Mail - Mountain Views Mail - 30th September 2014

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■ Witnesses wanted in ‘deliberately lit’ house fire probe

Heritage ablaze

By JESSE GRAHAM POLICE are investigating a fire that destroyed a heritage-listed Healesville house last Monday, believed to be deliberately lit, and are appealing for witnesses.

CFA crews were called out to a fire at 122 Maroondah Highway at 10.36pm on Monday 22 September, after a number of calls came in from concerned residents.

The fire, which was burning out of the back and top of the building, was controlled in about 15 minutes, and finally blacked-out about midnight, with firefighters tackling the blaze from outside and inside the building.

Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit Acting Sergeant Detective Paul Edyvane told the Mail that arson chemists attended the scene of the fire the next day.

He said the fire was deemed suspicious, and was believed to be deliberately lit, but that police were waiting on tests to find out what was used to start the fire.

“We are appealing for anyone who might have knowledge.”

Healesville CFA Captain Graeme Bates said that neither power nor gas was connected at the house, and that 70 per cent of the house was alight when crews arrived.

Four fire trucks from Healesville, one from Badger Creek and a breathing apparatus unit from Bayswater all attended the fire.

Mr Bates said the crews were wary of asbestos sheeting, due to the age of the property, but that there was no risk to the firefighters or to neighbours.

A spokesperson for the owner of the property told the Mail that there had been vandalism to the property recently.

The building was the subject to an interim Heritage Overlay, as a planning scheme amendment for the Healesville Heritage Project was to be considered by an independent panel.

The house, along with a number of others in Healesville and Chum Creek, was flagged by the council as being historically significant, and recommended to be covered by a heritage overlay.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or by visiting crimestoppersvic.com.au, or call Yarra Ranges Criminal Investigation Unit on 9739 2300.

Main: Charred remains were all that was left of the house.

Top inset: Fire investigators comb over the scene.

Right inset: The house was well alight when fire crews arrived.

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Wild bird release

By KATH GANNAWAY

It took crews over an hour to contain the blaze. Pictures: JESSE GRAHAM

Pets spared in house fire NO pets were injured at a pet resort in Dixons Creek last week.

A fire ravaged the front house on the property of All 4 Paws and Claws on Thursday night, completely destroying it.

While on the same property as the pet resort, a media spokesperson for CFA said that no animals had received injuries caused by the fire.

Fire crews were called to the property at 5pm to find it well alight, and were able to extinguish the fire by 6.20pm.

Crews from Badger Creek, Bayswater, Christmas Hills, Dixons Creek, Healesville, Kinglake, Toolangi and Yarra Glen all attended.

There are no details on how the fire started yet, but police say the early indications on the night were that it wasn’t suspicious.

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Above: Minister Ryan Smith prepares to release one of the helmeted honeyeaters with, left, Karina Cartwright and MP Cindy McLeish looking on. 128183 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY Right: Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater president Bob Anderson, MP Cindy McLeish and Environment Minister Ryan Smith lead the way to the release site. 128183 ldon Cindy McLeish who sloshed in gumboots through the swampy, flood plain to see the birds released.

The government delivered $3.2 million in the 2014/15 budget for a revegetation program at the 33 hectare Yellingbo reserve earlier this year.

Part of that will be the planting of more than 80,000 understorey plants to increase habitat diversity and insect availability to improve the birds’ diet.

Mr Smith thanked and congratulated all the groups involved in what he said was a ‘vision’ to protect the

Yellingbo reserve.

As the birds flew up into the tree canopy, gathering in a corroboree before flitting off to other parts of the reserve, there was a very unscientific, very apolitical, very joyous, collective ‘wow’.

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It’s the main reason that when captive-bred birds are released into the wild at the Yellingbo conservation reserve, their only habitat, the event is carried out by a bit of a mix of groups involved in a militarystyle operation and a party.

Environment Minister Ryan Smith joined volunteers and staff from Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, Healesville Sanctuary, Parks Victoria and DEPI last week for the release of 13 birds.

The threatened species team at Healesville Sanctuary has had its most successful breeding season ever, with 22 birds hatching from 14 breeding pairs.

Karina Cartwright, the sanctuary’s specialist bird keeper, spelt out what it means to the hundreds of people involved to be part of the long haul that is keeping the bird’s chances of survival alive.

“It’s more than just animal husbandry, it’s making a difference to a species that, without our help, would probably not exist any more in the wild,” she said.

She explained that the birds have been acclimatising on site in large, portable aviaries for two nights to reduce the ‘culture’ shock of flying free and said everything possible is being done to ensure they have the best chance of survival, including a sort of goshawk aversion training.

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Mr Marshall said that he hoped the fencing and landscaping - along with a limit of outside liquor licensing to daylight hours - would minimise disruptions for neighbours. “I think the council has tried hard to make everyone happy,� he said.

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from the panel, to ensure competitive tender rates,� he said.

Mr Varmalis said the council had 33 footpaths under construction in the 2014-’15 financial year, at a total cost of $3.8 million, and that many were being constructed at the same time. “To ensure value for our residents in delivering a large value program, we need the flexibility of contractors to be able to deliver multiple projects at the same time,� he said.

In response to Mr Christie’s questions about the locality of contractors, Mr Varmalis said the locality of contractors and their employees was taken into consideration during the tendering process. “This is one consideration in the tendering process,� he said.

THREE men have been remanded in custody after police raided a clandestine methamphetamine lab in Mount Dandenong.

The men, aged 40, 43 and 34, were arrested by Croydon Divisional Tasking Unit (DTU) officers on 24 September when a drug search warrant was executed.

Each has been charged with manufacturing of amphetamines, and the 34-year-old man was also wanted for an incident in Healesville on 9 September.

The man is believed to have crashed a car in Healesville which had a stolen trailer, taken from Gembrook on 2 September.

In the trailer was a large amount of copper wiring, valued at $15,000.

Lilydale Criminal Investigation Unit charged the man with several offences relating to the incident.

Croydon DTU Acting Senior Sergeant, Mick Duke, said the Department of Human Services was dealing with the children of the arrested men, who were living amid the lab.

All of the men appeared before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court and have since been remanded in custody.

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Ms Serra said the major drawcards at the event were the animal farm, a bucking bull and motorbikes on display, courtesy of the 59 Club.

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FUND-RAISING records were smashed for the Healesville RSL earlier this month, when hundreds of people gathered on the grounds for the annual Family Fun Day. Event organiser and RSL manager, Suzanne Serra, said the event, which was held each year to raise money for the Very Special Kids’

Piggy Bank Appeal, was a roaring success.

She said hundreds of people from the valley and beyond came along to the event, and that the event managed to raise $10,000 to the cent.

All of that money will go to the Very Special Kids charity that supports families of children with terminal illnesses.

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question is why aren’t shire staff doing these works?� he said.

Mr Christie, who also runs the Facebook page Healesville Matters, also demanded the council reveal if they considered the locality of contractors before approving them to do works on the council.

But Yarra Ranges Council’s Director of Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis told the Mail this week that the council contracted out expensive work through tenders.

He said that works valued over $200,000 were put out to public tender, while works less than that amount were tendered to a prequalified panel. “Each job is then quoted on by selected contractors

A petition with about 400 signatures and a number of letters in support of the application were presented to the council.

Mr Marshall said that the extended patronage limit would come into place 21 days from the council decision, provided the decision was not appealed.

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According to a council officer’s report, the application received two objections, from a neighbour to the east and one opposite the venue.

The concerns raised in the objections were mainly in regards to noise from outside patrons and visually, from visitors entering and exit-

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YARRA Ranges Council has defended itself against claims of unfairness in contracting, after a local businessman questioned its processes.

Last week, the Mail reported that Healesville businessman Garry Christie was calling on Yarra Ranges Council to reveal how much of its contracted works were undertaken by local contractors.

Mr Christie, a former council employee, criticised the council for contracting out basic concreting and footpath works, which he said could have been completed by council staff. “It cannot be cheaper to have a contractor doing footpath works, which are relatively straightforward - my

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THE Toolangi Tavernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners have hailed last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting as a success, after the council agreed to tripling the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patronage limit.

On Wednesday, 24 September, councillors voted four to one to approve an extension to the tavernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patronage limit, which will rise from 50 to 150.

Included in the approval was an extension to the licensed area on the premises, which will now include the garden area outside of the tavern.

To accommodate the increased limit, owners Michelle and John Marshall will construct 30 additional car parks for guests, and upgrade acoustic fencing and landscaping to prevent noise and visual disruptions for neighbours.

Mr Marshall told the Mail that the increase in the patronage limit was necessary, after the popularity of the restaurant had skyrocketed since opening in 2006.

With new patronage limits, he said the business would be able to thrive and take in larger bookings, such as tour buses.

He said that he was pleased with the result, and thanked supporters including the Healesville Chamber of Commerce - who helped in getting the application moving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty chuffed about it itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wanted for a

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Mental illness strikes anyone WHEN one of our family, friends or loved ones becomes the one in five Australians who will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their lives, it is difficult for us to understand what they are experiencing and how we can best assist them.

The reality is that mental illness can strike anyone – your best friend, your mum or your dad – it affects every age group and every economic status.

Changing perceptions about mental illness can go a long way towards breaking down some of the barriers that stigma and discrimination creates.

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raise any concerns about public mental health services in Victoria.

The Mental Health Complaints Commissioner will assist people to speak up about their concerns, work with individuals to resolve complaints, help mental health services respond to issues and assist them in improving their services. Along with the introduction of Victoria’s Mental Health Complaints Commissioner, 12 mental health services across the state, including Eastern Health, have been selected as part of the first tranche of the Victorian Coalition Government’s new

$15.1 million Mental Health and Police Response (MHaP Response).

This commitment will allow mental health, police and emergency services teams to develop their own unique and local mental health crisis response.

These initiatives will ensure that people with a mental illness will receive the most appropriate and the least-restrictive care in a timely manner, minimising harm to the person and their family by being effectively supported in their community.

It will deliver a more targeted and timely response to a person needing ur-

gent mental health support in the community, while also reducing pressure on police, ambulances and emergency departments.

If you have concerns for your own mental wellbeing or that of another person, Beyondblue 1300 224 636 and Lifeline 13 11 14 are a good first point of contact or contact your local GP or Outer East Mental Health Services on 1300 721 927.

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Community Diary Script competition EXIT Theatre’s script-writing competition, My Place, My People, will end on 5 October, with all scripts due by this date. Email theatre.exit@ gmail.com for any inquiries and submissions.

The date of Awards Night will be announced shortly.

Magical performance SQUARING the Wheel, a performance compiling circus skills, puppetry, magic and more, will be performed on Wednesday 1 October from 2pm at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre. For more information, visitach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or call 5966 4500.

Safety session A WORKSHOP on safety issues will be run by Community Crime Prevention Officer Leading Senior Constable Linda Hancock at the Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre from 10am-noon on Saturday 4 October. Bookings are essential and entry is a gold coin donation.

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Community choir LEARN songs for the Healesville 150 Massed Choir event in November after the Grand Street Parade. Workshops Monday nights 7.30pm to 9pm at the Salvation Army Hall. Phone Leah Marlow 0458 160 380.

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Community safety workshop YARRA Glen and District Living and Learning Centre will be hosting a workshop on Vehicle Safe Plates and Senior Safety Register on Saturday 4 October from 10am-noon. Linda Hancock will cover a number of safety issues we experience on a daily basis including personal safety, burglary and theft, scams, garage security, electronic crime, identity theft and vehicle safety.

Fee is a gold coin donation to the centre and bookings can be made on 9730 2887.

Creative showcase ST Cuth’s Creative Showcase will be held on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October from 11am4pm. Located at St Cuthbert’s Chapel, corner Belgrave-Gembrook Road and Railway Parade, Menzies Creek. There will be demonstrations, concerts, activities and a sausage sizzle throughout the day.

Blessing of the Animals THERE will be a Service of the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday 5 October at All Saints Church Yarra Junction (opposite Yarra Centre) at 4pm. For details contact Gail on 0407 094 092.

Artisans and produce market THE Warburton Artisans and Produce Market will be held on Sunday 5 October at Warburton Arts Centre. Quality, unique, handmade and homegrown goods will be available as well as woodfired sourdough bread. The market will run from 11am-3pm and inquiries should be directed to Theresa on 0447 277 513.

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World-class equine plan

By JESSE GRAHAM WORLD-CLASS equestrian events could be coming to the Yarra Valley, with four groups combining to establish a multi-million dollar facility in Yering.

Coinciding with a visit from Premier Denis Napthine last Tuesday, the Yarra Valley Equestrian Group announced a new project, which will establish a world-class equestrian facility in the area.

Situated on the grounds of the Yarra Glen and Lilydale Hunt Club in Yering, the group hopes to establish a $3 million facility, which would

be able to accommodate world-class equestrian events.

The Yarra Valley Equestrian Group is comprised of the Lilydale and District Horse and Pony Club, Yarra Glen and Lilydale Horse Riding Club, Yarra Valley Jump Club and the Yarra Valley Dressage Club.

Group president, Clint Rose, told the Mail that horse riders in the valley were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hamstrungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by a lack of dedicated facilities for show-jumping, dressage and other events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to construct something fit-for-purpose for equestrian sports will be a major benefit to the community and to the equestrian

community as far as the availability of world-class facilities,â&#x20AC;? he said.

He said the Hunt Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grounds which will be leased to the group for 30 years - were perfect for the facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The club is the centre of the Yarra Valley,â&#x20AC;? Mr Rose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As far as locations, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best, and with the view itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got, in future, it will be one of the best equestrian facilities in Victoria.â&#x20AC;?

When the facility is finished, it will feature an all-weather arena, grass competition arena, an indoor arena with seated viewing gallery,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need the full support of all of the political parties, to make sure this facility goes ahead, regardless of who wins the upcoming election,â&#x20AC;? Mr Rose said.

Meanwhile, he said the group had been applying for several grants through local businesses and government agencies, to help fund the project.

The project, which will be completed in four stages, is estimated to cost $3,037,187.

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School that Grace built

By KATH GANNAWAY A SPECIAL night of music

by Grace Knight and musician friends has seen the Healesville community lend a hand to build a school for impoverished children in Kenya.

The Chepkinoiyo Charity Show at the Healesville High School Performing Arts Centre earlier this month, raised $4800 on the night with further donations putting the $10,000 target for the first permanent building at the school well within reach.

Former Eurogliders lead singer Grace Knight, who now lives in Healesville, enthralled and delighted the audience with Euroglider favourites, jazz classics and songs from her recent Keep Cool Fool album.

She said she was inspired to get involved with the Chepkinoiyo School Project by friends, Emily and Thomas McKenzie, who started the project while volunteering as teachers at the school.

Ms McKenzie introduced the show by thanking the audience, saying their $25 ticket would directly purchase a window, a door or some other aspect of the building which is well on its way to completion.

Ms McKenzie said since the school was established after the violence that followed Kenyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election four years ago, the school had become dilapidated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the poor quality of the temporary school buildings the school stands as a symbol of peace and integration in a violence-prone community,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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and secure stables for competition horses, among other features.

During his visit, Dr Napthine announced that the group would have access to $250,000 for the first stage of the project, but only if the Coalition was re-elected in the 29 November State Election.

The first stage is expected to cost $587,912, and Mr Rose said the club was excited about the prospect of having a funding leg-up from the government.

However, he said that he wanted to engage with the other parties and candidates, to ensure the project could go ahead, no matter the winner.

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Ms Knight said the fundraiser was very much a community effort.

All the performers donated their time, local businesses contributed to the raffle and the high school donated the venue to ensure that every cent raised would go to the project.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;By sponsoring this school we are helping many children access their education and aiding the growth of the community as a whole,â&#x20AC;? Grace said.

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Meet the candidates - Eildon WITH only 60 days remaining until the state election, six candidates are currently running for election in the seat of Eildon.

Though the electorate stretches from Warburton up to Mansfield, the majority of the candidates are local people, politicians and identities, and all have different skills and points of view.

On 29 November, residents across the valley will cast their vote and choose who they wish to represent them in the coming three years.

The Mail contacted each Eildon candidate with these questions, and asked them to write about their position: 1.

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What is your history in the community?

What is your stance on public transport?

Healthcare, including mental health services?

The timber industry and the Great Forest National Park (GFNP) campaign?

Education?

University and TAFE education?

Employment?

What issues do you think will be the most important for the Eildon electorate?

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Marie Sellstrom The Greens 1. Mansfield Hospital Board, Bindaree Aged Care Auxiliary, Mansfield Ambulance Auxiliary, Merrijig Community Hall Committee, Gadhaba Local Indigenous Network.

2. Public Transport: Service regional towns with reliable and safe public transport that keeps pace with growth in demand, with a span of hours that covers economic and social activity linking bus to rail services.

3. Co-location and improved access to affordable allied health, health screening, GPs and specialist services in areas of need especially in rural Victoria and outer metropolitan areas. Effective home-based health and mental health care support, with special consideration for the elderly and disabled. Increase preventative health programs.

4. The timber industry/ Great Forest National Park Campaign: The great Forest National Park should be established for four reasons - to allow regrowth of the Australia’s tallest trees and support the survival of many species including Leadbeater’s possum that live in the hollows of older trees; to protect the key water sources of Victoria. The great forested catchments supply most of Melbourne’s drinking water and much of the water in the Goulburn Broken system north of the Divide; support for communities by encouraging tourism and related business; protecting communities from future bushfires by retaining wet forest and allowing it to mature to a natural fire-resistant state with a cool, moist understorey and ground-cover.

5. Increased support for students with literacy and numeracy difficulties including more

trained specialist staff using evidence based techniques. A program to replace or retro-fit ageing school buildings which make learning difficult during extreme heat and cold.

Restoration and accessibility of TAFE and a program to upgrade substandard TAFE facilities.

Eildon has a landscape which is stunningly beautiful and agriculturally productive with vibrant communities. Employment opportunities are created through growth in tourism, sustainable agriculture and renewable energy technologies. A training system must be provided which caters for changing skill needs in the economy. Greater flexibility in workplace arrangements should allow for employees to better balance work and family, social and community involvement.

Health, education, renewable energy, public transport, the Great Forest National Park.

Jim Child The Nationals 1. Local government: Elected to the Upper Yarra Shire in 1982, Shire President 1985. Elected to the Yarra Ranges Council in 2012, Mayor 2012-13. Director and Deputy Chair of the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise, franchisee of the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank.

2. I will advocate for improved transport and connectivity for the Eildon electorate. The Nationals support the construction of the East-West Link, vital to the communities and businesses in the Eildon electorate. I will be advocating for further upgrades to bus stops across the region to make them DDA compliant, safe and accessible. In relation to bus services there is: a lack of service coverage in the outer, non-urban areas; insufficient frequency of services, particularly in the outer, non-urban areas and during offpeak periods; lack of weekend and evening services; poor bus-to-bus and bus-to-rail connectivity; poor bus service coverage and frequency hits those most vulnerable and isolated in the community hardest.

3. By keeping the economy strong the Coalition Government are able to invest in key infrastructure projects, build and upgrade schools and hospitals, and give families the support and services they need. I will advocate for Eildon’s fair share of the healthcare budget. 2014-15 health funding will be $14.9 billion with an additional $1.4 billion over four years to support hospitals including Healesville, Mansfield and Alexandra. $38 million has been provided to tackle ICE and other drug use in targeted areas. $2.7 million will be invested to raise awareness of the dangers of ICE and $2 million for ICE Prevention Grants. $35 million will be provided to assist health facilities across the state, including acute hospitals, dental health services, mental health services and aged care services, to update and replace vital medical equipment.

4. The Victorian Coalition Government supports a sustainable native timber industry.

I do not support The Great Forest National Park “Lock Up” Campaign as it is at odds with Coalition Government policy. Our existing state forests and national parks sys-

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tems serve us well, providing recreational, sporting and tourism pursuits for all.

I fully support the Coalition in delivering a record $5.5 billion directly to Victorian government schools in 2015 - a $258m or 4.6 per cent increase. I will make sure the Eildon electorate gets its share. I’m fully committed to the Gonski funding deal with the Commonwealth, the Victorian Government coalition has guaranteed an additional $5.4 billion in needs - based funding from the State Government.

I will support a modern, diverse and vibrant training sector that is skilling Victorians for the future. The Coalition Government is delivering more funding for training than Labor provided, more enrolments in training than under Labor, more enrolments in the metro area, more enrolments in the regions, more enrolments for disadvantaged students and training in areas of skills shortages.

I, through the Nationals and the Coalition, will deliver the Warburton Mountain Bike Hub that has the potential to give 175 jobs and a sustainable economic return to the Warburton Valley in excess of $20m annually. I will continue to advocate on behalf of the Eildon electorate, as I have in the past, for those opportunities to provide jobs and sustainable ongoing economic returns. To give greater choice for people about where to live, work or start a business in Eildon.

Opportunities I’m endeavouring to bring to fruition to secure employment outcomes Gas to Warburton - Contracts signed; Warburton Mountain Bike Destination - 175 jobs; Coldstream Recycle Water Security Project - 1000 jobs.

A strong economy, jobs, small business success, a strong agriculture and farming sector, education and training and health.

Wirrun Sky Independent 1. Growing up in Steels Creek I have been an active member of my community, playing cricket, football and tennis in local clubs.

I really enjoyed my time as the percussion section with the Yarra Valley Youth Orchestra. I was also involved both formally and informally with the local Landcare Group and recall lots and lots of weeding. More recently, in 2009 my family home was lost on Black Saturday. Despite the horrors of that day and the loss of four family friends, the rebuilding process has brought me back to Steels Creek and reaffirmed to me the strength and importance of community.

2. Community conversations are showing that for commuters the existing routes are adequate however the number and time of services needs to be restructured. For those trying to travel around the electorate - Warburton to Healesville, for example - there is a real lack of services. Considerable improvements could be made by improving the efficiency of existing services, and better engagement with transport users regarding timetables and connectivity between towns within the electorate.

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ised services. Many in the community have told me that there are adequate health service buildings (such as the Healesville and Alexandra Hospitals), however there is too much bureaucracy and administration and not enough front-line medical personnel and specialists. Once again the best solutions are community driven ones - one example is the Myrtleford Community Hub in northern Victoria where the community got together with government to create a community health space which provides on-going access to GP services and regular access to visiting specialists. Something like this could be achieved and work well in this electorate.

Emerging from our conversations is the widespread view that the Great Forest National Park would address a number of major issues including stimulating economic growth through increased employment (particularly in hospitality and tourism), protecting our water catchments and supporting sustainable local agriculture. The proposal is generally seen to provide long-term planning for better management of different land uses (such as agriculture, tourism and sustainable forestry) as well as making the forests more accessible for active and passive enjoyment while recognising and responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate.

The most important issues emerging from our conversations with regards to education within the electorate are to do with equity in access and funding. People are concerned that the education system is becoming driven by ideas of short-term profitability dividends instead of a long-term investment in our community.

There is widespread dissatisfaction with the shutting down and reduced regional access to the TAFE system. There are concerns about rising fees making university and Tafe education less accessible to those with less money in their pockets, regardless of their academic potential. Education is an investment in our future. The people of this electorate are realistic about the costs but want to see innovative solutions in providing the standard of education they are entitled to.

Lack of employment options is a real issue in the electorate - especially for young people where there is a real crisis. Many people I have spoken to say that they have been looking for work but there are often an overwhelming number of people applying for the same jobs. Many are tired of waiting for the major parties to stop bickering on minor points of difference. I see my role as listening to, engaging with, and supporting the many capable people (farmers, traders, business people, educators, community groups etc) in our communities who are willing to work together to create a space for innovation and job creation that is sustainable.

The first thing that gets brought up in conversation with almost everyone I speak to is youth unemployment followed by climate change and concerns for the long-term health of our environment. There is also a wide spread desire within the electorate to bring people together to share knowledge and create networks. People want to be connected and have seen how other communities have come together to create innovative and practical solutions to issues facing them - we can do the same.

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Meet the candidates - Eildon Bruce Argyle Independent 1. Save Healesville Hospital Action Group; past president of Healesville Chamber of Commerce; director, Bendigo Healesville Community Bank; deputy chair, Kinglake Ranges Foundation; president of Toastmasters; Yarra Ranges Tourism member; Healesville Historical Society member; Uniting Church member; Yarra Valley Grapegrowers member (plus several other state-wide and national community and not for profit groups).

2. The State Government needs to significantly expand bus services both to Melbourne and across the Eildon electorate: this requires extra funding.

3. Healesville Hospital requires significant additional funding - $5 million per annum - to provide a full service and should be independent and community controlled. Break down boundaries of care that currently exist in the Hume region to use Shepparton based services rather than those in Northern Metro. Work with men’s sheds to deliver mental health outreach services. Work with the community to develop programs that build resilience in our young people. Support funding for Mansfield Hospital redevelopment. Improve ambulance coverage and response times.

4. Encourage common sense approach to both the use and protection of natural resources.

The broader community should be consulted.

5. Some schools need extra funding for capital works, like Yarra Junction Primary and Mansfield Secondary. Support the provision of Tafe courses and links with schools and RTOs in the electorate. Increase funding to neighbourhood and community houses.

6. An educational precinct in Lilydale is a necessity and Swinburne site should be revived in a form that really helps local young people and local employers with well-trained people. Improve links between education providers at post secondary level.

7. Support VECCI’s push to reduce payroll tax as a stimulus to employment. Establish new tourism initiatives such as off road cycle paths connecting Warburton to Healesville via the Coranderrk Aqueduct; Healesville to Yarra Glen via the Yarra River; Yarra Glen to Lilydale via the rail trail. Construct community aquatic centres. Ensure our money is spent on employing locals, using local traders and contractors rather than Melbourne based companies. Support education providers with good links to local employers to understand their needs.

8. Integrity, improved community services and facilities, public transport and quality, accessible education and a better deal for Eildon from the State Government.

Sally Brennan Labor 1. I have worked in our community for 25 years in health, education and community services. I have been in my role

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as CEO of Upper Yarra Community House for the past 23 years and I have overseen the development of children’s services, accredited training and skills for work, aged care services in the home, and alternative education programs for young people. I have seen first hand every day the damaging changes inflicted on our community by this government, and this is why I feel compelled to take a stand. I have been the secretary of the Yarra Junction Football Netball Club for eight years, as well as a founding committee member for ECOSS and other committees over the years. I am one of three Victorian directors of Community Colleges Australia, a former member of the Local Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group and I’m also on the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network.

Public transport needs to be more accessible and more affordable. A lot of people travel to Melbourne to work, and in the district of Eildon there are initiatives that will hugely assist individuals to do this. The commitment by Labor to capping Zone 1 and 2 fares at Zone 1 prices is important and will make a huge difference to regular travellers from Healesville and Upper Yarra areas. Labor’s commitment to ensuring local community involvement in the development, improvement and delivery of local bus routes will mean that local people get a say in how local services are developed.

Health care has taken a real battering under the Coalition. Services need to be locally based and reflective of community need.

Ambulances services need urgent attention, with worsening response times putting live at risk; cuts to Eastern Community Legal Service threaten services to women experiencing violence in the home; one school in a particularly vulnerable part of the community told me that from July next year at least 60 per cent of services supporting their families won’t exist any more as a result of funding cuts. I fully support the independent business case being conducted for Healesville Hospital, and have assisted in the process by personally asking the Shadow Minister for Health to ask the question of the Minister for Health in Parliament about why the data needed for the business case continues to be withheld. Eastern Health’s performance is also under significant pressure. The health service is facing $74.9 million in Liberal cuts over the next four years. The federal funding cuts include the loss of 300 sub acute beds across the state.

This issue has many layers to it, and deserves close scrutiny. The timber industry is important to Victoria and certainly to Eildon, and it provides jobs both directly and indirectly to a large number of people. Equally, the GFNP proposal provides a strategy for addressing the damage to our native species brought about by the 2009 bushfires and highlights where urgent action is required before irreversible damage is done. It is essential that the issues remain clear and unclouded, and that any future strategies are thoughtful and well considered. A significant part of this issue is about science and the integrity of the research, and this has to be presented honestly and not coloured to promote a particular ideology. But it’s also about what happens at an operational level, especially

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things like clear fell logging on water tables and habitat. Farmers are currently affected, jobs are affected, native species are affected so lets bring it back to the table and identify what is best for all stakeholders. Bring the intelligence and commitment to a solution to the table, not propaganda and ideological head banging. Labor has been working with stakeholders about the natural heritage of this area. Daniel Andrews has visited the area and discussed with a range of key organisations and experts the need for appropriate protection of our threatened species.

In this electorate there are school buildings riddled with white ants and asbestos, buildings that are being condemned in school playgrounds after their pleas to government for help were ignored, buildings sinking into the ground, buildings that are literally coming apart at the seams. These schools have been doing the best they can within their maintenance budgets, but this is way beyond this.

Under the circumstances it’s hard to justify funding cuts of amounting to $600 million state-wide. I’ve also seen schools that have progressive and energetic school councils that see their schools as community hubs, and a vital part of the linking learning platform designed to improve outcomes for both pre-school and school children. I’ve managed to secure $2 million for Yarra Junction Primary School already, and I’ve identified, along with school councils and principals, many other schools with significant needs.

In the 23 years that I’ve worked in education and training I have never seen the decimation to the sector that we are currently witnessing. To see 1.2 billion dollars cut from the Tafe sector, to see first hand our proud history of quality provision to learners from all walks of life shredded is extremely concerning. These have been the most savage cuts to TAFE ever seen, and have included drastic and random subsidy cuts three times since the Coalition came to government.

Changes to eligibility and cuts to subsidy rates have meant that students struggle now to find a course, and then struggle to find the fees to pay for it. The district of Eildon does not have a TAFE presence, and community based providers are doing their best to address the needs. There are however huge swathes of the region that are unserviced, and this is unacceptable. The first step that a Labor Government will take in Eildon will be to re-open the facilities at the Swinburne campus in Lilydale for TAFE and higher education, which will greatly improve access to training for the lower part of Eildon.

Jobs and growth sit front and centre of the Labor platform. Unemployment has risen from 4.8 per cent to 6.4 per cent during the life of the Coalition government, Victoria’s unemployment rate has been higher now than the national rate every month for the last twelve months. Youth unemployment is at crisis level in regional Victoria, especially in areas of the district of Eildon where it sits at between 21 per cent and 26 per cent. A major commitment by Labor in addressing youth unemployment will the reinstatement of vital funding for Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs). LLENs are made up of a range of groups and organisations including education, training providers, business, industry, community agencies, and parent and family organisations. Labor’s commitment will see $32 million over four years injected back into the LLENs pro-

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grams continuing to support young people at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged from education and training.

I think there is a range of issues important for Eildon, and these vary throughout the electorate. One of the first actions I would take if elected would be to set up the Eildon Advisory Committee made up of community representatives from all over the electorate.

The purpose of this committee would be to ensure that all community members have equal access to their local member, that their voices are heard and that all issues are taken seriously. There are big issues like worsening ambulance response times, access to Tafe, access to health services, roads and public transport that are reasonably generic, and require urgent attention. An Eildon advisory committee would ensure that there is balance, a strong community voice and would hold your local member to account.

I would also establish various sub-groups of the Eildon advisory committee to represent particular areas of importance, such as those identified by the Aboriginal community, young people, farmers, industry areas, health services, the environment and others.

Cindy McLeish Liberal 1. My family settled in Yea, in the heart of the Eildon electorate 170 years ago, and I was born and raised here. I have an intimate knowledge of the electorate. I am passionate about the Eildon electorate and relish the opportunity to make life better for locals.

2. The Napthine Government is committed to building a better Eildon and will make its policies available prior to the election.

3. The Napthine Government is greatly concerned about the growing use of ice and other drugs and the impact on our communities.

I applaud the expansion of drug and alcohol treatment services to tackle this problem. In my next term, and as part of the Napthine team, I look forward to the completion of the Healesville Hospital redevelopment project.

4. The forestry industry in our area is an important one. The Napthine Government will continue to support sustainable forestry.

5. Good schools, kindergartens and health services are crucial to support families and keep local communities growing. Delivering school upgrades so our children have access to the best possible education is a priority.

6. N/A 7. Recognising that tourism enables regional areas to diversify their economies and generate new employment opportunities that use a broad range of skills, thereby providing local jobs I have advocated strongly for tourism promotion of the Yarra Valley. Continued investment in the local economy and support for small businesses is imperative.

8. The boost to Healesville’s firefighting capacity which will see the provision of a new $1.7 million Healesville CFA station under a re-elected Napthine Government is a significant investment and demonstration of our commitment to support volunteer firefighters as they undertake their vital work. The Healesville SES amenities upgrade saw an investment of $100,000.

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Letters Been here before IT WAS with some interest I read the story “Council moots one costly road” (Mail, 16 September).

This type of debate is very reminiscent of the dying days of the old Shire of Healesville, before the 1995 amalgamation.

Over an extended period of time, the shire had done extensive experimentation with a spray overlay of the unmade roads.

They then proposed that for $150 per property, irrespective of frontage, paid over a threeyear program, along with the subsidies provided by state and federal governments for road maintenance, every unmade road in the shire would be sealed. Unfortunately amalgamation happened and the program was abandoned, much to the dismay of Healesville Shire residents.

However, to try and minimise the disquiet, the commissioners of the new shire called a public meeting in the Memorial Hall where they attempted to convince the full house how this overlay could not happen without extensive testing and the need for full kerb and channel works (sound familiar), with the costs escalating to many thousands of dollars per property.

Those who can remember that meeting will also recall the rapid departure of the commissioners and their entourage of experts, before they were run out of town.

It seems to me that it is about time that council levies the costs of road upgrades, in situations like this and where subdivisions occur that affect existing residents, not on the residents but on the source of the problem or the developer. It is so easy to just pass the costs on to residents who are not the cause of the need for upgrades, as in this situation.

I believe it is about time that council looks to protecting the interests of ratepayers, not just taking the easy way out.

John Anwin, Healesville.

Short memory RE: The True TAFE In her recent letter (The True TAFE, 23 September) local member Christine Fyffe seems

to have forgotten $1.2 billion she and her colleagues have ripped out of TAFE budgets over four years.

It is these funding cuts that have brought so many TAFE campuses to their knees and forced the closure or amalgamation of several, including the sale of Swinburne Campus.

To put it in perspective, the Liberals’ funding cuts slashed the hourly student contact rate from $8 to $1.50 in some cases. It is a massive reduction, which many TAFEs are struggling to cope with.

What disappoints me the most however, is Ms Fyffe’s attempt to deny her role in the closure of Swinburne Lilydale TAFE. Ms Fyffe seems to have forgotten that as our representative in parliament, she supported the changes that caused the closure of Swinburne Lilydale, which means that under a Liberal Government, the sale of the site is now a real possibility.

Labor has committed to re-opened TAFE and university at the Lilydale site.

Sadly though, it seems that under this Liberal Government, Swinburne TAFE (like the rest of us), is on its own.

Just don’t expect Ms Fyffe to admit it.

Peter Harris, ALP Candidate for Evelyn.

True TAFE - Take 2 READERS following the Lilydale TAFE/Uni issue may have noticed recently that local MP Christine Fyffe has broken her silence on the damning Auditor-General report into TAFE funding.

As it’s an election year all sides of politics will be quoting statistics on all sorts of issues so it’s more important than ever to find the devil in the detail. Here it is: 1. Ms Fyffe has rightly noted that millions of dollars in structural adjustment funding has been provided to the sector. However she failed to mention the removal of other funding for full service providers that TAFEs used for, among other things, maintaining their buildings.

2. The low course funding levels that Swinburne cited as a contributing factor to the close were implemented by the Liberal Government as an extension of Labor policy, but far more ag-

gressively by them.

3. Under the current Liberal Government more students are now trained by the private sector than by the TAFE sector, with taxpayer funding.

A final fact to conclude: we had a world-class TAFE and university facility in Lilydale. Now we don’t. Sadly this is a fact no side can debate but they can do something about it.

What we really need to hear now from the Liberal Party as we go into the election is what they are going to do to solve the education crisis in the outer east.

I REALISE in this nanny state age of regress that certain laws must be implemented to keep the status quo.

I agree that if something is continually annoying that is out of your control, it lessens the quality of life. That is why we have the councils to intervene if isolated situations get unbearable.

Many of my neighbours have cats because they visit us often, at any time of the day or night.

We discourage them - they don’t like being sprayed with water or citrus smells.

We have a beautiful cat of our own and she loves her own yard but occasionally visits the other cats. She spies on her feline friend for hours through a crack in the fence of our adjoining yards.

I put a plastic chair there so she doesn’t get sunburnt or dive-bombed by birds who see her as a sitting duck. She chases and eats flies.

The birds are a little too clever for her, they fly away.

The possums are watched through the window as she is normally inside at dusk.

On the whole we have a contented cat and we live in a seemingly contented cat haven.

Ms Butler in the Mail (23 September) “In a cat flap”, told cat lovers to stop whining about

the new cat curfew law.

She had a really good whine in her letter, so I am going to have a good whinge of my own.

I see big piles of dog poo all over the place and horse poo on the bike trial. In my lifetime I don’t think I’ve ever noticed a pile of cat poo as most cats bury it.

The poo I find in my cat’s litter tray are small - around the size of wombat and fox poo. You call cat owners that let their cats defecate in a neighbour’s yard irresponsible.

We don’t follow our pets around 24/7 (unless we put a camera on their collar). We would have to go into the neighbour’s yard to look for the so-called cat poo and possibly get arrested for breaking and entering.

I watch my cat while she is in eyesight; as well as spying, she sleeps in the sun; stares intently at birds; and makes the occasional run up a tree onto the roof to show off.

When a friend comes to visit me while walking her dog, I’ll have to ask her to leave it outside my property. This week I let her Golden Retriever (other dog breeds are the same) come in.

The first thing the dog did was to chase my cat over the neighbour’s fence, run all over the yard chasing anything that moved and poop near my outdoor table.

My friend could have tied her up, but the visit would have been short due to the dog barking.

I will never be comfortable with the new cat curfew law.

There are many things I don’t have control over; smoke from neighbours' chimneys from streets away and burning off when you are trying to enjoy the fresh air (I have to close my windows and doors); noise from aircraft, vehicles, radio and music, mechanical and building tools; wildlife noises in the dead of the night, defecating on the roof that rolls into the gutters and down into the stormwater drain and bird droppings that I clean off my car.

I would hope that we could be a little more neighbourly and allow transgresses every now and then. But the minority will always be unhappy with something and our freedoms are whittled to nothing.

Robyn Siemer, Millgrove.

Warburton Mail October 2 1964 Millgrove Footballers' Presentation Ball

September, it was known that Mr Graham Mitchell, now an accountant in Sydney but who spent his childhood and youth in Warburton, had won the International Bible Contest from 19 other national contestants in Jerusalem.

MILLGROVE Football Club’s annual cabaret ball held at St. Joseph’s Hall last Friday night was a great success. A good crowd attended to make it a very sociable wind-up to the football season.

Club trophies were presented during the night.

Basil Ockwell won two trophies - the club’s best and fairest and most consistent player awards.

Presenting the ‘Jack Cluning’ trophy for the best and fairest award to Basil Ockwell, Mr Sutherland recalled the outstanding games Basil had given his club and his wonderful service over the years.

He said if Millgrove had 18 players like Basil Ockwell, Millgrove would have been much further up the ladder this season.

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Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 29 September 1934 Among the Queens THE popular concert organised by Mrs C.H. Alexander for the Queen of Commerce took place in the Memorial Hall last Friday. The popular price of 1/- drew a good audience and the program increased the popularity of the concert.

The opening instrumental item was novelty with Mrs H. Gunner on the drums but as a soldier singing ‘There is Something About a Soldier that is fine, fine, fine’, the audience signified their approval for this versatile artiste in no unmistakable manner. Last Friday night, Mr Gurney Crook staged an exceptional jolly old-time dance and euchre party in the Palais, to aid the Queen of Finance, Miss E. Ellis.

The Memorial Hall presented a busy scene on Tuesday night when Mr. L.G. Newton and members of the committee of the Queen of Commerce (Miss Gladys Newton) conducted a novelty fair replete with skipping and wrestling competitions.

The skipping championship of Healesville, for which a handsome cup was donated by Mr Newton was won by Len Phillips who lasted 32 minutes, making over 3000 skips.

Albert Newton was second, and the other entrants were Jim Fowler and A. Jones.

‘Pudge’ Miller won the boys’ wrestling contest by defeating Jack Slatter. Doug Phillips and other coming ‘champs’ turned in a few good grips.

Obituary THE death occurred at the Melbourne Hospital on 18 September of Mr Thomas Saunders, aged 68, late of Healesville.

Mr Saunders made his first acquaintance with Healesville about 39 years ago, when he was engaged as a teamster carrying goods to the Woods Point goldfields.

Subsequently, he was connected with the sawmilling industry in various parts of Victoria.

The Barak Memorial AT the Healesville Council meeting on Monday consideration was given to a petition received at the last meeting urging the removal of the Barak Memorial.

Cr Hodges said the petition urged that the memorial be removed to Coranderrk cemetery but the council had no jurisdiction over Coranderrk.

Graham Mitchell Wins World Bible Contest AUSTRALIA in general and Warburton in particular felt a thrill of pride when on Friday 25

A BOY, 2, fell 30 feet from a second-floor window at the Warburton Sanitarium and Hospital on Sunday, and was seriously hurt.

He is David Hansen of South Blackburn who was visiting his mother, a patient at the hospital.

He was sitting on a window sill in his mother’s room when a flywire screen on the window gave way and he tumbled out.

He was admitted to the Royal Children’s Hospital with a depressed fracture of the skull.

Changing Hands IT looks like a winner coming up shortly as Mr George Sinclair has more time to devote to training those two hounds of his since vacating the cafe he and his wife have conducted at Warburton for many years. Mr and Mrs Ivan McKay have taken over the Civron and are settling in nicely.

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Blitz in the hills

Bell tolls for bikes

By MELISSA MEEHAN

SPEED and inexperience have landed a Rowville motorbike rider in hospital as the peak season for riders in Yarra Ranges gets underway.

The 30-year-old man crashed at Cambarville on Sunday, 21 September, on the popular Reefton Spur bike route between Marysville and Warburton.

Leading Senior Constable Don Trice of Warburton Police said the first bike crash for the riding season was a classic mix of speed and inexperience on a high-powered bike.

“He’s taken the bend into the Reefton Spur from the MarysvilleWoods Point Road way too fast, overshot the corner, shot into the bush and ended up against a tree with his head on the ground,” he said, adding that the man was airlifted to Melbourne with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Local police and Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol have targeted the popular bike routes in the past few years and the results are on the board.

The routes rival the best in the state with the Black Spur and Reefton Spur rating highly, but others such as Launching Place Gembrook Road, the Chum Creek and Myers Creek roads loop from Healesville and a few others providing the tight corners that riders come out from the suburbs to test out.

Leading Sen Const Trice said they use the financial year for their bike stats because they tie in with the riding season which runs from September/October through to April, depending on the weather.

In the first year of their targeted patrols of the Reefton Spur they had 15 bike collisions including two fatals.

“We had only two on the Reefton Spur last year and more on other roads like the Launching PlaceGembrook Road where we had a fatal and several other injury collisions,” he said.

The 100km/h speed limit was reduced to 80km/h a few years ago, and combined with the dedicated police activity the figures bear out claims of a successful approach.

Leading Sen Const Trice said

A FUNDING boost to reduce road trauma will see local police blitz the hills over the next three months.

Working in conjunction with the TAC, marked and unmarked police cars as well as a police motorcycle will enforce speed limits and road safety in the lead-up to Christmas along BelgraveGembrook Road and Launching Place Road, as well as the main feeder roads leading to these locations.

Cardinia Highway Patrol’s Leading Senior Constable Peter Henderson said the majority of motorcycle collisions over the last several years had occurred in these areas on the weekends during daylight hours.

The blitz will begin on Saturday 27 September and run up to Christmas.

“There are far too many motorcycle collisions that are occurring over

the weekends, particularly as the fine weather is about and a massive increase in recreational riders take to the roads to ride their bikes for leisure,” Leading Sen Const Henderson said.

“Most of these riders are responsible, however some just have the attitude that they can ride as they please without regard for the road rules and the safety of other motorists.

“Police will be paying particular attention to speed as well as the checking of motorcycles for roadworthiness.

In addition they will be handing out brochures on protective clothing to encourage riders and their pillions to reduce the risk of injury should they be involved in a collision.”

Police will also be conducting random road blocks to make sure all motorcyclists are licensed and their bikes are registered.

“Tragically a 28-year-old male was

killed on his motorcycle on Pakenham Road Mount Burnett on Saturday the 23rd of August in the afternoon during fine weather,” Leading Sen Const Henderson said.

“This is why we will be out there to help prevent this tragic loss of life occurring.”

He said Pakenham Road was one of the targeted feeder roads leading to the hills on which operations Ridesafe 1 and Ridesafe 2 aim to reduce road trauma.

“By all means ride to have fun as the hills area is very picturesque but obey the road rules, slow down, wear protective clothing and be mindful there is a good chance that your speed will be checked as you round that corner or ride along the straights,” he said.

“This is your warning - there won’t be any while we are on patrol.”

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decision-based activity presented the highest risk to riders and, by default, to other road users when it came to recreational riding.

The decision he refers to is to head out to the ‘tracks’ and ride fast - and it’s not the locals who are the bad decision makers.

“Of the 22 injury collisions in the last financial year in our area, basically Millgrove to Cambarville, 14 involved motorbikes and only one involved a person living in Yarra Ranges,” Leading Sen Const Trice said.

With 70 per cent of injury collisions in the area involving motorbikes, against the state-wide figure of six per cent, motorbike riders are significantly at risk.

The other interesting observation according to Leading Sen Const Trice is that state-wide, most injury collisions are not the fault of the bike riders, but that doesn’t stack up on the mountain roads.

“Out here all except one has been the fault of the rider, basically they hit a tree or fall off,” he said.

“Quite often they are over the wrong side of the line,” he says, recalling one collision where the rider effectively ‘head-butted’ a fourwheel-drive coming the other way.

It’s a bad combination of riders who hug the centreline and narrow roads where having part of your bike or body on the other side is pretty much playing Russian roulette.

“In the past it wasn’t unusual to get riders doing 150 (km/h), and you could hear the bikes coming for five minutes before they came into sight,” Leading Sen Const Trice said.

“We’re not getting anywhere near as many of that sort of big speeds now, even though a lot of the regulars know where we sit.”

Leading Sen Const Trice says police involved in patrolling these roads are pleased with the results and aim to keep the figures they have achieved over the past few years on track.

With one serious injury collision costing TAC hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, the stats not only add up in terms of saving lives, but in dollar terms.

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Bigger than ever

A garden for Mum

By KATH GANNAWAY MARK Fenech has drawn on the plants that his mother loved to create a garden that is astoundingly captivating.

Mark is one of five Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club members who will open their gardens on 4 and 5 October as part of the club’s Open Garden Weekend.

One of the strengths of the UYVGC event over the year has been the diversity of the gardens and the people whose stories have been more often than not as compelling as the gardens themselves.

Mark’s garden is part of a bigger project - project 3488 - that has seen the former Masonic Hall transformed into a stunning home and event space ... but, to do it justice, that’s a story for another time!

Mark had a blank canvas to work on in the form of a flat expanse of

car space and his design background and inspiration to create a garden as a tribute to his mother, Susan Fenech, have come together to create a unique garden.

“It’s fairly drought tolerant, mostly using native plants, but with some South African plants in there ... really just the plants Mum and I loved,” he says, adding that Susan was an illustrator who loved to draw plants.

It was a passion they shared and as he walks along the pebbled pathways, past the many reflective ponds, there is no doubt that this garden is both a work of art, and of love.

His initial reservations that the garden was too new to be of interest were dismissed by UYVGC event organiser Kevin Hince, and Mark has embraced the idea that his garden will be on show and part of a

Mining deep for laughs THE Mail Newspaper Group, in partnership with Croydon Cinemas, has 100 double passes to give away to readers to see Pride in a special advanced screening.

Held in Cinema 2 at 6.45pm on Wednesday 29 October, Pride has been described as a film that will raise a laugh and bring a tear.

Croydon Cinemas manager George Aleksiunas said the film was a mix between Billy Elliott and the Full Monty and was sure to be a favourite with film watchers.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Mr Aleksiunas said. “It’s such a feelgood movie.”

The movie centres on the summer of 1984 when Margaret Thatcher is in power in the UK and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike. At the Gay Pride march in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decide to raise money to support the families of the striking

miners. But there is a problem.

The union seems embarrassed to receive their support.

But the activists are not deterred.

They decide to ignore the union and go direct to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a mini bus to make their donation in person.

And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities which form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.

To win tickets, entrants should send their name and address to the Mail Newspaper Group at 244 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, 3777, or go to the Mail Newspaper Group Facebook page and find the related post and share, comment and like it. Winners will be drawn at random and announced on Tuesday 21 October.

very successful local event.

Features of the garden include its connection to the imposing building, grass trees, large boulder rockeries, water features and the artwork, much of it crafted from found objects, that adds interest.

The Old Warburton Masonic Hall is at 3488 Warburton Highway, Warburton.

The 2014 UYVGC garden trail runs from Launching Place with Willow Bend at 375 Gembrook Road, to The Chessels at 503 Little Yarra Road, Gladysdale, Mingary at 8 Moore Crescent, Millgrove, and on to Jane’s Place at 4 Lala Avenue, Warburton.

The gardens will be well signposted along the highway with entry $20 for all five gardens, or $5 for individual gardens.

For more information phone 5966 2828 or 5966 9690.

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The fest of the shed EIGHT wineries along the Warburton Highway will open their cellar doors for the ‘Shedfest’ wine festival next month.

The annual wine festival will see the wineries welcome the public onto their grounds, offering live music, local produce, stunning views and of course plenty of wine sampling. The area is home to some of the most celebrated boutique cellar doors in the region and the festival consistently draws an impressive crowd. The event is family friendly, with entertainment provided for visiting children.

As well as an impressive selection of wine, visitors will be spoilt for choice when weighing up their options for lunch, with options ranging from perfectly barbecued local produce to sensational cheeses and luscious desserts.

Amanda Beesley (Berwick) and friend, Jo Harris and Dale Annells (Kew) at Wild Cattle Creek. 37545 Yarra Valley wineries are hosting Shedfest.

Shedfest will be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October at various wineries along the Warburton Highway. Participating wineries are Elmswood Estate, Five Oaks Vineyard, Payne’s

Rise, Seville Estate, Seville Hill, Whispering Hills, Wild Cattle Creek Estate and Yarra Peaks Vineyard.

Entry is $15 and more information is available from www.shedfest.com.au.

WE’RE only six weeks away from the biggest couple of weeks Healesville is likely to see in a long time.

Our huge 150th birthday party is shaping up to cause chaos around town - and we’re all loving it.

The Healesville 150 ‘Street Parade’ now has over 40 groups expected to participate, and the time has been set at 10.30am on Saturday 8 November. Starting at the corner of Church and Nicholson Street (Maroondah Highway), it will head all the way along to Don Road and end at Queens Park for a family fun day put on

by Liberty Family Church.

At the park, there will be live music, food and drinks, and kids’ activities.

Check it all out at www.healesville150. org. And while the east end of town will be rockin’, at the western end, the Healesville Heritage Festival will be getting into full swing with over 100 exhibits spread across 15 acres outside the railway station.

There will be music for all on the sound stages, featuring tunes as diverse as the sensational Iris band, to tunes from the ages with our own Bob Ure and ‘20 or 30’ of his mates from the ‘Whitehorse Big Band.’

There will be the largest gathering of steam-driven vehicles and machines ever seen in the Southern Hemisphere, a championship woodchop series, emergency vehicle displays, historic vehicles, local food and produce stalls, champion whipcracker, Stewart Bryant, timber industry displays, kids entertainment, and the famous W-Class train rides all weekend.

There will also be Australian Army and Navy displays, blacksmiths, an incredible historical display from the Healesville High School, Healesville Historical Society and Yarra Glen Historical Society and more.

Keep watching the Facebook page, Healesville Heritage Festival, and website www.healesville-heritage-festival.com.

- The Steering Committee

MOVIES Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Johnny Knoxville Rated M for action violence HOO-BOY, this was awful.

When the ruthless Foot Clan gang begins terrorising New York, a group of mutant turtle vigilantes jump in to defend the city.

Bad movies are common, but it’s always depressing to find one as incompetently made and irritating as this.

The turtles are annoying frat-boys with ugly CGI designs, and they somehow have

plenty of attitude but little personality. The poorly-paced plot is a generic double-cross scheme full of stupid contrivances, and the dumb humour is mired in dated pop culture references.

The acting is lacklustre; the villains are transparently evil long before the big reveal, and Megan Fox (as reporter April O’Neil) is still one of the worst actresses working today.

The fight choreography is pretty good, although most of the action set-pieces are incomprehensible jumbles of motion completely lacking in tension.

And no, these complaints are not borne from nostalgic anger at Michael Bay et al changing the source material, as I never grew up with the Ninja Turtles franchise.

Standing on its own, this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is just horrible.

If you want good movies about giant turtles (weird as that sounds), watch the first two animatronic Ninja Turtles movies or seek out the Japanese Gamera trilogy from the ‘90s.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is by far one of the worst films of the entire year.

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The home includes slab heating, 9.7 kilowatt of solar power, and a superb outdoor entertaining area with a resort-style in-ground heated pool.

Extras include a double garage with internal access, machinery shed and workshop, large spring fed dam, two lily ponds and water bore.

This outstanding property is set on 48.2 hectares of land.

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In a super position close enough to soak up the sights & sounds of the beautiful Yarra River & all within walking distance to the local shops, primary school & public transport, this 3 bedroom plus study home ofers a large living with ireplace & split system heating/cooling, updated kitchen, new carpets throughout & lovely polished boards through the dining area. Three good sized bedrooms all with built ins, master with ensuite, a perfect time to step into your irst home or investment opportunity. contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 inspection Sat 1 -1.30pm (Photo ID Required)

POweLLTOwn 1648 LITTLE YARRA RD “SPring” inTO ThiS One!

$280,000 PLuS

oozing charm & Character, this older style cottage will give you the “Wow” factor as you enter the door. This charming home ofers a light illed living/dining area complete with high ceilings & wood heater as well as split system. A galley style kitchen with gas hotplates & electric oven. Comprising 4 large bedrooms, 3 downstairs & 1 upstairs & well appointed bathroom. Complete with 2 large sheds with power plus a large carport, situated on a lovely block approx 910m2 with established trees & garden sit back & enjoy! contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 59671277 inspection Sat 11.30 -12pm (Photo ID Required)

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380 gembrOOk Launching PLace rd The “rOundhOuSe” – icOnic LOcaL Landmark Remarkable & unique…a talking point for all who visit. The experience of being in this home just once is amazing, living in it will be unforgettable for one lucky buyer. The soaring ceiling of the main living room alone will astound you. Boasting 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite, one with triple robes & built in desk ideal as a study; there’s plenty of bedroom space for a family plus lots of living with another large separate lounge room with cathedral ceilings. The space continues outside with over an acre (4781 sq/m) of useable land including well established gardens with camellias, fruit trees, & oriental plants, a pony paddock & there’s even a hot house frame for those looking to establish a veggie patch. Extras at this home include brand new carpet throughout, new guttering & fascia, fenced dog yard with “A” frame kennel, wood heater, 3 toilets, plus the house is on concrete slab construction with double brick internal walls to ensure longevity. An inspection is a must at this extraordinary home. contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 inspection Sat 1.30 - 2pm (Photo ID Required)

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Price range $390,000 - $420,000

Hidden away yet within walking distance to shops, transport & local schools, this brick veneer home situated on approx 1800m2 with great views of nearby mountain ranges comprises of 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite, cosy loungeroom, updated kitchen, fully enclosed entertaining area, double carport plus a lock up garage and a great area out the back for the kids swings and trampoline. If Yarra Junction is where you want your family to be then this home is worthy of your inspection!! contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

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Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

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Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

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Price range $270,000 - $295,000

A fantastic opportunity to get your hands on this sturdy home on over 1500sqm and bring it into the 21st century. There are two large bedrooms, huge living area and a kitchen /meals area big enough for the largest of tables. All this with hardwood looring throughout, front & rear decks under the rooline that would allow you to create even more space inside without too much trouble at all. A fantastic block of land, in a great location with transport & primary schools within minutes walk. Heaps of room for a tradey & his gear. contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 147 706 or 59671277 peterf@bellrealestate.com.au

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

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Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

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Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

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Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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seVille 71 WALKeR RD something for eVerYone

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Your opportunity to design & build a development located across the road from the Shopping Centre, a superb location. to be sold separately at auction each lot is General residential Zone 1 (GrZ1). 2 Yarra St is 1593 sq/m & 2 bedroom house & shed & 10 Little Yarra road 1795 sq/m & 3 bedroom home opportunity to develop (s.t.c.a) plus ofering a short term rental option whilst permits are sought. Opportunity to get one of the areas best sites then call for more details now. contact tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 inspection Saturday 10.30 -11am (Photo Id required)

This delightful 3 bedroom home set on over half acre (2352 sq/m) there’s room to park the trailers/caravan/boat a circular drive & side access to the garage & large machinery shed. Inside you’ll ind 3 spacious bedrooms, master with large WIR, the others with built ins. Having been extended, there’s extra living space & great sized kitchen & family room with access to the deck. extras incl. chook shed, wood heater & R/C A/C in the lounge, cnr spa in bathroom & much more. Located close to the primary school & just a short walk from facilities. contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 inspection Sat 2.30 -3pm (Photo ID Required)

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VieWs from a Quiet court location …

And all you could need in a comfortable family home. Featuring 3 large bedrooms, ensuite, two separate living zones and a modern kitchen. This well presented brick home sits on a level allotment of almost a quarter of an acre and includes the creature comforts of gas ducted heating and ducted evaporative cooling. There’s heaps of vehicle accommodation and the added bonus of a huge games room attached to the garage, with its own toilet and shower ( an ideal teenagers retreat or man cave ) the home is complimented by an established garden and is just a short walk to the local primary school.

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Sitting on well over a 1/2 an acre this home enjoys magniicent views to distant mountain ranges. Ofering 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite dressing room,kitchen & family room with wood heater. the huge lounge & dining area has a brick feature ireplace. Outside established gardens & even a pony paddock, dble carport, plenty of parking, separate bungalow/storage room & much more. enjoy the views from the verandas or from the entertainment area, sought after location, inspect now! contact tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 59671277 inspection Sat 1.30 - 2pm (Photo id required)

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Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

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Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

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Modern, beautifully designed, this stunning unit within strolling distance to the local shops, transport & fantastic facilities. Nestled into a beautifully landscaped allotment this brand new residence will leave you wanting for nothing. This unit ofers 2 large bedrooms, a huge modern bathroom with ensuite efect, a stunning kitchen providing quality appliances and the added bonus of a study.With soaring ceilings,polished boards & quality ixtures & ittings - this is one not to be missed! contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or or 59671277 inspection Sat 11 -11.30am (Photo Id required)

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

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Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

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Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

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HOME BY THE RIVER THIS beautiful modern home is set in a highly sought after area of Don Valley with the stunning Don River running along an entire boundary.

Only four years old, the home has quality fittings and fixtures and has three bedrooms, the master complete with ensuite and builtin wardrobe, open plan living and meals area with rich polished boards, natural gas ducted heating and split system.

There is a huge kitchen with loads of bench and cupboard space, stainless steel appliances and large stove for the best of chefs.

Outside there is a great size undercover entertaining area which is perfect for the summer barbecue and overlooking the rear yard and Don River meandering by.

With just over 1/2 an acre of title land plus the added benefit of using the river reserve takes the land up to three acres.

It is perfect to run a few animals or have plenty of room for the kids to run around and enjoy.

With two road frontages and only one neighbour, the new owners will get the feeling that they are in the middle of nowhere.

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Healesville, 81-83 Auburn Road Spacious Family Entertainer!

Healesville, 35 Holland Steet Family living close to town!

This immaculately presented home set on a great corner block of approx. 2000m2, features a spacious master bedroom with WIR & Ensuite, complete with corner spa bath while the remaining 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR’s. Boasting high cathedral ceilings & Coonara in the main lounge, gas ducted heating & ducted vacuum system, well appointed central kitchen, large family bathroom plus an additional full sized sauna. The Undercover entertaining area with bistro blinds & a solar heated pool for entertaining all year round. The double lock up garage & workshop complete this home.

This quality family home is in a prime location to town & school facilities. Features include-3 Spacious, separate living areas, 2 Bathrooms plus separate powder room, Huge master bedroom with large en suite including bath, 4 Bedrooms plus study, Ducted heating, evaporative cooling & split system heating/cooling, Generous off street parking for up to 10 cars including 4 car garaging, Covered outdoor entertaining area, Backing onto approx. 30 acres of pastureland. Inspection by appointment only.

For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

Offers invited over $550,000 Saturday 4th of October 1:00-1:30pm Gary Lucas 0407 595 113 Healesville, 5962 4888

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For Sale: Inspect: Contact: Office:

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Offers Invited over $590,000 Saturday 4th October 12:00-12:30 Gary Lucas 0407 595 113, Jordan Donaldson 0400 850 707 Healesville, 5962 4888

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If you love entertaining family & friends then this property commands your attention. Huge outdoor entertaining deck, 3 bedrooms, master with WIR & Ensuite, BIR’s to all remaining bedrooms, Approx. 1700m2 of established gardens, Double carport plus under house storage, Mains gas ducted heating, plus split system heating/cooling, Spacious modern kitchen. Only an inspection will truly reveal all there is to offer.

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Around 15 months ago we listed our house with a local agent we had dealt with previously. During this time we had several positive enquiries, but no sale, so we decided to change agents.

For Sale: Contact: Office:

Offers invited over $450,000 Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Healesville, 5962 4888

Gary Lucas at Max Brown, Healesville was one of the agents we approached to handle our sale. It was his positive, realistic and honest approach that made us list the property with Max Brown.

During the following six month period Gary was relentless in his approach to marketing our house to as many prospective buyers as he could. His follow up from all the inspections was always swift and professional and his feedback to us was extremely welcomed.

A few weeks ago Gary received multiple offers on our home, to which a contract of sale was secured that we were very happy with. Being a local builder in the area of high end properties such as our own, we were very comfortable with the way all the inspections were conducted.

We would like to thank all of the team at Max Brown for their professional approach and would without hesitation recommend and use them for our future sales.

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Showcasing stunning mountain views, this brand new townhouse has just been completed & is ready & waiting for you! One of only two remaining, get in quick for your chance to secure a spot in this beautiful development.

Features include- 2 Spacious bedrooms, Ensuite & WIR to master, Large open plan living area, Gas ducted heating, Split system heating/cooling for year round comfort & Remote lock up garage with internal access.

For Sale: Contact: Office:

$395,000 Jordan Donaldson 0400 850 707 Healesville, 5962 4888

Chris and Catherine Sharpe 0419 320 374

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face painting

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IS HERE!!

It’s that time of year again when Professionals turns Pink to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) To kick start the month of October, we are having our Annual Sausage Sizzle outside our WARBURTON ofice on

FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER from 11.00am

gold coin donation to NBCF

and outside our YARRA JUNCTION ofice on

SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER from 11.00am So pop in and purchase a sausage or merchandise and help support this great cause!

And remember, a portion of every sales fee from Andrew McMath Real Estate (your Community Agent) is donated to the NBCF throughout the year.

free balloons

Circa 1900 ‘Bengworden Guest House’

Auction Sat 11 October at 12.00pm

1-2 Surrey Road, Powelltown Steeped in history, this unique property has been in the same family since the late 1920s. Set on over 1 acre of gently sloping land with established trees and plants, this grand home is in need of renovation, but would make a fantastic home for someone ready for a project. With lots of charm and character, this seven bedroom home has two spacious living areas, kitchen with walk in pantry and two store rooms. There are three open fire places, a big front verandah & a stream.

LAND

7

1

4327m2 approx

Inspection Saturdays 12-12.30pm Or by appointment Open for Inspection Auction Day 11-11.45pm

Open for Inspection

Private Getaway on 2/3rds of an Acre (app)

Open for Inspection

Mountain Views, Overlooking Warburton

3 Ferndale Road, Warburton

1 Brisbane Parade, Warburton

• Cosy home with views to nearby mountain ranges • Open plan living & dining area with wood heating & polished floors • Useable rear yard divided into levels & perfect for kids & animals • Set on a private no through road & hidden away • Walking distance to the beautiful Warburton township

• Brick veneer ranchstyle home close to Warburton • Open plan living with formal lounge, meals area, wood heating & a split system • Blackwood timber kitchen with great views to mountain ranges • Large undercover entertaining area • Bitumen drive, carport, lock up garage with work shop

$325,000-$350,000

$330,000

LAND

LAND

2696m2 2 1 approx Inspection Sat 4 Oct 12-12.30pm Or by appointment

Open for Inspection

Walk to Everything!

650m2 3 1 2 approx Inspection Sat 4 October 1-1.30pm Or by appointment

Open for Inspection

History, Charm & Endless Possibilities

21 Yarra Street, Yarra Junction

2903 Warburton Highway, Wesburn

• Neatly presented home in a quiet location • Master bedroom with walk in robe, ensuite effect bathroom & split system • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen with ducted heating & split system • Private yard with deck & shed • Efficiently run with solar panels on the roof

• 3 entrances, main road footpath access, yet a private setting • Tastefully renovated, 4 bedrooms, study/office, 3 living areas & a sunroom • Formal lounge & formal dining area • Open fire place, wood heater & ducted zoned heating • Verandahs, deck, gazebo, brick BBQ & double garage with workshop

$369,000

$520,000-$560,000 LAND

LAND

318m2 3 1 1 approx Inspection Sat 4 October 1-1.30pm Or by appointment

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

2169m2 4 2 2 approx Inspection Sat 4 October 2-2.30pm Or by appointment

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

OPEN 7 DAYS

sales@mcmath.com.au Ofices also at Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Mooroolbark & Croydon

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

Cassie Crowe Administration

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

5967 1800

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October Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

W - Warburton HV - Healesville YJ - Yarra Junction F - Film 150 - Healesville 150th Event *Phone 1300 368 333

ECOSS Spring Fair, Wesburn 0435 741 490.

F HV Ernest and Celestine* F HV Charlie’s Country* F W The Lunchbox* W Open Gardens 5966 2828.

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F HV Charlie’s Country* F W The Lunchbox* HV Lib Internet Safety for Seniors 5962 4423.

F HV Begin Again* F W Lore MA* Uncovered Curator Floor Talk at Lilydale 9294 6313.

Wednesday

Thursday

W Squaring The Wheel theatre* F HV Ernest and Celestine* F HV How to Train Your Dragon2 3D* YJ Lib Scentsational Soaps 5967 1588

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F HV Ernest and Celestine* F HV How to Train Your Dragon* F W Rio2* F W Maleficent* HV Lib 5000 Poppies Project. 5962 4423

8

F HV Begin Again* F W Calvary* YJ Lib The Only Woman at Gallipoli 5967 1588.

HV Lib Edible Christmas Gifts 5962 4423.

F W The Lunchbox* 150 Anniversary Film Show

Friday

2

F HV Ernest and Celestine* F HV How to Train Your Dragon* F W Rio2* F W Maleficent* F W The Lunchbox*

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9 10 F HV Begin Again* F W Calvary*

12 13 14 15 16 17

F W Calvary* W Theatre Shorts #4* Blacksmith Convention, Wandin 5964 2088.

HV A Pill, a Pump and a Needle. Theatre*

Orchid Show, Seville Toolangi Poetry Festival Heritage Open Day at Mont De Lancey, Wandin 5964 2088

F HV Begin Again* F W Calvary*

Wandin Silvan Field Days 0429 428 537

Saturday F HV Ernest and Celestine* F HV How to Train Your Dragon* F HV Charlie’s Country* F W Rio2* F W Maleficent* F W The Lunchbox* W Open Gardens

4

F HV Begin Again* F W Calvary* 150 CWA High Tea* W Theatre Shorts #4* 150 1920s Ball*

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Wandin Silvan Field Days HV Wallingford Open Garden 5962 5995. Orchid Show, Seville 9737 9354 Toolangi Poetry Festival 5962 9282.

HV Encoded Dance Performance* HV Ghosts of the Last Chinese Miners exhibition*

19 20 21 22 23 24 HV Lib History of Healesville Talk 5962 4423

F HV Lore MA*

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150 U3A Mixed Choral Choir* Cuban Jazz Festival at Rochford 5962 2119

Halloween

OCTOBER 4 Live Band ‘Cover me Green’

8 . 3 0 pm

Wandin Senior Citizen’s Hall, 401 Warburton Highway, Wandin North.

Bookings 5967 1272

Yarra Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church

www.yarravalleyadventist.org

Sunday 5th October

OCTOBER 17 Bored shirtless? Dateless?

Over 25s DJ Turbs spinnin’ some discs 2882 Warburton Hwy, Wesburn

Phone 5967 1200 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Opening Soon

9AM-2PM PARKING $4 NO DOGS

Heather Christie and Jayne Matthews would like to welcome you to the new fresh faced fitness centre.

Varied Membership Options Open฀gym฀•฀Spin฀class฀•฀Group฀boxing฀ Stretch฀•฀Group฀training฀•฀Personal฀training Circuit฀•฀Pump฀fx฀•฀Bootcamp

Entry to the racecourse is via Armstrong Gr off Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd

Healesville Fitness Centre 1 Crisp Street, Healesville

5962 5699

1156906-EPJ40-14

Proudly sponsored by

1156883-LB40-14

11th October 2pm

1128408-FA40-14

Music

SAM KNOTT HOTEL

1156876-DC40-14

Touch

of of

Music talks to us. For better or worse, it touches our hearts, it influences our minds. Everyone is invited to this free community seminar where Dr Wolfgang Stefani, PhD, accomplished musician, and researcher of music and religion, explains “the Touch of Music.

Where:

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Trades & Services V Excavators

Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassifieds.com.au

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BUILDER / CARPENTER Registered Building Practitioner

Phone Bryan on 0418 396 641 1118759-RC07-14

BUILDER/CARPENTER

No Job Too Small Reg.BPB Reg.DB-L 14599 Reg.M.B.A.V. 52311

Call Richard Maile:

0409 884 413 V Cabinet Makers

High Quality Kitchens & Cabinets. Fully Installed

Proprietor: Hans Ph: 0419 514 550 FULLY ASSEMBLED, MADE TO MEASURE, COMPETITIVE PRICES, QUALITY HARDWARE THROUGHOUT. A VARIETY OF FINISHES AVAILABLE. ALL CUSTOM MADE.

V Concrete Products & Services 1148602-RC33-14

ANY STYLE - ANY SIZE ❚ Driveways ❚ Paths ❚ Slabs ❚ Foundations ❚ Steps ❚ Crossovers ❚ Plain ❚ Coloured ❚ Stencil ❚ Slate ❚ Exposed Aggregate All Excavation & Concrete Cutting Service

Phone 0418 534 973 Fax: 5965 2486

Phone Clinton or email info@nelsonasphalting.com.au

C874050-JL48-10

24 HOUR SERVICE

Rec: 17824 • Entensions/Refurbishments • Switchboard Upgrades/Safety Switches Specialising in all Electrical Installations • House Rewires FREE QUOTES • Phone/Data/TV & CCTV No Job too big or small • Oven & Hot Plate Repairs • Hot Water Service Repairs www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au • Security Alarms • AC Installations

0407 355 571

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Specialising In: • All Aspects of Stonework • Paving • Retaining Walls • Driveways • Landscape Construction • 3 Tonne Excavator with Augers

GARY HANSON LANDSCAPING • Brick & slate paving • Retaining walls • Turf & seeded lawns • Garden edging • Small access bobcat hire • Post holes • Slashing & rotary hoeing

0418 398 971 or 5967 1561 V Painters/Decorators

STEVENS GLASS

IAN HARRIS Painting

375 Maroondah Highway, North Croydon

Showroom open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm (8 - 12 Saturdays)

• Frameless/Semi-frameless shower screens • Frameless balustrading • Splashbacks • Cut to size while you wait

Reliable service Over 20 years’ experience Healesville, Yarra valley & Surrounding Areas

0412 814 298

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C1072216-JM17-13

RIDGELINE GLASS & GLAZING C1106042-JO4-14

Reg Builder.

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V Glass/Glazing

• Household & Shopfront Glass Repairs • Insurance Work • Commercial & Domestic Glazing • Mirrors

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WHITES GARDENING AND TREE LOPPING SERVICE

Phone: 9726 6488

C1085540-KK32-13

available for immediate start Decks/Pergolas/Feature Fencing etc.

V Garden Services

1118763-RC07-14

1156305-HM40-14

Trevor - 0401 888 194

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C1034179-KG23-12

Complete and Partial Plumbing, Tiling, Carpentry Complete home maintenance service

BUILDER/CARPENTERS

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Phone MICK 0447 579 994 or NEV 0413 422 874

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

V Builders & Building Services

Home &

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1143114-RC28-14

V Home Maintenance

Improvements

Servicing The Yarra Valley and Surrounding Areas.

For Prompt and Reliable Service and Free Quote

Jason 1300 644 698

AU0871

SN1069440-PJ15-13

YARRA RIDGE

1152285-PB36-14

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FREE QUOTES

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Lic 12886

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5966 9141

5962 4060 0409 889 507 0409 889 507

HEATING Installations & Repairs

Hugh 5967 2928, 0418 515 414

• 2 Trucks Available • Storage Available Boxes and packaging material for sale Local, country and metro.

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Furniture Removals

*Domestic * Commercial *New Installations *Maintenance Ph: 0418 172 328 C683891-JL3-9

Proprietor Chris Proprietor Chris Burley Burley

Gates to Order Old Fences Removed Free Quotes

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BLINDS & SECURITY DOORS

Healesville Blinds

Palings • Pickets • Rail Fencing

D.G. & V.M. CLINCH

0439 353 933

• Blinds and Awnings of all types • Security Doors and Screens • Competitive Rates and Free Measure and Quote

TOM’SNoPALING FENCING Job Too Small Free Quotes “I’ll always be on time and I’ll always call you back!”

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V Electricians

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS FREE QUOTES - 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

V Awnings, Blinds & Curtains

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1154182-HM38-14

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS

Timber Small Rural Retaining Walls

• Domestic/Commercial Glazing/Repairs • Manufacture of Frameless/Semiframeless & Fully Framed Shower Screens • Double Glazing & Laminated Glass • Glass cut to size - Pick up or Delivery • Insurance Work Handled • Free Quotes or just some advice • New Colours and Styles in Splashbacks • Qualified Tradesman

Call your local Glass Supplier Ph/Fax: 5962 2888 Mobile: 0418 102 370 Prop. DAVID DUNCAN 24HRS - 7DAYS 16 HUNTER ROAD, HEALESVILLE All major credit cards accepted

C685194-JL3-9 C680173 JM49 8

Specialising in ❚ Driveways ❚ Car parks ❚ Tennis/basketball courts ❚ Footpaths ❚ Hand and machine laid ❚ All asphalt repairs Free quotes at competitive prices

FLEETWOOD CONCRETING If it’s concrete you need, phone Mac!

t Will bea any other genuine quote

KEN COLEMAN All Small Handyman Work

KELLY’S FENCING & TIMBER 1141141-HM26-14

www.nelsonasphalting.com.au Mob: 0412 167 649

FENCING

CALL TOM: 0410 264 346

Fax: 5967 2762 Email: hans.streubel@bigpond.com V Asphalting

C1069369-JL15-13

5966 9534 Allan 0419 562 624

SN1083807-PJ30-13

1136035-RC21-14

Trades: 4pm Thursday Classifieds: 4pm Friday Wheel & Deal: 4pm Friday

5966 5559 - 0416 040 105

LANDSCAPING

Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

DEADLINES

C1092362-JO38-13

(1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local office)

ANYTHING CONSIDERED LOCAL WARBURTON

CALL 0439 921 732 V Fencing & Gates

★ EXTENSIONS ★ ★ RENOVATIONS ★ BATHROOMS ★ ★ CARPORTS, ETC ★

VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS

Mowing - Garden Manicure Small Moves - Rubbish Removal

C926418-KK20-11

VIC 3810

We accept payment by:

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C1084029-JO31-13

Mail: Network Classifieds, PO Box 9, Pakenham

MAN WITH A UTE

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(include your name, address and phone number)

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C1105659-BM04-14

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V Handy Persons

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V Builders & Building Services

C1068589-KK2-13

V Deadline

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General Classifieds V Tree Lopping/Surgery

1154118-LB37-14

Free quotes – fully insured

Ph: 0400 627 644

Call 0402 943 770

Commercial/domestic & new/established homes Award nomination - Vic 2012 Pest Manager of the Year

Domestic & Commercial Metal Roof repairs and replacements

Tim Creek Mobile: 0401 304 936 email: tcreekroofing@gmail.com

0488 097 005

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9720 3619

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

INDUCTION COOKER, 'Ego Heat' portable induction cooker and thermal pot, ideal for camping and caravan, never opened, paid $299 sell $200, 5964 6743 after 4pm.

NATIVE PLANTS, forestry tubes big range of trees, shrubs and ground-covers; $2 ea. 58 King Street, Yarra Glen. 9730 1517

C964309-KK37-11

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • EPA Licence • Portable Toilets

5962 4841

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149 Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

FULLY INSURED

• TREES PRUNED, LOPPED, FELLED AND REMOVED • WOODCHIPPING AND STUMPGRINDING QUALITY MULCH FOR SALE • QUALIFIED ARBORIST • PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE • EXCELLENT RATES

9735 3700

Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

CALL JIM

1156303-HM40-14

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SAWDUST, SHAVINGS,

25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

5964 4331 or FREE 0408 644 331 QUOTES

BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

- Trees Removed - Stumps Mulched - Fully Insured - Free Quotes Call Neil 0417 338 908 or 9761 8374 www.bearstreeremoval.com.au

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C684309-SJ2-9

C1078313-JO25-13

YARRA VALLEY ROOFING (S.Green)

STEVE 5962

V Adult Phone Talk

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9 Tiled roof repairs 9 Rebed and point 9 Gutter protection ROOFING 9 Replace valley irons 9 Gutter cleaner Over 50 years 9 Laser light installation experience www.keysroofing.com.au Call for a free quote

KEYS

Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

Visited

MT EVELYN, 20 Old Hereford Road, Saturday 4th October, 8 am - 4 pm. We will be selling Furniture, Plants, Tools, Bric-abrac, Lawn Mower, Cement Mixer, Bird Feeders, Planter Barrows, Clothes, Records and lots more. Sausage sizzle will be provided on the day.

WARBURTON 30 Herbert Avenue, Saturday 4th October, 9am-2pm. Household items, tools, furniture and antiques.

Visit

Visited

General

Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get: 3cm x 3cm box advert in your local Mail Newspaper and a Garage Sale Sign Pack!

The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

Phone 5945 0600

V Adult Services

1156195-KC40-14

V Firewood

V Computer Repairs

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C1088758-JO35-13

ISO 9001 Lic QEC24009 SAI Global

One Call Contracting • Tree & Stump Removal • Dangerous Tree Specialists • Storm Damage Cleanup • Mulching • Property Clearing • Excavations/Earthworks • Demolition • Fully Insured • Servicing the Yarra Valley for 17 years

Call Roger 0418 533 740 Phone/Fax 5966 9518

Quality firewood Split and dry $95 per metre Free local delivery

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DRY SPLIT HARDWOOD, $110 for 1m, $200 for 2m loads.

Delivered locally. Discounts for 10m loads. Phone 5966-6252.

Gladysdale.

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ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only.

To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

V Roofing

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General Classifieds

ROB HOLLAND Phone 5967 4350 Mobile 0419 389 661

All Roof Repairs

Find it in the

V Celebrants

1145861-ACM30-14

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C1019321-PJ14-12

• Water Services • All Small Maintenance Jobs • Gasfitting

Yarra Valley Sawdust 5966 5705 or 9729 7782

section of Network Classifieds.

C1075576-JL22-13

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Arena Surfacing Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas

Celebrations

Bears Tree Removal

ARENA SAWDUST MULCHES & COMPOST

Equestrian, Garden

Visit

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

STABLE BEDDING,

Supplies & Nurseries

10 Ayres Road Sat 4th and Sun 5th Oct 7am-4.30pm Downsizing. Furniture, bed, electrical, decorating, 125CC scooter, sofa bed

HAY, buy 10 bales get 2 bales free. 0425 728 918 (River Flats), Healesville.

V Firewood

A LUMBAJACK FIREWOOD SUPPLIER A1quality Redgum & Brushwood, split and dry.

Work cover provider.

FREE DELIVERY OR PICK UP AVAILABLE. 5967 3533 | 0409 184 802 Please leave a message if phone unattended, call will be returned.

C1013629-PJ10-12

Repairs, Up-grades, Virus Removal. All problems fixed.

Accredited.

Tim 0417 383 683

C1106106-BM04-14

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YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

TV, Samsung, plasma, 1070mm, perfect condition, $400. 0419 113 042, 5966 7279.

C1044686-KK32-12

1055313-KG41-12

C1055101-KK41-12

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441

0407 356 441

1154884-LB38-14

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

• Septic

C936869-KK25-11

24/7

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Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

BLOCKED DRAINS AND CAMERA INSPECTIONS • Storm water

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● Pre purchase inspections ● Council Certificates

Qualified & Insured

REMOVAL SERVICE

CLOTHES DRYER, Simpson E/C $190.00 Ph 03 5962 4898

HEALESVILLE

V Curtains

059 CURTAINS Beautiful made to measure curtains.

Choose from a full range of samples, accessories and blinds.

We have a qualified interior decorator who offers you an obligation free measure, quote and fitting.

No deposit and a guarantee of professional workmanship.

963517-JL36-11

Free termite quotes - Family owned business ● Termites ● Ants ● Rats ● Mice ● Spiders ● Cockroaches ● Bees & Wasps

CREEK

ROOFING

BUTCHER MEAT Mincer, benchtop type, stainless steal, 240v, brand new still in box. Cost $2,200 sell $750. 0402 385 692.

FRIDGES & WASHERS

REMOVAL SPECIALIST

C1015971-KK12-12

rangerpestcontrol.com.au

TREE C1103960-JL50-13

TERMITE CONTROL SPECIALIST

1129931-RC16-14

0412 990 372 – www.frontlinetpc.com.au C1060062-PJ45-12

V Garage Sales

ASSORTED, cot, highchair, baby car seat, push chair, baby harness, all very good condition, TV, stereo, set top box. Healesville. $500ono. 0488 368 076.

Before 5pm.

TILLYS TREE & STUMP REMOVAL

Over 20 years experience in all aspects of Roof Tiling.

• Roofing Repairs • Leak Detection • Re-Bed and Point • Roof Restoration • Re-Roofs • Extensions Call Ross now for a no Obligation free quote.

Personalised and Professional Service Guaranteed

TERMITES S A ANTS T WASPS S SPIDERS MI R ETC MICE RATS

V For Sale

C683922-SJ2-9

V Roofing

C1047556-KG35-12

V Pest Control

1139753-PB25-14

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Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902

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HAY FOR SALE

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

Good quality rolls. Small squares of Pea/ Barley Straw, Rye/Clover, Lucerne, ďŹ rst and second grade, Oaten and Meadow Hay available. Rob Bennett and Sons, Gruyere.

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

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Veterans make big comeback

By KATH GANNAWAY KEITH Corbett has great memories of playing cricket with Wandin when the club was at its peak.

But when it comes to the game, it “gets in your blood” he says as he’s got no intention of confining it all to memory.

“I played in the era of Don Strachan,” he says ... and that needs very little elaboration.

What cricketer in Yarra Valley cricket doesn’t aspire to playing at the highest level for the D J Strachan Shield?

There’s lot of standing around in cricket, and when you have played the game for decades, there’s plenty to draw on when it comes to tales of triumphs, defeat, friendship ... and injury.

Recalling the days when Col Mckenzie and Robbie Walker opened the bowling for Warburton, Corbett says he didn’t escape unscathed from the fast-bowling Walker.

“They were quick ... Robbie was a sling bowler,” he tells Yarra Junction Over 40s ‘youngster’ Steve Scott as he traces the welt that a ball from Walker left on his thigh.

Corbett is waiting for his turn to bat in the first practice match of the season for the Yarra Valley Veterans Cricket over 40, over 50 and over 60s teams.

He says cricket has provided a lifetime of enjoyment taking him to places such as England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India and all around Australia as part of Australia Rotary Cricket, and he has the joy of seeing his legacy con-

tinue through his grandson, Lachlan who finished the 2013/14 season with Seville in the best way possible - with a premiership flag.

The Yarra Valley Cricket Association put a call out in July for players interested in playing in the over 40s, 50s and 60s veterans cricket.

“We’ve got some in their 40s to Rex Thompson at 78 who is bowling out there and still going, and others in their 70s who are still fit enough to play and enjoy it,” said Bill Dobson, secretary of the Yarra Valley Veterans, a former Seville player.

Dobson shaped up to some balls in the nets from captain of the Over 60s, Dave Linton from Hoddles Creek.

“This is cricket the way it should be played; competitive but friendly,” he says.

“When you look at men’s sheds and what they do in that way, this is something for people who want to be involved and be active in sport.

“Some of the best fun is off the field, taking the mickey out of each other, it’s not just the cricket.”

Cricket has taken him to pitches in places he probably would never have dreamed of playing cricket when he was playing competitive cricket in the Yarra Valley.

He’s played against mostly ex-pat Brits in Iceland and against teams in Scotland, Ireland, England and Hawaii.

“You build a lot of friendships, even among the opposition teams; when they pick the touring sides they are from all over,” he said.

Yarra Valley will play two teams

this year, falling just short of numbers for a third team.

The door is still open however, for players, men and women, who would like to play cricket “the way it should be played”.

While most of them have played before, it’s not a pre-requisite. One of the current crew played tennis all his life, taking up cricket at over 60.

The season comprises home-andaway games every second Sunday, plus finals, with a long Christmas break.

For more information on the Over 40s/50s competition phone Graeme Le Brocq on 0407 811 813 or email glebrocq@aapt.net.au, and for Over 60s, Bill Dobson on 0419 588 708, or email billdob@bigpond.net.au .

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Targets tricky with gusty winds playing havoc

By JOHN WOOD THE Woods Point Gun Club reaped the benefits of a clear, sunny day for the annual King of the Mountain clay target Championships with an excellent attendance.

A strong wind blowing down the shooting ground all day made the targets tricky but fun.

Peter West, Robert Lay, Phillip Desmond, Trevor Ewert and Trevor Newman all had an early win in the starting event, the Eye Opener, to share the cash prize.

The first main event was a 20 target Single Barrel sponsored by long time supporters, Steve and Cassy Bedggood.

One target, one shot, no room for error.

Eight shooters qualified for the final shoot off with Desmond taking the Championship sash 24/27 and the AA grade prize as well. Ewert (T) came 2nd in AA, 19/23.

A Grade was an easy win for West (P) 18/21 from Gordon

Twamley, 17/21. Daryl Ewert was successful in B Grade, 19/22 with John Wood 2nd, 18/22.

Lachlan O’Hallaran’s 17/20 was enough for the C Grade prize with Garry Ewert the runner-up, 16/20.

The main event was a 30-target handicap sponsored by Eddie and Roz Woods, members for nearly 40 years.

Jason West, a C Grade shooter, surprised everyone with an excellent 29/30 to take the sash.

Scores of 28/30 pitted Ian Findlay, Gordon Twamley and Ken Skinner against each other for the minor places with Findlay taking 2nd, 33/35, Twamley 3rd, 32/35 and Skinner in 4th place, 28/31.

To finish the day, there was a 25 target Tower Championship with Eddie and Roz Woods generous sponsors again. Trevor Newman put in an extra effort to finish the event with a perfect 25/25 and take the sash.

Findlay, Greg Shahin, Mark Baker, Dave Hoon, Ewert (T) and Skinner all shot 24/25 to

shoot off for the final spots on the podium. Findlay’s 36/37 was enough for 2nd prize with the Hoon taking 3rd, 35/37.

After a long trip overseas with his wife Ann to see his daughter Catherine shooting for Australia, Skinner took 4th place, 31/34.

The High Gun of the day is normally cut and dried, but today there were three vying for the title, Twamley, Newman and Skinner. After a long and exciting shoot off, Newman was a worthy winner of the Bedggood sponsored sash, 96/105.

Junior shooter Alex Wozniak shot well and received an encouragement award for this as well as outscoring his father, Steve.

Great tucker and Trevor Ewert’s port infused beef pies were an instant hit.

Next shoot is the Bernie Elstrek Memorial Trophy on Sunday 26 October at 10.30am.

Interested in clay target shooting, contact John Wood on 9808 2693.

Alex Wozniak, Jason West, Trevor Newman and Phillip Desmond with a proud Tyler West in front of his dad.

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Bike riders’ muddy moves THE Wildwood Mountain Bike Park on Riverside Drive, Warburton, hosted the first round of the Enve Victorian Gravity Enduro Series last weekend.

The event was organised by Alpine Gravity, which is based near Bright, and was the first mountain bike event the new park has hosted.

Friday and Saturday were practice days and Sunday was race day.

Multi-timed runs on a 2.5 kilometre gravity enduro track consists of 70 per cent downhill and 30 per cent uphill.

The rain leading up to the event made a mess of the shuttle track, which had the purpose of shuttling riders and their bikes to the top of the track.

However, after a lot of machinery working on it the track was

suitable for use on race day on Sunday.

The event had approximately 200 riders on Saturday and 176 entrants for the race on Sunday. Warburton was flooded with mountain bikers from across Victoria, most of whom stayed in accommodation in the township.

Classes included beginners through to elite, juniors, masters and super masters.

The event was a great success and has generated a lot of interest from those involved in the sport.

Thanks go to participants, Alpine Gravity, Cog Cafe Warburton and the people at Wildwood MTB Park.

The next round for the Enve Victorian Gravity Enduro Series will be held at Barjarg on 24-26 October.

Competitors at the Enve Victorian Gravity Enduro Series.

Girls show the way to premiership WITH premiership ladders still undecided, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and nerves.

Once again it was the consistent and dominant Under 14 girls over the weekend of 20-21 September that showed the rest of the club athletes the way.

A convincing win in the grade capped an awesome season which saw them win the overall premiership title, saw three of the athletes in the top seven athletes overall and record five wins from seven starts.

Well done to Lily, Ruby, Brooke, Lee and Zoe. The only other team able to match the exploits of the Under 14 girls was the Open Women’s team of Veida Somerville, Amanda Laven and Amanda Branson.

Competing in the Women’s Divison Four grade, the team led from the start to record a comfortable victory.

Yarra Ranges Athletics had six other teams competing with all athletes recording exceptional times.

Standout performances were from Craig Hewitson running 2.15 minutes faster than last year, Lee Taylor running 2.03 minutes faster than last year, Lochie Scully running an outstanding 13.04 lap, and 11-year-old Georgia Laven “jogging” around to make up a team in 14.56.

The Division Five Men’s team finished second to retain second place overall in Division Five, and obtain promotion to Division Four

A rider at Wildwood Mountain Bike Park.

The Yarra Ranges Under 14 Girls athletics team won the overall Premiership title. and the Men’s Division Seven team finished second.

It was an outstanding effort and justification for the consistent efforts of the Men’s team throughout the season.

Not to be outdone the Women’s U18 team held on to finish third for the club.

Full results are: Men’s Division 5 (2nd) Caleb McInnes 12.12, Ross Kinsella 12.26, Lachlan Scully 13.04, Michael Clarke 13.44.

Men’s Division 7 (7th) James Laven 13.48, Bryan Ackerly 14.2, Lily Thompson 15.40, Jamie Strudley 14.13.

Men’s 40+ (9th) Craig Hewitson 15.16, David Laven 16.17, Gerard Thrall 16.09.

Men’s Under 14 (9th) Harrison Van Duuren 15.45, Amanda Branson 15.17.

Women’s Under 18 (10) (9th) Lee Taylor 20.10, Molly Dixon 15.26, Shona Branson 19.14.

Women’s Under 18 (2) (5th) Sienna

Somerville 15.41, Georgia Laven 14.56, Zoe Sibley 19.19.

Women’s Under 14 (1st) Brooke Mullins 15.12, Ruby Dixon 15.01, Lily Peacock 14.26.

The next event is round one of the Little Athletics season on Saturday 4 October at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn, from 8.45am.

Go to www.yarrarangesathletics. org.au for more information on registering for little athletics or senior athletics, upcoming events, results and training times.

Aerobics teams are superstars LAUNCHING Place Primary School students took the National School Aerobics Competition by storm this month.

The two teams - the Dark Knights and the Popstars - both walked away with bronze medals as well as being named the winner of a Community Spirit Award.

Coach Candice Nyman said coaches and parents were proud and very surprised by the results.

“We didn’t go into this expecting to do so well,” Ms Nyman said.

“Both teams worked really hard to get there and when it came down to the crunch they performed brilliantly,” she said.

The boy’s team, the Dark Knights, had competed in state competitions before but it was the first time at nationals for both teams.

The grade four and five boys’ team competed at state level last year but didn’t qualify for nationals.

The Popstars, in their first year of aerobics, took their competitors by surprise knocking a more seasoned team from third place to take the bronze.

“The girls really pulled it out,” Ms Nyman said on the Grade 3 girl’s performance.

“Watching the kids’ faces light up when they were announced as medallists made all the early morning practices worth it,” one proud parent, Marty White, said.

Students practiced every day in the two weeks prior to the event, including two days a week before school.

“It was a fantastic experience for everyone,” Ms Nyman said.

It was the sixth time that the school had teams make the nationals but the first time for all students involved.

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