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Back on the track

By Derek Schlennstedt When Kathryn Kurcos fell off a horse, leaving her paralysed and with severe brain injuries she was told she would never walk again.

But after countless hours of recovery and rehabilitation, this inspiring Ferntree Gully woman has found the strength to turn her life around and begin to walk again.

Although not a natural runner, running soon became her claim to sanity, and she now uses it as an outlet and platform to achieve the impossible.

This year she takes part in the Melbourne Marathon.

“It’s really my claim to sanity and something I really want to hang onto,” she told the Mail “My real passion was with the horses and I lost the involvement with them after the accident, so I found running as a way to put my mind at ease and keep healthy.”

A promising amateur jockey, Ms Kurcos suffered a fall at Healesville Racecourse in 1995 that ended her career.

I worked with racehorses full-time and rode as an amateur - that was really my hobby and passion.

“It was just a normal Saturday meeting at Healesville and there was a fall,“ she said.“I ended up with head injuries and was put into an induced coma ... they said there was a big risk that I wouldn’t walk again and that i definitely wouldn’t ride again.“ But amazingly, Ms Kurcos defied the odds and made an incredible recovery - leaving doctors stunned.

“I don’t like being told what I can’t or shouldn’t do. I went back and rode again, but my balance was a big inhibitor - a horse would sneeze and I’d almost fall off,” she joked.

Though her recovery has been a long and difficult process, Ms Kurcos has now partaken in a number of marathons.

She said the fall brought her a refreshing perspective on life and has helped her to develop a strong mentality and sense of overcoming.

“I’m doing it hard when I do any marathon as I’m not a natural runner but when you finish

Ms Kurcos suffered a fall at Healesville Racecourse in 1995 that ended her career.

Kathryn Kurcos from Ferntree Gully overcame a horror horse fall to compete in the Melbourne Marathon another one and tick it off, it’s a great feeling of accomplishment.”

“My first run was around City Central and I had to practically drag my right-hand side because it had a deficit from being paralysed

down that side.”

“There’s always help out there. Push yourself, because you can do these things and to raise money for a great charity at the same time is a really good inspiration to take part in

the Melbourne Marathon.“ The Melbourne Marathon Festival returns to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13 October, and last year marathon participants raised in excess of $1,300,000 for a number of charities.

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Labor hammers on Wood

By Danielle Kutchel La Trobe MP Jason Wood has become embroiled in claims that he has breached ministerial standards by allegedly running a fundraiser for an associated entity of the Liberal Party out of his taxpayer-funded office.

The associated entity, which raises funds for the Liberal Party, is known as the Pinnacle Club..

The contact details given to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) for the Pinnacle Club, including its address and phone number, are those of Mr Wood’s office.

Additionally, a Parliament House email address is given as the contact for the financial controller.

The Ministerial Standards state that “ministers and their staff are provided with resources and facilities at public expense for the effective conduct of public business” - meaning activities such as fundraising could potentially breach the standards.

The standards also apply to junior minis-

ters such as Mr Wood, who is assistant minister for customs.

On Wednesday 18 September, Labor targeted Mr Wood and Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Question Time over whether this was a breach of the standards.

But Mr Wood has hit back in a statement provided to the Gazette.

“All my fundraising is in accordance with Australian Electoral Commission. Moreover, I have never had a fundraiser in office,” the assistant minister said.

“Labor MPs use office addresses for fundraising purposes. Labor hypocrisy is amazing!

As I comply with rules, Labor accepts $100,000 in plastic bags.”

A spokesperson for Mr Wood’s office made similar allegations.

“This is a desperate stunt from Labor ... who have done exactly the same thing in the way they list addresses for reporting as in the case of Alicia Payne, Terri Butler and even Graham Perrett when he was holding a fundraiser for

Anthony Albanese.”

A number of links were provided to fundraising websites for each MP listed, where the MPs’ electorate office address or email was used.

The spokesperson added that Mr Wood’s office and expense management was within guidelines.

“Resources provided for contacting a Member or their staff, such as email addresses, PO boxes etc. can be listed as contact details where Parliamentarians or their staff are reporting to regulators such as the Australian Electoral Commission.

“It is not unusual for employees to provide their work contact details so that they can be reached during business hours for activities outside of their usual hours of work,” she said.

Cardinia Greens immediately seized on the information, declaring in a Facebook post that Mr Wood “has a lot to explain”.

The organisation has been contacted for further comment.

Labor has taken aim at Jason Wood over his connections to the Pinnacle Club.

Students design reverse vending machine Seeking our top citizens

By Derek Schlennstedt

In this age of rapidly melting glaciers, terrifying bushfires and ever more damaging hurricanes, it is hard to believe that the people leading the charge on climate change are children.

But the reality is that the disconnect among our leaders on the impact of fossil fuels and a lack of action on sustainable alternatives is prompting young people everywhere to take action.

Now, more than ever young people are mobilising. Increasingly, they’re giving up on words and resorting to actions.

At Emerald Secondary College students as young as 12 are hoping to better the community and help the environment by bringing attention to the “horrendous” state of rubbish pollution.

Five students in year seven and year eight are participating in an international competition for Future Problem Solving Australia.

As part of the competition, they have designed a reverse vending machine (RVM) that promotes the recycling of PET Plastics.

The team, acting under the pseudonym STOP (Stop Trashing Our Planet) told the Mail that the Victorian recycling crisis and a lack of leadership by those in power prompted them to act.

“We need to find a sustainable solution now so that we’re ready for the future,” said Year eight student Jaicob Barrot.

“The reverse vending machine is an incentive based idea ... it provides an incentive for the user to recycle.

“When they recycle their bottle or can, they can get a reward and the idea of it is to reward good behaviours like recycling plastic bottles.”

Once collected, the bottles will be saved from landfill and recycled responsibly.

The students haven’t stopped at just one

From left; Emerald Secondary College students and STOP team Ruby Rose, Christian Stammer, Ethan Crosher and Jaicob Barrot RVM though, and are designing flat pack RVM’s that can be dispersed throughout the state.

They have also been given two fully functioning RVM machines from Envirobank and TOMRA. One is expected to be placed in Emerald, while the other will be used at their school.

“We’ll be looking at putting one in our canteen and one in Emerald to collect data which we can then take to the State Government,” Jaicob said.

“We’re also looking at mass producing our RVM designs in flat packs which we can send out to other schools.

“We’d like other school’s to take up our initiative so we can limit PET bottles throughout all schools and eventually the whole state.”

Emerald Secondary College is the only state school in Australia that is through to the National Future Problem Solving Australia competition, which will take place in mid-October.

The Emerald Citizen of the Year Awards aims to acknowledge local individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our local community.

There are two awards - Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.

These awards seek to recognise those who have shown positive leadership in making a significant contribution to the community as a whole.

The successful awardees may be asked to play a role during the year of their appointment as guest speakers at community occasions and events.

The Award will be presented at the annual EVA community networking night on October 22 at the Emerald RSL. Submissions should be completed on the official nomination form, which can be collected at the Emerald Library.

The achievements and reasons for the nomination should be explained and clear copies of any supporting material should be enclosed.

Nominated individuals are required to be, willing to accept the award, any person who has made a significant contribution to Emerald and District, and employed or active within the Emerald and District community (but not a current member of the EVA Committee).

Emerald Young Citizen of the Year nominees must be under 25-years-old.

Nominators whose nominee was previously unsuccessful are strongly encouraged to update and resubmit their nomination for 2019.

Nominations close on 4 October.

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The heart of communities Community-minded people look out for others. They're the foundation of our sporting clubs, churches, welfare and service organisations, charities and volunteer CFA Brigades.

Without our volunteers, and the groups they're part of, everyday life would change and of course, we'd quickly see the difference.

The services and facilities that governments provide are vital, but it's fair to say that bureaucracies don't and can't build a tightknit community, rather you do.

When it comes to local groups, my aim is to work in partnership with them to deliver important projects.

In recent months, I have been pleased to deliver Federal Government funding for a number of groups throughout Melbourne's outer east, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Local group, Sports & Life Training (SALT)

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Federal Member for Casey provides training and equipping to address individual wellbeing and mental health issues and to prevent family violence.

The recent funding is enabling SALT to expand their programmes and to include other sports including soccer, hockey, basketball, cricket and netball.

New training initiatives include the empowerment of girls and women, drug and alcohol

200 trees to help rebuild

By Jessica Anstice Just in time for spring planting, Fleming's Nurseries in Monbulk made a donation of 200 bare-rooted trees for residents in the Bunyip fire-affected areas.

Residents are able to choose from a range of advanced ornamental and fruit trees.

"We're a company that lived through the Black Saturday fires, we lost a massive property and we know what it's like - it's hard for everyone," Fleming's Nurseries director Paige Fleming said.

"We just thought we'd so something to help out and assist that community with moving

forward in some sort of way.

"Trees are a symbol of life, change, development and a whole lot of other things so we hope they make people feel better about the things they might've lost and we hope it acts as a light for moving forward."

The trees can be collected from the Bushfire Recovery Centre in Tonimbuk, or contact the centre to make alternative arrangements.

Residents must let council staff at the recovery centre know when collecting a tree.

As these are bare-rooted trees they must be collected within the next couple of weeks and planted as soon as possible.

Heading out from the hills

education, healthy masculinity and developing resilience. As well, there is training on positive coaching and positive sports parenting.

Coaches, parents and team officials, all volunteers, are being equipped and empowered, together they help develop core values and behaviours that underpin a club's culture.

In turn, this feeds into everyday life and we all benefit.

Emergency relief providers based in Belgrave (Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief), Healesville (HICCI) and Yarra Junction (LinC Yarra Valley) are using their federal funding to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Run by a small team of paid staff and many dedicated volunteers, these organisations run regular community meals, drop-in centres and provide emergency relief assistance to those in need.

SNIPPETS Country Music Show The Upwey Country Music Club is presenting its regular Walk Up - Open Mic concert, on Sunday 6 October, at the Guides Hall in Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, from 12.15 - 5 pm.

Artists perform songs in the Country, Bluegrass and Folk genres. There is an entrance fee of $7 and the club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday of each month.

Upwey Garden Group U3A Ian Wallace will present a power point talk on rhododendrons and camellias, at the Upwey U3A garden group on 9 October. The presentation will be held at the Upwey Senior’s Community Centre, 6 Mahony Street at 7.30pm.

Supper will provided. For enquiries call Barb on 9754 3877.

By Derek Schlennstedt

School holiday camp

A group of Dandenong Ranges residents joined the thousands of people that made their way to the climate strike in Melbourne on 20 September.

According to Peter Cook, President of Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association, the train was standing room only from Upper Ferntree Gully onwards.

“There were colourful banners and signs everywhere,” he said.

“At one stage, a turtle representing the threat to our Great Barrier Reef boarded. It was full size and everyone cheered.”

The Victorian capital ground in Melbourne came to a virtual standstill on September 20 as thousands upon thousands of people and students poured into Treasury Gardens for the gathering.

Organisers of the event estimated that at least 100,000 people - likely many more - were in attendance, forming crowds so big they spilled out of the Gardens and far down both Spring and Collins Streets.

Cockatoo Community House is holding a fun and fitness school holiday camp for 6-14-yearolds from 3 - 5 October. Give your child the confidence to take a stand against bullies through non-violent Gracie Jiu. For bookings call 5968 9031.

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Many people from the Dandenongs travelled to the Students Climate Strike on September 20.

Mr Cook said that the Melbourne streets were packed with people and that the main messages from the school strikers were clear: ’We are all in this together’.

“The message is clear,” he said.

“Science says it’s a crisis and we are mad not to listen and act.”

YVACCA Observe highly skilled artisan craftsmen at work including blacksmiths, wood-turners and silversmiths.

Funding for Anglicare's Peaceful Warriors programme has extended its mentoring work with socially disadvantaged boys living in the Yarra Ranges.

It supports the vital connections with the boys' families, schools and local communities.

Stable One, another welfare focused group, will use their funding to continue to provide winter night shelter.

Building on their successes, they're assisting others seeking to replicate the programme elsewhere.

It's encouraging to see so many committed volunteers doing so much.

By working together, we can all build a stronger community.

For more information on SALT's programmes contact my office on 9727 0799.

There’s something for everyone this spring at the Cockatoo Community house. Taking place this year is children’s art and dance, small business support, computer skills, parenting workshops, boat licence training, clothes swaps and lots more. Visit taskforce.org.au/cch or call 5968 9031 for more information.

Introduction to Permaculture

ing, garden design, composting and soil building. Participants will get hands on experience in maintaining an edible garden.

Attendance is capped at 20 participants To book, go to: www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=551578&

Cloudehill spring fair The Diggers Club’s celebration of spring at the Cloudehill Gardens in Olinda will be held on 12 and 13 October. The bulbs are blooming and gardening experts will be on-hand for a series of free workshops. Cloudehill creator Jeremy Francis is ready to take patrons on a tour of the garden and its substantial garden art collection in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Visit www.diggers.com.au/whats-on/ cloudehill-spring-fair/ for details.

Mt Dandenong reunion Did you go to Mt Dandenong Primary School in the 1970’s? A reunion is being held on 19 October for all those who attended Mt Dandenong Primary School in the 1970s.

There will be a historical display and photos of the school and students. Attendance is $25 per person, payable prior to the event as there will be no cash accepted on the night. Visit www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=538811&bof=1.

Monbulk Men’s Shed Monbulk Men’s Shed is holding a garage sale at 1A Moxhams Road, Monbulk (at the rear of Open Door Community Church) on Saturday 5 October. There will be a collection of brica-brac, furniture, toys and tools on sale from 9am.

Hosted by Miranda Muller of Go to Ground Permaculture, THFF are holding an all-day workshop on 5 October where attendees will be given an introduction to permaculture principles and see them in action. Some of the topics covered will be companion plant-

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Whether it be the face painters, pony rides or animal farm for the littlies, the singers, jugglers, and buskers on site there will be plenty of excitement at YVACCA. For more info: www.yvacca.com.au | Email: info@yvacca.com.au | Phone: 9555 9475 4 MAIL

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Fears for future of century-old trees The Lilydale level crossing removal project could kill trees that are more than 120 years old, locals fear.

Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue Thompson made a formal submission to the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) consultation process.

She's also a Lilydale Project Reference Group member.

Ms Thompson said the Lilydale and District Historical Society had spent decades fighting to retain the Queen's Jubilee Avenue of trees.

She said then-Shire of Lillydale residents planted the first trees in 1897 to provide shade for horses and supress dust, and that the avenue had been added to since.

"In today's climate these trees continue to provide valuable, welcoming shade for residents and visitors and help with our push to reduce greenhouse warming," she said.

It extends along Main Street from Cave Hill Road in the west to the Warburton Walking Trail bridge to the east.

An artist's impression of the Lilydale level crossing removal results.

"The new sky rail station as proposed will send pylons to bedrock beneath the flood plain of the Olinda Creek," Ms Thompson said.

"This will completely alter the course of the underground streams flowing along and under

the present railway line.

"The proposed solid concrete wall on the north side to the stabling yards will completely block the underground water flow."

She said the underground stormwater would also be altered and "that too will impact on our heritage trees".

Ms Thompson asked the LXRA for a written guarantee that the sky rail would not interfere with the trees and independent reports to back this up.

"Members fear the trees will die through lack of water, the government will remove them and widen our Main Street to four or five lanes all the way from Cave Hill Road to the Warburton Rail Trail Bridge," she said.

Ms Thompson also questioned why the authority was not also removing the level crossing at Melba Avenue; raised concerns about car parking; suggested the rail line from Mooroolbark to Lilydale should be duplicated; and said a rail station should be added at the new Kinley Estate, which would soon be home to 8000-plus people.

Cire tops training awards for Victoria

By Jed Lanyon Cire Services has been named the top community training provider in Victoria.

The honour came at the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s 65th Anniversary Victorian Training Awards on Friday 6 September.

The awards are the most prestigious event on the TAFE and training calendar, showcasing the best of the best in the sector as well as highlighting how vocational education and training is making a difference to individuals and communities.

To go along with the award, Cire was recently recognised as a Learn Local Legend at the Victorian Learn Local Awards, while Nina Bekker and the Women’s Warehouse Essentials program were finalists for other awards.

The Women’s Warehouse Essentials program empowers long-term unemployed women and 70 per cent of participants have achieved employment.

Cire CEO Gus Seremetis said the string of accolades was a thrilling acknowledgement of Cire’s work, with much to look forward to in the future.

“We are proud of our quality and innovative approaches to up-skilling people to enhance their employment pathways, and the positive difference this makes at so many levels and well beyond the classroom,” she said.

Ms Seremetis noted the true measure of Cire’s success was the high number of participants who found employment following train-

Pool season: no extension

By Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges Council has reiterated that the Belgrave Outdoor Pool season will not be extended.

In a written question to the Council at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 10 September, Belgrave resident Ann Maynard asked the Council why the season could not be extended.

“What do we have to do to get Council to agree to extend the season of the Belgrave Outdoor Pool after multiple petitions have failed?” she asked.

The Belgrave Outdoor Pool, located in Borthwick Park closes to the public from November to March, though the date is dependent on weather conditions.

Director of Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis responded to the questions citing a reduction in visitation as the main cause.

“For many the use of outdoor pools’ is weather dependant, Council therefore sets the length of the season that the pool is open by reflecting on historical usage patterns,“ he said.

“Our data indicates that the highest visitation is over December and January and having the Belgrave outdoor pool heated means that the season is longer than otherwise would be possible.”

“Our analysis from the BOM weather patterns show an average temperature of 24 degrees in February 2019, this drop in temp when compared to the warmer weather in December and January directly relate to the decrease in visitation to the pool in February.”

“Analysis of the attendance data for the 2017-18 season showed that attendance dropped by 58 per cent from January to February as the school year started.

“This has been further supported by the analysis of the attendance data January ad February 2019 which demonstrated a drop in attendance of 54 per cent.

“It is acknowledged that some community members would value the extension of the outdoor pool season however council need to balance the daily cost of operating and staffing the pool with the number of users who access the pool.

“Based upon a thorough assessment of this, extending the season for the Belgrave outdoor pool is not considered viable.”

Cindy Freedman, Gus Seremetis, Nina Bekker, Anna-Louise Allen and Erin Weinberg. ing at Cire and the increase in course enrolments.

“Our award successes are a particular tribute to the hard work of our team at Cire train-

ing and the way all our services work in collaboration to deliver to people of all ages within our extensive reach,” she said.

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SelbyFest returns

By Derek Schlennstedt After two cancellations in a row, SelbyFest is returning.

The festival was cancelled in 2017 and 2018 because of inclement weather, though this year is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before.

Currently in its ninth year, this year's festival will feature market stalls, live music and entertainment, healing, community art projects, food, live reptiles and more.

Selby Community House Manager, Anna Reid said the format for this year's festival had changed completely and would celebrate Selby and the surrounding community.

"This festival is an opportunity for the community to showcase their talent," she said.

"Previously the stage and market stalls have been setup on Minak Reserve, but due to the risk of it being boggy in spring the festival will be based in and around the community house and driveway, making good use of space with having plenty of inside areas and marquees in the amphitheatre out the back in case of rain."

"It will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase Selby Community House and the beautiful surrounding gardens and reserve."

Selbyfest will kick off on Friday 4 October from 2-10:30pm.

Since the festival falls in the school holidays Ms Reid said there would be plenty of activities for families with children during the afternoon, and that for people who weren't able to make it during the day those activities will continue into the evening.

"We've got some awesome local musicians

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Bittersweet last day at Silvan Primary

By Derek Schlennstedt Front are Selby Primary School students Nate and Beau, behind from left, House Manager Anna Reid with Archie, Cr Mike Clark, Suzy Downie (Program Co Ordinator). 197506 that have participated in Selby fest before," Ms Reid said.

"The Selby folk Club, which we have strong alliance with will be there and there's some headline acts with Rich Davies and the Low Road, but there are all sorts of buskers and musicians playing - Duplicity, Tina Nabb and Phil Young."

The Festival will also hold a raffle, with all funds going towards a new nature play area, which will replace the older and run-down playground.

"We've got an incredible raffle this year and some fantastic local business contributed to it, so there's some great prizes."

"We have a major project in 2020 renovating and rejuvenating the playground into a nature play area."

If you would like more information on Selbyfest, contact 9754 2039 or email selby@selbyhouse.com.au.

The festival will be held at Selby Community House on 4 October from 2pm.

Partake in the pleasure of PatchFest

By Derek Schlennstedt The patch Primary School is gearing up for their annual PatchFest festival, taking place on 19 October.

Only in its second year the major fundraising event for The Patch Primary School is featuring local hills musicians and artists and is celebrating the arts.

Assistant Principal, Michelle Rayner said the festival is all about bringing the vibrant hills community together to celebrate the arts through live music performance, interactive activities, and delicious food and drinks.

"We'll have musicians playing throughout the day. There's six different band and soloists playing which are interspersed with performance from our students' ukulele groups and choirs," she aid.

"There will be plenty of food choices, including paella by the lovely Mario from The Independent in Gembrook, wood-fired pizza, a Devonshire tea cafe and beer garden. We have kids running interactive activities, belly dances and a flash mob of teenagers, a grade 6 mask and lantern parade and a community fire supervised by the local men's group Mountain Men".

With two stages set up on the school oval, there will be ongoing entertainment from 127pm.

The event is the schools only major fundraising opportunity for the year.

PatchFest festival is back for its second year and will take place on 19 October.

The event is also the schools only major fundraising opportunity for the year.

"The success of the event is central to providing the school with crucial funding for our literacy and well-being program, as well as additional supplies and resources for our students and teachers."

"As a small school, the support of the wider community is essential to any successful fundraising efforts."

"One of the core values of The Patch School is to support its students to become thoughtful, positive and compassionate members of

the community, but as the saying goes, 'It takes a village to raise a child' so let's show the next generation what can be achieved when the wider community comes together to support each other."

"It's really about building the community, bringing people together and enjoying a lovely day out in a beautiful place."

PatchFest is held on 19 October from 129pm at the Patch Primary School oval. For more information visit https://www.facebook. com/PatchFestival/

The last days of school are always bittersweet.

Teachers organise a range of enjoyable and exciting activities to lull you into the holiday period and there's a deep-seated excitement that accompanies the countdown to 3:30pm.

At Silvan primary those activities included a box cart rally, egg drop and billy cart derby.

Throughout the semester, students have been hard at work building billy carts and box carts.

Principal Damien Tirchett told the Mail that the Technology Day was the culmination of the student's work over the term.

"We invited the community out here this morning to do prep to grade 2's box car rally, and we had them set up a little metropolis and they were learning road rules."

"We had an egg drop challenge, and they spent the term designing ways of protecting an egg from a high drop and were looking at the science behind it."

"There was also the grade five and six students' who designed and built billy carts."

"It was just a fun day and the culmination of all their work over a semester."

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Writing to change history

By Romy Stephens The tales of Harry “Breaker” Morant remain a controversial part of Australian war history.

To this day, debate still surrounds the story of Morant and two other Australians who were found guilty of unlawfully executing prisoners during the Boer war in 1902.

But not much has been revealed about those involved in the renowned case, until now.

Lilydale RSL member James Unkles has recently published a book about Major James Francis Thomas, the legal representative for the trio during their trials in Britain.

The book ‘Ready, Aim, Fire - Major James Francis Thomas - The Fourth Victim in the Execution of Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant’ explores the sacrifice Major Thomas made in acting for his clients and the toll it had on his physical and mental health.

Major Thomas died alone in his home town of Tenterfield, NSW from malnutrition and destitute.

Mr Unkles said the idea to write a story about Major Thomas came from years of investigating the Morant case.

“Last year while I was continuing the work I had a look at Thomas. He really hasn’t been recognised in terms of his life.”

“Nothing had been published of significance, so I decided while doing this other work, to finish this book.”

Mr Unkles is a former Navy Reserve officer and military lawyer who started researching the Breaker Morant case 10 years ago.

He said during his research he discovered that Lieutenants Morant, Peter Handcock and George Witton were not tried in accordance with military law of 1902 and he had since been working to get them posthumous pardons.

That work has seen him forward petitions to the Australian House of Representatives Petitions Committee and another to the Queen of England.

Legendary - and controversial - Boer War figure Harry 'Breaker' Morant.

“It’s been intensive,” Mr Unkles said.

“It’s research that’s not difficult from a mental perspective because I’ve been a military lawyer for over 30 years and I enjoy history.

“It’s become a bit of an obsession. I’m at the point where I’ve gone too far, I can’t stop.”

In February last year, his work resulted in a motion being passed in the House of Representatives that acknowledged the injustice and provided apologies to the men’s descendants.

Mr Unkles said he is currently developing another book about Breaker Morant and that he would continue to write to ensure the entire story is recorded in history.

“This case stands for a gross injustice despite its age. I want to see it addressed and that’s been the motivating feature,” he said.

“If you believe there’s an injustice, you’ve got to work hard to correct it but most importantly you’ve got to have the evidence to back it up.”

“The rhetoric itself won’t get you over the line.”

Mr Unkles will launch his book at The Law Society of New South Wales on 30 September.

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Much to do at zoo There's plenty to see and do at Mansfield Zoo, including meeting all of the animals or you can even camp overnight if you're game.

If you love animals and a fun family day out, Mansfield Zoo is the place to go, and the meerkats have recently arrived too.

The zoo features a large menagerie of native and animals from around the world including two rare white lions, two tawny lions, monkeys (capuchins, marmosets, rhesus and bonnet), deer, camels, bison, alligator, wombats and plenty more.

The Zoo Keeper feeding tour is a great time to be at Mansfield Zoo. The four lions are fed at 1.30pm each weekend and Victorian school and public holidays, followed by feeding of the Meerkat Mob. Take the opportunity to pat one of the

friendly dingoes who walk around with a keeper while the lions are being fed.

You can celebrate a memorable New Years Eve with lion feeding at 7.30pm and the zoo open until 10pm, great for families looking for something different.

You can also feed more the animals by hand every day while you wander the expansive grounds.

A small spade is provided to feed the more gregarious animals, like the camels, who will run off with the spade if they can.

There are sambar, fallow deer and kangaroos roaming the grounds with you, along with guinea fowl and peacocks.

Bring a picnic lunch or use the free BBQs, just watch that the deer don't steal your food from you.

For the more adventurous, there's nothing like trying to sleep to the sound of the lion's roar.

Overnight campers are welcome from 1 September to 31 May each season, but you do need to book a spot.

Bring your own gear and set yourself up for a camping trip with difference and take the opportunity to roam the zoo after hours.

The Mansfield Zoo is open every day from 10am to 6pm (10pm on N.Y.E) and is closed on Christmas Day only.

More information is available on the website www.mansfieldzoo.com.au, Facebook page, facebook.com/mansfieldzoo, or calling the office on (03) 5777 3576.

The Phillip Island circuit may be famous for the Grand Prix, but this school holidays it is families who can explore the iconic track.

A 750-metre replica of the course will give visitors the chance to complete some laps - go kart style.

The circuit’s new fleet of French go karts feature a nine horsepower Honda GX 270cc engine and families with young children can hire tandem carts.

Visitors with their hearts set on the fulllength track can get behind the wheel of the Race Simulators for a virtual Grand Prix.

While fans who want to speed down Gardner Straight in real-life can treat themselves to a $360 hot lap with an experienced race driver.

Those looking for a slower-paced activity can head to the History of Motorsport display, home to the world’s largest collection of Grand Prix motorcycles, or try out Australia’s largest GP Slot Car track.

There’s also the opportunity to go behind the scenes and take an hour guided circuit tour, where participants get access to exclusive areas such as the Control Tower, Media Centre and Pit Roof.

The tour features a photo opportunity on top of the iconic podium - no Grand Prix win required.

The viewing mound, nestled among the water gardens, is also a popular activity for anyone after a good photo.

Up to 80 per cent of the course can be seen from the vantage point, which overlooks the Bass Strait and Cape Woolami.

Scheduled sessions also allow cyclists to take in the ocean views while riding their bike around the iconic circuit.

At the end of the day, the Champion Caf¨¦ is there to feed hungry drivers, while the visitor centre hosts a gift shop.

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By Romy Stephens Puffing Billy Railway and the Tesselaar Tulip Festival will join forces these school holidays to give families hours of entertainment in the Dandenong Ranges.

Puffing Billy passengers travelling to Gembrook Station will be treated to free children's activities upon arrival.

The activities will run from 23 September through to 4 October with each day providing exciting entertainment, such as magic shows, face painting, a craft station, yoga, a silent disco and an obstacle course.

There will also be a tulip display where passengers can snap a colourful photo and tulipthemed colouring in activities every day of the holidays, including weekends.

Passengers can travel to Gembrook from Puffing Billy's Belgrave Station or Lakeside Station (Emerald).

On the Lakeside to Gembrook section of the track, the train travels through the unspoilt Wright State Forest with its towering eucalypt and stringybark trees and lush fern undergrowth.

It crosses four historic timber rail bridges before the forest gives way to extensive views of rolling hills and farmland.

Travelling from Belgrave takes passengers over the most iconic site on the Puffing Billy railway, the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge.

The train winds its way through the pictur-

esque Sherbrook Forest, with its superb mountain ash trees and lush fern gullies.

Just 20 minutes drive from Emerald, the Tesselaar Tulip Festival is also hosting a range of children's activities over the school holidays, including live entertainment, a PJ Masks show, petting zoo, garden games and tulip tractor rides. Entry is free for children aged under 16 years.

For further information or to purchase discounted tickets, visit www.puffingbilly.com.au or www.tulipfestival.com.au.

There will be plenty to do for families at Puffing Billy these school holidays.

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Owners Richard and Beth are thrilled to have seen their property maintenance business grow thanks to the wonderful customers they have.

"We understand that people are hesitant to engage the services of a new business," Beth said.

"And in this day and age, with so many to choose from, we take pride when a customer calls us."

The couple's ever-growing regular client base is also expanding thanks to a number of customer recommendations.

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The past year alone has seen the couple covering all types of jobs from bathroom renovations to installing custom made letterboxes.

Beth explained that the variety of jobs and job scope that the couple covers is a factor which keeps customers returning to use their services again and again.

And in today's busy world, being able to make one call and have Beth and Richard handle it all from there has been a drawcard for many.

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The pair aim to have everything worked out with both Beth and Richard covering a variety of rolls to make sure the jobs rolls along smoothly.

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Superbly renovated with a forever home in mind, the mellow timber floors and colour scheme of off whites and charcoals give the home a touch of contemporary.

Set over two levels, the home is located perfectly on a flat 1299 square metre parcel, with an amazing established garden filled with European plantings and ferns.

Stepping inside off the patio, walls of glass frame the open plan living room inviting nature in while the fabulous Heat Glo Gas Log fire adds to the ambiance. Wood panelling lines the staircase and leads you to the upper level master suite offering adjacent Juliette balconies, perfect for taking in the distant view and twinkling lights at night, or admiring the garden by day. The ensuite complete with copper look basin is placed to one side, a walk in robe the other.

The kitchen is an entertainer’s dream, functional with euro laundry, striking in black cabinetry and timber benches while a slab of granite and Blanco cooktop and Bosch oven

including Bosch dishwasher add the class.

The ultimate garden window splashback exudes nature’s beauty, encases the room and is a stunning design element.

Quirky areas include a study nook area and a spacious meals area, all abundant with light and completely private.

An additional two bedrooms (one currently a book cased library), on the lower level perfectly placed off the hall with the main bathroom will entice you by elegance and style.

The home integrates perfectly with the outdoors via large picture windows.

External access to garden rooms and seating spots connect the home to the garden while a central fountain adds a focal treat and the peaceful sound of water cascading.

Pathways meander around maple and magnolias, camellias, azaleas and an Oak feature tree and also lead to work sheds. A separate studio hidden in the garden perfect for working from home or simply additional storage.

The sealed driveway, double carport,

rainwater tank, garden ponds adding to the infrastructure and completes the property.

It is fully fenced, has a water tank, ceiling fans and is NBN connected.

The property is walking distance to the quaint Olinda village. famous Cuckoo restaurant, local parks and gardens, yet perfectly tucked away on a quiet street offering complete privacy and seclusion, abundant bird and wildlife.

Inspection will delight those seeking their own private sanctuary, hills getaway or ideal for those wanting a flat parcel with nothing to do except move in and enjoy!

Oozing with amazing atmosphere, stylish, private, above all hitting the heartstrings from the moment you enter….. the reason we live in and love the hills.

Entry to the home is through Everest Crescent. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 14 Bella Vista Crescent, OLINDA, VIC 3788 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $780,000-$850,000 Contact: Corinne Sukroo and Jo Hirst, BELL REAL ESTATE OLINDA

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Jan is a selling and marketing specialist who provides advice on presentation that will have a big impact on the inal result. Jan prides herself on helping her clients to achieve success in selling as well as offering advice on buying.

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With 20 years of real estate experience in the Dandenong Ranges, Janet has excellent local knowledge.

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It has been a natural progression from her previous role in reception, learning the industry from an administrative position, having a well-rounded knowledge from the beginning of the sales campaign to the end, with expertise in both innovative marketing and the preparation of documentation. Amy works hard with buyers, helping clients realise their dreams in one of the most important transactions of their lives.

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Fulilling the role of Property Manager, Donna works hard to ensure clients receive the best service possible, assisting them in the management of their investment properties. Donna works tirelessly with Range First National Tenants and Landlords, ensuring their needs are met in a timely and professional manner.

Clients often comment on her personal and caring nature as being an asset to her role.

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Undoubtedly the most experienced team in the hills, our powerful team of women combine a wealth of knowledge, superior level of service, & a passion for delivering the very best results possible for our clients during the sale & lease process, time & time again. As we are the largest team of women in real estate, we are also backed by the best men in the business. So when it comes to selling or leasing your biggest asset, call the most talked about agency in the hills!

At Barry Plant Emerald we’re gearing up for October – or “Wishtober” as we call it. For every property sold in October we will make a donation from our commission to Make-A-Wish® Australia who make the cherished wishes come true of children and teenagers battling a critical illness.

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With a collective contribution of over 50 years in real estate, the 10-strong team of women at Fletchers Yarra Ranges provide a pool of expertise to draw from in the local property market.

Outside the office, every woman on the team is a local area resident. With a broad range of involvement in local organisations including sporting clubs, community advisory boards, schools, and charities, this is an impressive group of women we are proud to have on board at Fletchers Yarra Ranges.

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STYLISH SPLIT LEVEL STUNNER IS IDEAL IF you have been searching for your ideal foothills hideaway at an affordable price point, then this could definitely be the property for you!

It has a stylish split-level design, with lofty cathedral ceilings providing a real sense of space and a gorgeous sunken lounge room with stunning bi-fold doors connecting seamlessly to a huge partially covered deck with gorgeous valley views, the perfect place to entertain or enjoy a drink morning or night.

The home features a beautifully updated kitchen with SS oven, gas cooktop, and dining attached.

There are two good sized bedrooms, both with an appealing outlook, a lovely main bathroom and a second covered deck area out the front.

A separate room downstairs which could be used as a study or store room.

The home has charming timber floorboards, reverse cycle air conditioning and a sealed driveway.

All this perfectly positioned close to Belgrave's schools, shops, train station and walking tracks at Birdsland Reserve.

Be quick to act, this phenomenal opportunity will definitely not last long! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 24 Kaola Street, BELGRAVE, VIC 3160 Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: $490,000 - $539,000 Inspect: Contact agent Auction: For sale Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 9754 6888

NEAT AS A PIN AND ON A SUNNY BLOCK YOU will be impressed the second you arrive to this neat and tidy home, positioned on a landscaped block with beautiful treed surrounds and mountain outlook.

This is an excellent opportunity to enter the market, this home is ready for a savvy buyer looking to put their own stamp on it, located in such a superb Belgrave location.

Perfect for first home buyers, downsizers or growing families. With three good sized bedrooms, lounge and kitchen meals area plus powered bungalow. Bungalow can be used as teenagers retreat, fourth bedroom or studio, there really is room for everyone!

Sit back and enjoy the views from your very own undercover decking whilst watching the kids or pets run amok on the fully useable 1100m2 block.

There is also a large double garage at the end of the asphalt driveway, privately tucked at the back of the property. Other features of this lovely home include split system, gas heating, feature fireplace, fully useable kitchen with free standing gas cooker and plenty of off street parking.

Located just a small walk from Belgrave football oval, local pool, public transport and Belgrave Main Street, this neat as a pin home won’t last long! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 21 Best Street, BELGRAVE, VIC 3160 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $580,000 - $635,000 Inspect: CONTACT AGENT Auction: FOR SALE Contact: Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 9754 6888 mailcommunity.com.au

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RECEIVERS’ EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER AT 3:00 PM UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM FTI CONSULTING • Land: 8,302 sqm (2.05 acres) approx Zoning: Green Wedge • Main building with manager’s residence & two guest suites • Four guest cottages, Romantic escape destination • Ready to operate, Multi award winner • ‘Tranquillity’, ‘Oakbrook’, ‘Steeple’ & ‘Watergarden’ Cottages • ‘Magnolia’ & ‘Lyrebird’ Retreat Apartments

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This character hills home is located walking distance to the Olinda village. Superbly renovated, the mellow timber loors & colour scheme of off whites & charcoals give the home a touch of contemporary. Set over 2 levels, the home sits on a lat 1299m2 parcel, with an established garden. Stepping inside off the patio, walls of glass frame the open plan living room whilst the Heat Glo Gas Log ire adds to the ambiance.

Wood panelling lines the staircase & leads you to the upper level master suite with Juliette balconies. The ENS complete with copper look basin is placed to one side, a WIR the other.

The kitchen is an entertainer’s dream, with euro laundry, black cabinetry & timber benches while a slab of granite & Blanco cooktop & Bosch oven & DW add the class. An additional 2 bedrooms, on the lower level perfectly placed off the hall with the main bathroom will entice you.

This beautiful 3 bedroom weatherboard home, recently renovated throughout is superbly located on a sealed road, opposite the Belgrave oval, on a huge allotment (1149sqm).

Offering a much sought after asphalted driveway & is close to Tecoma & Belgrave Heights. Beautifully presented both inside & out, you will enjoy many relaxing moments on the spacious deck, complete with cafe blinds. The light & bright kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring loads of storage, a huge pantry, stone bench tops, soft close draws, 2 drawer DW, s/s appliances & garden views. The open plan lounge room has soaring ceilings & features beams, along with access to the large covered deck. Featuring Big Country loating loorboards, loor to ceiling windows, freshly painted throughout, neutral colour schemes & absolutely nothing to do but move in.

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Perched on the high side of the road with gorgeous valley views this fashionable double storey home is sure to impress. Providing a versatile layout with multiple indoor and outdoor living zones there is certainly room for the large or growing family to enjoy their own individual space. ideally located within short walking distance to UFTG Primary School, william Angliss hospital and Talaskia Reserve and within close proximity of UFTG’s and Upwey’s shops, Train Stations and the 1000 Steps in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

A captivating property in the perfect location, be quick to act to secure this amazing family home today!

From its tucked-away position within its lovely landscape, a curiosity is evoked by this beautiful home that invites you to take a peek inside. here you will find a fabulous blend of original elements coupled with contemporary comforts including double glazed windows, underfloor insulation, and gas ducted heating. The lovely lounge and modern kitchen are seamlessly connected by timeless floorboards. Anchored by an island bench and boasting assets including the Miele oven and underbench sink, this kitchen a sensational space for entertaining that spills out to a brilliant deck with breathtaking views.

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This serene, private oasis provides the perfect escape to come home to and unwind after a long day’s work. Superbly landscaped and with the best in outdoor entertaining this immaculate stunner offers; - A spacious lounge room - Phenomenal covered rear decking area - Amazing kitchen & bathroom All this in such an idyllic setting, where it feels like you could be anywhere in the world, yet conveniently located within short walking distance to Shops, public transport and schools.

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A famous flag for Doveton

By Nick Creely There was never a moment of comfort in Sunday's AFL Outer East Division 1 senior football grand at Woori Yallock, but it was Doveton who pipped Pakenham in an epic grand final in front of a monster crowd, 9.7 (61) to 8.7 (55).

In a highly contested game - full of rapid momentum-swings - it took a moment of magic from Doves skipper Matthew Stapleton to seal the deal with just minutes left on the clock, launching a late goal from deep in the pocket from 45 metres out in front of a vocal Lions crowd to kick the sealing goal.

It was a moment the Doves faithful will never forget, helping the previously embattled club to its first senior flag since 2005, but it was just one of many defining moments in an absorbing battle.

The match was a pure slog early, with both sides looking to crack into the contest and keep the game as tight as possible, and at quarter time the Doves took in a four-point lead, but could have been further ahead had it not been for some errant kicking at goal.

Tyson Bellinger got the Doves off to the perfect start to the second quarter, kicking a goal on the run after an impressive bit of clearance work from Mitch Cotter, and star Lachie Batten (best afield) continued his strong start by slamming on two goals within just a minute to

Doveton star Lachlan Batten was best on ground in his side's famous grand final win on Sunday.

198092 Picture: ROB CAREW surge his side clear.

But the Lions fought back - spurred by some excellent defensive efforts and a desire to use the width of the ground to find space -

to trim the margin back to nine points at the major break.

There were some danger signs for the Lions early in the third, with Batten kicking his

fourth goal, but a Jake Thompson ripper sent the Pakenham faithful wild, before the Lions controlled the remainder of the quarter as Darcy Hope started to become a force up forward.

Hope - who began to turn the game at stages in the third term - drew a free kick to begin the last quarter, roosting the ball from 50 out to send the Lions in front, and all of a sudden, the contest had reverted back to a highly contested slog.

With the vocal crowd growing in voice, some superb ball movement from the Doves saw Sean Kelleher mark the ball in the goal square and convert his major to see his side back in the lead, and over the course of the next 10 minutes, not one point was scored with Daniel Charles' side looking to lock the game away.

The Lions peppered the goal - looking to somehow find the match winning major - but skipper Stapleton provided that one defining moment, finding some space on the boundary line, and with nerves of steel, kicked his side clear in a moment that will go down in Doves folklore.

In the reserves, Pakenham snared a flag, roaring home against Mount Evelyn, 10.7 (67) to 9.4 (58), while Officer stormed home against the Lions in the under 18s, 7.4 (46) to 6.7 (43).

Rovers in a stunning win

By Romy Stephens The Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club’s Division 1 A Grade netball side claimed premiership victory over the weekend with a thrilling 32-29 win over the Monbulk Hawks at Woori Yallock.

The hard-fought three-goal victory for the Rovers was reflective of the high-intensity netball that was on display for the entire four quarters.

Finals nerves appeared to strike both sides early on with a few turnovers at both ends of the court seeing nothing separate the two at quarter-time ? both scoring eight goals each.

An enthralling battle between Mobulk’s star goal shooter Stephanie Puopolo and Mount Evelyn coach and goal keeper Kaitlyn Black ramped up during the second term.

But it was the Rovers’ defender that used her height to capitalise on missed shots at goal, with her numerous rebounds helping the Rovers take a one-goal lead into half-time.

The high-intensity clash continued throughout the second half, with both sides causing havoc in defence and sparking turnovers.

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“This year, we just had the same eight girls every week and it just made a huge difference.

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the crowd into the game and the pressure intensified.

The Hawks reduce the margin to within two goals and looked as though they were going to come back and steal the win.

But the characteristic patience of the Rovers that was on display all day allowed them to hold on until the final siren sounded.

Mt Evelyn coach Kaitlyn Black ? who was also the league best and fairest ? said that despite having beaten Monbulk every time this season, she knew the grand final win was going to be a tough task.

“It’s just surreal, I can’t put into words,” she said.

“We’ve beaten them five out of five times now but we just knew everything had to fall our way for that to happen, it wasn’t going to be an easy walkover.

“For us to hold our nerve there at the end, I’m so proud of the girls.”

The win marked a breakthrough season from the Rovers, who didn’t even make finals last year.

Kaitlyn attributed the change to consistency throughout the entire season.

“Last year we had a squad of nine and then we lost two girls and I got pulled out due to a different league and we were constantly having to fill spots on the court,” she said.

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With nominations for the awards now open, Netball Victoria is calling on members to nominate someone within their club, association or league who have made a significant contribution to the sport.

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"It's wonderful to see the values that we represent at Netball Victoria be reflected in the wider community, from regional leagues to the representative level.

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Eagles storm on through

By Romy Stephens The enticing preliminary final match-up between two of the competitions top sides didn't fail to disappoint on Saturday afternoon.

In a game that featured its fair share of ups and downs, it was Cranbourne that came from behind to steal a 34-29 win over Beaconsfield and as a result, seal itself a grand final spot.

The contest kicked off with both sides battling for the lead until a wave of late goals saw Beaconsfield gain the upper hand at the end of the first quarter.

But a continual fight from Cranbourne meant things were all squared up by half-time with 16 goals scored each.

During the third term, Beaconsfield once again took the leaned and the side then retained it until the dying stages of the final quarter.

But in the end, it was Cranbourne, inspired by the likes of league best and fairest Tara Cecil and shooter Alanah Hardy, that displayed remarkable resilience to come from behind and win its way into the grand final.

The Eagles will now face a massive task in displacing hot favourites Olinda Ferny Creek to take premiership glory. The two sides have faced off twice this season with the Bloods winning by over 19 goals on both occasions.

The Eagles will have to bring their absolute best to dismantle an opposition that has dominated the competition for the entire year.

The matchup of the day will likely be between goal shooter Peri Stewart and defender Tara Cecil.

With Peri dominating the shooting statistics for the season and Tara awarded the league best and fairest, either of the two could heavily influence the final result.

Meanwhile, the Eagles will look to prevent any supply towards Peri and her sister Elly in the goal ring by claiming the midcourt battle.

The grand final will take place this Friday 27 September at Pakenham - Toomuc Reserve.

Cranbourne will need to prevent supply to Olinda Ferny Creek's twin towers, Peri and Elly, in the grand final.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7593 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Scrapped. 6, Pots (rev). 8, Iris. 9, Contrary. 10, I-deal. 11, Unload. 13, Change. 15, Castor(-oil). 17, Bright.

19, Grate (great). 22, Mini-ster. 23, Kind. 24, H-ere. 25, Sen-tries.

Down - 2, Cured. 3, Ab-stain. 4, Pack. 5, Den-ounce. 6, Peril (anag). 7, To-rnad-o. 12, Re-states 14, Her-o-in-e.

16, Striker. 18, Guise (guys). 20, Te-ns-e. 21, W-r-en (rev).

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every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

DOWN 2. Better preserved (5). 3. Don’t do it. The salt will leave a mark (7). 4. Prepare to go on a trip with the gang (4). 5.

Inform officials about the lair and the animal (8). 6.Replied getting rid of Ed could spell danger (5). 7. The wind, darn, is blowing through, also (7). 12. Says it again about America (8). 14. There’s nothing in here about the iron lady (7). 16. One of those violent picketers? (7). 18. The appearance of the fellows spoken of (5). 20. Nervous, stand guarding the Poles (5). 21. It’s a novel twist including a river bird (4).

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Clues best (8).

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ACROSS 1. Clashed with and was got rid of (8). 6. Won’t go back to get the containers (4). 8. A growing girl (4). 9. Hard to get along with, or just the opposite (8). 10. I am a businessman. There’s nothing wrong with that (5). 11. Make free of charge (6). 13. Switch the coins? (6). 15. Oil the wheel (6). 17. Smart but loud, as colours go (6). 19. Said it’s a big jar (5). 22. Having had a little rest, prepared to attend to (8). 23. A soft-hearted type (4). 24. Take this before going to hospital (4). 25. Guards the money and does one’s best (8).

DOWN 2. Better preserved (5). 3. Don’t do it. The salt will leave

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DOWN ACROSS Cryptic 2. NO. Join (5) 1. Collaborator (8) PUZZLE CRYPTIC 7593

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7593

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DOWN Join (5) Genuine (7) Irritation (4) Open-handed (8) Droop (5) Disease (7) Fabulous (8) Feeling (7) Colour (7) Lifeless (5) Great (5) Tiller (4)

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ACROSS Collaborator (8) Dismiss (4) Cat (4) Entertainer (8) Prise (5) Sword (6) Vegetable (6) Naked (6) Nationality (6) Lament (5) Know-all (8) Kill (4) Tie (4) Beverage (8)

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7593 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Quisling. 6, Sack. 8, Lion. 9, Conjuror. 10, Lever. 11, Rapier. 13, Celery. 15, Unclad. 17, Polish. 19, Dirge. 22, Wiseacre. 23, Slay. 24, Knot. 25, Lemonade.

Down - 2, Unite. 3, Sincere. 4, Itch. 5, Generous. 6, Slump.

7, Cholera. 12, Mythical. 14, Emotion. 16, Crimson. 18, Inert. 20, Grand. 21, Helm.

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