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At an age when most are retiring and choosing the couch over the treadmill, 62-year-old Lyn Thompson is hitting the road and feeling fitter than ever.

Next month, on 20 May, the sexagenarian from Belgrave Heights is taking part in her 14th consecutive Great Ocean Road Marathon.

At a distance of just over 44km, running the Great Ocean Road Marathon (GORM) is no easy feat.

Though, Lyn is an old-hand at the event, having run in every one since its inception.

She still said it challenges her.

"Even though I have run it 13 times, going on 14 now, I still can't get over the beauty and challenges it offers," Lyn said.

"The challenges are not to be scoffed at, there are some long hills both up and down and the final couple of kilometres or so, after the 'marathon' marker, create a new challenge because they are mostly done on the flat, when folk feel like they have already completed the marathon.

"I've learned to leave myself some for that ... some energy, some drive, some headspace and some excitement.

"You coax your legs and heart into a rhythm and push on 'til the finish."

Lyn never misses a chance to go for a run and trains six days per week around the many tracks in the Dandenong Ranges.

Though, she admits that taking care of the grandchildren sometimes takes precedence.

"I run six days a week, usually in the morning unless I'm looking after grandkids, then I do it in the 'arvo'," Lyn said.

"I run everywhere we go really, but I do love

Lysterfield lake or Birdsland ... there's lots of fantastic running tracks around the Dandenongs with plenty of hills that are challenging."

Having started when she was 45, Lyn has been running for over 17 years and ran her first marathon in 2004, taking part in the GORM a year after.

Her inspiration to get fit, she said, was the desire to reclaim her body after having nine children.

"I have nine children and as the last one started school, I decided to reclaim my body and get fit ... while I went to a gym, Pinnacle, in Upwey, I enjoyed running even more.

"It meant escaping into nature and feeling the freedom of that, and the freshness of, the natural environment ... I have numerous places to run now."

With eight grandchildren, nine kids and pushing 63, Lyn holds no desire to slow down, hoping that this year she will be able to beat her previous personal best.

Lyn is even travelling to Vietnam in September to run the Vietnam Mountain Marathon.

"It's funny, I remember clearly thinking, as I did that inaugural GORM, 'wow, wouldn't it be great if I could do 10 of these and become the equivalent to a Spartan, but I would be so old'," Lyn said.

"Well, after 13 of them, I don't feel old and I'm hoping this year, the 14th, I might even get a PB if all the stars align ... I am 62 and a 'grannie' of eight but still running hard."

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Big Dance is big news

By Derek Schlennstedt Flash mobs can make headlines across the world and you'll have the opportunity to join in when Big Dance 2018 comes to Lilydale at the end of April.

Presented by Ausdance Victoria with support from Yarra Ranges Council, Big Dance at Yarra Ranges is a free participatory dance festival taking place at Lilydale Melba park on 29 April 2018 to coincide with International Dance Day. Join thousands of people around Australia to perform the Big Dance, choreographed by acclaimed choreographers, Frances Rings and Craig Bary.

Encouraging people to be active through dance, Big Dance is a free large-scale participatory celebration open to everyone of all ages, all abilities and all experiences.

In the weeks leading up to Big Dance aspiring dancers, community groups and residents will be able to learn the Big Dance 2018 routine in a series of fun free dance workshops.

Many of the workshops are available around the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges so be sure to get your dance shoes on.

The free workshops are available at Mooroolbark Community Centre, The Memo in Healesville, Arts Centre Warburton, Montrose Town Centre and Burrinja.

Easy-to-follow online tutorials of the Big Dance 2018 routine are available as well as a learning guide with dance cues.

Performance teachers Dani-Ela Kayles and Gülsen Özer said the free work-

Join in when Big Dance 2018 comes to Lilydale at the end of April. shops were a great place to learn the routine.

"We can adapt the choreography for all different abilities ... there's a seated version and

the whole point of the choreography is everyone coming together," Ms Özer said.

Having already held a workshop on 5 April

I am neither a member of the Greens or Labor and, to my great shame, I made no contribution to the Haining Farm project.

But I recently heard through Landcare circles about your desperate agenda and have been expecting to see a deluge of anti-Haining Farm revegetation scare-campaigning.

I think, however, that sensible people of this region will just see it for what it is and ignore it in the knowledge of the great tourism and conservation asset Haining Farm will become — like our Healesville Sanctuary.

Clare concludes with a quite bizarre comment: "National Park equals bushfires and wildlife extinction".

Does she mean the Great Forest project?

If so, I think we all know what organisations are dead set against that, and why.

I'm sure, however, that these could not possibly include the tourism and hospitality industries.

Those touting the anti-Haining propaganda no doubt think, like Clare, that they have the perfect solution to bushfires; namely, remove all natural vegetation and the pesky native vermin that infests it and lets the cattle in.

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Promoting vigilantism?

Ms Kayler and Ms Özer said that everyone from people as young as five all the way through to 60-year-old's got involved.

"Today's session worked really well ,we had kids who were maybe four to to people who were close to their 60's and it was really lovely that sense of community and having all the age groups learning together ... it's not just you," Ms Kayler said.

"It has a very indigenous contemporary language to it and so it's very accessible."

Created by acclaimed Indigenous choreographer Frances Rings and New Zealand born Craig Bary, and with an original score by Huey Benjamin, the Big Dance 2018 choreography is a five-minute contemporary Indigenous routine.

The pervading indigenous theme is apparent in the routine as it is divided into three different sequences that represent a different colour.

The three colours symbolise the Indigenous people, Non-Indigenous people; and spiritual heart of Australia with the importance being focused on the connection between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Participants will be allocated a colour/ sequence at workshops or can choose which sequence to learn from the online tutorial.

To find out more and where you can find the closest workshop visit https://bit. ly/2q5Ditx.

The official Big Dance will be held at Melba Park, Lilydale on 29 April 2018 from 1-4pm.

OPINION 'Me to', frustrated, angry If I was prone to anger, I would be very angry indeed about the likes of 'Mail' letter-writers Clare Haywood (Frustrated and Angry!, 20 March) and Lynette Ward (Haining Farm, 20 March), who have attempted to employ primeval public fear of bushfire to poorly disguise their hidden LNP-supported agenda to reverse the Haining Farm decision.

This decision came out of particularly extensive community consultation and it is something that all clear-thinking Victorians can feel very proud of, especially because of the role it will play in preserving our highly threatened state faunal emblems of the Leadbeater's possum and helmeted honeyeater.

Yes, ok, I am an 'academic' by profession, but I had 15 years of professional fire-fighting experience before entering academia and I have lived on and protected 30 acres of rainforest adjacent to the Water Catchment for 40 happy years, notwithstanding annual summer fire seasons, including bushfire up to the house.

The property still teems with wildlife and I feel safer here with the bushfire protection measures I have taken than if I lived in the township.

I write in response to Cindy McLeish, State Member for Eildon (6 March, 2018), and the proposed Liberal plan to publicly disclose details of adult serious sex offenders.

I want to know precisely what this policy aims to achieve and what evidence base it has.

Perhaps a tattoo on the forehead of the offenders would achieve the same result of promoting vigilantism, rather than a serious approach to our law enforcement and justice system to serve and protect us all.

Shirley Phillips, Cockatoo

I believe it is important, if we are to truly develop a healthy and thriving hills community, the Forest Hive Project should be a priority as we have so many amazing local artists from whom to learn from and support.

I have faith that James Merlino will make the Forest Hive Project an election commitment in the same way that Jason Wood has.

Everyone I speak to is excited about the project and there is a real community expectation that, regardless of which political fence you sit on, everyone will come together to complete this fantastic project.

Mandy Fogarty, Tecoma

'Hive' needed in hills

Silver lining on 'red-shirt' rort

I reiterate the sentiments in Danni Ford's letter 'Hive of activity a certainty' ('Mail', 27 March).

We are also 'hills residents'.

We frequent the arts whenever possible but notice there is not a vibrant arts program on the mountain, which is very disappointing.

Our sporting clubs are well looked after financially and this is mirrored by their participation levels and community base.

I would like to be able to offer a balance for my children; they enjoy their sport but their passion lays in music and art.

The taxpayers' money spent by the ALP on Field Officers was a very worthwhile investment in getting rid of a 'do-nothing' Liberal government which signed a death knell, secret side contract, for a badly justified tunnel which cost the taxpayers a billion dollars.

It was a very well justified investment as we now have a government performing a completely unprecedented investment in state infrastructure and services.

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Phone towers roll out

By Derek Schlennstedt Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Federal Member for Casey, Tony Smith MP, have announced three new mobile phone tower locations in the Yarra Ranges.

The announcement delivers on the Federal Government's commitment to improve phone mobile coverage in the Kalorama, Mount Evelyn and Chum Creek area. The works come under the Priority Locations round of the $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.

"New mobile towers for Kalorama, Mount Evelyn and Chum Creek will improve mobile phone coverage for local residents through the Federal Government's Mobile Blackspot Program", Mr Smith said.

"Improved mobile communications also delivers vital economic infrastructure for local businesses and will boost tourism in the Yarra Valley, as well as providing an additional level of safety."

Telstra has been chosen to construct the towers in Mount Evelyn and Chum Creek, while Vodafone will build the new tower in Kalorama.

Both companies will finalise their specific site plans for each location and seek the necessary regulatory approval from Yarra Ranges Council.

"We've committed $220 million to improve mobile black spots across our vast country," Ms McKenzie said. "$60 million of this funding is targeting priority black spot areas with poor or no mobile coverage, in the areas like the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs."

One of those mobile black spots is at the Mount Evelyn Football Club.

President of the Mount Evelyn Football and Netball Club, Graeme Northey, welcomed the new mobile coverage.

"As I understand, they're going to put new mobile phone towers in soon which will be enormous for us," Mr Northey said.

"There's areas where you don't get any mobile reception ... it's really intermittent; you can stand in the doorway of the clubroom and get great reception, walk two metres in front and you'll get nothing.

The Steels Creek Tower Launch last year. Recently Tony Smith and Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, announced three new mobile phone tower locations in the Yarra Ranges. 172267 Picture: Greg Carrick

"It will certainly help."

Under the Priority Round, 102 locations around Australia will benefit from improved mobile coverage with 456 locations having al-

ready received new or improved coverage.

Government funding has also already delivered new mobile phone towers in Steels Creek, Reefton and McMahons Creek.

Speak up on burning off, says Yarra Ranges Permits are out ... chimneas are in as part of changes to the rules around burning off across Yarra Ranges shire.

Among a number of changes proposed under the new Draft Open Air Burning Local Law, currently open for comment, exemptions have been added for firepits and chimneas, property-owners will no longer be required to get a permit before burning off, but new offences could come in around creating offensive smoke or smoke hazards.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Len Cox, said the draft law was a result of feedback from the community last year, through pop-up sessions, online advertising and a survey.

"Throughout 2017, we held 14 public popups where residents could comment on what they liked and what they would like changed in our laws around burning off," Cr Cox said.

He said the draft law attempts to balance the need to burn for fire prevention purposes with the need to protect health by addressing issues around smoke.

"We've tried to simplify the process of burning off for residents by no longer requiring permits, which will make it easier for residents to burn off," Cr Cox said.

"We are also proposing new offences around creating offensive smoke or smoke hazards to help protect residents.

"Now we're asking for the community to have their say again and let us know if they think this draft law strikes the right balance for them."

A survey was released to residents during the consultation, which received 162 responses. Of the responses, 44 respondents wanted less open air burning or a complete ban; 63 respondents wanted the laws to remain the

same, while 55 expressed interest in fewer restrictions on burning.

The feedback, including comments from the community at pop-up sessions, helped to shape the draft law which will replace the current Open Air Burning Local Law 2007.

A number of features of the current law are proposed to remain, such as a total ban on open air burning in Urban areas.

Residents can view the draft Open Air Burning Local Law and make a submission at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay, in writing to PO Box 105, Lilydale, over the phone by calling 1300 368 333 or by emailing mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au until 4pm on Monday, 7 May. Submissions will be assessed at a public hearing in May before the final law is recommended to Council for approval in June.

Plans for a tower in East Warburton have also been approved and the project is in the 'build' phase with its operational date anticipated to be later this year.

IN BRIEF Operation Chromite An operation by Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol has resulted in disappointing driving behaviour.

Yarra Range Highway Patrol undertook the operation targeting drink and drug driving which ran from 6 April to 9 April.

Yarra Ranges Highway patrol Sergeant Dave Macclefatrick said the results were disappointing.

"We undertook an operation over this weekend, targeting drink and drug driving ... as of this morning (9 April) we have nine people who tested positive to drugs and two were caught for drunk driving," Sgt Macclefatrick said.

"It's disappointing to see so many people affected by drugs on the Yarra Ranges Roads and something we'll continue to focus on into the future."

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Naplan win

Season of kittens

By Derek Schlennstedt

Right now, we have heaps of fantastic felines just waiting for their new families to walk through the door.

We have black ones, white ones, gingers, torties and tabbies.

We have cats who want to enjoy the quiet life and others looking for adventure.

We have a feline to suit all families and all lifestyles.

Owning a pet comes with a great deal of responsibility, but cats are one of the most lowmaintenance and independent pets that a person could own.

Cats' personalities vary as much as their colours; our Cattery Team always spend time getting to know each one of the cats to ensure

we find the perfect family for them.

Some cats are very self-sufficient, and therefore require far less work compared to other pets.

If you are providing for their needs, and giving them them attention when they ask for it, they will be perfectly happy.

Don't worry, cats are great at letting you know if they need something.

Other cats will be highly affectionate and seek your attention, they will want to be part of the family and in amongst the action.

These cats want to hang out and relax, eat a little, play a little and snuggle a lot.

Once you have taken a cat into your family, you will have a loyal friend for life.

Guided walks

Youth concert

Yarra Rages Council is coordinating guided walk 'n' talks along the prospective RidgeWalk route throughout April. Including: Thursday 12 April, 10am to 12noon. Meeting at Grants Picnic Ground. Convene in the shelter off the carpark on the Belgrave side of the caf¨¦. Saturday 14 April, from 10am to 12noon. Meeting at Sherbrooke Junction, near the war memorial (Sherbrooke Rd, Dandenong Rantes Tourist Road).

Enquiries to ridgewalk@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

The Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) will host the annual Youth Music Awards Concert on Sunday 20 May at 2pm at the DRMC, Upwey High School, 1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey. Entrants and prize winners of the Ann & Chris Krans Music Award, The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize and the Mark McAlister Brass Prize, will perform and prize winners will be presented with their awards. The Ranges Young Strings will also perform at the afternoon's program which will be followed by afternoon tea. Tickets are available at the door: $8 Adults, $5 Conc., $2 Child.

tation to Breakfast Meeting of Wednesday April 11. Start your busy day with a hearty breakfast, a very short informal meeting followed by what will surely be an interesting presentation by a well-known local policeman, Senior Sergeant Mark Knight. Meeting starts 7.30am sharp at Bernardo's, 109 Main Road, Monbulk. Bookings are essential. Enquiries: Helen Riethof 0407 364 099 or helenriethof2@bigpond.com.

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aid Mark Menze Animal Aid CEO Every year between September and May, we find ourselves in the midst of kitten season.

This means we have many more tiny mouths to feed.

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Anzac dinner Upwey-Belgrave RSL. Anzac Day dinner. Saturday 21 April, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Formal. All welcome. Guest speaker Lt Rowan Smith (retired). A formal four-course dinner, horsd'oeuvre and sparkling upon arrival and commemorative give to take home. $67 per ticket. Bookings at trybooking.com.au or at the sub-branch.

Heritage walk Knox Heritage Walk is running a medium 7km walk to Belgrave Heights, starting at 9.30am on Saturday 28 April. Enquiries to Ray: 0488 247 362.

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Mountain District Christian School (MDCS) was recently delighted to receive correspondence from the CEO of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) commending them on their recent success in their Naplan results.

"I am pleased to advise that ACARA has identified your school as having demonstrated substantially above average gain in reading and/or numeracy achievement, as measured

by Naplan," the letter read.

"Improvement in student literacy and/or numeracy of this magnitude, as measured by Naplan, is significant and worthy of highlighting and acknowledging."

The gain in student achievement looked at students' overall gain compared to previous years.

School principal, Jason Riding said the outcome can be attributed to a whole-school approach to developing rigorous teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of each student.

"Over the last three years we have worked with an educational consultant, Kylie Bice, from 'Growing up Greatness'. It has been this consistent, and persistent, approach that has helped staff to develop common language to help students achieve success."

Book launch Local author Pauline Hosking's new book 'Cinnamon Stevens - Ghost Light' will be launched at the Belgrave Library on Tuesday 10 April from 2pm. It's a fun, mystery/crime novel for readers 9-plus. Much of the action takes place in the old gold-mining town of Walhalla in Gippsland.

The launch features questions from a panel of St Thomas More and Upwey South primary students, door prizes and cake! Book at the library (03) 9800 6489 for this special free school holiday event.

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Council is proposing a new Draft Open Air Burning Local Law Come along to a public information session to learn more about the proposed changes to the law and what it will mean for burning off in your area: • Healesville Memorial Hall from 6pm-7.30pm on Monday, 16 April • Monbulk Living and Learning Centre from 6pm-7.30pm on Wednesday, 18 April • Yarra Junction Community Link from 6pm-7.30pm on Thursday, 19 April • Kimberley Place, Chirnside Park from 6pm-7.30pm on Monday, 23 April

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ICU is not ICU: Liberals

By Derek Schlennstedt Monbulk candidate John Schurink and Member for Eastern Victoria, Edward O'Donohue, are urging the State Government to help transform Angliss Hospital's ICU into its original vision.

They claim that although construction has finished, and the facilities are on offer, there is not enough funding and staff to support the service.

In 2016, the State Government announced a $20 million expansion of the hospital.

That funding would go towards an increase of the capacity of the hospital's critical-care services and would deliver a much-needed new ICU on

John Schurink, Ed O'Donohue and patients at the Angliss Hospital. the fourth floor.

Mr Schurink and Mr O'Donohue said that while the fourth floor construction finished in September last year, it is still functioning as a

high-dependency unit rather than an ICU. A high-dependency unit is usually located closely to the intensive care unit, where patients can be cared for more extensively than on a normal ward, but not to the point of intensive care "It's great to have the fanfare and the funding to build a new facility and have an ICU for a local area, but, of course, you need to tackle the next step and that's staffing, so without that it can't operate as an ICU," Mr Schurink said.

Mr Schurink, a veteran paramedic of 27 years, said that not having the ICU was also a burden for locals or elderly individuals who have to travel to Dandenong or Box Hill to visit family members who may be sick.

"The other option from here is Box Hill and Dandenong," Mr Schurink said.

"We have a great facility ... we have staff willing and able, but the hospital needs funding to actually employ them.

"It's a great facility; it services a pretty large area around here, so let's make sure that the hospital can actually run it as it is intended to be."

Mr Schurink and Mr O'Donohue said; "we're calling on the Labor Government to urgently open the ICU at the Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully".

Meanwhile, an Eastern Health spokesperson said they were working "closely with the Department of Health and Human Services to confirm when the ICU beds will be commissioned".

Discover some mini beasts and learn about their lives

By Derek Schlennstedt The 7th Annual Birdsland Minibeasts Festival is ready to help educate young community members.

The event gives children the chance to understand the variety of bugs and animals that live in our waterways.

The festival also offers an exclusive chance to get up close and personal with these seldom seen creatures.

Take part in arts, crafts, games and lantern making, while learning about all the little critters that exist in the waters surrounding Birdsland Reserve in Belgrave Heights.

Kids can examine samples of water from Monbulk Creek and find all sorts of minibeasts - many common, some rare, but all fascinating.

As well as the water bug identification activity, there are plenty of other activities in which to participate, Learn about the bugs in the Birdsland compost bins with a compost expert, see the goings-on in the worm farm with Munchie the Worm, find out about the Birdsland beehives, learn which frogs live in the area and how to attract them to your garden, or perhaps just enjoy all that Birdsland has to offer.

Vice president of the Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group, Vicki Boyle, said the festival was all about teaching people about the richness of aquatic life within the hills waterways.

"There's a myriad of creatures out there many of them still unknown ... the kids get samples of water from the creek and they're able to look at these tiny important animals very closely using a little microscope," Ms Boyle said.

"They absolutely love it, and we even have lab coats and glasses without lenses in them so they can look the part of the biologist."

The festival is free and brings together many community groups to celebrate the special environment in which we live.

The Festival is on 15 April, from 11am until 3pm, at the Birdsland Environment Centre, Birdsland Reserve, Belgrave Heights.

Ben and Liam with some minibeasts and Munchie the Worm.

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FOCUS ON … MARKET SCENE

The country touch The monthly Cockatoo Country Market is a local one-stop-shop for micro, home-based and artisan businesses, as well as a great provider of word of mouth advertising for stallholders.

It also provides a space for local community groups to fundraise, increase their profile and attract new members. The market has raised and distributed more than $8000 to local groups through its Community Grants Program, with another $4000 on offer from March 2018.

Cockatoo Country Market Committee is comprised of some exceptional local women who em-

body Cockatoo's community spirit of "can do" and work together to benefit the local community.

Stallholders and patrons alike often remark on the warm, welcoming feel of the Cockatoo Country Market, where locals and visitors experience the Cockatoo community at its best.

There are a variety of stalls including local bread, honey, preserves, live chickens, tasty freshly made baked treats, dried fruits, olives, vintage clothing, woodcrafts, jewellery, kitchen goods, homewares, crafts, candles, soaps, plants and garden ornaments, skincare prod-

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ucts, and of course great coffee!

The Hills Men's Shed is also present, selling refurbished tools and made to order timber signs. Market-goers will also find the Cockatoo Scouts and Cubs in attendance with their delicious hot jam donuts for sale.

Cockatoo Country Market is held on the first Saturday of every month (except January) from 8.30am to 1.30pm. In March and December, the market transforms into a twilight festival with live music and a variety of family entertainment.

Markets are held at Alma Treloar Reserve in Cockatoo from 3pm to 8pm. To find out more, visit www.facebook.com/cockatoocountrymarket.

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A family friendly makers market featuring 300 stalls of unique hand crafted products & food

St Andrews market is not only a great place to shop, relax and take in the atmosphere, but is also somewhere to sell your creations and/or pre-loved goods.

Casual stalls are only $15 per with no pre-bookings required and we welcome all Handmade, Recycled & Creative items.

Whether it’s your first foray into running a market stall, or you’re a seasoned market goer who loves the freedom holding a casual stall brings, St Andrews Market might just be the place for you!

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Prue to lead a very merry old dance

By Peter Douglas Long-time bellydance exponent Prue Schafferius is preparing to get hills' communities moving again in order to improve health, happiness and wellbeing.

In an effort to create a renaissance of this art form in the region, Prue, who has recently moved to the area, has launched a non-profit group called the Far East Bellydance Collective.

The group aims to promote all things bellydance in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounding areas.

Prue said the group is a friendly place for students, teachers, performers and bellydance enthusiasts.

"I have been a professional performer and teacher of bellydance for 17 years and hold a Diploma of Teaching," she said.

"It is my hope that the Collective will play an important role in the renaissance of this vibrant and colourful art form.

"I believe the bellydance community is ready for new events and members, and the Collective will be able to facilitate this."

To begin with, the very first Far East Bellydance Festival will be held throughout 21-23 September at Burrijna.

Bellydancing, also known as Middle Eastern and Orientale Dancing, is an ancient folk dance that is described as a spiritual, low-impact interest.

Prue said bellydancing can be enjoyed by women, and men, of all ages, shapes and fit-

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The Collective will host regular social gatherings, free practice sessions and open stage performance afternoons.

The Collective is already starting to build

its presence in the hills, with live drumming taking place on Sunday 8 April, with a Winter Dreams performance planned for 8 July.

Enquiries to Prue on 0408 565 707 or check out the Far East Collective's Facebook page.

Guided walks Yarra Ranges Council is coordinating guided walks 'n' talks along sections of the prospective RidgeWalk route throughout this month.

The sessions aim to provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions and to better understands the plans for the 26km walking track.

The unique cultural stories of landscape and art, which will be brought to life through RidgeWalk, were also discussed at an information night hosted by Yarra Ranges Council in Kalorama last month.

The community met with Arterial Design, which are leading the development of the project master-plan, viewed early drafts of the trail route, shared local knowledge and discussed ideas, concerns and visions for RidgeWalk.

More than 50 people attended, including from Mooroolbark, Ringwood, Montrose, Upwey, Monbulk, Belgrave and townships across the ridge top.

Walkers, artists, historians, politicians, environmentalists and residents shared their ideas.

The route will include connections and upgrades to existing tracks, as well as the development of new ones.

It will likely connect Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Tecoma and/or Belgrave to Montrose, through Ferny Creek, Sassafras, Olinda, Mount Dandenong and Kalorama, possibly Kallista and Sherbrooke.

There will be multiple entry points.

Walks 'n' Talks: *Thursday 12 April from 10am to 12noon.

Meet at Grants Picnic Ground. Convene in the shelter off the carpark on the Belgrave side of the cafe. *Saturday 14 April, from 10am to 12noon.

Meeting at Sherbrooke Junction, near the war memorial (Sherbrooke Road and Dandenong Ranges Tourist Road).

Enquiries to ridgewalk@yarraranges.vic. gov.au.

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FOCUS ON ... EMERALD MEDICAL CENTRE

60 years of care Emerald Medical Centre has provided continuous medical services to Emerald and the surrounding district for 60 Years.

The centre was established in 1958 by Dr Ian McLeod (Spud) Murphy when he sought a "tree change."

Since Spud's death in 1981, the practice has been run Dr George Somers and his team and has grown from a solo GP assisted by Sr. Noni Smith, to the current team of over 20 health and administrative professionals.

"There have been a series of extensions to both the building and the services over the 37

years that Dr Somers has owned the Centre," Emerald Medical Centre Business Manager Stuart Blyth said.

"The original bungalow used to serve as the Emerald Post Office. Many patients who attended the practice in the 1980s will remember being handed an umbrella and a torch for the short walk up the garden path to the outside loo.

"While the original building is not recognizable, it persists within the walls of the imposing new two-story building that now services the health needs of the district."

The new building was completed and opened in grand style on 8 April 2017.

The back garden has now been replaced by a 21-space car park.

"We have settled in and are very proud of how the extra space and facilities have enabled us to provide an ever-increasing range of services for our community," Mr Blyth said.

"A recent survey of our patients has given us the thumbs up for the style, comfort, space and flexibility that the new building offers. We now have a range of allied health professionals and we are supported by a wider range of nurses. We are focusing on the patient-centred approach where patients are valued as genuine partners in their care."

The team at Emerald Medical Centre is particularly pleased to announce the extension of their opening hours from 8.30am to 8.00pm

Monday to Friday. This will commence from their first anniversary on 9 April.

"We are also currently working toward a 4.00pm finish on Saturday afternoons. Watch this space!" Mr Blyth encouraged.

Mr Blyth is also pleased to announce the arrival of two additional female doctors to the practice.

"Dr Jo Nally was a very popular member of our team and returns to Emerald Medical Centre after a short absence," Mr Blyth said.

"Dr Micaela Kemm has extensive experience in Indigenous health, refugee health, mental health and women's health. They will join our team of experienced GPs, nurses and Allied Health Professionals and will be available during the day as well as on the evening roster."

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60 YEARS OF CARE! Emerald Medical Centre is proud to have provided the hills with care for the past 60 years.

We have recently celebrated the irst anniversary in our new medical home which has allowed us to take patient care to a whole new level. We welcome new doctors and new medical staff to join our ever growing allied health team with whom we can provide a more holistic style of care.

ALLIED HEALTH Clinical Coordinator Jonathon Somers Nurses Andrea Sussanne Lauren Janelle Carley Welcoming Medical Assistants Kate Bec

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Holistic approach

From left: Bec Arnott (nurse medical assistant), Janelle Madden (nurse), Jonathon Somers (occupational therapist) in a treatment room.

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75+ health assessments and 'quit smoking' programs.

As EMC Clinical Coordinator and Occupational Therapist Jonathon Somers explained, integrating a wide range of services under the one roof assists patients in receiving the most comprehensive and rounded health care.

"Rather than leaving the patient to navigate the health care system themselves, Emerald Medical Centre is here to help them with everything in the one place," he said.

"Coordinated care at EMC involves a GP led multidisciplinary approach supported by nurses and medical assistants."

We Take Pride In Your Feet

Hills Physiotherapy and Emerald Medical Centre have been synonymous with great medical and Allied Health care in Emerald and surrounds for decades. With the expansion of EMC and the growing concept of the Medical Home, it made sense to join forces and provide the best total care for our mutual patients and the community, we now offer our dedicated team of physiotherapists and along with our Orthotist James Pierini and Exercise Physiologist Miranda Morris we offer pro-active, preventative health care.

Come and see what it’s all about. https://hillsphysiotherapy.com.au/bookonline

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Congratulations to Emerald Medical Centre on 60 years of providing quality, professional health services to Emerald and surrounding districts.

Emerald Village Pharmacy is proud to work collaboratively with Emerald Medical Centre to improve the health outcomes of our local community.

We are happy to announce our newest services now available in store: ANAEMIA SCREENING and INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS. Other services available include: Medication dose administration packing Blood pressure monitoring Medication reviews National Diabetes Supply Scheme Medical equipment hire

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As the medical hub of the Yarra Ranges, Emerald Medical Centre (EMC) offers a comprehensive range of services with a holistic, patientfocused approach.

The centre believes that their main asset is their 'excellent team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff who are all very knowledgeable in their fields' and work together to assist patients.

But as EMC Principal Dr George Somers explained, a defining feature of the centre is their close work with local emergency services and ability to respond to disasters such as bushfires.

In responding to emergency events, the clinic's treatment rooms provide the opportunity to perform minor operations, treat minor injuries, dress wounds, iron infusions, cryotherapy and ear syringing.

However, their service list extends even further with the centre available to provide assistance for chronic conditions including asthma and diabetes, vaccinations such as flu and travel shots as well as providing pathology and radiology services.

Health professionals can also assist with women's health issues such as cervical cancer screenings, pap smears, contraception and pregnancy. Patient's mental health is also of the utmost importance with both visiting psychiatrists and in-house psychologists available.

Other nurse services available at the centre include 45-49-year-old health assessments,

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Supporting their people Monbulk and District Community Bank has two grants and sponsorships rounds each year and the first round for 2018 is closing on 30 April at 5.00pm.

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Monbulk and District Community Bank Branch believe in supporting the town that supports them.

In order to do this, the branch runs a grants and sponsorships program to support not for profit groups, schools, community projects, organisations and more.

The community bank has two grants and sponsorships rounds each year and the first round for 2018 is closing on 30 April at 5.00pm.

Projects such as garden beds at the Monbulk Guides Hall, technology for advanced support of the Monbulk Marlins Swimming Club, life-saving equipment for the CFA and a new freezer for the CWA have all been excellent projects assisted through the grants and sponsorships program and have helped groups to deliver great results.

If any local group has a project or idea that needs some support; applications can be lodged by filling in the form at the Monbulk and District Community Bank Branch at 70 Main Road in Monbulk.

Alternatively, applications can be made online at www.bendigobank.com.au.

For any further information, call 03 9752 1130. The branch also has facilities such as a meeting space/venue use, Eftpos machines, marquees and more that may assist groups.

Projects such as garden beds at the Monbulk Guides Hall have been assisted through Monbulk and District Community Bank's grants and sponsorship program.

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SPACIOUS SHED-CONVERSION ON 35 ACRES LIVE the life you want, on this beautiful 35 acres only minutes from Monbulk township and schools.

With a spacious and comfortable residence already on-site, and the infrastructure of a working property, this is the ideal place to make a move to rural living.

Immediately impressive, this property welcomes you through a grand stone gateway to a natural spectacle of dams, paddocks, and gorgeous valley views.

Upon approach, the home is unassuming and blends beautifully into its surroundings, lending way to long-term plans to make this home your own.

Once inside, the spacious floorplan is

apparent, with the main lounge with wood fire and kitchen with Smeg cooker at the heart of the home, and a study, spacious bedrooms, and a large rumpus room at the far end of the house.

Cleverly designed, the additional space running the length of the home has been utilised as storage accompanied by a sprawling carport, ideal for hobbyists or farm equipment.

With added benefits of 80 per cent cleared land with six paddocks, five dams, 95,000 litres underground water storage, 45,000 litres water storage next to the main residence and beautiful views, this property is a wonderful place to call home. â—?

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MOUNT DANDENONG 64 Falls Road

4A 1B 1C Set upon esteemed Falls Road only minutes from schools, is this wonderful family home with architectural appeal amidst gorgeous, level gardens. The sundrenched interior is due to period features including sash windows and high ceilings that retain the home’s character while functioning as a modern family home. The lounge with picture rails and chandelier, eat-in kitchen with butcher block benches and French doors to the deck, and spacious bedrooms with garden outlooks, are impressive and inviting.

For Sale Price $820,000 - $870,000 Land 6,365 sq m approx.

Jenni Nash 0498 147 355 Richard Wines 0418 173 225

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MENZIES CREEK 4 Jacksons Hill Road

For Lease Price

$570 pw ($2,850 bond)

Contact Fletchers Yarra Ranges Rental Department 9751 0299

4A 2B Inside this beautiful home features a large kitchen with stone benchtops, open plan living area with loorboards with access to a large patio that can cater for all the family. 4 generous sized bedrooms with built-in robes, stunning modern ensuite, downstairs family room with large Coonara wood ire, polished concrete loor through the area plus an upstairs lounge with second ireplace. SIX MONTH LEASE.

THE PATCH

4A 2B 2C 1D

13 O’Connors Road

For Lease Price

$790 pw ($3,950 bond)

Contact Fletchers Yarra Ranges Rental Department 9751 0299

Resort Living - with Pool & Garden Maintenance.

From the moment you arrive at the grand entrance you will be impressed. The treed circular driveway leads you to a house that has been inished to the highest quality. The jewel in the crown is the covered deck, which boasts overhead heating and surround sound speaker system overlooking the in-ground, saltwater swimming pool and spa. Other features include gas ducted heating, hardwood loors and a double carport.

THE PATCH 47 View Road

4A 2B 2C Situated on desirable View Road, this fully fenced Federation-style residence is both lovely and low maintenance. Classic style is on ofer, particularly in the heart of the home with spacious kitchen, dining, and lounge with warm wood ire. The lowing loorplan was designed with family in mind featuring entertainers kitchen that services the rumpus room ideal for any large gatherings. With ample entertaining areas and a double garage, every aspect has been considered to maximise relaxed living.

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2017 was an outstanding year for Ranges First National, we have produced our best results yet!

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312 Maroondah Highway Croydon

$950,000 - $1,045,000

Seville East

$500,000 - $550,000

Grand Design Family Residence!

Great Block, Great Home.....Yep, Just Great!

Tucked in off Maroondah Hwy via a service road, this stunning four-bedroom executive style residence on approximately 865m2 is sure to impress. With four spacious living areas across the dual-level home, there is no shortage of space for entertaining family & friends, or places to escape for some much needed peace and quiet. From the outside, the newly painted and revamped exterior with perfectly landscaped front gardens welcome you to the property.

Bring the family and reap the beneits of this little ripper! Bricks and mortar on just over ¼ acre of good useable land and a ripping house! The kitchen and bathroom are new, there are 3 well-proportioned bedrooms and a lovely lounge with gas ducted heating and air-conditioning.

Outdoors a big undercover outdoor entertaining area is just gold and overlooks your large block which has plenty of room for the kids. In a location with public transport access nearby.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409 408 544

18 Boxtree Road Montrose

$720,000 - $780,000

Hoddles Creek

$670,000 - $730,000

A Family Home set amongst Peace & Tranquility

Peaceful, Private Rural Acreage

Set on approximately 872m2, this home comprises of four bedrooms, master bedroom with a modern ensuite and alk in robe and multiple living spaces perfect for any family set up he versatile oorplan provides space and functionality at its inest ith a central kitchen including uality stainless steel appliances a meals and living area and separate study nook and family room all complimented by polished timber oorboards and a stream of natural light

Positioned on approx. 24 picturesque acres this property is perfect for the horse enthusiast, the rustic farmhouse offers plenty of space with 2 large bedrooms, good size kitchen with gas cooking and a large lounge/living area with a separate meals area and split system heating and cooling. Plenty of outdoor covered entertaining areas and a large lock up garage plus a separate farm style shed with stables, tack room, round yard and riding arena to please the horse enthusiast, numerous paddocks Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

29 Leith Road Montrose

$890,000 - $950,000

14 Scenic Drive Launching Place

$550,000 - $600,000

Elegant & Timeless Family Home

Your search is over

Situated in the heart of Montrose at the base of Mount Dandenong is this absolutely stunning family home positioned on approximately 1,079m2. Inside comprises of four spacious bedrooms in total with a studyifth bedroom hree bedrooms are positioned to one side of the home with the option to section off this area, all bedrooms include built in robes and the master bedroom includes walk in robe and full ensuite with separate toilet, spa and shower. The home features an outstanding open plan kitchen with stone benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and breakfast bar, all of which overlooks the meals and second living area creating a very social setting. Boundless living space is offered throughout the home with a stunning sitting room to the front with leafy outlooks, a formal dining/ living room perfect for entertaining guests, an open plan lounge room off the kitchen with access to the rumpus room/theatre room and a fantastic outdoor alfresco area.

Set on a beautiful 1800 sqm block at the top of a quiet court with valley views is this spacious family home. Offering 3 good sized bedrooms plus a study & master with full ensuite boasting an extra-large shower. Living is spread across a comfortable lounge with adjacent dining room plus a family room & meals area adjacent to the kitchen which has been recently updated. Outside living spaces starts with an elevated front veranda where you can sit & enjoy the views, or at the rear under the covered entertaining area. Parking is catered for with a long driveway leading to a double carport & huge 7.5 x 6m high roofed shed big enough for a caravan or two! Extras include a 5kw solar system, slow combustion wood heater, two air conditioners, loads of cupboard space & much more. Call now & come to view this fantastic family home, you could be the lucky next owner.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

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96 Beaconsield merald Rd merald

$1,125,000 - $1,250,000

20 Maskells Hill Road Selby

$550,000 - $605,000

The ltimate amily ifestyle

First Home Owners Delight!

Set in a picturesue landscape of ust over seven acres, stands this magniicent sandstone home with a striking facade. very inch of the property speaks of elegance & features only uality appointments with magniicent attention to detail. The home features oned living with 4 spacious BDRs, 3 living areas & large kitchen with open plan dining. utside you have a 14m x 7.5m shed, DB carport & fenced paddock.

With entry level homes becoming increasingly rare, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. On offer is a neat, tidy 3 BDR Hills home on a 1/4 acre block with westerly elevated outlook. Watch the sunset off the front verandah & entertain family & friends with ease with the spacious kitchen with ample storage & the lounge with cosy wood heater & balcony access. Inspect today & start living your dream Hills lifestyle.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Ryan Bell 0417 052 297

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

16 Naughton Street Cockatoo

$540,000 - $590,000

6 Belgrave Avenue Cockatoo

$640,000 - $700,000

Affordable, Private Haven on Almost 1 Acre!

Hidden Gem behind the Hedge!

If you’re searching for own private haven this is the perfect property for you. Privately located with lovely serene outlook this property has a lot to offer & is close to all that thriving Cockatoo has to offer including primary school & public transport. Featuring 3 bedrooms, lovely renovated kitchen, lounge with wood heater, mains GDH, S/S cooling, freshly painted throughout & a sealed driveway to a 4 car shed.

This fantastic property is privately located behind its lush front hedge on 1/3 acre of gentle sloping land with dual access from a sealed road & walking distance to Cockatoo Township. eaturing 4 BDRs, spacious lounge, country kitchen with wood ired oven as well as a conventional stove, outdoor entertaining, double carport & a 10x4m shed with concrete loor & power.

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

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

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9 Margaret Road Avonsleigh

$695,000 - $760,000

$640,000 - $700,000

Inspiring Mudbrick on ½ Acre with Views!

Spacious Family Home on 1/3 Acre!

If you love mudbrick homes, are going to fall head over heels for this one. Situated on a ½ acre block of landscaped gardens with captivating mountain views. Offering 5 BDRs or 4 with study, the stunning Master with parents retreat, balcony to take in the outlook, WIR & modern spacious bathroom. Add to this light illed kitchen, spacious lounge room & separate rumpus/studio room with storage, DBL carport & DBL garage.

This fantastic family home sits on a lat generous 1/3 acre block walking distance to Avonsleigh General Store, Bam Bam restaurant, bus stop & local high school. The attractive home offers 4 spacious robed BDRs, the master with WIR & ensuite, 2 living areas & large open plan kitchen & dining. The 4th BDR has external access & plumbing making it the perfect teenage retreat, home ofice or studio.

Contact: Stephen Richards 0400 100 155

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

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3 Pauline Avenue Tecoma

$690,000 - $750,000

139 Belgrave Hallam Road Belgrave South

$820,000 - $870,000

STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION AT ITS BEST

A TRIO DELIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

This magniicent freshly renovated home boasts both style and sophistication, offering a superior level of comfort in an outstanding location. Situated in a private setting, but so close to amenities. The home radiates warmth and appeal amidst a private leafy setting and is immaculately presented.

With nothing further to do but move in this one won’t last long, call Rebecca Halit today to inspect!

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

This unique hills family home set on just under 1 1/2 acres is sure to catch the eyes of many with its trilevel design, striing cathedral ceilings  stunning views. The irst 2 levels of the home feature 4 spacious bedrooms & a generous size central bathroom. Downstairs offers an open plan kitchen & dining zone, family room with double doors that open on to a beautiful decking.

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

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From the comfort of generous living rooms, or from the privacy of your well apportioned bedrooms, have your senses enlivened by ozone rich air that a 480 m altitude offers. This well-designed home sits on a 1.204 Ha site complete with a landscaped maturing garden. On a hot summer’s day, “Jadalyn” in Ferny Creek is a few degrees cooler & is complimented by split system air-conditioning.

In winter, the warmth of the freestanding wood ire heater, coupled with a hot cuppa shared with friends is just the best.

With light illed living areas  itchen that etend to fullview balconies, secure double car garage, 4 bedrooms & a study, separate bathroom/powder room that adjoins a northfacing glass corridor  a basement measuring approimately 70 sq.m which could become your theatre, rumpus or workshop.

The Ferny Creek General Store continues to operate on the main road as it has traded for the past 90 years. Still retaining remnants of its history in its façade, this iconic property is truly one of a kind & is perfect for the renovator or astute businessperson to breathe new life into this well renowned property. Today a large variety of beers & wines are on offer & a variety of other General Store items rather than saddles, bridles, horses, carts, scales & butchers equipment that was on offer back in 1914. Now on almost 900m2 of land but still as described in 1914. 3 miles from Ferntree Gully railway station, 1.5 miles from Sassafras in a thickly populated district, splendid climate, good rain fall & healthy surroundings. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & a kitchen area, the General Store residence is perfect for any owner/occupiers or could be a manager’s residence.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kids’ flicks into focus

Funny, powerful and strange too Following its great success with 'Outsiders' and 'Come Back for Light Refreshments After the Service', Hobo Playhouse theatre company is returning to the hills with 'Encounters' which features three terrific short plays.

'Encounters' will be performed for three shows only at The Gem Community Arts Centre in Emerald on April 21, 28 and 29.

The show opens with a superb drama, Upwardly by Mark Cleary. It stars Di Addington as an aspiring actress auditioning for the role of a lifetime and it is bound to totally captivate audiences.

It is followed by a comedy called Tuesday's are for Bill by Paul Hannah - a very funny play about two widows who meet while visiting their husband's graves. As the widows' respective stories unfold about how their husbands passed away, the ghosts of the two men appear on stage - only the widows can't see them but the audience can.

Director Jeff Jones says Tuesdays are for Bill features four very strong performances.

"Susan Casey and Belinda Winthrop are hilarious as the widows and I think our resident ghosts, John Piggott and Loz Clarke, will have you rolling in the aisles with their antics," Jeff said.

The third play, A Poster of the Cosmos by Lanford Wilson, is a powerful drama set in a Melbourne police station in the early 1990's.

Tom, played by Mat Greenaway, has been accused of killing his lover and he is being interrogated by two cops.

''Encounters'' features three terrific short plays.

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Throughout the interrogation, Tom offers insight into the couple's lives prior to and during their relationship. His story also with attacks on an uncaring and ignorant society.

All is revealed in the stunning climax in the final moments of the play.

In fact, all three plays have surprise endings.

"I believe Mat's performance in A Poster of the Cosmos is outstanding - don't miss it!"

Jeff said.

Hobo Playhouse will present Encounters at The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald on Saturday April 21 and 28 at 8pm. There also be a matinee at 2pm on Sunday, April 29.

Tickets: $25/15.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/UHVD For further details call Jeff on 0457 843 551.

Dream, learn and giggle at the inaugural Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF), which will be held at theatres across Melbourne, from 27 April to 6 May, including at Cameo Cinemas Belgrave Catering for children aged between 4 to 16, the festival's program ranges from non-verbal films through to a more challenging mix of foreign and English language films from all over the world.

From intrepid adventures and precious friendships, and from giraffes to penguins, the carefully curated program is sure to entertain all young film lovers and their families.

Highlights include: 'I kill giants' - which is a striking comingof-age drama that deftly blends fantasy and realism.

'Cloudboy' - which is set in the picturesque landscape of northern Sweden, where 12-yearold Niilas is sent to spend a summer with his mother among the indigenous Sami people, and learn how to herd reindeer.

'March of the Penguins 2' - which watches the arduous journey of a new generation of emperor penguins, 12 years after the first Oscar-winning documentary stole the hearts of nature-lovers everywhere.

'Bugsy Malone' - which is a 1970s classic, a gangster film with a case made up entirely of children.

CHIFF screens from 27 April to 6 May at Classic Cinemas Elsternwick, Lido Cinemas Hawthorn and the Cameo Cinemas Belgrave.

Tickets on sale at www.chiff.com.au.

Playhouse presents

From the production team that brought you ‘Come Back for Light Refreshments After the Service’ in 2016 & ‘Me & My Friend’ in 2016/2017

‘Encounters’ An evening of entertainment with 3 one-act plays First on will be:

‘Upwardly’ a short comedy by Mark Cleary starring Di Addington Second on stage will be:

‘Tuesday’s are for Bill’ a very funny comedy written by Paul Hannah starring Susan Casey & Belinda Winthrop with John Piggot & Loz Clarke After a brief interval, the third play will be ‘A Poster of the Cosmos’ a powerful drama by Lanford Wilson starring Mat Greenaway.

Venue: The Gem Community Theatre, 19 Kilvington Dr, Emerald

Three Shows Only!! Saturday 21st April @ 8pm + Saturday 28th April @ 8pm + a matinee on Sunday 29th April @ 2pm General Admission Only

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Daniel Giblin provided the spark needed in the top-order.

Season to remember

By Chris Anderson Mount Evelyn Cricket Club has completed a remarkable season littered with team success, individual achievement and growth in participation.

The club's 1st XI began the post-season celebrations with victory in the Yarra Valley Cricket Association's top grade, the DJ Strachan Shield.

After a decade of discontent, a time of missed opportunities, the men in maroon finally got their opportunity to celebrate on the last day of the season.

"It's a great feeling of achievement and relief for our team and our club," an elated captain Kane Jones pronounced after the win.

"The journey has been one of ups and downs with the development of our younger players seeing rapid improvement countered by devastating losses to more accomplished and experienced opponents in finals over the past 10 years," he said.

"The second XI experienced the ultimate success last season, and nearly pulled off backto-back wins, so the feeling among our club is at a high."

Jones led his team from the front during the finals series, scoring 127 runs and taking five wickets across the two finals.

His efforts were recognised by the umpires of the final as he was awarded the Harry Emerson Memorial Trophy for man of the match in the DJ Strachan Shield final.

"It's great to contribute in finals, but, in all honesty, this was a team effort," he said.

"We played two near on perfect finals, performing with both bat and ball, with many contributors across the board."

Jones's remarkable season was capped off with his consistent performances for the YVCA during the Victorian Country Cricket League's 'Country Week' competition being awarded the John Lane Trophy for the best player of the tournament.

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Captain Kane Jones steams in during the grand final. came all the more memorable as superstar opening bat, Daniel Giblin, was awarded the THR Drummond Medal for the best player of the season in the DJ Strachan Shield.

Giblin joins club greats, Gary Frankovic and Jones, as winners of the prestigious award.

Giblin's tally of 623 runs at an average of 47.93 saw him consistently poll across the count, and this consistency saw him a clear victor on 21 votes, eight votes clear of the next best player.

Giblin was extremely humbled by the honour; "this is a great honour to receive this award and to be ranked amongst some of the legends of our club, players I've idolised as a kid, is extremely satisfying."

Like Jones, the individual honours are nice,

but Giblin got the most joy in sharing the team success; "this season has been an awesome one, to win the Shield is one thing, but to share it with your best mates and your family makes it one of the most memorable moments for me".

Naturally enough, Giblin was a key component to the Mounters success this season consistently giving his team a steady start to their innings.

To top off things for the 20 year old, he was able to open the innings with his father, Andrew, a notable legend of the Mount Evelyn Cricket Club himself, for the final few rounds of the season and during the finals season.

The pair's gritty opening stand in the final gave Mount Evelyn a great footing in their

chase of a modest total.

Daniel will now ply his trade in England over the winter as he will feature as Harden Cricket Club's international signing.

The club has experienced a season in which they can continue their growth in the coming seasons.

Along with their 1st XI success, their second and third grades featured in finals action, the first time all senior teams have featured post season since 2006-07.

Along with the on-field success for the senior grades, their junior program continues to grow, with the club's first all-girls team competing in the Ringwood Stars competition and the introduction of the T20 Blast team, a team for 8-10 year olds, competing in a modified, fast-paced version of the game.

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Kiln ignites delight The annual Heritage Festival at the Kurth Kiln Picnic Ground provided a highly popular family day out on Sunday 8 April. Many supporters of the festival came out in force to partake in the many historic activities, amid the natural

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Continue standing to look (4). 3. When pines are to be uprooted on the street, intercedes (5,2). 4. Do up and/or renovate (5). 5. Storms and is furious when a policeman is brought in (8). 6. An unfinished article and it’s insubstantial (4). 11. Briefed when one acted as substitute (6,2).

13. Delays, for a while, the convicts (4-4). 14. Dead wrong: theirs is not decisive (7). 17. A number told about the cutter (5). 19. Scratch the name (4). 21. Agrees to bring up the son and daughter taken in (4).

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7. Arriving yawning at the pearly gates? (5,2,5). 8, To be obstructive, don’t go to bed (4,2). 9. Securing work round about (6). 10. Dealing with one of the big city’s problems (7). 12. Taking a time, a long time, about getting the stone (5). 15. Gave a hand when Ted and Al got into trouble (5).

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Needing the doctor - badly? (6). 20. To deal with the landslide, he goes round (6). 22. One’s bright and early, too!

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Historic Winton is Australia's longest running, all-historic motor race meeting, which presents two big days of non-stop racing on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May. Once again, the event will feature over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes, from the 1920s to the 1980s, plus a huge heritage display of veteran and vintage vehicles.

The long weekend of historic motoring will start on Friday 25 May with the Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour, which is always great fun for all who participate, as well as spectators.

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Bus to help crackdown The first of a new fleet of alcohol and drug buses are set to hit the road to help a Victoria Police crackdown on drunk and drug-affected drivers.

Police Minister Lisa Neville on Tuesday 27 March joined Victoria Police and the Transport Accident Safety Commission (TAC) to watch officers put their training to the test, using the new state-of-the-art bus in an operation to catch drug and alcohol-affected drivers in Southbank.

A total of 10 buses, funded by the Labor Government in the Victorian Budget 2015-16, rolled of the production line before the Easter long weekend.

The buses, an investment of $11.7 million, were built by specialist vehicle manufacturers Brimarco, based in Ballarat and Derrimutbased Byron Wade.

The new fleet of alcohol and drug buses will replace the existing fleet by March 2019 and will give police greater flexibility in targeting locations across the state.

The new fleet includes six smaller buses that can access locations that are currently difficult for larger buses to reach, including narrow and difficult-to-access country roads.

This flexibility means police can target more areas, more often and keep our roads safe.

The buses are fitted out with the latest technology, including LED lights, Guardian Detection System, side lights, a rear-mounted variable message sign and programmable emergency lights and siren control.

About 3000 full-licence drivers are caught with blood-alcohol concentrations of between 0.05 and 0.07 each year.

In 2016, more than 55 per cent of drivers and riders killed on the roads were drug or alcohol impaired.

From left are TAC''s Joe Calafiore, Doug Fryer from Victoria Police and Police Minister Lisa Neville Over the Labor Day Long weekend alone, police reported around one in six drivers tested had drugs in their system.

Victoria proudly leads the country in its efforts to target drug-drivers, with the Labor Government providing permanent funding for police to conduct 100,000 drug tests every year.

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Ms Neville said the buses will help to reduce instances of road trauma.

"The new bus will help police make our roads safer by targeting those under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, who are risking lives by getting behind the wheel," she said.

Meanwhile, TAC chief executive officer, Joe Calafiore, said it was a great initiative.

"We don't want to see any more people killed or injured because of drink-driving or drug-driving - so the better-equipped Victoria Police is to target this behaviour, the safer our roads will be," he said.

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With as many as four million cars estimated to be affected, there's a good chance many Yarra Ranges' drivers will be affected by the largest recall in Australian history.

An estimated two in every seven vehicles may need to be recalled.

The recall became public on Wednesday 28 February; after details emerged the defective Takata airbags have caused more than 23 fatalities worldwide and 230 serious injuries.

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Because not all vehicles may be recalled straight away, consumers should also subscribe to receive updates about future recalls on our website and check the supplier's 'recall initiation schedule' on the supplier's website, when available (it must be available by no later than 1 July 2018).

A subset of Takata airbags called 'alpha' are considered to pose the highest safety risk of all the recalled Takata airbags.

The Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, has issued a compulsory recall for all vehicles with defective Takata airbags, after an ACCC safety investigation.

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Michael Case, RACV's Vehicle Engineering Manager said, "RACV is pleased to see the Federal Government finally taking action to address this serious safety issue. Now it is time for vehicle manufacturers and vehicle dealers to urgently replace these airbags so motorists can feel safe in their vehicles".

"RACV urges Victorians to check whether their vehicle is affected by visiting the Product Safety Authority website. If your car, motorcycle or truck is on the list, call your local dealer-

ship or manufacturer immediately to arrange to get these airbags replaced," Mr Case said.

"We acknowledge this recall will no doubt come as an inconvenience to many Victorians whose vehicles are affected. RACV urges Victorians not to interfere with the safety features of their vehicles as any tampering could pose a serious safety risk to motorists and other road users.

"RACV supports the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions' recommendation for people with Takata Alpha airbags to not drive the affected vehicles due to

their critical safety risk.

"It is important for Victorian consumers to know that replacing affected airbags is free of charge, even if you bought the car secondhand."

Victorians concerned as to whether their vehicle is affected by the recall, can visit the Product Safety Authority website at www.productsafety.gov.au.

To see if your vehicle is on the list, visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/ compulsory-takata-airbag-recall/takata-airbagrecalls-list

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