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By Mitchell Clarke A “very lucky” pooch is safe and well after an adventure on his Emerald property almost turned tragic when he became stuck five metres inside a wombat hole.

Blacky, the much-loved and aptly named Labrador needed to be rescued by 14 CFA members who spent three hours digging to free him on Friday night, 1 May. Four CFA trucks responded to the Jonas family property on Pinnocks Road within minutes of the desperate call being made.

Anything but easy, the rescue effort was hampered by rain and rising mud which made for dangerous and slippery conditions.

Emerald Fire Brigade captain Paul Yandle told the Gazette it was probably the “most dramatic” rescue he’s been involved in.

“It was pretty challenging actually,” he said.

“The dog was about 200 metres down a very steep paddock, and at the very bottom of that paddock was a creek line.

“It was very wet and boggy and he couldn’t get out. He was trying to free himself but being a big Labrador in a small hole, it wasn’t easy.”

Firefighters assessed the scene and began to construct a plan to create the best way to get him out.

“It was pretty hard work but the main thing was to just take our time and dig carefully to prevent any further collapse,” Captain Yandle explained.

Blacky’s family members watched on and assisted the firefighters throughout the remarkable rescue, which has been dubbed an inspiring story to many.

“It’s an absolute miracle and a reminder to have hope, faith and to never give up because there’s always light at the end of every tunnel,” Blacky’s owner Svetlana Jonas said.

The family described the firefighters who came to Blacky’s aid as “heroes“ who provided

A very thankful Jonas family, pictured with Emerald Fire Brigade captain Paul Yandle.

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Blacky the pooch was lucky to make it out of the ordeal with just a few scratches.

positive energy and incredible resilience to free their beloved boy.

“They’re our heroes,” daughter Rebecca explained.

“Not one of them ever talked about giving up, they were heroes and even though it took hours, there was never any word about stopping. They treated this as if it was a human rescue.”

When asked about that title, Captain Yandle said it was just a relief to be able to provide some good news in a time of doom and gloom.

“I don’t think anything we did was heroic but we were heroes for the family and that’s the

could see his eyes reflecting. He was petrified, cold, wet and muddy.

“A few times he went quiet on us but as soon as my mum came out to call him, it seemed to give him the strength to continue towards the opening.”

The family recalled the reunion with their petrified pup, stating they took comfort from the 23rd psalm.

“For me, the first and only thing that I could think about was that this was a miracle, an answer to my prayer,” Rebecca said.

“It’s a miracle and a real team effort.“

main thing,” he said.

“We said we’re not going anywhere, we’d stay there until we got him, no matter the result. We’ll always have a crack.”

It took the Jonas family one hour to completely wash Blacky, who was lucky to walk away with just a few grazes.

They acknowledge there was a time they thought they’d never see their dog again.

“You could only see him if you were standing at the entrance of the tunnel and you could hear a slight whimper,” Rebecca explained.

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Ranges ‘big cat’ territory

By Romy Stephens A Black Panther could ‘100 per cent’ thrive in the Dandenong Ranges, according to a big cat expert.

Vaughan King is a former big cat keeper from Australia Zoo and researcher in the documentary The Hunt: In Search of Australia’s Big Cats.

Despite not researching the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds for the documentary, Mr King said he had done “a fair bit of research and camera trapping” around the region.

“We’ve had sightings in Emerald, Cockatoo and Silvan and then a bit further north, the Warburton and Toolangi area,” he said.

“It’s an absolute hotspot.

“Could a big cat thrive in the Dandenong Ranges? 100 per cent.”

Mr King always had a deep affinity with big cats. As soon as he left school he applied to a volunteer program at Australia Zoo and after a few years, became a professional big cat handler.

He has since dedicated numerous hours to research, travelled around the country and relocated to Victoria in order to be closer to where a majority of the sightings are.

The Hunt sees a team of Australian experts that are out to prove a big cat population exists in remote areas of the Australian bush.

Mr King teamed up with veteran researchers John Turner and Simon Townsend to investigate recent sightings of big cats.

Documentary director Stu Ross said the only reason the Yarra Ranges wasn’t filmed, was because there wasn’t a recent sighting.

The Hunt sees a team of Australian experts that are out to prove a big cat population exists in remote areas of the Australian bush.

Vaughan King on the hunt for big cats.

“The Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are, and have always been, hotspots,” he said.

“We only investigated fresh sightings that came in within the filming period and no one reported one there within the allocated filming time.

“We would definitely be interested in researching in the future but, in the interest of collecting DNA, we really need to be there within 24 hours.”

Mr King said the big cats known to live in Australia are the Mountain Lion and the melanistic Black Leopard - also known as the Black Panther.

He said the Mountain Lion was more likely to be seen in the west of Australia whereas the Black Panther is more prevalent in Victoria.

When asked why there have been numerous Black Panther sightings in the Yarra Ranges but no clear footage or photos, Mr King said it’s because these predators want to remain elusive.

“It’s just them by nature, they are an apex predator, their life revolves around them staying hidden, they don’t want to be seen,” he said.

But Mr King said that didn’t mean a human and big cat encounter was impossible.

“I don’t think people need to be scared, the big cats in question, they coexist with a lot of people,” he said.

“They do take lives.

“You’ve got an apex predator coming into contact with humans ... They will kill and eat humans if they need to and that’s usually down to opportunity.

“The only reason a big cat like that should kill a human is if they are sick, injured or old.

It’s very rare but it does happen.”

Despite the threats, Mr King said people shouldn’t be fearful, mainly aware.

“I don’t think people need to be scared, the big cats in question, they coexist with a lot of people,” he said.

“These animals, they want to live their own lives, they don’t want to come into contact with humans if they can avoid it.”

The Hunt: In Search of Australia’s Big Cats will air on 5 May at 9:30pm on the Discovery Channel.

Anyone who has a sighting to report can do so at www.facebook.com/TheHuntFilmAUS/.

Yarra Ranges feels full force of Arctic-fueled cold front

By Jed Lanyon and Romy Stephens The Yarra Ranges was one of the hardest hit regions after wild weather lashed the state last week.

Areas such as Lilydale Lake and Woori Yallock Creek flooded while there were numerous callouts for tree falls around the Dandenong Ranges.

Emerald SES unit manager Ben Owen said they had about 63 callouts from 29 April until 3 May. He said the next closest unit in the state had about 34 callouts.

"Most of our callouts were entire trees falling down so not trees snapping so much...trees down blocking access, trees on cars and blocking houses," Mr Owen said.

"I think most of these trees are falling because they are getting wet so quickly."

Lilydale SES responded to an incident where a tree fell onto a moving car in Montrose.

Lilydale SES controller Shaun Caulfield said the persistent rainfall and flooding contributed to the tree falling in a situation he described as a lucky escape for the driver.

"With the ground being so wet at the mo-

ment, it doesn't take much for those trees to fall ... It's just one of those freakish accidents," he said.

"He was just driving along and the tree fell and hit the bonnet of his car. Luckily for him it was only the bonnet. It was a very close call."

Lilydale SES members also spent over four hours tending to a tree that had fallen across a house in Mount Evelyn on Saturday.

"We had about 20 calls in total, mostly for trees down in various locations," Mr Caulfield said.

Upper Yarra SES were kept busy clearing back to back fallen trees that posed a road hazard in the early hours of Friday morning. The unit also responded to reports of a landslide along the road to Mt Donna Buang, which was attended by VicRoads and local police.

Two more incidents of falling trees occurred, one in Don Valley and another along the Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction on Friday.

But the trees continued to fall on Saturday as the Upper Yarra SES responded to a tree down over the road in Gladysdale, then one down across the Warburton Highway in Launching Place. The crew then returned to another incident in Don Valley and then Britannia Creek

Emerald SES had about 63 callouts from 29 April to 3 May. Pictures: COURTESY SES EMERALD UNIT Road, where fallen trees had damaged power lines in both locations.

With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting more rain for later this week, Mr Owen urged residents to maintain awareness.

"The higher winds are my concern for later in the week because the grounds are not drying out," he said.

"If trees come down be cautious of power lines, call the power company or SES...Always move your cars away from under trees.

"If the rain comes back, avoid flooded roads at all costs.

"If you see a police car or an SES vehicle on the road, obey the 40km per hour speed limit."

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Lilydale’s hidden gem People driving along the busy Lilydale Main Street can be forgiven for not seeing one of the town’s greatest treasures - Melba Park.

Tucked away behind the shops on the north side, the park was set aside when the town was surveyed in 1859 and formally gazetted in 1868 making this arguably the shire’s oldest public space.

Throughout the years parts of the park have been taken for buildings such as the Athenaeum Hall (1887), the old Lillydale Shire Offices and stables (1887), Lilydale Market yards (1887), Lilydale Tennis Club (1892) , Lilydale Croquet (1894), Mafeking tree (1901), Lilydale Bowling Club (1901) and Lilydale Pre-school (1960s).

Originally consisting of 2.5ha, the park was bounded by Chapel, Castella, Market streets and the Olinda Creek eastern branch.

In 1887 about half of the land west of Clarke St was set aside for the Lilydale Market yards and became home for the market, Lilydale Tannery (1880), Lilydale Baths (1903), Lilydale Fire Brigade (1906), Lilydale Show (1911), Lilydale sawmill, and Lilydale Youth Club. Today this area is now included as part of Melba Park.

It was not until 1927 when the reserve was officially named Melba Park in honour of Dame Nellie Melba. For many decades

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Lilydale and District Historical Society president this was the shire’s only formal recognition of Dame Nellie Melba.

In return, in 1928 Melba designed and had built our famous David Mitchell gates at the corner of Market and Castella streets in memory of her father who, through his Cave Hill enterprises, contributed so much to the district’s economy.

At the opening Melba said “Lilydale was growing and growing, and with this beautiful park they had something very great and make it a kind of home.”

Today, Yarra Ranges Council and our society have restored the David Mitchell gates.

Thanks to the Stone Devils the walls and pillars have been painstakingly restored and the wrought iron gates treated and painted. Now those gates will provide an inviting entrance to our park for the next century.

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The restored David Mitchell gates at Melba Park.

If you are driving through Lilydale take the time to stop and wander through our park.

For more details on Melba Park, you can purchase a copy of book Lilydale’s Public Plac-

es Public Lives 1860s to 1970s ($25) or order a copy on line form our website: http://lilydalehistorical.com.au/books-publications-shoplilydale-district-historical-society-inc/.

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Is planned burning worth it?

I've lived in the valley for some time and every autumn we are put through the regrettable air pollution that is caused by planned burn offs up in the hills.

If it's still, if the wind blows a certain way we are inflicted to poor air quality and I'm at a point of anger or misunderstanding about how much research has been put into this outcome and how it has been interpreted.

With our beautiful landscape, obscured difficulties breathing and, not to mention, some of these fires getting a bit hot I'm sure ecosystems and environmental damage will at some point happen, if not already!

Is it all worth it... The response of authorities is to stay inside if you have asthma or any other complaints and health issues, but for days on end this can be very difficult or just impossible.

I believe sometimes it's worth rethinking our decisions made in the past to maybe progress to better more environmental less polluting healthier environment that we can all live in.

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Thank you Guide Dogs On International Guide Dog Day (29 April), we at Guide Dogs Australia is saying an extra special thanks to our wonderful Guide Dogs for the life changing work they continue to do amid unprecedented global challenges.

Guide Dog Day was created to celebrate the important role Guide Dogs play in helping people with low vision or blindness lead safe and independent lives, and this year it takes on a new meaning.

It’s clear that the comfort and companionship a Guide Dog provides has never been more essential for, or cherished by Guide Dog Handlers.

The coronavirus pandemic has understandably presented challenges to us as an organisation, but the welfare of Guide Dogs Clients and our dogs is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make, so we’ve simply had to find ways to overcome these challenges.

This has meant supporting clients through phone calls, video conferences, email and social media, while our trainers have been busy setting up obstacle courses at our campuses, or training dogs from home, so they can continue getting our Guide Dogs-in-training ready to change lives.

It’s not been easy, but we’ve made it work, and for that I extend a heartfelt thankyou to all Guide Dogs team members and volunteers.

Recent weeks have also been a chance to dig into the community spirit we’ve been building into our organisation over more than 60 years, so I want to thank everyone who has extended their support to Guide Dogs and helped us continue our work during this very difficult time.

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RSL president mourned

By Romy Stephens Lilydale RSL president Don Parsons sadly passed away on 2 May. Born in Launceston, Tasmania in 1947, Mr Parsons grew up there before enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy at age 15.

He trained at HMAS Cerberus and his first sea posting was to HMAS Sydney, taking Australian troops to Borneo during the Confrontation conflict.

Mr Parsons served in the Royal Australian Navy for 34 years, with nearly 18 years at sea.

For most of this time he served as a submariner on the HMS Sealion, HMAS Oxley, HMAS Ovens, HMAS Onslow, HMAS Otama. He also spent time with Signal Intelligence in the United Kingdom.

After retiring from the Navy he raised a family, son Ash and daughter Talia, and ran a naval themed caf¨¦ at the Croydon Market Place.

He later served for many years as a Justice of the Peace and as a Bail Justice.

In 2014, he was part of a new group that took over leadership of the Lilydale RSL. When he became president, Mr Parsons told the Ranges Trader Mail - as it was called at the time - that the aim of the RSL in its new chapter was to be more approachable and involved in the community.

Casey MP Tony Smith said he was “shocked and deeply saddened” to hear of his friend’s passing.

“As president of the Lilydale RSL, he was a fine leader,” Mr Smith said.

“He gave so much of himself to our community and shone a bright light on our local Anzac history.

“He was a devoted father and a dear friend to so many, I was privileged to one of them.”

Mount Evelyn RSL secretary Anthony McAleer also reflected on Mr Parsons’ contribution to the local community.

Former Lilydale RSL President Don Parsons, right, with other members, behind from left, Dot Healy, Paul Payne and Chris Newell. 117755 Picture: ROB CAREW “As president of the sub-branch, Don achieved much for the club and the community, especially during the Centenary of World War One,” Mr McAleer said.

“Sadly three projects he worked very hard on, the Seville War Memorial, the history of the Lilydale RSL and the re-creation of the Digger statue on top of the Lilydale War Memorial, he

will now never see.

“Lilydale has lost a legend and many in the town, a true friend. Our condolences to his family.”

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Former cops speak out

By Mitchell Clarke Two former Victoria Police officers say now is the time to rally together in a show of support for the entire force.

Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood and State Gembrook MP Brad Battin, both former police officers, have spoken out and paid tribute to the fallen officers in the heartbreaking Eastern Freeway tragedy.

“To have four people die at work anywhere is horrific, but for police officers who are out there protecting their community from dangerous people, it’s even worse,” Mr Wood said.

“It’s just an awful shock to the force when one of these awful tragedies happens and even for former members like me, you really do feel sorry for the officers at the stations.”

“The first thing I did was ring a few of my former colleagues to see how they are and to see how they’re handling it,” Mr Battin added.

Mr Wood graduated from the academy in 1997 and served about 18 years in the force while Mr Battin was stationed between Dandenong and the city from 2001 to 2007.

“It was a lifelong dream to get into the police force and it definitely lived up to the expectations. It was an amazing workplace but an even more amazing family,” Mr Battin explained.

“I’m a little separated from the police force now but every time you see a headline like this, you remember and it almost feels like you lose part of a family, even if you didn’t necessarily know them personally.”

“It’s a great honour and privilege being a police officer and being able to help those in need. It’s about serving and protecting the community, and protecting was precisely what those officers were doing,” Mr Wood added.

“A police officer is a person who is prepared to help those in need and simply to go after bad people and the greatest satisfaction is when you can provide great reassurance to the community.”

The tragedy, which claimed the lives of four well-respected officers has left a devastating impact on the wider force family.

Mr Wood said the incident would be felt

Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood is a former Victoria Police officer. right through the force and would stay with officers past and present, forever.

“You find that within the world of policing, it is a very tight-knit community so when something so devastating like this happens, it shakes them up,” he said.

“Even though they’ve had this awful tragedy, the next day they’re back and doing their job in a professional manner.”

Mr Battin agreed, stating every officer reporting to work would feel like something had been taken away from them.

“The job is dangerous and we know why we’re doing it but it’s moments like these that you realise you’re not invincible,” he explained.

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“While we go to work and think we will come home, you know that it’s the kind of job where anything can happen on any given day.

“I think it’s really important as a community to not just support our police officers but to also acknowledge the family who continue to wait for their loved ones to come home everyday.”

Investigating crime, resolving disputes, attending critical incidents and dealing with drug and alcohol affected people is an everyday occurrence for Victoria Police officers.

“Every single day you’re dealing with victims. These beautiful members are the first responders. It’s a job you take home with you

Gembrook MP Brad Battin served in the force between 2001 and 2007. and it’s a tough job,” Mr Wood said.

The politicians are now urging their constituents to reach out and thank an officer for their service.

“Respecting police has always been my most important message but it doesn’t hurt to go out and thank them if you see them. They need to be reminded that the majority of people in the community love what they do and respect what they do,” Mr Battin said.

“It’s important to remember and respect these fallen officers but also to show appreciation and respect to the entire force by thanking the serving officers we have in the local and wider area,” Mr Wood added.

Sirens sound for fallen police officers

By Romy Stephens Fire brigades across the Yarra Ranges sounded their sirens on 29 April in honour of the four police officers that were killed in Kew on 22 April.

At 5:40pm, the same time the officers’ lives were taken the week prior, brigades sounded their sirens four times as a mark of respect for each officer.

Before the event, Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade captain Peter Smith said he thought it was a great initiative that most brigades across the region would participate in.

He said the CFA’s relationship with Victoria Police is a vital part of the community.

“Every brigade that has a working siren has

been asked to do it and I think it’s fantastic,” he said.

“We work hand in hand...We’re a group of people that are community-based and we love everything that goes on in our community.”

Mr Smith also said the incident had made his team more mindful when they attended car accidents.

Warburton Fire Brigade posted a video on Facebook showing firefighters observing a moment’s silence while the brigade siren sounded.

The video can be found on the Warburton Fire Brigade Facebook, www. facebook.com/Warburton-Fire-BrigadeCFA-377351779011810/.

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COVID-19 update “As the weeks pass, it’s possible that the challenges we face as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are becoming more difficult for some of us.

comprehensive online support centre – our Coronavirus Online Help Hub. Here you will find information regarding support that is available to community members and businesses, family violence support, health advice and practical ways to look after your mental health.

“Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, are facing financial hardship or are at risk of family violence, the important thing to remember is that you are not alone. There is help and support available.

“If you’re having trouble finding or understanding the information you are after, I encourage you to phone our dedicated team or request the ‘call back’ option online, and our staff will be happy to assist you.

“This is a challenging time for all of us. Of that we can be sure. This situation is unprecedented, and the effects of this pandemic are being felt by so many in our community.

“As Mayor of Cardinia Shire, I am proud of our community. The way in which people are supporting one another, demonstrating strength and resilience and staying connected during these challenging times is truly inspiring.

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How Council can help you Our Community and Business Support Package includes a range of support initiatives to help you cope with the unprecedented effects of COVID-19:

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• Coronavirus Online Help Hub • Dedicated ‘Call Back’ support team • Business concierge service • Rent relief options for commercial tenants in Council properties • More time to pay animal registration renewals • Faster payments for suppliers and contractors • Rebates for some business fees and charges.

• Extended due dates • Interest-free periods • Payment plans • A rebate for eligible Health Care Card holders.

A survey has been created to help us better understand local community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we can continue to support our residents and businesses.

Have your say

To access the survey directly, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/COVID19survey or find out more at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

Anyone experiencing financial hardship or who is worried about their ability to make payments is encouraged to contact us on 1300 787 624. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Services and facilities update Bins and waste services • Hard and bundled green waste collections will run zone-by-zone until 22 May. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/hardwaste • Household bin collection continues as normal, but bins may be collected earlier in the day than usual. Remember to put bins out the night before collection day. Please do not place bins behind parked cars or park in front of bins. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/rubbish

For full details and the most up-to-date information: Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

Flu vaccinations Flu vaccinations are now available for eligible community members through our free community immunisation service, subject to availability. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/flu Latest information For up-to-date information about impacted facilities, services, meetings and events in Cardinia Shire, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus We’re still here to help!

Our dedicated Customer Service team is still available to assist you. Our customer service centre at Officer may be temporarily closed but you can still contact us by phone or email, or access a range of online services via our website.

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Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services team is still available to support the shire’s young people.

Council’s Emergency Support team has been helping community members access information and linking those in need to emergency food relief service providers. Last week Council also joined the State Government in coordinating the relief needs of residents who have contacted the State Government’s Covid-19 Hotline.

Reach out for support It's normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious during these uncertain times. It’s important to remind yourself that this is a normal reaction.

Cardinia Shire Council encourages community members to look after their mental health and reach out for support and help when needed.

To stay connected with others; Make sure you reach out to the people you trust, like friends, family, neighbours and workmates via phone, email, Facetime, Facebook video, WhatsApp video or other online services.

Share how you feel and try linking with people who are in a similar situation as you. If possible, join an online forum, social media group or other online community to support others and yourself.

Set up healthy daily routines A regular routine will help you feel happier and less bored. Your routine should include maintaining regular mealtimes, eating a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough sleep and keeping physically active around the house. Avoid excessive use of alcohol.

If you continue to work during self-quarantine, try to stick to your normal work times

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have spare time, consider doing tasks · Ifthatyougive you a sense of achievement. you smoke, consider quitting or at least · Ifreducing your smoking during this time, particularly if you are recovering from coronavirus.

Stay active Physical activity is a proven way to reduce the effects of stress. Look for online content that could help you exercise, do yoga or learn a new healthy pastime. Dust off your home exercise equipment, and use the downtime to improve your fitness.

For information and contact details for organisations that can offer support, visit www. cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub Family violence support With more people staying at home to reduce the community spread of Covid-19, there may be an increased risk for victim survivors experiencing family violence.

The pandemic and self-isolation requirements may impact you or your family. There may be financial pressure, family tensions or a heightened sense of uncertainty and anxiety.

No matter what the external stressors, violence should not be tolerated.

It is important to remember that you are

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not alone. It may be difficult to reach out for assistance, but be assured that you have the right to feel safe, access medical support and maintain contact with friends and family.

If you feel frightened or need advice, help and support, or a safe place to stay during the coronavirus situation, there are organisations that can help you.

Council and Victoria Police are conscious of, and sensitive to, the hardships and stress people are facing during this challenging time.

In collaboration with Council, police are undertaking Operation Ribbon, a state-wide response to family violence which involves police visiting high-risk people in their homes to ensure their ongoing safety. In addition, police are continuing to provide information and other support.

For more information or to access support, phone 1800 737 732 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov. au/family-violence-crisis-response-and-support-during-coronavirus Visit Council’s online help hub for information about organisations that can provide assistance: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub Youth Services Directory Council has launched an online Youth Services

Directory that has information about services available to young people in during Covid-19, as well as information that may help them.

The directory has information on a range of topics, including: Food, financial or housing support Employment Mental health support General health Family violence and sexual health support Education General services.

If you can’t find what you need, call Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services team on 1800 496 884.

Support for older people and their families Senior Australians, their families and carers can now call a dedicated free call support line aimed at supporting the mental health of older people impacted by COVID-19. Phone: 1800 171 866. Council’s Online Help Hub also has a range of information and resources for senior residents.

For more information about services, resources and support available, visit www. cardinia.vic.gov.au/onlinehelphub

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Sink hole concerns Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has announced that the reoccurring sink hole on GembrookLaunching Place Road will finally be repaired after years of causing high risk safety issues.

Ms McLeish wrote to the Minister for Roads numerous times over two years expressing local concerns and damage occurring to personal property and the street due to the sink hole.

“This sink hole has been an ongoing concern for locals and passers-by since 2016.” Ms McLeish said.

“The sink hole has continuously been filled, yet over the years it has gradually worsened.

This is a serious safety issue.”

Ms McLeish said that the first sign of a sinkhole was reported along Gembrook-Launching Place Road, in close proximity to the current sink hole. It was filled for a cost of $100,000, now unfortunately the issue has spread.

“Residents are fearful that it might enlarge and engulf private property and the road, which was a huge problem in 2004.”

“Locals have expressed their worry for pedestrians, horse riders and those driving past, in case they are injured.”

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Have say on rail parking Eildon MP Cindy McLeish standing beside the sink hole.

Earlier this year, it was reported a vehicle became stuck in the sink hole and the SES had to remove it which took over an hour. VicRoads attended the scene, filling the hole with cement and tar yet it has already reappeared. There is belief that the sink holes are a result from a number of illegal old mine shafts in the area.

The Department of Transport (DoT) have

stated they will repair the sink hole and that work is scheduled to be completed late 2020, if the crisis of COVID-19 subsides.

“This is positive news and a relief for Launching Place residents and for all those who use this road,” Ms McLeish concludes.

DoT will continue to inspect the site and mend where necessary until repair works begin.

Puffing Billy powers online Puffing Billy has launched free virtual tours after being temporarily closed due to Covid-19.

Beginning weekly on 1 May, viewers can connect, explore and learn more about the 119-year-old narrow gauge railway.

The online behind-the-scenes opportunity will offer a visit to the locomotive workshop or Menzies Creek Museum, a chance to meet a train driver or fireman, an up-close look at the flora and fauna of the Dandenong Ranges and a trackwork trip along the line on a dieselhauled train.

Puffing Billy CEO Steve O'Brien said the current situation offers a unique chance to explore the popular railway.

"In today's current landscape and the new ways in which we are socially interacting, digital tools and technologies are shaping how we live and learn," he said.

"This is a great opportunity for us to share Puffing Billy's story and showcase this muchloved tourist attraction in a new light."

Every Friday a virtual tour will be uploaded to the Puffing Billy Railway Facebook page and official website.

Extraction movie has transcendent action Extraction Starring Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal and Golshifteh Farahani Rated MA15+ Extraction is a riveting, brutally efficient action thriller.

Chris Hemsworth delivers a sombre badass performance as Tyler, a world-weary mercenary tasked with rescuing Ovi (Rudhraksh Jaiswal), the son of an Indian drug lord, from a rival crime organisation.

Extraction generates phenomenal sustained

tension, which escalates through a tangled web of corruption and murky loyalties. The characters and villains are simple but well-defined, the narrative goal is clearly-established and the plot delivers frequent obstacles but never to the point of viewer exhaustion.

The action sequences are frenetic but easy to follow and gut-wrenchingly brutal, and balance.

Tyler’s skill and iron-willed perseverance with his fatigue and mounting injuries. The film even contains a staggering one-take action sequence, including gun skirmishes, a car

chase and hand-to-hand combat, which lasts for over ten breakneck minutes.

The plot features some effective foreshadowing and twists, a grimly engaging sub-plot about a zealous young gangster determined to prove himself, and some affecting quieter moments, as Tyler reveals his sad past and he and Ovi progress from working together under fire to a deep bond of mutual respect.

Extraction is a lean, ultraviolent but poignant thriller on the level of John Wick and The Raid, and is available for streaming on Netflix.

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Residents, traders and station users are being invited to provide feedback on a design for the new multi-deck car park being built at Belgrave Station.

The design for the new car park includes provision for 470 additional spaces, an increase that is expected to meet the needs of the growing number of people parking at the station and free up parking in surrounding streets.

Monbulk MP James Merlino said community input into the car park design is of high importance.

“We want to give the community every opportunity to give their feedback as we progress our plans to increase car parking at Belgrave Station,” he said.

“I encourage people to take a look at the concept design and let us know their thoughts.”

In mid-2019 VicTrack held community drop-in sessions and offered people the chance to provide feedback online.

In total, over 370 people participated in a survey or attended a drop-in session.

According to the State Government, overall, people supported the construction of the new car park, with the majority citing increasing the number of car parking spaces as the most important benefit of the upgrade.

The new car park at Belgrave Station is part of the State Government’s plan to increase car parking at stations to improve access to public transport. Since 2014, almost 10,000 parking spaces have been delivered at metropolitan and regional stations across the state, and the government is now delivering 11,000 more new and upgraded spaces.

People can see the design and have their say by visiting the Department of Transport’s Get Involved website and completing an online survey. The survey is open for three weeks from 27 April.

The feedback received will be taken into account by architects and designers when putting together final designs for the car park.

It is understood people will have further opportunities to provide feedback as the project progresses.

For more information visit victrack.com. au/belgrave.

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By Romy Stephens As Victoria's planned burning program ramps up during autumn, many locals will be notified of burns in their area and might notice smoke outside their windows.

Across the Yarra Ranges planned burning is of particular importance to protect densely populated towns located near thick bushland.

To gain insight into exactly how and why planned burns are conducted, the Star Mail attended a planned burn in Silvan on 20 March.

This 58 hectare burn on Melba Track was about three years in the making. It was conducted to help protect the surrounding community and a nearby asset, the Silvan Water Treatment Plant.

Forest Fire Management Victoria's (FFMVic) senior fuel management officer Shane Vandenborn said the treatment plant is a "critical piece of infrastructure."

"A lot of the water that comes into Silvan is from the Upper Yarra Catchment and other areas," he said.

"Silvan is just like a holding dam, if you like, and this is where the water gets some chlorine treatment before it goes into the water supply.

"It supplies about 80 per cent of Melbourne's water."

A planned burn like the one at Silvan is also intended to reduce the size of bushfires and make them easier for firefighters to control, if one were ever to ignite in the region.

They do this by reducing fine fuel loads and bark hazards.

"All the fine fuels, the leaves and twigs that are as small as your little finger, that's the stuff that carries the fire," Mr Vandenborn said.

"The bark hazard is the key driver of fire spread and long-distance spotting, because the fire runs up the tree and, particularly if you've got a well-developed fire with a big smoke column, that can suck up the bark and embers and throw it many kilometers ahead of the main fire.

"We're trying to blacken those trees and reduce that bark hazard from accumulating."

The organisation of any planned burn in the state begins with the Joint Fuel Management Plan.

This is a three-year plan which outlines where Forest Fire Management Victoria and the CFA intend to carry out fire management operations.

After a planned burn site is assessed and approved under this plan, it can move into the 12-month long operational planning stage.

This stage involves actually getting out onsite and determining if a burn is feasible, what the objectives of the burn are and value checking.

"When we nominate a burn, the first thing we do is check to see whether it's feasible," Mr Vandenborn said.

"What are the objectives of the burn, what's the fuel type, where are the tracks and control lines and can we do it operationally?

"Once we go through that, we send it off to our biodiversity value checkers and they'll look at things that are in the burn unit or

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Crews patrolled the burn site for about a week. 207801 around the burn unit and look at different species, flora and fauna."

Mr Vandenborn said value checking is a vital part of a burn as it helps protect significant trees, animal nesting sites, historical and cultural artefacts and anything that needs to be protected from the burn.

These assets can be protected through clearing surrounding fine fuels, moistening the assets or spraying retardant on them. Prior to the burn, crews are also briefed about these assets.

During the operational planning stage, each individual tree within the burn site is also assessed to determine any hazardous trees that might become unstable during a burn.

"Before we conduct a planned burn, we assess the trees on the edges of the burn to deter-

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mine how sound they are," Mr Vandenborn said.

"We are looking for defects such as large splits, broken branches, areas of decay or evidence of disturbance to the tree roots.

"We then trim, remove or exclude those trees from fire on the day."

There's one more stage that needs to take place before a planned burn can even be conducted and that's the community engagement process.

Mr Vandenborn said community engagement is a vital part of a planned burn and can be very time consuming.

"A lot of effort goes into trying to notify people with social media, trying to understand who the park users are or interested groups," he said.

"During a planned burn there are numerous signs around the impacted area warning of smoke and to stay away.

"There are also crews patrolling and doing engagement on the ground from vantage points."

FFMVic also has a notification platform called Planned Burns Victoria. This is an opt-in system where notifications can be customised to suit location and burn types.

The system notifies people via SMS or email when a planned burn is close to being ignited.

Once the engagement process is over it's finally time for a planned burn to take place, which can be equally as time consuming as preparations.

As heaters crank up, so does fire risk The CFA is urging communities to continue practising fire awareness leading into the cooler months.

After several months of hot and dry weather, recent cool weather has encouraged more people to retrieve their heaters from hibernation, increasing the risk of house fires.

Deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said autumn and winter are the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of heating equipment.

Heating equipment includes fixed electrical and gas powered appliances, an open fire, wood heater and portable electrical heaters or those which use gas or kerosene.

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cally, some fires result in deaths."

Mr Owen said poorly maintained gas fires could cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.

"We have seen the tragic consequences of this in the past," he said.

"There can be no greater reason to have your gas heater inspected and serviced than to ensure the safety of loved ones.

"Another common mistake is people drying clothes indoors near heaters and fireplaces, which can be dangerous. Clothes should be kept at least one metre from the heat source.

"Every household should consider their fire safety practices and examine the potential risks around their home."

The CFA has released a number of ways people can prepare for winter: Turn off all portable heating and extinguish open fires before leaving home.

Ensure heaters are installed, maintained and operated according to manufacturers' instructions.

The CFA has released a number of ways people can practice fire safety during winter.

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Autumn and winter are the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of heating equipment.

Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire.

Chimneys and flues should be cleaned annually.

Keep wood and other combustibles at least one metre from fire.

Children must be supervised near all types of heating. Maintain a safe distance between children and heating.

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The Silvan planned burn. 207801

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A FFMVic firefighter ignites the planned burn in Silvan. 207801

The Melba Track burn, for example, was rescheduled six times in the past two years, mainly due to changes in the weather forecast and conditions not being dry enough.

According to FFMVic, Short-term weather influences the safe window for planned burning, and longer-term weather conditions impact the fuel moisture content of the areas planned for burning.

Over 80 per cent of planned burning in Victoria occurs in autumn because of ideal weather conditions.

Mr Vandenborn said that in winter, fuel is typically too wet to burn and the risk becomes too high in spring because it's closer to the fire season.

"It's all about the weather, how that affects the fuel and whether the fuel is available to

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burn or not," he said.

Once weather conditions and fuel moisture levels are suitable, a planned burn can go ahead.

The planned burn in Silvan took about a day then crews patrolled the area for the following week to ensure it was under control.

Careful planning and management of planned burns is how the risk of them getting out of control is reduced.

According to FFMVic, less than 0.8 per cent of planned burns carried out in the last five years have gone beyond control lines and been declared bushfires.

To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you go to www.vic.gov.au/ plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

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The splendour of autumn The changing colours and seasons of the Yarra Valley don’t stop for Covid-19. To help brighten spirits, as leaves change colour and begin to fall over the next few months, the Star Mail asked readers to send through the changing colours of their autumn backyards.

This colourful collection of images from residents across the region help show that some things never change, no matter the situation.

Autumn leaves line the streets in Healesville.

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A close-up of bright red leaves in Healesville.

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A vibrant tree stands out amoungst a sea of green in Warburton.

Different cloud forms light up the sky at Cardinia Reservoir.

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Leaves are already scattered across the ground in Warburton.

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A pair of galahs blend with a backdrop of colourful autumn leaves in the Dandenong Ranges.

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Colourful autumn leaves on display at Cardinia Reservoir.

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Vibrant trees in Healesville.

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Emerald Lake Park.

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Emerald Lake Park.

Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens.

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The autumn vineyard at Boat O'Craigo Wines in Healesville.

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TREE TOP TRI-LEVEL LIVING SET amidst a forest landscape and overlooking a perfect treed view, this large, spacious tri-level home has been created to bring the outdoors in and take advantage of the stunning forest backdrop.

Open plan and with soaring cathedral ceilings, the home is both spacious and open plan with two large living areas and a central kitchen that contains stainless steel oven and cooktop, a dishwasher and range hood.

Upstairs, all bedrooms can be found on the second level with the master bedroom having access to its own ensuite and walk in robe.

For study time, the mezzanine third level study is the place to be and is flooded with natural light, making you feel like you are in the tree tops.

There is a wood heater and the convenience of gas ducted heating that runs throughout the home, making the home cosy throughout the cooler months.

Outside, a cleared block sits on the high side of the road and the huge timber decking gives you uninterrupted views through the Dandenong Ranges National Park with all of its walking trails, flora and fauna.

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STUNNING LANDSCAPE IN HIDDEN VALLEY APTLY named, ‘Hidden Valley’ is everything it promises and more!

Located off a sealed road, almost 300m from the main road, and only two minutes drive from Wellington Road and five minutes from the Emerald township, this 2.3 acre property is nestled among the hills in its own private oasis with Menzies Creek running along the boundary.

The driveway curls around lovingly maintained gardens, peppered with mature Conifers and Japanese Maples, to the three bedroom, multi-level home which has been thoughtfully designed to capture the best views of the stunning landscape.

The wide tiled foyer leads into an inviting formal lounge room with new carpets and a beautiful wood heater for that cosy feel on those cold winter days when the mist is heavy on the hills beyond the window.

Opposite the formal lounge is the master bedroom, also with new carpets and a decent walk-in robe, adjacent ensuite and additional split system air conditioning for comfortable summer sleeping.

A wide, short staircase leads to the second level of the home, where the landing has outdoor access to a large, pergola, perfect for entertaining. The additional two spacious, robed bedrooms, both with new carpets, are also located on this level, in addition to a large laundry with plenty of storage, separate toilet, and a delightfully modern main bathroom with huge shower and bath.

The final short ascent leads to the main living zone. The informal lounge room with new carpets and high, inclined ceilings gives

access to the impressive balcony which runs the length of the home and provides the most breathtaking views of the hills in the distance and the gardens below.

The large galley style kitchen features timber bench tops, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, and has an abundance of bench space with views over the gardens for a joyful cooking experience.

Meals can be served in the adjoining dining area or through its own glass doors to the

balcony and enjoyed with a chilled drink as the sun goes down.

The grounds themselves are 2.3 acres of fenced paddocks with large sheds for animal shelter, feed storage, machinery, and breeding tubs for hens, chicks and ducklings. There is an additional smaller area next to the home fenced off for the domesticated pets.

There is also a wood shed, a potting shed, glasshouse and an enclosed, raised

veggie patch for the avid gardener, making this property the ultimate working hobby farm.

In addition to the double lock up garage for the cars, there is also another huge shed with concrete floors and power, perfect for tinkering the days away.

This home has been affectionately enriched and maintained over the years to become the delight it is today. A regretful sale but first to see will buy. ●

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“OAKCROFT” ON 2.25 ACRES Superb views, adjoins picturesque large acreage rural properties and only a few minutes drive to Yarra Glen township. Architect designed brick home. Spacious and filled with natural light. Vaulted timber ceilings and beams, formal lounge and dining room, separate family room, kitchen and informal meals area. Master bedroom with ensuite, 2nd double bedroom, study and a large studio room which could be used for additional bedrooms or a rumpus room. Double carport and annexed 7m x 12m approx. studio/workshop plus 7m x 14m approx. steel machinery shed with concrete floor.

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It’s rare to find such a large family home just a short walk to Belgrave’s thriving main street and train station yet here it is! On a quiet laneway with 2 road access this beautiful home caters for a variety of needs! Whether its extra space you need or if you are looking for something with great entertaining, this property has it all. There are 4 bedrooms (or 3 bedrooms plus rumpus) and 2 bathrooms than includes an ensuite to the master bedroom while the super-sized kitchen will delight any master chef with its size, space and stainless steel appliances! A large meals area acts as a great space for family dinners while a spacious L-shaped lounge / dining room is the perfect place for a cosy night in.

Almost 5 acres in size, this simply beautiful parcel of land is now for sale. Situated in a highly sought after location, there is much to love about this property. There are views from all directions that take in the Dandenong Ranges and also give you an outlook across nearby rolling hills. Used as a poultry farm in the past, the property has multiple sheds and garaging as well as the original home, although not in a habitable condition. With rolling green lawns and at least half of the block being close to flat, the rest with a gentle slope, you can get ready to build your dream home (STCA) and have a simply beautiful small acreage property all of your very own.

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8 Francis Street, TECOMA INSTANT COMFORT AND IMMENSE POTENTIAL

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Situated in a sought-after pocket only steps from Tecoma and Belgrave townships, this charming home offers outstanding potential for first homebuyers and investors. An original, well-kept interior coupled with a generous allotment opens options for savvy buyers that can spot immense potential. With a sprawling 1,248 sqm (approx.) blank canvas block with generous size shed/garage, there is plenty of space to work with. For first homebuyers or renovators, this charming residence is rich with original character and instant comfort.

Set amidst a forest landscape and overlooking a perfect tree’d view, this large, spacious trilevel home has been created to bring the outdoors in and take advantage of the stunning forest backdrop. Open plan and with soaring cathedral ceilings, the home is both spacious and open plan with 2 large living areas and a central kitchen that contains stainless steel oven and cooktop, a dishwasher and range hood. Upstairs, all bedrooms can be found on the second level with the master bedroom having access to its own ensuite and walk in robe. For study time, the mezzanine third level study is the place to be and is flooded with natural light, making you feel like you are in the tree tops.

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7 Gem Launch Place Road Gembrook

$380,000 - $410,000

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This is your chance to secure a parcel of cleared land within walking distance to parks, shops and cafes. Permit approved for a top end Rawdon Hill Home with water, telephone, NBN and gas available, this house is ready to become your forever home!

Or, design your own home (STCA). With interest rates so low, land opportunities like this will not last.

This exciting new development provides an opportunity to secure a new home, buying off the plan & allowing decisions regarding inishes and styling within the speciications, or custom inishes according to your budget. There are 3 homes available, all featuring 3 good sized bedrooms, master with ensuite. There is also a 2 car garage with direct access into the residence for convenience and security.

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

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

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12 Glenview Road Monbulk

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Beautifully presented 4 bedroom home, features formal lounge with wood heater, kitchen with stone bench-tops, dedicated dining area and deck overlooking Doongalla Forest. Downstairs 3 bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite, main bathroom and large laundry. Off street parking for 4 cars, located in a quiet sealed court, 15 minutes walk from shops and restaurants.

This 4 bedroom brick home sits on 5.5 acres & features large timber deck overlooking a full sized horse arena. All bedrooms have BIRs, master with ensuite. Huge living area with open ireplace and hardwood loors, kitchen with large pantry & storage, dedicated dining room & additional family room and sunroom. Additionally, the home has wood ired hydronic heating & a split system air conditioner for year round comfort.

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

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18 Upper Grieve Road Avonsleigh

23 Devon Avenue Cockatoo

$375,000 - $405,000

$695,000 - $760,000

Quiet Location with Beautiful Views!

Character, Comfort & Convenience on 1 Acre!

A lovely elevated residential block on 2/3 acre, ready to build your dream home (STCA) located in leafy Avonsleigh, situated between Emerald and Cockatoo.

Privately located on a sealed road just a short stroll from the Cockatoo township. This home features 3 spacious robed bedrooms, the master with walk in robe & ensuite, 2 living areas and open plan kitchen/family room. The enormous deck, perfect for entertaining overlooks a solar heated pool and garden views over the acre block. Plenty of under house storage.

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Clubs stay connected Victorian country football and netball teams are being encouraged to stay connected during the Covid-19 crisis through the launch of '#CountryClubChallenge'.

The #CountryClubChallenge is a private community page made up of all AFL Victoria Country and Netball Victoria teams for a competition that sets out to promote interaction between the clubs.

As the proud partner of AFL Vic Country since 2002 and the Country Netball League since 2005, WorkSafe Victoria supports clubs driving their player and fan engagement during the current suspension period of play. The #CountryClubChallenge brings out the competitive spirit in clubs and communities, by encouraging them to achieve several social interactions across five key pillars - skills sessions, fitness, community support, supporting their club, and elite talent integration.

North Melbourne AFL midfielder and #CountryClubChallenge lead supporter Ben Cunnington, who grew up on a dairy farm in Cobden, hoped all country clubs would get involved in the challenge, with a series of prizes up for grabs.

"Community football and netball are the lifeblood of many towns across country Victoria, and right now they are hurting," Cunnington said.

"In these tough times, we want teams to show their passion, commitment and connectedness to their home club in the #CountryClubChallenge."

AFL Victoria community football development manager Stephen O'Donohue said: "It's important for all of our teams and clubs to remain connected during this time, and this initiative will help build morale across the board. "(There's) nothing like some healthy competition to bring everyone together and we appreciate WorkSafe's support in doing this."

Netball Victoria's general manager of netball participation Melanie Taylor added: "Country clubs are the lifeblood of their communities.

"It's great that we can stick together and have some fun. We're glad to partner with AFL Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria on the challenge."

The competition, which started last Thursday, will run until Sunday, 28 June. Following the close of the competition, the grand prize winner will be announced the next Monday.

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Have dogs, Will travel A Darriman greyhound owner is reaping the rewards as his four greyhounds place first, second, third and fifth at the GRV Vic Bred Maiden series, netting him over $10,000 in prize money.

Patience and a lot of travel is involved in owning greyhounds, just ask William McMahon, who has covered over 1000 kilometres in recent weeks making several trips to Healesville to prepare his team for the running of the GRV Vic Bred Maiden series, a race that offers up $7500 to the eventual winner.

In the heats held last week, Will qualified four of his team for the final despite none of them actually winning. His qualifiers all ran second but put in some eye-catching performances. When the box draw was done, he looked like his luck might change for the final.

On the return trip on Sunday 3 May, all the luck was in Will's kennel as he filled the top three positions in the event with his other runner finishing fifth.

Will's team raced with the prefix Dr. to their name. On this occasion Dr. Tucker was victorious with Dr. Nathaniel runner-up and Dr. Madison filling third position. This kennel trifecta pocketed the total prize money of $10,710 plus a breeder's bonus of $1000 All three of the winning greyhounds were bred from the same litter by Will.

While the event has no public attendance to cheer home the winners at the club due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the weekend weather was nothing to smile about, Will McMahon didn't seem to mind as this trip will be one he remembers for some time to come.

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Down - 1, S-til-et-to. 2, Skewer. 3, Mo-rose. 4,Isle. 5, Snoops (rev). 6, W-hit-e. 11, Brings up. 13, Look on. 14, Theban (anag). 15, Attics (anag). 16, Ex-act. 18, (oth)Erne(st).

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Solution No.4295

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

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DOWN 1. Got lit up in a fight and produced a weapon (8). 2. Joint holder (6). 3. Sullen, the doctor got out of bed (6). 4. You can’t walk away from it! (4). 5. Tries to find why the cutlery was returned? (6). 6. Not flushed with success, we come out (5). 11. Starts talking about how one fosters?

(6,2). 13. Consider, as you form part of the audience (4,2).

14. Beneath, upset and dishearened, is the Greek (6). 15.

Acts it out in the rooms (6). 16. Turn off now, to be precise (5). 18. The bird in the other nest (4).

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6. Studded and very much so (4,5,2). 7. Charge for the programme (4). 8. A great many - or all (5,3). 9. He advises the chaps to take the rise (6). 10. Take on half of them, chief, to do relief work (6). 12. Nearly lost, am distraught (6). 15. Had resulted from an escalation in it (6).

17. Completely out of, all right (4,4). 19. Quickly pick up and talk a wee bit of Russian in it (4). 20. Unimportant to a bookkeeper? (2,2,7).

DOWN 1. Got lit up in a fight and produced a weapon (8). 2. Joint

Clues a bookkeeper? (2,2,7).

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DOWN ACROSS Cryptic PUZZLE NO. 7632 (8) 1.

Fungus 6. Country CRYPTIC (5,6) ACROSS

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7632

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DOWN Fungus (8) Bird (6) Assert (6) Ascend (4) Girl (6) Rage (5) Sword (8) Foolishness (6) Dimension (6) Astral (6) Multitude (5) Stick (4)

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Quick Clues

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7632 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, South Africa. 7, Loch. 8, Universe. 9, Smooth.

10, Mussel. 12, Dismal. 15, Stitch. 17, Virginia. 19, Iron.

20, Countermand.

Down - 1, Mushroom. 2, Thrush. 3, Affirm. 4, Rise. 5, Lassie. 6, Storm. 11, Scimitar. 13, Idiocy. 14, Length. 15, Starry. 16, Crowd. 18, Glue.

CROSSWORD No. 7632

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7632

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