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Sewing the seeds

By Derek Schlennstedt Sassafras Primary School students are helping to feed the hungry.

On Monday 12 August they harvested their vegetable garden and filled the cupboards at the Tecoma Food is Free with a range of nutritious vegies.

Chris Saray from The Food Security Network worked with the students to maintain the garden beds.

Since early this year, Grade 4, 5 and 6 students have cultivated parsley and silver beet with the aim of helping to solve the largelyhidden problem of food insecurity in the region.

Secretary for the Hills Food Frontier, Merry Griffiths, said that in that time the students grew a hefty crop, which they delivered to the Food is Free Tecoma - a local initiative that aims to provide a source of free, healthy and, where possible, organic foods.

“Under the guidance of Chris Saray the students set about where to put a vegie bed and they got seedlings and started planting and within several months there’s a massive harvest which went to the Food is Free in Tecoma,” she said.

“Kids who do the program absolutely love it and it’s great, because they really do work together as a team.

“This time around they planted parsley, herbs and silver beet...they found through their efforts last year that they were the things that grew exceptionally well with the conditions and weather.”

Ms Griffiths said the students quickly developed an understanding that it only took simple actions to support others and build a strong community.

“Unfortunately, there is a lot of food insecurity in the world and many people go without food,” she said.

“Through this they learn about the importance of growing their own food and the broader aspect of helping their community.

“The students placed all their vegetables in the cupboard at Food is Free Tecoma and that cupboard is there and open 24 hours, so anybody can come along and take whatever it is that they need and want...it’s for everyone.“

Sassafras Primary School students with their vegies.

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Golden eye-opener

By Derek Schlennstedt Friends, folks, comrades - cop an eyeful of this golden possum. Look at it. Study it closely.

You may never see another again - or you might, because this little golden boy actually lives in the Dandenongs.

That’s right, in your back yard, while you’re sleeping at night, this golden brushtail possum could be crawling and trawling through your trash or roof cavity.

I know what you’re thinking, though - the Dandenong Ranges is already known for its mystical wildlife, so what makes this one any different?

Well, unlike the albino stag, or the ’completely real’ Dandenong Ranges black panther, golden possum is a true and real phenomenon and, most importantly, it’s been captured on camera.

Teagan Faull from Olinda captured the flaxen flavoured fella climbing a tree in Sherbrooke Forest on 12 August.

From these photos, we can deduce that like his brush-tailed brethren, he enjoys nibbling on green things and scaling large trees, but that’s where the similarities stop.

Unlike the common grey brushtrail possum, he is golden, which among any species suggests superiority.

But, according to Healesville Sanctuary vet-

erinarian Meg Curnick, the flashy golden fur might actually be a bit of a burden.

Dr Curnick told the Mail that the Australian Wildlife Health Centre at Healesville Sanctuary saw at least one to two of these rare possums every year, and that their golden colour was the result of a rare genetic mutation called leucism.

“As a ballpark - we would see several hundred brushtail possums at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre each year, but of these only one to two would be golden brushtails,“ she said.

“Leucism occurs in many species, and causes partial loss of pigmentation.

"This leads to colouration which is paler than usual in skin, eyes, hair and feathers.

“It is very likely that leucism is not a helpful mutation for brushtail possums.

"Their pale colouration makes them more visible to predators, meaning that they are overall less likely to survive and reproduce in the wild.”

So there we have it.

The reason you don’t see these golden Pikachu-like possums is because they’re susceptible to bush dangers, and therefore have an unusually low life expectancy.

It’s a twist that not even Mem Fox could have predicted.

By Casey Neill

The golden brushtail possum was captured on camera by Teagan Faull from Olinda.

Alpacas, maracas and page-turning fun

By Derek Schlennstedt A story about an alpaca called Macca and his best pal Al captivated students at Macclesfield Primary School.

They were treated to a reading of book Alpacas with Maracas but stealing the limelight were real-life alpacas Sage and Hayley, who were equally as captivating.

On Monday 12 August, the two young alpacas visited the school to take part in the whole school reading of Alpacas with Maracas, which was held to launch the inaugural Maccy Read-a-thon.

Event organiser, parent and Sage and Hayley's owner, Jodi Ramadge, told the Mail that the alpacas were extremely well behaved during the reading.

“Everyone loves to read and it’s an important thing,” she said.

“This is our read-a-thon and it’s the first time we’ve done one at our school, which is why it was extra special.

“Sage and Hayley were very good and there was a lot of excitement and great buzz during the reading.

"The students had a lot of interesting questions about them.”

The Maccy Read-a-thon is a two-weeklong, school-wide program that encourages children to read for their school.

Macclesfield principal John Chiswell said the school would use 100 per cent of the proceeds from the read-a-thon to buy new library books, and had a $3000 goal.

Alpacas Sage and Hayley visited Macclesfield Primary School to listen-in on a reading of Alpacas and Maracas.

He thanked Jodi, and parents who've volunteered their time to help revitalise the library area with a new borrowaing system.

“The read-a-thon is a chance for students and the wider community to not only enjoy their reading and promote their reading but also raise some funds for the library,” he said.

“Over the past few months, a parent from our school has spent many, many hours in the school library working on a mammoth project - updating the library management system

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which has involved assessing and scanning every book in the library.

"While doing this, many books have been found to be in poor condition or simply outdated.

“Everything raised will be directed to the library and increasing the book stocks and we’re all looking forward to putting some new material in the library for students.”

Visit give.everydayhero.com/au/maccyread-a-thon to donate.

The community can have its say on the proposal to remove the Lilydale's Maroondah Highway level crossing.

The Rail Removal Authority will hold a public meeting to discuss the designs from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 22 August at Lilydale Primary School.

There'll also be a meeting to discuss the plans for the Manchester Road, Mooroolbark, removal from 10am to noon on Saturday 24 August at Manchester Primary School.

"You're invited to attend our community drop-in sessions to find out more about the project and tell us what's important to you," the authority said.

More than 53,000 vehicles use the two crossings each day, where the boom gates can be down for up to a quarter of the morning peak.

There have been 13 crashes at the two sites in the past decade, including one fatality.

The Mail reported last week that plans to remove the crossings included new elevated stations and up to 450 new and upgraded car parking spaces at Mooroolbark.

At Lilydale, the station and bus interchange will be relocated and walking and cycling connections will be improved between the town centre, new station and the Lilydale-Warburton Trail.

Yarra Ranges Council's environment and engineering director, Mark Varmalis, said council officers were advised that the State Government's Level Crossing Removals Authority (LXRA) would be looking for guidance from the community on several elements of the project, including the future use of the heritage Lilydale Station building, the bus interchange, connections to the rail trails, and integration of the proposed new station into the surrounding area.

The coming meetings are the only faceto-face opportunities at this stage to provide feedback, but there will be mail-in and online opportunities.

Mr Varmalis said the State Government also advised that there would likely be additional opportunities to provide feedback as the project progressed.

But he said these early sessions were the most important for commenting on the project's larger elements.

During a Lilydale Township Action Group meeting on Wednesday 14 August, council officers noted that there were several questions regarding local traffic changes that were unknown at this stage.

Mr Varmalis said this included proposed additional traffic lights on Maroondah Highway, and likely traffic volumes along Williams Street East and West, John Street, and the wider area.

The project will be complete in 2022 and will lay the ground work for further line upgrades, including duplicating sections of the Lilydale line and a potential new station between Mooroolbark and Lilydale.

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What will happen under feed ban?

By Derek Schlennstedt Everyone loves free food and birds are no exception - but what happens when the food supply stops?

In March, the sulphur crested cockatoos that call Sherbrooke's Grants Picnic Ground home were dealt a checkmate by Parks Victoria when the authority confirmed that feeding the birds would be banned from February next year.

Furthermore, anyone caught feeding them will risk a hefty fine of up to $1610.

That means no bread, no french fries, no birdseed, nothing.

Otherwise, the community runs the risk of creating a generation of bird bludgers dependent on handouts.

According to Emeritus Professor in animal behaviour Gisela Kaplan, a reduction in feeding might also result in adverse effects for residents and the birds.

“If it has to be stopped, it has to be done with some degree of knowledge,” she told the Mail.

“To suddenly stop it is a very cruel idea... some birds would have been there for years and may have stopped understanding of how to feed.

“You can desensitise them and give them less and less, little spots further away, but to stop it one day to another is like throwing a 13-year-old child on the street.”

Earlier this year, Parks Victorian confirmed that feeding at Grants Picnic Ground was set to be discontinued “following conservation best practice, National Park guidelines and community feedback”.

But Parks Victoria has not provided comment on whether the ban would be implemented incrementally or abruptly.

“Bird feeding has had impacts on the natural composition of the bird community and other natural values at the site,“ a previous statement said.

“This, coupled with the potential risks posed to bird health as well as visitor safety, has led to the decision not to permit wild bird feeding under a new lease.“ A Parks Victoria media release in March

stated that an independent wildlife consultant conducted a study on the site, with the report showing that no adverse impacts would be expected from the removal of artificial feeding and that “birds readily switch to other sources of food if an artificial supply ceases”.

But according to Ms Kaplan, those adverse effects depend on a variety of factors.

“There’s a further problem with regular feeding, which is really devastating," she said.

"Those birds, unlike humans, actually plan a number of offspring in accordance with the food is available.

“If one feeds half the amount and then there’s nothing there, they then don’t reproduce.”

She told the Mail an incremental decrease in food would take at least two months.

“If you do it incrementally it should be done in a two to three month period and done at a time when other food sources are readily available...you wouldn’t do it in the middle of winter or in a drought,” she said.

Ms Kaplan will release a new, Book Bird Bonds, in September.

Community support is a tribute to Trent

By Derek Schlennstedt A community fund-raiser will support the Kennedy family following the tragic loss of much loved son and brother Trent Kennedy.

The GoFundMe has already raised more than $20,000, with tributes pouring in from the Gembrook community and surrounds.

“Wholehearted condolences from our family. We were only part of the Emerald community for a couple of years, but it was an important part of our lives and we’re so sorry for your pain and loss,” one donor wrote.

Another said: “Thank you Trent for always putting a smile on people’s faces and all the good laughs and memories we have together."

The GoFundMe's organisers said they set up the fund-raiser to ease the financial burden following Trent’s passing.

“Most would be aware of the tragedy the Kennedy family has been through with the loss of much loved son/brother Trent,” they wrote.

“No family can ever or should have to plan for losing someone so young so this has been set up to assist the family with Trent’s memorial service.

“Any donation large or small would be greatly appreciated.”

The community has held many moving tributes for the Gembrook teen, including at the Division 1 Outer Eastern Football League match between Emerald and Belgrave on Saturday 17 August.

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1000 steps call-out Emerald and Knox SES crews helped a woman with health concerns at the 1000 Steps on Saturday 17 August.

The woman was reportedly fainting and Emerald SES volunteers carried her down the steps in a stretcher.

“A big thanks to SES Knox Unit for assisting us along with Ambulance Victoria and Parks Victoria,” the unit said on Facebook.

“We carried out a middle age woman with health concerns down to the awaiting ambulance.

"Thanks to the walkers for following directions and assisting emergency crews."

An ambulance attended and treated a woman in her sixties with a medical issue and transported her to the Angliss Hospital in a stable condition.

Missing teen Police are appealing for public help to find teenager Ryan Lynch.

The 16-year-old was last seen in Nunawading on 14 August.

He is described as 186 centimetres tall with a thin build and brown hair and was wearing a jacket, pants, runners and possibly a white cap.

Ryan is known to frequent the Eastland Shopping Centre, Croydon skate park, and Upper Ferntree Gully and Ringwood skate parks.

Police and family have concerns for his welfare due to his age.

Anyone who sees Ryan should call Forest Hill Police Station on 8847 3600.

Illegal rubbish dumping Olinda police are urging residents to report littering and illegal rubbish dumping.

Olinda Sergeant Andrew Herdman said they had seen an increase in rubbish being dumped along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and Mountain Highway.

“Parks (Victoria) and police are working together to implement strategies to catch offenders illegally dumping rubbish,” he said.

“If anyone sees any suspicious vehicles parked on the side of road, note the registration and notify police if they notice dumping.”

Anyone caught dumping can face fines of between $289 and $8662.

Instances of illegal dumping or other pollution should be reported to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) 24-hour pollution hotline on 1300 372 842 or Yarra Ranges Council on 1300 368 333.

ball Club and had close links with many of the players.

After the match, every Magpie and Bomber stood arm-in-arm with someone from the opposition to form a ring around the Worrell Reserve centre circle.

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Many moving tributes were held for the Gembrook teen, including at the Division 1 Emerald versus Belgrave football match on 17 August.

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Youth strength training There is clear evidence that strength or resistance training can be a worthwhile and beneficial activity for children and adolescents, with some of the many documented positive outcomes including improved strength, power and speed; stronger bones; reduction in injury rates and increased sports performance.

And while a growing number of youths are participating in resistance training programs in schools, gyms and sports training facilities, most parents still wonder at what age children should start resistance training, and what precautions should be taken so that training is safe for their growing bodies.

A common misconception about strength training in children is that exposure to loads greater than their own bodyweight can cause damage to their bones and muscles, but there is no evidence to support this.

The risk of injury resulting from resistance training, weightlifting and plyometrics is not any greater than other sports and activities in

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The risk of harm to a child undertaking resistance training is actually more related to the level and quality of supervision - or lack of rather than the resistance training per se.

Inadequate professional supervision leads to poor exercise technique and inappropriate management of training loads.

Resistance training can start at as young as six years of age, provided the child can follow clear instructions and appreciate the dangers present with training.

This is something as physiotherapists we often do without the child or parent even knowing - adding in bodyweight and resistance band exercises at home to rehabilitate injuries, for instance.

Before beginning resistance exercises, specific criteria to measure strength with bodyweight tasks should be met.

These vary depending on age and sex, and these criteria should be strictly adhered to by an adequately qualified supervising professional.

The professional should meet youth training guidelines imposed by strength and conditioning governing bodies in Australia such as ASCA (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association) and have a strong knowledge of developmental anatomy and physiology and

injury rehabilitation.

The dosage and resistance level of exercises should depend on the age and skill level of each child, and should be highly individualised to the inherent biomechanical attributes and goals of each child.

This means that programs should be tailored to reduce risk of injury depending on each child's musculoskeletal attributes, and also to their sport-specific, activity-related or general goals in wanting to begin resistance training.

Strength and conditioning programs designed and supervised by qualified professionals who have an understanding of youth resistance training guidelines, as well as the physical and psychosocial uniqueness of children and adolescents, appear to be an effective strategy for reducing sports-related injuries in young athletes and can contribute to developing healthy lifestyle choices in young people.

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Cardinia Shire Council and the Friends of Emerald Lake Park are hosting a Trees for Weeds Swap at Emerald Library on Saturday 7 September, from 10am to 2pm. Cardinia Shire residents can trade a bag of weeds for an indigenous plant at no cost. Experts can help to identify weed species and share ways to control weeds. Visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ events/event/814/trees_for_weeds_swap_ event for more information.

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Cooking classes Olinda Community House is offering vegan Mediterranean and Indian cooking classes.

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LETTERS INSTA-PIC Emerald’s ‘turtleback patchwork’ The Hills Hub Emerald building is an ugly addition to the landscape together with the other recent new buildings in Emerald.

It is out of character with the Emerald strategy.

The exposed roof seen from the main road is an eyesore and there doesn't seem to be much natural light into the building and it doesn't match with the Library.

Altogether a dominating green turtleback patchwork building imposed on the community.

Dennis Alexander-Hale, Emerald

More than traffic Obviously the removal of traffic interrupting level crossings is going to be welcome news.

What has to be seriously considered by both state and local governments is the recognition of what Lilydale Station is at the moment: a terminus.

Nevertheless, upgrade by all means but cut off and don't consider further population growth at your peril.

More and more people are using trains, statistics are clear, but new houses everywhere and further out will never stop, and to totally terminate the railway system is simply foolish.

Coldstream needs a new station now, with a big carpark, and room for train stabling to take the pressure from Lilydale.

If you put the station in the sky, there will be no room for stabling, hence the need for that to go to Coldstream and perhaps keep the crossing for the handful of train movements out of the yard.

This is not simply a suburban issue, but an issue for those of us who live in the close country towns of the Yarra Valley and beyond.

This is definitely NOT just about road traffic movements.

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Not all views considered The architectural design and aesthetic of the unfinished Emerald Hub building seems to have been overlooked regarding the vista of the roofline from one of the approach roads.

The uninspiring view visible when approaching from the west is the large expanse of metal roof and roof vents.

Good design should have considered a 360 degree view and resolved this.

To quote Frank Lloyd Wright, "a doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines".

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TRIP - from the sergeant

By Derek Schlennstedt “You’ll never hear me say accident. They are not accidents, they are collisions - something caused it to happen.”

That one statement might have given the packed CityLife Church in Wantirna a hint of where Sergeant Mark Amos was heading.

As a sergeant at Victoria Police’s Major Collision Unit, Sgt Amos said he was the one who arrived "if someone’s died, or it’s apparent someone will die".

“We spoke about the ripple effect and how

everyone sees it...I don’t see it, I live it,” he said.

“That 2am in the morning thing, that’s when we turn up. The families, that’s who we deal with.”

Sgt Amos was speaking to the 500 or so people at the Knox Teen age Road Information Program (TRIP), most of them young people.

With a target audience of 16 to 25 year-olds and their parents, TRIP is a combined response by emergency services - CFA, SES, police and ambulance - to the tragic loss of young lives on Knox and Yarra Ranges roads.

Sgt Amos addressed the staggering statistics of road death around the world, in Australia and in the Yarra Ranges - 1.25 million people die on the roads annually and millions of others suffer serious injury and lifelong changes.

But it's the statistics between young drivers and road trauma that is particularly concerning.

Injury is the single biggest killer of Australian youth, more than all other causes combined, and 45 per cent of all young Australian (16-25) injury deaths are due to road traffic crashes.

“Every two hours someone gets hurt, every eight hours someone ends up in hospital with a serious injury, and every 29 hours my office gets a phone call to say someone has died - every day,” Sgt Amos said.

“Every year, Victoria spends between $3 to $4 billion on the results of road-related injuries, but the real cost is the one you can’t measure, the one that happens every minute, of every hour of every day all the time.

“It’s that someone being missed - that’s the cost that you can’t measure.”

Making an impression

By Casey Neill First Impressions count.

The saying is particularly true when it comes to job interviews, so long-term unemployed women in the Yarra Ranges are helping others in their position to get a leg-up.

Clothing library First Impressions is taking shape in The Terrace shopping centre in Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark, and will likely open its doors on Wednesday 4 September.

Participants in Cire Services' Women's Warehouse program, a partnership with Employment Plus, came up with the concept women can buy or rent clothing for a job interview or other important occasion.

Renee Cooke from Cire said women could also seek styling tips, run through their resume or practice interview techniques.

"They're going to be getting that one-onone assistance," she said.

"A lot are overwhelmed, but they'll be dealing with people who know what they're going through."

First Impressions will share a shop space with

the Mooroolbark Artist in Residence project.

Artist Mandy Pickett's project will focus on sustainability and creating art from cloth, so the library was a perfect fit.

She'd also been involved with Women's Warehouse in Healesville.

The women volunteering their time at First Impressions are gaining skills that prospective employers are seeking.

Cire's Sue West, who also founded Money Natters and is the Voices of Women president, said two participants had already landed jobs after learning new skills and adding them to their resume.

They've been involved with grant applications, marketing meetings and more.

"It's lovely to see them enthusiastic about this project," she said.

Classes in repairing and repurposing clothing are also on the agenda.

All money raised through the shop will cover overheads and could one day fund a standalone store.

Cire's Nina Bekker said each woman in-

Sue West, Dianne, Samantha, Kylie, Renee Cooke and Hope. volved had her own skill set that was being built upon.

"It's about connecting and building real employability skills and leadership skills," she said.

Women's Warehouse has been nominated for a Learn Local Award in the Creating Local Solutions category. Winners will be announced

on 23 August.

First Impressions will open Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm.

Anyone who'd like to donate good quality women's clothing to the project can find dropoff points at Cire Yarra Junction, Seville Community House, Cire Lilydale Campus or Chirnside Park Community Hub.

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Gift sparks thanks

By Derek Schlennstedt Wayne Collins, Regional Coordinator for Emergency Support Teams has thanked the Emerald Men's Shed for the generous donation of a 33KVA generator.

The generator, which will be refurbished and retrofitted to a tandem trailer as a portable unit, will assist the Emerald Emergency Planning Group in providing emergency support following disasters and emergency events.

Mr Collins said the generator would be a boon to the group's capacity to respond to emergency events.

"The Emerald Men's shed is a support group for the emergency support team and they had to relocate when the new hub was being built, and the place they relocated to didn't have power and they were given the generator to power their site," Mr Collins said."Now they have a new generator, which will see them into the future, so they gave us the old one knowing that we needed one."

The Emerald Emergency Planning Group is the umbrella body for significant recovery efforts in Emerald and surrounds.

Their role is to prepare for possible disaster and emergency events and ensure that a local response is ready so that the community is on track to be recovery ready.

"After a major emergency or disaster we go in and set up a temporary emergency support hub," Mr Collins said.

"Quite often in a major disaster the power

The Emerald Men's Shed donated a 33KVA generator to the Emerald Emergency Planning Group. is off so this donation is quite significant as it means after a major emergency where the area has lost power for a reasonable amount of time, we can actually supply some portable power to get vital things like phones charged and lighting or a kitchen going."

Mr Collins thanked the Emerald Men's Shed for their generous donation, noting that

without it, they would never had been able to fund one.

"The men's shed in Emerald has been fantastic and they've supported us all the way through and they perform a really great and important service in helping people recover after a major disaster or emergency."

Open art

By Derek Schlennstedt Burrinja is inviting artists, makers and creators who live in the Dandenong Ranges to apply for Dandenong Ranges Open Studios 2020.

Now celebrating its 17th year, the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios is an annual weekend event that promotes the work of local artists and provides the public with an inside look at their working studio environments.

The Open Studios Program is open to individuals, practicing artists and collectives who work primarily from a permanent studio within the Dandenong Ranges region.

Open Studios Co-ordinator Toni Main, said the event was unique and had proven highly popular.

"Both traditional and diverse or experimental artists are all encouraged to apply."

"These could include ceramicists, painters, performers, sound artists, textile artists, makeup artists, costume designers, writers, graphic designers, game designers, architects etc."

Emerging artists are also encouraged to apply, with additional support provided for practicing artists who live in the Dandenong Ranges, but may not have a dedicated studio space, or who are in the first five years of their arts practice. Artists who are interested in applying for a studio at Burrinja, in the new Aerie Creative Space must contact Burrinja for more information. Applications for The Aerie will commence after open studios applications close, however they will still be able to participate in the Open Studios program.

The open weekend will happen on May 9 and 10, 2020.

ENTERTAINMENT Q&A

with Akmal Saleh, comedian

The Mail spoke to Akmal ahead of his show at the York on Lilydale in Mount Evelyn on Friday 23 August.

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I’m a Swedish burns victim.

I have unusually small nipples.

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What would your last meal be?

My last meal would be molokhia, which is an Egyptian green soup that is slimy and looks like snot, but if you don’t let that or the smell or the taste put you off, then give it a go you’ll be glad it’s the last thing you’ll ever eat.

What drew you to a career in comedy?

I actually thought of joining the circus first interesting people, free food, free travel, the job sounded great.

But the ringmaster wanted a more personal arrangement with me as part of the job - they really should have put that as part of the job ad.

When he said I’d be part of the family I didn’t think he meant that close.

So I went for another career where I’d only have to work two hours a day and would have less people hitting on me - comedy was perfect.

I started going to the Comedy Store in Sydney every Tuesday and was fascinated by the comics, and eventually I got the courage to get up.

After that first gig it took me about six months to perform again and then I was hooked.

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

I would love to go back at the time of my birth, because (this is true) I came out arse-first, and that would be cool to see.

Also I can cheer on Mum saying: “Go, Mum, go, I’m almost out, you can see the arse!”

What is your favourite television show?

Definitely not I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! or Selling Houses Australia.

It is no coincidence that I appeared on both of these shows.

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Comedian Akmal Saleh. invite to a dinner party?

I would like to invite all the judges on MasterChef and feed them copious amounts of molikhia.

What has been your most memorable moment?

I’ve completely forgot my most memorable moment but as soon as I remember, I will get in touch.

How does playing smaller shows in the suburbs compare to the big capital city gigs?

Smaller shows are the best because I hate money and the less people that see me, the better.

Why should people get along to this latest tour?

I’ll try to keep things random as it keeps the show fresh, so no two shows are ever the same.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is an engrossing tribute to classic Hollywood, but may be director Quentin Tarantino's most bloated and undisciplined film yet.

The film has witty dialogue (a Tarantino trademark) and groovy '60s atmosphere, and the plot has a sturdy backbone in its insecure protagonist Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio).

DiCaprio delivers a raw, poignant performance as a movie star struggling with alcoholism and afraid of being typecast in hollow tough-guy roles later in his career.

Dalton is both pathetic and deeply sympathetic, and watching him finally accept this new stage in his career and claw back his selfrespect is very gratifying.

But Once Upon A Time's pacing is slack and full of dead weight, with several superfluous main characters.

Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) functions as an unemployed but more stable and content counterpart and friend to Dalton, but Booth doesn't develop in any substantial way.

Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) is established as a sweet, up-and-coming actress but the film does almost nothing with her.

The film also features heavy exposition through obtrusive narration (a frustrating Tarantino trademark) and a tacked-on sub-plot about the Manson family cult.

The Manson family is barely established as antagonists before the home invasion climax, and appropriating a real mass murder as a triumphant moment for fictional characters feels tasteless, even for Tarantino.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is a compelling character piece burdened by poor pacing and a forced finale.

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DINING OUT

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Hot coffee at Hairy Dog

By Romy Stephens Heading to work and in need of your morning caffeine hit? It might be worth making a pit stop at the Hairy Dog Cafe.

The cafe is open from 6am every morning so people can grab a coffee and a bite to eat before they start the workday.

Among the selection of goods to choose from is Merlo coffee, Lindt chocolate and hot

chocolate, homemade cakes and biscuits, eggs benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce and much more.

Customers can even ring ahead and preorder meals so they are ready to be picked up on the way to work.

Cafe owners, Craig and Helen Moir opened their business on 8 January this year. The name 'Hairy Dog' was inspired by Craig himself, who is said to have had a big mop of hair

when he was younger.

Helen has been a chef for 25 years, originally completing her training in New Zealand.

Since moving to Australia seven years ago, she has worked as the head chef at a Hotel and Tavern in Rockhampton and a head chef in a Cairns restaurant.

Craig has worked as a tradesman in both New Zealand and Australia and also worked in hospitality in Cairns.

Both have committed their time over the past seven months to create what they say is a warm, friendly and clean cafe environment.

Other features at the venue include free parking, wheelchair parking and access and free WIFI. It is located on Main Street, Gembrook and open 6am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 3:30pm on weekends.

To find out more email info@hairydogcafe. com.au or call 3944 1801.

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To market, to market!

Healesville Community Market has been running on the first Sunday of the month for almost 40 years.

The market boasts about 90 permanent stalls and about 30 casual stalls and has a wide range of stalls selling plants, clothing, jewellery, brass bells, fruit and vegetables, books, toys, coffee, barbecue poffertjes, apples, cards and paper, collectables, socks and underwear, knitwear, garden tools, moccasins, vintage, second-hand goods, dog treats, DVDs and lots more.

Healesville Community Market is a friendly country market that allows dogs at the market (they must be on lead). The market operates all year round except on total fire ban days.

The market endeavours to support local groups with the funds raised and the market committee welcomes local groups that wish to fundraise for projects.

With a vast array of stalls, the Healesville Community Market has a lot to offer customers as they wander around.

This fathers day, visitors will be able to grab

themselves a free ticket to go in the draw for one of ten $50 vouchers from local businesses.

Ticket holders will need to be present at the 1pm draw to win.

The Healesville Community Market team also runs a small market in Coronation Park on the third Sunday of the month. This market has around 25 stalls and offers plants, toys, collectables, dog treats and more.

Contact 0488 445 112 for inquiries. To keep up to date with the market, find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealesvilleCommunityMarket.

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Local and organic wines are a popular feature of the shop.

Finding the perfect drop

By Romy Stephens There's a new kid on the block in Main Street Monbulk.

Cellarbrations is a family-owned and run bottle shop that opened earlier this month and is already making its mark with the quality mix of alcohol it has to offer.

The shop provides local wines, organic wines, craft beer, mainstream beer, pre-mixed beverages and a wide range of beers and spirits to the local community.

With all of these options under the one roof customers can still support local business, but only have to make one stop to find the drinks that suit their needs.

Shop owner Craig Escott has had over ten years experience running a family-owned bottle shop in Chelsea.

He said his years in the industry have taught him exactly what makes a successful local bottle shop.

"Over 10 years you have a great deal of knowledge that you can pass on to staff and

to expand in its early stages of opening, with a couple more local wineries expected to jump on board this week.

He added that customers can expect to walk through the door and be greeted by himself, other local staff members and a warm shop environment.

"Basically a fun friendly atmosphere and a nice smile," he said.

For more information, head on down to the bottle shop on Main Road Gembrook or email, monbulkcbn@gmail.com.

customers," he said.

"It always goes back to the basics, fun, friendly and family-orientated.

"It's really just a matter of offering the range that hasn't really been available to the community unless they've travelled outside the area."

"The ability to get access to the local wineries without having to wait for cellar doors to open."

Mr Escott believes the shop will continue

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Meet the Principal Paul van Breugel joined Cire Community School as Principal at the beginning of 2019 after 10 years of leading two large government secondary colleges in Gippsland.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and choose Cire because larger mainstream schools don’t suit them, there are gaps in their education or barriers to their engagement, or simply because of our welcoming community environment.

We base our approach on research into disengaged students, traumainformed practice and up-to-date research into why students disengage and how they can be successfully reengaged. Our staff are trained in the Berry Street Education Model which supports our community schooling model.

Cire Community School is a great place to work and to learn together with our students. I look forward to every day because of our welcoming and friendly community environment, and the positive difference we help make to the lives of our students, their families and our broader community.

A great place to learn... www.cire.org.au

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My name is Estelle Alder and I am the proud Principal of Monbulk Primary School. I have been teaching for 17 years, and a school leader for 11 years. I was trained as a music teacher and later specialised in leading literacy programs and developing student centred curriculum.

Monbulk Primary School has been serving the local community for over 100 years.

Our connection to the community and our welcoming environment is what makes our school so special. Our school values are Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Relationships. These values are part of our school life and underpin how we learn and work together. We work hard to fully develop every child’s social, emotional, physical and academic potential. Our teachers differentiate student learning to ensure students are challenged and supported as needed. We are a 4 Star Sustainability school, and we learn to live sustainably as part of our school life.

Students experience a range of learning programs including Music, Art, PE, and Japanese. We are part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, so students learn to grow and cook their own food. We provide Before and After School Care with flexible bookings and access to Holiday programs. Students are supported through Primary school transition by our ‘Step into Prep’ program. Our school is undergoing a multi-million dollar capital works program which will provide students and teachers with state of the art flexible learning spaces, and enhancing our connection to nature.

Come in for a tour and a chat, and see our wonderful school at work.

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It is extremely rewarding working at Cire and I am proud of the commitment of our staff and the progress of our students. I have always been passionate about providing opportunities for students who do not necessarily thrive in mainstream settings. At Cire, we specialise in doing just that with a welcoming and genuine community environment where students can reengage with education and learn about themselves and the world they live in.

1 Main Road Monbulk 9756 6481 monbulk.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Principal’s Tours These are personal tours of the College with our Principal and are a fantastic opportunity to view the College in action.

• Tuesday October 9. am • Monday October 9. am • Wednesday October . am

Open Day Dates: • Tuesday September 9. am • Thursday October 9. am • 5urther dates are available on our website

Experience a morning at St Joseph’s We are inviting all 6rade , and students to experience 1 Day in the Life of a Secondary School Student . Students can participate in classes, sports to experience the atmosphere and culture of secondary school September 9. am - noon November 9. am - noon

Registration via our website for each of these events is essential.

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Meet the Principal www.spmonbulk.catholic.edu.au Jodie Doble Principal

My educational career began as a learning Support Officer in 1998 at St Anne’s in Park Orchards.

I began teaching at St Brigid’s in Healesville in 2000. Since then I have taught at St James in Vermont, I was a teacher and Deputy Principal at St Jude’s in Scoresby and also at St Luke’s in Wantirna. I now consider myself very fortunate to be the Principal at St Paul’s in Monbulk. I have completed two Masters Degrees. A Masters of Educational leadership through Australian Catholic University and a Masters of Student Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne.

At St Paul’s we have high expectations and we strive to give your child a love of life long learning.

We have wonderful new facilities and we have spent this year setting up our brand new kitchen gardens. We are strong on social justice and we are involved in many wider community initiatives.

The school strives to engage all students and community members to be 21st century learners through the effective use of learning technologies and Google Apps for Education (G.A.F.E).

Furthermore, the school has an Inquiry learning focus in learning areas of the curriculum including; S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), History, Science, Geography, P.E and Health, Arts, Technologies and a range of General Capabilities.

At St Paul’s our children are at the centre of all that we do. St Paul’s Catholic Primary School has a strong commitment to providing a safe and harmonious school environment where successful relationships thrive. The strength lies in the close partnerships between students, staff, parents and the wider community which is highly valued to us all. We promote and develop positive and respectful relationships. The school motto is: ‘Love One Another’ and we act this out in a caring, cooperative, purposeful and success-oriented environment.

Please call Helen in our office on (03) 9756 7201 and book in for a school tour. I would love to show you around!

Michael Watt Principal – St Paul’s Primary School, Monbulk

425 Belgrave - Gembrook Road For school tours, please call 5968 5388 www.emeraldsc.vic.edu.au

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Darren Trippett Since joining Yarra Hills Secondary College in 2012, College Principal Darren Trippett has overseen the largest transformation in the school’s 56 year history. Darren came to Yarra Hills with over 25 years’ experience, much of that in leadership at the acclaimed Vermont Secondary College. In 2007, Darren was individually recognised as a ‘High Performing Young Leader’ by Professor Brian Caldwell, former Dean of Education at the University of Melbourne, being chosen to represent Australia in the International Network for Educational Transformation, International Conference in Beijing, China. After initially assuming the Campus Principal role at the Mt Evelyn Campus, Darren soon moved into the position of College Principal, which he has held for the last six years. In his time at the helm, Yarra Hills has completed a $20 million rebuild of the Mooroolbark Campus, as well as significant improvements at Mt Evelyn. Along with this, a renewed focus on school values, aspirational goals and ground breaking online curriculum development has led to great interest in the school from the local community. As a result of this, Year 7 enrolments have surged in recent years, with continued demand for existing spots in other year levels. Darren says “I believe that we have a great deal to offer prospective families, and we are working hard to continue to improve in all areas to become the school of choice for the local community”. He says it is certainly challenging, but a very rewarding experience seeing the school transform under his guidance.

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It is a pleasure to be the Principal of a very progressive and highly regarded school. Since taking up the Principal’s role in May 2000, I continue to be impressed by the school’s sustained focus on continuous improvement, ensuring that we collectively provide a sound basis for lifelong learning for all of our students.

We are an accredited International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme.

I am extremely proud of our students. They are eager learners, considerate and respectful of others and together, they are helping to shape their own identity and future by working towards excellence and being the best person and learner that they can be.

I am equally proud of our school team – our staff is extremely committed and understanding of the importance of their role ensuring that our students have access to the best learning environment and opportunities possible.

I am very grateful for the support that our parents provide. A strong and supportive partnership between home and school is essential for a child’s learning to be successful and this partnership is highly regarded at Macclesfield Primary School.

Macclesfield Primary School is certainly a school to be proud of – please arrange a visit to find out more about our school.

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At Emerald Secondary College we are committed to ensuring that all our students experience a quality education that enables them to achieve their personal best and access excellence.

We understand that education isn’t just about the academics and for this reason we also offer an extensive co-curricular program that supports students talents and nurtures all abilities.

Our school learning community aims to provide a caring, inclusive and sustainable environment in which students develop skills and personal qualities necessary to participate confidently and positively in a changing global world.

As a passionate educator and leader I understand that education needs a strong partnership between home and school. For this reason we have an open doors policy where we encourage parents and families to work with us to ensure the success of all our students. I feel very privileged to be the Principal at Emerald Secondary College, to work with such amazing staff, students and wider community.

If you haven’t had the chance to visit us, I highly recommend that you do. I would love the opportunity to show you around our wonderful College at any time.

Michael Watt, Principal As a father of three, it is my wish that my children grow up with a strong faith that gives them values for life and a moral compass. I want my own children to form connections with others, to come home from school happy, to succeed academically and to know they have many people that care for them.

These goals for my own children drive me everyday to become a better school leader because I value and want these things for your children too.

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15 Darling Avenue, Upwey 9754 2369

Waiting to be discovered

Come and see why Silvan Primary is becoming the preferred school setting offering a close-knit family oriented environment for those wanting something more for their child’s primary education.

Celebrating diversity and strengthening engagement – Silvan’s physical resources range from interactive classrooms to modern kitchen/restaurant facilities while our human resources offer experienced, dedicated staff and volunteers. This adds up to a learning experience with outcomes that are unique to the Yarra Ranges; catering for all varieties of students and families to reach their full potential.

We imbed High Impact Teaching Strategies so that each child has every opportunity to develop not only academic achievement but also emotional intelligence, contentment and a real sense of purpose.

“What we achieve by working together is made more meaningful simply because we did not do it alone.”

At Silvan Primary, our community works together in common pursuits educating children to be considerate of themselves and others, inclusive, strong in character, tolerant and capable of making the right decisions.

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Hello, my name is Rebecca Honeysett, the Principal of Upwey Primary School.

As a leader I enjoy the opportunities that come with working together with the school community and our experienced and committed staff to provide a caring and supportive environment for everyone to learn, grow and strive for excellence.

Upwey Primary School’s purpose is to develop a partnership with our families and the wider community to inspire and support all students to become lifelong learners, within a caring and friendly environment, guiding our students to become responsible and socially considerate and engaged individuals. In addition, the school shares the values, articulated as ‘our seven agreements’ of appreciation, attentive listening, integrity, mutual respect, right to pass/participate, resilience and personal best, and these have guided common expectations and consistent practice across the school.

The school motto is “Striving for Excellence” and the students are supported and encouraged to work hard to achieve their own personal best. We are proud of the excellent achievements of our students and our ability to provide a comprehensive curriculum for all students.

The school is located on a picturesque site. All classrooms are equipped with the latest technology including laptops, iPads and an ICT lab of desktop computers.

We also provide well developed and implemented programs covering the areas of The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Physical, Personal and Social Learning, Japanese, STEM, Library, Geography and History. The Minister of Education recently opened our new STEM Makerspace where children apply the skills they learn in the classroom through problem solving tasks which embrace collaboration and risk-taking.

We invite you to come and discover for yourself our friendly and welcoming school community. You are most welcome to call in and visit the school or make a time for a personalised tour at your convenience to see our school at work.

Rebecca Honeysett Principal

www.silvanps.vic.edu.au 269 Main Road, Silvan Ph. 9737 9258 email: silvan.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Meet the Principal Working with young girls in secondary school has many splendid and unique moments, none more so than recently when I was privileged to witness a student-led STEAM initiative as a group of eager Year 9 to 12 girls interacted via teleconference with researchers at a Kenyan university. While learning about latest technologies, these girls were directly participating in collating geospatial data which will support humanitarian projects designed to improve farming outcomes across many impoverished communities.

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At Mater Christi, every such opportunity for learning is important. We prepare girls to participate fully in diverse activities – in industry, in families, in politics, in science, in technology. We reject any notion of so-called ‘glass ceilings’ and prefer to teach and inspire girls to become competent, confident and compassionate global citizens.

As educators in the Benedictine tradition, we encourage our students to ‘listen with the ear of the heart’ and contribute generously and intelligently to assist those in need and for the common good.

Our girls aspire for leadership and full participation across diverse fields of social justice, work, leisure and study. The career paths of former students unequivocally highlight changing expectations and increasingly diverse opportunities for girls. Our girls need to be ready.

As leader of a girls’ school, I value the contributions of these future women. Hence our College provides a quality, diverse and challenging learning environment which inspires girls to become their best selves. I know that girls have much to offer. My work in paving the way is richly rewarding.

Mary Fitz-Gerald Principal August, 2019

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PEACE AND QUIET WITH MAGICAL VIEWS SUPERBLY maintained and immaculately presented, the agent says, this lowmaintenance brick and timber home is set on a fully-fenced allotment of just over a quarter of an acre in the picturesque village of Emerald.

If the jaw dropping views aren’t impressive enough in their own right, the agent says buyers are sure to be enamoured by the welcoming vibe and an interior bathed with natural light.

Featuring four bedrooms, three with built-in robes and the main with ensuite, a spacious bathroom with separate shower and bath, custom vanity and plantation shutters.

The kitchen has high-end appliances by Miele, both a pyrolytic and a steam oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge with a dining room and separate lounge with gas fire.

The agent says some fabulous additions include new carpet, LED lights, shutters on the north side and both heating and cooling.

The deck has been carefully designed to maximise the view and minimise obstructions - it just flows from inside to out.

Many a summer evening will be spent here, the agent says, hosting gatherings with family and friends and enjoying the pretty, bird-attracting gardens.

Outdoors has sealed driveway access, a

double carport and under-house workshop and storage, tank water for the garden and much more.

The new owner can walk into town on a sealed road to all Emerald has to offer including schools, shops, cafes and bus connections to Belgrave and, if driving, Wellington Road access to the M1 and Eastlink is merely minutes away.

Call Mick Dolphin on 0429 684 522 or Janet Hawkins on 0409 117 432 to arrange an inspection. â—?

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Country style family home with dual accommodation on just under a 1 acre. Main home has 4 robed BDRs, 2 living zones, massive outdoor entertaining area, ducted vacuum, GDH & 4 car carport. DPU has 2 BDRs, large living & S/S. Also features large powered workshop/shed, landscaped gardens. Close to Cockatoo & Gembrook townships. Enjoy the sounds of the much loved Pufing Billy which passes just 150m away!

7 acre private haven close to Gembrook featuring 4 BDR family home with 2 spacious living areas & undercover entertaining deck with beautiful outlook to the native bushland. WFH, 10ft ceilings, gas console & S/S cooling. Outside includes DBL remote garage, 2 garden sheds & 12 x 12m shed/workshop with concrete loor, power, WFH, S/S & toilet. Wonderful lifestyle property you’ll be happy to come home to.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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32 Belgrave Gembrook Road Cockatoo

$595,000 - $654,000

5 Kookaburra Court Gembrook

$750,000 - $825,000

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When Only The Best Will Do!

Western Red Cedar 3 BDR home set on a deep 1 acre block - space & privacy, yet close to Cockatoo Township. The central hub of this home features wonderful high pitched timber ceilings & large windows & contains a spacious kitchen overlooking the meals area & generous family room complete with a cosy WFH. Separate rumpus room, GDH & A/C. Under house storage & gardens ready for your style & love.

This 2yo home has it all - style, quality & location. Includes polished loorboards, DBL glazed windows, plantation shutters, ample storage & neutral tones. GDH, zoned ducted refrigerated A/C & ceiling fans. 4 generous BDRs, 2 separate living areas, well-appointed kitchen, covered alfresco area, stunning landscaped gardens & DBL remote garage.

Easy stroll to cafes, Pufing Billy, parks, public transport, school & kindergarten.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032, Bethany Day 0438 844 968

1 Main Street Gembrook

6 Kitchener Parade Cockatoo

$1,290,000 - $1,390,000

Prime Land, Sensational Views, Perfect Location!

Calling All Renovators! Offers Close 12 noon 26th August

Amazing acreage with magniicent views! Just over 37 acres of stunning clear grazing land. With an elevated aspect, this property provides truly incredible views. Includes a 3 BRD brick home, machinery shedding, spring fed dam, 25 Meg litre water licence & 3 phase power to dam & house.2 sealed road access to this property & walking distance to Gembrook township.

An opportunity for savvy renovators that cannot be missed! Whether you’re a renovator or just trying to get into the property market, pull your sleeves up to make this a wonderful family home.This brick home comprises of 3 robed BDRs, kitchen/meals area, living room, DBL garage, WFH & gas console heater. Located in Cockatoo, walking distance to local shops, school, parks & public transport. Be quick to inspect!

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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Heritage wire fencing & gates welcome guests at the entry & down the long sweeping driveway. Welcomed by steeply pitched gables protruding over weeping cherries & climbing roses is the 4 bedroom country residence. French doors open into a wide entry revealing views through the lounge/dining window beyond the covered veranda to Silvan Reservoir & Warburton Ranges. A barn door leads to a bespoke farmhouse kitchen incl a 900mm Ilve range, Miele DW with butlers sink, tapware & handles all tasteful heritage touches.

2 dble bedrooms on the lower level & main bathroom are placed down a hall from a home ofice/guest room accessed off the main entry, while the staircase leads to a 3rd living zone. The Master suite with WIRs & a spacious ENS complete this wing. The 4th bedroom is perfect as a nursery, offering lots of storage.

Lived, loved & entertained in for the past 38 years, this classic country hills home is quite simply beautiful. Original sash windows line the façade & frame the entrance revealing a hint of the home that lies beyond. Entering the sitting room, spotted gum loors & 3.2m ceilings low into the central kitchen & meals zone while light enters via loor to ceiling North facing windows. A reading nook leads to a 3rd family area warmed by a woodire, with quality window furnishings in earthy colours adding to the atmosphere. Double doors extend to the outdoor decking & paved entertaining. The Master at the front of the residence with ENS & WIR, while a further 3 double bedrooms have BIR’s, placed on the south side of the home. The main bathroom is elegant with claw foot bath, timber vanity & leadlight window. Easy access to the garage allows for ample car accommodation.

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43 School Road, MENZIES CREEK CHARACTER CUTIE ON A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK!

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14 Moores Road, MONBULK LARGER THAN MEETS THE EYE…

$580,000 - $638,000 3A 1B 2C

Set in an idyllic setting, backing onto the tracks of Puffing Billy Railway, this cute, character home has all of the modern touches you need for todays living. A gorgeous 3 bedroom home, the floorplan provides you with a separate, cosy lounge room, a spacious kitchen / meals area that opens onto the rear decking, updated bathroom and a central sitting room that is the perfect place to curl up and read your favourite book in front of the warm wood fire. Set on over 1/3 of an acre of stunning lawns, this family friendly property will have you enjoying the outdoors at every chance you get.

Overlooking beautiful valley views and only a short walk from Monbulk’s main street, sporting facilities and local Primary Schools, this larger than meets the eye, 3 bedroom home has been lovingly maintained and offers an opportunity for a new family to fill its rooms with love & laughter. With natural sunlight streaming throughout, the home is neat, spacious and offers a large lounge room, spacious dining room (or second living area) and beautiful kitchen with wide benches and plenty of cupboard space. This gorgeous home will be one lucky buyers dream come true!

Sharyn Chandler

Glenn Chandler

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M 0418 410 689 | E glenn@chandlerandco.com.au

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5/83 Sandells Road, TECOMA 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN THE HEART OF TECOMA!

$410,000 - $450,000 2A 1B 1C

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6 Myrtle Grove, TECOMA QUALITY & QUANTITY- A PERFECT FAMILY HOME

$740,000 - $790,000 4A 2B 2C

Are you looking for a low maintenance lifestyle in a small unit complex with easy access to shops and public transport? Look no further than this well maintained 2 bedroom brick unit that is situated in the popular village of Tecoma. You will find quality carpet throughout the open floorplan, a spacious lounge and meals area off the original, tidy kitchen. Your own carport plus workshop/storage room is an extra bonus as well as a lovely rear courtyard that has been paved for your convenience. With only 6 units in the complex, there is peace and quiet however great cafes, shops and access to Burwood Highway is all right at your fingertips. Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase one of the areas very few units.

Tucked away in well sought after area, this beautiful 4 bedroom family home has plenty of appeal! Stunning raked ceilings with beautiful timber lining looks down over a large lounge and separate dining room that flows effortlessly into a spacious TV / meals area and a classic timber look kitchen. The kitchen comes with a stainless steel 900mm oven and cooktop plus dishwasher. There are two bathrooms, study nook and ducted heating throughout as well as a stunning open fire place. Outside offers something for everyone.

The real highlight though is the inground solar heated pool with an amazing entertaining space! Beautiful both inside and out, this will be your family’s perfect home.

Glenn Chandler

Glenn Chandler

M 0418 410 689 | E glenn@chandlerandco.com.au

M 0418 410 689 | E glenn@chandlerandco.com.au

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BELGRAVE 1 Tekoi avenUe

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Set on just over a Âź of an acre of established gardens with plenty of off-street parking, this character home is certainly one that commands an inspection. inside and outside living with several French doors letting in the fresh country air and sunshine. open plan living/kitchen and dining leads onto the rear deck overlooking the usable yard, perfect for a veggie patch, chickens or four legged friends. The location is fabulous, just minutes to emerald Township, straight onto Wellington road for access to the city, Fountain gate, M1 and eastlink.

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Jan Brewster

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Upwey is highly regarded and properties in this area rarely sell. Positioned on a usable 1,400 sqm block, offering a lexible layout that is suitable for teenagers, extended family or if you need to work from home. outside there is a double garage, single garage, covered storage area and a built-in bbQ. The back yard is fully fenced and there is ample off-street parking for cars, caravan, trailer etc. Set amongst substantial neighbouring homes, in such a great position you can be assured of capital growth. Walking distance to Upwey Primary School, kooringal reserve, bus stop, Upwey central and train station.

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Capture the true essence of hills living in this home with views to Westernport bay. The open plan design enjoys views from every window & creates a warm and inviting atmosphere with the combustion wood ire in winter plus cooling options in summer. outside entertaining is made easy with the wrap-around verandah for year-round use. Upstairs you will discover three bedrooms all with built-in robes, along with a comfortable second lounge area, offering treetop splendour as well as a large mezzanine storage area over bedrooms two and three. easy access via the sealed driveway and ample off-street parking. -

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4 Banks Smith Drive, Gembrook

17 Margaret Road, Avonsleigh

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A ONE OWNER WONDER ON 1937m2

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5 Brookdale Avenue, Emerald

40 Florence Avenue, Emerald

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Bloods overpowered

By Nick Creely Olinda Ferny Creek battled hard to bring down the mighty Berwick on their home deck, but the class of the Wickers won out in an intriguing AFL Outer East Premier Division clash, 13.10 (88) to 6.19 (55).

The all-important ability to convert opportunities in front of goal was the difference between the two sides, with the Bloods registering 25 scoring shots to 23 but ultimately falling five goals short.

Despite the Wickers surging out to a 20-point quarter time lead, the Bloods actually equaled the south east reigning premiers in scoring shots, and could have very easily snatch the lead in a terrific second quarter, however conversion hurt them as they kicked 2.7 to slash the deficit to just 11.

The class in the forward half in the third quarter saw the Wickers take the game away from the Bloods - who were still matching the visitors in the contest - kicking four goals to one, before easing their way home in the final term.

Harry Money slotted three for the Wickers to be a constant threat to the Bloods, Madi Andrews' excellent recent form continued through the middle, while Luke Jellyman-

Turner provided his customary drive. For the Bloods, skipper Marcus Hottes was excellent, while Luke Hill was named best in a promising performance.

Down at Holm Park, Beaconsfield showed little mercy on the way to a 196-point win against Healesville, 33.19 (217) to 3.3 (21).

The Eagles had winners all across the park, with Matthew Johnson (six goals), Sean Dwyer (five) and VFL-listed Riley Verbi (five) all filling their boots as Leigh McQuillen's side make a late run to snatch third spot.

Woori Yallock also picked up a big win, controlling their clash with Upwey Tecoma at home, 23.20 (158) to 6.16 (52).

The home side were challenged early, but pulled away after quarter time to kick 19 goals to four across the final three quarters to take the dominant win.

Mitch Arnold and Ben Monkhorst each slotted five goals for the Tigers, while Zach Monkhorst (four), Kane Thompson and the classy Hayden Smith were in vintage touch.

In the final game of the Premier Division round, Narre Warren pulled away from Cranbourne away from home in the second half, 20.18 (138) to 7.8 (50). Wandin had the bye.

In Division 1, the race for the minor premiership is set to be fought on the final day of

the home and away season on Saturday, with Pakenham and Monbulk stuck on 52 points.

The Lions - who snatched top spot last round for the first time of the year - controlled their clash with Doveton from start to finish at AJ Robinson Oval, 12.18 (90) to 8.9 (57).

The Doves really paid for turnovers in the first quarter particularly as Ash Green's side controlled the footy and made them pay, and despite some fight in the second term, the Lions just had all the answers to silence the home crowd.

Jake Thompson was outstanding for the Lions, Joe Baker-Thomas was excellent in the ruck, while Joel Sarlo played arguably his best game of the season.

Monbulk, meanwhile, did what it needed to against Mount Evelyn to keep touch with the Lions, 12.15 (87) to 6.16 (52).

The Rovers were right with the Hawks for three quarters, and if not for inaccuracy - particularly in the first half - could have nearly taken a potentially match-winning lead.

But a six-goal final term sealed the deal for the Hawks, with Michael Langworth snagging five goals to be best afield, while Daimon Kift was named the best for the Rovers.

In the remaining matches, Emerald were too good for Belgrave, 18.15 (123) to 7.10 (52),

while Officer's recent run of extraordinary scoring continued with a barnstorming win against Warburton Millgrove, 25.9 (159) to 3.6 (24).

Gembrook Cockatoo, meanwhile, qualified for finals on the final day of the Division 2 home and away season with a mammoth win against Yarra Glen, 18.17 (125) to 7.6 (48).

With the winner of the blockbuster locking themselves in for finals on Saturday, the Brookers just gave the visitors no chance in a blistering display after half time.

The visitors led at quarter time in what loomed as a low-scoring grind, but the Brookers fought back to take the lead at half time after a four-goal to two second quarter.

But it was the class that came to the fore in a dominant second half, kicking 13 goals to three in the final hour - with Tarkyn Lockyer (five) and Michael Firrito (four) showcasing their immense skill - to run away with the game and book an elimination final showdown.

In the first round of the finals this Saturday, Yarra Junction take on Kinglake in the qualifying final, while Gembrook Cockatoo plays Powelltown in an elimination final.

Seville finished as minor premiers and will enjoy the week off before kicking off their finals campaign.

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Hawkettes win a thriller Monbulk Junior Football Club's Hawkettes won their grand final by one point.

The under-14 side faced off against Mount Evelyn on Sunday 18 August and ran out winners 2.5.17 to 2.4.16.

Indi Linde was named player of the match.

"We are so proud of the Hawkettes' efforts and sheer determination in their grand final bout," the club said.

"We started this journey in February to play TEAM footy and set up a foundation to build on.

"In a hard-fought contest against a quality opposition side, the fact we had such a great and strong first quarter set up our opportunity

for the result we needed.

"To come away with the win was truly impressive."

The last quarter was anyone's game.

"For the Hawkettes to fight it out and win by a point shows the sheer courage of each player working for the end score," the club said.

"Their belief and presence is how they will be remembered."

The club's under-16 boys will play in their grand final next weekend following a tough, hard contest against Woori Yallock.

The Hawks played a team game into the wind in the third quarter and changed the game in their favour, winning 9.9.63 to 5.9.39.

What a difference seven days can make at Olinda Recreation Reserve.

After playing in arctic conditions and snow falls the previous weekend, Olinda Ferny Creek hosted Berwick in beautiful sunny conditions on Saturday 17 August in round 16 of Outer East Netball Premier Division.

The day started with the 17s where the young Swannies didn't have the firepower to match it with Berwick.

After being blown away one goal to nine in the second quarter, the girls fought out the game in the second half but Berwick was victorious, 35 to 23.

Ava Van Leemput and Gramercy Russell played well for Olinda Ferny Creek.

In D-grade it was a fascinating contest between fifth-placed Olinda Ferny Creek and top-of-the-table Berwick.

It was a close contest all game, with never more than three goals in it.

Berwick eventually took the chocolates, 24 to 22, with Tess Gellie and Ava Van Leemput among Olinda Ferny Creek's best.

C-grade saw the fifth-placed Olinda Ferny Creek take on the fourth-placed Berwick.

It was an important game for the girls to win.

An 11 goal to six third quarter blew the game open and Olinda Ferny Creek went on to win 34 to 26.

The side's best players were Sera Long and Paris Tilley.

In B-grade, the Olinda Ferny Creek girls were keen to get back on the winners' list after some indifferent form in recent weeks.

Jess Horner takes a shot on goal in C-grade.

The girls jumped out to a 15 to six goal first quarter and were never headed from that point, running out victors, 55 to 40.

Adrienne Oates and Dana Portarianos were best for Olinda Ferny Creek.

In A-grade, Olinda Ferny Creek relished the warmer and drier conditions from the previous week and put on a powerful display of netball to outclass Berwick 84 goals to 32.

This victory secured top spot for the girls and gave them the first week off when finals begin in a few weeks' time.

Madi Taylor and Peri Stewart had great games for Olinda Ferny Creek.

This coming Saturday sees the 17 and under girls travel to Kalora Park to take on Narre Warren while the rest of the squad will travel to Casey Fields to take on Cranbourne.

Big win to Silvan in local EFL results Eastern Football League (EFL) Premier Division Seniors Montrose 18.9.117 d North Ringwood 10.11.71 GOALS - Montrose: S. McMillan 2, M. Langdon 2, T. Jones 2, T. Lanyon 2, B. White 2, M. Davis 2, A. Haining, N. Dinham, R. Hams, S. Gibson, M. Jeffery, S. Rickard.

BEST - Montrose: T. Jones, T. Birchall, S. McMillan, J. Bastinac, A. Haining, M. Jeffery.

1st Division Seniors Knox 12.15.87 d Upper Ferntree Gully 9.15.69 GOALS - Upper Ferntree Gully: R. Phillips 4, A. Quirk 2, R. Hore, T. Meagher, M. Lee. BEST - Upper Ferntree Gully: A. Quirk, R. Phillips, J. Perry, L. Gellie, A. Godfrey, M. Lee. Croydon 8.8.56 d Lilydale 4.7.31 GOALS - Lilydale: B. Lowe 2, T. Elliott, B. Mitchener.

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BEST - Lilydale: M. De Franceschi, C. Morison, J. Healy, S. Baker, L. Wilson, R. Clausen.

3rd Division Seniors South Belgrave 18.19.127 d Whitehorse Pioneers 6.5.41 GOALS - South Belgrave: B. Connelly 4, S. Bartels 3, T. Withers 3, L. Odermatt 3, R. Daraio 2, P. Costa, S. Brown, T. Riseley.

BEST - South Belgrave: T. Withers, L. Kidd, A. Jonkers, S. Brown, P. Costa, S. Bartels.

4th Division Seniors Coldstream 17.17.119 d Kilsyth 4.7.31 GOALS - Coldstream: B. Batten-Leitch 6, D. Carrigan 2, S. Stern, T. McKenzie, D. Gordon, B. Thomas, D. Price, M. Edmonds, C. Shield, C. Whitchell, A. Faulkner.

BEST - Coldstream: B. Batten-Leitch, S. Figg, D. Gordon, T. McKenzie, L. Koger, B. Thomas.

Fairpark 11.15.81 d East Burwood 7.11.53 GOALS - Fairpark: M. Nied 2, J. Dunn 2, M. Dennis 2, L. Rankin 2, S. Colosimo 1, R. McKendry, J. Pearce.

BEST - Fairpark: M. Keem, J. Temple, S. Mercer, J. Pearce, E. Doulgeris.

Silvan 44.26.290 d Croydon North MLOC 2.2.14 GOALS - Silvan: L. Kimpton 15, T. Georgiou 12, Z. Higgins 3, D. Dickson 2, D. Taylor 2, M. Low 2, M. Bonfadini 2, J. Dietzal, H. Stevens, R. Emmett, W. Schmidt, D. Lemon, A. Walker.

BEST - Silvan: L. Kimpton, T. Georgiou, K. Hewitt, H. Stevens, T. Martin, L. Hampton.

Premier Division Reserves Montrose 19.13.127 d North Ringwood 4.3.27 1st Division Reserves Upper Ferntree Gully 17.15.117 d Knox 2.7.19

Croydon 11.4.70 d Lilydale 6.6.42 3rd Division Reserves South Belgrave 16.5.101 d Whitehorse Pioneers 4.5.29 4th Division Reserves Coldstream 31.13.199 d Kilsyth 0.2.2 East Burwood 15.8.98 d Fairpark 5.8.38 Silvan 34.17.221 d Croydon North MLOC 5.4.34 1st Division Under-19 Knox 15.3.93 d Upper Ferntree Gully 7.6.48 Lilydale 11.10.76 d Croydon 4.5.29 3rd and 4th Division Under-19 Kilsyth 38.7.235 d Coldstream 0.5.5 Fair Park 9.14.68 d Norwood 5.5.35 Silvan 18.21.129 d Noble Park 8.8.56 Donvale 17.20.122 d Ferntree Gully 3.1.19 Chirnside Park 10.6.66 d South Belgrave 6.7.43 mailcommunity.com.au

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By Dean Thompson

Trophies for champions

Pakenham and Ferntree Gully racers Dale Morrison and Lee Beach combined as a team to win this year's three-hour endurance motorsport race at Alexandra Speedway.

Their combination of XF Ford Falcons outlasted a long list of fancied teams in a frenetic finish to the event, where leaders dropped out of the way and the strategy of Morrison and Beach played its part in seeing them in the front spot at the right time, with a lap up their sleeve.

Morrison and Beach both come from a history of racing against each other and are also both members at Alexandra Speedway Club.

They formed a combination just to go out and have some fun, but as the race went on they found themselves in the hunt and with 15 minutes to go they knew for sure they could secure a top five finish.

Fifteen minutes later, though, they were collecting $2500 for winning the whole show.

Early in the race, Lennie Bonnici, Matt Nelson, Darren Forrest, Frank Ramsdale, Damien Miller and Warrick Taylor set a blistering pace at the front of the field.

Bonnici would get some distance ahead and Nelson would catch him in traffic.

Several incidents caused caution and redlight stoppages and affected strategies.

Drivers got caught out in the wrong place in the queue, affecting their run, and others just had to pit during long green light stretches which put them down in the running order.

Robert Garlick became a welcome yet unlikely race leader and kept going on and on and on, before eventually handing over to teammate Matt Callanan.

Their run unravelled as did the runs of others who pitted just when it looked like they might go on to win.

Darren Forrest was a certainty to win the race with four laps left, but his machine let go

Croydon Little Athletics joined Yarra Ranges Athletics at Hedgend Maze for the cross country presentation day.

Warm, sunny conditions allowed for maximum use of the venue by all members and their families in a fantastic end to the cross country season.

After a fun relay around the grounds, athletes were awarded trophies for champions and attendance.

Club champions were Mitchell Pointon and Zoe Clarke.

The president's awards went to Nathan Murden and Aemelia Stevenson.

The most sought-after and always deserved award, the Family 'That's What Cross County is all About' Award went to the Willey family.

Round 1 of the track and field season starts on 6 October.

On Saturday 24 August, seven Yarra Ranges athletes will represent Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Wollongong, New South Wales.

This a fantastic result for the small club.

Selected athletes are Grace Muller (Women Under-20), Harry Norman (Men Under-20), James Laven (Men Under-20), Mia Strudley (Women Under-16), Maddie Laven (Women Under-16), Kiara Flavel (Women Under-16) and Zoe Clarke (Girls Under-10).

The club will hold its 50th anniversary celebration cocktail evening at Eastern Golf Club on Friday 15 November.

The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability.

For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

Life’s a Beach

Dale Morrison, from Pakenham, and Lee Beach, from Ferntree Gully, won the three-hour endurance race.

Pictures: VERN AND JACKIE PARKER on him and he had to dash back to the pit enclosure to put his team mate back in the race.

After 180 minutes, Beach brought he and Morrison to the finish line almost a full lap ahead of second-placed Bonnici and Shane O'Brien.

Next was father and son combination Jeff and Jake Blencowe, with brothers Damien and Brendan Miller in fourth and Forrest and Ben Moon rounding out the top five.

In celebration of the victory, Morrison and Beach embraced atop Beach's race car.

There was a kiss or two planted on the noggin of each other as the emotions poured out.

Both drivers paid tribute to each other after the event with a similar message shared.

"As a race driver you hope to do well, however you look at the quality entry list and lot has to go right for you to win," Beach said.

"I figured we could finish top 10, then as the race went on we figured top five, top three and then here we are, we are winners.

"I thank Dale for his efforts and his mate ship, everybody for supporting us and helping us and Alexandra Speedway Club and its volunteers for providing us the opportunity to do what we all love."

Supporting the enduro racing was junior sedan racing, and Lilydale racer Kasey Garlick won her final ever junior sedan race in front of Chloe Sheerman and Jayden Bryant, who was competing in his first event at top star level.

In new star junior sedans, Dylan Barrow won the final in front of Seth Sloane and Rye Orme.

Alexandra Speedway Club is now on hiatus until the new season kicks off in the third week of October.

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DOWN Honey (6) Fool (5) Cleanliness (7) Leer (4) Wash (5) Work (7) Meal (6) Fish (7) Sully (7) Motionless (6) Method (6) Hybrid (5) Vapour (5) Chief (4)

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No. 7588

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7588 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Made no demands. 8, Na-om-i (rev.) 9, Secur-es. 10, C-as-hew. 11, In case. 12, Sh-i-ed. 14, Sp-i-ed.

18, Re-call. 20, Rescue (anag.) 23, Ab-sence. 24, E-x-its.

25, Always on the go.

Down - 1, Men-ace. 2, Drops. 3, Na-i’ve-te. 4, Dash. 5, Mac-on. 6, Nar-rate. 7, S-as-he’s. 13, Hack-saw. 15, Present. 16, Armanda (anag.) 17, Sees to (seize two). 19, La-n(ic)k-y. 21, Ch-i-me. 22, Ne-r-o.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7588 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Neighbourhood. 8, Cling. 9, Lantern. 10, Antler. 11, Regale. 12, Aspen. 14, Steep. 18, Trance. 20, Grisly.

23, Tapioca. 24, Inert. 25, Chrysanthemum.

Down - 1, Nectar. 2, Idiot. 3, Hygiene. 4, Ogle. 5, Rinse.

6, Operate. 7, Dinner. 13, Snapper. 15, Tarnish. 16, Static.

17, System. 19, Cross. 21, Steam. 22, Main.

CROSSWORD QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7588

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Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

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