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Just be grateful getting as study after study now confirms how gratitude rewires our brain for positivity, better health, better relationships, more fulfilment and happiness in life," Mrs Claus said.

She said it was a gift that kept on giving.

"You just have to choose to practice it," she said.

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Upper Ferntree Gully's own Mrs Claus is shining a light on gratitude this Christmas.

Bernadette Dimitrov, aka Mrs Claus, just finished a Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, and will be teaching gratitude at Santa Claus Peace School.

She says gratitude is the real magic behind jolly elves and Santa himself.

"It appears to be a message we are finally

the North Pole."

Mrs Claus is encouraging everyone to make their New Year's resolution gratitude-spotting.

"Start with the closest people to you and spot at least one thing a day you are grateful for about that person and share it with them," she said.

"If you want to transform your relationships at home, work and out in the commu-

nity, practice gratitude.

"It changes our brain and our neurotransmitters and we naturally become kinder to each other, and makes us better in all aspects of our life because it helps to turn off the grinch inside us: the complaining, negative, fearful one.

"It's a game-changer and a Christmas biohack."

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'Tis the season to be jolly.

But all of those jolly events with friends and family can be exhausting and often mean a wine or two.

Fatigue and impairment are two of the leading causes of death and serious injury on Victorian roads, alongside distraction, speed and not wearing a seatbelt.

With a never-ending list of things to do and holiday road trips, all five causes could become a factor in a single car trip.

Car, truck and motorcycle crashes are something we see too often, but they never lose their impact.

Over the years I've spoken to many police, CFA volunteers, SES volunteers and paramedics about the impact attending those scenes and rendering assistance to seriously injured people has on them.

It's often hard for them to not imagine their own loved ones in the same position.

Victoria Police put up a Christmas tree adorned with 199 baubles inscribed with the names and ages of those who've died on the state's roads this year.

Each is a reminder of a family grieving for a mum, dad, brother, sister, son or daughter who won't be coming home this Christmas.

Be mindful on the roads this festive season.

The Mail team is taking a short break, returning with our first edition for the new year on 8 January.

We wish all our readers a safe and happy festive season and look forward to a great year ahead.

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From left; Peter Hall, recipient James Gluskie, Anthony & Travis Hall Memorial convenor Jody Yandle, Mark Lane, from Murcotts Driving Excellence and in the fire truck recipient Jesse Heymann.

A pedestrian died in Ferntree Gully after being struck by a bus.

Police said the incident happened on Burwood Highway just after 7.30pm on Wednesday 12 December.

The man is yet to be identified and died at the scene.

The bus driver was assisting police with their inquiries.

The exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined and Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will investigate.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Seeking witnesses Police are seeking public help after a car crashed into a house in The Basin.

They said a blue Subaru station wagon was travelling north on Mountain Highway, The Basin, about 9.50am on Monday 10 December, lost control and veered off the road and crashed into a house.

The driver, a 16-year-old girl, and occupants of the house were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Police are seeking any information or video footage of the vehicle driving on Mountain Highway before the collision.

Belgrave burglary Police are investigating a break-in at a home on Arbor Avenue, Belgrave, that occurred between 7am and 5pm on 11 December.

They told the Mail that thieves stole almost $600 worth of electrical items and gardening tools.

Anyone with information should call Belgrave Police on 9754 6677.

Road to safety

By Derek Schlennstedt Over two decades have passed since Peter Hall's two teenage sons; Anthony and Travis were tragically killed in a Cockatoo car accident.

From that tragedy came a defensive driving course set up by Peter to curb the road toll and perpetuate the memory of his sons.

This year marked two decades since the inception of the Anthony and Travis Hall Memorial Driver Education Fund, and on 12 December three young CFA members were given the opportunity to improve their driving skills.

Jody Yandle, Convenor of the Anthony and Travis Hall Memorial Fund, presented young CFA members James Gluskie and Jesse Heymann with the award."

It's an important year being twenty year

since the fund first began," Ms Yandle said.

I would like to thank you both for applying and congratulate you on being chosen ... I hope you enjoy your time with Murcotts, because it is a great experience and I'm sure you'll come out of it better drivers and safer drivers."

The Memorial Education Fund, in partnership with Murcotts Driving Excellence, provides young drivers with a number of safe driving courses, which are valued around $300 apiece.

Combined with the work of local identity Peter Marke and sponsorship from businesses and residents, in its twenty years the drivers fund has seen around just over 100 drivers take on the course and learn how to navigate dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations.

The Mail spoke to Peter Hall who said the important message for young drivers was that the learning process never stopped, and was grateful that the fund was continuing to help young drivers navigate the road.

"We started off small, getting a few through, but we've started getting support not just from brigades but individuals and businesses up in the hills, and it's gradually snowballed on from there," Mr Hall said.

"But I have to give credit to peter Marke there's no way it'd be where it is now without him.

"It's really going now, we've got Jodie on board and coming up with some new ideas, so it's great and really firing."

Both 19-year-old recipients Jesse Heymann and James Gluskie said they looked forward to taking part in the driving course.

Out-of-control truck hits seven cars On Tuesday 11 of December at about 8:20am, a truck travelling South on Mt Dandenong Tourist road, Upper Ferntree Gully lost control and collided with several vehicles before coming to a stop on Burwood highway near Dawson street.

The truck travelling west on Mount Dandenong Tourist road in Upper Ferntree Gully careered into a number of vehicles also travelling west, and a man, initially trapped in a vehicle, was taken to the Alfred Hospital in a serious

condition with head and chest injuries.

A number of other people were also conveyed to hospital with serious but non-lifethreatening injuries.

Investigations are continuing and anyone with information or dash-cam footage is urged to contact Knox highway patrol on 9881 7900.

Alternatively you an contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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An out-of-control truck slammed into a total of seven vehicles in Upper Ferntree Gully, this morning.

Drive to conditions Following heavy rain, Belgrave Police Sergeant Paul Phillips warned drivers to slow down and drive to the conditions.

Over the course of four days, police attended three accidents along Monbulk Road following heavy rain.

“In these weather conditions people need to drive carefully,” he said.

“We find that when it rains and we get storms we do get a few more collisions than normal.

“When conditions deteriorate it’s important to slow down and drive to those conditions... when it’s wet you simply can’t take the corners as quickly as you would have if it was dry.”

Christmas warning Victoria Police is boosting its presence on the roads over the Christmas and New Year period, with motorists urged to slow down and get to their celebrations safely.

Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville joined Victoria Police to launch the 24-day Operation Roadwise campaign and remember the 200 lives already lost this year.

All road users will be targeted, including heavy vehicles, light trucks, cars, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Drivers are encouraged to reduce their own risk on the road by ensuring their vehicle is roadworthy, practising stop-revive-survive strategies, staying off their mobile phones and being alert on unfamiliar roads.

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GLA:D can make a life The evidence that only exercise and weight reduction helps with osteoarthritis has been around since 2002.

Yet even until this year, in Australia arthroscopic surgery and medication was favoured by medical practitioners over prescribing exercise by four to one.

The same frustration was faced in Denmark a few years ago, which led to them developing the education and exercise program, GLA:D, or GoodLife with osteoArthritis:Denmark.

Completely evidence based, the GLA:D program built an initial database of 13,000 participants over three years in order to measure outcome levels.

They then brought the outcomes to health officials and were able to dramatically influence the way public and private funding bodies look at managing osteoarthritis (OA).

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12-month follow up Improvements were stronger in those who performed the exercises in a supervised class compared to at home, yet both groups still improved greatly on average.

The earlier OA is treated with a tailored exercise and education program such as GLA:D, the better longer-term outcome and the best chance we have of mitigating the disease process.

Total knee and hip joint replacement surgeries are still very effective forms of treatment for severe osteoarthritic joint disease, yet even participants with severe OA showed similar relative levels of improvement in pain and functional measures as those with mild OA. And if they did go on to have surgery, they

showed significantly better post-surgical outcomes compared to those who didn't complete GLA:D. OA is not a wear and tear condition.

Instead, we need to begin to think of OA as an inflammatory joint disease, where soft tissue and bony oedema create pain, swelling and add to restriction in movement.

Only appropriate exercise and weight reduction can treat the osteoarthritic process.

GLA:D was introduced to Australia in late 2016, and now there are over 700 registered physiotherapist trained in conducting the assessments and exercise program, including two of our physiotherapists.

For more information on the program, visit www.drphysio.com.au/services/glad.

SNIPPETS Brewtime Cafe Christmas is a time for giving, and that's a sentiment being taken to heart by Brewtime cafe owner Eboni Bennett. Ms Bennett has decided to open the Brewtime cafe in Belgrave South on Christmas Day and provide a free festive lunch for those less fortunate. On Christmas Day Brewtime cafe will be open from 11am2pm on 25 December to provide a free Christmas roast meal for disadvantaged people. You can RSVP by contacting 9752 5923.

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Hero and Claudio use every trick in the book to get headstrong singletons Benedick and Beatrice to admit their love for each other and, of course, everything goes exactly according to plan. Well, almost!

Gembrook Market Promoting sustainable living, many of the 90+ stall holders are artisans and craftspeople who have created unique items from recycled materials. Purchase home grown produce including some wonderful gourmet foods. We have a 'garage sale site' and if occupied on the day you visit, who knows what bargain you may find! A jumping castle, farm animals or similar activities for young children are on site at most markets. Sunday 23 December, 9am - 2pm.

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Dr Anthony Palmer wishes to advise that he is retiring from General Practice at the Mt Evelyn Medical Surgery on 21-12-18.

It has been an absolute privilege and honour to serve the community for 37+ years and it is with a sense of sadness that I say goodbye to both patients and colleagues .

My wife Associate Professor Lyn Clearihan and I wish you all a Merry Xmas and farewell.

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Delivering more than just meals

By Derek Schlennstedt

By Derek Schlennstedt If it's a Monday morning, you can be sure you'll find Belgrave South's Mia Jansen doing the grocery shopping at the local supermarket ... but, she isn't doing the shopping for herself.

Mia Jansen has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, a nationwide charity that provides hot lunches to elderly residents and rehab patients, for decades.

She's been doing it so long that Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson recognised Ms Jansen for an amazing 40 years of volunteering with Yarra Ranges Council.

The only problem was Ms Jansen couldn't attend the ceremony to receive the award ...Why? Because she was busy volunteering.

To Ms Jansen, volunteering is a way of life and it gives her the opportunity to give back to her community.

"I was with meals on wheels for about 35 years ... that's when I had the last certificate," she joked.

"After that they asked me to do the shopping for a social support program, so I do a bunch a fortnight on the Mondays and take it there."

Ms Jansen began volunteering with Meals on Wheels when her son started at kinder, 40 years ago.

Rather than stay at home and do housework she wanted to use her time to give something back. That something was Meals on Wheels.

"I don't like house work, so this came up and they were asking for volunteers," she said.

"You get to know the people - especially the regular ones, and it becomes a bond.

"You probably get more out of it then they get out of it, because you are giving yourself and your time and you might be the only person they see."

Yarra Ranges Council celebrated International Volunteer Day on Thursday 6 December with 150 other Meals on Wheels volunteers.

Awards were presented to volunteers for between five to 25 years of service, though Ms Jansen was part of a select group to have reached the 40 year mark.

From left: Janette Scott presented Mia Jansen with an award recognising her 40 years of volunteering.

Although she volunteers at Yarra Ranges Council, Ms Jansen also spends much of her time volunteering with Interchange Outer East, and has also just notched up over 20 years volunteering with St Vincent De Paul.

"My husband and I do volunteering and when we decide to do something we stick it out," she said.

"We are very lucky ... we have two healthy boys, and the lords been good to us, so to give something back for somebody else that you

can help out is something special."

Volunteer Support officer at Yarra Ranges Council, Janette Scott commended Ms Jansen on her 40 years and was able to present the award at a time when Ms Jansen wasn't busy volunteering.

"We couldn't offer this service without Mia and the other volunteers. We say that Meals on Wheels is more than just a meal. A major part of it is that there a person coming to visit," Ms Scott said.

It’s getting hot in temperate solar pool

By Derek Schlennstedt In 2016 Yarra Ranges Council confirmed it would allocate up to $200,000 from federal funding to support solar heating for the Olinda Community pool.

That funding is now coming to fruition and it looks like the pool will be warm and temperate just in time for Christmas.

"Many moons ago we were lucky enough

to receive a Federal funding grant to add Solar Water heating to Olinda Community Pool," stated a facebook post on the Olinda Community Pool Facebook page.

"As you can see, it is now finally getting installed, and if we are good, Santa has promised it will be up and running by Christmas."

"We expect it to deliver a boost to the water temperate at the front and end of the seasons, and can't wait to see how well it performs

for our community."

As part of the same program, solar heating has already been added to the toddler pool.

President of the Olinda Community Pool Association James Edge said that the kids were already enjoying the heating in the toddler pool and said the opening pool party event on 1 December was massive success.

"Heating has already been added to the toddler pool and the children love it," he said.

The Gembrook community has been relentlessly campaigning to have illuminated electronic speed signs installed in Gembrook at the primary and pre-school.

Recently a petition of 800 signatures saw the school zone in Gembrook extended to include the Gembrook kindergarten, and although VicRoads accepted that the zone needed to be extended, no illuminated electronic signs were established.

The community has continued its campaign and a new petition has been received by La Trobe MP Jason Wood, who said he would speak with Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Minister Alan Tudge about assisting with federal funding.

“The community has definitely led the charge up in Gembrook and I need to congratulate them on their efforts, but the disappointing thing is that they’ve worked so hard and it hasn’t come to fruition so far,” Mr Wood said.

“To me, the children’s safety comes first and it’s amazing that this hasn’t been done.”

In October, before the 24 November State Election, Brad Battin announced that a Liberal Government would improve safety for Gembrook primary and pre-school students with the installation of flashing 40 km/h signals.

But Mr Wood said the responsibility had now fallen to him and that he would focus on a national program rollout that would mean every school had a 40km/h zone with flashing lights.

“It’s State Government issue, and the reason is VicRoads is the one who puts all the signs up, but it’s become frustrating for me to see Gembrook and Cockatoo, and Menzies Creek miss out on these,” he said.

“For me it’s a no-brainer that these schools should have 40km zones.“ Gembrook Primary School principal Brendan Fitzpatrick said that on a regular basis “vehicles of all descriptions drive past the school in excess of 40km/h during the school zone times“ and that during winter the fog made it even harder to see the current static signs.

“The bottom line is that we haven’t got the signs here,” he said.

“On a classic Gembrook foggy morning sometimes from less than 40 metres away you can’t see the static signs.

“We’ve got a new service station in Gembrook that does have LED signage and it just works, we know it works and all the research says the 40km signs work.

“It’s all about student and community safety.”

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Keep it treemendous So you’ve picked your perfect Christmas tree and it’s made its journey home...now what?

The Mail spoke to Adrian from Ports Christmas Tree Farm in Belgrave South about what you can do to help your tree stay happy, healthy and green for the festive season.

“If you’re taking your tree home on the roof of your car, the tree should be secured/loaded for proper aerodynamics.”

“Position the tree so the base is towards the front of the car, this way the wind will sweep over it following the natural bend of the limbs.

Always tie to the trunk and the stem so not to squash outer branches.”

Once you’ve got it home Adrian told the Mail that it’s important to leave the tree in a spot that’s protected from the wind, rain and sun.

From there you can being getting thr tree ready to be put up inside.

“When you’re ready to set up, make a fresh cut off the bottom of the trunk or, drill some holes into the base of the trunk.”

“This opens the trunk so it can take in water properly.

“Fresh-cut trees are very thirsty and your tree will drink a lot of water in the first few days so it’s important that you have a stand that can hold enough water.

“Your tree will be happiest away from heat sources and direct sunlight and will drink less water.

“A properly cared for tree can stay green, healthy and happy for that Christmas Day Party.”

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10 years, still going strong in childcare

All they won for Christmas

By Derek Schlennstedt A community-run child care centre in Olinda has achieved the milestone of 10 years.

The Hills Community Child Care (HCCC) began in 2008 after a small band of Dandenong Ranges families were left without occasional care places for their children and decided to take matters into their own hands.

Ten years later the not-for-profit service is still going strong, filling the child care needs of more than 30 local families.

The Olinda-based service is overseen by a volunteer committee of parents, including two of the founding members - Sue and Iain Fraser who were instrumental in the launch of HCCC, after the expansion of the four-year-old kindergarten program at Mount Dandenong Preschool resulted in it removing its occasional child care program.

"There was no childcare on the ridge other than family day care, which was heavily booked with long waiting lists," Mr Fraser said.

"There was a year in recess while HCCC formed a committee and looked at different venues and models on how it would run."

"A former principals' residence beside the Olinda Primary School was selected as the site and the group of parents lobbied what was then the Department of Human Services for a licence."

The Frasers' children are now aged 11 and 13 - well beyond the need for child care, however Mrs Fraser remains heavily involved as enrolments officer and Mr Fraser only recently stepped down as HCCC committee president.

The two reflected on the hard work that was required to get HCCC off-the-ground.

"Looking back, it was a large volume of

Samuel having fun on a trike at the The Hills Community Child Care in Olinda, which is celebrating 10 years, after it was formed by parents in 2008. work to get established, with many hours spent by a dedicated group of parents writing our policies, liaising with the department, renovating the facility to comply with regulations and keeping the community informed on our progress," Mr Fraser said.

"Our biggest hurdle was sourcing some start-up capital as 'crowd funding' didn't exist 10 years ago.

"We will be forever grateful to Mt Evelyn Bendigo Community Bank for an initial $5000 start-up grant."

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Current president Sarah Jackson said HCCC would not be where it is today without the invaluable efforts of the founding members.

Currently the child care groups employs four local staff and several casual staff, and operates 9:15am to 2:15pm three days a week, with a view to go to four.

"It is with the greatest gratitude that we thank them for their hard work and continued support as we celebrate the next 10 years to come," Ms Jackson said.

The Mail has played Santa for more than a dozen loyal readers across the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and beyond.

The All I Want for Christmas winners spent at least $10 at the Healesville Walk, Aarons Outdoor, Cuckoo Restaurant, Monbulk Jewellers, Beechworth Bakery or other participating locations.

They filled out an entry form and went into the draw.

The Mail team called the winners on Wednesday 13 December and posted out their vouchers in time for Christmas.

Aarons Outdoor $1000 voucher: Sharona Bradbury,Tecoma Monbulk Jewellers $500 voucher: Anneemiek Kortekaas, Monbulk Vouchers from Monbulk Aquatic, Motorbike City Ferntree Gully, Healesville Walk, Beechworth Bakery, Monbulk Bowling Club, Vibe Health and Fitness, Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda Cellars, Dudleys Restaurant, Precious Repairs and Murphy's Mitre 10 Monbulk: Marita Hoogaboom, Monbulk; Ron Ure, Mount Dandenong; B. Berman, Helensburgh; Vic Reynolds, Cranbourne North; Letitia Hewitt, Macclesfield; J. Hall, Silvan; Sharon Dohnt, Monbulk; Helen Surman, Monbulk; Layla Hellriegel, Emerald; Lorraine Frawley-Vos, Healesville; Nasim Harris, Mount Dandenong; Deanne Tesse, Monbulk; Anna Meyerink, Avonsleigh; Jacinta Andrews, Sassafras; Jasmine Brookes, Healesville; Jo Scott, Gembrook; Jeanes, Narre Warren South.

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Monbulk is talk of the town

By Derek Schlennstedt

Paul Bennett and Mark with a 7.5kg snapper.

Fishing is therapy Every weekend of the year, in the waters off Melbourne, something inspiring takes place.

People with special needs - men and women, girls and boys - experience all the simple joys and freedom of casting a line and trying to catch a fish. Paul Bennett is the founder and driving force behind Ferntree Gully not-for-profit group Introfish,- a unique charity he set up to share the pleasure and benefits of fishing.

"We specialise in boat fishing trips for special needs kids and adults including troubled youth, our service are free and we operate on weekends and holidays," he said.

"Groups who have enjoyed our service include respite care, vision impaired youth in gov-

ernment care, everyday kids and adults.

"Fishing is a wholesome sport where every kid who has rod fishing has a chance to catch a big one. Paul's decision to dedicate nine years to providing fishing trips emerged from his own personal tragedy - the death of his son who was born prematurely and with special needs.

"I always said I would take my son fishing but never got the chance, then I came across a report which looked at the benefits that fishing provides to people with schizophrenia, Asperger's, Down syndrome, and it showed it was an absolute winner," he said.

Paul saw other sports including AFL, cricket and rugby union all helping people with special

needs, and saw no reason fishing couldn't do the same. "It's the neutral environment on the water away from their normal surroundings where they get in trouble, the bay gives them a place to turn off, enjoy fishing and reset their thoughts, goals and ambitions," he said.

The registered not for profit fishing group is a specialist fishing service for special needs youth with disabilities, and works with their coordinators, carers and parents to provide a fun and active learning experience through land and boat fishing trips conducted on Western Port and Port Phillip Bay. You can find out more about Introfish by going to http://introfish.com.au/

Council is proposing to amend the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme by replacing the existing Design and Development Overlay with a new one to achieve outcomes set out in the Monbulk Structure Plan.

Council will request that the Minister for Planning allow Council to prepare and a planning scheme amendment that be available for comment and feedback, and will introduce a new overlay and local planning policy to the Monbulk Town Centre.

The plan, adopted by Council last year, addressed issues relating to housing, industrial land, development in the town centre, connectivity, and future development/use of particular sites. The plan provides a set of urban design guidelines for the town centre area providing direction for built form and development. The new main objectives cover design, town centre character, landscaping and safety.

A new local planning policy would guide land use including encouraging shop-top housing in the town centre area, a variety of shop sizes, relocation of service industry uses to industrialzoned land, and encouraging appropriate plant species. Councillor Jim Child moved the recommendation and said he looked forward to seeing the changes in the town.

"I'm pleased to move this motion ... involves the Monbulk restructure plan which was adopted by council November last year," Cr Child said.

"This is the next step to get it into a position to do the appropriate amendment and seek the minister's authorization."

"It's a great opportunity for Monbulk to move ahead and I look forward to seeing it come to fruition," Cr Richard Higgins said.

PLAN AND PREPARE The reasons are black and white

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On high-risk fire days, leaving early, before a fire starts, is always the safest option.

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Q&A What is something people don’t know about you?

Once the hard work of delivering toys is done for the year, I take a little break and enjoy a few glasses of Yarra Valley wine. I drink in moderation, of course! Paired with cheese and crackers, it’s hard to beat.

What was your most memorable moment?

Rudolph’s nose was on the fritz one night, and I very nearly crashed the sleigh into the top of Mt Dandenong. Thankfully the other reindeer took up the slack and we swerved just in time.

No one would have found me for days in that dense bushland!

What would your last meal be?

The Christmas in July special smorgasbord at the Cuckoo in Olinda. The only thing better than Christmas in December is Christmas in July!

What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness?

I’ve been lucky enough to be around for quite a few decades, so there’s not much I’ve missed in the past. In the present - a gift - my Santasense keeps me in the loop. In the future, I’d like to witness all the good boys and girls of the Yarra Ranges opening their Christmas presents this year. It always brings me so much joy to see the smiles on their faces.

What is your favourite movie?

Love Actually. I’ll never forgive Harry for buying that necklace for Mia, but gosh there are some heart-warming moments! And Hugh Grant’s dancing gives me the giggles every time.

with Santa Claus

Bakers Delight franchisee Katelyn Vanderend is donating sales from the Upper Ferntree Gully store's first trading day to the local CFA. Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade captain Peter Smith said the $2541 would go into a slip-on vehicle replacement fund.

The crew has two of the small trucks due for replacement and a top-of-the-line model can cost more than $160,000.

The bakery closed for a few months following an ownership change and reopened on 17 October.

No harm from fuel spill A few readers got in touch to follow up on the spill of unleaded fuel in Wandin North on 30 November.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) assures the Mail that all contamination was restricted to the sewer system with no impact on the environment or wildlife.

Which toy should parents buy for their children this Christmas?

Well there are plenty of popular toys out there, and I’m sure I’ll be delivering plenty of them, but I like toys that get children outside in the fresh air - especially in the beautiful hills and valley! A bike, a cricket set, a shell pool ...

What six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

My mates the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy, Mrs Claus, Lady Gaga (what a voice), George Clooney (a favourite actor of Mrs Claus) and Michael Buble for those Christmas tunes.

What’s your favourite cookie?

It’s hard to go past the classic choc chip - plenty of chocolate! - but I do like a fancy bickie to mix things up. A white-choc macadamia cookie goes down nicely with a cold glass of milk.

What's in a name?

Homes at the Upper Ferntree Gully end of Kemp Street could soon join their neighbours in calling Upwey home.

Yarra Ranges Council will ask the Regis-

trar of Geographic Names to amend a suburb boundary that's been dividing the street for years and causing confusion for postal and emergency services.

"I'd just like to help people find their way home," Councillor Noel Cliff said.

Local lottery hot spot Mooroolbark is among the state's luckiest Lottery Hotspots for the year.

The suburb placed second on the Tatts list after Preston, with three division one-winning entries totalling more than $6.5 million bought there this year.

Mooroolbark Lotto Centre was among two outlets that sold three division one-winning entries.

Merry meerkats We're all familiar with Elf on the Shelf and the dozen other Christmas traditions that have spawned from it, but you might not have come across meerkats in Main Street.

The little critters are all dressed up and ready to celebrate Christmas, and can be spotted on Maroondah Highway in Healesville near a little red door at the base of a tree.

We're unsure who dressed them up in such festive attire, but we love the Christmas cheer.

NEW YEARS EVE WHAT’S ON AT THE YORK

New Years Eve on Now 03 Boo9k751 10 Ph. r Online O

Cuckoo Restaurant invites you to celebrate New Year Eve like never before.

Check out website for all information - www.yorkonlilydale.com.au Cnr. York & Swansea Roads, Mt Evelyn.

Ph: 9736 4000

Bookings Essential—online at www.cuckoorestaurant.com.au or call 9751 1003.

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A message from the Green Fairy The Theme is Moulin Rouge, Burlesque so dress to impress.

Enjoying our house musicians early followed by a pumping Eurovision DJ our Sensational Seafood Smorgasbord & world famous Bavarian Buffet. Bookings are on sale now and are filling fast with over half the tickets already booked out final seats selling now online or by phone 9751 1003.

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Thank you to all our Auto Plus More customers for your support in 2018 and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We are closed 25, 26 December and 1 January.

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Merry Christmas.

From all of us at Monbulk & District Community Bank® Branch, best wishes for the holiday season and thank you for your loyalty and support.

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Drop into your nearest branch at 70 Main Road, Monbulk or phone 9752 1130. bendigobank.com.au

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To all of our valued readers, Thank you for another wonderful year of allowing me to serve this great community.

Wishing you all a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

advertisers & community stakeholders, we would like to thank you all for your support in 2018 & extend warm Seasons Greetings.

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Have a safe & merry festive season James Merlino MP State Member for Monbulk

with family & friends & we look forward to seeing you all in 2019.

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Wishing you all the best for the Christmas & New Year period, many thanks for all your support in 2018 & I look forward to seeing you all in 2019.

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PERFECT PROXIMITY, PRESENTATION AND POOL CENTRALLY located near Upwey’s schools, shops, restaurants and railway station is this quality-built family home with private gardens.

With a double garage, ample off-street parking, in-ground pool and spa, and level lawns, the agent says this home will please every member of the family at every stage of life.

The arched entry way welcomes buyers into a floorboard-lined foyer that leads to the lounge and dining with wood fire with custom brickwork.

From there, the kitchen with quality appliances, ample pantry, and open plan design is the gateway to the outdoor entertaining area with covered deck and treetop views.

A generous laundry and modern family bath complement the comfortable bedrooms, including the main bedroom with walk-in robe, renovated ensuite, and garden views.

Downstairs, this home has been designed to suit a growing family, with a spacious bar

and family room with wood fire and doors to the back yard.

Outside, the agent says the surprisingly spacious garden will please any homeowners with its perfect combination of entertaining areas - the level lawn with builtin barbecue, the solar-heated in-ground pool and spa with storage room and expansive gazebo, and the lush garden with aviary. · Great location near thriving Upwey township · Gas ducted heating, reverse heating and cooling · Plenty of off-street parking · Brick home with double garage and ample off-street parking · Lounge and dining with warm wood fire · Modern kitchen overlooking the covered deck · Lower level family room with full bar and wood fire · Ensuite main bedroom with walk-in robe · Level lawns among fully-fenced rear yard · Solar heated in-ground pool, spa and gazebo ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 72 Hume Street, Upwey, VIC 3158 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $850,000 - $935,000 Contact: Frank Kouzi 0415 772 771 Richard Wines 0418 173 225, FLETCHERS YARRA RANGES 9751 0299

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS, QUALITY THE agent says this property offers a lifestyle of absolute peace and privacy on about an acre of cleared hilltop land with an ever-changing panoramic view across the Yarra Valley and the distant mountain ranges. "Imagine sitting in the comfort of your own home taking in the vista of soaring eagles, majestic hot air balloons and lightning storms across the mountains," they said.

This home is spacious and offers a versatile floorplan with zoned living areas and plenty of space to entertain.

It has four bedrooms, the master with full ensuite and walk-through robe is at the far end of the home, maximizing privacy, while the remaining three bedrooms all have built-in robes and are serviced by the fully-renovated family bathroom.

The heart of the home is the central gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, integrated microwave/convection oven, plumbed fridge, dishwasher and an abundance of cupboard space.

It overlooks the spacious dining area.

The main living area is excellent in size, the agent says, and the large windows allow plenty of natural light to flow through and take advantage of the breathtaking view.

Additional features include ducted gas heating, air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, solar hot water, solar electric system, new paint, carpet and quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

Outside is a covered outdoor entertainment deck that overlooks the surrounding lawns and gardens.

There's a 4500 litre rainwater tank with an electric pump, a 1000 litre recycled water tank for the garden, multiple fruit trees, a circular driveway, spacious carport and under-house garage with workshop. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2 Oak Avenue, Emerald, VIC 3782 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $830,000 - $880,000 Inspect: By appointment Auction: For sale Contact: Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218, BARRY PLANT EMERALD 5968 4522

We are so grateful to everyone in our wonderful community who generously donated and supported our food drive this year.

St Mark’s Church Emerald & St Luke’s Church Cockatoo will now put together hampers with all of the donated goods to give to local families in need just in time for Christmas!

The team at Barry Plant Emerald would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. We hope that 2019 brings you good health and fulfils all of your hopes and expectations!

Warm wishes from the team at Barry Plant Emerald.

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TIMELESS…THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS ARCHITECTURAL refinement and the finest craftsmanship bring magnificence to this award-winning home designed by Peter Crone, lived in and loved by the original owners, the agent says.

The exclusive Olinda address achieved House of the Year Australia in 1975.

Entering through the bridged main entry, every element is infused with the utmost quality to create three living zones over two levels, plus a private lower level housing the bedrooms. The residence integrates with the lay of the land, the agent says, and is perfectly poised within a stunning composition of garden rooms and contemporary art forms.

Native and European plantings mingle with select areas of trimmed conifers.

Featuring a natural mountain meadow, the garden is designed for easy maintenance and to reflect the changing seasons.

Every space is a fine fusion of form and function, the agent says, created with double-glazed windows to live literally in the garden and ensure sustainable design.

The atrium-style rear doors open onto platforms almost floating into the garden.

Clear grain cedar ceiling boards lead the eye up to the mezzanine and an optional third bedroom, currently a home office overlooking the tranquil grounds.

Sharp architectural opulence with the idyllic zoning continues through to the quiet meals area, the agent says, with a wall of glass and a window seat for quiet contemplation. A blue Venetian glass pendant elegantly complements the room.

The gourmet kitchen has a galley-style design, two-pac cabinetry, granite benchtops,

quality appliances, plus a butler’s pantry tucked at the end, all designed for functionality and style.

walls carefully designed to lead the eye to European plantings and cascading azaleas painting colour in magnificent grandeur. ●

The garden includes walkways over Rundells Creek, pathways entwined amongst a gingko tree and fern gully, rock

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 464 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda, VIC 3788 Price: $1,500,000 - $1,650,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,4 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 Trevor Bell 0418 333 580, BELL REAL ESTATE OLINDA 9751 2375

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93 Terrys Avenue Tecoma

$595,000 - $650,000

7 Macnamara Street Ferny Creek

$700,000 - $770,000

ALPINE STYLE ON AMAZING BLOCK

TIMELESS APPEAL ON THE FORESTS EDGE

A beautiful blend of brick and timber gives this home a warm unique feel, impressing upon arrival this captivating home offers; spacious lounge/dining with showpiece central wood heater, remote single garage + single carport plus fully fenced landscaped yard for kids/ pets to run amok. Act quickly!

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

Straight out of the pages of an early 70’s House and Garden magazine, this 4 level home has been lovingly kept in its original design and shows its outstanding loorplan has stood the test of time. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bath & plenty of garden/lawn, this home is perfect for growing families.

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0438 882 442 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

11 Orange Grove Bayswater

$570,000 - $620,000

$850,000 - $899,000

6 Cedar Grove Selby

CUTE AS CUTE CAN BE

PARK-LIKE FAMILY RETREAT ON OVER 1.5 ACRES!

This cedar home has 3 bedrooms and oozes character with its parquetry loors, chunky timber beams and dado panelling. The kitchen has a good amount of bench space and is well positioned off the meals / lounge area.

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

5 great bedrooms, Glorious sunken lounge/dining room with lofty high ceilings and toasty central feature open re place. Spacious kitchen/family room with gas log re and air conditioning & oversized triple carport and plenty of extra off street parking Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

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$745,000-$819,000

1/8 Bell Street Seville

$630,000 - $670,000

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Whilst you will enjoy the timeless appeal & old fashioned values of a country life-style, there will be no compromise on 21st century living with this lovely country style weatherboard home. Enter the home through the eat-in kitchen with Ariston designer 600mm free standing range, DW and WIP. The main lounge room complete with Norseman wood-ire, is perfect for relaxing or taking in the serenity. The outdoor entertaining deck is covered for all season use. Depending on whether you are keen to have breakfast in the mornings or a barbecue in the afternoon, there are seating positions everywhere! 3 or 4 bedrooms, all with BIR’s, including master with ENS and built in drawer cabinetry, all furnished in neutral colour tones. A second living zone or fourth bedroom and family bathroom with bath, laundry and mudroom completes the lexible loorplan internally.

You wouldn’t ind a more convenient location positioned just metres from Seville’s vibrant shopping hub with café’s, restaurants and sporting facilities. This super neat and very well presented home will suit those looking for quality and exceptional presentation, offering 3 good size bedrooms all with built in robes plus an ensuite in the main bedroom, big family size living/lounge areas plus a separate meals/ dining area and a beautiful country style kitchen with quality appliances and ittings throughout. Outside offers a double garage plus a covered entertaining area and beautiful gardens all round with an extensive array of exotic roses and lowering shrubs. A lovely home in a great location the perfect place to call home.

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

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Fully renovated in modern inishes & colors, this 3/4 bedroom weatherboard home in a prestigious Olinda location will tick all of your boxes. Offering views across to Silvan Dam, this family home includes modern paint tones with oak colored loating loors & GDH, Bio fuel ireplace with stone stacker feature wall & Split Systems for year round climate control.

Set over 3 levels, with family friendly separated sleeping/ living zones, the loorplan will suit all lifestyles. The upper level is stunning with a sleek kitchen in reds & whites inc s/s appliances, with a central island bench facing the casual living space/meals area. Abundant light loods the room while the master is tucked behind forming a parents retreat complete with ENS & BIR’s. The entrance level offers 2 lge bedrooms, with BIR’s plus a bathroom & 2nd living zone.

This huge family home is everything that you need! Consisting of 4 bedrooms PLUS a study, 2 bathrooms and two living areas there is plenty of space for everyone! All recently modernized to create the inished home that you see today!

A great big undercover entertaining deck at the rear gives plenty of room for all your BBQ’s and drinks with friends and the mountain views will be a great talking point and backdrop! There’s also another private deck off the master, views galore which you can even enjoy from your master bed with a cup of tea in hand. Life will be just perfect here!

Gas ducted heating is easy with a lick of the switch along with the added convenience of a carport and garden shed.

All of this set on an easy to manage 655.90 approx block, in a fabulous quiet court location only minutes walk to local school shop, & transport. Call now!

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Beautifully presented 3 BDR home on just over ½ acre, walking distance to Emerald.

Features lounge, meals area and new kitchen. Light lled home with gas heater & air conditioning unit. Large paved entertaining area outdoors & separate sun deck. Large fully fenced yard, horse-shoe driveway, DBL carport, DBL garage with concrete loor &power, storage shed & fruit trees. This property is a must see!

Only a short stroll to the heart of Gembrook village this well presented home is ideal for a couple or young family. Light & bright, this lovely home features 3 BDRs, large family bathroom with European laundry, open plan kitchen/lounge & large outdoor paved entertaining area. Includes GDH & bo air conditioner, sealed driveway, garden shed/ workshop & fully fenced yard. So much to love about this home.

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Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

2/16 Rutland Road Berwick

$745,000 - $795,000

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$600,000 - $660,000

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Rustic Charm Mud Brick Family Home

Quality home in a perfect location! Located in highly sought after Ye Olde Berwick, this home is just a short walk to Berwick Village. This stylish unit includes 3 robed BDRs, double shower, corner spa, light lled lounge, meals, dining area, stunning kitchen, outdoor timber deck, powder room, alarm system, GDH, evaporative cooling & music system.

Close to schools, public transport, shops, private/public hospitals & parks.

Close to Cockatoo township this spacious 4 BDR mud brick home has the space & comfort required for growing families. Over 2 split levels, the home features sizable Master, 3 large separate living areas, Stramit straw-board cathedral ceilings, WFH, sizable rumpus room, full length rear verandah, timber deck, slate loors, loating loorboards & earthy tones. Surrounded by lush bush land & abundant bird life.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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49 View Hill Road Cockatoo

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$530,000 - $580,000

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Contemporary Home with Magnicent Views!

Stylish hills family home a short drive from Emerald. 3 BDRs, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, modern kitchen, outdoor entertaining, generous car accommodation all on a private 3/4 acre! Baltic polished loorboards, alfresco area, OFP, GDH, S/S, private elevated covered deck, European laundry. Outside features a sep. studio, workshop/shed with a pot belly stove, DBL carport, circular driveway, solar power & fully fenced.

Architectural designed home with magnicent views denitely has the WOW factor!

Double storey home with colourbond clad eterior featuring 3 BDRs & open plan living, dining & kitchen. The amazing views of the surrounding hills can be appreciated through the large windows & from the outdoor timber deck. Fully fenced back yard with a timber deck gazebo, re pit, established gardens, garden shed & storage room.

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By Seth Lukas Hynes This past year featured some further triumphs in the superhero genre, a resurgence of Gothic horror, a few outstanding character dramas, some knock-out action and an ever-dependable crop of independent films.

Here is my countdown of the top 10 best films of 2018.

10. The Night Comes For Us. A blisteringly intense Indonesian martial arts thriller, this may be the best example of thriller-as-horror - in the grim, oppressive tone it generates and the gory viciousness of its fight scenes - since The Raid: Redemption in 2012.

9. The Death of Stalin.

An extremely dark yet hilarious comedy about power struggles in the Soviet Union.

8. The Wife.

A heartbreaking yet often funny drama with a career-best performance from Glenn Close, The Wife has shades of both farce and mystery, weaving past and present together to shine a light on unequal relationships.

7. Hereditary.

Grief, family resentment and darker forces form a festering undercurrent in the nailbiting narrative, and the rich character development makes the eventual graphic terror all the more shocking and earned.

6. Sweet Country.

A riveting, stark yet even-handed Western about the dehumanizing effects of colonialism and the resilience, desperation and mundane cruelty in human beings.

5. Annihilation.

A poignant, superbly-acted exploration of how we engage with trauma, refracted through an exotic, visually-stunning sci-fi setting.

Upgrade took out this year's top spot for movies.

4. First Man. A historical drama of astonishing polish and sustained tension, this film distills the historic challenge of the Apollo 11 Moon landing down to a deeply touching personal story.

3. Mandy.

This hallucinatory nightmare by Panos Cosmatos perfectly replicates the feel of '80s action-horror, right down to the grainy film stock, lurid colour palette, moody electronic

score, its slow, sombre build and over-the-top, ghastly pay-off. Nicolas Cage is tragic and terrifying as a gentle lumberjack who, after his wife is murdered by supernatural cultists, devolves into an unrelenting force of rage.

2. You Were Never Really Here.

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Close show Monbulk Bowls Club's number one team, third on the ladder, played fourth-placed Bayswater at Bayswater.

Monbulk 1 started slowly and took a number of ends to adapt to the green.

This meant that Bayswater was able to establish a handy lead of 20 shots.

After a rain delay, Monbulk lifted its game and came right back at Bayswater to fall short by two shots, 76 to 78.

Dion Addison's rink had a good win by six shots, 24 to 18.

Brian Smith's rink chipped away all day to win by five shots, 19 to 14.

Andrew Bell's rink was down by eight shots after nine ends but recovered well to win by four shots.

Eric Markham's rink was never in the hunt and lost by 17 shots, 11 to 28.

Monbulk maintained third position on the ladder but it is a close contest for positions in the top four.

Monbulk 2 travelled to Carrum and was 16 shots up at the half-way mark when a thunderstorm intervened and led to the match being a washout, with both teams sharing the points.

Monbulk was still able to maintain its position on top of the ladder despite this result.

Monbulk 3 moved into the top four with a win over Heatherdale at home by seven shots, 42 to 35.

Doug Elliot's rink had a resounding win by 14 shots, 28 to 14, while Peter Hiscox's rink went down by seven shots, 14 to 21.

On Tuesday 11 December, Monbulk 1 went to Mooroolbark where a close match saw the home side get home by four shots, 52 to 56.

Eric Markham's rink had a close tussle but was eventually able to take the points by three shots, 17 to 14.

Richard Cookson's rink had a terrific rink by 15 shots, 28 to 13, while Andrew Bell's rink had a difficult day losing by 22 shots, seven to 29.

Monbulk 2 played away against Heathmont.

Eric Furby's team won 11 out of the 21 ends but dropped several multiples along the way and finished with a rare loss, 17 shots to 23.

Peter Francis' team looked confident at eight shots up after the 18th end.

But then they dropped a seven and a one to go into the final end with scores level.

They managed to snaffle two shots on that last end to narrowly win the game 23 shots to 21. Graeme Goller's team led for most of the day and had another good win 27 shots to 18.

Overall, Monbulk had a close win 67 shots to 62.

Monbulk 3 played at home against Bayswater.

Barry Adshead's team had a strong win, 28 shots to 14.

Mike Harris' team had a win 24 shots to 16, and Don Barnetson's team had the best win, 24 shots to nine.

So overall, Monbulk had a strong win 76 shots to 39 and this put the side in the top four.

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Gemma and Zoe with a perfect baton change in the under-11 girls 4x100m.

Father Christmas visits Yarra Ranges Athletics

By Jamie Strudley The inclement weather on Friday 15 December did not deter Father Christmas from turning up at Morrison Reserve in Mount Evelyn, much to the delight of Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes.

A modified program kept interest high, the pace fast and the fun full before Santa stole the limelight. Little Athletics will return on Saturday 12 January.

Senior athletes were set to compete at round eight of AV Shield, but the storm on Friday evening flooded Lakeside Stadium, while thunderstorms and heavy rain on Saturday afternoon resulted in the competition being abandoned.

The next round of AV Shield will be at Glenhuntly on Saturday 12 January.

Yarra Ranges Athletics had three teams competing at the State Relay Championships.

Its under-11 girls competed in the four by 200 metres.

Gemma, Steph, Sasha and Zoe finished third in their heat in 2.08.40 with an automatic qualifier to final.

This time was one second faster than at regions.

A few injuries heading into the final made it tough with the team finishing seventh in 2.13.63.

The club's under-10 mixed 4x100m team of Mitch, Luke, Zoe and Maddie finished eighth in its heat with a time of 1.03.72 - an improvement of one second from regions.

The under-9 girls' 4x100m quartet of Eloise, Willow, Emily and Caitlyn ran sixth in the heat in 1.10.11, missing the final by one spot even with an improvement of 2.50 seconds from regions.

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Gully Blue among winners

By Richard Millott Ferntree Gully avoided Melbourne’s fickle weather to register its first win of the season over Eildon Park.

The chase started on the back foot, with the Panthers having their hosts 2/16 before skipper Jayden Bradbury (31) and Ben Pearce (30) teamed up to take control of the chase.

Adrian Catalano then proved to be the backbone of the Blues’ effort with 62* to reach 7/181 and claim the points.

For the Panthers, Nathan Caton-Robertson took 4/35 to take his tally of wickets to 12 for the season.

Knox Gardens re-entered the top four after a 111-run victory against Upwey. Chasing the Falcons’ 4/296, Julian Whetstone provided for the Tigers with 80, however it was Scott McInerney who helped deny a home win claiming 3/33 to dismiss Upwey for 185.

The Tigers now sit just outside the top four as the second team of three on 24 points.

Ferntree Gully Footballers jumped to second after sealing the result at Picketts Reserve against Belgrave.

Chasing 170, the Griffins had a number of starts to propel towards the target, with Lachlan Storey (33) setting the tone before Cohen McElroy (44*) and Braydon Dobinson (41*) teamed up to finish the match at 4/174, leaping to second place on percentage.

The Pies now find themselves at the foot of the ladder following Ferntree Gully’s win across town.

The Basin made it seven-from-seven after Johnson Park was unable to reach the huge 380-run target.

Liyan De Silva (40) helped to start the Sharks to be 2/65, with efforts from Steve Devenish (34) and Andrew Devenish (44) thwart-

ed by the Bears’ bowling - notably Jake Sherriff (3/39) and Blake Walter (4/27) - to seal the win to remain undefeated.

Knoxfield sits third ahead of the T20 round into Christmas after accounting for Upper Ferntree Gully.

Set 184 for victory, the Knights started well with Adith Sundaresh holding sway at the top of the order before being dismissed for 75 with the score at 3/122.

Tom Boxell (45) and Zac Wilson (31) made starts against the bowling attack, with a late rally from the Kings claiming 4/5 around the time the victorious runs were scored by Knoxfield.

In Decoite Shield action, Shane Cosstick enjoyed Knox Gardens Reserve, scoring an unbeaten 102 as part of Monbulk’s nine-wicket victory over the Falcons. Chasing 176, the

Hawks looked comfortable with Aaron Bermingham (30) teaming with Cosstick on the scoresheet to register 1/187 and keep the pressure on Lysterfield at the top of the ladder.

Olinda produced its first win of the campaign, successfully defending 302 against South Belgrave.

Daniel Cormack was the sole resistance for South with a well-made 76 as part of the visitors’ 202.

Despite the loss, South still sits third, albeit two matches back from the leaders.

St Johns Tecoma pressed the issue at HV Jones Reserve against Mountain Gate, with the home team defending against an outright loss.

Having already claimed first innings points last week, the Saints continued until a declaration at 9/195 concluded the innings.

Luke Hands reached 58* with the willow,

while with the ball Kevin Atacador claimed 5/52.

Returning to the crease, the Gators were in trouble early with the top order in single digits, before Brad Croxford provided solidity for the home team with 36 as the Gators batted out the day to reach 9/128.

Luke Hands was again the headache for the Gator batsmen, claiming 5/34 in the second innings to go with his 4/30 from the first innings.

Lysterfield stays on top of proceedings after a Derby win against neighbours Rowville.

Set 152 by the Hawks, the Beavers reached the target three-down with Daniel ForsterJennings setting the example with 64* to reach 3/156 after 52 overs.

Norm Reeves Shield Provisional ladder after seven rounds The Basin - 42 points (2.076 per cent) Ferntree Gully Footballers - 30 (1.384) Knoxfield - 30 (1.306) Knox Gardens - 24 (1.441) Upwey - 24 (0.986) Johnson Park - 24 (0.905) Eildon Park - 18 (0.879) Ferntree Gully - 6 (0.648) Upper Ferntree Gully - 6 (0.588) Belgrave - 6 (0.586) Decoite Shield Provisional ladder after seven rounds Lysterfield - 36 points (2.125 per cent) Monbulk - 36 (1.540) South Belgrave - 24 (0.885) Knox Gardens - 24 (0.805) Rowville - 18 (0.990) St Johns Tecoma - 12 (0.939) Mountain Gate - 12 (0.880) Olinda - 6 (0.602)

Cosstick makes a century to headline Monbulk’s day

By Tom Watson

Lysterfield clearly took the points, finishing on 9/194, with Alex McDonald taking 2/12, Dillon Yasamana 2/28 and Ethan Blenkiron 1/16.

The only match to be completed on Friday night was the under-12s, with Monbulk making 6/53, with Archie Hilton-Stewart making 17*.

In reply, Knox Gardens made 5/93 with Jason Abraham taking 2/11.

There were even a few new faces in the field to help out due to a few missing numbers.

Thanks went to Grace and Fergus.

The Monbulk Cricket Club Christmas party will be held at the Silvan Cricket Ground on 22 December. Guests should bring a picnic, the bar will be open for a drink and the ones and twos will do battle in their T20s.

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Senior scores Division 2 Knox Gardens 10/176 (G. Jongen 30, B. Taeuber 3/50, C. Broekhof 4/40) v Monbulk 1/187 (A. Birmingham 30, S. Cosstick 102*)

Division 4 Knox Gardens 6/188 (R. Marget 112, S. Christianson 34, J. Wensley 4/40) d Monbulk 10/116 and 2/135 (J. Simmonds 100*) Division 6 Monbulk 10/115 (J. Bolton 35) d Mountain Gate 9/49 all out (J. Bolton 3/0, J. Rak 3/7) and 9/40 all out (J. Rak 4/9, C. Defina 3/12) Division 8 Monbulk 5/130 (B. Caldwell 73) v Ferntree Gully Footballers 4/264 (Bowes 100*, D. Collins 103*) Junior scores Under-16s Monbulk 7/164 (W. Copelin 33, N. Taylor 24) d Upwey-Tecoma 9/157 Under-14s Lysterfield 9/194 d Olinda-Monbulk 10/103 (E. Blenkiron 20) Under-12s Knox Gardens 5/93 d Monbulk 6/53 (A. Hilton-Stewart 17*)

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Another big innings from captain Shane Cosstick headlined Monbulk's day on the field against Knox Gardens in the ones.

Carrying his bat throughout the run chase he played a controlled, chanceless innings to finish up on 102*.

Other contributors were Aaron Birmingham with 30 and TJ Utting with 26*.

It was a dominant match with the Hawks looking to finish up at Christmas with a successful start to the season.

The twos battled well in the second day of their game against Knox Gardens, after losing first innings points last week.

Knox Gardens declared early with a lead of about 50, looking to win outright with time to spare, but they didn't count on Jason Simmonds.

By the end of his explosive performance he had struck 17 boundaries on his way to 100*, steering the Hawks clear to finish at 2/135.

The thirds followed on from their awesome

first day performance to stun Mountain Gate in their second innings.

Making 115 last week and knocking over the Gators for 49, the Hawks followed up to go one better and bowled out Mountain Gate for 46 in the second innings.

This time around Josh Rak took four wickets, with Chris Defina taking three.

The fours had a washout this week so were stuck with the game situation from the first week standing. Monbulk made 5/130 off its 35 overs with Brayden Caldwell notching up 73.

In reply, the Footballers helped themselves to 4/264, with plenty of runs on the board.

In the juniors, the under-16s finished their innings on 7/164 with Will Copelin making 33, Nick Taylor making 24 and Jayden Spencer 16.

Upwey-Tecoma couldn't quite get the job done, finishing on 9/157, with Jett Bolton taking 2/21, Nick Taylor 2/24, Jayden Spencer 1/7 and Jake Mackay 1/9.

In the under-14s, Olinda-Monbulk finished their innings on 103 with Ethan Blenkiron on 20 and Josh Davis 13.

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