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Billy gets a grant Puffing Billy has received $300,000 in funding from the Dandenong Ranges Environmental and Bushfire Reduction Community Grants scheme secured by Jason Wood and provided by the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority. More than $2 million has been allocated for the Dandenong Ranges Environmental and Bushfire Reduction Community Grants made possible through Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, with the works to be rolled out over the next three years. The PPWCMA is providing an exciting opportunity for community groups and environmentally focused organisations to apply for large and small scale funding to implement projects in the Dandenong Ranges. Puffing Billy is just one of 29 community groups or organisation that have acquired a funding boost through this scheme.

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action was post fire season, but there are usually pockets of burns in the preseason.”

Captain Bates said he was closely watching the predicted El Nino.

He said predictions were for a drier west of the state, while the east coast would be wetter.

But he said there was never a time for complacency.

“The fire season can creep up quickly,” he said.

“Before you know it, the warmer temperatures are here, you get a hot day and high winds and conditions change.”

Both captains said now was the time for the community to start preparing.

They encouraged residents to start cleaning around their homes and checking items like barbecue connections.

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“Victorians are now facing bans on critical works to reduce the risk of catastrophic bushfires.”

Emerald CFA Captain, Paul Yandle, did not want to comment on the strike action specifically, but was monitoring the goings on.

Instead, Captain Yandle said he would focus on the preparations of his team, which includes new members, many of whom had not experienced a fire season before.

Healesville Captain, Graeme Bates, questioned the logic behind the action.

“It does reduce the window of opportunity around when burns can be conducted,” he said.

“And you’ve got to go back the next day, it doesn’t matter what day you burn on - there’s that duty of care.

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In providing a reason for the bans, the AWU has cited a four-month wait for negotiating an enterprise bargaining agreement with the Victorian Government.

The AWU is also applying for an indefinite stop on falling trees for firewood and a ban on cleaning toilets and collecting rubbish in picnic areas.

DELWP has provided assurances the action will not result in scaled-back or cancellation of burns.

However, Gembrook MP, Brad Battin, believes the actions endanger the community.

“Volunteer firefighters with the CFA rely on the efforts of planned burning to improve bushfire safety,” he said.

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PREPARATIONS for the upcoming fire season in the Yarra Ranges may be interrupted, with the Australian Workers Union launching extraordinary industrial action involving spring planned burns.

The action involves the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) forest fighting staff, which will only be permitted to conduct planned burns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The move will greatly reduce the windows of opportunity during which staff can undertake planned burns, which are aimed at reducing bushfire fuel loads in forests and public lands areas.

Intensifying this scenario is the

fact many experts are bracing for a “Godzilla El Nino”, which could bring with it much drier than usual weather patterns.

This is in addition to rainfall over the past few months, which will encourage natural spring growth.

Local politicians have hit out at the action, while CFA captains are closely watching the events.

In particular, Member for Evelyn, Christin Fyffe, has slammed the AWU bans.

“The AWU is playing with the safety of our communities by banning planned burns,” she said.

“I call on the AWU to remove the ban on planned burns immediately.

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TWO groups of young people celebrated finishing up six months of hard work as part of the Green Army program at Birdsland Reserve in Belgrave last week.

The groups have been working on environmental management along the Puffing Billy corridor and on various Landcare properties throughout the Dandenong Ranges.

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cluding weed control, re-planting native species and track maintenance.

Ellen Mitchell from Conservation Volunteers Australia said the program had been invaluable for skills development for the volunteers. “They have leaned environmental skills, teamwork and leadership skills,� she said. “They are mostly workplace ready through the skills they have leaned they now have responsibility and accountability for their work and for each other.�

La Trobe MP Jason Wood was on hand to present the groups with their certificates and praise their good work. “It’s fantastic to see these young people working together as a team;� he said. “Learning new skills for jobs and getting outdoors, it’s such a great opportunity and I’m very proud of them all.�

One third of the volunteers who participated in this round of the program have moved on to employment, while others have moved into further study.

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By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS PUFFING Billy has received $300,000 in funding from the Dandenong Ranges Environmental and Bushfire Reduction Community Grants scheme secured by La Trobe MP Jason Wood.

The funding will go towards bushfire fuel management and environmental maintenance along the 25km Puffing Billy corridor.

The project will revolve around clearing potential bushfire fuel, replanting of native species and preserving habitats for native wildlife.

Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority will deliver the project in conjunction with the Emerald Tourist Railway board.

“This is a special and exciting day,” said Mr Wood at the funding announcement on Wednesday 30 September in Cockatoo.

“This is an incredible commitment for a beautiful steam train that is iconic to the Dandenong Ranges and iconic to Victoria.”

Puffing Billy CEO John Robinson said the project was a very welcome initiative and would go a long way to preserving the appeal of Puffing Billy.

“It’s a special project as the environment around the Puffing Billy corridor is critical to the train line and to the community,” he said.

“This funding and this project are right on the mark to help protect and enhance the environment around the train.”

The clearing of old vegetation and replanting of native bushfire-resistant plants will be carried out by former Green Army volunteers now employed

by Puffing Billy.

“We see these young people work with pride and have a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work, it’s great to see,” Mr Robinson said.

Mr Wood said he was very proud of the achievements of the former Green Army volunteers and said the work they would be carrying out for Puffing Billy was invaluable.

“The green army guys moving into employment with PB is just great,” he said.

“There is a high risk involved in not clearing potential fire dangers, so this project will see a real boost in community safety.”

Puffing Billy is just one of 29 community groups or organisations that has acquired a funding boost through this scheme.

More than $2 million has been allocated for the Dandenong Ranges Environmental and Bushfire Reduction Community Grants made possible through Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme, with the works to be rolled out over the next three years.

Police have released images of a motorbike, stolen from the Kilsyth area.

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Custom motorbike stolen POLICE have released photographs of a custom motorbike, stolen from Kilsyth recently, and have called for anyone with information to come forward.

Between 10pm on Sunday 27 September and 5.45am the next day, police believe unknown persons broke into a Kilsyth garage through a door.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said the burglars stole a custom-made, imported Big Dog Mastiff motorbike.

Det Sgt Barrow said the bike was maroon and cherry-black in colour with “a lot of chrome” and tribal artwork on the sides, and was worth about $30,000.

Anyone who saw any suspicious activity at the time of the break-in - or who has spotted the bike - is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Shire make-up may not change

By JESSE GRAHAM THE ELECTORAL make-up of the Yarra Ranges Council may stay largely the same following a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) review, but residents still have time to have their say.

The VEC released its preliminary report into its review of the Yarra Ranges Council’s electoral make-up on Wednesday, 30 September, putting forward three options for the council’s future.

The review, which takes place after three elections, will assess the amount of councillors and wards in the municipality, to determine what changes, if any, should be made for next year’s council election to achieve fair voter representation.

The VEC’s “preferred option” in the report is to maintain the current nine councillor, nine ward system in the Yarra Ranges, with modified boundaries to even out voter numbers.

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This option, Option A, moves the Lyster Ward boundary to Ferny Creek, brings the border of Walling and Streeton Wards to Canterbury Road and moves part of the boundary between Chandler and Billanook Wards to Olinda Creek - 4491 voters will be moved to different wards under this option.

However, this preferred option comes despite half of the public submissions in the first stage of the review recommending a change to three large wards for the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and urban area of the council, with three councillors elected from each ward.

This option was slated as an alternative, Option B, in the report.

The VEC stated in the report that its preference in the review was for “minimal change if there are no special circumstances to warrant major changes”.

It said that the nine councillor, nine ward system gives the “positive features” of councillors with specific knowledge of their ward, with an easier to understand voting system.

Option B, however, would result in less splitting of municipalities by ward boundaries, and would “arguably” improve “fair and equitable representation” by having three councillors to represent a range of interests in larger wards.

Option C offers a slight adaption to Option B, with nine councillors elected from one four-councillor ward, one three-councillor ward and one two-councillor ward.

With this option, four councillors would be selected from a central ward that takes in urban areas around Chirnside Park and stretches through Mount Evelyn, Seville, Silvan and Wandin North, while two councillors would be elected from the Yarra

Valley and three would be elected from the Dandenong Ranges.

The report can be viewed by visiting www.vec.vic.gov.au, and public submissions can be made up until 5pm on Wednesday, 28 October.

Submissions can be made online, by emailing yarraranges.review@vec.vic.gov.au, by post to Victorian Electoral Commission, Level 11, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, or by faxing to 03 9629 8632, and must include a full name, address and contact phone number.

A public hearing will be held at 7pm on Thursday, 5 November at the Yarra Ranges Council offices at 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale - submitters can indicate on their form if they wish to speak at this meeting.

The Yarra Ranges Council was contacted for comment, but did not respond by deadline.

MONBULK police are warning businesses and residents to be wary around bank notes, with counterfeit $50 and $100 notes found in the area over the weekend.

Monbulk Sergeant Mark Knight told the Mail that on Sunday 4 October, a fake $50 note was used at Woolworths in Monbulk.

He said a man also tried to pass fake $100 notes at two fish and chip shops in town, but was denied by employees at both shops before leaving in a Ford sedan.

“We’re asking people to be wary of $50s and $100s,” Sgt Knight said.

He said that residents and businesses should check $50 and $100 notes for “authenticity”, and to call 000 if a counterfeit note is located.

If anyone attempts to use a counterfeit note at a business, Sgt Knight said the attendants should call 000 and not accept the money.

Fake bank notes generally feature a number of identifiable faults, including being able to tear legitimate bank notes cannot be easily torn and will spring back into shape if scrunched up.

For more information on detecting counterfeit notes, visit banknotes.rba.gov.au/counterfeitdetection.

High incidence of arson POLICE are investigating a series of cases of arson that occurred in Tecoma last Wednesday morning, with wheelie bins set alight.

Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant Pat Barrow said between 12.30am and 1am on Wednesday 30 September, wheelie bins outside of 11 properties on Olive Grove and Sophia Grove in Tecoma were set on fire. A trailer was also set on fire.

Det Sgt Barrow said CFA attended and put out the fires, and police were appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Apprentices getting their just rewards From my y

desk Tony Smith MP

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It has been a busy few months in the Casey electorate and I have been working hard to deliver my election commitments, including four Green Army projects, a new school car park, new netball changeroom facilities, and security cameras.

I was pleased to join the Mount Evelyn Green Army team for their graduation barbecue recently, after they completed weed clearing and landscaping works to Quinn Re-

serve and the Aqueduct Trail.

I was invited by Launching Place Primary School to inspect their new car park, which will provide parents and teachers with more parking spaces, as well as a safer pick-up and drop-off zone.

It was also great to visit the Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club to check out the newly completed changerooms for the netballers, which will now provide the players with their own long overdue facility.

CCTV security cameras are now officially up and running in Lilydale and Yarra Junction, which will reduce crime and prevent anti-social behaviour.

And there is more to come.

Works will begin on the Healesville CCTV cameras before Christmas.

A Green Army team to undertake habitat protection and landscape enhancement works in Monbulk and another team to undertake conservation, landscape, and restoration works across Maroondah Reservoir Park, Yarra Ranges National Park, and Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve have already been deployed.

Works on the Woori Yallock Primary School car park that I also pledged will commence in the near future.

I look forward to continuing my work with our local community groups to get these projects up and running.

MURDER, theft and general crime incidents are down across the board in the Yarra Ranges, but drug offences and family violence are up, according to the latest policing statistics.

The statistics, released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) on Thursday 1 October, show a drop in homicide, assault and sexual offences in the Yarra Ranges in the 12 months to July.

Between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015, four homicides took place in the Yarra Ranges Police Service

Area (PSA), half of the previous financial year’s eight.

Incidents of assault also saw a slight decline, with 644 assaults compared to 696 the year before.

However, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour charges rose from 163 to 199 incidents, and breaches of orders (including intervention orders) nearly doubled, with 424 incidents rising to 702 in the last financial year.

Drug dealing and trafficking, cultivating or manufacturing drugs and drug use charges all rose in the Yarra Ranges, though theft, burglary

and deception offences all saw a decline.

There were five more family violence incidents in the Yarra Ranges compared to the year before, with 1374 committed in the area - an increase of 0.4 per cent.

However, with 149,734 residents in the Yarra Ranges, and assuming a family violence incident involves at least one perpetrator and one victim, about one in every 54 people in the area have been involved in a family violence incident in the last financial year on average.

The Cardinia PSA saw a more

marked increase in family violence incidents, with 1319 incidents in the same time period - 141 more incidents than the year before.

With a population of 87,008, and again assuming family violence incidents involve at least two people, on average one in 32 people in Cardinia were involved in a family violence incident in the last financial year.

The area also saw an increase in charges for drug use and possession, with 340 incidents compared to 229, and an increase for drugs charges across the board.

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tors has been working closely with Cardinia Shire Council Environment Officer Brett Munckton to have the project operational.

“There is a lot of opportunity with business now - with large roof spaces and large electricity demand there can be really good reductions,” he said.

Book fair Upper Ferntree Gully Angliss Hospital is holding its final book fair for the year. Friday, 9 October, from 11am to 3pm; Saturday, 10 October, from 10am to 2pm.

Fund-raising event for women’s cancer research, Girls Night In. RSL Emerald, 30 October at 7.30pm. Tickets $5, available from St Marks, Emerald IGA, Post Office, Cockatoo. For more details, contact Shirley on 0402 110 251.

Semester 2 program Emerald Community Houses offer many courses and workshops to help people improve their employment skills, as well as helping the community connect. Download the semester two program to find out what’s happening in term four. For more details, contact (03) 5968 3881.

Annual exhibition FERNTREE Gully Arts Society is proud to announce their annual exhibition on Sundays only, 11am-4pm: 11 October to 8 November. Features many varied works by members. Located at The Hut Gallery, 157 Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully.

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Spring concert DANDENONG Ranges Orchestra presents a Spring Concert on Sunday, 18 October, at 2.30pm. Music by the classical masters: Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and others. Solo violinist: Rebecca Hackett. Held at Olinda Community House, 79-81 Olinda Monbulk Road, Olinda.

Tickets at the door: $8 ($5 concession). Afternoon tea included. Inquiries: 0422 769 155.

Garden meet UPWEY Garden Group (U3A). Come and join them at the ‘Annual Mini Show and Swap Meet’.

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EMERALD Community House - term four will offer a range of workshops and courses to help people improve their employment skills. CPR Refresher and First Aid, Developing your Writing Skills, Computer Beginners and Intermediate, iPad Social Group and Photoshop. Emerald Community House will be taking enrolments during ‘Enrolment Week’, until 9 October. Visit www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au or call 03 5968 3881.

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Hills residents can view a private collection of walking sticks of about 50 canes at Emerald Museum from Sunday, 18 October. The exhibition will be launched at the museum in Nobelius Heritage Park, Crichton Road, Emerald, on 18 October, at 1pm. The museum is open on Wednesdays, 10am to 3pm, and Sundays, 1.30pm and 4pm. Entry by donation.

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EMERALD Evergreens Senior Citizens day trip to the Shrine of Remembrance on to Williamstown RSL for lunch on 21 October 2015, $35 per person includes bus, shrine and lunch, leaving the clubrooms Church Street, Emerald, at 9am.

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Sky the limit for solar initiative EMERALD and District Cooperative Society has taken a bold move towards a renewable future with the installation of 115 solar panels on their rooftop.

Co-op chief executive officer, Len O’Donnell, said the solar panels would make a big difference to the co-op’s power consumption as well as to the town of Emerald.

“We thought as a co-op we are one of the major businesses in the district and if new take this step forward it gives other commercial businesses the opportunity to be able to contact us and discuss it with them as we progress forward,” he said.

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MT EVELYN and Yarra Valley Art Society is holding an exhibition of members’ work on Saturday, 10 October, to Sunday, 18 October (closed Tuesday, 13 October); 9.30am to 4.30pm. Located at Warratina Lavender Farm and Tea Shop, 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock. Further details: (03) 5964 4650.

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TWO weeks ago, I was pleased to host my annual Casey Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year awards, which is now in its sixth year.

Our panel of judges, chaired

by Phil Munday of Phil Munday’s Panel Works, had the very difficult task of deciding the finalists and, ultimately, the winners.

Congratulations again to Mount Evelyn’s Elizabeth Lilburn of Red Earth Flowers, our young apprentice of the year, and Launching Place’s Adrian George of Elecorp, our mature age apprentice of the year.

It was great to see the winners and finalists receive some welldeserved recognition on the night, which was again reflected in the articles in last week’s Mail.

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Slowing council spending

By JESSE GRAHAM

Shire of Yarra Ranges Council Reform Group administrator, Jeff Leake, wants to see council's expenditure cut Picture: JESSE GRAHAM down. 145196 Mr Leake said he was organising a public meeting for residents to raise their concerns with council, and would also encourage people to stand for next year’s council election in every ward.

Chandler Ward councillor and deputy mayor, Jason Callanan said that he

had seen the group himself, and while he empathised with their view, said council was often in a “balancing act” with its budget.

“I’ve had a look at the comments on there, and I would have agreed with a lot of those comments prior to getting

into council,” he said.

“There are things I didn’t even know, and opened my eyes to understand the complexity of council - it’s not as simple as just lowering rates.

“Something small moved here can create massive waves in another area,

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A YARRA Ranges resident is putting the spotlight on council expenditure, drawing hundreds into a Facebook group and preparing a run for next year’s council elections.

Woori Yallock resident, Jeff Leake, is the administrator for the Facebook group, Shire of Yarra Ranges Council Reform Group - where members can air their grievances and discuss solutions to issues with the council.

In an interview with the Mail, Mr Leake - who has run for office in state and federal elections - said there were three main issues he wanted to focus on with the council: rates, waste and permits.

He said that, in his opinion, council rates should not increase at all, the council should take over control of its waste transfer stations and lower tipping prices, and permit application times should be shorter.

However, the council currently leases its transfer stations to Knox Transfer Station, and prices are influenced by the EPA’s landfill levy.

When asked if taking back ownership of the transfer stations would be incompatible with lower rates, Mr Leake said the council could trim their budget elsewhere.

“It’s incredibly complex, there’s no argument there whatsoever,” he said.

“The governments are not short of money, they’re just not spending it wisely - the essential services, kinders, parks and maintenance, street maintenance, all this is really the essential stuff, they should absolutely put it as a priority.”

He claimed that cutting the wages of the council’s CEO and council’s community grants programs would also find savings in the budget.

and it’s very much a balancing act.”

He added that the council’s main revenue came from a “fixed sum” of rates, rather than from parking fees and fines.

Cr Callanan said he encouraged passionate residents to run for the October 2016 council elections.

“Everybody can have a go and I’d encourage people to run,” he said.

“The more they want to get involved in the community, the better.”

Yarra Ranges CEO, Glenn Patterson said he would “welcome the opportunity” to attend a community meeting held by Mr Leake.

Mr Patterson said his wage was the “average” for Victorian category one local councils, which is surveyed annually by the State Government, and defended the council’s current budget use.

“Yarra Ranges Council manages its budget responsibly and is committed to delivering value for money for ratepayers,” he said in a written statement.

“The funding program assists community groups to undertake exciting local projects and initiatives developed by, and run for, our local communities,” he said.

Mr Patterson said the council’s rate increase of 3.3 per cent for the 2015'16 financial year was “well below the real cost increase” for the council, and required “significant operational savings” to fill the difference.

“If rates were not increased at all there would be enormous cuts to capital works and services provided,” he said.

Council rate increases will be capped at the consumer price index (CPI) as of next financial year, though councils can appeal this to the Essential Services Commission.

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Letters Smart meters ... they’re back!

IN 2006 the former Bracks/Brumby Labor State Government mandated the rollout of smart meters to all households, despite the protests of many Victorians.

Last month, Victorian Auditor-General John Doyle released a report titled ‘Realising the Benefits of Smart Meters’.

This is what he had to say: “By the end of this year, Victorians will have paid an estimated $2.239 billion in metering

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charges, which includes the cost of the rollout and connection of smart meters.”

“Worryingly the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources does not have a good understanding of the cost of the program, which it does not track.”

“I do not agree with the department’s view that it should not report publicly on costs and its assertion that to do so would take on the role of the regulator.”

“I also found it a real risk that the expected benefits will not be achieved.” * “... costs are likely to increase over the life

Defibrillators offer for clubs MONBULK sports clubs can now apply for a life-saving defibrillator, so that players, spectators and parents can step in during an emergency until paramedics arrive.

Monbulk MP, James Merlino, has advised applications are open for clubs to secure one of the life-saving devices.

The Victorian Government is rolling out 1000 defibrillators to community clubs.

Successful clubs will be required to implement a sports medical plan, so they are prepared to act fast in an emergency.

The new devices will appear on an Ambulance Victoria database, so triple-zero operators can direct callers to an additional 1000 devices available when emergency strikes within the community.

Mr Merlino noted more than 12 Victorians suffered cardiac arrest every day.

For more information, or to apply online, visit www.sport.vic.gov.au.

By PETER DOUGLAS AN historic World War II motorbike is now the pride of the fleet at Running Rabbits Military Museum.

In a boon to local history and motorcycle enthusiasts, a Sunbeam S7 motorbike has been kindly loaned for display in the museum.

The motorbike was used to deliver mail to Australian Army bases and has enormous historical relevance.

The Sunbeam S7, which was manufactured from 1946 and completed in 1956, was purchased brand-new by German immigrant George Kunick.

Mr Kunick used the bike every single day until several weeks before his death in 1984, aged 82.

Operations manager, Tony Magazzu, encouraged all to view this piece of history.

“British designers felt they couldn’t copy the enemy machine, it was decided that some changes would be made when building the Sunbeam S7,” he said.

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of the program.”

Not only did Victorians not want smart meters in the first place, they had to endure delays and dangerous faults following installation.

Adding insult to injury, most people are reporting that their energy bills are showing no cost reduction as was promised.

That is because most of us are in bed at 3am when electricity is cheaper.

After just four years’ break from Labor bungling, they’re back!

Christine Fyffe MP, State Member for Evelyn.

ANGLISS Hospital midwife Emma Murphy has been announced as an Outstanding Graduate finalist in the 2015 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards.

Ms Murphy works in maternity services, supporting women with complex needs, and has been recognised for her continual high care and holistic approach.

Ms Murphy said her history included caring for patients with complex medical histories.

“Due to a past history of mental health and drug-related issues, some women who visit us need specialist care,” she said.

“It’s my job to ensure the privacy of the patient, provide comfort to her concerned family and also make sure other staff around her are well informed.”

The Outstanding Graduate and Nurse of the Year Award winners will each receive $5000 transaction account and $5000 towards further education.

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Wildlife warrior a friend to all

By PETER DOUGLAS THE Yarra Ranges and wider communities are remembering the life of Denise Garratt, who is widely known and respected among both local and international wildlife groups.

Based in Gruyere, Denise was a much-loved and highly respected friend, community member and wildlife warrior.

Sadly, after a short illness, Denise Garratt passed away on Friday, 25 September.

Denise was a dedicated volunteer who gave her time to help orphaned and

injured wildlife throughout large areas of Australia.

Some of her many achievements are as follows: Founder and president of Help for Wildlife; Founding member of the RSPCA (Victoria) Wildlife Branch; Founder of Wildlife Care Network (now Wildlife Victoria); Founder and secretary of Wildlife Help on Mornington Peninsula; Member of Yarra Ranges Animal Welfare Working Group; Wildlife carer;

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active member in so many wildlife · An committees throughout Victoria and in most other states; training courses for wildlife car· Held ers; and for the Yarra Ranges Shire · Nominated 2013 Australia Day Awards.

Denise was loved and respected in so many wildlife support groups.

For many years, Denise organised wildlife speakers, conducted lectures and training courses for volunteer wildlife carers at various venues such as the Melbourne Zoo, as well as the Healesville Sanctuary.

Above: Denise Garratt was a tireless worker for wildlife in the community.

Right: Just one of the countless local animals that benefited from the work of Denise Garratt.

Living the High life SKYHIGH Children’s Festival at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong has been drawing large crowds over the past fortnight, thanks to its many activities on offer. Just some of these activities have included a CFA display,

a treasure hunt, carousel, mini golf, maze, bouncy castle, sand art and much more. Mail photographer Greg Carrick was out and about recently to capture the fun as enjoyed by parents and children.

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Jemma Roche and daughter Isobel, 8, of Chirnside Park, took time out for a quick selfie. 145020

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Susan’s cybersafe expertise THE Knox School has invited Australia’s foremost cybersafety expert, Susan McLean, to speak to the wider Knox community on Thursday, 22 October, at 7pm.

Cybersafety is one of the most confronting issues for teachers, parents and students.

It is the number one non-academic problem that schools must tackle.

Whereas most of the inappropriate behaviour occurs at home, schools are responsible for trying to sort out the mess when a student’s online behaviour affects their relationships within the school community.

Children today have access to, and are accessible by, many millions of people worldwide via the vast array of websites, applications and online games.

Other identified dangers include inappropriate content, cyber bullying and harassment, ‘sexting’ and identity theft.

Teens are often not aware that their words and photos sometimes find their way to a larger audience, often with

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unexpected and undesirable consequences.

Today’s parents grew up in a world devoid of these technologies.

They often have little knowledge of how best to assist and guide their children.

No parent is immune to these issues.

The Knox School takes the issues of cybersafety education very seriously and is taking a pro-active approach by inviting parents throughout the Knox area to be informed about the serious nature of these issues.

The free presentation is suitable for all parents, regardless of the age of their children.

It is never too early or late to be informed about this important topic and Susan McLean will talk on the latest sites your children are visiting, online grooming, sexting and other potential dangers.

This presentation will assist parents to develop cybersafety measures to ensure children remain as safe as possible when using the new technologies available in today’s world.

Len Jeffrey Memorial Preschool Belgrave South A change is coming and you’re invited Len Jeffrey Memorial Preschool Belgrave South Proudly announces its New Logo Launching November 16th at 7.30pm

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Thousands up for grabs CHIRNSIDE Park School Rewards is a competition where for each dollar spent in the centre, customers can donate points by presenting their receipts from any retailer to the customer service desk and nominate their favourite local school for the school’s chance to win a share of $10,000.

To support their local schools and community, Chirnside Park is delighted to be donating the $10,000 to make a real difference to their valued families and the winning primary schools.

This annual competition has been ramped up this year, with 22 local primary schools participating, from Healesville through to Croydon.

All schools are excited to be on board for their chance to win a share of the $10,000 school grants.

First prize is $5000; Second prize is $3000; and Third prize is $2000.

There are also prizes for customers who participate in the campaign.

Weekly $100 Chirnside Park

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Saturday Oct 17th 10am-4pm

gift cards will be awarded and a grand prize of $2000 Chirnside Park gift card will be awarded to the customer who registers as a school rewards member and donates the most points.

The campaign will commence in centre on Monday, 21 September, at 9am, with the last day to nominate points on Sunday, 8 November.

Register as a school rewards member and present your membership card each time points are donated to automatically be entered into the weekly and grand prize draws.

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For a second chance at VCE THE Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the main senior secondary certificate in Victoria.

It recognises successful completion of secondary education and provides a valuable pathway to tertiary study and employment.

VCE exam season is about to begin.

It is an exciting but stressful time for students and their families and friends.

It is the same for the students in the VCE classes at Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC) in Ferntree Gully.

MDLC students are striving to reach the milestone of completing their secondary education and getting their VCE. Students have come to MDLC for VCE for a variety of reasons.

They may have left school early to take up an opportunity of employment and then decided they really would like to pursue a career after all.

Sometimes, life gets in the way of following your dreams and education can be interrupted.

Leaving school early might have seemed like the best option at the time.

For some students, they felt they were not yet “ready” to take on the VCE while they were at school.

The good news is there is a second chance to get your VCE in your local community.

VCE is available at MDLC in Ferntree Gully with a flexible VCE study program where students can re-connect with education in a supportive environment.

There is a lot of pressure on students to reach their goal Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) and to get into the university course of their dreams.

It is good to keep in mind that if a student currently in VCE at school does not manage to complete all their subjects or gets an ATAR that is lower than they hoped, they can enrol in VCE at MDLC in 2016 and do a subject or two to bring

Students study with the Mountain District Learning Centre for many reasons. their score up to their goal.

Students who are over 18 and who have not been in secondary education for a year can complete their VCE with eight units.

This could be done in a single year or can be paced over a longer period.

Adults can also enrol into VCE subject for their own knowledge building and personal enrichment.

MDLC offers VCE at Year 11 and Year 12 lev-

els, with small classes and excellent teachers in an adult learning environment.

It is an option worth considering for people looking for a second chance to get their VCE. Government funding is available for all eligible students making fees affordable for most learners.

MDLC is a Learn Local, not-for-profit, community learning centre supporting people in the community to advance their education.

In addition to VCE, MDLC offers VCAL and classes for adults to improve their reading, writing and maths skills as well as other educational programs.

The website www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au also has lots of useful information about education options for young people.

More information about the VCE can be found at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information about VCE at MDLC, call 9758 7859 or visit www.mdlc.com.au.

PROGRAM TERM 4, 2015 FOR THE CHILDREN

SUSTAINABILITY AT COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Starts: Tuesday 6/10 at 9.15am-10.15am And Friday 9/10, 9.15am-10.15am, $5 per session

An information workshop offering some practical options that you can do at home which will make the planet a better place. Info will be provided on indigenous plants, weed identification, creating hot compost beds and installing nest boxes for local fauna. This event is a collaboration between Cockatoo Neighbourhood House, Cardinia Hills Ragwort & Landcare Group ;and Cardinia Shire Council. Sturday 14/11, 9.30m. FREE

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CIRCUS SKILLS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN will be back again in February 2016

HEALTH AND WELL BEING CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR MUMS, BUMS AND TUMS.

A light to moderate intensity program to help improve balance, flexibility and fitness.

Mondays and Wedensdays during school terms, 9.30-10.30, $5 per session

MAT PILATES with qualified instructor Sandra Starts: Wednesday 7/10 at 10.45. Cost $10 per session

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN A 6 weeks self defense level 1 course.

Starts: Tuesday 22/10 at 7.30pm $ 75 for 6 weeks or $15 per session.

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Monday – Thursday 10am-3.15pm.

Fridays 10am-2pm and on appointment Monday – Thursday 3.30pm-5.30pm & 6.30pm-8.30pm

ART & CRAFT COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE CRAFT GROUP Every Tuesday during school terms 10.15am-1pm.

Starts: Tuesday 6/10 Cost $10 for 6 months.

FACIAL CREAM, TONER AND CLEANSER Thursday 23/11, 10am-12noon Cost $25 this includes all ingredients, jars and bottles.

Have fun and meet new people while enjoying great food. You can come along to participate in a cooking session or just come to enjoy a great dinner. Donations of fresh food are very welcome. Fridays 23/10 & 20/11, cooking session 5pm dinner 6pm. Free, but donations are highly appreciated.

HEALTHY LIVING WITH RAW FOOD Learn to make delicious food like nut milks and nut cheeses.

Monday 10/09 1pm Free class.

DOLCI DI NATALI (Traditional Italian Christmas Treats)

Starts: Wednesday 21/10 , Cost: $70 for 8 weeks.

RECIPE CHAT GROUP A group for those who like a cuppa, a chat and exchanging recipes.

The group will meet on Mondays 9th and 23rd November at 10.30am

ADULT LEARNING & LITERACY COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS

In this workshop the group will bake some traditional sweets eaten at Christmas time. They make terrific presents!!!

Thursday 12/11, 10.30am. $25

A free and flexible learning course where you work at your own pace learning operating a personal computer with Microsoft Windows. And literacy based programs and software.

Starts: Monday 12/10, 10am-12pm

DUTCH COOKING

FIRST AID $ 120 AND C.P.R. $55

A 3 weeks course to teach you how to make yummy Dutch food and some traditional Christmas treats.

26/10, 9/11 and 23/11. $15 per session.

Saturday 24/10, 9.30am

COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE FOOD CO-OP Our Food Co-op is very successful. The vegies on offer are beautiful, healthy and fresh. The list of vegies and fruit available is still growing and changing according to the weather and season. South East Food Hub is able to order high quality organic and non-organic fruit and vegies from a variety of local farmers. As a food co-op we are able to access these products against low prices as well as supporting our local farmers.

If you have been thinking of trying the products but want more information please contact us. You can also go to our website cockatooneighbourhoodhouse.org.au and go to the link of the South East Food Hub and/or the Open Food Network.

INTRODUCTION TO GROWING FOOD SUSTAIBABLY. Learn how to grow food in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. ‘this six weeks course includes visits to local permaculture, organic and biodynamic growers to get an insight into these different food production methods. You will also learn how to maintain your veggie patch, how to improve soil, make compost, create a raised bed, sow seeds and implement crop rotation.

Starts: Tuesday 20/10. 9.30Am. Cost $55 for 6 weeks.

ENROL NOW FOR 2016

3D MULTI MEDIA PAINTING with Jenny Pring-Morgan

RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL Saturday 21/11 9.30pm. $65

INVITATION to all Community Members for our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING On Thursday 26 November, 1.30pm Finger-food and drinks provided Please RSVP by Tuesday 24 November 2015

Are you interested in a playgroup/social support group for parents and their children with special needs?

Please contact us and we will discuss with you how we can organize a group according to your needs.

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The VCE is a pathway to tertiary study and provides opportunities for new career directions or personal enrichment.

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Year 11 and Year 12 subjects available Single subject enrolments welcome Flexible mix and match options

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Creative minds collect top prizes genious machine activated by the energy of light to start a plane propeller.

Then, through a combination of perfectly aligned and synchronised actions of dominoes, marbles, a toy car, train, mouse traps and gravity, cereal is poured into a bowl.

College principal Mary Fitz-Gerald commented on the girls’ success by observing, “The whole activity is a bit like the machine itself”.

“Many singular actions combined to make an exciting learning experience for all for our future problem solvers.

“It is a brilliant exercise in teamwork and creativity,” she said.

The team of young engineers from Year 10 included: Jemma Eastwood, Simone McPeake, Ellie Patten, Gemma Tripp, Elissa Tifere, Casey Seymour, Rebecca Dingjan, Elena Frawley, Ashlee Church supported by physics teacher Dr Zara Dennis.

Spaghetti Machines complete a series of complex and entertaining steps.

The team of nine students improved on last year.

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THE creativity and engineering skills of Mater Christi College girls has delivered another successful entry in the annual Amazing Spaghetti Machine Contest, held by the Engineering Department at the University of Melbourne.

The team of nine students from Belgrave improved on last year’s highachieving equal first finish by collecting the two main prizes for 2015, Contest Champions and Audience Choice Award.

Teams of Year 10 students from around Victoria compete in the construction of imaginative machines.

Spaghetti Machines complete a simple task via a series of complex and entertaining steps.

This year’s challenge was to build a machine that serves breakfast in the style of the much-loved Wallace and Gromit.

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Stand up for foot health DID you know that more than 80 per cent of Australians will experience serious foot problems at some point in their lives?

Considering most daily activities rely heavily on feet and legs, this can be a major concern.

The most common foot and leg concerns include: shin pain (commonly known as shin splints), Achilles pain (often referred to as Achilles tendonitis), ankle pain and sprains, arch and heel pain (most commonly referred to and often incorrectly diagnosed as

Plantar Fasciitis), bunions, knee pain, injuries and arthritis.

All of which can be caused or aggravated by faulty biomechanics and/ or bad foot posture continually pulling your body out of alignment.

The good news is: one doesn’t have to put up with pain or discomfort.

Most of these concerns can be quite easily addressed, if diagnosed correctly and treated appropriately.

Most foot and leg pain will be addressed successfully when correctly diagnosed and treated appropriately.

Simply treating the cause will address the symptoms, providing longterm solutions.

Dr Tim Kirwan from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, one of Australia’s leading musculoskeletal and sports podiatry practices, urged people to consider their health.

“Foot and leg pain is very common and can have a huge effect on your mobility and activity,” he said.

“The problem is many don’t get their issues attended to effectively, either because they think nothing can be

done, they don’t know who can assist them or have seen practitioners who have provided incorrect diagnosis, advice and/or inappropriate treatment.

“At Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, we see so many people who’ve been told nothing can be done for them or that surgery or medication are their only options, which is often not the case.

“With correct diagnosis and utilising the very latest medical research and treatments, we’re able to treat most foot and leg pain quite easily, even cases that have been untreatable

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We can even regenerate soft tissue and heal injuries, thanks to new, natural injection therapies.”

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WHERE EAGLES SOAR THE true essence of a picture, image or photograph can be defined by a frame - here in the property ‘Stonehaven’ the architect has captured the stunning views of the Warburton Ranges and scenery through panes of glass perfectly positioned in key living areas throughout this amazing home.

Stone selected from Dunkeld in the Grampians integrates the facade to the landscape and as you reach the entrance the sound of water trickling into a pond instantly creates a feeling of gentleness and grace.

A sleek minimal feel and clever design with heightened ceilings leads your eye to

the view at the end of the dining table, a perfect backdrop for entertainers while the adjoining lounge is equally impressive.

Porcelain tiles adorn the open kitchen, classically styled with black stone benches and Emporite cabinetry with stainless-steel appliances, butler’s pantry and pendant lighting defining the oversized island bench overlooking the casual zone.

Walls of glass connecting balconies extend the living to another degree as if you are in a world of your own.

The main bedroom, sophisticated and

spacious, ensures all desires are catered for with spa ensuite cleverly positioned at the corner of the residence and a balcony to relax in privacy.

Two further bedrooms, a stunning main bathroom and a fourth bedroom or study completes the entrance level in style, with the lower level offering options aplenty with two further bedrooms and adjoining third bathroom ideal for guests or extended family.

Late nights in front of a good movie are catered for in the cinema room while the current owner appreciates her own place in the tiled craft room with bench space and

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external access to a wonderful flat lawn area.

A double garage with three-phase power allows direct access while further external shedding (also with three-phase power), carports, extensive landscaping and glorious European plantings are only a hint of the inclusions this beautiful estate offers.

Other features include gas ducted heating, air-conditioning, ducted vacuum system, and security system and water tank.

Inspection is essential for those seeking the finest the Dandenong Ranges has to offer.

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7 Photinia Court Upwey

$395,000 Plus

283 Monbulk Road Monbulk

$360,000 Plus

AN IDEAL FIRST STARTER

CHARACTER COTTAGE WITH HUGE POTENTIAL

This immaculately maintained brick home features 3 BRs, 1 bathroom & separate living area, gas ducted heating & split system A/C for the warmer months that lie ahead. Set in a quiet court, on over 1200sqm with views to the distant You Yangs and only a short distance to local kindergartens, schools, shops & transport!

This modestly restored character cottage with period features & includes: 2 BRs, (1 with study nook & updated bathroom), modern kitchen with S/S apps, open plan living, ireplace & GDH. Outside offers dual access from Hunter Street with extra parking, modern exterior weatherboards with a new roof, established gardens & a lge entertaining deck. Bus stop is close by & just over 1 km to local school & walking distance to main street shopping.

Contact: Antoinette Burfurd 0419 224 564 Inspection: Saturday 10th October 11:30am - 12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Saturday 10th October 10.30am – 11:00am (Photo ID Required)

54-56 View Road The Patch

$630,000 Plus

180 Monbulk Road Kallista

$380,000 Plus

LIVE, GROW, CREATE AND RELAX...

A HILLS COTTAGE CUTIE - READY FOR RENOVATION!

Perched at the end of a sealed no through road, overlooking the Dandenong Ranges; this home offers 3 BRs on the main level & the 4th/rumpus/ ofice downstairs with external access. Open plan lounge & dining room, lge kitchen with ample benches & S/S upright oven & DW, GDH, wood heater & multiple split systems plus a dbl carport. Only a short drive from Belgrave train station & minutes from the main street of Monbulk!

This charming Hills home dates back over 100 years & offers 4 BRs, 2 bathrooms,rustic timber loors, ducted heating & cosy wood heater, lge lounge room, study nook and gorgeous leadlighting. Outside offers nearly ¾ of an acre with a workshop/ wine cellar under the home, secure chook pen + a veggie patch ready to harvest! With a circular driveway & plenty of parking options, this Hills home is ready for its next renovation.

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Saturday 10th October 12:30pm - 1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442 Inspection: Saturday 10th October 11:30am - 12:00pm (Photo ID Required)

15 Alice Street Sassafras

$570,000 Plus

1455 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Olinda

“Kumbada”

Tarn Lodge

Imagine waking to the relaxing sound of bird life in your own private and lovingly maintained residence. “Kumbada” is perfectly positioned amongst the tree tops yet still within walking distance of the iconic Sassafras village.

Backing on to the Dandenong Ranges National Park this brick and cedar family home offers all you will need with its peaceful ambience and open plan living. The huge living area has two bay windows that overlooks an abundance of colour from the magniicent garden. High ceilings, exposed beams and a cosy coonara gas ireplace welcome you as you enter the home. The master suite, with WIR and full ensuite, is perfectly located on the top level and is separately zoned from the other three bedrooms. This home is perfect for a growing family.

If you are looking for your own secret ‘Shangri-La’ in the Hills then look no further than ‘Tarn Lodge’ (meaning Lake in the Mountain)– a magniicent home on approx. 5 magical acres with its own private ish-illed lake – a sanctuary to an amazing variety of Hills wildlife. The single level home is designed to maximise the lake vista with a 40 metre screened pergola and courtyard offering extensive outdoor entertaining areas. Inside entertaining is again graciously catered for with an enormous lounge and bar area complete with oversized open ireplace, which easily opens out to the adjacent living room that lows on to the kitchen and meals area, with its own rear tiled entry for practical access from the gardens. Beyond the entertaining areas are the 4 generous bedrooms.

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You are guaranteed privacy with this comfortable 4 bedroom family home set off the road on over 2 acres with two road accesses and parking for multiple cars. The home has 3 BDRs with BIRs, the Master with WIR & ensuite. Add to this two large living areas, a gorgeous new chef’s kitchen, a large study or 4th bedroom & huge 18m X 10m man shed. This is a lovely home ready to move straight in and make it your own!

FLEETWOOD VINTAGE. Planted from the seed of its sister in Belgrave, Fleetwood Vintage is a beautifully curated & unique retail boutique in Emerald. With a focus on vintage and contemporary clothing, jewellery, & accessories this boutique has much room to grow & branch out with your vision The sale of this successful business is all inclusive of all stock, shop ittings, long lease term & carpark. Start living your dream today.

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Nestled on the high side of the road, overlooking Sherbrooke National Park is this beautiful hills style double story home oozing with character and charm.

Facing North East, this home is filled with an abundance of natural light. Offering three generous sized bedrooms, renovated stainless steel kitchen and bathroom. The home boosts a large living area with modern gas log fire place perfect for the cool winter months. With towering ferns and Japanese Maples this quiet and peaceful retreat offers more than enough room for your children and pets to play, within close proximity to Kallista and Monbulk, cafes, specialty stores, walking tracks and just minutes away from Belgrave. If you have been looking for a warm and welcoming family home inspection is an absolute must!

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Talented line-up for charity concert

By PETER DOUGLAS MUSIC enthusiasts in the Yarra Ranges are being encouraged to embrace an upcoming event, An Afternoon Concert, and help a local charity.

Singers, musicians and a local choir will flood the scene with their wonderful music at the charity concert, which will be held at Kennon Memorial Uniting Church, Sassafras, on Sunday, 18 October, at 2pm.

Co-ordinator of the event, Jacqui Rutten, said guests could enjoy top quality entertainment.

“We have singers, musicians and a popular local choir,” she said.

“Laurence Moore has sung with Opera Australia, Johanna Selleck (flute) has performed as a soloist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

“And in the tradition of the great Irish blind harper, we have Sam Derrick, and Singularity choir will be performing.”

Other artists will include Helen Womack (an English contralto), local violin teacher Jane Coleman, cellist Monica Edwards and Mary KnightsRutten (piano).

Ms Rutten said she would also perform at the concert.

“I have also recently returned from a composing residency in Ireland thanks to a grant from the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia,” she said.

“I will be singing my Irish-inspired compositions.”

Mr Rutten is classically trained and has won Australian and Indonesian awards for singing study.

Some of her highlights have included singing and composing internationally.

All musicians and singers are donating their services.

Funds raised will be donated to a shelter for woman and children experiencing homelessness.

Singer and composer Jacqui Rutten is helping to co-ordinate the charity concert.

Catch up with Ed Sheeran

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE competition is heating up for the chance to win two double passes to Ed Sheeran’s 'Jumpers for Goalposts’ concert film debut at Croydon Cinemas.

Croydon Cinemas will receive a live feed of this cinematic event that will be beamed live via satellite from London’s world premiere in Leicester Square.

You have a chance to snap up a double pass to the feed on Friday 23, Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 October that will include red carpet highlights and an exclusive live performance, before showing the film in its entirety for the first time.

Jumpers for Goalposts brings together Ed’s performances from the biggest shows of his career at Wembley Stadium in July this year, where he wows the 80,000-strong crowd.

The film also includes his biggest hits to date, including 'The A Team’, 'Sing’ and 'Thinking Out Loud’ - and there’s even a surprise duet.

As well as his on-stage performance, ‘Jumpers for Goalposts’ is intercut with the story of Ed’s road to Wembley, presenting a revealing

Ed Sheeran.

144883 Picture: SCREEN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT and personal glimpse into life backstage and on the road, along with an honest and intimate reflection by Ed - and those closest to him - on just how far he has come.

This special global cinema event is an invitation for Ed’s millions of fans to join him around the world and celebrate what he has achieved so far, before inevitably he moves the goalposts once again.

Croydon Cinemas are offering a money can’t buy experience for Sheeran fans to snap up two double passes to each of the screenings, so six double passes in total valued at $300.

To be in the running, head to the Mail’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MailNewsGroup and find the post to enter. Good luck!

The Visit and Sicario Rated M and MA15+ respectively Directed by M. Night Shyamalan and Denis Villeneuve

Now in its sixth year, the event has continued to draw strong crowds.

Giveaway for classic auto event CALLING all classic automotive enthusiasts - the Mail News Group has 10 complimentary double passes to give away.

The most prestigious of all automotive events in Australia, Motorclassica will once again come to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building on 23-25 October.

In its sixth year, the 2015 Motorclassica will showcase some of the world’s most rare and exotic, historic, veteran, classic and collectable cars and motorcycles.

This year is going to be extra spectacular as it will also be celebrating 50 years of supercars including the legendary Ferrari.

Motorclassica wouldn’t be the same without its annual Australian International Concours d’Elengance, recognising the best cars in numerous categories.

The event will also include a Motorclassica enthusiast’s dream to be able to buy one of these outstanding works of art.

The auction will be held on the night of Friday, 24 October, and Motorclassica Event Director Paul Mathers said this year’s event would be the world’s most important auction event of the year.

“We have interest from across the country, and internationally, so the competition is expected to be spirited as this may be the only chance for many collectors to buy these vehicles,” Mr Mathers said.

If you would like to enter the Mail News Group’s giveaway, email editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au with the subject name ‘Motorclassica Giveaway’ and send in your details.

Winners will be drawn and notified on Friday, 16 October.

Above: Modern, classic and vintage, the auto event has it all covered.

Right: Modern classics are a feature among the huge range of vehicles on display.

WE’RE doubling up this week, covering Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario and M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit (you’ll see why).

The Visit is The Sixth Sense director Shyamalan’s attempt to restore his reputation after a long string of failures, and this low-budget horror film about two kids staying over with their estranged, increasingly creepy grandparents is a modest success.

The performances are engaging, the film has some amusing selfaware humour about film-making technique, and maintains an intensely eerie atmosphere.

The main problem with The Visit is that Shyamalan doesn’t pace his clues properly, in that some of the most disturbing moments happen too early, and you’re likely to figure out the big twist (something Shyamalan once had a gift for) rather quickly.

But overall, quite a decent horror movie.

But Sicario is a far better horror film without even trying to be.

This taut, expertly-directed thriller follows Kate Macer (Emily Blunt), an elite SWAT agent taking part in a crackdown on a Columbian drug cartel.

With its unrelentingly grim tone, stark violence and confronting depictions of the extreme corruption on both sides of the war on drugs, Sicario feels like a horror movie grounded in very real conflicts.

On top of that, the characters are riveting and multi-faceted, and Roger Deacon’s cinematography is stunning.

The Visit is a fairly scary diversion, but Sicario ranks among the year’s best thrillers and horrors.

- Seth Hynes

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Disappointed Ranges pipped again

By PETER DOUGLAS FRESH off their heartbreaking grand final loss to Oakleigh Chargers, TAC Cup team Eastern Ranges have again been pipped at the post.

Talented Ranges key forward and draft prospect Darcy

Crocker has finished in second place in the Morrish Medal count, which is awarded to the league’s best and fairest player for the season.

Murray Bushrangers midfielder Clayton Oliver took out the medal with 15 votes, with

Scott’s match play champion

Crocker registering 14.

In a sign of strength and good sportsmanship, Ranges players featured in three of the top five players at the count.

Blake Hardwick polled 13 votes and young gun Ryan Clarke (Knox) 12 votes.

By DENNIS FULLER

Solution No. 4053 Solution No.4053 3 1 4 6 2 7 8 5 9

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THE sun lamp had been turned up to just north of uncomfortable at Emerald Golf Club last Saturday when, despite the great unwashed playing stableford, Ian Scott (27) and Ken Hill (18) stepped onto the first tee to fight for the coveted match play title.

Hill led after a few holes, but Scott fought back to be square after nine holes.

That is when the sluice gates flew open with a rush and Scott won the next six holes to clinch the title 5/4.

A good win by Scott and a valiant effort by Hill to get to the final.

The daily comp was stableford and Jeffrey Marsh (25) flew out of the blocks with a rush and was never challenged at all as he came in with a massive 47 points to win over-

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7391 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Chloroform. 8, Alto. 9, Opus. 10, Cress. 11, Hurl. 12, Integrity. 16, Senseless. 20, Kept. 22, Raise. 23, Vice. 24, Tome. 25, Saccharine.

Down - 1, Chopin. 2, Moisten. 3, Soccer. 4, Potent. 5, Smash. 7, Storm. 13, Inn. 14, Slavery. 15, Heron. 17, Evince. 18, Seethe. 19, Second. 21, Tress.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7391 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6,Slim volume. 8, A-c-re. 9, Liar (rev.) 10, On-ion. 11, O-mit. 12, Heavy fall. 16, A-fore-said. 20, Keep.

22, Own up. 23, List (liszt). 24, Noon (rev.) 25, Desolately).

Down - 1, Pla-i-ce. 2, Imp-rove. 3, Got off. 4, Mur-iel (rev.) 5, Be-a-no. 7, Ar-ti-e(rev.) 13, A-do. 14, Isolate(anag.) 15, De-mo-n. 17, Finish. 18, R-epels. 19, In-s-ult. 21, P-on-d-s.

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all and in B Grade in a common canter.

The stewards were called for the swab, but they were busy watching footy at the MCG, so he gets to hold the winner’s cash.

A Graders found the going hard, but it was John Carvill (17) who returned the best card of 34 to win.

Of the rest, it was left to Ben Balfour (22) and Ken Sumsion (25) to show some form when the both carded 36 points to play to their handicaps while the rest have paid me not to mention their scores, so I won’t.

Nearest the pins were dominated by Carvill on the 12th and 13, Marsh the 7th and pro pin while the consistent John Fisher was nearest on the 4th.

The ladies event produced a tie, and despite the best ef-

Info: sherbrookelac.org.au Enquiries: Greg, 0418 567 768

forts of those responsible for cogent calculation, Rosaline Martin and Steph Town could not be separated and shared the spoils.

Wednesday’s Overloaded and Foppish Golf (OFG) was a stableford event that proved to be ideal for many.

Graeme Fergus (19) starred again with 44 points while Peter Clowes (6) had 42, Moss Fuller (25) 40 and Ian Scott, Ken Hill and Geoff Whittaker all amassed 39.

Next Saturday is the first day of the three-round club championship.

Having looked at current form, practising techniques and luck out of trees, I predict that Ross Martin will win the club championship.

Unless he doesn’t, then I will deny ever making that prediction.

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ACROSS Anaesthetic (10) Singer (4) Work (4) Plant (5) Throw (4) Honesty (9) Foolish (9) Retained (4) Lift (5) Deputy (4) Volume (4) Sweet (10)

DOWN 1. Famous composer (6) 2. Wet (7) 3. Game (6) 4. Strong (6) 5. Break (5) 7. Rage (5) 13. Pub (3) 14. Bondage (7) 15. Bird (5) 17. Show (6) 18. Boil (6) 19. Instant (6) 21. Lock (5)

How to solve Sudoku!

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

Cryptic Clues No. 7391 DOWN 1. Put one through it at the fishmonger’s (6). 2. Scamp, over-boisterous, will get better (7). 3. Climbed down from and escaped (3,3). 4. Give back the garland to the strange girl (6). 5. The answer would, if a stay-at-home were invited to it (5). 7. He can turn back time, it is held (5). 13.

Bother to give a party (3). 14. Cut off by the sea, I get a lot worried (7). 15. The wicked person who shut the doctor in the study (5). 17. “Culture” and “refinement” are close (6). 18. Puts off right to sleep by rocking (6). 19. Until out and about, the sun is slight (6). 21. Parking on the day, Sunday, by the lakes (5).

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ACROSS 6. THe weight-watcher’s book? (4,6). 8. Land and are caught coming in (4). 9. Returning by train, he’ll say he’s flying! (4). 10. In “24 across,” packed, I find food (5). 11.

Fail to see “Space man has returned” (4). 12. A lot of snow, or what you had when you slipped on it? (5,4). 16. A warning given verbally, as already mentioned (9). 20. Prevent from getting food and lodging (4). 22. Now dressing and out of bed, tell all (3,2). 23. The record is classical music, we’re told (4). 24. This time, is retiring, too (4). 25. Does digress these days, sadly (10).

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$4.15 $5.38 $8.23 $10.83 $16.22

PER PER PER PER PER

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