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Kylie Broxam riding SH Sebastian with Frederico Schiappa Pietra Saramago. thing when you’re riding a horse,” she said.

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/.

Kylie Broxam riding SH Sebastian with Frederico Schiappa Pietra Saramago. 202183 Picture: ROB CAREW 12427238-FA40-19

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 every-

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

sponsible state agencies and the federal government.

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

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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-

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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 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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“It was a labour of love and everything was donated. It’s come together with a lot of help from the residents.”

The residents celebrated the unveiling of the nativity scene with the Healesville community choir, who sang for the occasion.

“I hope the residents can take away the real meaning of Christmas,” Ms DiBianco said.

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Healesville’s Monda Lodge is celebrating Christmas by creating a nativity scene for residents to enjoy.

The inspiration for the nativity scene came on Christmas Eve last year when lifestyle coordinator Filidea DiBianco asked residents, ‘What does Christmas mean to you?’

“One resident said she missed putting up a nativity scene with her family and that she enjoyed seeing the nativity scene when visiting church,” Ms DiBianco said.

From October, staff and residents have been busy putting together their own nativity scene based entirely on donations.

“I incorporated it into our activities and I went around to residents and gave everyone the vision of what we were doing.

“Residents who don’t usually come out of their rooms started collecting newspapers for paper-mache.

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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.

“My life has been devoted to helping people and while it is a very difficult time for myself and my family I also feel for the person making these claims because she is clearly troubled to be making up such lies.“ Dr Yeo also said in the statement that he plans to appeal the decision.

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‘In 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.

Bushfire risk profile, East Central Bushfire Risk Landscape, 1980–2021.

SOURCE: www.safertogether.vic.gov.au “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.

“It’s up to the whole of society, it’s not just one person.

“The agencies can do a little, the local government can do a little bit and individual people can do a little.”

For more information about bushfire risk in East Central, visit www.safertogether.vic.gov. au/landscapes/east-central.

Marchers make sure Warburton says ‘yes’ to respect

By Jed Lanyon Warburton community members and organisations took part in a twilight march to promote respectful relationships and the prevention of family violence on Friday 6 December.

The march was hosted by new group, Yes to Respect, who are now hoping to continue to spread a positive message across the Upper Yarra community.

Group founder Nicole Bechard told the Mail, “It went really well. Close to 100 people came out to take part in the march. We had good support from all sectors of the community.

“It sounds like the information went far and wide. There were families and children taking part and people from the whole of the Upper Yarra.”

The march took place in support of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Ms Bechard said that she had liaised with Yarra Ranges Council, local police, Eastern Health, Inspiro, EDVOS, Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank, as well as local community groups such as the Warburton Advancement League, and Healthy Mates Upper Yarra and more.

The march started from the Warburton Golf Club, crossing the Yarra River through Warburton, finishing with a sausage sizzle at the ADRA Redwood Community Centre.

Ms Bechard said this is just the beginning of

The Upper Yarra community taking part in the Yes to Respect march.

Yes to Respect’s work as they hope to make the march an annual event.

“There was a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of people signed up to come back again for a march next year as well as other events,” she said.

“Work is needed because the incidence of

family violence is high. But there is good enthusiasm for people to band together and promote healthy relationships.”

“We want to get individuals and families working together. None of us can do it alone ...

What we want to make clear is that this is for men and women. It’s about uniting everybody.”

The 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence is an annual international campaign that kicked off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

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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.

Asthma Australia has pegged 11 per cent

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Paediatric Naturopath – Healesville 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.

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Healesville SES recently had two members receive recognition for their long term service.

Geoff Wilkinson has served the SES for 40 years, while Jon McDonald passed 15 years of service.

The pair were recognised by SES regional manager Ray Jasper on the 9 December for their ongoing support to their community.

Healesville SES is looking for new members. To join, call 1300 842 737 or visit www.ses.

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.

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

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

to consider who pays the true price of worsening climate change and who has profited from funding opposition to action on global warming?

Peter Cook, Clematis.

A lovely surprise I, along with other residents of Maroondah Retirement Village, had a lovely surprise on Tuesday 3 December as we were invaded by a delightful group of young guides with little home-made Christmas gifts for us all.

I can’t speak for everyone here, but it has certainly made my Christmas - the memory of the dear little smiling faces of the girls will remain for a long time.

Thank you Guide Leaders for encouraging our younger generation to care for the elderly.

Sheila Fuller, Healesville.

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The Millgrove carols will take place on Saturday 21 December at 7.30pm at the Millwarra Community Building. Join in on pre-carols entertainment including crafts and a sausage sizzle.

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

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Eastern Regional Libraries’ Christmas wish is that locals start enjoying their collection again, fine free. For the month of December, simply write your membership number on the slips provided in each location, pop it in the box and they’ll waive your fines. They will also be making a community donation to a local charity. If you are in a position to contribute, you can donate cash or in-date food at any branch.

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

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

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1st Woori Yallock Scout Group got an early Christmas gift this year with one of their youth members achieving the Australian Scout Medallion. Trak Buller, who has been a member of the group for seven years, starting as a cub scout, is the first member of the scout group to achieve the scout medallion since the group’s inception in 1910. This award is the highest achievement in the scout section.

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

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

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

The Valley Ladies of Healesville Probus Club meets every third Monday of the month at 11am in the seniors club rooms at River Street, Healesville. Probus clubs are for semi or retired people looking to keep their minds active and expand their interests. Inquiries: 5962 1890.

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The Men’s Probus Club of Healesville meet every Third Thursday of the month at 9.30am at St Brigid’s Church Hall. Enjoy fellowship and interesting guest speakers with like minded

The Healesville Ladies Probus Club meets every third Friday of the month at 10am in the Senior Citizens Hall. Attendees can enjoy making new friends who will enrich their life in

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

retirement. There’s no fund-raising involved and new members will be made very welcome.

Inquiries: 5962 3713.

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

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

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All eyes on Archibalds

By Jed Lanyon Over 55,000 people came to the Yarra Valley and through the TarraWarra Museum of Art gallery doors to witness the Archibald Prize exhibition, making it the highest attended exhibition in the museum’s 15-year history.

For the first time since 2012, the Archibald Prize returned to Victoria as the TarraWarra Museum of Art hosted the portraits of 54 of Australia’s leading and emerging artists, including Tony Costa’s Archibald Prize winning portrait of Lindy Lee. The exhibition created a buzz across the valley and the tourism impact of the record visitation is estimated to have boosted the Yarra Ranges economy by more than $5.4M The museum states that the exhibition attracted an estimated 44,780 day trippers, 9,978 visitors who overnighted In the Yarra Valley, and 277 guests while the exhibition was open from 14 September to 5 November.

TarraWarra Museum of Art director Victoria Lynn said the appeal of the Archibald Prize, the wide diversity of portrait subjects, and the museum’s magnificent setting made the exhibition particularly attractive.

Prior to the exhibition, she told the Mail that she hoped the exhibition would be viewed by 50,000 visitors, a goal that was easily surpassed by the museum.

“We are delighted that so many of TarraWarra Museum of Art’s traditional audiences and new-comers visited us to see the Archibald Prize. The exhibition’s success is a testimony to the ongoing appeal of viewing art in a premier Australian museum located in the beautiful Yarra Valley,” Ms Lynn said.

Artist Tony Costa spoke to the Mail about his award winning portrait in September.

He revealed that he hasn’t used a paint brush for over 30 years and that his portrait of Lindy Lee was created with his hands.

“I’m essentially a very impatient person, so I paint with my hands ... I wear surgical gloves; they are very thin and at the end of a painting session there might be 100 gloves laying around the studio floor.”

“I found that by putting an image down quickly with my hand, had a greater visual impact than sitting there with my brush and trying to paint it.”

‘Yvié’ by Sharyne Doensen.

Audience choice winner Local Yarra Ranges community member, Sharyne Doensen has taken out the Not the Archies Audience Choice Award for 2019.

Over 2000 votes for 97 different artworks were received by the community for the Audience Choice Award, with Ms Doensen’s painting ‘Yvi¨¦’, taking the crown.

Ms Dorensen wrote the following about her winning submission: “Meet Yvi¨¦. From the resilient farmer to the patient winemaker, Yvi¨¦ is a blend of all things Yarra Valley. Yvi¨¦ embraces both whimsy and solemnity; she is a patchwork collage of our vibrant community.”

Not the Archies is a participatory visual arts project run by council to celebrate the faces of the diverse and wonderful Yarra Ranges community.

The project saw nearly 250 portraits created by the community of someone who they think is great, from September to mid-November.

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For her efforts, Ms Doensen won a $300 food and accommodation package from Healesville Hotel.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Richard Higgins congratulated the winner and thanked everyone in the community who took part.

“Not the Archies is a wonderful opportunity for our community to get creative, express themselves through art and also pay tribute to someone who they think is great within their community,” he said.

“Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted works of art for this year’s event.

“However, there can only be one winner for the Not the Archies Audience Choice Award, so we offer a big congratulations to Sharyne for her impressive submission.”

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At loggerheads over cuts

By Philip Hopkins The Andrews Government’s planned closure of Victoria’s native forestry industry by 2030 is opposed by the federal Labor Party and has been condemned by Australia’s forestry experts.

Federal Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Resources, Joel Fitzgibbon, has strongly backed Victoria’s native forest industries as sustainable, while the Institute of Foresters of Australia said the Andrews Government’s ban was poor public policy with undesirable outcomes, particularly at a time of huge bushfire danger. The IFA represents forest scientists, forest managers and forest growers.

Speaking at the Australian Forest Products Association dinner in Canberra Mr Fitzgibbon endorsed sustainably managed native forestry and the Regional Forest Agreements framework as delivering the best environmental, climate change and bushfire mitigation outcomes.

“Australia is the seventh most forested nation in the world - we have the land and the resource to supply much of this timber from our abundant native forest estate and through an expanded plantation estate,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.

“In each of the RFA States and Queensland we’ve benefited from native timber resource security; native forest harvesting certified as sustainable by the relevant international certifying body.

“That’s the way it is, and the way it should be. It’s the best outcome for our natural environment. It’s also the best way to abate carbon, and the best way to manage bushfire risk.”

Mr Fitzgibbon undermined Mr Andrews’ claim that the hardwood timber industry in Victoria could transition to plantations by 2030.

“Australia cannot sustain a forest and forest products industry - and all the jobs and wealth it creates - without a native forest industry.

Even if plantation forestry could be grown sufficiently quickly to offset the loss of our native resource - and it can’t - it is no replacement for our renewable native forest product,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.

The federal president of the IFA, Bob Gordon, said Mr Andrews had lost perspective on environmental issues and was prepared to badly damage rural and regional communi-

ties, especially in Gippsland, for no discernible gain for the environment Mr Gordon said when foresters and firefighters were warning about a devastating build-up of fuel in Australia’s forests, the Andrews Government had made things worse. “it is irresponsible to remove the forestry workforce and compound the loss by closing much of the road and track network used to

combat fires,” he said.

Mr Gordon said the Andrews Government’s claimed climate change benefits were indefensible. “They ignore the science regarding proven atmospheric carbon sequestration from sustainable forestry and use of timber products to displace steel and concrete in buildings,” he said.

The IPCC had confirmed that sustainable forest management increased forest carbon stocks and produced an annual yield of timber products that sequestered carbon dioxide.

“These findings have been re-enforced by independent studies based on forestry in southeast Australia,” he said.

Chief Executive of the Australian Forest Products Association Ross Hampton said Mr Fitzgibbon’s strong defence of Victoria’s native forest industries had further unravelled the Andrews Government’s ill-conceived plan.

“The federal Labor Party has seen what is apparently eluding the Victorian Labor Party; closing an industry which is needed for Melbourne’s hardwood floors, stair treads, tables and other like products, and throwing thousands of blue collar workers onto the unemployment lines at the same time, should not be the Labor way,” Mr Hampton said.

Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Jonathon Duniam, strongly condemned the Victorian Government’s decision and backed his state Coalition colleagues’ pledge to reverse the decision if they win the next Victorian election.

“A broad coalition of industry, rural groups and councils is coalescing around this issue and are determined to have it reversed. It has no basis in science and will be a disaster for regional Victoria. We call on Premier Andrews to admit the plan was not thought through, put a hold on the decision and enter into a dialogue with us,” Mr Hampton said.

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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.”

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Nathan and Ann Guy. 202504 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.”

For more information on the State Government’s disability plan and the Victorian Autism Plan, visit statedisabilityplan.vic.gov.au.

For more information on Different Journeys, visit www.differentjourneysasd.com.

New solar scheme allows more the power to choose

By Romy Stephens A new program will provide Yarra Ranges residents access to affordable solar PV systems through a Council-backed provider.

The Solar Savers program was launched at the Yarra Ranges Council's Liveable Homes in a Changing Climate event on 4 December.

Previously, the program provided pensioners with access to solar panels and installations at no upfront cost, with a low-interest rate loan to be repaid over 10 years.

Yarra Ranges mayor Richard Higgins said the program has since expanded so any homeowner in the region can register to express interest.

"The use of solar panels on homes has grown massively in the last few years, as has the number of businesses in Australia providing solar PV systems, so it can be hard to know how to go about installing them," Cr Higgins said.

"Residents going through the Solar Savers program will be assessed to make sure that a system would suit their energy needs.

"They'll be talked through the entire process and given a quote before any work begins and they'll have a number of options when it comes to their repayment."

Cr Higgins said the program had already proven successful.

"We're proud to be part of the program, along with nine other councils, and we've already seen great results with 39 systems inmailcommunity.com.au

Guests attend the Liveable Homes in a Changing Climate event. stalled on homes across Yarra Ranges in recent years."

The Liveable Homes in a Changing Climate event was held at the Mooroolbark Community Centre to help people learn how to save power, reduce bills and understand solar.

Guest speakers included John Shiel, Glen Morris and Anna Imberger.

Yarra Ranges Council's sustainability manager, Jess Rae, said learning about energy efficiency can help residents improve their lifestyle as they understand the best options available.

"There's a lot of information on the market so sometimes it's hard to know who's actually a good solar panel installer and what are good solar panels," she said.

"It's important that Council can be that trusted source for people."

For more information on Solar Savers, visit solarsavers.org.au.

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‘Pleasing’ results are in

By Jed Lanyon The long wait for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) ATAR results is finally over for Year 12 students as they continue to plan their next steps in life after 13 years of education.

Some students in the Yarra Ranges matched it with the best of the best in the state, including Lilydale High School’s Tahlia Eastwood, who earned a 98.35, including a perfect 50 score in further mathematics.

Healesville High School principal Allan Rennick told the Mail he was proud of his Year 12 students this year, who performed above the state average in previous years.

“The results that we got this year were really pleasing,” he said.

“We got a mean English study score of 29.91.

The state-wide mean for the last six years has been around 28. So we were about almost two points above the state mean for English.

Healesville High School’s Jessica Forbes, received an 89.75 ATAR, including a 48.5 study score in German.

After learning her results and that she was the dux for Healesville High School, Jessica ran into the school’s receptionist, Barb, who was excited to hear the news.

“I ran into Barb at Coles and she was just an energizer bunny running up and down the aisles, it was a bit nuts,” Jessica said.

Healesville High School students Keely Farrow, Isabella Susigan and Jessica Forbes. 202595 Picture: JED LANYON Jessica said she is glad to see the year out after suffering from a panic attack during reading time of her legal studies exam.

“I loved legal studies, but that exam was the worst thing to grace this Earth.”

Jessica said she plans to take a gap year to

find work, move out of home and gain some independence.

“I’m definitely going to miss the support system I have with the teachers. I really don’t think I would have gotten through this year if it wasn’t for Ms Jackson and Ms Plunkett.”

Fellow Year 12 students Keely Farrow and Isabella Susigan achieved a score of 82.5 and 84.6, respectively.

Keely, who plans on studying criminology and psychological science, earned the school’s highest English marks with a study score of 40.

Isabella, who is looking forward to studying a Bachelor of Screen and Media, scored a 41 in studio art.

Both students admitted they have found the transition from high school to be unusual so far.

“I like the structure. It’s weird not coming to school every day. Like I just work and play with my dog now, that’s about it,” Keely said.

“I won’t miss the pressure. It was a very stressful year. On top of all the study you have to do, everyone has different things going on so it’s really hard to try and manage that and still do the best you can.”

Mr Rennick said he was proud of what the girls achieved over the year, while Isabella said that the high school had a strong group of Year 12 students.

“We’re a good year level in that way, I think.

We were all mostly motivated,” she said.

Upper Yarra Secondary College students Monique Lee, Aidan Tsoumbakos, Nikita Hedges, Jamin Hamnett, Amy Knight and Justin Robinson made up the list of high achievers for their school.

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Christmas at Cortella Avoid the pre-Christmas madness of the bigger shopping centres and enjoy a local Christmas shopping experience in a stress-free environment at Yarra Junction’s Cortella Homewares.

The staff at Cortella Homewares have been busy stocking the store with everything Christmas, including Christmas lanterns, wooden decorations, tinsel, baubles, ornaments, table decorations, partyware, candles, wrapping paper, boxes and more.

On the gift front, they have personally selected something for everyone in the family.

There is a selection of giftware including eye-catching LED fairy lanterns, decorative homewares, STEM and craft packs for the kids, arts and crafts, toys, novelties and ladies’ and men’s gifts.

“We have everything from gifts, cards and wrap, serving and partyware, toys and an extensive art supply range, just to name a few,”

store owner Clea said.

“We have some amazing Mont Marte Christmas specials for art enthusiasts and this year have included a high quality range of Australian made candles, diffusers, soaps, bath and body products.

“Also, we have an extended selection of Christmas decorations with lots of light up items and wooden ornaments and decorations, it will make everyone’s Christmas sparkle.

“Our aim has always been to provide the local community with a broad range of quality products they can source locally without having to go down the line.”

The team at Cortella look forward to making the festive shopping experience as stressfree and enjoyable as possible.

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Don’t shop for a pet, just adopt Animal Aid says anyone considering bringing a pet home this Christmas shouldn't let the holidays put them off - they just need to be prepared.

CEO Mark Menze said holidays were a great time to adopt a new member to the family.

"If you're not planning on taking an extended holiday away from the home, you may find you have a lot of free time to spend with your new pet to build a strong bond," he said.

"The weather is great and with the extra daylight hours, exercising your newly-adopted dog will be an enjoyable activity that the whole family can be involved in."

But Mr Menze suggested checking before adopting or giving a pet as a gift.

"Some people might love animals but not have the time or the ability to care for one," he said.

"It's also a good idea to let the person be in-

volved with the selection of their new pet.

"Consider giving them a gift certificate and let them find the perfect pet for themselves."

Mr Menze said that no matter the time of year, pet adoptees needed to make sure they were ready for a long commitment to care for and love them.

Renters will need to get their landlord's permission first and those adopting a cat should check with their local council regarding regulations.

"Please consider adopting your new pet from an animal shelter or rescue group," Mr Menze said.

"All will have many animals looking for a second chance in a loving home.

"The love they share is the greatest gift of all."

Visit Animal Aid at 35 Killara Road, Coldstream, or call 9739 0300.

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Bin chicken spawn point

By Derek Schlennstedt At Queen’s Park there stands a mystical tree which draws to it all manner of ibis.

The tree has a strange power over these birds and it’s widely regarded as a spawn point for the shunned yet beautiful tip turkey.

Now, I have nothing against the noble but ignominious bin chicken, but it is public knowledge that the three worst things on this planet are, in descending order: world famine, dropping a six-pack of VB, and bin juice-drinking gronks - otherwise known as ibises.

But why the hate? Well there are a few simple reasons for that. For starters, they have a head like a water-logged walnut, and they’re picnic-wrecking scab lords who are always poised and ready to stick their bizarre curved beak into the a*se-end of your kebab.

If you couple this with the fact that they have now set up a well-oiled spawn point right next to a kids park in Healesville you start to see why they are not a beloved bird.

The tree, which is situated next to the Queens Park Playground and has a white faecal-stained walkway running beneath it has caught the attention of John Henley, who at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on 26 November, put forward a very valid question.

“Will council take the necessary steps to remove the nest, which will move the flock away from the playground?”

“At the north east corner of the new children’s playground in Queens Park, Healesville

there is a nest of about 30 ibis,” Mr Henley stated in his submission.

“These birds nest in a single group and are scavengers by nature, the area underneath the nest area is full of their excrement, the smell is appalling and an obvious health hazard, especially where children are playing.”

“Will council take the necessary steps to remove the nest, which will move the flock away from the playground?”

The ibis is somehow worse than the pigeon, worse than the seagull, worse even than the hideous bush turkey, and when they threaten to defecate on an innocent child, it’s an attack on us all.

But, according to council their hands are tied.

“The Australian White Ibis is one of three native Australian species,” Director of Environment and Engineering Mark Varmalis said.

“All Victorian native wildlife is protected by law, and it is illegal to harass or harm native birds and other wildlife without authorisation from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.”

“Council staff will investigate the request to remove the nest and discuss this further with staff from the department on steps that can be taken.”

So there you have it, these nasty, crescentnosed beasties may be around to stay. My advice: invest in a wide-brimmed hat.

John Henley raised concern about the number of ibises nesting in a tree, close to a popular playground in Queen's Park

THINGS TO DO PLACES TO GO

So much to do at the zoo 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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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

Open Daily From 10am Lion feeding at 1.30pm every weekend and every Vic public/ school holiday, followed by feeding of the Meerkats!

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Top 10 best 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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Water and Earth Are All One Thing

By Jed Lanyon Hearth Galleries unveiled its newest exhibition on Wednesday 4 December titled, ‘Water and Earth Are All One Thing’.

The exhibition is an exploration of water, its significance in Jukurrpa (Dreaming and Creation stories), art and culture, while highlight-

ing the interrelatedness between water, earth and aquatic life form and the active character of water as creator and provider.

The exhibition features the works of many local Victorian artists such as Graham Patterson, Emma Stenhouse, Kim Wandin, Jacqui Wandin, Merilyn Duff and Nikki Browne as well as artists from Baluk Arts and Young Arts.

The gallery is also highlighting the works of interstate artists, Danny Riley and artists from Waralungku Art Centre (Borroloola), Ed Wanganeen (Yorke Peninsula) who is the father of former AFL star Gavin Wanganeen, as well as Warlukurlangu Artists (Yuendumu and Nyirripi).

Gallery curator Christine Joy will be hosting free curator talks to give visitors a greater understanding of the exhibition.

“One of the objectives of the exhibition is that we can all learn to understand the precious nature of water,” Ms Joy said.

“We’ve seen in the media, there have been plenty of stories about the lack of ability to control or manage water with a western point of view. And that is that water is seen as a resource and to be used by us.

“In Aboriginal culture, it’s seen to be an entity unto itself. It’s a creator ... Anything that is a creator, there is going to be sacred elements to that.

“You would never want to hurt a creator, you respect a creator, you acknowledge it as being sacred and you actively look to protect it.”

Ms Joy said ‘Water and Earth Are All One Thing’ will explore the principle of reciprocity, much like Hearth Galleries’ last exhibition, ‘Seeds of Creation’, which explored plants and their seed in Aboriginal Dreaming Stories.

“You only take as much as you need, then

you share what you take, and then you give back ... This idea of reciprocity is about giving so that you can receive,” she said.

“We don’t have anything like that at all. We plant something and we take, or we farm animals and we take.

“These are the sorts of reasons why we are in this ecological disaster. We have climate change, erosion, habitat breakdown, etcetera.

“And we’re in denial about that, we don’t really see it. But right now in New South Wales they can see it, because the state is burning.

“But until we’re in a disaster like that, we don’t really acknowledge it.

“I really believe that the only way we’re going to improve on these things is listening to Indigenous people.”

From mid-December, the gallery will feature both sculptures of local Wurundjeri women Jacqui Wandin and Aunty Kim Wandin whose work was shortlisted for the Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition and Awards.

Aunty Kim’s red eel trap and Jaqcui’s water carrying burl both tie in well to the exhibition’s theme of looking at our connection to water.

Hearth Galleries is located at 208 Maroondah Highway Healesville and the exhibition will be open until February. Ms Joy’s curator talks will take place on 24 January and 22 February.

For more information, visit https://www. christinejoycuration.com.au/.

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FAMILY LIVING, LOADS OF SHEDDING THIS immaculately presented four bedroom brick veneer home offers a chance to live a private and tranquil life in a fabulous rural location.

It will tick the boxes for the whole family, especially if someone needs shedding!

The huge block of 5519 square metres backs onto the Melbourne Water pipeline and there is a disused road between you and your nearest neighbour. There is plenty of lawn for the kids to run and play, mountain views are had from the front porch and there is a huge undercover entertaining deck with a built in spa.

The home is light and bright and has been freshly painted and renovated throughout. The large lounge/ meals area has slate flooring, wood heating and a split system unit.

The modern kitchen has plenty of cupboard space and stainless steel appliances. There is a formal dining area and a further family room with a split system as well as a formal entry.

All four bedrooms are spacious and have built-in robes whilst the master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite. There is a further stylish family bathroom with shower, bath

and vanity plus a separate toilet.

Outside offers amazing infrastructure with an enormous lock-up workshop with power, a double carport, wood shed, large machinery shed, undercover workspace and

garden shedding. This would be ideal for a tradesperson or handyman.

There are solar panels to help reduce energy bills and the established gardens are a feature as well as the many concrete

paths around the home.

This complete package has been lovingly maintained and is ready for it’s new family.

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GLORIOUS COUNTRY RETREAT WHANAU means family and this is what this retreat is all about.

Take a relaxing drive along a country road beside the Yarra River to the entrance of this idyllic six acre (approx.) lifestyle property, only minutes from the township of Warburton in a sought after pocket of Big Pats Creek.

Along a winding driveway you approach the craftsman built two-storey home.

Oozing quality, you are offered open plan living with wood heater, split system and an ambient open fire place with an adjacent sunroom overlooking the stunning gardens.

The family and friends are well catered for with a smartly designed floorplan, offering an appealing five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas.

A stunning French Provincial inspired kitchen with stone bench tops, a beautiful cream coloured 900mm Ilve cooker, Miele dishwasher, extensive cupboard and bench space with a beautiful garden vista will be a treat to cook a country feast in.

The master bedroom provides a full ensuite with a luxurious claw foot bath, walk-in robe and has its own private balcony overlooking your property, a perfect place to relax with a glass of wine or a morning cuppa.

The upstairs living zone invites you to relax with a book or listen to music and a further two rooms giving options for accommodation or maybe an art studio or office with features casement style attic windows. Externally you have access to a lock up garage, a work shed, wood shed, potting shed and an extensive vegetable garden planted with fruit trees and berries, and mature ornamental trees with park like lawns and a eucalypt back drop.

This is a truly beautiful property that needs to be seen to be believed, where tranquility and peace awaits. â—?

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ALLURING LIFESTYLE HERE is your chance to enjoy a way of life available to precious few, on this stunning piece of the Yarra Valley located near the end of a quiet "no through road", close to Don Valley Primary School and less than 10 mins drive to Yarra Valley shopping.

Entry through double gates to gravelled, broad spaces, set aside for the manoeuvring and parking of all types of vehicles and machinery year round, immediately demonstrates that this lovely property would clearly suit trades people, truckies or plant operators.

At a closer look, the four bedroom, two bathroom, brick veneer home is supported by a detached single car garage/workshop, four bay carport and additional single covered caravan/boat park Inside the home, family living and four spacious bedrooms are at ground level and then steps down to a further two large rooms, one with a fabulous "man cave", which would be the envy of many.

The feature of the home is the modern, open living design incorporating the kitchen

Quiet lifestyle property

with its timber bench tops, breakfast bar and huge 900mm electric oven.

This area flows beautifully, out through sliding doors to an equally spacious, covered outdoor entertaining area which, just by its position, is naturally sheltered but also provides stunning views over fastidiously maintained lawns and garden beds stretching down to the native bush boundary, in the gully below.

Planned, established gardens include an array of fruiting trees, citrus, apples, plums, nectarines, plums and olives and are sustained by additional rain water stored in two 13,500 litre tanks and a dam which pumps to two, "pop up" irrigation lines, ensuring the garden remains green, year round, even though this property has the advantage of a mains water connection.

There is heaps of storage space within the home and an efficient internet service provided through ADSL 2. These are just more features while an abundance of native wild life will provide plenty of interest daily. ●

This pretty and quiet location is home to lovers of wild life and the serenity of native bush land and includes irrigated and manicured lawns, garden beds and many assorted fruit trees. It features a two level, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom, brick veneer home with large open living areas both internal and external, ground floor rumpus and enviable “mans shed”. Outside there is ample car, boat or caravan cover provided through 2 double carports, a single garage/workshop and additional lean-to cover. Big all weather parking area and double gate access make this a perfect spot for tradies or plant operators.

Price Range $820,000 to $870,000 Contact Richard Taylor 0407 081 957 Shop 1/362 Warburton Highway, Wandin North.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 80 Harberts Road, DON VALLEY, VIC 3139 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: By Negotiation $820,000 - $870,000 Inspect: Contact agent Contact: Richard Taylor 0407 081 957, HARCOURTS - YARRA VALLEY com.au

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Brett & Tammy would like to thank all those who offered great support during the start-up of our new business.

We are truly humbled & grateful to our vendors who recently entrusted us to sell their homes over the last 3 months.

We would like to wish everyone a very merry christmas and a safe & happy new year.

We look forward to providing a premium and personal service to our future clients next year in the beautiful part of the world called Healesville!

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Some of our Client’s Feedback Hi Tammy When we decided to sell, based on previous experiences, we had no hesitation in using Brett & Tammy recently to sell our home.

I would like to thank you for making the purchase of my place an absolute pleasure. I appreciated how easy it was to communicate any concerns or worries to you, however trivial. Thanks again and I will certainly recommend both Brett and yourself to anyone who is considering selling their home.

The communication, short time frame to sell and final price were all handled professionally and efficiently which is what we expected following our past dealings.

Wendie—Healesville

Chris & Robyn—Healesville

Having met & purchased through Brett approx. 15 years ago I found him to be a straight forward, knowledgeable agent. During that time he has sold in excess of 20 properties for me. Brett’s professionalism accurate feedback & predictions of price gave me comfort & confidence before taking on any projects in Town.

After looking at properties for some time, I recently purchased my new home through agents Brett and Tammy. They were fantastic to deal with. They were open, upfront and very approachable at all times. I really appreciated their patience in answering any questions and allowing me time to feel comfortable with the big decision of buying my new home. I found the whole process to be very comforting and reassuring and would have no hesitation recommending Brett and Tammy.

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61 Braeside Dr Launching Place

$460,000 - $505,000

Brilliant irst home, great size block, dual access!

Affordable living in a well sought after area of Launching Place, you will ind this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on a great size corner allotment of over 1000 square meters with the added bonus of an asphalt horse shoe drive as well as dual access! The brick home has solid bones and a great size black wood kitchen complete with double sink and wall oven. Large open plan meals, family and lounge all accessed from the kitchen. The bedrooms are all of a good size with the master having a sliding door that opens onto the large undercover decking/entertaining area. Outside you have a great size block, more than big enough for the kids and animals alike! Established gardens at the front of the home that set off the entrance, being fully fenced, double garage and separate entrance with double gates! Located only minutes walk to the local school, bus stop and convenience stores.

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Thurs 4:30-5pm, Sat 2:30-3pm (Photo ID Required)

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150 Big Pats Creek Rd Big Pats Creek

$880,000 - $950,000

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

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 11:00-11:30am (Photo ID Required)

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 34 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 35 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 9 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 18 years

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Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 4 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 14 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 19 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Julianne Spendlove Administration

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5 Duke Street Yarra Junction

$350,000 - $385,000

A Surprise Package This great house is a ripper ind for a lucky buyer keen to get into the market or start an investment portfolio. Located in a quiet street just a few minutes from central Yarra Junction, shops, transport & the Warburton Trail. Offering two bedrooms, master with stylish ensuite & walk in robe, powder room, main bathroom & additional external bathroom the home is certainly a surprise package. Timber plank looring is throughout most of the house with extra brand new boxes for you to complete the job. A spacious kitchen with butlers’ laundry offers loads of storage, living room with air conditioning & gas heater plus there three good sized garden sheds outside & a covered rear deck. All well fenced & ready for you to come in & add the inishing touches.

Be quick to grab this for Christmas!

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 Inspection: Thurs 5:00-5:30pm (Photo ID Required)

Yarra Junction

$296,000 - $325,000

16 Milners Rd Yarra Junction

$495,000 - $540,000

Rare vacant land in established area

Neat as a pin with extended family options

Such a rare ind this huge 930sqm block in an established area and boasts beautiful gardens and established trees. With a driveway and picket fence along the front you’re well on your way to the perfect vacant land. Situated just a short walk to public transport, Warburton trail, shops and schools this location offers quiet and convenient living. Contact the Yarra Ranges Council for building inquiries on 1300 368 333. Note this block is a rectangular shape as per the title map, facing the road with a driveway access as per a traditional residential block. Perfect!

Ideally located and absolutely neat as a pin. The main house has 3 bedrooms all with built in robes and a 4th bedroom is located in a separate living style arrangement. The home is serviced by split system heating and cooling, a cosy wood heater and gas heating, oozes that feeling of a cherished home and has plenty of living space to enjoy. A lovely undercover deck area overlooks reserve and to the mountains beyond and fully fenced yard.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 1:30-2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513

12 Sebire Ave Wandin North

$690,000 - $759,000

Big Family Living in a Fabulous location Only minutes walk into town this fabulous home that has been meticulously planned and built to suit the growing family. Only approximately 10 years young multiple living options including formal lounge, informal lounge & enclosed alfresco. A huge kitchen, complete with walk in pantry encompasses open plan living with the meals area, big family room and alfresco. A total of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a powder room. Outside a massive 2 bay shed with electric roller doors, workshop, concrete loor and power will be getting all the shed inspired buyers happy! All this on 791sqm (approx) only minutes walk to the Wandin North township & all it has to offer including restaurants, shopping, doctors and public transport. Don’t wait to see this one, call now for an inspection!

Contact: Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266 Inspection: Thurs 5:30-6pm, Sat 1:30-2pm (Photo ID Required)

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Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 35 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 9 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 18 years

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Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068 4 years

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Clare Morse Marketing Manager 14 years

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Jenni Milne Licensed Agent 19 years

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Yarra Valley 457 Woods Point Road, East Warburton

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3 Wonga Road, Millgrove

FOR SALE

NEW LISTING Country home backing onto the Yarra River • • • • • •

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Open plan living with loating loorboards Light and bright kitchen overlooking the backyard Modern bathroom with large open shower area Verandahs to front and back of house Large level backyard backing onto the Yarra River For more information SMS 457WOOD to 0488 824 379

Lovely property with B&B potential (STCA)

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Meals/kitchen area with north facing aspect Separate bungalow/studio with bedroom & shower Carports to accommodate 3 cars Seasonal creek, established ferns & mature trees Only a short drive to Warburton township For more information SMS 5BOR to 0488 824 379.

FOR SALE

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INSPECT See website for available times LAND 1472.0 m2 (approx.)

FOR SALE $420,000-$460,000

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5 star energy rated house on 851m2 (approx) Open plan kitchen, living and dining Split system & stainless steel appliances Fantastic double carport Yarra River & public transport only minutes away For more information SMS 3W to 0488 824 379

5 Boronia Road, Warburton

For SalE

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2/15 Anthony Grove, Woori Yallock

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INSPECT See website for available times LAND 2218m2 (approx.)

FOR Sale $420,000-$460,000

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Privately positioned home Separate lounge/living room Spacious kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space Ducted heating & split system Large lock up garage For more information SMS 215A to 0488 824 379

2484 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction

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Townhouse Terrific!

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612 Woods Point Road, East Warburton

FOR SALE

NEW LISTING AKUNA…Architectural, Assured & utterly Alluring • • • • • •

Modern, stylish & spanning 3 levels of light & openness Two double lock up garage’s & low maintenance garden Formal lounge, family/meals area & North facing balcony 4 bedrooms plus study or 5 bedrooms Master with luxurious ensuite For more information SMS 2484WARB to 0488 824 379

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Charming Character Cottage

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• Country style kitchen & family bathroom • Fabulous open plan living area which opens onto a spacious north facing deck with mountain views • Abundant with birdlife & boasting beautiful mature trees • Close to Warburton’s cafe’s, shops & the Yarra River • For more information SMS 612WOOD to 0488 824 379

INSPECT See website for available times LAND 1227m2 (approx.)

FoR SAlE $790,000-$850,000

NEW LISTING THE PERFECT GETAWAY!!!

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only 20 minutes out of Warburton Township Natural bush surrounds, assuring tranquillity & privacy open plan bedroom, living area plus kitchen & bathroom Big “ shed” with wood heater Fully fenced, beautiful allotment of 1.4 Acres (approx.)

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FoR SAlE $290,000-$315,000

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FOR SALE $400,000- $440,000

20 Fisherman Drive, Reefton

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3 Sundew Parade, Launching Place Price: $270,000-$290,000

660m2 (app.)

21 Giffords Road, Warburton Price: $195,000-$210,000

632m2 (app.)

33B Hoodle Street, Yarra Junction Price: $280,000-$300,000

697m2 (app.)

Wendy Adams Melinda Darwall Kristen Johnson

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Yarra Valley 33 Fisherman Drive, Reefton

FOR SALE

13 Evergreen Place, Yarra Junction

FOR SALE

NEW LISTING The Ultimate Weekend Retreat!

Modern Home with Room to Move

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Covered area, perfect for preparing meals & entertaining Fronts the stunning Armstrong Creek A good size garden shed for storage & existing driveway For building enquiries call the Shire of Yarra Ranges on 1300 368 333 • For more information SMS 33FISH to 0488 824 379

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INSPECT See website for available times LAND 1.77 Acres (approx.)

FoR SALE $220,000-$240,000

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Master bedroom complete with walk in robe & ensuite Open plan living & dining area adjoining kitchen Gas ducted heating & evaporative cooling Double lock up garage with internal access Close to schools, shops, bus stops & Warburton Rail Trail For more information SMS 13EVERG to 0488 824 379

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FOR SALE $590,000-$640,000

Seasons Greetings from the team at Professionals Yarra Valley!

Thank you for all your support throughout the year.

We wish you happy holidays & a prosperous New Year!

Please remember to drop off any donations by the 20th of December so that Linc can distribute them to families in time for Christmas!

We will be open for all your real estate needs during the festive season, closing only main days.

1275 Little Yarra Road, Gilderoy

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Wrap around verandahs & beautiful views Master bedroom with double WIR & ensuite Kitchen with breakfast bar & meals area Cathedral ceilings, built in bar & brick open ireplace Lounge with a split system & wood heater For more information SMS 1275L to 0488 824 379

Stunning Rural Outlook

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INSPECT See website for available times LAND 7.25 acres (approx.)

FoR SaLE $940,000-$1,030,000

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Chris Lord

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10 The Crescent, Wesburn

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Open plan living & meals area adjoining kitchen Loads of natural light & stunning views Wood heating & 2 split systems provide all year comfort Fantastic covered entertaining area Close to Bus Stops, School’s & Warburton Rail Trail For more information SMS 10THECR to 0488 824 379

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INSPECT See website for available times LAND 1029m2 (approx.)

FOR SALE $440,000-$470,000

Cassie Crowe

Alise Hatt

Jean Ting

Charlene Love

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Badger Creek 135 Badger Weir Road

Chum Creek 99 Hodges Road

Listen to The Sounds of Nature!

Ideally located in a peaceful setting is this unique home. Featuring 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms plus a study or 4th bedroom spa bath in the main bathroom, plus wood heating & a lovely kitchen meals area opening onto a shady garden space. Outdoors is a double carport, various shedding & fenced areas for pets, all set on 5754m2 (approx) of beautiful gardens.

Neat & Tidy Log Cabin Style Home!

3A 2B 2C 1D $690,000 - $740,000

Comprised of 3 good sized bedrooms all with double BIR’s & ceiling fans, also featuring an open plan living area & fully equipped kitchen.

Moving outside you will ind a great deck perfect for BBQ’s with friends & family or just sitting back & enjoying the scenery. Showcasing plenty of undercover storage alongside a superb 6x10m shed.

Inspect

By Appointment or OFI Agent Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

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3A 1B 6C $550,000 - $600,000 Inspect

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Healesville 1/90 Maroondah Highway

2A 1B 1C

Badger Creek 115 Badger Creek Road

Located less than a kilometer to the thriving township of Healesville, is where you will ind this neatly presented brick veneer 2-bedroom unit.

Both bedrooms are equipped with double built in robes and ceiling fans. Additionally, the home features a single lock up garage, gas ducted heating and a reverse cycle split system.

FOR SALE

This cosy 3-bedroom home is situated on 645m2 (approx) & is located a short drive to Healesville township & within walking distance to Badger Creek primary school & public transport. This is a fantastic opportunity for a irst home buyer looking to get into the market & make some improvements or an ideal investment property.

$449,950 Inspect

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3A 1B 2C FOR SALE $440,000 - $480,000 Inspect

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Yarra Junction 5/20 Hoddle Street

2A 1B 1C

Healesville 6 Eli Bates Court

4A 2B 6C

Located in a group of 6 units, only a short walk to the main street is this 2-bedroom unit. Featuring an open plan living area & offering a single lock up garage with rear access to a backyard, ideal for those who like gardening. Both bedrooms are of a good size & come with BIRs. The property is currently leased at $290pw on a mth to mth basis.

FOR SALE

Privately located, is this expansive 4 bedroom family home on 4009m2 (approx). Comprising a formal lounge & dining area, family room plus dining & meals areas that adjoins the kitchen.

Also includes Master with a WIR & ensuite, a rumpus room on the upper level, undercover entertaining space & double lock up garage.

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$890,000 - $960,000 Inspect

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Ending with a bang

By John Wood The Woods Point Gun Club’s ended the year with a festive bang at its December Christmas celebration.

The event saw 35 competitors from Woods Point, the Yarra Valley, Mansfield, the North East High Country, Gippsland, the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne and EL P’s grandson from Charters Towers in Queensland engage in four events.

The events held were different from normal Down The Line shooting.

Targets travelled from different angles and heights to make things harder.

Some shooters shot well and others not so well, but most had plenty of fun.

After the first two events, festivities were halted for lunch before two more events followed.

Mid-afternoon guests were presented with a table comprised of locally-made cakes and other treats.

When the final scores were tallied, 26 hams

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The Woods Point Gun Club. were presented to winners, regulated to only one ham per shooter, and a number of other prizes.

Even shooters who had not won a ham at that stage went into a Poor Bugga shoot off.

The day culminated in the BIG raffle with over 40 prizes including BBQ meat trays, more

hams, chocolates, wine, champers, good Scotch and novelty prizes.

The club said it was thankful to those who helped out with the event and provided food.

The club will commence again on 26 January next year.

Three successes for Warburton bowlers

By Garry Lewis Warburton Bowls Club secured three wins last week, while the Saturday pennant Warburton 3 side missed out after having to forfeit.

The Warburton 1 midweek side played Healesville 1 at home and consolidated second place on the ladder with a 65-50 victory.

Rink scores were as follows: G.Walsh 23/14; S.Lord 24/17 and R.McKail 18/19.

The side plays Mooroolbark 2 away this week before the break.

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Warburton 1 played Yarra Glen 1 and continued its recent fine form to win 95-61.

Rink scores were as follows: P.Woods 28/13; B.Woods 26/10; J.Brookes 16/21 and J.Van Der Zweep 25/17.

The side will take on Ferntree Gully 1 away this week.

Warburton 2 played Healesville 2 to record a 79-63 victory.

Rink scores were as follows: P.Summers 23/10; S.Freestone 16/17; B.Hall 17/25 and N.Whelan 23/11.

The side will play Eastwood Golf 1 away this week.

Warburton 3 play Monbulk 3 at home this week.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition continued.

Results were as follows: Burra Boys 22 d Bolters 5; Thomos 25 d Time Warp 9; Nutters 13 d Pensioners 10; Magnum Boys 29 d The Wrangers 7; Saint Dogs 14 d G Force 11; Zinga’s Wankas 15 d Wrong Bias 11; The Ormsbys 19 d Sheep Assist 6 and Moonshiners 15 d 50 Shades of Green 12.

Yarra Junction Bowling Club’s weekend pennant fixture against Doncaster produced a comprehensive 62 shot win.

The ‘Eagles’ won all rinks and as a result, secured top place for another week.

Midweek pennant produced mixed results.

The twelve-a-side team played at home against Boronia and enjoyed a 24 shot victory, winning two rinks and drawing the other.

The six-a-side team played away against Montmorency, and despite moments of very good bowling, were beaten by 17 shots.

With the help of players from Cockatoo, the six-a-siders are building a solid team and are confident of making the final four.

Numbers up under the sun

By Karl Hradsky Pleasant weather saw an increase in numbers for the Healesville Social Golf Club on Sunday morning.

Earl Louw (7) continued his recent run of good form.

He won the day with a Stableford 40, claimed all four nearest the pins and won the Skins hole (16) with the only birdie.

Second for the day, on countback, was Greg Hay (26) with 39 points and third was Laurie Tormey (14), also with 39 points.

Laurie also won the Secret Holes with a score of 13 points over four holes.

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 mailcommunity.com.au

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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.

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Wandin remains on top

By Anthony Sequeira Bowlers took full advantage of cooler conditions in the Yarra Valley Cricket Association this week, as they went about defending last week’s scores.

In Strachan Shield, Wandin continued its impressive run, defeating Gruyere in convincing fashion.

The Scorpions began smartly, turning runs over they took themselves to 50 before losing Rowan Prouse.

From there, wickets began to tumble and Wandins’ 266 looked a very long way away.

As the day wore on it became more about how long Gruyere could hold on rather than if they could make the runs.

In the end, it was Jamie Elliot who wrapped

up the innings in his second, claiming the final two Gruyere wickets in three balls.

In the other Strachan Shield game, Healesville’s batting effort was remarkably similar to that of Gruyere.

The big difference being that Healesville was chasing just 178 and should have been well and truly in the game.

A solid start from Healesville’s top three saw them reach 2/75 with Nick Bark picking up both openers.

Even at 4/107 Healesville looked capable of a much-needed win.

In the end, Terry Ottery and Caleb Hrabe were too good as they shared seven wickets to dismiss Healesville for just 122.

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ued a tough day at the office as it was bowled all out for 84 against Yarra Junction.

Brad Nightingale and Rhys Matthews claimed three and four wickets as Ben Mackey was the only batsman to make a solid contribution for the Bloods.

Wandin was always going to find the going tough chasing 400 plus against Coldstream.

Solid knocks from Danny Alderman, David Marshall and Brad McKenzie were not enough as the Coldstream attack shared the wickets and claimed a 240 run thumping.

In Raft Gold, Launching Place took on Woori Yallock in a hard-fought game.

Batting first, Launch got off to a poor start as the top three combined for just seven runs.

The experience of Ben Owen and Stuart

Parker guided Launching Place out of trouble before regular wickets allowed Woori to peg back and hold Launch to 158.

In reply, the Tigers were watchful early as they navigated nearly 10 overs without loss.

Woori Yallock found scoring tough as Launching Place made the Tigers scrape out every single run.

Just as they were slipping with the run rate, Jason Young entered and blasted 47 from 28 balls to end up finishing the chase with more than five overs to go.

In One Day Grade, Poweltown continued a good year as it defeated Wandin, Hoddles Creek defeated Launch Gold, Yarra Junction proved too strong for Coldstream and Yarra Glen claimed victory over Healesville.

Contended for weeks, now club champions crowned

By Ron Hottes Over the last month, Warburton Golf Club conducted its annual Club Championships.

The club’s hard-working match committee ensured a smooth process, with no hiccups.

Another positive was the healthy fields of over 60 through all four rounds.

There were some impressive scores throughout the grades and even more unimpressive ones.

The one point of agreement was the universal praise for the condition of the course.

The club’s open champion went to Andrew Willians who claimed his ninth title.

Andrew snared the title with a brilliant 67 off-the-stick in the last round after scores of 74, 74 and 75.

He won it by six shots from Paul Mason, another nine-times winner, who was very consistent during the month but couldn’t find that sub-par round that Andrew did.

Paul is also the Green’s Superintendent at the club, which means he starts course preparation very early each Saturday morning before he plays.

Adam Patrick filled the third spot after leading for the first three rounds.

The Nett Open winner was David Hatt, with an excellent 286.

The Ladies Open Champion this year was again Kim Kennedy who shot 80, 77 and 76, for a gross of 223.

Kim has won four times now. Meredith Nursey won the Nett section with a low 217.

The club’s B-Grade champion was 14-yearold Harrison Baxter, who impressed everyone with his maturity and course management during the four rounds.

His scores of 82, 78, 85 and 81, for a 326 total, gave him the title by three shots.

Darren Wyatt chased him all four rounds and got within one shot on the last day, but Harry’s steady play shone through.

B-Grade Nett was taken out by Darren, with a 283 total, rewarding his consistency.

The club’s C-Grade winner, Peter Bell, had this title wrapped up after Round 2.

His scores of 89, 87, 91 and 93, resulting in a 360 total, was the lowest winning C-Grade score for many years.

Consequently, Peter won by a massive 16 shots.

Tex Van Der Kooi was runner-up and his 98, 95, 91, 92 (376) would have won in previous years.

Tex can be pleased that his Nett 293 total

Warburton Golf Club's Mens Open Champion, Andrew Williams. won him the Nett C-Grade title.

The club only had a small field contesting the junior title and because Harrison grabbed the B-Grade title, he couldn’t win this one too.

Ladies Open Champion, Kim Kennedy.

Liam Kay collected this title with scores of 82, 84, 100 and 82.

The club congratulated Captain Cross and his match committee and thanked Paul and

Nick for their efforts in establishing such a superb course.

Members will now look forward to next year with great anticipation.

Warburton golfers return a week of big scores

By Ron Hottes Tex Van Der Kooi enjoyed a day out at Warburton Golf Club’s 11 December stableford competition.

He amassed 41 points off the back of a superb back-nine.

Gerry Hadfield was runner-up, after a countback, with 37 points.

The ball rundown only got to 35.

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Nearest the pins went to Ray ‘Happy’ Gilmore (3rd), Alan Johnston (9th), Captain Cross (12th), Junior Garside (15th) and Heather Judkins (17th).

With good weather helping, there was always going to be an impressive winning score at the club’s Thursday twilight competition.

This was achieved by Clint Toohey, with 23 points.

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Due to these scores, balls only extended to 19.

Nearest the pins were won by Dave Wappett (10th), Andy Gill (12th) and ‘The Flying Scot’, Neil Leckenby (15th).

Good scores continued at the club’s 14 December Stableford.

The A Grade voucher was taken out by Jason Kennedy, who plays off six.

Any golfer would know that scoring 42 points, Jason shot par for the round.

B Grade was won by Trevor Porter, with 38.

Neil Leckenby was runner-up with 40 points and also snared the nearest the pin on the third.

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Horse show a clear hit The Yarra Valley Horse Show took place on 8 December under clear skies at Wesburn Park.

Numerous riders throughout the region were out in force, while spectators dressed to impress.

India Billings won Pony Club Highpoint on Karrots, Narelle Yodgee’s Pony won Supreme Show Hunter, Sherrie Lee and her pony Tonic won Supreme Rider and Supreme Ridden Exhibit wile Sarah Allsopp was the Supreme Champion for the Child’s Ridden Exhibit.

Narelle Yodgee's pony won Supreme Show Hunter.

Sarah Allsopp was the Supreme Champion for the Child’s Ridden Exhibit.

Judges Emma and Ashlea.

Pony club high point winner, India Billings and her horse Karots.

This week’s crossword proudly sponsored by

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Sherrie Lee and Tonic.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7605 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, As good as. 6, St-em. 8, C-lad. 9, In-flames.

10, Denim (rev.) 11. Spring. 13, As-tern. 15, Augurs (anag.)

17, Deb-ate. 19, Drill. 22, Contract. 23, (riv)er-ne(edless).

24, Stun (rev.) 25, Do-nation.

Down - 2, Sol-v-e. 3, Old-ti-me. 4, Da-i-s (rev.) 5, Softsoap. 6, Sta-i-r. 7, Elean-or (anag.) 12, On dem-and. 14, Seen out. 16, G-arm-ent. 18, An-to-n. 20, Lent-o. 21, Stan.

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Solution No.4267

2 8 6 7 3 1 5 4 9

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

DOWN 2. Only about five get the right answer (5). 3. Outmoded, foolishly I told myself (3-4). 4. Stand up, disconsolate, when I enter (4). 5. Say something flattering about the soggy cake? (4-4). 6. The light captures one. It’s in flight (5). 7. Is it an eel swimming, or a person? (7). 12. When asked to, exorcised the demon as well (2,6). 14. Having watched to the end, is escorted off the premises (4,3). 16.

A fellow member comes in with something to wear (7).

18. The woman has admitted to identifying him (5). 20.

Advanced to the ring slowely (5). 21. Will he, with a little sun, go brown? (4).

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people (8).

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ACROSS 1. A match for - or very nearly (2,4,2). 6. Stop me turning on the street (4). 8. Dressed for the cold, the boy is (4). 9.

How something that is so excites an arsonist? (8). 10.

Having gone back, dug up the stuff (5). 11. Well, that means winter’s over (6). 13. Behind, like the rent may be (6). 15.

Means to give us a rug to wrap up in (6). 17. Having remade the bed, had a meal and an argument (6). 19. Go through the training excercise (5). 22. Shorten by agreement (8). 23. A bird from the river, needless to remark (4).

24. Turn mad from shock (4). 25. A gift given by the same people (8).

DOWN 2. Only about five get the right answer (5). 3. Outmoded, mailcommunity.com.au

Clues

9 6 4 5 1 3 8 7 2

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7605

7 5 1 8 2 6 3 9 4

DOWN Cryptic 2. Unsuitable (5)

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ACROSS 1. Fish (8)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7605

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DOWN Unsuitable (5) Material (7) Port (4) Native of Holland (8) Gloss (5) Performer (7) Vegetable (8) Italian dish (7) Brave (7) List (5) Lifeless (5) Emperor (4)

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ACROSS Fish (8) Kill (4) Injure (4) Plea (8) Begin (5) Upright (6) Nursery (6) Fisherman (6) Help (6) Hand (5) Scholarly (8) Dry (4) Practical joke (4) Strangle (8)

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7605 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Pilchard. 6, Slay. 8, Maim. 9, Entreaty. 10, Start. 11, Honest. 13, Creche. 15, Angler. 17, Assist. 19, Flush. 22, Studious. 23, Arid. 24, Hoax. 25, Throttle.

Down - 2, Inapt. 3, Cambric. 4, Aden. 5, Dutchman. 6, Sheen. 7, Artiste. 12, Beetroot. 14, Risotto. 16, Gallant.

18, Index. 20, Still. 21, Tsar.

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CROSSWORD No. 7605

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Dear Yarra Valley Resident, The Yarra Valley is free of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). Our fruit fly free region is clean and green. QFF is an invasive pest of fruit and vegetables.

Queensland Fruit Fly. Photo: Deb Yarrow

You can help by; Early detection allows for a rapid

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Not bringing infested fruit into the

response. If you discover fruit fly larvae

region or your home garden

in any fruit, call our Yarra Valley QFF

Picking your fruit and vegetables

HOTLINE on 0490 381 999; or notify your

as they ripen, inspecting them

council, fruit retailer or plant nursery.

inside, preventing them from

All infested fruit needs to be frozen,

falling on the ground.

boiled or solarised and disposed of in a

Reporting suspect damage

sealed bag.

Thank you.

Queensland Fruit Fly larvae. Photo: Agriculture Victoria Queensland Fruit Fly, damaged tomato. Photo: Rob Bob's Backyard

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