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UPWEY CFA CENTENARY 1918 - 2018

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Billy carts, CFA and history The Upwey community is set to celebrate its beloved CFA station in style over the weekend of 24-25 February, with many fantastic events planned.

Among the biggest drawcards will be the memorabilia on display inside the station.

As one could imagine, with such a long and proud history, there is plenty to share after 100 years of fine service.

Guests are welcome to take a step back in time and view some of the earliest firefighting equipment used in Australia.

Also, there are incredible images of some of the worst fires to hit the region, many of which were fought with what can only be described

as primitive equipment.

There is also an opportunity to learn about modern firefighting techniques, through either the present-day members themselves, or through viewing the fire trucks and displays.

Emergency Management Victoria Commissioner, Craig Lapsley, as well as other local MPs and community leaders, will be present.

To date, the Upwey CFA has received incredible support to help make the centenary celebrations something special.

Brigade Captain Cliff Pancutt is appreciative of the generosity shown and is confident the community will help make the celebration a huge success.

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The weekend has been lucky enough to coincide with another community icon, the Upwey Billy Cart race.

Their speedy, innovative contraptions are a sight to behold.

Brigade Centenary Committee Chairman, Graham Brew, is also confident of the event success.

"We are hopeful that our effort will complement the already successful annual Billy Cart Race event on Sunday and together with our events, Upwey will certainly feature a major celebration weekend," he said.

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Gratitude for job well done Yarra Ranges' representatives and community leaders have united to express their gratitude to the men and women of the Upwey CFA Fire Brigade.

Many have tipped their hat to what is simply an incredible feat, offering 100 years of dedication and service; a commitment to keeping the community safe.

Below is just a selection of those of good wishes from around the region.

Federal Member for La Trobe, Jason Wood: "I offer my congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all those who have volunteered with the Upwey CFA brigade and protected the community over the last 100 years.

The Dandenong Ranges is known to be one of the three most dangerous wildfire zones in the world, so brigades throughout the Hills have always had their work cut out for them.

As the oldest of the 15 brigades in the Ranges, Upwey CFA volunteers have been there throughout some of the worst fires in history.

With its emphasis on excellent training, preparation and fire-readiness both for the volunteers and the wider community, Upwey CFA has been a cornerstone in community safety throughout its existence. Congratulations on your centenary."

State Member for Monbulk, Victorian Emergency Services Minister and Deputy Premier, James Merlino: "Upwey CFA is an important part of our community and plays a major role in ensuring every single one of us, and our family and friends, are safe and protected.

But it is more than just a safety role; Upwey CFA has a proud history as an integral part of the fabric of our community bringing together residents from all walks of life.

I commend every member, past and present, for their wonderful work and look forward to working with them into future."

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Edward O'Donohue: "Congratulations to the Upwey CFA on achieving their centenary in 2018!

The Upwey CFA volunteer fire brigade, situ-

Yarra Ranges Council mayor, Cr Len Cox. ated in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, is located in one of the most beautiful but also one of the most dangerous and bushfire prone areas of the world.

Volunteers are the heart of communities and the members of the Upwey CFA give their time, diverse skills and experience to protect lives, livestock and homes.

We are extremely lucky to have so many dedicated and courageous people who not only put themselves at risk but do so willingly to help keep the community safe."

Yarra Ranges Council mayor, Cr Len Cox: "Congratulations to the Upwey Fire Brigade for 100 years of outstanding service and commitment. In every one of our towns, the fire brigade is at the heart of the community and we all see their work and dedication through our lives.

There's simply no way to estimate the amount of lives the Upwey Fire Brigade has saved or had an impact on for these 100 years, but everyone who has been on the receiving end of their service is better off for it.

Here's to another 100 years of protecting and serving our community. Thank you to each of the firefighters who have given their time to the Upwey brigade and to helping others."

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Edward O'Donohue.

Congratulations Upwey Fire Brigade on your Centenary For 100 years, Upwey volunteer firefighters have put their lives on the line to protect local residents and property. The centenary celebration is an important milestone for our community.

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Upwey Cfa Serving The Community For 100 Years

Centenary of the station

By Peter Douglas To mark the centenary of the Upwey Fire Brigade in due fashion, academic and author Arthur Winzenried has compiled what can be regarded as a definitive history of the widely respected station.

The book records not only the establishment and growth of the brigade, but includes many detailed recollections of volunteers' acts of bravery and commitment to community in the face of many devastating fires.

Winzenried said the township itself is almost indistinguishable from its challenges with bushfire, with the area one of the most fire-prone regions in Australia.

Major fire events such as Ash Wednesday, Black Saturday - and many horrific fires in the 1960s and decades before and beyond - have left an indelible mark on the Upwey community.

This is just one reason why Winzenried found the project quickly became a labour of love, eventually spending countless hours sifting through records and interviewing past and present brigade members.

"Right from the start, it was clear this brigade is run by the community for the community. These folk were ordinary people who belonged to the Upwey community, yet they really put their lives on the line quite often," he said.

"The brigade itself was started by farmers, timber-getters and shop people. It's amazing what they did, particularly in the older days.

They had very little equipment to use, yet they faced off against these massive fires. They just went out and did what they had to do."

Winzenried has spent many hours interviewing both newer members and the 'old-timers', members such as Peter Hall, Kerry O'Brien and Peter Marke, who've been

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Author Arthur Winzenried has compiled a definitive history of the Upwey CFA. 177773 Picture: PETER DOUGLAS involved with the brigade since the 1960s.

The author said their stories and efforts, over many decades, need to be treasured and recorded for posterity.

Winzenried noted one major theme to shine through was how quickly the brigade established a high level of professionalism, which many regions often called on.

"Particularly in the days of Peter Marke's captaincy, a whole discipline was brought to

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the group ... for a volunteer group, they were one of the most professional groups in Australia," he said.

"The result has been they've been called in to NSW and South Australia, and all over the place, because they've developed skills that are fairly special."

In the early 1950s, Winzenried said the brigade was one of the first instigators of a technique colloquially dubbed 'Gunga-Din', which

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was designed to combat insufficient water supplies.

The technique utilised a series of water supplies and tankers to provide enough water pressure to fight fires.

Winzenried said while he had counted on exploring in the book the brigade's level of dedication, camaraderie and professionalism, he had been struck by the impact their feats had on family members.

"It was quite interesting when I spoke to (member) Pat Coin," he said.

"On one occasion, he was on a truck near the quarry at Upper Ferntree Gully. They had to come out quickly because a fire ran across in front of them. They'd driven their truck, following another truck, through the blaze.

"They couldn't see the other truck because of all they smoke and flame. Pat was in charge of the truck and he said 'keep it to the mountainside and just go for it'. As they went through that wall of flame, it just so happened Pat's wife was back at home and woke up and said 'something's going on; something's wrong'.

"It may be a bit spooky, but families behind are waiting and wondering if they will come back."

In 100 years, there has been only one recorded ex-member having perished in a fire, during Ash Wednesday in 1983.

Though, Winzenried said there had been at least a dozen near misses.

He is extremely proud of the project and is excited to see its reception.

The book will be available for purchase from Sunday 18 February.

Details for purchase available on Upwey CFA's Facebook page.

The book will also be available for purchase during the festivities planned for the centenary over Saturday and Sunday, 24-25 February.

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Leaders by example

By Peter Douglas A long list of captains hangs proudly over the Upwey CFA station, with their contributions too numerous to mention in one short article.

However, the strength and camaraderie they have helped to instil in the brigade is clear for anyone who has set foot inside the station.

In more recent times, many outstanding captains have helped to lead the brigade, including Peter Marke (35 years), Graham Brew (four years), Paul Mather (two years), Alan Stansfield (three years) and Cliff Pancutt (2017 to present).

They have regularly gone above and beyond.

After an association with the brigade that started in his childhood, Peter Marke first stepped up to the role in 1973, taking over from Eric McConachy (1960-1973).

Marke's legacy can still be felt today.

The long-time captain basically grew up around the brigade and can recall being the station 'mascot', while riding around his tricycle near the station in his very early ears.

Now 75, Marke said he had witnessed great progress in his time.

"The change has been dramatic. Particularly in regards to personnel training and safety," he said.

"I can remember the days where there'd be 20-plus people hanging off the back of a fire truck on the way to a job."

Marke said mobile communications have been one of the biggest technological advancements during his time, along with the introduction of thermal imaging equipment, of which the brigade was one of the first to implement in Victoria.

He added the quality of leadership has been something ingrained within the brigade almost from the day it was born.

"Whatever I contributed as a leader has only been due to the mentorship of (predecessors) Ron Blood (1949-1960) and Eric McConachy (1960-1973)," he said.

Marke also offered some words of wisdom, saying, "It's not wealth or fame that measures you; it's what you do with your life and how you contributed that makes a difference. Many at the brigade fit into this statement".

Fellow former captain Graham Brew agreed there was something unique about the camaraderie and leadership.

Now 51, Brew started with the brigade at age 14 in the juniors and progressed through to senior ranks.

His young age was uncommon at the

time, but said other members were only too happy to mentor him.

"Initially, there was an age gap between the younger members in their teens and other members," he said.

"But they were always welcoming and it continues to this day. It was very hands-on training and learning on the job in those days.

"Now, the CFA has learning modules and accreditation. It was challenging for some of the older members at the time, but the move was needed."

The Brew family has continued this long association, with his two sons also members of the Upwey CFA brigade.

"The brigade is like your second family ... it's a family affair, which is what it's all about. As you would for your own family, you would do anything to make sure they are safe."

Present captain Cliff Pancutt said one example of the closeness of the brigade shone through in their response to the 2009 fires.

"We had so many well-trained members only too willing to help out others. While there were members out assisting with the fires, we had members who were either resting or ready to go," he said.

"It was just brilliant to see."

Pancutt has been with the CFA for 33 years, starting with Ferntree Gully just after Ash Wednesday in 1983, before later transferring to the Upwey CFA. He has been with Upwey for 28 years and became captain last year.

Pancutt said the Upwey CFA had been the making of many members.

"It's a great place to challenge yourself," he said.

"Some people might not think they have the social skills or physical requirements to take on the role. But the network is around you, allowing you to keep growing and challenging yourself."

Former Upwey CFA captain, Peter Marke, on the left. 177775

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Centenary of greatness No matter which way you look at it, 100 years of continuous service to the community is an exceptional feat. But, the further you delve, the more you understand just what an incredible contribution the Upwey CFA members have made. Starting with their humble beginnings in 1918, the progress over that time is truly something significant. Just take a look at some of the highlights in the station's first 100 years: 27 February, 1918 - Upwey Fire Fighters (sic) Association is formed; February 1923 - Committee of Management formed, Captain Harvey White as director; 1926 - 'Black Sunday'; 1 December, 1927 - Women's Auxiliary first formed; 1934 - Major fires near the railway. Considerable local damage;

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- Ex-army truck acquired - the first ve- · November 1980 - Peter Marke awarded the · 1944 hicle - a 30cwt Ford. Replaced in 1957. First Queens Fire Service Medal; 'Monstor Bazaar' to raise funds. This was the 17 February, 1983 - Upwey brigade involved · first brigade-owned vehicle; in the Ash Wednesday fires from the start; - First radio communications using ex· 1951 army equipment. Served Upwey, Belgrave · 14 November, 1987 - Rebuilt fire station officially opened; and Upper Ferntree Gully brigades; - Major fires in the Dandenongs. Forty November 1959 Tanker overturned cor· · ner Main Street and Kia Ora Avenue. Seven 1997 four homes lost; members hurt; · 2008 - Captain Peter Marke retires. Graham 1962 - Serious fires in the Dande· January Brew becomes Brigade Captain. Another senongs. Fifty homes lost around Upwey; rious fire at Upwey High School; - Twenty one fires attended. New fire · 1964 2012- Queen's Birthday Awards - Peter · station opened; for exemplary service to the Fire SerFebruary 1968 Worst fires yet in the Dande· nongs. Nineteen homes around Upwey lost. Marke vice. Graham Brew resigns the Captaincy Progress hall destroyed. 50th Anniversary of Brigade;

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Loving the ladies’ auxiliary

By Kath Gannaway Jackie Gault was about 16 when she joined the Upwey Fire Brigade Ladies' Auxiliary in the mid-70s.

She was following not only a family tradition - her grandmother Doris Simpson and her mother Audrey Simpson were Auxiliary ladies - but a grass-roots brigade tradition. Every brigade had a Ladies' Auxiliary back in the day.

For Upwey the tradition went back to 1927 when the inauguration meeting was held on 1 December. It took a while to get it up and running. There had been discussion about forming an auxiliary as far back as 1923.

Mrs Johnston was the first President, and Mrs Vogler the first Secretary.

Jackie, now part of the new-era Upwey Fire Brigade Auxiliary, has fond memories of those early days of coffee mornings when they would get as many as 25 local woman along, craft afternoons and evenings, cake stalls, the enduring annual jumble sale and chatty meetings.

"A lot of the older ladies would knit at home and we'd made dolls clothes, door stops, covered coathangers, all that sort of thing," she recalled.

Minutes from the 30s, 40s and 50s also record eucre nights, concerts, raffles and 'Beetle' nights as fundraisers.

Fundraising was a big part of the Auxiliary's role, but the women also answered the call when fire struck heading to the station to support the firefighters - the men, in those days - with a hot breakfast, lunch or dinner as the need demanded.

"That made you feel like you could do something when there were fires, you weren't just sitting at home waiting, you could actually be part of it," Jackie said.

There were two important social mores which set the agenda for the Ladies' Auxiliaries of the time. More women were 'housewives',

A newspaper clipping of Judy Emmett from the Auxiliary handing over a cheque to Peter Marke.

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Auxiliary members with their hamper booty in 2011.

and none were firefighters.

The auxiliaries provided a social outlet and purpose. "You became like a family," she said.

"But times change and you change with them."

Gayle Neale is President of today's Auxiliary which changed its name and model about a decade ago.

"Basically were more integrated as part of the brigade, as opposed to an auxiliary group," she explained.

"It's not just fundraising any more, it's brigade support and we get in and do everything with the firefighters except fight fires.

"We have our own meetings, attend brigade meetings once a month and have voting rights - we're just more integrated these days."

The evolution of the Auxiliary is a response to the times, and Gayle says there is enormous and grateful recognition of the work done by the previous generations.

"What those ladies did ... they didn't al-

ways raise large amounts of money, but what they did raise often kept those brigades going," she said.

"It might have been gloves or water bags, things that were needed and which needed money to get them.

"They did it hard too," she said.

"They were a very close-knit group and that goes to show because we still have some of those members today."

Highlights from the minutes ...

By Kath Gannaway 2 February 1932: Preparations for AGM with donations of sugar, tea, coffee, corn beef, lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, milk, butter, bread and cake with a sum of 10 shillings available for refreshments. Cooks band would play dance music if not otherwise engaged.

21 January 1946: Due to the War years the Brigade's AGM had declined and there was an effort to revive the items of harmony and dancing ... in conjunction with a Welcome Home Ball.

5 September 1956: Prize for the raffle was a bag of Potatoes.

19 June 1957: It was suggested another concert be held in the near future and a raffle of 500 cigarettes will be drawn on the evening.

November 1957: The brigade purchased a Land Rover and it was through the contributions of the Ladies Auxiliary that this purchase was done.

18 June 1958: At the next social on 21 June it was decided to cut down a little on the supper.

The 2nd prize of the raffle is to be a tea towel.

22 September 1959: Miss Upwey Committee wrote requesting permission to present her at the Ball. Agreed.

October 1960: Auxiliary have agreed to disband owing to lack of further support.

28 June 1967: Reformation of the Ladies Auxiliary. Social Auxiliary of Brigade donated $100.

15 July 1968: Mrs Wookey to bake an anniversary cake and Mrs Sleeman to ice it.

15 September 1969: Ladies worked in Mobile Canteen on the night of search for missing boy.

19 July 1971: Menu for Region 7 exercise, allowance $1 per head for 40 men. 50cent serve of chicken from fish shop, serve of chips, coleslaw, fruit salad and cream.

16 August 1971: Dessert changed due to re-

quest by the Captain for Apple pie and cream.

15 May 1972: Purchased 4 walkie-talkies.

15 February 1973: The CFA will not register members of the Ladies Auxiliary for insurance purposes and we should carry our own insurance.

17 July 1977: Captain Marke advised new building will cost $50,000 of which the Brigade has to find $12,000.

19 September 1977: Discussion regarding ladies receiving training to be radio operators and fire fighters - received with mixed reactions.

11 September 1978: Scotch Fillet to be given to ladies on Friday to cook and bring on Saturday - for station opening.

20 October 1980: A strong letter to be written to the men about the locks of kitchen cupboards.

21 October 1985: Cookbooks ready to sell at $3.

17 November 1997: Audrey Simpson received Life Membership.

15 October 2001: Pam Schmager and Dot Burns due for their 20 year badges.

19 March 2007: Celebration for Mrs Wookey's 100th birthday on 24 June 2007.

18 June 2007: AGM - when Peter snatches the cheque at the end of the year all the hardships involved in running the Jumble Sale are forgotten.

16 March 2009: Opinion that the Auxiliary needs to be 'slicker'.

June 2010: New Constitution, name change and Auxiliary members become 'Brigade Members.

April 2014: First Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Scoresby reaps $1,302.

March 2015: First Open Gardens 18 April 2016: Open Gardens raised $4,005.

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He called on Mr Merlino to guarantee funding for an upgrade to parking at the station.

"The streets are virtually gridlocked at times ... a lack of parking is smashing business here," Mr Schurink said after meeting numerous main-street operators.

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The Belgrave Traders Association say many share this sentiment and are now urging Yarra Ranges Council and Monbulk MP James Merlino to take up the fight.

"There are no walk-ins anymore ... we used to always get probably five to six walk-ins per day," Ms Pulford said.

Michael Alexander, Secretary of the Belgrave Traders Association, said the answer is simple.

"The long term is to redevelop whatever areas are available over the station; in the short term, our biggest issue is the all-day parking being taken up," Mr Alexander said.

In 2016, an RACV survey highlighted the problem of parking at Belgrave station when it reported most commuters drove to the station and most were travelling 14 minutes.

That survey also highlighted that Belgrave commuters faced difficulty finding a car park at the station.

This is amplified by Puffing Billy patrons who also flood Belgrave car parks.

Mr Alexander said the group's planned proposal to Yarra Ranges Council of a decrease in parking hours, in the Alexander and Hayes car parks, would mean tourists can't park there for three hours and, in some spots, all day.

Monbulk MP James Merlino said after meeting with constituents and traders, he raised concerns about the inadequacy of parking with Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan and Council.

He also requested a feasibility study to explore options for improving the parking conditions at the station.

That study was completed late last year and its recommendations are being reviewed.

"This is an issue that has been raised with me on many occasions and that is why we are investigating numerous options for the parking at the station," Mr Merlino said..

"In regards to all other parking, I have written to council on numerous occasions about this issue as it is their responsibility."

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RAPA Students will travel to Valencia with Rainsford Towner, local filmmaking mentor and director at RAPA,where their film will be screened twice as part of the festival. Picture: DEREK SCHLENNSTEDT

Celebration of inclusion A talented group of young hills filmmakers are celebrating their official selection for inclusion at the MICE International Film Festival in Valencia.

The group of five Ranges Academy for Performing Arts (RAPA) students, three of which were from the Dandenong Ranges, left for Spain on February 15 to take part in the festival which is widely considered the International benchmark for audio visual education and culminates with the showing off of their movie.

The students 15 minute movie called ‘The Four Dreams’ has been nominated in the under 12 category which includes films made by children for children and is the only Australian entry in the category.

Shot on location in the Dandenong Ranges National Park the movie features local hangouts such as the ‘dragon’s nests’ at Neumann’s Track and Kallista Primary School and was created, filmed and edited by the students.

Local non-profit performing arts academy RAPA provided filming equipment and guidance, though Rainsworth Towner, mentor for the students and director of RAPA said the

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majority of the work was done completely by the students - which he emphasised was an impressive achievement.

“We ask them what story do you want to tell, and once they decided that, the story must come out of them ... it’s all from their voice.”

That story, created entirely from the students voices is now being featured at one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.

Speaking to the Mail, students Willow Gracie Taylor, Ivy Tucker, Jasper Bullen and Aisha Salem, said that though it was hard to come up with the initial idea, it was easy to keep ideas flowing and eventually the story became apparent.

“I started off with an idea from something that I had already seen and changed it a bit and put the idea into the class ... different ideas kept on joining together and it resulted in this, completely different from my first idea” Aisha said.

“It’s starts with four people riding their bikes into the forest and they find this really weird nest thing.

“We hop in there and disappear into a magical land where we find a witch.

“The witch wants to eat us because she loves meat; so we decide to make a deal with her ... if we do three jobs to clean up her house you help us go home, if we don’t do the jobs she gets to eat us all up.”

The students will travel around Valencia following the festival for 2 weeks as part of its regional tour where their film will be screened twice and they will participate in a Q&A session at their screening.

Offered as part of the festival is also the opportunity to participate in film making and drama workshops, as well as attending theatre performances, street festival events and, of course many screenings of Children’s films - they will also be filming a documentary of their experience.

Though the students were apprehensive about their fluency in Spanish with only the words ‘Gracias, sí and no’ in their vocabulary, they were all ecstatic to be travelling to Spain and said they were ‘proud’ of their movie and looked forward to becoming ‘famous’.

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VicRoads to double up?

By Peter Douglas Yarra Ranges Council has unanimously slammed suggestions VicRoads should be split into urban and country divisions.

After signing off on a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into VicRoads' management of country roads, council, at its Tuesday 13 February meeting, condemned the potential dismantling of the roads authority.

Councillors Jim Child, Tony Stevenson, Tim Heenan and Fiona McAllister were particularly harsh on talk of the move, labelling it a waste of funds and potentially further jeopardising the maintenance of local roads.

The suggestion of a split only came to Council's attention after staff became aware of the inquiry just one week before submissions closed on 15 January, despite submissions being called for in November last year.

Cr McAllister said a VicRoads' divide would be disastrous for the Yarra Ranges.

"The thought of a split sends absolute shivers up my spine. In terms of doubling the bureaucracy with an agency that's already struggling for cash to deliver the services that it needs to," Cr McAllister said.

"I can just see a process that will take several years and suck up millions ... and it will end up a poorer result for us.

"I just think this is a real critical issue. Roads come up on our agenda and, in every survey we do, it tops the pops every time in terms of community importance."

VicRoads manages about one quarter of Yarra Ranges' 2300km of roads network, of which only 65km comprise unmade arterial roads.

Yarra Ranges councillors and officers were entrusted with compiling a response for the inquiry, which seeks to measure the effectiveness of VicRoads, as well as its funding model.

The response will help to shape how roads in the Yarra Ranges may be managed in the future.

Cr Jim Child said Council officers have "hit the nail on the head" when preparing a response, which includes calls for better consultation with council and community.

"VicRoads has to establish senior, management-level consultation with councils. This is something that used to happen in the past but that fell away," Cr Child said.

"VicRoads should have a program of annual consultation with council and also the community.

"Our officers have a good rapport with VicRoads, but I think what we're trying to put forward to the inquiry is 'are they appropriately funded for the job'.

The Yarra Ranges Council response also includes calls for increased funding levels and establishment of better mechanisms for dealings with local government and communities.

Cr Fiona McAllister was one of many councillors to speak out against a VicRoads split. 159535 Council will also call on VicRoads to provide more consultation around setting speed limits.

Cr Stevenson said he could think of numerous examples that needed attention, particularly around areas where children frequent.

"The Seville Water Play Park is surrounded by two significant roads. The Seville-Monbulk Road is 60kmh in one direction and 50kmh in the other direction," Cr Stevenson said.

"This is something brought to the attention of VicRoads over 12 months ago and nothing has happened. Now, that is a disaster waiting to happen."

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IN BRIEF Gembrook fatality Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision between two motorcycles and a vehicle in Gembrook on 18 February.

It's believed a northbound four-wheeldrive carrying a family and two southbound trail bikes were involved in a head-on collision on Link Road, Gembrook around 12.50pm.

One of the riders, a male in his 30's, from Longwarry, was airlifted to hospital but passed away from his injuries.

All other parties involved were uninjured and the other rider involved was assessed by paramedics at the scene but not transported to hospital.

Cardinia Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and Acting Sergeant Daniel Wood said the incident was a reminder for both drivers and riders to slow down on rural dirt roads where dust and tight corners can hamper vision.

"It's a timely reminder that recreational riders as well as driver need to be aware of other road users and just to slow down and consider reduced visibility around bends in the hills," Act Sgt Wood said.

Link Road, is part of Bunyip State Park, and is known as a popular location for dirt bike riders and off-road vehicles.

Anyone with information relating to the incident is urged to contact Cardinia Highway Patrol on 5945 2500

Dial before you dig Two gas leaks over two days have police urging the public to dial before they dig.

On 17 February at 2pm, along Jones Avenue in Upper Ferntree Gully a person was digging and ruptured a gas pipe.

A day before, on 16 February, DIY renovations and the use of a mini digger resulted in a ruptured gas pipe on Martin Street, Belgrave,.

Police are reminding individuals to contact the service 'Dial before you Dig', before they excavate.

Dial before You Dig is a free national referral service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption to Australia's vast infrastructure networks and can be contacted on 1100.

Silvan car break-ins

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Monbulk police are calling on the community to help find an offender who they believe on multiple occasions has attempted to break-into and steal cars parked near Silvan Reservoir.

Between 7 and 9am on 18 February, the owner of a Grey Honda Civic, parked his car in the Silvan Reservoir car park and returned to his vehicle to find a rock or similar object had been thrown through the passenger window.

Monbulk Police believe access was gained in order to steal the motor vehicle.

On the same day, at 9am, an individual was asleep in his vehicle on Henderson's Hill Road, Silvan, when it is believed the same offender has used a rock or similar object to break the driver side window.

The owner who was asleep when the incident occurred is reported to have confronted the offender who ran off.

A description of the offender has also been released and the male is described as being tall in his mid-30's with dark hair and wearing a dark shirt and dark shorts.

Police believe that soon after in the morning on 18 February, an unknown person driving a utility has given a male a lift to Emerald. It is believed the male who was offered the lift may be related to these incidents and police are urging the driver who picked-up the individual to contact Monbulk police on 9756 6266.

Burn-offs still a problem Police are still receiving reports of individuals lighting fires despite the prohibited fire danger period being in effect until Tuesday 1 May 2018.

Belgrave Police report that since the start of February 14 reports have come in of people burning off in the Dandenong Ranges.

People burning outside of the conditions allowed under the CFA act, in the fire danger period or on a day of total fire ban may be charged and have to face court.

On 13 February, at 4:50pm in Warburton a fire spread to an area of 40 metres by 40 metres of scrubland.

It was identified that two children of the ages 8 and 12, were responsible for the fire and had been playing with fire prior to the incident..

Police said that if it had been a total fire ban day the consequences could have been dire and urged parents to not let their children play with fire.

Penalties for causing a bushfire include up to 15 years imprisonment or fines of over $36,000 and the maximum penalty for arson resulting in death is 25 years imprisonment.

Excavator escape On 17 February around 4pm in the afternoon a low loader truck travelling towards Selby along Selby-Aura Rd, lost an excavator that was loaded onto the tray which then landed onto an oncoming vehicle.

Luckily both the driver of the vehicle and truck driver were unharmed though the vehicle was written off.

Police report that the truck driver slowed down as it came to the Selby-Aura Rd Puffing Billy crossing to allow room for the vehicle to pass. The excavator is then believed to have broken the restraining chains and fallen off sideways onto the bonnet of the oncoming vehicle.

The road was blocked for 3-4 hours, while heavy haulage service worked to remove the excavator.

Police who attended the incident reported a number of individuals filming the scene and would like to remind people that at any accident site to be aware that they may be putting themselves and others at danger when attempting to video or photograph the scene.

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By Derek Schlennstedt Love has been in the air for Victoria's wild population of Helmeted Honeyeaters at Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, which have had a highly successful breeding season with 61 fledglings raised so far.

And, appropriately tapping into the romance around Valentine's Day, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Senior Ornithologist, Bruce Quin announced on 14 February that the numbers were the third highest since the recovery programs inception in 1989.

"This is the third highest fledgling tally for a breeding season since the recovery program

began 29 years ago." Mr Quin said.

Mr Quin said that it has also been a recordbreaking season for the number of breeding pairs recorded, with 36 pairs in total and of those breeding Helmeted Honeyeaters, 24 individuals were recognised having never bred before.

"This is fantastic news for the recovery program, as it means the birds that are reaching breeding age are replacing lost birds or, in some cases, finding their own breeding sites.

"It's also a big positive for the conservation program as it shows there is enough quality habitat to support a population increase.

"The high number also means not all birds are

A Helmeted Honeyeater at Healesville Sanctuary.

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Show us your poker face We want to take this opportunity to invite everyone to come join us for a fantastic new event.

On 17 March, 2018, Animal Aid will be holding our inaugural Charity Poker Run. If you have access to a vehicle, then this event is for you!

Come along and enjoy the picturesque Yarra Valley and join us on an adventure that is not to be missed.

As a small animal welfare charity that receives no government funding, we depend on the support and involvement of the local community in order to help us continue our work with the thousands of lost and surrendered pets that come through our doors each year.

The Charity Poker Run will be starting and finishing at Animal Aid in Coldstream, there will be three stops along the way that showcase the stunning landscape.

At each location along the 200km course participants will receive a playing card; when

relying on the supplementary feeding stations and have learnt how to fully fend for themselves.

"The birds' breeding season ends around March and we are hoping for a few more success stories this season."

The Helmeted Honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops cassidix), Victoria's state bird emblem, is critically endangered and listed as threatened under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee (FFG) Act. The Helmeted Honeyeater Recovery Program focuses on increasing the number of Helmeted Honeyeaters in the wild, restoring key habitats and reducing potential threats, with the aim of establishing a stable wild population.

they reach the finish-line, the player with the best poker hand will win a prize valued at over $500.

There will also be great raffles, games and prizes at every stop along the way.

Entry is $25 per poker hand.

The event is geared towards motorcyclists but we would love for anyone with a vehicle to join in the fun.

This is new for us and we are so excited to see it come to life.

We have the opportunity to reach out to motorcycling communities and groups that Animal Aid would ordinarily never interact with.

Tickets are available via the online platform Eventbrite which can be accessed via the Animal Aid website or by calling the events team on (03) 8756 1335.

You can also follow Animal Aid on Facebook for exciting Charity Poker Run updates.

Turkish cooking Interested in learning how to cook Turkish food. Olinda Community House is offering Turkish cooking. Join Arzu to taste something different, simple and healthy. Arzu will teach you yummy dishes you can try at home. Monday 26 February from 11am to 1pm. $55 plus $15 for ingredients. For enquiries, or to book, call Christine on (03) 9751 1264.

Open Mic The Upwey Country Music Club is presenting a Walk Up - Open Mic concert. Sunday 4 March, at the Guides Hall in Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully, from 12.30pm to 5 pm. Artists perform songs in the Country, Bluegrass and Folk genres. New singers, musicians, and bands are always welcome. Band or musician available if required. Just bring along your music. Charge of $7 ($5 for members) to help cover costs. The club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday

of each month at the Guides Hall. Enquiries to Graham on (03) 5964 8298.

Celebrate Women's Day Mountain District Learning Centre will celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday 7 March, 10:30am-11.30am. All welcome.

The event will be held in the Uniting Church, The Avenue Ferntree Gully. Call 9758 7859 for more information.

Upcoming course Belgrave South Community House. Easter Bliss Balls. Vegan, gluten free, no sugar. Learn how to make your own. BYO container. Wednesday 21 March from 1pm to 3pm. Fee: $65. Earthwise Soap Making. Two-hour, hands-on interactive workshop and go home with 500ml of soap (about five bars). Wednesday 14 March from 1pm to 3pm. Fee: $65.

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Arts display is OK

Road charge

By Peter Douglas

Residents of Grey Gum Court in Tecoma are set to be asked if they want to contribute towards the construction of a road at the location.

After a recent feasibility study, nearby Anderson Road was cleared for a road construction through a Special Charge Scheme.

The response prompted a joint letter from landowners in Grey Gum Court, who suggested the possibility of joining the two projects together, which may result in an overall saving.

To proceed, Grey Gum Court requires a survey to determine if sufficient support exists among residents.

Lyster Ward councillor Mike Clarke encouraged his fellow councillors to support the move.

"This is an important extension to the Anderson Road Special Charge Scheme. Combining them together to save costs makes a lot of sense," Cr Clarke said.

Cr Clarke noted there are significant grey gum trees around the court.

Cardinia Shire Council has responded to media enquiries from the 'Mail', confirming the newly installed structure near the Emerald Community House is a heritage arts display, not a bus shelter.

In the article 'Giving us shelter', published on Tuesday 13 February, the 'Mail' referred to the structure as a bus shelter.

However, despite sitting metres from a bus stop, the structure is not a Public Transport Victoria-compliant bus shelter, but rather designed to house a heritage art display.

The Emerald Community House project has been funded through a Victorian Government grant, with Council confirming no permits were required for the structure.

Cardinia Shire Council General Manager Community Wellbeing, Jenny Scicluna, said the Emerald Community House had been compliant throughout the development process, with construction and installation in late January.

"Emerald Community House has sought permission from Council for the heritage digital art display that will be housed within the structure," Ms Scicluna said.

"As indicated in the designs submitted to Council, the structure will contain a digital screen on one side wall, which will display information about local arts events and local arts heritage.

"No other advertising material will be permitted within the structure unless relevant permits are obtained from Council."

Ms Scicluna said rules are in place surrounding what can be displayed.

"As this arts display is located on Council land, and, in accordance with existing Local Law and lease negotiations with Council, no items of a political or offensive nature will be permitted to be displayed," Ms Scicluna said.

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The recent structure has been constructed after the Emerald Community House led a campaign to save the nearby bus shelter in 2016, after Council announced intentions to

replace the shelter.

However, Council workers demolished the original shelter in August 2016 and replaced it with the present heritage-style shelter.

Thousands more Victorian students will be taught how to stay safe online with the rollout of the successful cyber-safety eSmart program to every school in the state.

Education James Merlino on Wednesday 7 February announced an additional $2.5 million to enable all Victorian schools - including government and non-government - to use the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s eSmart program for free, meaning almost one million students will benefit annually. eSmart provides support for government, Catholic and independent schools to create cyber-safe environments for their students through policies and practices, encouraging students to use technology responsibly.

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Keep our children safe Children's safety when being picked up and dropped off at school is everyone's responsibility, according to Yarra Ranges Council.

Primary and secondary students across the Yarra Ranges returned to school on Monday, 29 January, meaning school zone speed restrictions are again in place.

Yarra Ranges Council Director of Corporate Services, Troy Edwards, encouraged parents and motorists to make sure the school year got off to a safe start.

"There are things we can all do to ensure the safety of our kids as they start and finish their school day, from supervising your children near traffic, to walking or cycling to school with them and ensuring you drive carefully when in school zones," Mr Edwards said.

"If you can't walk the whole way to and from school, try parking a few streets away and walking with them. It's a healthy option and it can avoid congestion during peak periods.

"For drivers, having your kids get in and out

of the kerbside door when dropping off and picking up means they stay clear of traffic."

Mr Edwards said Council officers had been visiting schools during pick up and drop-off times to talk about parking regulations and appropriate areas to park.

"For the first two weeks of the school year, we run a grace period where officers get to know families and help them find the safest way to navigate the stressful school pick up and drop off," he said.

character design.

Usually, with a major building, you see a visual design very early in the planning, as for example the new Belgrave Hub being built.

Cardinia Shire Council has been remiss in this matter.

It has only been released recently on its website and only in the local paper last week.

So, where is the opportunity for the public to give their constructive views on this building?

The council is not being accountable, one of their supposed values.

The Mechanics Institute Hall and committee is done, dusted and demolished.

The land was not council’s property - it comes under the State Government Department of Land, Water and Planning.

It has been a takeover.

Where’s the planning permit?

There is no car parking included in the design; but in the future, there will probably be no cars, so we will be able to get on hoverboards and enter through the portholes (see front street view).

The building looks like a ship’s upper deck, with a strange anchor shape in front with portholes.

In my considered opinion, it’s a space station or spaceship.

Maybe the architects are hoping to win a suitable award for the building design suitable for Canberra, or maybe suitable for when Mars is colonised!

Further, there could have been a public external toilet access designed into the building, which was in the original design funding by the Federal Government.

What we have been left with is the public toilet on Worrall Reserve right in front of the new building entrance - very classy!

More to come on this matter soon.

The building is over-built, over-developed and out of character of the Hills environment.

Dennis Alexander-Hale, Emerald.

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LETTERS Hub more like space station The University of the Third Age and others may well be occupying the Hills Hub, but with this building we are entering the space age.

The building design is out of character for the town and is not in line with the Emerald Strategy.

Where are the earthy elements of brick, stone, timber and colorbond gable roofing?

The president of the Emerald Village Committee, Dick Bartley, has said the building was supposed to be sympathetic with the current library, but the facade bore no resemblance.

One of our councillors in Ranges Ward, Jeff Springfield, didn’t like the facade.

Many other community members have expressed their thoughts about the inappropriate design.

There has been extensive consultation with the stakeholders about the internal design (floorplans) but not the external design (facade), which is most important for many in the community.

As this building is for the community, with state and federal government funding, the building is being imposed on the community without proper consultation on this out-of-

Shelter from fake news Emerald Community House management was disappointed with the article 'Giving us shelter' (Mail, Tuesday 13 February).

Our staff member interviewed for the article did not talk about a "bus shelter" at all. It was made clear to the reporter that this structure was a Heritage Arts Display, built with the support of Cardinia Shire Council, to honour

the significant writers and artists that had lived and worked in the area for over 100 years.

ECH has been working positively with Cardinia Shire Council officers over the past 12 months and was thrilled to be able to re-establish the mosaic artwork from the demolished bus shelter into the new Heritage Arts Display.

Other features still to come include a digital touch screen with information about the rich arts and literary history of the area, researched by the Emerald Museum and Woorilla Writers veteran, Maria Millers.

The structure has been partly funded by Emerald Community House, Public Records Office Victoria and Department of Education and Training and was built by local trades people.

It should be celebrated as a positive example of what is possible when government, business and not-for-profit organisations work together.

The article represents a microcosm of the mainstream media pushing its own agenda with little regard for the truth.

Meredith Cole, President, Emerald Community House.

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Ash Wednesday marked The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre coordinators unveiled the Ash Wednesday Memorial on Saturday 17 February. The memorial depicts all the towns that were affected by the Ash Wednesday bushfire, which started on 16 February, 1983. Many present and past CFA members were in attendance, as well as Emergency Management Victoria commissioner, Craig Lapsley. Cockatoo Primary School students also enjoyed the chance to witness the unveiling. 'Mail' photographer Greg Carrick was on-hand to capture all the action.

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Offering an extensive range of group fitness classes, personal training, personalised programs, modern cardio and strength equipment, health supplements, weight loss coaching and rehabilitation support; Vibe is committed to servicing the whole community and delivering health and fitness services to all demographics.

This is achieved through their impressive active adult's program (over 50's), innovative fun and fitness class for special needs, their 30min circuit classes as well as the new Les Mills Tone classes which are set to start soon.

While Vibe also stocks a range of products including nutrition supplements, foam rollers and fitness equipment, the focus of the business is 'to build a healthy, happy and vibrant community by providing education on healthy lifestyle options - exercise, nutrition and emotional wellbeing'.

"Our staff are approachable and passionate about health and fitness which makes our members comfortable and supported which contributes to achieving one's health and fitness goals," Vibe Health and Fitness manager Tiffany Smith said.

"We aim to greet everyone by name and create a 'family' within the club. Many members have become great friends and we have even had a few marriages!"

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A VIEW TO THRILL AND 2.5 ACRES LESS than three years old and built to the owners' exacting standards, this stunning ‘high end’ home takes luxury living to the next level.

Expansive windows provide jaw dropping views as far as the eye can see and allow you to take in the magical colours of sunset.

Spotted gum floorboards greet you as you enter via double doors and lead on to the state-of-the-art kitchen that has waterfall Caesarstone bench, stainless-steel Smeg applicances - including five-burner induction hotplates - 900mm oven and dishwasher.

There is an abundance of very functional drawers and cupboards as well as a walk-in pantry.

This area offers open plan living with a central, travertine tiled, fireplace housing a solid-fuel fire creating the perfect place to relax and unwind on cooler evenings.

Sliding doors lead to a separate rumpus room which can also be accessed from the rear deck making indoor/outdoor entertaining a delight.

A dedicated theatre room complete with staged seating is where you will watch the latest blockbuster.

There are four bedrooms, all will accommodate king sized beds, the master is serviced by a hotel-style ensuite that has

double vanities, frameless shower and floorto-ceiling tiling.

The second bedroom also has its own ensuite which will cater for older children or an extended family situation.

The third bathroom is just as opulent and has a deep free-standing bath to soak away your cares in.

A study nook is great for quiet contemplation and a gym area at the back of the second garage is perfect for the fitness conscious.

Imagine breakfast in the covered alfresco area while enjoying the sights and sounds that surround or Grand Final day, Christmas and birthday celebrations in this section of the home will make for the relaxed enjoyment with family and friends.

A long list of extras includes internal access from one of the garages, doubleglazed windows, solar hot water, attic ladder, drying cupboard in the laundry, porcelain tiling and zoned central heating and refrigerated cooling all making for a standout property.

Fully fenced and complete with remote gates, there is a semi-circular driveway for easy access to both remote garages, a half court for basketball practice and a paddock to cater to your four-legged friends. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Gembrook Price: $1,150,000-$1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 garage Agent: Justin Barrot, 0438 683 781 and Gayle Barrot, 0408 195 767, BARRY PLANT, EMERALD, 5968 4522

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LIVE OFF THE GRID IN STYLE AND COMFORT THIS sensational property has it all ...

looks, style, practicality, location and living off-grid means you have no power bills; who doesn’t want that?

The home is located on 45-plus acres among nature giving you complete privacy with amazing views, yet under 10km or 12 minute drive from thriving Gembrook township and all its amenities such as shops, cafes, first class restaurants and public transport.

The home was created by its current owner with the desire to live with nature without sacrificing creature comforts, offering five robed bedrooms spread out over two levels, the master at the top with walk-in wardrobe and parents' retreat area along with another two robed bedrooms with balconies and a bathroom.

Downstairs are the remaining two robed bedrooms, a second bathroom, a spacious lounge room with a slow combustion wood heater in a stone feature wall and the huge family/dining room, large light and bright laundry and gorgeous, modern, country-style kitchen.

The kitchen has all the space and storage you will need to feed the visiting masses, with walk-in pantry and has stainless-steel appliances such as a free-standing oven with gas cook top, gas or electric oven and dishwasher.

Other decorative features of the home include pitched ceilings, hard-wearing bamboo floors, tasteful decorator colours throughout and the home has loads of natural light.

For entertaining outdoors there is a fabulous deck with gorgeous views and the

built in barbecue has hot and cold water and a glass front fridge for storing cool drinks.

Now let’s get to the features which enable this house to be self-sustainable: Insulated and built to BAL 40 standards.

Two water tanks giving you a total of 86,000 litres.

3kW solar with the capacity for another 2kW if you wish and 700 amp hour battery bank.

9 kVA Perkins diesel generator.

Septic treatment plant.

The home is only five years old so is still under builder’s warranty.

Add to all this a four-car garage plus workshop, two container storage units and further storage shed, cubby house, a tree house, your own dam and bush walking trails throughout the property.

There are lots of forest yet to be explored in this perfect country retreat, book your private inspection today and start exploring. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Gembrook Inspect: By appointment Price: $785,000-$860,000 Agent: Samantha Scott, 0438 680 032, BELL REAL ESTATE, EMERALD, 5968 6222

PROPERTY NEWS ADVERTORIAL

REAL ESTATE IS STILL HITTING THE HEIGHTS THE property at 8 Allenby Avenue,

Cockatoo, sold for $655,000 and went unconditional on 9 February, listed and sold by Samantha Scott from Bell Real Estate, Emerald.

The closest sale ever on a quarter acre for a four-bedroom, two bathroom property in Cockatoo was another Bell sale, at 24 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo, which sold for $611,500 in September 2017.

This is how the property was promoted: Renovated four bedroom home with private outlook This lovely renovated home is in a fantastic location within walking distance to Cockatoo shops, schools, medical clinic and public transport.

The home sits on a quarter-acre block with gorgeous rear garden with access to the reserve behind giving you the feeling of space and tranquillity without having to maintain the space.

Featuring four robed bedrooms plus study, the home caters for family living and with a great undercover entertaining deck with heater and cafe blinds, it makes entertaining year round a breeze.

Recently renovated, the gorgeous new kitchen with more than usual storage, including walk-in pantry, is the perfect place to cook up a storm with the double oven, then cleaning up is a breeze with the double drawer dishwasher.

Features of the home include mains gas heating, polished floorboards, new family bathroom plus ensuite to the main bedroom, pitched ceilings, skylights and leadlight.

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Modern Living In A Prestige Location!

DECKED FOR ENTERTAINING!

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PRICE $370,000 - $385,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Emerald 5968 4522

PRICE $810,000 - $840,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Emerald 5968 4522

PRICE $600,000 - $660,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409 Emerald 5968 4522

Macclesield 5 Coopers Road

EMERALD 29 Lawsons Road

Clematis 17 Victor Road

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FAMILY LIVING IN EXCELLENT LOCATION

Country Charm With City Convenience On 2214m2

FOR SALE

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PRICE $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Emerald 5968 4522

PRICE $630,000 - $693,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419324409 Emerald 5968 4522

PRICE $720,000 - $775,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Emerald 5968 4522

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GEMBROOK 201 Ure Road

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EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT!

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PRICE $535,000 - $580,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409 Emerald 5968 4522

PRICE $1,150,000 - $1,250,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Emerald 5968 4522

PRICE $590,000 - $649,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Lyn Beckwith 0419 324 409 Emerald 5968 4522

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2/11 Ash Grove Montrose

$590,000 - $640,000

Launching Place

$485,000 - $530,000

Perfect Family Living

Perfect for the Family

Positioned at the stunning foothills of the Dandenong Ranges stands this immaculate and lovingly maintained family home on approximately 717m2. This picture perfect brick veneer home boasts three generous bedrooms, a light illed bathroom with separate shower and toilet serviing all bedrooms and a spaious laundry with eternal aess to the rear deking entral to the home is the kithen whih inludes gas ooking and oversees the magniient bakyard and dining area. The open lounge room includes leafy green outlooks from the windows and is the perfet entral hub to spend time with family Further features include gas ducted heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans, stunning and freshly polished timber oorboards throughout the home and a shed with further off street parking tepping outside you are spoilt for spae and room for entertaining with a large bakyard with a spaious overed deking area ideal for enoying the outdoors all year round oated lose to ontrose hops, hools and ubli ransport, this home has it all to move in, rela and enoy life

This one is just ripe for the picking! A lovely family home offering a superb at blok of m appro, fened and perfet for the kids, pets, and even ideal to have a few hooks and a vegie garden he house has  bedrooms, a lovely updated timber kithen with granite benhtops and dishwasher, natural gas duted heating and aironditioning  great underover dek is the plae to be and enoy a uppa whilst overlooking your private yard and is perfetly loated to have easy aess to the kithen to pop in and out of  bonus to this property is fabulous insulated workshop with an ideal spae to work from home or let the kids run amok with a party or two he property is within strolling distane to the bus stop and a short walk to the arburton rail t really is the ideal loation ont miss out on this one

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

ontat amantha rie   

64 Temple Road Selby

$590,000 - $640,000

Dual-level Contemporary Living Surrounded by native Australian bushland, this four bedroom, two bathroom quarter acre property (approx. 1169m2) exhibits a unique exterior with modern living elements that would provide a contemporary and comfortable lifestyle.

Encompassed by rich green forestry, this log-cabin styled home is not one to miss.

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544

1 St Benedicts Drive Gladysdale

$650,000 - $715,000

Your own Slice of Paradise

31 Gladesville Drive Kilsyth

10 acres of peace and quiet yet just 10 minutes drive from central Yarra Junction this fascinating 3 or 4 bedroom, two bathroom home is completely off the grid using solar power, bottle gas & beautiful water from the Slaty Creek. The unique home of cob, hardi-plank and brick construction offers plenty of living space, a large library/study room and a warmth year round from its north facing aspect. The kitchen boasts a wood ired stove plus gas stove and in the bathroom theres a Japanese style bath & shower. Enjoy a sustainable lifestyle with the extensive vegetable garden, fruit trees, hot house and plenty of cleared land for more plantings or animals. heres a fantasti dam with water slide, ying fo and etty and miles of state forest around you to explore and enjoy.

Several sheds will keep your farm equipment and wood dry plus theres a great workshopstudio

$590,000 - $640,000

Original Home with Exciting Development Prospects!

A well-established property boasting plenty of future potential, this original three bedroom home is an ideal opportunity for irst home buyers, investors, downsizers looking to renovate & restore or for developers who wish to subdivide (STCA).

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

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544

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1205 Bessie Creek Road Gembrook

$840,000 - $910,000

$1,100,000 - $1,200,000

14 Laurel Lane Emerald

Welcome to “Pleasant Hill” a Private Oasis on 37 Acres!

Beautiful Lifestyle Property & Walk to Town!

Escape to the country & give your family the lifestyle people dream about. Relax & unwind as you drive up the long, private driveway to the country home offering 3 robed BDRs, open plan living, hostess kitchen with stainless appliances, huge walk in pantry & stone benchtops. Outside ou’ll ind a DBL lock up garage/workshop, carport & 16x9m storage shed as well as a 2 room studio or extra accommodation.

This amazing lifestyle property is privately located within walking distance to all beautiful Emerald has to offer. The gorgeous home is nestled amongst 1 ¾ acres of gardens including a lood lit arena & features seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces.

There are 4 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, country style kitchen & 2 living areas with deck access & wonderful views. Add to this a shed/man cave with plumbing & power.

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

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11 Tuileries Rise Narre Warren Sth

$649,000 - $710,000

Family Winner on 1 ½ Private Acres!

4 Bedroom Home in a Great Location!

The family is going to love this one! Perfectly zoned so everyone has their own space and all on a rare   acres of sunn land with enough lat cleared space for the famil cricket match. The solid split level home offers 5 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen and 2 outdoor entertaining options, carport and workshop.

This fantastic family home is big on space, is brilliantly located in one of the best streets in the area & is within walking distance to Casey Central, public transport & zoned for some of the best schools. The brick home offers 3 large BDRs plus theatre room or 4th BDR, huge open plan living, kitchen with quality appliances & fantastic outdoor entertaining areas including 8 person spa.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

55 Mountain Road Cockatoo

26 Wiseman Road Monbulk

$190,000 - $209,000

P.O.A.

Over 1/3 Acre of Vacant Land!

Grand Hills Home on 12 Acres!

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This impressive home sits proudly atop of 12 acres & offers family living at its best. The 2 storey home offers 4 BDRs, Master with WIR, ensuite & parents retreat. You also have access to the balcony with a view. Entertain in style with the formal dining room, spacious kitchen & family/lounge room. Add to this rear yard with Mountain views, bore water irrigation s stem & 10 car shed with concrete loor & power.

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Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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141-143 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd Ferny Creek

For Sale

66 Martin Street Belgrave

$595,000 - $645,000

“FIDDLERS GREEN” YOUR PRIVATE OASIS AWAITS

LOOK NO FURTHER – YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR HOME!

Set over 2 levels, this home features 3 bedrooms + study or 4 great sized bedrooms, 2 comfortable living areas, 2 large bathrooms & a functional timber kitchen with quality appliances. You will be lost for hours strolling along the landscaped pathways admiring the peace & privacy & partial views out to Port Phillip Bay. This property offers you plenty of seclusion within minutes of all amenities.

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

Set on approx ¼ of an acre & featuring three spacious bedrooms and 2 open plan living areas, this home has been designed with plenty of space and allows for excellent indoor/outdoor entertaining on a large scale! The kitchen provides good workspace, plus a stainless steel cooktop and dishwasher. This classic hills home has been kept updated and will be your great entertainer!

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 4039 882 442 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

25 Mt Morton Road Belgrave South

6 The Patch Road The Patch

$730,000 - $800,000

$740,000 - $790,000

Gorgeous Weatherboard On Amazing Block In AAA Location!

A PATCH OF FAMILY PERFECTION

Perfectly positioned on a near FLAT 1,412sqm (appx) parcel of phenomenal land in a PRIME location this superb weatherboard home offers: 4 good sized bedrooms, stylish kitchen, spacious open plan living, lovely updated main bathroom & excellent undercover outdoor decking area. All this on the most sought after road in Belgrave South. Be quick to act to secure this lifestyle property today.

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

Surrounded by lush green lawns and plenty of local bird life, this large family friendly home has so much to offer. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 separate living areas that include relaxed lounge, family room plus a downstairs media/ hobby room, this spacious home offers not only a great loorplan but also an outstanding lifestyle opportunity.

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

19 Clarkmont Road Sassafras

32 Barbers Road Kalorama

$640,000-$704,000

Little Acres

Warrawong

riately poised in te nest loation in assafras at te end of a seeping drie on nearly  ares of lat useable land tis ne ederation residene ill tae your breat away. Contemporary living & classic period detailing lo trougout te  bedroo oe opleented by aseent bay indos ren doors  eleated eilings with Victorian cornicing, ceiling roses & lead lighting. The entrane foyer leads to te aster suite it spa     a guest suite or oe ofe. olid tiber loors lead to te living areas with OFP, period mantle & high skirtings. Kashmir granite adorns te iten bentops in te bespoe iten appointed it  applianes. e ideal loor plan aters for te entire faily it  furter bedroos it  ain batroo inea roo deing area poder roo triple garage orsop  ud roo.

This fabulous Hills Hideaway rests amongst a lush offering of exotics and natives together with fruit trees, herbs and a veggie garden (fully fenced) which most chefs would kill for.

This ranch style log home boasts verandas front and rear, and a lovely light and bright kitchen adjacent to the open plan meals and living area. A crackling real log Coonara ood re and duted gas eating ensures osy art on te ooler eenings and te faily friendly loor plan provides a separate main bedroom, ensuite and study retreat away from the other 2 bedrooms. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the serenity with the intermittent concert of the local birdlife, with a stunning Mountain Ash backdrop and views to Silvan Reservoir and beyond. Kick start your new lifestyle tree change today and inspect this secluded Hills Hideaway known as Warrawong.

ontat orinne uroo    nspetion y riate ppointent oto  euired

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Belgrave 1 avondale Grove

Great location only minutes’ walk to Cockatoo Main Street Paved BBQ area, gazebo and lovely established gardens outside Sealed drive to a generous carport, single garage and second carport at rear Some creature comforts include 2kw solar system, electric window shutters, ducted heating throughout, 2 split systems, wood heater and dishwasher

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Knox on show - activate!

By Derek Schlennstedt "Knox Festival 2018 is set to 'Activate' the senses like never before, with a smorgasbord of fun and family friendly entertainment on offer at the famous festival located at Wally Tew Reserve Ferntree Gully.

This year's Festival taking place from 3-4 March, focuses on the five senses: taste, sight, touch, smell and sound and will explore the different ways the people of Knox 'come together' and 'come alive' in the municipality.

Knox City Council Mayor, Cr John Mortimore, said the festival is an annual highlight on the local events calendar and that Council was looking forward to the event.

"Council loves bringing this event to our community as much as people of all ages enjoy attending it," Mayor John Mortimore said.

This year brings with it a fresh-looking line up to reflect the 'Activate Knox' theme and among the new activities is 'Backyard Bonanza' - a celebration of the great Aussie backyard.

Mayor John Mortimore also said that 'there'll also be a virtual reality zone from the Ferntree Gully Arts Centre (FTGAC), Arts and Craft workshops and a special sensory zone and chill out space.'

"There'll also be a brand new stage this year. Dubbed 'Big Top Knox', this is where you'll find some outlandish, hilarious, magical and amazing kids and performers."

Among the returning favourites this year will be the RUCCIS Circus, the ever popular Primary School Banner Competition, and Secondary Schools Art Making Competition.

The ever popular Twilight Cinema kicks off at 5pm on Saturday 3 March with some major pre-show entertainment, which Councillor Mortimore said will be bigger and better than ever.

Knox Festival 2018 is set to Activate the senses like never before, with a smorgasbord of fun and family friendly entertainment on offer.

"Knox Factor is a fantastic outlet for some very talented and inspiring young musicians across the city ... in an exciting development, we've added even more categories for vocalists and vo-

cal groups - as a live music lover I can't wait for performances to beginMr Mortimore said.

For all cycling enthusiasts, the Oppy Bike Ride will be open on the Sunday, with no regis-

trations needed this year meaning all riders will be rewarded with free entry into the festival.

For more information, visit knox.vic.gov. au/knoxfestival

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By Seth Hynes

Parallax is a live contemporary dance work that incorporates 3D animation, stereoscopic illusions and dance.

A world of 3D and dance bends minds

By Derek Schlennstedt Electrify your senses with this daring dance and digital technology experienced by one of Australia's most innovative performance artists.

With crimson floating spheres, splintering transient cubes and a vast array of light beam weaponry, parallax transcends our plain of existence and transports the audience into a neon bursting metropolis straight out of Tron.

'Parallax' developed by Megan Beckwith, is a triple bill of contemporary dance that integrates human movement, animation and 3D illusions.

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body part, what would it be and how would it behave? Then, in the final work 'Parallax', experience the intersection of 3D imaginary worlds with live performance.

The live contemporary dance and animation performances are set within virtual computer generated 3D environments which require the audience to put on 3D glasses to view the three dimensional imagery that appears to come out of the wall and dance with the performer.

A trained professional dance artist, Beckwith has been developing hybrid works that integrate live performance and projected animation since 2004 and said the show came from her PHD into stereoscopic imagery."It

starts in a Victorian hallway into these crazy stereoscopic lands," Beckwith said.

"The synopsis is a woman drinks a green drink and then enters s series of worlds, sometimes they're abstract sometimes they're not and in each world she has an emotional connection she has to work on."

"The show came out of my PHD research on how to use stereoscopic imagery in theatre, and i started just animating small little snippets to test how it works and the effectiveness of the 3D in the theatre space ... those snippets became this show."

Megan Beckwith will be performing her live art 3D dance work Parallax at the Burrinja theatre, Saturday 24 February

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Finals combatants push

By Chris Anderson Under clear blue skies, the Round 14 fixtures completed around the Yarra Valley.

With finals a mere three weeks away, the make up of the combatants is all but locked away, while the jousting for home ground advantage for semi-finals is well under way.

The experiment of cross-over games between the top division, DJ Strachan Shield, and the second tier, RA Finger Trophy, is becoming a distant memory as the teams focus is turned to a series of games within their respective divisions in the lead up to finals.

In Strachan Shield, the Round 14 fixtures generally concluded in a predictable manner.

Warburton-Millgrove look strong in their title defence as they blew past a mediocre Healesville score.

Healesville struggled to make an impact on the scoreboard with the bat last week; and despite some fight, found themselves light on with a score of 10/117.

Tom Daley removed the dangerous David Lever early, but a cracking innings from Sean Humphrey (67) set a tone for the remainder of the innings.

An enterprising half century partnership with Liam Barnard was enough to quickly move the game in the Burras' favour; and despite a brief wobble through the middle order with three quick wickets, the damage had been done.

Experienced duo Daniel Lever and Tim McKail ensured the reigning champs would secure victory by a comfortable six wickets, with nearly half their allotted overs in the bank.

In a similar contest, a finals-bound Yarra Junction made short work of a dismal Seville outfit which are desperately seeking the end of the season.

Seville were unable to match the consistency and discipline of the Yarra Junction bowling outfit last week, and were swiftly put away for a paltry total of 91.

The Eagles made short work of the chase as Andy Wear led his team with a comfortable victory with an excellent innings of 83.

Wear has been consistently building his form with the bat across the season and looks a threat to finals opponents, an X-factor to Yarra Junction's premiership chances.

Matt Robinson (32) offered great support in the chase as the Eagles called it a day on 4/143 as Wear's run at a century came to an end.

Young star Toby Spargo (2/8) ensured the Blues would take something out of the day, but his team never looked likely in this one sided affair.

The disappointment of the round came when the best contest of the round, between Yarra Glen and Mount Evelyn, limped to a tame draw after the game lost just over an hour's play on day one.

Mount Evelyn continued from an overnight score of 4/175 in search of quick runs to make an early declaration.

The Mounters lost two wickets in the dash,

but the hero of the innings was opener Daniel Giblin, who, after several missed opportunities this season, finally closed off a century in a faultless display.

Chad Witherdin (26*) offered great support in lifting the total to 6/266 when a declaration was made.

The declaration left Yarra Glen with a chase of 267 off 62 overs, if they were to taste victory.

John O'Donnell left no one questioning whether the Riverpigs would look to chase the target as he made a blistering start to the innings.

He ensured his team were on task with the necessary run rate as a series of strong cover drives and attacking pull shots had the Mounters bowlers on the back foot from the beginning.

With the score sitting at 1/80 at the lunch interval, the Riverpigs looked threatening.

An excellent bowling partnership between Kane Jones (3/34) and Andrew Giblin not only reigned in the run rate, but secured the key wickets of O'Donnell, Brendan Ricci and Andy Cowan.

The spell opened the door for the Mounters to attack a vulnerable Yarra Glen lower order, but they were up to the task.

With victory looking less likely, Ed Saunders (61*) and Dale Baertschiger looked to steadily hold things together over the concluding stages to ensure their team would claim their share of the points.

Saunders was particularly enterprising with strong strokeplay; and if the game had gone the distance, it would've been interesting to see if he could've led the rest of the batsman to a Yarra Glen victory.

In the end, the game was just a massive question of 'what if?'

Had the umpires decided to return to the field five minutes earlier, this contest was destined to be a thrilling, high scoring contest between two finals bound teams, but instead fizzed out to a disappointing draw.

Round 15 will hopefully erase some of this disappointment as it offers a trio of matches that are destined to be intriguing clashes.

Mount Evelyn have sat atop the Strachan Shield ladder virtually all season, but the team to chase has still remained Warburton-Millgrove who have gradually closed the gap on the Mounters.

Their clash next round poses as a classic and victory to either side could prove too significant psychologically.

Yarra Junction and Yarra Glen have the chance to prove which is the next cab off the rank as premiership contenders as they clash in an important fixture for form and confidence leading into finals.

The final game sees Seville take on Healesville in a virtual last chance saloon for some success for two flagging teams looking for the finish line.

In Finger Trophy action, Coldstream have locked away the status of 'team to beat' as they

Daniel Giblin of Mount Evelyn notched up a well-made century. completed an impressive victory over Wandin.

For the second round running, the Crocs produced a score in excess of 250 against a finals bound team, their closest challengers.

This time it was a score of 7/251 against the Bulldogs.

The chase was always going to be a challenging one, and that it proved as the Bulldogs failed to seriously challenge at any stage of their innings.

Coldstream speedster Daniel Whelan (4/20) had Wandin on the back foot from the start, and Omar Yasin (2/21) was a valuable ally in the wicket taking department.

Lachlan Sinnott (31) and Ron Jarratt (24) offered some resistance, but not nearly enough to seriously challenge the total.

Hoddles Creek were the big winners of the weekend keeping their slim chances of finals alive with an impressive victory against the second placed Woori Yallock.

The Wombats cobbled together a useful 10/223 on day one, but this contest was far from over as Woori Yallock possess a top order capable of chasing a sizeable total.

Their top order didn't fail with Cal Ferguson (59), Dean Worlley (41) and Mick Dwyer (40) all making significant contributions, but the story of the tale was the fact that neither of these players could kick on to a match-winning score exposing a thin tail.

Worlley tried his best to keep things on track, but regular wickets always kept the target at arm's reach.

An even display from the Hoddles Creek bowlers, led by Will Trotter (3/32) and Liam Rowe (2/32) kept their team in the contest, and eventually they took the honours in this arm wrestle, bowling the Tigers out for 196 clinching a moral boosting 27 run victory.

The final game of the round saw Gruyere

outplay Launching Place, all but securing their position in finals cricket, and a timely warning to the other finals aspirants that the defending champions aren't a spent force.

Sitting at 4/56, chasing 77, club stalwarts Adrian Vassallo (82*) and Matt Tilney (82) ensured there would be no more wobbles in this chase, they then proceeded to put their team in a position to chase an outright victory.

Significant half centuries to the pair pushed the team total out to 5/183 when a declaration was made.

With pride on the line, Launching Place battled bravely to avoid the embarrassment of losing outright.

Stuart Parker (31) did what he knows best digging in his heals, while Max Bradley (24*) continues to show maturity beyond his years as he ensured this team would safely avoid outright defeat when it started to look more likely as they day wore on.

Eventually they held it together to finish on 7/107 avoiding disaster by three wickets.

Despite not closing the deal, Gruyere's efforts with both bat and ball in this contest have them well set for a late season dash for back to back success after being in a slumber for most of the season.

DJ Strachan Shield Healesville 10/117 (M Minney 27, S Gebert 13, David Lever 3/25, A Humphrey 2/9, Daniel Lever 2/22) defeated by Warburton-Millgrove 4/123 (S Humphrey 67, T Dalley 2/22, D Ebbels 1/16, A Hamer 1/24), Seville 10/91 (M.Smith 27, T.Page 22, K.Bomford 3/12, N.Bark 3/25, T.Ottrey 3/32) defeated by Yarra Junction 4/143 (A.Wear 83, M.Robinson 32, T.Spargo 2/8), Mt Evelyn 6/266 (D. Giblin 104*, C. Witherdin 26*, R. Ellisdon 2/28, J. Lusk 3/56) drew with Yarra Glen 5/190 (J. O'Donnell 65, E. Saunders 61*, K Jones 3/34)

Conducted as best they could Belgrave Junior Football Club will field a record number of teams in both girls and boys competitions in the upcoming 2018 season, after a successful season launch last Monday, where parents and players were able to meet the coaches, have a kick and of course, a sausage from the barbie. It came as no surprise to many club members to see growth in player numbers after the club received the Dorothy Moxham Shield and pennant (pictured) for 'Best Conducted Club' for the second year running. Registrations can still be made via the club website.

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Champs bring best

By Jamie Strudley Tom Kelly Reserve in Doncaster East was the venue for the latest championship medal collection for Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes.

The Easter Region Track & Field Championships provide athletes for all eastern region clubs to compete with other.

An event where friendships and rivalries are created and PBs are more common than officials.

Twenty eight Yarra Ranges Athletes competed over the two days in 76 separate events.

Almost every event returned a PB, which is a fantastic result for a championship.

Yarra Ranges athletes also achieved an amazing 17 medals on Day 1 and 11 on Day 2 including gold medals to Zoe Clarke, Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven, Tayleb Willis, Tiara Willis and Brayden Woolridge.

None more special than the gold medals won by Brayden Woolridge and Georgia Laven.

Brayden (shot put and discus) and Georgia (800m) have won their respective events in every year since they were in Under 9s.

Next week the Under 14s to Under 20s athletes compete at the Victorian Junior Championships.

The little athletics round will also be on Saturday with program three from 9am.

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Golden girl: Georgia Laven. 177838

Pictures: ERIKA BEDYN

On Saturday, Monbulk 1 travelled to Boronia needing a win to keep its finals hopes alive.

Monbulk started well and gained leads across most rinks.

By afternoon tea, the lead had grown to more than 20 shots.

Monbulk continued to bowl well and eventually came away with a very good win by 23 shots, 89 to 66.

Richard Cookson's rink had a tremendous win by 19 shots, 30 to 11.

Eric Markham's rink had strong contributions from all rink members with Doreen Edwards leading superbly, Ted Tratt playing an excellent game and Jenny Holmes consistently putting bowls close to the jack.

They eventually won by 14 shots, 25 to 11.

Brian Smith's rink had a tight contest which ended in a tie, 19 shots each.

Andrew Bell's rink battled away and eventually went down by 10 shots, 15 to 25.

This win has placed Monbulk 1 into equal fourth place with Berwick, with only two rounds to play.

Monbulk 2 took on Monbulk 3 for bragging rights in the battle of Monbulk.

It was a close contest on two of the rinks, but Monbulk 2 eventually got the overall upper hand and won by 21 shots, 70 to 49. Eric Furby's (Monbulk 2) rink was able to get on top of Doug Elliot winning by 19 shots, 31 to 12.

Lorraine McLaren's rink (Monbulk 2) got over the top of Alan Brooke's rink by 4 shots.

Ray Pike's rink (Monbulk 3) caused the upset of the day defeating Peter Francis by 2 shots, 17 to 15.

Last Tuesday Monbulk 1 travelled to Lilydale and came away with the points by 28 shots, 82 to 54 to maintain third position on the ladder.

Andrew Bell's rink had a massive win by 24 shots, 33 to 9.

Peter Koomen won by 12 shots and Eric Markham's rink lost by 8 shots.

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