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Kids’ arthritis by the book By JESSE GRAHAM A BOOK shining a light on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) was released recently in Marysville, and for Camp Limber Up visitor, Tahlia, centre, it was a godsend. The book, The Worst Pain in the World, was released at the camp by author, Nicky Johnston and Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria

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PLANS to expand Coldstream in the coming decade have hit a roadblock, with both major parties pledging to lock down Green Wedge areas if they win the election. On 28 October, Labor’s Shadow Planning Minister, Brian Tee, announced that all Green Wedge boundaries would be preserved “for the life of a Labor Government”, if elected on 29 November. The announcement sounded alarm bells for long-time Coldstream resident and business owner Mario Galteri who, with others, has been campaigning for an expansion of the town by re-drawing Green Wedge and Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) areas. “It would pose an enormous problem if it was a blanket decision – it would mean that Coldstream would never, ever develop,” he said. “Everything was looking good until today’s announcement.” Coldstream’s main housing estate and town centre is ringed by the UGB, with Green Wedge areas surrounding, and little room is left for further housing or business development. “Coldstream is locked in – it’s got no vacant land, apart from an area around the IGA,” Mr Galteri said. Labor’s Evelyn candidate, Peter Harris, confirmed that all Green Wedge areas would be completely locked down under an elected Labor Government. “Some might want to change the boundaries and shrink the land, like the Napthine Government has done. “Others will argue it should be larger, but by locking down these boundaries, we feel we have the balance right,” he said. Mr Galteri said he believed the matter could be a vote-changer for residents wanting an expansion, provided the Coalition would support

potentially re-drawing the boundaries. However, Evelyn MP and Liberal candidate, Christine Fyffe, said her party was also against changing the Green Wedge areas. She said the town had other options for its future development, which would not require changing the areas. “As far as Coldstream goes, there are opportunities for more houses and I think it will benefit the whole town,” she said. “However, that has to be carefully managed so we don’t remove arable land.” Mr Harris said that, if expansion was to occur in the town, it would be a “very long-term process”, and that he also believed the town had other options. “I believe there are many other ways to revitalise the area and these can be implemented in the shorter term,” he said. “I think the first step in revitalising the area will be engaging the community and trying to make sure that the residents that are already there are using the services that exist.” The Yarra Ranges Council facilitated meetings throughout 2013 and this year discussing proposals for Coldstream’s future – including the possibility of expansion. In March, Managing Director of Hansen Partnership, David Barnes, discussed the matter in a meeting at the council chambers, and said the proposal would be an uphill battle. He said that, for the proposal to be considered, the council would have to support the expansion, as would the Planning Minister, and then an amendment to the Regional Strategy Plan would have to become an act of parliament and pass both houses. The council is currently working on a structure plan for the town.

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A TOTAL of 118 Yarra Ranges residents became Australian citizens in a colourful and moving citizenship ceremony at Burrinja in Upwey on Wednesday night. Originating from 24 countries, the Burrinja auditorium was a united nations of people from toddlers to older people, and many in between, from all around Yarra Ranges Shire. Some had taken the very first opportunity they could to make their pledge to become Australian citizens. Others have lived here for many years and for different reasons have now moved to formalise their Aussie status. Mayor Fiona McAllister administered the Pledge of Commitment, inviting individuals to make the pledge as either an oath or an affirmation. She said Australian citizenship was a common bond involving reciprocal rights and obligations which united all Australians while respecting their diversity. The privileges include the right to vote, to run for government, to enlist in the defence forces and to register children born overseas as Australian citizens. Obligations, she said, include loyalty to Australia and its people, sharing Australia’s democratic beliefs, upholding and obeying Australian law, and enrolling and voting at elections and referenda. Wurundjeri woman Julie Kitto did a welcome to country, and Monbulk MP James Merlino and councillors Len Cox, Noel Cliff, Samantha Dunn and Jim Child assisted with the ceremony. “I am sensitive to the fact that Australia is populated by migrants, from our Indigenous people who travelled land bridges between continents,

the first fleeters, to those from many lands who have arrived in more recent times,” Cr McAllister said. “Be it to improve their life, or in fear of their lives, it had meant that Australians are a tolerant people.” She said Australia had benefited as a nation because of its ability to accept others. “We greatly appreciate the commitment made here today,” she said. Romy and Sonia Singh moved to Australia from India and two-year-old daughter Arleen is already an Aussie. The couple plan on moving to Healesville soon with daughter Arleen who, at two years old, was already an Australian citizen. Among many Yarra Valley residents also receiving citizenship were Sandra Schoffer from Healesville who came to Australia as a child from Wales, Jaspal Singh and Harpeet Kaur and son Divkiran Singh from Warburton, Ewa Ainsworth, Kosa Krawczyk and Wiktoria Krawczyk from Warburton and WooriYallock resident Raziel Gutierrez Soto, a classical guitarist from Mexico who married Aussie girl Nicole. Gyannath Seegolam, wife Khosalia Devi and sons Negesh and Hemish came to Seville from Mauritius four years ago. Mr Seegolam said toddler Hemish was born here and they were now all Australian citizens. “Having citizenship provides more job opportunities and opportunities as well for the kids as they grow up,” he said. “We all wanted to become citizens so we can enjoy the whole opportunities of Australia, including voting,” he said. Cr Cliff joined his colleagues in welcoming Yarra Ranges newest citizens with Womenjika a “G’day”.

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Shed’s new lease on life By JESSE GRAHAM A BADGER Creek community group will have a brand-new shed worth over $30,000 constructed by the new year, following a government grant announcement last week. The Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed members met Seymour MP and Eildon candidate, Cindy McLeish at their shed on Wednesday 29 October for the announcement, which will see a new shed established for storage and workshop use. The new shed would be placed alongside an unused CFA appliance shed at the back of the Badger Creek

CFA, which is currently being used by the Men’s Shed. President, Brad Hampton, said the project would be completed in February, and would mean the group could take on new members and house new equipment once opened. “The existing shed we’ve been given from the CFA can’t accommodate us, let alone an expansion, that’s why we haven’t advertised (for new members),” he said. The Men’s Shed members had to raise $15,000 in kind to receive the grant, and managed to do so within the space of three weeks - Mr Hampton said the expansion would take the entire budget.

days a week to having a dozen at the shed four days a week - with others working on projects. He said the Badger Creek CFA had been ‘fantastic’ for hosting the group and that it was his aim for the Men’s Shed to help fund the brigade. “That’s our aim in life, to do that,” he said. “The Badger Creek community has supported us a lot. “The aim really is that the guys do working projects and other things in the workshop that are meaningful and that, at the end of the day, they’ve accomplished something.” For more information on Men’s Sheds, visit www.mensshed.org.

Ms McLeish congratulated the group on receiving the grant, which was delivered through the government’s Strengthening Men’s Sheds Program, and said the expansion would have a positive effect on the area. “With the enthusiasm in this room, the work will be done before you know it, and we’ll have a wonderful, effective and growing Men’s Shed,” she said. “You’re bringing this whole little area back to life.” Mr Hampton said that the group had grown substantially in the last six months, going from having around eight people at the shed two

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held at the school, and that the turnout had grown each year. “When we started, it wasn’t a twilight market, it was just in the afternoon - then we extended it because we wanted the community to come in,” Ms Di Giacomo said. The Yarra Glen Men’s Shed, Yarra Glen CFA, Heartland Church and

other community groups had stalls and activities, including bouncing castles and wood-working displays. Ms Di Giacomo said the market was a “huge” project for the school, with the kids putting together their own signs and pricing. For more photos, visit mail. starcommunity.com.au.

Young join in telling their arthritis tales By JESSE GRAHAM CHILDREN affected by arthritis will be able to easily tell their story, following a book launch in Marysville last month. The Worst Pain in the World was released on 19 October at the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria (A&OV) Camp Limber Up in Marysville, and tells the story of fictional girl Bella at her birthday party. Bella lives with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and the story explains that, while her friends have visible pains - such as a plaster on a broken arm - her pain is not visible, but is still very real. The book was funded by A&OV and Pfizer, and author, Nicky Johnston, came up with the content after

visiting the Marysville camp and talking to the children who attend and live with JIA. “Almost immediately I knew which of my concept stories were right on the mark,” she said. “I scribbled many notes at the camp, capturing key words, emotions and specific examples that I would use directly in my final story.” A&OV CEO Linda Martin said the book would be useful for children living with JIA to tell their story to their friends, family members and teachers, who might not be aware of the condition. “When people hear the word arthritis they automatically think it’s something that happens to old people,” Ms Martin said. For one of the camp’s visitors,

Tahlia, the book was a godsend. Her mother, Kathryn, said that Tahlia travelled in a wheelchair due to her JIA, and that people often assumed she had a temporary injury, or something self-inflicted, such as a fall. “She spends a lot of time explaining arthritis to others,” she said. Kathryn said that having the book to show to friends and people at school would help others to understand the condition more. “Having awareness among peers helps kids an awful lot,” she said. Each of the children at the camp received a free copy of the book, and had their books signed by Nicky after the event. For more information, visit www. arthritisvic.org.au.

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KIDS from Yarra Glen became entrepreneurs for the day when they set up shop at their primary school and welcomed the community in for a special twilight market. The market, which is held each year, ran from 4pm-6pm on Thursday 30 October, with Yarra Glen Primary School students running stalls and activities of all kinds. The clear and warm weather brought people out in throngs, and the school grounds were filled with community members having a sausage, a chat and a shop at the different stalls. Principal, Sue Di Giacomo said that every grade was represented with a stall at the event, with some selling trinkets and homewares, others selling paintings and running activities such as biscuit decorating. She said this year’s event marked the fourth time the market had been

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which has already been abolished. Another critical step is investing in infrastructure, particularly better roads; both at a local and state level. This is why the Federal Government is investing more than $10 million in the Yarra Ranges under the Roads to Recovery program over the next five years. This money will help upgrade some of our worst local roads

right across the Yarra Ranges. East West Link is also vital for both our local and state economy. It will cut out 23 sets of traffic lights and drastically shorten journey times for hundreds of thousands of commuters every day. This is why the Federal Government has joined with the Victorian Government and invested $3 billion to build East West Link.There is no doubt that Melbourne will grow significantly over coming decades. Without major new infrastructure projects today, Melbourne’s roads of tomorrow will become an even bigger and badder car park. It is hard to imagine driving through our city now without CityLink - which was opposed by many when built in

the 1990s. East West Link will ensure Melbourne has an efficient transportation system for decades to come. For those thousands of local residents that commute to the CBD for work, East West Link will mean more time at home in the Yarra Valley and less time stuck in peak-hour traffic on the Eastern Freeway. East West Link will mean lower transport costs for our local businesses. A fruit grower in Silvan will get their fresh produce to market quicker and cheaper. These savings and efficiencies will filter through the supply chain to the benefit of us all. And for our tradies driving between job sites from on one side of the city to the other, East West Link means they

Community Diary Back to Yarra Junction THE Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society is hosting the Back to Yarra Junction display on Sunday 16 November from 10am to 6pm at the Upper Yarra Museum. See special displays of Yarra Junction memorabilia and take the opportunity to scan photos and documents on the day. Phone 0427 707 730.

150th Massed Choir CELEBRATE Healesville’s 150th with uplifting harmonies and great company at the Massed Choir event at Queens Park on Saturday 8 November after the Grand Street Parade. Massed rehearsal Thursday 6 November at 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, corner Green and River streets, Healesville. All are welcome - no experience necessary. Contact Leah Marlowe on 0458 160 380.

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Bicycle tourism talk BICYCLE tourism in the Warburton Valley will be the topic of a talk at the next meeting of Friends of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. The meeting on Thursday 12 November at 7.30pm at Seville Public Hall, will include a short AGM for the group. All welcome. Phone 5966 5062.

Toy library UPPER Yarra Family Centre opens its toy library from 10.30am-noon on Wednesdays and from 9.30am11.30am on Saturdays. Membership is $30 per year. For more information, visit the Upper Yarra Family Centre at 2444 Warburton Highway.

Farmers’ market PERMACULTURE Yarra Valley group holds the Healesville Organic Farm-

Email diary entries to: editor@yvnews.com.au by 5pm Wednesdays ers’ Market every Saturday from 8am to 1pm in Coronation Park, River Street. Fresh organic produce, seedlings, honey, sourdough bread, coffee and tea, olive oil, preserves, soaps and wooden toys are all available.

Remembrance Day service MILLGROVE Residents Action Group and the River Valley Church invites everyone to join the 2014 Remembrance Day service at the Millgrove War Memorial at 10.45am on 11 November to remember and pay tribute to those who gave their lives in all wars on this the centenary anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. For further information contact Bob Lillie on 0417 376 043.

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Families moving together THIS workshop is about bringing families together for a creative, playful and enjoyable experience through the medium of dance and movement. Sunday 16 November from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre. Bookings essential on 9730 2887.

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The Funeral Service to Remember the life of Mr Jim Melrose, will be held at the Heritage Pioneers Chapel 1414 Healesville – Koo Wee Rup Rd Woori Yallock Friday, November 7, 2014 commencing at 11am. Following light refreshments, the funeral cortege will proceed to Healesville Cemetery where Jim will be laid to rest. HERITAGE & HERITAGE FUNERALS

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Candidates field questions EILDON candidates again took the floor and fielded questions from timber industry members and bush users at a Meet the Candidates evening in Healesville last week. Friends of Forestry (FoF) put on the evening at the Don Road Sporting Complex in Healesville on Thursday 30 October, bringing together a group of more than 250 people from a range of bush user groups. Hunters, shooters, fishers, tradesmen, agricultural workers and members of the timber industry, along with locals from around the electorate, filled the hall to hear the candidates speak and to put forward questions through the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Andrew Embling. Labor’s Sally Brennan, the Nationals’ Jim Child, the Australian Country Alliance’s Jeffrey Leake, Independent Bruce Argyle and Seymour MP and Liberal candidate Cindy McLeish all attended the event,

with the Greens’ Marie Sellstrom unable to attend - Ms Sellstrom had her answers read by FoF member, Graham Taylor, on the night. After an introductory speech, the candidates each answered questions about topics such as the East-West Tunnel, the Healesville and Mansfield Hospitals, the timber industry, jobs growth, preferences and the Great Forest National Park (GFNP) proposal. Ms Brennan said that she supported the timber industry, but did not indicate support or opposition to the GFNP proposal. She said that, if elected, she would like to see a round-table discussion with all stakeholders about the proposal and how to balance the interests. Mr Argyle said he supported this approach. Both candidates received jeers from audience members for their answers, and Mr Embling often stopped the interrupters so the candidates could continue answering.

Mr Child, Ms McLeish and Mr Leake all stated their firm opposition to the GFNP, to the cheers and applause of many of the attendees. Ms Sellstrom wrote that both she and the Greens fully support the establishment of the GFNP. On the topic of major policies, Ms Brennan said that her focus was on jobs, skills and education; Mr Child said his was on jobs, training and the economy; Mr Leake said that local and relevant training and jobs were important; Mr Argyle said his focus was on access to education, health, public transport and local jobs; Ms McLeish said hers was on creating jobs; and Ms Sellstrom wrote that addressing climate change was her concern. During a question-and-answer session, Ms Brennan was asked by a number of different stakeholders about the GFNP proposal, and how it would affect their activities - such as hunting and four-wheel-driving

200 lots face subdivision By JESSE GRAHAM SUBDIVISION will soon be allowed for over 200 lots in Healesville, Warburton and Yarra Junction, following last week’s Yarra Ranges Council meeting. At their 28 October meeting, councillors discussed a proposal to lower the minimum lot size for subdivision in Low Density Residential Zones (LDRZ) from 4000 square metres - around an acre to 2000 square metres. For lots to be eligible for subdivision under the changes, they must meet a range of criteria, such as not being covered by the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), an Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) with risks of debris flow, among others. However, Councillor Jim Child put forward an amendment that would allow subdivision on Warburton lots despite the town being covered by the BMO. He said Warburton was the

only township of its size covered by the overlay, which he said generated “tremendous concern” for residents, who have to meet strict criteria for building permits. The proposed change, with Cr Child’s amendment and another by Cr Samantha Dunn exempting a number of Dandenong Ranges towns from the changes, passed unanimously. Under the change, 120 lots in Healesville, 30 in Yarra Junction and 92 in Warburton could potentially be subdivided, if the application is approved by the council and if the lot meets all the criteria - including being connected to reticulated sewerage. The matter had been the subject of extensive community consultation in recent months, with a special meeting held by the council on 30 September for public submissions and a mail-out to 12,400 properties, informing them of the proposed change. Around 2500 submissions including survey responses - were

received on the matter. A majority of online submitters in Mount Evelyn, Healesville and Yarra Junction supported the changes, while majority of submitters in locations including Monbulk, Montrose, Warburton and the hills areas excluded by Cr Dunn opposed the changes. Written and public submissions, according to the council, were almost equally-split between supporting and opposing the changes. Once the changes have been accepted by the Planning Minister, all decisions on subdivisions will still need approval from the council on a case-by-case basis. The council will write to Planning Minister Matthew Guy, advising him of the council’s support for the changes, with the amendments raised at the meeting. Councillors Jason Callanan and Andy Witlox were not present at the meeting.

- as well as people working in the timber industry. She said that she wanted all stakeholders to be present for a discussion on the matter, and that she would support those activities, including selective logging, in those discussions. Mr Argyle was later taken to task on a statement he made about clear-fell logging in old growth forests, with Malcolm Warnock correcting him that no timber is harvested from old growth areas. Ms Brennan said that her preferences would not be confirmed until 14 November, while Mr Argyle said he would not preference any party - Mr Leake and Ms McLeish said

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Letters Better spent AN OPEN letter to Cindy McLeish and the Liberal/National Party Government re the Warburton Mountain Bike Trail. Thanks so much for offering to spend $3.5 million on Warburton, it is badly needed here. However your plan for this money indicates how out of touch you are with local needs and priorities. Here are two suggestions which would make a very significant difference to the growing population of this area (now and in future), and come a long way higher up most local people’s priority list than a mountain bike trail: 1. Reopen Warburton hospital: so residents and visitors alike don’t have to travel nearly an hour for emergency treatment, also enabling at least some specialist medical services to be offered locally. This could be done on a long-term lease. 2. Build a new local secondary/technical college: Choice in secondary education is not available to all local families - only those who can afford private education, or at least the $500+ a year bus ticket to send their child to a school in Lilydale or Mount Evelyn, have any choice. This excludes a very large number of students. Another state secondary college would not only mean real choice - it could also encourage the existing school, Upper Yarra Secondary College, to lift its game. A new mountain bike trail would be a fine thing, but it is not going to make a significant difference to most of the local population. I suggest your plan’s priorities are similar to planning an overseas holiday while failing to pay the rent at home. Kristin Gillespie, East Warburton.

On the road MOST of my time (until very recently) was spent “out on the road” seeing clients; thus, I often stopped for a coffee or a feed at local shopping malls, etc, right across the socio-economic area spectrum. And, being – very proudly - a 1950s inner suburban, industrial slum surrounded “tech school educated”; and, having employed university,

highly “educated; but, unlearned” people, I had/ have little difficulty relating to most people from most walks of life. So let me ask all you “modern-day Labor” types: just, who the bloody hell do you think you are? Because most of you (mostly sending your kids to private schools; and having your kids mostly treated in private hospitals) have well and truly buggered up (Whitlam-style); and, thumbed your nose at, in effect “mooned” all your “working family” constituents. My late country born dad finished his working life in the filth and danger of an iron foundry in then heavy industrial area Yarraville which, today – is “Yuppieville” full of “ICPPs” (Inner City Pampered Poodles) who – by far in the main - know bugger-all of real struggle, sacrifice and suffering (let alone “duty”). Dad had such wonderful sayings: “For even the tiniest privilege, you have twice the responsibility!” And (with neither arrogance, nor, patronisation): “While Labor people need someone else to do nicely for them, Liberal people do for themselves; while doing for others, nicely. Make no mistake: the past 40 years have seen Labor left-wing (and left Greens) infiltrate Australia’s state (Aussie taxpayer) owned education systems and progressively, fail and betray, Australia’s working-class children (thus, workingclass parents). Howard Hutchins, Chirnside Park.

Propaganda party SO, THE first electioneering propaganda has started to hit my mailbox. Decent, well-meaning local identities pictured among a flurry of their party machine’s 'promises’ (we know they’re not really that) that seem to be desperately thrown together at the last moment to keep the present government in power, or, to throw it out. In these times when so many dire challenges face our state and country wouldn’t you think that this game of politics, of parties (supposedly) opposing each other, of shouting at each other across a chamber or point-scoring in the media would be redundant, the best minds just working together for the maximum good? For all its perceived shortcomings there is one such government, where men and women from all walks of life,

beliefs and philosophies work together around a table to achieve consensus. I’m talking about our local Yarra Ranges Council and, while yes, it has its critics from time to time, I suspect that if our so-called higher governments followed its model, Victoria, and Australia might be in better shape. Sadly, this is not likely in the foreseeable future so, on November 29, try at least to vote for a collaborative, not a combative candidate. With best wishes for our future … David Johnston, Healesville.

changed. The firefighters say that the proposed changes have huge implications for community safety, and so the money reserved for fire services is now paying the legal bills of the government. This treatment of our fire services men and women is shameful. Handing out pre-election bits and pieces is okay, and we’ll take them. But don’t think that they replace the massive and damaging cuts to these essential services inflicted by this government over the last four years. Sally Brennan, Labor Candidate for Eildon.

Humbled after loss THE Hill Family feels humbled by the support shown to us as a family at the loss of Graham. To Jesse Graham, our thanks for the respect you have shown in last week’s front page feature on our Dad, Goompa, Pop, Poppy Hill and my husband. Jesse, we feel you are an asset to our town. Annette Hill and family, Healesville.

Election fires up THERE seems to be a fair bit of pre-election activity at the moment around announcing new fire stations and handing over keys for new tankers. There’s two important points to remember here: firstly, that this Coalition Government cut $66 million from Victoria’s fire services when they came to office; and secondly, we have no idea how much of the Fire Services Property Levy is going where it’s intended, which is to resource fire services. It all goes into consolidated revenue, and like a lot of other statistics we need and aren’t getting, this government is not saying how much money it actually collects from this levy. So how can we know if they won’t say? One thing we do know, however, is that in the last two years $9 million of the money you’ve paid in your rates for the Fire Services Property Levy is being used to pay the government’s legal fees while they fight the firefighters in court. The government decided in March this year (just after Hazelwood) that they don’t agree any more with the employment conditions the firefighters currently work under, and they want them

Cheap shot IT IS disappointing to see that Labor has labelled the great news that Box Hill Institute will establish a dedicated TAFE campus in Lilydale as “an insult”. The Opposition have once again shown that they can only be trusted to talk down Victoria’s world-class training system. On Wednesday, Box Hill CEO Norman Gray said the institute had identified a demand in the region for a campus that at capacity would enable 800-900 students to use it. Hardly the “tiny shopfront with a handful of courses”. The Opposition’s cheap shot at a TAFE shows they have scant regard for Box Hill’s commitment to deliver education in Lilydale. Labor’s comments show they are interested in cheap political rhetoric rather than improving employment outcomes for our young people. As local member, I was extremely proud to welcome Box Hill to Lilydale and announce $2.25 million from the Coalition Government to make the institute’s vision a reality. I am also proud to say that the Victorian Coalition Government has increased funding to support skills training at TAFE from $487 million under Labor to $600 million in 2013. The Opposition should retract their comments and support the significant training and employment opportunities this week’s announcement will offer for students across the outer east. Christine Fyffe MP, State Member for Evelyn.

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Fine wine found in hills By JESSE GRAHAM COLDSTREAM Hills winemakers have been lauded for their skills, with the venue taking home a top award from the recent Royal Melbourne Wine Awards. The winery was awarded the James Halliday Trophy for Best Pinot Noir for its Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 - one of eight major trophies in the competition - on Thursday 16 October. Chief Winemaker, Andrew Fleming, said he was thrilled that the winery took out the accolade and attributed the success to the hard work of the winemaking team. “We made the 2013 Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir to epitomise what cool Upper Yarra Pinot can achieve - we were looking for elegance, perfume, texture and silkiness,� he said. “Even though 2013 was a warm vintage, we still produced some pretty smart wines and receiving this trophy is testament to my winemaking and viticulture teams for their absolute commitment to quality.� Mr Fleming said that Yarra Valley wineries generally had a strong presence in wine competitions, and that favourable conditions last year resulted in a good season for Pinot Noir. “There was lots of colour, flavour and depth - all of that adds up to a wine that’s

going to age well but also show well,� he said. The Royal Melbourne Wine Awards drew entries from around the country, with 3183 wines entered overall. “With the national wine shows or any capital city wine show, there’s always a lot of entries and you’re competing against a lot of good producers - it’s always great, obviously, if you win an award,� Mr Fleming said. The award was named after the man who established Coldstream Hills around 30 years ago, but Mr Fleming said Mr Halliday had no input on the judging process. The winery also received a gold medal for its 2013 The Esplanade Pinot Noir, which also received four trophies and a gold medal at the Yarra Valley Wine Show in September. The Douglas Seabrook Single Vineyard Trophy was awarded to Oakridge Wines for its Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2012, while John Funder and Val Diamond from the Yarra Ranges received the Kym Ludvigsen Trophy for Vivicultural Excellence. The awards are conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. For the full list of results, visit www. rasv.com.au/wine.

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Housing is slipping away IN 2002 70 per cent of rentals in Yarra Ranges were affordable to people on government benefits. By March this year, according to Yarra Ranges Housing Action Group’s (YRHAG) Kate Coleman, that number had fallen to 8.5 per cent - in line with metropolitan Melbourne. Kate, who had worked for nearly 40 years in the housing sector and now volunteers her time and experience with YRHAG, says the figures, taken from the DHS quarterly rental report, make homelessness and housing affordability not only a major issue for Yarra Ranges as a community, but an election issue. YRHAG is hosting a public forum at Montrose Town Centre tomorrow night, Wednesday, 5 November, at 6pm, to which electoral candidates for Croydon, Eildon, Monbulk, Gembrook and Evelyn have been invited. Guest speakers are Steve Staikos from Community Housing Federation of Victoria, John Devine, CEO of Anchor Inc. and Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Fiona McAllister. YRHAG is very much at the coalface of the issue with

representatives of NGOs working in housing in this region as members, as well as concerned and passionate individuals, like Kate. She is not prone to subtle messages. The situation, she said, is far too critical for that. “I’d have to say that in the last two years while going out and meeting candidates and politicians, on many occasions it has been difficult because they have no understanding or knowledge of housing or homelessness. They might claim they do; but really, they don’t. “There is no gross funding going into the provision of affordable housing at state or federal level at this point in time and that’s creating major problems,� she said. She said that affordability in either renting or buying a home, has become extremely expensive and it’s not only people on a benefit who are not managing in the private sector. “Low-income working people are also struggling,� she said. She is concerned at talk of the State Government transferring 12,000 public housing units over to the housing associations and the implications of that in both the short and long term.

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“If you’re a working family on a low income in the Eastern Suburbs, if you apply for public housing there is a 25-year waiting list,� she said. This is not a five-minute debate. The issues are complex and many and include the very definition of homelessness, casualisation of the workforce, growing unemployment and underemployment and the economic and social impact in terms of detriment to so many facets of life. “If you are homeless, or even technically homeless, it’s very hard to get a job, to access community programs and to do a whole range of things,� Kate said. “I have known homeless people living in tents just off the Warburton Rail Trail. People riding and walking along that trail don’t see them, but I have worked with clients who have lived like that,� she added. The forum will provide an opportunity to put questions to the candidates about their policies on homelessness and housing affordability, and, YRHAG hopes, will also raise awareness in the broader community. Inquiries and RSVP to Kate Coleman 9735 5264, 0407 291 568 or katec1iprimus.com.au.

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Roof above learning centre By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM

John and Paul Worlley of the Healesville Masonic Lodge present the donation to Kate Wilson, committee member, and Karen Kisala, CEO of the Healesville Living and Learning Centre. Picture: KATHRYN BERMINGHAM “The centre has never had a donation of this size from a community group and this amount of money will go a long way. “We are so grateful for the support of the Masonic Lodge and others who have donated.”

The centre provides adult education services to the community and provides a range of facilities such as internet access and printing. It is a not-for-profit, community run education provider and holds a range of courses throughout the year.

Awards up for grabs for our best By JODIE SYMONDS THE YARRA Ranges Council is calling for Australia Day Awards nominations. Yarra Ranges mayor Fiona McAllister has invited members of the community to nominate individuals or community groups for recognition of their achievements.

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“We are fortunate to live in an area rich in community spirit, with residents who generously dedicate their time to others and make Yarra Ranges a wonderful place to live,” Cr McAllister said. “This is a chance to formally recognise their outstanding contribution and celebrate their achievements.”

Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 3 November 1934 Obituary MR Charles Alfred Robarts, of Rochester Road, Canterbury, died suddenly last Saturday night. A native of the Avoca district, Mr Robarts who was 67 years of age, settled about 40 years ago on Mt Toolebewong, near Healesville and with his brothers, Cyrus and Ernest did much to establish the popularity of that portion of the Healesville district as a tourist resort. For several years he was a member of the Healesville Shire Council. He was later appointed manager of the Coranderrk Aborigine Station, which he occupied for about 12 years. For some time, he also acted as relieving manager at Lake Tyers. Subsequently, he was appointed an inspector of the Children’s Welfare Department from which position he retired about two years ago.

Yarra Glen identity passes FOLLOWING a brief illness, Yarra Glen has lost, by the death of Mr John Bell, one of ‘Glen Brae’, one of its most prominent citizens and a wellknown and highly respected pioneering family. He was born at Kangaroo Ground in 1843, nine years after his parents had arrived from Scotland in the sailing vessel ‘David Clarke’. Mr Bell had lived in the district all his life and retired from active farming only six years ago. The late Mr Bell was well known as a judge of beef cattle and Clydesdale horses and had judged throughout Victoria.

Warburton Mail 6 November 1964 Two months imprisonment for assault A TIMBER worker was sentenced to gaol for two months by Mr R. Brown,

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Pre-school centre for Warburton A PUBLIC meeting is to be held at Warburton on Wednesday 11 November to consider the possibility of establishing a pre-school centre in the town. The meeting was convened by the Shire of Upper Yarra at the request of the Warburton Advancement League. Many people in Warburton hold the view that a pre-school centre should have been set up in Warburton years ago. It has been talked about a great deal but that is as far as it ever got. Now the move has been made and it is up to the residents of the town themselves to decide one way or the other. Everything will depend on what transpires at next Wednesday’s meeting.

Round-Up MRS Margaret May Bickerton who passed away at the Warburton Hospital on 29 October was a life-long resident of the Upper Yarra. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones, who conducted the Wine Hall at Millgrove some 60 years ago. Mrs. Bickerton was the post mistress at Millgrove for many years. She has lived at Warburton for the past 42 years and has always been a generous donor to deserving charitable causes. Each year she gave a trophy to the Warburton Football Club. Mrs Bickerton, who was 82 is survived by her husband. - Contributed by Ellena Biggs

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THE Healesville Living and Learning Centre says it will be able to complete a partial roof restoration after receiving a donation of $9496.60 last week. The money was raised and donated by the Healesville Masonic Lodge and was presented to the centre last Wednesday. Lodge secretary John Worlley said that the group raised money for different causes every year and believed and aimed to support community organisations. “The Healesville Living and Learning Centre provides education and other services for so many within the community. “It’s really important that programs such as this are available and we are glad to raise money for such a worthy cause.” The Masonic Society held a trivia night to raise the money and then matched proceeds dollar for dollar. The night included silent auctions and games and was well-attended by the local community. Karen Kisala, CEO of the Living and Learning Centre, said the organisation was completely community supported and that the donation would fund essential restorations.

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Can’t beat a good teacher By JESSE GRAHAM THERE’S no substitute for good practice and a good teacher when it comes to learning how to drive, according to paramedic Jason Callanan. Mr Callanan - who is also a Yarra Ranges councillor - said that drivers were statistically at the worst risk of a serious injury or death on the roads on their first day of their P-plates. He said that preventing potential crashes came out of education about the road, different conditions and how to handle a car, and experiencing driving with a number of different people. “A range of people gives you a different experience base,” Cr Callanan said. “With different attitudes and different skills, the student can go ‘I didn’t like how my mum showed me, but my uncle showed me a different way’. “Doing that, the kid is going to understand it better.” Cr Callanan warned that completing the required 120 Learners Permit hours with only one driver could lead to young people picking up only their teacher’s driving style and their bad habits with them. “They might be adapting a bad attitude, or skill or habit that will be entrenched,” he said.

“Trying to get it (a bad habit) out of a young driver is very hard.” Through alternating driving with family members, with instructors and in formal driving classes, Cr Callanan said that younger people would be more prepared to handle intense situations on their own when they received their licence. “Get out there - do country roads, do freeways, do night-time driving and in the rain,” he said. “The actual craft of driving is something that will take experience but it’s about having that attitude, ensuring that they are aware of what’s around them.” While learner drivers are often at lower risk of crashes compared to adult drivers, Cr Callanan said around 10-15 learner drivers died on Victorian roads each year. He urged drivers-to-be to take part in programs such as the L2P Driver Mentor Program, evasive driving courses, and for parents to ensure they taught their children how to drive - not just how to pass their driving test. “You research what school to put your kid in and what kinder would be the best for your child - a lot of research should go into who you choose for your driving teacher,” Cr Callanan said.

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He offered the following tips to young drivers: check your tyres and brakes often and ensure your car is roadworthy. For parents teaching their kids how to drive, Cr Callanan’s advice was simple: be patient.

“Don’t expect them to learn everything at once - the best thing you can do is be comfortable and let them drive,” he said. “Don’t try to take over and don’t grab the wheel.

“These kids are nervous enough as it is in a vehicle - they don’t need someone shouting at them and being nervous beside them.” A list of driving safety tips is available at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.

When 10km/h can be the biggest deal there is By ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER ROBERT HILL THE Princes Highway between Melbourne and Geelong has become the focus of the speed debate recently with a proposal to increase the limit from 100km/h to 110km/h. “It’s just another 10km/h, what’s the big deal?” The “big deal” is that research indicates the speed increase would provide limited improvement in travel times while significantly increasing the level of road trauma. People may say I don’t want to see the speed limit increased because I’m just interested in enforcing the speed limit to raise revenue, but nothing could be further from the truth. I don’t care about revenue raising,

not in the slightest. What I do care about is protecting people on our roads and doing everything possible to reduce the road toll. Disappointingly, many people just don’t appreciate the dangers of speeding on our roads until it’s too late. Fact - More than half of all motorists caught speeding by Victoria Police in 2013 were doing more than 15km/h over the speed limit. Fact - 15km/h over the limit doesn’t “just happen” and going down a hill doesn’t excuse it. Fact - 15km/h over the limit is a conscious decision to break the law and to put your life and the lives of other road users at risk. Sadly 15km/h over the limit is a conservative measurement of the

speeding on our roads, as we continue to see hoons being caught from 45km/h over the limit to in excess of 100km/h over. Victoria Police will soon launch the Safer Country Roads Plan which is aimed at addressing the fact that country road users are more than three times likely to be killed and 40 percent more likely to be seriously injured than drivers in Melbourne. We know speeding is a major factor in about a third of all fatal collisions. We know the chances of being involved in a crash double for every 10km/h increase in speed in a 100km/h zone and every 5km/h increase in a 60km/h zone. We know the 30 seconds you save on a 10km journey by going at 110km/h instead of 100km/h is not

worth the risk of killing yourself or someone else. Unfortunately the speeding culture in our country is our biggest challenge in driving down road trauma yet it’s invariably dismissed by many, because they like to travel fast and because they don’t think “it” will happen to them. But tragically “it” does happen to too many, year after year, and has contributed significantly to the loss of 187 lives so far this year. But still we hear the call from some members of the community to abolish speed limits altogether and adopt German style autobahn motorways. They will say that Germany’s road toll is at an all time low but what they won’t tell you is that autobahn fatalities increased last year. I can tell you, despite car safety

technology improving, autobahn deaths increased by 8 per cent during 2013 compared to 2012. The only way to stop the needless death on our roads is to change this culture and the community’s attitude towards road safety as a whole. People’s attitudes to seatbelts and the increase in the stigma associated with drink-driving are proof we can do it, and we will continue to work hard to change attitudes towards speeding, mobile phone use, and drug driving. All officers, regardless of their work environment, will respond if they observe irresponsible behaviour on our roads. You can be caught anywhere at anytime. Please stay safe on our roads.

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Candidates face grilling EILDON candidates will face questions from the public at a town hall style meeting. The six candidates for the seat of Eildon have been invited to attend a town hall style meeting at the Healesville Memo Hall on Friday 21 November, at 7pm. Yarra Valley FM 99.1 and the Mountain Views Mail have combined to present the forum with the Yarra Ranges Council supplying the facilities. This will be a first for the region; a town hall meeting where the entire event including questions will be taken from the floor and broadcast live to the region on Yarra Valley FM. Locals will also be able to ask questions via the Mail Newspaper Group and Yarra Valley FM’s Facebook pages. All candidates have been invited to participate. Rodney Ball, chairman of Yarra

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Valley FM, said: “This is a great opportunity for the station to be live and local and assist the electorate in knowing more about the candidates that could represent them after the State Election on 29 November”. Mail Newspaper Group editor Melissa Meehan said the event would provide an opportunity for members of the community to ask questions of the candidates directly 10 days before the election. “There have been some closed forums held in the electorate before, but not all candidates have been in attendance,” Ms Meehan said. “We hope that everyone can attend.” The Mail will report on the event and have a round up in the following week’s paper as well as live tweeting from the event. Register to attend (free) at www. yarravalleyfm.com

PAPERMAKING as an artform comes into its own at The Valda Quick Biennial Paper Arts Exhibition currently on display at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead in Wandin. Under the title of ‘Mapping Common Ground’ members of Papermakers of Victoria have put together a fascinating and beautiful exhibition of works which at their heart have the ancient craft of papermaking. Paper is at the heart of the exhibition which includes a vast range of works, including hand-made books. The creativity and imagination of artists is astounding in the use of other media from plant fibre and found papers to silkworm netting, string, reclaimed hand-written recipes and maps to quartz crystal and leaves. The exhibition is at Mont De Lancey, 71 Wellington Road, Wandin North, until 23 November. Phone 5964 2088.

Seville set for Spring Festival By JESSE GRAHAM THE YARRA Valley Spring Festival is just days away, with a massive amount of activities for kids - young and old - springing up on Sunday 9 November. The festival, which opens at 10am on Sunday at the Seville Recreation Reserve, will be a family-friendly event, with children’s activities, live music, rides and attractions. Organised by the Seville Township Group (STG), this year’s event will be the fourth time the festival has been run, and STG president Trilby Dewhurst said she’s excited about the event. “This year we’re going to have over 70 stalls, it looks like it’s going to be fantastic weather and we’ve done some more advertising,” she said. “This year is going to be the best yet.”

Ms Dewhurst said that over 2000 people were expected to visit the event, which will feature mermaids splashing at the Seville Water Play Park, Me Oh My performing live and even free face-painting. The Yarra Valley Spring Festival will be held from 10am to 4pm at the Seville Recreation Reserve, on Monbulk-Seville Road. For more information on the event, visit www.facebook.com/ YarraValleySpringFestival or email yarravalleyspringfestival@gmail. com. Last week the Mail reported that the Spring Festival would have bungee jumping, rock climbing, bouncing castles, pony and donkey rides - this information was incorrect. A contact number provided for the festival was also incorrect. The Mail apologises for the mistakes and for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Garden lovers vote with their feet By KATH GANNAWAY KEEN gardeners are in for a spring trifecta later this month when three very different gardens open in Seville and Wandin as part of the Open Gardens Australia program. Dalblair and Heywood House in Seville and Barrington House in Wandin are open on State Election weekend 29 and 30 November, and could be just the antidote to the more serious task of picking a government. Fiona Johnston from Dalblair B&B, Sally Parrot from Barrington House and Virginia Heywood from Heywood House have been working their greenthumbs (no political pun intended) overtime to get the gardens looking their very best. Each garden has something different to offer with a recently completed stone labyrinth at Dalblair, a sandpit for the kids at Barrington House and garden art at Heywood House are particular features. Garden art, a lemon grove, vegetable gardens, lots of spring-flowering shrubs and perennials, exotic shrubs and sunny lawns, are all in the mix. Fiona and Sally will also be providing morning and afternoon teas with a light lunch also available at Dalblair. Dalblair is at 65 Ducks Lane, Seville; Heywood House is at 50 Lin-

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even comes to enjoy the carnage in the riveting action scenes). Despite the Allies ultimately and rightly winning the war, Fury forces you to question whether Norman’s personal transformation (and that of millions of other soldiers) was really a victory. Brad Pitt, the film’s focal point, delivers confident, commanding gravitas as the tank leader and Norman’s harsh mentor “Wardaddy”, and his subtle acting also conveys another side of the archetypal soldier: the shock and sadness that they must necessarily keep in check during armed conflict. Fury looks deceptively meat-headed, but it is actually a raw, poignant and sensitive film about male bonding and how fragile humanity becomes in war. - SETH HYNES

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Natural way to good health YARRA Glen Pharmacy is a local business that prides itself on personalised service and helping its customers to look and feel good, naturally. Formerly located in Healesville, the pharmacy moved to Yarra Glen just over a year ago. It stocks a huge range of health products including herbs, homeopathic and natural health remedies. George Kakafikas and Anita Bek have run the

pharmacy for the past 15 years and developed a strong relationship and reputation within the Yarra Glen community. They run their business with a focus on natural and complementary health and offer a naturopath service two days a week. The pharmacy also stocks a wide range of health and beauty products including brands such as Moo Goo, Nude Cosmetics, Natio, Trilogy,

Sukin Australian Bush Flower as well as a wide range of vitamins and natural nutrients including Coruso and Thompsons. They also offer services such as NDSS, blood pressure monitoring, an express photo machine, passport photos, medico packs, a customer club and 10 per cent off for Seniors card holders. Dedicated to helping their customers, if the

pharmacy doesn’t stock a particular product the friendly and local staff will do their best to get it in for you. With 25 years’ experience as pharmacists, the Yarra Glen pharmacy can help you with all your healthcare needs. It holds a range of in-store promotions, and lets customers know of special offers via their Facebook page: www. facebook.com/Yarra-Glen-Pharmacy. The Yarra Glen Pharmacy is located at 34 Bell Street, Yarra Glen, and may be contacted by phone on 9730 1433 or email at yarraglenpharmacy@gmail.com. Their trading hours are 9am5.30pm Monday-Friday and 9am-12.30pm on Saturday. Specials on Carpet End of Roll Room Sizes

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All-round fitness for the beach By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM NOW with winter firmly in our rear view mirror, it’s time to start looking forward to hitting the beach on those warm summer days. But just how beach ready is your body? Alex Hutchison and his team at the Yarra Centre are helping people get their bodies bikini beautiful through offering a range of fun and costeffective sports and training activities. Featuring a pool and learn-to-swim program, group fitness, gym, health club, merchandise, cafe, stadium and court sports, there is something for everyone. However you like to exercise, the Yarra Club

has a program to accommodate. It offers personal training, group fitness, indoor bootcamp and outdoor bootcamp. For those who prefer competitive sport, the centre offers stadium and court sports such as basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball and table tennis. In the pool, swimmers can swim laps or have fun under the supervision of lifeguards. They also place a strong importance on creating a community atmosphere, offering friendly service and ensuring a great customer experience. Alex says it is this positive environment that draws people to the centre. “There’s such a great team at the club who are passionate and committed to educating children

about water safety and showing adults how to improve their lifestyle.” Operating in the area for the past 19 years, the centre has become an icon of Yarra Junction. The health club undertook a renovation early this year and now offers modern facilities. The club also prides itself on its high cleanliness and hygiene standards in both the pool and health club. For the kids, the centre provides childcare services, holiday programs, stadium activities, kids’ birthday parties and school fun days. For customers in need of exercise gear, it stocks swimming brands Zoggs, Speedo and Champion as well as gym gear. Alex says that he appreciates working at such a community friendly facility. “I have enjoyed managing a community facility that provides positives such as health and wellbeing and employment for the community.” He says the most important piece of advice he offers people wanting to get fit is to be consistent with their exercise regime.

“It’s very easy to go too hard too fast and then drop off, I encourage people to stick to an exercise regime just as you would with any other daily routine, like brushing your teeth or going to work,” he said.

Alex’s top 10 tips for getting fit this summer: 1. Set goals 2. Mix up your exercise routine 3. Stick to a regular work out schedule 4. Try new exercises 5. Hire a personal trainer 6. Learn to exercise everywhere 7. Find a work-out buddy 8. Eat a balanced diet 9. Eliminate temptation 10. Change your life for the long term Swimming classes in the learn-to-swim program are filling quickly, so now is the time to enrol. The Yarra Centre operates from 6am-8.30pm Monday-Friday and 8am-6pm on weekends. The centre may be contacted on 5967 1675 or info@ yarracentre.com.au. It is located at 2435 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction.

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IDEAL TO ENTERTAIN SITUATED in the quiet area of Moore Crescent in “Old Millgrove”, is this beautifully maintained property. Built with love by the current owner, this home sits on about 3/4 of an acre spread out over three different titles. The home has loads of features and comprises three large bedrooms and one bathroom which acts as an ensuite for the main bedroom. A formal living and dining area adjoins the master bedroom. The kitchen opposite is a further meals area and second living room. A huge rumpus room is a fantastic feature. Great for parties and entertaining or

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a wonderful space for a children’s playroom. Outside, the land is near level and consists of a lawn area and a wellmaintained mature garden. With added benefit of being on separate titles, you can keep the whole property to yourself or potentially develop in the future subject to council approval. All this is within a short walk to a primary school, cricket ground, Yarra River and shops. Reluctantly offered for sale, this property truly is one of a kind. Call today as an inspection will not disappoint.

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Auction sat nov 22nd @ 12pm

Ofering approx. 19 acres with a combination of lush paddocks, 2 dams, menage, tack room, shedding & motorbike track this property ofers an enviable lifestyle. Perched at the end of a sweeping driveway yet located in town with easy walk to transport & local school sits a 5 bedroom plus study home with 2 separate living areas, dining area & 2 bathrooms. Full length verandah ideal place for entertaining & taking in the superb views of the Mountains surrounding Warburton & the Valley. inspection is a must!!! contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 Inspection Sat 11.30 -12pm (Photo iD Required)

WoorI YAllock ooH lA lA!!

Price range $310,000 - $330,000

Immaculately presented this 3 bedroom split level home is one in a million. Lovingly refurbished with well designed new kitchen, new bathroom, new laundry, tastefully painted inside & ofering 2 living zones, natural gas ducted heating plus a cosy open ire place, built in robes throughout & an undercover fully paved entertaining area. Front verandah overlooking farmland make this property complete with nothing to spend & everything to gain. Walking distance to school, shops & transport an inspection is sure to impress!! contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

WArburton 9 RiCHARDS RD

Auction sat nov 15th @ 12pm

cHArMInG cottAGe overlookInG WArburton This spacious three bedroom weatherboard home ofers beautiful views over the Warburton Township, Yarra River & Brisbane Bridge. Set on 1165 square metres on the high side of the road & a short walk to café’s & shops the home boasts two separate living areas with beautiful character features, gleaming polished loors & picture windows. An updated kitchen ofers ample storage space, modern appliances plus the charm of a slow combustion stove. There’s plenty of covered & additional parking space plus a lock up shed (man cave) with toilet & a view! extras include R/C air conditioning, plus two more A/Cs in bedrooms, large laundry with shower & more. This appealing home in fantastic location will give you & all who visit years of enjoyment. inspect now!

contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 Inspection Sat 11.30-12pm (Photo iD Required)

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Your opportunity to design & build a development of major importance to the area. A short walk to the Shopping centre, Yarra Centre with indoor heated pool, gym & sporting facilities. The lot is General residential Zone 1 (GrZ1) 1795sqm block, with a 3 bedroom home ofering the opportunity to develop subject to council approval plus ofering a short term rental option whilst permits are sought. if developing is what you do & you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to get a blue chip site then call for more details now. contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years

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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

lAuncHInG PlAce 14 geMBROOK RD PerFect stArt In A GreAt locAtIon

Price range $290,000 - $330,000

A great opportunity to purchase this character 3 bedroom cottage style home on over 1300sqm featuring a cosy lounge with both wood heating and reverse cycle air, kitchen/ meals area, full width front verandah looking out over the Hoddles Creek. The main bedroom has hardwood looring, walk in robe and provision for an ensuite. There is dual road access, a double carport and just a short stroll to the local primary school and public transport. An ideal starter or investment property. contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 147 706 or 5967 1277 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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Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

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Price Range $460,000 - $490,000

If space & size is what you are looking it’s all here 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, wood heating & evaporative cooling. Ofering 2 separate entries one to the large shed ideal for the tradie & one to the house, enormous back verandah & fully fenced of areas for the animals plus loads of extra shedding. everything is here for the largest of families & the location is perfect. Solid brick big house with loads of potential & the 5223m2 allotment provides plenty of room all of you & the animals too!! contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

WooRi yallock 110 eLvIAN RD auction Sat Nov 22nd @ 2pm maSSive homeStead, RiveR FRoNtage & 40 acReS aPPRox. (16 ha) Ofering a 49+ square home which ofers six or seven bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & ample living space. Set on approx. 40 acres with 10+ paddocks, ménage, round yard, stables within a large shed. Inside you’ll ind a large timber kitchen with walk in pantry & updated appliances with a mixture throughout of slate & carpeted rooms. Outside there’s extensive gardens surrounding the home & an in-ground swimming pool which enjoys views over your land & beyond. Too many extras to mention, an inspection is a must. contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 inspection Sat 1.30 - 2pm (Photo ID Required)

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SPaciouS & StyliSh Family home This beautiful Canadian Redwood Cedar home set on a large parcel of land (1785 sq/m approx) with a rural outlook ofers an abundance of space with three separate living zones all with magniicent timber lined walls & soaring ceilings with NZ Oregon beams. Boasting three bedrooms all with double BIRs, master with renovated full ensuite plus a good size study. The Blackwood timber kitchen is fully itted & ofers a large breakfast counter & slate loors overlooking the meals area. The large lounge/dining room has a slow combustion wood heater & the rumpus/play room is conveniently adjacent to the two children’s bedrooms. extras include a renovated main bathroom, ample outdoor areas, lock up garage, plenty of parking & all within walking distance to the Primary School & new Woolworth’s shopping centre.

contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 5967 1277 inspection Wed 5 -5.30pm & Sat 3 -3.30pm (Photo ID Required)

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This property ofers excellent value, set on a good size block with lovely established gardens this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home has plenty to ofer. The spacious L shaped lounge leads you to a large meal area & through to a near new kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Ducted gas heating for the cool winter months & split system to ensure you are comfortable all year round. So curl up with a good book on the front verandah & soak up the tranquility while looking over the mountain views. Look no further call for an inspection today. contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 59671277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

The choice is really up to you. Cause there’s plenty of room for almost any kind of pet you desire ! A sturdy brick home in a very quiet and private location, featuring 3 large bedrooms, ensuite, large open living, timber kitchen, slate looring and a brick feature wall. Timber lined cathedral ceilings and creature comforts including wood ired heating and r/c air conditioning. a good level block, ideal for the kids or a tradie. Good homes like this on an acre or more are hard to ind. contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 870 706 or 59671277 inspection Sat 12 -12.30pm (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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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

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Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

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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TRANQUIL PARADISE

HEALESVILLE

HIDDEN behind a long driveway at the end of a no-through road, you will find this immaculate 21-acre retreat.

CONSISTING of 10 acres of bush and the rest mostly cleared pasture with views across the valley, your privacy is ensured while also having an abundance of usable land available. Two levels of expansive entertaining deck greet you as you approach the home, the perfect spot to fully enjoy the peaceful surrounds. The home offers three bedrooms, the huge master with walk-in robe, ensuite and separate access, while the two separate living areas allow kids and adults their own space. The spacious kitchen features quality stainless steel appliances, and the home is well serviced by hydronic heating throughout, as well as a Coonara wood heater and split-system heating/cooling. Add to this the enormous carport and total of three dams across the property, and this tranquil paradise is certainly worthy of your inspection.

Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers invited over $830,000 Contact: Jordan Donaldson, 0400 850 707 MAX BROWN REAL ESTATE, HEALESVILLE, 5962 4888

Healesville, 9 Margaret Road Tranquil Paradise!

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Immaculate 21 acre approx. retreat. Consisting of 10 acres bush and the rest mostly cleared pasture. The home features three bedrooms, the huge master with walk-in robe and Ensuite, Two levels of expansive entertaining decks, two living areas, Hydronic heating throughout, Coonara wood heater plus split system heating/cooling, Spacious kitchen offering quality stainless steel appliances, Downstairs wine cellar/underhouse storage. Add to this the 3 bay machinery shed and 3 dams, this property is certainly worthy of your inspection.

For Sale: Offers invited over $830,000 Inspect: Saturday 8th November 12:00-12:30pm Contact: Brett Stanley 0407 595 164 Office: Max Brown Healesville, 5962 4888

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GARDEN HIDE AWAY Contemporary style weatherboard home beautifully hidden from view, amidst a very established garden offering a mix of European and native trees and plants on almost ¾ of an acre. The 3 bedroom home features ensuite to the main bedroom, built in robes, ducted heating, air conditioning, wood heater and 2 large living areas. Comprising plenty of car accommodation that includes a double garage, mechanics pit and a separate workshop. An ideal get-away on a private and serene setting to enjoy the peace and quiet. Call Mark to inspect.

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Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI’s

JINDALEE - COUNTRY HOUSE Lovely three bedroom, two bathroom, BV home set on 3.5 acres with generous paddocks, manège, stables & facilities, workshop, car accommodation and vehicle access with large rear deck with views to Mt Riddell, open plan living, solid fuel heater, 2 x reverse cycle air conditioners, polished floorboards and only minutes away from Healesville town centre.

CHARACTER COTTAGE Ideal for first home or investment property offering that little bit extra accommodation with 4th bedroom/ study/home office. Set on approximate 1000m2 allotment with an outlook to the mountains from the private rear verandah.All services available.

37 Badger Creek Road, HEALESVILLE

4 Hazel Crescent, HEALESVILLE

$409,000

$440,000

TD C A R T N O C R E D E UN E PROPERTIES REQUIR MOR

Inspect Strictly by Appointment or at Scheduled OFI 4 BEDROOM ON OVER 1/3RD ACRE Large 4 bedroom contemporary style weather board home set on an approx 1449m2 garden allotment within walking distance to the township of Healesville. Comprising separate study, large rumpus room downstairs, outdoor entertaining area, double carport and with views to Mt Riddell. Leased until 18/04/15 @ $1347 pcm.

Inspect Strictly by Appointment or Scheduled OFI STUNNING UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS If you are looking for a lovely 3 b/r home on almost ½ acre with stunning views, this is the property for you. Only minutes to the buzzing Main Street, this split level home has large open plan living with windows overlooking the mountains. Polished floors to the living areas, carpeted bedrooms with robes, lovely bathroom with spa bath, air conditioning & solid fuel heater, 2 decks, double garage & work shop. Currently leased until 22/11/14 @ $1,565.00 pcm.

271 Maroondah Hwy, NARBETHONG

4 Stephens Road, HEALESVILLE

Offers Above $400,000

$389,000

SOLD

SOLD

D WANTE R E H T O AN Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL RETREAT For those seeking refuge from the mad world, come and find peace and solitude on this scenic 18 acres (approx.) property only 1 ½ hours from Melbourne via Healesville and the Black Spur. This spectacular park -like property offers a mix of native and European trees and shrubs serviced by a springfed lake. The property features 2 residences: a large 3 bedroom home plus a 2 bedroom cottage offering plenty of accommodation for family and friends. With orchard, huge veggie garden and also suitable for horses.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

D WANTE R E H T O AN Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI TAKE IT ALL IN This 3 bedroom weatherboard cottage features open living, brilliant outdoor entertaining area taking 180 degrees of magnificent views from East to West. Set on approx. 833m2 useable block with an abundance of fruit trees and vegetable gardens for those that wish to become self sufficient.All this plus a large workshop downstairs and only minutes to the township of Healesville.

5962 3030

markgunther.com.au

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mcmath.com.au Open for Inspection

Spectacular Lifestyle Property on 5 Acres (app) • Stately 4 bedroom weatherboard home surrounded by majestic oak trees & a stunning parcel of land • Luxurious yet modern, polished floorboards, decorative cornicing, quality fittings & loads of natural light • Master with ensuite & spacious family bathroom • Open kitchen, dining & living areas look out to the picture perfect garden & 2 paddocks • Upstairs is a rumpus room or bedroom with great views & decks surround the home • Double garage, large shed, tractor shed & much more

$840,000 LAND

4

2

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5 acres approx

Inspection Sat 8 Nov 2-2.30pm Or by appointment

A Cut Above the Rest

New Listing

41 Barrowby Avenue, Woori Yallock • Master bedroom has a feature bay window, walk in robe & ensuite • Stylish lounge with open fireplace, Spacious meals area & Study • Natural gas hydronic heating, ducted reverse cycle heating/cooling in roof & Solar panels • Fabulous outdoor entertaining area & Double lock up garage

$595,000-$645,000 “Thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who supported our pink bbqs & the bowling day at Warburton on Sunday, we raised an enormous amount of $1,432.15! Such a great effort by our community.”

LAND

3068m2 3 2 3 approx Inspection Sat 8 Nov 11-11.30am Or by appointment

New Listing

Stunning Family Home, Even Better Location

Spick & Span on 1/3 acre (app)

New Listing

2 Herbert Street, Yarra Junction

54 Surrey Road, Warburton

• 3 large bedrooms, 2 with BIRs & Master complete with ensuite • Open plan living & meals area with wood heating & split system • Extra rumpus room which could also be converted into a 4th bedroom • Front deck which takes in the lovely warm north sun, double garage & single carport

• Immaculately Presented 3 bedroom brick home • Located in a highly sought after area of Warburton with filtered mountain views • Offers air conditioning & wood heating • Established landscaped gardens, double carport & powered workshop

$420,000-$450,000

$335,000 Plus

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Let Me Entertain You!

New Price

LAND

973m2

New Price

Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

1415m2 approx

1 Jacka St, Launching Place

3 Ferndale Road, Warburton

• Fantastic home with 4 bedrooms, study, 2 living areas & 3 bathrooms • Evaporative cooling, natural gas ducted heating & wood heater • Rumpus room opens into rear yard, huge deck. DLUG Fully fenced • Salt-chlorinated & solar heated in-ground pool, plus solar panels • Set in a quiet street but close to public transport & shops

• 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

$490,000 - $540,000

$300,00 Plus LAND

2696m2 2 1 approx Inspection Sat 8 Nov 12-12.30pm Or by appointment

1418m2 4 3 2 approx Inspection Sat 8 Nov 1.00-1.30pm Or by appointment

Chris Lord Sales Consultant

2

Private Getaway on Two Thirds of an Acre (app)

LAND

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

1

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

Marc Barton-Johnson Sales Consultant

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

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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HEALESVILLE The Wonderful World of Discovery Imagine over half an acre with room to grow veggies, fruit trees, have some animals, and at the same time be tucked away in a picturesque location with enviable views stretching across farmland and beyond from your rear deck. This could be a reality when you discover this quite special property. The layout is open plan in design and a little eclectic in style but has a wonderful feel to it, offering a lounge room with wood heater and corrugated metal feature wall, a kitchen and bathroom just waiting for revamp, 3 good sized bedrooms, a sunny nook for a day bed plus a sunroom area. Extras include gas ducted heating, a 1.5KW solar system plus a solar HWS. The double garage is lined and has been well used in the past. If this sounds like you and what you are seeking is something a little different, then call today to arrange an inspection.

3a 1b 1c 2e METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$365,000 Plus By Appointment Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 Healesville Office 5962 1700

WESBURN 2718 WARBURTON HIGHWAY A Renovator on Approx 1500sqm With some of the work done but certainly more to do, this project may suit someone looking to get a start in the market on a larger than normal block and with room to add value. Currently there are 3 bedrooms, a lounge room with a wood heater and a reverse cycle split system plus an updated kitchen. Bring your imagination and your skills and this could be a great opportunity.

3a 1b 1c METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$300,000 Plus Saturday 11:30am-12pm Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 Woori Yallock Office 5964 7344

POWELLTOWN Spacious Family Home on approx. 1779sqm If you’re looking for a 4 bedroom home with lots of outdoor living space, a workshop and high roof double carport, plus veggie patch and fruit trees, this could be it! Walking distance to the store and recreation areas, yet in a private setting, this lovely property has covered verandas, town water plus garden water tank, and is set on a no through road. With several gates, parking space for caravans and boats, and the opportunity for growing some of your own food, this property has lots to offer and awaits your inspection.

4a 1b 2c 2e METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

WOORI YALLOCK 1605 Warburton Highway 5964 7344 HEALESVILLE

292 Maroondah Highway 5962 1700

$300,000 By Appointment Photo ID required Jenny Webb 0419 892 371 Woori Yallock Office 5964 7344

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Trades & Services

DEADLINES

FULLY ASSEMBLED, MADE TO MEASURE, COMPETITIVE PRICES, QUALITY HARDWARE THROUGHOUT. A VARIETY OF FINISHES AVAILABLE. ALL CUSTOM MADE.

0408 538 121

V Air Conditioning

Free Quotes “I’ll always be on time and I’ll always call you back!�

C1084033-JO31-13

1136035-RC21-14

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Phone 0418 534 973 Fax: 5965 2486

J.L. Hutt Electrical 24 HOUR SERVICE

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS FREE QUOTES - 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

0439 353 933

Improvements

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

Phone Dean 5962 1090 Mobile: 0412 086 471

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0409 884 413

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WHITES GARDENING AND TREE LOPPING SERVICE Servicing The Yarra Valley and Surrounding Areas. For Prompt and Reliable Service and Free Quote

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

0433 223 796

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

IAN HARRIS Painting

C1034179-KG23-12

*Domestic * Commercial *New Installations *Maintenance Ph: 0418 172 328

V Glass/Glazing

STEVENS GLASS

5966 9141 R.E.C. 8864

375 Maroondah Highway, North Croydon

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

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

Registered Building Practitioner

1156305-HM40-14

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

Phone: 9726 6488

Employment

section of Network Classifieds.

2214155v11

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

V Painters/Decorators

• Tree Lopping • Pruning/Hedge Trimming • Mowing/Whipper Snipping • Weeding/Spraying • Rotary Hoeing/Garden beds/Veggie Patches • Gutter Cleaning • Small Driveway Repairs • Mulch Spreading • Rubbish Removal/General Clean ups

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Phone MICK 0447 579 994 or NEV 0413 422 874

Why not give us a call to find out about our new USB POWEPOINTS

BUILDER / CARPENTER

Phone Bryan on 0418 396 641

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D.G. & V.M. CLINCH

C683891-JL3-9

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1159196-DJ42-14

B&L FARROW

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s New installation s Routine maintenance s Switchboard upgrade s Fault finding and repairs s Extensions

BUILDER/CARPENTER

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

V Home Maintenance Home &

FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS

V Builders & Building Services

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

C1069369-JL15-13

V Furniture Removals

1118763-RC07-14

5962 4060 0409 889 507 0409 889 507

5966 5559 - 0416 040 105

0RELOH (PDLO WULFWURQLFV#JPDLO FRP

C874050-JL48-10

Proprietor Chris Proprietor Chris Burley Burley

section of Network Classifieds.

ANYTHING CONSIDERED LOCAL WARBURTON

7ULFWURQLFV (OHFWULFDO 6HUYLFHV

BLINDS & SECURITY DOORS • Blinds and Awnings of all types • Security Doors and Screens • Competitive Rates and Free Measure and Quote

General Classifieds

KELLY’S FENCING & TIMBER

Jason 1300 644 698

V Awnings, Blinds & Curtains

Healesville Blinds

V Electricians

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C1092168-JO39-13

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS

1154182-HM38-14

V Asphalting

1141141-HM26-14

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Hugh 5967 2928, 0418 515 414

1152285-PB36-14

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C1092362-JO38-13

C1095775-JL41-13

If it’s concrete you need, phone Mac!

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

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Mowing - Garden Manicure Small Moves - Rubbish Removal

Gates to Order Old Fences Removed Free Quotes

FLEETWOOD CONCRETING Call Glenn 0408 055 730

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V Concrete Products & Services

FREE QUOTES

All Small Handyman Work

TOM’SNoPALING FENCING Job Too Small

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Timber Small Rural Retaining Walls 5966 9534 Allan 0419 562 624

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

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

V Handy Persons

1155637-CG39-14

Proprietor: Hans Ph: 0419 514 550 Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

FENCING

All major credit cards accepted

C1074785-KK7-13

High Quality Kitchens & Cabinets. Fully Installed

SN1083807-PJ30-13

VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS (1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local ofďŹ ce)

C1084029-JO31-13

VIC 3810

We accept payment by:

C926418-KK20-11

V Fencing & Gates

V Cabinet Makers

C909426-JL13-11

Mail: Network ClassiďŹ eds, PO Box 9, Pakenham

C685194-JL3-9 C680173 JM49 8

0407 355 571

Reg Builder.

(include your name, address and phone number)

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

LANDSCAPING

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

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

RIDGELINE GLASS & GLAZING • 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

C1105659-BM04-14

C1085540-KK32-13

BUILDER/CARPENTERS

V Glass/Glazing

C710809-KK23-9

Placing your classified advert is so easy...

V Electricians

C1068589-KK2-13

V Builders & Building Services 1156306-HM40-14

V Deadline

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

0412 814 298 Buy, & Sell in our

Motoring section of Network Classifieds.

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General Classifieds

Pruning, Tree Removal Mulching Service Complete stump removal, Fully Insured, 20 years’ Experience.

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

0488 097 005

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Australian Government endorsed Installer

V Tree Lopping/Surgery C1019321-PJ14-12

C1075576-JL22-13

5475, 0434 954 977

Real Estate

section of Network Classifieds.

1162062-KC45-14

V Computer Repairs

$160 per metre Delivered

0407 307 432 For yard pickup in Healesville $150 ring Michael on

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

1159508-ACM43-14

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9720 3619

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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.

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C1088758-JO35-13

C684309-SJ2-9

TREE REMOVAL SERVICE ฀ ฀

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0418 721 643

General Classifieds section of Network Classifieds.

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

0401 456 703

PERMANENT WATER RIGHTS Unrestricted water rights sale (12.5megs), Zone 112 River catchment, price neg, trade to 110 & 112 only, 5962 9332.

Tim 0417 383 683

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

V Celebrants BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant. Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

V Storage

Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

SN1090434-PJ37-13

1145861-ACM30-14

1143615-RC28-14

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963517-JL36-11

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

V Massage Therapists

V For Sale

FRIDGES & WASHERS

V Pets & Services

Local Computer Service

Re-conditioned, guaranteed, delivered, large range available. Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

MICK 0417 350 515 - 0419 521 503 OFFICE 5964 2710

Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

REDGUM FIREWOOD

Bush Wood Available

059 CURTAINS

Ph: 5968 4446 Mobile: 0407 529 902

0411 433 165

V Adult Services

V Roofing

LIC. 42036 • Insurance and storm damage work • Immediate attention to leaks • Repairs to all types of roofs • Free quotes • All work guaranteed

V Adult Phone Talk

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

V Reblocking/Underpinning

V Firewood

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.

Bears Tree Removal

ROB HOLLAND Phone 5967 4350 Mobile 0419 389 661

YARRA VALLEY ROOFING (S.Green)

V Adult Employment

1156195-KC40-14

V 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.

1144005-LB28-14

FREE QUOTES

www.antennaspecialist.com.au • Hot Water Units • Roofing • Septic Tanks • Spouting • Down Pipes

AGM Wesburn & District Dog Obedience Club Inc. Wesburn Community Hall, Wesburn Reserve 2.30 p.m Sunday the 23rd of November, 2014. All welcome, refreshments served

General Classifieds 1021701-KG17-12

1156303-HM40-14

1300 361 979 0407 674 808

KEYS

MUSICIANS REQUIRED. Mainly rock/rhythm/blues. SMS name and number to 0421 148 008 or call 5968 1335.

Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

INSTALLED TODAY

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

V Public Notices and Event

9735 3700

ANTENNA SPECIALIST

COUNCIL PERMITS OBTAINED Commercial and domestic. Fully Insured For Free Quotes and Advice. Owner Operator CALL BRUCE 0414 302 043

V Public Notices and Event

C683922-SJ2-9

5962 4841

General Notices

HEALESVILLE STORAGE

0467 009 457 Ph: 5962 4944

Under Cover Storage Containers available 1160235-DJ44-14

Find it in the

Trades & Services

Motoring section of Network Classifieds. SLASHER 2007 John Berends Australian made. 135 cm (4'6") cut. Very little use. Suits 25 HP and above tractor. Cost $1800 new. Sell $1200. 0488 030 508

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

V In Memoriam

BARKER HERBERT (BERT) 20.02.1926 - 07.11.2011 My darling Bert, 3 years have passed since you went away, the pain in my heart will always stay. Love you and miss you every day. - Your loving wife Shirley and family.

Ph:

for Yea can call

Buy, & Sell in our

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

1021249-PJ16-12

C936869-KK25-11

1156304-HM40-14

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

C964309-KK37-11

C1106106-BM04-14

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING

V Television/Video/Audio

UPRIGHT RESTUMPING

Visited

V Garage Sales

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441

YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

STEVE 5962

HEALESVILLE, 7 McGrettons Rd, Sun 9th Nov, 10am-2pm. Furniture, beds, baby stuff, books, homewares.

We appreciate your business and will beat any written comparable quote by 10% www.treeaccess.com.au

• Septic

HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

REG 3591 . 5

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 Garage Sales

Visit

1055313-KG41-12

• Water Services • All Small Maintenance Jobs • Gasfitting

Yarra Valley Sawdust 5966 5705 or 9729 7782

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

0407 356 441

RS

Equestrian, Garden

Dale Belmore - Arborist Qualified Arborists Arboriculture We appreciate your businessDip. and we’ll beat any written comparable quote by 10%

C1055101-KK41-12

24/7

Arena Surfacing Local supplier to valley & surrounding areas Supplies & Nurseries

0458 452 0402 943 770777 or 0458 777 452

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

BLOCKED DRAINS AND CAMERA INSPECTIONS • Storm water

MULCHES & COMPOST

Fully Insured / Free Quotes

V Plumbing

• Sewer

now incorporating Tilly’s Tree & Stump Removal Tree & Stump Removal Mulch & Wood Sales Council Arboriculture Reports TreeFully Pruning & Maintenance Insured / Free Quotes

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE? Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get:

1154884-LB38-14

C1103960-JL50-13

Domestic & Commercial Metal Roof repairs and replacements

2064941v5

● Pre purchase inspections ● Council Certificates

1162007-ACM45-14

CREEK

ROOFING

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

STABLE BEDDING, ARENA SAWDUST

1129931-RC16-14

rangerpestcontrol.com.au

SAWDUST, SHAVINGS,

SPECIALISING IN DIFFICULT ACCESS AND DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL

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

TERMITE CONTROL SPECIALIST

WASHING MACHINE, Top Loader, Fisher Paykel, 5.5 kgs, very good condition, $150. 0428 626 209 Chum Creek

TROY HANSEN Ph: 5966 5917 Mob: 0401 327 149

Ph: 0400 627 644

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

V Garage Sales

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

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

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

C1044686-KK32-12

V Roofing

C1047556-KG35-12

V Pest Control

1139753-PB25-14

Trades & Services

section of Network Classifieds.

V Acknowledgement

THANK YOU Tim Sholl (Sholly). 18/07/1956 - 19/09/2014 Aged 58 years. Tim's family would like to sincerely thank everyone for all the thoughts and kind deeds you have shown following his unexpected death.

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Employment V Positions Vacant

V Training And Development

Letterbox delivery of community newspapers and advertising materials on a weekly basis.

WALKERS WANTED

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A Sunday salsa By GEORGIA WESTGARTH IN its 11th year, the Cuban Jazz Festival returned to the Yarra Valley, filling the green at Rochford Wines. Headline act Jam Xpress, the masterminds behind ARIA chart hit ‘I Love You So,’ had everyone up and dancing. The annual event was held on Sunday 26 October, with four stages full of live jazz music, drums, dancing and food and wine. Commercial house DJs performed inside the Commercial House tent, along with some jazzy beats in the Jazz Lab and Latin and Cuban tunes chiming from the Latin House. The R’n’B stage proved popular with sambasita dancers topping off a day of dance. Carlito’s Way and SON3 performed on the main stage, while jazz and salsa lessons took place to their smooth harmonies. Festival goers could choose from a range of pick up and drop off spots on the day or book the bus service that departed from Bond Bar in Melbourne’s CBD. The bar was also the official after party for the event with many getting jazzy long into the night.

Rosalie Punay and Osahon Obamwonyi did the salsa all day. 130144

Aimee Colas accompanies Carlos Perez, Damien Maughan, Russel Oxley and Santiago Almada. 130144

Cousins on a hen's outing- Sally Bassaly, Christine Fares, Julie Cummin and Mary Makkar. 130144

The crowd enjoy the salsa class. 130144

Pictures: LIZ CLARKSON

Aimee Colas accompanies Carlos Perez, Damien Maughan, Russel Oxley and Santiago Almada. 130144

Big toys are a big hit with the littlies By KATH GANNAWAY UPPER Yarra Toy Library’s big toys were a big hit with the littlies who went along to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Yarra Junction as part of Children’s Week 2014. The playground at Yarra Junction was packed with kids and their parents who came with picnic rugs and all sorts of teddies to enjoy a picnic in the park and get information on the services that are available through agencies and community groups such as the toy library. With plenty of space to display toys such as the crawling tunnel, mini trampoline, basketball ring, and tee-pee on the tennis court, the library was able to show that toy libraries are about outdoor fun as well as the smaller fun stuff. The Yarra Junction event was one of more than 15 events held throughout Yarra Ranges Shire including films, lego building, music and movement, circus activities and Bookaburra story time sessions.

Jaydon Duncan from Wandin North was transformed by the magic of Fairy Suzie. 129582

Above: Hilarious - Mason Lord from Don Valley put on a puppet show for his mum. Shaylie Burrows chilled out with a puzzle at the Don Valley Primary School Play Group display. 129582

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Right: Ruby Shore, two, from Launching Place made it through the yellow tunnel. 129582

Warburton Pre-schoolers Marley with Capt Barnacle and Garard with Teddy shared a picnic with mums Kate and Melissa. 129582

Three-year-old Syd Bourke from Warburton was jumping for joy on the Toy Library trampoline. 129582 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY

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SCOREBOARD

GOLF WARBURTON WEDNESDAY Stableford: winner C. DeVincentis 42 points runner- up J. Haynes 36 on a countback Balls down to 33. NTP 3rd K. Barratt, 17th N. Hyndman. Ladies results: winner T. Eldridge 39 points, runner-up L. Dickson 31 NTP, 10th L. Dickson. SATURDAY Stableford: winner A. Calle 38 points, runner-up G. Johnson 36 on a countback, balls down to 34. NTP 3rd S. Slusarek, 5th G. Johnson, 9th and 12th P. Mason, 15th K. Conway. TENNIS HEALESVILLE SUNDAY A grade girl’s round robin tournament: Kelly Wallace won, Lucy Flamsteed came runner-up. B grade girls: Jess Gamble d May Flamsteed, 6-2 in the final. B grade boy’s round robin tournament: Marc Jones won, James Laurence came runner-up. BOWLS HEALESVILLE SATURDAY Healesville 1 d Mooroolbark 2 18/89 0/55. Heathmont 6 d Healesville2 2/60 16/81. YARRA GLEN Round six midweek, Div 1- Sec 4: Chirnside Park 50 d Yarra Glen 68 Player of the Week: Rob Groat. Midweek Div 4-Sec 4: Yarra Glen 89 d Mooroolbark 37 Player of the Week: Gordon Baker Round five, Saturday Premier Div: Yarra Glen 80 d Mentone 77 Player of the Week: Steve Crossland Saturday, Div 2- Sec 4: Bayswater 92 d Yarra Glen 62 Player of the Week: Rob Espernberger Saturday, Div 4- Sec 5: Heathmont 85 d Yarra Glen 70 Player of the Week: Pauline Lloyd Saturday, Div 7- Sec 5: Yarra Glen 100 d Blackburn North 71 Player of the Week: John Senior YARRA JUNCTION TUESDAY Yarra Junction 57 d Monbulk 49. SATURDAY Croydon 89 d Yarra Junction 74.

Calm personal bests WARM weather and a holiday vibe greeted athletes to week five of the Yarra Ranges Athletics summer season. Athletes made the most of the calm conditions with many recording multiple personal bests throughout the evening. Great fields and friendly competition produced some exceptional performances and club records.

One of the nights highlights was the smiles and laughter heard during the ‘little kids’ race, an event held each night for the younger siblings of club athletes, with parents hopefully joining in next time. The Yarra Ranges Athletics club will be hosting the Croydon Little Athletics club next week, in what is sure to be a fun morning of athletics.

The senior athletes took to the track on Saturday afternoon with hail stones and stormy, cold weather which made for a difficult and unpleasant start. However, Lee Taylor and Mark Beavis battled through, scoring some very good results. The little athletes achieved some outstanding results, with Erika Bedyn, Tristan and Joe Fishburn debuting for

the club. Good luck to club members competing in the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships next weekend at Lakeside Stadium. New members of all ages and abilities are always welcome at Yarra Ranges Athletics. Go to www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information, results and training times.

Riders push for a fighting chance By KATH GANNAWAY COMBINING an enjoyable day with family and friends, with raising funds for Alzheimer’s Australia is a good fit according to the family of the late Anne Jones. Bryn Jones and daughters Kylie Southgate and Kirsty Jones raised $7500 last year with the inaugural ‘A Ride to Remember’ in honour of their wife and mother Anne. Anne died on 17 November, 2012, after suffering from Lewy Bodey Disease for several years. The disease is a relatively common form of dementia, but Kylie said there is very little public awareness of it.

“It differs from Alzheimer’s disease in that the progression of the disease is usually more rapid. “Mum endured it for seven and a half years with equanimity, patience, tolerance and good humour,” she said. Kirsty said many Australians were touched in some way by dementia and were very keen to contribute to finding a cure for a disease that did not discriminate and was the third leading cause of death in Australia. This year’s event will again raise funds for Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria, to aid with research and assist with providing support services to people living with dementia and

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their families. The ride, along the picturesque Warburton Trail is geared to suit all levels of fitness, age and experience with four distances to choose from. It includes a picnic lunch beside the Yarra River at the half-way mark in Warburton which is included in the registration fee. To register for the ride or to donate www.ridetorememberyarravalley.com, join the facebook page YarraValleyRideToRemember, phone Kirsty on 0407 869 554 or Kylie on 0418 562 453 or email ridetoremember@outlook.com For more information on dementia visit www.fightdementia.org.au

Healesville’s Bryn Jones and daughter Kirsty want others to join them on ’A Ride to Remember’ for Anne Jones. 129578

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DOWN Damage (6) Facsimile (7) Entry (6) Dull (6) Musical instrument (5) Surrender (5) Dry (3) Amaze (7) Core (5) Vegetable (6) Drug (6) Tell (6) Range (5)

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Cryptic Clues No. 7343 ACROSS 6. Particularly the pieces ordered by the confederate (10). 8. Complain about the rain: be sick of it (4). 9. “Roman” is coming back again, on the outside (4). 10. A dance is nothing to fly back for! (5). 11. The M, O, N or Y of “money”? (4). 12. “I’m the laziest person in the world”? (4,9). 16. Understand it’s her turn to hang about (9). 20. He issues the invitations: a great many (4). 22. She’ll get about ninety-nine days (5). 23. Come down heavily for corporal punishment (4). 24. She’s back in the panel game programme (4). 25. Share with a pal, in a sensible way (10).

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Downhill skating quite the sporting spectacle By KATH GANNAWAY S K AT E B O A R D E R S from around Australia are oiling their wheels for the Australian Downhill Skateboard Racing Championship in Warburton on Sunday 16 November. The championships are the drawcard event for the Victorian Skateboarding Association’s Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival to be held over a three kilometre track from the top of Mount Donna Buang to the 10-Mile car park on Sunday 16 November. Event organiser Al VanDenBerg and some of the competitors were at the opening of the Warburton Skate Park two weeks ago, after practising on the mountain. Mr Van Den Berg said the event had been hugely successful over the past three years in Monbulk, and, with the track now three times the distance, they were expecting as many as 60 competitors for the down-hill events including state representatives. He said the event was a great sporting spectacle

and that two special areas had been set aside for spectators. VSA president Bernard Griffiths, said the main attraction would be an elimination race where competitors could reach speeds of between 85 and 90km/h. Participants wear full motorcycle helmets and leathers while racing. “It is a bit of an extreme sport, to stay on a skateboard at that speed without wobbling or flying off - they have to be at peak fitness,” he said. He said the section of road used for the event will be closed off to traffic for the day and that safety would be a priority. Yarra Ranges Youth Services will be at the event with a mini-market, slalom competitions and free-rides also taking place on the day. The Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival will be held from 9am-5pm on Donna Buang Road, Warburton. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ yarrarangesdownhillfestival.

Skate competitor Matthew Cassar has been getting to know Donna Buang over the past few weeks as the championships get closer.

Rain proves a spoiler YVCA Round 4 THE men in white across the Yarra Valley had their first experience with precipitation this weekend, with the rain having an effect on the results of many games. The juniors were the big losers of the day, as the early morning downpour had them all slinking back to bed. Fortunately the skies had cleared enough by the afternoon to see most games kick off as scheduled, but occasional showers had the officials reaching for their rule books as lost time became a major factor. In D.J. Strachan Shield, the big winners of the day were Yarra Junction, as they were the only team to secure a win, with the rest finishing in draws. Yarra Junction hosted Hoddles Creek and they managed to navigate through the rain to secure much-needed points after last week’s disappointing loss. Hoddles Creek batted first and put together an under par score of 5/120. The Wombats would have been disappointed with the return as batsmen Simon McLauchlan (29), Cameron Bell (23) and Luke Hetherington (20) all

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made significant starts, but couldn’t kick on and establish a defendable score for their team. As always, the Eagles attack was disciplined in their approach in restricting the Wombats' final score, and no one is more dependable than Terry Ottrey with his useful outswing bowling netting 2/23. With rain effecting parts of the day, the Eagles had a tricky little chase to secure the win before stumps were drawn at 6pm. Marcus Hottes (22) and Stephen Flutter (21) are starting to combine into a useful opening partnership and they set the footing for the chase, but with their dismals the batting side turned to their captain Quinton Hodgkinson to lead them to victory, and that he did as his lusty 42 not out, ensured the home side would get the necessary runs before the close of play. Yarra Junction now travels to Woori Yallock in a key matchup between two of the best young teams in the competition, with the Eagles eager to win to maintain their break on the competition, whilst Hoddles Creek have a couple of weeks to work on their games, before key matchups leading into the Christmas break. Woori Yallock travelled to Healesville desperate to atone for last week’s fadeout against Mount Evelyn. The Tigers batted first and would’ve been a little disappointed with their eventual total of 9/140 as they were unable to capitalise on several starts and a bonus 30 runs from extras gifted from the home side. Once again, it was left to Chance Burridge (3/26) and Dylan Moore (3/29) to take control of the game, for Healesville, and limit the final score to a manageable one. With rain reducing the game to ordinary conditions, and a 6pm finish, The Bloods were limited in the quest for victory as the time remaining left a successful chase unlikely. Woori Yallock made the most of their opportunities in the time left, quickly reducing the Bloods to 2/6 and igniting their run at victory. Healesville steadied enough after the early wickets, to battle through the remaining time to salvage the draw despite finishing on 5/57. Simon Young (2/28) did his best to lead the Tigers to victory, but it was debutant Blake Binion (19no) who stood firm against the onslaught, showing maturity beyond his years. After missing an opportunity to regain lost points, Woori Yallock will now navigate a tricky game against Yarra Junction to give their season some much-needed momentum, while Heales-

ville travels to Seville in a tough clash to build on their solitary victory this season. In the final game of the round, Mount Evelyn hosted Seville in a game where victory was at a premium with both teams keen to establish themselves inside the top four. Seville opened the game with the bat and started steadily against some steady bowling. Scott Rackham (34) set a great foundation for the visitors, but a mid innings collapse against some probing bowling from Gareth Fraser (2/35) and Chad Witherdin (2/41) had Mount Evelyn on track to restricting Seville to a small total. Sensing the moment, Blues captain Dean Troyhan upped the ante, and put the pedal to the floor with his brutal 71 not out accelerating the innings to a sizable 5/155. Both teams would’ve been confident at the change of innings, but rain at the break added a new dimension to the game. With a little over an hour to play, Seville looked the only chance of winning, and the fall of two quick wickets to Matt Tilney (2/17) had them buoyed and sensing they could steal the maximum points. Like Troyhan, Mount Evelyn captain Kane Jones (22no) was having none of it, and accompanied by prodigious talent Gareth Fraser (29no), the pair quickly turned the game in the Rovers' favour and ensured they weren’t coughing this one up, finishing on 2/60 and securing the draw. Mount Evelyn now travels to Warburton-Millgrove, with a win to either side setting themselves up for the remainder of the season, while Seville will be keen to get a full game in against Healesville after the bye, and rain, have interrupted their season so far. D.J. Strachan Shield Yarra Junction 3/125 (Q. Hodgkinson 42no, M. Hottes 22, S. Flutter 21) d Hoddles Creek 5/120 (S. McLachlan 29, C. Bell 23, L. Hethington 20, T. Ottrey 2/23). Healesville 5/57 (B. Binion 19no, S. Young 2/28) drew with Woori Yallock 9/140 (M. Dwyer 29, P. Broussard 19 C. Burridge 3/26 D. Moore 3/29), Seville 5/155 (D. Troyhan 71no, S. Rackham 34, G. Fraser 2/35, C. Witherdin 2/41) drew with Mount Evelyn 2/60 (G. Fraser 29no, K. Jones 22no, M. Tilney 2/17), Warburton-Millgrove (bye) R.A. Finger Trophy Healesville 7/148 (B. Mackey 42, C. Bunn

24, M. White 3/38, J. Ferguson 3/41) drew with Woori Yallock 1/29 (Alex Ferguson 9no, L. Zanatta 1/8), Hoddles Creek 6/91 (S. Williams 36, A. Finch 20, D. Chaproniere 3/16) drew with Yarra Junction 3/129 (P. Ford 83no, S. Tipping 2/18), Seville 1/33 (R. Oates 22no) d Mount Evelyn 31 (L. Johnson 7/9), Warburton-Millgrove vs Coldstream (no scores). C Grade Yarra Glen 6/192 (A. Cowen 71no, J. Orren 42, N. Taylor 34, G. Thompson 3/59, A. Doolan 2/33) drew with Yarra Junction 3/18 (J. Orren 2/4), Launching Place 8/161(S. Parker 91 A. Waixel 4/37) vs Gruyere 5/147 (A. Waixel 60 M. McConnell 3/28), Healesville 72 (M. Churchill 17, J. Oakley 2/7 P. Laws 2/8 T. McKinnon 2/14) drew Wandin 9/67 (T. McKinnon 27, J. Oakley 21, M. Fawdry 4/15 S. Fawdry 3/16), Marysville vs Seville (no scores). D Grade Gruyere 8/122 (B. Young 41, D. Hopkinson 22, J. Burney 4/71, G. Block 1/20) d Launching Place 112 (S. Grindley 23, D. Colling 17, S. Lowe 4/20, D. Riddell 3/12), Coldstream 8/147 (N. Simon 46, S. Bethell 23, L. Long 3/30, B. Danson 3/12) d Yarra Junction 4/166 (K. Dark 38, N. Dowdell 31, S. Jordan 31, A. Delima 3/31), Mount Evelyn d Wandin (forfeit), Powelltown 6/150 (J. Cornish 40, J. Long 39, J. Lusk 3/39) d Yarra Glen 70 (R. Beath 19, J. Peters 16, G. McRory 4/7, S. Saunders 3/22) One- Day Grade Hoddles Creek 3/91 (A. Moit 38no, C. O’Connor 38no, M. Kikidopolous 2/8) d Yarra Glen 79 (A. Whelan 23, J. Moors 11, C. O’Connor 2/6), Mount Evelyn 162 (L.Corrin 58no, T.Hancock 22, A.Mathews 3/23, J.Buller 2/12) defeated Woori Yallock 10/56 (A. Mathews 27, T. Hancock 4/1, S. Tesoriero 2/0), Healesville White vs Warburton-Millgrove (wash out), Silvan vs Healesville Red (no scores) Unofficial Game Yarra Junction “One Day Grade” 4/76 (W. Robertson 19, M. Croaker 14no) d Mount Evelyn “D Grade” 72 (M. Walker 12, L. Lee Archer 11, B. Guest 3/12, M. Croaker 2/5, W. Robinson 2/10, L. Thompson 2/8).

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Motoring Audi A8 lift in lifestyle By DEREK OGDEN

Audi A8 sedan... a large dose of luxury.

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Multi-Media Interface control on the centre console. Information and entertainment are controlled in two sections - MMI navigation plus with MMI touch - and displayed on an 8-inch retractable screen on the upper dashboard. The radio unit combines the functions of tuner and sound system, standard Bose surround sound. A high-end Bang and Olufsen concert-style set-up can be had for a hefty $14,500 premium.

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More shape has been added to the bonnet, single-frame grille and front bumper to give more expression to the exterior. The rear LED lighting has been revised also. Trapezoidal tailpipe tips on each side put finishing touches to the rear. Inside it’s wide open spaces, luxurious surroundings and an air of relaxation. Seats are clothed in quality leather

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THE Audi flagship, the A8 sedan, has undergone a refit resulting in it now including an impressive arsenal of luxury and technological sales firepower. The shining light of the Audi halo car is the innovative headlamp system which introduces Matrix LED technology in which the high-beam comprises 25 small, individual light-emitting diodes per unit that can be dimmed individually. This enables the headlights to react to oncoming traffic or vehicles in front and blank out light with precision while continuing to fully illuminate the rest of the road. Our test car, an A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic tagged at $249,900, was graced with options including Dynamic Steering ($3550), Night Vision Assist ($5960) and Bang and Olufsen sound system ($14,500), pushing the price to $273,910, to which on-road costs have to be added. This is the largest sedan in the segment and it looks like it. Work has been done on the A8’s limo-like proportions with 130mm being added to its length (now 5.14 metres) and wheelbase (2.99 metres), while the voluminous boot (502 litres, room for four golf bags), with automatic lid, has been revised to make access easier.

The main unit contains additional components, including a DVD drive, two card readers and a 60 GB hard drive with the navigation data. The Audi music interface and Bluetooth interface make it easy to connect mobile devices and cell phones. A pair of 10.2-inch displays are mounted on the backrests of the driver and front-passenger seats, which can each display different content. Rear seat entertainment includes its own DVD drive, a hard drive jukebox, two slots for SD memory cards and a separate Audi music interface for connecting mobile players. It also offers full access to the sound system, TV tuner and MMI navigation plus and is controlled via a separate MMI panel in the rear centre armrest. Sound is supplied via the car’s speakers or two sets of either wired or Bluetooth headphones. For more information contact Audi Barry Bourke, 755 Princes Highway, Berwick. Phone 9707 2222. Model range A8 3.0 TDI quattro 3.0-litre diesel four-door sedan: $195,000 (automatic); A8 4.2 TDI quattro 4.2-litre diesel four-door sedan: $249,900 (automatic); A8 L (LWB) 3.0 TDI quattro 3.0-litre diesel four-door sedan: $206,900 (automatic).

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