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Gardens can be ‘fire wise’ A Mail News Group publication

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Message from the Premier & Minister to respond. These Victorians do an incredible job in keeping our state safe.

But they can’t do it alone. We all have a responsibility to plan and prepare for ire.

The Hon Daniel Andrews MP

The Hon Lisa Neville MP

Premier of Victoria

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Our emergency services are ready for a long, hot and dry ire season.

Whether you’re in the bush, near the beach, close to grassland or paddocks, you need to prepare now.

A record leet of 50 aircraft and thousands of volunteers and career ireighters are ready

There are some simple steps you can take straight away to stay safe this ire season.

Make a ire plan and know your trigger to enact it. Talk to your loved ones and make sure they know the plan too. Know where you’ll get your emergency information from and have your emergency kit ready to go.

And for more information on how to prepare, visit vic.gov.au/knowire.

Taking the right steps now could make all the difference.

Prepare early for survival.

Danger lies in the healthy grass growth fed by spring rains, says CFA Assistant Chief Oficer for the South East Region Trevor Owen.

The lush, tall grasslands are expected to quickly dry out to a ire hazard within a few weeks, Mr Owen said. Residents hit by the devastating Bunyip State Park ires in March will be particularly nervous.

The fuel loads remain high in surrounding forest at Maryknoll, Garield and Bunyip. Even in suburban areas, parks and reserves carry high fuel loads of trees, shrubs and grass.

“Being prepared” is again the

key advice. Preparation, such as cutting back shrubs and trees to allow clear gate access for ire trucks, needs to happen now, not on the day of the ire. Also remember

“What’s more important is your life.” to remove mulch from around the base of homes, maintain sprinklers and water pumps in working order, get appropriate hoses and remove leaves from roof gutters.

Don’t expect ireys to save your property - especially in a high

ire-risk area on a severely hot day, Mr Owen says. “You can’t expect ireighters and volunteers to put themselves in danger to protect a property that they are unlikely to save anyway. “Last season, people’s assumptions were that we would.

“People need to accept responsibility and do what they can to protect themselves, not assume that a ire truck will be there.”

As hard as it is, Mr Owen says the best decision may be to leave earlier in the day and to accept your property might be destroyed.

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Getting your garden ready

A safer landscape Fire. The word resonates with residents throughout the Yarra Ranges and can bring back memories of Black Saturday and Ash Wednesday.

Each year as summer approaches, residents in fire prone areas have to clean their gardens and remove plants to reduce the risk of fire.

But, just because you may live in a fire risk location, does not mean you have to sacrifice a bright and welcoming garden.

The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) in Cockatoo has constructed an interactive fire-wise garden to prove not all fire-wise plants are dull and colourless.

“No plant is fireproof, and all will burn but some are more resistant to heat,” Graham Simpson, chairperson at AWBEC said.

The new fire-wise garden is designed to help educate the community on how to implement a fire-wise garden and reduce loads.

With pebbles offering much more resistance than flammable mulch and various small but bright plants, the fire-wise garden offers a perfect example of how to beautify and reduce fire risk around your property.

“It’s to pick plants that don’t readily ignite - what this firewise garden does is that it has signs with a QR code, which will take you to the CFA website which can tell you if your plants at home have a low or moderate fire risk,” he said.

“These plants are all designed so they don’t touch each other, so the fire can’t jump to the next one.”

All the plants at the AWBEC fall into the low to moderate fire risk range and many are native Indigenous plants, which are perfect for attracting wildlife and birdlife to your backyard.

Some of the plants include winter delight

A workshop at Gembrook Community Centre promises to help residents learn how to landscape for bushfire preparedness.

Presented by Owen Gooding, vegetation management team leader at the CFA and Warren Worboys, curator horticulture at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, the event on Tuesday 12 November will cover how garden design, plant placement and plant selection can play an important role in managing properties for bushfire.

Guests will learn about indigenous plant species to encourgae native flora and and fauna while managing fire risk.

The evening will finish with a Q and A session.

Doors open at 6.30pm, with refreshments available.

The event is free and open to all, and guests can book their place by visiting www.trybooking.com/BGBXN or calling the Bushfire Recovery Centre on 5629 8571.

Graham Simpson, chairperson at AWBEC. grevilleas, birthday candle banksias, bright and colourful lily pillies, and succulent red kangaroo paw.

Graham said it was not difficult to create a firewise garden and that anyone could do it with plants readily available and reasonably priced.

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Wet weather fire risk

By Jed Lanyon Recent high rainfall across the Yarra Ranges could actually worsen the fire risk this summer, according to some CFA captains within the region.

Healesville CFA Captain Graeme Bates told the Mail that high moisture content is likely to intensify vegetation growth, which can then dry out during summer.

“There’s more undergrowth in the bush after such a wet season. By the time it gets to February, it will dry out and will burn,” he said.

A recent story from The Weekly Times reported that fuel loads in Victoria’s East Central bushfire zone have reached extreme levels (over 34 tonnes per hectare of fine fuels built up).

While Mr Bates said that greater undergrowth posed a bushfire risk to the Healesville area, he did not hold concerns over an increase in fuel loads, stating that they are still regenerating from the Black Saturday Bushfires.

“We’re (Yarra Ranges) probably not that bad because we had the ‘09 fires ... The fuel loads in those burned areas is only just coming back,” he said.

“There are a lot of areas around that will be worse off than us. But because we’ve been through it ten years ago, the fuel loads aren’t as high as what they were back then.

“The bush will still burn, there’s a lot of green and undergrowth that will die off in summer.”

Upper Ferntree Gully CFA Captain Peter Smith shared similar concerns to Mr Bates

The 2009 Murrindindi fire destroyed Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton. regarding the recent wet weather impacting the fire season.

“The problem is we are going to get this

enormous fuel load because of the wetness,” he said.

“We’re seeing the fuel loads greater and

greater and we don’t have an answer for how to get rid of it.

“Our luck’s going to run out and when it does it’s going to be intense.”

Mr Smith told the Mail he hopes to see leniency and trust for brigades in handling burn offs in the future.

“If you can’t burn off the fuel load gets greater and greater every year. It’s like your own backyard if you don’t do the clean up the grass gets longer,” he said.

“The people have got to have confidence in us that we can manage these burns. A burnoff is not going to stop a fire but it allows us to manage it.

“The fuel load everywhere around is greater. It means we haven’t had a fire go through there but when we do have a fire through there the intensity is greater.”

The Weekly Times report called on the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to release data over a five year period relating to fuel load maps.

DELWP released data for Victoria’s fuel loads, but refused to release figures over a five year period, according to The Weekly Times.

Opposition emergency spokesperson Brad Battin told the Mail, “The biggest issue here is that the government has worked very hard to block information coming out that is vital to people in high fire risk areas.

“They have gone out of their way to hide this information and at the same time, Daniel Andrews is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars telling people to be ready this fire season, yet he’s failing to tell them what planning the government has done ... this will put lives at risk this summer.”

How well do you know fire? Prepare now!

A hard-hitting new advertising campaign has been launched that will reinforce the deadly risks of fire and the importance of planning and preparing for the fire season, as the state heads towards a long, hot and dry season.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville joined survivors of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and staff at the State Control Centre on Sunday 10 November to launch Victoria’s bold new approach to fire preparedness - one of the largest fire campaigns in the state’s history.

The Premier and Ms Neville also acknowledged the devastating fires currently burning throughout New South Wales and Queensland and expressed their deepest sympathy to the affected communities.

Sixty personnel have been deployed to fight fires in NSW - with many more on standby and Victoria is ready to further assist where possible.

Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world and everyone needs to understand just how dangerous fire can be, no matter where they live-whether it’s the outer sub-

urbs, the coast or the country.

Starting on Sunday, the ‘How well do you know fire?’ campaign will run across television, radio, print, digital, social, and outdoor media to highlight the deadly risk fire poses and the importance of planning and preparing for the season.

Radiant heat from a bushfire can kill you from 300 metres away, and a single ember can start a new fire from 40 kilometres away.

These facts will be combined with confronting imagery to ensure Victorians are prepared this bushfire season, after research found many people were becoming complacent about their personal bushfire risk.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the resources and support needed to protect the community this fire season, with all available emergency management staff and agencies ready to respond to incidents across the state.

This includes thousands of our dedicated volunteer and career firefighters from across all agencies, as well as a record fleet of 50 aircraft, which will hit the skies to help fight fires

and keep communities safe.

Victorians and communities need to start preparing themselves for the fire season - visit www.vic.gov.au/knowfire to plan and prepare.

People should also download the VicEmergency app now in order to receive emergency information and warnings.

“Most people think they know fire and that they’re prepared, but we simply can’t afford to be complacent - planning and preparing can be the difference between life and death,” Mr Andrews said.

“Victoria is one of the most fire-prone places on earth, and many people will be shocked by what they learn about fire in this campaign.

But the truth is, we need people to sit up and take notice.”

Ms Neville said emergency service agencies had been preparing and are ready for a long, hot and dry fire season, with a record fleet of 50 aircraft and thousands of volunteers and career firefighters on standby to respond.

“Our firefighters can’t do this alone,” she said. “Every single one of us has a responsibility to plan and prepare for fire.”

This Fire Action Week:

Review, Revise & Rehearse your fire action plan. .

Preparing yourself, your family and your property this fire season.

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Burn-offs need care CFA is urging residents across Victoria to take extreme care when burning off after responding to out-of-control private burn-offs across areas of the state not yet in Fire Danger Period.

State Duty Officer Kade Dowie said volunteers had responded to a spate of unregistered fires taking up hundreds of volunteers’ hours unnecessarily.

“We encourage residents in the areas not yet in Fire Danger Period to take advantage of the window of opportunity to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, but the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating,” he said.

“We’ve seen quite a few burn-offs flare up a couple of days after the burn-off, which highlights the importance of making sure your burn-off is fully extinguished. We’d urge anyone who has burnt off in the past few days to double check that it has been fully extinguished.

Much of the north and north-east areas of Victoria already have fire restrictions in place.

Hot and windy conditions are expected to intensify towards the end of November which means that areas not yet in Fire Danger Period still need to carefully consider any plans to burn-off.

“It is vital people do the right thing by checking conditions, complying with local by-laws and registering their burn-offs. A twominute call is all it takes to register the burn,” Mr Dowie said.

“It is absolutely essential that you have enough water on hand to put out a fire. There isn’t enough time to run back to your house if your fire gets out of control. You should construct a fire break, free of flammable, materials around any burn-off”.

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The Fire Patrol Unit will be patrolling in the coming weeks. 176688 tion may generally be permitted outside of the Fire Danger Period, but landowners should always check local laws and register their burnoff by calling 1800 668 511.

Property owners have legal obligations when burning off. Failing to comply with local council by-laws and state legislation can lead to a fine.

Mr Dowie said registering burn-offs by calling 1800 668 511 would ensure the burn could be added to the statewide register.

“All calls to Triple Zero about smoke sightings are cross-checked with that register, and firefighters are called out if nothing is listed for that location,” he said.

“False alarm calls to unregistered burn-offs take volunteer firefighters away from workplaces, families and other emergencies.”

If you light a fire without a permit during the Fire Danger Period, you could be charged with breaking the law. Penalties may include a fine up to $19,342 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment.

Eyes on fuel The Yarra Ranges Council’s annual program to reduce potential fuel for fires is now underway, with grass in reserves and roadsides to be mowed until January next year.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said residents would see an increase in mowing on roadsides and in reserves in the lead-up to and throughout the fire season.

“With the fire season getting closer, we’ve been reminding residents to manage fuel loads around their properties, by mowing, managing vegetation and making use of their green bins and the upcoming Bundled Branches collection,” he said.

“The Fire Slash Program is one of our ways of getting ready, where we’ll be working to remove vegetation and grass that could become fuel in a grass or bushfire in our reserves and roadsides.

“Our teams undertake roadside slashing through the year for visual amenity and to maintain our well-visited spots, but this is our major program to reduce grass and fuel loads, so you can expect to see a lot of work being done in the next few months.

“I encourage our residents to use this time of year as an opportunity to clear their properties and review their emergency plans ahead of and during the fire risk season.

During roadside slashing, variable speed limits may be enforced and motorists may experience small delays as works are completed.

For more information, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Environment/Trees-and-vegetation/Nature-Strips-Roadsides/RoadsideSlashing-Program.

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Selby prepared for fires

By Derek Schlennstedt On 28 October the new $1.2 million Selby fire station was officially opened by Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino.

Uncle Dave Wandin opened proceedings by performing the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, after which members and visitors moved into the station for the official opening.

The Selby community welcomed the new state-of-the-art facility that was supported through the state government’s fire services statement implementation program.

The new three-bay station provides the CFA brigade with modern facilities including a BA washroom, workshop, change rooms and separate entry points for the meeting room and engine bay.

The facility not only provides a safer working environment for the brigade volunteers but will also act as a community hub which can be utilised by the wider community for local meetings and events.

The new and improved design shall hold the District, neighbouring communities and Selby brigade in good stead for years to come.

In officially opening the station, Mr Merlino said that it was an outstanding achievement for the brigade.

“It was wonderful to be back to join all the members of Selby brigade and the local community for this special celebration. It is a reality because of the hard work and advocacy of this great group of volunteers.”

Selby Captain Andrew Buckle echoed the MP’s sentiments.

“The additional space greatly aids the brigade in our everyday work. It means that we are able to safely and swiftly get in and out of trucks, comfortably get changed and conduct training throughout the winter period with ease.”

The brigade was formed in 1926 after fires ravaged the area. In its 93 years, the brigade has participated in strike teams for many significant campaign fires throughout the state.

Former Captains Sandra Jenkins, Neville Aldham and Martha McKelvey were all instrumental in championing the build and worked closely with CFA’s project managers to design and deliver the facility.

Operations manager, David Renkin attended the opening and commended CFA’s infrastructure and district teams on their efforts.

“An incredible amount of effort has gone into this build. The new facility will serve the community and our brigade with distinction for many years to come.”

Selby brigade is hosting an Open Day on 16 November and will be conducting station tours and holding community safety talks to help new and existing residents prepare for fire season. Captain Buckle would encourage anyone interested in volunteering to come on down and meet brigade members.

James Merlino opens the new Selby CFA Station.

The new three-bay station provides the CFA brigade with modern facilities including a BA washroom, workshop, change rooms and separate entry points for the meeting room and engine bay.

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AusNet Services is working with the Victorian Government to install world-leading technology that will make our powerlines safer and reduce the risk of bushires.

You’ll see our people working in the Mount Dandenong area over the next few months. There may be some disruption to trafic, and possibly to power supply, while we test the technology and upgrade the power lines.

This new technology is being rolled out across communities most at risk of bushires. In some areas, it will be operational in time for summer. While AusNet Services and the Victorian Government believe this new technology will make a real difference in reducing the risk of bushires from powerlines, it does not eliminate all risk. It’s important to ensure your Bushire Plan is up to date.

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Fire danger ratings give you information on how dangerous a fire would be if one started.

Check the ratings first This summer, checking fire danger ratings to understand the daily fire risk is an important way to protect yourself and your family from fire.

Fire danger ratings give you information on how dangerous a fire would be if one started.

The ratings are based on the weather conditions and other factors, such as how much dry vegetation there is.

Hot, dry, windy days are the worst weather conditions for fire. Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, and are declared by fire weather district.

The three most important ratings to look out for are severe, extreme and code red, although fires can still be dangerous on days when the ratings are lower.

Code red days are the worst conditions for a grassfire or bushfire and means that if a fire was to start, it would be uncontrollable.

Most houses are not designed or constructed to withstand code red conditions. Leaving high-risk areas the night before a code red day or early in the day is the safest option.

A severe or extreme fire danger rating means that if a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable and fast-moving.

If you live in a high-risk area, and your house is not prepared and you are not able to defend it, leaving early in the day, or the night before, is your safest option.

Ratings are broadcast via signs in most towns, such as Coldstream’s illuminated FDR sign on the Maroondah Highway.

Check fire danger ratings at emergency.vic. gov.au, by downloading the FireReady app or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

Access can be an issue when the lives are on the line A big issue facing CFA brigades in rural areas is property access. Some gates are too small for tankers to fit through, and a truck must be able to turn around once in.

At three metres wide, seven metres long and another three metres in height, it is clear to see why a fire truck is considered a heavy vehicle and why it requires 30 metres of space to turn around. That space to turn is paramount in an emergency, and if they can’t turn around they won’t be coming down your driveway.

CFA captain at Montrose Rob Waters said that fire trucks would enter a property for a number of reasons including bushfire response.

“On rural properties, depending on the locality of the house, we may enter the property ... it also depends on the fire and where it is,” Rob said. mailcommunity.com.au

“The key point is that overheard branches need to be cleared and to make sure that if we have access we have enough to do so.”

“If we’re going to enter a property, that’s one thing we always think about, we need to have an escape route ... we’ll also determine how we are going to exit if things do go pear shaped.”

For house fires and even bushfires, Rob reiterated the importance of property owners keeping their house numbers clearly visible.

“Make sure your house number is visible, that’s very important,” he said.

“Have your house clearly numbered on the side of street, time is crucial in some instances whether you’re going there for a house fire or bushfire of some sort, and it could take minutes to work out where you are, if we can’t see the house number.”

At three metres wide, three metres high and seven metres high, a firetruck requires 30 metres of space to turn around.

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The guard material won’t melt or perish and become brittle in the event of a fire, meaning it hosts a 20-year warranty.

When the guard is in place it cannot be seen from the ground and therefore, won’t distract from the beauty of a home.

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Facts you may not know about fire Conditions in Victoria make it one of the most bushire-prone regions in the world, along with California and Spain.

Just two weeks of hot, dry and windy weather creates potentially disastrous bushire conditions that normal Victorian homes are not equipped to survive.

At 1100°C, radiant heat from bushires can kill from up to 300 metres away and cause trees to combust without touching them.

Fires can travel at 25km/h, making them impossible to outrun. A change in wind direction can alter their trajectory in seconds and they move twice as fast uphill on a slope of just 10 degrees.

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Clear and maintain gutter of leaves, twigs and rubbish Move lammable items like woodpiles, dead leaves and fuels away from your house Keep grass areas well-trimmed and watered. Grass should be no more than 10cm high Remove or trim shrubs and overhanging tree branches. There should be no shrubs over one metre next to or below windows

MAKING YOUR FIRE PLAN What is your trigger to enact your plan?

How will you get your emergency warnings and updates?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekdays?

Who is likely to be at the house on weekends or holidays?

Where will you go?

What will you do with your pets/livestock?

How will you travel there?

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Local firies help As New South Wales continues to battle an unprecedented start to its bushfire season, brigades throughout the Yarra Ranges are lending a helping hand.

Amongst those include Montrose CFA, which recently sent three female firefighters to help battle blazes near Grafton.

Silvana Linton, Lauren Caldwell and Chrissy Dundus were deployed in late October and helped fight fires for about five days.

All three gave up family and work commitments to travel and volunteer on short notice.

"There was a message that was sent out requesting crews to go and it was on a Wednesday," Silvana said.

"We were flying out on the Friday, so it was all arranged within 24 hours."

Since Friday, three lives and at least 150 homes have been lost in the NSW fires.

Lauren said it was a glum environment to go into, but it was rewarding to help those in need.

"There were a lot of tired people, a lot of people had had enough of the fires," she said.

"We rocked up to a fire and they'd lost it, it started coming out. We were able to just quickly jump out of the truck and put the fire out.

"It was good to be able to go up there and just be those fresh legs and those fresh eyes on the fire ground.

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who would come down and do the same thing for us."

District 13 Operations Officer Don Tomkins said brigades throughout the region sent approximately 75 firefighters interstate prior to 8 November.

According to Montrose CFA, more crews were sent on 9 November. This included crews from brigades across District 13 such as Mount Evelyn CFA, Badger Creek CFA, Wandin CFA, Kallista CFA, Olinda CFA, South Belgrave CFA and Belgrave Heights CFA. Mr Tomkins said helping neighbouring states is important while the capacity is available.

"Sharing resources across states and even

internationally is vital," he said.

"Queensland and New South Wales generally experience fire season prior to us so we have the resources available to deploy up to those states.

"As we come closer into our fire season, we won't have the same type of capacity that we have today."

Catastrophic fire danger has been forecasted for the Greater Sydney and Greater Hunter areas on 12 November, while large areas of the state are also forecast to experience Severe and Extreme fire danger.

Meanwhile, NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency due to dangerous fire risk and forecasted conditions.

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Arts and technology show

By Derek Schlennstedt The annual Monbulk College Arts and Technology Show will be held on 14 of November, from 5pm to 7pm.

The college will be open to the public, and lovers of all things creative may come and admire the incredible displays, and support the students as they move through their own creative journey.

The works displayed are described as being greatly varied in genre and purpose, with The Arts Department represented by subjects including, Photomedia, Ceramics, Visual Communication and Design, Studio Arts, Music and Drama.

The Technology Department has contributed works from Metalwork, Woodwork, Food Technology, Creative Digital Media, Animations, Game Programming, Systems Engineering and Product Design Technology.

"The Monbulk Art and Technology Show is an important part of the Monbulk College calendar," said Helen MacInnes, the Monbulk College Arts Coordinator.

"Our school community loves to see what the students have created, it's always so exciting and rewarding for the students to see their work framed on the wall, or elevated on a plinth in a semi-professional setting.

"For the students it's a shared joy and a shared success. The staff support and encourage the students in their creative pursuits and the annual show is a testament to their successes."

Monbulk College traditionally performs strongly across all Arts and Technology areas, with students Madeline George and Hayley Watson both included in the prestigious Top Arts exhibition, in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Chadai Chamoun was included in the 2016 Top Designs exhibition for her Animation in VCE VET Creative and Digital Media. Students in this study have also been awarded the esteemed Premier's Awards, only awarded to the top students in the state, in VCE VET Creative & Digital Media in 2009 and 2016.

The Monbulk College Art and Technology Show will be held on Thursday 14 of November, from 5pm to 7pm, with a light supper provided.

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In what will be the perfect pre-Christmas market, Tecoma Twilight Market will promote living and buying ethically through stall holders who support ethical trading, community empowerment and sustainable practices.

Minister at Tecoma Uniting Church, Matt Cutler said that spending money at any of the 60 plus stall holders can help create positive

change locally and globally.

"At a time when people are becoming increasingly concerned about the reality of climate change, people are subsequently becoming more awake as to the impact many of our lifestyle choices have on the environment.

People are asking - what can we do to help create change?"

"This market is an attempt to assist with that concern. It is an invitation to stall holders who can assist our attempts at living and buying ethically."

"Most of our 65 stall holders are local and all satisfy the criteria of either fair trade, sustainability focused or community empower-

ment focused. With over 60 local musicians and singers and so many stall holders from the hills and the surrounds, it is a fantastic way to make a statement as a community."

Quality, local food vendors and a stellar line up of local performers will ensure a great community event for the whole family.

The market also aims to be waste free with stall holders encouraged to avoid plastic. Food vendors will only distribute compostable bowls and the fair-trade coffee will only be served in market goers own cups or in mugs to be washed onsite. Even the seats will be compostable.

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Banner of change

By Romy Stephens A group of residents from the Moora Moora community gathered in Lilydale on 5 November to hang a banner that raised awareness towards climate change.

The group of 10 - made up of people aged 17 to 70 - dropped the banner from a pedestrian bridge for about two hours.

Rebecca Urie is a clinical psychologist that helped organise the banner. She said the group specifically timed the event to follow the Melbourne Cup. "We chose this time as we know many people might be returning home after enjoying the beautiful Yarra Valley," she said.

"Melbourne Cup might be the race that stops a nation, but we are also worried about the race to extinction that's happening right now."

Moora Moora is a co-operative residential community located on Mount Toolebewong.

The community declared a climate emergency at their monthly meeting on 6 July this year and as a result, developed a climate emergency working group.

Some of the working group's members have been involved in Extinction Rebellion.

Ms Urie said the group is looking at ways to reduce the community's environmental footprint and also push governments to act urgently.

"I've been aware of the science for a long time, but have often felt helpless about how to act," she said.

"As a psychologist I know we are at our best when we can find the middle ground between avoiding and numbing ourselves to problems and getting emotionally overwhelmed by them.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Brooke Verde.

The 17-year-old was last seen on 12 October in Lysterfield.

Brooke is described as 167cm tall, medium build with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

Investigators have released an image of Brooke in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information regarding her current whereabouts.

Anyone who sees Brooke is urged to call Rowville Police Station on 9764 0996.

Spate of graffiti in Monbulk

Moora Moora community members hung a banner off a Lilydale pedestrian bridge.

Police are seeking information into a spate of graffiti incidents in and around Monbulk.

Monbulk Police Sergeant Luke Schroder said that over the past three weeks, the scout hall, and the football and netball court complex has become targets of the graffiti. Even a car parked along Olinda- Monbulk Road was tagged.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Monbulk Police on 9756 6266. Alternatively anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential crime report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au .

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The banner aimed to raise awareness towards climate change.

"Focusing on what I can do, and working with others has been a way for me to do this."

The Moora Morra community was established in 1974 and consists of about 50 adults

and 20 children.

There are about 15 members of the community involved in the climate emergency working group.

Kokoda scholarship program offers trek

By Derek Schlennstedt Year 11 students in the Yarra Ranges are being encouraged to study Australia's wartime conflicts and the influence of local veterans as part of a scholarship that will see them trek the Kokoda Trail, Members of the 39th Battalion Association, and Monbulk, Lilydale, and Mt Evelyn RSL came together on 8 November at the base of the 1000 steps to launch The Cowey - Selman Kokoda scholarship program, which recognises the contribution of the regions Veterans.

The scholarship will enable two Yarra Ranges students in Year 11 to walk the Kokoda Track with Getaway Trekking in 2020.

Speaking at the event Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said the award will provide the younger Yarra Valley generation with an insight into the contribution to the Kokoda Campaign and the sacrifice made by men from the Yarra Valley community - most notably, Kokoda veterans Jim Cowey of Monbulk and Geoff Selman of Lilydale.

"This Local award has been established to encourage and to honour those who served, suffered and died fighting in this campaign

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"Similar Kokoda awards have already been run, in tribute to men who fought the campaign in the Baw Baw shire, the Cardinia Shire and in East Gippsland."

"Here in the Yarra Ranges we wanted to create an award that honours two local Kokoda Veterans, Jim Cowey and Harold Selman."

Both Jim Cowey and Geoff Selman saw action in the 39th Battalion and both fought in the Kokoda conflict. But it was only Jim who returned from WWII and who went on to form the Monbulk RSL. The award has been dedicated to these two veterans and was organised by a committee made up of representatives from the 39th Battalion Association and the Mt Evelyn, Lilydale and Monbulk RSL clubs.

As part of the scholarship students will be asked to address the question 'What was the importance of the Kokoda Campaign in the Battle for Australia,' and 'Why would you like to walk the Kokoda Trail'.

Cr Stevenson recognised the committee for their dedication in organising the scholarship program. He hopes that students will take this chance to learn more about the regions' veterans.

I am sure this competition will be a great interest to many young people locally and it will certainly be an experience of a lifetime for the lucky winner and a wonderful way to learn more about such an importance aspect of Australia's History.

Police are looking for the owner of a Bigdog socket set and a Bahco socket set.

It appears the items have fallen off a vehicle on Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo at Strawberry Corner. The property was handed into the Emerald Police Station on 18 October.

If you think these might be yours or know who they might belong to please call Leading Senior Constable Andrews at Emerald Police on 5954 0200.

Big bird on the loose On the weekend of 8 November, Police received a number of calls about an emu that was seen close to the roadside on Wellington Road.

It was seen crossing the road on Wellington Road, Clematis, and is believed to have escaped from the fenced area in Cardinia Reservoir.

Police attended and assisted Wildlife Victoria in trying to return the bird to the fenced area. It's understood that they unlocked the gate and were "trying" to escort the Emu into the reservoir, but Police lost sight of the escaped bird and were unable to return it back into the reservoir.

Police are urging driver to keep an eyes out as the bird is still on the loose.

Witnesses wanted Rowville Police are appealing for anyone who saw, or has dash cam footage of, an incident that occurred on 22 October, at approximately 4.40pm at the intersection of Stud Road and Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby.

An unknown male has used a shovel in a road rage incident threatening another road user. Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Constable Scott on 9764 0996, or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Recently, four peak state history councils released their statement on the value of history and have called on all heritage groups and governments of all levels to endorse the statement.

By the time you read this column the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network comprising the 33 heritage groups in Yarra Ranges, will have met and endorsed the statement and will ask the council to do the same.

As there is not sufficient space to include all the statement, below I have included parts of it: The study of the past and telling its stories are critical to our sense of belonging, to our communities and to our shared future.

History shapes our identities, engages us as citizens, creates inclusive communities, is part of our economic well-being, teaches us to think critically and creatively, inspires leaders and is the foundation of our future generations.

Identity - History nurtures identity in a world characterised by difference and change.

History enables people to discover their own place in stories of families, communities, First Peoples, and nations - individuals and groups who have shaped the world in which they live.

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Engaged citizens: History helps people craft solutions that meet community needs.

Understanding the history of contemporary issues that confront our communities, nation and world can clarify misperceptions, reveal complexities, temper volatile viewpoints, and open people to new possibilities, leading to more effective solutions.

Strong communities: History lays the groundwork for strong, diverse and inclusive communities that are vital places to live and work.

History supports a sense of community identity and place; and that in turn promotes social cohesion, individual and collective wellbeing, and resilience.

Economic development: History is a catalyst

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heritage is a demonstrated econom· Cultural ic asset and an essential component of any vibrant local economy, providing an infrastructure that attracts talent and enhances business development, including cultural tourism.

Critical skills: History teaches independent thinking and vital skills for the twenty-first century.

Leadership: History inspires leaders. It provides them with role models to meet complex challenges.

Legacy: History is the foundation for future generations. It is crucial to our future because it explains our shared past.

For more information on the statement go to www.historycouncilvic.org.au or contact me on info@lilydalehistorical.com.au.

As this is my final column for the year, on behalf of the Lilydale and District Historical Society members, I wish each and every one of you a safe Christmas break and trust you will all welcome next year with renewed energy and vigour so you can achieve your goals whatever they may be.

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Les Twentyman will discuss mental health and gambling related mental health issues in a free community event at the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre on 28 November from 7-8:30pm. Additional guest speakers from EACH will provide community support options for the local area. This event is free, though there are limited spaces available. To register to attend this event, please call 9754 2039.

Upwey Gardening Group U3A. David Moncrieff will present a power-point talk on the art of keeping bees, hives and honey. The talk will take place at Upwey Senior's Community Centre, 6 Mahoney Street, Upwey on Wednesday 13 November at 7.30pm. Supper will provided. For any enquiries, contact Barb on 9754 3877.

Kicking Goals A Sport Fest and Outdoor Movie Night is taking place on 16 November at Gilwell Park in Gembrook. There will be free sporting activities for the whole family and you can join a Mini Kelly

Sports class with your little ones. Keep your eyes peeled for an AFL appearance and try abseiling or the high ropes course. Learn how to set life goals or relax at an outdoor bar. There's also dance performances from 7pm and a Movie screening on the oval at sunset.

DRMC turns 40 The Dandenong Range Music Council is celebrating 40 years of community music. As part of the 40th anniversary, a history book of the group is being published and DRMC are asking for anyone who has been involved in the group to email a quote, paragraph or photos from their time at DRMC and include memories or highlights. Emails can be sent to drmc@drmc. org.au or for further information call 9754 6566.

Selby Fire Brigade open day and fair On November 16 from 9am to 3pm, Selby Fire Brigade will open its doors to the public.

On the day, there will be a range of activities including a raffle, sausage sizzle, and a range of useful exhibits and information. Volunteer firefighters will be on hand to answer all questions regarding fire safety and the coming fire

season. Donations of saleable treasures are most welcome, to arrange a pick up email treasure@selbyfirebrigade.com.au.

Royal Children’s Hospital fundraiser The Knox Sherbrooke Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary are holding a Linda's Accessories event on 20 November at 31 Dorset Rd Ferntree Gully from 10.30am.

All the money raised goes directly to the Royal Children's Hospital.

Sing carols for Christmas.

Singers, musicians and anyone who can hold a tune are invited to join in a Carol ceremony at 7pm on 15 December at Emerald Uniting Church. Call Pastor Toni Vaka on 0401 482 316 with queries.

Open Gardens The Nook and Tavisbrook Garden will be opening their gardens to the public on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 2019 from 10am until 4.30pm. There is a $10 entry fee to both gardens, and all proceeds to Monbulk CFA.

LETTERS Where is the leadership?

In week one of November four leading news stories cried out for some leadership from the Federal Government.

In the first instance, 11,000 scientists released a statement warning that the climate crisis is accelerating and could lead to untold human suffering. The response from Canberra was business as usual.

Economist Ross Garnaut provided our second wake up call. He predicted Australia could become a world renewable energy superpower within 10 years. Neither the Prime Minister or the energy minister seized this opportunity to show they were fair dinkum about taking strong and decisive action on climate change.

Veteran fire fighter Paul Mullins and 43 emergency experts focused attention on the elephant in the room. He cited how our fire seasons are getting longer and are becoming more intense. He pleaded for the Prime Minister to listen and to recognise there is a disaster heading our way. The governments response was dismissive.

Finally, an Australian breakthrough which could turn waste plastic into oil and help end our recycling crisis received an underwhelm-

ing response from the federal environment minister. Each case begged the question where is the leadership?

For me, any government without a serious plan to tackle the big problems facing us is not fit to hold office. Yarra Ranges residents will pay a big price if decisive action is not taken in all 4 areas.

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Menzies Creek fire concerns Many Menzies Creek residents are gravely concerned about the state of Bob's Park at Auravale Road, it has not been cleared for at least 10 Years despite many requests.

I believe it is the responsibility of Parks Victoria/ Cardinia Council. Whilst they sit on their hands, we the local residents are in extreme danger in the coming months. Can someone in authority fix this problem before it is too late.

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Works on the way Lilydale's Melba Park gates will undergo restoration works next month to protect the valuable heritage-listed asset for years to come.

Sitting in the heart of Lilydale, the stone wall was originally commissioned in 1927 by Dame Nellie Melba in honour of her father David Mitchell.

The Yarra Ranges Council claimed that the wall - originally made from Cave Hill quarry stone - has suffered from wear and tear, with pieces of stone now missing and cracks causing water damage and structural issues.

The council's restoration project aims to restore the famous stone wall back to its original condition while following strict heritage guidelines.

Lilydale and District Historical Society Treasurer, Phillip Burton, recalled Melba and Mitchell's presence in Lilydale.

"It's fantastic because they're a really big part of Lilydale's history. David Mitchell was such an important man and Melba was the biggest celebrity you could imagine," he said.

"When we take kids around, we say, if you could bump into the number one superstar today - Taylor Swift is the one they normally come up with - imagine you could bump into her on the street.

"And of course she would walk around the streets - she was part of Lilydale, she absolutely adored Lilydale and Coldstream."

According to Yarra Ranges Council, a project control group will oversee each stage of the restoration and work closely with the tenderer, Meg Surmon, who has worked on restoration projects with Millstone Pty Ltd for four years.

The wrought iron gates with the letters D and M as part of their design will be treated with a protective coating and painted to match the original colour.

Meanwhile, the wall will be partially dismantled and rebuilt.

Mayor Tony Stevenson said he was excited

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Crossing removals: new sessions Phil Burton from the Lilydale and District Historical Society in front of the Melba Gates, holding historical books. about the project and that it's important to look after the gates so that Melba's story lives on.

"Melba was a great legend of her time and someone we can be really proud of," he said "Her father, David Mitchell was equally significant to the area and is responsible for some

incredible architecture, including the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.

"Mitchell and Melba contributed a great deal to our local economy, so as a community, we owe them a lot."

The restorations are expected to take about a month to complete.

The State Government has announced more drop-in sessions for Lilydale's Maroondah Highway and Mooroolbark's Manchester Road crossing removal projects.

Sessions will be held on 16 November from 10am to noon at Lilydale Primary School and 13 November from 6pm to 8pm at Mooroolbark Community Centre.

Those interested can provide feedback to project staff on key parts of the designs and help to shape future open space.

For more information, visit levelcrossings. vic.gov.au.

Reducing fire risk Easing of some local burn off restrictions for November 2019.

Open Air Burning will be permitted Monday – Saturday, 1 November – 30 November 2019, on properties up to 20 hectares and located within the designated Bushfire Prone Area, provided that: • No more than one fire is lit • 10 metres distance between the fire and any structure • 3 metre fire break • Maximum pile size 8 cubic metres (maximum 2 metres in any dimension) • All conditions, restrictions and General Fire Safety Provisions are followed.

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Located in Warburton - at the iconic Cog Bike Cafe on the Warburton Trail - and Monbulk, the family-owned and run business offers the return of the local bike shop.

Services include bike hire (Warburton location), bike servicing and repairs, sales, parts and accessories and more.

The shop also provides scooter sales, accessories and repairs.

Cog Bikes has been running for over 10 years and originated in Mount Evelyn before relocating to Warburton.

The Monbulk shop opened on 2 August this year.

The team at Cog Bikes is made up of owner Joel and mechanics Damo and James.

Joel took over the business about two years ago and offers a lifetime of experience in building and repairing bikes.

Damo was the original owner of the Cog Bike Cafe and has over 25 years of mechanic experience, while James has worked with Damo right from the start and has over 20 years of experience.

The team claimed their best features include personal customer service, people you can get to know and trust, trusted brands and experienced mechanics.

The Monbulk location, at 80A Main Road, is open 9am to 5pm every day excluding Tuesday and Sunday.

The Warburton location, at 42 Station Road, is open 9am to 4pm every day excluding Tuesday and Wednesday.

For more information, email info@cogbikecafe.com.au or call 0417 536 826.

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Road seal ready to roll Works are underway to seal the first roads in the federal government funded 10 year roads program, with sealing works on Rue De Gare and Prospect Roads in Wandin North to be completed in coming months.

Earlier this year, the federal government pledged $150 million each to Yarra Ranges and Cardinia Council to seal roads in and around the Dandenong Ranges over the next 10 years.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Tony Stevenson, said he was excited to see the first works begin on the road program.

"I'm proud to say that works are underway on the first road to be sealed under this federal government-funded program, here in Wandin North," Cr Stevenson said.

"This road is particularly significant, because council had begun the Special Charge Scheme process earlier in the year, while we were still putting together our priority list.

"This road aligned well with that in timing and need, and the federal government subsidy on the construction means residents will be saving a significant amount on these works.

"Landowner contributions are an important part of this road program - with the federal government funding and contributions from our community members, we'll be able to seal an estimated 186 kilometres of roads between now and the 2027-28 financial year."

Due to the significant cost of constructing sealed roads and a lack of funding available to deliver the works, Special Charge Schemes in the past have required landowner contributions of up to $15,500 per standard residential property for road sealing, paid back by landowners over a number of years.

In September, council passed a motion to cap landowner contributions at $7000 per development unit for the life of the program, using the federal government funding to sub-

sidise the remaining cost of the works.

Cr Stevenson said that unsealed roads included in the priority list were selected through a number of factors, such as sharing a boundary with schools, preschools and community facilities; whether the roads are in an urban or township areas and the number of residents and road users who will benefit from the works.

"Design is well underway for sealing roads abutting schools, preschools and community facilities, and we hope to get construction underway on several of these projects in the new year," he said.

"Those sections of unsealed roads that share a boundary with schools, preschools and community facilities will be sealed using only federal government funding, so we're able to deliver sealed roads to these areas quickly while we get the ball rolling on the next projects."

"Our teams will be contacting residents whose roads are scheduled for works in coming years, starting the consultation process so they can discuss with staff, share their feedback with us and let us know if they'd like their roads included.

"We know this is going to be a long project, and there will be disappointment from people whose roads aren't on our priority list or who want their road to be sealed sooner, but we'll be working hard to deliver these roads and we know the community will benefit in the longrun, whether you live on these roads or travel through them."

Casey MP, Tony Smith said he was glad the federal funding would subsidise the cost of road sealing for residents, such as those on Rue De Gare and Prospect Roads.

"It's great to see the start of works on the first sealing of dirt roads project in Wandin North," Mr Smith said.

Mayor Tony Stevenson and MP Tony Smith at the site of the first road sealing works in Wandin North.

"Sealing dirt roads ends the days of dust, potholes and mud for local residents.

"It's encouraging to hear that council's planning is also well advanced for sealing

roads in priority locations near schools, kindergartens and community facilities.

"These will be fully paid for with federal government funding."

THINKING OF SELLING? Speak to your agent about listing on realestateview.com.au.

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Take a gallop around craft It's not just the horses who think Yarra Glen's picturesque racecourse is worth a gallop around.

Because for over twenty years, thousands of people have made the trek to the racecourse to take in the Yarra Glen Market; a unique arts, craft and produce market presented by Craft Markets Australia.

A dedicated commitment to quality brings together over 300 talented stallholders who have enormous pride in their work and take pleasure in providing patrons with an amazing experience they will want to relive.

Whether it's a warm peaceful Sunday morning or a morning laced with brisk frost, Yarra Glen's serene location is the place to be on the first Sunday of the month (September through to June from 9am to 2pm).

This market is a proven feast for the mind, body and soul.

Journey through a myriad of sensations that guarantees taste buds receive a thorough workout from the gourmet smorgasbord on offer.

Culinary delights include savouries, tasty pasta, freshly brewed coffee, zesty fruit juices, home-style baking and lots more.

Revamp gardens with beautiful plant life that will satisfy the most discerning green thumb.

Exquisite artwork and crafts meticulously made are a visual delight to soak in.

Be inspired by the eclectic mix of textures, materials and surfaces that make up a huge range of unique products made from original designs.

Engage the stallholder whose hands lovingly produced the piece.

Children should definitely be seen and heard. Skilfully constructed toys and vibrant

clothing ranges are just some of the creations designed for the little ones.

Face painting, a creative painting centre for budding young artists and an animal farm will

ensure the kids are well entertained.

With wide walkways, leafy surrounds and ample parking available, Yarra Glen Market is the perfect destination for an enjoyable day

out that will satisfy the whole family.

For more information, including market dates, visit www.craftmarkets.com.au or call 5976 3266 during office hours.

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CIRE TRAINING 2020

Helping adult learners Deciding to return to study as an adult is daunting for most people, but becoming more commonplace.

People who choose to gain a formal qualification later in life do so for numerous reasons such as a career change, re-entering the workforce after taking time off to raise a family and upskilling to increase employment opportunities.

Regardless of the motivation, there are often feelings of uncertainty.

Completing a qualification might mean needing to find an alternative source of income, or finding or changing childcare arrangements.

It means putting social commitments and other activities on hold to complete assignments.

And, it involves exposure to a new environment, meeting new people and picking up a highlighter and a textbook.

This is where Learn Local Organisations (LLO) can help.

LLOs are specifically designed to support adult learners. Locally based, Learn Local Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), such as Cire Services, deliver accredited courses and relevant qualifications in areas of industry that are relevant and in need within the community.

The team at Cire see students arrive on day one, uncertain and nervous about what lies ahead and they are aware of this.

Cire’s experienced trainers and small classroom sizes provide a calm and personalised learning environment with lots of support.

They understand that sometimes life gets in the way of best-laid plans and work with students to ensure that training works in with life

Cire students (Certificate III in Individual Support) learning how to use the lift in the simulation room. as much as it possibly can.

If there are difficulties, they work one-onone with students to get them back on track.

From the first enquiry through to the graduation ceremony and beyond, Cire claimed its

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their career or working life, Cire can offer encouragement and support to help achieve a successful transition and outcome.

For further information, contact 1300 835 235 or visit www.cire@org.au.

Are your ready for a new career?

Monday 2nd December 10am at Yarra Juncion Community Hub Wednesday th December 6.30pm Lilydale campus Thursday th December 1pm Chirnside Park Community Hub

Cire Training offer qualificaions in aged care, early childhood and educaion support.

Educaion, healthcare and children services workers are already in high demand creaing opportuniies that offer flexibility, job security and work-life balance.

Join us for chat and see how Cire can help

Cire Training offers a blended mix of theory with guaranteed pracical placement, meaning you’ll graduate with experience, knowledge and the confidence to succeed.

Call 1300 835 235 or visit www.cire.org.au to book your place today...

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property

SIMPLY STUNNING! SITUATED on a comfortable half acre is this immaculately presented five bedroom home.

North facing with an elevated aspect, this split level home has a clever floorplan which maximises the spaces and ensures an uninterrupted living flow.

Upon entry the wonderful sense of space and lightness is achieved with the soaring cathedral ceilings, highlight windows, skylights and polished floorboards.

Four of the five bedrooms are located on the upper level and all have robes and large picture windows with views to the stunning gardens embracing this home.

The next level contains a spacious living and dining area along with the contemporary kitchen, complete with striking white cabinetry, stone bench tops, Bosch electric wall oven and Bosch 80cm induction cooktop.

The family laundry with stone bench tops and large linen storage is conveniently accessed from the kitchen and the upper level of this home.

For more space, the lower level contains a generous family room with access to the large master complete with a walk in robe and ensuite. Large sliding glass doors in the family room open out to the flat lawn area

ideal for family and friends to gather and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Climate comfort all year round is assured with gas ducted heating and a split system.

Outside the features continue with a single carport, garden paths that meander through the native landscaped gardens, plant shed, garden shed and large storage shed.

Positioned on a quiet no through road in the sought after pocket of Belgrave Heights close to schools, shops and parklands this home is definitely for consideration! â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 23 Heath Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS, VIC 3782 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $795,000 - $875,000 Contact: Aaron Day, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD

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Historic ProPerty

UpwEy 53 Mast Gully road

$1.18M - $1.25M

“VENTURA” circa 1915 a unique historic property secluded in a signiicant land holding of 2.9 acres approx. of substantial landscaped gardens with absolute tranquility and vistas through the valley. set well back from the road, enter through wrought iron gates via a sweeping driveway over Mast Gully creek through mature established gardens, open lawns & a pony paddock. restoration has retained all the character of yesteryear including polished Baltic timber loors, ten foot pressed metal ceilings, three open ire places, extensive lead lighting, coonara wood heater plus ducted heating and a superb claw foot bath. even though upweys amenities are only minutes away your county estate awaits you today!

Grant Skipsey

Aidan Skipsey

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$530,000-$580,000

MACCLESFIELD 9 Miller road

$1.05M - $1.15M

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HORSE ENTHUSIASTS AND LIFESTyLE LOVERS ON 10 ACRES

Gorgeous treed private outlook set on 1,807sqm, yet only moments from Belgrave central. uniquely designed split level home offers a cosy lounge with wood ire & loor to ceiling windows, stone bench tops in kitchen, adjacent family/meals with vaulted ceilings with access onto a front and rear deck, perfect for watching Pufing Billy pass by. additional features include; split system, huge vegetable garden, carport with under house storage, sweeping sealed driveway, plenty of off-street parking, fenced and lat areas for pets & children to play, walking distance to bus stop and primary school.

there’s something magical about waking up to the chorus of birds & greeting your ponies on your own soil. spectacular tree lined 10 acre property featuring a split level home with a full length deck where you can enjoy the commanding views to the dandenong ranges. featuring established gardens, a dam stocked with native ish & supplies an underground watering system to the huge veggie patch & rose garden, full-sized arena, 20m x 20m all weather round yard, haysheds, loose boxes, day yards, powered stables & tack rooms, studio with kitchenette, triple carport and a 8.5m x 14m powered shed. -

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CONVENIENT, CONTEMPORARY AND CLOSE PERFECTLY located within an easy stroll to Belgrave’s bustling Main Street and train station, this spacious character home will impress on every level.

Whether you are looking for a city escape with great accessibility to local cafes and restaurants or wanting the ideal family home that is close to schools and shops for your

teenagers, this property has it all.

Spanning over two levels, there are three large bedrooms, two updated bathrooms and two living areas creating enough space for any family.

The kitchen is on the ground level and boasts a large island bench, stainless steel appliances while flowing easily off the

relaxed meals area.

Storage is not an issue in this home with a wall of cupboard space for you to fill!

Heating and cooling are well taken care of with a cosy and convenient gas log fire, gas Rinnai heater and split system while tasteful blinds have been added to all windows.

Outside, tiered landscaped gardens on

a 1,154 square metre block will delight any green thumb while a timber decking creates a huge outdoor living space to enjoy all summer long. Fully fenced and with a double garage plus extra shedding, this property must be on your inspection list! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Hayes Place, BELGRAVE, VIC 3160 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $760,000 - $820,000 Inspect: Contact Agent Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER AND CO REAL ESTATE

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING CONVENIENT, contemporary and quality craftsmanship is what comes to mind when talking about this beautiful property.

In a highly sought-after area of Belgrave South, this wonderful five bedroom home awaits and comes complete with spacious living room, large dining and meals areas and an original timber kitchen.

Filled with natural sunlight, the home offers a versatile floorplan with five bedrooms privately positioned at the end of a hallway while the flexible living are all in the central hub of the home.

Gas ducted heating runs throughout as well as evaporative cooling, spilt system and a charming open fire.

Outdoors has something for everyone – whether it’s making a splash in the in-ground pool, tinkering on your latest project in one of the two double garages or just enjoying the near flat 1690 square metre block, your family will thank you for making this house your home.

With the Belgrave South Reserve, Primary

School and bus stop right at your fingertips plus only a short drive to Belgrave Heights Christian School, Belgrave train station and Wellington Road access, this property is sure to impress. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 9 Mt Morton Road, BELGRAVE SOUTH, VIC 3160 Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $820,000 - $900,000 Inspect: Contact Agent Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER AND CO REAL ESTATE 12

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2/24 Bayview Avenue, UPWEY ThE ULTiMATE iN SOPhiSTicATED LiviNG

$1,200,000 - $1,300,000 4A 3B 2C

FOR SALE

$620,000 - $682,000

21 Highcliff Road, UPWEY

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The ultimate in sophisticated, elite living is here and available in what could arguably be Upwey’s most sought after location. Spanning over 2 levels and 33sq’s of living space, this home exudes quality craftsmanship and boasts a family friendly floor plan that includes 4 comfortable bedrooms, the main bedroom with resort style en-suite and walk through wardrobe. Outdoor living is at its finest with a modern alfresco entertaining area that overlooks a private, flat yard of approx 1200 m2. A double garage with remote timber look door and internal access gives both security and style right from the very first glance.

idyllically situated on a 1,388sqm (appx.) allotment with a sunny northerly aspect and breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges this double storey brick residence provides a highly flexible layout for you and the family to enjoy. with your choice of 3 bedrooms and 3 living areas or 4 bedrooms and 2 living areas this incredible home has so much to offer.

Perfectly positioned close to both Upwey and Upper Ferntree Gully’s schools, shops and train stations, with william Angliss hospital and Dandenong Ranges National Park within close proximity.

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Sam Adamson

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45 Bolton Road, SELBY SUbSTANTiAL hOME ON GORGEOUS AcREAGE

$1.15m - $1.25m 4A 2B 4C

FOR SALE

$880,000 - $968,000

11 Tavistock Road, MONBULK

SENSATiONAL AcREAGE A ShORT STROLL FROM TOwN

3A 1B 4C

Standing proudly at the top of a long sweeping driveway this considerable brick residence provides a highly flexible layout with multiple living zones for the whole family to enjoy.

Situated on over 3 phenomenal acres with 3 fenced paddocks, 2 dams and expansive views towards cardinia Reservoir this remarkable property is well worth your attention. idyllically located on a quiet street yet so close to belgrave’s schools, shops and train station, this is lifestyle living at its best. with beautiful land, large family home and a peaceful central location, this property is as rare as it is impressive. inspection is a must!

begin a beautifully balanced lifestyle at this lovely property set a short stroll from town. with 3 sensational acres (appx.), Nathania Springs creek flowing through, and a close connection with the community, this comfortable residence near schools, shops, restaurants, and transport is a perfect place to call home. with significant infrastructure including a single carport, garage with climate controlled studio/office adjacent and solar power, this property capitalises on its space to create something special. veggie beds, an orchard, and hen house add to functionality that is certain to be appreciated by new owners.

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Sam Adamson

M 0421 023 760 | E sam@chandlerandco.com.au

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11 Braeside Avenue Sherbrooke

$800,000 - $880,000

75 Inverness Road Mt Evelyn

$570,000-$627,000

A Serene Sanctuary in Sherbrooke

A Serene Hills Hideaway

Offering a serene & private sanctuary, this north facing 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom vertical weatherboard home is as picturesque as its surrounds of Sherbrooke. Tightly held by the same owners for over 25 years, this secluded paradise inc multiple living zones & a rambling loorplan set over 3 levels, all surrounded by just over an acre of European styled mature gardens, winding paths, rock walls & an enticing swimming pool. The home is accessed via a quaint front verandah & features a bright open dining & lounge, complete with open ireplace & stunning garden vistas.

The hostess style kitchen with Ilve 90 cm range, essential dishwasher & walk in pantry, with an informal meals area, leads you to the rear wisteria clad covered entertaining deck. An additional recently renovated bathroom downstairs with in built laundry offers lots of options.

This fantastic Western Red Cedar home on just under a 1/2 acre (1939m2) is a great opportunity for irst home buyers, downsizers or anyone looking for a beautiful, updated property surrounded by native bushland. With beautiful timber cathedral ceilings, an abundance of natural light & polished timber loorboards throughout, the updated interior is inviting & homely from the beginning to the end. Upon entry, you are greeted into a great split-level living area & a modern galley style kitchen. With the added convenience of ducted heating & a separate laundry with side access to the parking bays, there is no shortage of beneicial extras.

Located within minutes of Mount Evelyn, Montrose & Olinda Townships, prestigious schools & parks, this property is not one to miss!

Contact: Jo Hirst 0427 494 831 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Elliot Bell 0427 099 880 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

67 The Crescent Sassafras

$1,250,000 - 1,375,000

24 Sophia Grove Tecoma

$780,000-$850,000

Classic Country Residence....

Home for Generations

Superbly situated on over 1.75 acres (app), this property emits the country style of classic hills residences. The stone facade encases the entry & frames leadlight windows while box hedging line pathways surrounding the home. Inside the neutral colour palette & slate loors connect the entrance foyer to living & family rooms, bathed in sunlight via loor to ceiling windows & French doors. The kitchen is perfectly positioned & appointed with granite bench tops, S/S appliances, waterfall breakfast bench top & storage in the larder beyond. The timber stairs introduce you to 5 double bedrooms or 4 & a home ofice. The light illed stairwell & hardwood loors lead to the renovated bathroom, WC & Master bedroom incl an ENS in whites & granite bench tops.

A dbl remote garage with internal access, ample parking & shedding completes the storage needs.

Perfectly positioned on a corner parcel in Tecoma, there’s simply nothing more to do except move in & enjoy. Separate driveways lead to a carport, garage & a covered entrance porch with sweeping verandas. Timber loorboards surround the kitchen with ample benchtops, SS appliances while a butlers pantry leads to a laundry fully renovated. Abundant light loods into the adjacent meals area with access to the porch, side & rear yard. A central & spacious lounge is warmed by an inbuilt gas log ire with movie screen tucked away for the ultimate cinema room. An ofice with an external entrance is perfect for working at home. The master suite with ENS & WIR sits privately from 2 further bedrooms with BIR’s & main bathroom. A lexible home to suit your needs, to grow with your family and positioned in the most highly desirable setting.

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

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

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$796,000 - $875,000

$720,000 - $770,000

23 Waratah Way Cockatoo

Simply Stunning!

Absolute Privacy On 3.5 Acres!

Immaculately presented & stylish 5 BDR home on 1/2 acre. North facing with an elevated aspect, this split level home has 2 living zones, modern kitchen, GDH & S/S. Outside features single carport, garden paths, landscaped gardens & various sheds/ storage. Positioned on a quiet no through road in the sought after pocket of Belgrave Heights close to schools, shops & parklands this home is deinitely a must see!

3 BDR home on private 3.5 acres. In an elevated position this home features timber lined cathedral ceilings, large windows, neutral tones & modern looring. Contemporary kitchen, 2 living areas, large walk through study, covered deck, WFH & 3 S/S. Also includes sealed drive, DBL carport, shed with concrete loor & power, large turning area, 5kw of solar power, landscaped gardens & a dam illed with Redin & yabbies.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

14 Clear Brook Road Clematis

$695,000 - $760,000

27 Station Road Gembrook

$850,000 - $930,000

‘Parkes’ - A Private Haven!

Modern Masterpiece!

“Parkes” a beautiful home privately nestled on 3/4 acre at the end of a no through road. Immaculately presented home features soaring cathedral ceilings, neutral tones, polished loor inishes, WFH, 3 BDRs, loft & contemporary kitchen. Outdoor covered entertaining deck, park like gardens, studio with power, 2 kw solar power, fully fenced, single carport, under house storage space & outdoor spa.

Modern architecturally designed home situated on 1/2 acre block a short stroll to Gembrook. Features 3 BDRs, quality kitchen with scullery, open plan living/dining, purpose built theatre room, study, private courtyard & entertaining deck. Luxe inishes include high ceilings, DBL glazed windows, ducted vacuum, zoned heater & A/C, large garage, 10,000L rainwater tank, shed, animal enclosures & rear paddock.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Richard Birtchnell 0438 747 357

14/11 Westlands Road Emerald

17 Banks Smith Drive Gembrook

$485,000 - $530,000

$720,000 - $790,000

A Rare Gem In Emerald!

This Family Home Ticks All The Boxes!

Rarely do you see a unit of this quality for sale in the popular Chestnut Gardens over 55s complex in Emerald. Stylishly renovated & light illed 2 BDR unit with well-appointed kitchen, open plan living/dining room, sunny north facing private paved courtyard, single LU garage, GDH, S/S, fully fenced & landscaped gardens.This beautiful home would suit retiree downsizers or investors & will not last long!

Family home in prime court location close to all that Gembrook has to offer. Family friendly loor plan, 3 BDRs, spacious rooms, 9” ceilings & zoned living. Large open plan kitchen, living room, dining area, theatre room, rumpus room & study. Includes GDH, S/S, large private front deck complete with a spa, fully fenced yard, sealed driveway, landscaped gardens, garden shed, kids cubby & DBL carport.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, Tyson Bluhm 0437 843 820

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2 Steel Road, Emerald

26 Poplar Crescent, Emerald

38 Amphlett Avenue, Cockatoo

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By Jessica Anstice They may not be "masterchefs" but local primary school students sure knew how to cook up a storm at Emerald Secondary Collage on Wednesday 23 October.

Students from Harkaway, Emerald, Carrington, and Boronia West primary schools went head on in a cook off to see which students could create the most delicious meal.

Emerald Primary School Students took out best entree in the competition, while Harkaway Primary School whipped up the number one main and Carrington Primary School the best dessert.

Food judges Gembrook MP Brad Battin, and chefs from Incy Wincy and The General in Emerald selected Harkaway and Carrington primary schools as equal first overall.

"The kids loved it. I've already had emails from teachers having kids requesting another cook off this year," Emerald Primary School kitchen garden program coordinator Jess Tannock said.

"All staff involved yesterday would love to see more of these types of events happen more often and the kids all agree.

"Hopefully we can get more schools involved in this to encourage healthy eating, knowledge around food preparation and sharing food with people from all communities."

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From left, Harkaway Primary School student Ellie, Boronia West Primary School student Lanna, Carrington Primary School student Zac, Emerald Primary School student Yishai and Boronia West Primary School student Talia. 199293

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A previous Kids Fun Run with Thomas event.

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A Gembrook children's fun run in its 18th year will be held later this month with all funds going directly to the Monash Children's Hospital.

On Sunday 24 November, children between the ages of three and 12 years old will descend on Puffing Billy Station in Gembrook to run against Thomas the Tank Engine to raise vital money for childhood cancer.

Emerald and District Rotary have been

holding the Kids Fun Run with Thomas events since 2002, raising $621,000 since its inception.

Other organisations who have previously received donations include the Starlight Foundation, Monash Health, End Polio Program and William Angliss hospital.

This year, participants will be separated into their age groups with three and four year olds set to run 150 metres, five and six year olds, 250 metres, seven and eight year olds,

850 metres while the nine-12 year olds will race 1200 metres.

Food stands, train and amusement rides, market stalls, face painting and live music will round out the entertainment.

Child registrations are $25 while rides with Thomas the Tank Engine are $5. All participants will receive a showbag and certificate.

To register, visit: www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au or call 0408 769 491.

An evening with The Waifs Burrinja Cultural centre is gearing up to host a landmark gig for one of Australia's most celebrated acts.

The Waifs have been entertaining audiences across Australia and worldwide for almost three decades, and will be bringing their eclectic brand of folk rock to Bathurst in February.

Featuring sisters Vikki Thorn [harmonica, guitar and vocals] and Donna Simpson [guitar, vocals], as well as Josh Cunningham [guitar, vocals], The Waifs have recorded eight studio albums since forming in 1992.

Their most recent release was 2017's Ironbark, a double album that coincided with the band's 25th anniversary.

Hailing from Albany, Western Australia, the beginnings of the band stemmed from the Simpson sisters' [Thorn is Vikki's married name] duo act Colours.

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Colours made a name for themselves performing cover versions of Bob Dylan and Everly Brothers classics at local pubs.

Cunningham met the Simpson sisters during one of Colours' Western Australian tours and after a constructive jam session, he was invited to join the band, who soon after changed their name to The Waifs.

The band enjoyed their biggest success with the release of 2003's Up All Night and the album walked away with four awards at the 2003 ARIAs, including best independent release, best blues and roots album, engineer of the year and producer of the year.

After spending so many of their formative years performing gigs at any place that would have them, The Waifs have earned their status among Australia's most endearing acts.

The Waifs will play at Burrinja on 20 November

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Great Scott in A-League

By Russell Bennett The boy from Gembrook had never given up hope, but he had started to think that an ALeague call-up just wasn't written in the stars for him.

Now 23, Ryan Scott had been dreaming for years about his big chance, and when - or if that day would come.

Never, not even for a second, has the young goalkeeper doubted his own ability. It's just that he knew his performances on the pitch should have spoken for themselves - and if they didn't, well that was out of his own control.

But professional clubs did stand up and take notice of his incredible clutch performances in goal for NPL powerhouse Bentleigh Greens, time, and time, and time again.

First was an unsuccessful tryout for the Newcastle Jets last year. The rejection hurt, but he didn't give up - instead playing a starring role once again for the Greens in a grand finalwinning performance on the big stage at AAMI Park against Avondale.

Bentleigh has cemented its place as a dominant force of Victorian football, winning three NPL Victoria championships in the past five years.

And Scott has been a central figure over that period - with championships and Dockerty Cup wins along the way, not to mention multiple appearances in the semi-final stage of the FFA Cup. In both of the championship-winning games that Scott has started in goal for the Greens, he's walked away with the Jimmy Rooney Medal as the best player on the pitch.

His saves and deflections during the clash with Avondale in September were bettered only by his performance in the shootout - saving a penalty that won the Greens the title in scenes reminiscent of those that have seen his highlights shown on Fox Sports before.

It capped a remarkable fairytale for a club that had at one stage slipped to fifth on the table during the season following the loss of renowned head coach John Anastasiadis, who joined the A League's newest club, Western United, as an assistant.

And, it was Western United that ultimately offered Scott his chance.

Little over a week ago he was on the tools as a bricklayer. Just days later, he'd signed a three-month contract as United's new backup keeper following the ACL tear suffered by a desperately unlucky James Delianov in a friendly the Sunday prior.

Scott is now the understudy to Polish star Filip Kurto, and was ushered into the game-day squad for United's Remembrance Round clash with the Western Sydney Wanderers at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on Saturday night.

It was a dream come true in more ways than one for the lifelong Cats fan.

"I worked on the Monday but we got washed out at midday, and I got the call from the (Western United) goalkeeper coach saying they wanted me to come in the next day," Scott recalled.

"I had to go and get a heart check and a medical on the Monday night, and then I was in there training on the Tuesday, and again at Kardinia Park (GMHBA) on Wednesday, which was surreal."

Ryan's dad, Alan, is a Geordie and a football diehard, as is Ryan's older brother - fittinglynamed Geordie - who is a striker for the Monbulk Rangers. All three are Newcastle through and through when it comes to their EPL allegiance.

Ryan Scott (left) during the post match celebrations for the Bentleigh Greens after winning the 2019 NPL Vic Grand Final.

Ryan Scott starred in the NPL Vic Grand Final at AAMI Park against Avondale FC. Scott, a former Country Week cricketer in the West Gippsland Cricket Association who also scored a brilliant unbeaten 211 in a club game for Gembrook, signed his first professional football contract on Thursday morning and, in a sign of the step up into the A League, met with a dietician almost straight away. He knows he needs to improve, physically, if he's to be called upon.

"I've always felt I'm good enough, but physically - I've probably never had that fullyprofessional mindset that you need," Scott admitted.

"But now I've basically got a three-month dress rehearsal to prove what I'm capable of, and I just never know when I might be called upon.

"I have to be ready, for whenever my chance comes."

Scott's season for Bentleigh Greens finished six weeks ago, and now he knows he has to be ready to go all over again.

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His big game performances have already become the stuff of legend in the south-east, particularly on the hallowed fields of the Greens' Kingston Heath home base.

It's all served to help put his name up in lights, and be front-of-mind for sides on the lookout for goalkeeping options.

"As a keeper, you have to step up in those moments and if you show you can, they're going to be much more inclined to give you a crack," Scott said.

"At 23, nearly 24, I feel like I deserve this chance I have now because it's probably a case of having a few runs on the board, so to speak."

In his five years at the Greens so far, Scott has missed just two games in four-year seasons as the first-choice keeper.

His consistency in Premiers plate, championship, and Dockerty Cup-winning campaigns has been nothing short of brilliant.

But his clutch performances on the big

stage have set him apart.

"I honestly don't feel the pressure," he said of penalty shootouts, in particular.

"I probably thrive on the challenge and the adrenaline they provide.

"Look, it is a guessing game for the most part - I just pick a side and commit to it.

"My main theory about shootouts is they're a mental game within the game. I'll be a bit of a clown, carry on a bit, rev up the crowd, even dance on my line if I have to - whatever it takes to upset them (the kick takers) and put them off.

"The odds are against you as a keeper, but that's my way of making sure they're not quite as stacked against me."

That's the thing about Ryan Scott, though.

The odds might be stacked against him, but never bet against him achieving the remarkable.

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By Derek Schlennstedt Worrell Reserve Sports Field Redevelopment Project in Emerald is one of 17 projects that is receiving funding in the latest round of Country Football and Netball Program grants.

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The Labor Government launched the Country Football and Netball Program in 2005, and since then the Program has supported more than 500 projects valued at over $100 million.

The program is a partnership with the AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria and recognises that everybody deserves access to quality facilities, no matter where they live.

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing said many of these smaller clubs were the life blood of their region.

"Footy and netball clubs are the heart and soul of so many towns across our region and we're proud to help out with funding for this important project."

"We want to encourage people to be active and healthy and engaged with their community - grassroots football and netball clubs play

such an important role in th Grants from the latest round support upgrades including ground resurfacing, irrigation, lighting and new netball courts and pavilions.

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An undefeated run

By Eric Markham Monbulk Bowls Club enjoyed a perfect run last week, with all three teams securing a win.

Monbulk 1 bowlers played Bayswater at home where wind and regular showers made playing conditions difficult.

Eventually, the weather conditions won out and the match finished early but enough ends had been played to get a result.

Richard Cookson's rink controlled their game from the start and after nine ends led by 10 shots.

They soon increased this and secured the win, 21 to 13.

Andrew Bell's rink trailed after 10 ends but then grabbed a five to put them in front.

From then on they were never headed, picking up a six on the second last end to win 23 to 13.

Eric Markham's rink bowled well early and led by eight shots after nine ends.

The opposition then changed the length and came right into their own, winning four ends in a row to get within two shots.

But Monbulk held on to narrowly win 16 to 14.

Brian Smith's rink had some large swings on some ends which made for an interesting game.

After 13 ends only two shots separated the teams but the Monbulk rink obtained a seven on the third last end and a six on the last end to win 28 to 14.

This meant an overall win to Monbulk, 88 to 49.

Monbulk 2 took the short trip to Upwey/ Tecoma and performed in what was a close affair across all rinks.

Graeme Goller's rink adapted to the conditions well and by the eleventh end led by nine shots.

St Paul's Primary School's Hoop Time team made up of girls and boys from Grade 5 and 6.

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Monbulk bowlers watch on during play.

Upwey/Tecoma then picked up nine shots over the next five ends to level the scores.

Monbulk soon steadied to win three of the last five ends and win 18 to 15.

Eric Furby's rink won 12 of the 21 ends, but due to three multiples against went down 16 to 20.

Norma Clerke's rink was close throughout the day with scores locked together with one end to play.

However, they weren't able to win the last end and went down 17 to 19.

Case Broekhof's rink got off to a slow start but finished strongly to win 22 to 17.

This meant Monbulk took the overall points by only two shots, 73 to 71.

Monbulk 3 hosted Chirnside Park and trailed the visitors early.

However, after the tea break, they edged ahead and won the overall battle, 34 to 31.

Fast running and accurate shots on goal secured St Paul's Primary School a place in the state finals of Basketball Victoria's Hoop Time.

The school's boys and girls from Grade 5 and 6 were undefeated in the one-day regional final tournament on 14 October at Dandenong Basketball Stadium, winning five matches from five.

St Paul's Primary physical education teacher and Hoop Time coach, Jo McIntosh, said it was a big effort for the team to get over the line."Coming from a small school we were thrilled with the result," she said.

"The team really worked hard together and played with great sportsmanship."

Hoop Time offers children in Grade 3 and 4 (junior) and Grade 5 and 6 (senior) the opportunity to play in a fun competition with qualified referees.

It attracts about 43,000 players across the state.

Player Ethan said St Paul's is looking forward to taking its game one step further at the state grand final.

"We think we've got what it takes to win on the day," he said.

The school will participate in the grand final on 30 November.

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Are breaking up the home and it’s deserved (6). 13. Being wrong about the man: an Indian (7). 15. Categorises the various courses (7). 16. The two boys were nice to the dog (6). 17. The creature was spied running to one side (6). 19. Not a quick way of saying “with you.” (5). 21.

Where Ray is from? (5). 22. Norm will propose (4).

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