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Virus hits tourism

By Romy Stephens A Yarra Valley-based hot air balloon company is among those bearing the brunt of decreased visitor numbers as a result of the coronavirus.

Global Ballooning is an award-winning hot air balloon company that provides daily sunrise flights over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.

It traditionally flies over 8000 people over the Yarra Valley each year.

Owner Kiff Saunders said the company has put a lot of effort into Chinese tourism recently.

“We’re a very big part of the international marketing of this region. We have invested heavily in China over the past five years,” he said.

“That’s streamlining behind Tourism Australia marketing campaigns.

“It’s been very successful, basically now it would be half of our business is Chinese tourists coming in.”

Mr Saunders said that the sudden travel bans implemented as a result of the coronavirus “came as a real shock” during the company’s peak season.

“When the coronavirus hit about the 20 January period it started with the Chinese Government banning all group travel,” he said.

“That was a fairly significant impact on us immediately.”

“Then four or five days later, virtually at the beginning of the Chinese New Year on 26 January, the Australian Government placed a travel ban on all Chinese nationals coming to Australia.”

“Chinese New Year has traditionally been our peak period when we would fly 1800 people over that period and virtually it just shut the tap off.”

Mr Saunders said since the bans have been in place the company has been forced to send

The Global Ballooning team. Front from left: Georgia Croft, Despina Karatzias, Kiff Saunders. From back left: Grega Trcek, Nick Hambly, Barry Ward, Steve Buckley, Daniel Huang, Sanshiro Ishihara, Picture: ROB CAREW Scarlett Saunders. 205812 employed pilots back home, reduce staffing hours and remove casual shifts.

He also estimated a $1 million downturn in the business intermediately.

“For a small business this is the time of year that we make our profit that gets us through the whole year,” he said.

But Mr Saudners said his company is not

alone, with many others in the tourism industry being impacted.

He said the situation was starting to become a mental health issue with many companies having to face the difficult task of cancelling shifts and letting staff go.

“It’s not all about the money, it’s about the fact you’re very attached to your staff,” Mr Saunders said.

“To have to tell people you no longer require them, it’s just a really tough thing to do.

“You spend a long time building your business and training your staff.”

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg recently flagged that the Federal Government will soon release a stimulus package in response to the coronavirus, however, the details of that package have not yet emerged.

It is understood the package will focus on hard-hit industries such as tourism and universities.

Mr Saunders said that while the impact of the virus continued he hoped locals will help support small businesses like his.

“The vibrance of this country is based on small tourism operators going out there and running their businesses,” he said.

“If they go broke or can’t withstand this it will be a great loss to our community.

“All I can do is ask for the support of our local community to hopefully be very mindful of the pressure on small business owners and if nothing else, just reach out to check-in and see they are not suffering in silence.

“Ideally I would love to see a local community campaign to encourage friends, colleagues, businesses to get out and explore this remarkable region.”

More on the coronavirus outbreak on pages 4-5.

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Delivering homes to fire-hit wildlife

By Taylah Eastwell The flames may finally be contained, but the Gippsland bushfire tragedy sparked a fire inside compassionate locals that continues to burn strong.

Ignited by the generosity of Mount Evelyn resident Candice Revuelta, various local groups and organisations including Montrose and District Men’s Shed, Lifeview Residential Care in Emerald, Black Goat Timber in Belgrave and Where Habitats Meet in Sassafras have devoted their time to build custom nesting boxes that will become homes for firestricken wildlife in East Gippsland.

The initiative led by Ms Revuelta all began when she joined a Facebook group full of generous individuals wanting to make things for the animals.

“I joined and thought wait a second, there’s a few people making nesting boxes in this group but there was no co-ordination as to how the boxes were getting to East Gippsland,” Ms Revuelta said.

It was in this group that Ms Revuelta met Alice and Samantha, with the trio soon forming their own separate Facebook page ‘Nest Box Connections’ as a way to organise the construction and delivery of nest boxes to where they are needed.

“We provide all the materials from donations and have created booklets for the different species which show what nest boxes they need,” Ms Revuelta explained.

With the group quickly gaining traction Australia wide, the trio have since recruited a number of volunteer transporters who pick up boxes from makers and drop them off to storage hubs.

“We have arranged our own depot in East Gippsland. We take the boxes there and quality control and geo tag them and then whichever (wildlife) organisation wants them comes and picks them up,” Ms Revuelta explained.

Now with over 114 makers on the page Australia wide, the girls have begun collaborating with conservation groups including BirdLife Australia, Greening Australia and LandCare who will be involved in the distribution, installation and monitoring of the nest boxes.

Members of the Montrose and District Men's Shed present Candice Revuelta with a variety of nesting boxes for wildlife in East Gippsland.

Ms Revuelta said the whole initiative first took off when she contacted Montrose and District Men’s Shed.

“I started by approaching the Montrose Men’s Shed and explained all this to them and they were really excited to get on board, and since they did this has actually become quite huge,” Ms Revuelta said.

With donations from local organisations including Belgrave South Timber, Bunnings Warehouse and Allboard Distributors in Bayswater, the Montrose and District Men’s Shed have been able to produce 27 different sized nesting boxes so far.

President of Montrose and District Men’s Shed, Lee Kirkby said the men had no planned end date for production.

“We’re working closely with Candice to produce as many as we can to help them out,” Mr Kirkby said.

“It’s fairly specific, the construction of a

nesting box has particular measurements and particular requirements. They need different sized access holes as we make them for birds, bats, possums and the littler ones too.”

According to Ms Revuelta, the craftsmanship of the men at the shed is impeccable.

“They are focused on quality and their boxes are made so well that they will probably last up to 30 years in the bush. In fact, I on occasions drop of boxes to them which need to be modified and bought up to standard,” Ms Revuelta said.

Ms Revuelta told the Star Mail that she feels extremely excited and proud that so many people are looking beyond what they can do right now to help and are creating these homes for the future.

Anyone wishing to become involved or donate materials can contact Candice at nestboxconnections@gmail.com.

Fire Danger Period ends in the Ranges The Yarra Ranges Fire Danger Period ended at 1am on 10 March.

The lifting of fire restrictions mean that residents in bushland and rural areas of Yarra Ranges will be allowed to burn off excess vegetation, provided they meet the conditions for their area listed on the Yarra Ranges Council website (available when the Fire Danger Period ends).

Burning off is prohibited in urban areas of Yarra Ranges year-round, with exceptions for chimineas and fire pits used for personal warmth and comfort.

Burning off is prohibited during the months of June and July for residents in bushland areas.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Richard Higgins said it

was important that residents check conditions before burning off and notify the CFA of their burn.

“The Fire Danger Period’s beginning and end is declared by the CFA, using local information about moisture levels and fire risk, but even when the danger period is ending, residents still need to be very conscious of burning off and how to do so safely,” he said.

“Anyone burning off after the danger period is over must check the rules about burning off on the Council website after 10 March.

Landowners can register their burn-offs with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au.

“If you’re looking to dispose of excess veg-

etation, other than burning off, residents can access Council’s green waste bins, or dispose of green waste at their local waste transfer station for a Fee,” Cr Higgins said.

District 13 Operations Manager David Renkin said that while fire restrictions were still in force a zero tolerance policy will continue to be enforced for those people responsible for illegal fires.

“Residents that wish to conduct burn-offs on their private properties need to follow some basic rules; register your burn-offs first and foremost, check weather conditions and monitor the wind, and follow local council laws and regulations,” he said.

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Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is preparing to start its autumn planned burning program across the Metropolitan and Yarra Districts, including in the Yarra Ranges.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Chris Eagle said forecast average rainfall and mild temperatures over the next few months are expected to provide favourable conditions to safely conduct planned burning.

“Planned burning is one of many strategies employed as part of an integrated approach to protecting life and property,” he said.

“We are doing this work to reduce the potential size, intensity and impact of future bushfires.”

Mr Eagle said FFMVic will work with the CFA to complete several important planned burns across the Central and Yarra Districts.

This includes the Dandenong Ranges at Mount Dandenong, Upwey and Olinda and in the Yarra State Forest at Mount Little Joe and Mount Toolebewong.

“Planned burning is an important part of our fuel management program to reduce bushfire risk for communities and the environment,” Mr Eagles said.

“We have also been undertaking other fuel management activities including slashing and mulching works, and creating and maintaining fuel breaks.”

According to FFMVic, the organisation works closely with the Bureau of Meteorology to assess weather conditions - such as humidity, temperature and wind speed - and will only carry out burns when conditions are suitable.

When planned burns do occur, communities may see and smell smoke, and some roads and forest areas may close for public safety.

The planned burn program is undertaken across public and private land.

For the latest information about when and where planned burns are happening visit www. vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226. mailcommunity.com.au

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Hunt on for shooter

By Mitchell Clarke A shooting in Emerald last year is believed to have been a targeted attack, despite the victim not knowing the offenders.

A 53-year-old man was shot in the leg when three men forced their way into a property on Cornish Road in the early hours of 10 June 2019.

Once inside, they allegedly threatened the three occupants of the house with a firearm and made demands for cash.

The victim was taken to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries while two other people were not physically injured.

Armed Crime Squad detectives believe the three offenders left the property, believed to have driven off in a white Kia Sorrento, displaying false plates ‘100 4XI’.

That Kia was later seen travelling inbound on the Monash Freeway, with a second vehicle, a 2012 grey Mitsubishi Outlander, driving in close convoy.

Police are working towards the notion that the vehicles have subsequently travelled north along the Hume Highway, with the white Kia being seen in Goulburn two days later, when it was involved in a petrol drive-off.

Armed Crime Squad acting inspector Paul Lloyd said investigators are confident that someone out there knows who is responsible for the shooting.

“We do believe this was a targeted attack, however the victim did not know the offenders so we’re keen to try and determine why the shooting has occurred and what the motivations were,” A/Insp Lloyd said.

“There will be people out there who know exactly why this shooting occurred and who is responsible, and we’d like to speak to those people.

“Any incident involving a firearm is extremely concerning to us and is of course

Police on Sunday 8 March were appealing for public assistance to help identify a man who was located with life-threatening injuries at Upwey.

On Monday afternoon, police said he had since been identified.

Emergency services were notified that a man was located lying in the middle of Morris Road, about 80m north of Dean Road, shortly before 10pm.

He was taken to hospital where it was discovered he has a life-threatening head injury.

Police are investigating to determine how he came to be injured but at this early stage in the investigation it’s not believed he was struck by a car or assaulted.

Anyone with information is urged to call Knox Police Station on 9881 7000.

Fatal crash in Kallista

Police believe the alleged offenders are likely to have driven up the Hume to New South Wales.

Picture: CCTV via VICTORIA POLICE alarming for the victims.

“They are extremely lucky that the injuries weren’t more serious or even fatal.”

Police would like to speak with anyone who recognises the person or the two vehicles or saw them in the area at the time of the offences.

“We know they have head north to Goul-

burn and we’re keen to know if they stopped anywhere along the way,” A/Insp Lloyd added.

“The fact they’ve gone on and continued to commit offences interstate highlights how important it is that we locate them and prevent further harm to the community.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Deadly mushrooms spark health warning A health warning has been issued for Victorians to avoid gathering wild mushrooms following widespread rain across the state.

Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Angie Bone today issued a warning about Poisonous Death Cap mushrooms which have begun to sprout much earlier than usual due to ideal growing conditions.

“The Death Cap is extremely toxic and responsible for 90 per cent of all mushroom poisoning deaths. Death can follow within 48 hours from serious liver damage,” Dr Bone said.

“While commercially-sold mushrooms are safe, poisonings can occur when people gathering wild mushrooms inadvertently include toxic species.

Poisonous mushrooms may appear very similar to edible varieties.”

The mushroom season begins when rain encourages growth of the fungi while the earth is still warm.

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Two toxic mushrooms are the Death Cap fungus, Amanita phalloides and the Yellow Staining mushroom, Agaricus xanthodermus.

The Death Cap is the most dangerous va-

riety, usually found near deciduous trees and especially around oasks in some Melbourne suburbs and rural areas. The mushrooms range from a light olive green to a greenish yellow colour. The gills are white, and the base of the stem is surrounded by a cup-shaped sac.

The commonly found Yellow Staining mushroom turns yellow when the cap or stem is bruised by a thumbnail.

Dr Bone said anyone who becomes ill after eating mushrooms should seek urgent medical advice and, if possible, take samples of the whole mushroom for identification.

“Symptoms of poisoning can include violent stomach pains, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms may subside after a day or two - but this doesn’t necessarily mean recovery,” Dr Bone said.

“If you have any doubts about a species of fungus or mushroom, don’t eat it. Cooking, peeling or drying these mushrooms does not remove or inactivate the poison.”

Three people died following a single vehicle crash in Kallista on 8 March.

Police believe the vehicle may have been struck by a falling tree and went off the edge of Sherbrook Road just after 2.30pm.

There were five occupants in the vehicle, two adult males and one adult female died at the scene.

A child was airlifted to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries and a female adult was taken to hospital by road with non-life threatening injuries.

Sherbrooke Road was closed to traffic in both directions between Owen Street and Braeside Avenue for some time.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Operation Arid Police across the state put in the hard yards to help ensure road users stayed safe this Labour Day weekend.

Officers were highly visible across metropolitan and rural locations as part of Operation Arid, a four-day focus on driving down the incidence and severity of road trauma.

While the operation targeted the key causes of death and serious injury on our roads - including speed, fatigue, driver distraction and seatbelt offences - police had a particular focus on impaired driving.

So far this year, 45 people have been killed on our state’s roads, with drink and drug driving suspected to be factors in ten of those incidents.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said it was baffling that people continued to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs when they knew the risks involved.

“The dangers of drink and drug driving are nothing new,” Ms Murphy said.

“Drink driving shortens your concentration span, significantly affects reaction times and alters your ability to judge distances.

“Knowingly getting into the driver’s seat while drunk or drug-affected is entirely selfish and there’s no place for it on our roads.

“We are doing more roadside drug tests than ever before, and we’ll be out and about breath-testing drivers, so think twice before consciously putting yourself and others at risk.”

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Virus fears mixed impact

By Romy Stephens The impact of the coronavirus on the local tourism industry is being felt differently across the region.

The Star Mail spoke to numerous tourism companies based in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, with some noticing decreases in visitor numbers and others reporting no change.

Wild Wombat Tours is based in Healesville and runs personalised pubic tours of the Yarra Valley.

Owner Yvette Stanley said her business had felt the impacts of the international virus outbreak.

“It is affecting us definitely, touring across the board is down between that and the bushfires...Colleagues are saying the same thing,” she said.

“This week we are as dead as a dodo.

“If this continues on it can be quite devastating on small business. We’re classified as a small business and it’s hard.”

Owner of Rayners Orchard Len Rayer said his business was down about 75 per cent.

“The international market, there’s virtually nobody coming in. Bookings up until April have all been cancelled,” he said.

“We virtually have no international bookings at all.

“I don’t think people realise how much this is going to impact the economy.

“We can put off staff but I can’t afford to put off too much staff ... To keep the orchard going I can’t cut off too much staff.”

Puffing Billy was approached but declined to comment.

Businesses that don’t typically rely on international tourism found that visitor numbers had mostly remained the same.

Owner of Big Grape Winery Tours Beau Heme said his company sourced clientele locally and therefore, hasn’t felt the pinch.

He said that despite losing some numbers due to the recent bushfires, he was confident business will be good over the next few months with people looking to travel locally rather than overseas.

“From my perspective, being a local small operator, everything seems ok,” he said.

“I’m not seeing the effect that the big companies feel ... A lot of my clients are locallybased.”

“People aren’t going overseas, they want to stay close to home.

“I feel like the local markets are still going to come out here.”

Meanwhile, EcoAdventure Tours’ Karen Garth said there was no impact on her business as she mostly dealt with domestic school groups.

One message highlighted by most tourism companies was the hope that local residents

Len from Rayners Orchard says his business has seen decreased visitor numbers due to the coronavirus. 148033 would provide support and visit impacted businesses.

The CEO of Yarra Ranges Tourism, Simon O’Callaghan, said that despite the tourism industry being impacted it was important for businesses and the community to stay positive.

“If you read all of the health advice around coronavirus we’re very much in a situation that it’s definitely still safe to come and travel to regions like the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges,” he said.

“Go and support local business and see if you can look to experience something locally in your backyard.

“A short stay goes a long way and holiday here this year are the two key campaigns we’re focused on and the other one is getting corporate businesses to conduct their events out here.”

Mr O’Callaghan added that any businesses looking for support could reach out to Yarra Ranges Tourism.

The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie is one local business already noticing an outburst of community support.

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Community support has helped business at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. 204951 Picture: ROB CAREW Owners Leanne and Ian Neeland said that visits from locals have been a huge factor in reducing the toll of decreased visitor numbers.

“Monday to Friday we’re seeing a 30-40 per cent drop in visitor numbers,” Leanne said.

“The weekends have been ok, 10-20 per cent, so it hasn’t impacted as much.

“We’ve been really fortunate that our locals are supporting us.”

If you or your business is feeling the impact of the coronavirus get in touch by emailing editor@mailcommunity.com.au.

For support, businesses can contact info@ yarrarangestourism.com.au.

CARTOON

By Romy Stephens Casey MP and Speaker Tony Smith has acknowledged the impact of coronavirus on local tourism and he assured a response will be provided soon.

Mr Smith said the Federal Government initiated a Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan on 27 January, based on expert medical advice suggesting there was every indication the world would soon enter a pandemic phase.

He said the Federal Government is aware of the impacts of this response on tourism and will provide assistance shortly.

“The COVID-19 virus has unfortunately impacted tourism around Australia, including in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges,” he said.

“The disease represents a very serious risk to the health of Australians. Accordingly, the Federal and State Governments are acting to limit the spread of the virus.

“That’s meant restricting the ability of tourists coming from certain countries, including China. These border control measures are constantly assessed and monitored.

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Tony Smith. and the Treasurer have said that the Government will shortly announce a response plan to lessen the impact of the virus on small businesses, including those in the tourism and agricultural sectors.”

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Panic buying hits the Ranges

By Romy Stephens The impact of coronavirus and panic buying hit the Yarra Ranges last week with numerous supermarket shelves stripped of toilet paper and other basic items.

Amid the international virus outbreak, shoppers stocked up on items such as toilet paper, tissues, pasta, rice, water and hand sanitiser.

The effects were visibly noticeable with numerous major shopping retailers experiencing empty shelves.

The buying prompted major companies Coles and Woolworths to issue a limit on toilet paper packs per customer.

“The purchase limit of four packs per transaction applies in-store and online, and will help shore up stock as suppliers ramp up local production in response to higher than usual demand,” Woolworths said in a statement.

“Our teams are continuing to work hard on restocking stores with extra deliveries of longlife food and household staples from our distribution centres.”

Meanwhile, a Coles spokesperson also said the company would issue a temporary limit.

“To ensure all of our customers have access to toilet paper, a temporary purchase limit of four packs per customer transaction will now apply in-store and online,” the spokesperson said.

“This will help us maintain stock levels in stores while our suppliers increase local production and our distribution centres increase deliveries.”

Millgrove resident Ariskar Dove said she

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had been searching everywhere for some toilet paper.

She said she was doing her regular shopping run and couldn’t believe that everywhere had been stripped clean.

“I’ve been out all week with my mum and it’s just gone silly,” she said.

“I’ve been out everywhere. I went to Seville yesterday at Safeway and Aldi’s out too.

“Woori Yallock Foodworks is out, Warburton IGA, Yarra Junction Safeway’s out.

“It’s just unbelievable.”

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Virus health and safety

By Romy Stephens The international coronavirus outbreak has impacted numerous industries including business, universities, local tourism and even supermarkets.

Health and travel warnings are also on the front of people’s minds.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are 15 confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Victoria as of 9 March.

Eastern Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Alison Dwyer, said there were no confirmed cases of the virus at Box Hill Hospital or any other Eastern Health facilities in a Facebook post on 25 February.

Ms Dwyer said in a statement that Eastern Health is constantly preparing for the evolving situation.

“The COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation continues to rapidly evolve. From Eastern Health’s perspective, we have shifted our state of preparedness to include the likely scenario of infections occurring within our community,” she said.

“We continue to provide our staff with the latest detailed information and review our processes and planning based on current information available to us.

“Our community can be assured that Eastern Health is doing all that we can to respond to any respiratory infectious disease, including coronavirus, that a patient may have, or be suspected of having.”

The Australian Government’s advice is to not travel to China and Iran, to reconsider the need to travel to South Korea and exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Japan, Italy and Mongolia.

For all the latest information on the coronavirus, visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

Late summer and early Autumn are the most likely parts of the year that we may come across Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the Yarra Valley if it has established here, or if it has been imported to our region.

Our summer harvest season is almost at an end. Most people have picked the produce the eed, a d the e a e e ess f uit let ha gi g o the t ee o l i g a ou d o the g ou d. This ipe f uit s e t is highl at a i e to QFF, a d the f uit let ha gi g a suppo t a othe ge e aio of QFF, that i tu uilds up QFF u e s. The QFF a o e i te i to e t sp i g as adults. The a hide i a shelte ed pla es u il sp i g.

Harvest all fruit. Pick up all fruit. Leave nothing for QFF to breed in. Treat any suspicious fruit and dispose if it in the rubbish bin. Only compost clean fruit.

Report suspect Queensland Fruit Fly to the Yarra Valley QFF Coordinator on (text) o f@ag i usi ess-yarravalley.com—if possible send a photo too.

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TREAT all INFESTED fruit and vegetables by boiling OR microwaving OR freezing OR solarising at high temperature. Solarising must be in a sealed double bag.

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Five years of fresh food

By Jessica Anstice The community market in Cockatoo, a low-cost platform for many home-based and artisan businesses to trade with local consumers, officially hit its five year mark over the weekend.

To celebrate the Cockatoo Country Market’s anniversary, about 2500 market-goers, local politicians, community groups and musicians came together to listen to presentations and eat cake on Saturday 29 February.

The twilight event showcased local produce such as honey and jams, fruit and vegies, olive oil, baked treats, specialty teas, timber crafts, candles and cosmetics, live poultry and much more.

A flash mob of hula hoop artists, face painting, a balloonist, jumping castle and pony rides kept the little ones entertained throughout the evening.

Market treasurer Rachelle Mechielsen said the markets help establish an important social forum for locals to get together and community groups to fundraise.

“We are a completely voluntary committee made up of incredible local women who give their time, on top of their family and paid employment commitments, to create and sustain the market as an important and valuable part of the community of Cockatoo,” she said.

Since its inception in 2016, the market

Local musical duo Duplicity Live entertained the crowd. 205437 committee has awarded more than $15000 in grants to local community groups, with a further $5000 on offer this year.

Groups including: the Hills Men’s Shed, Cockatoo RSL, Cockatoo Scouts, Cockatoo Primary School, Cockatoo Tennis Club, Gembrook Cricket Club, Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre and Emerald SES have utilised funds from the market committee’s grants program to purchase equipment and support the valuable activities they undertake in the community.

In addition to the grants, many community groups have hosted a community barbecue or a stall at the market to raise additional funds.

As well as the regular monthly markets, twilight markets take place in March and Decem-

MP Brad Battin Cardinia mayor Jeff Springfield, Cr Leticia Wilmot and the Cockatoo market committee cut the fifth anniversary cake. 205437 ber each year - which have a fantastic festival atmosphere.

The Cockatoo Community Market is located at the Cockatoo Community Complex, 77 Paken-

ham Road, Cockatoo on the first Saturday of each month from 8.30am to 1.30pm. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. New stall inquiries to cockatoocountrymarket@outlook.com.

Service helps with understanding legal options Community Legal Centres are places that help community members understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is your local free legal service, which operates out of Healesville with outreach services throughout the Yarra Ranges.

If a person is charged with a criminal offence, a community lawyer can give free legal advice, and sometimes, on-going representation. This advice will be different for people, depending on their individual circumstances.

A community lawyer can help people to understand more about the upcoming legal process, their legal options and where they can get additional help.

One legal option that may be available for minor criminal offences is the Diversion Program. Where a person has little or no criminal history and they have committed a minor of-

fence with no fixed or minimum sentence, they may be eligible for this program.

To be considered for the Diversion Program a person must be prepared to accept responsibility and be recommended to the Magistrates’ Court by the police. If found suitable for the program, they will be required by the Court to meet certain conditions over a period of up to 12 months. Importantly these conditions create opportunities for people to make amends for their behaviour, and access to education to prevent reoffending.

For example, conditions may include donating to a relevant charity or participating in community work, and attending courses such as safe driving. Once all the conditions have

been met, criminal charges may be dismissed by the Court with no finding of guilt against the person.

This is just one legal option, amongst a number of options, in response to a minor criminal offence charge and is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it is very important to get independent legal advice as soon as possible.

ECLC offers free legal assistance from its office in Healesville and at multiple locations including Ringwood Magistrates’ Court (Intervention Order Support Service) and outreach services to Yarra Junction, Monbulk and Lilydale. Please call 03 5962 1665 to find out how we can assist you.

Weed warriors unite

New bin for glass recycling

Pesky plants and weeds have been the focus of a community project in Cockatoo, Gembrook, Mount Burnett and surrounds.

Since December last year, Cardinia Shire Council has been working with local communities to control weeds, especially ragwort, on private properties.

With the support of a grant from the State Government’s Caring for Our Local Environment (COLE) program, the council launched the Cardinia Hills Ragwort Action Project.

It has been helping local communities treat weeds and establish a local Landcare group.

Cardinia Shire community land management facilitator Meghan Lindsay said ragwort is a noxious weed that impacts ecosystems and waterways, as well as agricultural land.

“Ragwort can be invasive on roadsides, native forests and woodlands, threatening biodiversity in these areas,” she said.

“It is also invasive in agricultural land and poisonous to grazing animals, both when fresh and dried in fodder.”

“Council undertakes weed management programs on public land using various control measures, but removing ragwort and other noxious weeds really needs a whole-of-community approach,” she said.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Jeff Springfield said this project has been a great example of the council, the community and organisations working together to manage weeds.

“The Ragwort Action Project complements the work Council undertakes on public land and through the project we have been able to encourage residents to work together to tackle weed issues across boundaries,” he said.

“Local Landcare groups play an important role in providing ongoing land management support, and bring people together to promote

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Local weed warriors Ron Sawyer, Meghan Lindsay, Marianne Sawyer, Elizabeth Fraser, Andrew Jackson and Merle Mathisen.

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Cr Springfield said the Cardinia Hills Ragworth Landcare Group has been an important group for supporting weed reduction and he now hopes to support the community to re-establish a Landcare Group as part of the project.

“We need interested members of the community to be involved in the new Landcare group, so please contact us if you want more information about joining,” he said.

A free weed workshop and walk will be held at the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre on 21 March from 10am-12pm.

It will aim to provide information about how to identify environmental weeds on properties and methods of control.

For more information contact 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au.

Yarra Ranges Council will work with the State Government to roll out a new recycling system over the next few years.

On 24 February, the State Government announced that Victoria will adopt a container deposit scheme and households will get a fourth bin for glass recycling.

The new purple lid bins will be gradually rolled out from next year, while the container deposit scheme will be designed and delivered in close consultation with councils so it can begin by 2023.

Yarra Ranges mayor Richard Higgins said waste and recycling services will continue operating as usual until at least 2023.

“Yarra Ranges will be working with the State Government as they begin planning their new recycling system for Victoria, this will take a

number of years to implement,” he said.

“Any changes to waste and recycling collection, such as the potential introduction of new services or changes to existing services, will be communicated to residents well in advance.

“In the meantime, we’ll be working to ensure our future services continue to meet the needs of the community and minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill.”

The State Government also announced, on 25 February, that a further $100 million will be spent on driving research into the recycling industry, expanding the local processing and manufacturing industry, creating more products from recyclable materials and supporting new local jobs.

The changes are all part of a $129 million package to reform kerbside recycling and 10year plan to reduce waste and create sustainable industries.

The new purple lid bins will be gradually rolled out from next year.

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Fight for more pool

By Taylah Eastwell Yarra Ranges Council will prepare a report about the costings of extending the opening season of the Belgrave Outdoor Pool as a six year battle by the community to have the swimming season prolonged continues.

At their 25 February meeting, councillors carried a motion that a petition with over 400 signatures in favour of extending the pool’s open season would be referred to the appropriate officer and a report outlining costs of keeping the pool open longer would be prepared.

Frequent Belgrave Outdoor Pool user Kerry O’Leary used submission time to inform council how important the facility is to the community in Belgrave.

Beginning every day with a 6 am swim, Ms O’Leary stated this topic is close to her heart and said she has appealed to council for six years to extend the season for just three weeks until the end of daylight savings.

“I’m sure you might have been hoping I wouldn’t come and speak and fill up the space but I just felt I had things I wanted to say,” she said.

“It’s not just a source of exercise, it’s a community hub and I’ve met many people who I now call my friends through swimming there regularly. We absolutely love it, it’s a great community resource, it’s a great place for exercise, it’s a great place for people to gather.

To highlight the pool as a central community hub, Ms O’Leary listed some things she has witnessed there recently.

“I’ve seen a young man in his twenties learn to swim which was fantastic. There’s an old guy who comes every morning, not to swim but to just bob about and chat to people.

“There’s a family who come regularly, there are two women who have formed a friendship and go up and down the lanes on their

The new Cockatoo BMX pump track will be completed this month.

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On track for BMX park

By Jessica Anstice Yarra Ranges Council will deliver a report outlining the coss of extending the Belgrave Pool's open season. kick boards whilst chatting. Then there are the serious swimming enthusiasts, head down, churning up and down,” she explained.

According to Ms O’Leary, the costs of keeping the pool open and the weather have been the reasons behind council’s refusal to extend the open season of the pool.

“We’ve been quoted an extraordinary amount of money that it costs to keep the pool open for three extra weeks and we as ratepayers have never been offered any transparency to how these figures are sourced,” she said.

“I’ve heard anywhere from $6000 to $22,000 to keep the pool open for an extra three weeks.

“February is no guarantee of good weather, just as March is no guarantee of bad weather.

Please ask yourself if these two reasons are

enough to deny ratepayers access to a community facility,” she told council.

Yarra Ranges Council Director of Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis said that Belgrave Outdoor Pool is open longer than any unheated pool because of the solar heating and that it closes on Labour Day due to trends in attendance.

“We see a real drop through February in our attendances at the outdoor pool,” he said.

“Without continuous warm weather I believe that it will run at a substantial cost to keep the pool open.

A report with accurate costings of extending the Belgrave Outdoor Pool’s open season will be assessed by councilors in coming weeks.

Construction of the new Cockatoo BMX track is well underway, with works set to be completed this month.

The Alma Treloar Reserve BMX pump track and major upgrade to the existing skate park will turn the reserve into a district-level facility for all to enjoy.

The $350,000 project is fully funded by Cardinia Shire Council and comes after extensive engagement with the local community through the development and adoption of the Alma Treloar Masterplan.

Through the consultation, it was made clear to the council that the installation of a BMX track and the enhancement of the skate area were high priorities for many community members.

After years of anticipation, the BMX pump track will be up and running in March, followed by the skate park's completion in April with weather permitting.

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An exciting world of travel

By Taylah Eastwell The sky is the limit is not an empty statement when it comes to travel itineraries crafted by the team at Hello World Monbulk.

Formerly known as Nexus Travel, the boutique travel agency located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges celebrated their 10th birthday in late 2019 with a name change to Helloworld Travel.

While the office has had a fresh lick of paint, the brilliant tailored service is here to stay.

Owner, Jenny Watson said she couldn’t be prouder of what her team have accomplished in their 10 years of trading.

“Without the professionalism and dedication of my amazing team, none of this would have ever been possible. I am truly honoured to have the friendship and support of this incredible group of women,” Jenny said.

Having travelled to 66 countries between them, the consultants combine their passion for travel with real world experience and knowledge when consulting on travel plans.

The worries of finding flights, getting to your hotel, what tours to take and travel insurance are all taken care of - with the added personal touch that can only be found in a locally owned agency.

The service doesn’t end when you touch down, either, with phone calls to Hello World Travel Monbulk’s 24-hour emergency number personally answered by staff.

Visit the team at Helloworld Travel at 74 Main Road Monbulk and watch your travel worries fly away.

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Community Grants Program With every product or service Monbulk and District Community Bank Branch offers, money goes back into the community. We are seeking local organisations who are looking to partner with our local Community Bank branches.

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Drop into your nearest branch at 70 Main Road, Monbulk or phone 9752 1130 to discuss your organisation’s grant application.

‘Supporting local community projects.’

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MARKET SCENE

The market has a lot to offer customers as they wander around!

The Healesville Community Market boasts around 90 permanent stalls and about 30 casual stalls.

To market, to market! and paper, collectables, socks and underwear, knitwear, garden tools, moccasins, vintage, second hand times, dog treats, DVDs and lots more!

Healesville Community Market is a friendly country market that allows dogs at the market (they must be on lead). The market operates all year round except on total fire ban days.

Healesville Community Market has been running on the first Sunday of the month for 31 years.

The market boasts around 90 permanent stalls and about 30 casual stalls and has a wide range of stalls selling plants, clothing, jewellery, brass bells, fruit and vegetables, books, toys, coffee, barbecue poffertjes, apples, cards

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also runs a small market in Coronation Park on the third Sunday of the month. This market has around 25 stalls and offers plants, toys, collectables, dog treats and more.

Contact 0488 445 112 for enquiries. To keep up to date with the market, find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealesvilleCommunityMarket.

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The market endeavours to support local groups with the funds raised and the market committee welcomes local groups that wish to fundraise for projects.

With a vast array of stalls, the Healesville Community Market has a lot to offer customers as they wander around!

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YARRA GLEN RACECOURSE MARKET

“Family friendly makers market featuring 300 stalls of unique hand crafted products & food”

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Case for all-girls school Choosing a secondary school is one of the big decisions faced by parents.

There are many factors to consider and visitors often ask about the advantages of an allgirls education when on a tour of Mater Christi College Belgrave, a contemporary Catholic Secondary School for girls.

“We believe that girls learn differently to boys, that they are motivated and respond in different ways. Our student-centred culture celebrates those differences and the ‘can do’ energy of girls,” principal Mary Fitz-Gerald said.

The Alliance of Girls Schools (Australasia) has summarised some of the key research findings about single-sex education.

Here are 5 reasons why an all-girls school is different.

Academic advantages Girls in girls’ schools achieve significantly stronger academic results than any other group in Australia.

Girls are free to pursue academic excellence and each achievement is celebrated.

Role models and leadership All the leadership roles in girls’ schools are filled by girls.

Younger students see these female leaders as role models and learn that girls can lead in any field.

ment, girls are free to participate in class without the teachers’ attention being dominated by boys.

Countless opportunities Girls at girls’ schools enjoy not only equal opportunity but every opportunity.

There is no gender stereotyping with subject selection.

Girls are able and encouraged to explore a career or future in any area.

Mater Christi College students also enjoy a future-focused curriculum.

They are motivated learners who graduate with leading academic and vocational results and the confidence to pursue their dreams.

“Our progressive learning environment and innovative programs engage students, creating flexible and confident learners, prepared for their futures in a changing world,” Ms FitzGerald said.

The College is easily accessible by dedicated buses and public transport links to most Eastern and South-Eastern suburbs and only five minutes walk from Belgrave Station.

A visit to Mater Christi College will enable your family to witness a vibrant, inclusive and warm community where girls feel safe, build lifelong friendships and become intelligent and reflective learners.

Visit materchristi.edu.au to book a tour.

Counteracting negative influences: Girls can work through the challenges of adolescence without fear of embarrassment or harassment.

A tailored curriculum Teachers tailor their practice and curriculum for girls.

In a collaborative and supportive environ-

Mater Christi College in Belgrave provides a curriculum tailored for girls.

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Bayswater

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2020 SCHOOL TOURS You are warmly invited to come and visit the school and see “Learning in Action” at our open days or call the office for a personalised tour

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Arrange a tour to discover why Mater Christi girls consistently achieve region leading VCE and vocational results. A visit will enable your family to witness our vibrant, inclusive and warm community.

School Tours Friday 13 March 9.30am Sunday 22 March 10.00am

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Student wellbeing a focus All schools have a curriculum to deliver, they have policies, procedures, compliance and they have standards. But it is important to ask - what does a school really stand for.

St Paul’s educates, but what it stands for is wellbeing.

As an inclusive Catholic school, people from every background are welcome to experience the sense of wellbeing that comes with a St Paul’s education.

The values forming the basis for learning at St Paul’s are: Respect Responsibility Justice Courage Wisdom and Knowledge Students demonstrating these values are recognised fortnightly at assemblies with Values Awards, with select students also receiving an Italian Values Award from the Italian teacher which is presented in Italian by the Principal, Michael Watt.

Providing a safe, happy and supportive learning environment is of upmost priority for all staff at St Paul’s and parents feel at ease knowing there is a school counsellor on site and a Wellbeing Team that includes the Principal.

All prep children are matched with a Grade Six student as a ‘buddy’. Big Buddies and Little Buddies look out for one another in the playground and spend class time together on occasion.

The Buddy Program helps the prep child’s transition into the school environment and benefits the social development of both the preps and the older children. It provides the senior students an excellent opportunity to show leadership skills and promote the values

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Life for students at St Paul’s involves a balance of technology, visual arts, performing arts, physical education, chess, gardening, Italian language, structure, discipline and a sense of calm.

St Paul’s students experience all that a balanced education has to offer including the biennial school musical and art show, inter school sport, mindfulness and meditation and focused literacy and numeracy. Classroom programs are strategically differentiated to en-

sure every student is working in their point of need and they are given the maximum opportunity to achieve positive academic outcomes.

For a tour of a school focused on more than curriculum, call the office on 97567201 for a personal tour.

“Alive in the Spirit

Striving for Excellence

St Bernadette’s

We Shape our Future”

The Basin… ‘Striving for Excellence’

We Journey with Christ

St Bernadette’s is a vibrant, welcoming and educationally supportive learning environment founded upon authentic learning partnerships with students, families and the community. At the very heart of St Bernadette’s is a desire to build a culture of learning that nurtures the development of the child as a whole. This emphasis on the whole student and their wellbeing is what sets St Bernadette’s apart. Learning diversity at St Bernadette’s is enacted through an inclusive community where all are welcomed, valued and actively engaged in learning.

Come and see us in action, book a school tour today!

“Nestled in the foothills of the Dandenongs, we at St Bernadette’s The Basin, as part of the Parish of Boronia, provide a Catholic and comprehensive education for Primary school students.”

COME ALONG!!!

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St Joseph’s College is a Catholic boys’ secondary school located in Ferntree Gully which operates in the traditions of Don Bosco.

Founded in 1965, the college has a student population of just over 1050 boys from Years 7 to 12.

St Joseph’s is a leader in boys’ education, providing a Salesian education that inspires dynamic learning that is life-focused, personcentred and built on the respect between teacher and student. The broad and innovative curriculum and co-curriculum caters for the needs of all students, both academically and emotionally.

St Joseph’s College first opened its doors in 1965 as one of a series of regional colleges which the Melbourne Catholic Education Department was building in strategic parts of the Archdiocese.

Father Colin Miller, Parish Priest of Ferntree Gully at the time, was a great devotee of St John Bosco and keen supporter of the Salesians. He was a driving force behind the project to build St Joseph’s College and for it to come under the care of the Salesians. A strong Salesian presence is still an integral part of the college today.

The college was built on land belonging to the Ferntree Gully parish and with 56 students studying Form 1 (Year 7 today) it was little more than a corridor flanked by three classrooms, a small office and a storeroom.

Through the years the college has continued to expand and diversify to include a wide range of innovative programs and curriculum for boys from Years 7-12.

To learn more please browse through the college website, or for further information please contact the college on 9758 2000 or welcome@stjosephs.com.au. St Joseph’s College is at 5 Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully.

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PRIVACY - AND WHAT A VIEW! SET in a secluded and exclusive location within easy reach of Wellington Road, Belgrave station and the eateries of Kallista and Emerald is this exquisite, fully renovated family home that boasts the latest in modern style and functionality.

Situated to provide stunning sunset views out to Cardinia Reservoir and on to Westernport Bay the outlook from every window is magical.

An expansive balcony and decking allows for the ultimate enjoyment of your surrounds, perhaps only interrupted by the sound of the prolific birdlife that frequent the property or our iconic Puffing Billy chugging along the rear boundary!

Designed to provide a space for everyone, the home offers zoned living over two levels. Upstairs the open plan living section features soaring ceilings, highlight windows that bathe the home in natural light and an atmospheric solid fuel fire that will be a focal point on cooler evenings.

The state of the art kitchen is a joy to cook in with loads of soft close drawers, 900mm stove, dishwasher and plenty of bench space. There are three bedrooms upstairs including the master with ensuite and walk in robe. Both bathrooms have floor

to ceiling tiles and the latest fittings and fixtures including a deep freestanding bath to the family bathroom.

Downstairs is a living room ideal as a children’s play room or study area and two additional bedrooms, one with external access. This section of the home could be used for an extended family or dual occupancy situation and also provides the perfect space for those who work from home.

The list of extras is comprehensive and includes new carpets and blinds, polished floor boards, television and internet points to all rooms, ducted refrigerated heating and cooling, ceiling fans and so much more.

Outdoors a sealed driveway leads to an oversized double carport and a garage and provides ample parking for additional vehicles, landscaped gardens, wood storage area and a huge yard for your pets and children to explore.

This beautiful property in a tightly held location is just 50 minutes to the city and a 10 minute walk to the highly regarded Menzies Creek Primary school and is sure to capture your heart, arrange your inspection today. â—?

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24 Gordon Grove, Menzies Creek

9 Emerald Monbulk Road, Emerald

16/11 Westlands Road, Emerald

A View, Privacy & A Beautiful Home On Over One Acre

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GUIDE $820,000-$890,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $500,000 - $530,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Gayle Barrot 0408 195 767 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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24 Beenak East Road, Gembrook

28 Victoria Avenue, Monbulk

566 Paternoster Road, Mount Burnett

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GUIDE $580,000 - $630,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $470,000 - $517,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

GUIDE $730,000 - $780,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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GUIDE $1,300,000 - $1,390,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Riley Nicholas 0488 501 218 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

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Enjoy a family-friendly lifestyle at this wonderful home within walking distance to Upwey’s schools, shops, and train station. With quiet surrounds and amenities nearby, this is a sensational property inside and out. instantly impressive from its meticulously maintained landscape, this home welcomes a wander inside. Here you will appreciate the sense of space offered by vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and open concept design. The galley kitchen begins the floorplan that flows through the generous lounge, second living area with wood fire, and out to the expansive deck.

Supremely located in a highly sought-after area of Upwey South this single level clinker brick home is set on a beautiful, gently sloping 1,394sqm (appx.) allotment and provides a highly flexible layout for you and the family to enjoy. positioned in a quiet side street just off Glenfern Rd, short walking distance to the newly redeveloped burrinja cultural centre & café, and in close proximity to Upwey’s schools, shops and train station.

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1439-1441 Mt Dandenong Trst Rd Olinda

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

497 Monbulk Road Monbulk

“Sunninghill” ... A Visual Spectacle

$920,000 - $990,000

Tudor-Inspired Beauty

From irst glance, as you approach the home along the circular driveway lined with seasonal blooms, every turn rewards you with character & a loorplan that rises to the demands of the modern family. “Sunninghill” displays easy indoor-outdoor integration, with French doors spilling outdoors from 2 living rooms & the master bedroom, all opening to a private entertaining deck. The home is appointed with a large & impressive entrance hall, timber kitchen with walk-in larder, a La Canche 90 cm dual oven & matching range hood, Belfast ceramic sink & a Fisher & Paykel plumbed fridge, plus marble benchtops & island bench complete this lovely kitchen. 4 double bedrooms plus study, incl attic-style bedroom with dormer windows.

Sunninghill’s unique charm oozes gracefully outdoors throughout its magniicent 90 year old garden.

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

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

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

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

112 Ridge Road Mt Dandenong

$780,000-$820,000

21 Helen Road Mt Dandenong

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Stonecroft

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

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

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

In the heart of Mount Dandenong, is ‘Stonecroft’ a brand new Hoobler Stone home, offering quality contemporary ixtures & on trend interior décor, built to a 6.3 star energy rating incorporating double glazed windows & high tech inclusions. The property showcases natural stone in the landscaped rock walls, paving & garden design, encompassing this stylish residence in a peaceful location.

Completed in 2019, set on close to an acre (3149m2) of land. 4 Bed, 2 Bath. Bal 29 Certiied. Sealed driveway lined with maple trees. Stone top / soft close kitchen with 3m island bench, Belling 90cm free standing range and Miele DW. Double glazed aluminium windows. Plantation shutters.

15,000 litre Rainwater storage plumbed to toilets & garden taps. Hydronic Central Heating (Gas) plus Jindara Wood Burner. And so much more..

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

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

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12 Caroline Avenue Cockatoo

$660,000 - $720,000

$680,000 - $720,000

34 Second Avenue Cockatoo

Everything and More!

Space and Versatility For Family Living!

This home, set on 1/3 acre within walking distance to shops & schools, features lounge room with a/c, kitchen with gas cooking, polished loorboards & adjacent meals or second living area. 3 generous bedrooms (BIRs), 5 star GDH, ceiling fans, dishwasher & ceiling storage. Outside, expansive rear yard, spa, garage, carport & garden shed.

Additionally there is a 2 bedroom studio with split system & ceiling fans.

5 BDR family home on 1/2 acre block. Light illed living zone & a dedicated meals area, contemporary kitchen, 2nd living area & Master BDR with WIR & ensuite. Covered paved area/carport, 2nd DBL carport, massive 6 car garage with a concrete loor, power, water, WFH & toilet. This home offers so much space & versatility to adapt to family needs & is located conveniently close to Cockatoo & Emerald townships.

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

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

5 Andrew Court Emerald

$815,000 - $895,000

18 Garden Street Cockatoo

$560,000 - $615,000

Impressive Dual Accommodation In Quiet Court Location!

Calling irst home buyers and down sizers!

Situated in a quiet court, this well presented family home includes a self contained dwelling. Main home has 2 living areas & 4 BDRs while the 2nd dwelling has 2 BDRs & large living area. Property has DBL carport & a garage with storage. Private location, a short walk will take you to a general store, Bam Bams restaurant, schools, public transport & local vet. Dual accommodation of this quality & location is rare.

This elevated log cabin in a great location comprises 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge and meals area, good sized workable kitchen and front and rear covered decks, making it an entertainers delight. Underneath the home you’ll ind good storage space and a workshop with 3 phase power, or a second living area, perfect for the growing family or handyman!

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032,

18 Glen Road Cockatoo

40 St Georges Road Beaconsield Upper

$720,000 - $790,000

$2,700,000 - $2,950,00

Your private sanctuary awaits!

Stunning, Sophisticated Luxury Living!

Nestled in a quiet but convenient location of Cockatoo, this family home ticks all the boxes. Set on 1 & Âź acre, the brick veneer residence has 4 bedrooms, master with robes, ensuite and private courtyard access, 2 living areas, dedicated dining room, and undercover entertaining area. Outside, there is a double carport, powered work shed and open storage area.

Luxurious high-end living! 4 BDR home situated on 20 acres. The main home has 5 separate living areas, 4 BDRs, 2 bathrooms & powder room. Perfect indoor-outdoor entertaining with a solar-heated swimming pool, tennis court & a self-contained guest/ pool house. 5kw solar power, asphalted driveway, remote control electric entry gates, remote DBL garage, large barn with 3 phase power & landscaped gardens.

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

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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By Romy Stephens For anyone that has an old instrument lying around or gathering dust in their cupboard, now is the time to pull it out.

Organisers of this year's So Long Summer fundraiser in Gembrook are urging people to donate instruments that will be auctioned off during the event on 15 March.

So Long Summer co-organiser and president Samantha Willis said donating instruments will help encourage more children to get involved in music.

"We are asking people to donate any instrument that perhaps aren't being loved at home anymore," she said.

"Our aim is to bring instruments into children's hands."

The So Long Summer event sees bands of the bush come together to celebrate the end of summer.

Proceeds will go towards the Gembrook Preschool, Gembrook Primary School and Gembrook CFA. Ms Willis said this year's event will focus on instruments and the mental health benefits that playing music brings.

But she said it's not just for children, with elderly and other age groups encouraged to get involved as well.

"I see it as this fantastic opportunity to bring the entire community of all different age groups together," she said.

"Having different bands there, I'm hoping people see the different range of instruments on stage.

"We've been really careful to bring not only a variety of music for all ages but also a variety of bands."

Music teachers and tutors have also been invited along to help teach the public about instruments.

There will be numerous local bands, including an Indigenous band.

Face painting at last year's So Long Summer.

Two furry friends show off their Adventure Dog merchandise.

Audiences enjoy music at last year's So Long Summer.

This year's event will focus on instruments and the mental health benefits that playing music brings.

Ms Willis said the idea of the event is for visitors to be inspired by seeing a range of instruments on-stage and then having a go themselves.

There will also be plenty to do for the entire family, with machinery, food trucks, stalls and more among the list of features.

So Long Summer organisers are currently accepting brand new or pre-owned instruments for donation.

For more information, contact sam.solongsummer@gmail.com.

The 4km course hosts a range of obstacles featuring mud, bubbles, inflatables and more.

Canine capers a challenge Think Tough Mudder but with a dog. That's what Animal Aid's Adventure Dog - A Cross Country Challenge is all about.

The event is taking place on 5 April at Wandin Park Equestrian Centre and will help raise funds for Animal Aid, to support homeless or unwanted animals.

Last year's event raised over $59,000.

Canine and human participants will be challenged across the 4km course with 25 obstacles that involve mud, bubbles, inflatables and much more.

Animal Aid's CEO Mark Menze said the event has been designed to ensure it's a fun day out for dogs and families.

"You will venture over the hills, under the logs, through the mud, you will enter the bush and into the water. All while enjoying the views across the Yarra Valley towards Mt Donna Buang," he said.

"Friends and family are welcome to come along on the day to give their support, there will be plenty of activities to keep them busy while you hit the course.

"After completing the challenge you and

your four-legged friend will have a chance to re-join your supporters and refuel with plenty of food and drink on offer in the event village."

Participants must register via Animal Aid's Go Fundraise page before 22 March to participate.

Human entrants must be aged 12 or over (consent form signed by legal guardian for those under 18), and dog entrants must be aged one year or over on event day. All humans and dogs must be fit to participate.

Animal aid is asking entrants to also rally family and friends to support individual fundraising.

Animal Aid has been helping animals in need for over 70 years. The organisation does not receive government funding and relies heavily on fundraising.

According to the organisation, every year over 6000 animals come through its doors.

For more information about Adventure Dog and to register, visit www.animalaid.org.au/ adventure-dog.

Hook, line... and stinker Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Starring Essie Davis, Nathan Page and Izabella Yena Rated M

The Teenagers Take Up Space youth arts project uses art to empower youth to have a voice in addressing false perceptions about young people.

Heads up: it’s youth expression through art There are a lot of misconceptions held about teenagers and young people. The HEAR ME - Teenagers Take Up Space youth arts project explores exactly that, using art to share their unique perspectives and take up space in their community in a positive and creative way.

Supported by the Yarra Ranges Council, the project runs in the first week of the Easter school holidays with free workshops facilitated by local performance maker and teaching artist Dani-Ela on Wednesday 1 April until Friday 3 April from 11am until 3.30pm.

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the streets of Belgrave and Upwey on Saturday 4 April.

The performance outcome will support young people to build leadership qualities, activate public space and empower youth to have a voice in addressing dominant societal misperceptions about young people.

Workshops will include drama-based activities, learning static-acro skills with Ruccis Circus School, and group discussions exploring experiences being a teenager - what they care about, hope for and are concerned about.

No drama, dance or performance experience is necessary. The workshops are a chance

to meet new people, learn new skills, have a voice, share opinions, express yourself, move and take up space in the Easter school holidays - all you need is a willingness to participate and commit to the four days.

Workshops will be held at Two Floors (downstairs of the Emporium) at 1662 Burwood Highway, Belgrave.

Booking are now being accepted via the following Facebook link: www.facebook.com/ HEREMEBelgrave.

For more information contact hereme.takeupspace@gmail.com.

Based on the popular TV show, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears is a historical crime drama brimming with charm but lacking in focus.

In 1929, famous detective Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) investigates an ancient injustice after breaking Shirin (Izabella Yena) out of jail in British-occupied Palestine.

Davis radiates charisma in every scene, portraying a confident, endlessly elegant heroine. She has endearing chemistry with Nathan Page as Detective Jack Robinson, who is initially turned off by Phryne’s recklessness and flippant attitude but slowly won back by her whirlwind passion and the adventures she pulls him into. The film has sumptuous costuming and art direction, and the supporting characters are fun and distinctive.

While the plot has strong forward momentum and some well-executed red-herrings, the film’s various narrative threads are disjointed and poorly-developed.

The nebulous shady British railroad deal has little tangible connection to the massacre of Shirin’s village, a certain artefact is given major focus but has no practical function within the plot, and the mystical subplot involving a cursed crypt is a jarring tonal shift from the film’s more grounded investigations.

The main characters travel across the world far too easily and most of the dramatic obstacles are toothless, which dilutes the suspense of their journey.

Driven by a captivating performance from Davis, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears is an enjoyable but shallow film with a frustratingly flimsy screenplay.

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By Romy Stephens The Mountain District Badminton Association’s Susan Taylor has cemented her place as one of the state’s top officials.

The Kilsyth local took out the Victorian Sports Awards’ Official of the Year category on 26 February.

The awards ceremony is an important night for the Victorian sporting community as it recognises and celebrates the achievements of home-grown premier athletes, grassroots heroes and those who have shown commitment and dedication to community sport in Victoria.

Ms Taylor said she was very pleased to have received the award.

“It’s a little bit overwhelming, also very humbling. My contribution has been recognised, it’s really great,” she said.

Ms Taylor began her umpiring journey at the Under-17 Australian Championships when she was only 14-years-old.

Since then, she has flown up the ranks of the local and international badminton sport and has achieved the highest possible rank in Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Last year, Ms Taylor refereed at both club and international level.

She officiated the Victorian Open, Australian Para-Badminton Championships, the World Junior Championships and the Australian Open.

Ms Taylor also attends local tournaments to mentor, train and assess the next generation of badminton umpires.

She said badminton has been a huge part of her life and she was very pleased to see the sport get some well-deserved recognition.

“I was born into badminton, my parents played and so I was in badminton from a very early age,” she said.

Susan Taylor with her Official of the Year award.

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Beavers finally through

By Richard Millott A year after promotion, Lysterfield are through to host the Norm Reeves Shield Final after a successful chase against Knox Gardens at Park Ridge on Sunday.

Set 9/256 by the Falcons, the Beavers were quick out of the blocks before Nathan Hicks fell for 36 putting the score at 1/53 from the first 15 overs.

Anthony Brolic joined Daniel Forster-Jennings at the crease and continued to forge on before Forster-Jennings fell prior to tea for 45 as the Beavers returned to the sheds for the break at 2/124 from 45 overs.

A tight contest against the Falcons’ bowling attack kept runs restricted to the bare minimum as Brolic notched up 53 before departing at 3/179, leaving Nathan Walsh to conclude the chase with 66 not out as the Beavers reached 6/257 with 16 balls to spare.

The Falcons will host Knoxfield in next week’s Preliminary Final after the Knights secured a 3-wicket win over The Basin at

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Chasing 200, the hosts started well being 1/37 before Luke Scanlan (52) teamed up with a number of Knights across the middle order to reach 4/148.

The Bears fought with the ball, taking 3/29 to keep the pressure on as the overs ticked past with Adam Masters claiming three wickets to lead the attack, however Knoxfield kept its season alive reaching 7/203 with just under two overs to spare.

In DeCoite Shield, Ferntree Gully will host the final at Wally Tew after defeating Monbulk.

With 253 the target, the Hawks lost an early wicket before Jason Fraser and Shane Cosstick struck up an 82-run partnership.

Cosstick departed for 41, with Fraser returning to the sheds for 77 with the board reading 5/172.

With the ball, the Blues turned to Nick Woods (4/49) and Josh Henry (4/75) to claim breakthroughs, eventually dismissing the hosts for 213.

It will be a battle of the Hawks at Monbulk

after Rowville defeated Knox Gardens.

Being 0/26 overnight chasing 132, the Falcons started Day 2 up and about, claiming the opening three wickets early on to have the Hawks at 3/36.

The Hawks saw through to drinks break before losing wickets either side to be 5/65 before Glenn Neven (40*) and Monto Perera (37*) combined for a 70-run stand lasting most of the afternoon to book Rowville a trip up to Monbulk next weekend.

In Division 3, Upwey will host the final after defeating Eildon Park.

Chasing 145, the Panthers lost a steady stream of wickets to be behind the eight ball with the score at 5/24.

Wickets were shared around, with Stephen Capon leading the charge with 3/18 from 16 overs. The Panthers were unable to rebuild, eventually dismissed for 63.

Meanwhile, Ferntree Gully booked its place in the decider after chasing down The Basin.

A target of 196 was bankrolled by Ben Pearce (77), with key support from Daniel Sharp (42)

and Gavin Kalisperis (35) despite the Bears’ attack of Alex Winters (4/47) and Jarryd Debernardi (3/53) claiming wickets. The Blues reached the total with 4 overs to spare at 7/196.

In Division 4 St John Tecoma progressed into the Grand Final after victory over Knox City at Lewis Park while Monbulk proved to have enough on the board to see off Rowville.

Division 5 action saw Morgan Arundell star for Eildon Park in a big win over Ferntree Gully and in the other Semi Final, The Basin progressed over Monbulk.

Olinda reached the Division 6 Grand Final after defeating Belgrave and so too did Lysterfield after claiming victory over St Johns Tecoma in a tight-scoring finish.

The Basin and Ferntree Gully Footballers will face off for Division 7 honours after both won their respective Semi Finals.

A close finish up at Silvan saw the hosts prevail over Upper Ferntree Gully in the Division 8 Semi Final.

The grand final will see Silvan take on Johnson Park, who won through on Saturday.

Closing the Gap sports day success is a victory for all The seventh Eastern Health Closing the Gap Family Sports Day was a great success as the Community team claimed victory in both the football match and the netball competition on Sunday 1 March.

The annual Closing the Gap Family sports day is a highlight in the Eastern Health events calendar, allowing residents of Melbourne’s east and Eastern Health staff to come together and ‘connect with respect’.

Since 2013, the event has seen some of the best Aboriginal sporting talent in the region square off against some Eastern Health staff in a friendly football match and netball tournament.

The event was a great opportunity for the community to learn more about the array of services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Eastern Health and other services in the region.

Special guests on the day included football legend Peter Hudson, Commonwealth and Olympic games champion Kyle Vander Kuyp and Wurundjeri elder, Aunty Joy Murphy.

Eastern Health’s focus has been on creating a welcoming and culturally appropriate environment, and engaging the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community actively in decision-making regarding initiatives to help Close the Gap.

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Thriller just before finals

By Eric Markham Monbulk 1 had to win its last round game at home against Healesville and gain maximum points to ensure its place in the finals.

Brian Smith's rink started well and led by six shots after three ends.

They maintained this lead until the 11th end when they dropped two fours in a row to find themselves behind.

They then won the next five ends to lead by eight shots and hung on to win 21-18.

Andrew Bell's rink trailed for most of the afternoon, but picked up five shots on the last end to win by four shots.

Richard Cookson's rink controlled the game from the middle stages when they picked up 11 shots in three ends to win 29-15.

Eric Markham's rink was level after 11 ends, then the home team won the next three ends to grab the lead, but dropped a five on the 15th end to find themselves two shots behind.

They then won the next four ends to lead by four shots, but dropped another five to be one shot down with one end to play.

The skip was then able to draw two shots to win the game 19-18 and gain maximum points which guaranteed Monbulk a place in the finals.

Monbulk 2 headed to Heathmont keen on maintaining its undefeated record for the season.

Graeme Goller's rink led by 12 shots after eight ends, but then only won five of the last 13 ends to win 21-15.

Eric Furby's rink was level after 14 ends, but then dropped nine shots in three ends to lose by that margin, 25-16. Norma Clerke's rink fell behind early and then made up ground to be only two shots down after 13 ends.

They then dropped a four and eventually went down 22-15.

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Monbulk 3 was given a forfeit by Heidleberg and this leaves them in top spot on the ladder and a home final next week.

On Tuesday, Monbulk 1 who were third on the ladder played Burwood District away from home in a game they were expected to win.

However, the game did not go to plan and Monbulk was 15 shots down at the lunch break.

As the game went on, all rinks lifted and in a thrilling finish Monbulk got over the line in the last couple of ends.

Andrew Bell's rink trailed by two shots with

four ends to play, but they won all four ends to win 22-16.

Eric Markham's rink was 15 shots down with seven ends to play and then won six of these ends to go down 22-21.

Richard Cookson's rink started slowly but gained the upper hand after the lunch break to be nine shots in front with three ends to play.

However, they lost the last three ends to get over the line 22-20. Monbulk won the overall 65-58.

Monbulk 2 played Montmorency at home and had a good win overall, 64 to 48.

Klaus Eisele's rink was one shot down with four ends to play, but they finished strongly to win 19-14.

Eric Furby's rink won the majority of ends 12-9 but dropped a couple of multiples to lose by one shot.

Graeme Goller's rink took control just before and just after the lunch break to establish a lead and won 29-17.

Monbulk 3 travelled to Lilydale and came up against tough opposition.

Ray Pike's rink started slowly and while they limited the clangers went down by 16 shots.

Alan Hamilton's rink struggled to win enough ends to put pressure on their opponents and lost by 16 shots.

Mike Harris' rink was the shining light winning 12 ends and having no clangers to win 1712. Monbulk lost the overall, 63-36.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7615

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Quick Clues DOWN Close (8) Sediment (4) Deadlock (7) Perfect (5) Guarantee (8) Disorder (4) Garment (8) Scatter (8) Weariness (7) Commence (5) Fish (4) Native of Denmark (4)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7615 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Bare-faced lie. 8, Drag-on. 9, S-m-acks. 10, Has-his-h. 12, Li-m-ps. 15, T-ense. 16, H-aunt-e’d. 18, St-rafe. 20, Closes. 22, Break surface Down - 1, Carriage. 2, (Septem)Ber-g(reat). 3, H-arness.

4, Sense. 5, Al-ban-ian. 6, Leak (leek). 11, Host-ages. 13, P-ret(urn)-ence. 14, Rancour. 17, Decks 19, (tha)T-oby 21, Oafs (anag).

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

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DOWN 1. Bearing the cost of transport (8). 2. Ice in September?

Great I don’t think! (4). 3. Tackle, though it’s hard, the setting of the snares (7). 4. Meaning you have a feeling (5). 5. The foreigner, don’t allow to come between the two men (8). 6. Run out to get a vegetable, say (4). 11.

Did it take a great many long time to capture them? (8).

13. Return half the money, about, but it’s mere sham (8).

14. It’s unbearable, if you have a forgiving nature (7). 17.

Does up in packs (5). 19. To that end, the boy trained the dog (4). 21. The louts bust the sofa (4).

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7. Saying you’ve shaved off your beard when you haven’t?

(4-5,3). 8, Dressed as a girl, is fabulous (6). 9. Lays off about a thousand when there are strikes (6). 10. The dope got his into a mess (7). 12. Having had many a bad slip outside, has a score foot (5). 15. At the time, seen to be worried and nervous (5). 16. Unable to forget he’d immured a member of the family (7). 18. Attack that creates fear on the street (6). 20. Has some sort of catch, one concludes (6). 22. Come out on top in the diving tournament (5,7).

DOWN 1. Bearing the cost of transport (8). 2. Ice in September?

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7615

DOWN ACROSS Cryptic CRYPTIC 7615(8) 1. NO. Close 7. In-between (12) PUZZLE ACROSS

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7615 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Intermediate. 8, Fiesta. 9, Arrest. 10, Waspish.

12, Snide. 15, Reply. 16, Calypso. 18, Adroit. 20, Indeed.

22, Cheerfulness.

Down - 1, Intimate. 2, Lees. 3, Impasse. 4, Ideal. 5, Warranty. 6, Mess. 11, Pullover. 13, Disperse. 14, Fatigue. 17, Start. 19, Dace. 21, Dane.

ACROSS In-between (12) Festival (6) Halt (6) Testy (7) Spiteful (5) Answer (5) West Indian music (7) 18. Dexterous (6) 20. Certainly (6) 22. Good spirits (12) 7.

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