourne, and now we have taken one

Landfill levy misused, says councils

By Kath Gannaway With Yarra Ranges ratepayers contributing $63 a ton, and more, to deal with landfill, Cr Jim Child says the allocation of landfill levy revenue in the State Government’s budget is a misuse of the funds.

The budget identifies levy monies to fund projects such as timber plantation, solar trams, remediating land at gun clubs and a new website for a government agency to be funded from the levy.

The MAV responded to the budget allocation, saying the original intent of collecting the landfill levy was to boost recycling rates and support waste reduction and sustainability initiatives.

“Councils have been crying out for support with waste and resource recovery projects, and the exorbitant cost of rehabilitation closed landfill sites, yet the State Government has chosen to spend landfill levy revenue on totally unrelated purposes,” MAV president Cr Mary Lalios said.

She said councils were also concerned about the lack of transparency around the Sustainability Fund which contained money paid by households and businesses through the landfill levy.

Cr Child, council’s representative on the Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum, will move an urgent motion at the

step back,” Cr Owen said.

The Interface Councils of Melbourne comprise 10 municipalities that form an arc around metropolitan Melbourne and incorporate both the green wedge and the urban growth boundary.

Interface councils include: Mitchell Shire; Melton City; Wyndham City; Hume City; Whitlesea City; Nilumbik Shire; Yarra Ranges Shire; Cardinia Shire; Casey City; Mornington Peninsula Shire Also among those to speak out on this decision include State Member for Southern Metropolitan Region, David Davis.

“The big cut in this year’s budget is the halving of the Growing Suburbs Fund, which represents a massive cut of $50 million to growth councils in particular over this year and next year,” he said.

“Victorian families in the growth areas will be the losers as vital and necessary local infrastructure projects are put on hold as a result of Daniel Andrews’ savage cuts.”

Briefly Detour ends in ditch A detour in Olinda on Saturday night has caught out a drunk driver who crashed into an embankment on the corner of Chalet and Woolrich roads.

On Saturday 6 May at 7.30pm, a large tree fell across Olinda-Monbulk Road, causing traffic to be diverted down Chalet Road.

The 40-year-old Olinda male was following the diversion when he drove his car into a ditch around 9pm blocking the road and causing further traffic diversions.

A tow truck was required to remove the vehicle from the ditch.

Police attended the incident and conducted a breath test where he returned a low level reading.

It is believed the man was drinking locally and Olinda Senior Constable Geoff Long has said that locals drinking and driving locally are risking their own and other motorists' lives.

“We are continually frustrated by motorists who think it is OK to make the short drive from the pub or hotel to a nearby home address,” Senior Constable Geoff Long said.

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Rubbish costs. 168047 next council meeting (Tuesday, 9 May) to write to Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio, objecting to the levy being spent on initiatives he said had “nothing whatsoever to do with recovery of waste and reduction of landfill”.

“Here is money that is supposed to be set aside for wastereduction projects and helping us going into the future.

“We’re not going to have as many landfill sites in the future, and what we have to do is recycle and reduce dependence on landfill, and here we are with the State Government wanting to create new metropolitan parks.

“I have no problem with providing these facilities, but there must be other funds to do that.”

Cr Child said he believed the 2016/’17 levy was $63 a ton with every ton of waste having to leave the municipality for processing.

“That’s transported over 40 kilometres with that additional cost on us, on top of the $63 a ton which we contribute to the landfill levy and have to budget for.

“It makes me annoyed that it’s not going to its correct purpose.”

Cr Lalios said despite increases in the landfill levy, the amount of waste being generated by communities had risen significantly.

She said along with government projections of population increase to 10.1million by 2051, the way Victoria managed waste had to change.

Liberal Member for Kooyong and Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg visited Healesville Sanctuary on Friday 5 May to announce the opening of applications for the threatened species recovery fund.

The $5 million Threatened Species Recovery Fund, through the National Landcare Programme, makes funds available for projects that help meet the targets and objectives in the Threatened Species Strategy.

Local community projects that align with the targets and objectives of the strategy will be open to receive grants worth between 20,000 and 250,000.

During the visit, Minister Frydenberg fed a helmeted honeyeater.

He also got up close with the “beautiful and intricate,” Southern Corroboree frog as well as viewing a mountain pygmy possum - all species included in the Threatened Species Strategy.

Upon announcing the opening of the applications, Threatened Species Commissioner Gregory Andrews said the fund would vastly help the efforts of community programs.

“Across Australia, this fund will turbocharge community efforts and programs, from

Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg visited Healesville Sanctuary to announce the opening of applications for the threatened species recovery fund.168039 Picture: DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater to Indigenous communities who are eradicating feral cats ... this latest fund will help empower and turbocharge those programs,” Mr Andrews said.

The Australia’s Threatened Species Strategy sets out clear and measurable targets to secure the future of 20 priority birds and mammals, and 30 priority plants by 2020.

Minister Frydenberg said the fund was part of the $5 million that they had pledge at the last election.

The Mail spoke to Steve Meacher, president of the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum Inc. who welcomed the new fund but noted that there was still no revised recovery plan for the leadbeater’s possum.

“Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum Inc. welcomes the creation of a new Threatened Species Recovery Fund and in

particular the statement of, ‘the Turnbull Government’s commitment to protecting our native species,’” Mr Meacher said.

“However, until a revised Recovery Plan for Leadbeater’s Possum is delivered, it is hard to see this announcement as much more than window dressing, designed to obscure a lack of meaningful action.”

The threatened Species Recovery fund comes two years after a recovery action plan by then Environment Minister Greg Hunt which was created to protect the leadbeater’s possum.

The action Plan promised, ‘A revised Recovery Plan will be completed by mid-2016, driving action to turn around the decline of the leadbeater’s possum.’

The Recovery Plan was completed last year, but 10 months later has yet to be adopted by government.

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Crime is the Feedback on the civic centre biggest focus The state T of

affairs Christine Fyffe MP

Member for Evelyn

Everywhere I go, people are expressing concerns about crime and community safety.

Almost every morning we wake up and hear on the news that another crime has been committed, concerning all of us about where Victoria is heading. Under Daniel Andrews, Victoria is now the undisputed crime capital of Australia.

Figures released show the increase of crime rates in Victoria are 25 times more than the crime increase in NSW. In our own backyard, crime is increasing. Burglary and break-ins have gone up by 44.3 per cent in Lilydale and 51.4 per cent in Chirnside.

Theft has gone up 28.6 per cent in Mooroolbark and in Mount Evelyn theft has gone up by a whopping 91.8 per cent.

Our lovely Yarra Valley is above the state’s average, with burglary and break-ins going up 31 per cent and theft going up 25.6 per cent.

This is just not good enough.

Despite Victoria’s crime tsunami, there is no money in the budget in this year from Daniel Andrews to build new police stations, nor reopen the police stations closed under Labor.

Until a future Liberal Government comes to office, we, in the

meantime, need as individuals to do what we can to lower the risk of crime.

Implementing a few of the following measures may assist in protecting homes from theft.

1. It is important to know your neighbours, swap mobile numbers and keep an eye on each other’s homes.

2. Sometimes we get lazy and allow an alarm system to remain faulty.

Get it fixed as people ignore an alarm that goes off regularly.

3. Make sure your home has a livedin look when you are out by leaving the radio playing or a light on in the house.

4. Don’t leave a house key under the doormat, pot plant or in any other obvious place.

5. Ensure your house/unit number is clearly visible so it can be located quickly in an emergency.

If you do hear an intruder in the home, you should not risk confrontation.

Dial triple zero as soon as possible.

Leave the property or house if safe to do so and wait for the police in a safe place.

If you arrive home and find that your house been broken into, report it to the police immediately and do not touch anything - it is important for police to see your home exactly as it was left to obtain evidence.

Wherever possible, I recommend getting involved in a Neighbourhood Watch program or joining the Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page for extra tips to stay safe.

Feedback received during the community engagement process for council’s civic centre redevelopment is currently being considered as part of the detailed design phase, following council’s endorsement of the consultation process for the redevelopment last week.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Noel Cliff thanked the community for their feedback on the project and for participating in consultation activities.

“Council officers ran an extensive consultation process across the Yarra Ranges to gather the community’s thoughts on the public space to ensure that what we design truly reflects the needs of the community,” Cr Cliff said.

“We spoke to more than 1600 people face-to-face through our pop-up sessions, and received a range of great ideas for how people might use the public space.

“A number of ideas and comments were also received through online activities, including the ‘Have Your Say’ page on council’s website, our Facebook advertising campaign and an email sent to more than 700 groups including community groups, businesses and schools.

“People also returned their ideas to us through postcards we distributed for the project.”

Cr Cliff said the council had also requested the project design team consider

options to reconfigure a section of the draft designs for the civic space relating to the council chambers, multi-purpose area and entrance foyer.

“We want to ensure the space is designed to accommodate a range of different activities that were identified through the consultation, and to create a building that is going to meet our community’s needs for both now and well into the future,” he said.

Updates and plans for the civic centre redevelopment will be available for the community to view once the detailed design phase is complete.

To stay up to date with activities regarding the civic centre redevelopment, go to www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

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Cockatoo Neighbourhood House is running these classes on Saturday, 27 May from 9.30am. Or flower arrangements class with professional florist, Samantha, on Saturday 20 May from 10.30am. All flowers and tools are supplied. Inquiries to CNH on (03) 5968 9031, or cnhouse@iinet.net.au. Visit www.cockatooneighbourhoodhouse. org.au.

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Planning night The Mount Evelyn Township group will run its 2017 community planning events (‘Have your Say’) on Wednesday 17 May, from 5pm to 9pm. To gather information about the town plan for the coming year. This year, the planning for the biennial street party/festival is underway. Mount Evelyn community members are warmly invited to attend.

At Yarra Hills Secondary College, Burdap Drive, Mount Evelyn. Light meal of soup and sandwiches provided. RSVP

by Monday 15 May. Email secretary@ mtevelyntownshipgroup.com, text 0417

Circus Skills for Primary School Age Children. Cockatoo Neighbourhood House. Starts Monday 15 May at $60 for eight weeks. This course will help your child to improve their self-esteem, co-ordination and social skills while having lots of fun learning hula-hooping, tumbling, acrobatics and much more.

Jump for Joy is for younger children incorporating music, song and playing instruments. Inquiries to CNH on (03) 5968 9031, or cnhouse@iinet.net. au. Visit www.cockatooneighbourhoodhouse.org.au.

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Olinda Community House. African drumming with Mady Keita. Introductory class featuring both traditional and contemporary West African rhythms.

Discover rhythm through African drumming and re-energise and uplift your senses while learning focused and dynamic playing. Be prepared to have fun!

Inquiries and bookings to Christine on (03) 9751 1264.

Workshops and courses Emerald Community House (ECH). Term 2. Enrolment inquiries for Term 2 are now being taken. ECH is offering employment skills, new crafts, fitness and well-being, writing, food and much more. Learn something new or just connect with others. Inquiries to 03 5968 3881, or visit www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au.

Forty year celebrations Saturday 13 May, 7.30pm onwards.

Celebrating 40 years of community development services, Emerald Community House has fostered a strong connection in the local township and continues to provide an array of valuable social benefits to individuals and their families through access to programs.

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Speak up on development

By Peter Douglas The hills community is being summoned to discuss the potential impacts of the proposed Belgrave Motors development.

In what could be one of the most significant developments in the region, in regards to its impact on the streetscape, the proposal put forward includes a three-storey low, two-storey high building on the iconic site.

The building, which would stretch 120 metres along Monbulk Road, is set to include a supermarket, childcare centre, shops, offices and a two-level parking station.

Though concerns have been raised about its suitability for the region.

Among those are Tecoma resident Karl Williams, a key organiser of the event, who said he was moved to provide a voice to “the public outcry”.

“Perhaps only the Tecoma McDonald’s issue has ignited such concern in recent decades,” he said.

“That such a prominent site could

An artist’s impression of the Belgrave Motors site. 165840

The artist’s impression, as it appears on the planning application. 165840 litano, from Pulitano Properties, has submitted the application, with the estimated cost around $22 million.

New Belgrave Motors is planning to relocate to another site, announcing on their Facebook page on 7 September last year they would shift to a new workshop in Tecoma.

have dozens of mature trees felled to erect a huge 120m-long ‘brick’ is hard to believe. “(This is) an area where residents deeply value greenery and commercial developments that are much smaller in scale.”

Present owner of the site, Joe Pu-

Ward councillor, Cr Mike Clarke, said while he was not against the site, he believed more could be done to improve the site for the wider community.

“The building rises from the street path and will be the most prominent building in Belgrave, so it’s important people speak now on this major project,” he said.

“We want to get in early on this planning process.”

According to Cr Clarke, he has received social media correspondence

from members of the community, who have expressed concerns over the design.

A panel of ‘key defenders’ of the Southern Dandenongs will lead the forum, along with a representative from Yarra Ranges Council.

Mr Williams said the forum would not solely be about the proposal, but the issue of urban sprawl.

“Property developers, urban sprawl and the perennial incentive to have land rezoned in order to receive a windfall boost in land values have always threatened our special environment,” he said.

“We are looking to ultimately safeguard the hills from inappropriate development by fixing our planning laws in line with community aspirations.”

The meeting will be held at Selby Community House at 7pm on Wednesday 17 May. All welcome.

A gold coin donation is requested to cover the cost of a light supper.

Inquiries to (03) 9754 2039.

Works on library will put it on a certain footing

By Derek Schlennstedt Eastern Regional Libraries’ Belgrave Library is undergoing renovations and will be closed from Friday 28 April until Monday 8 May. Yarra Ranges Council will be upgrading the toilet facilities of the library and there will also be some new floor coverings.

Most exciting though is the new creative space.

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that the area won’t be used for one specific activity and is quite flexible in its use.

“Coding, robotics, Minecraft and Lego activities, it’ll be fairly simple electronics, but could also be a space that’s used for a variety of things, it’s going to be flexible so we can do writing workshops, artists in residence could even be working on an art project,” she said.

The area will be a functional space for families, adults, children and everyone and will include work benches, projector sink and have a vinyl floor.

Lorraine Seeger, corporate manager for customer experience at Eastern Regional Libraries said the new space would run various technology-based programs such as robotics, science, arts and even coding.

“Council is upgrading the toilet facilities, which is quite a big job.

“We’re also getting some new floor coverings in parts of the building, and most exciting is we’re going to get a creative space at one corner of the library,” she said.

Coding and robotics classes will be held in the new space but Lorraine notes

The work is estimated to take a week, with the library re-opening on 8 May at 9am.

Coding is the process of computer programming and is considered a fundamental skill that children should learn.

Lorraine says the focus of the space was on innovation and entrepreneurial activities and that feedback from similar programs had been extremely positive These activities include programs such as CoderDojo - a coding club for kids that is run at Realm Library in Eastland on weekends.

The library is hoping to work with local schools in running various robotics and coding programs, along with a myriad of other activities.

“We’re hoping to work with local schools to make that experience more available for children and adults who are keen to learn more about coding and other technologies,” Lorraine said.

“There’s capacity for a whole range of activities to happen in this new space.”

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School has buzz of pride Students and families at Cockatoo Primary School on Friday 21 April celebrated the importance of mateship and caring about others.

The school held a ‘Buddy Afternoon’, where the students played numerous games that encouraged co-operation and teamwork.

The afternoon finished with a whole-school unveiling of the ‘Buddy Bench’ seat, located un-

derneath the school’s beloved ‘Magic Faraway Tree’.

During 2016, the Grade 1 and foundation students were invited to design a ‘Buddy Bench’.

The seat had to convey the messages of friendship and togetherness.

The artwork designs were then uploaded to the Draffin Furniture website (the company that ran the competition)

and the public were then able to vote for the designs they thought best displayed the true meaning of a ‘Buddy Bench’.

Cockatoo Primary School student Regan Lougheed was one of the lucky five winners.

Teacher Sarah Wintle said after the unveiling, the students enjoyed a sausage in bread and, despite the weather, went home buzzing with pride about their school, classmates and themselves.

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Letters The view expressed by Ken Ismail in his letter ‘Man on the land’ (‘Mail’, 4 April) stating that Haining Farm will not be used for education that it will be returned to “scrub and bush”, and that “thick undergrowth will breed foxes and rabbits” - is incorrect.

The proposal for the redevelopment of the farm to provide habitat for species including, but not restricted to, the endangered Helmeted Honeyeater and Lowland Leadbeater’s Possum, will certainly enable the property to continue its educational role.

The Landcare movement started 30 years ago in Victoria.

Innovations over that time demonstrate that agricultural management of the land can deliver increased profitability to the farmer and restore damage to the environment, thus a “win-win” situation.

If it is deemed feasible, I would like to see a dairy operation continue on a part of the property, however, only if it can be managed to current “best practice”.

Foxes and rabbits are a threat to livestock now; and the management plans for Haining Farm, and indeed the whole of the Yellingbo Conservation Area, state that the control of pest animal and plant species will be undertaken.

Whether you are for or against the YCA, this

is one issue on which we all agree.

Hence, Ken should see this as a positive because no such extensive pest control programs exist currently on public land in the area.

For the most effective control, farmers must work together with public land managers in coordinated control programs.

The landcare movement has demonstrated throughout Australia that this is occurring and is effective.

In the development of the farm, the “fertile flats” will not disappear - they will be used to support the vegetation community that was cleared rather than introduced grass species.

A chain of employment will still exist, and certainly in the early phase of the development, there will be more employment.

Fire was mentioned by Ken as a hazard, and he implied the risk would be increased by the development.

However, as stated by Dr Dan Harley (Zoos Victoria), at the Don Valley public meeting on 10 December, increasing the fire risk would also be detrimental to efforts to save endangered species, so the vegetation plantings and fire management would be considered together to prevent any increase in risk.

I urge anyone who wants to learn more about the YCA to go to www.ycaccyellingbo.com and read the comprehensive information.

Information about the local landcare move-

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Karen Garth, Badger Creek.

Data drama THE Andrews Labor Government is more focused on manipulating their data than improving the health of Victorian families.

Less Victorians are getting a Code 1 response because Ambulance Victoria has recoded over 300 emergency events from Code 1 to Code 2 and Daniel Andrews has deliberately hidden this decision from Victorians.

Ambulance performance data released on Monday 1 May shows that Ambulance Victoria responded to 23 per cent fewer Code 1 emergencies compared to the same time last year.

This means that in the first three months of this year, over 18,000 Victorians were downgraded from the most urgent response category, and, therefore, were either waiting much longer or not getting an ambulance at all.

While Daniel Andrews claims to have improved ambulance performance, it is clear that published response time improvements are a result of a massive reduction in the number of ambulance attendances, not an improvement in service delivery for patients.

The reduction in response comes as para-

medics are under additional pressures to deal with victims of assault and other violent crimes, with Victoria’s escalating crime crises and booming population growth.

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Budget wins for schools

By Peter Douglas Upwey High School and Monbulk College are the two major winners in this year’s budget, with both schools receiving multi-million-dollar funding for redevelopment projects.

Fresh off announcing the launch of the Yarra Ranges Tech School, Victorian Education Minister and Monbulk MP James Merlino travelled the hills on Wednesday 3 May to deliver the welcome news in person.

Upwey High School will receive $10 million to build four new competition-grade basketball courts, music and drama facilities, a new home for the Dandenong Ranges Music Council, and administration facilities.

Monbulk College will benefit from a $7.6 million funding boost, which will enable the school to build brand new classrooms, specialist spaces for information and communications technologies, and art and fabrics, as well the refurbishments of an administration building.

Mr Merlino told the ‘Mail’ this is a “big education budget”, with $675 million promised, with a further $10 million delivered for early childhood services.

“We need to accommodate 90,000 additional students over the next five years and there are real enrolment pressures,” Mr Merlino said.

“That’s why we need to build new schools and upgrade existing schools.

“It’s incredibly exciting for both Monbulk and Upwey High.”

Mr Merlino said the funds will transform Monbulk College. “(Principal) Margaret (Uren) and I have been talking about this for quite some time,” he said.

“The development will include new general purpose classrooms for junior

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“It’s just a massive investment in secondary education in the hills.”

Meanwhile, Ms Uren said the funds will help keep the school up-to-date with modern teaching standards.

“The big benefit for us is we’ve got the ability to modernise what we have for our junior students,” she said.

“That’s significant for us because we’ve got them in old buildings, oldfashion classrooms; and while we’ve got the technology, it doesn’t work as effectively.

“So to be able to actually design spaces to match what we want to do is fantastic.”

At Upwey High School, Principal Tom Daly said the developments will not only help students, but the wider community, particularly local sporting clubs.

“Stage one will deliver us four courts, which is fantastic,” he said.

“We’ve got over 130 students in our volleyball program, let alone in our general sports program.

James Merlino with students (front to back) Ben, Wren, Lachlan, William, Gemma and Ella. 167948 Picture: PETER DOUGLAS “There’ll be a new performing arts centre; a recording studio will be part of that and there will be offices for the Dandenong Ranges Music Council in that complex as well.”

Mr Daly said a new administration office will be built at the front of the school, with the present building lo-

cated at the rear.

In other budget announcements, Yarra Ranges Special Development School has received a funding boost of $500,000, Lilydale Primary School $804,000, and Lilydale West Primary School more than $2.1 million to upgrade and modernise their facilities.

Funding will also go towards the Lilydale and Upper Yarra Secondary Schools Plan.

This will involve both master planning and a look into further provision across Lilydale High School, Lilydale Heights College and Upper Yarra Secondary College.

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A couple of years back poetry prize founder Maria asked the PAVE festival run by Emerald Community House to help her revive the popular poetry prize for aspiring poets in the new millennium. his year PAVE is about to award its third poetry prize with celebrated

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Forty years and going strong The origins of community and neighbourhood houses were inspired by a social movement towards grassroots community development in the early '70s.

This was on the heels of the counter-cultural movement which started in the 1960s.

Women’s equality, environmental activism, the anti-war movement, student protests and Aboriginal activism for land rights were all hallmark issues of that time.

Selby Community House was the first centre in the Dandenong Ranges to emerge under a broader program that was initiated by the 1973 Federal Labor Government.

The old Sherbrooke Shire played host to several centres that empowered local people by assisting them to set up programs for social development.

A state peak body, now called Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, was created in 1974 to support local Victorian centres.

In 1977, Emerald Community House (ECH) was established, becoming incorporated in 1987 under Sherbrook Shire and providing youth programs, art, childcare, women’s support programs, courses and a community voice to government.

The centre has operated from their original premises, which includes the old Church of Christ hall, circa 1914, and the adjacent house on BelgraveGembrook Road, Emerald.

These buildings were transferred to the newly-created Cardinia Shire in 1994, making ECH the oldest community house in Cardinia.

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Family violence taken head-on

By Derek Schlennstedt Education, law and order, and domestic violence support received key funding in the Labor Government State Budget handed down on Tuesday 2 May. Victoria will spend an unprecedented $1.9 billion on combating family violence and another $2 billion will go towards more police and other community safety statement initiatives.

The Mail met with Opposition Leader Matthew Guy who responded to this year’s budget.

The leader of the opposition welcomed the crackdown on family violence, but chided the government for ignoring mandatory sentencing and said the government was not doing enough to tackle the rising rate of crime in Victoria.

“Our major concern around the budget is bail and sentencing, it’s good to employ more police, but we need to go beyond just police numbers, it has to be about the whole criminal justice system and the government hasn’t put any money into reforming bail laws or into tightening sentencing,” Mr Guy said.

“We welcome the state and federal governments’ crackdown on domestic violence, but we must focus on the entire population and that’s why I say the government, while doing well on domestic violence is ignoring the rest of the population by not focusing on sentencing and bail.”

In recent years, Victorian crime rates have continued to grow, and in October 2016 The Mail reported that Yarra Ranges crime had increased by 24 per cent for the financial year of 2016.

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“Under my mandatory sentencing proposal, repeat domestic violence offenders would get 10 years in jail.”

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“I’d rather those people be off the streets than causing mayhem on the streets.”

“The police are arresting and re-arresting people over and over again, the sentencing and bail laws are allowing this to happen ... it has a direct impact on police time and resources,” Mr Guy said.

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Legal aid for victims

By Peter Douglas Among the Yarra Ranges winners in the State Budget 2017-’18 are the Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) and the Olinda community, with the injection of funds into vital community projects.

Though, there are a few hitting out at the lack of funding support.

This year, this includes a lack of consideration for education and crime, according Yarra Ranges’ MPs Cindy McLeish (Eildon) and Brad Battin (Gembrook).

For the ECLC, the Victorian Government has announced a funds boost for critical family violence and legal support.

Under a $1.9 billion investment in family violence prevention and response services, an additional $50 million will be directed to legal help, including $4.6 million for duty lawyer services to assist women seeking intervention orders at court.

ECLC chief executive officer Michael Smith welcomed the news.

“Every day, ECLC sees the significant positive impact of providing free quality legal help to women and children experiencing family violence, at the courts and through the centre’s early intervention work across Melbourne’s East,” Mr Smith said.

“While we await further details of funding allocations, these investments will allow this vital work to continue and develop further, to keep families safe in our communities.”

In other announcements, the Victorian Government has committed to the construction of a new park with a playspace and sports oval at the Olinda Golf Course, giving families a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

Member for Monbulk James

Merlino on Wednesday 3 May announced the Victorian Government is investing to create more opportunities for families to get active in Victorian parks.

Key features will be park infrastructure, an oval and sports facilities, as well as a state-of-the-art playscape.

This $4.47 million commitment means many new facilities such as tracks and trails, community barbecues, shelters, seating, gardens, landscaping and car parking.

Meanwhile, Ms McLeish has slammed the 2017 Budget, which she said failed to deliver new funding for school upgrades in the Yarra Valley.

“Daniel Andrews has once again refused to fund desperately needed projects in our region despite raising taxes on local households,” Ms McLeish said.

Ms McLeish said she was bitterly disappointed that schools in the region had missed out again.

“Despite Daniel Andrews claiming to build an education state, he has not delivered one penny for Yarra Valley schools over the last two budgets,” she said.

“Our region is facing significant challenges with a lack of job opportunities for young people,” she said.

“Our kids need a top education to give them a strong start, but our schools are having great difficulty delivering because of outdated facilities.”

Gembrook MP Brad Battin said the Victorian Government had failed to address soaring crime in the region, with the budget failing to deliver any funding for new police infrastructure and resources.

“Daniel Andrews’ 2017 State Budget has only neglected and taxed the Gembrook electorate,” he said.

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An artistic feast for the eyes Offering a huge variety of local hand-made artwork, The Hills Art Market located in Emerald is a brilliant festival of visual wonders and musical feasts. A far cry from an average craft market, The Hills open-air artists’ market is growing rapidly into a must-see destination of the Dandenong Ranges. With a wide range of artistic mediums on show, the market provides a cordial space for artists and musicians from around the region to exhibit and sell their work, as well as offering the opportunity to gain an audience and following.

Held outdoors in the beautiful soaring mountain ash trees and just a few steps from Emerald village, an abundance of magnificent food is on offer around every corner. With almost 60 artists on show and a local community festival vibe, visitors are invited to either bring a picnic down or grab a bite at the market while enjoying the local talents. As The Hills Art Market organiser and curator Raquel Carter explained, the market is a phenomenal way for both musicians and residents to connect and support local talents, while experiencing the magic of the Dandenong Ranges.

“We are always looking for new local musicians and artists to join the team,” Raquel said.

“For us our musicians, with their own songs and lyrics, are a core part of the Hills creativity. I believe that everyone’s art has something to offer and should be shared and seen. For all the stories hidden in the Hills, every artist’s work reveals its layers of meaning, creativity, discovery and personal achievement.”

Each artist or musician who becomes a part of the Hills Art Market has a bio page on the website connecting all their contacts to workshops and gigs ... By doing this we hope to connect and support them even more.”

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Fun and games with table tennis Monbulk Table Tennis Association is soon to celebrate its third birthday.

Founder Jenie Stroh said the club had 25 members ranging in age from 12 to 72. “We play recreationally with room for spontaneous games on the night at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre, a clean spacious well-lit space on the lower level with quality equipment,� Jenie said.

She said participants had commented to her that they found table tennis a good way to get moving and they found it a great family activity that was not expensive.

Jenie encouraged people to go along and try their hand at table tennis. Cost is only $5 per session, 7.30pm - 9pm Friday nights.

There will be no meeting on 19 May, instead the club will meet on Thursday 18 May. Monbulk Table Tennis Association has secured funding through VicGov and Table Tennis Victoria via an initiative to increase female participation in sport.

The association is offering women six free, one house sessions on Wednesdays 11.30am - 12.30pm starting 17 May (except 24 May).

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A line of books would often be the net, the rounded top of a champagne cork would be the ball and occasionally a cigar box lid would be a racket.

In 1926, meetings were held in Berlin and London that led to the formation of the International Table Tennis Federation.

The first World Championships were held in London in 1926, but the sport had to wait a long time before it was given its Olympic debut at the 1988 Seoul Games.

The sport has progressed enormously since it was first invented. Nowadays, players use specially developed rubber-coated wooden and carbonfibre rackets and a lightweight, hollow celluloid ball. Thanks to their high-tech rackets, they can now smash the ball at over 150 kilometres per hour.

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New young gallery space

From left to right, local artists Viv Rogis, Gulsen Ozer and Gareth Hart will be unveiling a participatory exhibition that makes use of virtual Picture: DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT reality goggles and technology. 167955

X marks the dance

By Derek Schlennstedt X marks the spot for hidden treasure and the aptly named ‘Dance X’ exhibition opening at the Yarra Ranges Museum on 10 May is certainly one of those treasures.

From the subtle to the obvious, Dance X places the spectator at the epicentre of this unique experience and gives them the control to explore and engage the body in different states of physical, sensorial, and mental experiences that transcend the boundaries between dance and every day.

Over three years local artists Gareth Hart, Gulsen Ozer and Viv Rogis have developed the participatory exhibition, tweaking and fine-tuning it into an esoteric experience for the audience.

Each aspect has been created for a purpose and all three artists agreed that that the exhibition was like no other they had ever undertaken, with the exhibition including various participatory elements.

This element of involvement by the audience was an idea that all artists found difficult to grapple with.

“Imagining someone else as the performer was quite difficult ... I had to imagine the person who comes in to see it, they are the performer and they are the one moving through that space. So how do we facilitate that,” said Viv Rogis.

“How do you invite people to participate - they are both audience and performer - whereas usually there is a much clearer delineation between

those experiences,” Gareth Hart said.

The thought provoking participatory installation was specifically created for the Yarra Ranges museum and the artists have drawn inspiration from the Yarra Ranges cultural and physical landscapes.

Each facet of the installation is a creation and figment of all three artists own desires and experiences of the Yarra Ranges which are presented through a series of real world and virtual technology activities.

Gareth Hart, local artist, choreographer and dance performer said that the installation offered audiences a new way to see dance and offer a new way to experience it in a safe space.

“Dance is definitely a theme but

it’s a new way of looking at it and a new way to participate in something dance related that’s not too intimidating, it’s not going to a dance class or doing a performance but in a safe and friendly environments.“ The free exhibition is an enthralling delight for the senses with virtual technology experiences and various activities offering the opportunity to explore both the physical and virtual realms of dance.

The free exhibition runs from 10 May until Sunday 30 July, 10am to 4pm daily.

Various workshops by the artists will be taking place throughout the exhibition period and you can find more information on the dates at http://bit.ly/2qd5Y5D.

A silver screen marathon Running over three decades, this year’s Warburton Film Festival is set for a marathon weekend of film on 16, 17 and 18 June.

The festival, held at the Mecca in the Warburton Arts Centre offers a smorgasbord of Australian and international art house, along with a show-case of community-made movies as part of the Show-Us-Your-Shorts film competition.

This fiesta of films is hosted by the Yarra Ranges Film Society who each year present a catalogue of entertaining and thought-provoking movies while acknowledging and introducing up and coming directors who produce alternative, yet fascinating documentaries and films.

Eight highly acclaimed contemporary feature films including drama, comedy, and documentaries from five different countries will be featured and a special

Society members Sally Ahern and Laurie Hastings are excited about this year’s festival. 167254 Picture: Rob Carew tribute will be given to the great Australian film director and long-time patron of Yarra Ranges society and Warburton Film Festival Society, Paul Cox, who sadly passed away last year.

Cox’s ‘The Nude in the Window’ makes up the ninth film.

Popcorn and warm, cosy chairs with

ground-breaking movies are the perfect recipe for a cold winter’s day and for visitors to Warburton, there is plenty to do and enjoy.

In between movies, visitors can embrace the relaxing environment with the misty Yarra River running next to the town, the grandeur of the surrounding mountains and delightful cafes.

Warburton is the perfect escape and the film festival gives you the perfect excuse to visit.

Tickets are available for individual films, as a multi-pass for three films or more, you can get ‘one with the lot’ that includes all nine film sessions, the festival dinner and grand opening, or a season ticket to see the nine films - no meals included.

For more information and to book, visit www.warburtonfilmfestival.com. au.

The Dandenong Ranges are soon to be the home of a new young and emerging artist gallery space ‘Growing Pains Initiative’.

This project is a brainchild of three local creatives: painter Katherine Reynolds, designer Britt Westaway and game developer Daniel Draper.

The drive to create a space dedicated to showcasing young emerging practitioners evolved from their own experiences working to break into the professional field.

As Katherine Reynolds puts it, “we felt that there was a lack of space and opportunities dedicated to supporting the development of early career artists, so we decided to start our own initiative”.

From this month, Growing Pains Initiative is taking over Level 1 Burrinja Cultural Centre, which they are programming with exhibitions, opportunities and public programs, all purposed to progress the professional development of up-and-coming artists who are under 30.

“Burrinja supports so many local arts and culture projects, they were excited to offer us the opportunity, space and assistance we need to develop an artist-led initiative for young people, by young people in the cultural centre,” Reynolds said.

To launch the space, Growing Pains Initiative’s first exhibition, ‘What the F***!?’, will feature six early career artists working across painting, video, photography and textiles.

The works in the exhibition all speak to each of the artists’ uncertainty of being in the early stages of their careers.

Artists Steph Wright, Tegan Bell, Emma Woodhams-Bertozzi, Genevieve Villaflor, Fleur Bain and Britt Westaway are showcasing work that is the result of their individual experimentation with new materials and processes - all part of figuring out ‘who we are as creative people’.

The title of the exhibition also echoes the self-proclaimed state of uncertainty each of the Growing Pains founders is feeling on a day-by-day basis, as they navigate their ambitious new steps into the gallery management world.

“This is really valuable experience for us all. Not only are we learning how the art world currently works, but also what’s not working within it, and how we can go about making a change,” Reynolds said.

Growing Pains Initiative officially launches Saturday 13 May, from 1pm to 3pm, with live music, refreshments and opening remarks by Growing Pains Initiative’s Katherine Reynolds and Burrinja Executive Director Ross Farnell.

For those wanting more information about Growing Pains Initiative, getting involved or exhibiting, visit https://www.growingpainsinitiative.com/.

A master of suspense Get Out (MA15+) Starring: Daniel Kaluuya and Alison Williams Get Out is a taut, superbly paced thriller about racism in America.

An interracial couple, black Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and white Rose (Alison Williams), spend the weekend with Rose’s parents, Dean (Bradley Whitford) and Missy (Catherine Keener). While staying over, Chris discovers a horrifying secret in Rose’s family.

In his first feature as director, Jordan Peele (half of the American comedy duo Key and Peele) already demonstrates a phenomenal command of tension and atmosphere.

The film’s mood progresses seamlessly from awkward levity at Rose’s overbearing parents to a vague Lynchian sense of wrongness to full-blown entrapment and creepy

experiments, and the climax ramps up the morbid suspense like a welloiled machine.

Get Out plays out as a tense horror-thriller, but it can also be viewed as pitch-black satire (pun intended).

Peele sets his sights on racism in affluent America; not overt racism, but the well-meaning yet patronising brand of racism in which privileged whites focus on and pander to someone’s minority status instead of engaging with them as people. The family’s horrid secret is an inventive, macabre extension of this kind of prejudice, and like in A Cure for Wellness, the morbid craziness of the climax feels completely earned after the slow, eerie build-up preceding it.

Get Out is one hell of a debut for Peele and a revelation in clever plotting and sustained suspense.

- Seth Hynes

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MODERN STUNNER PERFECTLY positioned a short walking distance to Belgrave’s shops, restaurants and cafes, this amazing house provides an incredibly functional layout the whole family can really stretch out in.

The house has five large bedrooms with build-in wardrobes, the main with striking full ensuite plus his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes, and a second bedroom with full ensuite.

There is an amazing alfresco area, the ultimate set up for entertaining, with built-in kitchen, Caesarstone bench tops, 900mm stainless-steel oven with gas cook top, stainless-steel rangehood, blackbutt timber

flooring, gas log fire, split-system airconditioning, and bi-fold doors open to an open air deck.

The main kitchen has stainless-steel oven, stainless-steel dishwasher, gas cook top and servery through to alfresco.

A spacious open plan living/dining room has gorgeous Tassie oak floorboards.

A large separate lounge room, provides the perfect escape for parents or teenagers.

The spectacular main bathroom has highquality tiles and fit out.

Climate control is well covered throughout with gas ducted heating and four split-system air-conditioners

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Great double garage with remote roller door with separate driveway and plenty of room for the cars and toys, plus separate electric gated exposed aggregate driveway providing heaps of extra off-street parking Amazing highly useable fully fenced rear yard where kids and pets can run amok.

Surveillance system (CCTV), LED lighting, two Rinnai instantaneous hot water services.

All this idyllically located in a quiet no-through road, short walking distance to Belgrave’s shops, train station, bars, coffee shops, Cameo Cinemas, Mater Christi College, and St Thomas More’s Primary School.

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BEAUTIFUL 'Maple Lodge' is one of the original Emerald Country Club Estate homes built in the late 1920s and having graced the pages of The Australian Home Beautiful in February 1929.

The home still retains many of its original features such as extensive stonework outside, stone fireplace surround inside, double hung windows, polished floorboards and the list goes on.

While still retaining its original old world charm, the home has had a thoughtful renovation so you have all the modern comforts and conveniences such as gas ducted heating, country timber kitchen with plenty of storage, five bedrooms and three bathrooms all decorated with elegant country style.

As well as this, outside you have a separate studio/home office with plumbing, double carport and a double lock-up garage.

For the avid gardener you will be in heaven with Maple Lodge’s gorgeous gardens with meandering stone paths, towering maples and lush plantings and there’s the grandest chicken coop we’ve seen guaranteed to keep everyone happy.

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With 5 ensuites you can say goodbye to the fights outside the bathroom door forever. Everyone in the family gets their own private sanctuary with plenty of communal options too – cinema room, open plan living, upstairs sitting/ rumpus & covered outdoor patio.Set in a leafy elevated cul-de-sac in this popular & tightly held area of Lilydale. The joy of a quiet & peaceful location yet Maroondah Highway & the 676 Bus Route to Mount Lilydale & Lilydale Station are right at end of the street. Did I mention this is a 5 BEROOM 5 ENSUITE home PLUS purpose built study with office cabinetry?

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8 Beagley Street Kallista

$510,000 - $560,000

16 Colombo Road Belgrave

$660,000 - $720,000

YOUR VERY OWN HILLS HEAVEN!

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME IN TRANQUIL SETTING

With the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest on your doorstep, this character home has 3 beds, 2 baths & 2 living areas. The kitchen is original and contains a great walk in pantry. A gas wall heater & OFP create warmth & there is a fantastic rumpus room/workshop off the carport. Outside, a spacious decking area looks over surrounding gardens allowing you to feel like you are in Hills heaven.

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

On 3135m2 (approx.) this family home contains a sun illed living area complete with wood ire & split system A/C & leads out to the expansive decking. There are 3 huge beds all with BIRs (main with en suite and access to the decking). Downstairs is a rumpus/storage room + access under the house.

Outside there’s a vegie garden & plenty of room for kids & pets to play.

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

16 Station Street Belgrave

14 Collier Avenue Tecoma

$660,000 - $715,000

$660,000 - $720,000

STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH PLENTY OF CHARACTER

CUTE, CONVENIENT WITH STUDIO ATTACHED

Only a short walk into Belgrave’s main street, this home offers 4 beds, home ofice (5th Bed), 2 baths & 2 spacious living zones. The 1/3 acre (approx) block has been beautifully maintained & has plenty of shedding/storage for the home handyman. With a double carport, lovely paved outdoor entertaining/BBQ area & sealed driveway, this North facing home will pull at your heart strings.

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

This character 3 bed home comes complete with open plan living and home ofice/study, 1 bed studio with kitchen, lounge & heating. The main home has room for a growing family plus its own outdoor entertaining area and rear yard. Gas ducted heating, a split system & open ire place warms the entire home. Parking for 5 cars and walking distance to local shops, train stations & schools.

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

45 Jellicoe Avenue Monbulk

1564 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Olinda

The Entertainer This well-appointed Fasham-Johnson home delivers an ideal combination of generously proportioned interiors & picturesque outdoor areas ideal for family entertaining. Its well-designed loor plan reveals 2 separate living zones, master suite inc WIR & renovated ENS, connecting to a retreat or 2nd bedroom with spacious 3rd & 4th bedrooms all with BIR’s. Walls of glass enhance the kitchen which has been completely renovated with s/s appliances & is centrally located to the living areas all overlooking the covered outdoor entertaining deck. The tiered decking leads to the sunken spa for a touch of resort style living. A neutral colour palette ensures easy placement of furnishings whilst a split system & gas log ire ensure climate control year round.

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

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Currently offering a home for tenants on both Upper & Lower levels, this classic hills residence offers so many options to either transform to a fabulous 2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence with 3 living zones & sprawling verandas to capture views, or reap the rewards of an investment property in a prime location within a stroll to the local villages of Olinda & Mt Dandenong. GDH & split systems cover the seasonal changes while the abundant sun in the living areas is welcoming. The proportions of all rooms are generous with the decor perfect for the rental market. Timber panelling, colonial windows & high ceilings run throughout. A circular driveway ensures ample parking with separate entrances all on a gently undulating block with open space.

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

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53 Kerr Crescent Montrose

$590,000 - $650,000

1066 Healesville Kooweerup Rd Woori Yallock

$750,000 - $825,000

Privately Set Family Home

Space for Everyone

Providing space, tranquility and a relaxing lifestyle, this home sits on approximately 1,463 m2. Inside comprises of 3 bedrooms, master bedroom with walk in robe and bathroom access, built in robes to further 2 bedrooms and a large bathroom with split system and large relaxing spa. The loorplan is functional and extremely versatile with the lounge/ dining area being separated from the open plan kitchen and meals area which is perfect for any family set up. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, integrated dishwasher and plenty of storage space.

This huge home boasting dual living on nearly 2 acres (6751 sqm) has a space for everyone.

Featuring 3 bedrooms plus study as well as a fully self-contained 1 bedroom unit plus option for 5th & 6th bedrooms downstairs ideal for home ofices, games room or storage all with loads of living space including a massive rumpus room. Ideally located just minutes from shops and facilities.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 2:00-2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

588 Hull Road Lilydale

$1,550,000 - $1,650,000

19 Timberline Rd Launching Place

$460,000 - $500,000

‘The South’

4 Bedrooms, Renovated and Ready to Enjoy

This high end home showcases classic style throughout, with 5 bedrooms all including built in robes, master bedroom with full ensuite, 3 quality bathrooms, 2 with porcelain tiles, the 3rd bathroom with marble tiles and inally 4th to the rumpus room on lower level. Once stepping inside you’re welcomed by a formal lounge room, a formal dining room and a traditionally designed staircase. The large and open plan family and meals area lows through to the kitchen.

On the top level of the home is a large and open attic and a study that opens out onto a large patio.

This beautiful and much loved home is certainly ready for you to simply unpack your boxes and start enjoying living in this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family gem. Fastidiously renovated, and tastefully designed the home offers a stylish and functional kitchen with integrated dishwasher and is open plan to the main living zone. Leafy and Mountain views to enjoy, and lock up garage with power.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

24 Charlwood Drive Mooroolbark

$570,000 - $620,000

Conveniently Positioned for a Fantastic Lifestyle Showcasing space and light throughout, this home comprises of 3 great sized bedrooms, all including built in robes.

Servicing all bedrooms and with 2nd door access to the master bedroom is a striking, light illed bathroom and to the back of the home is the laundry with external access. The versatile loorplan offers plenty of living space with a warm and inviting lounge area with cosy wood heater which follows on through to the designated dining and extra living area. The kitchen provides space, storage and quality appliances including gas cooking and dishwasher.

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

13 Merrigum Lane Launching Place

$520,000 - $570,000

Style and Sophistication

3 Bright Road Montrose

$1,150,000 - $1,250,000

Magniicent Lifestyle Property on Over An Acre This low maintenance property is set in a quiet and peaceful location on just over an acre of the lattest land you will ind in Montrose. This dearly loved family home combines contemporary features with an open plan layout. The centrally located kitchen and meals area is bathed in natural light and provides for social living and entertaining. The lexibility of the loor plan continues with a formal lounge located towards the entrance of the home and the family room which provides a large amount of space for family living and entertaining with the warmth of a wood heater.

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

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Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom home, conveniently positioned just a short stroll to public transport and local schools, this home offers spacious family living with two great living zones, including a fantastic lounge and dining room space with high ceilings and open ire place plus a kitchen that ticks all the boxes. Upstairs to a fantastic parents retreat surrounded by glass enjoys great vistas and offers a large walk in robe and full spa ensuite with its very own veranda for a quiet morning cuppa. Creature comforts are all taken care of with a stunning main bathroom with free standing bath, gas ducted heating and air conditioning, new blinds and carpets. Step outside and enjoy the well maintained gardens, lots of lovely areas to sit and enjoy as well as great areas for the kids to play. A great position and a super family home in very convenient location.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 1:00-1:30pm (Photo ID Required)

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896 Mt Dandenong Rd, Montrose

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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36 Lakeside Drive Emerald

$820,000 - $900,000

22 Kings Road Emerald

$750,000 - $825,000

“Maple Lodge”

“The Legacy”

Beautiful Maple Lodge is one of the original Emerald Country Club Estate homes built in the late 1920’s & having graced the pages of The Australian Home Beautiful in 1929. The home still retains many of its original features & offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, country style kitchen, dining room & lounge. Add to this gorgeous gardens, DBL carport, DBL LU up garage & external studio/home ofice.

Location, location location!. The Legacy is rich in local history and you can’t get much closer to Emerald than this beautifully presented 5 BDR, 3 bathroom home, leave the car at home & walk to Emerald Lake Park or Emerald’s shops, Cafes & public transport. On offer is a character home with lovely street appeal, family friendly loorplan with zoned living & nothing to do but move in & enjoy.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

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

1 Florence Avenue Emerald

$740,000 - $810,000

10 Thonemans Rd Hoddles Creek

$795,000 - $870,000

Immaculate Period Style Home on ¾ of an Acre!

Quality Lifestyle Property on 4+ Private Acres!

You’re going to love this beautifully presented home illed with period features & the perfect blend of modern touches. Sitting amongst privately located, established gardens, the home offers a tranquil elevated outlook from the wide balcony. On offer are 4 BDRs, the Master with WIR & ensuite, separate formal lounge, dining room, country style kitchen with Miele appliances, open plan family living & family bathroom.

Set on a secluded beautiful 4 plus acres of cleared & natural bush with iltered views to Melbourne, you will be charmed by this quality home decorated with a touch of French Provincial. This lifestyle property has something for all the family with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, space for 8 cars undercover, motor bike tracks, kids cubby and playground & fully automated in ground salt water pool.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

Lot 1 Amphlett Avenue Gembrook

$480,000 - $530,000

Lot 2/265 Spillers Road Macclesield

$760,000 - $820,000

Glorious Land with Views!

66 Usable Acres In Macclesield!

2.75 Acres Sought after location close to Cockatoo & Gembrook Townships Peaceful North facing views Power & Phone available Approved building envelope

66 undulating usable Acres - Plenty of trees for shade Magniicent views to Warburton Ranges Perimeter fenced - Huge dam Ideally located in prime horse country Power & telephone available

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

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

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Women In Real Estate

Kaye Charles Real Estate are a family owned and operated company, offering a professional, personalised and friendly experience second to none.

Amanda Charles, Principal of KCRE is excited to announce, “We have finally arrived in Emerald and surrounds!”

Undoubtedly the most experienced team in the hills, our powerful team of women come together to combine a wealth of knowledge & level of service which is based on attention to detail & our sheer determination to provide support & comfort to our clients during the process of buying or selling. We pride ourselves on record results, repeat business but most importantly our honest approach to ensuring we achieve the very best outcome for our clients time & time again. We are of course backed by the best men in the business with our highly awarded superstar Justin Barrot, Riley Nicholas & Len O’Donnell. So when it comes to selling your biggest asset, call the most talked about agency in the hills!

“After years of being asked the question, do you service Emerald, by our many client’s, we decided the timing was perfect to open an office in Emerald”.

“It’s a natural progression for us, being that we are the number 1 selling agent in Upper Beaconsfield and specialise in selling rural and semi rural properties.”

More exciting news for KCRE is their new team member, Katie Woods, who will be the Sales Manager of their Emerald office. “Katie is one of the more experienced Emerald agents with an abundance of local knowledge and a skill set unique to the industry”, says Amanda.

“Katie’s refreshingly honest approach to selling real estate falls perfectly in line with our culture and ethos.”

With Amanda living on acreage in Dewhurst, Katie residing in Cockatoo and their Office Manager Michelle Rundle on land in Emerald, their team brings, not only local knowledge but experience with living on rural property and find this of great benefit when selling properties alike.

We also have a property management team of 4 full time, experienced ladies, making our company the smart choice in managing your investment/s.

For any of your real estate needs, or to arrange an obligation free market appraisal on your property, contact one of our experts on; 9707 0111

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JOINING YOU ON YOUR REAL ESTATE JOURNEY When choosing a Real Estate Agent to look after the sale of your most valuable asset, have you considered what a woman may bring to the dynamics of the whole process?

Empathy, Compassion, Attention to Detail and a more Personable approach to name a few..

Kerry Brookes and Jade Whiting are professionals with a wealth of experience in customer service and diverse local knowledge, certain to make a significant difference to the end result.

Call Kerry Brookes and Jade Whiting on 59683 933 for all your real estate needs 7 days a week.

A consummate professional with exceptional experience, Jan Brewster is a highly accomplished and hardworking estate agent. She is a dedicated individual who has committed more than a decade to providing her buyers and sellers with impeccable customer service.

She believes it is of key importance to ensure that each and every client receives her undivided attention.

With business experience at hand, Jan understands the importance of keeping an open and honest communication as part of providing genuine and unparalleled customer service to her clients. This is a true testament, reflected by multiple referrals and repeat business from her loyal clients. Clients attribute her success to her honesty, integrity and hard work.

Understanding that selling your home is a big decision, Jan assists her clients outside of the sale of their property and has built many long term friendships in the process.

Driven to achieve optimum results for her clients, Jan is a stellar performer who consistently delivers outstanding results and is an area leader.

For an obligation FREE appraisal call Jan Brewster 0409 558 805

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Senior Sales Agent Awarded in the top 100 Agents in Australia as well as #1 Agent of the Year for Ferny Creek and Mt Dandenong 2017 by Ratemyagent, Corinne has not only the experience but also the unique perspective of having personally bought, sold and renovated many properties and understands the pressure and enormity of such transactions. Combining this ‘hands on’ knowledge with her previous skills/ qualifications has made her vendors very lucky indeed and has also made Corinne a sought after agent. Not only can she consult and assist with the preparation and final presentation of your property but her wide wealth of experience enables her to ‘think outside the square’ when getting the sale of your home over the line.

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Jo Hirst Senior Sales Agent Having a passion for our local community and the environment is evident in the fact that Jo Hirst has lived in and around the Dandenong’s for the majority of her life. Actively involved in her children’s school communities, local fireguard group, a member of a Women’s Business Network Group and local sporting networks , Jo has extensive knowledge of the local area along with a friendly nature and professionalism that makes her fit perfectly into the Bell Real Estate team.

Jo and Corinne are also proud to be a part of the award winning Olinda Team Agency of the Year for Sassafras, Mt Dandenong, Ferny Creek and Kalorama 2017. With 15 years of combined real estate experience Corinne and Jo make a formidable team.

Monica Griffin Senior Property Manager As well as managing a busy family with two beautiful children, Monica manages a very tight ship overseeing our entire Montrose rental department, managing properties all throughout the Yarra Ranges.

With many years experience in Property Management, she is now able to offer a boutique style to our clients, with systems in place to ensure both landlords and tenants feel looked after and comfortable. Landlords love the security of knowing Monica looks after their properties as if they were hers, choosing excellent tenants and ensuring everything stays on track.

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Kylie Adam Assistant Property Manager Kylie also combines a busy family life with assisting in the day to day running of our property management department.

Kylie is often the first port of call when people contact us, and has built fantastic relationships with our clients who feel she genuinely understands their needs. Kylie ensures request’s from landlords and tenants are managed in a timely manner, and leaving everyone else to relax while she does the hard work behind the scenes!

Kylie and Monica are seamless in their approach together - making an amazing team!

Our offices are all armed with MANY amazing, strong women who work diligently for their clients every day. Whether they are in our sales or rental departments the Bell Women have a proven track record of hard work and fantastic results!

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Senior Sales Agent Rated #1 Agent of the Year by Rate My Agent for the Selby area 2017, you could not ask for someone with more local knowledge than Sharyn Chandler. Having an extensive background in property marketing and management, she is the ideal choice of Agent when it comes to understanding what it takes to sell homes in the Dandenong Ranges.

Working locally in Real Estate for over 10 years, Sharyn’s professionalism and organisational skills are second to none. She is attentive, has a great eye for detail and is brilliant at thinking outside the square when negotiating on the sale of your home, executing a successful sales campaign for you and your property.

Bec Halit Sales Agent Well known for her undying enthusiasm, exceptional organisation skills and hard work ethic, Bec Halit works tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for her clients. Bec’s professional approach and friendly personality have made her very successful in her sales career.

Understanding the needs of people she works with is a strong attribute that has served her well. People have always been at the fore front of her work and her natural ability to relate and make people feel at ease will be the reason for choosing her as your Agent. Known by her friends and colleagues as extremely loyal, Bec is committed to working alongside you to achieve the highest result possible.

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Anita Milburn Senior Property Manager As a company, Bell Real Estate prides itself on being able to identify talented individuals. In the case of Anita Milburn, her magnetic personality & excellent interpersonal skills meant that recognising her suitability as Senior Property Manager wasn’t a difficult task. Her aptitude and maturity were impossible to ignore. Anita devotes her time to ensuring every one of her landlords is satisfied with their service, whilst ensuring that tenants are treated with respect.

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Samantha Scott Sales Agent Sam Scott came to real estate with a Business Degree in Marketing, complementing a 20+ year career in the service industry, specialising in customer service, sales, marketing & negotiating. Having also lived in the hills for over 23 years, Sam has chosen to combine her local knowledge & skills & experience with her passion for all things Real Estate, including renovation & property investment & take up the role of Property Consultant with Bell Emerald. Sam is positive & motivated to help people achieve their goals, whether it be buying or selling property in the Hills – call Sam anytime to discuss any real estate needs or ideas you may have!

Contact our winning team today for an up to date appraisal of your property or investment.

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V Handy Persons

YOUR LOCAL HANDYMAN CALL TO BOOK A FREE QUOTE

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0439 353 933

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• Excavator 5 Tonne and 15 Tonne • Bobcat Hire • Tip Truck Hire • All Types of Excavation Work • Holes Augered • Site Cuts • Driveways • Blocks Levelled and Shaped • Retaining Walls • Trenching • Free Quotes • No Jobs Too Big or Too Small

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section of Network Classifieds.

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s SHED SLABS

PETER’S FENCING and GATES

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Trevor - 0401 888 194

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V Electricians

V Bathroom & Kitchens

Complete and Partial ฀ ฀ ฀ Complete home maintenance service

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Phone Steve Ph: 5968 2508 Mobile: 0417 723 745

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Specialising in all aspects of concreting, slab extensions and footings Servicing Upwey and Surrounding Districts

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1178435-RC14-15

• Driveways • Car Parks • Pathways, Tennis Courts, Draining, School Yards, Machine or Hand Laid Asphalt Repairs • Commercial & Domestic • Free Quotes • Timber & Brick Edging

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V Concrete Products & Services

Daniel Brown Mobile: 0409 395 635

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0437 186 579 or visit hireahubby.com.au

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CHIMNEY AND FLUE CLEANING

V Asphalting

MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE DOORS & WINDOWS

V Excavators

section of Network Classifieds.

Lic 43330

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1178985-CG14-15

Employment

mailcommunity.com.au

Page 22 Tuesday, 9 May, 2017

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V Plumbing

V Septic Tanks

DANDENONG RANGES PAINTING SERVICE 1231883-PB25-16

Lic no.

46481

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Alan 5968 5191 Mob 0418 176 159

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BIN HIRE

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9998 2905 www.Ser viceToday.com.au

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DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RUBBISH REMOVALS

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Plumbing & Gas Fitting, Excavator Hire, Water Renewals, Metal Roof & Gutters, Hot Water Unit Repair & Replacement, All Sanitary & Stormwater Drainage, Septic, Sewer & Treatment Plants, Pumps & Rain Water Tanks.

MELBOURNES TOP PAVING SPECIALISTS

Ben Arendt phone: 0430 129 063 web: www.cornerstonepaving.com.au

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24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS.

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Qualified Arborists - Fully Insured

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FREE QUOTES

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General Notices

Employment V Education & Tuition

Member HIA and MBA

9703 1530

www.windows1.net.au

Celebrations V Celebrants BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Enjoyable, Relaxed Weddings.

All areas. Phone 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

Anyone wishing to comment on Council Plan and Budget, Long Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Expenditure Program should do so in writing by 5pm on Thursday 8 June 2017. All submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and be submitted in one of the following ways:

V Garage Sales

Online: www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/bigpicture

MONSTER SALE EMERALD Ambrose Street, Saturday 13th May, 8am2pm. Retired Estate. Furniture, crystal, china, books, magazines, material, lace, linen.

Massive miniturist dolls collection/furniture.

Floral art supplies, vases, baskets, flowers.

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Visit

Visited

Ph 1300 856 640 or txt ‘meetup’ to 0450 345 300 www.lovesuccess.com.au

V Home Services 12341227-PB09-17

There is no need to be alone when our Matchmakers know so many wonderful women and men who are also seeking love and happiness.

You don’t need a computer, all you need is a phone and your privacy is assured.

By email: mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au By post: PO Box 105, Lilydale VIC 3140.

In person: Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale Anyone wishing to speak at this meeting or have someone speak on their behalf must advise Council as part of their written submission. Submissions will be considered by Council in accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989.

Notice of Special Committee of Council Meeting Tuesday 13 June 2017

V Personal

HOW LONG WILL YOU BE SINGLE???

Yarra Ranges Council has listened to the many voices of the community through an extensive engagement process and has used that information to develop a suite of documents that outline the long term direction for the municipality. Council welcomes your views on the proposed Council Plan 2017-21, the proposed Budget 2017-18 (including the Capital Expenditure Program) and the Long Term Financial Plan 2017-18 to 2026-27 these outline the strategic direction and key activities that will be undertaken by Council and how the activities will be funded.

From Thursday 11 May these documents will be available for inspection on Council’s website at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or at Council Community Links in Lilydale, Monbulk, Upwey, Healesville and Yarra Junction.

General Classifieds V Adult Services

Seeking community comment on Council Plan and Budget, Long Term Financial Plan, and the Capital Expenditure Program

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Hospitality Staff

Contact: Gary Slater

Call Ingrid 9754 2424

Chief Executive Office

V Massage Therapists

Part Time School Hours.

www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au 12351463-KK19-17

12351072-EPJ19-17

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

V Firewood

K&D

Phone: 9212 8014

V Pets & Services

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

5968 1624

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

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Anytime, Any place Get 10% Discount Use code: GSDISCOUNT

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PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD ONLINE

www.networkclassifieds.com.au

Buy & Sell in our

Motoring section of Network Classifieds.

V Curtains

Spectrum Curtains & Blinds We make beautiful custom-made, made-to-measure curtains & blinds. Our Interior Decorator comes to you for an obligation free Measure & Quote, with a full range of samples to help guide you through your window treatment needs.

0402 760 756 12337167-HM04-17

Trades & Services section of Network Classifieds.

The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

WALKERS WANTED

(STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

Please call us at

1300 654 910 or apply online at WWW.FERMA X .COM.AU

Motoring V Auto Services/ Repair

CARS WANTED Cars, Utes, 4WD’s and Vans wanted Any Condition $$$ PAID FREE PICK UP

Call or visit us online! networkclassifieds.com.au

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK PHONE 9728 1044 LMCT 8887

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Unqualified Junior Dental Nurse

Operational details may be obtained from Lynda Bryant by calling the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963

Find local work with an advert in the

section of Network Classifieds.

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME

1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited area and members of the public who are living, visiting or working in these areas are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and the public are reminded that domestic pets are not permitted within the boundaries of the National Park.

12351301-KC18-17

General Classifieds

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By Cameron Hutchison AFL YARRA RANGES Round 4 in AFLYR had some surprise wins and big wins in both football and netball.

The winners in senior football: Mount Evelyn, Healesville, Wandin, Upwey-Tecoma, Woori Yallock, Alexandra, Seville, Yarra Junction and Yarra Glen.

A Grade netball winners: Mount Evelyn, Emerald, Upwey-Tecoma, Olinda Ferny Creek, Wandin, Belgrave, Powelltown, Yarra Junction and Yarra Glen.

Next week is the AFL VIC Worksafe Community Championships and AFL Yarra Ranges takes on Gippsland at Woori Yallock Football Ground.

There are four games for the day Under 18s and senior football, as well as 17 and Under and Open Netball.

Make the effort and come along and support some of the best players in the competition.

Division 1 Seniors Football Mount Evelyn 11.13(79) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 1.6(12) Gembrook played host to Mount Evelyn and got off to a good start and a one-point lead at quarter time. Unfortunately for them that was where it ended. Mount Evelyn came out in the second and piled on 4.4 to Gembrook two behinds to take the lead by 25 points at the main break. Mount Evelyn did not trouble the scoreboard much in the third but Gembrook could not manage any score in the third and the game was all but over. Gembrook could not get their game going at all, but Mount Evelyn kicked 5.3 in the last to come away with a big win and fifth spot on the ladder.

Mount Evelyn Best: Daimon Kift, Andrew Chalkley (2 goals), Jack Beamish (2 goals), Bayley Forbes, Steven Martin, Diogo Duarte.

Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: Ricky Causer (1 goal), Daniel Welsh, Colin Bastow, Ben Fenton, Riley Wilson, Dan Leversha.

Healesville 24.10(154) d Emerald 5.8(38) Healesville hold third spot on the ladder after a confidence-boosting win over Emerald. Healesville were very accurate in front of goal in the first, kicking seven goals to one and would have been feeling comfortable with a 35-point lead at quarter time. Another six goals to one in the second and the lead was now a huge 11.2 at halftime. Healesville had 12 goal kickers for the day and Paul Florance led the charge with a bag of six. Considering the weather conditions, Healesville were accurate in front of goal and did not waste their opportunities. A 7-goal third quarter sealed the deal and it was all over.

Healesville Best: Nicholas Mende (1 goal), Michael Anson (1 goal), Paul Florance (6 goals), Shaun Donkin, Casey Adams (1 goal), Lachie Pratt.

Emerald Best: Lachlan Sheppard, Caillin Porter, Michael Dompietro (1 goal), Brendan Wilson, Jake Pedder (1 goal), Dale Karacsonyi.

Wandin 25.11(161) d WarburtonMillgrove 5.4(34) Warburton-Millgrove, like Gembrook and Monbulk, have been left wondering where their first win will come from. They came up against a fierce team in Wandin and could not get a look in anywhere. Wandin got off

to a good start, kicking 6.3 to 2.3 and a 4-goal lead soon turned into a 12-goal lead at half-time. Matt Polkinghorne was impressive kicking five goals for the day and was assisted by 13 other goal kickers. Wandin kicked 8.3 to one behind in the second to set the tone for the remainder of the day. Wandin kicked another seven goals in the third and at the end of the day were big winners and sit on top of the ladder.

Wandin Best: John Ladner (2 goals), Hans Dudink (1 goal), Thomas Hinds, Robert Ross, Scott Dwyer (3 goals), Nicholas Molnar (1 goal).

Warburton-Millgrove Best: Michael Walker, Andrew White (3 goals), Liam Barnard, Jayden Mullan, Matthew Lewis, Jason Walker.

Upwey Tecoma 14.11(95) d Monbulk 8.14(62) Monbulk are yet to get their first win and Upwey certainly was not going to be the ones to let that happen.

Upwey kicked eight goals to two in the first to take a 6-goal lead into qtr time.

The second quarter was a low-scoring affair with Upwey kicking 2.2 to Monbulk’s 1.5. Accuracy on behalf of Monbulk could have made all the difference to the momentum in this game but Upwey maintained the advantage.

Monbulk outscored Upwey in the third, kicking 1.3 to three behinds but a 5-goal lead to Upwey was just too hard to drag back. Four goals apiece in the last gave Upwey a win by 33 points.

Upwey Tecoma Best: Billy Duncan, Christopher Hayes (5 goals), Haydn Stanley (1 goal), Daniel Waters (1 goal), Liam Beacom, Dillon Devers (3 goals).

Monbulk Best: Jared Major, Patrick Barge (1 goal), Christopher Tibb, Hayden Gordic (3 goals), Joshua Rak, Shane VanSeters.

Woori Yallock 11.13(79) d Olinda Ferny Creek 5.10(40) This game had several different seasons in one day. The game started out with Woori having more scoring shots than Olinda but could not get any majors and Olinda were in front by nine points at quarter time. Olinda got their running game going in the second, kicking 3.4 to 2.4 and a handy lead of 18 points at half-time and the fog had rolled in and seeing anything on the ground was going to be an issue for the rest of the game. The third quarter start was delayed slightly to allow the weather to clear and surprisingly enough the clouds lifted and the remainder of the game was in relatively clear skies except for the rain. The delay also paid dividends for Woori Yallock as they came out in the third and kicked 4.5 to Olinda’s two behinds and the tide had turned and Woori went into the last quarter with nine points.

Olinda remained goalless for the half and Woori rubbed it in kicking 5.4 in the last and a comfortable win in the end by 39 points.

Woori Yallock Best: Hayden Smith (1 goal), Zack Monkhorst, Campbell Smedley, Marcus Baxter (3 goals), Mitchell Arnold (3 goals), Sa, Ismail.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: James Charge, Stuart Horner, Luke Hill, Marcus Hottes (1 goal), Dale Rohrmann, Declan Fitzgerald.

Division 2 Seniors Football Alexandra 17.13(115) d Powelltown 10.6(66) Alexandra have moved to fourth on the ladder after a surprise win over Powelltown who are currently sitting

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second on the ladder. The first quarter was tight and Powelltown had the slightest of leads going into the second. Alexandra always prove to be hard to play at home and the second quarter showed that with them kicking six goals to one behind and the game had swung in their favour by six goals.

Powelltown fought back in the third, outscoring Alexandra with 5.2 to four straight, but the lead was still too much to overcome. Alexandra ran away with it in the last kicking 4.9 to two straight.

Alexandra’s inaccuracy probably made the final score look better than it was.

Alexandra Best: Ben Cooper (1 goal), Michael Coombs, Travis Carter (1 goal), Brayden Norris (6 goals), Chris Mullins, Jake Steyger.

Powelltown Best: Rhys Johnson (1 goal), Mitchell McLaughlin (1 goal), Shaun Falkingham, Peter Allen, Troy Hallmark, Nathan Moody (1 goal).

Seville 12.18(90) d Belgrave 9.14(68) Seville have stunned Belgrave in what could be considered an upset.

They now share third spot on the ladder with Belgrave and Alexandra after their win. The scores were all tied up at the end of the first, but Seville should have been in front after having 11 scoring shots to six. Seville kicked away in the second, kicking 3.4 to 1.5 and could catch their breath and regroup at the main break. Seville came out with the run in the third and piled on 4.5 to 1.3 and the lead was 30 points at three-quarter time. Belgrave outscored Seville in the last kicking 4.3 to 3.1 but it was all too late.

Seville Best: Jack Nolan, Dylan Broadway (2 goals), James Wilson (1 goal), Bryce Penwill, Daniel Groen, Mark Cecere (1 goal).

Belgrave Best: Matt Johnson, Nicholas Somervaille, Jordan McDermott (1 goal), Thomas Stubley, James Brown, Michael Brown.

Yarra Glen 25.18(168) d Yea 8.6(54) Yarra Glen now sit clear on top of the Division 2 ladder and held the Pride Cup high on Sunday. Yarra Glen had ten scoring shots to three in the first quarter, but only had a lead of 17 points at quarter time. They kicked

away in the second, kicking 6.5 to 1.1 and the lead had blown out at the major break to 51 points. Yarra Glen were certainly full of running even when the weather came in and made conditions uncomfortable for all. The third quarter did not see any pressure taken off Yea and 7.3 to 3.2 spelt trouble for Yea. Yea battled hard but could not combat the movement of the ball by Yarra Glen’s midfield; the relentless attack on the ball carrier was nonstop.

An eight-goal last quarter, and 13 goalkickers, was always going to be hard to contend with in anyone’s language.

Yarra Glen Best: Ross McDermott (7 goals), Grant Filsell (Pride Cup Medal - BOG)(1 goal), Damian Gilder, Jim Baughan (2 goals), Blake Binion, Cameron Tait (3 goals).

Yea Best: Lachlan Beattie (1 goal), Edward Neilson, Rhys Ali, Harrison Jarvie, Andrew Chisholm, Xavier O’Dwyer (1 goal).

Yarra Junction 11.7(73) d Thornton Eildon 6.6(42) Yarra Junction have notched up their first win for the season at the expense of Thornton Eildon. Yarra Junction got out to an early lead kicking six goals to one in the first and from then on Thornton really had no answers to stop the run and carry of the Eagles. Thornton were held goalless in the second and Yarra Junction kicked another three to extend their lead to eight goals at half-time. Thornton came out in the third and kicked 4.2 to 2.1 in the third to peg back the lead slightly. Yarra Junction only kicked three behinds in the last but their lead was

enough to get them on the scoreboard.

Yarra Junction Best: Allan Chandler, Wayne Robertson (1 goal), Leigh McCombe (3 goals), Daniel Wilson (4 goals), John Holmes, Jesse Swinden.

Thornton Eildon Best: Benjamin Wratten, Zachary King, Brendan Musgrove, Blake Azzopardi, Zachary Vujasic (1 goal), Josh Ward.

Kinglake: Bye. Under 18s Football Mount Evelyn 15.16(106) d Gembrook Cockatoo 4.4(28).

Emerald 12.10(82) d Healesville 2.3(15).

Wandin 14.13(97) d WarburtonMillgrove 8.4(52).

Upwey Tecoma 10.11(71) d Monbulk 6.7(43).

Woori Yallock 8.16(64) d Yarra Glen 7.9(51).

Division 1 A Grade Netball Mount Evelyn 76 d Gembrook Cockatoo 20.

Emerald 36 d Healesville 34.

Upwey Tecoma 49 d Monbulk Hawks 39.

Olinda Ferny Creek 62 d Woori Yallock 51.

Wandin 62 d Warburton Millgrove 22.

Division 2 A Grade Netball Belgrave 91 d Seville 27.

Powelltown 54 d Alexandra 29.

Yarra Junction 50 d Thornton Eildon 44.

Yarra Glen d Yea. Kinglake: Bye.

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By Jamie Strudley YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS Lillydale Lake provided the backdrop to the latest round of Yarra Ranges Athletics Saturday morning cross country.

Another great turnout of athletes of all ages and abilities made for big, competitive fields competing on a fantastic cross country course.

Congratulations to all the new athletes competing this week and to all those who recorded personal bests and earned a ‘choccy’ frog.

Results: 500m - Beau McKinnon 2.24, Madeline Cannon 2.30, Kobe Coxhill 2.30, Sinead Willey 2.36, Madalyn Busst 2.38, Jazlyn Carroll 2.42, David Nackovski 2.42, Tobyn Harris 2.5, Zoe Bartlett 2.54, Lily Clarke 3, Bryce Fiedler 3.02, Owen Poot 3.04, Evan

Dalmau 3.06, Sarina Hathaway 3.07, Renee Horsley 3.11, Pippa Gill 3.3, Remy Bloom 3.31, Harlem Willis 4.46.

1000m - Sarah Rollo 3.42, Zoe Clarke 3.53, Tyler Coxhill 4.25, Oscar Wright 4.26, Jude Bloom 4.29, Beau McKinnon 5.11, Emily Fiedler 5.23, Violeta Nackovski 5.28, Tahlah Dux 5.47, Jake Gill 5.52, Patrick McErlain 5.56. 1500 Jake Angus 6.01, Ashleigh Rooke 6.04, Tiara Willis 6.20, Charlotte Comport 6.22, Stephanie Van Bemmel 6.26, Kaylah Cannon 6.46, Remy Bloom 6.59, Gemma Kerr 7.01, Matthew Harvey 7.08, Willem Poot 7.15, Kristina Nackovski 7.15, Luke Thomson 7.31, Tyson Flavel 7.34, Sasha Maggs 8.00, Nicole Cannon 8.01, Tahlia Murden 8.33.

2000m - Indigo Linde 8.00, Ky Harris 8.1, Zachariah Clarke 8.16, Mitchell

Deckert 8.17, Bailey van Bert 8.2, Alex Van Duuren 8.32, Ben Peeler 8.35, Andrew Peeler 8.48, Mia Strudley 8.49, Ciara Willey 8.51, Zoe Freer 9.26, Tyler Coxhill 9.36, Tyden Keenan 10.44, Nathan Murden 10.47, James Davidson 11.08, Sue McCall 15.12, Erika Bedyn 16.47, Kate Van Duuren 17.37, Laura DiGregorio 17.39.

3000m - Noah Wright 11.19, Indigo Linde 12.21, Camden Hewitson 12.32, Brent Linde 12.38, Mia Strudley 13.01, Sarah Rollo 13.05, Mike Willey 13.06, Michael Clarke 13.14, Johan Poot 13.37, Simone Burger 13.52, Jayden Clarke 14.07, Bryan Ackerly 14.08, Tahlia Harriss 14.56, Katie Clarke 15.16, Annika Peeler 15.19, Andrew Peeler 15.20, Aleesa Keenan 15.31, Rob Belli 15.32, Mia Harriss 15.35, Ellie Blake 15.36, Nigel Murden 15.42, Charlotte Comport 15.53, Zoe Clarke

15.53, Graeme Woolridge 16.15, Brayden Woolridge 16.20, Ciara Willey 16.23, Kathi Hewitson 17.16, Craig Hewitson 17.17, Hayden Rooke 25.00.

The next round will be on Saturday 13 May at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn. Registration is from 8.30am.

The senior squad is preparing for Round 2 of XCR17 to be held at Wandin Park on Saturday 13 May. If you want to support the club athletes, and see some of the best in the state take on the Wandin ark hills, come along; races start from midday.

The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability.

For information on how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check out the Facebook page.

Monbulk teams play off in Round 3 MONBULK JUNIOR FOOTBALL Round 3 of the 2017 season saw multiple Monbulk Junior Football Club teams having byes and in the unusual position of competing against one another.

Under 10s Monbulk Maroon v Mount Evelyn at Belgrave.

The opposition started quickly but Monbulk settled down and found their man, applied tackling pressure and won clearances. In the next two quarters, the last quarter was a bit disappointing, letting the opposition run loose around the middle and up forward.

Awards: A. Dennis-Moores, J.

Sangster, J. Cotter, A. Rayner, J. Ecaver Under 12 Girls Mount Evelyn v Monbulk The game was always going to be a big challenge for this group. Playing on a full ground with 16 on field and against the form side, the girls really stepped up to the demands of the game.

Training was not as focused as usual, but on game day the girls listened to instructions and played great team footy.

Scores: Mount Evelyn 3.1(19) d Monbulk 0.1(1) Awards: S. Beecroft, C. Bohher, M. Rosdenbery, I. Linde, J. Farmer.

Under 14s Monbulk Gold v Monbulk Maroon

A competitive and constructive contest. Great effort in an open game with lots of creative ball movement. Monbulk Gold needed to lift their heads up a little more when kicking forward to maintain possession. Keep the positive outlook guys and girls. The game was played in the right spirit with an even contest. The players continue to improve on their structures and players moved the ball really well. Ben H and Gary and Tully gave great contributions. Well done to both teams with Monbulk Maroon running out winners on the day.

Monbulk Maroon 3.8(26) d Monbulk Gold 0.5(5) Awards Maroon: T. Ford, B. Martin,

H. Fleming, C. Baker, R. Ross.

Awards Gold: A. Whyman, R. Finlay, M. Bateson, W. Henderson, J. Mackay Under 16 Monbulk v Mount Evelyn The weather turned out fantastic for the 16s. They looked switched on from the warm-up and started the game well. Second and third quarters they looked like they were going through the motions but finished the last quarter strong. Well done.

Monbulk 11.12(78) d Mount Evelyn 2.1(13) Awards: H. Finlay, C. Super, A. Richardson, J. Spencer, T. Hepworth.

Great season for Emerald Lakers side Emerald Lakers Basketball Club has an incredible 20 out of 28 teams playing in the finals.

Congratulations on another successful season to all players, coaches and parents at the club.

Special mention to the following players who ranked in the top three players for their grade in points scored.

Boys 8/1 Ash B 112 pts (2nd), Landon K 86 pts (3rd), boys 10/1 Marcus K 161 pts (1st), Liam U 116 pts (3rd), girls 10/1 Ella T 96 pts (1st), Emily M 93 pts (3rd), boys 10/2 Ashwin B 106 pts (3rd), girls 12/2 Gemma W 74 pts (2nd), boys 14/3 Thomas L 170 pts (2nd), boys 16/2 Baily S 135 pts (1st), Angus S 127 pts (2nd), Russell G 92 pts (3rd), boys 16/3 Joshua A 152 pts (3rd) girls 16/4 Holly MB 110 pts (3rd), girls 19/1 Caitlyn M 107 pts (3rd), boys 23/1 Christopher O 201 pts (2nd), girls 23/1 Tenisha D 111 pts (2nd), girls 23/2 Erika G 130 pts (1st).

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40

Sat 13 May 2017

Hawthorn v Brisbane

US

1.45pm

GWS Giants

St Kilda

4.

Mick Jansen

39

Sat 13 May 2017

St Kilda v Carlton

ES

2.10pm

Adelaide Crows

North Melbourne

5.

Jarrod & Ryan

39

Sat 13 May 2017

GWS Giants v Collingwood

SPO

4.35pm

Collingwood

Carlton

6.

Steve McManaman n

38

Elliot Dawso

Essendon v Geelong

MCG

7.25pm

West Coast Eagles

38

Sat 13 May 2017

Port Adelaide

7.

8.

Glenn Chandler

38

Sat 13 May 2017

Adelaide v Melbourne

AO

7.10pm

Geelong Cats

Gold Coast Suns

9.

Trevor Bell

37

Sun 14 May 2017

Richmond v Fremantle

MCG

1.10pm

Richmond

Western Bulldogs

Sun 14 May 2017

Gold Coast Suns v Port Adelaide

JS

1.15pm

Brisbane

Sydney

Melbourne

Hawthorne

Sun 14 May 2017

North Melbourne v Sydney

ES

4.40pm

Essendon

Fremantle

10.

Evie White

36

11.

Lyn Beckwith

36

Mick Dolphin

35

12.

DEFEATED

WIN

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Motoring Florence manned up

By Helen Stitt (curator, Racv Heritage Collection)

Pioneering driver, Florence Thomson. 167931 Mrs Thomson replied: “No, I can’t say that I did. Of course, I knew I was the only lady in the race. But I quite forgot that aspect of the matter as I sped along the roads, flew down sharp declivities, through watercourses and whisked around corners. I thought of nothing but the finishing post, and the cheers of spectators, who practically defined the whole route, became merely formal after a while.”

“Do you know people asked me what I thought of the country?” she said.

“Pretty landscapes did not appeal to me, but I knew a lot about the holes and stones in the highways. My great aim was to go the whole journey and I was over-careful about accidents. I sacrificed speed to caution.

“At times, I cut out a speed of 25 miles an hour, but where a policy of

caution was dictated, I crawled at seven miles.

“Although we did not stop during the day for meals, I was never fatigued.

I know what people would have said if I had been forced to withdraw from the race: ‘Well, it was a foolish adventure for a woman and disaster was inevitable’.

“They can’t say that now, and I am more than pleased that I did not provide the opportunity for such petty criticism. I was determined to complete the distance, and I would not have minded if I had come in last so long as that purpose had been accomplished.”

Mrs Thomson told reporters and the finish that she would not have missed the unique experience for anything and would undertake the trip again with even greater zest.

Florence Thomson took it easy over the rough terrain. 167931

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The inaugural RACV Florence Thomson Tour, for women drivers of historic vehicles, took place in the Yarra Valley on Sunday 30 April.

Participants arrived at the Coombe Estate for a garden tour and morning tea, before vehicles departed the estate and toured Yarra Glen, Kangaroo Ground and Kinglake, arriving at RACV Healesville Country Club for lunch.

The tour distance was around 90km.

While not confirmed, a similar event may be held next year.

The tour paid tribute to pioneering driver Florence Thomson, who proved the critics wrong after participating in the 1905 Reliability Motor Contest experience.

She was the only female competitor in a field of 23 drivers, who started in Sydney and one of 17 who reached the finishing point in Melbourne.

Organised by RACV foundation member, Harry James, in his role as Dunlop advertising manager, the contest was a reliability trial rather than a race.

It was designed to encourage motoring and test the reliability of the automobile over rough roads.

The route followed the old coach road between Sydney and Melbourne (later the Hume Highway), a distance of 920km.

Mrs Ben Thomson, as she was then known, had been driving for two years and was behind the wheel of a 6HP Wolseley imported from England for the event.

The Adelaide Register, reporting after Mrs Thomson’s finish, wrote that “had a referendum of the contestants been taken on who was the pluckiest performer, this adventurous enthusiast would have been a walkover.”

But support was not entirely on Mrs Thomson’s side at the beginning.

The Register commented: “Scoffing pessimists, who did not know the ambitious, intrepid driver, her fixity of purpose and exhilarating courage, were confident that she would not accomplish the long journey.

They spoke of fatigue, fear and utter helplessness when adverse circumstances demanded resourcefulness and cheerful resignation.”

To the question of whether she felt any embarrassment during the event,

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