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A fabulous 50 The Mount Evelyn Netball Club celebrated 50 years of community netball last week.

Current and former players, committee members and parents gathered at the Morrison Reserve courts on 10 December to enjoy jumping castles, a sausage sizzle, a photo booth and more.

Sheelagh Kleverkamp has been involved with the club for almost 30 years and her daughter, Sarah, is now the club president.

Sheelagh said it felt very special to reach the milestone.

“It’s a huge achievement, even the association that we play with, LYVNA, have only just celebrated their 40th anniversary,” she said.

“I think we’re the only club at our associa-

tion that has been going for 50 years.”

Sarah said the club’s focus on “family connection” and ability to train at its own venue are the main reasons for its success.

That family focus has seen generations, such as Sarah and her mother, play at the one club in Mount Evelyn.

The club’s longest-serving member, Toni Madden, has been involved for almost 40 years and her daughter also played for the club.

“It’s definitely the family, I think we’re lucky because we have our own space here as well,” Sarah said.

“We’re not having to go and hire courts so we’re a bit more connected with our clubrooms “We all train on the one night, so that’s been really good.

“Sometimes the older ones will come and help with the younger ones if they’re wanting to learn to coach or umpire.”

Sarah said the club focuses on developing all players, no matter their ability.

“I think we look after those ones at both ends,” she said.

“Some clubs can be really focused on getting kids into rep and really pushing that top end but I think we look right through.

“Those kids that may not necessarily be superstars but they love it and it’s social.”

Despite the challenges associated with more girls taking up football in recent times, Sarah said the club is still holding strong and never struggles to form a committee.

The Mount Evelyn Netball Club takes players from 6-years-old to open age.

Sheelagh Kleverkamp and Sarah Kleverkamp.

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Ben Gooden and Louise Morin from CSIRO with Bill Incoll and Jason Wood. 191807 "Six years ago community groups in the Dandenongs started agitating for biological control of Wandering Trad ," he said. "Because it was so successful at coming back from any treatments we applied we decided the only response likely to be successful was biological

control, which we knew was being used in New Zealand."

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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"I want to thank all of these actors for their work on behalf of our poor struggling environment," he said.

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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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DIY to the rescue

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.

"Really, all they needed to do was just com-

municate with us a bit more and I think if they had it would not have been as upsetting to the community as it has been."

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 first event of its kind was held in Emerald on Sunday 27 October and organiser Melissa Williamson recently unveiled the he final donation tally.

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A Montrose doctor has had his registration cancelled following a tribunal hearing that found he had a sexual relationship with a patient about nine years ago.

Dr Michael Yeo, of the Swansea Road Clinic in Montrose, had his license stripped by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on 10 December.

The tribunal was told that Dr Yeo had sex with a female patient and contacted her through telephone and text messages.

It was told the female had been Dr Yeo’s patient since she was about 11 years old and he was treating her for severe depression at the time.

Dr Yeo said in a statement that the allegations were “completely untrue”.

“I have been a family doctor for more than 39 years with an impeccable record. These false claims have left me, my family and my patients devastated,” he said.

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Fire plan pays off A bushfire at Silvan reservoir on 21 November was quickly brought under control thanks to a planned burn that took place three years ago.

In 2016, a planned burn of about 110 hectares was undertaken in the south-west corner of Silvan reservoir, after it was placed in the top 10 per cent for risk reduction in the East Central area.

The planned burn took a week to complete and covered Monbulk in smoke and dead embers for much of this time.

Though, it was understood that this location was critical for the protection of Monbulk and the reservoir, and that the steep slope would act as an ember launch if it ever caught fire.

According to DELWP, the planned burn in 2016 was north of the Monbulk township and at that time the bush was a mixture of shrubby foothills forest and damp forest with a large number of stringybark trees.

Fast forward three years and that planned burning proved vital, when on 21 November 2019, there was a lightning strike at Silvan resulting in a bushfire.

The fire burned two hectares of bush before it was quickly brought under control.

A bushfire at Silvan reservoir on 21 November was quickly brought under control thanks to a planned burn that took place three years ago.

Chris Eagle, Deputy Chief Fire Officer told the Mail that thanks to the planned burn three years before, crews were able to get the fire un-

der control relatively quickly.

“When dry lightning started a bushfire in the Silvan Reservoir catchment on Thursday 21 November, Forest Fire Management Victoria crews were able to swiftly bring it under control because planned burning in 2016 had reduced highly flammable fuels such as bark, Mr Eagle said.

“The planned burns were undertaken in 2016 by Melbourne Water with help from CFA and FFMVic.” He said spotting was minimal and that if the area had not been burnt, the spotting would have impacted the igloos and made suppression much more difficult.

“Despite the exceptionally windy conditions, the effect of the planned burning resulted in decreased flame heights and prevented the fire from climbing trees and creating spotting issues.”

“This reduced fire intensity and allowed crews to limit the burn to 2 hectares which prevented the fire from impacting the reservoir catchment and endangering the Monbulk community.”

Students celebrate end-of-year results

By Derek Schlennstedt The anxious wait was finally over when Year 12 students across the state received their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results on Thursday 12 December.

Students who received their results may go to university, TAFE, start an apprenticeship or traineeship, begin employment or take some time off for a gap year.

Education Minister and Member for Monbulk James Merlino congratulated all the students, most of who received their results online.

“Completing VCE is an incredible moment and I congratulate the class of 2019 for reaching this milestone,” Mr Merlino said.

“Thank you to the parents, friends and teachers across the state who provided encouragement and guidance to help this year’s VCE and VCAL students reach this educational milestone.”

“For some students, this may not be the result you wished for but just remember that your results do not define you. There are many pathways to success including higher education, TAFE, traineeships and full-time work.”

Speaking to the Mail, Mater Christi College Principal, Mary Fitz-Gerald said the College was delighted with the achievements of the 2019 class.

“While we particularly congratulate those with excellent academic results at this time, we are equally proud that each is prepared for the next phase of her life and learning journey,” Ms Mary Fitz-Gerald said.

Mater Christi girls achieved excellent results across a broad range of academic and vocational programs with outstanding personal achievements.

Mater Christi College principal, Mary Fitz-Gerald with Jess Taffe, Kirsten Andrich, Georgia Robinson and Zoe Kouris who all achieved an ATAR over 96.

College Dux, Jess Taffe attained an ATAR of 98.1, which included the highest possible score of 50 for Business Management, as well as scores over 40 in English Language, Further Maths and Psychology.

Kirsten, Georgia and Zoe were also among the high achievers - each attaining ATARs over 96.

“We commend all of our students for their personal achievements over their final year of secondary education, regardless of ATAR. We recognise that each student has a unique story of individual challenges and diverse learning goals”, said Mrs Fitz-Gerald.

In the lap of weather gods

By Romy Stephens Despite the severity of this summer’s peak fire period depending on “the weather gods,” communities can still take action to reduce bushfire risk, according to a former CFA instructor.

Roger Strickland has about 40 years of experience in fire agencies and has studied fire behaviour extensively.

He said that despite recent rains, the upcoming season throughout the Yarra Ranges and surrounds still has the potential to be severe.

“It may dry out. We’ve had some summers where we’ve almost had no fire danger the whole summer because we’ve had a sprinkle of rain every few weeks,” he said.

“If we get a hot, dry summer with not much rain that will be quite dangerous.

“We like to think we’re in control all the time, we’re actually not.

“It’s totally in the lap of the weather gods.

The best way to approach it is to recognise that uncertainty and adapt around it.”

Roger said an important part of that adaption involved planned burning.

“One of the big challenges for all the agencies is trying to figure out how to best keep communities safe by doing strategic burning off,” he said.

“You can only burn off in safe weather and there is only a particular set of safe conditions.

“So the policy has more recently changed, they call this policy Safer Together and it’s aimed at burning off around towns and next to assets.”

District 13 vegetation management officer Sharon Merritt said fire agencies use numerous methods to reduce fuel loads.

“DELWP and CFA often use fuel reduction burning as an effective way to reduce fuel loads for targeted areas that can have an impact for a period of many years,” she said.

“Some of the local forests are damp or wet and are not suitable for fuel reduction burns and in these areas other fire mitigation methods are required.”

“A recent example is the use of goats by Metro Trains in the Belgrave area. Other methods of fuel reduction such as mulching, slashing and grazing are also considered.”

According to the State Governments Safer Together website, bushfire risk in the East Central zone has steadily climbed since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires due to fuel re-accumulating across the landscape.

The current residual risk for the region is at about 80 per cent, which is the target level.

Roger said that despite climate change making it more difficult for agencies and communities to prepare in the future, a whole-ofsociety approach is still the best way to reduce bushfire risk.

“The science is pretty clear that the climate is warming dramatically and exponentially ... we’re going to have more and more frequent and big dangerous fires,” he said.

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Canteen’s healthy change

By Derek Schlennstedt Alanna Wilson-Duff inherited a culture of poor eating when taking on the role of canteen manager at Sherbrooke Community School.

A staple of processed foods, dim sims, frozen pies and chips with zero nutritional value, alongside sugar laden drinks was the standard fare at the school.

With little to no nutritional lunch, students were caught in a perpetual cycle of poor habits.

Alanna certainly had her work ahead of her.

Though, Alanna and volunteers from the Philanthropic Collective came together to scrub and clean the years of neglect in the canteen and refresh the space for a new start.

Coupled with supplying access to fresh free fruit and bread, volunteers produced free healthy options at breakfast time and supported Alanna with a supply of fresh vegetables through the Free Food Program.

On 2 December Alanna was awarded the Healthy Choices Canteen Award by Inspiro CEO, Sue Sestan, in conjunction with the Australian Healthy Eating Advisory Service, for her work at the Sherbrooke Community School canteen, where she has been the Canteen Manager for the last two years.

But, the canteen manager Told the Mail "It hasn't been easy," to change the bad habits of students and staff.

"I started as a volunteer and saw how desperately the children needed good nutrition," she said.

"I could see many kids were coming to school without breakfast and going home to McDonalds for dinner, so it seemed even more important that they get something nutritious for lunch."

"I found one of the key elements of that was to provide them with a large range of healthy options."

Alanna Wilson-Duff has made huge positive changes at the Sherbrooke Community School canteen. Pictured here with daughter Atlas (7). 202443 Picture: ROB CAREW "The biggest changes were the snacks and drinks. Getting rid of all the ice-cream, soft drinks, chips and all those sort of things and replacing them with sandwiches, fresh fruit and vegetables.

"The menu is always fresh and I make every single meal every day from scratch."

Sherbrooke Community School is the first school in the Yarra Ranges to achieve over 50 per cent of healthy food in their canteen.

The school has also signed a Healthy Eating Policy to ensure that they stay committed to healthy eating.

Alanna was presented with a cheque for $500 by Yarra Ranges mayor Richard Higgins, which she said will be reinvested into making more improvements to her school canteen.

She said that by offering kids healthier options it was possible to teach them the value of good nutrition.

"It is not just about giving them a sandwich instead of a meat pie, giving them healthy food has beneficial mental health outcomes and learning outcomes."

"It is a huge part of forming a healthy relationship with food and their bodies for the rest of their lives."

"Why should a canteen not be a forum for good education about food and good eating?"

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Understanding autism

By Romy Stephens For those who have ever wondered what it’s like to live with autism, Nathan Guy described it as hosting a scattered filing cabinet in his mind.

“Everyone has a filing cabinet in their brain and every time they are given information it gets filed correctly,” Nathan said.

“Somebody with autism like me, when they’re talked to or experience something new it is like the filing cabinet is tipped upside down and spread all over the floor.

“I have to find the file first before I can put information into it.”

The 22-year-old Lilydale resident was first diagnosed with autism about 12 years ago.

The diagnosis allowed Nathan to get targeted help and support but for him and his mother, Ann, the challenges of living with a disability are still faced every day.

“Many people know how to deal with a physical disability. If you’re in a wheelchair that’s a very obvious disability,” Ann said.

“But when the disability is in the wiring of the head, not everybody can handle that.

“You’ve got to be able to read what’s happening and whether to back off.”

Growing up, Nathan struggled to find his

feet in school, sometimes getting into fights with other students or unable to sit still in class.

His diagnosis helped teachers understand how to help him, such as separating him from other students and giving him space when he was frustrated.

But finishing school and heading into the workplace then became another challenge to overcome.

“Everywhere we’re having to go we’re having to educate who he works with,” Ann said.

Nathan and Ann said they have attempted numerous employment agencies, with most not understanding the suitable workload Nathan can handle.

Nathan has had a few jobs but has struggled to retain anything long-term.

“There’s a lot of niches where people with disabilities could thrive but the mainstream isn’t thinking about them,” Ann said.

“There’s so much they could give, there’s so much talent.

“Just because your legs don’t work or your arms don’t work it doesn’t mean you can’t help people or be part of the community.

“Most of them, that’s all they want to do is be part of the community, to feel useful.”

New research by support organisation

Mable found that a majority of those living with disability feel unrepresented and isolated.

According to those surveyed, 87 per cent of people with a disability wish others knew how to better interact with them.

The research also found that people with a disability felt poorly represented in industries such as the media, business, music, movies or film and news and media.

Ann and Nathan agreed with the research findings.

“You don’t see a lot of representation,” Ann said.

“There are minimal people in wheelchairs and any disability.

“There’s no one on talk shows, there’s no one that’s doing interviews.

“Dylan Alcott, he’s doing fantastic representation but you don’t see many others.”

The Victorian Government recently released a new plan to support the state’s autism community which will be backed by $7.1 million in funding.

Victorian’s are also being urged to have their say in the state’s next disability plan.

Ann and Nathan said there still needed to be more all-round support and education in schools and the workplace.

Ann said if people understood those who

have autism they would be better suited to help them.

“There’s not one person with autism that’s got the same that’s why they call it a spectrum because there’s such a variety,” she said.

“One thing will affect one child with autism but it won’t affect the next one so you’ve got to really think outside the box of how to deal with them.”

Ann and Nathan recently became involved in Maroondah Different Journeys, an organisation that provides peer support and social events for young autistic adults.

Ann said joining the group has helped both her and Nathan immensely.

“The knowledge that I have got by going to this support network has been incredible,” Ann said.

“The kids get their social support and the parents get information and support.

“The best way to learn is from other parents that have been through the journey.”

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Care in a changing climate Climate change will present ongoing challenges to our health.

The WHO has predicted an additional 250,000 deaths per year related to climate events.

In the Yarra Valley our health challenges will be related to heat stress, bushfires and poor air quality.

These will affect community health in multiple ways but there are steps that can be taken to reduce negative health effects.

Individuals suffering from hayfever, asthma and cardiovascular disease (CVD) will be at greater risk in prolonged periods of extreme heat and poor air quality.

These challenges can affect any age group but infants and elders will be more susceptible.

Death and or significant medical events related to dehydration and respiratory distress can occur quite rapidly.

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Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville Asthma Australia has pegged 11 per cent of Melburnians suffering with asthma and the Heart Foundation indicates that 27.4 per cent of Melbourne’s outer east suffer CVD. Respiratory distress from bushfire exposes airway passages to highly toxic and volatile compounds that cause inflammation and compromise respiration and its physiological cascade.

Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and low blood oxygen will put the body under significant stress and the very act of seeking emergency care may in itself be challenging in a code red situation compounded by stretched emergency services and extreme temperatures.

A series of events such as these can be lifethreatening.

Here is how to improve outcomes in known conditions and reduce unnecessary health events related to climate change.

1. Consult your GP or qualified health practitioner for an up to date health assessment and ensure your medication needs (natural and/or other) are current.

2. Address any underlying, unresolved illness or driver that may be compromising your health. You want to ensure your vitality is as robust as possible. Issues like unresolved

infection, chronic cough and inflammation can really set you back. Natural medicine has excellent evidence to address these factors. Please also consult a qualified health practitioner knowledgeable in nutritional medicine before purchasing vitamins or supplements to avoid inferior and potentially harmful products.

3. Adjust your diet and lifestyle to encourage better respiratory and cardio health. A diet rich in plant-based seasonal organic foods is a good start with an emphasis on variety including lean meats and fish as well as nuts, seeds and olive oil. The Mediterraen diet is a good example.

4. Investing in P2 respirator masks will prevent inhalation of unwanted particles and using air purifiers for you home or work space can be invaluable.

Wishing you all the very best for a safe and fun summer season.

IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… Beauty in eye of beholder And the award for ugliest roundabout goes to the Belgrave Gembrook Road/Belgrave Hallam Road roundabout.

A sign denoting the win was placed on the roundabout sometime in the last week, though it remains unknown who placed it there.

The sign states ‘AWARD UGLY ROUNDABOUT’ written in bold letters and there’s also a snazzy star featuring on it so it’s clear that the award is pretty official.

Residents have found the sign particularly amusing though admit the roundabout could do with a bit of a makeover.

According to residents, the roundabout was once planted with succulents, though they have since disappeared.

10 years for councillor Yarra Ranges Councillor Tim Heenan celebrated 10 years of service at the council’s final meeting on 10 December.

Cr Heenan received an award from Mayor Richard Higgins who congratulated him for his outstanding community work.

“It’s really rewarding and I’ve really cherished my 10 years on Council at the Yarra Ranges,” Cr Heenan said.

“It’s an enormous task to try and fulfil everyone’s needs and every now and then obvi-

ously you’re unable to do that.

“We still keep coming back and still keep trying.”

Cr Heenan also celebrated a motion being passed that awarded the construction and upgrade of the Morrison Reserve Car Park and Drainage Retention Basins to JTX Civil Contracting Pty Ltd. He said this was a positive outcome for his community.

Students give a little, help alot No child should go without a present this Christmas. That’s the message from grade four students at Selby Primary helping to ensure that everyone gets to open a present on Christmas.

Grade four Selby Primary students Eliza Stephenson (9), Evie Kyle (9), Grace McInerney (10) have diligently planned, purchased ingredients, baked, and organised a bake sale and sausage sizzle with the aim of raising funds to buy toys for kids less fortunate.

With the help of Principal David Orlandi and teachers, they were able to raise over $520 in total The funds were used to purchase Christmas gifts for children and other supplies to be distributed via the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service prior to Christmas.

Grade four Selby Primary students Eliza Stephenson (9), Evie Kyle (9), Grace McInerney (10) have diligently planned, purchased ingredients, baked, and organised a bake sale and sausage sizzle with the aim of raising funds to buy toys for kids less fortunate.

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LETTERS Class action for climate change The possibility that the huge insurance payouts following the 2019 bushfires will be recouped by the insurance industry by upping the premiums of other Australians living in bush fire prone areas like the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley should be of great concern if it makes bushfire insurance unaffordable.

To guard against this possibility perhaps farmers should get legal advice on a class action against the National Party for their decades of

opposition to real action on climate change.

Similarly, perhaps other groups in rural areas could explore possible class actions against oil companies and the coal industry on the grounds that their opposition to action on climate change has made the problem worse.

Legal action on climate change may be not really be an option but as a society we do need to consider who pays the true price of worsening climate change and who has profited from funding opposition to action on global warming?

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SNIPPETS Olinda Christmas

of the Friday evenings.

Late night trading will take place in Olinda on 20 December and the main street will be blessed with Christmas Alpacas. Shoppers will be given free raffle tickets during late night shopping and gifts include vouchers, jewellery, books, toiletries, edibles and much more.

The raffle will be drawn by Santa at 7.30 on 20 December. Ontop of this there will be Visiting llamas dressed in their Christmas outfits. For the donation of a gold coin, people can take a photo with these gorgeous creatures. All proceeds go to the CFA. Roving carol singers will add a Christmas feel to the village. A Christmas treasure hunt has also been organised for each

Waive library fines

Annual Summer Art Sale Dates

Do you have outstanding fines? Belgrave Library would like to waive them for you. Their Christmas wish is that you start enjoying our collection again, fine free. For the month of December, visit one of the branches of Eastern Regional Libraries, simply write your membership number on the slips provided, 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.

The Sherbrooke Art Society is hosting their annual art sale from 2 Dec through to 30 January 2020.

The Sale boasts hundreds of original works of art by local artisan at sale prices encouraging people to enrich themselves through inviting art into their lives, homes and workplaces.

A range of works of art, including oil paintings, watercolour, pastels, mixed media, pottery and jewellery will be available for purchase.

The Sherbrooke Art Society, which is in its 52nd year, has hosted their annual Art Sale

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event since the seventies.

This Free event is being held at Sherbrooke Art Society’s Gallery located at 62 Monbulk Road in Belgrave Victoria.

Cockatoo Community House Cockatoo Community House (CCH) invites you to our free End of Year Morning Tea celebration on Friday 20 December. Celebrations begin at 10am to 11am, and includes gingerbread cookie decorating.

Afterwards, from 11am - 12.30pm, relax with a Sound Relaxation Workshop session as we transition to the holidays. This session is by donation. RSVP to 5968 9031, email cch@taskforce.org.au or send us a Facebook message. mailcommunity.com.au

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One playground too many

By Jessica Anstice Cardinia Shire Council plan to demolish a Gembrook playground because it believes there is an 'oversupply' of play spaces in the area.

Redwood Road Reserve playground will be removed before Christmas and with such short notice, a number of residents are fuming.

"I love that playground, we use it most weeks. Yes it looks old and maybe a bit worn but it has character," Gembrook resident Lisa McQuilten said.

"My four-year-old son has been working on being able to do the red 'fireman's pole' at that park all year.

"He's conquered the one at kinder, and the one at JAC Russel Reserve near the station and just last week he tried the red pole but didn't quite have the nerve."

Ms McQuilten said Redwood Road Reserve is one of the "quieter" spots in town.

"I often see teenagers hanging out by the swing after school and there's regularly people that park their cars there after work and let their dogs have a run," she said.

"The playground provides a focus for that area and removing it seems entirely pointless.

"I haven't personally noticed any drainage issues - maybe my expectations of park drainage are lower than others, but I see this as a natural play space and wouldn't find a bit of soggy ground or mud off putting. Overall it certainly adds more to the area than it takes."

In a notification letter that was sent out to Gembrook residents on 9 December, council's passive reserves team leader Mark Carter stated council's Play Space Strategy identifies an "oversupply" of play spaces in Gembrook.

"Two play spaces are located less than one kilometre from this location ... ," the letter read.

A second letter was sent to residents on 11

December, with the council apologising for the short notice in relation to the works and confusion.

Cardinia Shire Council's active communities manager Kristen Jackson said the council has made the decision to remove the playground due to "urgent" drainage works that are required.

"The current pits are insufficient and block easily, the pipe that crosses Redwood Road is undersized, and to improve the water quality before it reaches Gembrook Park," Ms Jackson said.

"The new pipe must follow a particular path to protect the trees on the Avenue of Honour, and will unfortunately run underneath the existing play equipment.

"The current play space, which has reached the end of its useful life and needs a high level of maintenance to keep it at the required standards, will need to be removed at the time of the drainage works, and council is investigat-

ing a potential location for another neighbourhood play space for the western area of Gembrook township."

Cardinia Council will consult with the community regarding this opportunity mid next year, for installation in the 2020-21 financial year.

"Upon completion of the drainage works, additional planting and seating will be installed to improve amenity of the Redwood Road site," Ms Jackson said.

"In the meantime, two play spaces are located nearby for use; JAC Russel Reserve and the newly upgraded Gembrook Leisure Park."

Gembrook resident Sylvia Waddell De Bruin suggested the council "probably want to turn it into a carpark for Thomas".

"They had to come up with some excuse to remove it," Ms Waddell De Bruin said.

"Lots of people have picnics there."

Tecoma mourns Jean

By Derek Schlennstedt It’s difficult to convey the sadness when an enduring member of the hills community passes, especially in a small township where every loss has a profound impact.

That loss has certainly been felt in the Tecoma community with the sad loss of loving mother and local identity Jean Speedie, who on November 13 passed away peacefully at the Angliss Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 101 years old.

Born on 4 September 1918, Little Jean Speedie was a blessing to the family.

Before her birth -10 years after their previous child Alice - the family had experienced much tragedy with the deaths of their two eldest sons William and Albert in World War I. After the war and during the years of Jean’s youth, the Tecoma community was close knit, families were expanding, and everyone knew and supported each other.

Tecoma/Belgrave became a very special place to grow up, and Jean loved recalling her childhood years at school playing sport, attending Church at Belgrave, and later attending dances and balls.

It was at one of those danced that her friend Enid Speedie introduced her to her brother Owen Speedie and love between the two blossomed.

Owen’s parents lived in Terry’s avenue and his father, Charles Speedie was a horticulturalist sent by the Australian Government to New Guinea to trial growing Tea in the Highlands of New Guinea.

In 1934, Owen went to work on a rubber plantation in New Guinea, where he later wrote to Jean asking for her to come to New Guinea and for her hand in marriage.

With the blessings of her family and the company of her sister, she took the boat to New Guinea and married Owen on 16 July 1938.

With Owen her family grew and together

they had three lovely daughters - Jennifer, Sandra and Karen - and three sons - Ralph, John, and Graham.

Though shortly after they were married, war was declared in Europe and after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, the Speedie family was evacuated and returned to their ancestral home in the hills.

Owen and Jean settled near Jean's family and friends of old and continued to raise their family.

Jean was an attentive doting mother, strict on manners and ethics, but loving.

Sadly, Owen died in March 1990, but Jean continued to live in their home in Tecoma and in the community she had known all her life.

Jean never learnt to drive and walked everywhere - observing everybody and everything that happened in Belgrave, Tecoma and Upwey.

Since Owen’s passing Jean had been living independently in her own home with the help and attention of her devoted family.

Described by her family as an amazing person, Jean only gave up attending her weekly keep fit exercises three years ago.

“She walked down the steep hill to catch the train to Ferntree Gully, to her exercise class then returning home full of vigour up the steep hill,” her family said.

“Jean loved walking and credited this to her long and healthy life.”

“She was the font of information; she knew where every family member lived and who married who. She was happy and patient in sharing her information and was a stickler for accuracy.“ “Her personality was happy, joyful and always interested in others ... she never said a mean word about anybody.”

“To the end of her days she had a sharp memory - loved life - enjoying visitors, shopping and keeping tabs on her family and friends.”

On November 13, Jean Speedie passed away peacefully at the Angliss Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 101 years old.

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Be roadwise this summer Yarra Ranges police have launched their biggest road policing operation of the year, spanning 24 days.

With the Victorian road toll currently sitting at 252, the state-wide road policing operation dubbed ’Operation Roadwise’ will focus on the biggest contributors to road trauma: speed, distraction, fatigue, impaired driving and seat belt non-compliance.

Since the start of the year, 253 people have lost their lives on our roads - 52 more than the same time last year.

Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol Sergeant Neil Campbell said police would be out in force across the region during the Christmas and New Year holiday period to not only detect offences but to provide a highly visible active police presence to reinforce positive driving behaviours and lessen the incidence of road trauma.

“We’re concentrating on everything. We’ll be out and looking at drink driving, drug driving, a lot of the distraction offences, mobile phone large groups in cars, seatbelt and all safety related offences,” Sgt Campbell said.

Sgt Campbell said it had been a horror year on Victorian roads, so police were focusing their efforts on these aforementioned major causes of collisions - fatigue, distraction, impairment and speed - throughout the operation.

“Every year it’s getting worse and worse, that’s in line with the road toll,” he said.

“We’re heading into the months when we get a lot more traffic through the road in Yarra Ranges, particularly motorcycles up around Reefton and the black spur.”

“Fatigue is a big issue, so plan your trip, make sure you get plenty of rest prior to travelling, and if it’s going to be a long trip ensure there’s several drivers and split the driving up among yourself.“Most of all, when you’re travelling put your mobile phones away!”

With more more motorists on roads as people travel interstate with family and friends, he

Sarah Hopkins and Federica Mastrangelo at the Belgrave Library where the Andrews Labor Government announced $450,000 in funding towards a refurbishment. 202396 Picture: ROB CAREW said police were urging everybody to plan their journeys, allow extra time due to increased traffic, plan rest periods for longer drives, limit driving at times they would normally be asleep and to check vehicles - particularly tyres and brakes - before driving long distances.

Sgt Campbell reiterated that this Christmas police units will be doing everything they can to keep motorists safe and wish everyone a safe Christmas.

“All our road policing units are part of the local community and when there’s trauma on the road it affects us just the same as it affects local members of the community.”

“We want everyone to get home safe for Christmas. We have family and friends as well and we feel the pain of the trauma on the road just as much as everybody else on the community.”

During last year’s Operation Roadwise, police detected a total of 33,829 traffic offences, including 12,050 speeding offences, 1883 mobile phone offences, 892 drink drive offences and 920 drug drive offences.

The state highway patrol will assist police with the local operations, while there will also be an increase in roadside breath and drug testing.

Operation Roadwise was launched on Friday 13 December 2019 and runs until Sunday 5 January 2020 with all available police resources out in force.

Library cash Christmas has come early for Belgrave Library with the Andrews Labor Government announcing $450,000 in funding towards a refurbishment of the library.

The Labor Government announced funding for better facilities and services at 12 libraries across the state, including Belgrave and Knox Library.

Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek and the Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor announced on 11 November that Yarra Ranges Council would receive $450,000 for the Belgrave Library refurbishment.

“Libraries are about so much more than books - they strengthen and provide vital services to Victorian communities,” Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek said.

“We’re working with councils to improve libraries right across Victoria so they can better meet the needs of their communities.”

Corporate Manager of Customer Experience at Eastern Regional Libraries, Sarah Hopkins said the refurbishment funding would further improve the library’s facilities.

“We’re very pleased to receive this funding,” she said.

“What we want to do is update the entrance area, the service desk, the multi-purpose room at the front of the library, and really make it a more flexible layout.”

The archaic view that libraries are Twentieth Century book depositories is no longer the case and the role of a library has changed immensely.

Ms Hopkins said the value that public libraries bring to a community was far more than just books.

She said libraries are now places where individuals gather to explore, interact, and imag-

ine and that they are central to building community and supporting local culture.

“More people are coming in to work in the space ... people are coming to study and it’s a Communal area where they can be alone to do work, but not alone in the world.”

“We run all the traditional programs for children, but we’re running more STEM and activity based programs. It’s extending the idea of learning a bit further and making a more holistic approach ... a lot of the books are there and they are still important, of course.”

Ms Hopkins said that although the library will further expand and become more flexible under the refurbishment, she promised there would be no loss of books.

“There won’t be any loss of space for the collection - all the books will remain there.”

“We’re making the space more efficient and flexible, but maintaining the character of the building and architectural features, and maintain the strength of the book collection.”

More than nine million different items are borrowed from Victorian libraries every year and they provide a vital service for communities across the state, with 2.2 million members across 277 permanent and 30 mobile libraries.

Member for Monbulk James Merlino said the Belgrave Library was a vital asset for the Yarra Ranges.

“Libraries provide access to lifelong education opportunities and enhance our connection with the community. Belgrave Library is no exception - it’s a vital asset for the Yarra Ranges.”

“I’m delighted to see the Government supporting valuable community assets like the Belgrave Library to ensure it’s fit for purpose for years to come.”

Full steam for Santa surprise It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Puffing Billy line, and Gembrook Station welcomed a special guest ... Santa Claus!

On 14-15 December, Santa and his trusted reindeer got a head start on the holiday festivities, with a merry visit to the last stop on the railway track.

Children 14 years and under received a lucky dip present from Saint Nick, while shar-

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Thanks to everyone for your support & love.

ing their Christmas wish lists and having their photo taken.

Decorations and a real pine Christmas tree also adorn the station..

Santa took time out of his busy schedule in the North Pole to drop by on Saturday 14 December, and Ruby was lucky enough to meet the man in red.

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Head to Wonderland For anyone who has always wanted to share tea with the Mad Hatter, catch a glimpse of the Cheshire Cat’s grin or run from the Red Queen as she cries “off with your head,” join the Cuckoo Restaurant this New Year’s Eve. Follow the White Rabbit and step into Cuckoo’s Alice and Wonderland themed restaurant as the team turns things topsy turvy in true Wonderland fashion.

Enjoy a meal from the restaurant’s Smorgasbord of fresh seafood including crab, oysters and caviar eggs and a selection of six fresh salads.

Hot mains include roast pork and crackle, creamy potatoes with truffle cheese, spiced sweet and sour chicken and a vegetarian zucchini and eggplant dish.

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to platters, hot soup of the day and fresh rolls and a one metre tall Croquembouche.

The restaurant also has a decadent selection of Wonderland styled desserts including a Mad Hatter’s Cake..

For $95 per adult, visitors can get all of the above as well as unlimited soft drinks and house wine.

Or visitors can order off the bar menu

where there will be a selection of Wonderland themed cocktails to indulge tastebuds.

While eating, sit back and enjoy the musical stylings of Cuckoo’s very own entertainers, with a lively interactive floor show that’s fun for all ages.

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GIFTS 4 ALL

Not your average retailer Enchanted PINES is not just another retail store, but rather a space that aims to bring awe and wonder to customers as they step through the door.

Owners Cat and Ron have worked hard since the store opened five months ago to create a warm environment that offers gift ideas, homewares, tea and coffee and more.

When customers head into Enchanted PINES they will stumble across Japanese ceramics, jewellery, a small clothes range and a selection of Newage products.

The recently introduced Melbourne-made soaps and lotions have also added to the store’s essential oils, massage oils, room sprays and fragrant soy candles section.

Cat said there are three main things people comment on when they enter Enchanted PINES. “The first thing people say as soon as they walk in is how good it smells, which is really important because everyone associates scent with memories and we definitely want people to remember the store,” she said.

“The second is how beautiful it is and the third is that the store has a really good feel.”

Ron and Cat are both qualified cabinet makers, so they made everything in-store and did all the fitting themselves.

Cat said they spent a lot of time and effort working out the design and store layout to give customers the best experience possible.

“It wasn’t easy and we definitely faced our challenges along the way,” she said.

“Although the shop itself is still a work in progress, and still needs some finishing touches, we are more than happy with the end result.”

The store combines a Tudor style meets cottage witch style, mixed with a dash of gothic

Ron and Cat made everything in-store and did all the fitting themselves. 201633

Cat and Ron from Enchanted PINES. 201633 fixings and apothecary cabinetry.

Ron and Cat also offer tea and coffee which they say has been a stand-out aspect to their business since opening.

Pictures: ROB CAREW Drinks are only served as takeaway in certified compostable cups but customers can also bring their own cup and either sit down or wander through the store as they enjoy.

Enchanted PINES' famous indoor tree. 201633 Enchanted PINES is open seven days a week but will be closed from 24 December to 3 January next year.

It is located at 5 Main Street, Upwey.

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To a lover of the great outdoors they need ‘Walking the Wilderness Coast’ A bushwalking, camping, cycling, canoeing and holiday guide. By Peter Cook & Chris Dowd

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GIFTS 4 ALL

Festive sparkle in season Before running off to the madness of major shopping centres this Christmas, why not give Monbulk Jewellers a try first?

They are a totally independent and familyrun jewellery shop that offers a range of stone set jewellery pieces in gold and silver.

Customers can head in-store to find gold and silver chains, bracelets, bangles, men’s jewellery, Classique (Swiss), Citizen, Sekonda and Cactus watches, barometers and weather stations.

The store also offers gemstones, rocks, natural crystals, butterflies, scorpions and bugs.

Fine artist and business owner Kenneth Hunt has original artwork and artist edition prints for anyone wanting something really special this Christmas.

The team from Monbulk Jewellers.

Those who follow Monbulk Jewellers online through Instagram or Facebook will also know the team has been working hard making and promoting their new range UNIQUE. These beautiful handmade rings, pendants and earrings add a little elegance to the normal great range of jewellery.

Together with their range of Australian Argyle Chocolate and Pink Diamond jewellery, the shop sparkles and is a must-see before going anywhere else this Christmas.

For customer convenience, Monbulk Jewellers will be open every day from 15 December to Christmas day.

Customers can head in-store or contact Ken or Helen on 9756 7652 for more information.

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Services at Emerald Village Pharmacy include medication reviews, weekly medication packing service, blood pressure monitoring, sick leave certificates, iron deficiency screening, diabetes and asthma specialists, medical

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Emerald Village Pharmacy is located at 8 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.

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The team at Emerald Village Pharmacy love Christmas.

Not only do they get into the spirit of the season by dressing in Christmas outfits and accessories, but the pharmacy is also boosting celebrations for customers.

All customers who purchase over $150 worth of goods (including prescriptions) in one transaction from 1 to 24 December can enter into a prize draw to win a $300 Emerald Village Pharmacy voucher.

The pharmacy will also donate $300 to the winner’s favourite charity.

Pharmacy owner Louisa Lammers said this is one of many reasons customers should head in-store.

“This is a wonderful opportunity not only for our customers but also the wider community to benefit at this very special time of year,” she said.

“By shopping locally at Emerald Village Pharmacy you also have the added bonuses of shopping without the stress of the larger shopping centres plus friendly, helpful and attentive service from our staff.”

Emerald Village Pharmacy provides a pharmaceutical service that attains a high level of professionalism and accuracy in an appropriate timeframe.

It has been running for almost 40 years and apart from a nine month relocation due to the premises being destroyed by fire in 2015, it has been in its current location.

Louisa has been the sole owner since 1999 and operates the pharmacy as an independent business with a core of dedicated staff.

Currently, the longest-serving staff member has worked there for almost 27 years.

Louisa said the pharmacy prides itself on a caring and welcoming environment where the

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SHOP LOCAL BELGRAVE

Hugs for Kids' present Christmas tree.

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Kids can let their imaginations run wild in-store.

Give the gifts of hugs Christmas is coming.

Lists are getting longer, time is getting shorter and shopping centres are getting crowded.

But for those lucky enough to live in and around the Hills, there’s no need to worry with a children’s store right on Belgrave Main Street.

Hugs for Kids is the one-stop-shop for all things wondrous and wonderful for kids.

When it comes to Christmas, it really is like Santa’s workshop.

Wooden toys, games, puzzles, outdoor fun, balance bikes, science kits, building sets, pretend play, music, dolls, arts, crafts and so much more - you name it, they’ve got it.

The open, airy toy shop has a rustic, wel-

coming and friendly vibe to it that allows visitors to stay and browse for hours.

Owners Bek and Adam have even set up the front window as a toy corner so parents can explore peacefully without someone hanging off their leg.

This makes it a great location to get Christmas presents all at once while hiding in plain sight.

Stocking beautiful toys and stunning gifts, Hugs for Kids prides itself on bringing art, wonder and love to its products and stays away from commercial toys.

Kids can go on an adventure with pirates, princesses and fairies as they let their imaginations run wild in this colourful fairy-tale toy store.

Makers of top quality pastries, cakes & burgers.

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THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO

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There’s plenty to see and do at Mansfield Zoo, including meeting all of the animals or camping overnight for those who are game.

Mansfield Zoo is the place to go for animal lovers and a fun family day out, and the meerkats have arrived too.

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

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

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

Most animals can be fed by hand every day while guests wander the expansive ground.

A small spade is provided to feed the more gregarious animals, like the camels, who will

run off with the spade if they can.

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

Bring a picnic lunch or use the free BBQs, just keep an eye on the deer as they often try to steal food.

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

Overnight campers are welcome from 1 September to 31 May each season, but a spot does not need to be booked.

Visitors can bring their own gear, set up for a camping trip with a difference and take the opportunity to roam the zoo after hours.

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

For more information, visit www.mansfieldzoo.com.au, the zoo’s Facebook page, facebook.com/mansfieldzoo, or call 5777 3576.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Top 10 films of 2019

By Seth Lukas Hynes In 2019, Marvel triumphantly concluded its cinematic universe experiment with Avengers: Endgame, Fox merged with the Disney juggernaut and Blade Runner officially became our present, but as far as I’m concerned, this was the year of the character drama. 2019 featured so many deep, riveting character studies in a variety of genres, from Border and Midsommar to On The Basis Of Sex, Unicorn Store, Shazam and even Detective Pikachu.

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

10. Joker. A raw, grim character drama with an enthralling lead performance from Joaquin Phoenix.

9. Border. A slow, psychological Scandinavian drama with tinges of fantasy but grounded in harsh reality.

8. High Life. A confronting yet quietly uplifting science-fiction drama about family, sexuality and human instincts, Claire Denis’ first English-language film features rich atmosphere and a near-perfect three-act escalation.

7. Doctor Sleep. Stephen King famously hated Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 classic The Shining, but I hope he and Kubrick are proud of this followup, which is a subtle, disturbing and superblypaced horror film with outstanding character development.

6. Midsommar. An eerie, visually stunning slow-burn with deeply engaging characters, this is an entrancing exercise in subversion, as macabre rituals are conveyed with reverence and become mediums for the main character’s growth and healing.

5. Ready Or Not. A grisly, hilarious horrorcomedy with nail-biting suspense and fantastic character depth.

4. I Am Mother. Taut, intimate and efficient, this is an ingenious sci-fi mystery featuring a nuanced central relationship between a young woman and her robot mother, and may have the most tightly-controlled plot of the year.

3. Booksmart. Olivia Wilde’s first film as director, this is a frequently surprising, endlessly witty comedy about maturity and friendship in the final days of high-school.

2. Parasite. South Korean auteur Bong-Joonho’s latest triumph is a darkly funny, intensely suspenseful tapestry of class angst and good people using unscrupulous methods to survive.

1. The Nightingale. A revenge thriller of unparalleled craftsmanship, Jennifer Kent’s second feature film has remarkable performances and phenomenal tension, and presents an unflinching look at the cruelty and desolation of Australia’s colonial past.

I hope you had a great 2019, and I hope you enjoy next year and its movies.

The nightingale took out the top spot.

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Brothers bring country music at its finest to the York

By Romy Stephens There’s nothing quite like the sound of authentic country music inspired by a farm upbringing.

That’s what the York on Lilydale stage in Mount Evelyn will be treated to next year, as The Wolfe Brothers come to town.

Off the back of an extremely successful year, the Tasmanian-born group has recently extended its No Sad Song tour.

“It’s been the dream year, it really has,” band member Tom Wolfe said.

“Purely just because the amount of support we’ve received.

“We go to play a show and there’s still new people coming every time, that for us is so exciting.

“We pride ourselves on our live shows.”

The Wolfe Brothers is made up of brothers Nick and Tom Wolfe and Brodie Rainbird.

Both Nick and Tom grew up on a fourth generation raspberry farm in rural Tasmania.

The group first rose to fame after it headed to the mainland and came runner-up on Australia’s Got Talent in 2012.

After years of hard work, things are finally starting to pay off.

This year, they have toured across Australia with Lee Kernaghan, travelled overseas to join Canadian superstar Gord Bamford and won numerous Golden Guitars awards.

But despite all the fame and excitement, the members haven’t lost sight of their country roots.

In fact, Tom said their entire music collec-

The Wolfe Brothers. tion provides a sense of their upbringing.

“The family home, it’s raised three generations of Wolfe’s,” Tom said.

“There’s a lot of history there and it’s in a lot of our songs.

“It’s in everything, whether it be as direct as songs such as Aint Seen It Yet and Country Heart.“ Tom said fans can expect an action-packed performance and perhaps a surprise at the York on Lilydale performance.

“We are recording so we might even try and road test a few songs,” he said.

The Wolfe Brothers will perform at The York on 13 March.

For more information visit www.thewolfebrothers.com.

Combining art, chai and health

By Derek Schlennstedt A new Gallery that celebrates, art, chai, music and health has opened in Belgrave.

Curator Paul Watt declared the gallery and arts hub 'Highway Elephant' open on 12 December in the presence of Dandenong Ranges Arts members, guests, dignitaries and local business operators.

Amidst the opening was chai, food, and music by local artist Luke Sassafras, though the centrepiece was the exhibited artwork by Amanda Wright.

"Using solid block colours and her own distinctive style, Amanda Wright paints powerful portraits of Aboriginal people."

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friends as well as the Mullum Mullum Indigenous gathering place and community, a group of people who are committed to retaining promoting and strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity in the Eastern Metropolitan region of Melbourne."

Speaking to the Mail, Mr Watt from Belgrave Heights said he hoped the gallery would be a space for people of Belgrave to come together and feel welcome.

"As a physio I set up this space to prove allied health, music, art and chai."

"It's combining everything really."

Mr Watt said that the gallery would be a flexible space that offers more than art and combines health with art.

"Every two months I'll exhibit an artist for one month and then we focus on other things such as the music and the physio therapy."

"We're going to do six exhibitions next year of local artists. We're also creating a collective of therapists, so councillors, psychotherapist, physiotherapist and children's occupational therapist."

"People can come in, relax, and enjoy the art."

Each fortnight Mr Watt also runs a Men's circle as part of the Mankind Project, which involves men's groups called iGroups and is a peer-facilitated meeting where men can hone the skills and tools to be better fathers, husbands, partners, friends and global citizens.

The current Amanda Wright exhibition will

Paul Watt curator at Highway Elephant Gallery with the current Amanda Wright exhibition.

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Highway Elephant is located at 1633 Burwood Highway.

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ULTIMATE IN PENTHOUSE LIVING ON trend and absolutely captivating in architectural design and craftsmanship, coupled with the landscape, makes this Belgrave Heights property a sheer masterpiece.

Soaring ceilings reflect the abundant natural light via stunning walls of glass (double glazed) that provide distant vistas over one and a quarter acres, yet extends your eye to invite the natural beauty inside.

The home offers an open galley kitchen with engineered stone island bench, butler’s pantry and designer cabinetry integrated with the expansive living zone. A gas log fire provides true ambiance and the convenience of ducted heating and glass doors extend the living options outside to the sun-drenched decking area incorporating a deluxe outdoor kitchen.

Perfectly flowing over two levels, the design has ensured functionality and privacy catering for the busy family, with the parent’s master suite offering a free-standing bath, double shower, amazing vanity and the dream walk-in wardrobe.

The other four bedrooms boast a guest bedroom with full ensuite and kids den/chillout room.

To the lower level for the ideal entertainment zone for billiards/home theatre and the fourth bathroom.

Stepping outside to a fully landscaped garden with a backdrop of local gums and a natural water course.

The double auto garage workshop ensures secure parking with ample space for guests, caravan and boat.

A real feeling of seclusion with Birds Land reserve 100 metres away (ideal for dog walks) yet excellent schooling and Wellington Road handy for commuter convenience.

To enter this property you must enter via Mt Morton Road (check GPS). ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 311 Ryans Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS, VIC 3160 Description: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,495,000 - $1,640,000 Inspect: Contact Agent Auction: For Sale Contact: Grant Skipsey 0418 528 102 and Aidan Skipsey 0417 369 888, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL - 9754 6111

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HOME FOCUS

FIVE-STAR SANCTUARY LIVING THIS dream property is situated on the prestigious Mt. Morton Road, Belgrave South.

Privately set back from the road, this stunning property has been stylishly renovated throughout to the highest of standards.

Enter through the automated wrought iron gates and travel along the garden lined driveway to the open and sunny allotment on approximately one and three-quarter acres where a stunning main home and selfcontained unit are situated.

Immaculate in presentation, the main home is a contemporary inspired sandstone residence featuring four generously sized robed bedrooms, the palatial master with a spacious walk in robe and huge ensuite complete with free standing bath.

The home's central hub is a vast open plan domain that delivers an inviting environment to relax with family or friends, integrating with the outdoors through a sheltered alfresco dining deck and the indoor heated swimming pool complete with its own bathroom and travertine stone paving.

The large living area and family/meals area is separated by a cosy open fireplace which will create that perfect ambience in the cooler months. Polished hardwood flooring, large windows and neutral tones throughout creates a wonderful feeling of space and easy family living. Creating memorable meals will be a pleasure with the stunning light filled kitchen complete with stone bench tops, 900mm gas cook top, dishwasher and ample storage space, while inspiring social mingling over an immense island bench.

Highly suited to growing families with teenagers and inlaws, a self contained one bedroom unit with robes, large living area and well equipped kitchen on this property offers additional private accommodation.

The home affords further comfort with ducted heating throughout, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, stunning bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiling, freestanding baths and double vanities.

Outside the features continue with an extensive Merbau entertaining deck, additional outdoor entertaining gazebo which overlooks the dam, triple garage with home office space, extra large carport for boat storage, three phase power, 10kw solar power system and a special septic system (water treatment plant) which waters the large amount of park like lawn.

All within walking distance to local pre and primary schools, shops, sporting parks and only minutes drive to Wellington Road.

A 'must inspect' as properties in this area on an allotment of this size are rarely found. â—?

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RECENT SALES Fernery Road Upwey $910,000

The Summer Real Estate Market HOT HOT HOT!!…. The federal election results in May and three subsequent interest rate drops have seen the market rebound strongly. From lows of 1 person per open per weekend in late 2018, we have witnessed averages now of between 4 to 12 groups per open home per weekend. This has led to perhaps a $20,000 – $40,000 increase in sale prices since May. First home buyers in particular are out in force, however, we have seen open homes recording 20 plus inspections on every price bracket from $400,000 to $1,500,000, so the pickup is all across the board. Presentation, and pricing the property competitively, remain vital to obtaining multiple offers, and we are now seeing properties often sell above the advertised price range again.

Helping to boost great sales results is the lack of houses actually for sale. Statistically, we would say there are between 20-30% fewer homes for sale than usual for this time of year. So, if you are thinking of selling, the time is here! Give us a call and we will have your local expert assist you with your property needs. Plus, not only that, we’ll also give you great advice on home presentation as well as brand new digital marketing package that is unique to First National. No other agent can do what we can do with digital advertising (shh… we can’t talk about it here, but we are happy to tell you our secrets in person – just as many views as realestate.com - Find out how.)!!!

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Summer Market Update 35 Properties Sold in Spring

47 Properties For Sale in Spring

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Lots has been happening locally...

The team attended two trivia nights Ranges First National supported, one at St. Lukes Church and another at Gembrook Primary School, coming close to the win at both!

Emerald held its very irst CJD fun run and it was a huge success. Amy and her partner participated and ran in the ‘Sea of Orange’ raising money for people living with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The event was a huge success with nearly 500 people attending the event and raised $30,000 for the charity, we all look forward to next year!

Mat & Aidan were in their element at the Brew Fest serving some top-notch beers and raising money for Ferny Creek Primary School. Mat is a Brewer himself and donated a keg of his very own blend to be sampled by the public. Mat and Aidan also conducted the events live prize auction and raised over $4,000 for the Ferny Creek Primary School.

Gembrook Pre-School was ‘Kicking Goals’ at their fundraising event, literally!

With AFL footy stars, Amazing race, games and prizes and a movie night to inish of the day. Held at Gillwell Park the event attracted many locals to come and have some family fun and raise money for the Pre-School.

Ranges First National had their own ‘Colour Me’ board, where everyone was invited to colour in on the large boards or a paper picture to keep and take home.

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497 Monbulk Road Monbulk

$950,000 - $1,045,000

35 Main Street Upwey

Tudor-Inspired Beauty

Café Grounded -In The Heart Of Upwey

Welcome to “Ardene” – a magniicent family home inspired by the grandiose character and grace of an English Tudor residence with room for everyone and for all occasions, surrounded by spectacular gardens and a regal circular driveway. An exceptional loor plan where multiple living zones can be found is ideally laid out to cater for the growing family in addition to four bedrooms, study/home ofice and 2.5 bathrooms. Showcasing raked ceilings that contrast with timber beams and exposed brick, there are several versatile spaces for family connection or time alone.

Also features a double remote garage, rainwater tanks and electric gates. Live in this charming home as is or update to a new level of opulence – the choice is yours.

Grounded Cafe with over 10 years of history as a thriving business is available for your consideration and purchase.

The cafe’ provides the local meeting hub for a host of loyal customers who travel from near and far to partake in a dining and juice bar experience second to none with THE best coffee, breakfasts, fresh mufins, smoothies and amazing lunches!! If you are looking to get into the hospitality industry or just have the dream of running your own business, this is the perfect place to start with a walk in walk out scenario… ideal for those appreciating the fact that all the hard work has been done!

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Appointment Only (Photo ID Required)

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$780,000-$820,000

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Prime Opportunity

Resting on just under 1/2 acre of landscaping; this home delivers an outstanding lifestyle in the Ridge Road Precinct.

Inside, a lge lounge & dining room is warmed by a slow combustion wood heater & together with the main bedroom & ENS opens up onto a covered alfresco area, with all rooms enhanced by painted timber ceilings. The family room warmed by a pot belly stove has lge picture windows overlooking the garden & the kitchen equipped with stone benchtops & high-end appliances is an entertainer’s dream.

Accommodation comprises the master with a WIR & ENS; the remaining 2 bedrooms each have BIRs & are complimented by a main bathroom incl spa bath. The property features a lge barn, equipped to house 4 cars, a studio/home ofice, 3 phase power & plenty of parking for plant, caravans & trailers.

Auction 14th Dec at 3.00pm

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

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

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This once loved home with all the classic features (open ire place, high ceilings and large loor to ceiling windows) now needs love and restoration!

The 2 bedroom 1 Bathroom cottage sits hidden within the grounds of this property ripe for renovation and includes a single lockup garage.Perfect for the irst home buyer entering the market or the aspiring renovator sitting on 2,487m2 (approx.) this property is a hidden gem in the hills.

The original home is nestled up high on the block surrounded by established European plantings, in a beautiful private setting.

Opportunities like these don’t come along often, so call today for further information.

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2 Le Souef Road Gembrook

$595,000 - $650,000

33 Williamson Road Gembrook

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Pretty DBL storey home in an elevated position on a large 1673 sqm block. Open plan living with kitchen, meals & lounge combined. Upstairs the pitched ceilings & Juliette balconies adds charm to the 3 BDRs, study area & bathroom. Downstairs ofice, entertaining, outdoor spa, fully fenced, DBL carport, storage room, garden shed, kids playground & dog or chicken enclosure. Enjoy the easy stroll into Gembrook.

Just minutes from Gembrook township is this ½ acre block with a lovely 2 BDR home with a living area, spacious kitchen/meals & study. Includes large covered entertaining area, separate 2 room studio with power & large 3 car garage/workshop complete with polished concrete loor, power, workshop benches, mezzanine loor, remote door & large lean to carport on the side. Fully fenced with low maintenance gardens.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968

31 Joffre Parade Cockatoo

$645,500 - $710,000

46 Mt Morton Road Belgrave South

$1,495,000 - $1,630,000

Lovely Home On Over Three Quarters Of An Acre!

5 Star Sanctuary Living!

If you’re looking for a home with the privacy of no neighbours, a large block & nothing to do but move in & enjoy then this is the home for you! The split level home has 3 BDRs, open plan kitchen, dining, family room & 2nd living area. WFH, GDH, polished boards, great entertaining deck, plenty of yard for kids & pets, dual access, loads of parking, wood shed, garden sheds, lots of under house storage & raised vegie gardens.

Dream property situated 1 3/4 acres on the prestigious Mt. Morton Road. Stylishly renovated 4 BDR home & self-contained unit. Generous open plan living that integrates indoor/outdoor living & indoor heated swimming pool. Includes ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, 3xgarage with home ofice space, extra large carport, 3 phase power & 10kw solar power system.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968

384 Macclesield Road Macclesield

310 Beenak Road Yellingbo

$1,140,000 - $1,250,000

$1,300,000 - $1,400,000

10 Acres, Views & Dual Accom In The Heart Of Macclesield!

Exquisite Lifestyle Living!

10 stunning acres with a well-loved family home, perfectly located with sought after sealed road frontage in the heart of Macclesield. This 4 BDR home has a self contained 1 BDR unit under the home roof line making this an ideal dual accommodation residence. Features galore including covered inground pool, 4 gated road entries, horse shelters, multiple sheds/workshops, dam, mains water & 5 fenced paddocks.

A sanctuary from the busy world this exquisite, private property has a panoramic view over the surrounding Yarra Valley mountain ranges. Luxury living set on an expansive 40 acres of impeccably kept pastures. 4 BDR + study with zoned living. Outstanding infrastructure with multiple shedding, cattle yards, 9 Meg water licence, fenced paddocks, 4 dams & separate truck/machinery access.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

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An unparalleled lifestyle of seclusion & privacy awaits at this 27 acre approx property. Featuring its very own ‘swan’ lake complete with 2 islands, this truly unique, prestigious property has been created to surpass the ultimate in lifestyle luxury. FEATURES INcLUDE: ‘Swan’ lake of approx 3 acres, 4 Sheds (2 @18 x 7.5m each) and paddock views that take in cardinia Reservoir.

All within minutes from Wellington Road and with easy access to Eastlink, Burwood Hwy and the Monash Fwy, yet a world away from neighbours and noise. This magnificent property will not disappoint and is ready and waiting for its lucky new owners!

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$880,000 - $950,000 3A 2B

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6 Black Hill Road, MENZIES CREEK A PLAcE TO cALL HOME

$620,000 - $680,000 3A 1B 2C

This magnificent property is a collaboration of art and design with the warmth of a family home. Expanses of level land on 1.9 acres are punctuated by family-friendly and functional extras including a cubby house and apple and kiwi groves. In the first of 2 living areas you will discover a wood fire, floorboards, and a quality kitchen with stone benchtops and new Blanco oven. capitalising on comfort, the main bathroom is a showstopper in its own right.

With a custom botanic print glass barn door, Roger Seller tapware, slumped glass shower, and antique vanity, the attention to detail is simply sublime.

Pretty as a picture and surrounded by gorgeous gardens, this character cottage offers the ideal home for any family. Set on a fully useable block of almost 1/3 of an acre, the home has three bedrooms, a kitchen that will delight you, a spacious sunroom that runs the length of the home and is the ideal place to curl up in your favourite chair and read a book on a quiet afternoon. A double carport under roofline and secure fencing for your children and pets to roam free in this gorgeous, gently sloping yard.

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Kylie Broxam riding SH Sebastian with Frederico Schiappa Pietra Saramago. 202183 Picture: ROB CAREW

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Gladysdale’s Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre had an international visitor recently as Portuguese classical dressage coach and trainer Frederico Schiappa Pietra Saramago hosted clinics for local riders.

Frederico, or ‘Freddy’ as the locals have nicknamed him, has coached and judged in several different countries including the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Kylie Broxam, whose family own the Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre, said she was happy to work with the internationally renowned trainer.

“It’s so good to see that everyone has taken away something great from it,” she said.

Frederico shared that he and his family have a strong connection to the sport.

“My family have always had horses ... It’s been a family tradition for several generations, so it was not very difficult to get involved. It was natural.

“Our main goal is not only to teach people to ride in the correct way, but also with the respect with the horse ... I understand perfectly everyone wants to compete and win gold medals but with that comes the respect and love for the horse.

“The equestrian art is the perfect harmony and the complicity between the rider and the horse.”

Kylie said Frederico’s attention to detail has gone a long way for herself and other riders at the equestrian centre.

“It can be something so small but it’s everything when you’re riding a horse,” she said.

Kylie Broxam riding SH Sebastian with Frederico Schiappa Pietra Saramago.

Despite spending the week in Gladysdale, Frederico had little time to take in the sights until the weekend as he has been a popular figure among local riders, who were quick to book a private lesson.

“I have enjoyed the people, they have been amazing. But she (Kylie) is saving the last two days to show me the area.”

Frederico spent time in Portugal and Spain earlier in the year teaching Kylie, who he described as one of her best students.

Riders who wish to get involved with Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre can visit https:// www.shirleyheights.com.au/.

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Falcons in four after chase

By Richard Millott Knox Gardens swooped on the final ball of its match against Upwey to claim points as Round 5 concluded on Saturday.

Set 244 from last week by the Tigers, the Falcons led from the top with Peter Dunlop reaching 60 to put the score at 2/91 in the 30th over.

Josh Gregory (42) and Mitch Gregory (30) teamed up well to continue the chase which tightened as the visitors needed 11 from the final over.

With a single required from the final ball, Josh McGowan finished the match with a boundary to claim the points at 9/248.

The win sets the Falcons up nicely, now into third place separated only on percentage ahead of Sunday’s T20 match against Johnson Park.

Meanwhile Upwey will look to add to the account against The Basin to lift from 8th place.

Lysterfield returned to the winners list with victory over Eildon Park.

Set 207 to claim the points, Nathan Walsh (102*) came to the crease at 2/20 and teamed up with Josh Bundy (43*).

The partnership saw the Beavers successfully complete the chase at 5/120.

Aaron Brunner returned to form with yet another century for the collection, however, the effort couldn’t help Belgrave over the line as Ferntree Gully Footballers claimed the points.

Brunner led from the top in a clinical display combining with Jarrod McPhee (54) for a 138-run opening stand in chase of the Griffens’ mammoth 5/296.

However, Nick Bogar found a way with the ball to maintain the Griffens in the game, his 3/47 helping restrict the Pies to 9/233 by day’s end.

the ball, his 4/61 the highlight as the Knights reached 9/208.

The Basin jumped into second with a comprehensive win against Upper Ferntree Gully.

The Bears set 9/207 last week and their quality bowling unit swung into gear at the hands of Joey Hawke (5/34) and Nick Freeling (3/18).

The Kings were unable to find a way to reenter the contest and were dismissed for 125.

In Decoite Shield, Mountain Gate (193) held on in a nail-biting affair against Olinda (189) to register the opening win of the campaign.

Ferntree Gully (282) are now two matches clear on top after accounting for Monbulk (176).

In other games, Knox Gardens jumped into third after seeing off St Johns Tecoma and Rowville claimed its second win of the season against South Belgrave.

Brunner was dismissed for 116, reflective of an impressive start to the season which has returned 509 runs (including 4 centuries) at an average of 127.25 with half the season still to play.

Johnson Park came close to causing a big upset against Knoxfield, as the Knights won with one wicket in hand.

The Knights set out after the Sharks’ 204, falling to 2/24 early before Luke Scanlan (68) and Trent Scholfield (48) took charge of adding the required runs.

With both back in the rooms at 4/146, the Sharks struck back to claim three quick wickets and stall the chase.

Another wicket-taking spree created an exciting finish with scores tied with one wicket in hand before the Knights wrapped up the match with two overs to spare.

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Knoxfield won the Beyond Blue Cup in its T20 matchup against Upper Ferntree Gully.

Knights topple Kings to claim Beyond Blue Cup

By Richard Millott Knoxfield won the Beyond Blue Cup in its T20 matchup against Upper Ferntree Gully on Sunday afternoon.

It was also the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association’s Round 3 replay round.

The Knights took first use of the facilities looking to set a large target, however, Chris Wilson and former Melbourne Football Club forward Tim Smith both claimed three wickets to keep the visitors in check at 5/52 from 11 overs.

The Knights were dismissed prior to the break for 99.

The Kings were well on the way towards the target at 2/69 at the 13 over mark, with

Daniel Gilbin (32) top scoring.

However the Knights’ pressure to close run scoring options sparked a terminal collapse, with the Kings losing 8/14 to be dismissed for 88 as the wickets were shared around.

Beyond the result was the fundraising efforts towards Beyond Blue, with $1800 raised to assist in providing invaluable mental health support services.

Lysterfield jumped to second on the ladder after an inspiring win against Ferntree Gully Footballers.

Tim Chivers tore through the Griffens early, claiming a hat-trick to put the visitors in all sorts at 4/17.

Cohen McElroy (42) helped right the in-

nings but it was Chivers again who closed out the innings, claiming 6/25 from his four overs as the Griffens reached 116.

In reply, Nathan Hicks (37) got the Beavers off to a flying start before Anthony Brolic (31*) and Nathan Walsh (40*) brought home the win, passing the target at 2/117.

In other Norm Reeves Shield games, The Basin remained in the top four courtesy of victory against Upwey, Eildon Park claimed six points and a percentage boost in its game against Belgrave and Knox Gardens defeated Johnson Park.

In Decoite Shield, Rowville held off a fastfinishing Olinda to keep in touch with the pack.

James Rogers (35) and Brett Gatehouse

(30) lead the way for the Hawks in some lateinnings hitting to reach 6/152.

Not to be outdone, Hunter Greenall hit 56 from 37 balls to have the Bloods at 2/87 but coming down to the last over, the Bloods fell just short, reaching 7/147.

Ferntree Gully suffered its first loss of the season at the hands of South Belgrave.

On the home deck, Daniel Cormack (33) and Jordan McDermott (56*) helped South to reach the target with an over to spare, ending at 2/122.

In other games, Mountain Gate made it two wins in as many days after defeating St Johns Tecoma and Monbulk jumped into the top four after 41-run win over Knox Gardens.

Seconds still on top after demolishing win

By Eric Markham Monbulk Bowls Club's second team maintained top position on the ladder after a demolition job on Mooroolbark at home.

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Norma Clerke's rink maintained a strong lead throughout the game to win 30-10.

Monbulk won the overall 107-46.

Monbulk 1, which was second on the ladder, travelled to take on third-placed Mitcham on Saturday.

Monbulk struggled to come to terms with the Mitcham green and were beaten by a better side on the day.

Richard Cookson's rink couldn't get on the

scoreboard until the eighth end and by this stage, they were 16 shots behind.

They rallied and won nine of the next 14 ends, but still went down 30-16.

Andrew Bell's rink had a close contest but lost 24-13.

Brian Smiths' rink trailed all day winning only five ends to lose 28-12.

Eric Markham's rink battled hard, with excellent contributions from Margaret O'Brien (1), Ivan Baric (2) and Karen Rice (3), to get over the line 19-17.

This meant an overall loss, 99-60.

On Tuesday, Monbulk 1 played Armadale away in what was a close contest.

Andrew Bell's rink came from behind to win 22-20.

Eric Markham's rink also claimed a tight one-shot victory, 17-16, while Richard Cookson's rink went down 20-14.

Monbulk lost overall, 57-54.

Monbulk 2 played Mitcham at home and won on all rinks while Monbulk 3 ran into a hot Heathmont away from home and lost all rinks.

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Success at State titles

By Jamie Strudley Yarra Ranges Athletics had seven teams qualify and compete at the LAVic State Track Relays at Casey Fields on Saturday.

For 10 of the 17 kids, it was their first time at a State Championship.

Most of the teams recorded personal bests on their Region times.

Final results were: U10 Girls 4x200m: DQ. U9 Mixed 4x100m: 14th - 1.06.71 U10 Mixed 4x100m: 19th - 1.01.36 U11 Mixed 4x100m: 15th - 1.00.32 U10 Girls 4x100m: 9th - 1.04.17 U10 Boys 4x100m:23rd - 1.04.62 U11 Girls Medley: 5th - 2.14.70 Also on Saturday, Yarra Ranges Athletics Little Athletics athletes strived for more personal bests at Morrison Reserve, while Combined Event participants received their points tally and placing from the weekend before.

The club's seniors competed at the AVSL round on Friday night at Doncaster.

This was the 'Nitro' Round with a range of unique scoring formats in field events and track events.

Highlights included the 2x2x400m relay that concluded the evening with YRA teams being very successful.

Results were: Women: 60yds: Tiara Willis 08.85; Sarah Rollo 08.77; Ashlinn Walker 08.82; Ashleigh Rooke 09.12; Hayley Wilkins 09.19; Ciara Willey 09.37; Sarah Ebbels 10.69; Anne-Marie Ebbels 12.34.

600yds: Kellie Emmerson 1:48.1h; Mia Strudley 1:48.6h; Sarah Rollo 1:49.2h; Ciara Willey 1:50.0h; Erika Bedyn 2:35.0h.

Mile: Kellie Emmerson 5:40.0h; Mia Strudley 5:42.8h Bonnie Morris 6:13.2h.

Javelin: Hayley Wilkins 33.13m; Ashlinn

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Walker 22.55m; Meg Sparkes 17.98m; Ashleigh Rooke 16.47m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 14.44m; Sarah Ebbels 13.38m; Erika Bedyn 12.64m; Lauren Starr 11.94m; Kathi Hewitson 10.56m.

Shot Put: Hayley Wilkins 8.75m; Ashleigh Rooke 8.10m; Meg Sparkes 7.40m; Sarah Ebbels 7.01m; Erika Bedyn 5.94m; Anne-Marie Ebbels 5.85m; Lauren Starr 5.05m; Kathi Hewitson 4.78m.

Long Jump: Ashlinn Walker 4.49m; Ciara Willey 3.76m.

Men: 60yds: Camden Hewitson 07.89; Craig Hewitson 08.61.

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Camden Hewitson 88.3h; Hayden · 600yds: Rooke 1:32.9h; Craig Hewitson 1:41.0h; Jamie Strudley 1:45.1h; Brayden Woolridge 1:51.9h.

Max Savill-Bentley 4:52.8h; Camden · Mile: Hewitson 5:02.5h; Craig Hewitson 5:37.6h. · High Jump: Oliver Duncan 1.60m.

Dale Bullen 41.02m; Brayden Wool· Javelin: ridge 39.16m.

Put: Brayden Woolridge 11.21m; Dale · Shot Bullen 8.33m. · Long Jump: Oliver Duncan 4.83m.

(Hayden Rooke, Ashleigh Rooke, · 4x100m: Sarah Rollo, Camden Hewitson) 50.83; (Oliver Duncan, Mia Strudley, Ciara Willey, Brayden Woolridge) 56.42; (Craig Hewitson,

Kellie Emmerson, Jamie Strudley, Ashlinn Walker) 58.03.

2x2x400m: Yarra Ranges (James Anderson, Kellie Emmerson) 4:35.56; (Camden Hewitson, Ciara Willey) 4:35.65; (Mia Strudley, Max Savill-Bentley) 5:07.16; (Bonnie Morris, Craig Hewitson) 4:37.92; (Erika Bedyn, Jamie Strudley) 5:33.44.

Next weekend the club's seniors will compete in Round 8 of AVS, while the Little Athetics will farewell another the year during a twilight program on Friday night.

The weather is likely to be very hot so updates will be posted on Facebook, the club's website and other social media.

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