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Rotar y’s future

By Kath Gannaway The Rotary Club of Wandin is looking to the future with the induction of the first school Junior Rotary club in Yarra Ranges.

Wandin Rotary has partnered with Coldstream Primary School to set up an Rotary EarlyAct Club at the school.

The Charter group of students of Coldstream Primary School EarlyAct Club were inducted in a ceremony at the school on Friday, 18 August, attended by Rotary members and Rotary District Governor, Malcolm Chiverton.

Rotary Club of Wandin member and MC for the ceremony, Russell Hayes, said the young people who make up the charter EarlyAct Club represent the future of Rotary.

EarlyAct is community service for kids which seeks to nurture citizenship, encourage leadership and foster service to the community.

As part of Rotary the Coldstream students are part of an organisation which is over 100 years old, has 1.2 million members in 200 countries and which operates the largest student exchange program in the world.

The students were presented with EarlyAct polos and club banner, and at their first official meeting will receive the symbolic gavel.

Charter president Bailey said it was an exciting opportunity to be one of the first Junior Rotary clubs in Australia and said they were ready to start work.

“Our team will be running the wheelathon and we hope that all of the kids and families will be able to join in and raise enough for at least two wheelchairs,” he said.

“These wheelchairs will be given to people in developing countries who don’t have the resources to purchase their own.”

He said the team had many more projects on the planning board that would benefit their community.

School principal Phillipa Adgemis

Charter committee of EarlyAct Club of Coldstream Primary School (from left) Taryn G, Katie H, Jessica V, Jorja B (Secretary), Ryan D, Wyatt L, Levi O (Secretary), Jack G, Bailey P (President), Jakob M (Treasurer), Anais P and Natasha H. with Rotarians Alan Henderson, Malcolm Chiverton and Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Russell Hayes. 171922 spoke on ‘Coldstream and the Community’ and said they were thrilled that their students were showing a commitment to becoming Junior Rotarians.

“It’s about connecting with our community and giving of yourself

which is vitally important,” she said.

“This is just perfect for us and we relish this opportunity for our children to be giving back to society and doing something for others.

“Doing something for others, giv-

ing something for someone else is one of the highest callings, I believe,” Ms Adgemis said.

Mr Chiverton also spoke to the Junior Rotarians saying the earlier they start to be connected to their commu-

nity the more likely they are to be leaders as they get older.

“It is really important that as a community we have these early opportunities to connect and to be leaders in your school.”

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Farewell to Di Moore

By Kath Gannaway Badger Creek Hall was filled with chatter and song on Saturday 12 August, for a community farewell to former Healesville and Yarra Ranges councillor and community member Di Moore.

Di will leave Healesville after 40 years in September, to be closer to her daughters and their families.

She represented Healesville ratepayers on the Healesville Council from 1988 until 1994 and returned as one of the first councillors on the Yarra Rang-

es Council in 1997 after the amalgamation, retiring in 2005.

She was mayor in 2000 and played a major role in Bicentennial celebrations, including welcoming the Sydney Olympics torch in Healesville.

Representatives of many groups she has been involved in over the years including the Healesville Adult Day Care Centre in the ‘80s to the Healesville Tennis Club, Mountain Views newspaper, the Wise Women’s Group, the post-2009 bushfire women’s group, and

the Rocky Road Choir, former council staff and a broad church of community members with no particular affiliation filled the hall.

Joining her Rocky Road Choir friends for a few songs, Di starred with her solo, modern take on the old classic “A bicycle built for two”.

A photo album presented to Di was filled with tributes which spoke of her dedication, integrity, friendship, resilience and enjoyment of life.

Cr Len Cox, a colleague and friend,

paid tribute saying she was one of the most caring and hard-working councillors he had worked with.

“She had a genuine interest in the people she represented and made many sound decisions over the years.

“I don’t think I have met anybody before with as much integrity,” he said.

On the highlights of being on council, Di said it was the whole experience.

“It was a huge learning experience and there were many wonderful times and wonderful people,” she said.

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Di Moore reminiscing at the farewell afternoon tea on her first foray into council. 171970 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY

Thank you to everyone who helped to give me a great send-off last Saturday (12 August).

I loved Healesville and its community from the time I first stayed here, bringing my children for school holidays, some 55 years ago.

However, my life has now turned around and my children are now going to return to me the compliment of care.

I did not, nor do not, see my life as anything special, I just enjoyed it.

I mostly lived and continue living in a ‘normal’ way, except that big ‘50plus’ gap has worked its change and I’m now on the other end!

Anything I did was natural for me (even to losing my cool on the tennis court!), nevertheless life with so many people and exciting aspects for me is a natural way to live.

I could go on and on, and many of you have been caught up from time to time in my enthusiastic talk, plans and actions. This time, I’m only going to say “Thanks” - love to you all.

God bless you and Healesville, Shire of Yarra Ranges, and your endeavours.

Di ‘Disie’ Moore Healesville.

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Pets caught in crossfire

By Wendy Williamson Women and children fleeing family violence will have some of their concerns about their pets allayed under a new program being developed by Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS).

The program is called ‘A Place for Indi’ after a dog named Indi needed to find a new home after her owner fled to a refuge.

Research shows that 53 per cent of women in violent relationships who

have pets reported their pets had also been abused or threatened.

Consequently, the presence of a pet can compromise a woman’s decision to leave a violent situation for fear of what may happen to her four-legged friend.

“Pets play an important role within families, with their welfare often being of prime importance for women and children facing family violence and making decisions to try and leave,” EDVOS executive director Jenny Jackson said.

“Many women delay such decisions due to concerns about the fate of their pets and the lack of opportunity to take their pets with them.”

Now, in recognition of the significance of pets in family violence situation, EDVOS has established ‘A Place for Indi.’

“There are very few women’s refuges in Australia which accommodate animals,” explained Ms Jackson. “Under ‘A Place for Indi’ we are working with a refuge in this region which has a strong interest in being able to accept

small animals. It will be one of the first in Victoria. It’s very exciting.”

The new program will also expand the skills and capacity of the EDVOS workforce so that staff members know to ask questions and give women options if they are concerned about family pets.

“A Place for Indi is an expansion of the Pets in Peril program, where EDVOS worked with animal shelters to provide crisis accommodation for pets.

This is still one option,” Ms Jackson said.

Tick for tech, health on the radar

By Kath Gannaway The iPad v health activity isn’t an issue at Woori Yallock Primary School - they manage to do both.

Students recently raised more than $4000 for the school’s Information and Communication Technology program with a fun run.

Principal Oliver Thockloth said it was a win/win for the school and the students.

The school has taken part in the CUA School Fun Run fund-raiser previously, and this year was the most successful one.

“Everyone took part, with most students also taking on the challenge of raising funds,” Mr Thockloth said.

CUA School Fun Run organiser, Fiona, said teachers were excited

to get behind a fund-raising activity that promoted healthy interaction with the community and which taught kids about setting and achieving financial goals.

She said parents also supported the initiative which steered kids away from fund-raising models that involved selling junk food.

Part of the program is an online health hub to encourage ongoing healthy habits at home.

“It’s a win/win,” Mr Thockloth said.

“We make some money for the school, the kids get prizes out of the money they raise, and it’s a healthy thing to do to have kids fit and active.

“And, we got new iPads for the school.”

That’s a win/win/win/win!

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ment Lily D’Ambrosio said it was important for local people to come together as a community and advise the government on priorities and opportunities in their local community.

“Our suburbs are growing, and it’s vital that community groups and all levels of government are involved in keeping our city liveable and sustainable,” she said.

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Briefly Horse stuck in float A horse stuck in a float was part of an ongoing rescue mission in Gruyere on Sunday 20 August.

The CFA received a call around 10.20am Sunday morning to attend to an unusual incident on Victoria Road.

CFA fire services controller Glenn Thompson said the horse put its leg through the floor of the float and got caught in some steel work.

“We used specialist harness and lifting equipment from Macclesfield to rescue the horse,” Mr Thompson said.

“We’ll support the horse, lift it and then cut the steel away from the horse’s foot.”

There were a total of five trucks at the scene including one vet and there was also a rescue appliance from Wandin.

The float was packed with hay when the horse got stuck, and the owner Ms Ladanyi, stated on Facebook that her horse jumped over the tailgate at the back and got its legs caught inside just after 10am.

“My pony jumped 1.75m to get in over the tailgate. For hay! He is a very lucky boy,” said Ms Ladanyi on a Facebook post, thanking the Seville Fire Brigade.

The horse had to be sedated and CFA crews used the Jaws of Life before it was eventually freed from the float.

While the horse had no major injuries it did have a large gash on its hind leg which is now being treated.

In her Facebook post, Ladanyi was incredibly thankful for the support of the Wandin, Macclesfield and Seville CFA brigades, her friends and local vet.

Medal-winning fund-raiser Blake earned the highest amount of Picture: ROB CAREW $736.64 170999.

Time to have your say on Eastern Region The State Government is encouraging residents of Yarra Ranges to have their say as community consultation kicks off in the lead-up to the first Eastern Region Assembly on 31 August.

The assembly will give an opportunity for local people to talk directly to decision makers about the future needs of Yarra Ranges Shire.

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“The take-home message is that if women are thinking about leaving and have issues around their pets, they can ring us and we’ll help them with a range of options.”

Women who are at immediate risk should call police on triple-zero. Otherwise, the 24-hour crisis number for the Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre is 1800 015 188. EDVOS hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm.

Phone 9259 4200.

will help ensure that all Yarra Ranges residents have reliable and affordable access to jobs, services and infrastructure.

Following the Assembly, The Partnership will then advise government on actions that can make a real difference to the liveability of the Yarra Ranges, and other government areas including Maroondah and Knox.

Eastern Partnership chair Robin Whyte wants everyone from the Eastern Region to engage in the assembly.

“I encourage everyone living and working in the Eastern Region to take the opportunity to engage with this process and join the discussion," Ms Whtyte said.

To register interest, visit https:// engage.vic.gov.au/eastern-metropolitan-partnership.

Missing teen Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Myrah Fitzgerald.

The 15-year-old was last seen on Thursday, 10 August, about 1pm at Yarraman railway station in Noble Park.

Myrah is described as being about 155cm tall, with a thin build, hazel eyes and dark brown hair.

She was last seen wearing blue acidwashed jeans, a tie-dye T-shirt, blue and white Nike runners and a white cap.

Investigators believe she frequents the Mount Evelyn and Frankston CBD areas.

Anyone who sights Myrah is urged to contact Mornington police station on 5970 4900.

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Proud to stand for Vietnam veterans The state T of

affairs Christine Fyffe MP Member for Evelyn

On 13 August I was proud to attend the Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans Day Service in Warburton. It was a touching service as we reflected on Australia’s involvement and contribution.

Around the nation, services were held for the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, commemorating a battle that took place during the Vietnam War. On 18 August 1966 D Company entered the Long Tan

rubber plantation. Less than an hour later a Vietcong force, estimated at between 1500 to 2500, attacked the smaller 108-strong Australian force.

The Australians, against the odds and with the help of the New Zealand artillery, won the day. The Battle of Long Tan is one of the most wellknown and costly single engagements of the Vietnam War. When I first immigrated to Australia I was shocked at how Vietnam veterans were treated on their return.

I could not understand how a country that had called them up to serve could be so shallow.

The demonstrations that took place at the time forced the returned soldiers to literally sneak back into their own country. Thankfully, times have changed and we now know they

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should have been treated better on their return.

Our veterans deserve to be recognised for their valour, strength and camaraderie and I would like to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War and to those who returned home with injuries and without their mates.

I have also felt that there is one group that took part in the war but has not been given the proper recognition. That is the South East Asian Treaty Organisation (SEATO) civilian medical and surgical teams.

Some 450 doctors, nurses and anaesthetists answered the nation’s call for volunteers to be deployed to Vietnam as part of SEATO. These volunteers suffered their share of the hardship during the war as they tended the

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wounded civilians and soldiers. They were witnesses to the full horror of war.

There are approximately 300 of the 450 men and women left and they, just like our veterans, are getting older and are suffering health issues yet they do not get the same medical benefits as do other veterans who served in the conflict.

These brave volunteers have been honoured with Australian Active Service Medals yet they are denied access to the veterans’ gold card.

For years the SEATO volunteers have been campaigning for the gold card and are supported by people like the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove. I believe it is time they got the recognition they deserved.

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Book launch ‘From This Place - Inspiring Women Artists of the Upper Yarra Valley’, a book and exhibition of works by Angela Rivas and Lindy Schneider (left) will launch at the Warburton Arts Centre from 6pm on Friday, 1 September. Free event; all welcome. Books available for purchase at event. wwwfromthisplace.net.

Horror spectacular Healesville High School’s 2017 musical production ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is on from Thursday, 24 August to 27 August at the

school. Great, fast-paced entertainment with moments of comedic horror. Visit www.healesvillehs.vic.edu.au for tickets.

gust, and ‘Common Legal Issues’ on Wednesday, 30 August. Bookings 9800 6497.

Daffodil Day.

“Creativity at the Incubator” is an exhibition of 11 artists who have micro businesses at the YREC Incubator in Warburton. Jewellery, woodwork, paintings, photography and sound healing are just some of the work which will be on display from 24 August to 13 September at the Waterwheel Gallery in Warburton. Open 10am-4pm daily. Meet the artists between 1-3pm on Saturday, 26 August.

Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day stall will be held in Healesville on Thursday, 24 August in front of IGA, and on Friday 25 August at Healesville Walk. Volunteers are needed to assist on both days.

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Notice The Healesville Shire Council has issued an order that, following the advice of the Consultative Committee, no child under the age of 16 years from any part of the metropolitan area will be accommodated or catered for at any guesthouse or hotel in the shire during the continuance of the infantile paralysis epidemic.

Country Home on Wheels The caravan trailer is going to play a big part in the future lives of nomad workers.

One of the great disabilities of the man who has to go from place to place in the course of his employment is that he has to leave his family for long periods, during which time house rent has to be paid and his own accommodation provided for.

This is both uneconomic and detrimental to later life. A new vision arises with the home on wheels.

Yarra Valley Guardian Mail, 24 August, 1995 Awards for Warburton Women In a special segment during the morning service at the Warburton Seventh Day Adventist Church on August 12, five women were honoured with awards.

Recipients were Susan Lucas for her initiative and encouragement towards the establishment of a branch of Al-Anon in Warburton in August 1994; Olive Blyde for her wide range of community welfare work over many years; Coral Borga for editing and typing church bulletins for 25 years; Myrtle Davis for distributing Christian literature for 35 years; Olive Fraser for her service as a musician in the kindergarten Sabbath school for the past 41 years.

Service centres to put the ‘local’ back into local government The Shire of Yarra Ranges is striving to bring back the ‘local’ into local government with a new and exciting innovation for service delivery - customer service centres at various locations throughout the shire. The possible sites that are being considered are Yarra Junction, Belgrave or Chirnside Park as well as Monbulk and Healesville.

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Five years on We are now just over five years since VicTrack first lodged an application (C108) to rezone their parcel of land on the corner of River and Green streets to Business 1.

This application led to residents standing in the rain at the HAG (Healesville Action Group) stand at the Sunday Market to write out their stated opposition to the proposal, these adding to the ultimate 80 objections to the application.

Over the following years we had Yarra Ranges Council referring the application to an independent panel, the panel hearing and the council deferring a final decision until the completion of the Healesville Structure Plan.

The structure plan’s strong recommendation was for the retention of the area as public open space and for shire officers to commence discussions with VicTrack with a view to purchase or obtaining a long term lease of the area. This led to the council voting to finally abandon the application in December 2016.

VicTrack has now said it is not interested in continuing the lease and are going to sell, with the council having first right of refusal. The indicative price of $400,000 is available from Ryrie Ward’s share of the public open space fund, without jeopardising any other projects.

The shire have now invited us to express our wishes thru the shire website www.yarraranges. vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or a more extensive submission can be made by mail or by email tomail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au Responses must be lodged by 29 August, 2017.

We ask the community to express their support for the purchase and retention of this area as public open space. The level of support shown by us will influence the shire to proceed with the purchase.

It will only take a few minutes to indicate your support.

John Rosser, Healesville Action Group.

Humanity at its best A friend of ours, Di Moore, has been a major force in our little township of Healesville for 40 years. Her achievements are too many to list, but include being on the shire council. She even was the mayor for a term, and was influential in introducing several environmentally excellent measures.

She is leaving, in order to live closer to her

daughters. My wife and I just returned from a farewell party for her (Sunday, 12 August).

I am not much for chatting, and mostly simply stood around and observed people, although many were old friends. I enjoyed the ambience, and the nibbles. (“Everyone bring something” always ends up with 10 times as much as needed, and I did my duty to help dispose of a little).

There are always speeches at such occasions, but these ones were from the heart. Di has been a member of a women’s choir, and joined them in singing.

To my surprise, sitting in a back corner, I found tears in my eyes.

Why? Here I was, seeing humanity at its best. The 30 or 40 people in the little hall all have faults, can behave badly from time to time, and yes, that includes me. All the same, what was happening here was love, friendship, co-operation, gentle humour, creativity, generosity.

All this while, as these ladies were harmonising, Donald and Kim are preparing to irradiate the planet, kill tens of thousands of people and perhaps start the third world war. All this while corporations like Monsanto are affecting everyone including penguins in Antarctica, the animals of the deep, and their own executives and shareholders. All this while, the one per cent are committing suicide, and taking the entire life support system of the planet with them: to satisfy their greed, we are now in the sixth great extinction event of Earth.

It was this contrast that made me cry. Can we not all be like Di Moore, and give in public service and caring? Can we not all be like this group of locals whose only reason for gathering was to give happiness to an old lady?

This is what the world needs instead of division and hatred, greed and paranoia.

For the past many years, my novels and other writing have been part of my project of working for culture change, from insanity to what I witnessed in the Badger Creek Hall this afternoon.

Unknowingly, the people at this party have inspired me to do my best to continue on my chosen path.

Please join me.

Bob Rich, Healesville.

Much however remains to be done by governments and consumers. To prevent plastics from entering our oceans the Victorian Government should join with other states to implement a statewide ban on lightweight shopping bags and introduce a 10-cent refund system on plastic bottles and cans.

Peter Cook, Clematis.

Voice of compassion I feel sorry for the frail and sick who read the blithe and heartless words of support for euthanasia.

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Plastic bag ban The announcement by Coles and Woolworths to ban lightweight, single-use plastic shopping bags from July 2018 is a step in the right direction.

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Have your say

By Kath Gannaway Have your say on marriage equality is the message coming through strongly from Yarra Glen LGBTI rights activist Jason Ball, and from Casey Liberal MP Tony Smith.

Jason Ball, the Yarra Glen footballer who came out as the first gay footballer, sparking Gay Pride matches in the Yarra Ranges and in the AFL, urged people through his blog last week not to boycott the survey.

Mr Smith also advocated for people to vote, saying he is a strong advocate of the direct democratic process.

He said the Coalition had pledged prior to the last election to hold a compulsory plebiscite, so every Australian voter could have their say.

“That was my promise here in Casey, and it is right that we honour that commitment,” he said.

He said with Labor and the Greens defeating the plebiscite legislation in parliament, the government had moved to honour their pledge to give Australian voters a say through a voluntary postal vote.

As Speaker of the House, Mr Smith will not have a vote.

“If there is to be a parliamentary vote on this issue, I do not get a vote, because unlike every other Member of the House of Representatives, I do not have a deliberative vote on any matter, because I am the Speaker,” he explained.

He did say however, that he had made his position on the same-sex marriage debate known when seeking re-election.

“I made it clear that while I personally had never favoured change, I would honour the outcome of the plebiscite,” he said.

“That is the purpose in having it; to

Instead, I want them to hear voices that speak with compassion, and to hear that they are worthy of love and full of dignity, despite any pain or sadness.

They should be told that in their suffering, we suffer also, and are determined to give them the best care possible. And that their loneliness can be combatted by our friendship and solidarity.

A society that treats their elderly like dogs or rubbish reveals itself as not only diminished in dignity, but rotten to the core.

Elissa Roper, Yarra Glen.

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Yarra Glen footballer and LGBTI advocate, Jason Ball. let the people decide. That is why so many Coalition Members of Parliament, have said precisely the same thing.

“People have legitimate views on both sides of the argument, and I urge those involved in the debate to be respectful of those legitimately held views.

“I urge people to have their say,” he said.

Mr Ball, a former Young Australian of the Year and candidate for The Greens in the last election, says however that the government has abdicated its responsibility in not deciding on marriage equality as part of the usual parliamentary process.

“Should the High Court challenge (to the legitimacy of the postal vote) fail, please do not boycott this plebiscite,” he said.

“Now is the time to stand together and show that we are stronger than this government and the vocal minority.”

He said there had already been a groundswell for change, with tens of thousands of people contacting the AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) to update their details, and an increase in new enrolments.

“Should this plebiscite proceed we must all vote ‘Yes’ to show every LGBTI Australian that they matter, they are worthy, they are loved and they are equal,” he said.

The cut-off for enrolling, or updating details is Thursday, 24 August. Go to http://aec.gov.au/enrol or http://check. aec.gov.au.

Getting an ice-cream at a select group of parks in Yarra Ranges could be a lot easier this summer.

Maroondah Reservoir Park, Silvan Reservoir, Yarra Ranges National Park and the former Olinda Golf Course car park adjacent to the National Rhododendron Garden are among locations where mobile food and beverage vans could be trialled.

Parks Victoria has called on mobile traders for expressions of interest to offer food and beverage services as part of a mobile food services trial.

Parks Victoria chief operating officer, Simon Talbot, said 11 park locations had been chosen across the state to be part of the trial.

“The trial will provide an opportunity to test food and beverage ser-

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vices in appropriate parks without leaving a permanent footprint in the park,” he said.

“Mobile traders will need to meet certain criteria including environmental considerations, social benefits to the community and the ability to strategically align with Parks Victoria and the Victorian Governments’ healthy choices guidelines.”

The trial will be for a maximum of six months from November 2017 to April 2018. Winter only sites will be available for three to six months commencing 1 June 2018.

Expression of Interest applications and documentation has been available on the Parks Victoria website from 14 August 2017.

For more information, go to www.parks.vic.gov.au/eoi or call 13 1963.

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By Wendy Williamson The first spring daffodils, a fine tree peony collection and lots of rare trees and shrubs feature in the beautiful Silvan garden of Colin and Marj Drewitt.

In what has become an annual event, the garden at 8-10 Henderson Hill Road is open to the public on the last two Saturdays of August and the first Saturday of September, from 10am to 3.30pm.

Included in the entry fee are cups of tea or coffee and biscuits.

Entry is $3 per adult, $2 per child, family $10, with part of the entry fee going to the Fred Hollows Foundation.

“I have great admiration for him and his foundation, giving people the ability to see,” Mr Drewitt said.

Over 20 years Mr Drewitt has created a gorgeous half-acre garden, complete with neat box hedges, from what was once a chestnut orchard. The centrepiece should find favour with all ages - a model garden railway, with its own minilandscape through which a little train merrily makes its way.

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By Wendy Williamson

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Model trains will be all steamed up for the open garden.

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Yarra Ranges ranks third among Victoria’s 79 local councils and 25th per capita for reports of animal cruelty, according to figures released this week by RSPCA Victoria.

Of the 10,180 cruelty reports to RSPCA Victoria across the state in 2016-'17, there were 412 in Yarra Ranges, which equates to one report for every 363 residents in the area. The state-wide average was one report per 581 residents.

RSPCA Victoria chief executive officer Dr Liz Walker said understanding the rate of cruelty reporting and the different offences in local areas is critical to ensuring that RSPCA Victoria directs its education, advocacy and enforcement efforts to the places which need it most.

“This year, RSPCA Victoria has started working more closely with local councils to understand local animal welfare issues, and to put in place tailored, local initiatives to educate owners and better protect animals,” she said.

Welfare concerns for dogs, cats and horses continued to make up the majority of issues reported to RSPCA, and reports of animals not receiving basic care far outnumbered all other offences reported. Yarra Ranges had 170 of these, the sixth most in the state.

Yarra Ranges had more reports

(153) involving horses than any other local council area.

It had the second highest number of reported concerns (148) about animal hygiene, grooming and housing conditions, and at 142 the second highest when it came to reports involving underweight animals.

Also reported in Yarra Ranges were 88 issues involving sick or injured animals not receiving vet treatment (the third highest figure in the state), 29 concerns about animals being beaten or wounded and 24 reports of abandoned animals.

“In most cases, concerns reported to us are quickly resolved by our inspectors educating the owner or person in charge of the animals involved, and reminding them of their legal obligations to care for their animals,” Dr Walker said.

Yarra Ranges residents looking for help with their pets are fortunate to have ready access to the services of Animal Aid, which has a centre at Coldstream.

CEO Mark Menze said that his organisation worked with the council and had a wealth of expertise. Its services include grooming, animal training and a vet clinic which is open to the public.

“We’re here to help,” Mr Menze said. “We offer basic advice for free. Ring 9739 0300 and you will be put through to someone who can help.”

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Phillippa Adgemis Acting Principal

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I am thrilled to be part of this Coldstream Education Precinct and especially thrilled that our children are only the fourth school in the state to achieve the status of Junior Rotarians. We are dedicated at Coldstream Primary School to the early learning of all children and work with the Maternal Health Nurse, the Playgroup and the kinder to ensure a seamless and well-resourced transition to formal schooling. When the children reach school we provide a nurturing and warm environment but set the expectations high seeking each child’s personal best. Not only do we offer the full Victorian curriculum with Art, Music, PE, Performing Arts and Digital Technologies, but we have a huge range of extension sporting activities. Our children are involved in the Lego Club challenge, in Chess tournaments, in GATEWAYS activities and in Science extension activities. Come and visit us or drop in to our free playgroup on Mondays or to Bookaburra on Fridays.

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Anne Stenhouse Principal Wesburn Primary School was established in 1904 and my involvement started in 1984 when my first child commenced in Prep. I have been a parent, school councillor, teacher and principal of the school over the past thirty-three years.

Our school maintains an excellent reputation in the wider community for its educational provision and caring learning environment. We offer a broad curriculum and have a very effective transition program which supports the progression from playgroup through to secondary school.

Our motto, We Learn for Life, epitomises the values we place on developing well-rounded students equipped for adult life. At Wesburn we value excellence (achieving our personal best), resilience (so that we can be positive citizens in our community), respect (having a sense of pride, self-esteem and personal identity while considering others), diversity (recognising and valuing individuality), and having high expectations (of ourselves and others).

We foster close links with parents and the broader school community. We provide a safe and stimulating learning environment to ensure all students can achieve their full potential, providing instruction that is individualised and at each student’s point-of-learning.

I am so proud of our school and the school community. Wesburn is a wonderful place to learn, play and work and I am very grateful that I have been able to play a part in its successes.

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Pat Hillas - Principal

I first came to the Yarra Valley 31 years ago as a very energetic and enthusiastic teacher. I have honed my skills in 7 Yarra Valley schools, 3 as Principal.

At Seville we believe that all students should be encouraged to develop their individual personalities, interests and abilities so they attain positive self-esteem and self-confidence and become selfmotivated and independent life-long learners.

We have extensive grounds for the children to run and play in. We have 2 basketball courts, a full oval, native gardens, our ‘Poet Tree’ that stands in pride of place displaying poems of our very talented students not to mention our super Buddy Bench.

It is our aim to continue the growth and development of Seville Primary School.

I extend a very warm welcome to all members of the school community. Please come and visit our school and find out what makes it such a wonderful place to be.

639 Warburton Hwy Seville, Vic 3139 (T) 5964 4557, (F) 5964 3001 seville.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.sevilleps.vic.edu.au

‘Excellence in Education’ As principal of Yarra Junction Primary School, I lead a school community that proudly provides a nurturing, safe and high quality learning environment for all our students.

Our highly skilled teachers focus on providing quality education in Literacy and Numeracy. We provide a broad inclusive curriculum with a specialist program that offers Performing and Visual Arts, Instrumental Music, Physical Education and Chinese - Mandarin. We use the Australian Academy of Science Program, to teach Science and also a History unit which has strong links to the local history of the Yarra Valley.

Yarra Junction Primary School has proudly been educating students of the Yarra Valley for 123 years. We are an active part of the community through engagement with local community groups and organisations.

Our leadership program develops students’ confidence and skills in leading themselves and others. Working together we provide a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment where each student is valued.

Term 4 will see the completion of our $2 million building upgrade. These facilities will provide our students with new, modern spaces where learning can be greatly enhanced.

I welcome families of the Upper Yarra Valley to visit and join a wonderful learning community at Yarra Junction Primary School.

Mr Laurie Martin Yarra Junction Primary School Principal

Yarra Junctions Primary School 2370 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction PH 5967 1544 www.yjps.vic.edu.au

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Meet the Principal Developing independent, confident and creative learners in an individualised learning environment YPS values Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility & Independence

Scott Crawford - Principal

Deanna Cole Principal In my role in a small school, I am very lucky to have a variety of tasks as a teaching Principal at Yering Primary School, especially teaching our P/1/2 class. At Yering, we encourage community participation through YVFM ‘Schools In’ program, Animal Aid visits, large ANZAC involvement and using other local sources.

We offer individualised learning that focuses on providing student support and nurturing student’s talents and achievements. We develop the emotional, social and physical traits to encourage the cognitive abilities in our students.

I am very proud to be able to watch our students mature and develop into amazing individuals from the time they start school to being prepared for secondary school. I like to observe their confidence grow, their thinking develop and learning to be able take risks. Our annual school production and celebrating student achievement are highlights for our students.

At Yering Primary School, we have a clear focus to continue to improve student learning outcomes and to provide a safe and caring environment in which all students can learn.

Feel free to call me on 9739 1451 to arrange a tour of the school. I am more than happy to show you around.

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“Badger Creek Primary School is a sanctuary for learning” I am extremely proud to be the Principal of a school that very much encompasses this motto. At Badger Creek Primary School, we provide students with an aspirational outlook and the skills to succeed in all aspects of life. At the start of 2015, we introduced the Seven Habit of Highly Effective People. Each of the 7 Habits are explicitly taught to staff and students and provides a philosophy so all can succeed.

Our core values of Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Pride and Care & Support guide our teaching and learning and are actively promoted across the school and within our school community.

Ensuring that all students are receiving an education targeted to their stage of learning is extremely important at BCPS. We think of it as the “Goldilocks Zone” not too easy, not too hard, but just right. This principle ensures maximum engagement and that every student can achieve in their learning. We believe that celebrating our students’ talents and interests is essential.

Wellbeing is established through knowing our strengths and passions. To cater for individual needs we offer a range of programs including; a rich, award winning sustainability program, a gifted and talented program using community expertise, a well-established and renown music and visual arts curriculum that focuses on performing and producing art, student leadership portfolios that are action driven and globally aware and a range of sporting pursuits that promote student participation.

Finally, the ‘big rock’ that connects and supports our programs are our community connections.

We are very fortunate that we have a school community that supports the development of every child. We have strong connections to Healesville Sanctuary and the Badger Creek Men’s Shed that allows us to further cater for individual learning. Our parents are an asset to our school and many support the school through fundraising efforts, working in the Learning Hub and helping in the classrooms.

At Badger Creek P.S we are passionate about ensuring success for all students and the amazing journey we are on as a school community.

Yering Primary School 9739 1451 www.yeringps.vic.edu.au

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Respect Resilience Responsibility Integrity

Mount Evelyn Campus 15 Burdap Drive, Mount Evelyn 9736 3650

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Hoddles Creek Primary School has a proud tradition of over 100 years of teaching and learning in the Yarra Valley and I am extremely proud to be able to call myself the principal.

I began as Principal of Hoddles Creek Primary this year, coming from a larger metropolitan school, and I have quickly fallen for what Hoddles Creek offers as a small school in the Valley. We have such a passionate staff who are incredibly dedicated to the work they do with young people, and the support that we receive from our community is outstanding, and it was my pleasure to join them this year.

As a father of two small children, education is one of my biggest passions, in particular ensuring that all students are ready to learn and making sure that our classrooms are set up in a way that they are able to access that learning and show us just how capable they are. Being a smaller school we are able to truly offer individual learning for all of our students.

I offer a warm welcome to anyone who is looking for a wonderful school, with caring educators to come a visit Hoddles Creek Primary School.

700 Launching Place - Gembrook Rd Hoddle Creek Ph. 5967 4282 Web: www.hcps.vic.edu.au Facebook: Hoddles Creek Primary School Noticeboard

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Darren Trippett Since joining Yarra Hills Secondary College in 2012, College Principal Darren Trippett has overseen the largest transformation in the school’s 53 year history. Darren came to Yarra Hills with over 25 years’ experience, much of that in leadership at the acclaimed Vermont Secondary College. In 2007, Darren was individually recognised as a ‘High Performing Young Leader’ by Professor Brian Caldwell, former Dean of Education at the University of Melbourne, being chosen to represent Australia in the International Network for Educational Transformation, International Conference in Beijing, China. After initially assuming the Campus Principal role at the Mt Evelyn Campus, Darren soon moved into the position of College Principal, which he has held for the last three years. In his time at the helm, Yarra Hills has completed a $20 million rebuild of the Mooroolbark Campus, as well as significant improvements at Mt Evelyn. Along with this, a renewed focus on school values, aspirational goals and ground breaking online curriculum development has led to great interest in the school from the local community. Indicative Year 7 enrolments for 2018 are at the highest level since 2002, with similar demand for existing spots in other year levels. Darren says “I believe that we have a great deal to offer prospective families, and we are working hard to continue to improve in all areas to become the school of choice for the local community”. He says it is certainly challenging, but a very rewarding experience seeing the school transform under his guidance.

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Meet the Principal Dixons Creek Primary School WARBURTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Damian Marley Principal

Sharon Walker Principal The first time I entered the gates of Dixons Creek Primary School I was mesmerised by its beautiful setting. The winter sun shone through the pine forest and onto the landscaped garden beds. That was in 2002 and I continue to bask in all that a small rural school offers its community. In the past fourteen years the school has grown from 18 students to its current enrolment of 89 students

I’m proud to be Principal of a school with learning at heart! Well known by our

I have higher university degrees in the fields of educational leadership and special education. My teaching experience includes roles such as: Special Education Teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher, Early Years Trainer and Integration Teacher. Our school priorities are: mental health and wellbeing, the teaching of Mathematics, integration of Information and Communications Technologies throughout the curriculum, personal development and improving student engagement. Last year we registered as a ‘Kids Matter’ school and have appointed a chaplain to work in the school. We have comprehensive P-6 Sexual Education and Drug Education programs. I believe strongly that children need very specific life skills education to cope with such a complex and demanding world. Our commitment to child safety is strong and this little school community continually strives to provide a nurturing environment for all children.

the teaching and assessment of mathematics, while constantly improving our

students for my obsession with Outer Space, I may well be the ‘spaciest’ Principal in the Yarra Valley. Over the past three years I have been leading Warburton Primary School on a journey to build our students’ resilience, independence and courage as learners. We are focused on a re-development of our approach to reader’s and writer’s workshops. Our teachers are professional learners and Principal I work in our senior classroom two days per week, as well as teaching Digital Technologies to the whole school. Highlights this year have included our famous Book Museum and the Art Expo, and our continuing involvement with

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the local community in the recent Upper Yarra ‘My Place My Community’ photo exhibition.

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Scott Tully Principal

After more than twenty years in both the secondary and primary school system, and as a principal in both, Scott Tully has spent the last two years as the Principal of Upper Yarra Secondary College.

Scott says, ‘’Two years have flown by since joining Upper Yarra secondary College and it has been a very exciting and enjoyable experience. I continue to be impressed by our dedicated staff who work so hard with students to achieve their best, and by our students who amaze me with their successes in so many different areas. It has been rewarding to establish a clear direction for the school, working together with the school community to develop the school’s vision and values.

I believe it is important to lead by example, and I am continually studying to improve my skills as an educator and leader to show our students that opportunities for learning never end! After completing my Masters in School Leadership in 2012, I have continued to focus on Leading Numeracy and more recently Leading Literacy. Returning to the classroom to teach Literacy this year has been an absolute pleasure. It has given me the opportunity to practise the skills being taught in Leading Literacy as well as the chance to get to know students.

I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Upper Yarra Secondary College and I look forward to seeing you around the College or in our community.”

81-89 Little Yarra Rd, Yarra Junction VIC 3797 5967 1877 www.uysc.vic.edu.au

Healesville Primary School as a community is continuously striving to improve teachers practice in order to improve students outcomes in all areas of the curriculum. We have fantastic teachers who plan engaging and rich learning experiences for all students as well as providing a caring and relationship focused learning environment. Being Principal of Healesville Primary is a very rewarding job and gives me the opportunity to work alongside our fantastic community including our amazing students and teaching team. Together we can make a difference to our community by creating a culture of Respect, Confidence and Always Learning. We as educators at Healesville Primary School work rigorously and relentlessly to provide an education that each student deserves. I am committed to Healesville Primary School and look forward to continuing planning and creating the learning journey for all.

View Street, Healesville 5962 4053

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By Kath Gannaway

A successful bid secured a new mascot for the Healesville High VCAL students (from left) Ennis Muke, Jordon Thomas, Jack Clayton, Tully Price, Nikita Aldridge, Mitchell Crow, Cassy Pearce, and Cameron Hannaford - with auctioneer Val Nichols. 171921 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

Healesville High School’s senior VCAL students have raised more than $3000 to support the Rotary Milking Cow and Goat Project.

It is the second year that the VCAL students have organised the Rotary Trivia Night which was held at the Darron Honey Centre in Healesville on Thursday, 10 August.

With the support of VCAL teachers Trent Morrison and Gabby Plunkett the students organised a raft of prizes donated by local businesses, promoted the event and worked front of house

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Healesville Rotarian Wilma Guest has for more than a decade championed the Milking Cow and Goat Project, which raises funds to purchase cows and goats for underprivileged villages in Kariakomo, Kenya.

She said the program, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, is transforming lives.

In villages where a generation has died of HIV-AIDS, leaving hundreds of children orphaned, Mrs Best said the animals provided milk and in some cases a small income for grandparents left to care for the children.

A substantial part of the $3000 raised came from the auction which saw keen and competitive bidding, with former Healesville High student and veteran auctioneer Val Nichols taking every opportunity to push the bids higher.

Mrs Best congratulated and thanked the VCAL students and everyone who supported the night.

“These young people are wonderful people and they are our future,” Mrs Best said.

“They are so harmonious; there was a lot to do and they got it done.”

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Country Home Take Me Home! ositioned on the high side & bathed in natural sunlight you will nd the  Headmasters’ home brimming with charm & character! Set on a fully fenced sm appro bloc consisting of  bedrooms &  bathroom & freshly painted inside this home is ready for you to move into! A wood heater and a reverse cycle split system have all your climate needs under control. Sash windows, picture rails & high ceilings add to the charm. A lock up garage complete with concrete, power & pot belly heater as well as a chook pen & entertaining area has all the etra needs sorted   minute wal to school bus stops shop post ofce & the local pub along with stunning mountain views from the front and side veranda’s – this is a lifestyle you will not be able to resist!

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Peaceful Location on Approx. 2.5 Acres Get away from it all with this superb property situated in the glorious surrounds of Three Bridges and surrounded by large acreage the position is ideal. The home is all freshened up throughout offering 3 bedrooms, large open plan kitchen and a family size lounge/living area perfectly positioned to admire the acreage views. Sitting on approx. 2.5 acres with plenty of space and potential and with a picturesue cree lowing through the setting is perfect. or weeend guests or teenagers there is a well tted out bungalowstudio and plenty of rustic shedding.

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4/30 Cavehill Rd Lilydale

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With high demand in Warburton for vacant land, be quick to secure yourself this gorgeous block situated down a quiet no thru road this land offers easy access and a lovely clearing for your future dream home S.T.C.A. With mains water connected and a completed geo tech report your already steps ahead to making your Warburton escape come to life. Complete with a treed outlook & a short stroll to public transport, shops, the beautiful Yarra river & the Aqueduct walking trail.

This 2 bedroom home is only 8 years old, modern & beautifully, minutes’ walk to the main street, shops & the railway station, numerous cafes, as well as parks & schools. The 2 storey townhouse offers 2 bedrooms, main bathroom on the 2nd level and bonus of a further toilet downstairs, kitchen gives plenty of bench space & lows smoothly towards the living area. Outside a lovely private backyard & access to the single garage complete the package.

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is the family growing? Are your kids wanting to have a bit more room to move? then it’s time to spoil yourselves and your family. this property offers 5 bedrooms plus study/home office. Formal Lounge with open fire place, Formal Dining area for those special occasions, Large Kitchen with Family/Meals area. Plus large separate Rumpus room. Externally we have 2 Entertaining areas. One covered area looking to Mt Riddell across the vineyards or the second paved area looking out across the pool.the property will also cater for the family requiring extra off street parking for the boat and the caravan and an extra garage/workshop facility.

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By Kath Gannaway The 2017 Yarra Valley Open Studios will be held over three weekends in September, October and November.

Showcasing the work of 57 artists at 47 studio locations along the Maroondah, Melba and Warburton highways, this year’s Open Studios program is a wonderful opportunity to explore and experience the life of an artist in their own environment.

Discover the varied and unique places where artists cre-

ate and make their art and how their creative spaces and natural surroundings inspire and motivate them.

This year’s event includes three feature exhibitions.

The Major Group Exhibition at The Memo Gallery in Healesville from 30 August to 10 October will showcase artwork from all participating artists.

Smaller lead-up exhibitions at Coombe Yarra Valley in Coldstream from 13 to 31 October will feature works by the Melba

artists, and at the Waterwheel Gallery in Warburton from 26 October to 14 November, the Warburton artists will be on show.

Yarra Valley Open Studios 2017 is a Yarra Valley Arts event supported by Yarra Ranges Council, Warburton/Yarra Junction Bendigo Community Bank and local businesses.

Visit www.yarravalleyarts. org.au for studio locations and profiles on participating artists, and facebook.com/yvaopenstudios for updates.

Steels Creek artists will showcase their work at their community centre studio.

Beyond Borders with an open lens

By Wendy Williamson Powerful photographs line the walls of the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, where the Beyond Borders travelling exhibition is currently showing.

The exhibition features photos of refugees and asylum seekers taken by MAPgroup photographers.

Many Australian Photographers (MAP)group is a non-profit association of about 40 photographers who share a passion for, and commitment to, high quality, independent documentary photography.

At the Beyond Borders exhibition, words accompanying each photograph shed light on the unique experiences of the photo subjects.

The viewer is reminded that these are people, not problems. This message is reinforced by video recordings of interviews with the refugees in which they speak of their lives before and after seeking refuge in Australia.

The Lilydale exhibition has the added attraction of a local angle, as museum program director Patrick Watt explained.

“Some of the refugees who live locally have also been interviewed.

They talk of how they are settling into the community.”

The museum, he said, took pride in offering a varied program of exhibitions.

“This multimedia exhibition of refugees and asylum seekers reflects

By Kath Gannaway

Ta Hay, Eh Paw and daughter Sophia feature in the Beyond Borders exhibition. the make-up of our community. It is an opportunity for the community to look at itself.”

Mr Watt said that the exhibition was not all about contemporary asylum seekers.

“A lot of our community are the children or grandchildren of refugees.

We also show footage of Bonegilla (migrant centre).”

Of particular interest to locals will be a talk to be given at the museum on 21 September (11am to 12pm). Dr Khoi Bui will tell his personal story from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee in the 1970s to today, when he is a doctor at Healesville.

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A weekend music meditation retreat at the Gawler Cancer Foundation in Yarra Junction will culminate with a concert by The Light Quartet on Sunday, 10 September.

Multi-instrumentalist Michael Johnson will be co-ordinating the Music and Mindfulness Weekend Meditation Retreat leading up to the concert, which is open to the public.

Michael has been using his harp to instil calm and promote health, creativity and entertainment for 26 years at the foundation and for 17 years has been resident harpist at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The Light Quartet, an improvisational band with Michael on harp and piano, drummer David Jones, Guitarist Evripides Evripidou and violinist Mathew Arnold, has a reputation for producing extraordinarily beautiful sounds and textures. “ ... This music is so deeply moving and ethereal in its beauty ... Johnson, Evripidou, Jones and Arnold contributes equal parts in musicality, spirituality and humanity to these works, leaving listeners totally transfixed ... “ says 3PBS Melbourne’s Owen McKern.

Enjoy the magic of The Light Quartet at 2pm on Sunday, 10 September, at 55 Rayner Court, Yarra Junction. Bookings are through http://www.michaeljohnson. com.au/ticket.php.

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Based on the bestselling novel series by Stephen King, The Dark Tower is a decent fantasy action film that can’t get its priorities straight.

Jake (Tom Taylor) is a young teenager plagued by dreams of impending catastrophe. When he passes into another dimension and encounters the gunslinger Roland (Idris Elba), the two join forces to defeat the nefarious Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey).

Elba has a stoic, com-

manding presence, and McConaughey is fun as the suave, laid-back sociopath villain. Jake and Roland have an endearing relationship of mutual support and growing respect, the cinematography is bleak yet striking, and the film has thrilling gunplay and dynamic, elegantly-composed action scenes.

Unfortunately, the film’s sloppy narrative obfuscates what is otherwise an effective, straightforward revenge story.

The gunslinger society, the film’s multiple universes and even the villain’s plans are incredibly poorly-defined. Beyond Roland’s personal quest

to avenge the death of his father by killing the Man in Black, the main conflict feels like an afterthought. The Man in Black wants to destroy 'the Tower’, which protects every dimension from cosmic horrors, but the Tower itself is so little-seen and referenced that it feels distant and unimportant, and thus severely detracts from Roland’s compelling vendetta against the Man in Black.

With the redundant 'tower’ of the title, this entirely serviceable adventure film shot itself in the foot.

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Swag of aerobics medals

By Effie Caloutas Launching Place Primary School aerobics teams have won gold, silver and bronze in the Schoolaerobics National Championships held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 5 August.

The success in the 2017 championships adds to the school’s outstanding performances over a number of years in what is a demanding and highly competitive sport.

Eight of the school’s nine teams qualified at state level, with three of those teams qualifying to compete against Australia’s best at national level.

The Grade Four girls Pink Warriors won gold in the Primary Littlies Competition, grade three girls ‘Disco Divas’ won silver in the Future Legends Competition, while the Grade 5/6 boys ‘Kryptonite, won bronze in the All Boys Competition.

Teacher Candice Nyman has organised the Aerobics School Program since 2008 and says having the Grade four girls win the competition was a massive achievement.

“We qualified nine years in a row in the national competition, but this is the first time we have won since 2009.”

“The girls were really excited, because not only are you representing Launching Place, but you are representing Victoria in the National Competition.

“Our Pink Warriors team won the silver at National level last year, so it was fantastic to see them jump up a spot and win it this year,” she said.

School aerobics is the largest interschool Sport aerobic and Dance Competition for primary school students throughout Australia.

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Launching Place Primary School aerobics teams have won gold, silver and bronze in the School Aerobics National Championships on the Gold Coast. ships including their Grade 5/6 team winning a silver medal at the National Championships on the Gold Coast in 2013.

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bics to the school, says the aerobic participants were well prepared before taking part in state and National Championships.

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get the students to practise their aerobic routine three to four times a week,” she said.

She said students were able to practise before school, during recess, and

at lunchtime.”

“The teams worked extremely hard and did a fabulous job representing our school, and you have a very proud coach here,” she said.

Good win in tough conditions Burras need more bowlers

By Ron Hottes WARBURTON GOLF WEDNESDAY Four-Person Ambrose Stroke - There were seven teams involved with the clear winners the gun-team of Tex Van Der Kooi, Alan Hubbard, Steuart Hawke and Captain Murch shooting a 63 off the stick for a nett 57.125.

A great effort in the conditions!

The runner-up team was Craig Brown, John Haynes, Kevin Conway and Stan Slusarek with a nett 58.875.

NTP: Ian Garside - 3rd shot on the 2nd, Steuart Hawke 9th and Craig Brown on both the

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SATURDAY Stableford - Some of the club’s members just get better as they get older - like a good red wine!

Alan Johnston scored a win with 41 stunning points to be clear of the field of 23. Off his handicap of 17, this means AJ must have gone close to breaking 80 off the stick, clearly his best round for some time. Great work Alan!

The runner-up with 39 points, was Danny Fox. The ball rundown only extended to 35, meaning plenty of good scores were recorded.

NTP: Danny 3rd, Captain Murch 9th and President Willo 12th.

By Garry Lewis WARBURTON BOWLS Warburton Bowls Club’s 2017/2018 Pennant Bowls Season is rapidly approaching as the club prepares for an exciting and challenging season ahead.

With the Warburton 1 Saturday Team being promoted to Metropolitan Division 1 and with the club fielding teams in Division 4 (Warburton 2) and Division 8 (Warburton 3) and also a Tuesday Pennant Team

in Division 2, they are in need of new experienced and new beginner players to ensure they field all teams each week.

Contact Greg Walsh on 0488 725 216 or Club Secretary Garry Lewis on 0407 540 234 if interested in joining Warburton Golf Club.

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rienced players looking for a challenge to join their friendly club environment.

Training commences on Thursday, 31 August from 4.30pm with the first Practice Match vs Yarra Glen (away) on Saturday, 2 September.

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Top spot up in air

By Derek Schlennstedt AFL YARRA RANGES There’s only one round to go in Division 1 and Healesville and Woori Yallock share top spot.

Olinda Ferny Creek are sitting in third with Wandin in fourth and Upwey Tecoma secure in fifth.

Top spot is still up for grabs though and next week is important for all teams.

In the reserves, Olinda and Healesville share top spot, Wandin has a stranglehold on third while there is still jostling for fourth and fifth between Mount Evelyn, Emerald, Monbulk, and Upwey Tecoma.

Mount Evelyn still holds onto top spot in the Under 18s with Emerald in second, Wandin have an opportunity to steal second but have a solid hold on third. Healesville will remain in fourth, Upwey Tecoma is fifth with Woori Yallock in sixth and Warburton and Gembrook making up the final eight.

The home and away season is over for Division 2 - Belgrave are Minor Premiers in Senior and Reserves Football as well as A and B Grade netball. Yea have taken out the honours for C Grade and Yarra Glen in D Grade.

Keep in touch with all the last round Division 1 scores on Saturday and Division 2 results on Sunday by tuning into YVFM 99.1 over the weekend.

Division 1 Seniors Football Round 17 Healesville 15.19(109) def Wandin 3.4(22) Healesville share top of the ladder with Olinda with one round to go after a dominant performance over fourth-placed Wandin.

Healesville got off to a reasonable start kicking 3.3 to 1.2 but that is where Healesville started to kick into gear. They held Wandin scoreless in the second term and kicked 4.6 to have a half time lead of 43 points. Wandin could only manage 1.1 in the third quarter and they can be thankful that Healesville were inaccurate in front of goal kicking 4.6. Healesville straightened up in the last with a four goal quarter to one and came home with a big win by 77 points. Healesville Best: B. Murphy, N. Mende, A. Davies, M. Jeffery, S. Donkin, T. Costigan.

Wandin Best: M. Polkinghorne, D. Stephen, N. Molnar, B. Chapman, J. Del Giudice, J. McInnes.

Woori Yallock 11.13(79) def Warburton Millgrove 7.4(46) Woori Yallock share top spot with Healesville after a win over ninth-placed Warburton, but it was not a convincing win considering the ladder positions.

Woori Yallock got a good start kicking five goals to two but Warburton held Woori Yallock to only 3.4 while they kicked 3.2 and the margin was 24 points at half time.

Another even third quarter and the margin was 17 points at threequarter time. Woori Yallock got the run they were looking for in the last and held Warburton scoreless in the last but could only manage 2.4 themselves.

Woori Yallock Best: H. Smith, M. Baxter, J. Matthews, C. Smed-

ley, B. McDonald, R. Allen.

Warburton Millgrove Best: T. Walker, T. McKail, J. Mullan, S. Andueza, L. Barnard, T. Mavric.

Monbulk 16.13(109) def Gembrook-Cockatoo 6.10(46) Monbulk had a big win over tenth-placed Gembrook on Saturday but have left their winning run all too late. They got off to a flyer booting 6.2 to 2.3 in the first quarter and were never in doubt from there. Monbulk kicked another 5.5 in the second term while Gembrook did not worry the scorers.

Gembrook outscored Monbulk in the third quarter by kicking 4.3 to 2.1 but the margin was still 44 points. Another three goals to four behinds in the last and the game was all over.

Monbulk Best: B. Emmett, S. Koole, C. Tibb, S. Williams, H. Emmett, A. Moerenhout.

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: L. Henzen, R. Causer, J. Kruithof, D. Welsh, M. Templeton, D. Williams.

Olinda Ferny Creek 14.16(100) def Emerald 4.6(30) Olinda Ferny Creek are sitting third on the ladder after a 70-point win over eighth-placed Emerald.

Olinda got off to a slow start kicking 3.4 to 1.2 and held a 14-point lead at quarter time. They held Emerald goalless in the second term but could not make much of an impact on the score line as they only kicked 1.4 themselves.

Things opened up for Olinda in the third quarter with a five goal to one quarter and the margin at the final break was 49 points. Another solid last quarter and they ran away with the game in the end.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: B. Walter, B. Cooling, M. Wright, D. Noorda, E. Greenall, J. Charge.

Emerald Best: P. White, M. Stephens, C. Thomsen, S. Anthony, S. Paull, D. Triffitt.

Upwey Tecoma 11.17(83) def Mount Evelyn 6.20(56) Upwey Tecoma is comfortably sitting in fifth spot after a solid win over sixth-placed Mount Evelyn.

Upwey got a good start kicking 3.4 to 2.5 and their lead was a slim five points. The second quarter was toughly contested and Upwey’s lead was only eight points at half time. Mount Evelyn peppered the goals in the third term but could not convert kicking 1.6 to 3.2 and the deficit was now 20 points. The game was there for the taking but Mount Evelyn has suffered with the yips in front of goal this season and today was no different kicking another 1.5 to 2.6. This game was achievable for Mount Evelyn but they could not convert when it mattered.

Upwey Tecoma Best: B. Oates, J. Hackett, I. Krijt, H. Stanley, R. Hannagan, L. Hughes.

Mount Evelyn Best: J. Yeomans, D. Matarazzo, L. Corrin, B. Maynard, J. Barden, A. Murray.

Tara Press Division 2 Seniors Football Round 18 Alexandra 14.13(97) def Seville 9.6(60) Alexandra have finished fourth

Mount Evelyn player Martin tackling Upwey player Hackett.

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on the ladder after a surprise win over second-placed Seville on Saturday. Seville took the early lead by six points at half time. Alexandra had a strong second quarter kicking 5.7 to 2.1 and the game had changed to Alexandra leading by 18 points at half time. The third quarter was tight but Alexandra came out in front leading by 20 points at the last break. Alexandra kicked away in the last with 5.2 to 2.3 and a handy win by 37 points.

Alexandra Best: B. Woollard, J. Purcell, R. Norris, J. Goonan, B. Norris, M. Coombs.

Seville Best: M. Cecere, J. Neal, C. Suban, A. Mammoliti, L. O’Keefe, C. Trainor.

Belgrave 14.16(100) def Thornton Eildon 6.7(43) Belgrave have finished Minor Premiers after a 57-point win over Thornton Eildon. The first quarter was close but Belgrave were indirect in front of goal kicking 4.6 to three straight. They kicked away in the second term with 2.4 to three behinds. The third quarter was again goal for goal but Belgrave had the game under control.

Thornton could only add to their final score by kicking four behinds while Belgrave finished the home and away season kicking 4.6.

Belgrave Best: T. Stubley, M. Brown, J. Brown, J. Webb, R. Fitzgerald, T. Marks.

Thornton Eildon Best: B. Wratten, J. Ashby, B. Clarke, T. Keating, A. Reddan, J. Dickson.

Kinglake 14.9(93) def Yarra Junction 6.9(45) Kinglake have just fallen short of playing finals this year finishing sixth after a good win over Yarra Junction who have finished seventh. Yarra Junction got the early break in the first term kicking 3.5 to 2.3. Kinglake took complete control in the second quarter with an eight goal quarter while Yarra Junction could not add to theirs.

Both teams kicked two goals in the third term but Kinglake had a lead of 40 points at three-quarter time. Goals were hard to come by

Upwey wins in a thrilling game over Mount Evelyn. 171993 in the last but Kinglake saluted the judges at the final siren.

Kinglake Best: C. Arnott, J. Mende, H. Prest, B. White, M. Fitzclarence, B. Hamer.

Yarra Junction Best: J. Welch, J. Bombinski, T. Barton, M. Houston, D. Hewitt.

Yarra Glen 10.6(66) def Powelltown 9.7(61) Powelltown were playing to hold onto 4th spot on the ladder and Yarra Glen needed the win for some self-confidence going into finals and this game did not disappoint. The game was played in tough conditions that neither side has played in this season.

Powelltown had the advantage in the first term and handled the wet, muddy conditions better kicking 2.2 to three behinds. Yarra Glen tightened up in the second quarter kicking 5.2 to 2.2 and the lead was now seven points at half time in Yarra Glen’s favour. Powelltown fought back in the third term with three goals to one and the lead had changed to Powelltown by five points. The lead see-sawed in the last with Yarra Glen closing it out in the dying seconds.

Yarra Glen Best: B. Ashton, R. D’Argent, M. Gower, L. Vanderstadt, C. Moate, B. Binion.

Powelltown Best: M. Lord, N. Moody, M. McLaughlin, J. Walker, M. Pote, M. McArthur.

Finals fever hits juniors AFL Yarra Ranges Junior league played their second round of finals on Sunday in perfect finals weather.

2017 Sherwood Under 11 Semi-Final 2 Monbulk 5.4(34) d Healesville White 0.1(1) Monbulk Goals: Harrison McConchie 3, Indie Bowering 2.

Monbulk Best: Indie Bowering, Jacob Defina, Harrison McConchie, Lucas McIntosh, Tahi Kostich Angerson, Abel Teese.

Healesville White Best: Oliver Corrone, Jeremy Newsome, raphael lever, Alexander Blundell, Joshua Handasyde, Bailey Hennessy.

Semi-Final 1 Healesville Red 8.4(52) d Mount Evelyn 1.1(7) Healesville Red Goals: Kyan Barclay 2, Christopher Smith-Cooney 2, Pat Millman 1, Robert Christie 1, Jake Colautti 1, Ruaridh Brendish 1.

Healesville Red Best: Christopher SmithCooney, Riley Cameron, Darcy Hume, Kyan Barclay, Ruaridh Brendish, Thomas Martin.

Mount Evelyn Goals: Flynn Beckwith 1.

Mount Evelyn Best: Oscar Scash, Jack Bradley, Jack Parrott, Jet Wilson, Taig Barber, Asher Inaps.

2017 Sherwood Under 12 Semi-Final 2 Olinda Ferny Creek 3.3(21) d GembrookCockatoo 1.1(7) Olinda Ferny Creek Goals: Ned Ford 2, Lachlan Bates 1.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Percy Hyett, Luca Smith, Blair Wilson, Lachlan Bates, Ned Ford.

Gembrook-Cockatoo Goals: Jackson Hudson 1.

Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: Ashton Stevens, Charlie Mackie, Daniel Goodman, Jackson Hudson, Nicholas Adams, Marley Appleyard.

Semi-Final 1 Mount Evelyn 4.8(32) d Emerald 1.1(7) Mount Evelyn Goals: Coby Smith 2, Harley Stafford 1, Jaymin Townsley 1.

Mount Evelyn Best: Harley Stafford, Coby Smith, Jhett Dajnko, Darcy Travis, Aaron Kenny, Coban Byrnes.

Emerald Goals: Ashwin Beatson 1.

Emerald Best: Ethan

Crosher, William Clowes, Harrison Closter, Hudson Jordan-Hill, Fraser Daff, Thomas Lambe.

2017 Sherwood Under 14 Semi-Final 2 Woori Yallock 4.7(32) d Olinda Ferny Creek 2.3(15) Woori Yallock Goals: Liam O’Dea 2, Dylan Briggs 1.

Woori Yallock Best: Mathew Martin, Dylan Briggs, William Smith, Bailey King, Angus Killeen, Finley Shadbolt.

Olinda Ferny Creek Goals: Nicholas Heron 1, Ziggy Hatherley 1.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Frank Seal, Haruki French, Tyler Belloni, Lauchlin Johnson, Jordan Edwards, Rian Sharp.

Semi-Final 1 Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.12(84) d Emerald Black 0.1(1) Gembrook-Cockatoo Goals: Jacob Baker 3, Konner Allcott 3, Callum Bourne 2, Jack Madden 1, Blake Osborne 1, Patrick Snoxell 1, Mitchell Candy 1.

Gembrook Best: Cockatoo: Callum Bourne, Jacob Baker, Patrick Snoxell, Konner Allcott, Samuel Gerencser, Jack Madden.

2017 Glenbrae Signs Under 16 Semi-Final 2 Upwey Tecoma 7.6(48) d Wandin 0.7(7) Upwey Tecoma Goals:Thomas Holland 3, James Phelan 2, Caleb Jones 1, Jesse Owen 1.

Upwey Tecoma Best: No information.

Wandin Best: Darcy Sartori, Lachlan Caithness, Matthew Feakes, Mitch Mutsaers, Rhys Smith, Cole Steiner.

Semi-Final 1 Emerald 12.12(84) d Healesville 7.7(49) Emerald Goals: Lachlan Hoye 7, Rogan Goonan 3, Alexander Clowes 1, Tobie Goodyear 1.

Emerald Best: Shaun Santini, Rogan Goonan, Caleb Richardson, Jasper Latham, Jake Francis.

Healesville Goals: Harrison Keeling 2, Max Donegan 2, Diaz Hope 1, Benjamin Eacott 1, Dylan Sissins 1.

Healesville Best: Jai Simnett, Harrison Keeling, Zachary Fawdry, Marc Jones, Tom Millman, Justin Collings.

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Stellar cross countr y season

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics celebrated another successful cross country season with their annual presentation day and fun relay at the amazing Hedgend Maze.

The cold and occasional rain did not deter over 100 members and their families enjoying all that Hedgend Maze had to offer.

A fantastic marquee kept everyone warm and dry and provided an excellent backdrop for the awards presentation.

The promise of a huge barbecue lunch encouraged athletes and some hesitant parents to join in the fun of the relay with teams of three running one, two or three laps of the impromptu course through the grounds of Hedgend Maze.

An exciting race evolved with one of the closest finishes in recent years, with many teams in with a chance with one lap to go.

At the conclusion of the relay fun, it was the turn of the club’s dedicated barbecue tong masters to take centre stage, putting on an awesome spread for everyone.

This was followed by the presentation of awards and trophies.

On display were the raft of trophies earned by the club throughout the season including the Knox Open Day Team Trophy.

President Award recipients Jake Angus and Charlotte Comport. lotte Comport and Jake Angus and the Family award went to a very deserving Cannon family. Congratulations to all award winners and all those who earned attendance and PB awards.

Yarra Ranges Athletics has several

Club champions for 2017 were Kiara Flavel and Mitchell Deckert.

Personal Best awards went to Aleesa Keenan, Beau McKinnon, Simone Burger and Graeme Woolridge.

President awards went to Char-

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Club Champion Mitch Deckert. athletes representing Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Wollongong, NSW next week.

Good luck to Lily Peacock, Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven, Indigo Linde and Kiara Flavel.

The next club event is the opening Come and Try days on 9 and 23 September.

For results, news, photos and more, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check out their Facebook page.

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ACROSS Infringe (10) Metal (4) Shellfish (4) Later (5) Twilight (4) Dazzling (9) Sports (9) Worry (4) Stream (5) Lean (4) Against (4) Commit (10)

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Solution No.4149

4 9 2 1 5 7 8 6 3

3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

Where fellow on tree came to grief in book (7,3).

DOWN 1. And, worried, the girl is in the state (6). 2. Hope, foolishly, Ali will fall for her (7). 3. Such a problem as certain woods are for a carpenter? (6). 4. Rob staggers round first, from the pub (6). 5. To be really with it, play golf (5). 7.

Drink to, when a drink is brought round (5). 13. Uphill? I don’t believe it! (3). 14. Like the entomologist’s handwriting? (7). 15. No mess! That’s an instruction (5). 17.

Got Una to prepare a sweet (6). 18. Go round and give out about to, wrongly (6). 19. Offer at once to look after (6).

21. Bend the nail, Rick (5).

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ACROSS 6. Don’t forget. Never go out of sight (4,2,4). 8. A tonic often needed by the housewife (4). 9. Look after it, mind (4). 10. “The Giant.” It is in colour (5). 11. Talk of going to hospital with the cut (4). 12. If it weren’t for that, things would be relatively peaceful (6,3). 16. Having knocked out at number ten, foolishly got caught (9). 20. Losing half her hair, is she? (4). 22. Hope you can have confidence in (5). 23. Love from the editor about to retire (4).

24. In the center of the panels, reversed her name (4). 25.

Where fellow on tree came to grief in book (7,3).

DOWN 1. And, worried, the girl is in the state (6). 2. Hope, fool-

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO.7487- SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Keep in view. 8, Iron. 9, Care. 10, T-it-an. 11, Gas-h. 12, Family row. 16, Ent-rapped. 20, (ha)ir-is. 22, Trust. 23, D-ot-e (rev). 24, (s)Lena(p) (rev). 25, Chap-ter one.

Down - 1, N-eva-da. 2, Ophe-lia. 3, Knotty. 4, B-ist-ro. 5, Swing. 7, To-as-t. 13, Rot (rev). 14, Spidery. 15, Order.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO.7487 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Contravene. 8, Iron. 9, Clam. 10, After. 11, Dusk. 12, Brilliant. 16, Athletics. 20, Fret. 22, River. 23, Thin. 24, Anti. 25, Perpetrate.

Down - 1, Dollar. 2, Stumble. 3, Safari. 4, Teuton. 5, Weird.

7, Noise. 13, Ash. 14, Stature. 15, Crone. 17, Tavern. 18, Larder. 19, Chintz. 21, Tripe.

CROSSWORD No. 7487

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7487

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By Derek Schlennstedt “Turn the headlights on, it’s getting foggy,” David Cloke said.

“Well, how do I do that?” asked Mike Brady.

“The button thing on your right ... yeah, that one,” responded David.

“See, there you go ... wait, no that’s the inside lighting, well, at least we can see what we’re doing,” Lachie Pitman said.

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They always say there’s a method to the madness but when you’re hurtling down Mt Toolebewong, Old Don Road, wearing a sheep onesie, in a clapped-out ’70s Variety Bash car with the windows open to stop the windscreen fogging up, it’s quite hard to find much method.

But, even if it’s initially hard to find in such occasions, the method is certainly present and as you pass intersections and main roads you see it on the ecstatic, grinning faces of children waiting on the side of the road for those men in their magnificent machines.

This year’s Variety Club Bash made its way through Healesville and Warburton for the first time and in another first, I (Derek Schlennstedt) accompanied the crew of Sheep Assist, Wool Save Ewe as a reporter; sharing the cabin with ‘Up There Cazaly’ singer Mike Brady, former VFL champion David Cloke, project manager for Spotlight Group and team manager Sal Vitiello, and Warburton resident and Aussie Franchise Principal Lachie Pittman.

So as a temporary passenger on their 3500-kilometre trip to Fraser Island, this ‘sacrificial lamb’ donned the lamb onesie to experience what attracts people to take part in Australia’s longestrunning and most famous charity motoring event.

The 27th Variety Bash is part of an epic 'giving’ journey from Melbourne to Fraser Island that sees Variety - the children’s charity give out over

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It’s not an easy trip though and all the cars involved are required to be over 30 years old and themed - the ewe crew of course adopting to use a sheep theme, which Lachie said took some time to think of.

“It’s been a sheep since the first day.”

“We had no idea of what to theme it and saw a sheep on the side of the road and thought that’ll do ... yeah, not a lot of thought went into it,” he said.

After spending a few hours in the sheepthemed 1979 LTD Ford it’s easy to see the appeal of the Variety Bash. Despite travelling on questionable roads in older vehicles, there is no sense of race or rally to it, but only a pervading theme of fun and the feeling that you are not only bringing much-needed funds to those who need it but also a little bit of happiness - even if you are dressed up in a sheep suit while you're doing it.

Between them Lachie, Sal, David and Mike have been involved in over 25 Variety Bashes and each one agreed that what had them returning each year was the enjoyment of travelling the country and bringing smiles to the faces of many who need it most.

“The look on a lot of kids faces, they really enjoy it."

“You see lots of places around Australia, come across a lot of people who are doing it hard and the bash can help and make their lives a little bit better.

“Seeing those sorts of things really makes you want to do it again,” David Cloke said.

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