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A Melba toast

By Jed Lanyon Yering Primary School celebrated its 150th anniversary with an open day on Sunday 8 December.

The school celebrated with old style games, held tours for past students, featured memorabilia, school photos and lists of all known students who attended the school.

Those who visited the open day also had the opportunity to paint their handprint on a new cubby house to leave their mark at the school.

Principal Deanna Cole recalled some of the school’s memorable moments over the years, including its connection to the great Dame Nellie Melba, whose granddaughter, Pamela Vestey, was a favourite among past students.

Lady Vestey, as she was known, attended the school along with her two sons Sam and Mark.

Ms Cole said her students have been looking at local history and the school’s connection to Dame Nellie Melba.

Ms Cole said Lady Vestey would watch horse and carts go by with the children on the way to school.

“We invited her to different things we use to do, including our Anzac ceremony that we hold down at Coombe Cottage,” she said.

“We try to keep the connection there as much as we can.”

The school’s history books feature writings from Lady Vestey recalling her experience with the school as a child.

“In the 1920’s the road from Coldstream to Yering was stony and rough; the dust rose in the clouds and the red clay ran in rivers when it rained,” the letter read.

“On this road, every morning and evening the sound of children’s voices could be heard above the clatter of ponies’ hooves ... This daily pilgrimage fascinated me.

“I was always seen by a sharp eye, bringing upon myself derisive shouts and laughter as they rode off to school.”

Ms Cole said that Lady Vestey helped the school celebrate the opening of new classrooms before her passing in 2011.

Former student Bruce Adams came to the school in 1961 at the age of nine, when his family moved to a nearby farm.

“That’s where the connection began. I came here with my two sisters and my broth-

Cruz, Jeremy and Bruce Adams at Yering Primary School. 202194 er,” he said.

Mr Adams said there was only one classroom at the school during his days.

Mr Adams’ son Jeremy attended the school and next year his grandson Cruz will start prep to continue the third generation of Adams attending Yering Primary School.

“It’ll be good for him, he’s pretty excited about it,” Jeremy said.

Jeremy’s brother’s children are already attending the school.

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ple who could walk to school, because we lived so close.”

Ms Cole confirmed that the school’s oval is still named after the Adam’s family.

As for the future of the school, Ms Cole said, “I think we’d like to remain a really positive educational community. It’s a nice community of parents, kids and staff.

“We like to make connections with the community; we hope to maintain that community feel of the school while being an educational institution.”

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Fire plan updates urged Yarra Ranges community members are being urged to have an updated bushfire survival plan prior to the commencement of the Fire Danger Period.

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has declared the Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Yarra Ranges to commence from 1am on Monday 16 December 2019. It will remain enforced until 1am on 1 May 2020, unless revoked earlier.

Yarra Ranges Council advises for this FDP, the Yarra Glen community will see a change to their Neighbourhood Safer Place - Bushfire Place of Last Resort (NSP - BPLR) location at the Yarra Valley Racing Centre.

The NSP-BPLR is now the Yarra Valley Racing Centre car park at the south westerly corner of the precinct, rather than the track itself, which allows 24-hour access for the community in the event that they need to use the site as a last resort option during a bushfire incident.

The Yarra Valley Racing Centre car park is one of 19 NSP - BPLR across the Yarra Ranges, with 18 of those remaining in the same locations as last year. The sites are places of last resort in the event personal bushfire survival plans fail.

Ryrie Ward Councillor, Fiona McAllister said, “Selecting the locations of our Neighbourhood Safer Places are decisions that aren’t made lightly.”

“They are last resort options because they do not guarantee protection. It’s imperative that everyone has their own fire plan should there be an emergency, but also have an awareness of the location of their nearest NSP. “I’d like to thank both the Yarra Valley Racing Club and the RACV Country Club in Healesville for their ongoing commitment to making their sites available to residents for this purpose.”

Representatives from Yarra Glen Fire Brigade were also strongly urged that the community needed to still activate their fire plans

District 13 Commander Matt Hirst, Yarra Ranges Council Organisational Readiness Officer Sandi Chambers, and Chief Executive at Yarra Valley Racing Brett Shambrook. where necessary and not rely on their NSP BPLR. CFA Manager Community Safety, North East Region, Tammy Garrett said that the safest place to be is out of high-risk bushfire areas on days of increased fire danger.

“We encourage the community to ensure that they have a bushfire survival plan, and

that their plans are updated every season,” Ms Garrett said.

“Everyone should have a bushfire survival plan and should practice it. It is also critical that people have a backup plan should their primary plan fail.”

During the Fire Danger Period no open air burning is permitted without a permit, while

council officers are also inspecting properties across the municipality as part of council’s Fire Hazard Inspection Program.

Yarra Ranges community members can find out where their nearest NSP is by visiting https://bit.ly/36kB1OB. Extensive bushfire planning resources can also be found on the CFA website.

Aircraft above for water bombing drill CFA firefighters switched to airplane mode for an all-day aerial firefighting training exercise at Lilydale Airport on Sunday 1 December.

Firefighters from Districts 8, 13 and 14 got involved in communication activities during water bombing procedures, aircraft loading operations and aircraft assessments.

As part of the Aviation Communication Evaluation (ACE) training, crews observed a number of water drops from helicopters and airplanes in the Dixons Creek area and discussed their communication strategy with other members.

District 13 Acting Operations Manager Tim Holland said the training aimed to enhance the communication between crews operating on the ground and pilots providing aerial assistance.

“The training was focused on our members learning and developing their skills to communicate directly with pilots and provide feedback to the aircraft on the effectiveness of their

water bombing operations,” Mr Holland said.

“There will always be a need for firefighting aircraft. They’re a key component in helping reduce the spread of fires in support of our ground crews.

“There are 50 aircraft across the state on

contract this season plus more available through the Call When Needed arrangements, which can be deployed from 21 primary airbases.”

Mr Holland said the training also served as an opportunity for firefighters to practice safety

procedures when operating near drop zones.

“There are a significant amount of aerial firefighting resources available to assist our ground crews, so it’s vital we introduce our members to this type of aviation communication training,” he said.

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Fitting gift for study stars

By Jed Lanyon Healesville Primary School students Rebecca Johanson and Isabelle Watson will have their high school tuition fees slashed thanks to winning the annual Tricia O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship.

The two students accepted the award at a school assembly that was attended by Tricia’s family members on Friday 6 December.

Tricia, a former Healesville Primary School student, was tragically killed in 2001 after being struck by a truck while crossing the highway in Healesville.

The memorial scholarship was set up to honour her memory and is now a longstanding tradition between the two schools and the Healesville community.

While the scholarship is typically awarded to one student, Healesville Primary School principal Tracey Robertson-Smith said staff found it too hard to split the pair.

Teacher Marlene Williams agreed, telling the Mail, “It’s a really prestigious award to win, because it’s for our all-round best student who is going on to Healesville High School.

“We have two winners this year because we just could not separate them ... These girls have been absolutely fantastic all throughout their primary school lives.

“They put themselves out there in the community ... They’re going to be such an asset for Healesville High School and are going to carry the torch from primary school through to high school.”

Rebecca and Isabelle were thankful to receive the award and are looking forward to the journey ahead.

“It’s such an honour, I was not expecting this,” Isabelle said.

“It feels amazing and especially to share it with my best friend. I’m so excited.”

“It means a lot and it goes straight to the

Station Commander Stewart Thomson, Healesville Primary School principal Tracey Robertson-Smith, Isabelle Watson, Healesville High School principal Allan Rennick, Rebecca Johanson and Gayle Shelley.

Picture: JED LANYON heart. Going up there and receiving it was really great,” Rebecca said.

“I’m feeling excited but also a bit nervous, we’re at the top of the school now but we’ll be going back to the bottom age next year.”

The students’ parents said the scholarship would go a long way in helping their families financially.

Rebecca’s mother, Shelli Johanson, told the Mail, “She’s done very well and tried so hard.

To now reap the rewards is amazing.

“It’s a big help to us and it opens up many other doors for her in the future. It means I can afford to do other things with her sports and music.”

The award was presented by Healesville

Police Station Commander Stewart Thomson and Gayle Shelley, who is the partner of the late Sergeant Tony van Gorp, who was instrumental in first creating the scholarship.

For many years, the scholarship has been supported by Karen Picone from Gornroamin Trucking.

Red Cross branch celebrates 50 years of service

By Jed Lanyon Hoddles Creek Red Cross celebrated its 50th anniversary on Tuesday 2 December as the sole remaining Red Cross branch across the Yarra Valley.

Members old and new gathered at the Yarra Junction Bowls Club to acknowledge the achievements of the group, which includes raising $316,522 from over 460 fundraising events since 1969.

Branch president Jennifer Seabrook took the opportunity to reward the service of several longstanding members and thanked community groups for their assistance and contributions over the years.

“It’s lovely to see people reconnecting after so many years and after some members had moved away ... It was a really happy event,” she said.

“It was great to see everybody realise how much they have achieved over the 50 years.

Hoddles Creek Red Cross members were awarded for their long term service.

“Over the last 12 years I’ve been inspired by the people who were helping out in their mid70’s and now they’re in their mid-80’s and they kept saying yes to whatever is asked of them.

“I’m looking forward to seeing them help out when they’re in their 90’s,” she said.

Ms Seabrook recalled one of the biggest challenges for the branch’s emergency services team in the Black Saturday Bushfires.

Hoddles Creek members Rainey Vella, Glenis Ilian and Ted Clarke are believed to have

spent around 900 hours in the Municipal Emergency Coordinating Centre during that time.

“It’s great that we’ve kept going all this time," 30 year member Connie Grogan told the Mail.

“It’s good to see many people from the past... We’ve all got old, but we’re still here.”

Ms Grogan’s aunt-in-law Elsie Grogan was the driving force for the creation of the Hoddles Creek branch in 1969.

Today, Connie makes jars of homemade jams and pickles to sell at the branch’s monthly stall at Launch Fresh to help raise funds.

Many current members credited their own involvement to the branch to Connie.

“I’m always trying to encourage people to join in and be part of it,” she said.

Ms Seabrook, created a historical booklet documenting the history of the Red Cross branch and interviewed several members to complete a video package that will be sent out

to its members with the support of Woori Yallock and District Community Bank Branch.

She assured the members in attendance that the future of Hoddles Creek Red Cross is in good hands after the branch recently welcomed its youngest member, Sarah Pearson at seven years old.

Sarah has assisted her grandmother Glenda Pearson bake cakes for stalls for many years and helped cut the anniversary birthday cake along with the branch’s eldest member Kevin Waterman.

The cake featured the faces of all of the members who have served the Hoddles Creek branch over the 50 years.

Ms Seabrook said that Hoddles Creek Red Cross is always looking for new members and would happily welcome anyone who can volunteer their time.

“My definition of an active member is someone who helps once a year. Even just helping once a year is a big help,” she said.

Special Event for Christmas Alowyn Nursery at Twilight, Friday 13th December, 2019, 5pm – 8pm.

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Bidding big year goodbye As the end of 2019 approaches, it’s a time when we reflect on the year almost gone and the year ahead.

Almost seven months ago during the election campaign, I focused on a range of issues and concerns affecting our community and made a number of key pledges to deliver important projects.

Since then, a lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to get some of these exciting projects up and running.

All of the funding needed is in the process of being provided.

Projects, which include sealing local dirt roads, arterial road upgrades, improved sporting and community infrastructure and new CCTV security camera networks will be delivered in full.

Throughout the year I’ve had lots of questions and suggestions about the projects.

During next year, you’ll see work begin on many of them.

As your federal Member of Parliament it is a privilege to work with so many individual and local groups that do so much for our area.

This year I again recognised the fantastic achievements of some very talented and enterprising young people.

My annual Casey Apprenticeship and Trainee Awards shine a spot light on outstanding young men and women working in our trades. They are the future.

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Federal Member for Casey The terrible fires raging in New South Wales and Queensland have again shown our incredible community spirit.

And as always, volunteers from our local CFA brigades responded to calls for assistance by dropping everything and heading interstate to help.

Our local CFA volunteers are everyday people who do extraordinary things.

Community organisations and sporting clubs are made up of people whose contributions enrich and enhance our daily lives.

I am looking forward to hosting my annual Casey Volunteer and Community Awards this weekend.

The awards will acknowledge around thirty individuals and various volunteer groups for their substantial efforts during 2019.

Without their voluntary contributions our towns and suburbs wouldn’t be the tight-knit communities we’re so proud of.

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Thank-you also to those who have taken the time to pass on their thoughts and opinions during the year. My recent annual report that was mailed to households included a survey so you could let me know your priorities at a local and national level.

I have received a large number of replies already. If you haven’t replied yet, consider doing so over the break.

Healesville. Probus clubs are for semi or retired people looking to keep their minds active and expand their interests. Inquiries: 5962 1890.

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I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and wonderful 2020.

COMMUNITY DIARY A Christmas youth party for Grade 5 - Year 7’s is running at Healesville Scout Hall on Thursday 19 December from 4pm. The event will feature a water slide and other water activities as well as games, cooking and crafts.

Community Market The next Warburton Community Market will be held on Saturday 14 December at St Mary’s Hall, Warburton from 9am featuring a variety of stalls. Potential stall holders contact 0420 451 808.

Horse safety plan Macclesfield brigade captain and CFA vegetation management officer Sharon Merritt will be speaking at an information session about how to best plan and manage your horse property in preparation for this bushfire season. Learn simple steps to keep you and your horses safe this summer, including first aid tips. Thursday 12 December 7pm at Woori Yallock CFA.

Library fines waived Eastern Regional Libraries’ Christmas wish is that locals start enjoying their collection again, fine free. For the month of December, simply write your membership number on the slips provided in each location, pop it in the box and they’ll waive your fines. They will

also be making a community donation to a local charity. If you are in a position to contribute, you can donate cash or in-date food at any branch.

Paths to empowerment A five week workshop will take place for women wanting to understand and heal from the effects of trauma. The workshops will take place in February and places are limited. Inquiries: 0408 673 820.

HICCI dinner HICCI are hosting a community dinner every Tuesday at 5.30pm, featuring a free two course meal at the Darron Honey Centre, rear of Healesville Uniting Church. Everyone welcome.

Over 50’s friendship group A new community group for older people in the Yarra Valley has been created with the purpose of enabling people to get together and develop new friendships. The Over 50’s Friendship Group is a place to share knowledge, enjoy card and board games and to have a chat.

Group meets every Monday at the Yarraburn Senior Citizens Centre at 1.30pm.

Probus welcome The Valley Ladies of Healesville Probus Club meets every third Monday of the month at 11am in the seniors club rooms at River Street,

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Probus for men The Men’s Probus Club of Healesville meet every Third Thursday of the month at 9.30am at St Brigid’s Church Hall. Enjoy fellowship and interesting guest speakers with like minded people. Inquiries: 0409 930 750.

Girl Guides Healesville Girl Guides now meet at the Healesville Scout Hall on Tuesday nights from 6pm. Girls aged 5+ are welcome.

Pathways for carers The Pathways for Carers project offers carers of people with a disability or mental illness an opportunity to share walks together and to learn more about support and services available. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of every month at Beechworth Bakery. Inquiries: 5962 5982.

Badger Community Meeting Badger Community Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Badger Creek Old School. Local people work together to make Badger Creek even better. All welcome.

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Bingo and social activities Healesville Senior Citizens Club is seeking senior members of the public who would be interested in meeting new people to come along and join their activities. Bingo is held every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 3.30pm and general club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, featuring lunch and entertainment. Inquiries: 5962 1550.

Grieving parent support In support with Compassionate Friends of Victoria, a social luncheon group meets in Healesville on the third Wednesday of each month for parents who have lost a child. Inquiries: 5962 3287.

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Best 18th on mainland

By Romy Stephens Warburton Golf Club hosts the best 18th hole on mainland Australia, well that’s how the locals like to put it.

The golf club’s 18th hole was runner-up in Inside Golf’s best 18 holes competition in Australia this year.

But considering the winning hole was at Cape Wickham Golf Course on King Island, Warburton Golf Club members refer to it as the best hole on the mainland.

Warburton’s 18th hole is well-known as a tough par four with a stunning mountainside backdrop.

Players must tee off from the top of a steep hill before they are confronted by a sharp turn, a dam and a difficult green.

Warburton Golf Club’s Ron Hottes has had his fair share of challenges tackling the hole.

“It’s not only long but it’s also a dogleg right and a dam to get over,” he said.

“I’ve been in the dam a few times.

“The green is very very hard to hold, you hit a decent shot, it might land on the green and it might roll off.”

As difficult as the journey may be, players can take in the best of Warburton’s scenery with dense forest and picturesque mountains in clear view as they head towards the end.

Inside Golf’s competition saw more than 20,000 Australian golfers vote for their favourite holes over numerous months.

Warburton was one of the smallest clubs listed and defeated hundreds of other clubs nominated across the country.

Ron said the accolade came as a result of a dedicated team.

“This acknowledgement is recognition of all the hard work that has gone into the club by our fantastic volunteers and our amazing green staff over many years,” he said.

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The beginning of Warburton's 18th hole. 200671 “We have only one full time and one part time green staff and a band of hardworking volunteers who get the course into fantastic shape.

Pictures: ROMY STEPHENS “When you ask visitors about the course, they all love playing here, agree that it is in great shape and come because of the 18th.”

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Community Notice RACV Healesville Country Club will be holding a private event on New Year’s Eve, that will involve a ireworks display at midnight.

We care about your animals so please keep them safe and secure.

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Tackling the vine killer Vinehealth Australia, together with Wine Yarra Valley, hosted 35 wine industry members in the Yarra Valley on Tuesday 26 November to see the impacts of the grapevine killer, phylloxera, firsthand.

The 2019 Phylloxera Immersion Tour allowed participants to hear the latest science and learn how they can avoid infestation.

Phylloxera is a soft-bodied insect pest that eats grapevine roots, which can kill the plant.

Phylloxera was first detected in the Yarra Valley in December 2006. The region’s Maroondah Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ) boundary has been redrawn seven times since then as new detections have been reported.

Rob Sutherland, viticulturist at De Bortoli Wines, estimates the financial impact of phylloxera in the Yarra Valley around $1 billion, based on replanting nearly the whole region

to rootstock and accounting for losses due to production lag.

This figure would rise further when other factors such as loss of brand continuity, business value and compliance costs are taken into account.

Vinehealth Australia CEO Inca Lee said the Phylloxera Immersion Tour was a valuable opportunity for members of the wine supply chain to educate themselves about the vine killer, which has been called the world’s worst agricultural pest.

“We know phylloxera doesn’t respect state borders. To prevent the introduction of phylloxera or other harmful pests and diseases, the wine industry’s commitment to biosecurity has never been more important,” Mr Lee said.

“There are simple things growers and winemakers can do to stop the spread of pests and

diseases that are being discussed throughout the tour.”

Phylloxera is a hitchhiker pest that is established in parts of Victoria and New South Wales and has previously been detected in Queensland, while South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania are phylloxera free.

According to Vinehealth, there is no chemical or biological treatment for a phylloxera-infested vineyard. The only option is to pull out the vineyard and replant with new vines that have been grafted onto phylloxera tolerant or resistant rootstock.

Agriculture Victoria revealed that there had been three detections of phylloxera in the Yarra Valley between February and June.

The most recent detection occurred in Seville and prompted a proposed increase in the Maroondah Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ) to

include parts of Seville, Seville East and Woori Yallock.

This case followed alerts of phylloxera detections at Coldstream on 28 March and St Andrews on 1 March.

There are biosecurity regulations for importing grapevine planting material, machinery and equipment used in vineyards, grapes, grape products and vineyard soil.

Footwear and clothing can pick up and spread phylloxera, but people movement is not regulated.

It’s up to each vineyard to implement bestpractice farm-gate hygiene for phylloxera.

Vineyard owners should report any unusual growth symptoms or pests to Vinehealth Australia on (08) 8273 0550 or the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.

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Bill said achieving this outcome was also an opportunity to celebrate the way the various bodies had worked together, including local environment groups and networks, re-

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By Michael Doran For some time, Parks Victoria have said the Badger Weir Picnic Ground is scheduled to reopen to the public in March and the dedicated members of the Badger Creek Community Planning Group (BCCPG) are taking matters into their own hands to try to make that happen.

A group of 20 are spending Saturday 23 March putting the finishing touches to the Picnic Ground area in readiness to reopen and Doris Pozzi from the BCCPG said that they are responding to a request from Parks Victoria to lend a hand.

"They asked us to organise a group of 20 to help with the last stages of getting the park ready," she said. "Parks Victoria (PV) have done all of the big infrastructure work and we are mulching the garden beds, doing some pruning and cleaning up because that is not part of their budget allocation."

"We formed a relationship with PV and when their local person came out and talked to our group we found out why it was taking longer than we thought it would. One of the reasons was because they wanted to get more money to make some improvements that were not part of the repair work funding."

Doris said the community is incredibly enthusiastic to get this done and when the group posted that the park was opening in early 2019 their facebook page had 2000 likes, shares and comments, a clear indicator of the affection the community has for the park.

"There is something a bit special about this park and its closure has been a huge issue for a lot of people, many have been quite upset about it," she said. "I think it made it hard for local people to have a place to take their kids and go for picnics and evening walks as this place is visited constantly in the summer.

"For everybody, the degree of contact with the park very high and it's not like a day trip to the botanical gardens. It's almost like an extension of their backyard and for most that's how they see it, they expect to come here whenever they want to."

According to Doris, the closure would have been smoother if Parks Victoria had under-

Doris Pozzi on the left with Lucy, Ros, Kevin, Marion and Arthur at Badger Weir Park. 191673 stood the depth of feeling locals have for the park.

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On Wednesday 20 March Parks Victoria said in a statement "that it is not in a position to comment at this time."

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The Dandenong Ranges has been selected as the first battleground in a CSIRO-led fight to save rainforests across Australia from a devastating weed known as Wandering Trad.

Local community groups have been battling this invasion for many years and it was an excited group that gathered in Emerald on Friday 23 March to hear the good news.

The CSIRO has been involved in research on Wandering Trad biocontrol since 2014 and field biologist Dr Ben Gooden is coordinating the rollout of the biocontrol program across Australia.

He said that highly targeted and tested biocontrol agents are a more environmentally sustainable option than other available tools.

"Currently, the only tools available to the community and local councils against the weed are hand-pulling and chemical herbicides, which only bring short-term control and have the unintended consequence of killing native plants and disrupting complex rainforest ecosystems."

Speaking at the announcement, Member for La Trobe, Jason Wood, said that without the work of the community groups getting to this point would not have been possible.

"It's great to come along and be involved in the announcement considering how many years it has taken us to get here," he said. "For me this is one of those days I didn't think would ever come."

"Over the last five or six years I have pushed the federal government to put in over $6m supporting environment groups for weed control in the area and that's made a huge difference, but it needs science to come in and support that."

"The scientists at the CSIRO are so passionate and their tenacity is amazing," he said.

"Their attitude is that if you give us the funding we will dedicate our heart and souls to find the solution."

Bill Incoll is a committee member of the Community Weed Alliance of the Dandenongs and said he had been looking forward to this day for years.

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YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub opened its latest major exhibition, which features the works of Academy Award winning Australian artist Shaun Tan. The exhibition, ‘Another World’, is the third in a series of exhibitions which will combine multi award winning artists with complimentary local artist works to celebrate the arts sector and support the Yarra Valley region.

Mr Tan’s illustrations, sculptures and books can be viewed along with the complementary artistic works from local award-winning artist David Miller who is also a much loved children’s book author/illustrator.

Their unique and captivating approach to storytelling is displayed side by side in the exhibition Another World.

Mr Tan will exhibit original works from his book ‘The Rules of Summer’ and sculptures from his ‘The Singing Bones’, together with David Miller’s original paper sculptures from numerous children’s books.

The exhibition was opened by award winning author and chef Tony Tan on 5 December, and will be open to the public as a free exhibition from 6 December to 2 February 2020.

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Have a say on transport Yarra Ranges Council is requesting feedback from the community on its Draft Integrated Transport Strategy, which will guide the transport planning and decision making of the region for the next 20 years.

Titled ‘Connected’, the draft strategy was developed in consultation with the Yarra Ranges community.

It outlines the most pressing challenges facing our region and what’s required to make getting around the Yarra Ranges easier, safer and more sustainable in future.

Yarra Ranges Mayor, Richard Higgins, said Connected provided an opportunity for Yarra Ranges to be proactive in taking the lead on its transport future.

“This is a strategy to meet the future transport needs of everyone in the Yarra Ranges, including our many visitors,” Cr Higgins said.

“We’ve been identified as one of the most car dependent communities in Melbourne, so with future population growth in mind we need to take action now to help ease congestion on our roads in future.

“However, we can only free up our roads by creating more effective alternatives, which is where this strategy will come into place.

“Our community has told us that while they rely on their cars, they also want better footpaths, more walkable neighbourhoods and cycling networks that are separated from the roadways.

“To help create more efficient travel op-

tions, one of the considerations in the draft strategy is to advocate to the state government for better integration of bus and train timetables, along with more frequent bus services.

“It’s important to note that this is not a final plan, it’s a draft strategy, so we’re really keen to get community input on it before taking it to the next stage.

“There are recommendations that make real sense to improve liveability for the community and there are also suggestions that will challenge views of the community - we are seeking feedback on all of these.”

The development of Connected has already been able to provide a positive impact on the transport elements of a number of major pro-

jects, including the Level Crossing Removals at Lilydale and Mooroolbark, Lilydale Quarry Development, Eastern Transport Coalition Bus Services Review and Bayswater Business Precinct.

The draft strategy identifies the need for more separated bike paths and lanes from road traffic, to avoid both vehicle and bike traffic mixing in unsafe ways.

More new footpaths, freeing up more space in car parks and adding more charging stations for electric vehicles are also part of the document.

Those interested in viewing and providing feedback on the Draft Integrated Transport Strategy can do so at www.yarraranges.vic.gov. au/Connect.

Level crossing concept plan released The State Government’s Level Crossing Removal Project is asking for community feedback on recently released concept designs for the Lilydale and Mooroolbark crossing removals.

The draft designs were shown at information sessions in mid-November and the project team is seeking feedback on the materials and finishes, the landscaping strategy and the new activity zones.

Community members are asked to provide their feedback at the Level Crossing Removals online engagement hub until 5pm, 13 December this year.

To view the photos, visit your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/manchester-and-maroondah/ photos.

An artist's interpretation of the Lilydale station concourse.

An artist's interpretation of Lilydale Station from William Street East.

Lions project is fulfilling the Need for Feed

By Jed Lanyon Pakenham Lions Club’s Need for Feed initiative is helping drought affected farmers get back on their feet and now one Yarra Valley farmer is putting the callout to other farmers to help donate their own feed.

The local farmer, who wished to remain anonymous, said they will be making their third semi-trailer donation of fodder to be sent to New South Wales.

The farmer lost everything in the Black

Saturday Bushfires and now they look to programs like Need for Feed to help others in dire situations.

“I’m very passionate about helping others who have been hit the same way,” they said.

Need for Feed founder Graham Cockerell told the Mail there would be one Need for Feed semi-trailer making a pick-up from the Yarra Valley in mid-December, but he would be happy to accommodate more trailers if it met a greater demand.

“This weekend just gone we’ve done two

hay runs up to the New South Wales fire affected areas and donated fodder from all over Victoria ... We’ve been working on the drought up there for nearly two years,“ he said.

The Yarra Valley farmer hopes to see others contribute and expects farmers in the region to have had a strong year.

“The hay will be massive this year. The yield will be very good.”

But you don’t have to be a farmer to help out, as the Need for Feed accepts donations to help cover the costs of hauling feed across the

country via semi-trailers.

Over $3.5 million dollars-worth of fodder which equates to around 19,000 large rounds of hay - was donated and delivered to farming families in in need in 2018 alone.

Mr Cockerell founded Need for Feed after seeing the devastation of the 2006 east Gippsland fires to deliver emergency fodder and transport to farmers in drought, fire and flood affected areas.

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Native forest logging unsustainable It is disappointing to see Cindy McLeish abusing her column in the Mail to publish Trumpian fake news.

The claim that the native timber industry employs 21,000 comes from a government study by Dr Jacki Schirmer (2013).

There were 21,222 people employed in Victoria’s forest industries, but only 1101 in native forests. Most employment was in plantations.

In 2014 VicForests gave the number of forest workers as 485, including contractors and VicForests’ staff. The number continues to decline.

McLeish claims “selective logging can maintain and enhance forest productivity”.

Selective logging is not used in Victorian ash forests and VicForests recently told the Federal Court it will not be.

She states the industry has access to “just four in 10,000 trees”.

This figure includes a range of forests and woodlands that are not logged.

2011 figures from the Department showed that 48 per cent of Ash forests in the Central Highlands were available for logging, with 26 per cent logged or planned for logging.

Our forests are not cut for flooring, stairs, windows and furniture.

“Appearance grade” timber comprises less than two per cent of production.

At least 85 per cent of the wood from our forests is chipped for cheap copy paper.

Schirmer gave the figure of 91.7 per cent woodchips, sawdust and waste.

If we stopped logging native forests we would not need to import woodchips to feed the paper mill at Maryvale.

The same Japanese company that owns Australian Paper owns plantations in Victoria that produce more than enough woodchips.

But it makes more profit by taking advantage of the 80 year old Wood Pulp Agreement, to use cheap chips from our public forests in its mills while it exports its own woodchips for top dollar!

I applaud Cindy’s concern for orangutans, rhinos and tigers but why doesn’t she show the same concern for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possums and vulnerable Greater Gliders in her own electorate?

The declining industry’s contribution to fire fighting in recent years has decreased and must be replaced by increased employment in the dedicated Forest Fire Management (FFMV) service.

Major bushfires like those we have seen recently in NSW, and may well see in Victoria in the coming summer, are most effectively fought from the air.

Bulldozing a firebreak has no effect on a fire that is spotting kilometres ahead of the front.

Regrowth forests are at elevated risk of high severity fires for decades after logging.

The industry would better protect communities by establishing “no cut” zones in wet forests close to townships.

In making its recent announcement on the future of the Victorian forest industry, the Andrews government has finally acknowledged

that the logging of native forests is not sustainable.

Denial by Ms McLeish cannot change this simple truth.

Steve Meacher, Toolangi.

Doesn’t last forever Cindy McLeish once again sentimentally spruiks her support for the dying timber industry.

Yes it is sad to witness an industry which has had its days and is currently being poorly managed because there is now not enough timber.

She states: ‘The transition to plantations must be put in place over 40 to 50 years’, Even though they were warned over 30 years ago to guarantee the replacement of the forest they had removed, they still did not heed the warnings.

A typical common belief is that ‘it just grows back!’ And as we are experiencing, it does - 100 years later!

Like most people in society we have to adjust to change, cop it sweet and find another job.

I’m not sure why this industry is so mollycoddled, spoon fed and propped up by Government handouts.

A good thing doesn’t last forever.

Dean Eccles.

Deer control needed During the recent Wandin-Silvan Field days a survey of issues that concerned local residents found that deer was considered a major problem for many of the attendees at the field day with anecdotal reports of a rapidly increasing number of incidents involving deer in the Yarra Valley and throughout Gippsland.

The damage to forested areas from grazing and antler rubbing with destruction of under story and forest floor is changing the structure of the forest and causing erosion affecting water quality. Deer also have the potential to spread weeds and pathogens affecting agriculture and human health.

The impact of deer on the environment and ecological communities is becoming obvious.

The cost to agriculture and horticulture due to damage done to infrastructure and crops with the need to install preventative measure to protect against deer damage is becoming significant.

The increasing incidents of vehicle collision with deer when driving after dark is having an impact on the community with people limiting driving at night to avoid deer in some areas.

Currently the only control method is shooting. The outcome of this approach is unknown as there is no scientific follow up to determine the effectiveness of shooting in terms of population control.

The feral deer were imported into Australia as the result of the efforts of the Acclimatisation Societies of the early 19th century with the hope of that their introduction would enrich the local flora and fauna. The ongoing damage and loss from introduced deer in Victoria

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A vision for history

By Romy Stephens The Yarra Ranges Council could be the first municipality in the country to formally acknowledge the value of history, according to the Yarra Ranges Heritage Network.

Lilydale Historical Society President Sue Thompson asked councillors at their 26 November meeting to consider embedding a statement on the value of history into the council’s own vision statement.

Ms Thomspon spoke on behalf of the Heritage Network and said if the statement is incorporated, Yarra Ranges will be the first council in the country to do so.

“Yarra Ranges is a progressive, forwardthinking council,” she said.

“You can show leadership in your community and to local governments throughout Victoria by adopting the Value of History’s twosentence statement.”

That statement summarised how sharing stories of the past are critical to communities, a sense of belonging and the future.

Ms Thompson also said the Heritage Network would like to see more Council projects referred to local heritage groups for input so each project can be put into its community context.

“History is not about stopping development, it’s about setting that project or development in its community context,” she said.

“Through Council’s various projects you are not building and planning for today, you are building for the future.

“What decisions you make today will be your lasting legacy to our community and will become part of our community’s history.”

Councillors that spoke in response to Ms Thompson’s request were unanimously supportive of the idea.

Cr Fiona McAllister said the value of history should be recognised throughout the region.

Sue Thompson reads through historical newspaper records in front of the Old Lilydale Courthouse.

200586 Picture: ROB CAREW “Professionally and as a Councillor and as a human being I truly understand the power of stories,” she said.

“I applaud every single historical society that we have and I hope we continue to support them.

“I’ll certainly support the inclusion of these statements in our documents.”

The request comes after the State Government recently announced the Local History Grants Program which will allow commu-

nity organisations across Victoria to share in $350,000 worth of grants.

Organisations can apply for individual grants of up to $15,000.

The last round of the program saw 49 community groups across the state receive funding.

Applications close on 8 January next year and can be made by visiting prov.vic.gov.au/ community/grants-and-awards.

Scratchy win a top surprise in Lilydale One Lilydale shopper has kicked off the festive season in style after scoring a $25,000 top prize on a $2 Seas’n Greetings Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

The winning ticket was purchased at Lilydale Market Lotto and News at Lilydale Marketplace.

How the winner plans to enjoy their festive season with a stocking full of cash will forever remain a mystery as they have chosen to remain completely anonymous and celebrate the merry time of year in private.

Lilydale Market Lotto and News team member Stephanie Baker said she was excited to hear she was the person who sold the winning ticket.

“I am so happy for the person who won!

They’ll be over the moon,” she said.

“It is the perfect time for them to win with the Christmas season coming up. We’ll be telling all of our customers we’ve sold a top prize winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

“I think all of our customers will be excited for the happy winner and will want to see if their luck rubs off on them too.

“This is the second major prize we’ve sold in just seven months. The last was a top prize winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket in April.

“Congratulations to our winner. We wish them all the best. I am so happy for our customer and I hope they have had plenty of fun celebrating their win.

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The Tesselaar Tulip Festival's attendance has grown to over 100,000.

Triumph for Tesselaar

By Romy Stephens Silvan’s Tesselaar Tulip Festival continues to make huge strides in the tourism industry.

The iconic event was recognised as the state’s top major festival after winning gold at this year’s RACV Victorian Tourism Awards on 28 November.

The festival claimed top prize in the Major Festivals and Events category while Tesselaar’s KaBloom Festival was also listed as a finalist in the smaller Festivals and Events category.

Tesselaar Tulip Festival managing director Paul Tesselaar said receiving the award was a “massive team effort.”

“It does take our entire team to produce the festival so the award is recognition for all the work the entire staff has put towards producing these two flower festivals,” he said.

“It’s recognition amongst peers, or other tourism operators, that recognition of our continual improvement.”

It’s been a big couple of months for the Tesselaar name.

The company was not only successful at the state tourism awards but it also received a Meritorious Service Award at Victoria’s Multicultural Awards on 19 November.

The award was received for the Tulip Festival’s creation of employment opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and its ability to showcase different cultures.

The RACV Victorian Tourism Awards also saw numerous other Yarra Ranges tourism operators applauded.

Yering Gorge Cottages won silver in the Deluxe Accommodation category and Alowyn Gardens and Nursery was listed as a finalist for Tourist Attractions.

The awards celebrated winners across 31 categories for their outstanding contributions to the tourism industry.

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is a 30 day event that celebrates the tulip, Dutch history and flower farming.

The festival employs about 70 staff, with most being local residents, and the overall attendance has grown to over 100,000.

Tesselaar Tulip Festival's Rachael Pearce, Melanie Rankin-Smith, Paul Tesselaar, Neil Bates, Robyn Welten and an award presenter.

Waste management pledge

By Jed Lanyon The state opposition has pledged a Zero to Landfill policy that aims to transform waste management in Victoria to create energy from household waste.

Eildon MP and deputy leader of the Liberal Party Cindy McLeish said she is excited by the Victorian opposition's policy that she believes will eliminate household waste going to landfill by 2035.

"Dumping our waste into landfill might have been the best plan we had 70 years ago - but we know better now, and we have the technology to do something about it," Ms McLeish said.

"By delivering energy-from-waste facilities across Victoria and upgrading our recycling facilities, we can reduce what we send to landfill and turn it into reliable, low emission energy.

If re-elected in the next state election, the opposition state the Zero to Landfill policy will bring energy-from-waste technology currently being used in central Paris, Amsterdam, Germany and Singapore to Victoria along with reforms to recycling.

Large scale energy-from-waste facilities will also create a low emission, baseload energy supply to help meet Victoria's growing energy needs.

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"This is part of our plan for Victoria's future. We must take responsibility for our own waste so that our children can live in a state that is cleaner than the one we inherited from our parents," Ms McLeish said.

"It's time Victoria stepped up and took responsibility for our own waste rather than shipping it to other countries. Our waste our responsibility."

Opposition leader Michael O'Brien states, "Victoria desperately needs to reduce the waste we send to landfill and we need new, low emission sources of energy.

"Energy-from-waste technology is the key. It is proven, clean technology in use all around the world. It's time we brought it to Victoria and the Liberal Nationals will make it happen.

"Our plan is about doing the right thing, solving today's problems and standing up for future generations."

Yarra Ranges Council has recently urged residents to continue recycling, following recent reports of some councils in other regions having to send recyclables to landfill.

Council stated that recyclables collected in the area will not be diverted to landfill.

Yarra Ranges Council uses VISY for its recycling collection and processing, and is

confident that recyclables collected in the area will continue to be processed.

Recent closures of other company's recycling plants have not impacted recycling col-

lection or processing in this area.

Yarra Ranges Council urged residents to continue separating their waste and recycling. mailcommunity.com.au

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NEWS

Preparing the farm for fire

By Romy Stephens The outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne are known for beautiful rolling hills, lush bushland and thriving agriculture.

But a combination of these features has seen the area also experience some of the county’s worst bushfires, from Ash Wednesday to Black Saturday and the Bunyip State Park fires earlier this year.

During all of these events, farmers and landowners have been left devastated.

So as communities continue with this season’s bushfire preparations, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the fundamentals when preparing large properties for the fire season.

According to the CFA, from 2005 to 2010 an average of 85 preventable farm activity related fires started each year on rural properties.

Meanwhile, the Bunyip State Park fire in March burned about 10,000 hectares of land, with numerous farms amongst those impacted.

Graham Simpson is the Chairman of the management committee at the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre.

He was also the captain of Cockatoo Fire Brigade when the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires hit the town.

“Farms have to do quite a bit of work because it’s not only a fire in their property, affecting their farm, it can affect neighbouring farms as well,” he said.

“Slashing around boundaries and around their houses and sheds is a very important thing for farmers.

“That’s still protecting their property in case their neighbours have a fire.”

The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre has numerous sources available for the public to source information regarding bushfire preparedness, including checklists that can help landowners keep up to date with their progress.

The CFA also has brochures and an entire booklet of agriculture fire management guidelines called On the Land.

Below are some tips and tricks to help farmers and landowners prepare.

Fuel reduction Keep fuel loads to a bare minimum around the property and ensure there is a heavily grazed area where stock can be moved on high fire danger days.

Maintain slashed or mown fuel breaks to a width of at least three metres.

Types of fuel breaks include bare earth breaks, slashed or mown breaks, burnt breaks and vertical breaks by minimising ‘ladder fuels’ that allow a fire to move upwards.

Hay Use a probe test for heat and look out for warning signs such as steam, unusual smells or slumping.

Allow airflow by not stacking hay bales right up to the roof of a shed and store hay in multiple locations to avoid large losses.

Machinery and harvesters Check and clean machinery before using for the first time and equip machinery with appropriate fire extinguishers and a shovel.

Consider avoiding harvesting, grinding, welding or slashing on hot, dry, windy days.

Regularly check for straw or grass build-up and overheating bearings.

Burning off Always register burns and never leave a burnoff unattended.

Have resources on hand to contain the fire if necessary.

Response and suppression Check, service and recharge all knapsacks and extinguishers before the Fire Danger Period.

Phone 000 as soon as a fire is detected and ensure everyone on the property knows how to use private firefighting equipment.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the house and a fire blanket in the kitchen.

Access for emergency services Make sure the property name and number is clearly visible from both directions at the property entrance.

Make sure a truck can turn around in access tracks near house blocks, sheds and fences.

Clearly mark all water supplies and ensure water tanks have CFA compatible fittings.

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Grassfire and bushfire pose a very real threat to lives and property in rural Victoria.

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Haystacks can spontaneously combust on hot days.

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Graham Simpson at the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre Memorial. 201505 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS

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A firefighter works on a hay fire.

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Slashing and creating fire breaks is an ideal way for farmers to prepare for the fire season.

Livestock and bushfires Avoid cutting internal fencing to allow stock to move as this could cause confusion and distress as the fire front passes.

Do not cut fences along roadsides as stock could cause an accident and where possible use non-combustible materials in fence construction.

Create one or more low-risk areas to which animals can be moved on high fire risk days.

Have plenty of drinking water available and defend the area using fire breaks.

Plan early for the evacuation of livestock to a safer district and make arrangements well ahead of time a place to temporarily relocate animals.

Graham said that although farmers typically know how to prepare their farms, there’s always tips and tricks that can be utilised.

He said most importantly, landowners should keep an eye on haystack fires.

“Usually, haystacks have a shed of their own but they can on a bad day spontaneous combust and that would start a fire which could

spread through the property,” he said.

When it comes to burnoffs Graham stressed the importance of ensuring the fire is properly put out.

“Fires can burn along root systems. We went to a fire some years ago and the fire was put out two weeks earlier, the thing is it had gone underground through the root system,” he said.

“On a bad day of Total Fire Ban where it’s really blowing a gale, it comes to the surface.

“You’ve got to put it out the best you can and rake it open.

“Put a lot of water on, pull it apart don’t just put a little bit of water on top.”

Graham also advised everyone who lives in a bushfire risk area to have a fire plan, no matter how simple it is.

“It could be just going to spend the day down at Fountain Gate, that’s a plan,” he said.

“You don’t have to have a plan that’s complicated.”

And for those who are determined to stay and protect their property, it’s worth seriously

considering the risks.

According to Graham, it’s actually easier for firefighters to work knowing that everyone in the region is evacuated.

“Just imagine putting on a very scratched pair of sunglasses and you have your child’s iPod with very loud heavy metal music playing in your ears and someone blowing a hairdryer in your face. That’s what it’s like,” he said.

“It’s just the noise, the heat, the lack of vision. If you’re prepared to go through that to protect your property then fine.

“It’s an individual thing, but you’re better off getting out.”

The Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre is open on weekends for the public to visit and source information to prepare properties.

For more information, contact awbeccockatoo@gmail.com or visit the centre’s Facebook page.

To view the CFA’s On the Land Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines visit www.cfa.vic. gov.au/plan-prepare/fire-safety-on-the-farm. mailcommunity.com.au

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ENTERTAINMENT

Worst 10 films of 2019

By Seth Lukas Hynes Most of 2019’s worst films weren’t all that bad, which is objectively a good thing but not very entertaining for you, the reader. What does stand out, however, is their strikingly small scope. In a year with some of the biggest blockbuster events in history, more films than usual had modest ambitions and failed to realise them. Some didn’t even try in the first place, which hurts the most.

Here are my picks for the ten worst films of 2019.

10. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Witty and superbly-acted, and has a great character arc for its protagonist, but it’s severely bloated, with several redundant characters and a tacked-on final act.

9. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The performances are strong, especially Michelle Pfeiffer as the villain, but the visuals are oddly gloomy, Maleficent’s journey feels detached from the rest of the plot, and the action is very hard to follow.

8. X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Features a compelling morally-grey core in Jean Grey and Professor X’s rivalry, but it’s a constrained, visually-uninteresting film with generic villains and sloppy writing.

7. Glass. The acting and character development are solid, and James McAvoy is mercurial and riveting as ever, but it’s also a very small, flat film, and it’s hard to get past the massive contrivances in the plot.

6. Gemini Man. Has cool moments and some poignant soul-searching from two different versions of Will Smith, but the action is a mixed bag, the plot lacks tension, and the writing and pacing are extremely careless.

5. MIB: International. Driven by great chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth, but the action is stilted, the pacing is erratic and the villain is forgettable.

4. The Dead Don’t Die. Has some fun with surreal atmosphere and clashing tones, but overall it’s a dull, trite film with a punishing lack of energy.

3. Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. I feel bad placing such a well-produced Austra-

A descent into hell indeed. Hellboy took out top spot in the worst film of the year. lian film so high on this list, but this film is confusing due to its vague sense of timing and geography, it’s full of nonsensical plot turns, and the hero is so unjustifiably cruel that any character development feels unearned.

2. The Lion King. As someone who hasn’t

seen the original, I disliked this pointlessly similar remake on its own terms, namely the rushed plot, lack of meaningful character growth for Simba and the profoundly tasteless centrepiece musical number.

1. Hellboy. The characters have fun interplay, and David Harbour is an engaging anti-

Picture: LIONSGATE hero, but the film’s attempts at character depth fall flat, the villain is bland and the action is atrociously shot and edited.

Next week will be much more optimistic, as we look at 2019’s ten best films.

Custom cars cruise in for a very chrome Christmas

By Derek Schlennstedt The Rotary Club of Wandin is holding a special Christmas Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show on Wednesday 18 December from 5-8:30pm.

The Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show has established a reputation not only as an outstanding display of vehicles, but as a popular mid-week get-together for friends and families.

Owners and enthusiasts mingle with those who have a more casual appreciation of the eclectic collection of horsepower, chrome and

glossy paint jobs.

Pat Cullen from Wandin Rotary Club ssid the final show for the year would feature a special visit from Santa.

"It's a great family show, with a great variety of cars. There's also jumping castle and every sort of takeaway food available, and a bar for the parents," he said."The variety of cars is fantastic. We get around 700 cars coming in and there are some hot rods and vintage American and English cars."

"The spotlight will be on Santa though who is coming on a firetruck at 7pm and he'll be

passing out some lollies for the kids."

The show is held at the Wandin East Recreation Reserve on Old Baker Rd, Wandin East.

Admission is $5 for show cars (pre 1985) and Bikes, and $2 for visitors. Proceeds go to the Royal Children's Hospital and Community Projects.

December's show will also feature live music by band, No Parking.

Mr Cullens said it was a great community and family event for all.

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The property is set back from the road and wonderfully private yet located close enough to the beautiful Yarra River, walking tracks and only a few minutes into town, one of the most sought after locations.

Upon arrival there's a handy roundabout driveway that leads you to the home and what a treat awaits, comprising of three lovely big bedrooms all with fabulous built-in robes and stunning views of the garden from almost every window, this home is naturally light filled and pleasant all round.

Comfortable living spaces for all to enjoy with a more relaxed lounge area off the expansive kitchen with a open feel and cosy wood fire, dining room and additional sitting room and study nook there is certainly a place for everyone.

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Outside you will be greeted with extensive mature gardens that flow throughout the property which is just over 3000sqm approx. which includes grassed area, garden beds, ample shedding, carport and a additional large carport for caravans or higher vehicles this property is the complete package.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 115 Woods Point Road, EAST WARBURTON, VIC 3799 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $580,000 - $635,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.30-1pm Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - WARBURTON 5966 2530

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45 Bridgewater Rd Seville East

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Over 4 acres of Yarra Valley Country!

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Set on over 4 acres you’ll ind this amazing property with beautiful mountain views, separate paddocks with good fencing and great for a little grazing or hobby farm, lock up garage, carport and a dam! Inside you’ll ind a beautifully updated kitchen, meals area and family room with an abundance of cupboard space. Gorgeous bathrooms inish off the package along with 2 living areas, lovely looring throughout, manicured gardens and asphalt driveway!

This beautiful solid brick home is just waiting for its new growing family! Comprising of 4 bedrooms, multiple living zones and stunning well established gardens. The kitchen in the heart of the home looks into a garden oasis that is undercover and needs to be seen. Rumpus/bar area that goes out to your undercover alfresco entertaining complete with wood ire! This is the room that you will want to be in! One bedroom off the rumpus, 3 more bedrooms complete with robes.

Fully fenced, walking distance to schools, Yarra River and iconic Yarra Rail Trail.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Sat 12:00-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

235 Britannia Creek Rd Wesburn

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8 acres of paradise awaits you Nestled in the foothills of the nearby Yarra State Forest this magniicent 8 acres of vacant land offers fantastic views and is bathed in sunshine. Located less than 10 minutes’ drive from schools, shops, transport and all the local amenities this property offers peace, seclusion and convenience. With a current planning permit in place the property comes with stamped plans, soil test, bushire management plans and much more all helping to take the stress out of building your new home (STCA). The property is fully fenced and offers a dam and vehicle access via an existing gate. Ideal for a permanent home, holiday home or just to enjoy the surrounds and your interests be they bush walking, mountain or motor bike riding, horse riding, deer hunting; the options are unlimited! Come for a walk over the property…you won’t want to leave.

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A great opportunity on offer here to secure one of these fantastic blocks in the ever popular Seville township. Offering a great variety of sizes to build your ideal dream home (S.T.C.A). A perfect semirural location boasting all the modern conveniences yet retaining the small country town friendly atmosphere. A short stroll to local schools, transport and the Warburton trail and just minutes’ walk to Seville’s busy main street shopping hub with a huge variety of novelty shops, supermarkets and café’s, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle.

This sparkling new single storey home boasts a huge open plan living space, three bedrooms, master with walk in robe and full ensuite, double garage & much more. Located 900 metres to the centre of Yarra Junction and less than 100m to secondary college this home is a fantastic buy for families, irst home buyers or the discerning investor. Extras include 6 star energy rating, double glazed windows, gas ducted heating, coloured concrete driveway, dishwasher & much more.

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Sat 2:00-2:30pm (Photo ID Required)

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$880,000 - $950,000

“Whanau” – A Glorious Country Retreat Whanau means Family and this is what this retreat is all about. Take a relaxing drive along a country road beside the Yarra River to the entrance of this idyllic 6 acre (approx.) lifestyle property. Along a winding driveway you approach the craftsman built 2 storey home. Oozing quality, you are offered open plan living with wood heater, split system and an ambient open ire place with an adjacent sunroom overlooking the stunning gardens. The family and friends are well catered for with a smartly designed loorplan, offering an appealing 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 living areas. A stunning French Provincial inspired kitchen with stone bench tops, 900mm Ilve cooker, Miele dishwasher, extensive cupboard and bench space. Externally you have access to a lock up garage, a work shed, wood shed, potting shed and an extensive vegetable garden.

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14 Patricia St Millgrove

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Comprising of 3 lovely big bedrooms all with fabulous built in robes and stunning views of the garden from almost every window. Comfortable living spaces for all to enjoy with a more relaxed lounge area off the expansive kitchen with a open feel and cosy wood ire, dining room and additional sitting room and study nook there is certainly a place for everyone. Step outside to extensive mature gardens just over 3000sqm approx. with ample shedding and carport.

Be quick to secure this absolute ripper of a home which is situated in a high demand area which is still affordable. This home has a few extra perks including a 3 car barn style garage which is going to be a winner for the guys as we all know they love their sheds which is approx. 6m deep x 9m wide.

There’s also an additional studio/workshop complete with a full size bar. The home features 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom that has been tastefully updated.

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 12:30am-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 Inspection: Sat 11:30am-12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

4 Carters Lane Seville

$840,000 - $920,000

A Dream Lifestyle Property Set on a 3/4 acre sunny block the property boasts ample parking and fantastic shedding. The weatherboard home offers 4 robed bedrooms, master with walk in robe and spa ensuite and 4 spacious separate living zones including a rumpus room. The character kitchen boasts custom made barn doors on the pantry, 900mm Falcon gas cooker, dishwasher, Caesar stone benchtops and much more. Many features include timber loors, high ceilings, decorative cornices & ceiling roses. There’s gas ducted heating throughout the home plus a wood heater and two air conditioners. Outside offers covered entertaining deck, studio/cottage with bathroom/laundry, spacious kitchen, wood heater and r/c air conditioner, a 14 x 8.5m shed with mezzanine loor, 4 roller doors and man cave with wood heater. All serviced by a bitumen driveway offering loads of parking for cars, boats & caravans.

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The Thorne in their sides

By Anthony Sequeira In form Wandin star Tim Thorne announced himself as the batsman to beat with another prolific performance over the weekend.

In DJSS, Thorne went better than his 111* from last week, striking 120* against Gruyere.

Entering the game with the score at 44, Thorne had work to do as wickets continued to fall.

But when Taylan Hall joined him at the crease, the pair went about stamping some authority on the match with a partnership nearing 100 runs.

Thorne led Wandin to 8/266, in the process bringing up his second century on the trot and finishing the day unbeaten yet again.

Gruyere showed some fight with the ball as

the wickets were shared amongst its bowlers.

The side is still well in the fight at 1/22 overnight.

In the other Strachan Shield clash, Yarra Junction found the going a little tougher against a disciplined Healesville attack.

Jordan Poynton got Healesville off to the perfect start, removing Kevin Bomford with the score still on 0.

Despite being forced to wait for wickets towards the end of Yarra Junction's lineup, the Bloods soon restricted their opponents to 178.

In Raft Blue, Wandin was unfortunate to find itself on the wrong end of a belting from Coldstream.

After both Coldstream openers were dismissed without any real impact, the side soon got to work.

Ben Walsh fell just short of a century and Tom Noar finished 91*.

However, the day belonged to Carl Dikschie, who struck a brilliant 178 runs.

Dikschie was unfortunate to get out as he attempted some final runs off the last ball of the day.

But he did his job, leading his side to a staggering 4/411.

Yarra Junction made the most of excellent batting conditions in the other Raft Blue game against Healesville.

The Eagles' innings rolled on through the day as they worked in partnerships to put pressure on Healesville's bowlers.

In the end, Yarra Junction would rack up 8/268 - a score the Bloods are well within their ability to reach next week.

In Raft Gold, Launching Place hosted Warburton in a game that went down to the wire.

Launch batted first and despite a fiery spell of three wickets from Angus Nelson, finished on 7/211.

Warburton started its innings solidly, putting on 76 before the first two wickets fell in quick succession.

However, a 92 run partnership from Daniel Geary and Ryan Gribbrock helped the Burras pass their opponents score with two overs to go.

In 1 Day Grade, Healesville was led by Robert Nolan (50*) as it accounted for Wandin, Yarra Junction defeated Launching Place 2s, Launching Place 3s chased down Hoddles Creek 2s and Poweltown was led by Jake Neale (51*) as the side defeated Coldstream.

Young sports stars launched to the big leagues

By Di Day Launching Place Cricket Club has nurtured female cricket in the Yarra Valley for many years.

The club has helped players go onto greater things such as represent Victoria in the 12 and under girls cricket team, represent both Region and Association level, win a grand final in the RDCA Stars Leagues (when many players were under age) and promote players into the women’s team - which recently came runnersup in the Cricket Victoria T20 Cup. The club also supported females in the YVCA Juniors League on Saturday as two young ladies provided a batting masterclass.

Lilly Darkin produced a dominant 77* from 57 balls and Ellen Bradley commanded the attention of the crowd with her smart 74 from 55 balls.

Meanwhile on Sunday, Launching Places’ Donna Moore secured 110* from 112 balls and Michelle Goldsmith claimed 69* from 113 balls.

Caitlyn Parker bowled six wickets for 22 runs and Ellen Bradley finished off her fantastic weekend with two wickets for three overs.

Launching Place Cricket Club said it wants more girls to enjoy the positivity that being in a community sport can offer.

For more information about how to get involved, contact Leah on 0411 417 253 or Di on 0427 314 389.

Michelle Goldsmith claimed 69 not out from 113 balls.

Launching Place Cricket Club's Lilly Darkin and Ellen Bradley.

Kennedy’s cracking round is one for the ages

By Ron Hottes Warburton Golf Club’s first qualifying round for next year was played on 4 December at the club’s Stroke and M.McGrann ‘Bag-day’ - and the result was a memorable one.

Paul Kennedy is a quality golfer who plays off a handicap of 10.

A good round for him would see him shoot high 70s off-the-stick but this day, he shot a superb 71 for a Nett 61.

Suffice to say, he won the day, the voucher and qualification into next year’s play-off.

The next best score went to Steuart Hawke who was runner-up with a Nett 69.

Balls got to 71 only.

Nearest the pins were won by ‘Old Man River’ Hubbard (3rd and 9th), Steuart (12th) and Max Carvill (15th).

Unsurprisingly, Paul grabbed the nearest second shot on the 10th, which was nearly an eagle.

The club’s Thursday twilight competition saw newly-crowned C-Grade champion Peter Bell continue his hot form with 21 points, which was on countback to Dave Wappett.

Balls extended right down to 16.

Hatty scored nearest the pin on the first, Shane Campbell (3rd) and guest, Pat O’Regan (9th).

After a month of Saturday stroke, members enjoyed getting back to the popular stableford

competition on 7 December.

Someone who really enjoyed the change was Captain Cross with 37 solid points.

The runner-up, with 35 points, was Clint Smallman.

The ball rundown went to 33.

Nearest the pins went to Ms Nursey on the 3rd, Alan Johnson (5th), Shane Campbell (9th), Roger Mataele (12th) and to ‘Kenno’ with a near hole-in-one on the 15th.

Contenders mean a tough week for some Social golfers shine

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Warburton Bowls Club saw one team secure a win this week but the other three fall at the final hurdle.

The Warburton 1 midweek side played Yarra Glen 1 away on Tuesday and struggled before going down 72-40.

Rink scores were as follows: S.Freestone 15/23; S.Lord 7/28 and R.McKail 18/21.

On Saturday, Warburton 1 played Cheltenham 1 at home and recorded a solid 92-74 victory.

Rink scores were as follows: P.Woods 28/21; B.Woods 25/14; J.Brookes 25/16 and J.Van Der Zweep 14/23.

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Rink scores were as follows: P.Summers 16/21; S.Freestone 16/25; D.Ockwell 9/25 and N. Whelan 22/23.

Warburton 3 played Eastwood Golf 3 away and lost in a one-shot thriller 36 to 35.

Rink scores were as follows: T.Van Meurs 16/18 and N.Donohue 19/18.

They play Chirnside Park 4 away this week as they look forward to returning to winning form.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued.

Results were as follows: Burra Boys 22 d Nutters 10; Thomos 35 d Sheep Assist 2; Bolters 25 d Time Warp 7; Pensioners 17 d G Force 7; Magnum Boys 18 d Wrong Bias 10; Saint Dogs 29 d The Wrangers 7; Zinga’s Wankas 14 d Moonshiners 12 and The Ormsbys 20 d 50 Shades of Green 10.

By Karl Hradsky

Warburton Bowls Club's Paul Caneva bowling in a recent game at home.

A nice, crisp and sunny day brought numerous golfers to Healesville Social Golf Club on Sunday.

Ken Arnott (19) had a good stableford win with a score of 38.

Mary Sohlo (35) came second with a solid 36 points followed by Travis Carroll (10) on 35.

Nearest the pins were hit by Travis Carroll, Ken Arnott and two by Earl Louw.

Chris Handasyde and Earl Louw defeated Travis Carroll and Greg Urquhart in their Doubles Match Play semifinal.

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Small bowls club victories

Pro Viticultural claims top spot Pro Viticultural Services pruned the opposition to claim the championship title in Healesville Bowling Club’s 2019 Spring Corporate Bowling Challenge on Wednesday night, 4 December.

In a top-four elimination round, Pro-Style Building & Construction defeated Total Shutters and Pro Viticultural Services defeated Mocha & Lime to face off in the six-end championship match.

In a match that could have gone either way, the Pro Vit team of Ben Schmolling (filling in for regular player Andrea Schmolling), Alwin Worlley and Merv Steer, claimed a 6-2-point

victory over Pro-Style.

Schmolling said luck was on their side on the night.

“We had a lucky win,” he said. “It was even right up until the last end.”

He thanked the Bowling Club for hosting the competition.

“It’s magnificent for the town, and it makes money for the town, with everyone communicating and enjoying the chance to get together,” he said.

Challenge organizer, Effie Laban, said it was great to see local businesses so keen to come

Effie Laban from the bowling club, left, with the winning team Ben Schmolling, Alwin Worlley and Marv Steer.

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down for the six-week challenge.

“The most important thing for us, as a club in the centre of town, is to make the facilities available for the community,” he said.

“For the businesses, it’s an opportunity to meet up in an enjoyable way with a bit of competition in the mix,” he said.

The Corporate Challenge is also a successful fundraiser for the club.

Held in spring and summer it attracts a full house with more than 28 local businesses regularly taking part.

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Yarra Junction Bowling Club (YJBC) continues to punch above its weight.

The club may not be about to take the Premier League by storm but recent results show it is making a mark.

YJBC is one of the region’s smaller bowling clubs with only tens of members where others may have 100 or more.

Last week it recorded two conclusive victories.

The first came as Yarra Junction took on Box Hill at home on Tuesday.

The two Yarra Junction rinks pulled away strongly towards the end of closely fought games and claimed the match.

The second win was secured at Vermont South on Saturday as 15 players travelled to take on the strong opponent.

Only 15 players were available because of a last-minute serious illness, so one team only had three players against Vermont’s four.

Nevertheless, the three were undeterred by being outnumbered and a good performance saw them secure a draw.

Yarra Junction went on to win not only the match on total scores but also the majority of the individual rinks.

The result saw Yarra Junction rise above Vermont South on the ladder by one point.

Having so few members it is often tough for YJBC to field enough players for competition and sometimes players are sourced from the neighbouring Cockatoo and District Bowls Club.

But the small club’s winning results are proof of its big heart.

To find out more about YJBC, visit yarrajunctionbowlingclub.org.au.

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Halen Vans works with its customer to come up with a design that suits their individual needs and customers are fully involved

with the build process.

From when the chassis arrives, customers go in and speak to qualified cabinet makers about their design needs and cabinetry is made to suit.

All vans are fully off-road with choices of independent trailing arm or airbags suspension, the latter being popular due to the fact that you can level the van from left to right and up and down with the flick of a switch.

They are fully self-sufficient with solar panels and the choice of either lead crystal or lithium batteries.

Last year, Jason and his wife Bec took their van with four of their customers’ vans and did the Tanami Track, a heavily corrugated track between Alice Springs, NT, and Halls Creek, WA. The vans handled the conditions beautifully and also had the convenience of being able to use all their appliances, including the air conditioner, without being plugged into power or using a generator.

The vans were equipped with solar panels and inverters to utilise the sun’s energy to charge the batteries, therefore power was not

an issue.

Halen Vans also does all servicing and repairs of all makes and models of vans.

For anyone who needs an upgrade or has damaged their van, Halen Vans is happy to help out with a quotation or suggestions.

The company has also fitted out numerous horse floats and trucks.

Call on 9738 7133 or visit Halen Vans at 42 Industrial Park Drive, Lilydale.

All vans are fully off-road with choices of independent trailing arm or airbags suspension.

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AT HEALESVILLE TOYOTA

KLUGER 2WD GX

COROLLA HATCH RANGE

DRIVEAWAY FROM

41,990

$

RATE 4.9% COMPARISON

HILUX 4X4 SR

[D2]

[F1]

(DOUBLE-CAB PICK-UP) DRIVEAWAY FROM

46,990

$

[A]

FREE

Max finance term of 48 months.

Offer Extended

AUTO UPGRADE

VALUED AT $2,000[A]

Healesville Toyota 112 Maroondah Highway, Healesville T: 03 5962 4333 LMCT 5448 healesvilletoyota.com.au

[D2]Recommended driveaway price (RDP) shown is applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers. Ofer available on new January 2019 to November 2019 built models purchased between 01/12/2019 and 31/01/2020 unless extended. RDP includes 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge, stamp duty and metallic/premium paint. Toyota reserves the right to amend the ofer and terms at any stage. [A]Recommended driveaway price (RDP) shown is applicable to Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, and primary producers, only at participating dealers. Ofer available on new May 2019 to December 2019 built models purchased between 01/12/2019 and 31/01/2020 unless extended. RDP includes free automatic transmission, 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/Premium paint at extra cost. Toyota reserves the right to amend the ofer and terms at any stage. [F1]4.9% comparison rate available to approved applicants of Toyota Finance to inance all new & demo Corolla Hatch Petrol & Hybrid models (build dates from May 2018 –November 2019). Ofer available for Private, Bronze & Silver Fleet customers only. Ofer ends 30/11/2019. Maximum inance term of 48 months applies. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Finance reserves the right to change, extend or withdraw an ofer at any time. Ask your dealer for more information. Comparison rate is based on a 5 year secured consumer ixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Diferent terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a diferent comparison rate. Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 392536.

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End of Year Used Car Clearance You’ll do a better deal at Healesville Toyota!

Many Makes and Models to choose from, all at great value prices.

Sedans, Wagons, 4x4’s, Zippy small cars, we’ve got the lot.

MKII 4X4 Auto, 3.2 litre Turbo Diesel, Tow w Ba Bar, r, S Sat at Nav, Reverse Camera, Colour Coded Steel Tray, Electric Brakes, One Owner, ANF225 ‘11 Toyota Hilux Workmate 4x2

$14,990

DRIVEAWAY

A perfect orr week weekend vehicle for a tradie o eken end d hobbies. hobb ho bbiies.

Includes Toyota Alloy Dropside Tray, Toyota Nudge Bar, 2500kg Tow Hitch, One Owner, Full Service History, YNF310

‘15 Landrover Defender 4x4 ‘1

$54,990 DRIVEAWAY $

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$24,990 $

DRIVEAWAY

3.2 3 .2 2 lit litre T Turbo b Diesel, D iesel, 5 Speed Sports ts Auto, Aut uto, 7 Seater, MY10 Model, Great for the h holidays! XRB876

‘11 Toyota Landcruiser Altitude

$54,990 DRIVEAWAY

“Special Edition” Just traded, One Owner, Owner er, Fu Full ll S ervice Service History, Twin Turbo V8 Diesel, Leather Accented Interior, 8 Seater, YTA626 ‘14 Toyota Landcruiser VX 4X4

$68,990 ,

DRIVEAWAY

Sold new from us, ARB Roof Rack, New Rack ck,, Ne Near ar N ew Cooper Tyres, Tyres Headrest DVD Players (2), (2) Leather Accented Interior, Sunroof, Tow Kit plus much more, ACP575

‘16 Mazda CX-9 Touring

$38,990 DRIVEAWAY

6 Speed S d Auto, A 2.5 litre Turbo Engine, On 2 One eO wner, Full Owner, S Service History, Just arrived, 5 Star A ANCAP Safety Rating, Great Condition, Perfect family vehicle, IJM6XR ‘15 Toyota RAV4 GXL Auto AWD

$27,990

DRIVEAWAY

Just Traded, Owner, Full Service History History, One Owner 6 Speed Auto, 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating, Great buy at this price, 1FX3QD

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‘17 Ford Ranger FX4 Double Cab $39,990 DRIVEAWAY

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