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The Hawks’ history flies The Monbulk Football Netball Club (MFNC) has celebrated its 125-year history by publishing a new book.Where Hawks Fly is a 560-page book detailing the club’s entire history, from each individual result to numerous club photos and past players.

The book’s production was a collaboration between the MFNC and the Monbulk Historical Society, in particular historians Armin Richter and Jill A’Vard.While it predominately features the senior club’s history, the junior football club and the netball club were also documented for the first time.

Turn to Page 8 for the full story.

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YR takeover plot

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Ex-Casey mayor Sam Aziz has revealed an attempt with Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman to “takeover” Yarra Ranges Council with a likeminded group of councillors.

The aim was to install a predominantly Liberal “working majority” - “good people” to replicate the “success” of Casey Council, he told an IBAC inquiry on 16 November.

They would be community servants with skills in business and “good governance”, Mr Aziz said.

Mr Aziz said he had been in talks with Mr

Penman, Jim’s Group chief executive Tino Grossi as well as members of Mr Aziz’s “political circle“ about the “project”.

Mr Penman had expressed “great frustration” about Yarra Ranges councillors, Mr Aziz said.

Counsel assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, asked if Mr Aziz wanted to export a “model of corruption” from Casey to Yarra Ranges.

Mr Aziz, who is under investigation over allegedly corrupt land deals at the Operation Sandon inquiry, dismissed the “ridiculous question”.

“There’s no corruption or behaviour traits, as you describe, Mr Tovey, in relation to Casey Council.”

It achieved a “majority of hard-working individuals” delivering “one of the best local governments this country has ever seen”, he said.

“Our financial position speaks for it in terms of the council budget.

“The achievements we’ve made speaks for it, and I was trying to deliver that model to another council.

“As it turned out that was a very short-lived aspiration because of the commencement of

the IBAC inquiry.”

Mr Aziz said he’d become an “expert” in getting candidates elected onto council. He discussed with former Casey mayor Janet Halsall with helping the Yarra Ranges push.

In the 2016 Casey council election, Mr Aziz enlisted Ms Halsall as campaign manager for about 20 candidates that “we wanted to support”.

He said he had no knowledge about developer John Woodman funding their campaigns.

Substantial fundraisers had been held for candidates, including Cr Aziz himself.

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Firebugs on notice

By Jed Lanyon Victoria Police is turning up the heat on firebugs and those acting recklessly ahead of the upcoming bushfire season.

As the weather warms up and the risk of fire increases, Victoria Police will be targeting people who display reckless behaviour this summer through Operation Safeguard.

While dusting off the barbecue or preparing for harvest is the priority for some, the annual police operation aims to deter or reduce the impact of intentional and recklessly lit fires across Victoria.

Superintendent Tony Glenane told Star Mail the Shire of Yarra Ranges will be a focus under the operation, which will see police maintain a high level of visibility particularly on days of high fire danger.

“This time of year we start gearing up and training ahead of the bushfire season and look at what’s likely to occur and set our sights on reckless behaviour,” he said.

“We want to put a stop to the kinds of stupid things that may lead to a fire taking off on us, which can cause damage and loss of life.”

Supt Glenane said Yarra Ranges residents can expect to see a greater number of uniformed police officers in the area as well as plain clothed officers on the lookout for people who might intentionally set out about lighting a fire.

Last summer alone saw Victoria Police issue 26 charges for fire-related offences due to reckless behaviour.

Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire faces a penalty of up to 15 years imprisonment, while lighting a fire on a total fire ban day can attract a fine of up to $39,000 or up to two years in jail.

“Police are guided by intelligence and we do look at arsonists and people of interest throughout the year. We look at hotspots and we certainly target those people and those areas on high risk days.”

Supt Glenane said that while there are those who intentionally light fires, the majority of cases come as a result unintentionally through careless behaviour. But the result is still the same.

“It comes through poor decision making and reckless actions. People can get complacent and don’t see the risk their actions pose to the community.

“Especially on those high risk days, you’ve got people burning off or lighting campfires or bonfires. It’s just careless actions without thinking about the sort of impact it might have.”

Assistant Commissioner Michael Grainger said the community will play an incredibly important role in the prevention of bushfires and will be key in reporting reckless or suspicious behaviour.

“The devastating impact from last year’s bushfires are still very fresh for the affected communities and emergency service responders,” AC Grainger said.

“Be mindful of your activities during the fire season, especially during fire danger periods it could be your actions that result in loss of life or property.

“We need to look out for each other but also hold each other to account when it comes to the behaviours that could lead to bushfires we are all in this together.”

Supt Glenane urged locals to “think before you act” ahead of Operation Safeguard, which will run from mid-November to March.

Anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour as it is occurring should call Triple Zero (000) and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The most common causes of recklessly lit fires are: burning off campfires car exhausts and machinery use of tools such as angle grinders and welding equipment out in the open bonfires and flares farming machinery such as slashers and harvesters.

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Milk bar robbery Police are investigating following a robbery at a Mount Evelyn milk bar last Sunday (15 November).

It is alleged two offenders entered the milk bar about 2.45pm before one offender pushed the shopkeeper into the living quarters of the property and held the door shut.

The second offender allegedly ransacked the cigarette cabinet.

Police alleged both offenders fled west on Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn.

If anyone has any information contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at https://bit.ly/35P7XkV.

Drink driver narrowly avoids injury A 24-year-old man was lucky to avoid serious injury after losing control of his vehicle in Kalorama over the weekend.

Police said the driver came to a stop at the top of a steep embankment on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road about 10pm on 22 November.

The vehicle allegedly became snagged on a dead tree and police said this was what saved the vehicle from plunging down the embankment.

Police alleged the man accompanied them for an evidentiary breath test which returned a reading of 0.089.

He was issued a $496 penalty notice and his licence will be cancelled for six months, with an alcohol interlock device required to be installed in any vehicle he drives once his licence is returned.

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Bringing back tourist dollars to the Hills

By Mitchell Clarke A Gembrook local is working on a new venture that could fill the void left by Puffing Billy by bringing back the much-needed tourist dollar in to the small town.

After being closed for 250 days, Puffing Billy announced it would start steaming through the Dandenong Ranges again from Saturday 28 November. But the historic locomotive won’t be visiting Gembrook, which is the final destination along the line.

Instead, the limited service will only run between Belgrave and Lakeside (Emerald).

Trains haven’t visited Gembrook since February, when the final stop was removed from the tourist train’s full route in February, due to a decrease in visitor numbers.

Clarification has been sought from Puffing Billy as to whether this is a permanent measure.

But there could soon be relief on the way for struggling local traders, with one dedicated man looking to launch bus tours into the quiet township.

The man, who wishes to remain anonymous for now, said he had wanted to carry out the business opportunity for some time, but had to put it on hold when the pandemic hit.

He said there was a gap in the market for tours to the eastern part of the Dandenong Ranges.

Correction Star Mail wishes to acknowledge an error printed in last week’s edition.

It was reported that outgoing councillor Tony Stevenson was unsuccessful in his bid to shift seats from Billanook Ward to Walling Ward at the recent local government elections.

Mr Stevenson was in fact the councillor for Chandler Ward, while councillor Tim Heenan continues to occupy Billanook Ward seat.

Puffing Billy will return to the tracks from 28 November.

“Everyday about 30 to 40 buses go through Olinda and Sassafras at the bottom of the mountain. The Yarra Valley is also huge for tourism, but in our part of the world, there’s nobody,” he said.

“I could talk all day about what we’ve got to offer up here. We’ve got almost five million people in Melbourne, and a lot of them are elderly and semi retired, looking for something to do.

“People love to ride on a nice coach where they don’t need to drive, especially on the windy roads.”

The venture would provide a welcome boost to struggling local traders, who have been without visitors for much of the year.

While the venture is not yet set in stone, discussions have begun with local businesses including Puffing Billy, who have been extremely supportive about a potential collaboration.

It’s hoped the buses would pick people up from Pakenham and surrounding suburbs, drop them at Puffing Billy, and transport up to Gembrook after their train ride to Emerald.

“Ideally we’d target the retirement homes and the sporting clubs and bring some people into our pocket of the world,” he added.

“There’s so much we can show people.

You can run 50 different types of tours out here.”

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The cash was handed in to the Monbulk Police Station in mid to late October after being found near David Hill Road.

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By Romy Stephens A local charity is participating in a worldwide movement that supports non-for-profits by asking people to give money or time.

The Storey Players works to empower disadvantaged kids through drama workshops and storytelling activities, to strengthen their self-confidence and increase their literacy skills.

Despite being based in The Patch, The Storey Players does most of its work with Indigenous communities in outback Queensland and the Northern Territory.

The organisation is preparing to participate in Giving Tuesday, an initiative that sees people give money, time or something else to support various charities or organisations.

“This year we want to use Giving Tuesday to raise awareness towards the situation of Indigenous kids in remote communities,” The Storey Players president Simon Storey said.

“What we’re looking for is for people to take time, go to our Facebook page and like it and follow what we do, so they can see what goes on and be aware of what’s out there.

“It’s about raising awareness so they can see the work that we do and the effect that it has on the children for the future.”

The organisation currently has about 180 Facebook followers, but Mr Storey said he is aiming to increase that to 1000 for Giving Tuesday.

“It’s a big jump but we believe if people were to give 10 or 20 minutes of their time every Tuesday of December to like our Facebook page, read our stories and share that with other friends...it would be an enormous help,” he said.

When heading to The Storey Players Facebook page, visitors will get a sense of the important work the organisation does.

“There is a fascinating world out there in

remote Australia, that not many people get the opportunity to see. By supporting our organisation they will be able to take part in that and contribute to improving Indigenous literacy in remote areas,” Mr Storey said.

“Because those places up there are very remote...they really don’t get very much input as far as drama.

“For most young kids living in an urban environment, like here and even other country towns, there is a drama teacher and they have access to drama. It is considered a normal part of school.

“Because they don’t have access to that (in remote communities) we thought that’s where our passion lies, in making sure children have access to drama.”

Mr Storey added that the children his organisation worked with faced “quite serious challenges” due to their isolation.

“These communities, they’re quite isolated, there’s really not much to do as far as extracurricular activities,” he said.

“The teachers in the schools often leave after two years. So you might have a teacher that stays there for two years, they get to know the children and then their contract ends and they move to the city.

“It means the children often have a very disturbed and disrupted education.

“Which of course is another thing that doesn’t happen in most schools around urban areas, and even regional areas, only in the remote areas it becomes a different story.”

To find out more or provide support, visit The Storey Players on Facebook or thestoreyplayers.com.

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The Storey Players works to empower disadvantaged kids through drama workshops and storytelling activities.

Despite being based in The Patch, The Storey Players does most of its work with Indigenous communities in outback Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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Harper’s mission reaches top end

By Mitchell Clarke

Harper and his mother Jacinda.

The school collected 15 kilograms of rubbish in 15 minutes. were envisioned, turned my furious outrage into courage and inspired me to be part of the change that is so vital to the protection and conservation of wildlife and the environment.

“It only takes one to ignite the positive change for all. No matter where you start or finish. The environment is so significant to our existence and sustains all life on Earth, when this delicate balance is threatened by what we as humanity produce, it is only up to us to change it.”

Ms Erich said she was “was completely blown away” that Harper’s Army had affected the actions of a school girl in northern Australia, so much so that she felt moved to action.

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“The idea that Harper could affect other young people to walk where he had was so inspiring given Harper can no longer continue his mission to make the world a better place,” she said.

“Watching young people engage with Harper’s Army brought home to me the opportunity to really encourage our young people to have a voice. Harper, like Leila, actioned his passions and it was my role as his mother to encourage and nurture the fire in his belly.”

Ms Erich said she hoped Harper’s Army would impact more children and young people. To host a clean up event, contact Harper’s Army on Facebook.

Leila Higgins organised a clean up in Darwin in honour of Harper.

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By Jed Lanyon Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit.

Pedestrians and drivers passing the iconic hotel can easily spot the signage, which has been created by locals to share messages of support for those doing it tough.

Healesville resident and pub-goer Kersten Gentle said the idea came from her daughter Nikita, who pitched the idea to the business owners of the hotel.

“We recognised how community minded Lisa and Tom are and my daughter said, ‘why don’t we do some posters to brighten up the place as people are walking’ and the response from people has been amazing,” Ms Gentle said.

“This town has gone through a lot in the past and I know that if the community comes together now, we will make sure that everyone gets through this. And that’s what these posters are about; making sure that everyone comes through the other end of this pandemic.”

Business owner Lisa McKay-Campbell invites locals to design their own A2 posters to display across the pub as they enlist the services of Breen Printing to create their positive posters. Relatives of Ms McKay-Campbell, who were in Mallacoota at the time of the recent bushfires were involved in a similar feat paying respects to the nation’s firefighters.

The idea initially started as a home-schooling art class activity but is now open for people of all ages with time to spare in isolation.

“One of the biggest problems with the pandemic is the effect on people’s mental health, so if these posters can put a smile on someone’s face then the Grand is doing a good job ...

To me this is the perfect canvas for our town,” Ms Gentle said.

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The Grand Hotel is now operating a drivethrough takeaway meal service for locals looking for a restaurant quality meal without having to leave the comfort of their car.

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dinarily done ... It’s the only thing we can really do,” Ms McKay-Campbell said.

“You drive through the bottle shop and they pass it to you through the car window. You can literally come through in your pyjamas.”

As part of their takeaway menu, the hotel has also started cooking regular Sunday roasts for customers.

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The legacy of an inspirational young boy has reached the top end of Australia, after his remarkable mission inspired a Darwin teenager to organise a mass clean up in honour of his story.

Popular Cockatoo boy Harper Wilson was just 10-years-old when he died in a freak accident alongside his father Matt as they drove through the Dandenong Ranges in July last year.

Harper achieved more than most in his short life and has left a legacy as an environmental warrior.

In the lead up to his 12th birthday, his mother Jacinda Erich, launched Harper’s Army, a project aimed at preserving the environment.

For Darwin teenager Leila Higgins, who was brought up in an eco-friendly and environmentally conscious lifestyle, Harper’s Army was relatable. It inspired her to create a presentation about him and organise a rubbish clean up at Darwin High School.

In just 15 minutes, six classes cleaned up 15 kilograms of rubbish, but most importantly, Harper’s message was told.

“Harper’s passion for protecting the environment was relatable and contagious. I felt that holding an event in his name was a good way to honour his legacy, out here in the far reaching Northern Territory,” Leila explained to the Gazette.

“Knowing that our precious environment that we rely upon so heavily was just hastily being discarded from people’s minds when economic growth and short term solutions

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The Motorist is situated at 77 Main Street, Gembrook.

Motoring through history Taylah Eastwell Gembrook is known for being the last stop along the iconic Puffing Billy Railway. But hidden behind the steam clouds of the historic train lies vintage car museum The Motorist, a one of a kind experience that is bound to get your heart (and mind) racing.

With its rustic shopfront, walls plastered with signs and posters reminiscent of the last century and a vintage car in every nook and cranny, the museum is jam-packed with passion for hobby motoring.

And that’s exactly what owner David Peck intended The Motorist to be – a place for the general public to visit and learn, in hopes that it may spark an interest in joining the hobby car scene.

“I open as a gesture to the movement of hobby motoring so that people can learn about cars, and also as an asset to Gembrook,” Mr Peck said.

Mr Peck has owned The Motorist for about 20 years, and rather than using the space to show off his impressive collection of over 20 classic cars, he has opted to include educational displays throughout the museum. Visitors can see how an engine, clutch and gearbox work inside a car by turning a handle on a real engine and witnessing how things move. They can also see how a vehicle’s tailshaft and differential work mechanically to allow wheels to turn, with Mr Peck more than willing to explain the concepts to those interested.

“My displays allow me to show people who have no mechanical knowledge at all how an engine works,” Mr Peck said.

The shelves that line the side wall of the museum hold a range of antique car parts with explanation sheets on each, allowing visitors to learn how a starter motor starts an engine, how petrol is mixed with air to power a car and how wooden spoke wheels were made and pieced together.

The Motorist is intended to be a display of vehicles before, during and after restoration as well as a place of learning, and has come a long way from its origins as an old service station in the 1920’s.

Pointing to a framed black and white newspaper cut out, Mr Peck explains that the original building burnt down in a devastating fire in 1950. As a tribute to the former site, Mr Peck has recreated the original shopfront at the rear of the museum, which is a hit amongst groups that book the museum and enjoy the back yard area for lunch.

On closer examination of the newspaper articles, it becomes clear that the cars burnt in the newspaper photographs of the original 1920’s garage are of the same era as those now housed in The Motorist’s collection.

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Mr Pecks recreation of the original 1920’s shopfront of the service station that stood where The Motorist is now situated. cycle parked out the front, the centrepiece of the collection is the world’s only 1925 Studebaker Special Six limousine with a polished brass body.

“They made lots of 1925 Special Sixes but what makes this totally unique is the body. It has extra seats in the back and a glass division between the driver and the rear so it is a chauffeur driven car. The whole body is made out of solid brass. I restored it 35 years ago,” Mr Peck explained.

As he flicks through a thick binded folder full of photographs of vintage cars he has

The original 1920’s service station that burnt down in 1950. Mr Peck has re-created the shopfront out the back of The Motorist.

personally owned, Mr Peck explains that The Motorist is not a business to him, but more of a “hobby gone crazy”. Reminiscing of himself as a 16 year old boy in London, Mr Peck explains that his passion for quality English cars blossomed when he was helping a friend wash the cars of the wealthy as a schoolboy who could only dream of owning one.

“The only people in those days who could afford to get their car washed had nice cars. So the sorts of cars I now own are the sorts of cars I was washing,” he laughs.

It’s this passion for hobby motoring that

inspired The Motorist to be the museum it is today, giving visitors the chance to learn firsthand how cars actually work and the opportunity to spark their own interest in the heritage motoring movement.

The Motorist is open Thursday to Sunday from 11am until 3pm. Entry is through the lolly and ice cream shop out the front.

Mr Peck also takes visitors and groups on tours of the museum by appointment, which should be made in advance to ensure he is not out motoring. Call 0411 465 098. mailcommunity.com.au

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New beginnings for icon

By Romy Stephens

Caroline, Brianna and Caitlin enjoy a drink at Grants.

Madi makes an ice cream at Grants on Sherbrooke. 221562 Lyrebird Falls which are lovely as well.

“Apart from the park, it’s a good starting point for lots of places. We’re within five minutes of Puffing Billy, we’re also on the road through Silvan which goes out to Lilydale, once you hit there you’re almost in the Yarra Valley.”

This summer, Grants will be offering picnic hampers filled with goodies, such as wine and cheese, and a returnable basket and rug.

The cafe’s souvenir shop will also continue to feature its iconic Australian gifts, as well as more localised gifts such as incense and oils.

“We’re looking at, in the gift shop, catering for the local market as well. Having said that most of our locals shop at Grants for their overseas gifts,” Ms Campbell said.

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“We’re keeping all of that even though we don’t have internationals coming at the moment.”

Also in the pipeline for this summer is the creation of a new outdoor entertainment area, which will see a beer garden feature on the grassed area below the cafe’s deck.

It will provide the ideal spot to sit back and relax on a summer’s day with a fabulous forest backdrop.

Ms Campbell said she thinks of Grants as having the “whole package.”

“We’re nestled amongst the most magnificent mountain ash, we’ve got areas for picnics, we have a lovely cafe and restaurant, we’ve got takeaway food, we’ve got a gift shop and we’ve got prepared picnic hampers.”

The souvenir shop at Grants.

And some visitors might even be fortunate enough to sport some unique Australian wildlife during their visit.

“There’s a chance to see our wombat, we also have an echidna that lives very close to the building and there’s a wealth of lyrebirds and plenty of wild birds flying around,” Ms Campbell said.

“You still have the cockatoos and the rosellas but you’re just not legally allowed to feed them.

“We’re probably seeing more kookaburras, king parrots and other varieties of birds now that the feeding has stopped.”

Grants on Sherbrooke is located in Grants Picnic Ground at 70 Monbulk Road, Kallista.

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It’s a case of new beginnings for Grants On Sherbrooke cafe.

The Kallista-based business was dealt numerous blows in 2020.

Early in the year, lingering smoke from the Black Summer bushfires drove away customers before the cafe’s bird feeding attraction was banned.

And this was all before Grants was forced to close its doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

But wind the clock forward and Grants on Sherbrooke is now gearing up for a big summer ahead.

“We have lots of plans going forward and we are excited about a new beginning,” cafe owner Cheryl Campbell said.

“We have a new chef, we have a new menu, we have a marquee now that we can use for various purposes, including private functions.

“We’ve been getting more and more locals coming through every day, and the feedback and support we’re getting from everyone is fantastic.”

The cafe is located at Grants Picnic Ground, along the picturesque Monbulk Road, which winds through Sherbrooke Forest.

It’s a perfect spot for travellers passing through the Dandenong Ranges, or for those who want to spend some time exploring the spectacular surrounding mountain ash forests.

“There are numerous tracks within the park itself, open picnic areas, a shelter, free barbecues, lots of lovely walks, and disabled-friendly walks,” Ms Campbell said.

“There is also a trail rider available from Grants, which is a motorised wheelchair for people with a disability to negotiate the tracks.

“An up to two and half hour walk along the eastern Sherbrooke loop or there are walks as short as 20 minutes. You can also walk to the

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A rich history preserved

By Romy Stephens

Armin and Jill spent years researching the history of the Monbulk Football Netball Club for their new book. 221110 “We wanted to include the names of everyone who’s been involved, so there are over 3000 people mentioned in this book.

“It ended up being this big because when you put all that together, that’s what it ended up as. If we had made the book smaller and edited it down we would have been leaving things out.”

The book also features parts of the Monbulk Junior Football Club’s and Monbulk Netball Club’s history.

Meanwhile, sponsorships from local organisations have allowed the book to remain at the

reasonable price of $65.

“Having the Bendigo Bank as one of our sponsors, and our other sponsors that have been fabulous, we were able to keep the price down for the community, that’s the whole idea of doing it,” Ms A’Vard said.

And despite not being able to celebrate MFNC’s 125th anniversary due to Covid-19, Mr Richter said the book somewhat serves as a way to preserve this strange year.

“There was a plan for a celebration and you will see on the back cover there was a jumper produced for 125 years. We haven’t been

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able to actually have any functions that were planned to link in with this,” he said.

“The timing of this Covid has really not been to our advantage but it has also created a little gap from where the club is to who knows what football’s going to be like when it all comes back again.

“So it may actually be a good point to just document it at this point in history.”

To find out more or purchase a copy of Where Hawks Fly, visit the Bendigo Bank in Monbulk or the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre (Monbulk Hub).

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About 100 years ago Monbulk won its football premiership, but the club was forced to go to court to do so.

In 1919, Ferny Creek claimed the premiership because they took the points off Monbulk for playing an ineligible player.

Monbulk took them to the County Court, won the case and won the flag back again.

That’s one of the many fascinating stories featured in a new book about the history of the Monbulk Football Netball Club (MFNC).

Where Hawks Fly is a 560 page book that was produced to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary.

It is a collaboration between MFNC and the Monbulk Historical Society.

Monbulk Historical Society vice president and MFNC club historian, and match day volunteer coordinator, Armin Richter said the book has been a work in progress for the past 25 years.

“Twenty five years ago the club had its centenary and we wanted to put something together then but we didn’t have much time,” he said.

“It was just a very basic small production we put out at the time.

“I kept on collecting stuff over the years and finally came up to the 125 milestone.

“I thought it was a really good opportunity to finally grab all that information I found and put it together in this one document.”

Mr Richter approached Monbulk Historical Society president Jill A’Vard to help publish the book, with the pair working together to prepare the finished product.

Ms A’Vard, who was heavily involved in the football club during the 1980s and 1990s said the project had been a great opportunity to “reminisce.”

“Just the people who are in it, so many of them I know personally and it was like going back over history really,” she said.

“A bit of reminiscing for me during the years and being involved in the 1983 premiership, that was such a big celebration.”

Where Hawks Fly is a detailed documentation of all aspects of MFNC’s history, not just premierships.

“Every single year is covered in here, every match result that we know of, there’s over 6000 match results,” Mr Richter said.

“Every photo of significance that we could find we wanted to reproduce across all eras, there are nearly 1200 photos.

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Food allergen reminder Yarra Ranges Council is reminding businesses to be responsible when it comes to handling and labelling allergens, following the conviction of a local food business in August.

Council began investigation into a food premises in Upwey, following an anaphylactic complaint in 2019 involving hospitalisation.

The investigation found numerous concerns relating to allergy-related management at the business. After multiple attempts at providing information and resources to the business to help address the matter, Council escalated the issue to prosecution.

The Magistrates Court found the business guilty with conviction in August.

Director of Communities, Jane Price, said that businesses needed to be extremely careful with allergens and food.

“Correctly labelling allergens and avoiding cross-contamination is one of the most important parts of running a safe food business,” she said.

For many people with anaphylaxis and severe allergies, being served food incorrectly can have severe, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Under the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code, there is a list of foods or substances which require mandatory declaration on the label of packaged foods for sale in Australia.

For unpackaged food, such as meals in cafes or restaurants, allergen advisory statements and declarations must be stated in labelling in connection with the food, for example, written against the menu item, or provided to customers on request.

The Code also states that food businesses must take reasonable measures to ensure they do not compromise the safety or suitability of food.

Reasonable measures may include alerting customers of the potential food allergen or keeping preparation areas and equipment separate and clean to ensure cross contamination does not occur.

“Our Environmental Health Officers work with food businesses across the Yarra Ranges, providing advice on safe and hygienic food practices, continuing during the Covid-19 pandemic,” Ms Price said.

“While Council has the option of enforcement action - which ranges from an official warning to court proceedings - education is always our first priority, to help build strong relationships with local businesses and help them navigate their responsibilities when handling food.

“We encourage any business looking for advice to contact their Environmental Health Officer or our Public and Environmental Health Team on 1300 368 333.”

Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group, had consulted with Casey ex-mayor Sam Aziz on taking over Yarra Ranges Council, IBAC heard.

IBAC hears of takeover From page 1 The inquiry had earlier heard Mr Woodman bankrolled the effort with between $50,000-$98,000.

False invoices for the campaign were allegedly funnelled through Ms Halsall’s mattress shop.

Mr Aziz told the inquiry that he may have spoken to Mr Woodman and Woodman lobbyist Lorraine Wreford.

But they weren’t “decision makers” in Mr Aziz’s strategy.

Ms Wreford was told to “keep her nose out”, Mr Aziz said.

According to Ms Wreford, Mr Aziz pitched the scheme to Mr Woodman over lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Dandenong.

Ms Wreford said her own part was to ensure “invoices got paid, nothing else”.

Mr Aziz had pitched the idea on the basis of helping candidates “who don’t have the means to run for council”, Ms Wreford said.

“If you have a ward in the City of Casey, it’s almost as big as a state electorate.

“So to actually financially fund a campaign to even put one brochure out is quite expensive.”

Mr Aziz’s campaign may not have received any of the Woodman funding, she told the inquiry.

Mr Woodman had told the inquiry that he paid about $50,000.

Prior to the election, candidates were rated by Mr Woodman’s associates as either “friendly”, opponents or unknown in their attitude towards Amendment C219.

The amendment was proposed to rezone a large tract of industrial land in Cranbourne West to residential use - a push that was being driven by Mr Woodman and developer Leighton.

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Shire update Tell us how you Imagine Cardinia!

Share your thoughts and ideas to help us develop the Community Vision, Council Plan, Financial Plan and Council Budget.

Help create the future of your shire.

Have your say online at: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/imaginecardinia Join an online info session: Monday 7 December 11am Wednesday 16 December 7.30pm More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/imaginecardinia Round 1 feedback closes 5pm 23 December 2020.

Community Capital Works Grants

Green waste drop-off

Learn more about our 2021–22 Community Capital Works Grants at our online community information session.

When: Friday 4 – Monday 7 December 2020, 9am–4pm Where: Cleanaway Resource Recovery Centre, 840 Wellington Road, Lysterfield.

Residents must present photo ID as proof of residence within Cardinia Shire to access the free service. Waste will only be accepted from residential vehicles and trailers. The event will be run in line with Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions. More info: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/dropoff or call 1300 787 624

When: Wednesday 25 November 10am.

Registrations essential: www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=555995 More info: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ccwg

COVID-19 update My Place reopening

Business reopening toolkit

We’re pleased to announce that My Place Youth Centre will be open until 17 December with new operating hours – 1.30-5pm Monday to Thursday.

To keep up-to-date with My Place opening hours and other programs and services delivered by our Youth Services team, like the Cardinia Youth Services Facebook page.

We’re encouraging local businesses to review information in the new Cardinia Business Reopening Toolkit following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines will be in place and must be adhered to at the centre. Young people can also get support from our Youth Services team over the phone during business hours on 1800 496 884 or by email myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au

The toolkit has been compiled by Council with advice from the Victorian Government and includes information to help you create COVID Safe Plans, as well as signage and resources to help communicate to staff and residents. www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/businesstoolkit

Support local business

Support package

Our ‘Cardinia Business’ online portal includes a Buy Local map, business support and resources.

Our Community and Business Support Package provides relief measures to reduce financial pressures on ratepayers, community groups, sporting clubs and businesses.

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COVID-19 online help hub

Our Customer Service Centre at Officer may be temporarily closed, but you can still contact our team by phone or email or access a range of online services via our website.

For information and advice on a range of topics, or for help to find the right support or information, phone 1300 787 624 or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

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Trolls fail to deter women

By Romy Stephens This year’s local council elections have been record-breaking when it comes to female representation.

Not only did the Yarra Ranges elect its highest number of female councillors, but the highest number of women elected to councils was also seen across the state.

But while it’s been a positive year for women in local government, some Yarra Ranges candidates have raised concerns about the challenges women still face when running for leadership roles.

Amy Muratore and Bec Brannigan ran for Streeton Ward and Walling Ward respectively.

The pair both said they experienced trolling and sexism online on a regular basis.

“My tagline was mum, teacher, advocate, local and I would wake up with ‘oh congratulations, you opened your legs and you’re a mum’,” Ms Muratore said.

“Really that was about the fact that when we look at Council’s services a majority of them are used by mothers.

“You know that they are just smart arse comments but it was daily towards the end.

“I got some pretty bad comments about my looks. An example would be ‘oh finally someone who looks f**kable is standing for Council’.”

Ms Brannigan said she had similar experiences, recalling numerous nasty social media messages.

“I had to add two other admins to my page just so we could keep on top of the messages that were coming in,” she said.

“People were posting public comments in relation to my looks, my bangability, mostly they were all around that.

“One comment was ‘when the low cut dress means that she’s asking for it’ or something like that.”

But online trolling wasn’t one of the only challenges Ms Muratore and Ms Brannigan said they faced during the election.

Ms Muratore said there were significant financial challenges for women who were balancing work and running a household, particularly when it came to competing against retired men.

She added that she felt as though she was constantly justifying her capability and qualifications.

“Basically, it’s a six month long job interview and we had to do it for a really long time to convince the community that we were qualified, skilled and up for the task,” Ms Muratore said.

“Whereas, blokes can announce their candidacy the week of and nominate, do six weeks campaigns, throw a bunch of money at it and perform really well.”

Amy Muratore with her family.

Roxanne Horn with her family.

Bec Brannigan and her daughter.

Ms Brannigan said she was often asked how she would balance the role and her family commitments.

“Constantly being asked how will you have time for this if you have kids, that I found really frustrating because I know that other male counterparts didn’t get asked that same question.”

Roxanne Horn, who ran for Chandler Ward, said she didn’t receive any sexist trolling. But she said she also felt the need to regularly justify her qualifications.

“I did have people diving really deep into my background, wanting to know how exactly I was qualified,” she said.

“It does seem to be a thing that men can say ‘I’m qualified’ and people say ‘oh ok’...There’s sort of that skepticism when females say they’re qualified.

“I actually thought that being 2020 we’d come so far, I was really shocked and disappointed to see how badly females were treated during the campaign, and how much more we were criticised.

“I saw examples where men got away with a lot of stuff that women would have been scrutinised for.”

Former Chandler Ward Councillor and 2020 Walling Ward candidate Tony Stevenson said he didn’t experience any sexism or trolling.

“I had some other people say ‘I would think differently about that matter’ but they were respectful,” he said.

“I had nothing and that’s what sort of shocked me.

“I still worry that here we are, it’s 2020, it’s just the lack of respect and the attitude that some people have.”

Mr Stevenson and Ms Horn said changes in the Local Government Act 2020 provided encouraging steps forward.

Such changes included not needing to register a home address on authorising material and councils needing to now provide adequate childcare provisions for all councillors.

“It’s just small things like that, that support women in running so they don’t have to deal with the safety concerns,” Ms Horn said.

Meanwhile, re-elected Ryrie Ward Council and Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said she also didn’t experience any negative experiences online during this year’s election.

“I’m on social media but I have learnt a degree of caution around that, based on the experience of other councillors, and not just female councillors, but also based on experiences with social media broadly,” she said.

“Every candidate that was running for the first time seriously had to be very active on social media and I’m sure that probably exacerbated the problem.”

Cr McAllister said she didn’t know how to solve the issue of online trolling, but encouraged people to call it out.

“I do encourage a good community debate

on issues and on policy positions, that is absolutely right and we want that, but when it becomes personal about issues like appearance that’s just not on.

“What we can do is not be bystanders when it happens, so if you see it playing out on social media and a personal attack on an individual ... express a view that it’s not acceptable behaviour.”

There was a record number of women elected to councils across the state and in the Yarra Ranges this year.

With four female councillors elected to Yarra Ranges this year - the highest since the council was formed in 1997 - gender balance has improved from 11 per cent to 44 per cent.

That’s on track with results across Victoria, with 272 women elected to councils, making up a total of 43.8 per cent of councillors.

Voices of Women (VoW) president Sue West said it was “a fantastic outcome.”

Her organisation is a non-for-profit based in the Yarra Valley that worked to support female candidates running for Council this year.

“I hope the women enjoy their time in local government. I hope the men enjoy working with the women and see it’s not a power grab, it’s just working together,” Ms West said.

“There may be some changes to the way things are done but that’s OK, it’s not a competition.

“We will now see some more female-friendly decisions come through without as much debate as there has been in the past.”

Ms West said sexist trolling was a feature of this year’s election, but she believed the work of grassroots groups like VoW and the female candidates themselves put pressure on people to vote for equal representation.

Meanwhile, Cr McAllister said it was good to see more diversity in the current Yarra Ranges Council, but there was still room for improvement.

“I think the diversity of the council we have now is great, we’ve got different age diversity and clearly different gender diversity,” she said.

“Ultimately, we all want councils and government to be representative of our community and that’s from all walks of life, from different gender diversity, different ethinic backgrounds and different ages.

“You don’t want everybody to think the same, that’s not good democracy.”

Ms Muratore said she hoped speaking out on the challenges women still faced when going for leadership positions.

“We’re in 2020 but we’re not there yet,” she said.

“That is really frustrating and I want to make sure we are working towards a world where it’s easy for women to put their hands up and they feel safe and as qualified as men.”

Fiona McAllister steps up for second mayoral term Ryrie Ward Councillor Fiona McAllister has been elected as Mayor of the Yarra Ranges for the second time at Council’s meeting on 17 November.

Cr McAllister was unanimously elected Mayor by her fellow councillors, in what will be her ninth year as a councillor at Yarra Ranges.

Cr McAllister said she was humbled and greatly appreciative to be stepping into the Mayor’s chair again, a position she last held in 2013/14.

“No matter how long you’ve been on Council, this is always a very auspicious occasion to be elected to the role of Mayor,” Cr McAllister said.

“In the midst of this challenging year, we need to have our council plan echoing the most important things for the community, and we need to ensure our budget and long term financial plan are completely focused on ensuring our community rebuilds and thrives.

“I promise to never lose focus on putting community first, and to work hard for what we are all incredibly passionate about, Yarra Ranges.” mailcommunity.com.au

Cr McAllister also spoke glowingly of Cr Richard Higgins, who served as Mayor in 2019/20.

“Cr Higgins will always be remembered as the Mayor in the year that we’ll never forget,” Cr McAllister said.

“He was a very real mayor who had to work in virtual ways, and I thank him for all he did in such difficult circumstances due to the pandemic.

“I thank the outgoing council, and welcome our great new council. I look forward to working with the other Councillors to address the priorities within each of our wards.”

Chandler Ward Councillor, David Eastham, was elected to the role of Deputy Mayor.

“I do not take this responsibility of Deputy Mayor lightly, and I very much look forward to supporting the Mayor over the next year,” Cr Eastham said.

“I believe I have a lot of skills through experience in working in community development and engagement, to ensure that we deliver what’s important to the community.

“I look forward to working with my fellow councillors over the next four years.”

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Prioritising mental health The mental health and wellbeing of Victorians has always been one of our highest priorities - we know how tough 2020 has been for the community and recognise that the mental health effects could long outlast the global pandemic.

That is why I was so pleased to announce we would provide $868.6 million to ensure Victorians have the mental health support they need.

But we know we have a long way to go. The Royal Commission into Mental Health found quite clearly that we have a system that is broken.

It is why this investment is so important. It is a first step in fixing this broken system.

This includes funding the rollout of the interim recommendations from the Royal Com-

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affairs James Merlino MP Member for Monbulk mission into Mental Health, including $492 million to deliver 120 mental health beds. This is an addition to the 24 Hospital in the Home beds announced earlier this year bringing the total to 144.

An additional $18.9 million was provided for 35 acute treatments beds for public mental

health patients in private health services.

We will also invest $21.4 million to support the state-wide expansion of the Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) service, with individual, intensive and one-onone support for Victorians as they rebuild their lives. This will be put in place at various locations across the state.

If our current circumstances have shown us anything, it’s that reforming our mental health system has never been more important.

Economic upheaval, job loss, uncertainty, bereavement and isolation have all been made more acute by physical distancing measures.

The measures have been necessary, and we can see from the daily reduction in cases that they are working.

But we must acknowledge that it has been

hard for many Victorians - that’s why we’ve acted quickly to strengthen the surge capacity of clinical mental health services in Victoria and to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.

I have also heard a lot about our children’s education being left behind in the wake of the global pandemic.

That’s why I was so proud to recently announce $250 million to deploy more than 4,100 tutors across Victorian schools in 2021 so no student is left behind because of the pandemic. This package will make tutors available in every government school and support more than 200,000 students across the state.

2020 has certainly been a year like no other.

But I am very proud of how each and every one of us has responded. It has never been more important to look after one another.

Celebrating our freedom, tinged with heart ache Well, we have some relief at last - freedom to drive to the country, fish and play golf, freedom to shop where we like as long as we are at the right distance from each other and have our masks on and sanitise, so that we can now dine in or outdoors.

The hotel at which I am the Chaplain can now seat 40 in separate areas. The proprietor has struggled to survive through the long lockdown with no one allowed on the premises, so it is great to see the place buzzing again.

Personally, I immediately swung into action the morning after the 25km rule was lifted and did a dash down to see and hug my 18 month old great grandson – we loved it – our first cuddle for a long time. What a contrast from last month.

So in this article I want to celebrate with you what we now have and what we have come through. All our compliance and perseverance has paid off in fighting this virus, and it has been worthwhile. Albeit devastat-

Focal Point Graeme Dawson ing for so many in business.

I find it amazing as I look back to March when I was exhorting you to ‘Stay calm in the Whirlpool’, then in April I was getting you to ‘Look for peace in the storm’, By May I talked about ‘Dealing with unmet expectations’, and in June, ‘Analyzing what we had learned so far’ (At the time).

Then in July we talked about ‘The winter of discontent’, and in August the challenge was ‘To take a risk on facing the reality’ of what we were experiencing at that point.

In September I was encouraging you to ‘Hold the Line’ because although we were

getting weary, we had come so far and didn’t want to lose what we had gained, and in my later September article we ‘Looked at what changes Covid had brought, and what we would keep or throw out’. My last article was about a warning of ‘A rogue wave coming’ – the psychological one - one that reveals tragic consequences and carries an aftermath that sadly doesn’t have a known end date.

One of my daughters (a fun ball of a girl at 48) has banned me from telling her of deaths that I have encountered as I work pastorally.

She is not afraid of the subject but likes to live above that line. With that in mind I am trying to keep this article more upbeat and my Christmas article should be strictly Christmassy (if that is a word) and celebratory, I promise.

However, facing the other side of reality, which at no point can we ignore, we need to think of those who may never recover from having lost love ones so dear to them. Let us not forget the families and loved ones of the 819 who have died in Victoria to date, and

then we see the real number of those who are grieving.

We have to balance things at this point and be sensitive toward those who are grieving.

The difficulty we have is that we don’t know who is grieving among most of the people we come across in our everyday lives. A suggestion that might work is to treat everyone one as someone who may be suffering one loss or another.

Many have lost businesses, homes, jobs, marriages, employment and self-esteem and too many have lost loved ones who just couldn’t cope anymore.

To borrow a thought from our recent Remembrance Day Services and change it to our circumstances, we could say - ‘At the going down of each day’s sun let we who have not lost people, and or things precious to us, remember those who have’.

Until next month my prayers are with you in your celebrating or your grieving.

Graeme Dawson, Community Chaplain

SNIPPETS Sportswomen needed Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club is seeking women who are interested in playing an open age women’s team for next year.

Players of all abilities and experience are welcome.

To express your interest please join the Gembrook Cockatoo Women’s Football Facebook page or text Lucy on 0457 622 528.

Emerald Tennis Club Emerald Tennis Club is ready to revitalise tennis at the club, located in the heart of Emerald at the rear of Worrell Reserve.

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Rotary is looking for stall holders and shoppers. There will be stalls selling secondhand goods and some selling new items in the leadup to Christmas.

The market will run from 8.30am-1pm and is located at the Emerald Primary School oval, Heroes Avenue, Emerald.

To book a stall or find out more, contact emeraldrotarymarket@gmail.com or 0408 769 491.

Bus-ting out of lockdown After spending most of the year in lockdown, Victorian Bus Charters are offering a free all inclusive tour of the Yarra Valley for one lucky person and nine of their friends. To enter the draw and be eligible visit: https://victorianbuscharters.com.au/the-yarra-valley-giveaway/

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The club encourages all current and lapsed members to reconnect and attend a session.

Members of the local and wider community will also be welcomed to several sessions when club members are able to oversee the visits.

Tennis is classified as a non-contact sport and provides benefits to both physical and mental health.

Emerald Tennis Club is currently offering no cost and/or low cost visits as an introduction to the committee, members and coach at several sessions.

Further information: Website: tennis.com.au/emeraldtennisclub/ Email: info@emeraldtennisclubvic.org.au

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Burn-off warning

By Mitchell Clarke A large scrub fire in Dewhurst was likely the result of a burn-off, which hadn’t been properly extinguished a day prior.

CFA volunteers first received reports just after 1.15pm on Thursday 19 November that a scrub fire had quickly spread around Bourkes Creek Road, north of Pakenham Upper.

It appeared the fire began behind a shed and was spreading towards Chambers Reserve, according to a CFA spokesman.

Emerald Fire Bridge, as the lead agency, were joined by crews from Clematis, Upper Beaconsfield, Menzies Creek, Cockatoo, Pakenham Upper and Gembrook.

About 40 firefighters and 12 vehicles responded on scene to control the blaze, which was approximately half a hectare in size.

It was contained in just under 45 minutes, but volunteers remained on site to ensure the flames had been fully extinguished.

The shed was spared from any damage and no houses were affected, but a couple of fence posts were burnt.

Emerald CFA captain Paul Yandle said the incident was a timely reminder to ensure fire safety measures were followed in the lead up to the fire season.

Captain Yandle said uncontrolled burn-offs were often a major contributor to large bush and scrub fires.

“People recklessly light bushfires through burn-offs, so the message is to never leave fires unattended and to put them out straight away.

Captain Yandle said uncontrolled burn-offs were often a major contributor to large bushfires.

Lighting a fire without a permit during the Fire Danger Period could result in penalties of up to $19,342 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment.

A large scrub fire in Dewhurst was likely the result of a burn-off, which hadn’t been properly extinguished a day prior.

Pictures: LTD KLAUS BRODECK Don’t leave them smouldering,” he said.

“We are pretty quickly approaching fire season, and as we can see from this job, fire will burn in the landscape.”

CFA deputy chief officer Trevor Owen added that residents in the south east region were urged to take “extreme care” when burning off.

The warning follows a spate of call outs to out-of-control private burn-offs.

Mr Owen said people conducting burn-

offs were required to comply with local council by-laws.

“We encourage residents to take advantage of the window of opportunity to clean up their properties before fire restrictions come into place, but the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating,” he said.

“It is vital people do the right thing by checking conditions, complying with local by-laws and registering their burn-offs. A two-

minute call is all it takes to register the burn.

“It is absolutely essential that you have enough water on hand to put out a fire. There isn’t enough time to run back to your house if your fire gets out of control. You should construct a fire break, free of flammable, materials around any burn-off.”

Lighting a fire without a permit during the Fire Danger Period could result in penalties of up to $19,342 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment.

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The remaining three bedrooms are serviced by the equally tasteful main bathroom and laundry with external access, making washing a breeze.

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The home is set well back off the road and is fully fenced for farm animals. It also features a dam with petrol pump and a 30,000 ltr water tank. There is a 40” shipping container, a 3 car garage with power and additional double carport so all the machinery and tools are taken care of.

Other features include slow combustion heating and split system air con, not to mention the gorgeous views from the property into the state forest.

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LIFESTYLE PLUS CONVENIENCE IN BELGRAVE IF you have been searching for an immaculately presented home on a large sunny block of 2278 sq. meters close to Belgrave central, your search is over!

This beautifully renovated home offers open plan living that captures stunning treed aspects and a north-facing deck, perfect for al fresco dining in the warmer months, as well as offering privacy in the lovely established gardens.

Inside you will appreciate the work that has been meticulously carried out starting with the entire house being re-clad with new weatherboards, quality vinyl plank floors, new paintwork, new doors, new carpet, stunning bathroom, new toilet and the generous covered entertaining area at the rear of the home.

Additional features include wood fire, ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling, fully fenced back yard, fenced veggie patch, ample off-street parking for four cars plus a caravan, trailer and access from the sealed driveway.

This fantastic property is within an easy walk to the beautiful Belgrave Lake. Call today before it is sold. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 20 Park Drive, BELGRAVE, 3160 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $740,000 - $795,000 Inspect: Contact the agent Contact: Jan Brewster 0409 558 805, RANGES FIRST NATIONAL - 9754 6111 18 MAIL

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44 Boyd Road Gembrook

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Tuscan Inspired Home on 12 Acres!

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With 12 acres of sweeping views to Mt. Worth, this Tuscan inspired home is as impressive as they come. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus study, informal and formal living areas, separate rumpus room, in-ground pool, spa, sauna, 7 paddocks with water, 20x40m horse arena, stables, machinery shed, workshop and double lock up garage.

This beautifully presented home on over 1/3 acre in sought after Kalorama is nestled among the trees with a sunny northerly aspect but still only minutes to local schools, shops and restaurants. Features include 2 robed bedrooms, front deck with views of the city lights, rear entertaining deck, double shed with power, double carport, fully landscaped and fully fenced rear yard.

Contact: Bethany Day 0438 844 968, Aaron Day 0407 365 994

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10 View Street Avonsleigh

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44 Beaconsfield Emerald Road Emerald

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This beautifully presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick veneer home in Avonsleigh has been tastefully upgraded with everything you need, including indoor swimming pool!

Other features include security system, informal and formal living rooms, theatre room, 2 wood heaters, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling.

Don’t miss your opportunity to secure this outstanding 13 acres just minutes to the Emerald township with approved plans & permits for a 4 bedroom Sustainable Home.

There is 3 phase available & a power pit on the corner of the property. Water & NBN are also available & gas is available on the other side of the road. At the rear of the property there is a fern forest, perfect for picnics on the weekend.

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

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

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This brand new brick veneer home located in the dress circle of Emerald has all the requirements for comfortable living. Featuring wide hallways, high ceilings, open plan kitchen, dining & living area, 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR. Kitchen features stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances & Butler’s Pantry. Outdoor entertaining, low maintenance yard & single lock up garage with internal access.

This outstanding home has been designed to create a resort vibe with 3 separate retreat areas for privacy plus additional entertaining areas for family connection. The home features 6 bedrooms plus study, 3 separate living areas, alfresco dining, outdoor room with pizza oven, kitchen and wood fire plus stunning solar heated in-ground pool and pool deck plus your own putting green. The ultimate in luxury living.

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$630,000 - $690,000

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Situated less than 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD and central to Upwey station, this inspiring property offers a lovely Hills lifestyle close to local amenities. Saturated in priceless city views and poised within incredibly highly sought-after surrounds, this comfortable home could provide the perfect platform to further develop into your ultimate dream home (Subject To Council Approval).

This picturesque property offers a phenomenal lifestyle beginning with a level block, large veggie patch, and a lovely location. A beautifully bright interior awaits enhanced by timber floorboards, a cozy wood fire, and floor to ceiling windows with garden views. The lounge, dining area, and kitchen work together to create a cohesive floorplan. Quality elements including SS appliances and gas ducted heating amplify the attention to detail.

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Are you are after a home that is versatile and located within a very easy walk to local schools, shops and public transport?

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This well-presented residence rests upon its 1744sqm (approx.) landscape with captivating bay and city views. The interior is an array of quality elements, lined with lovely timber floorboards. The kitchen with stainless steel freestanding cooker and peninsula seating overlooks the dining area to create a cohesive flow. The lounge is saturated in natural light and offers access to 2 decking areas, excellent for entertaining.

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PUZZLES SUDOKU

No. 004

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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By Richard Millott After being humbled last week against Lysterfield, Knoxfield have struck back to be on the winners list after a Jake Balfour-inspired chase against Ferntree Gully Footballers at Carrington.

The Griffins blazed away early thanks to Lachie Storey (30 from 26 balls) before the Knights made breakthroughs at regular intervals.

Liam Hunt provided (33) a start through the middle order, before some late hitting brought the visitors score to 9/199.

A flurry of wickets defined the start of the Knights’ chase, falling to 3/21 before Matt Plumridge (36) and Balfour came to the crease.

The duo put on 120 runs for the 4th wicket, with Balfour going at better than a run-a-ball towards a century, being dismissed just shy of the target for 117 from 92 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes.

The Knights overcame the target in the 38th over with four wickets in hand. The Knights are on the road to Belgrave next week, whilst for the Griffins they travel to Upper Ferntree Gully seeking to rebound.

The Basin have put the competition on notice after blasting to a huge win over Belgrave.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, the visitors kept the scorers busy with the top order firing.

Blake Walter (72 off 69), Jake Sherriff (71 off 69), Adam Masters (65* off 40) and Jayden Turcinovic (76* off 37) gave the Magpie bowlers no reprieve as they mustered 3/324 from their overs.

In response, Jordon King provided resistance at the top order for the Magpies, reaching 51 not out and carrying the bat throughout the innings. However, the Bear bowlers lead by Matt Heskes (3/23) and Nick Freeling (3/24) were able to stifle any contest, dismissing the hosts for 124. The Basin travel to Fair Park against Johnson Park next week, whilst Belgrave host Knoxfield.

There were runs aplenty at Monbulk, with the hosts playing against Ferntree Gully.

The Blues took first use of the facilities, with Jayden Bradbury (71) leading the way on the scoresheet, whilst Rhys Hayes-Rosario (43) provided some lower order heroics to push the score to 9/204.

For the Hawks, Duncan Maher was the pick of the bowling, claiming 3/25 from his eight overs. In response, the hosts knuckled down in search of the target, with Justin Creed (59) the first to depart at 1/104. Aaron Bermingham carried on with the task before being dismissed for 78, whilst Jason Fraser reached 50 not out before the target, 3/206 reached on the

third-last ball of the day. Monbulk now travel to Eildon Park for Round Three, whilst for the Blues it’s a trip back home to face Upwey.

Lysterfield have made it two from two after Eildon Park ran their visitors in a close encounter. The Beavers lost two quick wickets to be 2/11 however Jake Arundell (47) and Nathan Walsh (53) fought back against the Panther attack, lead by Jarrod Hicks (3/19). The visitors reach 9/173 at the end of their innings.

David Smyth (54) and Ryan Williamson (37) fought against the bowlers, but the Beaver attack equally toiled hard, with Lachie Dobson leading the way to claim 3/33. Ultimately the Panther chase ran just short, the final wicket falling in the final over for 162, leaving the visitors 11-run victors. Lysterfield host Knox Gardens next week, whilst for Eildon Park they will pay host to Monbulk.

Upwey travelled to Knox Gardens Reserve in their matchup against the Falcons. Electing to send their hosts in to bat first, Jack Taylor made sure the Falcons started on the right foot, reaching 41 with the score at 2/69. The Tiger bowlers were at their meagre best, Cam Wheeler claiming 3/14 from eight overs and Steve Gannell 3/17 from eight overs. The Falcons were dismissed at the 39 th over, 161 on the board. In reply, the Tigers started the chase well with Julian Whetstone (34) starting well before Jackson Waters (46) and Cam Wheeler (57*) carried on with the task, reaching 4/164.

Upwey travel to Ferntree Gully next week, whilst Knox Gardens travel to take on Lysterfield.

Johnson Park are on the board after seeing off Upper Ferntree Gully at Dandenong Club Oval. The Sharks batted first, with Steve Devenish leading the scoring with 72 with support on the scoresheet from Liyan De Silva (39).

With the ball, Jayden Cutts (3/37) lead the way for the Kings to restrict the visitors to 190. In reply, the Kings got off to a solid start before losing quick wickets – a position which saw the Kings behind the eight ball chasing to regain.

The Shark bowlers shared wickets around, with the Kings falling in the 36 th over for 142.

Johnson Park face The Basin at Fair Park next week, whilst for the Kings they host Ferntree Gully Footballers.

In Decoite Shield, St Johns Tecoma could do no wrong against Mountain Gate in a big win, with Jake Sali carrying the bat in an unbeaten century effort. The visitors chose correctly to bat first with both Sali and Kyle Chandler making the Gators chase leather without loss, before Chandler departed after reaching 83 with the score at 1/129. Sali carried on, reaching 106 not out as the Saints notched up 3/235.

In reply, the Gators were unable to get a footing to commence the chase from, com-

pounded with the Saints claiming regular wickets. The hosts were unable to find a way to come close to the target, dismissed for 94.

St Johns Tecoma return to Talaskia to host Rowville, whilst for Mountain Gate they host Olinda for Round Three.

Olinda joined the winners list after chasing down South Belgrave. South were on the back foot early after a flurry of wickets saw the hosts at 4/19. Ohlsson D’Sylva grinded away later in the order to reach 46 as the lead batsman, however it was the Olinda bowlers who shone brightest – Liam Humphries (3/25) and Josh Langer (3/20) both having the ball under their command to dismiss South Belgrave for 141. In reply, Michael Hyett (47) contributed to the top order scoresheet however D’Sylva struck back with the ball – 4/23 swinging the match in either direction. Ultimately, the hosts reached the required target with two overs to spare with two wickets in hand for a handy six points. Olinda now travel down to HV Jones Reserve against Mountain Gate, whilst for South Belgrave they face Knox Gardens at Knox Gardens.

Rowville saw off the challenge from Knox Gardens to claim the win at Seebeck Reserve.

Monto Perera (60) and Darren Hill (36*) helped the Hawks to 8/201, with Drew Withers (3/19) and Nixon Adcock (3/34) the pick of the Falcon bowling. In reply, Lachlan Stuckey (43) and Hayden Morrison (37) batted valiantly towards the target, however the young Falcons fell short, dismissed for 182. Rowville travel to play St Johns Tecoma, whilst Knox Gardens now face South Belgrave at home.

NORM REEVES SHIELD – PROVISIONAL LADDER (AFTER ROUND 2) UPWEY – 12PTS (3.210%) THE BASIN – 12PTS (3.022%) LYSTERFIELD – 12PTS (1.938%) MONBULK – 12PTS (1.641%) Johnson Park – 6pts (1.064%) FTG Footballers – 6pts (1.000%) Ferntree Gully – 6pts (0.714%) Knoxfield – 6pts (0.676%) Upper FTG – 0pts (0.744%) Eildon Park – 0pts (0.738%) Knox Gardens – 0pts (0.578%) Belgrave – 0pts (0.170%) DECOITE SHIELD – PROVISIONAL LADDER (AFTER ROUND 2) ST JOHNS TECOMA – 12PTS (3.318%) SOUTH BELGRAVE – 6PTS (1.764%) KNOX GARDENS – 6PTS (0.903%) OLINDA – 6PTS (0.800%) Rowville – 6pts (0.617%) Mountain Gate – 0pts (0.369%)

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By Eric Markham Monbulk bowlers were back on the green masks and all as they played their practice games with the season beginning next week.

Monbulk 1 had a close tussle with Berwick and Eric Markham’s rink got home by the barest of margins by one shot, 20 to 19 after they picked up two shots on the last end.

Ivan Baric’s rink led by four shots after 13 ends and were level with one end to play. They lost the last end to go down, 21 to 19.

Richard Cookson’s rink tried hard, but found the going tough to lose 14 to 30. Berwick won the overall, scoring 70 to 53.

Monbulk 2 struggled on the grass greens with Peter Verspeek’s rink losing 26 to nine.

Norma Clerke’s rink were in the contest all the way and in the end went down by five shots.

Monbulk 3 played bowlers from a higher division and found it difficult on most rinks. Peter Hiscox’s rink went down 24 to 11 and John Prudon’s rink lost to 29 to seven. Alan Hamilton ‘s rink had a tight contest losing 16 to 13 after leading with just four ends to play.

On Saturday, Monbulk 1 played Burwood District and were able to come away with a victory of 77 to 70.

Richard Cookson’s rink gained an early lead, but dropped 10 shots on two ends to fall five shots behind. However, they rallied to grab back the lead with a four and a three on the 17th and 18th ends, only to see scores levelled after the next end with the game finishing in a tie 18 shots all.

Ivan Baric’s rink started well and led by 12 shots after 11 ends. However, they dropped away winning only one more end to go down 21 to 16.

Eric Markham’s rink began slowly and trailed by five shots after five ends. They then hit the front after end 12, but then lost concentration dropping eight shots in three ends to be seven shots down.

They then won five of the last six ends, but went down 19 to 17.

Karen Rices’ rink took control early and won the majority of ends to record a convincing victory of 26 to 12.

Monbulk 2 had a close contest against the Dandenong Club away from home losing 81 to 77.

Norma Clerke’s rink played steady bowls dropping only one clanger to win 17 to 15.

Carole Wight’s rink struggled from the start and did not cope with the slow green, losing 30 to 11.

Ray Pikes’ rink won 14 of 21 ends and picked up a number of multiples to win 33 to 13.

Jim Anderson’s rink stuck to the task and went down 23 to 16.

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All smiles as little athletes finally return to the track

By Jamie Strudley The Yarra Ranges Athletics Club is up and running again, with the club describing its third week as it’s “biggest and best yet”.

Athletes once again had the opportunity to experience a wide range of events over the weekend. There were many new faces amongst the club, with newcomers enjoying the opportunity to experience some new activities and make new friends.

Parents and helpers were required to comply with new restrictions and procedures to ensure a fun and safe morning of athletics was had.

Even with restrictions in place, there was still plenty of room for some early season personal bests. The club extends its congratulations to Ky Harris for achieving a centre record last week.

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9 year old girls full of determination at the start of a 100m AVSL on Sunday 29th November. Entries close at midday on Wednesday 25th November.

The club is also holding a ‘Back on Track 3k and 5k’ evening on Saturday 28 November. This is open to anyone 12 years and older wanting to test their fitness over three or five kilometres. There will be spot prizes, pace graded races and a barbeque sizzling on the day. Entry is via https://tinyurl.com/ YRA3K5K.

Registration are open for both Little Athletics (lavic.com.au) and our senior team via Athletics Victoria (athsvic.org.au). The club welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.

Information on how to join and updates on competition procedures can be found on Yarra Ranges Athletics Facebook page or at yarrarangesathletics.org.au.

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