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Did you know?

Creator of Ossie Ostrich fired across the bow of the ship as a warning.

Soon after, the Pfalz surrendered. That shot is now claimed to be the first shot fired by British Forces in World War I. It was also the only shot fired within Australian borders during the war.

25 October 1938 This was the date of one of the region’s worst tragedies, the Kyeema air disaster. Eighteen passengers were killed in the tragedy, with the aircraft crashing into the western side of Mount Dandenong. The crash triggered the beginning of aircraft traffic control in Australia.

Scenic railway In the 1950s a privately owned incline railway was built to transport house building supplies up a steep hillside at Kalorama. Later the Railway was used to carry passenger, becoming a fascinating and popular tourist attraction. The railway was situated on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road between the townships of Montrose and Kalorama and climbed 110 vertical feet.

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Cockatoo's very own Red Dog. Railway dog Affectionately called Gemmy, Puffing Billy had its own mascot in the form of Jerry the Railway Dog. From 1929 until 1934, Jerry would chase the train from Upper Ferntree Gully to Gembrook and back or ride in the engine with driver Dickie Down. Sadly, Jerry got too close the train near Cockatoo and was tragically killed in 1934. His grave can still be visited near the Cockatoo Creek alongside the track he loved to run beside.

Ossie Ostrich Olinda resident Axel Axelrad was responsible for creating the iconic Australian puppet, Ossie the Ostrich. Many Australian children grew up with a Lamont puppet toy, which was Mr Axlerad’s puppet company in the 1950s.

Throughout the years he’s made many famous puppets which featured on Australian TV, including Tucker Bag.

The Dandenong Ranges community has welcomed me back with open arms.

When I sat behind the editor's desk in July it had been almost six years since I last covered the region.

It didn't take me long to remember why I looked back on my previous stint up here so fondly.

It's a visually beautiful place to work, but it's also a heart-warming place to spend time.

The people who call the Dandenongs home are so passionate about their community and are constantly striving to make it an even better place.

They support each other, they look for the best in every situation, and they find solutions where others complain about problems.

For this Best of the Dandenong Ranges wrap, we searched through our editions from the past 12 months and selected just a handful of stories that highlight the area's best qualities.

I hope you enjoy the read, feel a sense of pride in your community, and keep the stories coming.

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The Dandenong Ranges is steeped in rich history.

In every town and every suburb, hundreds of stories come pouring forth, each one more remarkable than the last.

With such a long and vivid history there is always something new that even the most learned local might not have heard.

So, did you know...?

First inhabitants The Wurundjeri and Bunurong tribes were believed to have arrived about 20,000 years ago.

Etymology Aboriginal people originally referred to the hills as Banyenong, which is thought to have meant ‘bush burned here in the past’. This name is believed to have been the source of the name Dandenong.

Saving Billy Melbourne newspaper The Sun organised one final day to farewell Puffing Billy before the line was torn up. Over 2500 tickets were sold to ride the train one final time on 11 December 1954 but on the day, more than 30,000 people lined up along the track to see the engine chug along amongst the ferns one final time. This show of public support and affection galvanized locals into protesting to save the train and form The Puffing Billy Preservation Society which helps run the line today.

First of many Former Montrose resident Major Charles Morris ordered the first shot of World War I to be fired from Point Nepean, as a German steamer attempted to escape from Australian waters. On the morning of 5 August 1914, the Pfalz tried to escape being captured and flee through Port Phillip Heads. Once permission was granted by the Minister of Defence at the time, Lieutenant Morris ordered a shot to be

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The backstory of the Dandenongs

By Derek Schlennstedt “Long before Australian settlement, native peoples drifted into the Dandenongs in search of rest, coolness and respite, to the hills this quiet people gave a name Corhanwarrabul a desirable and attractive place replete with birds flying, Kangaroos jumping and lyrebirds singing.”

Nearly 60 years ago, Helen Coulson wrote the book The Story of the Dandenongs which described pioneering life in the Dandenong Ranges from 1938 to 1958.

Today her book is considered to be hills’ historians’ primary reference guide and a bible for researchers, hobbyists, and those with any interest in the history of the region.

With the book turning 60 in January and Ms Coulson’s 100th birthday in December, the Mail took time to speak with her about the enduring legacy she has left in the hills.

“I’m quite pleased to hear that it’s still being used as a reference book,” she said.

“I suppose there have been other books since then, but the fact that it would’ve been the first to encompass that area makes it special.

“I spent a lot of time interviewing people...I was able to talk to a lot of the people who had been original pioneers.

“I suppose I was in time to actually talk to the people who lived out that era - from that point of view I was just in the nick of time.”

Growing up in Upwey in the 1920s and '30s, Ms Coulson always had an affinity for history.

That affinity and interest was born from a love of writing and she would often ask questions of her elders, take notes and write stories for no-one else but herself.

It wasn’t until 1948, after she and her husband moved to Horsham, that she became a published historian, writing a centenary

Helen Coulson wrote the The Story of the Dandenongs 60 years ago.

The book has become a bible for historians and with Ms Coulson turning 100 in December and the book's anniversary in January, the Mail took the time to chat with her about her enduring legacy.

Picture: LUKE HEMER, RIVERINE HERALD. booklet for Horsham and then being commissioned by the local Dandenong Ranges council to write The Story of the Dandenongs.

That book has been reprinted even 30 years later - the history within its pages more relevant than ever.

Though Ms Coulson said that the book was delayed for several years at the time due to the council not thinking it was important enough.

“What the council of the time did is put an ad in the paper asking for people who were interested to put their hands up,” she said.

“Even though I lived in Horsham, I was frequently back in the Dandenongs so I applied to do it.

“Of course I finished it but it wasn’t published until a few years later because council felt they shouldn’t be seen putting out a book

Do you have a favourite place to visit in the Dandenong Ranges?

Yes, but it's more the entire region. I like the Sassafras area - it's nice and quiet, generally on the week days.

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when they could be seen paying for roads, potholes and bridges."

For the last 58 years, Ms Coulson has lived in Echuca.

There she established a historical society and wrote a number of historical books which were recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2016.

A few months off her 100th birthday, Ms Coulson said she never expected the book to become so widely regarded and read and was content in the knowledge that the history of Dandenongs had not disappeared into the background.

“I really think you have to know what’s occurred in the past so you can have some sort of pointer on how to move forward," she said.

“I think by their nature people like to know what’s happened beforehand.”

What do you like about living in the Dandenong Ranges?

I like the space, the forests - it's just a really lovely family lifestyle.

Vicki Hennes, Sherbrooke.

Hall mark of CFA volunteer’s dedication For 100 years, the Upwey CFA has been serving the hills community.

For 50 of those, Peter Hall was there.

From saving cats stuck up trees, responding to fires on Ash Wednesday, and even setting up a defensive drivers program for young drivers, Mr Hall has been an enduring member of the brigade and hills community.

Earlier this year and he decided to hang up

the overalls and become a non-operational member.

“It’s been interesting...when I joined initially, I was going to put in 12 months," he said.

"This was in my early twenties, I thought I’d do a bit for the community...here I am 50 years later.

“In those days, if there was a pair of overalls hanging on the peg that fitted you and no one else was using them, you’d put them on and jump on the truck and that was it and you

didn’t know where you were going.

“I’ve got to the stage now where I’m getting a bit long in the tooth...I don’t think I’d be able to get up into a truck anymore."

He joined the brigade in 1967, but was only officially recognised as a member in 1968.

Reflecting on the many memorable moments and close bonds formed he said he had made some fantastic friends.

“The camaraderie is second to none," he said.

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What is your favourite place in the Dandenong Ranges?

The 1000 Steps on a week-day. It’s a great place to get in touch with nature, and exercise at the same time.

Brooke Ward, Kalorama.

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Home grown hero

By Derek Schlennstedt Charlotte Perry was among a distinguished group of Australians who received a Triple-Zero Hero Award this April for her ability to stay calm and collected in a crisis.

The Upwey four-year-old became one of the youngest recipients of the coveted awards for calling triple-zero when her mother, Tracey, fell and became pinned underneath a chair.

Tracey suffers from a chronic complex migraine condition which causes her to lose consciousness without warning, leaving her susceptible to falls and potentially significant injuries.

Thankfully for the entire Perry family, young Charlotte, an Upwey Primary School student,

was able to help out when needed.

Charlotte explained to the operator what was happening, in addition to caring for her mother until the paramedics arrived.

Tracey said she was in awe of her daughter’s resilience and cool head.

“Because of my falls, my husband (Andrew) and I had spoken about what would happen if he wasn’t around,“ she said.

“So, we tried to teach her as best we could.

But she really stepped up when we needed her.

If she hadn’t have helped, I hate to think what may’ve happened.

“On that day, I didn’t completely lose consciousness. But I brought down a chair with me and it had pinned me down. I’ve had hip

replacements and couldn’t move.“ Tracey said her condition had been hard for the family, but Charlotte had been brave throughout.

“We’ve all heard about the dangers around one-punch attacks and that it can kill. In my case, it’s similar, because it’s the fall that can get you, too,“ she said.

“I can’t warn anyone around me that it’s going to happen, because I don’t know when it will happen.

“It’s not so scary for me, because I only know about it when I come to. But for those around me, it can be hugely scary, including for my daughter.

“I’m incredibly proud of her achievement.”

What should a visitor to the Dandenong Ranges go and see?

I have visitors come from Germany and what I do is I take them to Ricketts Reserve, The Cuckoo for a bit of coffee, Grants Picnic Ground, then a guitar teacher who overlooks Puffing Billy, and then to the trestle bridge for a photo. After that, I take them to Cardinia Reservoir and finally on the way home I go past Mount Dandenong to see the sunset.

Hubert Kupfer, Montrose.

The Basin’s million-dollar donation

By Derek Schlennstedt George and Pat Hetrel, who own The Basin’s Como Gardens, dug into their own pockets in June this year to surprise The Basin community with a substantial donation.

In a final act of good will, they handed $1 million to Knox City Council to help to transform The Basin’s Batterham Reserve.

Knox Mayor John Mortimore said he was dumbfounded at the level of generosity and the council accepted the gift with the utmost respect.

“I’m still trying to believe it!“ he said.

“While I’m still pretty shocked, it’s so typical of George and Pat to do something special to help the local community.

“Not only have George and Pat provided this outstandingly generous financial support, they are the driving force behind many of the improvements that will now take place at the reserve.

“Not one cent will be wasted.“ George and Pat have been big contributors to the community through their fund-raising efforts with Como Gardens Estate, which have

resulted in donations of tens of thousands of dollars.

Now in his nineties, George said they wanted to give one final gift to the community he lives in and loves.

“When we decided we wanted to do something, we got in contact with the council to work out a way we could help,“ he said.

“We’re very happy with the result; these upgrades are sorely needed.

“We’re very proud and humbled to be able to give to the people of The Basin something that is sorely needed in the community.“

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What is your favourite walk in the Dandenong Ranges?

There are quite a few great walks, though I’d suggest Sherbrooke Falls. The falls are really a highlight and the fern gullies are beautiful. There’s also quite a bit of wildlife and birdlife to see.

Mike Clarke, Olinda.

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A bale-out to help Hills real estate agents are partnering with the community to support farmers in need.

Ranges First National Real Estate will donate a bale of hay for every appraisal conducted and $500 for properties sold during September to the Buy A Bale campaign.

Operations manager Jane Mortimer said her parents owned a farm in Cockatoo.

"Although we have green grass we don't have the supply of hay," she said.

"We haven't been able to make hay for a year."

She said the issue didn't just affect farmers.

"It affects our food," Ms Mortimer said.

"Our farmers supply all our food for us so if they're struggling we need to help them out.

"If you have our team out for an appraisal, we'll donate a bale of hay.

"So, help our farmers and call 9754 6111 to book your free appraisal."

Anyone can make a donation at www.buyabale.com.au/donate.

"It's time to put our farmers first," Ms Mortimer said.

Where is the best feed in the hills?

There’s a few. You’ve got Tim’s Pies in Monbulk or Friends on the Hill. Of course you can go for a meal at The Watering Hole where they do parma for a farmer.

Alison Brain, Monbulk.

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Bank's turning 20 Do you have a favourite place to visit in the Dandenong Ranges?

I do like it around Sherbrooke, particularly the gardens and especially the Alfred Nicholas gardens - that’s particularly beautiful.

Gayle Townsend, Mount Dandenong.

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According to Bank directors John Faull, Shane Miller, secretary Naren Popat, deputy chair Deb Weber, Karel Coxhill, chairman John Waters and Les Stevenson. plishment," he said.

"Not only for the pioneer boards, like ours, to set up a bank and make it profitable and then be able to give money back to the community, it's a great achievement.

"This has now occurred across Australia the reality is that the opening of community bank branches has helped towns survive - it's just outstanding."

Mr Fleming said Upwey was among many towns left without a bank in the late 1990s.

"With the efforts of local people like inaugural chairman Peter Marke and fellow director Karel Coxhill, who are both still directors

with our company, we were the first urban Community Bank to open its doors," he said.

"Twenty years later, $4.5 million has been given back to our communities through grants, sponsorships and dividends to mostly local shareholders.

"Hundreds of community groups and over 1500 projects have been assisted in a variety of ways, from prizes for a trivia night to a community bus at the RSL to seed funding for new community buildings.

"And the future is looking good for our group, now with $440 million in business - we are looking forward to the next 20 years."

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The Upwey Community Bank branch turns 20 in October and is celebrating its achievements in the lead-up to the day.

"We started celebrating a few months ago through a staff grants program which has been really well received," chairman John Waters said.

"Staff got to choose which a not-for-profit group they wanted to donate $1000 to from the bank.

"They have then been surprising these groups with the presentations.

"In addition to this we are currently running a defibrillator grant program which has also created a lot of interest."

Mr Waters said the bank team also had several celebration events planned in October.

Project Upwey, a group of outstanding locals who are doing great things in Upwey, are organising the Foothills Festival which will be held on Sunday 21 October.

"We will be part of those celebrations, opening our Business Centre from 11am to 1pm to share with everyone what we have done over the past 20 years," Mr Waters said.

The festival will feature a children's stage, roving street performers, skate demonstration, inflatable disco and grassroots market, and the local restaurants and cafes will be open for business.

"So if you haven't been to Upwey for a while, come and see what our fantastic town has to offer - a great day out!" he said.

The bank has achieved many milestones in the past 20 years, and senior group manager Mike Fleming, who has been with the bank from the opening, is proud to be have been part of the success.

"The progression of the Community Bank model since 1998 has been a great accom-

Celebrating 20 years We opened a bank to grow a community.

When we opened our door in Upwey 20 years ago, we made a promise to the community that we would make things better. In two decades we have contributed $4.5 million back to local projects, clubs, schools and community groups. It happens because local people like you choose to bank with us.

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A celebration for their century

By Derek Schlennstedt There are a small number of people, groups and organisations in the Dandenong Ranges who have become synonymous with the region.

These people and groups have not become so well-known for their names, but for displaying the qualities that the hills are known for.

Upwey CFA cemented itself as an enduring part of the hills when its celebrated 100 years of service in February this year.

With such a long and proud history, there was plenty to share.

Of course the further Upwey CFA delved into its history; the more residents understood just what an incredible contribution its members had made.

Starting from humble beginnings in 1918, the progress of the station is truly something significant.

Since those very small beginnings all those years ago, the station has grown to become an essential part of the hills CFA group and the Upwey community.

Over the celebration weekend, hundreds of locals turned out to view some of the earliest firefighting equipment used in Australia.

There were 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.

Academic and author Arthur Winzenried compiled a definitive history of the widely-

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

I'd suggest a walk along the Olinda creek.

It's an absolutely beautiful walk. But in the Dandenong Ranges there's a million things to see.

Stan Van Leeuwen, Mount Evelyn.

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Puffing Billy rail

Plenty of memorabilia was on display over the weekend. 177081 respected station to mark the occasion.

The book recorded not only the brigade's growth, but included many detailed recollections of volunteers’ acts of bravery and commitment to community in the face of many devastating fires In his research he made it abundantly clear

that the station was a vital part of the hills and especially important to the people of Upwey.

“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," Mr Winzenried said.

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Winning the war

By Derek Schlennstedt People and groups in the Dandenong Ranges are holding nothing back when it comes to the war on waste.

From re-usable bags to recycled guitars, and energy-efficient houses, the Dandenongs is truly on the front foot when it comes to the environment.

In January, an outer-east guitar manufacturer utilised sycamore trees from along Monbulk Road in Kallista to buThild unique acoustic guitars.

The Yarra Ranges Council removed a number of trees as part of bushfire mitigation works to ensure access to roads during an emergency and to protect biodiversity by reducing weed invasion threats caused by the sycamore’s winged seeds.

Mr Krauss, who creates guitars at Bayswater, reclaimed the sycamore trees that would otherwise have been chipped on site.

“Different combinations of wood make different sounds,” he said.

“We offer to remove trees from private properties from gullies and all sorts of places.”

A passive eco home in Kallista was awarded the Best Energy Efficient Design at the 23rd Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) Building Design Awards on 4 August.

The building featured a distinctive curved structure that enhanced fire safety, and R6 insulation ensured minimal energy was needed to heat the home.

Plastic Bag Free Dandenong Ranges held its third annual Sewathon in August and are making inroads into ridding the Dandenong Ranges of plastic bags once and for all.

Since the first sewathon in October 2016, the group has created more than 1000 boo-

Where is your favourite place to go for a feed?

Micawber Tavern in Belgrave. It’s quaint and old-fashioned and there’s good pubgrub.

Michael Alexander, Belgrave.

Vicky Boyle (left) and Sue Etherington with bags and fabric to rid the Dandenong's of single-use plastic bags. 183118 merang bags which have been dispersed into local supermarkets.

Natures Organics, a Ferntree Gully-based producer of cleaning and personal care products, installed a 1.29 megawatt rooftop solar system on its manufacturing plant.

The plant is the first step towards generating 24-7 renewable power, and the $3 million system spans 17000 square metres and uses more than 5000 solar panels.

Positioned on top of the Cornhill Street manufacturing building in Ferntree Gully,

managing director Justin Dowell said that since its use, the company had saved one million kilograms in carbon dioxide - equivalent to saving 28,000 trees.

“We are the largest user of recycled plastic in the country and we are now the largest privately owned organisation in Australia using solar energy,“ he said.

“We are passionate about reducing our impact on the planet and as a team are driven to find innovative ways to do this."

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Milestone marked

By Derek Schlennstedt The Mail loves a milestone, and we know that our readers love to celebrate them too.

They can be sporty, personal, historic...and anything from one year to 130 years or more!

Here are a few that we covered over the past 12 months.

Gembrook Primary School celebrated its 135th birthday in March.

From humble beginnings in a small leased hut in 1883, the continuously thriving school now boasts more than 200 students, a strong student representative council, and a dedicated group of parents as the school council.

All students were invited to come to school in a period costume from between 1883 and the year 2000 to celebrate the milestone.

“It is community that is the soul of any school and we are fortunate to have such a committed and supportive community that works incredibly hard for Gembrook Primary School,” principal Brendan Fitzpatrick said On 28 April, Emerald’s Warwick March umpired his 600th game of footy - an astonishing feat by any measure.

Only, Warwick estimates, the actual number was much closer to 1000 games.

“You’d probably need to add another 400 to 500 games of junior on top of that because the records don’t go that far back," the 42-year-old said.

Emerald favourite son and Carlton legend Kade Simpson achieved a major milestone on 30 June, entering the coveted 300-game club.

After learning his craft as an Emerald Football Club junior, Simpson slowly but surely carved out a remarkable career that has seen him become one of the most widely respected players in the AFL.

Gembrook Primary School celebrated their 135th birthday.

It wasn’t smooth sailing for him in the early days, though.

Simpson’s first three games, where he didn’t register a single disposal, were widely spoken about in the lead-up to his big occasion.

On the eve of his 300th match, Simpson remembered his roots and turned out to a function at Emerald Football Club in honour of his achievement.

“In that first year, I didn’t get a lot of time on the ground,“ Simpson said.

“They didn’t rotate like they do these days; so, in my second game, I played two minutes and spent the rest of the game on the bench.

“In my second year, I played three more games but finished the year with a broken hand and missed the last couple of months

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of the season.

“But once I got that self-belief that I belonged in the senior side, that went a long way to my form picking up."

Phyllis Wigglesworth celebrated her 105th birthday this year in March.

Mrs Wigglesworth has been a resident of Ferntree Gully’s Amaroo Aged Care since the age of 94, where she has been an active participant in craft, bingo, singing and exercise.

She has an extensive history in the region, after moving to Australia from Manchester in 1948.

Mrs Wigglesworth has three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who adore her and shared in her 105th birthday celebrations.

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New legs and hope

By Derek Schlennstedt The hills community came together in June to give 10-year-old Gembrook boy, Em Megee, a new lease on life.

At two years of age, Emmanuel Megee’s right foot was amputated due to congenital deformity and the following year doctors also took his left foot.

After years of having to make do with a prosthesis that offered little movement, his friends, the school community, and Wandin Rotary Club decided to fund new carbon fibre blades that would see him keep up with his friends on the playground.

Students co-ordinated a colour run to be integrated into their annual cross country event.

Having to see their fellow student struggle to take part in school athletics events, they wanted to find a way to make it easier for Em to take part.

The Mail spoke with mum Cathie Megee in June, who was overwhelmed at the time by the response from the community and said the new prosthetisis would change her son's life.

“What it will mean for him is the ability to keep up on the playground with his mates,“ she said.

“His previous ones were base level; he could walk around fine but in terms of running and jumping his progress had plateaued.

“He’s a really sporty kid so it will mean he can do all the activities his friends and peers are doing ... he did cricket in the summer season and did really well, but it’s challenging for him to keep up, those activities will become so much easier.

“It will just transform his life and what he is able to do. When you watch a little boy running around and struggling to keep up ... it’s so very meaningful to us.“ The blades, which are attached to the back of a fibre glass boot, allow Em to run faster,

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Em with Mum Cath Megee and classmate Jacob who came up with the idea of fund-raising at the school for new prosthetic legs for Em. 180875 jump higher and - for the first time - change direction with ease.

The Mail caught up with Cath recently, who said that since they were fitted Em had not stopped tearing and bouncing around.

“He’s doing really really well, they are just great. He can’t stop bouncing on them because they have a whole lot of spring to them - he’s like a little Tigger!“ she said.

Heart of the town comes from the hub

By Derek Schlennstedt It was a journey of years, but all good things take time and after much deliberating, talking and supporting, the Belgrave hub opened its doors on 21 April.

Providing a variety of important services for the community the Belgrave hub has quickly become the heart of the town.

Built to respond to the high demand for allied health, family and children services and dental services in the area, the hub provides purpose-built accommodation for visiting specialist services, including mental health, public dental and family violence services.

The centre also caters to people who need help the most.

Twenty years after moving into their ramshackle space next to the Cameo, Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS)

Monbulk MP James Merlino, Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Len Cox, Inspiro Health Services board chairman Stephen Potter, Councillor Mike Clarke and La Trobe MP Jason Wood at the hub's opening. relocated to the lower section of the Belgrave Community Hub at the opening and have since been able to flourish.

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President Frank Watson reflected on the 20 years of community work and said the group finally the space to grow.

“I was thinking on the way up here that it all started from a second-hand freezer in the workshop under my house, to now a million dollar building...that’s not a bad step,” he said.

“We’re all so pleased to be in this place... it’s a whole different atmosphere, to look at a place like this with the rooms we have, the facilities we have, what more could we ask for? And we have the support of the council to thank for that.”

With a kitchen, spacious lunch area, numerous offices, showers and two referral offices, the space is a vast improvement on their previous location and they look forward to growing into the future.

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Fireys charged up

By Derek Schlennstedt

From left, Peter Mannaert, Lowan Sist, Cassie Housiaux, Seamus Smith, Catherine Hunter, Simon Steele, Dylan Davies and Scott Monssen. 184409 "We've had people training at the local gym and also member's people going up the 1000 steps in there uniform," Captain Smith said.

"It's quite demanding on your body - you have 25kg's of gear on and 28 floors to tackle."

Both Captain Smith and Secretary Lowan Sist urged people to donate and spoke about

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Twelve Firefighters from Ferntree Gully CFA will be stepping up their game - literally - by climbing 28 storeys at the Crown Metropol Hotel to help raise awareness around Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The twelve volunteers taking part means Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade has more firefighters than any other brigade tackling this year's Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb on 1 September.

The group of dedicated volunteers will be among 650 other firefighters who will be raising funds for depression, PTSD and suicide.

Ferntree Gully CFA Brigade Secretary Lowan Sist said the brigade is hoping to smash last year's fund-raising total of $11,964.

"We were very proud of that and as much as there is a real sense of competition with other brigades or services interstate it's about a huge sense of achievement to be helping such a great cause," he said.

Held for the fifth year, the annual charity event brings together career and volunteer firefighters from all over Australasia and the world to compete while raising vital funds for charity.

Since 2014, the event has raised almost $1.3 million for the Alfred Hospital Burns Unit, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Lifeline and the Black Dog Institute.

This year, organisers hope to raise $700,000 for Lifeline and the Black Dog Institute to 'Step up to fight Depression, PTSD and Suicide'.

To help fundraise for the event Ferntree Gully CFA are collecting old batteries which are then recycled.

The funds raised will improve support services, fund research, remove stigmas and raise awareness of mental health issues like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide, especially for those within the emergency and defence services.

Ferntree Gully CFA Captain Seamus Smith said the volunteers have been busy training for the climb, by going to the thousand steps in their CFA turnout gear.

the importance of bringing attention to mental health issues within the CFA. "We all know colleagues in the firefighting family who struggle with mental health or depression issues," Secretary Lowan Sist said.

"If in any way we can help them via research and professional advice, we are delighted to be

involved. That's what this is all about - helping our mates."

To donate simply go to https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/ferntree-gully/ or if you have batteries needing removal you can contact the brigade on stairclimb@ ftgcfa.org.au.

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Councillor in court

By Casey Neill Yarra Ranges Councillor is calling for reforms to protect residents from legal action after her own day in court.

Fiona McAllister faced Ringwood Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 August, and was fined $2000 and ordered to pay the council's costs of $3000.

The magistrate declined to record a conviction.

"I'm very glad it's resolved but it's been horrific and I hope we can change things so no one else has to go through what I went through," Cr McAllister said.

The council's social and economic development director Ali Wastie said the court action followed complaints from neighbours about Cr McAllister removing protected vegetation and placing two shipping containers on her three acre Healesville property without planning permits.

"Council wanted a conviction against me which could have cost me my registration as a psychologist," Cr McAllister said.

She said the council should only push for a conviction in certain circumstances, and felt it

was inappropriate in her case.

"I was devastated by that. I was astounded and devastated," she said.

Cr McAllister said the council charged her with 10 offences, but withdrew six.

"They were forced to withdraw the charges partly on my representation, partly under pressure from the magistrate," Cr McAllister said.

"The council ... wanted me to be fined between $25,000 and $35,000, and also to pay $17,000 for a vegetation offset."

She said the council needed "to be really clear to people about what the options are for them".

"The issue I had wasn't the fine. It was what they were requiring in terms of offsets," she said.

"It emerged only in the past couple of months that I could have paid the fine and dealt with the offset question separately at VCAT. "People should be advised of things like that upfront.

"I get calls regularly from people who are so distressed because they're caught in a process that they don't understand.

"They're being treated like criminals and they really don't know what to do."

Cr McAllister also wants the council's tree removal laws to change "to reflect community expectations and common sense".

"My husband's subcontractor accidentally removed two small trees ... while removing a number of dead trees," she said.

She said the trees were each about 5 metres high and 150 millimetres in diameter.

She said the council claimed five trees were removed but couldn't produce any credible evidence to that effect, and that removing dead trees did not require a planning permit.

Ms Wastie said it was important to note that the action related to Cr McAllister as a private citizen and land owner, not as an elected council representative of council.

"The laws contained within the Planning and Environment Act apply to all residents and land owners equally," she said.

"The process undertaken with Ms McAllister is consistent with the process undertaken with all other residents and land owners who carry out this type of work without a permit."

Police are investigating two burglaries in The Crescent, Sassafras.

Thieves broke into one home between noon on Wednesday 15 August and noon on Sunday 19 August.

After trying unsuccessfully to kick in the front door, they used a rear door to gain access.

Police said they tried to start a fire in the living room, and stole a hard drive.

At another property, someone forced open the window to a garden shed between Friday 10 and Thursday 16 August.

It’s unclear whether anything was stolen or if whoever opened the window gained entry to the shed.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

Firewood charges Emerald police charged a man over removing firewood from Gembrook’s Kurth Kiln Regional Park.

Acting Sergeant Andrews reminded people that it was an offence to remove wood or vegetation from a regional or state park.

This case will result in a court appearance, and fines are another potential penalty.

Pop-up rate desk Council will be hosting a pop-up rates help desk in Emerald so residents can pay rates in person or ask general rates questions.

At the pop-up rates help desks, ratepayers can pay rates in person by EFTPOS or cheque, set up FlexiPay (direct debit) payments to pay rates weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and get answers to general rates enquiries.

The pop-up help desk will be held on 1 September 2018, at the emerald Library form 10am to 1pm.

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Turning the page on 30 years

By Derek Schlennstedt Keepers of catalogues, defenders of the Dewey decimal system and custodians of all things literary - librarians are among some of the best and most important people in any reader’s life.

A library is only ever as good as the people that work there, so it’s no wonder that the Belgrave Library has become such a popular and enduring part of the hills community.

If you were to meander into the Belgrave Library you would find any number of these lovely and dedicated staff that makes it the warm and welcoming hub that it is today.

Judy Wolff is one of those librarians and over a 30-year career has helped hundreds of Belgrave residents find what they were looking for, even if they weren’t sure what that was.

Speaking to the Mail, Ms Wolff said she was always fascinated with the vast possibilities that libraries offered.

“I was doing my degree heading towards teaching and I used to see all the library students poring over papers,“ she said.

“At the time I thought ’you can’t hope to know everything’ but to be able to find information is a wonderful skill and so there was that thought - ‘I would love to know how to find information’.”

Thirty years later, Ms Wolff can find practically anything but she said technology had monumentally changed the classic library landscape.

It isn’t just the technology that has changed - the way people use libraries and the spaces and programs they need to offer has also changed dramatically.

“In some sense it’s a lot less interactive because we now have self-checkout,” Ms Wolff said.

“That was quite sad as you didn’t have that

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Judy Wolff has worked at the Belgrave Library for 30 years and one of her highlights in that time was meeting author of the book, Story of the Dandenongs, Helen Coulson. The book was published in 1958 and tells the history of the Dandenong Ranges.

Picture: ROB CAREW little chat over the counter, but it’s been replaced by other things.

“We now have really strong activities and they’ve really grown - story time, literary activities and a lot of things going on for kids and groups.

“While the over-the-counter experience has diminished other activities have grown.”

At 66, Ms Wolff has no intention of slowing down and spends much of her down time doing aerial acrobatics with Ruccis Circus.

Turning the page on a 30 year career, Ms Wolff said she had relished the opportunity to work within her community and was adamant that books would remain an important part of society.

“It’s the enjoyment of helping people find information that gives me enormous satisfaction,” she said.

“I’m positive books will not die.

“Nothing beats the feel, the weight and the smell of a book...it’s something primeval, it’s a comfort ritual and everyone just loves a good ole-fashioned book.”

Police allegedly uncovered weapons and drugs after intercepting a speeding car in Launching Place.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol Unit Commander Sergeant David McIlfatrick said officers detected a vehicle speeding at 98 kilometres an hour on the Warburton Highway at 9.10am on Monday 20 August.

He said they stopped the unregistered vehicle and the 30-year-old driver, a Berwick man, refused to accompany them for a drug test.

Sgt McIlfatrick said police searched the vehicle and found methamphetamine, GHB, a knife, a round of ammunition and an ice pipe.

They arrested the man and took him to Lilydale Police Station, where they charged him over the alleged offences.

He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates' Court at a later date.

"It is disappointing that we continue to see drug-impaired drivers using Yarra Ranges roads and having little regard for the safety of others," Sgt McIlfatrick said.

"Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol members will make every effort to detect and prosecute these offenders."

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ERASE makes its mark Last week I spoke in parliament on behalf of Emerald Secondary College’s community problem-solving team ERASE - otherwise known as Eliminating Rubbish and Saving our Environment.

This passionate group of students - Year 7 students Christian, Kiara, Jaicob, Charlotte, Galaxy and Year 9 student and team leader Noa - are seeking action to stem the tide of plastics and rubbish that is having a negative impact on our environment.

ERASE is concerned that plastics and non-recyclable waste is having an appalling impact on the environment, wildlife and the ocean, with devastating effects for future generations.

They are committed to cleaning up the

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So far, the ERASE team has designed a major project, The Upcycle Amphitheatre, which will be constructed from non-recycla-

bles such as old tyres.

They are now in the process of gaining materials for this.

They are casting their eyes further afield and seeking a meeting with the Environment Minister to talk about state-wide initiatives like a container deposit scheme.

They want to discuss the effects of plastics on future generations.

What an impressive group of students - Jaicob and his parents even came in to Parliament to watch the adjournment debate.

It is clear that we have a bright cohort of students at Emerald Secondary College, with future thinkers, leaders and innovators among them.

These students deserve the best possible learning environment and I am proud that a Liberal State Government will invest $5.2 million to upgrade the school’s facilities, building a state of the art STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) centre.

This investment will see the replacement of some of the deteriorating classrooms and ensure students have every opportunity to reach exciting new heights.

I hope that the Environment Minister can find the time to meet with these incredibly motivated students - they are a credit to their school, families and the wider hills community.

day 30 September. An official opening will be held on Sunday 9 September at 2pm. Free entry and all are welcome.

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SNIPPETS Saturday 1 September is the date for the Spring Monbulk Market in the park, foyer and halls at St George’s Anglican Church on the corner of Main Street and Silvan Roads in Monbulk from 9am.

Excellent shopping awaits with stalls selling books, cakes, cards, children’s wear, clothes, cosmetics, cushions, dolls, embroidery, food, gifts, herbs, jewellery, knitted animals, lamps, leadlight, lotions, patchwork, plants, preserves, soaps, toys, wool, cottage crafts, exotic crafts, local crafts, wooden crafts. Stall holder enquiries 9756 6038.

to 12.30pm each day. It’ll include games, craft, songs, food, skits and more. Ferntree Gully Baptist Church, 17 Hunter Street, Ferntree Gully. $5 each day. Call Tony on 0406 686 715 or 8711 8409.

Upwey Gardening Group U3A David de Angelis will talk on flora for frogs at the Upwey Seniors Community Centre off Mahoney Street, Upwey (behind Upwey village shops) on Wednesday 12 September, at 7.30pm. Inquiries: Barb on 9754 3877. All welcome. Supper provided.

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The Ferntree Gully Art Society is holding its September exhibition. Street Art on Canvas will run from Saturday 8 September until Sun-

Open mic concert The Upwey Country Music Club is presenting a walk-up open mic concert on Sunday 2 September, at the Guides Hall in Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, from 12.30pm to 5pm.

Artists perform songs in the country, bluegrass and folk genres. The hall can accomodate an audience of up to 100 people. New singers, musicians, and bands are always welcome. A band or musician is available to back singers, if required. Just bring your music along. There is a $7 ($5 for members) entrance charge to help cover costs. The club runs concerts on the first Sunday of each month at the Guides Hall. Inquiries: Graham on 5964 8298.

WE KNOW A TRADIE WHEN WE SEE ONE! Go to Total Tools Ferntree Gully for great advice on all Tools in store.

Planning and building advice A planning officer or building surveyor will be available in person for general advice at Lilydale Community Link from Monday 3 September. Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

A planning officer will be available at Upwey, Healesville and Yarra Junction Community Links Wednesdays 10.00am - 1.00pm.

Enquire about, lodge or track a planning permit Planning Services are now available online via Council’s ePlanning service at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/eplanning

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Join with other locals from all ages and backgrounds and share a healthy meal, recipes and have fun. Volunteers are encouraged to help with cooking, set-up and cleaning, to learn new skills or share with others. Friday 31 August, 6pm to 8pm. Call Emerald Community House on 5968 3881 to register interest.

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Cooking, catering makes connection

By Derek Schlennstedt In the heart of Mount Evelyn there is a social enterprise that is cooking and catering with a conscience, and after a turbulent past month its future is looking brighter than ever.

Tasty AZ Community Connections was left homeless following a notice to vacate their previous premises on Mangans Road in June.

But a rare opportunity to relocate to Mount Evelyn's main street has founder Jule Morman ecstatic about the new opportunities.

“It’s always been my dream to create a training school and make it very tangible and non-clinical and offer real activities,” she said.

“What we’re going doing to do here is embrace what we’ve always stood for - that is offering opportunities for young adults for cooking, training and life skills and employability, and to assist them with supported employment and help them in achieving and transitioning into open employment.”

Since its inception in 2013, Tasty Az Community Connections has blossomed into a catering and hospitality service that provides specialist training and experience for young people living with disabilities.

While they will continue to offer those services, Ms Morman said she looked forward to diversifying and providing even more training for young people, from the new site.

“We’ve got this beautiful heart of our new establishment, where we’ll set up the studio and do demonstration cooking from here,” she said.

“Our beautiful kitchen over here enables us

to continue with our catering business which will support our venture.

“Now the community will be able to come and see what’s going on, too.

“They can come and order a coffee and look in the display fridge and see what our team have made on the day and purchase some cakes if they want.”

The enterprise is still in the process of building and re-arranging the site to fit their needs, though an October opening isn’t faroff.

Ms Morman said none of it would have been possible without the support of Yarra Ranges Council and the Mount Evelyn community, and she thanked them for their help.

“We’ve been so lucky to have the support of the community, council and Stan Van Leewen among others,” she said.

“A big philosophy is to invest in the community, so we are really looking forward to being a par fo this community and purchasing all our need from local bakeries and growers and engage local trades.”

Ms Morman said she was looking forward to growing the enterprise into a school that helped youth learn first-hand about food preparation and hygenie and gave them the skills to obtain a job.

“I’m really excited about the school...we love to cook, cater, provide and connect, but the diversity of what we are going to be able to offer from this site is great and we really look forward to hopefully growing into this lovely community,” she said.

Sophie Baker with a chocolate chip cookie that caters to people of all food tastes, including vegan chocolate chip and gluten free.

The team from Tasty AZ are holding a delicious chocolate chip fundraiser to help furnish their new location in Mount Evelyn Main Street.

From late August to November, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) presents the Travelling Showcase, with a series of weekend programs taking place across regional Victoria.

Supported by the State Government, it will travel to nine locations starting with Belgrave’s Cameo Cinemas.

The Belgrave program includes four of this year’s festival's most talked about screenings, including Acute Misfortune and The Eulogy.

Acute Misfortune stars Daniel Henshall as infamous Archibald Prize-winning artist Adam Cullen in a lyrical adaptation of The Saturday Paper editor Erik Jensen’s acclaimed biography.

Top of the Lake actor Thomas M Wright makes his directorial feature debut weaving a striking tale of the bright young wunderkind writer and the brilliant yet deeply troubled artist.

The Eulogy is inspired by former Prime Minister Paul Keating’s searing eulogy for Geoffrey Tozer.

Directed by Janine Hosking (My Khmer Heart) the film explores the remarkable and tragic story of Australia’s greatest ever, and perhaps most overlooked, pianist and includes Keating re-staging his famous funeral oration as music educator and conductor Richard Gill embarks on a journey to restore Tozer’s legacy.

Among other movies featuring at Belgrave Cameo is Undertow, a psychological thriller of grief, abuse and obsession set against the backdrop of local footy culture, and The Coming Back Out Ball Movie, which captures the stories of the glittering October 2017 Coming Back Out Ball while exploring complex realities around ageing in the LGBTI-plus community.

The series of weekend movies will screen at Belgrave Cameo Cinemas from 31 August to 2 September.

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Exchanging of cultures

By Casey Neill Lilydale police hosted a belated NAIDOC celebration, inspired by three Indigenous teens.

Senior Sergeant Kevin Barrie said Victoria Police partnered with Skillinvest to give three students from Healesville's Worawa Aboriginal College work experience to earn administration qualifications.

National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week runs each July and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Sen Sgt Barrie wanted to hold a ceremony during the week, but the planning took time and the event finally took place at Lilydale Police Station on Tuesday 21 August.

Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place members performed a welcome to country and a smoking ceremony.

They said the lightly-scented white smoke that billowed from gum leaves held in a halftree stump basket would cleanse the body.

Among the ceremony participants were Worawa students Kyema, 15, and Rochelle, 17.

Rochelle has been working at Mooroolbark Police Station in recent months, and Kyema at Lilydale.

"I do a lot of paperwork, filing and mail," Kyema said.

"I've learnt how to communicate in the workplace.

"I've learnt about computer skills and data."

She said the internship would earn her a certificate three in business.

"Also to get to know more about what the police force does for the community," she said.

"It's a different perspective."

Kyema said the ceremony was "a bit special".

"They're really recognising our culture," she said.

"It's really nice and generous."

Rochelle wants to become a police officer,

Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer Jason Cockatoo with Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place's Chris Hume.

like her uncle.

"There aren't many Aboriginal police," she said.

"My grandfather is really proud of me for getting the traineeship at Mooroolbark.

"I would be proud of myself of keeping the community safe.

"I would enjoy protecting people."

She's enjoyed the insight into police life the internship has afforded her.

"I didn't know the police officers. All I thought of them as was really scary and tough," she said.

"They're really friendly."

Kyema covers herself in the cleansing smoke.

Kyema, Lilydale admin staff Deb Goddard and Kim Montgomery, Rochelle and Mooroolbark's Jules Allen after the ceremony.

Dutchies of the Dandenongs The Dandenong Ranges Music Council brought Dutchies of the Dandenongs together to share stories, music and memories.

The DRMC hosted a gathering at the Mon-

bulk Bendigo Bank Community Room on Saturday 25 August.

Dutch choir Zing performed and attendees shared in morning tea.

Audience participation was both encouraged and enthusiastic.

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By Russell Bennett Emerald Secondary College is on the verge of launching its own footy academy.

In a groundbreaking move, the school's AFL Academy will be up and running in 2020 and is the first of its kind for the college. It's set to follow on from the success of its inaugural AFL Pathway Program, which was launched earlier this year.

The concept is the brainchild of 25-year-old health and physical education teacher Jarrad Donders, who is also a senior AFL Yarra Ranges Division 1 footballer at Emerald.

From 2019, the footy landscape in the south east is set to change dramatically with the launch of 'Outer East Football and Netball' - a new promotion-relegation style competition that will replace the existing AFL Yarra Ranges league and also incorporate six current South East Football Netball League (SEFNL) clubs: Beaconsfield, Berwick, Doveton, Narre Warren, Officer and Pakenham.

The launch of Emerald Secondary's AFL academy in 2020 is set to capitalise on the new competition, and give a number of its young players the opportunity to significantly enhance their skills through individualised training programs and methods.

"This year we started up an extra-curricular (football) program outside of class time," Donders explained.

"Through that students were able to learn more about match play, (game) strategy, skills, hydration, and recovery methods."

Students were also given the opportunity to attend excursions to both the Hawthorn Football Club, and the MCG. As a young up-and-coming teacher, Donders did some work placement and was an assistant coach at Hallam Senior College - known for its own established football academy.

Emerald Secondary College school council president Phil Dwyer, Emerald Football Netball Club president Dean Struhldreier, Emerald Secondary College principal Jodie Doble, Emerald Junior Football Club president Mark Goodyear and program coordinator Jarrad Donders are looking forward to an exciting new footy chapter at the school.

Picture: SUPPLIED He could see a clear need to start a similar venture at Emerald - his hometown.

"With the expansion of AFL Outer East, there's certainly room for an academy in the local area," he said.

Opening to Year 7 students, Emerald's academy will offer boys and girls the opportunity to engage with coaches, professional athletes and resources during school contact hours.

Donders said the new program would give participants the opportunity to "foster students academically and athletically in their pursuit of excellence.

"We know that Emerald breeds great footballers, from (Carlton star) Kade Simpson to (Blues team mates) Cam O'Shea and Matt Lobbe, and an AFL academy will provide the perfect environment to condition and develop our young, local talent."

The academy program will aim to sequentially develop individual players through skill development, games, professional strength and conditioning sessions, match rules and condi-

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It's set to be run with a strong connection to TAC Cup outfit Eastern Ranges, and the newlyannounced AFL Outer East.

Recruitment, and the application process, is set to begin with a series of clinics run for Year 5 students from schools around the greater Emerald area in Term 4 this year. An information evening will then be held on 26 March next year at Emerald Secondary College.

Donders said he'd already been in contact with primary schools around the Casey region, too.

"I've already contacted primary schools down that way (in the southern part of what will be the new competition) - we've got the facilities at the school, and Chandler Reserve (the home of the Emerald Football Netball Club) which is a two-minute walk down the road - so we've got access to all the facilities we need to build a strong academy.

"Our aim is to establish a strong push of interest for the academy starting in 2020."

Monbulk MP and Education Minister James Merlino congratulated Monbulk Primary School for reducing its environmental impact through the State Government’s ResourceSmart Schools program.

Since 2008, ResourceSmart Schools has reached more than 1300 Victorian schools.

Participants in the program have saved more than $22 million through energy, waste and water savings and avoided more than 60,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases.

Mr Merlino attended Monbulk Primary School on 17 August and awarded the school with a 3Star certification for completing ResourceSmart Schools modules and meeting benchmarks for energy usage and waste reduction.

The 3Star certification recognises the school’s leadership in engaging and educating the school community on energy and waste reduction.

Since taking part, Monbulk Primary School has saved $16,500.

Mr Merlino commended the school on its commitment to reducing its waste.

“This certification recognises the great work of the dedicated teachers and staff at Monbulk Primary School in reducing the school’s environmental impact,” he said.

“The ResourceSmart Schools program gives students a hands-on understanding of sustainability and the environment and how they can make a real difference.”

Mr Merlino encouraged other schools in the region to sign up for the ResourceSmart Schools program.

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Science fun

By Derek Schlennstedt Montrose Primary School celebrated Science Week on 15 August with a day of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities.

The day gave students the chance to experience the excitement of engaging in activities quite different to those usually undertaken in the classroom, including boat and parachute making and even experimenting with dry ice.

Grade 4 teacher Wayne Armstrong said the activities were designed to give students an interactive experience.

“There was a lot of talk about what it means to be a scientist and about the reasons for

chemical reactions - cause and effect," he said.

“The students really loved it and had smiles on their faces all day.”

Mr Armstrong said that although science had taken a back seat in recent years it was great to encourage it and show that it could be fun.

“We do a bit of science but tend to find it does get squeezed out with the curriculum,” he said.

“I think it was really positive experience for everyone and a really fun atmosphere at school on Wednesday. The student went home and talked about it and hopefully we might have a few budding scientists one day.”

Montrose Primary School students Sebastien, Charlie and Ryan making gramophones for Science Week.

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WE’RE POWERING FORWARD MAKING ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE

Winter wonder Frosty the snowman - or Olaf, to younger generations - made a surprise appearance on the Mount Evelyn roundabout last week.

Readers took to our Facebook page to credit "Rooster" for the icy handiwork, which spread smiles to everyone who passed it.

Several said they spotted someone taking snow from the back of their ute in the early hours of Wednesday 22 August.

Others labelled the stunt the "best thing ever" and said whoever was responsible "brought people a lot of joy today".

As Australia’s energy system transitions the Australian Government is making energy more affordable.

We’ve turned the corner on electricity prices and reined in the power of the network companies. We’ve secured agreements with retailers to give customers a better deal – saving you hundreds of dollars a year. And we’ve ensured there’s enough gas for Australians before it’s shipped off shore.

Poppy plan progress In July, the Mail revealed the Emerald RSL plan to cover the town and Puffing Billy in 10,000 red poppies this Remembrance Day. On Thursday 23 August the tally topped 8000.

People from across the state have knitted, felted and crocheted the symbolic flowers for the project to mark 100 years since World War I came to an end.

The Emerald post office and RSL are accepting poppy donations. Call Sue Farr on 0418 685 942 or email peter.maloney@emeraldrsl.com. au to get involved.

Pick my project The Mail has been inundated with worthy Yarra Ranges candidates for Pick My Project funding.

There are dozens of local projects - so many that we can't offer each one a story, and don't want to bias the public vote process by picking just a few to showcase.

Instead we'd like to invite project leaders to share details in comments on a post pinned to the top of our Facebook page. Voting is open until 5pm on Monday 17 September at pickmyproject.vic.gov.au.

It’s actions like these today that power a more affordable energy future.

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Police confirmed reports that Ambulance Victoria attended a Healesville address on 11 August after a man falsely claimed he was suffering from a heart attack.

"Police did not attend the address at the time but are investigating the matter," a spokeswoman said.

"No one has been charged over the incident."

The Mail understands there were other 'prank' calls made to triple-zero requesting ambulance attendance in Healesville and surrounds during the same week.

"We had our house door broken down at the business address on Saturday as there was no one home," one reader told the Mail.

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Opportunities lining up Cire Community School has already started to plan for 2019 and the students are keen and eager to help.

With Assistant Principal Graham Broderick at the helm, students have been busy working towards the re-development of an existing depot to utilise as a workshop to run woodwork and metalwork classes.

Students Dylan, Bailey, Liam and Lachlan have worked hard over the last few weeks to begin the clean-up to make this initiative a part of the school's hands-on learning approach - and in effect, another classroom.

The school's philosophy is to "learn by doing", which gives students an opportunity to gain practical skills whilst making learning fun.

The existing facility located at the Cire Community Workshop Centre in Yarra Junction has had many uses over the years. The school is thrilled to now be utilising this space again for students to learn basic woodwork and metalwork skills that could add to their future VCAL studies and lead to an apprenticeship.

"We have enjoyed working towards the new workshop and cleaning up," Year 9 student Dylan said. "(It's) good to see some tools and equipment we could use ... can't wait to get into it."

Cire Community School focuses on what a student can achieve in a supportive and encouraging environment removing barriers to education. Smaller classes, dedicated teachers, additional classroom support and external experiences provide opportunities for personal development, growth and enjoyment.

Flexible learning opportunities at Cire Community School focus on the individual student, their wellbeing and makeup part of the students customised learning plan.

For more information about Cire Community School, call 1300 835 235 or visit www.cire.org.au.

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Who Am I? we ask

By Kath Gannaway Russell Cheek's career as a live performer was punctuated in the 90s with a surprising leap to spectacular heights on night-time television.

"Who Am I", the theatrical encapsulation of a remarkable career written and performed

by Cheek himself , and directed by Stephen Abbott (aka The Sandman), will come to The Memo Healesville in a matinee performance on Friday, 7 September, and to Burrinja in Upwey on Saturday night, 8 September.

Having studied theatre at the Ecole Jacques Lecoq in Paris, Cheek has performed in and directed plays in Australia and overseas, created and directed Circus Oz's 2003-5 worldtouring show and appeared in the films 'Young Einstein' and 'Reckless Kelly'.

That's just a snapshot of a career that comes to life in 75-minutes of an hilarious, compelling story of the dedication, perseverance and grit that proved invaluable as he put his plan in place to extricate himself from actor-penury as a contestant on the Australian quiz show Sale of the Century.

It was a calculated plan after The Castanet Club.

Cheek was a core member of the Club which enjoyed 10 years national and international acclaim in the '80s but which he muses was possibly ahead of its time.

"I always had a really good general knowledge, even when I was a kid, dad taught me to read way before school age, and I always had a thirst for knowledge," he says of his second quiz show experience.

He'd won a television quiz show when he was in Year 11 and when The Castanet Club wound up, the time was right for a grown-up attempt at quizdom!

"I wanted to buy a place to live and thought

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Russell Cheek is revealing in "Who Am I". if I hit the jackpot at the right time I could maybe do that," he said Training himself to be quick on the buzzer, and going in with the theatrical approach of playing in the spirit of the game - taking a few chances and buying from the gift shop when the chance came up, he didn't hold back.

In the style of Agatha Christie's famous Mouse Trap, how all that ended up for Cheek is revealed in the show.

He describes "Who Am I", as a 'friendly

show" which is revealing of himself - the culmination of forces and experiences in his life.

Others describe Cheek as a master narrator and the show as "a dizzying maelstrom of suspense, poignancy and hilarity."

Another opportunity to enjoy great live theatre in Yarra Ranges.

Book online at http://ach.yarraranges.vic. gov.au by email boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov. au or phone 1300 368 333.

Aguirre, The Wrath of God is a 1972 West German drama directed by Werner Herzog, and was screened by the Yarra Ranges Film Society at the Healesville Memorial Hall on August 21.

Klaus Kinski stars as Lope de Aguirre, a Spanish conquistador in 1650 who joins a doomed mission down the Amazon River, in search of the fabled golden city El Dorado.

Aguirre: The Wrath of God is a masterpiece of bleak atmosphere and subtle characterisation.

In a mesmerising slow-burn, Aguirre, The Wrath of God depicts a surreal, arduous journey into oblivion, as greed, hunger and madness consume the conquistadors. The film has majestic cinematography and a sombre electronic score by German band Popol Vuh, and Herzog makes clever use of contrast and irony, juxtaposing the lush jungle and an Indian slave's merry flute-playing with the growing misery of the conquistadors.

Kinski is a scowling, indomitable force of will as Aguirre, and it's grimly compelling to watch him manipulate the people around him toward his ends.

Aguirre, The Wrath of God isn't for everyone, but it's an enthralling classic of world cinema for those whose tastes match its slow, subtle, grim wavelength.

The Yarra Ranges Film Society screens a classic, arthouse or foreign film every month at the Warburton and Healesville cinemas.

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Take in the luxurious heritage features and sit back and prepare for the three-hour train journey through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. As the whistle signals the train's departure, guests' entrees are served. Watch the station disappear as the train winds its way through the mountains and valleys of the Dandenongs, over historic bridges and through quaint villages.

Mains are served while guests continue the journey to Lakeside Station, where they are free to disembark and explore the picturesque Emerald Lake Park. Upon boarding the train for the journey home, desserts and tea and coffee are served before returning to Belgrave.

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KNOW YOUR LOCAL TRADESPERSON

They've got it covered For many, letting a tradesperson into the safe haven of their home can be quite stressful.

Which is why, for Richard and Beth Henke of Hire a Hubby Upwey, helping customers feel at ease is of the utmost importance.

With their certifications and 100% workmanship guarantee, the pair has made it their purpose to take away the stress and anxiety from small jobs to bigger renovations. They even have a trusted electrician, plumber and builder on their team.

"We know what it's like to try and get quotes for various jobs, from various trades and coordinate it all to work," Richard said.

"So we've cut all of that out for the customer and get it organised for them."

Richard said that the service is greatly appreciated by customers who have busy work/ family schedules or even those who are unsure where to begin looking.

"We are working parents ourselves," Beth, who is a mum of three, said.

"I know for myself, being able to call on just one person and have them be able to get it all organised is a true timesaver."

Hire a Hubby Upwey has just entered into its third year in the hills and with their client base continuing to grow, Richard and Beth are feeling more and more at home in the hills.

"We cannot begin to express how happy we are with the feedback we get from our customers and the fact that they will refer us on to their friends and colleagues," Beth said.

"We have met some truly wonderful people through the business and we love getting to know them."

Beth also loves getting out onto the worksite to help out where needed. She has enjoyed helping customers make their choice of colour scheme, bathroom and kitchen design, flooring choices and much more.

Richard and Beth of Hire a Hubby Upwey. 175426 "It's wonderful to be able to comfortably split ourselves through all areas of the business," Richard said.

"I know a lot of our female customers love

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The couple is looking forward to getting to know more of the locals in the hills and help-

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GRAND DESIGN POTENTIAL! THIS large, impressive family home situated on 10 acres offers a change in lifestyle families dream of.

With so many desirable features, this property will offer ultimate comfort and luxury living.

This family home provides the perfect space and layout for the entertainer and for the growing family, with its clever design offering enough room for every family member to entertain simultaneously.

The home has six spacious bedrooms, all with built-in robes and a family bathroom upstairs, while downstairs is the master suite with generous walk-in robe and ensuite with powder room.

Over three split levels there are three living zones, including a lounge which is warmed by the glow of a wood fire, a separate dining room, a bright open-plan casual family zone and a large separate rumpus/games room which has access to the outdoor entertaining area and the large solar-heated indoor salt-water chlorinated swimming pool.

From the swimming pool room and outdoor areas is the convenience of another toilet, shower and vanity.

The home features quality fittings and finishings throughout including gleaming slate floors, quality carpets, stylish window coverings and a spacious timber kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite bench tops, plenty of space, large pantry and outstanding views of the rolling foothills.

The huge laundry also has a functional drying cupboard which is perfect for drying clothes when the weather is less than perfect, integrated with a utilities room and access to the garage.

Add to the already many features: gas ducted heating, Nobo heating, two splitsystem air-conditioners, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, a spacious study and spectacular views from nearly every window.

This home offers the ultimate country lifestyle.

Outside there are two large entertaining areas to make catching up with friends or family a breeze, a storage/accommodation room, six paddocks, water and shelter in

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Plans for a massive deck extension, which can provide an enormous second storey entertaining deck, have been approved by the council and are just waiting to be built to make this property even more perfect!

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4A 2B 2C Beautiful presentation inside and out is the hallmark of this inviting family home. Set well back on a landscaped allotment, this home’s fenced front yard boasts an extra-height double carport with roller door and rain storage complementary to the generous brick home on ofer. Comfortable throughout, and ofering a 1-bedroom studio with kitchenette, large shed with single room/oice, and extensive landscaping and covered gazebo with thatched roof, this is a wonderful home for any growing family.

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OLINDA 25 Perrins Creek Road

This remarkable home near Kallista, Monbulk, Sassafras, and Olinda villages, ofers a great location and a unique opportunity to enjoy elements harking back to the 1920s. Inside, ind a cloakroom-style entry with ample storage and ground loor bedrooms, including main with open wood ire and walkin robe. A second entry leads to the upper level galley kitchen and bright dining, sunken family room, and formal dining and lounge with plate rails, leadlight doors to the deck, and original loorboards.

For Sale Price $775,000 - $850,000 Land 42,223 sq m approx.

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'SOMERTON' IS SHEER PERFECTION THIS exquisite period residence with sublime style and modernity is a glimpse into luxury living in the hills.

Perfectly positioned near the Olinda village and among more than one acre of level, landscaped, deciduous gardens, Somerton is a timeless property with unparalleled elegance.

This home resides in the bowl of a circular, gated drive and is framed by verandahs offering dual access via the main entry or into the home library.

Once inside, a central corridor declares the calibre of the home with high ceilings and ceiling roses, wide timber floorboards, and stunning stained and leadlight glass.

At the heart of the home is the high-spec kitchen with waterfall stone benchtops, ILVE cooker, and butlers’ pantry while the accompanying dining and family room are the gateway to indoor-outdoor living through French doors onto the large deck.

Equally impressive are the magnificent cinema/piano room, luxury bedrooms, and family bath with claw foot tub.

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Great Value in a Convenient Location

This fantastic western red cedar home on approximately a 1/3 acre (1339m2) is a great opportunity for irst home buyers, downsizers and anyone looking for a beautiful, updated property surrounded by native Australian bushland. With beautiful exposed timber ceilings, an abundance of natural light, skylights and polished timber loorboards throughout, the updated interior is inviting and homely from the beginning to the end. Upon entry, you are greeted into a great splitlevel living area with a modern & new kitchen featuring stone bench tops with island bench, SMEG appliances including gas stove top and wall oven as well as dishwasher. Separated perfectly we also have the dining zone plus stepping downstairs to the lounge which features a split system air conditioner plus stunning views of the native bushland at the rear of the property. The large main bedroom features a beautiful, modern ensuite and walk in robe, whilst the other two bedrooms have BIRs and are serviced by the stunning, updated main bathroom with double shower and separate bath.

Positioned in a convenient quiet end of court location and just minutes drive to local schools, shops and transport this property is the perfect place to call home. Offering 3 bedrooms plus a fresh modern kitchen, separate meals area and a spacious lounge/living area with plenty of space for the family.

Plenty of room outside as well with a carport and good size back yard and great views. A solid home in a solid location!

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 2:00-2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

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Living the Life, Views, 66 Acres Pack your bags and head to where the air is crystal clear, the views nourish the soul and you can enjoy the lifestyle you have been craving. This beautiful property of over 66 acres approx. boasts a comfortable home nestled into botanical gardens and the bonus of 10 acres of superb aged aged Pinot Meunier vines which offer an income and are sought after by some of our most elite Yarra Valley wineries. With breathtaking views of the Warburton Ranges, this tightly held property is being released for the irst time after  years of love and pure enjoyment and is now preparing for its new family to experience. Various opportunities are afforded for the holding with the options for a full time residence, a fabulously located weekender being within 1.5 hrs from the CBD or the possibility to develop the viticulture enterprise further and maybe create a Cellar Door (STCA).

This light and bright three bedroom, two bathroom brick home on a quarter of an acre approx. (1005m2) is great for families, investors and irst-home buyers alike. With a welcoming faade featuring beautifully manicured gardens and tall hedges for added privacy, this property is well-established and ready for new owners to make their own. The open kitchen/dining area features gas cooking, a tiered round serving table, dishwasher and a fantastic open serving window leading into the large rear living area. This large living space with hardwood timber loors is great for entertaining or for a kids playing room, whilst the formal lounge at the front of the home with wood heater is great for a parents retreat or a bit of extra peace and quiet. The master bedroom features WIR and full ensuite while the other two bedrooms feature BIRs and are serviced by the main bathroom with bath and separate W. utside, the decking area is perfect for entertaining guests or enoying the peace and tranuillity that this pocket of Montrose provides.

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$490,000 - $540,000

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Located in the well sort after Kilvington drive, this ¼ acre block features an older style cottage home, which is just waiting for a renovation to bring out its best. The house has 2 bedrooms, open living area, tidy kitchen & large combined bathroom/laundry. Property is fully fenced with a double carport & lock up shed with concrete loor. Come and look for yourself and decide what you will do to make this rare gem your own!

Impressive family home situated on 10 acres will offer you ultimate comfort & luxury living. Over 3 split levels, there are 3 spacious living zones, 6 BDRs, 4 BRs, indoor swimming pool & outdoor entertaining areas. Includes storage/accom room, 6 paddocks, grass arena   arae lare shed with concrete loor sprin fed dam solar panels & k lt water storage capacity. Spacious & inspiring property!

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109 Acres of Prime Land 2kms from the Heart of Gembrook!

Lifestyle Property on 10 Usable Acres!

109 Acres of prime land with the best views in Gembrook. Rich red soil suitable for farming, grazing livestock or equine pursuits. 3 Bedroom brick veneer home with renovated kitchen, currently leased at $385 per week. Power and mains water connected. Large dam with 40 mega litre pumping licence. 2 large storage and machinery sheds.

ffered for sale is this manicent property set atop of  of usable land which backs on to merald olf Course. he lare home features a family friendly loorplan with oned liin areas with  s  baths & formal & informal entertainin. dd to this   car araes automatic ates solar power fenced paddocks stables & tack room with concrete loor & power.

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

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Amazing 117 Acres of Prime Cleared Land!

6 acres with charming Mudbrick family home featuring timber beams, high ceilings, clerestory windows, 3 spacious BDRs, study, spacious family BR, rustic kitchen, huge lounge room with WH & GH. Separate DR or 2nd living area, wrap around verandahs,DBL carport, DBL garage, ménage & tie up yards. Also barn with mezzanine, concrete loor power and plumbin. ot far from embrook township.

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Bright and airy, this gorgeous brick veneer house has the makings of an outstanding family home, It even includes your own frontage to the trickling Ferny Creek that runs the length of your own back yard! It is perfectly positioned within walking distance to Upwey South Preschool, Upwey South Primary School and also the Upwey village with its train station and vibrant cafés.

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

Overlooking beautiful valley views and only a short walk from Monbulk’s main street, sporting facilities and local Primary Schools, this lovely 2 bedroom cottage has been lovingly maintained and offers the perfect opportunity for any irst home buyer, down sizer or those looking for a beautiful block to build their dream home (STCA).

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$750,000 - $825,000

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his modern and contemporary styled home radiates a real wow factor for irst home buyers  investors. From the moment you enter the drive, you are met with an expansive home featuring modern colours  an immediate wish to see more ith a enormous outdoor entertaining area overlooking the fantastic in ground swimming pool plus beautiful Yarra Valley Views.

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

Kickback and relax and enjoy all this property has to offer. Perfectly positioned in a great area close to Belgrave, with not many properties quiet like this on the market this one is sure to be snapped up quickly! Call now and get in before the crowds.

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

$740,000 - $810,000

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Amazing home in a private setting.

Silver Birches carries all the charming hallmarks of her era ... original 3-panel front door with detailed leadlight feature; period-style French doors opening directly out to an expansive verandah from the spacious master bedroom; high ceilings, timber oors, and your musthae toasty openireplace itting proudly on a priate leafy allotment approx 1149sqm in perhaps Sassafras’s most sought-after aenue, conigured for warm, cosy and practical liing with a large ersatile sunroomstyle entrance, roomy ireside lounge, ready-to-go kitchen with dishwasher, s/s oven and original wood-burning stove, 3 bedrooms, large bathroom with freestanding bath, ducted heating and carport.

Blending beautifully with the landscape of this scenic setting a character home with warmth and soul, demands your immediate attention.

Welcome to 10 Radnor Court, located in a quiet cul-de-sac, in the premier Mt Dandenong precinct. This home presents beautifully both inside and out and is waiting to be snapped up by its new owner. The charm of this single storey home will have you falling in love as soon as you walk in the front door he liing area has immaculate polished timber ooring with a Nectre slow combustion heater to keep you warm and cosy on those chilly winter nights. The modern kitchen features a breakfast bar and ows seamlessly into the dining room and liing area ncompassing a functional oorplan and 2 separate living zones, this home would also be great for holiday letting, due to the numerous amazing venues within a short distance. Conveniently located adjacent Ridge Road, you will have easy access to all that the Mountain has to offer.

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

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finals time all right!

By Cameron Hutchison AFL Yarra Ranges There's one round to go for Division One and it's finals time for Division Two. Division One is as close as ever, with Woori Yallock one game clear on top.

Olinda, Wandin and Upwey are fighting it out for the second chance and Healesville are just one game clear in fifth spot with Mount Evelyn nipping at their heels.

Division Two is now preparing for finals.

Minor premiers in all competitions for Division Two were: Seniors - Seville Reserves - Gembrook Cockatoo A-Grade Netball - Yea B-Grade Netball - Seville C-Grade Netball - Yea D-Grade Netball - Gembrook Cockatoo Division 1 Seniors Football (Round 17) Emerald 26.19.174 d Warburton Millgrove 10.6.66 Emerald jumped out of the box, kicking 8.6 to one behind and the game was out of Warburton's reach from quarter time.

Emerald kicked six goals to three in the second to have a lead of 73 points at half time.

They piled on another 12 goals to 7 in the second half.

Emerald best: S. Kelleher (4 goals), Mat Dompietro (1 goal), J. Marshall, J. Bishop (1 goal), N. Jansen, S. Kapahnke.

Warburton Millgrove best: L. Barnard, B. Ferguson, J. Blake, A. White (4 goals), T. McKenzie (1 goal), S. Andueza.

Healesville 17.18.120 d Monbulk 12.7.79 Monbulk got the early advantage, kicking five goals to three in the first.

They held tough in the second but only led by three points at half time.

Healesville came out to play in the second half kicking six goals to two to have a lead of 21 points at three quarter time.

Healesville best: J. Nugent, R. Woodford (4 goals), B. Murphy (2 goals), J. Roe-Duggan (1 goal), N. Mende (1 goal), K. Niki (3 goals).

Olinda Ferny Creek 17.24.127 d Mount Evelyn 8.6.54 Mount Evelyn jumped Olinda in the first, taking a lead of two points into quarter time.

Olinda started to play their brand of footy kicking seven goals to three in the second to take the lead by 24 points at half time.

They held Mount Evelyn to just two goals in the second half while they manufactured eight.

Olinda Ferny Creek best: C. Eade, M. Hottes, J. Charge (3 goals), E. Greenall, L. Taylor (4 goals), D. Troutman (1 goal).

Mount Evelyn best: D. Kift (1 goal), T. Hallett-Tauali''I (1 goal), R. Fooks (1 goal), D. O'Connor, D. Watson, M. Brierley.

Wandin 20.12.132 d Upwey Tecoma 8.9.57 Wandin got the better start and had a slim five-point lead at quarter time.

They opened that gap to 44 points at half time, holding Upwey Tecoma goalless in the second.

Wandin kicked another 10 goals to four in the second half.

Wandin best: P. Bruzzese (1 goal), B. Harvey, J. Ladner (2 goals), R. Heasley, C. Johnston (6 goals), B. Smith.

Upwey Tecoma best: T. Holland, W. Duncan, B. Oates (1 goal), K. Hinton, L. Van Mourik, B. Bantoft.

Woori Yallock 30.19.199 d Belgrave 3.4.22 Woori Yallock got off to a flyer, kicking eight goals to one in the first, and was never troubled from there.

A big nine goal to one second quarter and the lead was out to 94 points.

Woori kicked 13 goals in the second half.

Woori Yallock best: J. Matthews (10 goals), C. Smedley (2 goals), E. Clasby (4 goals), R. Monkhorst, J. Adams (1 goal).

Belgrave best: M. O'Callaghan, J. Brown, P. Gough, M. Sproules, C. Rak, J. Davies.

Division 2 Seniors Football (Round 18) Kinglake 15.8.98 d Alexandra 13.16.94 Kinglake got the early lead in the first by just six points. mailcommunity.com.au

Matthew Templeton put away two goals.

They opened that lead, kicking seven goals in the second, and kept Alexandra to just two.

The third quarter was a tight contest, but the lead was still in Kinglake's favour by 36 points.

Kinglake lost all its run in the last and could only manage 1.1 while Alexandra came storming home kicking 6.3.

Kinglake best: J. Crowe, M. Quinton, W. Graf (2 goals), J. Butterworth, M. McAllister (1 goal), A. McLaren.

Alexandra best: B. Cooper (3 goals), M. Whitbourn, P. Ferguson, C. Heaslip, J. Goonan, S. Steiner (1 goal).

Gembrook Cockatoo 12.10.82 d Powelltown 9.6.60 Powelltown held the early lead by four points at quarter time.

Gembrook won the second quarter kicking 3.5 to 1.3 to go into the main break with a 10-point lead. Powelltown found something in the third and fought back to be only four points down at the last change. Gembrook held the Demons to just one goal in the last.

Gembrook Cockatoo best: M. Firrito (23 goals), P. Gramc (5 goals), D. Welsh, J. Gibson, D. Volta, P. Backman.

Powelltown best: J. Garthwaite (1 goal), J. Moore (1 goal), J. Iacono (1 goal), S. Halliday, B. Wratten (1 goal), M. McArthur (1 goal).

Seville 59.21.375 d Thornton Eildon 1.0.6 Nathan O'Keefe won the Division Two goal kicking after another record score against a Thornton Eildon side that will start to rebuild for next season.

Seville best: N. O'Keefe (25 goals), M. Cecere (4 goals), J. Cecere (6 goals), J. Neal (11 goals), D. Broadway (4 goals), D. Groen (1 goal).

Thornton Eildon best: B. Davis, B. Azzopardi, R. Andrews, J. Scotland, W. Cody, B. McComb.

Yarra Glen 16.15.111 d Yarra Junction 8.13.61 Yarra Junction started well, kicking 4.2 to 3.1 in the first, but Yarra Glen bounced back in the second to lead by 21 points at half time.

They held the Eagles to 1.3 in the third while they kicked 6.8 to have a healthy lead of 56 points at the last change.

It was a bit of self- preservation in the last for both teams.

Yarra Glen best: B. Ashton (1 goal), D. Hurley, A. Moate (6 goals), A. Smith (1 goal), J. Symes, J. Schille (2 goals).

Yarra Junction best: D. Brookes, B. Clark (1 goal), C. Hoare, P. Cubbin, L. Hoffman (1 goal), T. Wheeler (3 goals).

Under-18s Football (Round 18) Warburton Millgrove 10.9.69 d Emerald 3.11.29 Warburton Millgrove best: C. Sinniah (1 goal), J. Farrugia (1 goal), M. Knight (3 goals), R. Nyko, T. Walker, J. Cahill (3 goals).

Emerald best: J. Raukola, A. Kapahnke, B. Lewis, N. Stuhldreier, J. Zimmerling (1 goal), B. Walker.

Healesville 12.13.85 d Monbulk 3.5.23 Healesville best: C. Boeder, A. Peterson, J. Lawry, J. Brookes, C. Wright (1 goal), R. McQueen.

Monbulk best: S. Smith, D. Ross, S. Ross, B. Rutherford, A. Richardson, S. Bennett.

Gembrook Cockatoo 7.11.53 d Mount Evelyn 4.6.30 Gembrook Cockatoo best: Z. Loewe, J. Burchill, M. Wareham, H. Snoxell, F. Trott (2 goals), M. Frazzetto.

Mount Evelyn best: J. Hattwell, N. Hoskin, H. Watson, J. Day, M. Greenway, L. Walker.

Upwey Tecoma 7.10.52 d Wandin 5.7.37 Upwey Tecoma best: K. Weiser, C. Jones, B. Burrows, A. Grenda (3 goals), J. Goldie (2

goals), J. Sheehan (1 goal).

Wandin best: M. Feakes, A. Mandl, C. Steiner, B. Ebeyer, J. Daemen (2 goals), D. Wathen.

Woori Yallock 15.7.97 d Alexandra 5.4.34 Woori Yallock best: J. Aitchison (6 goals), C. French (1 goal), J. O'Sullivan (4 goals), R. Whitworth (1 goal), R. Foy, H. Bansagi (1 goal).

Alexandra best: H. Gilmore, J. Keath (1 goal), T. Rouget (3 goals), N. Stewart, Z. Pedlar, W. Woolford.

Division 1 A-Grade Netball (Round 17) Belgrave 57 d Woori Yallock 47 Belgrave sits second after defeating fourthplaced Woori Yallock.

Belgrave took the early lead by two goals at quarter time.

They broke away in the second and led by seven goals at half time.

Woori Yallock won the third quarter but only by one goal.

Belgrave took control in the last.

Belgrave best: L. Bennett (22 goals), A. Jeffery, K. Bradshaw.

Woori Yallock best: J. Evans, M. Hargrave (31 goals), A. Newham.

Wandin 49 drew with Upwey Tecoma 49 Wandin sits third on the ladder and were challenged by eighth-placed Upwey on Saturday.

Wandin got up and going in the second and had a lead of eight goals at half time.

The third quarter was all square with 13 goals each.

Upwey completely dominated in the last shooting 14 goals to six.

Upwey Tecoma best: T. Edelmaier, G. Bull (13 goals), P. Day. Wandin best: K. Dolphin, R. McMahon, C. Seivers.

Monbulk Hawks 52 d Healesville 32 Monbulk took control in the second and led by seven goals.

It was all Monbulk in the third and they led by 18 goals at three quarter time.

Healesville rallied in the last.

Monbulk best: K. Seamer, T. Mancarella, B. Williams (42 goals).

Healesville best: L. Wandin-Collins (8 goals), C. Chandler, A. Bryan.

Warburton Millgrove 54 d Emerald 32 Warburton held a three-goal lead at quarter time.

They opened that up to 12 at half time.

The third quarter was all Warburton and a lead of 21 goals was going to be hard to peg back.

Emerald took it up to them in the last, but it was all too late.

Warburton Millgrove best: N. Petrucev, K. Luiyf (21 goals), S. Fotia.

Emerald best: E. Loveday, J. Scott, H. Scott.

Olinda Ferny Creek 65 d Mount Evelyn 30 Olinda will probably claim the minor premiership.

The side shot an impressive 18 goals in the first to lead by nine.

Mount Evelyn held them to 15 in the second but the lead was 14 goals at half time.

Mount Evelyn could only manage four goals in the third and the game had slipped away from them.

Olinda Ferny Creek best: K. Tomlinson, B. Smith, A. Paget.

Mount Evelyn best: K. Black (15 goals), G. Bingley, S. Jones.

Division 2 A-Grade Netball (Round 18) Powelltown 91 d Gembrook Cockatoo 9 Powelltown best: A. Martin, N. Hajder (48 goals), J. Lord.

Gembrook Cockatoo best: A. Frost, K. Dullard, K. Clark (2 goals).

Yarra Junction 50 d Yarra Glen 43 Yarra Junction best: A. Finn (21 goals), J. Gardner (19 goals), M. Motteram.

Yarra Glen best: M. Cowan, K. Fraser, S. Gilder.

Kinglake 75 d Alexandra 35 Kinglake best: A. Waack, A. Barnes (17 goals), C. Ryan.

Alexandra best: E. Hedger (17 goals), R. Wallis (10 goals), L. Chapple (8 goals).

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Juniors’ sun shines The first round of Yarra Ranges AFL’s grand finals was played out in brilliant weather at Gembrook on Sunday.

More than 2000 spectators gathered to see the culmination of the 2018 season with a further estimated 2000 people viewing the games on Valley Vision live stream - a first for junior football.

Junior Operations Co-ordinator Andy Gibbons said there was a good representation across the league with 13 of the 15 clubs represented in Sunday’s matches and next Sunday’s girls’ grand final round.

In the Under-16s the undefeated Monbulk 7.9.51 won out over Wesburn 3.3.21.

Under-14 Green saw Upwey 6.2.38 defeat Wandin 4.3.27.

Upwey had also come through the home and away games undefeated but had to earn their place in the grand final after losing a final.

Under-14 Blue saw Mount Evelyn 5.2.32 defeat Emerald 4.7.31 in a nail-biter that had Emerald up by four goals after the first quarter and Mount Evelyn fighting back to win by a point.

Under-12s saw Woori Yallock 5.3.33 d Olinda Ferny Creek 2.3.15 to claim the flag after coming through the year undefeated.

Mount Evelyn defeated Healesville in the Under-11s.

With both teams on an even par all year, it was anyone’s game, Mount Evelyn coming home with 3.7.25 to Healesville’s 0.0.0.

In the Eastern Region Girls Football Premier League, Donvale 5.3.33 defeated Mount Evelyn 2.6.18 in the Under-18s while South Belgrave/Lysterfield 4.6.30 defeated Mount Evelyn 2.0.12.

Results of the Yarra Ranges Division Girls in the Preliminary Finals were Under-16s UpweyTecoma 3.11.29 defeated Healesville 2.2.14; Under-14s Worawa 4.5.29 defeated Monbulk

Hawks are Premiers

By Cindy Downey Monbulk Junior Footy Congratulations goes to the Under-16 boys, who are Premiers for 2018, and to the Under-14 girls for giving it their very best in such a close match.

It was great to see so many supporters come out to watch the teams in their finals games.

Great kids become great contributors and the community gets better as a result - all from kicking a footy.

Under-14 Girls Worowa 4.5.29 d Monbulk 4.3.27 There were a lot of mixed emotions with this result.

The Hawks were super proud of all the Hawkettes and their efforts on field for each other. They battled hard until the final siren, but couldn't quite get that last score on the board to get the win.

They had polished game skills towards the end of the season and will regroup next year to grow stronger as a team.

Under-16 Boys Monbulk 7.9.51 d Wesburn 3.3.21 The boys finished off a brilliant year of learning from a great person and coach, Christ Hughson, and assistant coach Adrian Passingham.

Celebrations as Monbulk U16s take the 2018 premiership flag.

4.3.27 and Under-12s Belgrave 3.5.23 defeated Healesville 1.0.6.

AFL Yarra Ranges Girls Grand Finals will be played out at Yarra Glen on Sunday 2 August

with Olinda Ferny Creek White versus Belgrave in the Under-12s, Yarra Glen versus Worawa in the Under-14s and Seville versus Upwey Tecoma in the Under-16s.

The Under-16s celebrate.

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TRIP - The magistrate

By Kath Gannaway

Magistrate Tim Walsh. 184574 young fellow; he made this one mistake your honour ... great family, great upbringing , plays local footy , he's in the local youth group ... that's all well and good, but someone's dead ... sorry! You're going to jail; that's all there is to it."

Having your vehicle impounded is another possible consequence under hoon legislation and, again, there are no apologies for following through with an order.

"When it gets forfeited, the Commissioner of Police decides whether to sell it or crush it. I think you're welcome to come along and watch your car get crushed."

The "why the tough attitude" came next in an audience participation exercise that had a touch of theatre about it, but shared a personal

Picture: Kath Gannaway. story of his younger days in a Gippsland town that informs the attitude.

"Are there two young blokes here who are brothers?" he asks.

"Stand up. You with the long hair can you stand up for me too because you remind me of someone I knew when I was a young bloke.

"Just the oldest brother stand up, the youngest one sit down."

It's a very personal approach, from the Magistrate's point of view, and from that of the young people who take on the personas of people, some of them friends, he knew and who died in road crashes in the 80s.

It's a powerful tool, naming each person and attributing their life to the person sitting next to you, or behind you, or in front of you.

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"A driver's licence is a privilege; it's not a right". That one sentence might have given the packed Heritage funeral home a hint of where Magistrate Tim Walsh was heading.

"You break the rules, you no longer have a licence."

Mr Walsh was speaking to the 500 or so people at the 2018 Teenage Road Information Program (TRIP), most of them young people, and was the first magistrate to speak in the five years it's been running.

With a target audience of 16 to 25 yearolds, and their parents, TRIP is a combined response by Yarra Valley emergency services CFA, SES, Police and Ambulance to the tragic loss of young lives on Yarra Ranges' roads.

Other speakers on 1 August were Paramedic Jason Callanan, Detective Sgt Mark Amos from the Major Collision Investigation Unit, Gruyere CFA volunteer and Group Officer Andrea Bigham, and Sally Millar, the mother of Charlie Robertson who died in a crash at Launching Place on 10 April, 2015.

Mr Walsh admitted he was surprised at the numbers saying he was asked by the court registrar to do a talk at a country town and was thinking perhaps 50 people.

"I think it's a credit to the organisers , but more importantly I think it's a credit to all the parents here and to all of you as a community that we have such a big turn out."

He laid down the rules under the heading of a "few brief points about the attitude of myself and my colleagues", and addressed some misconceptions about the leniency drivers might expect if they come before the courts.

"If you're young, had a couple too many, you might think 'I'll lose my licence for six months if I get caught' Myth dispelled. "No, no, no. What the law says is that I must take your licence off you for a minimum of six months," he says.

"If you're going too fast, doing burnouts or something we'll start talking about 12, 18, 24 months."

His attitude to pleas that loss of licence means loss of a job, is a blunt "tell someone who cares".

He adds "And we'll get to why very shortly."

He had some statistics around the more serious consequences of motor vehicle crashes which are dealt with in the County Court.

In the last six years, for people aged 25 or less, he said there were 104 offences of culpable and dangerous driving causing death or serious injury, and dangerous or negligent driving while being pursued by police, resulting in 62 people sentenced to jail.

"You kill someone in a car crash, you're drunk or speeding, you don't get six months, you're going to jail."

He said as a barrister he had both prosecuted and defended in culpable driving cases.

"No one wins, everyone is a loser. They are the most tragic cases," he says.

"Yes, he's a good decent hard-working

Understandable, even 30 years later, he doesn't want the names of all those people put in print.

But the characteristics of the people, and the circumstances of their deaths resonate in any community and certainly across Yarra Ranges.

"He'd been riding motor bikes since he was a kid - a good rider, going hard around a bend, lost it - bang, dead."

"You there with the grey top. Stay standing up." He's a talented young local footballer; would've played AFL. "I think he was 19; the best country footballer I've ever seen," the Magistrate says. He was a passenger in a car that went into a tree.

The driver went to jail for three years.

"You'll do", he says pointing out another young 'bloke'.

He's got a catchy nickname, just like so many of the young people who have died on our roads.

"He was at the hamburger shop. He was, as the old blokes say, full as a state school. He'd had too much to drink, jumped in his car, took off, came over the hill, hit a white post. Bang.

He came through the windscreen. Dead.

"You stand up." "You stand up." You stand up."

Someone with red hair. Someone in a hoody. A blondie. All up 18 people are named.

It's brutally personal, and that's just what road trauma is.

Each story is punctuated by a deep sigh.

Lastly, there's one of his closest mates. It's 1980, they were 19, played football together.

He's got a name and a story too.

They had a few drinks together at the races and parted with 'alright mate, see you at footy training Tuesday night'. Tim (not yet a Magistrate) and some others got a taxi home.

"I walk in, my father's white as a sheet. My father's the local police inspector. Sit down I want to talk to you."

"What's wrong?"

And, as policemen do, he delivers the incomprehensible.

His best mate is dead. Driving from the races and crashed his car.

"My old man said 'why did you let him drive?'.

"I said, 'we left; I didn't think he had his car there'.

"He said 'did you ask him?'

"I've never forgiven myself for that.

"He was one of me best friends."

Scanning the room he says "Yes I'm hard in court. There's a reason I'm hard in court ... there's all these reasons I'm hard in court."

And, an appeal.

"I hope this somehow gets the message across to you, because I'm sick and tired of taking people's licences off them, taking their cars off them ... and picking up the newspaper on Monday morning and here's another young bloke, like you, dead as a door knocker.

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Sporting home in election promise

By Alice Rennison The Liberal Party will contribute $1 million to the home of Mooroolbark Soccer Club if elected in November.

The Opposition announcement redevelopment plans for the Esther Park Community Sports Pavillion on Saturday 25 August.

Mooroolbark Soccer Club has 250 players, including 95 women and girls.

The club, established in 1962, fields senior and junior men's and women's teams, as well as some mixed teams.

The redevelopment will provide separate female and male change rooms and associated amenities including a first-aid room and public toilets.

The club does not currently have permanent female amenities or change rooms.

Under the proposed plan, the community would also be able to use the facilities for meetings, social gatherings and community events.

The upgrade would cost more than $2 million.

Yarra Ranges Council has contributed $1.85 million to the project.

Mooroolbark Soccer Club president Mick Ashworth said plans for the upgrade started five years ago.

He is "hopeful" the upgrade will be completed in two years' time.

The club moved to Esther Park in about 1966 and the current club rooms were built in 1984.

"There weren't female soccer players then," Mr Ashworth said.

He said that in the past 10 years there was a massive amount of girls and women joining the club.

"We currently have two female senior teams

The Under-18s half way up ''Heartbreak Hill'' at the Australian Cross Country Championship.

Liberal candidate for Evelyn Bridget Vallence, Mooroolbark Soccer Club president Mick Ashworth, Croydon MP David Hodgett, and players Kate and Ash. and we are hoping to have three next year," Mr Ashworth said.

"We have three junior girls' teams and we are hoping to have four to five next year."

He said the expansion would allow more women to join the club.

"We are growing every year," Mr Ashworth said.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Len Cox said more and more people wanted to play

sport, particularly females.

"Girls are wanting to play and we need to upgrade facilities," he said.

"We have built five new change rooms for girls at football clubs in the shire.

"We plan on building four more this year."

Cr Cox said sport was booming for female teams.

"It's a terrific change," he said.

Watershed moment for Salamanders

By Judy Kennedy The weekend marked a milestone for the young men of the Under-17 Monbulk Rangers Salamanders - their first tilt at a championship since the team was formed four years ago.

The Salamanders defeated third-placed Knox Strikers 6-2 on Saturday and advanced to the final against Maroondah United.

“When they first got together most of these boys had hardly kicked a soccer ball and we went through the first season without winning a game,” coach Henk Nieuwesteeg said.

“The following year we won one game - our last match of the season - and then in 2017 finished sixth on the ladder.

“This year we have the final in our sights.”

A fifth-generation nurseryman, Henk was

as new to the coaching game as his charges when he started.

He had, though, played soccer for 35 years in Holland and in Australia after coming here as an 18-year-old backpacker.

“I’d wanted to coach an older age group but the Under-14 Salamanders were going to fold without a coach and when they asked me, I said I’d do it, with my wife Karen as team manager alongside assistant coach Ian Willett and fitness trainer, Sonya Albert,” Henk said.

“Over the past four years they’ve become like our own kids, you really feel a bond.

“And although the first years were horrible, we kept them positive and kept them fit and gradually they improved.”

A key to the Salamanders’ success has been moving Henk and Karen’s son Kim to striker af-

ter three years as fullback.

Kim has averaged three goals a game and scored 40 of the Salamanders’ 98 goals in season 2018.

“I told him he had to be a fullback until he learned how a striker thinks, and he’s been on fire this year,” Henk said.

“We’ve also got solid defenders and some gun midfielders, with five of the team selected to represent Victoria in the VCFA Nationals in September.

“Not all of our players are talented but they certainly know how to work hard.”

The only drawback to an exciting end to the season is that the final will be goalie Angus Horton’s last game for Monbulk Rangers, as he’s moving to the United States with his family.

The Monbulk Rangers Under-17 Salamanders, flanked by assistant coach Ian Willett and coach Henk Nieuwesteeg, are in their first VCFA final this weekend. mailcommunity.com.au

Yarra Ranges athletes excel at national champs

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics excel at National Champs This year's Australia All Schools Cross Country Championships was held at Maleny Golf Club in the Sunshine Coast hinterland on the weekend of 25 and 26 August.

The conditions were near-perfect for the five Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes selected to compete for Victoria at the championships.

A very tough course - tougher than any course seen before for a national championahip - greeted more than 2000 athletes from throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The course rose 24 metres in the last 600 metres, providing a very challenging finish to a championship race.

First up was the Yarra Ranges trio of Under-14 girls who raced over 3000 metres.

Maddie Laven ran a spectacular race, powering up the hill to finish in fourth place, only a few strides away from a medal.

Kiara Flavel finished in 15th place and Indigo Linde 24th in a field of 80 athletes.

Maddie and Kiara were part of the silver medal-winning Victoria team.

The next race was the Under -18 boys, racing over 6km, two laps of the tough 3km circuit.

Harry Norman was always close to the lead pack, eventually finishing in 16th place.

Harry was rewarded with a team silver medal and some outstandingly-sunburned legs.

Georgia Laven completed the action for YRA athletes, running a superb race to finish 23rd in the Under-18 girls 4km race.

Georgia will line up in this age group next year but with many of the athletes who finished above her having moved up an age group.

Congratulations to all YRA athletes who competed at the Wonderland Trail races in Halls Gap, especially to Harrison Van Duuren for a convincing win in the 8km trail race, backing up the next day to help Mum through the tough 20km race.

Attention now returns to AV XCR with round nine on Sunday 2 September at Burnley.

The fastest half marathon in Victoria promises to attract big fields and provide opportunities for fast times and PBs. It's a great warm-up for anyone planning to do the Melbourne Marathon.

Entries are open to members and nonmembers at athsvic.org.au.

YRA little athletes await the start of the summer track and field season in late September.

The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability. Visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

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Saturday September 1st. - 9am to 3pm

John Deere Ride On’s, Utility Vehicles & tractors. grab a bargain at Glenmac Lilydale!

Silvan spraying value at Glenmac Lilydale

JUMPING CASTLE FOR THE KIDS!

MEET YOUR LOCAL SES

Come along & join in the fun!

Have at chat & grab a sausage from the BBQ

Quality Stihl equipment.

Service & backup...

Glenmac Lilydale!

Dependable Honda Power.

Glenmac Lilydale Value!

No Reasonable Offers Refused!

459 Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale (03) 9735 0166 “Glenmac and John Deere… a successful partnership for over 40 years”

www.glenmac.com.au 12397407-LB36-18

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