Mail - Upper Yarra Mail - 09th April 2019

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Tuesday, 9 April, 2019

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Easter 2019 in the Yarra Valley Kinder kids at the Little Yarra Steiner School in Yarra Junction got into the Easter spirit before the end of term.

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EASTER 2019

A kaleidoscope of colour!

It's all about family fun, fairies, bunnies, giant Amazons and thousands of autumn flowers at the Blue Lotus Water Garden this April.

From giants of the Amazon to spectacular towering sunflowers, the Blue Lotus Water Garden has embraced the change of the seasons.

The garden has been extensively planted with thousands of autumn flowering plants around its stunning lakes, creating a kaleidoscope of colour in every direction!

Over the school holiday period (6-22 April), the garden is offering a great line up of free activities for children, including visits by Kristabelle, the fairy queen in the fairy garden, Easter egg hunts with the Easter Bunny, craft activities and photography workshops, daily fish feeding and dragon adventure Spotto.

The team at the Blue Lotus Water Garden haven't forgotten about older visitors either!

During April, senior cardholders are being offered a special discount of 20% off the cost of an adult ticket.

Special garden features this April include the giant Amazon waterlily which has huge leaves over 1.2m in diameter (the lily pads are at their maximum size in April).

Alternatively, visitors can go back to the time of the pharaohs and snap a pic of the rare Egyptian Blue Lotus Waterlily.

This flower is native to the Nile River system in Egypt and was significant to the ancient Egyptians.

Guests can also take the Dragon's Trail to Fantasy Falls, walk-though a field of golden lotus leaves to meet the garden's friendly dragons which appear to walk on water in the pond above the falls, or surround themselves in towering sunflowers and magnificent impatiens as they wander the bank of Monet's Lake.

There's plenty to do at the Blue Lotus Water Garden this Easter!

And it goes without saying that visitors can discover the beauty of lotus and waterlily flowers that flourish in the lakes.

Although not as prolific in autumn as during summer, the garden still has beautiful water flowers to see.

For more information, including the garden's school holiday program guide, visit www.bluelotusfarm.com.au

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Enjoy Easter with Cortella Avoid the bigger shopping centres these school holidays and enjoy Easter shopping locally in a friendly environment at Cortella Homewares in Yarra Junction.

Cortella Homewares has been busy stocking the store with everything Easter, including Easter decorations, grass bunnies, chocolate eggs, Easter crafts, soft Easter toys, cards and gift ideas.

"This year we have expanded our range of natural Easter decorations, plus we still have our great value Easter chocolate range including bunnies starting from $1.50 and large bunnies $2.99, just to name a few," Cortella Homewares store owner Clea said.

On the gift front, the Cortella team have selected something for everyone in the family, with a great selection of toys and school holiday activities, arts and crafts and gifts for all ages.

"Our aim always is to provide the local community with a broad range of quality products they can source locally without having to go down the line," Clea said.

The friendly team at Cortella look forward to making shoppers' Easter and school holiday shopping experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

Cortella Homewares is located within the Yarra Junction Village Shopping Centre.

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Bakery is spreading its wings Whether you’re a local or just passing through Healesville, you’ll never be disappointed with a visit to the Beechworth Bakery.

The bakery has a long and proud history of serving high quality baked goods as well as supporting the local community.

Originally established in Beechworth, the Healesville bakery is one of six that are located in Victorian towns.

Now a Healesville icon, the bakery combines old-fashioned service with modern facilities.

Manager Kyle Bray says that customers are drawn to the personal touch provided by the employees.

“We offer great customer service and enthusiastic and friendly staff to cater for our customers’ needs,” she said.

Open seven days a week, from 6am to 6pm, the bakery is the perfect location on the Maroondah Highway in Healesville.

It caters for groups of all sizes and offers a huge car park, capable of holding anything from motorbikes to caravans.

While sitting outside, visitors to the bakery can enjoy great views of the mountains from the relaxing outdoor setting.

The grassed area allows visitors to take in the beautiful park bridge, as well as making for easy access to the park.

Inside, the bakery has a friendly and relaxing vibe.

It boasts an open-seating plan, plenty of tables, a play area for kids and couches for the travel-weary.

Kylie says the bakery sells a great range of products, including the classics that have made it so renowned in the area.

“We sell various pies, our famous bee stings and vanilla slice,” she said.

“We also have an established range of gluten-free products.

“We have something for all ages.

“For the kids, we have zoomers and shortbread biscuits.”

The bakery offers all-day breakfast, lunch, early dinner, vegetarian delights and catering for groups of all sizes.

Perhaps, it is the homemade touch that makes the pies so good, with pies proudly made by Beechworth Bakery employees.

Among its many specialties is the bee sting - a sweet bun lightly spread with apricot jam, filed with the creamiest custard and topped

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It has proved a must-try for the many visitors to the region, who have flagged the bakery

as a good stopping point as they make their way to Eildon or the alpine area, or as they tour wine regions.

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Slow down for hidden gem Wild Cattle Creek Estate is one of the Yarra Valley's hidden gems.

Although located on the main Warburton Highway in between the townships of Wandin and Seville, most people tend to zoom past at 80 kilometres an hour and glance to their left, not knowing what lies behind the bull on the gates.

There's a newly fitted out restaurant that can comfortably seat up to 60 people, and an adjoining function room with fantastic views of the lotus pond and vineyard that can seat another 80 comfortably.

Add to that the charming cellar door for wine tastings and onsite boutique 4.5 star accommodation, drivers should take the time to slow down, turn left and sample its offerings.

Wild Cattle Creek Estate (WCCE) is under new management and has a new head chef as well.

The vision is simple: to bring back good old-fashioned service and amazing local fresh food to the valley.

The new menu will be released mid-April and will include specialised meats from Flinders Island including wagyu steaks, 900 gram rib eyes and aged vintage beef.

WCCE will also incorporate local produce and a selection of cuisines from around the globe, and caters for vegetarians, vegans and any dietary requirements with prior notice.

Venue manager Cathy Skinner described the venue as idyllic with so many different options, making it perfect for functions, birthdays and weddings.

With so many choices of ceremony locations, including a purpose-built gazebo, WCCE offers luxurious yet cost-effective wedding packages that are tailored to suit any needs and budget.

Wild Cattle Creek Estate staff look forward to welcoming new customers.

Accommodation includes the historic heritage-listed Wallace Homestead, built by the Wallace family in the early 1890s.

With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a beautiful wide verandah, guests can sit on the decking and ponder the days of yesteryear.

Modern conveniences such as air-conditioning have been added.

Next to the house is the quaint Merlot Cottage, a one-bedroom unit with a kitchenette, again set with period furniture.

Added to that are WCCE's modern one or

two-bedroom villas that overlook the lotus pond or the vineyard.

In the next few months, the estate has a special Easter Saturday lunch, which includes an Easter egg hunt on the property (bookings essential) and a grand Mother's Day lunch with five courses and a glass of bubbles for Mum on arrival.

Sittings are at 11.30am or 2.30pm and bookings are essential.

WCCE is also planning a winter solstice with a big bonfire on the property in late June

and other special events to be announced.

WCCE caters for locals, tourists, children, groups large or small, sporting groups and more.

"We have a very large bitumen car park so you will never struggle to find a spot," Ms Skinner said.

"We also have easy access to the venue and are wheelchair friendly, and have a disabled toilet, and baby change room.

"Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you soon."

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Remember their service

By Reverend Matt Smith

Dakini Maddock teaching a pottery class.

Pottery and the sacrifice of Easter

By Jed Lanyon Yarra Valley Pottery Studio invites you to take part in pottery workshops over the Easter school holidays.

Classes start at just $10 in April and will include clay eggs and bunny decorations (Wednesday 10 and 17) and gargoyles and garden guardians (Monday 8 and 18).

All of those classes will feature clay play for kids and an open studio for adults for the day.

Lucy Pearce is well known artist and musician whose focus is predominately on teaching wheel throwing to adults.

Dakini Maddock has a background in primary education and arts administration.

Ms Maddock is also an artist and teaches

hand building to children and adults.

Both tutors have degrees in Ceramics.

With the support of donations, fundraising and grants they have a well-equipped rustic studio with five wheels and four big tables.

Yarra Valley Potting Studio is a not for profit venture located at Ecoss in Wesburn.

To book a class, visit: https://bit.ly/2YHYHcD

This year Good Friday and Anzac Day are separated by five days, and when held side by side there are some obvious similarities.

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance commemorating Australians and New Zealanders who have served, suffered and died in wars.

Good Friday is a Christian day of remembrance, commemorating Jesus Christ who served, suffered and died on a cross.

On Anzac Day we are called to remember the sacrifice of men and women who laid down their lives for our nation.

On Good Friday we are called to remember the sacrifice of Jesus who laid down his life for the world.

When we think of the Anzacs we think of courageous men and women who fought and died so that we may enjoy freedom and prosperity in this blessed nation.

When we think of Jesus we think of a man who fought and died so that we may enjoy freedom and God's blessing, not just in this life but the life to come.

When I ask myself 'why did they do it? Why did they sacrifice themselves for others?' the answer comes to me quickly and forcefully.

Love! It was a sacrifice of love.

As one of Jesus' followers once famously said, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."

They sacrificed themselves for love of friends, family and country.

This year as we remember their costly and loving sacrifice, let us do so with hope.

Between Good Friday and Anzac day on the Christian calendar we celebrate Easter Sunday, the day when Jesus rose again.

In the resurrection of Christ, we see Jesus' victory over death, tyranny and evil.

In his resurrection we find hope for ourselves that goes beyond death into eternal life.

In his resurrection we find hope for this world and the day when all war, violence and suffering will end.

In his resurrection we find hope for all creation: that ultimately love triumphs over evil.

- In January, Rev Matt Smith was inducted as the Anglican Minister for St John's in Healesville and St Paul's in Yarra Glen. He can be contacted via minister@stjohnshealesville.org.au.

Easter egg hunt on lavender farm over two days

By Jed Lanyon Warratina Lavender Farm is holding an Easter egg hunt for Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday.

For $5, each child will receive a mud map of the gardens depicting where four egg tokens can be found.

The four tokens can be exchanged for two miniature eggs, one medium sized egg and one large chocolate Easter egg.

Parents can relax and enjoy refreshments in the tea room, while the little ones run around looking for tokens Dogs on leads are welcomed.

Warratina Lavender Farm is located at 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin Yallock.

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By Derek Schlennstedt Don't do it. Don't even think of doing it. Just, don't do it. Don't buy a lop rabbit, don't buy a satin. This Easter, if you want a fuzzy cute rabbit to keep the kids preoccupied then go and buy a toy, because if you're buying a rabbit on an Easter whim then you are extremely ill prepared for the responsibilities that come with owning one.

While most people associate Easter with holidays and chocolate eggs, those luxuries couldn't be further from the minds of those running animal shelters.

Instead of partaking in the Easter celebrations, shelters around Victoria are preparing for the debacle that follows Easter where they are inundated with abandoned 'Easter' bunnies that are dumped on the curb after their cuteness-factor dissolves and the owners realise the responsibilities associated with owning a living creature.

Pet stores throughout Victoria traditionally report a significant increase in the selling of domestic rabbits during the Easter period, and in the weeks and months following many of these rabbits will find themselves at the Rabbit Run-away Orphanage in Olinda, where they will be looked after.

Because, even today there are still faint glimmers of civilisation in this place we call humanity, and it's those faint glimmers who dedicate their time to cleaning up other people's messes.

It's not easy though, and often they are

Judi Inglis at Rabbit Run-away orphanage in Olinda urges people to buy a chocolate rabbit rather than a real one this Easter. 167234 fighting a losing battle, which is why they require our help to remind that friend - we all know the one - who's decided to buy an Easter bunny to keep their kids happy.

"If you're going to consider a rabbit as a pet, consider it as a pet and not as an Easter present or a way to placate the kids," owner of the Rabbit Runaway Orphanage, Judi Inglis said.

"Learn about the animal before purchasing it and find out if that animal is going to suit your lifestyle and is the best pet for your family.

"Rabbits are a prey animal and are not good with children under eight, they're not as

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"Everyone thinks they are cute and cuddly animals, but they aren't an animal that likes to be picked-up and cuddled ... if they have their feet off the ground they associate it with a predator having them."

In recent years rabbits have become a common domestic pet among younger families, who choose them as an 'easy option.'

While there is nothing easy about caring for a rabbit, buying one has never been easier and by law owners are under no obligation to desex or microchip their pet rabbit.

"There is no control over the sale and breeding of them so we do need the government to step up and put some laws in place to control the domestic pets," Ms Inglis said.

For those individuals who are still pining for a rabbit for Easter, Judi welcomes people to visit the orphanage over the Easter weekend, where visitors can learn about how to look after a rabbit, and meet some of their bunnies.

The orphanage is open over the weekend and on Easter Monday from 1 until 4pm.

"We are full of Easter bunnies here; so if you're considering rabbits for Easter, then perhaps come up and make that the Easter treat instead," Ms Inglis said.

The Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage is located at 19 Stanley Street, Olinda, You can donate money to help the volunteerrun orphanage at https://www.gofundme.com/ special-needs-rabbits-vet-bills.

Have some blooming good fun at the Kabloom Flower Festival.

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Blooming fun

By Derek Schlennstedt Marigolds, snapdragons, dahlias, sunflowers, cosmos, cleomes, petunias, gomphrena, celosia and salvias in every colour of the rainbow will be in bloom this month across four hectares of Tesselaar Flower Fields, at Silvan.

Held on Tesselaar’s flower farm in the magical Dandenong Ranges, KaBloom will be an explosion of colour in nature, with waves of over 1 million flowers in bloom across five acres of gardens.

Now in its second year, the event may not have as big a following as their landmark spring tulip festival, but it does offer more variety in flowers.

Fourth generation nurseryman, Paul Tesselaar said they had been looking for another way to share the farm during the year.

“While the Tesselaar Tulip Festival is a wonderful event, it’s only four weeks of the year,” he said.

“KaBloom gives us another opportunity to invite people into our paddocks and interact with colour and nature. It also continues my family’s strong tradition of sharing their passion for cultivating and growing plants that began over 60 years ago.”

Festivities begin on 6 April and run until 28 April.

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A doggone delight Daring doggos and their equally-adventurous owners tackled an obstacle course for a cause in Wandin on 7 April.

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"and our thoughts are with the family as they deal with this terrible loss".

"Keeping people safe on our roads is our top priority and VicRoads is currently working with Victoria Police to determine the cause of the crash," he said.

A VicRoads statement said investigations into the need for improvements on Warburton Highway in Seville East were ongoing, and VicRoads would determine the need for intersection improvements as part of the fatality investigation.

The Wednesday 9 January collision was the third that Sandy Ison had been involved in since 2010 at the same spot and in the same circumstances.

"She was waiting for the oncoming traffic to go and then someone came up behind her," daughter Kaylee said.

"The first person went around her."

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"Each of our neighbours have also had similar accidents in this spot, although Mum's has been the worst so far," Kaylee said.

"We have petitioned and continually harassed VicRoads to do something, but have had no positive response."

She'd like to see traffic slowed from the current 90 kilometre limit and a dedicated turning lane.

Joel Supple said in January that he'd been fighting for safety improvements for four years.

He said he got the impression that nothing would change unless there was a fatal crash.

"I don't think speed's the major factor there," he said.

"What we were asking for was turning lane.

"You're just looking in your rear vision mirror looking to see if they've seen that you've stopped."

He'd also like to see a traffic island mid-highway to make crossing safer for pedestrians.

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VicRoads is considering improvements to the Warburton Highway in Seville East following a fatal collision on 4 April.

A 54-year-old Woori Yallock man died in the three-car collision, which occurred near Joyce Road about 5.15am. A Montrose man, 26, and a 31-yearold Woori Yallock man were also taken to hospital.

Police believe two cars collided head-on, and a third vehicle then struck the carnage.

"Our investigators have told me from what they've been able to identify so far that there's a likelihood that one of the vehicles involved in the collision had crossed the double lines on the road," Road Policing Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Neville Taylor said.

"They're still investigating that."

In January, the Mail reported that Warburton Highway users were calling for a safety

boost following a serious crash in the same area as this tragedy.

Many took to the Mail's Facebook page to reiterate these calls.

Rosemary said she lived on the Warburton Highway in Seville and turning into her driveway was a nightmare.

"We have been hit three times and many near misses and (received) terrible abuse for trying to get home," she wrote.

"People need to slow down."

Jeanette said it was a dangerous intersection that the locals had been begging VicRoads to fix for years and Nicole said she kept looking in her rear view mirror every time she was waiting to turn into Douthie Road, "wondering if people have seen I'm turning".

VicRoads' Metro South East movement and safety manager Sasha Yarwood said the death of anyone on Victorian roads was a tragedy,

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A big thankyou to Michael Leong at the Victorian School Buildings Authority for keeping the Cerini Centre in Warbuton, free of graffiti and protected from vandalism until a decision is made about the building. This unique building, hidden from view, is, as I understand it, still looking for a new owner (problems with title are a major problem). It would make a great gallery or community centre.

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The committee of the Warburton Valley Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) wishes to congratulate and thank two significant local groups of volunteers.

These dedicated people provide a valuable but often-invisible service to our communities.

Residents, and an increasing number of visitors to the valley, are the fortunate beneficiaries.

The first group is the Warburton Advancement League (WAL) and the River Crew.

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IN BRIEF Motorcycle crash

One for the road

By Derek Schlennstedt The Federal Government has committed $300 million to seal roads across the Dandenong Ranges and surrounding areas.

The funding will enable 500 kilometres of dirt roads in the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Shire to be sealed over a 10-year period.

The funding announcement was the result of an advocacy partnership between the two councils and they'll receive $150 million each.

Casey MP Tony Smith said this was the “most comprehensive local road sealing funding investment by a federal government”.

“It will see roads in the Yarra Ranges Council area sealed over the coming years that would otherwise have taken nearly a century,” he said.

“It will mean residents have safer, better roads and the days of dust and pot holes will be a thing of the past for so many local residents.”

Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Minister Alan Tudge said the Dandenongs were an iconic part of Victoria and had become more densely populated.

He also noted that the Dandenongs received thousands of visitors each year and local infrastructure needed to reflect that increase.

“Sealing the roads in the Dandenongs will not only support the local tourism industry but will also provide improved access and safety for the local community,” he said.

“The package will also support economic development and tourism across the region, by improving access for businesses and tourists, as well as local residents who use the roads every day.”

Across the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds, about 1600kms of local roads are unsealed.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said the funding would improve safety and amenity in the community, particularly in areas with a high bushfire risk.

“This funding will enable us to roll out a 10year road construction program which might otherwise have taken 60 or more years to complete,” he said.

“This Federal Government funding will sig-

nificantly accelerate road sealing, delivering safer roads sooner to thousands of families.”

Cardinia Shire Deputy Mayor Collin Ross also highlighted the need for better roads to support emergency responses.

“Our residents have been calling for road improvements to provide safer, all-weather access to their properties and community facilities," he said.

"This funding will help us to deliver more, well-formed roads that will reduce the risks to drivers when visibility is poor and improve access during emergency events."

Both councils will be focusing on roads that have schools, pre-schools and community facilities, followed by urban unsealed roads in towns and villages across the Yarra Ranges.

Roads in urbanised areas will be built using a special charge scheme, whereby construction would be co-funded by landowners and the Federal Government, with this funding package providing a substantial subsidy.

Landowners would have the option to finance contributions over a 10-year period or pay up-front to receive a discount.

Crank Up honours passing president

Police and emergency services attended the scene of a motorbike crash in Three Bridges on 2 April.

It is believed the rider came off his bike on Mt Bride Road near Black Sands Road about 7.30pm.

The 17-year-old was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police are still investigating and urged anyone with dash-cam footage or information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Drug-related offences Police arrested and charged a man with drug offences following a raid in Yarra Glen.

On Wednesday 27 March police executed a drug warrant at a home in the suburb.

The man was bailed and is due to appear at court at a later date.

Pizza place targeted Vandals targeted a pizza place in Yarra Glen for the second time in two months.

Overnight between 4 and 5 April, they grafittied the wall of a prominent Yarra Glen pizza restaurant.

Police are reviewing CCTV to identify the vandals and anyone with information should call Yarra Glen Police Station on 9730 1296.

Rider collision Two off-road motorbike riders collided with a log in Noojee on 2 April.

Police said both riders sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to The Alfred hospital.

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Reinventing Yarra Valley’s sewerage system

Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society's annual Crank Up festival took place on April 6-7 marking the 43rd year the event has run.

This year's Crank Up was different to many in previous years as it went by without the historical society's president Tom O'Meara, who had passed away weeks prior to the event.

Mr O'Meara had a great influence on organising Crank Up and volunteers worked hard to make sure Crank Up would be a success and honour Mr O'Meara's memory.

Committee member and volunteer Maggie Smith said that she was surprised at the turnout for Crank Up and said that people wanted to show their support for their late president.

"We were a bit floored at first because it was so recent, and he is one who likes to keep it to himself, do it all himself because he does it so well," she said.

"We were all going 'what are we going to do?

We thought we're not going to cancel it, we're going to do it and do it as well as we can because of Tom, and things have just fallen into place, it's just been wonderful.

"We relied on him for doing so much. Too much actually, we let him get away with doing too much," Ms Smith said.

"He was so easy to get along with, he was just great. I'm going to miss him tremendously, we all will.

Despite the loss of Mr O'Meara, who was so influential to the success of Crank Up, Ms Smith said the other volunteers will continue to push the event to be its best each year.

"It's going to be bigger and better; we're going to keep it going for Tom," she said.

Crank Up featured a variety of activities including chainsaw wood carvings, a black-

Yarra Valley Water is expanding the Yarra Valley's sewerage system with hundreds of properties in Yarra Junction, Launching Place, Don Valley and Wesburn soon able to make the switch from septic tanks to a reticulated sewerage system.

Yarra Valley Water said that the new sewerage system will improve the quality of local waterways and the environment by eliminating sewage run-off from leaking or poorly maintained septic tanks on properties that cannot contain their wastewater on site.

This run-off ends up in drains and eventually our local waterways.

Odour on properties and in residential streets will also be improved and Yarra Valley Water said that the new system will eliminate the need for customers to maintain their septic tanks after they connect.

Yarra Valley Water General Manager of Growth Futures, Chris Brace said when finished, the project would benefit the local environment as well as boost convenience for customers.

"We're performing this upgrade to make managing sewage a more seamless and easy process for customers.

"Sewage run-off from septic tanks can pollute waterways and this project will help to prevent this as well as soggy backyards and odours in the community which also sometimes occur," Mr Brace said.

Approximately 5.2 kilometres of pipe will be constructed in Yarra Junction that eligible customers can connect to.

Once complete, gravity and pressure sewers will carry the wastewater to Yarra Valley Water's existing wastewater treatment plant.

Crank Up featured a wide range of old machinery and steam engines.

Picture: JED LANYON smith, steam engines Clydesdale horses and raffle prizes.

Ms Smith said that the most popular attraction was the animal farm, which had piglets,

goats, chickens and ducks.

"It was a really good day, and the animal farm was doing wonders again, it's just very popular, the kids loved that," she said.

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Youth in the spotlight This week we observe Victorian Youth Week to recognise and celebrate the contribution that young Victorians make to our community.

Youth Week also gives young people a chance to express their ideas and views, and act on issues that affect their lives.

As Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs my role is to better understand the issues that are affecting young Victorians in their day-to-day lives and to advocate for them across government.

As much as it is a time to celebrate young people, Youth Week is also a time to place the spotlight on the significant challenges they are facing.

Sadly, young people are being overrepresented in a range of social concerns from mental health to crime, where the biggest cohort for offending is between the 19 to 24 age bracket.

Mental health is a desperately important issue for young people and that is why I am pleased to see action being taken locally by the Federal Government with $4.5 million funding to establish an integrated Youth Health Hub, including a headspace service, in Lilydale.

Youth unemployment is an issue of serious

concern for the community because people aged to 24 years are particularly vulnerable, since this age group represents a transition from education to work, with generally higher unemployment rates than others.

The instances of youth unemployment in our regional cities are well understood and there are a range of agencies working towards finding opportunities for young people in those communities.

However, in places like the Yarra Valley and the Upper Yarra, youth unemployment is often going unnoticed.

According to the 2016 Census the youth unemployment rate across the Yarra Ranges Shire was steady at 11.6 per cent - lower than both the national and state-wide averages.

However, digging deeper into the statistics shows pockets of disadvantage in some communities where youth unemployment rates

were as high as 43 per cent.

More needs to be done to support young people in securing their long-term future.

It is a complex challenge that involves improving education and training, but also attracting investment that creates entrepreneurship and employment.

Government must ensure the Yarra Valley has the infrastructure and services that can support jobs now and into the future.

That is why I have been and will continue to be a strong advocate for projects like the Warburton Community Recreation Precinct and the Warburton Mountain Bike Hub, as well as for better maintenance and management of our parks and forests that attract thousands of tourists to the region.

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Daniel Sanders, part of the Australian World Champion Enduro riders team 2018, is giving an insight into his journey to the top of the world rankings at Yarra Junction Library On 11 April. It's a chance to meet a local world champion, pick up a few tips and see his brand new competition bike. Reserve a place on 9800 6462 or at www.yourlibrary.com.au

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it venture located at Ecoss in Wesburn. To book a class, call Dakini: 0422 181 858.

Call out to all who went to Upper Yarra High School and finished in 1979. A 40 year school reunion is being held at Badger Creek Old School, corner Badger Creek Rd and Glen Eadie Rd Badger Creek on Saturday 27th April starting at 4pm. For more information please contact Karen on 0410 124 857.

Yarra Valley VIEW Club Lunch is on Tuesday 30 April at Yering Meadows Golf Club at 12 noon.

The guest speaker is landscape designer Phillip Johnson with bookings essential from Wendy on 0438 625 556.

Walk for HICCI

Yarra Valley Pottery Studio welcomes you to take part in pottery classes during the Easter school holidays. Classes start at just $10 in April and will include clay eggs and bunny decorations (Wednesday 10 and 17) and gargoyles and garden guardians (Monday 8 and 18). Yarra Valley Potting Studio is a not for prof-

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Badger sale Badger Creek Hall Community Garage Sale is on Saturday 13 April from 9am-1pm. Stallholder bookings are open with an inside hall stall at $15 or a car boot sale space in the car park for $10. Contact Kathleen Cameron from the Badger Creek Hall Committee of

Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc. are hosting their annual Walk for HICCI Event at Queens Park, Healesville on Saturday 27 April.

The event will feature one, two and three kilometre walks to raise funds to support the work

Pottery Classes

Probus The Healesville Ladies Probus Club meets every third Friday of the month at 10am in the Senior Citizens Hall. Enjoy making new friends who will enrich your life in retirement. No fundraising involved and new members will be made very welcome. Contact secretary Nancy Closter on 5962 3713.

Reach out Is there a free or low-cost community event you'd like to share with our readers? Send an email to editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au by 5pm on Wednesdays for inclusion in the following week's edition.

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More than 400 historic racing cars, motorbikes and sidecars from the 1920s to the 1980s battle it out for line honours as spectators revel in the races, competition paddock, trader market and huge heritage display of veteran and vintage vehicles.

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New stake in local gin

By Jed Lanyon The founders of Four Pillars Gin and the management of Lion have announced that Lion has invested in the Healesville-based distillery, taking a 50 per cent stake in the business.

Four Pillars was established by Stuart Gregor, Cameron Mackenzie and Matt Jones in 2013, and the award-winning craft gin brand is now enjoyed by people around the world.

Lion's investment will allow the founders

to follow their dream of building the world's leading craft gin brand.

"The partnership with Lion really is a ripper for us," said Mr Gregor.

"It would not be untrue to say that more than a few organisations have shown an interest in us over the past 18 months and Lion just felt the best. We like their focus on craft, we like the fact we will be their first and most important craft spirit

brand, and we like the fact that part of the deal is a slab of Furphy every month for the rest of our lives.

"We have a terrific relationship with the senior management at Lion and reckon this is the start of a really exciting new chapter for our business."

Lion is a leading beverage company, with a reputation for being a pioneer in craft brewing. Its portfolio includes brands such as James Squire, Little Creatures and Furphy.

Yarra Ranges tourism boom - best ever

By Derek Schlennstedt Victoria has cemented its place as Australia's best tourist destination, with new data showing that 2018 was the tourism industry's biggest year on record.

The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges experienced positive numbers, welcoming 47,300 overnight visitors in 2018.

Yarra Ranges Tourism CEO Simon O'Callaghan said the statistics showed that Yarra Ranges was continuing to punch above its weight.

"The Yarra Ranges ticks all the boxes when it comes to attracting domestic, interstate and international visitors," he said.

"I think a good example of something that we've seen most recently is the RONE EMPIRE exhibition, at Burnham beeches which has at-

tracted over 22,000 visitors in two months.

"These statistics show that we're continuing to punch about our weight, and as an industry we need to celebrate the success of good results but also look to the next point of differentiation that's going to continue to make our region a must see destination."

Visitors to Victoria spent an unprecedented $8.5 billion in 2018, up 12.9 per cent on the previous year, driving economic growth and creating thousands of jobs.

Data from Tourism Research Australia shows Victoria welcomed 3 million international visitors who stayed a combined 72.9 million nights in Victoria.

Victoria's tourism industry is growing at almost three times the national average and far surpassing Queensland at 3.7 per cent, and New South Wales at 2.4 per cent.

The increase in tourism spending was largely driven by visitors from across Asia, with expenditure by visitors from India, China, Indonesia and Taiwan showing strong growth.

Member for Monbulk James Merlino also welcomed the rise, saying it showed the strength of the region's tourism offerings.

"Victoria is a truly world class destination for international visitors and this strong growth shows what popular destinations the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges are for travellers from across the globe."

"This region has it all - stunning natural attractions, plenty of gourmet food and wine options - all right on Melbourne's doorstep.

"With so much to offer every visitor, it's little wonder the figures released show how strong tourism is in Victoria."

Yarra Ranges Tourism CEO, Simon O'Callaghan said the RONE exhibition at Burnham Beeches was a perfect example of why The Yarra Ranges continues to be a pre-eminent tourist destination in the state.

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Lion Managing Director James Brindley shared his enthusiasm for the announcement.

"The partnership with Four Pillars is really exciting for Lion, as we venture into new categories outside our core beer business," Brindley said.

"What Matt, Cam and Stu have done in creating Four Pillars in just over five years is nothing short of remarkable and we want them to keep their hands on the wheel, while we offer advice, counsel and assistance."

Recycling needs a boost Yarra Ranges Council is calling for more state and federal investment in recycling.

The Municipal Association of Victoria, which represents all Victorian Councils, recently launched its Rescue our Recycling campaign, calling for all levels of government to intervene in the ongoing recycling crisis.

A large recycling provider recently suspended operations, meaning many councils around Victoria were forced to find alternatives or divert recyclables collected to landfill.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said VISY collected recyclable material in the Yarra Ranges and it was not being sent to landfill, but the recycling industry was in dire need of help.

"Even though we've been able to weather some of the recent impacts to the recycling industry - such as one of the state's major recycling companies suspending operations - there's no doubt that serious change needs to happen to keep the future of our recycling industry sustainable," he said.

"Doing this won't be easy - there needs to be less waste generated by manufacturers and an emphasis on recyclability, and better ways of sorting and processing so more material can be recycled."

Cr Stevenson said the state needed a container deposit scheme to encourage recycling and reduce litter, plus national targets, time frames and investment from the Federal Government to encourage manufacturers to create products with minimal or no waste.

He said there should also be conversations at a council and community level on how to encourage recycling in the community.

"As the largest employer in the Yarra Ranges area, it's important your council leads by example to create demand for recycled products, and inform the community about the best ways to recycle and reduce our impact on the environment," Cr Stevenson said.

The council uses recycled material for different projects, such as recycled plastics for some bollards, boardwalks, which are made from soft plastics dropped off at supermarkets.

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Ruffin’ it

By Derek Schlennstedt More than 550 pet-owners and their beloved dogs turned out to the Wandin Park Equestrian Centre for the annual Adventure Dog event on Sunday 7 April.

Nicknamed ‘rough mudder’, 25 obstacles spread over almost 4 kilometres mentally and physically challenged participants and their dogs .

From jelly baths to mud baths, there was a wide range of unique obstacles for pet owners and their pooches to get through.

Animal Aid fund-raising and marketing manager Tracey Pratt said this was one of the biggest events yet.

Cooling off after a 4km obstacle course.

“It is now Animal Aid’s largest fund-raising event and we’ve already got next year’s date organised so be sure to pop 17 May in your diaries,” she said.

“We were overwhelmed with the support from the community, with people coming from near and far for the event, and of course all the proceeds go to helping us care for animals in need.“ While by the end of the course many owners were looking a little bedraggled, for their dogs the event was a dream come true and Mail photographer Greg Carrick was on-hand to capture all those happy smiling ’good boys’.

Closing the Gap sports day a success

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By Jed Lanyon Eastern Health's Closing the Gap family sports day was a great success, with the community team taking out the football match (18.20.128 to 3.0.18) and the Eastern Health team winning the netball competition.

While it was a fun day out for all involved, Eastern Health said that the impact events like this has on the community is vital.

"Our sports day is part of our broader commitment to closing the health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-indigenous Australians," Jo Voce, Eastern Health's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer said.

"Many people in our community find hospitals and health services daunting. Their fear can be a barrier to seeking healthcare," Ms Voce said.

"Days like this show the community that doctors, nurses and other health professionals are real people. They are not scary, and they have a range of ways they can help improve your health in a really safe, welcoming environment."

Eastern Health has a range of initiatives in place to help close the health gap, and have been working towards improving health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community for a number of years.

"In the last 12 months, Eastern Health has made a significant effort in ensuring we have the necessary plans in place to continue this work now and into the future," Ms Voce said.

"Key highlights in this area include the success of our annual sports day and continued plans for this event, as well as successful recruitment of two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traineeships roles which support opportunities for Aboriginal employment and Eastern Health's ability to care for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples," she said.

Eastern Health's focus has been on creating a welcoming and culturally appropriate environment, and engaging the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community actively in decision-making regarding initiatives to help Close the Gap. Eastern Health has also committed to the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan.

"We are proud of the progress we have made so far, and excited to continue this work to ultimately improve the health status of our Aboriginal community," Ms Voce said.

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Author’s timeless journey

By Jed Lanyon Healesville author Heather Ellis has released her second book, Timeless On The Silk Road: An Odyssey From London to Hanoi on Sunday 7 April.

Her new book is a memoir from her solo motorcycle journey across the Silk Road in 1997, and follows on from her first book Ubuntu: One Woman's Motorcycle Odyssey Across Africa.

"It's a book that has a number of different layers to it. You keep reading it because you want to know what happens next," said Ms Ellis.

"It's very much like my first book where you feel like you're on the back of the motorcycle with me, and you can't get off.

Ms Ellis was unexpectedly diagnosed with HIV in 1995 after returning from her first trip through Africa, while in the process of planning her next journey on the Silk Road.

"The doctors sort of said, 'well you've got about five years'. So that's five years before I get sick and develop AIDS and die.

"So I thought I'll go on one last adventure.

One last search for meaning, and that's what this journey was," Ms Ellis said.

"I called it Timeless on the Silk Road. I was time less, I didn't have a lot of time.

"It's also a timeless land. It's the cradle of civilisation," she said.

The book details how HIV affected Ms Ellis' travels.

"I was quite healthy most of the way but then I started getting quite ill towards the end of the journey as I went into China and I managed to get down to Hanoi in Vietnam and

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from there I went back to Australia.

"By that time, the treatments that people take now who are living with HIV had been discovered," Ms Ellis said.

"So it was in the nick of time for me."

Ms Ellis explained how her new release compares to her first memoir from Africa.

"They're just two different journeys. The similar theme that would run throughout the two books is the theme of spirituality, of becoming aware of meaning in chance encounters and coincidences that synchronicity of life.

Ms Ellis said that she now applies the same philosophy towards her everyday life.

"The feeling of things will always work out and that everything happens for a reason.

"There's no need to worry. As long as you take the steps to make things happen, everything will kind of fall into place," she said.

Timeless On The Silk Road has been endorsed by Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler and explores other themes of Ms Ellis' health and wellbeing.

"I was in denial over my diagnosis. It was a pendulum of denial and acceptance."

The HIV diagnosis only motivated Ms Ellis to want to tell her story.

"I really felt I needed to share what happened and just the amazing adventures I had.

"And then on top of that, when I was diagnosed with HIV I didn't want to let that story die with me.

The cover for Timeless On The Silk Road.

"It was like, here I was at 30 years old with nothing to show for my life," Ms Ellis said.

Ms Ellis will feature at the PAVE Festival in Emerald on 10 April for her book launch.

Signed copies of Timeless On The Silk Road are available at Verso Books in Healesville.

Timeless On The Silk Road is available online and in bookstores. To buy a signed copy, visit: http://www.heather-ellis.com/

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Time for a cuppa Le Pine Funerals in Healesville is hosting its annual Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday 17 April, a fund-raising event in support of the Cancer Council.

Last year the Biggest Morning Tea raised close to $12 million nationally for the Cancer Council, with every dollar raised going to fund research aimed at finding a cure for cancer.

Jenny Smith of Le Pine is organising the morning tea and she said that they will again be working with the Healesville Country Womens Association, a partnership now in its fourth year.

She said this group of ladies can do more than the usual CWA stereotype of tea and scones but for the morning tea they will even do that with their usual dose of attitude.

“They like to say they are not just country women but ‘chicks with attitude’, hence their name, the Healesville Nite Chicks,” she said.

“We had around 80 people here last year and I’m hoping we can beat that this year.”

Apart from a delicious morning tea, there will be lots of raffles and other games to make it a fun day and boost the amount donated to the Cancer Council.

“It’s a fun and happy day and a great way for the community to come together and help raise money for cancer research. I’m really looking forward to seeing all our regulars again this year and hopefully a lot of new faces as well.”

The Le Pine Biggest Morning Tea is at Le Pine, 102 Maroondah Highway, Healesville on Wednesday 17 April from 10am to noon, with a $5 donation at the door. RSVP to Jenny 5962 4141.

Every dollar raised through your Australia’s Biggest Morning tea helps fund Cancer Council’s life-saving research, prevention, support programs and information For more information visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au

Shazam-bam thanks maam Shazam Starring Asher Angel, Zachary Levi and Mark Strong Rated M Shazam is an endearing superhero comedy full of heart and pathos.

After receiving superpowers from an ancient wizard, troubled high-school student Billy Batson (Asher Angel) becomes the mighty but naïve Shazam (Zachary Levi), and must defeat the supervillain Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong), who seeks to steal his powers.

Shazam is a vibrant, well-paced adventure with outstanding character development.

Angel is a plucky but emotionally reserved lead, while Levi is hilariously convincing as an overeager child in an adult hero’s body.

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and external conflict, weaving together Billy’s personal hardships with his new superhero identity. Billy’s cynicism and abandonment issues, as a foster kid abandoned by his mother, cause him to overcompensate with vain, showy antics as Shazam, but as he comes to terms with his sad past, Billy learns the importance of family and steps up as a true hero, finally justifying his powers.

Sivana, played with stolid gravitas by Strong, functions as a dark reflection of Billy, having been twisted into villainy by childhood emotional abuse.

Following Wonder Woman and Aquaman, Shazam is another strong entry in DC Films’ more upbeat, colourful “course correction”, after the hollow gloom of Man of Steel and Batman v Superman.

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Councillor Tony Stevenson with Tilly, Alannah, James Burnside, Thomas, Marianne Craighead, Sam and Sandy at the Seville Recreation Reserve where the critters have been placed.

Crazy stuff Clay critters made by Seville families, children and residents have found a permanent home in the Seville Recreation Reserve.

The Seville Critters project began with a community workshop in 2015 at the Seville Primary School, run by James Cattell and Dorelle Davidson, where students and residents could create native Australian animals from clay.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Tony Stevenson, said the critters have found their permanent home, installed in concrete spheres at the Seville recreation reserve.

“After beginning this project, we had a whole lot of critters and not too many ways we could use to display all of them,” Cr Stevenson said.

“The original plan was to put them in the dry river bed at the park, but we decided that could put our critters at risk of damage.

“After some hibernation and some thinking on our part, we’ve created some concrete spheres around the large oak tree overlooking the water play area, where the critters are now embedded.

“I’m happy to see this project come to fruition, and now the young people who made these clay sculptures can visit with their friends and family and look at all of the beautiful creations on display.”

Landscape architect, Simon Ellis, created the concept for the concrete spheres and said he was mindful about the way the critters would be displayed.

“The spheres were the perfect, boundless sculptural form to express the playfulness, wildness and friendship that the critters already possessed,” he said Crafted Landscapes installed the artworks on behalf of Council.

Seville Primary School teacher, Marianne Craighead said the workshop events in 2015 had a big turnout and that she was excited that students who had made critters back in 2015 were able to find them on the spheres today.

“We held an open evening at our art room and one was scheduled at the Seville Hall - for our school and wider community to come in and make a clay critter that they might find in our local environment,” Ms Craighead said.

“We looked at pictures, considered what might live in the creek, the park, our school yard and our home yards - the bugs, the birds, the water creatures, the native species we reside alongside.”

“Thank you to Yarra Ranges Council for making sure this came to fruition. This is a lovely connection to the school.”

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THIS lifestyle property is a must to inspect, the agent says, as the options are there for the buyer, their extended family or those seeking the elusive and exclusive venue with bed and breakfast potential (STCA).

The agent says that breathtaking views will capture visitors' eyes as they are enticed along the winding driveway to admire the pristine paddocks, the exceptional fencing and the much-loved family home.

An expansive residence is presented with five or six bedrooms, two or three internal living zones, three bathrooms and a powder room.

The outdoor entertaining precinct is positioned to capture the enormity of the view from the spa, or while cooking up a storm for guests in the outdoor kitchen.

The home has two full kitchens with quality granite benchtops, the main showcasing Miele appliances, built-in steam oven and coffee machine, integrated dishwasher and the focal point of the kitchen, a granite island bench.

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The property has been divided into about nine paddocks, with water to most, and includes dams, bore, trunk mains and tank water.

The main dam provides summer fun for the kids and guests, the agent says, with a pontoon jetty and plenty of room to kayak and horse around.

There are stables for the actual horses, a fancy chook pen with solar-powered electric fencing and, for housing the big boy toys, there is extensive lock-up garaging in addition to ample external parking. â—?

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AUCTION: Saturday April 13th at 11:45am 28 Elamo Road, Healesville Under Instructions From The Mortgagee Terms 30 Days

HEALESVILLE ON YOUR DOORSTEP!

This home represents a rare opportunity to buy a modern family home set in the heart of Healesville with substantial quality shedding with space to spare.

The home offers 4-bedrooms each with built in robes and an ensuite to the master and three living zones to maximise flexible living, a modern kitchen is ideally positioned central to all internal living zones and also offers immediate access to outdoor living options. The home also features a double garage under the roof line of the main home with rear roller door and secure pedestrian access to the rear.

THIS split-level apartment is in the heart of Healesville's thriving township with a variety of cafes and shops just a short walk from the front doorstep.

The light and bright open-plan living area spans from the modern, well-equipped kitchen through to the living area and out onto an outdoor entertaining area, which showcases views of the distant ranges.

Both bedrooms have plenty of storage and the master has direct access to a private court yard.

With a stylish bathroom and luxurious spa bath, European laundry, split-system heating/cooling along with lots of natural light, the agent says this apartment will be sure to impress buyers.

Included is the added convenience of a lock-up garage underneath the home with direct internal access and plenty of additional storage. ●

The home is surrounded by well established gardens that include mature plantings of roses and gladiolas, amongst others. The garden is surrounded by colorbond steel fencing to ensure privacy and features a central raised wooden deck and formal BBQ station, that will allow for wonderful outdoor entertaining or alternative; peaceful enjoyment of the garden.

Outside of the colorbond fenced garden zone is the utility zone that incorporates a separate garden shed and two high quality Garage/ Sheds. The larger shed offers 4 parking bays and a workshop space equivalent to approximately 2 bays. The second shed offers the equivalent of a further 2 bays. Each of these sheds are quality colorbond cladding on concrete bases. The larger shed is connected to electricity while the lesser shed is also connected to water and gas.

Beyond the shedding is a generous sized rural paddock. The paddock would suit anyone wanting some extra space for the kids or the family pets. The perimeter of the approximately 1 acre lot is fenced in good quality rural style fencing. The back boundary borders the Graceburn Creek and here a rural gate allows access to maintain the creek side reserve so that the creek access is preserved.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 19 Tevlin Place, Healesville, VIC 3777 Price: $435,000 Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: By appointment or scheduled open home Contact: Mark Gunther 5962 3030, MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL

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$410,000 - $450,000

Move in and enjoy This lovely three bedroom home has been lovingly updated by the current owner and is ready for you to move in and enjoy. The fully fenced block allows you to either sit under the shady trees in the front or chill under the covered entertaining area at the rear. Inside you’ll be kept warm by the wood heater in the lounge or the mains gas ducted heating. The kitchen offers a stylish blend of timber benchtops and modern cabinetry, dishwasher and gas cooking.

Timber loors low throughout the home offering a durable surface for kids and pets. A huge four car carport will cover the vehicles plus there’s a workshop at the rear for the tinkerer. All this and more, just a great package for irst home buyers, families or investors.

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Tradies delight on a great lat block close to town!

Boasting 5 bedrooms and expansive living areas this home is ready for the whole crew to take over.

With a wave of the magic wand this home will be one of the best in the area. Over two levels upstairs is the master, full ensuite and walk in robe plus another bedroom ideal as a nursery, home ofice or sitting room for the grown-ups. Downstairs the kids can run riot with a huge rumpus room with built in brick bar, meals are off the kitchen and front lounge room.

Set on lat block of well over a quarter of an acre only minutes drive to town and only a short walk to our iconic rail trail. On a made road in a quiet area with services available this home is just waiting for someone like you to come and put your stamp on it! Consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with the remembrance of yesteryear including high ceilings and sash windows this is a beauty that just waiting to come alive! A concrete drive and single garage plus carport everything is here that you need including extra shedding in the back yard.

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$330,000 - $360,000

Mudbrick Delight in Calming Surrounds Be quick as this is sure to not last…This affordable mudbrick has all the elements to be just the place to call home, comprising 3 bedrooms, the parents retreat is a fabulous space complete with a walk in robe and currently a storage room that could possibly be the future ensuite and lovely big glass doors open up to an undercover outdoor area, the other 2 bedrooms and 1 with an ensuite effect which is handy, the bathroom has a separate bath and shower. The kitchen is a fantastic size with an updated oven and, plenty of bench space. The dining and lounge area is open plan with high ceilings and exposed beams. Big windows spread across the front of the home allowing plenty of light with a splendid outlook, plenty of space for all the family. The home sits proudly on well over a 3/4 of an acre with a large double carport, open bay shed, workshop and a great yard.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 10:00-10:30am (Photo ID Required)

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Modern family home on 20 acres A fantastic lifestyle is in store for your whole family at this 20 acre property set in a very quiet location yet only 5 minutes’ drive to shops, schools & transport. Remarkably you have the beneit of a two year old, 6 star rated, four bedroom Metricon home. The home boasts two living areas, one a huge open plan family area overlooked by the lovely kitchen with its Caesar stone bench, the other a separate lounge room. Engineered timber loors low throughout the entry & living areas and carpet in all the bedrooms. All have robes, master with walk in and full ensuite including twin basin vanity & extra-large shower. In addition there’s an undercover al fresco area of the living and an extra-large double garage with remote door & internal access.

Just a great home! Outside you have heaps of area for parking cars, trailers, caravan/boat and just an abundance of exploring opportunities for the kids.

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

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Incredible Opportunity opposite the Yarra River Four properties to be sold as one – A unique landholding, 3 gorgeous character homes & a spectacular vacant block. Ideal landholding for rental return & future growth. Over 3700sqm in total across 4 separate titles. A short walk to the main street, shops, cafes and facilities.These properties are in a brilliant location to maximise the return by renting them on Airbnb or the like as holiday stays & then to further develop the vacant land (STCA) to increase the return or perhaps build your dream home on the Yarra.

Expressions of Interest closing 11th April

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16 Allsops Rd Woori Yallock

$530,000 - $580,000

A Sweet Treat on Nearly an Acre!

Set on a pretty as a picture allotment of just under an acre of land in a beautiful and convenient location, this much loved home is available for a very luck new owner. Parquetry looring features throughout the home and there is a large sunken lounge room with cozy wood ire, ducted heating and split system. The craftsman owner of the home has added special little touches all through including beautiful timber windows and the kitchen is full of character with a breakfast nook, meals area and a study or work room just off the lounge. A good sized master bedroom and a 2nd sunny bedroom provide the sleeping accommodation and there is a large garage with concrete loor and power to house cars, mowers etc. For outdoor lovers, you will be thrilled to ind a beautiful useable allotment, with some gorgeous gardens and so much room for the kids and animals to play.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

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Large field is expected

By Jed Lanyon Healesville Amateur Racing Club will host the Golden Thong Races on Saturday 13 April.

The event at Healesville Racing Club will mark the final picnic race meeting for the season, and Healesville Amateur Racing Club secretary Chris Young is expecting one of the

largest fields of horses for the event.

"For us, it's the last meeting of the year and it looks like a good one ... The track is in amazing condition" he said.

There is expected to be up to seven races for the day, starting from 12.45pm to 5.00pm.

Mr Young explained the meaning behind the name of the event.

"It used to be on the same weekend as the Golden Slipper.

"Wellington's got the Boot, Sydney's got the Golden Slipper, and so Healesville now has the Golden Thong Race Day. Mr Young said there will be plenty of entertainment on hand for the kids.

"There will be party rides, a jumping castle, a carousel and a race for the kids on the straight, where every kid wins a prize."

The Golden Thong will be broadcast live on television in a first for the event.

This will allow for offsite betting for the races.

Strong start for Healesville juniors as the fog lifts The fog lifted in time for the first junior game for the season.

The majority of the club travelled to Woori Yallock with the exception of the Under-12 girls, who went to Belgrave, and the Under-14 and Under-16 girls who had their game postponed due to the Worawa team not being available during school holidays.

The Under-9s kicked off what is to be the first of many seasons of playing football with lots of enthusiasm and excitement.

They worked hard and scored a couple of goals.

There was some strong marking by Austin in the back line and running through the lines

by Patrick.

The club is looking forward to watching all the players improve throughout the season as their confidence and understanding grows.

The Under-10s had their first taste of full ground football.

They moved the ball well and continued to improve on their skills developed last year.

In their first taste of competitive football, the Under-11s put up a great fight against Woori who were just a little stronger on the day.

The Under-12 girls came up against the 2018 Premiers in their first game.

Half the girls were in their first game, but acquainted themselves well as they started to learn the game, rather than just skills.

They were ably assisted by a number of girls who have one or two season under their belt.

The Under-12s had the wind to their advantage in the first quarter, which with amazing link up work for the first game of the season put two goals on the board. mailcommunity.com.au

Healesville's Stella McCrae kicks the ball out of the pack.

Against the wind in the second quarter they worked the ball up the field, slowly but surely, to score two more goals to Woori's one.

First use out of the middle - with Liam Warner rucking all four quarters and Jeremy Newsome and Liam Senti winning the centre clearance - meant the Under-12s were able to give their forwards the best chance to score.

Brylee Anderson, Eli Nieuwesteeg and Thomas Handasyde capitalised.

Fielding two Under-14 teams in 2019 meant that both Healesville teams are running lean, and it will take a few weeks for the players to find their rhythm in the higher grade.

Healesville White relied on a number of fillins from the Under-14 girls and Under-12s to boost their numbers this week.

Coming up against the Under-12 premiers in the opening game for the season was tough ask for the team.

They showed a lot of promise and had opportunities to score, but couldn't capitalise this week.

Healesville Red also had a tough day against a taller and stronger opposition, and a number of players played in unfamiliar positions.

The final game of the day saw a tough contest between Healesville and Woori.

Healesville came out of the blocks quickly and piled on six goals in the first quarter to have a 40-point lead at quarter time.

Woori hit back in the second quarter, making the most of the wind.

Under-16 boys Healesville 13.10.88 d Woori Yallock 7.7.49 Goals: S. Gebert, R. Duncan 4, C. Beattie, L. English 2, B. Murphy.

Awards: C. Sibley, R. Duncan, S. Gebert.

Under-14 Red Woori Yallock 16.13.109 d Healesville 2.4.16 Goals: C. Anderson, C. Nyko.

Under-14 White Woori Yallock 10.12.72 d Healesville 0.0.5 Under-12 Healesville 6.6.42 d Woori Yallock 1.5.11 Goals: O. Moreton 2, E. Nieuwesteeg, J. Newsome, T. Handasyde, B. Anderson Awards: L.Warner, L. Senti, B. Anderson.

Under-12 girls Belgrave 5.6.36 d Healesville 2.1.16 Goals: B. Anderson, L. Potter Under-11 Woori Yallock 3.6.24 d Healesville 2.3.12 Goals: A. Crossman, T. Braden.

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One thrilling finish

By Ron Hottes Andrew McMath easily owned the best score of the day in Warburton Golf Club's Wednesday 3 April stroke and Mick McGrann Bag Day competition.

He came in with an impressive nett 65 to qualify for the Bag shootout in December.

Lynda Dickson snared the runner-up prize with her best score for a while - a nett 67.

Nearest the pins went to 'Happy' Gilmore on the sixth, David Viney on the ninth and Adam Patrick on the 15th.

In the Twilight shootout, the top 10 played off for the title of 2019 Twilight Champion.

Conditions were perfect for golf and there was a large audience of interested club mem-

bers and family - and the players involved put on a show to more than rival past shootouts.

Young Seth Spenceley got through to the sixth hole before he fell, and perennial competitor 'Hatty' was in the last three before being omitted.

By the last hole, the ninth, there were two left standing - club president John Hall and the ever-consistent Clint Toohey. They had to play that hole seven times before Hall was finally declared the winner.

This is a very fitting result as the other hat that Hall wears is the sole organiser of this much-loved event.

On Saturday 6 April was the stroke and Monthly Medal competition.

It bears a special mention when the club's

latest medal winner is a nonagenarian - that means older than 90!

Gerry Hadfield is well past 90 and grizzles about all his aches and pains, but he continues to thrill all members with his unbelievable exploits. He won this month's medal with a nett 66.

He actually shot a 98 off-the-stick and, although he isn't quite that advanced in years, he's not all that far off it. The daily runner-up was Kevin Conway with a neat nett 67.

The nearest the pin winners were Allan Hubbard on the third, Peter Fox on the fifth, Ms Nursey on the ninth, Steuart Hawke on the 12th and Shane Campbell on the 15th.

Finally, Jim Stewart got an excellent eagle on the 14th.

Due to the Healesville course being closed for a special event, 12 Healesville Social Golf Club members decided to play the Yering

Meadows course.

Besides an early fog, conditions on the course were very good but high scores were hard to come by.

Ken Arnott (21) won the day with a 33 and

Eastern Football League (EFL) Premier Division Seniors Blackburn 17.14.116 d Montrose 5.11.41 GOALS - Blackburn: J. Hammond 6, P. Lawlor 3, R. Bathie 3, M. Day 2, L. Conca 1, X. Murphy 1, M. Doreian 1. Montrose: J. Wilsen 2, B. Tennant 1, R. Hams 1, M. Davis 1.

BEST - Blackburn: N. Gray, J. Hammond, L. Murphy, B. Daniher, P. Lawlor, M. Doreian. Montrose: J. Wilsen, M. Langdon, T. Jones, R. Hillard, S. McMillan, J. Bastinac.

Division 1 Seniors Lilydale 11.13.79 d Doncaster East 8.24.72

Premier Division Reserves Blackburn 14.8.92 d Montrose 3.2.20

Division 1 Reserves Lilydale 12.9.81 d Doncaster East 5.5.35 Park Orchards 5.10.40 drew with Upper Ferntree Gully 6.4.40

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Greg Hay (28) came second on countback to Travis Carrol (12), both with scores of 30.

The nearest the pins on the four par three holes were Carrol, Arnott, Earl Lowe and, again, Carrol.

Surrey Park 9.12.66 d Lilydale 9.10.64 Park Orchards 24.15.159 d Upper Ferntree Gully 2.3.15

Division 3 and 4 Under-19s Forest Hill 22.24.156 d Coldstream 1.0.6 South Belgrave 16.26.122 d Ferntree Gully 3.3.21

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Speedway success for local racers at Alexandra

By Dean Thompson

Healesville's Linken Paterson in action.

Picture: VERN AND JACKIE PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY won the first heat, with Chevy Edwards winning the second heat in his brother's race car after his suffered issues earlier.

Pearson got close to a new track record a couple of times.

Despite not succeeding with that goal he went on to win the feature event from Edwards, Kristin Vermeulen from New Zealand, Shane Belk and James Cornfoot.

In other feature results, Leigh Bourke visiting from Geelong took an end of the race feature race win in the Sports Sedans, getting the better of Andrew Jordan.

Bourke, in a 30-plus-year-old Cortina, pow-

ered past Jordan to take the chequered flag with Luke Fallon, Steve Akil and Steve Kershaw rounding out the top five places.

Unlimited Sedan's set new full course speedway records for their class across one lap, six lap and eight lap distances and Darren Nelson now holds all three of those records on his way to winning the final ahead of Scott Ellis from Coldstream, Lennie Bonicci, Daniel Unternahrer and Peter Cox. Standard Saloon results were awarded on points.

Aaron Meakins' consistency saw him win ahead of Gary Evans and Terry Bullard.

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Saturday night's racing at Alexandra Speedway had a major event focus on junior sedan racing.

On a record-breaking night, Kasey Garlick from Lilydale along with Linken Paterson from Healesville and Lachlan Fitzpatrick from Echuca won the three major event junior sedan races.

Another Healesville racer and former Alexandra junior racer Cameron Pearson won the invited Late Model Sedans feature event.

About 40 junior race drivers competed across the Junior Sedan Promotional Association features for top stars and new stars, along with the Victorian Speedway Council Junior Sedan East to North Double Crown event.

All three feature events were terrific after 15 qualifying events determined who would start where in the feature events.

In top star action, Todd Moule, Ben Micallef, Mitch Glynn, Moule a second time, along with Garlick and Micallef a second time, won the six qualifying events leading up to a 15-lap final.

Garlick was unstoppable in her Daihatsu Charade, taking victory after assuming control early and staving off challenges from Moule, especially throughout the race distance.

Garlick won from Moule, Glynn and Brad Gartner, who set a new track one lap record before Moule snatched that from him late in

the race.

Micallef finished in fifth place.

Linken Paterson has been the local star of new star junior sedan racing this season and once again that was the case on Saturday.

Proceedings started with a heat win to himself in round one along with Jayden Bryant.

Paterson again won in round two with Lachlan Bull from Swan Hill, and in the final qualifying round Bull and Paterson again took wins.

Paterson went on to clean sweep the night's racing in the final with a victory ahead of Bull, Dillon Taylor, Seth Sloane and Tenayah Barton.

Lachlan Fitzpatrick took wins ahead of Tristan McGraw in all three VSC Junior Sedan qualifiers, looking to revenge a couple of runner-up placings recently to fierce on-track competitor and off-track buddy Tristan McGraw.

Fitzpatrick went on to win the first round in the two-round East to North Double Crown event with the second round in two weeks' time at Swan Hill.

McGraw finished second right through the evening, securing the spot in the feature event with Daniel Smith, Bradin Claridge and Nick Cherry rounding out the top five.

Late Model Sedan action was heavily focussed on whether or not we would see a new outright track record around the venue.

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Teach others in the community about the importance of garden hygiene, prevention & reporting QFF bait

Prune all host plants to a height you can easily net & harvest Prevent infested fruit entering your property & the Yarra Valley Continually pick & remove all ripe fruit to prevent QFF being attracted to your crop

QFF traps

QFF netting

Notify the Yarra Valley coordinator.

QFF damaged fruit

Use bait, traps and netting.

Pick all infested fruit, BOIL or FREEZE fruit to kill all the larvae.

Dispose of treated fruit in a sealed bag into the rubbish bin.

-DO NOT COMPOST-

Monitor regularly with traps and inspect all fruit—check for larvae

STOP THE LIFECYCLE. Trap adult fruit flies.

PREVENT THE NEXT GENERATION.

Report any suspect damage

Prevent any movement of infested fruit.

QFF larvae in apricot. Photo: C. Bain

Contacts Regional Coordinator Agriculture Victoria 136186 Neighbours, Agronomists Nurseries, Garden Clubs & Fruit Growers

QFF adult Photo: James Niland

PROTECT OUR FRUIT FLY FREE

YARRA VALLEY

Keep infested fruit out

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