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families. Everyone involved is a volunteer, not all are Rotarians, and they find it so rewarding to impact lives this way.”

Local community organisation, Cire Services, along with Coldstream Primary School, have become the first organisational members of Wandin Rotary. Cire CEO Gus Seremetis said, “We are honoured to have been invited to join Rotary which is such an enormously respected organisation worldwide.

“We already enjoy a great relationship, having partnered in various projects and we greatly look forward to more collaborations in the future to help improve the lives and opportunities for others in our region and beyond.”

In joining Rotary, Cire has launched a postal stamp collection drive to support ROMAC and used postage stamps can be donated at the Cire Yarra Junction office.

Asked for a final word, Gavin McIntyre said, “Every dollar donated is going towards saving a child’s life. The more donations we get the more kids we can help.”

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Rotary International has an outstanding history for its charitable work and untiring efforts in the fight to eradicate polio globally. In this part of the world it is the Rotary Oceanic Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) initiative that is saving the lives of seriously ill children from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Timor Leste, Vanuatu and Vietnam.

Wandin Rotary has given those efforts a boost by raising $13,000 from a fundraising night featuring a hypnotist, although there is no link to the amount raised and the audience’s state of consciousness.

Wandin Rotarian, Gavin McIntyre, knows firsthand how vital ROMAC’s work is from his efforts as ROMAC chair for Rotary District 9810. He said that each surgery comes at a cost around $25,000 and his group aims to raise at least $50,000 annually.

“There are no paid people in ROMAC and every dollar we raise is used to fund treatment costs,” he said. “We get a quote from the hospital for their charges and that usually comes out around the $25,000 mark.

“The surgeons provide their expertise probono but that’s not possible for the publicly funded hospitals. There are also costs from MRI scans and so on that have to be paid for

by ROMAC.” Gaspar, a three-year-old from Timor Leste, developed a tumor and when it did not respond to chemotherapy in Dili he came to Melbourne for surgery. It was done at the Royal Children’s Hospital and totally funded by donations to ROMAC. Mr McIntyre and his wife Di hosted Gaspar and his mum, Estefania.

The expenses involved with bringing patients and their carers to Australia, accommodating them with a host-family, transport and so on are met from a separate fund, he said.

“We currently have 97 kids on the waiting list for surgery so raising funds is vital. Without ROMAC’s help some of the kids on that list will die,” he said.

“If children get sick here then we get them treated in some of the best facilities in the world. Hospitals in countries like Timor or the Pacific Islands just don’t have the expensive equipment to do what we can do here.

“Also we have to be able to look after the kids when they are here, the interpreters, the daily trips to hospitals and supporting the host

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Fireys are on course

By Derek Schlennstedt Forest Fire Management Victoria's (FFMVic) newest recruits are completing a tough and informative four-week training camp in readiness for the summer fire season.

The 42 new firefighters from the Port Phillip Region - which includes Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Ranges and Melbourne's outer suburbs - are undertaking a five-day camp at Lyrebird Park in Yellingbo, 48 km east from Melbourne's CBD. The comprehensive training course ensures the new firefighters are trained to the highest levels in fighting fires and reducing bushfire risk.

Senior Forest Fire Management Officer John Van De Paverd said there were a number of topics covered over the week-long training camp.

"Its part of a four week training induction for all these new project fire fighters," he said.

"This week we do a lot of practical things like working with machines such as dozers fire

Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) newest recruits are completing a tough and informative four-week training camp in readiness for the summer fire season. tankers and our ultra-light slip-ons.: "They cover topics such as emergency management procedures, safety and survival techniques, fire suppression techniques and planned burning.

After completing the training camp, the

newest recruits will be fully trained and operational.

Mr Van De Paverd said that the mix of classroom theory and field-based activities helped prepare the new firefighters for the demands of the fire ground and the varied role of a firefighter.

He said that despite fire fighting being a predominantly male profession, there were many women signing up for seasonal fire fighting roles.

"We've really gotten a lot more females than previous years ... almost 50 percent," he said.

"We're committed to achieving gender equality within fire and emergency leadership roles, and we want women to see early on there are a number of great career paths available within forest fire management.

In addition to increasing their knowledge on fire management, participants will also gain an understanding of FFMVic's responsibilities in supporting broader emergencies, such as floods and landslides.

Jaws of life in safe hands with our SES

By Michael Doran

Fuel spill in Wandin North Unleaded fuel spilled into drains and the sewer in Wandin North.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the source of the spill, which occurred at 361 Warburton Highway about 1pm on Friday 30 November.

The Yarra Valley Water clean-up operation was expected to take a number of hours.

The authority tested sewer pipes and drains between Wandin and the Launching Place pumping station.

A CFA hazmat crew undertook atmospheric monitoring of houses and open drains in the immediate area.

Police asked people to avoid Sebire Avenue and surrounds, and advised against using naked flames within an exclusion area.

The EPA at the time said people might be exposed to petrol by smelling or breathing in the vapour.

"Petrol can be smelt at very low concentrations that are unlikely to be associated with adverse health effects," they said.

"However, even at low concentrations in the air, inhalation of these vapours may cause irritation of the eyes, nose or throat, or even nausea depending on the person inhaling the vapour.

"At higher concentrations, dizziness, confusion or feeling unsteady on your feet may occur."

The EPA said these side-effects should stop once the person moved away from the exposure, but they should contact a doctor if their symptoms continued.

Close the gate

The SES perform many vital functions and one of those is in Road Rescue, carried out by 103 specialist units scattered across Victoria.

Over two weekends and an evening, SES volunteers from Emerald, Upper Yarra and Healesville recently completed training in all facets of road rescue techniques.

SES Operations Officer, Central Region, Jackson Evans said that one of his roles was to train volunteers in road rescue and the training required more than 32 contact hours.

The course, held in Healesville, was aimed at equipping members with the knowledge and skills to work in a team at a road accident to extricate trapped persons and respond to on-scene hazards.

"VicSES has a very technical role at a car accident; firefighters, police and ambulance have their role to play and ours is to strategically remove parts of the car away from the casualty as a result of an accident," he said.

"All 10 members successfully completed the two parts of the course and gained their accreditation," he said.

The training involved using a range of hydraulic equipment, such as the 'jaws of life'' to remove vehicle doors, sides and roofs. To do that effectively the course included work on understanding vehicle construction, how to stabilise a vehicle and how to decide on an extraction plan.

To bring the required realism to the training requires a steady stream of cars, for which the SES rely on donations of cars from the public.

Mr Evans said the need for old cars is a continual one and that if anyone wanted to donate one to please get in touch with the local SES unit.

"In total we used 14 donated cars from the

Police are investigating the cause behind paddock gates being left open.

Warburton police Sergeant Tom Wilkinson said that overnight on 2 December, an incident has occurred in East Warburton where a paddock gate has been opened are left open allowing cattle to roam freely.

It is alleged that an offender has purposely left the gate open, and Sgt Wilkinson reminded offenders to consider the consequences of their actions.

“We’ve had other incidents where people have intentionally opened gates and left them open and as a result horses have gotten out onto the road.”

“These people need to turn to their mind that there could be more serious ramifications other than the animal getting out and wandering.

“If they get out on the road and cause a collision with a car there is a high potential for injury and the consequences for those actions are serious.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Warburton police on 5966 2006

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Road Rescue training for Yarra Valley SES volunteers. 188339 community for this training, giving our members practical experience removing doors and roofs and freeing simulated casualties at an accident."

WE WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON.

With the peak holiday season about to start it is reassuring to know that the local SES units are continuing to build the skills of their road rescue teams in the Yarra Valley.

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Police across the Yarra Valley are taking a zerotolerance approach to burning-off during the Fire Declaration Period.

On 30 November along Badger Creek road, CFA and police services were called to a small fire which involved a gallon drum being used to burn wood.

The 75-year-old property owner will receive a possible summons to court as a result.

Healesville police Sergeant Stewart Thomson reminded the public that unless a permit is provided there are serious consequences for those who undertake a burn outside.

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Water-smart gardening Temperatures around the globe keep setting records.

According to NASA, 2016 was the hottest year on record and 35-plus degree days seem to regularly occur in Melbourne.

With this in mind, it is crucial to be smart about water use in your garden.

Here are a few tips to help reduce your H2O footprint.

Reducing water use The best way to be water conscious when gardening is to reduce your water use.

Thankfully, there are some smart options to water less while still producing a bountiful vegetable plot and amazing flowers.

One of these options is to apply compost to your soil profile before planting, and mulching around the base of a plant once your seedlings are established.

Compost and mulch improve the waterholding capacity of a growing medium, which in the long run means water is more accessible

Ecologist Michael Smith for a plant over a longer time frame.

Additionally, try planting indigenous plants which have evolved techniques to cope with drier conditions.

Try planting hop goodenia, indigenous saltbush varieties and native prostanthera species.

For other options, ask your local indigenous nursery.

Rainwater tank Rain in the Yarra Valley during summer is patchy, and most vegetable plants require a consistent watering regime.

By installing a rain water tank (100-1000L)

below your roof gutter, you can potentially capture 100L overnight.

A little bit of handy work is required to attach pipes to your gutter, and make sure the tank is sitting above the ground so you can leverage a watering can beneath the tap.

Wicking beds Instead of watering from the top down like you would in your regular garden, in a wicking bed you water from the bottom up.

As the name suggests, this style of bed allows plants to 'wick' the water upwards from a reservoir below the soil, reducing water loss through evaporation of surface water.

Instead of watering every day, you only need to water once every four to six days.

Our housemate made two productive wicking bed planters by cutting a food grade 1000L storage tank in half.

There are step by step instructions online if you want to give this project a go.

Re-use your laundry grey water

This idea was inspired by a friend who diverted her washing machine waste water to her pumpkin patch.

She ditched the supermarket detergent and uses a chemical-free product called 'soap nuts', which are a dried shell of a plant high in saponins and act as a natural surfactant and cleaner.

We now do this at home too.

Using a free hard rubbish garden hose, we run the water out to some thirsty fruit trees, changing it up each cycle to spread the water.

Woori Yallock Presbyterian Church. Fun kids crafts, face-painting, free sausage sizzle and so on followed by the carols by candlelight.

Extra fun from a presentation of Bethlehemian Rhapsody starring Christmas themed muppets that will especially appeal to kids.

Weather is not an issue as it will be indoors and everyone is welcome.

about insurance and rebuilding for homeowners and renters. Speakers include the Insurance Council of Australia, Yarra Ranges Council and Fire Front Consultancies. Text your questions to 0428 338 204, transport assistance is available in some areas and AUSLAN interpreters will be organised on request. Ring or text 0428 338 204 to discuss these services. Free sausage sizzle from 6.30pm. Powelltown Residents Water Association.

COMMUNITY DIARY Respectful Relationships Come along and join community leaders in the Yarra Valley to an evening event on Thursday 6 December to share stories of how we are promoting respectful relationships. A light supper will be provided from 6.45pm to 8.30pm at the Darron Honey Centre. Book free ticket at https://community-in-action-for-respectfulrelationships.eventbrite.com.au/

Yarra Glen PS 150th To celebrate its 150th birthday, Yarra Glen Primary School is holding an 'Official Celebration Assembly' on 7 December at 2.30pm. There will be a whole-school assembly, cake cutting,

memorabilia display and paver sales. Following assembly there will be afternoon tea. RSVP to the school at 9730 1254, details at yarra.glen. ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Warburton Community Market The next Warburton community market will be held on Saturday 8th December from 9am to 2pm at St Mary's Hall Warburton, opposite the tennis courts. Variety of stalls. Inquiries: Adella 0420 451 808.

Woori Carols Woori Yallock Family Carols Night is on Sunday 16 December starting at 6pm at the

Bushfire recovery forum A forum to talk about insurance and rebuilding after a bushfire is on Monday 10 December at Yarra Junction Sporting Clubrooms from 7-9pm.

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was telling him about the restaurant's rating on the Zomato app.

"He's already got his restaurant up there with the Flower Pot in the city ... " he said, before clarifying that he was of course referring to the famous Flower Drum.

Pipi and his pooch mate Chops, who appeared inside the wrap.

Yarra Valley View Club Christmas Celebrations lunch is on Tuesday 11 December at Chirnside Park Country Club, starting at 12 noon. Booking are essential to Wendy on 0438 625556.

IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… A vote for Hitch A Healesville voter made it onto Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener's Instagram page with his donkey vote at the Saturday 24 November State Election.

They'd added a box to their ballot paper: Hitchener, Peter.

A flattered Hitch said there was "not a chance".

"I'm very happy with my position, love what I do and won't be changing anything for a very long time!" he wrote.

Irish eyes were drooping The Yarra Ranges Council meeting ran well into the night on Tuesday 27 November.

Everyone involved seemed a little worse for wear as the time neared 10.30pm.

Councillor Tim Heenan stood to comment on a motion to sell a landmark Belgrave build-

ing, feared destined for the wrecking ball, to a veterinary team.

"I'm fourth generation Irish so I'd like to wish you all the best of my Irish luck," he said, to the bemusement of his colleagues and the gallery.

At the meeting's conclusion, Cr Heenan declared it long and arduous, and congratulated new Mayor Tony Stevenson on keeping it together during his first full meeting.

"I'm proud of you," he said.

Tomato, Zomato During debate at the Tuesday 27 November Yarra Ranges Council meeting about an Olinda restaurant's opening hours, Councillor Noel Cliff introduced tomatoes into the debate.

"Well, I thought he was talking about tomatoes," he said of the restaurant's owner.

"He was talking about Zomato."

Cr Cliff went on to explain that the owner

Scam alert Yarra Ranges Council is warning residents that scammers are making phone calls, claiming to be doing a post-election audit for the council.

They advised residents to hang up and to not give out personal details including marriage status, income or rates details, and to check www. scamwatch.gov.au/get-help/where-to-get-help.

Christmas cheer The cover star for our 24-page Christmas wrap last week has received some joyful news.

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A reader let the Mail know that Lilydale was spelt "wrong" on a number of signs in the Yarra Valley.

He said there were two on the Warburton Highway, between Seville and Woori Yallock, and one advertising one of Lilydale's main attractions, the lake.

"You might want to check around the valley for more embarrassing signs and suggest to the council on behalf of me, if you like, that they actually hire sign writers that can spell and have passed school," he wrote.

However, he might be surprised to know that the 'incorrect' spelling he spotted, Lillydale with two Ls, is actually correct in the case of the lake and the former shire.

The suburb is just the one L, though.

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More than a pipe dream

Healesville Sanctuary performed a world-first treatment in a bid to save a Leadbeater's possum.

Phoenix underwent an MRI scan at Monash Biomedical Imaging earlier this year, the sanctuary revealed on 28 November.

He's among only 11 critically-endangered Leadbeater's possums in captivity across the globe.

Keepers monitoring Phoenix through video footage noticed some subtle but odd changes in his behaviour.

Senior vet Leanne Wicker said treatment helped, "but there were still some residual things".

"When a person has a problem where they have severe neurological signs, sometimes they're left with a residual tick," she said.

"We didn't know how he would react socially with other possums if he had a residual brain legion."

So the sanctuary enlisted help from a team of specialists and took Phoenix to Monash Biomedical Imaging.

"They have MRIs that are specifically used for small animals," Dr Wicker said.

"So it wasn't a little tiny dude in a big human MRI. "MRIs can take some time and we needed to get good images.

"We had to anaesthetise the little guy.

"He had a gas anaesthetic. It's the same way as we look after them here.

"They breathe it in through a little mask."

She said they monitored him closely throughout, particularly his temperature.

The MRI revealed some lesions in the brain, which could be caused by a number of factors including infection.

So they continued his treatment for a few months longer using an automatic feeder system, which dispensed Phoenix's food and medication when he interacted with it.

The $16.1 million Coldstream Recycled Water Pipeline Scheme is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The Federal Government announced $250,000 towards co-funding the project with landowners.

The pipeline would be buried at least 60 centimetres below the surface in line with industry pipeline standards, and would support agribusinesses and landowners in the Coldstream and Gruyere district.

"This funding will support a project that will benefit the Yarra Valley and its local industries by ensuring the area will receive water for decades to come," Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said.

"I would like thank the community for their ongoing work and efforts to create awareness and secure funding.

"It will mean the design can be finalised and the processes for it to progress to construction can take place."

Cr Stevenson said the council had been advocating to the state and federal governments for the project to receive more funding for several years.

Casey MP Tony Smith said the project was subject to gaining planning approvals and design work.

"If built, agricultural production, tourism and seasonal employment relating to food and fibre all stand to gain, helping support our exports such as cool-climate wines, strawberry farms, fruit orchards and livestock," he said.

The community-owned and operated scheme would be governed by a Community Water Supply and Access Agreement (CWSAA).

The Federal Government's National Water Infrastructure Development Fund funds water projects for regional communities around Australia.

Hello possum MRI!

Phoenix strapped into the MRI. "He's not on any treatment, he's now clinically normal," Dr Wicker said.

"It's been a long, slow process and we are still monitoring him very closely.

"We've introduced him to a little girlfriend.

"He's a young boy. We need to keep him healthy so that he can contribute to the breeding program."

The marsupial was once thought to be extinct, but was rediscovered in 1961 and became Victoria's Faunal Emblem.

Less than a hand-span in length, these small, speedy possums face some serious challenges in the wild, including loss of hollow bearing trees, wildfire and loss of suitable habitat.

"There's not many lowland Leadbeater's in the wild," Dr Wicker said.

"He's our faunal emblem, so from a symbolic perspective he has a lot of importance.

"He's a beautiful animal.

"I think that we know that there's such an important role for all species to play ... to create a healthy environment.

"There's intrinsic value in conserving biodiversity.

"We're pretty good at going to the nth degree for all manner of species.

"To us it's important to treat all species to the best of our ability."

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LETTERS Bike business 'blaring' I was alarmed Sunday morning (25 November) when I was rudely awoken by amplified voices and loud music screaming.

It was 6.30am.

It obviously was urgent, or incredibly important.

Not so.

It was the harbinger of the mountain bike hub, the Giro Della Donna, set up on the golf course ('event village').

My brochure tells me that it started at 8am on Sunday.

What were they blaring at people for an hour and a half? Is it something that could be done without amplification?

Is there a bylaw about noise so early on a Sunday morning?

What did they have to communicate to the attendees that needed amplification, for such a protracted length of time?

I am aware there are a great many local people upset by the mountain bike hub - I am ambivalent, but on Sunday I was appalled.

Nancy Seeger, Warburton

Rochford rocks traffic I would like to highlight an issue of concern in relation to the recent (and forthcoming) numerous Rochford winery concerts.

While I don't generally have an issue with the concerts themselves, I do have an issue with respect to road and crowd management, in particular the most recent event held on Saturday 24 November.

Why were the road barriers put out on the Friday night (inconveniencing drivers by having to slow from 100 kilometres to 60kms) when the concert was not scheduled until the afternoon of the following day?

Surely putting them out early on the Saturday morning would have caused less inconvenience.

The main issue I want to raise is the dis-

gusting and dangerous behaviour from some people attending the event.

I drove past the venue about 1.20pm on the Saturday afternoon (heading towards Lilydale).

What was unbelievable was the behaviour of people vacating buses and other vehicles and strolling across the highway, beer cans and bottles in hand, oblivious to the dangers.

This was beyond the 60km zone and in a signed 100km zone, probably at least 400 metres beyond the entry point at Rochford.

I assume, given the row of stopped traffic was more than a kilometre long, that they got sick of sitting in vehicles and decided to walk.

I don't think I would be generalising by saying a majority of the dozens of people leaving vehicles and walking between outbound traffic were intoxicated, and the number of young men urinating on the side of the road left a bit to be desired.

What was most incredible was the lack of any road traffic management staff, which resulted in complete chaos and a very dangerous situation.

Rochford management should see it as a privilege that the shire and ratepayers (and normal road users) allow them to create a major inconvenience.

They should ensure that they have the resources in place to preserve the safety of both the people attending their events and road users.

Phil, Healesville

Signs have instructions to go to the park toilets - no help if you are desperate!

Run all the way to the traffic lights to cross Warby Highway, back the same distance, then down the hill to the unsavoury public, unisex, quite open block.

No use to the disabled and elderly, and those on crutches.

There are hundreds of people, including myself, who arrive and just gape in despair.

Of course you could break the law, risk your life, and run across through the traffic - only if you are able-bodied.

Isn't there some regulation that the shopping centre needs working toilets?

This has been an ongoing saga for years.

Problems with various cleaners, no soap, no toilet paper, locked when they should have been open, not clean.

I have lived nearby for over 20 years and there have been problems for 10.

Heather McPherson, Launching Place

Drivers don't own the road In response to the letter published in Mountain Views Mail on Tuesday 27 November by

Howard Hutchins, I would like to say how disappointed I am that you would print such 'click bait'.

It is because of the attitudes of this small minority that campaigns like Share the Road exist, as well as the fact that nine cyclists are killed annually in Victoria and another 5894 are seriously injured with many living a life of pain and suffering.

Paying registration means you can use the road, you do not own it.

Most of the fee goes towards third-party insurance, which would reduce if people drove with more care and attention (in 85 per cent of cycle crashes the motorist is at fault.).

I pay $1500 a year in car registration and do not receive a refund when I choose to ride my bike.

In Victoria, safe passing rules already exist, so the internationally recognised 1 or 1.5 metre rule (over 60 km/h) could be acted on if politicians, police and magistrates had the guts to do their job properly.

As for the air space, if you came to the Yarra Valley you would see A380s sharing it with hot air balloons, micro lights, and even sky-jumpers, but please don't - stay at home.

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Firstly the ladies. Two cubicles. One has been closed on and off all year.

Then the other one had a broken seat. Then its flusher also packed up. Ladies is closed.

So we used the disabled. It broke down two days later.

Same day, last week, an hour later the men's also closed.

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The choice of which aged care facility for a loved is a difficult decision for a family to make. A question posed to the facility in the process might be 'would you place your loved ones here'?

Healesville's Holmwood Aged Care can answer that question with a resounding yes, pointing to nine of their staff caring for their own family members.

Holmwood Manager, Rachel Brown said she is very proud that staff members are happy to have their family members cared for in the facility.

"Its an honour to be asked to care for a staff members loved one," she said. "The trust they are putting in us means so much to us all."

The current roll-call of family connections shows four staff with grandparents, four staff with parents and one staff member with a sibling in residence.

Family connections are also intertwined in the staff ranks with six mother and daughters,

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CFA volunteers helping out A couple of leos lounging around after the walk.

Leos walk for life Dozens of dogs and their owners gathered in Healesville to honour a much-loved local leonberger.

Phoenix became a main street fixture and died in May this year.

On Sunday 2 December, 30 leonbergers from as far afield as Torquay, Moe, Geelong and Bendigo met at the Healesville railway station to pay tribute to Phoenix.

The huge pooches ranged in age from 13 weeks to 12 years and varied in colour - but were all unmistakably 'leos'.

They walked into Healesville for a lunch together, stopping to let passers-by get up close to the gentle giants.

Steve Odell said it was probably the largest gathering of the breed in Australia.

Steve and wife Lorraine imported Phoenix from Lincolnshire in the UK when he was 12 weeks old and retrieved him out of quarantine at 16 weeks.

He hit the show ring at three years old and became an Australian champion, and was the mascot for the Rotary Club of Healesville's annual Dog's Day Out.

The leonbergers gather at Healesville railway station.

Yarra Ranges CFA crews sent 12 volunteer firefighters to aid Queensland's firefighters.

More than 100 bushfires are burning across the state, a situation Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland had never been in before.

Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) executive officer Adam Barnett said Victoria was privileged to have an emergency service like the CFA "that ensures backup is available whenever and wherever it is needed while still maintaining local service levels".

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning's (DELWP) also sent staff from its Yarra Ranges office.

"We're sending eight arduous general firefighters who will be on to combat fires on the frontline, alongside three incident management staff who will provide technical support at the control centre," the department said.

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A taste of Italy Healesville became a little Italy on Saturday 1 December.

The town hosted the conclusion to the month-long Italian celebration Ciao Yarra Valley Ciao, the Festa di via Verde.

There were roving musicians and perform-

ers, dancing, bocce and tomato-throwing competitions, and plenty of pasta.

Festival-goers waved flags to welcome the classic cars that arrived during Targa Florio.

The Targa Florio Australian Tribute is an event for classic cars produced between 1907 and 1976.

Cars competed over four days on Victoria's open roads at regulated speed.

As part of the event, there were 56 trials across the four days, with day four competing in the Yarra Valley.

Form and function meet in this E-Type Jaguar convertible.

The festival included dancing.

Animal Aid is offering free microchipping during December.

The animal welfare organisation is opening a new veterinary clinic at its site in Killara Road, Coldstream.

To celebrate, owners can get their dog, cat, guinea pig or rabbit microchipped free of charge from Saturday 1 to Monday 31 December.

Animal Aid CEO Mark Menze said muchloved pets arrived at Animal Aid every day without microchips, and therefore no way to contact their family.

"With one simple procedure, pet owners can ensure that if their pet is lost, they will be notified quickly and their furry friend will be back in your arms in no time," he said.

"Do what is best for your pet.

"If your pet is already microchipped, please consider this your friendly reminder to check that your pet's microchip details are up to date."

The new clinic is larger and has more technology, so it can help more shelter animals and private patients every day.

"The revenue generated when the local community uses Animal Aid's services will go directly toward feeding, caring, training, and ultimately re-homing the lost, surrendered and unwanted pets that come to our door," Mr Menze said.

The microchip offer is valid for two pets per person, at Coldstream Animal Aid only.

Bookings are essential. Call 9739 0500.

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As Italian as they get, an Alpha Romeo completes the time trial.

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World Animal Protection is urging people to include their pets in their disaster plan.

"We know from looking at past disasters that people can make last-minute decisions to try to keep their pets safe - putting themselves in danger in the process," director Simone Clarke said.

"Pets must be part of emergency planning, not just to protect them, but to keep your family safe too."

World Animal Protection's top three disaster preparation tips are: to prepare a disaster survival kit for pets with food, water, medicine, identification, and a favourite toy; identify a friend's house, pet-friendly motel, or animal shelter where they can take their pet during a disaster; and practise their plan so their pet is used to moving into their carrier, to ensure everyone can move fast and stay calm in an emergency.

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The Bollygum Community market showcases unique one-off pieces, artistic talent and creative minds.

A market for everyone Any day is a good day at the Bollygum Community Market.

This country market in Kinglake has been going for over 25 years and has grown from just a few local producers to a wide variety of stalls.

The market showcases unique one-off pieces, artistic talent and creative minds, as well as local home-grown and homemade food and wine.

Regular stalls include clothing, plants, pots and garden art, soaps and candles, pickles, jams and honey, bread and wine, fruit and vegeta-

bles, hand sewn homewares, jewellery, coffee and hot food, cakes and slices and much more.

Then there are always the new stalls that continuously contribute to the changing face of the market - marketgoers never know what they might find!

As well as the market there is also a skate park, dry creek beds for a spot of fishing (rods provided), a sandpit with a mechanical digger, bridges to cross, five sets of swings (including a birds nest), tunnels to explore, spiral and

tunnel slides to slip down, climbing walls, distorting mirrors, musical cylinders, and for the thrill seekers there are flying foxes, monkey bars and much more.

The park is based on the book of the same name written and beautifully illustrated by Australian author and wildlife artist, Garry Fleming.

Bollygum is the story of a little possum who is taken from her warm and comfortable 'roof' home in the city and let loose in the dark and unfamiliar forest of Bollygum. Frightened and

all alone, she is befriended by wombat and his friends who help her find her way back to her family. The Bollygum Community Market is held from 10am to 2pm on the second Sunday of the month (from September to May) in the award-winning children's park, 'Bollygum' (40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake).

All the proceeds from stall fees are used to maintain the park. Copies of the 'Bollygum' book are also available at the market or by contacting the market co-ordinator on 0474 837 900 or bollygummarket@gmail.com.

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WANDIN SEVILLE COMMUNITY BANK

Your bank gives thanks The Wandin Seville Community Bank branch of the Bendigo Bank is celebrating its 16th year in style by reaching an important milestone.

It has invested more than $1.2 million back into its local community, and the community bank branch's message is: We could not have done it without you!

The bank is one of several community banks throughout the Yarra Ranges, and has proved the success of a revolutionary Australian banking model.

The philosophy is simple - each community forms its own bank to provide financial and banking services through a franchise agreement with Bendigo Bank.

The operating profits are returned not only to its local shareholders, but also ploughed back into the community.

After major banks closed their doors 16 years ago, businesswoman Jan Ockwell paved the way for Wandin Seville to join a banking revolution.

After proving there was community support for the venture, Bendigo Bank issued the newly-formed company Wandin Seville Financial Services a licence to operate the first community bank for the area.

It has operated profitably for 16 years, enabling it to support local schools, sporting clubs, charity organisations and festivals.

Kevin Parker was elected first chairperson of the board, then Jan Ockwell took over that role for most of the past 16 years.

Under her leadership, the Wandin Seville Community Bank branch has gone from strength to strength.

Sadly, Jan could no longer continue her role after a severe motor accident from which she is still recovering, but the momentum she established has continued. The bank's first

Wandin Seville Community Bank manager Jackie Butler with the branch's new mobile lending car. 188254 million-dollar milestone is the result.

Wandin Seville Community Bank said the Community Bank's track record was an inspiring story.

A spokesperson said research by Roy Morgan confirmed Australians regarded the Bendigo Bank name as the most trustworthy in the banking world.

Australian Bendigo Bank customers top 1.6 million and the number is growing. Wandin

Seville Financial Services chairperson Ray Barrett said the Wandin Seville Community Bank could face the future with confidence.

Its core principles will never change, and Ray said it would always contribute to community prosperity, not merely feed off it.

Jackie Butler is the community bank's manager, and her message to local families and businesses is: Please support your community bank.

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"Make the change and join us- you'll be welcome, and what's good for us is good for you, too.

"With the facility of mobile lending service, I can come out and visit any member of the community at a time and place that suits them best."

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Sew much knowledge Tucked away in Wandin North is a retail gem in Yarra Valley Quilt Yarn and Sew. Long-term owned and operated by Howard Van Egmond, it is a mecca for the sewing enthusiast with a huge range and a breadth of knowledge that are hard to find anywhere else.

Whether it is a basic sewing machine for the odd repair here and there or for the full fashion statement, Howard and the team have got it covered.

All types of machines are available for sale in store, from basic sewing machines to overlockers and a full quilting service.

With a huge range of fabrics, wools and haberdashery, Howard promises that customers will never be left wanting for a new idea or direction to take their fashion.

Accessories from the simple knitting needle to full-on sewing table setups are available, and the team is always happy to give advice on

how to get the best from whatever their customers purchase.

Such is the passion that Howard and the team have for the machines, they sell all new machines with unlimited lessons in an unrushed, friendly environment.

Classes are another hallmark of Yarra Valley Quilt Yarn and Sew. They offer a huge variety suitable for begin-

ners through to experts who just want to brush up on their skills.

It’s an old saying but a very true one: Howard and the team offer good old-fashioned, friendly local service that just simply is not found in the huge shopping centres.

Yarra Valley Quilt Yarn and Sew is at 382 Warburton Highway, Wandin North and can be contacted on 5964 3592.

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Beginning on Monday, December 3, MAC is running half-an-hour information sessions about children's safety in and around the water.

"It's important for parents to understand how dangerous the water is and that they need to be constantly watching their kids with no distractions," MAC operations manager Casey Dolheguy said.

"The importance of water safety regardless of if it is in a public pool, lake, beach or river. It's very important coming into summer - parents need to understand how quickly things can change."

Information sessions start 9.15am and run every half hour until 11.15am and start again in the afternoon at 3:45pm and go through to 5.45pm. The sessions run in line with the centre's swimming lessons, however, anyone is welcome to attend.

The Monbulk Aquatic Centre is the premier gym and indoor swimming pool in Monbulk and services Belgrave, Belgrave South, Emerald, Menzies Creek, Selby, Tecoma, Kallista and Olinda. The modern facility is staffed by a team of exercise, aquatics and customer service professionals committed to customer service.

Monbulk Aquatic Centre swim instructor Megan (centre) with students (from left) Alby, Finlay, Annie and Jill. 187210 Picture: ROB CAREW. Owned by the Yarra Ranges Council and proudly managed by Belgravia Leisure, Monbulk Centre boasts programs and services for the entire community and has served the Monbulk Community for over 40 years.

Facilities and services offered include a health club, personal training, group fitness classes, aquatic facilities, swim school, birthday parties, a cafe and child care.

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Andy poses with the Smorgasbord. 187203 Pictures: ROB CAREW. music and floor show," Daniela said.

"But our focus is to combine being a part of people's happy memories ... we want to create experiences where customers feel compelled to come back and experience the magic."

With sixty years of smorgasbord history, The Cuckoo Restaurant is one of Victoria's top ten tourist destinations.

The local icon is a great place to consider over the Christmas period, too.

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A hills curiosity with a rich history, The Cuckoo, recently celebrated 60 years of hearty festivity.

A traditional Bavarian restaurant, The Cuckoo was pioneered by Willi and Karin Koeppen.

As The Cuckoo history goes, the once-modest refreshment stop was named after Karin heard the sound of a cuckoo calling during the night.

Nowadays, The Cuckoo seats 450 people in three separate dining rooms and is renowned for its smorgasbords.

And as assistant manager Daniela Rosenfeld explained, with a warm, ambient atmosphere, The Cuckoo advocates family togetherness and does its best to provide an experience where people forget their troubles and have fun.

"We are a strong, generational restaurant that is tried and tested over many years," Daniela said.

"We have the winning combination of family, fun and audience participation, which creates the magic that attracts people again and again."

Drawing visitors from all over the globe, The Cuckoo combines excellent service and an all-you-can-eat policy for all food buffets, with traditional Bavarian entertainment.

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Getting the right vibe From right: Vibe Health and Fitness Owner Tiffany Smith with Amy Barlow, Debbie Sceen and Isabelle Waters.

She says that most of her staff members at Vibe Health and Fitness started as members of the club and "got hooked."

Vibe Health and Fitness Centre also caters for special needs, TAC and Work Cover and is NDIS compliant.

Members and locals are encouraged to keep an eye on Vibe as a new school holiday program is set to kick off in January, while kids classes will commence in 2019.

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Owners Tiffany and Brendan purchased the block of land in 2007 before developing the business' concept and design.

Their mission has always been to "build a happier, healthier, more vibrant community".

Tiffany says that the centre is a "full-service club for the whole family from five years old to 105-years-old."

"We are bigger than you think with a huge variety of machines and classes to get you moving," she said.

"All members receive a health check and personalised program when they join and receive regular updates so they're never alone and can keep working towards their goals. " We have fantastic group fitness classes featuring Les Mills Bodypump and RPM, meditation and yoga, pilates and boxing.

"Our amazing active adults (over 50s) class have achieved great goals and created friendships that last a lifetime."

While Tiffany has over 20 years experience working with elite athletes, weekend warriors and rehabilitation members, she has also attended state, national and international conferences and has received many industry and business awards.

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Murphy's Mitre 10 has the festive season covered.

Store owner Julie Murphy said the hardware superstore has a vast variety of home improvement products and services to make this spring, summer and Christmas a breeze.

"Our hardware department stocks all your needs for spring and summer," Julie said.

"Our staff are all trained in pool testing and we can supply all your pool needs. We also have a large range of outdoor umbrellas, perfect for sitting under on a balmy evening."

They even have the pets sorted.

"Our produce centre has all your food for dogs, cats, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, plus a wide variety of pet/hobby accessories (and) the centre now stocks Hills Science Diet dog and cat food."

At Murphy's Mitre 10, staff are all locals and are eager to provide friendly, expert service to the local community.

"Our trade staff are trained to advise on all your timber needs," Julie said.

"If we don't stock something you need, our staff are more than happy to source and order it in."

The family-run store was recently recognised for its customer service within the Monbulk community.

Make sure to pop in and see the Murphy's Mitre 10 team for all hardware and home improvement needs this festive season.

"We recently won store of the year for our village; an award we are very proud of. It is an award that recognises our store as being of a high standard and providing excellent customer service," Julie said.

"Murphy's have been in Monbulk now since early 2001. Before us, the Anderson family ran the Mitre 10. We are proud to be part of the Mitre 10 family and the Monbulk community."

Murphy's Mitre 10 is located at the corner of Main and Silvan Roads in Monbulk.

For more information, phone 9756 6306, find them on Facebook or visit www.mitre10. com.au.

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Educating Yarra Glen

By Michael Doran Yarra Glen Primary School is having an ‘Official Celebration Assembly’ on Friday 7 December to commemorate its 150th Anniversary. The school, which started as Yarra Flats Common School No. 956, officially opened on 1 April 1868, two years after classes started.

Acting Principal Gerard Fay said the response from past students and former staff has been really positive and he hopes many more will make it on the day. “A lot of people who have been connected to the school are looking forward to the opportunity of catching up with friends and colleagues,” he said. Starting at 2.30pm, the ceremony opens with the formal assembly, presentations, cake cutting and photos, followed by refreshments. “All of the schools 160 students and the staff will receive a 150th Commemorative pin and photo and a special plaque will be unveiled.

“There is also a memorabilia display and in a fundraising effort people can purchase an inscribed paver that will go in the playground area.”

The original one-room school was located on what is now Melba Highway and a new school was erected in 1878 on the current site. Perhaps as a forerunner to Men’s Sheds, the old school building was used as a meeting room for men before being relocated to Gulf Station.

The school has a set of historical papers, currently are on long-term loan to the State Library of Victoria. The collection relates to novelist,Joseph Furphy who was born at Yering Station in 1843 and wrote the novel, Such is Life.

His mentor, Kate Baker, was a teacher in country Victoria and it was her who presented the collection to the school in 1934. The saying it’s a furphy, used colloquially for a tall story, can be traced back to the Furphy family and the use of their water-carts as a meeting point where stories were swapped in world war one. To help with catering the school has asked people coming to ring 9730 1254 to RSVP or at yarra.glen. ps@edumail.vic.gov.au and welcomes all members of the community to join them on the day.

Yarra Glen Primary Teacher Helen Ryan with Jack, Breanne and Nikayla holding school memorabilia. 188250

Secrets of the shadows

Robin failed Robin Hood Starring Taron Edgerton, Ben Mendelsohn and Eve Hewson Rated M Robin Hood is a stylish but empty historical action film.

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Returning from the Crusades, Robin of Loxley (Taron Edgerton) becomes a high-profile thief to strike back against the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn). While Edgerton delivers an easygoing charm, Robin is not an admirable protagonist.

He spends much of the film creepily focused on his estranged partner Marion (Eve Hewson), and wantonly kills so many people during his heists.

Edgerton has fun chemistry with Jamie Foxx as John, his tough-love mentor, and Mendelsohn has a caustic elegance as the Sheriff.

Jamie Dornan’s performance as Will, on the other hand, is both flat and forced, and gruff Paul Anderson overacts explosively as Guy of Gisborne. The film’s plot is erratically paced and extremely unfocused. As Robin robs Nottingham’s coffers by night and infiltrates its social circles by day, a major sub-plot concerns a concurrent plan to overthrow the Sheriff. Marion, Will and Friar Tuck (Tim Minchin) attempt to prove the Sheriff’s collusion with the Arabian enemy forces, but this compelling plan drags itself along and ends up completely redundant by the end, subsumed into Robin’s climactic peasant rebellion.

The film features some thrilling stunts and pyrotechnics, but much of the close-quarters fights are poorly-shot and overly-chaotic, and the costumes and sets are riddled with anachronisms. Robin Hood’s style and frenetic energy cannot mask its uneven performances and sloppy narrative.

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A new exhibition, The Secrets Shadows Keep, featuring the work of Healesville artist Amanda Ruck, has opened at Yering Station Art Gallery.

The exhibition is running until 7 January and gallery curator, Dr Ewen Jarvis said the work highlight the artist’s affinity with skyscapes.

“In this exhibition Amanda Ruck asks us to incline our heads upward and to participate more fully in the ever shifting element of air,” he said. “Surveying paintings that span two decades of creative endeavour, we encounter many works that have apparently emerged from within the realist, landscape tradition.”

“Amanda’s line of sight however is forever tempted skyward, thus diminishing the presence of land and enhancing the lure of the sky, effecting a subtle change of perspective. Our thinking shifts from an engagement with the solid certainties and rigid laws of the material world, toward an uplifting sense of the dynamic, responsive and inherently mutable facets of the freer element of air. “Something else however strikes us about Ruck’s provoking expanses and that is their arresting, and altogether pregnant atmosphere of unusual stillness.

“They challenge us to explore our own vast interior skies, and to take off over open landscapes full of mysterious promise. Ruck’s images masterfully recreate an unstable element, they remain open, elusive and full of imaginative power.”

Amanda Ruck graduated from the Canberra School of Art in 1988, after which she moved to Melbourne, and in 1998 her love of landscapes and skyscapes drew her out to the Yarra Valley.

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A GOLDEN opportunity presents itself just beautifully in this gorgeous renovated 1940s period home, the agent says.

It's nestled into vibrant gardens and sprawling lawns.

Lovingly designed, presented and crafted, the agent says this property offers not only spacious living for the family, but a home that its new owner will proudly showcase to family and friends.

The main entrance is the perfect lead in to this home and is a grand feature on its own, with a pillared portico feel guiding through to the living hub.

Several lounging zones are provided, including a versatile library where the buyer can snuggle down on a couch and grab a book, a formal lounge room with a feature wood fire, and a rumpus which opens to one of the several outdoor entertaining spaces.

Four bedrooms in total are all large, with the master suite a luxurious escape with a feature window seat, built-in cabinetry, walkin robe and ensuite.

The bonuses continue with the potential of a subdivision (subject to council approval) on this 1410 square metre allotment that is zoned NRZ2.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 43 Little Yarra Road, Yarra Junction, VIC 3797 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $620,000 - $680,000 Inspect: Saturday 10.30am - 11am Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION 5967 1277

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7 Hodge Crt Millgrove

$430,000 - $470,000

A place to call home Tranquil and peaceful living is in abundance at this lovely location where you can enjoy the Walker Creek at your front boundary and birdlife in abundance. Set on over quarter acre (1115 sqm) of beautiful established gardens this well presented three bedroom home boasts an updated kitchen, light and bright bathroom and warm and coy lounge room complete with gas log ire. utdoors you can sit & while away the summer evenings on the front deck or under the covered entertaining area both overlooking lovely garden settings. Extras includes garden shed, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, plenty of parking space and much more.

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

9 Cornish Rd Warburton

$460,000 - $500,000

49 Riverturn Lane Warburton

Auction 15th December at 12:30pm

Cottage Charm, Gardens and Mountain Views

Hideaway on 90 acres with Yarra River views

Perfectly positioned at the end of a no-through road is this much loved family cottage, ooing all the charm you could possibly want in a Warburton gem. The double story home offers a versatile layout with the options for upstairs being 1 or 2 bedrooms and a rumpus room and a large master bedroom downstairs with a huge bathroom. The main living one includes a large country style kitchen with ample space to whip up a storm for Christmas, a great sied meals area and a picturesque lounge room showcasing the outdoors.

Located just 5 minutes from the shops & cafes of Warburton is this 1 bedroom hideaway overlooking the tranquil waters of the Yarra River. Peace and quiet is assured as you wander through the majestic trees of your property which backs onto the ’Shannessy Aqueduct Trail. The undulating block is mostly bushland offering an abundance of lora and fauna. The ideal retreat for a bush walk & a relatively lat walk in to town. The house is ideal for the renovator.

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

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

49 Fisherman Drive Reefton

$330,000 - $360,000

First Home wners or Weekender’s Look Here!

A unique property spanning 3 levels providing an ideal irst home or weekend escape abutting Armstrong’s creek reserve and nestled on well over half an acre. A large open plan living one on the main level with access to a lovely balcony that overlooks the property. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms with room for a 3rd and a rumpus room, and should you need more bedrooms, downstairs has the perfect spot to easily add a 4th. The bathroom has a spa and separate shower, the kitchen has a new gas cooker, a new woodheater, new split system, new hot water service and there is a massive ground loor space that would be ideal as rumpus area or for car accommodation and a workshop. utside offers loads of shedding in rustic surroundings and all within a 20 minute drive to the picturesque township of Warburton.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 15 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Julianne Spendlove Administration

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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191 Woods Point Rd East Warburton

$495,000 - $540,000

Modern yet Charming Cottage Gloriously decorated throughout, this property will surely impress with a beautiful combination of old meets new. The home has 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with super-sized built in robes, high ceilings and gorgeous additional features including sash window and dado panelling. Stunning polished loorboards and pressed metal ceilings in family room, a crackling wood ire makes this area super comfortable and cosy. French doors lead onto a covered veranda, a stunning area to relax and take in the peaceful country feel. Wonderful stylish updated kitchen complete with a Range Master oven. Added bonuses of this country cottage are a gorgeous claw foot bath in the bathroom and a sun room to relax in where would comfortably sit in all day watching the world go by. All this on a near lat block and on just over 1/2 acreâ&#x20AC;Ś.what more could you want?

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 2:30-3:00pm (Photo ID Required)

3 Bacchus Cres Millgrove

$510,000 - $560,000

Big Family Living with so much to offer!

From the exquisite gardens with no leaf out of place to the easy access/ convenience of the double carport, garage, back yard access and so much storage under the home - its all here, everything you absolutely need!

The home itself is set high on the block to take advantage of the wonderful Yarra Valley views on offer. Consisting of 4 bedrooms - all with robes and 3 with sliding door access to the front deck giving an air of opulence and/ or offering the perfect B&B set up. The galley kitchen has all the modern conveniences including dishwasher, plenty of bench & cupboard space and the pleasures of gas cooking. The living area is big and open complete with gorgeous hardwood loors that leads out to the huge rear deck with plenty of room for a lounge and dining setting. Complete with wood heater, gas ducted heating and evap cooling plus ceiling fans in all rooms.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

115 Woods Point Rd Warburton

$600,000 - $660,000

The Warm welcome of Hillside Welcome to the enchanting home that Hillside provides. Comprising of 3 lovely big bedrooms all with fabulous built in robes and stunning views of the garden from almost every window. Comfortable living spaces for all to enjoy with a more relaxed lounge area off the expansive kitchen with a open feel and cosy wood ire, dining room and additional sitting room and study nook there is certainly a place for everyone. The kitchen is a cooks delight with ample cupboards with stunning large window to enjoy iltered mountain views. Step outside to extensive mature gardens that low throughout the property which is just over 3000sqm approx. which includes grassed area, garden beds, ample shedding, carport and a additional large carport for caravans or higher vehicles this property is the complete package.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 15 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Julianne Spendlove Administration

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Healesville 40 Healesville Yarra Glen Road

ae 3305 aroondah Highway

This intriguing house with its curved façade and mesmerising outlook, set on a large corner allotment of approx 2290sqm with dual access driveway, has large picture windows to frame the beautiful views beyond, generous rooms for spacious living and 4 reverse cycle split systems plus gas ducted heating system for your comfort.

 garden lovers delight on 2 acres approx with established trees, picturesque waterways and Balinese style hut, this lovingly renovated home has spacious living and bedrooms and is designed for entertaining inside and out. This fabulous property also offers a separate studio so come and explore this wonderland.

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Healesville 94 Badger reek Road

Handy to shops, transport, school and arburton Trail, this three bedroom home with natural gas ducted heating, air conditioners and reverse cycle split system offers an opportunity to add your own touch. Two of the three bedrooms have robes, there is a covered deck, and the reasonably at yard has established plants.

et on approx 2000sqm with great views, this light lled home has a modern feel with renovated kitchen, renovated bathroom, polished oorboards plus a reverse cycle split system and wood heater. ccess to the rear is provided by a concrete driveway where there is a pad ready and waiting for a garage to be erected T.

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Considering selling or leasing?

We’re experiencing a shortage of properties for sale and for rent.

If you’re thinking of selling or renting your property, contact us for a free appraisal: Healesville 5962 1700 or Woori Yallock 5964 7344.

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Warburton 12 Lincoln Road

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Handy to shops, transport and arburton Trail, this three bedroom home has gas ducted heating, split system and a modern kitchen with new stove. it on the front deck and see the hills in the distance, and entertain under cover in the back yard.

There is also a garage behind the side gate.

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Executive Style Living, 2/3 acre approx.

Set in a quiet part of Yarra Junction is this executive style home ofering loads of features including: Four spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR plus a large study. The Formal lounge room adjoins the master providing a parents retreat. The versatile design ofers a 2nd living area plus meals/dining room. Kitchen has been updated with Stainless Steel appliances & loads of cupboard space. Sliding doors lead to a covered entertaining area perfect for the summer BBQ. Other features include underfloor heating, wood heating, split system, new carpet & quality curtains & blinds. Outside there is a double lock up garage, tool/machinery shed & beautiful established garden & trees. All of this is located just minutes from the local primary school, bus stops, Warburton Rail Trail & the township of Yarra Junction. For more information SMS 9VIC to 0488 824 379.

FOR SALE $740,000-$790,000 LAND 2661m2 (approx.)

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NEW LISTING 12 Wonga road, Millgrove

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FOR SALE

5/2556 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

NEW LISTING A Rare Find, Ready to Build

Low Maintenance Living At Its Best

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Beautiful near level block with views to Mt little Joe Approved planning permit to build a 3 bed, 2 bath home Walking distance to bus stops, Primary School & shops For building enquiries please contact the Shire of Yarra ranges on 1300 368 333.

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FOr SAle $250,000 lAND 934m2 (approx.)

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NEW LISTING • Great size kitchen with adjoining meals area & fantastic mountain views • Natural gas ducted heating & split system • Single lock up garage & secure courtyard • Minutes from bus stops, shops & Warburton Rail Trail • For more information SMS 2556WARB to 0488 824 379

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By Michael Doran

Clubs lead the way

Taking a vision and turning into reality is usually a long and frustrating journey, particularly if it involves shifting Australians perceptions around housing.

From his Healesville factory, Colin Ure has given his vision on what houses of the future could look like a boost, gaining approval for a housing estate in South Gippsland.

"This is iCUE Home's first major development, a pilot project for 12 units in Korumburra and the first one approved where power is from a micro-grid embedded within the DNA of the development," he said.

"The 12 houses will each have rooftop solar linking into a micro-grid with a 400kw battery. You could have two weeks of snow but still have enough power because you have a battery in each house backed up by the large battery.

"This means each house is not individually connected to the external grid so you are saving on individual connection fees. The estate is connected to the grid but the aim is to sell power outwards, not bring it in."

To reduce power consumption it is important that the house have effective insulation, a real problem with traditional 'sticks and bricks' houses he said. "In this structure it is so well sealed then you may never need aircon because when it's 35 outside it will only be 25 in here."

There is a prototype in his factory and a joint-venture is underway building a house in Healesville. "We are putting all the premium stuff in there and then going to have it monitored by the CSIRO to prove our point," Mr Ure said.

"This model works best for everybody because it takes away the need to upgrade infrastructure and if you do smaller developments with batteries it is far easier to take a small regional community off the grid.

Leading local organisations have reaffirmed their commitment to ending violence against women.

The Leading for Change initiative is made up of project partners AFL Outer East, Sport and Life Training Foundation (SALT), Eastern Health and Yarra Valley Water.

They’ve signalled their endorsement of 16 Days of Activism, a United Nations initiative against gender-based violence.

It marks the period between the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November, and Human Rights Day on 10 December.

Through Leading for Change, this year there’s been the most significant investments in player mental health and wellbeing in football and netball clubs in the AFL Yarra Ranges.

Key to this has been SALT’s involvement.

Carissa Rash was the key presenter for SALT sessions Strong is the New Pretty, Wellbeing and Mental Health, and Crossing the Line.

She said SALT was constantly receiving feedback that its sessions positively impacted young girls and women.

“The sessions allowed women to have significant conversations in a safe environment, which was very empowering,” Ms Rash said.

“We want to make as much of a difference as we can, and reach as many people as we can.”

At the 26 SALT sessions, Eastern Health provided referral and support pathways to nine football and netball clubs.

Scott Coghlan from the Wandin Junior Football Club said the SALT training was “excellent for our kids”.

“The topics covered were relevant and informative, whilst the presenters were engaging and approachable,” he said.

Clubs interested in being part of the project can contact AFL Outer East for more information.

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The iCUE house is the vision of Healesville's Colin Ure. 188357 One word you will never hear from Colin Ure is cheap; there is nothing cheap about the quality of his houses and nor are they cheap to buy.

"At Korumburra a two-bedroom unit will range from $465,000 to 565,000 but that includes everything so people can move towards

a fossil fuel free future," he said. "We know we can do it in high volume and we know when we get to high volume the prices come down."

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By Michael Doran Going for a run takes on a whole new meaning for 20 year old apprentice plumber Cody McKellar. His idea is to lace up his runners and return 12 hours and 100 kilometres later.

"I finish work, get home, chuck on my running gear and go running," said the former Mount Lilydale Mercy College student. "I run at least every second day and average 80km a week."

When injury ended his football playing days he looked around for another way to keep fit.

"I used to do runs to stay fit and when I couldn't play footy anymore I thought ok, I will make the runs longer and longer and then started doing the real long stuff.

"I did my first marathon two years ago and a couple of days after it I heard there was a 100km run on at Wilsons Promontory which sounded good so I entered.

Cody McKellar looks fresh after a 100km race.

"When I asked my old PE teacher what I should do for training he said just run slower for longer. I was running up and down the Warby Trail doing 30km runs every other weekend and I finished ok."

In October he completed the 100km Great Ocean Walk run from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles, finishing 11th in a field of 90. His time of 12 hours and 20 minutes beat his previous best by an hour.

His bucket list runs include the Western States 100 mile and ultimately the Badwater Marathon, 135 miles (217km) of torture through the aptly named Death Valley, both in the United States.

So what motivates a 20 year old to do these extreme events? " I don't think of it as motivation, I think of it as just going for a run," he said. "I just like to be different."

His message to anyone contemplating ultra-running is equally simple. "Get started start with anything you can do, go outside and enjoy the fresh air and go as far as you can. Do what you enjoy."

Bulldogs put pressure on the Mounters

By Chris Anderson Conditions made a turn for the better this weekend, and Yarra Valley Cricket Association players didn’t disappoint in a closely matched opening day to Round 7 action.

In DJ Strachan Shield, all games are similarly poised after tough battles between bat and ball.

Wandin hosted Mount Evelyn and would be well pleased with their output on day one.

The Bulldogs won the toss and duly took the crease in brilliant batting conditions.

Led by captain Bryce Edwards, they made the most of the early exchanges.

By no means did they wrestle the early initiative off the visitors, but they showed a resilience that few teams have shown against the Mounters this season.

This was showcased by the fact that the visitors created few chances, if any, against some disciplined batting.

Back-to-back half-century partnerships between Edwards and Rick Painter, and Edwards and Rhys Smith had the home team well on track to record a significant total at 2/137.

It was Edwards who lost his wicket for a masterful 86, just short of a deserved century.

Edwards was in complete control of the contest with strong cuts and fluid drives.

This opened the door for the Mounters, and they turned the screws through the middle overs courtesy of Kane Jones (3/30) and Gareth Fraser (2/44).

This bowling tested the skill of the remaining Bulldogs, and even though their resilience saw them bat out their overs, the scoring rate fell and when stumps were drawn they had posted 9/196.

Runs on the board will allow Wandin to enter day two with some scoreboard pressure, the first real pressure Mount Evelyn has faced

this season.

Early inroads will be the key, as Mount Evelyn has a line-up that could quickly whisk that score away if they’re given the chance.

Healesville hosted Warburton-Millgrove and gave themselves an opportunity to close the gap on the front runners of the competition.

The visitors opened the contest with the bat and never really controlled proceedings despite contributions right through the order.

Both teams fought tooth and nail for the first hour as Tony Wunhym and Finn Saurine worked through an excellent partnership of bowling from Dermott Fry and Tom Dalley.

The Burras lost both their openers before drinks to the hand of Dale Senior, and when Jake Neale fell shortly after the visitors found themselves in a pickle at 3/48.

Ben Lever (40) joined Shane Abblitt (23) at the wicket, and a patient half-century partnership gave the team a look at a considerable total with nearly 30 overs left in the innings.

This is where Healesville owned the day’s play as they wrestled control with a glut of wickets.

Senior was brilliant as his 25 overs netted figures of 3/54, while he was well-supported by Dan Ebbels (2/10) and Josh McKenna (2/32).

A late flurry from the bat of Adam Humphrey (30) could prove vital next week as he was able to push the score out to 163 when Ash Hamer (2/14) had him caught behind to close the innings.

This game is now right on a knife’s edge.

Healesville will be confident of chasing down a total of that size, but it will take a strong batting performance.

They have the line-up to do it but consistency hasn’t been their strong suit, so confidently predicting a Bloods victory would be bold.

Warburton-Millgrove does possess a patient bowling attack and will work diligently and tirelessly to wear their opponents down, knowing full well Healesville are prone to a collapse.

In the final game of the round, Seville hosted Yarra Junction in a day’s play that planned out similarly to the other two games in Strachan Shield.

It was the visitors who batted first, and courtesy of contributions from Kevin Bomford, Marcel Kocher and Andy Cowan, they looked dominant early.

With patient defence complimented with strong stroke-play, the Eagles looked set for a big total at the tea adjournment.

Pace, so much of Seville’s artillery, was found to be of the Eagles’ liking, so the Blues turned to their slower bowlers to turn the screws, and they obliged with Andy Kay (3/18), Dan Healy (2/35) and Liam Kay (2/48) all contributing to a swift demise of the innings.

When the last wicket had fallen, Yarra Junction had limped to 176, well short of what looked possible.

With an early wrap up of the innings, Seville had to navigate through a short trip to the wicket to establish their position on top after the first day.

Unfortunately for the home team, they handed back a fair bit of the ascendency by losing two wickets before stumps to the hand of Brad Nightingale. The two wickets have put a considerable dint in what would be perceived as an attainable target.

Chasing 176, one would’ve had the Blues slightly in front, now the door is ajar for the miserly Yarra Junction bowling unit to attack.

Seville will be looking for significant partnerships to wrestle back control of the contest next week, while Yarra Junction will be eyeing more early wickets.

Healesville’s slick sides

By Terry Langdon Healesville's number one side travelled to play Chirnside Park 1 on their very slick grass green in very warm and windy conditions.

Chirnside Park led by six shots at the break, 41 to 35.

Healesville gradually wore down Chirnside in an exciting, hard-fought finish to record a very good win, 73 to 68.

Healesville 2 hosted fourth-placed Ringwood 4 at home and continued on their merry winning way to remain unbeaten this season and on top of the ladder.

Wally May's rink had another big win, 30 to 4, with the overall final score 89 to 48.

The results for Saturday Pennant played on 1 December: Healesville 1 (16/73) d Chirnside Park 1 (2/68) A. Phillips 21/18, A. Beales 22/10, S. Graham 22/21, B. Simmons 8/19.

Healesville 2 (16/89) d Ringwood 4 (2/48) B. Brown 19/16, W. Mays 30/4, C. Boland 19/21, R. Smith 21/7.

Burras keep on winning Warburton Bowls Club's number one side played Berwick 1 away in difficult and gusty conditions to win 99 to 81.

Rink scores were P. Caneva 19/31; J. Brookes 30/15; J. Van Der Zweep 26/13; and A. Donohue 24/22.

Warburton 2 played Yarra Glen 2 at home in superb conditions.

Scores were close for most of the game before the Burras drew away late in the second half to win 77 to 61.

Rink scores were B. Hall 23/9; P. Summers25/11; D. McConachy 12/24 and N. Whelan 17/17.

The Mid-Week Tuesday Pennant team played Upwey-Tecoma 1 at home and continued its improved form by winning convincingly, 83 to 47.

Rinks scores were G. Walsh 36/14; R. Zunneberg 21/20 and R. McKail 26/13.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued last Wednesday evening with several close games and continual improvement from all teams.

Rink scores were Dill's Crew 17 d Get Schwifty 12; Nutters 29 d Dunny Divas 9; KTs 16 d Burra Boys 13; Trailer Trash 18 d Reefton Rockets 16; Big Al's 18 d Bolters 17; Shambolics 17 d Moonshiners 13; and Pensioners 18 d G Force 13.

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Champions chosen

By Jamie Strudley

By Ron Hottes Andy McMath won the Warburton Golf Club Wednesday 28 November Stroke and M. McGrann playoff with a stunning nett 65.

Paul Kennedy was the runner-up on nett 68 and balls went down to 72.

PK grabbed a nearest the pin on the ninth and Paul Mason on the 15th.

Paul also won the 'bag' with a steady nett 75, which meant he shot a 74 off-the-stick.

In the twilight content, Steve Patrick made sure his sons and nephews didn't hog all the accolades as he accumulated 21 impressive points to win the night.

That win was via a count-back from Steve Wyatt, a regular twilight performer.

Players who scored 18+ can collect a ball.

Nearest the pins went to Leigh Creedy on the 10th, Kim Kennedy on the 12th and to Ash Hall on the 15th.

On Saturday 1 December was the stroke and final round of the club's C/Championships.

A-grade of the daily comp was won by Junior Cross with a superb nett 63.

This meant Jon fired a 66 gross, which is impressive in anyone's language.

Another impressive performance was created by new member, Tim McKail, who shot an incredible nett 56, off a handicap of 25 which won't be with him anymore.

This was Tim's first competitive game as a Warburton member, which is a feat in itself.

The runner-up on the day was Leigh Creedy with a nett 67. Balls got down to 71.

Nearest the pins were won by Leigh Creedy on the third, David Murch on the fifth, Garsy on the ninth, Hatty on the 12th and to Mike Plant on the 15th.

Steve Wyatt had a super eagle on the 14th, with a great third shot to the green.

Although his lead was cut into, Paul Mason played steadily enough to hold out a white-hot

Paul Mason, open champion for the ninth time, ladies' net champion and seniors champion Meredith Nursey, C-grade champion Ossie McClay, B-grade winner Danny Fox and ladies' open champion Kim Kennedy.

Jonathon Cross by three shots to win his ninth open title. Paul shot 289 over the four rounds to Junior's 292. As mentioned before, Jon had a fantastic 66 in the last round, but Paul's lead was just too great. Seven-time winner Andrew Williams was third.

In B-grade, a play-off was needed to separate Danny Fox and Ray 'Happy' Gilmore.

Both finished on 337, but Danny won on the first play-off hole.

This was a rewarding win for Danny as he is thereabouts in most of the club's daily competitions.

It was a gutsy effort from Happy, too, as he was playing on one leg in the final round.

In C-grade, another close finished resulted in a win for perennial performer, Ossie McClay.

A large crowd of members and supporters were assembled at the back of the 18th green to watch all the seeded players come in.

Ossie's win was really tense as he had to sink a five-footer on the last to grab a very popular victory.

The unlucky runner-up was Tex Van Der Kooi, who can consider himself stiff to miss out on his first C/Championship title.

The Ladies' Open title went to Kim Ken-

Ladies' open champion Kim Kennedy with Meredith Nursey, who mentored Kim during her junior development. nedy with a score of 223 over their three-round championship.

The club's might not see Kimbas competing in future years as she has bigger fish to fry at more elite events in Melbourne.

It is great that she has supported her family club for this long, as she is destined to go on to bigger and better triumphs.

The nett winner, of the Elva-Eddy trophy, is well-known local teacher Meredith Nursey with a nett 236.

Meredith's win was a popular one, too, as she is admired by all at the club for her continued support of ALL aspects of club activities.

The ancillary events connected with the championships saw wins to the following: Liam Kay won the junior title, shooting 371, but young Seth Spencely won the East-hills Cup for best nett result over the first three rounds.

Seth also grabbed the runner-up prize in the junior section.

And, finally, the Seniors Open Champion was Ms Nursey again with a gross 154 over the last two rounds.

The Nett Seniors title went to Paul Kennedy, which was fitting as he was one of the sponsors of this new event, along with Andy McMath.

The club is now looking forward to its Christmas break-up and Presentation Day on Saturday 22 December.

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Three Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes will compete in Cairns this coming weekend.

Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven and Kiara Flavel were all selected to represent Victoria at the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships.

Conditions are expected to be hot and humid as they compete in the 400m, 800m and 1500m events.

The club wished the girls and coach Brendan Dixon safe travels and lots of luck, and will post updates on Facebook.

Yarra Ranges' little athletics athletes competed in the Club Multi-Event Championships on Saturday 1 December.

A prelude to competing at the State Multi Event Championships, the format had athletes competing in pre-selected events based on the age grade, where their performance accrues points with the winner being the athlete accruing the most points from their events.

Athletes enjoyed the challenge of competing for points where the best athlete in an event is not often the best all-round athlete.

The chase for points led to many personal best results.

The club's seniors competed in round seven of the AV Shield, split between venues in Frankston and Keilor.

Some outstanding performances from all athletes saw the men's under-18 and women's open teams win the team events, the men's open and women's under-14 finish second, and the women's under-18 finishing a very close fourth.

There will be no senior competition next weekend due to Australian All Schools Championships.

Littles will compete on Saturday morning.

It's not too late to get involved in Little Athletics or the senior competition with Athletics Victoria.

Any interested athletes can email join@yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

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TAC and AFL Vic taking road safety to the bush and ‘burbs filiated with the AFL's national under-18 talent pathway.

Instead, the TAC will take road safety education and awareness to the more than 170,000 participants and 78,000 volunteers involved in 1100 clubs across Victoria.

TAC CEO Joe Calafiore said local football clubs were the hub of their communities and an ideal partner to help work Towards Zero Victoria's plan to reduce the number of lives lost and serious injuries on our roads.

"We're rapt to be taking road safety to local

football and netball clubs, which have such a big community presence, particularly in regional areas which remain tragically overrepresented in the number of deaths on Victorian roads," he said.

"Teaming up with AFL Victoria will play an important role in encouraging people to practice safe driving and appreciate that everyone has a role to play in making our roads safe."

AFL Victoria CEO Steven Reaper said the extended partnership enabled even greater avenues for the TAC to deliver its important

messages to communities across the state.

"Via this new partnership we will work with the TAC, our commissions, leagues and local clubs to help prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads," he said.

"We have had a fantastic relationship with the TAC through our talent program.

"The next phase is to create even more opportunities for everyone involved in football clubs, whether you are a player, coach, volunteer or supporter, to play a role in supporting Towards Zero."

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