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UYCH CEO Sally Brennan looks over course programs with Yarra Junction Bendigo Bank Community Bank manager Adam Whitworth. 116508. Picture: KATH GANNAWAY She said with courses that cost thousands of dollars, the costs were prohibitive for a single parent wanting to retrain. Ms Brennan said the cuts didn’t take into account the demographic of the rural areas or the administration burden on community-run organisations, traditionally the providers of training and education for low-income people. “The reality for us is that our stu-

dents are students who need extra support but there are now no resources to enable us to provide that support. “What we are seeing is the most vulnerable people are the ones getting the roughest deal,” she said. She said while there was a fee-payment program available under VRQA the level of administration by providers made it impossible to run. UYCH instead offered, and still of-

fers, a payment plan but Ms Brennan said the additional pressure on cashflow was now even more critical with the cuts to funding. “This (Community Bank) initiative has come about because we’re trying to find ways of supporting our students to achieve a qualification and break out of the welfare cycle and it shows how, at a community level, you can come up with something that addresses real community needs,” Ms Brennan said.

Yarra Junction Community Bank manager Adam Whitworth said the UYCE recognised the problem the UYCH and students in the area were racing. “We have treated this loans program as a sponsorship to the community house, which is not seen as a grant to an individual but more a community investment in the future of our area,” he said.

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UPPER Yarra Community House has called on the Upper Yarra’s community banking sector to help keep education accessible to local students. Faced with funding cuts in November, the Yarra Junction-based education provider has taken an outside-the-box approach to financing its governmentfunded accredited courses that UYCH CEO Sally Brennan says would otherwise be beyond the reach of many people in the Upper Yarra area aspiring to get a qualification. Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE), which runs the Warburton and Yarra Junction Bendigo Bank Community Bank branches, has partnered with UYCH to provide loans to cover course fees on an interest-free basis to eligible low-income applicants. Effectively UYCE pays the interest as a community sponsorship of UYCH. Ms Brennan, who is also the Labor Party candidate for Eildon, said the move was driven by necessity following cuts in November that dropped their funding from $9 down to $5 per student hour. UYCH operates as a Registered Trainer Organisation (RTO) under the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority. She said the not-for-profit RTO in disadvantaged areas such as the Upper Yarra already faced huge challenges before the government cuts which, Ms Brennan said, came rapidly and unpredictably and took 30 per cent of their bottom line. She said accredited courses could cost thousands of dollars with restrictions applied to the courses, putting them out of reach of many who needed to diversify their skills to get the available jobs in the Yarra Valley. “You can’t move to the Upper Yarra with your young family as a person with a qualification in one trade or profession and reskill in another area in which there are actually jobs because there is no government subsidy if you have an existing qualification,” she said.

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The retune works may interrupt TV services in the days around the retune date, but are unlikely to last for more than a few hours. Residents will be able to sign up for SMS or email reminders by visiting www.digitalready. gov.au/retune. For more information, call 1800 20 10 13.

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MILLWARRA Primary School said ‘thanks’ to their local superheroes last week with some hamper-pampering. Students at the Millgrove and East Warburton campuses dressed as their favourite superheroes to raise money to buy lots of special treats for the hampers which were presented to the Reefton, Warburton and Wesburn-Millgrove CFA volunteers. “It’s our way of saying a big ‘thank you’ for keeping us safe all year round, but especially through the fire season and for all their hard work during the recent fires,” Millgrove Campus co-ordinator Ros Walters said. “We thought that instead of giving money to each brigade we would make these lovely hampers as a more personal ‘thank you’,” she said.

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THE announced closure of Morrisons in Mount Evelyn last week has sparked concerned of the lack of vocation education and post-secondary learning in the region. The education and training organisation employed 180 people was a leading not-for-profit provider of State and Federal government funded accredited training, along with Upper Yarra Community House and Healesville Living and Learning Centre in the Yarra Valley. The 2011 ABS Census data shows the Yarra Ranges highest education attainment of certificates is 7.2 per cent higher than Metro Australia and 0.3 per cent higher in advanced diploma attainments. Yarra Valley Educational Precinct committee leader Bernard Dobson said the closure of Morrisons meant the outer-east was now the most educationally underprivileged region in Melbourne in regard to post-secondary education. The closure of Swinburne at Lilydale last year sent shockwaves through the Yarra Ranges communities taking away the option for many people in the outer-east to participate in post-secondary education and training at a not-for-profit institution. “Education has been reduced even further with the closure of Morrisons,” Mr Dobson said. “The statistics show how important advanced diplomas and certificate courses have been for our com-

son House provided much-need adult and community education for nearly 40 years, employing 180 people. “It’s one of the largest employers in Mount Evelyn, but cuts have forced its closure,” he said. “So soon after Swinburne Lilydale shut its doors, the closure of this large community training organisation is another blow to people in Melbourne’s outer-east who now have fewer options for their future. “This long-standing community organisation provides vital education programs to Victoria’s most vulnerable learners.” Yarra Ranges Council’s social and economic development director Ali Wastie said the council was committed to ensuring the sites that Morrisons currently occupies is made available to educational providers who may wish to provide services. “This is the case for the Old Hereford Road, the Station House and our facilities that kindergartens operate out of,” she said. “The council is hopeful vocational education and post-secondary learning opportunities will still be available in Mount Evelyn and that service delivery will continue. “The council is working with Morrisons, DHS, CHAOS, Neighbourhood Houses and the Department of Education to ensure as much continuation of service as possible and to minimise disruption.” * Ms Brennan is also the Labor Candidate for the Seat of Eildon.

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place at their Yarra Junction home and say they still have the greatest admiration for her after all these years. It wasn’t all about Her Majesty however. They have some lovely anecdotes to share, such as seeing Earl Spencer who was equerry to the Queen but became more famous in later years as Princess Diana’s father, memories of little Sue Buller who presented the flowers and now works at the local newsagency, and the two ladies whose fashion sense was so astute that they chose the same outfits - much to their horror. Len still plays the organ, perhaps, by his own admission, not as good as the day he played for Queen Elizabeth, and I bet he can still keep a secret too.

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IT was 60 years ago on Friday that Queen Elizabeth attended the Sunday service at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Warburton. Len McLean still gets a little emotional at the memory of that very special day, but is also cheeky enough to tease “I was the only person in the church who didn’t stand up”. Len was the organist. And, it’s safe to assume that the young Queen would have been happy to concede that bit of protocol for the beautiful music that greeted her as she walked down the aisle with her husband Prince Philip, as tradition dictates, behind her. “She had been queen for two years at the time and doing the tour of New Zealand and Australia that she had been planning when her father died,” Len recalled. “It was decided that on the long weekend they would bring her up to O’Shannassy Lodge which was used at that time by the MMBW (Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works) Commissioners for their meetings.” Len had been in Warburton for just a year and had started playing the organ at the church in the October of 1953. “In January, the minister (Reverend Alexander Hilliard) confided in me that the Queen was going to attend the church “ ... and it’s all hush, hush, because she needs to have a rest,” he recalls. “I was told I would be playing the organ and only the regular members of St Andrew’s Church congregation would be invited.” Apart from the two church elders and Len,

no-one else was to know, and he guarded the impending visit as if it was a state secret. Church members got an order of service on the day that secured them a place in the pews, and had information on what was expected of them. Len chose Handel’s Messiah to welcome the Queen and had practised it so many times, he says he really wasn’t at all nervous. His future wife Dina was there too, a 19-yearold standing in the crowd that had gathered outside St Andrew’s to see the royal couple. They each have their separate memories of the day, keep a photograph of Queen Elizabeth stepping out of the little timber church in pride of

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munity and the need to raise levels of higher education.” Sally Brennan*, CEO of Upper Yarra Community House in Yarra Junction for the past 23 years, spoke out last week about the difficulties faced by not-for-profit organisations in the face of drastic and unexpected funding cuts in November last year. “We were getting $9 per student hour, then around mid-November, it dropped to $5 per student hour,” she said. “Many of our students need extra support to get into education and to get through the courses, but the current funding doesn’t include any funding for that sort of support,” she said. “What we are seeing is that the most vulnerable are the ones getting the roughest deal.” Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe said that even after the closure of Morrisons there were still 17 registered training providers within 10 kilometres of Mount Evelyn that delivered accredited training. “I would encourage anyone looking for training to visit the Victorian Government’s Skills Gateway at education.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway,” she said. “Further to this we are working with Swinburne University in procuring interest in education providers to buy or lease the Lilydale campus for delivering education services to the local community.” Opposition Minister for Higher Education Steve Herbert said Morri-

POLICE are expected to speak when Yarra Ranges Council meets tonight (Tuesday 11 March) to decide the Narconon planning application. The application to relocate the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility from East Warburton to Warburton township was deferred by the council in December to allow further exploration around safety and amenity issues raised by objectors. The council received 297 objections to the proposal. The critical factor in deferring the matter came down to Warburton Police Sergeant Tom Wilkinson’s submission which stated there was insufficient information provided to make a full assessment of the risks and risk management associated with the centre, and was therefore not supported by police. Objectors, labelled by several councillors at the heated December meeting as having a ‘not in my backyard’ mentality, have since obtained information through a Freedom of Information request which is expected to shed more light on police concerns. Those concerns were not spelt out at that meeting with police citing ‘privacy issues’ and police have not provided any further comment for this meeting. Also included will be additional information submitted by the applicant including a risk management plan and details of an induction procedure and code of conduct along with assurances around the ratio of trained staff and ongoing processes for addressing risk.

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THE investiture of the prefects, house captains and form captains took place at the school on Wednesday 11 March at 3pm. The prefects for 1964 who were invested by Mr. T. Evely are: Head prefects - Suzanne Gill and Graeme Edwards; Prefects: Girls - Thea Bates, Valerie Boyd, Margaret Chalmers, Brenda Parkinson, Diana Crunden (junior prefect); Boys - John Anderson, Ian Hester,

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Council urged to wear pool debts By JESSE GRAHAM THE PUSH to save Healesville’s indoor pool has taken a grave turn, with Healesville High School refusing to continue meeting debts and asking the council to take up the reins. Healesville High School Principal George Perini told the Mail on 4 March that the school’s council had resolved to no longer fund the Jack Hort Memorial Pool’s deficit with educational money. The decision came one month after the pool’s manager, Ross Ilsley said the pool was unable to keep function-

ing due to a $50,000 deficit and faced closure before 2015. Mr Perini said the school council made two motions in regards to the pool on Monday 24 February - one endorsing the actions of the school to previously eliminate the deficit, the other to refuse further school funds going to the pool. “What it means is that we will do whatever it takes to bring the budget into balance,” he said. “Because we cannot, in all conscience, take away money from education and programs to support and run a community facility.”

Mr Perini said that the school had met with Yarra Ranges Council representatives on Monday 3 March to discuss the issue, though no solution has yet been reached. Mr Perini said it was the school’s position that the council would need to fund the stricken pool in the short term, while plans are organised for a new aquatics facility in town. “If the council decide they want a community pool in Healesville, they’ve got to fund it,” Mr Perini said. Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister, who three weeks ago ruled a closure of the pool “off the cards”,

said the council would look at a way to resolve the funding issue as quickly as possible. “Representatives of the council and the high school have met on two occasions over the past month and are continuing to work through options for addressing the ongoing funding of the pool’s operations,” Cr McAllister said. “Any discussions regarding the expenditure of public money must go through a formal council process. “Council officers will discuss with the council options associated with the financial operations of the pool to allow further discussion to then occur

with the Healesville High School.” Cr McAllister said the council was undertaking “significant” amounts of work with a feasibility study for an aquatics centre in the Yarra Valley, along with a review to the Yarra Ranges Aquatic Strategy. The pool faces further cuts to opening hours as of 22 April, which will result in the pool opening from 8.30am-12.30pm, then 3.30-7.30pm Monday-Thursday, unless school groups are present, 8.30am-12.30pm on Fridays and 9am-1pm on Saturdays during school terms only.

Estate link a safer path for walkers TWO-YEAR-OLD Alfie Robertson can’t wait to get out of his pram and onto the new footpath at Woori Yallock. Contractors had almost finished the footpath linking the Middleton Drive estate to the school and township last week when Alfie’s mum, Louise, told the Mail they will both be very happy to be off the road. “Even though it’s a side road, this can get pretty busy, especially around school times, and it’s quite a job keeping him under control if we’re walking,” Ms Robertson said. The footpath is part of Yarra Ranges Council’s increased 2013/14 budget for footpaths which includes 15 kilometres of new footpaths in 36 locations in addition to eight kilometres al-

Louise Robertson with toddler Alfie and Dawn Jenkins are looking forward to a safer and more enjoyable walk along the new footpath. 116305 ready identified in 16 locations. Pathways from Henry Street along Warburton Highway, and along Symes Road to the Woori Yallock shopping centre were also

funded. Dawn Jenkins, who is a regular walker, as well as school crossing supervisor, also welcomed the footpath construction. “It’s going to be good for a lot

of the school kids,” she said. “This will give them the freedom to walk safely and I think a lot more kids, and parents, will do that,” she said. O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child said the council had listened to community feedback that identified footpaths as a priority. “We appreciated the concerns that the mums had with pushers and getting kids to school, when it sometimes means bringing the whole team with you, so even though it’s a short distance, it’s going to have tremendous benefits.” Cr Child said the Symes Road footpath would serve the same purpose, but with the added advantage of linking the Warburton Rail Trail to the shopping centre.

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No Salvation IT IS with both interest and sadness that I read last week’s article in the Mail on the proposed shutting down of church services at the Salvation Army (Healesville) Church (No Saviour For Salvos’ Service, Mail, 25 February). I use the word ‘interest’ for the slant put on the story in an attempt to have the people of our community believe that it is no longer viable for the Sunday morning services to continue and also believe that under the guise of a ‘restructure’ that cessation of the church services would somehow be a long term investment in the community. I, for one, believe this to be utter rubbish and feel that the decision to end Sunday morning services at the Salvation Army Church in Healesville will only lead to despair for those members of our community who regard this church to be their sacred place of worship; their place to pray; their special place to seek comfort and hope within their lives and souls. It is certainly true that the number of current weekly visitors is low, down to a very small group of devoted and loyal worshippers, in fact, but what last week’s article failed to mention was that the number of visitors to the church has gone into considerable decline in the last two year period. Are there more going on than we are led to believe? Of course there are. Could the church flourish again under different circumstances... perhaps with a more community-minded minister heading the congregation? Of course the potential is there. Do the people of our community want this church to stay open and service our community’s needs in the future? Of course we do. And is it time to do something about it? Yes, it most certainly is. In conclusion, I have this to say: This is not just any church. This is a church of the Salvation Army. The organisation itself, by its very nature, is one of the most well respected and highly regarded, not only in our community but worldwide, for bringing aid and help to people in need; for bringing help and hope into peoples’ lives in times of desperation. Their churches, as they themselves state, are a critical aspect of who they are. If this is the case, how can it be then that Healesville’s Minister Sarah Eldridge could announce the

shutting down of their weekly services? Are we right to wonder whether her interests and vision for the church are perhaps in conflict and out of touch with that of our community’s needs?Something is definitely amiss and I for one feel that the people of this wonderful community deserve better. S King, Healesville.

Industry of delusion IT is the entirely foreseeable result of a long line of disastrous decision making. Mr Abbott has just pronounced the mantra of the moment “while some businesses will close, others open, while some jobs end other jobs start”. Consequently we hear Trade Minister MacFarlane saying he “trusts” that the current changes in manufacturing will not be catastrophic for workers – that we will be capable of “not only replacing jobs that import competition destroys, but create ones of the same or better economic and social quality”. Really? Out of thin air? Upon what foundation? Where is the research and development base that provides the impetus for innovation? Where are the education and training facilities that will support the establishment of these mythical innovations? Where is the venture capital to initiate and sustain the building of new industries? And while the walls fall down our PM struts the international stage telling the world that Australia is now “open for business”. Come in – buy up whatever takes your fancy – bring in slave labour – make this your oyster. God help us! Time was when we had real research institutions, when we even led the field in some fields of renewable energy, communications, agriculture and bio-medical research, when our education system was accessible to all. As a rule, Australian governments of the past were ‘building Australia’, thinking ahead, laying secure foundations for development. But for decades now there have been only closures, cuts and tightened budgets in all these fields. A belief has been fostered that ‘the market’ and ‘private industry’ will provide all that is needed, that there should be no place for government in planning for and sustaining business activity of any kind. Lobbyists have replaced in-

dependent public advisors. What has happened to our brains when we calmly listen to people talking about the education ‘industry’ or the health ‘industry’ or even the football ‘industry’? None of them are ‘industries’. Exactly when did these institutions come to be accepted as sources of financial gain – much less of ‘private’ financial gain? It makes me want to lay about me with a baseball bat! I may be 76 and a bit hobbly but I’m up for another round at the barricades if this kind of idiocy persists. Lyn Kennedy, Wesburn.

Un-Christian Salvos THE article entitled No Saviour For Salvos’ Service (Mail, 18 February) only reveals part of the story - number crunching in effect. Healesville Salvation Army minister Sarah Eldridge says of the rationalisation of the Healesville Salvo services that “the decision will impact about 10 weekly visitors.” And that statement has enormous ramifications indeed. Think quietly of the 10 or so “visitors” who actually are dedicated, caring Christians and who have been the strength of the local Salvos for so very long, being given the news at their usual Sunday Church worship they could no longer attend their church as they had done so for 40 years. Instead the youth program would begin in that timeframe - to which they would not be included. Quietly sobbing, or else in dignified silence, they wondered what it was all about - they have collectively given some hundreds of years of committed service in the Healesville community - raising the money for the actual church building, door knocking annually for the Salvos and Red Cross, caring for needy folk at home, arranging Christmas celebrations as needed (remember their marvellous brass band?) providing emergency feeding to volunteers in fire and flood situations, operating the local op shop, helping bereaved people, catering for funerals and celebrations of all sorts, “Mainly Music” program for children, supporting programs throughout the community and the list goes on and on. “Being happy to point them in a new direc-

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Good job Mob IT GAVE me great satisfaction to read your report in the Mail, 4 March concerning a group you have called ‘The Mob’, and their activities on a parcel of land which some of us call the Town Green which adjoins the public car park and which the Yarra Ranges Council were prepared to rezone to retail and see it sold off by VicTrack. I alert ‘The Mob’ to be forever vigilant and aware that this may be attempted again in the future. If it hadn’t been for a small group of people, including the Healesville Action Group led by John Anwin, this land would have been lost to the public and events such as that which took place last market day would not happen. Ray Donkin, Healesville.

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Feral deer in their sights HUNDREDS of deer are expected to be culled in areas around Gruyere and Yellingbo over the next year, in a move to protect critically endangered species and native vegetation. Parks Victoria announced on Wednesday 5 March that it had given approval for a deer control program to take place over the next 12 months. The control program will be taking place in Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve, Yellingo Nature Conservation Reserve and the Dandenong Ranges National Park, attempting to cut down numbers of Sambar and Fallow deer species. The program has called for 130 deer to be culled from Yellingbo (100 Fallow, 30 Sambar), with 20 (10 Fallow, 10 Sambar) to be culled from Warramate Hills and 70 from the Dandenong Ranges National Park (30 Fallow, 40 Sambar). The two deer species, according to Parks Victoria District Manager Craig Bray, are introduced species and are causing damage to native vegetation and habitats for endangered species.

Mr Bray said presence of deer in the areas is causing negative impacts on the Lowland Leadbeater’s Possum and the Helmeted Honeyeater, whose habitat is damaged when deer thrash their antlers on trees. “This program will seek to restore these parks and reduce the damage deer are causing,” he said. Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater and Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum have both spoken in support of the culling program, citing revegetation and protection of habitat for the respective endangered animals. Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater President Robert Anderson said the group had been advocating for deer control in recent years, and that deerrelated vegetation destruction has held back recovery of the bird species. “Loss of habitat and destruction of revegetated areas have held back the recovery program of the Helmeted Honeyeater,” Mr Anderson said. “A program that controls deer initially and continues to decrease deer numbers is most welcome.” Shooters from the Australian Deer

Warramate Hills will be one of the locations where introduced deer species will be culled in the coming year. 116379 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

Smoking bans backed By JESSE GRAHAM YARRA Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister has welcomed a ban to smoking in children’s recreation areas, which will come in at the beginning of next month. Cr McAllister said on 3 March that she had been notified of the changes to the Tobacco Amendment Act 2013, which will see heavy bans enforced in public areas from 1 April. Under the change to the amendment, smoking will be prohibited at, or within 10 metres of, children’s playgrounds, outdoor skate parks and sporting venues during underage

sporting events. Outdoor areas at public swimming pool complexes such as Healesville’s Outdoor Pool - will also be covered by the ban. Cr McAllister said the smoking ban was a positive move that would improve public spaces for families and nonsmokers. “This is a great initiative that recognises the dangers of passive smoking and will further protect our young children,” she said. “It also makes the environment much more pleasant for families enjoying our outdoor spaces.”

Penalties for those who refuse to comply with the new changes from the start of the month can be fined up to $721. Smoking bans were also brought in on 1 March for all areas at train stations and raisedplatform train stops across the state. Those not complying with the train station ban can result in fines of up to $212 for adults and $72 for children. For more information on the smoking ban, visit www.health. vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms. Posters and pamphlets on the matter are available at the Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links.

Call to get active in April YARRA Ranges residents are being urged to take up the challenge to be active in April, with a new campaign being launched by the State Government. Seymour MP Cindy McLeish joined Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty for the launch of the Premier’s Active April campaign on Wednesday 5 March. The campaign aims to respond to rising obesity rates, with challenges for Victorians to complete 30 minutes of physical activity each day throughout April. For more information, visit www.activeapril.vic.gov.au

have imposed strict conditions for public safety and preventing unnecessary suffering for the deer being shot. One of the conditions is that, if a deer is wounded, shooters must track and kill it before continuing to hunt other animals - the shooters have also been trained to identify target species

Association and the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australian will be volunteering in the program, with 54 hunters taking part in the cull - Parks Victoria said only one shooter will be active on site at any one time. The shooters are all accredited and trained marksmen and Parks Victoria

from other animals. The parks that shooting will take place in will be closed to the public when the program is carried out, with signs displayed at all formal entry points, though shooting will not take place on weekends, public holidays or school holidays. A Parks Victoria spokesperson said residents in the surrounding areas will be notified on days of shooting and that strict protocols will help to reduce any risk to residential properties. The spokesperson said that hunters will not pursue animals that leave the designated shooting areas and travel into residential properties. Shooting will take place at day and night, and the program will be assessed after the 12-month period to see if it will continue after then. Sambar and Fallow deer species are hard-hooved introduced species, and cause degradation of native and fragile vegetation, disturb and erode soil and compete for food with native wildlife. For more information, and updates on park closures, visit www.parks.vic. gov.au or call 13 19 63.

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A Woori beauty By KATH GANNAWAY AN AMPHITHEATRE is the centrepiece of a new $100,000 beautification project in the heart of Woori Yallock. The Woori Yallock Township Action Group’s project for WYTAG Reserve is well underway, transforming a vacant slab of weed-infested land into a landscaped area for locals and visitors. The project is the latest initiative of the small community-focused group which lists among its achievements re-establishing the Harold Ockwell Reserve and the Welcome to Woori mural that forms the

colourful backdrop to the WYTAG Reserve. WYTAG treasurer Val Shaw said the reserve will have grassed areas, seating and a flag pole and could be used for any community gatherings as well as providing a quiet place for people to just enjoy being in Woori Yallock. President Rick Shaw said the group was small but very active. “There are really just a handful of us, but we’re achieving things and we are hoping that now that residents can see how this is shaping up they will embrace what we are doing and

perhaps even join us in making improvements here,” he said. “When the time comes we would love to have people come and help us with the planting.” The project has been made possible with funding from the State Government Department of Planning and Community Development grant and the Woori Yallock Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and the support of Yarra Ranges Council. To sign on for the planting, find out more about WYTAG projects, or make suggestions for future projects, phone Mr Shaw on 0427 555 456.

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Cash bid is for the birds By JESSE GRAHAM CRITICALLY endangered helmeted honeyeaters have received a helping hand from the government, with more than $250,000 pledged to help save the bird from extinction. Late last month, Gembrook MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Environment Brad Battin announced funding for six local projects, which would help to protect Yellingbo’s helmeted honeyeater population.

The six projects focus on habitat restoration, colony monitoring and protection from predators, and Mr Battin said a total of $285,000 would go towards the projects. “These projects, aided by crucial support from volunteers, will address a number of factors threatening the ongoing survival of the helmeted honeyeater,” he said. He said the government was implementing the projects through partnerships with local groups and volunteers,

using local know-how to reduce costs and make plans more effective. “The programs will sow local knowledge so that we can take the right action, successfully protect local threatened species and native vegetation and get the best value for money,” Mr Battin said. The six projects include a deer control program throughout 2014, in accordance with the Yellingbo Management Plan, worth $40,000; providing supplementary feed to released popu-

lations of helmeted honeyeaters every two days through 2014 and 2015, using volunteer support - worth $60,000; using video cameras and possible colour banding of colonies to gather information on colony establishment and activity; $15,000 to maintain and update nest morphology, bird life history and rainfall databases; a program to remove bell miner birds from areas near helmeted honeyeaters, worth $10,000 and $40,000 to establish mesh cages around nests, to protect from predators.

The Yellingbo populations of the helmeted honeyeater are the last in existence, with the animal categorised as critically endangered. The $285,000 funding comes from the Victorian Government’s Victorian Environmental Partnerships Program. For more information, visit www. depi.vic.gov.au/vepp. For more information about the deer control program, which is being managed through Parks Victoria, turn to page 7.

Bowlers put out call for budding artists By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S Bowling Club is calling out for budding artists to come forward with ideas for a new clubhouse mural to revitalise the transforming and more progressive group. Club member Helen Etty said the club’s current mural, which was created in the 1990s by a local artist, was in need of a replacement, due to the changing nature of the club. “It’s not who we are anymore,” she said. “We’re not an old-fashioned little bowling club anymore, in a small town - we’re a vibrant business now, and we want that to reflect with what’s there (on the mural).” Ms Etty said that, with barefoot bowls and a number of younger club members coming

on board, the club wanted its image to be more energetic and colourful - and the mural to be the same. She said that, in the past, necklaces and earrings were forbidden on the bowling greens, and women had to have measurements taken from the bottom of their dresses to the ground - if the distance was too long, they were forbidden to play. Ms Etty said the club was calling out to artists from the area, the Yarra Ranges or beyond to submit their ideas for the bowling club’s mural, and that the club would choose the one they felt best represented them. “We just want something colourful, something vibrant, for people to go past and have a good look at it,” Ms Etty said.

Artists are asked to make their submission with a roughly A4-sized picture, and to submit before the end of May. The winning artist will have their name and contact details featured on the mural, which is near the corner of River Street and Church Street. Ms Etty said the mural is in a prime position to bring people into the club, and also to promote the winning artist to the town. The current mural is on a large piece of metal, which can be removed from the building for re-painting, but the chosen artist will have to pay for their own artistic supplies. Interested artists can email hwetty1@gmail.com or call 5962 2394 for more information.

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Police pull up sliders By KATH GANNAWAY POLICE have warned scooter, skateboard and slider riders that putting themselves and other road users at risk is not only not a good idea, it’s dangerous, and it’s illegal. Healesville riders were part of a group of four adults who were fined by Warburton police on Sunday for riding slider tricycles on Mount Donna Buang Road on Sunday 2 March. Known as ‘sliders’, the bikes look like an oversized tricycle with a standard bicycle front but with plastic rear wheels that allow it to slide from left to right.

Officially, they’re a ‘wheeled recreational device’ and there are laws that dictate where they can be legally ridden - and it’s not on roads such as Mount Donna Buang Road. Senior Constable Rob Firns said the group was picked up riding on the section between the 10-mile car park and the Rainforest Gallery, a steep, windy section which has a 100km/h speed limit. “Specifically the offence is using a wheeled recreational device on a road where the speed limit is greater than 50km/h or where there is any sort of dividing line,” Sen Const Firns said.

“Obviously it’s a risk to the public when you are also dealing with a heavily forested road and tourist traffic with drivers very likely unfamiliar with the area going up and down. “Any device that is designed to slide across the road will have a limited amount of control and it’s about considering the risks for other users of the road, and about how your behaviour might impact on someone else who may or may not be expecting those and other devices to be on the road.” So, what about scooters and skateboards on main roads? Sen Const Firns said scooters have

their own set of rules that include not riding on a road where the speed limit is more than 50km/h or there is a divided line, but the rider also has to be wearing an approved helmet and have safety devices such as brakes and a warning device such as a horn. It’s also an offence to ride a scooter at night in hazardous weather conditions on a road. Skateboards and billycarts come under the ‘wheeled recreational device’ category, the same as the sliders. Sen Const Firns said the men, whose ages ranged from 20 to 30, were surprised to hear that they were breaking the law.

“They didn’t know it was illegal at the time, but even after we spoke to them they didn’t understand the potential risk to the public; they didn’t believe there was any risk,” he said. They each received fines of $72. Scooter offences, which Sen Const Firns said related more to safety issues than use, carry a fine of $180. “All road users, whether scooters, wheeled recreational devices, cyclists, or motorists, need to think about the impact their behaviour on the road has on others, regardless of the activity or why they are using it,” Sen Const Firns said.

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YARRA Ranges has some of the state’s most popular motorbike rides that attract hundreds of riders on any given weekend, and increasingly mid-week, to the region. For local riders, the rides are in their own backyard and provide fabulous opportunities for enthusiasts to get out and enjoy the magnificent valley and mountain environment they and their families live in. But not all riders make it home. Yarra Ranges Council’s Instructed Motorcycle Rides aim to educate riders so they can enjoy their ride, don’t put themselves or other road users at risk and, ultimately, don’t become one of the statistics on roads such as the Black Spur, Reefton Spur and the Toolangi circuit. The first ride coming up is on Sunday 16 March and is suitable for learners, probabitionary and return riders. It covers, among other things, roadworthiness and taking care of bikes, throttle control, cornering, braking, eye direction, land position, other road users, rider fatigue and protective clothing and mobile phone ‘dead areas’. The second ride is on Sunday 6 April and is for experienced riders covering, basically, the same topics but geared to a higher level of experience. The rides are a great way to meet fellow riders, to gain potentially life-saving lessons from experienced, professional ride instructors and to learn from the experience of other riders. Riders need to have their own roadworthy motorcycle and wear full protective gear. For more information phone Millie Thomas at Yarra Ranges Council on 9294 6833 or email commsafety@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

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Cultural celebration to the inhabitants to the Coranderrk Aboriginal Station, near Healesville. This year will mark the second time that the event has been run, and a myriad of activities will be available to visitors who make their way down to the Coranderrk site on the day. Local band Telecom Joe will perform with Shane Howard Trio, Alesa Lajana, the Djirri Djirri Dance Group and more throughout the six-hour event - while children will find no shortage of activities, with dance, art and shared stories being held. Visitors will be able to take part in traditional crafts, such as basket-weaving and ochre-making, and the day’s

By JESSE GRAHAM A FESTIVAL celebrating the heritage of local Indigenous people will be held this weekend, with an array of live musicians helping the community to come together to commemorate Coranderrk. The 2014 Coranderrk Festival will begin at noon on Saturday and run through until 6pm, with all people, Indigenous or non-Indigenous, invited to share in the celebrations. According to organisers, Coranderrk Festival aims to commemorate the triumphs and tragedies experienced by Victorian Indigenous people since the founding of Melbourne, and pay tribute

music schedule will begin with a Welcome to Country by Allan Wandin and a performance of the Gonnawerra Song by Jacqui Wandin, Brooke Collins and Sebastian Jorgenson. The first festival, held last year, marked the 150th anniversary of the founding of Coranderrk Aboriginal Station - an area of 5000 kilometres that encompasses the Healesville Sanctuary. Coranderrk Festival will be held at Coranderrk Station, 19 Barak Lane, Healesville, from noon to 6pm on Saturday 15 March. For more information, visit www.coranderrk.com, email coranderrkfestival@ hotmail.com or call 0451 280 926.

A history board at last year’s Coranderrk Festival. 95798 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY

Prize give-away chockers with eggs EASTER may still be over a month away, but the Mail has an Easterthemed give-away for one lucky reader, which will help to add some cheer to any chocolate lover’s Easter weekend. The winner of the giveaway will receive a Cadbury Easter Family Share Pack, which includes around 1.5 kilograms of chocolate. The share pack includes one of each of the following:

· Cadbury Dairy Milk Egg Bag 475g. · Turkish Delight Egg Bag 130g. · Strawberry Egg Bag 130g. · Old Gold Egg Bag 125g. · Crunchie Egg Bag 125g. · Caramello Egg bag 125g. · Top Deck Egg Bag 125g. · Dream Egg Bag 130g. · Old Gold Bumper Bunny 150g. To enter the Easter competition, vis-

it www.facebook.com/MailNewspaperGroup and share, like, and comment on the post with the word “EASTER”. Entries can be made from 11 March until Friday 4 April, when the winner will be announced on the Mail’s Facebook page from 10am. The give-away is not open to employees of Mail Newspaper Group and is in no way sanctioned or condoned by Facebook. Good luck!

Meaning found in strong response By MELISSA MEEHAN ART is known to soothe the soul ... but can it help those recovering from natural disaster? A new, temporary exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum called Art of Response: Recording and Collecting Black Saturday presents a selection of objects and artworks from bushfire-affected communities. Yarra Ranges mayor Fiona McAllister said the 2009 bushfires affected and devastated so many people in the Yarra Ranges community as well as broader Victoria and Australia. “Five years one from the horrific fires, this exhibition explores some of the ways that the community, in-

dividuals and institutions have dealt with the emotional and physical experience of such a traumatic event,” Cr McAllister said. “When we think of disaster and its impact on a community we often associate it with emergency services, recovery programs, aid and the media. “However it can be through art and artefacts that we reflect, heal and discover personal strength.” The exhibition explores how artworks and every day objects become significant historical artefacts and how their meaning can be transformed over time. The exhibition opens Saturday 8 March and runs to Sunday 15 June. Entry is free.

Warburton six-year-old Remey Boatwood took an interest in the workings of the bright yellow OZZY-48 at last year’s Picture: KATH GANNAWAY show. 116394

Nice set of wheels By KATH GANNAWAY

Megan Sheehy from the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum with artwork made by Yarra Glen Primary School students after the 2009 Bushfires. 116443 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

HUNDREDS of cars and motor bikes will make their way to Healesville on Sunday 16 March for the eighth annual Mountain District Car and Bike Show. The show, organised by Monbulk couple Greg and Jacqueline Sheppard, has become a must-do not only for car and bike enthusiasts, but for the wider community who enjoy the family atmosphere, kids’ entertainment, live music and food. The event has developed as a regular catch-up day for locals, but also brings visitors to Healesville from all around the

state. Among the vehicles that regularly go on show are magnificently restored cars from across a range of eras to battle-scarred trucks and cars that are a platform for outstanding artwork. Over the past seven years, the show has raised more than $55,000 for local charitable organisations and Greg and Jacqueline say they are looking forward to adding to that amount this year. Gates open at the Don Road Sporting Complex at 10am. Phone Greg or Jacqueline on 9737 2129 for more information.

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CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE THIS stunning modern and contemporary home features three bedrooms and study with ensuite to main bedroom, double glazing throughout, double car accommodation with remote door and internal access with calming and soothing views to the mountains and the Yarra Flats. This property has been beautifully built offering higher ceilings and feature timber flooring starting from the entrance down the

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magnificent staircase and into the vast open living area that then leads onto the entertaining area. Set on almost one acre - only an inspection will reveal the beauty of this property. Offering peace and tranquillity and yet still within convenient distance to the Main Street.

Healesville Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers above $700,000 Contact: FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, MARK GUNTHER, HEALESVILLE, 5962 3030

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7 High Street, HEALESVILLE

7 Lawrence Court, HEALESVILLE

AUCTION SAT 29TH MARCH AT 11AM

$549,000

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SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES

QUALITY, LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE

Situated in one of Healesville’s prime locations needs a little “TLC” but once completed you’ll have a stylish family home with views that are second to none. Currently the house sits on approximately 1488m2 with plans for subdivision approved, subject to minor works being completed. Once finalised the house block will total approx 828m2 & 2/7 High Street approx 660m2. This is an ideal opportunity for families, investors, renovators and developers. Buy the house and land, renovate and live in the house with the opportunity of selling or developing the land or develop the entire site (STCA). To be auctioned as one, if not sold the house and land will then be auctioned separately.

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on approx 636m2 very close to town, totally delivers on all fronts. All of the bedrooms are a good size & the master with ensuite & WIR has wonderful views out to the hills. The kitchen is stylishly finished with quality appliances & opens out to the spacious dining area & family room. The formal lounge with doors opening to the verandah supplies an area of the home where you can sit, relax & take in the great views. The home also offers GDH, air con & solar hot water. This really is a quality home & a must see for those wanting a wonderful lifestyle in a sought after area, just a short walk to town.

2/47 Maroondah Highway, HEALESVILLE

14 Marna Street, HEALESVILLE

$389,000

$450,000 TO $470,000

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ONE OF ONLY THREE Only four years young. Fabulous three bedroom townhouse, featuring open plan living, full ensuite & walk in

WIDE, FLAT BLOCK This immaculate family home features formal and informal living areas, an enormous outdoor entertaining area and double remote lockup garage plus a separate workshop. Other features include ducted heating, evaporative

robe to main bedroom. Ducted heating, air conditioning, double remote garage with internal access. Leased until 20/05/2014 at $350.00 per week. Ideal for investment or own occupation.

cooling and reverse cycle split system air conditioning. All this and more on a wide, flat, landscaped allotment offering easy access for the boat and caravan.

3/47 Maroondah Highway, HEALESVILLE

$399,000

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1 Stephens Road, HEALESVILLE

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A GOOD SOLID HOME

ONE OF ONLY THREE

This is a quality, well maintained 3 bedroom home set on a quarter of an acre (approx.), located on the ever popular with buyers, Stephens Rd. The bedrooms are all a good size, with a WIR in the master & BIR’s the other 2 bedrooms. The large open plan lounge, kitchen & dining area has a vaulted ceiling & offers great views out toward Mt St Leonards. The views can also be enjoyed from the entertaining area & verandah. A handy workshop/storage area has been set up under downstairs & the house can be accessed securely through the electric gates. GDH & evap cooling will keep you comfortable all year round. This is a great opportunity to buy a very solid & well maintained home in a great location, not far from town. Be quick !

Only four years young. Features 3 bedrooms, very generous open plan living area, full ensuite, large double remote garage with internal access and drive through access to private rear courtyard. Property currently leased until 01/05/2014 at $350.00 per week. Ideal for investment or Owner occupation.

25 Benton Road, HEALESVILLE

$359,000

$205,000 N PR EW IC E

41 Smith Street, HEALESVILLE

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LEVEL CORNER BLOCK Ideal property for a first home buyer, investor or the empty nester looking to downsize but not wanting to go into a unit. Set on approx 783 sqm block with a covered outdoor entertaining area. Features open plan living, gas cooking, gas log fire, air conditioning and gas hot water service, plus an enormous garage workshop ideal for

PEACE & QUIET This lovely half acre block is located a brief 15 minute stroll from the main street of Healesville. Situated at the very end of Benton Rd looking out toward Mt Riddell, the peace and quiet will truly make this a haven to build a new home upon. A planning permit and plans for an environmentally sustainable contemporary home are available along with many other reports. Services such as gas, electricity and water are available. There is no bushfire management overlay on this land. All the hard work has been done, call now for an inspection.

a tradie or great storage. Leased till September 2014 @ $350.00 per week.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

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Price Range $300,000 - $340,000

GLADYSDALE 640 LITTLE YARRA RD

AUCTION Sat 29th March @1PM

“Shirley Heights” - 157 ACRES Renowned Yarra Valley property offers numerous possibilities from lifestyle living, equestrian pursuits to grazing cattle. A home of more than 60 sqs, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 living areas & dual accommodation & magnificent views. A massive Indoor arena (80m x 20m) 2 outdoor arena´s, shed, stable complex, barn, round yard, tack & feed rooms & day yards. The pastured & fenced land has 13 meg. water permit from the Little Yarra River. Previously known as “Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre”, buyers from $1.5m should inspect. See more at ‘www.shirleyheightsproperty.com.au’

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 Inspection Sat 12.30 -1pm

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JUST EXQUISITE! Almost perfect in every way is this lovely family home boasting surprises everywhere you look! As you enter the home and step onto the detailed parquetry feature in the entrance hall, you are greeted with an exquisitely renovated and presented home that boasts gleaming polished floor boards, a bright and sparkling kitchen with granite bench tops, bathroom and ensuite with ceramic tiling and almost too much more to mention! Gorgeous French doors with beveled glass open to one of two outdoor entertaining areas and down to a large and very useable back yard with views to the mountains. Other features include master with walk in robe, stunning full ensuite, quality carpets, lock up garage and beautiful gardens. Certainly a home you could just walk into, unpack your bags and feel like a king and queen!

WARBURTON 20 FERNDALE AVE

AUCTION SATURDAY 29th March @ 11am

WESBURN

Price Guide $1.2 - $1.55m

“Under Instruction From State Trustees”

“Alemga Estate” - The ultimate lifestyle...

2 TITLES - 2 ACRES (APPROX) Bring your tools and bring the paint, restore this little piece of History back to its original glory and reap the benefits on offer including glorious mountain views, 2 acres approx of natural bush, lock up garage all within a short walk to picturesque Yarra River, local coffee shops, school and Warburton trail. Features of years gone by include high ceilings, timber walls, combustion stove, the old fireplace, large bedrooms and spacious country style kitchen. Roll up your sleeves, bring the tools and secure this little gem in sought after Warburton Township.

This sensational property offers approx. 20 acres (7.89 Ha) an impressive 4 y.o home, 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms, 4 living areas, ducted heating & cooling, huge butlers pantry, a relaxing outdoor entertaining area - overlooking the magnificent view. Previously known as “Britannia Falls Winery” with Award Winning vines looked after by winemaker Mac Forbes. Also includes the original barn, a dam & a 2 bedroom dwelling - ideal as either a B & B, dependant´s accommodation or Cellar Door (STCA). There are also paddocks, a large 18m x 8m shed, a great lifestyle, often dreamed about - but seldom found!

Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 Inspection Sat 11 -11.30am

Contact Michael Robinson on 0418 505 635 or 5967 1277 See property video at “www.alemgaestate.com.au”

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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WESBURN

Price Range $290,000 - $330,000

WARBURTON

Price Range $320,000 - $350,000

What a Handy Location

Over Looking Warburton!

This character California Bungalow is walking distance to the primary school & the bus passes the door! Stroll to the Sam Knott hotel for a quiet ale or 2 with no concern about drinking & driving! This cute home has a verandah across the front & a formal lounge (or 3rd bedroom if required) with polished timber floors opens through to the family-living area with central kitchen-meals & timber bench top. There are 2 other roomy bedrooms & tiled bathroom. To the rear of the level block is a timber deck entertaining area with a built-in brick BBQ.The outlook is grazing paddocks & wooded hillside views to the east.

Proudly positioned within walking distance to the Yarra River and the Warburton Cafes and restaurants youÂ´ll find this well maintained and solid three bedroom brick veneer home complete with garage under the roof and carport as well. Overlooking the mountains around Warburton and in a peaceful street, this delightful home offers a bright modern kitchen/meals area, wood heating in the lounge plus split-system air-conditioning and built in robes to all bedrooms, plus a large covered rear patio area ideal for kids playing in the wet weather.

Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

REEFTON

Price Range $210,000 - $240,000

WOORI YALLOCK 33 CARROLL STREET

Price Range $310,000- $340,000

Log Cabin Getaway

Great looking, great position, great views

This three bedroom home has open-plan living with w/w carpet and cathedral pine-lined ceilings in the living area. There is a feature brick fireplace and wood box in the lounge and a loft bed.The kitchen is timber. Verandahs all around and a large covered timber deck for BBQs etc the property is nestled peacefully into a good site with several terraces and has a private aspect to the surrounding bush. The home could be a great getaway or permanent living in the bush. The property is located only a minute or so stroll to Armstrong Creek and not far to the State Forest.

This conveniently located 3 bedroom home has a great look & feel. The appeal starts with a huge veranda facing north enjoying the valley views &continues inside with the spacious open plan living areas offering polished floors & wood heater. The master bedroom has its own semi ensuite bathroom & all bedrooms have robes. The updated kitchen looks out on the rear yard & offers plenty of bench space & storage. The double lock up garage has a remote door & the property has frontages to sealed roads. This property is an excellent choice for you as a lovely home or investment.

Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 59662530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

Contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 Inspection Sat 12 -12.30pm

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EAST WARBURTON 45 HEATH CRESCENT

$365,000

YARRA JUNCTION

$320,000 PLUS

SUPERBLY PRESENTED WITH CHARACTER & PRIVACY!

COULD BE STRAIGHT OUT OF VOGUE LIVING!

MUST BE SOLD - MAKE AN OFFER!! Nestled in a quiet position the 3 bedroom home situated on a huge two thirds of an acre, boasts a solid Oak kitchen with cathedral ceiling & exposed beams.French doors lead out to a brick-paved BBQ area & patio with verandahs to the north-facing front as well as the rear. The master bedroom has walk-in robes & ensuite bathroom, while the other 2 bedrooms consist of double built-in robes. Creature comforts such as wood heater, ducted evaporative cooling & a peaceful outlook with ideal room for veggie gardens!

Modern, beautifully designed and very well thought out is this stunning unit in a much desired location within strolling distance to the local shops, transport, and fantastic facilities. Nestled into a beautifully landscaped allotment with lovely grassy areas to sit and read a book or have a picnic and fitted out with superb attention to detail this lovely brand new home will leave you wanting for nothing. Offering 2 large bedrooms with fitted out built in robes, a study, a large modern bathroom with ensuite effect & a stunning kitchen with island bench and loads of cupboard space. Add in the soaring raked ceilings, superb polished boards and quality carpets - this is one not to be missed!

Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 5966 2530 Inspection Sat 1.30 - 2pm

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 5967 1277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

Carly De Graaf Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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WESBURN 28 The Crescent Your Own Country Style Cottage This lovely 3 bedroom weatherboard home on approx 1900sqm with 2 titles, has a country style kitchen with combustion stove and large light open plan living area with wood heater and reverse cycle split system. French style doors from the dining area lead onto a private courtyard. Sit on your front deck and enjoy the lovely outlook to the nearby hills and farmland or potter in the veggie gardens while the family enjoy the space that this property offers. Positioned close to transport and the nearby Primary School - just waiting for you!

PRICE GUIDE $320,000 plus INSPECT Sat 1.30-2.00pm Photo ID required CONTACT Peter Nunn 0417 502 669

Woori Yallock Office 5964 7344

HEALESVILLE

LAUNCHING PLACE A Private Feel on approx 2400sqm Set back from the road amongst the trees and with filtered views of Mount Toolebewong, privacy and space await you. A brick familysized open plan light-filled home with large kitchen, breakfast bar, dining, huge L-shaped living room, family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry, plus semi ensuite and big WIR to master. Live comfortably with a reverse cycle split system, new gas wall heater and new gas hot water service. The huge carport/ undercover entertaining area is great for all weathers and a small paddock gives space for caravan, animals and veggies. This property is READY TO SELL!

A Character Filled Home Walking into this property sends you back in time when you discover the pressed metal ceilings, the metal decorative ceiling roses, the ornate wooden mantle and gaze at the beauty of the leadlight front entry windows. The years have seen changes which include an updated bathroom, gas ducted heating and electric cooking but it has not taken away from the high ceilings and charming polished floors. This is one not to be missed so call today to inspect.

RE P DU RIC CT E IO N

PRICE GUIDE

$275,000 Plus

INSPECT

By appointment Photo ID required

CONTACT

Jane Nunn Healesville Office 5962 1700

PRICE GUIDE $380,000 plus INSPECT By appointment Photo ID required CONTACT Woori Yallock Office 5964 7344

EAST WARBURTON 6 Brahams Road Surprisingly Spacious, Walk to Yarra River Situated, with easy access, on over one third of an acre, this is what a home and family life in the country is all about - watching the kids run and play, enjoying home grown veggies, having an animal graze in the top paddock plus having the room for sheds and storage areas to potter in. Imagine outdoor entertaining, or sitting around the wood heater in the spacious lounge room on a cooler evening, enjoying the cooking aromas from the large kitchen or entertaining friends while enjoying all that a country lifestyle has to offer. This well cared for and presented property could just be your next home or weekend retreat. 3

PRICE GUIDE $275,000 - $295,000 INSPECT Sat 12.00-12.30pm Photo ID required CONTACT Peter Nunn 0417 502 669

Woori Yallock Office 5964 7344

HEALESVILLE

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CASTELLA/TOOLANGI Captivating Rural Retreat on over 7 acres This near-level 7.25 acre (approx.) property offers the family - or horse enthusiast - lots of features including a 3 bay machinery shed with concrete floor and power. The comfortable family home boasts a broad shady verandah, plenty of living space, generous kitchen, large lounge, family living area, hydronic heating, combustion heating (ducted) and reverse-cycle split system. Outside there is a pergola, fruit trees and loads of space for veggies and chooks. Also adjoining vacant land for sale $320,000 $350,000 3

PRICE GUIDE $560,000 plus INSPECT By appointment Photo ID required CONTACT Andrew Turnbull 0417 564 145

Healesville Office 5962 1700

HEALESVILLE 292 Maroondah Highway T 5962 1700

Fabulous Views Right in Town! Overlooking the picturesque Queens Park, and handy to the vibrant life that the Healesville township offers with its choice of cafes, shops and local attractions plus the walking tracks and amenities, this approx 1220 sqms has an access driveway that leads you up to some great views. and a wonderful outlook. Take the time to picture your new home here (STCA) in a very convenient location.

WOORI YALLOCK 1605 Warburton Highway T 5964 7344

PRICE GUIDE

$225,000

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Jane Nunn Healesville Office 5962 1700

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WESBURN

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Anyone for Golf?

Country Cottage, Mountain Views

Magnificent Views with Creek Frontage

* 3 bedroom brick home with 2 bathrooms * Neat presentation with landscaped gardens * Separate kitchen meals area * Undercover outdoor entertaining area * L-Shaped dining/lounge * Backing on to the Warburton golf course Open for Inspection Saturday 15 February 2.00-2.30Pm 41 Surrey Road, Warburton View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 703061

* Weatherboard cottage with 3 great size bedrooms on 1000m2 (app) * Freshly painted inside & out & new carpet * 1 family bathroom complete with spa bath * Light & bright family room with wood heating * Large timber kitchen complete with dishwasher * Sliding doors leading to a fantastic undercover entertaining area * Views to mountains and farmland * 2 carports, large water tank & lovely terraced yard View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 711322

* Three bedroom home, master with walk in robe & ensuite with views

Please Contact Ian Shipton or team on 59671800

Please Contact Chris Lord or team on 59671800

* Paved entertaining area & huge front deck * Solar panels, lock up shed & under house storage * Bordered on one side by a meandering creek View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 708438

LAUNCHING PLACE $400,000 PLUS

YARRA JUNCTION $170,000 PER BLOCK

Dress Circle Location on Half an Acre Approx

Superb Residential Land Release

* Well maintained home set on a quiet street * Spacious with two living areas, three bedrooms & two bathrooms * Split system & wood heater * Remodelled kitchen with original character * Polished floors, timber panelling & established gardens * Great studio space plus a fantastic bungalow with its own bathroom * Single carport, garden sheds & hot house * Backing onto a park & in close proximity to schools, transport & shops View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 711305

* Brick veneer home in quiet location

BLOCKS BEING SOLD SEPARATELY PRICE PER BLOCK ONLY 3 LEFT!

* 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, master with renovated ensuite & WIR

* Quiet location in Yarra Junction

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 684259

View on www.mcmath.com.au id no: 678750

Please Contact Chris Lord or team on 59671800

Please Contact Ashleigh Hall or team on 59671800

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Privacy on 1/4 Acre (approx)

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$300,000 - $330,000

* Rustic main bathroom

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MILLGROVE

* Large country style kitchen with stainless steel appliances * Comfortable lounge with ornate ceiling, wood heater & split system

* Four fantastic vacant blocks ranging from 699m2 - 848m2 (approx)

* L shaped formal living & dining area with wood heating * Family room adjoining kitchen with sliding doors to u/cover entertaining area * Evaporative cooling & recently installed ducted heating system

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

* Local township, schools & public transport nearby For any building enquiries, please contact

* Established garden & lock up garage & workshop

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

* All services available, made road

the Shire of Yarra Ranges on 1300 368 333

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

3371 Warburton Hwy Warburton

5966 2800

Briana McCarthy Personal Assistant

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

2460 Warburton Hwy Yarra Junction sales@mcmath.com.au

www.mcmath.com.au

5967 1800

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Meg Charlwood, bringing Ray White_Know How to the Yarra Valley. Passionate about maximising the value of your property. With unwavering passion and impressive industry experience, we’re proud to have respected Sales Consultant, Meg Charlwood, join our outstanding team at Ray White Lilydale. Meg will be expanding our services into the Yarra Valley where she has already built excellent relationships within the community and has a deep knowledge of the Yarra Valley’s local market. With Ray White Know How, Meg has all it takes to sell your property, with her individual approach and enthusiastic customer service.

Mobile : 0499 899 332

Ray White_Know How to raise the bar in property management Exceptional property management means confidence for property investors. With the Ray White Know How, you’ll have the security of knowing that your requests are in capable hands and your local property manager, Paige Reynolds is fully equipped with the skills and systems to manage your investment.

Ray White Lilydale 164 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140 T: 03 9735 5050 F: 03 9739 5080

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Due to our new ofice location at 272 Maroondah Highway Healesville Eview Real Estate Partners Yarra Valley can now offer a full property management service to our respected clients past and present managed by our experienced and dedicated property manager Jodie Young. Is your property in good hands? Are you 100% satisied with your current situation? If you currently have a rental property and it is not being managed comprehensively, Eview Real Estate Partners Yarra Valley are now offering Your irst 2 months management fees with us, for FREE. Make the switch today and let us take responsibility for your property. We will ensure we maximise your income and protect your greatest asset. All you have to do is say YES! And we will look after the rest!! Call me today on 5962 1053 to action a worry free 2014! It’s often the simple steps that are missed which then cause greater problems to an Investment portfolio. Below are the steps we will believe can make a world of difference? -

Zero tolerance to rental arrears; contact should be made with tenant from day 1 and will continue daily until paid or further action required Regular routine inspections to be carried out and a detailed written report with photos provided to Owner, letters sent to tenant detailing indings Carry out stringent background checks on all prospective tenants Communicate effectively with clients and keep them informed every step of the way And most importantly treat each and every one of our clients as if it were the way we wish to be treated

“Your property is a valuable asset and therefore it is imperative that we target, attract and ultimately enter into a tenancy agreement with a tenant that is of the highest standards” For all your Property Management needs please contact Jodie Young on 5962 1053 or email yarravalleyrentals@eview.com.au or drop into the ofice for a chat at 272 Maroondah Highway Healesville. Disclaimer, if your property is listed or managed with another agent please disregard this notice

For All Your Real Estate Needs

Blue Chip Investing On A Budget Auction This Saturday

Stuart Aldridge

David McKee

Ian Vine

Jodie Young

Director / Licensed Estate Agent

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M: 0402 464 511

Phone: 0419 150 009

M: 0488 179 767

Phone: 5962 1053

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david.mckee@eview.com.au

ian.vine@eview.com.au

yarravalleyrentals@eview.com.au

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Eview Yarra Valley welcome Kerry Fisher to the team. Kerry brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge and is looking forward to a whole new fresh approach to her past and new clients. Kerry Fisher Sales Consultant M: 0407 140 834 Email: kerry.fisher@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/kerryfisher

WE ARE THE LARGEST SALES TEAM IN HEALESVILLE •฀Enthusiastic •฀Customers฀for฀life •฀Strong฀negotiating฀skills •฀Communication฀is฀the฀key Call฀us฀today฀to฀ind฀out฀how฀we฀can฀help฀you

Some say the best way to succeed in business and investment is to keep good company. This shop has a big future if the success of its close company is to be considered. Situated Immediately opposite the hugely popular or even iconic Healesville business’; the Innocent bystander. The White Rabbit and the family favourite, the Beechworth Bakery. The shop offers over 100 sq mtrs of easily accessible and very visible space and would suit Retail and Office uses. Immediately next door to the transitioning site of the McKenzie Bus Terminal, this location exudes an air of excitement as the next big step in the evolution of our East End Business District takes shape. Auction Date Sat 15th March @ 11:30am Open times Each Tuesday @ 1pm Thursday @ 11:00am Saturday @ 11:00am For details please Contact; Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent 0488 179 767

Ian Vine Licensed Estate Agent M: 0488 179 767 Email: ian.vine@eview.com.au Web: www.eview.com.au/ianvine 1123380-DJ11-14

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It is proposed that the properties, formerly used for Maternal Child Health and Toy Library purposes until the expansion of the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall, be sold by public auction or tender for a sum no less than as determined by independent valuation. Due consideration will be given to the application of appropriate controls to provide greater surety of future development outcomes for the site. Further information regarding either of the above proposals can be obtained from Craig Sutherland at the Shire Office, Anderson Street, Lilydale, telephone 1300 368 333. In accordance with section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on either proposal must do so in writing to the undersigned by 10 April 2014. Submissions should be addressed to: Public Submission, The Chief Executive Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire Council, at either: Anderson Street (PO Box 105), Lilydale, Vic. 3140, or mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Any person making a submission regarding either proposal is entitled to request in the submission that they wish to appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, at a meeting to be heard in support of that submission. Any person requesting to appear in person or to be represented by a person specified in their submission will be notified of the day, time and place of the meeting of the Council or of a committee determined by the Council to hear submissions. All submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Submitters should be aware that submissions (including submitters’ names and addresses) are required to be available for public inspection for a period of twelve months. Following consideration of submissions Council may resolve either to proceed or not to proceed with the proposed sale, and/or declaration of the road to be a public highway.

The amendment affects various properties in Healesville and Chum Creek. The amendment proposes to introduce Heritage Overlays to properties identiﬁed by the Healesville Heritage Study. Amendment C131 also proposes to introduce two local planning policies to provide speciﬁc direction to the Commercial and Symons Street Precincts and two incorporated plans to provide planning permit exemptions for non-contributory buildings. You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at the following locations: • The following Yarra Ranges Community Link Centres: Lilydale

Anderson Street, Lilydale

Monbulk

21 Main Rd, Monbulk

Healesville

110 River St, Healesville

Upwey

40 Main Street, Upwey

Yarra Junction Warburton Highway/Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction • The Yarra Ranges Council website from 13 March 2014 www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au • The Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection. Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. In accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council must make available for inspection a copy of any submissions made. The closing date for submissions is 25 April 2014. A submission must be sent to the undersigned, at the Yarra Ranges Council, PO Box 105, Lilydale 3140, and must reach the Shire at the above address by 25 April 2014.

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Manager Strategic Planning

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These reports are available for viewing at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or by visiting the Healesville Community Link. A community workshop will be held on Wednesday 26 March 2014 from 7pm - 9.30pm at The Memo, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville to discuss the Structure Plan. Everyone with an interest in the future of Healesville is invited. Bookings for the workshop are essential & must be received by 20 March 2014. Please phone Strategic Planning on 9294 6165 or book online at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identiﬁcation number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

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2. declare the road reserve adjacent to the rear of the properties (running from Herbert St through to Anzac Ave, indicated as hatched on the plan below) to be a Public Highway for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1989.

The Yarra Ranges Council has prepared Amendment C131 to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme.

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PINE DECKING, second hand, treated pine decking, 70x19, reasonable condition, cover about 7m2, varying lengths up to 3 metres offer, Call Rob 5964 6914. Launching Place. SEWING MACHINE, Singer 222K, antique, perfect condition, portable, $498. 0429 624 981. Healesville. WASHING MACHINE, Fisher and Paykel, 5kg top loader, GC, 5 years old. $300. 0413 729 910.

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BAY GELDING, 16yo, very quiet, pretty, going to waste as rider is injured, vet check welcome, comes with references, known locally, up to date with dental, worming, etc, easy to catch, shoe, float, has been used for adult riders, polite and educated. $2,000. 0425 728 546. Healesville.

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Drop/collect Homecare catalogues and deliver orders. Car and phone essential. Call Berrie on 5966 5834 or 0406 730 075. www.homecare.com.au

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BLUEFIN TREKKER, 3m, V hull aluminum boat, reg MY-527,Dunbier gal trailer reg U0-8055.Both complete with all accessories never used. $3,000. 0437 896 510

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Forward together WE’RE walking forward, Peter Bartel (Best We Forget, Mail, 4 March). We can’t change the past but we can publicly acknowledge what happened and pay tribute to the wonderful Wurundjeri people who did the very best they could in the situation, worked hard, formed bonds and moved forward and won awards for it (their hops that is). The Wurundjeri people of today want everyone to know Coranderrk’s history (not rewrite it as you suggest) and they want to build a future for their children on a culturally significant site and work together as their ancestors did to create a sustainable, operational and thriving community. Come to the Coranderrk Festival on Saturday 15 March and see for yourself what working together can achieve. Catherine Nolan, Healesville.

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Pool too much of a drain WE HAVE seen three letters over the past few weeks expressing the views of the authors as to the future of the Jack Hort Pool. All three correspondents are, in effect, saying the same thing, that an indoor pool is required in Healesville, however Ray Donkin has pointed out that to continue to prop up the existing inadequate pools is not viable and he is correct. When the Queens Park Recreation Master Plan was developed back in 2012, the subject of an aquatic facility rated highly in the community consultation and was discussed at some length. My recollection of the discussions at that time was that about $3 million was required for each of the two existing pools, just to keep them in a workable and safe condition, with neither fully filling the requirements of the various users of the pools. I also believe that the high school considered that the area occupied by the indoor pool could be better utilised by them for the educational facilities of the school. Consultants have been preparing a report on the viability of an aquatic centre for Healesville that will cater for all the various requirements of the swimming community in and around Healesville, along with an updating of the 2007 council Aquatic Facilities Plan and as has been announced, should be released this month. So I would like to add my voice to that of Ray Donkin and let all pool users get behind a campaign to build a new all weather, state of the art aquatic centre in Healesville. This will not be a financially cheap exercise and will entail obtaining significant external funding, along with some hard lobbying from council. John Anwin, Healesville.

Keep up pool pressure I AM writing to you as a concerned resident of Healesville in regard to the tenuous future of the Jack Hort Memorial Pool. For over two decades this wonderful local resource has provided an invaluable service to the local Healesville community as well as the wider Yarra Valley. Many school groups, disability day placements, seniors groups and the general public have made use of this facility for years and would like to continue to do so. The pool offers year round swimming lessons for all ages, recreational swimming and water aerobics, something that the outdoor pool in Healesville simply can’t do due to seasonal limitations. The issue is that, due to under funding by both the Healesville High School and the Shire of Yarra Ranges Council, the pool can no longer offer the opening hours it once used and, moreover, its ability to remain a viable operation beyond January 2015 is in serious jeopardy! It appears that both the school and the council undervalue this great community asset and resource and are unconcerned with the possibility of losing it permanently. Currently, the opening hours have been slashed to just over half of what it used to be, staff hours have also been cut and there is a risk of diminishing patronage as a result. Once we lose this asset it will be too late and the effects of it will be felt by children engaged in swimming lessons, swimming club members, seniors, the disabled and casual and regular users of the pool. I would encourage readers to make more use of this wonderful facility in order to boost its revenue and to send a message to the council that it is both needed and wanted in our community. Attila Siposori, Healesville.

Yarra Valley’s Oscar Kelly and Danny Daher show the skill that saw Yarra Valley take honours in the round-robin. 116483 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

By KATH GANNAWAY THE fourth annual Flowerfield Cup held at Coldstream over the weekend proved that polo in Australia is a sport that has no age barriers. From the youngest rider on the day, third generation player Oscar Kelly at just 13 from Wonga Park, to 70-year-old Simon Wincer who got to hold the prestigious cup aloft at the end of the day, there was plenty of action to please the huge crowd. Mr Wincer, a member of the Yarra Valley Polo Club was seconded to the Surf Coast team for the competition with very pleasing results. The veteran Australian television and film director who worked on films including Phar Lap and The Man from Snowy River said he rode five days a week to keep fit. He put Surf Coast’s 3.5 goal to 3 goal win against Yarra Valley down to good defence. “There was really nothing in it all day, it was a very even and close game,” he said. Yarra Valley Polo spokesperson Julie Sampson said the tournament

Surf Coast’s Clemi Mann and Simon Wincer fight it out with UK visitor Steve McCraith in the Flowerfield Cup final. 116483 Picture: AMANDA LITHGOW

Third generation polo player Oscar Kelly, 13, gets set to ride out on Kalhua. 116483 was a great success, with international players represented along with the local players. “The atmosphere here was great and the standard of polo was brilliant,” she said. She said one of the benefits of the weekend was the opportunity for players of all levels to compete. “We have players from the lower levels to the highest levels on the field and it’s a great opportunity for everyone to have a game in front of a crowd,” she said.

Flowerfield Cup winners Surf Coast (from left) Todd Edwards, Simon Wincer, Clemi Mann and Sam Gairdner with Angus Mason managing director of Cashel House Group who sponsored the Picture KATH GANNAWAY event. 116483

Personal bests in the twilight By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA Ranges Athletics Club had another busy weekend as athletes continue to build towards upcoming championships. A balmy Friday night welcomed the Little Athletics to a twilight round. Many athletes made the most of the conditions to again post personal bests. Saturday afternoon saw another strong team head to Nunawading for the penultimate round of AV Shield. Some excellent performances especially by our younger athletes heading to the Australian Junior Championships were the highlights of the day. Welcome also to new competitors at a senior meeting, Tayleb Willis and Braydon Woolridge, two of our most promising

Little Athletics members now testing themselves at another level. Attention now turns to the Australian Junior championships in Sydney next week. Lily Peacock (400m), James Laven (3000m), Sam Gunther (Long Jump and Triple Jump), Lateisha Willis (200m Hurdles, 90m Hurdles and 100m), Lee Taylor (Hammer Throw), Molly Dixon (800m), Jack Videion (Long Jump), Aiden Pace (400m) and Lucas Taylor (10,000m Walk and Hammer Throw) are set to shine. RESULTS 7 MARCH 40+ MEN Craig Hewitson 100m 14.45, 400m 64.12, 1500m 5:40.6, Ken Taylor 100m 14.37, Long Jump 3.98, Mark Beavis 2000m walk

14:38.8, 1500m 6:51.6, Jamie Strudley 1500m 4:53.2, Dave Laven 1500m 5:44.0 18 MEN Lucas Taylor 2000m walk 9:41.6, 400m 62.04, Discus 27.+, 4x100m 1st 16 MEN Andrew Van Duuren 100m 13.17, Long Jump 5.08m, 4x100m 1st (18M), Lachlan Scully 1500m 4:24.0, 4x100m 1st (U18M), James Laven 1500m 4:36.5 14 MEN Harrison Van Duuren 100m 15.81, 400m 68.72, 2000m Steeple 8:02.5, Javelin 22.49, Long Jump 4.18, 4x100m 1st (U18M), Nathan Hall Discus 36.88, Tayleb Willis 100m 14.71,Brayden Woolridge Discus 20.74, Javelin 24.58 OPEN WOMEN DIV 2 Courtney DiGregorio Javelin 23.89, Discus 22.59

Another successful day for Yarra Ranges Athletics Club members at the athletics track. 18 Women Entries are now open for Chelsea DiGregorio Jav- the Fun Run on 6 April. Be elin 15.78, Discus 19.49 sure to check out yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more 14 WOMEN Lateisha Willis 100m information, training times 12.70, 90m Hurdles 13.83. and other events.

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Final four still up for grabs By CHRIS ANDERSON YARRA VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION WELL if the regular season is anything to go by, the finals will be an intriguing competition. Not to be outdone by the recent intrigue surrounding the DJ Strachan Shield competition and its permutations and combinations, Round 14 capped off one of the most remarkable home-and-away seasons in many years. Normally across the course of a season, four teams emerge as finalists a long way from the finishing post, with the occasional season having a couple of teams vying for the last finals position. Even the finishing positions of the final four can be fairly predictable. Not so 2013/14. With one round remaining, and six teams still fighting for their survival, a fantastic final round of cricket ensured that cricket fans are salivating at the prospect of an exciting finals series. Woori Yallock were the big winners of the weekend matches, as they easily accounted for Yarra Junction in a battle between two of the association’s most talented young teams. Yarra Junction has been the in-form side of the new year, and would’ve entered this contest confidently, and hungry to capture a home final. Batting first, the Eagles found the going tough against a brilliant Woori bowling line-up. Firebrand Jackson Wright (2/14) has been in fine form, and once again his pace proved damaging up front with the new ball. Useful contributions with the bat from Cam Spaulding (54) and Dan Lever (20) seemed to have the visitors on track for a decent score, however the introduction of the consistent Dan Ryan (3/12) and the versatile Dan Mock (2/14) nipped any big score in the bud as they made short work of Junction’s tail, rolling the Eagles for 110. Woori Yallock possesses a talented top order, and they clicked in their chase of the tricky total. Holding things together after two relatively early wickets were in-form duo Cal Ferguson (32 n.o.) and Dan Mock (30 n.o.) as the pair put the pressure back on the Eagles bowlers, who were unable to respond. The Tigers marched to victory, and a place in the finals, with an impressive eightwicket victory. The big losers of the round, and there were a couple, had to be Coldstream. After spending the entire season in the top four, and looking like premiership favourites at times, a trip to Hoddles Creek looked like a sure bet when a finals berth is on the line, and a possible home final. Well how wrong were we. Hoddles Creek has become somewhat of a ‘Croc Killer’ as they once again defeated Coldstream through hard work and determination. The visitors batted first and struggled to match the enthusiasm of the young Wombat bowlers. With Danny Adams succumbing to his first real failure of the new year (he did steal second top score), the talented Wombats, David Chesney (4/29), Nick Lawlor (3/32), and Nick Bark (2/24), went to work on the remaining Crocs batsmen. Stephen Phillips (46) did his bit for the visitors, but the home side were well pleased to dismiss Coldstream for 132. Not perturbed by the lowish total, Coldstream went about their work with the ball on the back of Mathew Stark’s speed and accuracy. Luke Heth-

erington (27) and Mick Batten (20) were up for the fight, but found themselves dismissed before they could lead the Wombats to safe ground. With a battle ensuing between the tight Coldstream attack and the dogged Hoddles Creek lower order, it was left to the brave hearted Nick Bark (20 n.o.) to take his team to victory by three wickets, in a tight finish. With results in other games going against them, Coldstream found themselves without a finals berth. The most disappointed team from Round 14 would be Warburton-Millgrove who won a scintillating game against Mount Evelyn, but find themselves victim of the ‘too little, too late’ curse as early season inconsistent form has cost them the opportunity to experience finals again. In a see-sawing battle between two former heavyweight champions, tight bowling from the Mount Evelyn openers had them on the front foot early. A gutsy innings from captain Troy Murphy (35) ensured the Burras wouldn’t be wiped away, but consistent wickets saw the home side struggling at 6/76. A brilliant rearguard action from the Burras lower order saw them take advantage of a tiring fielding side to post a significant total of 8/173. With conditions excellent for batting, Mount Evelyn made short work of the early going as they looked the goods at 2/101 in the 15th over. On the back of blistering innings from Troy Hancock (40), Kane Jones (38) and Gareth Fraser (20), the Rovers looked well set for victory and an outside chance of finals action. As has been the case for most of the season, the Rovers couldn’t capitalise on this early dominance, and with the Burras bereft of options, they turned to the evergreen Mick Walker to once again get them out of a sticky situation. After bowling an economical opening spell, Walker ripped through Mount Evelyn’s middle to lower order with his second to capture brilliant figures of 5/34. With the support of the equally experienced, and reliable, duo of Adam Humphrey (3/29) and Luke Darwall (2/22), the visitors were bowled out for 151 to end a disappointing run to finals. After looking like they may have clinched an unlikely finals berth, news soon travelled up the Valley to confirm the Burras had fallen agonisingly close to their finals dream. Healesville looked as if they had spewed all over themselves in recent weeks as they stumbled and tripped their way out of finals contention. With a host of teams eyeing off their position in the four, and a tough match up against the flying Seville, one would’ve forgiven them for taking a ‘Quick Ease’ and an early nap. Healesville would have none of this and pulled off a comprehensive victory, confirmed their place in the finals, and secured a home final in one foul swoop in a remarkable turn in form. After plundering the Mount Evelyn attack in the previous round, Seville went from lions to pussy cats as the Bloods dismissed the premiership favourites for a mediocre 125. Stung into action with one last roll of the dice left, the visitors produced their best bowling, and fielding performance of the season. With an even bowling performance, Chance Burridge (3/31) and Dylan Moore (2/17) were standouts. With what seemed a sub par score, anyone in the know around the Valley knows that no score is

easily chased against the might of Seville’s bowling line-up. Someone forgot to tell the boys from Healesville, as they sauntered to the target. Brian Scanlon continues to impress with his allround ability, and his form since Christmas has belied the form of his team. Scoring 62 not out, with the assistance of the once out of favour Stephen James (47 n.o.), Scanlon led his team to an impressive, and hugely morale boosting victory as they won by nine wickets. So that leaves us with a pair of tasty semi finals next weekend. Seville host Woori Yallock in a game that will see how much last weekend’s failure hurts the home side. One suggests the big game experience, and the all-round talent, of the Blues has them favourites, but the Tigers do possess some of the competition’s finest talent, with both bat and ball. Healesville host Yarra Junction in a contest that is a flip of the coin. A week ago, you would’ve had Junction well in front of the struggling Bloods, however after the weekend’s results involving the two sides, one would be a silly man to put a wager on this contest as it will come down to whose guns will fire. DJ Strachan Shield Healesville 1/129 (B Scanlon 62 n.o., S James 47 n.o.) d Seville 125 (R. Akers 34, T. Dwyer 28, C. Burridge 3/31, D. Moore 2/17) . Hoddles Creek 7/135 (L. Hetherington 27, N. Bark 20 n.o., M. Batten 20. L. Doughty 2/34 M Stark 2/37) d Coldstream 132 (S. Phillips 46, D. Adams 25, D. Chesney 4/29 N. Lawlor 3/32 N. Bark 2/24) Woori Yallock 2/111 (C. Ferguson 32 n.o., D.Mock 30 n.o., T. Ottrey 1/12, D. Lever 1/18) d Yarra Junction 110 (C. Spaulding 54, D. Lever 20, D. Ryan 3/12, J. Wright 2/14, D. Mock 2/14). Warburton-Millgrove 8/173 (T. Murphy 35, B. Woods 29, S. Ablitt 21 n.o., C. Anderson 3/33, G. Fraser 2/49) d Mount Evelyn 151 (T. Hancock 40, K. Jones 38, G. Fraser 20, M. Walker 5/34, A. Humphrey 3/29, l. Darwall 2/22) RA Finger Trophy Healesville 1/95 (D. Fry 52 n.o., B. Horner 31, G. Woodford 1/17) d Seville 90 (M. Johnson 23, R. Howard-Scales 4/22, D. Kerr 4/31). Yarra Glen 8/228 (J. Evans 79, A. Cowan 50, B. Winzer 3/38) d Warburton-Millgrove 9/219 (T. Appleton 106, B. Winzer 36, J. Bourke 3/66). Hoddles Creek 4/90 (L. Rowe 31 n.o., A. Finch 22, C. Pegg 2/18) d Coldstream 86 (P. McArdle 21, D. Chesney 4/11, S. Leman 3/21). Yarra Junction 7/122 (M. Hottes 25, M. Robinson 25, Sachee 21, C. Fall 18, D. Sanders 2/15, M. White 2/23) d Woori Yallock 120 (D. Worlley 35, T. Smith 18, M. Hottes 5/27). C Grade Seville 4/121 (L McGookin 69 n.o., B. Mackey 1/8) d Healesville 8/119 (J. Braemar 32, B. Slater 28, C. Rackham 3/17). Launching Place 6/237 (C. Hoare 70, L. Jenkins 53. L. Fisher 2/35) d Marysville 109 (L. Fisher 39 B Piergrosse 6/41), Gruyere District 4/246 (A Waixel 115 n.o., A Vassallo 76, D Fraser 2/15, I Hawkey 1/10) d Mount Evelyn 9/175 (I. Hawkey 53, A. Whiting 34, N. Hodgetts 4/17, G. Sweetten 3/24), Wandin vs Bye D Grade Seville 3/120 (S. Mundie 40 n.o., B. Steven-

son 25, I. Bolch 1/7, D. Bolch 1/7) d Healesville 6/107 (C. Bunn 74 n.o., H. Van Veen 2/9). Hoddles Creek 8/161 (A. Wylde 68, J. Lawrence 24, L. Thomas 4/22, B. Rowley 2/15) d Launching Place 126 (M. Rowley 38, A. Cope 26, A. Wylde 3/25, M. Porter 2/15). Yarra Junction 4/79 (B. Hawkins 32, J. Dobson 2/24) d Wandin 77 (D. Marshall 24, G. Foden 23, T. Gaskett 6/17, B. Nightingale 2/23), Powelltown 3/124 (J. Cornish 63 R. Willson 2/10) d Mount Evelyn 103 (G. Robertson 21 C. Robertson 21, J. Neale 3/27 S. Thompson 3/10), Coldstream vs Bye C Grade vs D Grade Wandin 3/293 (J. Oakley 119 n.o., R. Painter 61, M. Oakley 41) d Coldstream 193 (D. Fritsch 83 n.o., B. Wheeler 36, L. Chisolm 22, R. Aittken 3/47, S. Dolan 2/10, M. Oakley 2/32) One Day Grade Silvan 2/150 (J. Rowe 41 n.o., R. Dipietrantonio 40 n.o., C. Murphy 37) d Wandin 147 (T. Thorne 39, D. Trembath 38, J. Hartman 2/38). Woori Yallock 3/155 (S. Collette 42 n.o., J. Collette 40 n.o., G. Beard 1/23, M.Slater 1/25) d Yarra Junction 9/131 (C. Staines 32, J. Bennett 26, M. Rimmer 2/8, G. Sanders 2/12). Warburton 2/89 (M. Wynd 34 n.o. G. White 1/12) d Marysville 8/81 (B. Thomas 15 n.o., M. Wynd 2/16 T. Hallmart 1/0). Yarra Glen Gold 9/199 (R. Beath 42 n.o., J. Woods 43 n.o., S. Page 2/17, C. Bakken 2/24) d Seville 8/66 (T. Page 25, R. Thurkle 1/1, R. Beath 1/10).

Results GOLF WARBURTON WED: STROKE - M. MCGRANN BAG-DAY: Winner A. McMath 63nett. Runner-up L. Wilson 66c/b. Balls down to 72. NTP: P. Kennedy 3rd, R. Logan 10th, R. Balfour 12th. LADIES: STROKE: Winner K. Slater 66nett. Runner-up K. Kennedy 74nett. NTP: H. Judkins 9th, D. Stephens 17th. THURS: TWILIGHT STABLEFORD: Winner J. Hall 20pts c/b. Runner-up R. Logan 20pts. Balls down to 16. NTP: H. Judkins 15th, M. Hatt 17th. SAT: PAR: Winner P. Kennedy +2 c/b. Runner-up D. Ward +2. Balls down to -2. NTP: K. Barratt 3rd, S. Hawke 9th. BOWLING HEALESVILLE SAT: DIV 4: QTR FINAL: Buckley Park 89 d Healesville 77. GREYHOUNDS HEALESVILLE RACE 1: 1st Bran Nue koonora, 2nd Croky Boy, 3rd Lucky Two Lips. RACE 2: 1st Select Sanz, 2nd No Mower, 3rd Smart Strike. RACE 3: 1st Blonde Jettie, 2nd Lyley Boy, 3rd Eltoro Loco. RACE 4: 1st Broden Train, 2nd Phoere’s Thunder, 3rd Razzling. RACE 5: 1st Claretown Oscar, 2nd Where’s Steamy, 3rd Go Sniper. RACE 6: 1st Maybe Cheap, 2nd Semyorka, 3rd Busby Babe. RACE 7: 1st High Light Star, 2nd Jay Jay Mikaoo, 3rd Immortal. RACE 8: 1st Oomoo, 2nd Altona Girl, 3rd Citzen Jane. RACE 9: 1st Queer Banana, 2nd Bizarre Bling, 3rd Ima Fairytale. RACE 10: 1st Garjohn, 2nd Cosmic Rush, 3rd Ninja Backman. RACE 11: 1st Black Selandra, 2nd Classique, 3rd Water Bag. RACE 12: 1st Knocka Express, 2nd Cool Musado, 3rd Brave Crawf.

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Autumn racing in Valley By KATH GANNAWAY FORGET spring racing, autumn is the time of the year in the Yarra Valley for enjoying a day out at the races. And, punters, in fact, anyone, who enjoys the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that country racing offers has a full program ahead with meetings at Healesville and Yarra Glen in March and April. Healesville Amateur Racing Club will conclude its 2013/14 season with their Cup Meeting on Saturday 5 April. Healesville racecourse is the perfect setting for a family picnic with plenty of lawn space and lots of shaded areas beneath the famous pin-oaks. The racing is keen with large fields and the excitement of being close to the racing action. March offers lots of opportunity

for week-day and weekend racing at Yarra Valley Racing at Yarra Glen. Harness meetings will run on 12 and 31 March and on Sunday, 16 March the Jack Hirsch Memorial Yarra Valley Cup will be run, providing exceptional thoroughbred action against a spectacular mountain backdrop. The April program will see a harness meeting on Monday 14 April and the Anzac Day thoroughbred meeting on Friday 25 April. Yarra Valley Racing is back in the race after completing over $4.1 million of capital works in the past two years and racegoers will be happily amazed at what the club with a reputation for providing real country racing at its best has to offer. For more information, visit www.yarravalleyracing.com.au or www.healesvilleraces.com.au

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Umpiring taken to new level By RUSSELL BENNETT AFL grand final umpire Matthew Nicholls put a group of the hills’ best whistle-blowers through their paces at the Knox athletics track on Thursday night. Far from taking it easy on the local officials from the Yarra Ranges Umpires Association (YRUA), Nicholls - and AFL goal umpire Chris Appleton - took them through a series of rigorous physical challenges to give them just a taste of what life must be like to umpire on the big stage. The elite umpires’ visit to YRUA was a part of the AFL Umpiring Roadshow, held in conjunction with AFL Victoria, the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League (YVMDFL) and the Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) and followed a visit to Emerald Secondary College. A presentation night, sponsored by YV Financial Services and the Bendigo Bank, followed training. Nicholls officiated in last year’s AFL grand final and is a veteran of more than 200 AFL games. AFL Victoria umpiring development manager Russell

Matt Nicholls took no prisoners as he helped prepare a group of Yarra Ranges umpires for the new Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League season.

O’Toole, who travelled with Nicholls and Appleton, said the training sessions, as part of the Umpire Roadshow, “provided a tremendous opportunity for anyone interested in football umpiring to learn more about a hugely important and enjoyable facet of the sport”. “Meeting elite level umpires and listening to their experiences is fantastic for young umpires and will encourage them to seek further opportunities in umpiring and perhaps aspire to progressing to the

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