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Transport code red By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE decision to stop trains running to the last four stations of the Belgrave line on code red fire days may extend to other forms of public transport. Metro Trains announced the decision to close the last four stations on the Belgrave line late last year citing safety concerns for staff and commuters. “In the event of code red, it is not safe for customers or staff to be in the area so services would not operate in that section,� Metro spokesperson Sammie Black said. The decision was made in consultation with Emergency Management Victoria and the CFA who established the section of track between Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully stations were in an extreme fire risk area. “We have assessed that the safest and closest station to change ends and return is Bayswater," Ms Black said. “A shuttle bus service will replace trains from Bayswater to Ferntree Gully, with all stations from Upper Ferntree Gully to Belgrave closed. “Replacement bus services are also not planned to run in the areas affected by the train station closures. “It is not safe for customers or staff to be in the area so services will not operate on that part of the network,� said PTV spokesperson Nick White. While Metro may not be running train or bus services to the area, Mr White said it would be up to local service providers’ discretion to decide if they want to run services on such high fire risk days. “Local bus operators will consult with the relevant agencies before deciding how a code red day will impact their operations,� Mr White said. Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley has said previously on this issue that it was important everyone who lived in, or visited a high risk area, had a plan for what they would do on any high fire danger day. “On code red days in particular, people in high risk areas are urged to leave the night before or early in morning,� he said. “People in these areas need to update their plans to include the change to public transport services.� A CFA spokesperson said the decision by Metro to stop the trains at Bayswater would have no impact on the fire management plan of the local CFA crews.
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Help Cockatoo flourish CARDINIA Shire Council is inviting Cockatoo residents to a community forum event on Sunday, 7 February, to identify the needs of the community and what residents can do to meet them. The forum will be held as part of the Cockatoo Collective Impact project. Council will provide support for this project; however, it will be driven by the Cockatoo community and overseen by a steering committee made up of local residents. The Ranges Ward Councillors, Cr Brett Owen, Cr Leticia Wilmot and Cr Tania Baxter, encouraged the community to get behind the project and see Cockatoo flourish. Mayor Jodie Owen said it was hoped the Cockatoo Collective Impact Project would bring the Cockatoo community together. “This is about the whole community coming together to form a united front,” he said. “Together we can achieve realistic,
measurable and achievable outcomes for the Cockatoo community. “It is our hope that coming together in this manner will strengthen relationships among service providers, community organisations and residents to work more collaboratively.” Cr Owen added that Collective Impact had been a successful initiative internationally and in Australia. “Collective Impact aims to engage the community, including community leaders, to share information and collectively work together to achieve long lasting outcomes,” she said. “This project will also raise community awareness of Council’s current and future projects and initiatives in Cockatoo and surrounds, and highlight the needs for future resources and infrastructure.” The community event will be held from 2pm-5pm on Sunday, 7 February, at the Cockatoo Community Complex, Pakenham Road, Cockatoo. For more information, contact Council’s Community Strengthening team on 1300 787 624.
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Briefly Trees uprooted TWO full sized Japanese maple trees were ripped from the ground in Emerald and Gembrook on Thursday 7 January. In the early hours of the morning of 7 January, a tree from the front of the Gembrook Creche was torn from the ground with a car and straps. The straps broke and the damaged tree was left at the scene. The same day in the evening another Japanese maple was dug from the ground on Beenak Road in Emerald and dragged behind a car for some distance before also being left behind.
Motorcyclists warned POLICE are asking motorcyclists to be more careful after a spate of accidents in the Gembrook area occurred over the weekend all involving motorcyclists travelling too fast on corners. On Saturday 16 January, a 21-year-old male from Bayswater lost control of his bike on the Gembrook-Launching Place Road at the same corner another motorcyclist lost his life in 2011. The man from Bayswater was uninjured. On Sunday 17 January, a 59-year-old male from Rowville hit a car after travelling too fast into a corner on Gem-
brook Road in Gembrook. All riders involved in accidents this weekend were handed penalty notices. “Riders need to slow down and ride to conditions track before somebody is killed again,” Senior Constable Miles Gerrey said. “We have lovely roads with lovely views up here but it’s not a race track.”
Graffitti spree EMERALD Police are on the hunt for a two male offenders after the town was hit by a graffiti spree in the early morning of 4 January. The graffiti was described as “quite extensive” and “more than just tagging” with whole walls covered at various locations around the town. CCTV footage shows two males, approximately 16 to 18 years old, with their faces covered, vandalising building including Emerald Secondary College, the Commonwealth Bank, Puffing Billy Railway Station and Woolworths. Police are asking for public assistance to identify the offenders by the accompanying picture or by the use of the tags “MHK” with a crown on top and other tags “SHOT” and “ZANIC”. Anyone with information is urged to contact Emerald Police Station on 5954 0200.
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Knox Branch of National Seniors FIRST meeting will be held at the Knox Club on the 27th January. Doors open at 10.15am for a 10.30 Start. Our meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month. At The Knox Club which is situated at the corner of Stud and Boronia Roads, Wantirna. Contact President John on 9778 6784.
Monbulk CWA FIRST meeting for 2016 will be held on Tuesday 2nd February at the RSL Hall Main Street Monbulk commencing at 10.30am. All welcome. Enquiries Wendy: 9756 7012 or Jan: 9756 6962.
Monbulk Table Tennis Club WELCOMING people of all ages to try out and/or join as a member. Meeting every Friday 7.30pm (resuming 5th Feb) at the lower level of Monbulk Hub, Moores Road entrance. Playing fee is $5; membership is $40 Adult, $10 under 18yrs. All equipment supplied. Not for Profit association.
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Compost session THE Olinda Community Garden @ Kelly’s is holding a session ‘All you need to know about compost and more!’ at the garden (rear of Kelly’s carpark) at 11am on Sunday 24 January. This free session is open to anyone interested, so bring family, friends and neighbours.
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Line dancing NEW Monday class 2016, starting 15 February. Mondays from noon to 1.30pm, Kilsyth Memorial Hall. Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm, Lilydale. Bimingham Primary School Hall. Friday morning from 9.30 to 10.30am, Kilsyth Memorial Hall. Dancing for all ages. Contact Lu on 0438 735 122.
Singers sought EAST City Sound is a chorus of women who sing four-part harmony in barber shop style. Several members live in Mount Evelyn and the Dandenong Ranges. They rehearse in Bayswater and are seeking new members. Enquiries to 0419 554 705 or email fralon@bigpond.com.
Public speaking AFRAID of speaking in public? The Monbulk Penguin Club can be your friend. For more information, contact Shirl on (03) 9752 0971.
Singing therapy SING Australia is a national network of adult singing groups. Come and join the happy bunch at Tecoma Sing Australia. No experience required and, importantly, no audition. Group meets each Thursday at 7.30pm at the Tecoma Uniting Church Hall, Burwood Highway, Tecoma. For more information, contact Gerry Lane on 9720 7607.
Child care EMERALD Community House is offering childcare on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Kinderplay runs every Tuesday and playgroup runs every Thursday. Bookings essential. Contact 5968 3881 or email emhoue@iinet.net.au.
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Fit fans sneak in to park By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
Visitors need to adhere to the rules of Emerald Lake Park. 147202
Unofficial paths causing damage The unauthorised paths have been compacting the ground. This has caused erosion and damaged new plants in revegetated areas, as well as stopped new indigenous plants from regenerating. Mr Alexander said guests needed to take notice. “Although this project has seen a great improvement environmentally, unfortunately visitors to the park are starting to make their own tracks through the reserve, often harming vegetation,” he said.
“Recently a bike track has been created which has caused significant damage. “Council and Friends of ELP dedicate a lot of time to ensuring the park is the best it can be for every resident or visitor to Cardinia Shire.” Mr Alexander said Council would be installing additional signage to encourage walkers to stay on the designated tracks and police would be conducting additional patrols. “The bush in and around ELP is very valuable and those responsible are vandalising the environment,” he said.
“ELP is a vibrant and natural environment, but it can’t remain so without support from all who visit there, playing their part in looking after the park. “There are so many fantastic paths to use so we would encourage everyone to stick to the paths provided, enjoy the park responsibly and contact the ELP rangers if you see any of this damage occurring.” For more information on the vegetation management project, visit www.cardinia. vic.gov.au.
the 1000 Steps early this morning. “Our rangers took an educational approach and spoke to the visitors about why the park was closed.” Between 50 and 100 people were instructed by rangers to vacate the park between 8am and noon on Wednesday 13 January with regular patrols being conducted until twilight. Ranger Hoogland said bushfire safety is an individual responsibility and people need to be aware that parks are closed for a good reason when weather conditions can lead to bushfires. “We urge people to act responsibly and safely and stay out of the park when it is closed,” he said. “If there was a fire, people who ignore the park closure are putting their own life at risk, and also the lives of our firefighters and the Dandenong Ranges community.” To find out what parks are affected by closures during fire danger periods, check the ‘Fire Affected Park List’ on the Parks Victoria website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au or contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 19 63.
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CARDINIA Shire Council is encouraging visitors to Emerald Lake Park (ELP) to stick to the dedicated paths. The environment of the park is under threat by unauthorised paths being created and used around the reserve. Council’s Open Space Coordinator, Kevin Alexander, said Friends of Emerald Lake Park and Council had been working to remove weedy trees and revegetate with native species in the park for the past four years as part of the Emerald Lake Park Vegetation Management Project.
PARKS Victoria Rangers have caught people in the Dandenong Ranges National Park despite the park being closed to the public due to fire risk levels. People were moved out of the park by rangers on Wednesday, 13 January, where they were climbing the 1000 Steps Kokoda Memorial Walk despite the 41 degree maximum forecast temperature. Parks Victoria is reminding people that some national parks will close on days where the fire danger rating is “severe” or above, and people should not be in the parks on those days. Parks Victoria’s Area Chief Ranger Dandenong and Yarra Ranges Matt Hoogland said while a majority of people stayed out of the parks, there were some who ignored the danger. “Bushfire safety is a serious issue, which is why we close the Dandenong Ranges National Park when it is not a safe place to be,” he said. “We had rangers at the 1000 Steps this morning conducting patrols; they found about 50 cars parked outside the park, and there were a number of people using
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Letters Growth or sanity COULD I please appeal for awareness of the present speculative, selfish, ignorant and false talk of 'economic growth’? The word growth is meaningless unless qualified and even then is still meaningless if applied wrongly as in 'economic growth’ being used to mean growth of size and quantity. Good 'economic growth’ does not require increase in size and quantity, for it is the meeting of needs. Bad growth is always unnecessary increase in size and number - it is Quantitative Growth (QG). QG is not needed: To pass on technology benefits as we can do ample community trials; To increase personal and cultural strength as unnecessary consumption destroys personal values; To increase the economic pie so that the poor get more means more people even less well; To increase economic activity and social development as it means enslavement to machines; To give benefits of scale as this cannot be predicated when resources are finitely limited; To give us all a job for it is just chasing our tail; To provide entertainment as size has no cultural value; To provide for defence as trade already makes us defenceless; To decrease the financial disparity between people as the mindset is opposite in intent, and; For the successful continuation of human life. With every reason for QG refuted there is no answer to why it is continued, but it has been made clear above that there can be only one reason left; it is that our future is ransomed by a financial system dependent on a false and artificial QG structure. At 3.5 per cent of QG per year everything doubles every 20 years and in 100 years increases 32 times meaning more than 200 billion souls on the Earth in 2115. Of course, this is not on. Of course this means a desperate need for a new growth-less economy now. Barry Callanan, Mt Evelyn.
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Young lives lost on our roads was the Mail's Issue of the Year in 2015. 148770
Condolences shared By PETER DOUGLAS THE Mail last week featured youth road deaths as its ‘Issue of the Year’, highlighting the horror year endured within the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley communities. In response to this story, Road Safety Education (RSE), a national non-profit organisation committed to educating youth, sought to offer further support. RSE Chief Executive Officer, Terry Birss, expressed sympathy and offered condolences to the families and friends of the youth who
died on local roads around the Yarra Ranges over the past 12 months. “On behalf of Road Safety Education, we offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of these young people, who have tragically lost their lives,” Mr Birss said. “The impact of the loss of each of these young lives is immeasurable, both immediately and in the future.” Mr Birss said they had felt this impact time and time again and were committed to reducing youth road trauma.
“Evidence suggests that young people are most at risk of being involved in a serious crash in the first six months after transitioning from being a supervised learner to an independent provisional driver,” he said. “While hundreds of young people die on our roads every year; for every one of those deceased, 20 more suffer life-changing situations such as brain and spinal injuries. “We must equip our young drivers with the tools to make safe choices on the road, both as drivers and their passengers.”
Mr Birss said their national program, known as RYDA, lies at the centre of a set of programs developed for young people in Years 9 to 12. “It provides practical and powerful workshops to change the way young people think about road safety,” he said. The program has a presence in several schools in the Yarra Valley area including Upper Yarra Secondary College, Emerald Secondary College, Monbulk College, Upwey High School and Billanook College.
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Kutcha will be one of the many top acts on the day. 148903
Survival Day last year was a wonderful experience for the guests. 148903
Help celebrate Indigenous day of culture THE annual Belgrave Survival Day will once again celebrate Indigenous culture and Australia’s First Nation's people on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January. Now in its ninth year, this time the theme will be ‘No Room for Racism’ and, as always, it is free and family friendly. The special guest for this year will be one of Australia’s most respected and inspiring Aboriginal singer/songwriters, Kutcha, whose music, theatre and community work has made him a legend nationally within Indigenous communities. Also taking to the stage will be The Deans, who will bring classic sounds and grooves. Then, there will be the fabu-
lous voices of the Mullum Mullum Choir and the vibes of the Hip Hop Crew, as well as the chance to participate in Digeridoo Mediation with Gnarnayarrahe Waitiarie (Uncle Joey). Jim Poulter will talk about his new book ‘The Dust of the Mindye’, which aims to show how the smallpox plague of 1789 was deliberate genocide by the two top British military officers in the First Fleet. Terry Mason of the Awabakal language group will also address the crowd and discuss the need for Treaties with the First Nations Peoples as a means of Aboriginal Sovereignty rather than constitutional recognition. There will be many activities to keep the kids (and adults) busy with fun music and
dance, art and craft opportunities and more, as well as the children’s playground. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere on a picnic rug in front of the stage or stroll around the market and information stalls. Organisers have catered for all food requirements, including traditional bush tucker and a food truck. The event will be held from 12noon to 4.30pm at Borthwick Park (next to Belgrave Pool) on Benson Street, Belgrave. A committee of volunteers organises the Belgrave Survival Day and new volunteers are being sought for next year’s event. For further details, email survivalday@gmail.com.
MAIL photographer and Mount Evelyn favourite son GREG CARRICK recently celebrated 10 years as a presenter with community radio station, Yarra Valley FM. Greg has presented numerous shows during that time, including ‘Sounds Like a Plan’, which includes a different music genre each week. He now hosts ‘SoundScape’ each Thursday night, which features jazz and ambient music. He also co-hosts ‘The Bat Cave’ with Dom BB. Greg said that “radio allows an introvert like me the chance to present things to thousands of people at one time”. He is pictured at the desk of his beloved Yarra Valley FM studio.
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Woman dies in house fire By PETER DOUGLAS
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A CORONER’S report will be prepared after a woman, 74, was found deceased at the scene of a Menzies Creek house fire early Saturday, 16 January. A newspaper delivery person first alerted authorities to smoke coming from the School Road property about 6am and promptly contacted triple-zero. The nearby Menzies Creek CFA members
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“Police and CFA forced entry into the home and discovered the deceased in the lounge room,” he said. However, it’s believed the fire started on a mattress in the bedroom, which could have been smouldering for some time before catching alight. Sen Const Fooks said while the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, he believed it would be put down as a tragic accident. “It could be anything from an electric blanket, to smoking, to a lamp falling on a bed,” he said.
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were among the first on the scene, along with members of Belgrave Police and CFA crews from Clematis and Bayswater. The brigades quickly extinguished the fire, though the house has extensive smoke damage. Lilydale Crime Investigation Unit detective, Senior Constable John Fooks, was among those who attended the scene. He told the Mail the sole occupant was likely overcome by smoke and could not be revived.
LOCAL community groups, the CFA and collaborative partnerships in the Dandenong Ranges have the chance to apply for a share in grants worth more than $1 million. The offer is available thanks to the second round of the Dandenong Ranges Environmental and Bushfire Fuel Reduction Community Grants, supported by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme. The grants will enable local groups and partnerships in the Dandenong Ranges to undertake important work to reduce the impact of pest animals, improve the habitat through revegetation and reduce the fuel load by removing woody weeds and other invasive plants. This second round aims to build on the successful projects undertaken through the first round of the programme. There are three types
of grants available, including: Small Projects – under $10,000 for short-term, smaller projects; Medium Projects - up to $50,000 for longerterm projects, delivering multiple activities across one year; Large Projects – greater than $50,000 for projects that plan to address multiple threat or issues in a staged process over one year at a landscape scale. Federal Member for La Trobe, Jason Wood, said this project is part of a three-year, $3 million commitment. “The National Landcare Programme is helping communities across Australia to undertake important local projects,” he said. For more details, visit www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au. Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 11 April.
La Trobe MP Jason Wood is urging groups to consider applying for the bushfire reduction grants. 142103
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Cancer group shattered By KATH GANNAWAY A VOLUNTEER cancer support group says its faith in Yarra Ranges Council is shattered after being refused access to a vacant shire building to provide help for people with cancer. Yarra Valley Ladies in Pink asked in April last year for the use of the vacant Seville Maternal and Child Health Centre, but say they have been ‘given the run around’ with council representatives seemingly unable to comprehend what it is they want, and need, to offer. Yarra Ranges Council, however, says it values their work, has done everything possible to provide a viable facility and is working with the group to find a viable facility that meets their needs. In a letter to the Mail in December, YVLIP co-conveners, Judith Sturt and Judith McGrath, said the Yarra Ranges had a high number of men and women who were living daily with cancer. And they were keen to establish a more prominent presence in the valley to expand the services they already offered. Those services include counselling, pastoral care, advocacy, transport, providing equipment, education and respite care. The group has a respite house in the Yarra Valley. They are associated with the Cancer Council of Victoria and have the support of many local organisations who fund-raise for them, including Warburton Senior Citizens, Seville Cricket Club and Upper Yarra Secondary College. Ms Sturt said they were frustrated and disappointed that what they believed to be the best location and building, with passing public transport and
Give us a break - Judith McGrath, Judy Sturt and Roland Sturt want to put the former Seville Maternal Health Centre back in use. 148985 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY. a number of rooms to enable them to provide services such as counselling, massage and a place where people could just drop in for a cuppa and chat, was beyond their reach. Ms Sturt said they wanted a place that they could open three days a week to start, and possibly longer depending on need and volunteer availability. Yarra Ranges Council’s Director Environment and Engineering, Mark Varmalis, said council’s policy for council facilities was to consolidate
community services in central locations where like-minded community service groups could co-exist. He said the Seville building would need significant funding to upgrade it to a useable condition. “However, the facilities we have offered are in a similar location and provide a suitable space to meet the group’s needs,� Mr Varmalis said. Those spaces are at the Upper Yarra Family Centre, Seville Community Hall, Wandin North Community
Hall and the Yarraburn Centre, but the group say none of these is suitable and that they have had a number of discussions with council representatives explaining why. Ms Sturt, however, said they did not meet their needs. “We have said this on numerous occasions and the fact that they are saying we are looking to run the services one day a week, and that these places are suitable, shows they are not listening or comprehending our need,� she
said. Ms McGrath said the building could be refurbished for very little cost and that they had another community organisation willing to help with any work needed. She said there was also talk that the land had been earmarked for housing development. Mr Varmalis said the future of the building was under review. The site is currently zoned as a Public Use Zone for Local Government.
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Be very wary of haystack fires By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS THE CFA has issued a warning to farmers to be aware of spontaneous haystack fires after there were an above average number of such fires in 2015. Hay that is baled before it is fully cured or hay that becomes damp before baling can lead to high internal temperatures and possible combustion. CFA Operations Manager Stuart Broad has provided some pointers on how farmers can minimise the risk of spontaneous haystack comYarra Valley Community Health dietitians Stacey Holden and Carla Johnson, with dietitian and preventative health co-bustion on their farm. ordinator Jo Stanford. 148997 Mr Broad suggests: having a number of smaller haystacks rather than one large stack so that if they do ignite loss will be minimised. Not building overly large haystacks can reduce the risk of fire WITH 2016 now underway, Yarra Val- an emphasis on building and maintainIt is also common for people to end as they have a decreased risk of up heavier than when they began, due to ley Community Health in Yarra Junction ing a healthy relationship with food. overheating. will be holding a new weight manageOne aspect of the workshop explores pre-occupation with food, sense of failIf haystacks are stored undercover ment workshop called Your Body, Your the concept of diets and why they don’t ure and interrupted body signals. it’s crucial to make sure that there Way. Dietitians are positioned to lead this work long-term. is good ventilation and that roofs type of group as they are not only the exOver four weeks, starting 4 February, don’t leak. Dietitian Stacey Holden reports that the free workshop will feature expert di- at any time about 15 per cent of Austra- perts in nutrition but also have a strong understanding of a variety of people’s etitians providing support and advice to lians aged over 15 years are on a diet. journey with losing weight. people wanting a longer-lasting change Of this group, more females report to their weight. “We see many people who are caught being on a diet, with the most prevalent in the cycle of dieting,” she said. The New Year often signals the start age group among 51-70 years old. of health kicks, dieting and new gym “We want to see people get off the “We explore the history of fad diets merry-go-round and take back control of memberships, all in an effort to detox after the festive season of lots of food and and the underlying aspects that set peo- their food choices for the better.” ple up to fail,” she said. drinks. The workshops start on Thursday, 4 “We also help people to understand February, between 9.30am-11am and However, many people start with a bang but fizzle before the first month of the physiological needs of the human runs weekly for four sessions in Yarra Junction. the year is over due to high expectations body in order to run at its best.” and unrealistic goals. Research shows that while calorie The workshops are free. The workshop aims to provide a restriction works for short-term weight Please contact Yarra Valley Commusafe and positive space for people to loss, many people regain the weight nity Health on 1300 34 22 55 (option Hay Baling in Healesville 148978 discuss their journey with food, with within five years of ceasing the diet. six) for more details or to book.
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Knowing what he eats Part of the plan - guinea pigs are a natural recycling machine.
Dave Key with “Jeffery” the rooster, a “Coloured Orpington”, in the covered vegie garden. 148840 Pictures: ROB CAREW
By KATH GANNAWAY KNOWING exactly what he is eating, and not eating, was what drove Cockatoo carpenter/builder, Dave Key, to adopt permaculture as a way of life. A member of both the Mountain District Permaculture Group and the Yarra Valley Permaculture Group, his small backyard has been transformed through permaculture principles to provide an abundance of fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat. He has also carved out a niche business building structures
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It's the plant to collect WHEN the Victorian Herb Society was asked, 25 years ago, to choose a plant to ‘collect’, they chose the salvia. Ray Boatman was president of the society at the time and is very possibly this versatile plant’s most ardent fan. In his own small garden at Ferntree Gully, he has a collection of around 60 different salvias. In fact, impressive as that is, it’s just a fraction of the more than 900 known varieties that form part of the salvia family. Home to The Victorian Salvia Study Group and its collection of around 300 different varieties and cultivars is at Nobelius Heritage Park in Emerald. “Twenty-five years ago when the Herbarium in Victoria started the Ornamental Plant Collections Association, they asked various groups to specialise in plants that seemed to be disappearing from catalogues and gardens,” Mr Boatman said. Salvias are found virtually all around the world, although there are no salvias native to Australia. The huge variety of flower types, leaves, colours and fragrances is one of the attractions for enthusiasts and general gardeners. Apart from having a reputation as a ‘hardy’ plant, Mr Boatman said almost all had very highly fragrant leaves, and
many could be used for cooking and medicinal purposes. “Quite a number of our group had a liking for salvia at the time we were asked to choose a plant to study, so it developed from there,” he said. The aim of the group is to promote the growing of salvias and to correctly name existing and new salvias. They started with a research garden at Hampton and one at Emerald to test the plants in different soils and climatic conditions. After two or three years they were given a substantial plot at Nobelius and established the display garden there. The garden is open to the public on selected days throughout the year, but there is a great deal of work done behind the scenes, including the publication of Salvia News and providing speakers for garden clubs, working bees and picnic days where the growth and development of the salvias is the main focus. The Salvia Study Group has supplied plants to botanical gardens in Geelong and Melbourne and over the years produced, often more by accident than design, some new varieties grown by members, including Wendy’s Wish grown by Wendy Smith and Snow White grown by Trudy Fry. For more information on the beautiful Salvia, and the work of the Salvia Study Group, visit www.salvias.org.au .
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1/3 Cup of mint 1/3 Cup of Thai basil 1/4 Cup of coriander 1 Tablespoon of oil 1 Tablespoon of sesame seeds Dressing: 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar 1 Tablespoon of fish sauce 40ml of Lime juice 1/2 Garlic clove 1/2 Red chilli (optional) Directions: 1. Finely slice shallot, chilli (deseeded), mint and Thai basil 2. Pick off coriander leaves till you have a quarter cup full 3. Quarter the tomatoes 4. Wash the rocket or bean sprouts
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This lovely split level home offers 3 generous sized bedrooms (master with walk in robe and full ensuite), and a good sized main bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms have full length built in robes. There is also the advantage of a quiet study zone off bedroom 2, with a scenic outlook. The warmth of the ducted heating, and the coolness of the 2 split system air conditioners, plus ceiling fans throughout, ensures inside comfort all year round.
Conveniently positioned and offering superb views, space and value this neat home has 3 bedrooms all with built in robes plus an ensuite in the main bedroom, great living space with a separate living/ lounge room plus a separate meals area, fresh modern kitchen with quality appliances and plenty of space as well, gas ducted heating, split system and an open ire place. Outside offers great views from the covered entertaining deck perfect for summer BBQ’s and gatherings. Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320
Contact: Jarrod Peterson 0409408544 Inspection: Sat 10:30-11:00am (Photo ID Required)
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8761 0688
896 Mt Dandenong Rd, Montrose
5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville
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56 Meadowview Lane Emerald
Over $660,000
“Meadowview” This gorgeous character home on 1.5 acres is perfectly positioned at the end of a lane so you’re assured privacy & the aspect is pretty as a picture. Offering 4 BDRs or 3 with large home ofice, the Master with WIR, ensuite & balcony to take in the magical views. Also featuring a rustic country kitchen with stainless gas cooking, spacious living room with wood heater & pretty leadlight windows capturing the beautiful outlook, GDH, ceiling roses, under cover entertaining areas & gorgeous gardens. For the practical side of things there is a double carport, & double lockup garage, circular driveway & large lat area for boats, caravans etc. Inspection is a must! Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 1.30pm-2.00pm (Photo ID Required)
7 Mizmaze Rd Sherbrooke
Offers Over $580,000
Artist’s Retreat! Character illed brick home nestled on a sunny half acre amongst the lush forest of prestigious Sherbrooke, an easy 1 hours’ drive from Melbourne. The colonial style home includes an expansive studio. apartment with soaring cathedral ceilings & loads of natural light, ideal for working from home, teenagers or extended family. Add to this 4 BDRs with BIRs, Master with WIR & ensuite, warm Blackwood kitchen with gas cooking, two large open plan living/dining areas & laundry with outside access. Features include slate loors, lead light, mains gas heating, OFP, wood heater & huge undercover paved entertaining deck. Outside you’ll ind established gardens, DBL carport, workshop & storage shed as well as a fenced enclosure for a small pony. Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)
4 Symons Road Avonsleigh
Offers Over $595,000
Lot 41 Beenak East Rd Gembrook
Over $180,000
Contemporary Family Home!
Build Your Dream Amongst Nature!
Architecturally designed split level family home in sought after Avonsleigh, close to public transport & Emerald on 1/4 of a private acre. Featuring 4 BDRs, 3 bathrooms, formal lounge, designer kitchen & family living/dining area. Features include GDH, OFP, split system cooling, ducted vacuum, bar & cellar, DBL carport, single carport, LU garage, circular drive & rear access.
Offered for sale 8 Acres of private land Power available Build your dream home (STCA) CALL TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE INSPECTION TODAY!
Contact: Grant Day 0417 565 745, Bethany Day 0438 844 968 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am-12.00pm (Photo ID Required)
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Contact: Stephen Richards 0400 100 155
5968 6222 311-313 Main St, Emerald
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12 Riley Road Upwey
$530,000 Plus
4 Laurel Grove Belgrave
$360,000 Plus
5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN UPWEY
ONE OWNER-A RARE FIND INDEED
On 1/4 acre with brick exterior, this home offers: 5 BRs, 2 bathrooms & 2 separate living zones. Upstairs has 3 BRs, master with semi-ensuite + sep bathroom, L-shape living + huge outdoor deck. Downstairs has 2 BRs, bathroom/laundry & rumpus room, GDH & S/S cooling - walking distance to Upwey Sth Primary School. Set in a prime location, perfect for the growing family! Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)
This 3BR cottage in the heart of Belgrave features polished loors, U shaped living with lounge, meals & updated kitchen, bathroom with sep toilet, GDH & S/S Aircon & stunning leadlight windows. Outside offers a lge single carport, est. gardens, water feature & covered entertaining area- very close to Belgrave Lake Park, cafes, schools, shops & transport, all on a generous sized block! Contact: Rebecca Halit 0429 888 367 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)
14 David Hill Road Monbulk
37 Georges Road The Patch
$450,000 Plus
$590,000 Plus
CHARMING CHARACTER HOME IN PRIME LOCATION!
FAMILY LIVING & VIEWS ON A GORGEOUS ACRE (APPX.)
Positioned on a lat block, offering 2x verandahs, solar panels, single garage with elec roller door, garden shed & fenced yard. Inside boasts living area with gas log ire, dbl glazed windows, updated kitchen with DW, sep dining with ornate cornices & ceiling rose, DH & R/C Aircon. Property can also be accessed from David St. Close to Monbulk village, schools, sports facilities & transport. Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)
This lovely family home on a huge block is perfectly positioned, offering 3 BRs (master with WIR + ensuite), huge open plan kitchen/ living/ dining zone, 2nd living room, main bathroom, outdoor entertaining area, dbl garage with extra off street parking, gas heating & gas log ire & solar panels. Close to The Patch Primary School, General Store & public transport!! Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)
1464 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Mt Dandenong
15 Old Coach Road Montrose
Expressions of Interest - Maple Lodge
Rockley
* Maple Lodge will reward you wholeheartedly at the end or your working day and become a haven for those craving life balance
Through white English hunting gates commissioned especially for the property & in amongst the Edna Walling style gardens, you will discover a grand yet gracious, two story weatherboard home, boasting ive bedrooms, two bathrooms and four separate living areas. Features inc, pressed metal ceilings, cellar, original loorboards, country kitchen, 2 cosy open ire places, dual access driveway, established gardens with 100 year old oak trees, studio and garden sheds, private fully fenced corner block, winter creek. Truly a beautiful place to call home. Inspection is a must!
* Well-loved gardens, with your own private mini lake on 2766 m2 garden block * Large master suite has walk-in robe with fully renovated ensuite and direct access to the front terrace and deck * Main bathroom enjoys a one-way glass window, taking in the waterfall and private rear garden.
$980,000 Plus
* Walking distance of all that Mt Dandenong has to offer
Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)
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Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915 Inspection: By private Appointment (Photo ID Required)
9751 2375 11 Main Street, Olinda
9754 6888
1689 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
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HEALESVILLE’S Icue Homes is taking the Ikea concept to a whole new level – perhaps even one that could change the world. After two years of research and one year to build a prototype, the business has successfully designed a clean, green modular house that can be built, transported and constructed at breakneck speed. But here’s where it gets really interesting. Not only can the house quite literally be rolled off the back of a truck, it is entirely self-sufficient. And self-sufficiency means just that. There is no need for connections to electricity, gas, or sewerage – everything the house needs to be functional and ready to go. All with minimal construction time. From emergency or temporary accommodation, to lifestylers or those simply wishing to downsize – it’s not hard to see the sky’s the limit for this environmentally friendly concept. Icue Homes is the brainchild of
Healesville local Colin Ure, who said he felt inspired after becoming frustrated when seeking out a modular home. He said the idea of a transportable, easily constructed design really took shape when he heard about the Surefoot foundation product (pictured), which featured on ABC television’s ‘New Inventors’ program. As a foundation option, Surefoot requires no concrete or heavy machinery, just a jackhammer and a shovel. Colin said the design worked like the roots of a tree, with metal rods acting like the roots which were inserted through a metal ‘foot’. He said Surefoot was the key to making the house design possible. “Surefoot spreads heavy loads well and can be installed quickly and on many terrains,” he said. “It can be adjusted, which means the ground doesn’t have to be level. “There is no clutter under the home, too, which can be useful for storage.” Once firmly on the ground, the home runs fully off-grid, thanks to the low power requirements that
run off just three solar panels. The uniqueness of the concept again takes shape when you grasp the simple yet ingenious plumbing and sewerage system, which features a composting toilet. Colin hoped the house design would offer many solutions. “We’ve taken a holistic look at the modular home – this comes with everything including the kitchen sink,” he said. “And all of this from a little corner in Healesville.” It’s not hard to see how this design could help in cyclone-prone areas such as the US or Vanuatu, or be used in places such as West Africa. “You could see them becoming a type of hospital, school or dormitory, the possibilities are endless,” he said. To top off the package, among the best features are the high ceilings, open-plan living and comfortable bathroom. The space is very liveable. “There’s no feeling like you’re in a prison cell or an elevator,” Colin said. “It’s not luxury living but it’s not
uncomfortable, either. “It would be perfect for lifestylers, pensioners, it’s completely comfortable but without the electricity bills.” Other features include a high bushfire rating and an ability to withstand high-wind conditions. One of Icue Homes’ first clients established a home in Gembrook and commented that it is expandable, which meant she could develop on the design at a later date. At this stage, the package costs around $99,000 but Colin is hoping with government and investor support, eventually it could become cheaper. In fact, Colin has written a letter to the office of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, which issued an encouraging response. Colin aims to continue lobbying with government representatives. He believes the design could help Australia become the innovation nation, as well as helping out the manufacturing industry. For more information, contact Colin on 0438 866 438 or visit www.icuehomes.com.
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Unit 1, 843 Mountain Highway Bayswater, 3153
For all your tiling needs Trade and Retail customers welcome Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
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Hundreds of rolls on display Hundreds of styles and colours We also sell: Laminate - Timber Vinyl - Bamboo
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Locks & Handles Architrave Skirting Cavity Units/Jambs Alfresco Systems Measure & Quote Delivery & Installation Entry Doors Interior Doors Wardrobe Doors Bifold Doors Security Doors
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Returning to study can be life-changing AS THE holiday period moves through January, many people start planning for the year ahead. If your New Year’s resolution is going to become a reality, the time for making some changes might be now! You may be one of the many Victorians who left school before completing Year 12. There are many reasons people may find themselves disengaged from education. Sometimes life gets in the way; family problems, learning difficulties, conflict with friends, bullying, illness or mental health issues. The good news is you are not alone. Fortunately, there are pathways back to education that can get you back on track and open up a whole new world of opportunities. Pursuing education is the single most important way to gain a new career, better job prospects or a new lease on life. People return to study the VCE for numerous reasons, including: Pursuing a qualification that may lead to better job opportunities; Looking for a pathway to change career direction; Expanding general knowledge, interests and gaining a sense of achievement; Completing additional VCE
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Young adult learners will gain plenty of opportunities. 148937 subjects to improve an ATAR score for intake the following year. You may have just com-
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pleted Year 12 at school and be disappointed with your results. You have the option of enrolling in a new subject or re-
peating a subject at MDLC and striving for a higher ATAR score. If you didn’t complete
enough subjects to finish your VCE or get an ATAR, you can enrol in VCE subjects at MDLC and join the other students who
are looking to expand their horizons and broaden further study or employment opportunities by completing their secondary studies. The message is ... don’t give up! There are other pathways available to achieve your career goals. Returning to study through the VCE is an option for adults as well. If you have been away from full-time schooling for a full year, you only need to complete eight units to achieve your VCE. Units must include two in English at any level and three sequences of units of three and four in other subjects. If you are not interested in achieving the certificate, you can do any VCE subject of your choice, just to enjoy the experience of learning. You don’t even need to sit an exam! The other good news is that VCE studies are courses eligible for government funding, so it’s an affordable option for most people. If VCE is not your game, MDLC also offers VCAL as an alternative, equivalent secondary education qualification. For more information, contact MDLC on 9758 7859 or visit Youth Central at www. youthcentral.vic.gov.au or www.vcaa.vic.edu.au.
PROGRAM TERM 1, 2016 FOR THE CHILDREN CIRCUS SKILLS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN will be back again on Mon 8th Feb, Time: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $30 for 6 weeks or $7 per session
HEALTH AND WELL BEING CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR MUMS, BUMS AND TUMS.
HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUP WITH MARY- JANE KIRBY
Looking to improve your career options?
Improve your health and walk more, we walk together for a hour every Tuesday with group leader Mary-Jane who will guide you through easy walks to start with. We meet here at Cockatoo Neighbourhood House. Starts: Tuesdays 09/02 Cost Free
Starts: Tuesday2/02 at 9.15am-10.15am. And Friday 5/02, 9.15am-10.15am, $5 per session
ART & CRAFT
YOU CAN GET YOUR VCE!
COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE CRAFT GROUP
A light to moderate intensity program to help improve balance, flexibility and fitness. Mondays and Wednesday’s during school terms, 9.30-10.30, $5 per session
MAT PILATES with qualified instructor Sandra Starts: Wednesday 3/02 at 10.45. Cost: $10 per session
SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
Every Tuesday during school terms 10.15am-1pm. Starts: Tuesday 6/10 Cost: $10 for 6 months.
FACIAL CREAM, TONER AND CLEANSER Monday 7/03 Time 1-3pm Cost $25 this includes all ingredients, jars and bottles.
3D MULTI MEDIA PAINTING with Jenny Pring-Morgan
6 weeks self-defense level 1 course. Starts: Friday 12/02 at 10:30, We are able to bring this course to you for free because of funding through the Community Wellbeing Support Grant from Cardinia shire council.
This wonderful class start off every week with a short meditation. You need to bring a canvas, acrylic paints and some brushes ,these are available any $2 shop . This course goes for 7 weeks if you need more classes we will be able to organize that . Starts: Wednesday 10/02 ,Time 12noon-3pm Cost: $55 for 7 weeks
COMMUNITY DINNER
RECIPE CHAT GROUP
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 18th March, cooking session 5pm dinner 6pm. Free, but donations are highly appreciated. For more information or to let us know that you will join us please call us on 5968 9031, or email us cnhouse@iinet.net.au
HEALTHY LIVING WITH RAW FOOD With Rita Lynn A free introduction workshop to nuts,,milk,,nut cheeses, and other raw delights. You can taste all the yummy healthy dishes you have made, When Mon 21/3 time 1-3pm Cost is free . If you’re interested please let Rita know on 0418 982 774
A group for those who like a cuppa, a chat and exchanging recipes. The group will meet on Mondays 07/03 at 10:30am
ADULT LEARNING & LITERACY COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS 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 08/02 for 6 weeks Time 10-12pm Cost: free
SALSA ADDORMENTATO, (commonly known as Passate) with Joan Pepi
FIRST AID $ 115
Working in teams you will learn to make versatile tomato preserve that can be used in many dishes, Bolognese sauce, pizza topping and eggplant Parmigianino, Please bring an apron and a 500ml jar or a open necked bottle for your sauce When 25/2,Time 10am, Cost $25
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COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE FOOD CO-OP Our Food Co-op is very successful. The veggies on offer are beautiful, healthy and fresh. At the time of printing of this program we are unsure whether the food coop will continue 2016. We will keep you informed about what is going to happen. We will post everything on face book and our web site.
PICKLING WITH JOAN PEPI In this class we will work together to make 2 pickles, Sicilian green tomato pickles and pickled eggplant. Please bring apron and 2x250mls jars for the pickles. When 10/3 Time 10am Cost: $25
CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR MUMS, BUMS AND TUMS WITH BINDI Get fit and into shape in this fun class, doing stretches and shuffle runs using fit balls and free weights with assistance from our fitness instructor you are welcome to bring your children. 2 Sessions each week. Starts: Tuesday 2/02 and Friday 5/2 Time 9:15 Cost: $5 per session, 9:30pm. FREE
ENROL NOW FOR 2016
When: Saturday 27/02 Time 9:30am-1pm Cost: $55 When: Saturday 27/02 Time 9:30-11;30 Cost: $55
RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
The VCE is a pathway to tertiary study and provides opportunities for new career directions or personal enrichment.
When: Saturday 19/03 Time 9:30am-1:30pm Cost: $65
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY CELEBRATIONS, Friday 4 March 2016, 10.30am-2.30pm, We invite all women from our community to join us for the International Women’s Day. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided Please make sure to book before Wed 2nd of March
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.
COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 23BaileyRd.(kinderbuilding)Cockatoo3781•Telephone:59689031•Fax:59680261 Email:cnhouse@ ii.net.au•ABN:37848360549•Website:cockatooneighbourhoodhouse.org.au
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Year 11 and Year 12 subjects available Single subject enrolments welcome Flexible mix and match options
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Reconnect wih your future at Mountain District Learning Centre Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
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Bernasconi to deliver some sweet sounds
Not to be missed Seth Hynes
By PETER DOUGLAS THE Selby Folk Club has hosted some fine musicians in its time, but not many more talented with a guitar than Justin Bernasconi. After first rising to prominence with folk group The Stillsons, Bernasconi has been impressing audiences with his debut solo album, Winter Pick. The accomplished guitarist will now unveil more solo material at the Selby club on Friday 5 February, with doors opening at 7.30pm (tickets $10). Bernasconi was born in London but arrived in Australia in 2004 and he told the Mail it was a life-changing move. “I headed to Australia to uncover the renowned Melbourne music scene,” he said. “There was always an affinity with Australia for me. “When I was younger, everything changed for me when I heard AC/DC. “Most people were into rap around that time but it was AC/DC who inspired me; I was too young to know the lyrics but their energy grabbed me.” He formed The Stillsons with Cat Canteri and Ben Franz in 2006 and they
Justin Bernasconi is one of the country's most accomplished guitar players. 148861 released three highly acclaimed albums. But in more recent years, Bernasconi has been finding his feet as a solo artist.
Interestingly, he felt the decision was not all of his own doing. “The songwriting I was doing probably led me that way,” he said.
“Sometimes you don’t know where the song will lead you, sometimes you’re not in control, my songwriting led me to going solo. “It has taken a while for the solo show to develop, to get used to not having a band around.” His influences range across many genres, including folk, bluegrass, ragtime and blues. But Bernasconi said it always came back to the guitar. “Guitar is still the love of my life ... I started about age 9, bugging my parents for a guitar,” he said. He felt his technique has changed slightly since his work with The Stillsons. “The past three years in particular, I feel like I’ve had more time to practise, to focus in different areas,” he said. “My love of guitar has never changed, the more, the better – a new practise regime.” To celebrate Bernasconi’s performance in the Hills, the Mail is offering a double-pass giveaway. For you chance to win, simply email editor@mailnewsgroup.com.au and include your name and contact details.
And pigs might fry FOR the first time in Victoria, the Yarra Valley will host the inaugural Victorian ‘2016 Cider and Pork Festival’. The event will be held over the Australia Day long weekend among the vines at the picturesque Rochford Wines. Celebrating all things apple and pig at the two-day festival, Victorian revellers can celebrate the humble pig and crushed apple, following the success of this annual festival in Western Australia’s Swan Valley over the past three years. Ice cold from the tap, more than 75 international and Australian ciders will be on showcase, with the chance to sample some of Melbourne’s finest dining fare at 15 different food trucks and pop-restaurants from the southern dining capital along with masterclasses and question and answer sessions for the truly ardent fans, too. The festival will also showcase more
than 60 different and mouth-watering pork dishes from locally sourced produce and leading Melbourne restaurants and food trucks. Masterclasses held over both days of the festival will enable visitors to make the most of the cider tastings and learn about varying ranges of ciders from all over the world-including France, Australia and the UK, also demonstrating the endless food pairing capabilities between pork and fine cider. Event organiser Jesse Wilson encouraged locals to consider attending. “Pouring a diverse variety of cider styles from Australian and international regions, you can be sure that our leading local cider and beer specialists - especially the likes of St Ronan’s, Napoleon Cider and Hargreaves Hill - all from the Yarra Valley region - will find something to tantalise your taste buds with,” he said.
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WITH a running theme of powerful women, let’s look back at some of the December releases that I didn’t have time to cover before the Mail’s Christmas break. Suffragette is a harrowing yet inspiring historical drama about the brave women who tirelessly fought to achieve universal suffrage in the early twentieth century. The film features flawless period accuracy and Oscar-worthy performances from Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter (with this being Mulligan’s second film about feminine strength in 2015, after Far From The Madding Crowd). Joy (by American Hustle director David O’Russell) follows Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence), the inventor of the Miracle Mop. It sounds like a lame premise, but Lawrence delivers yet another magnetic performance and the suspense is phenomenal, as the ironwilled Joy perseveres against family disapproval, crushing debt and business backstabbing on numerous fronts to become a multi-millionaire from her invention. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a solidly-made and thrilling adventure that should satisfy die-hard Jedi and casual viewers alike. While the pacing is slightly disjointed and the film follows the first Star Wars film almost beatfor-beat, The Force Awakens is elevated from being a mere rehash by stunning visual design, outstanding performances (including break-out heroine Daisy Ridley), enthralling action and simple, efficient character development. With a great 2015 behind us, we can now look forward to this year’s promising releases.
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The Yarra Ranges Council has prepared Amendment C153 to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The land affected by the Amendment is various parcels of land in Selby, Belgrave, Belgrave South, Olinda, The Patch, Menzies Creek, Launching Place, Healesville, Mount Dandenong, Chum Creek, Montrose, Wandin North, Sassafras, Tecoma, Selby, Belgrave Heights, and Warburton.
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The Amendment addresses various anomalies in the Restructure Overlay in the areas listed above and also proposes the rezoning of 13 Leith Road, Montrose and 347 Warburton Highway, Wandin North.
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You may inspect the Amendment, any documents that support the Amendment and the Explanatory Report about the Amendment, free of charge, at the following locations:
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Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.
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The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office for any person to inspect free of charge until the end of the two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.
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Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is 26 February 2016. A submission must be sent to Strategic Planning, Yarra Ranges Council, PO Box 105, Lilydale 3140 or mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.
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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.
For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets
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NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER, with a leading and growing family business, GLENMAC MACHINERY SALES CONSULTANT Glenmac Sales and Service is the local retailer for John Deere products in Pakenham, Knox and Lilydale areas. We specialize in the sales, service, spare parts and finance of all John Deere products ranging from agricultural and compact tractors, to ride on mowers, and golf / turf equipment. We also offersales, service and spare parts for the full range of high quality Stihl products from our Lilydale store Due to continued growth we are seeking to hire an experienced machinery sales consultant Key duties and responsibilities include enquiries owners must equipment and or agricultural experience,however people with relevant sales experience are encouraged to apply. We offer above award wages, a supportive and friendly workplace atmosphere, training and development and progression into leadership roles is available for the right person. We are a customer service orientated business and seek to hire people that share this value. Please email your resume to our general manager Jason McMillan at jason.mcmillan@glenmac.com.au or call 0433 057 797 for further information. Applications to be received by January 22 Glenmac is an equal opportunity employer
CASUAL FOOD & BEVERAGE An opportunity exists at Puffing Billy Railway to play a key part in consolidating and building on our current Lunch train Food & Beverage service. You will be required to work weekdays and weekends as necessary. Strong organisational, communication and personnel skills are essential, along with a extensive experience in the Hospitality industry. Current RSA and Food Handling certificate is required. Please forward your resume to april.williams@pbr.org.au Applications close 28th January, 2016
WALKERS WANTED Walkers wanted to deliver newspapers and catalogues in Dandenong Ranges, Belgrave, Upwey and Mt Evelyn areas. New venture so all invited to apply. Ideally suited to students, mums, pensioners or those just wanting exercise. Please leave name, address and phone number. Patanga Distributors 0409 632 143
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DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.
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– Accountant Office Small AccountingTaxation practice in Hills area requires front desk person. This is a full time position for a person with strong communication and administration skills, a can do attitude and an ability to work under limited supervision. Duties include: Front house reception, answering telephone, organising all appointments, secretarial and administrative duties e.g mail, scanning filing, banking etc. Collating of tax returns, assessments, and general typing, liaise with clients face to face and by phone, provide any general office assistance as required. Ability to work in a team. Experience in Handitax, Word, Excel an advantage. Email Resume with cover letter to: The Ma ager: oa@alex eil.co .au
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SUMMER can be a rough season for your pets if they suffer from allergies. The problem with cats and dogs is they cannot tell you when they are feeling a bit off, so veterinarian extraordinaire Dr Adele Scannell from Animal Aid has provided some helpful pointers to keep your pets happy and healthy this summer. “To minimise the chance of exposure to problem plants and irritants, it is best to prevent access to areas where these plants may be,” she said. “This may involve keeping your dog or cat on a lead or harness and avoiding walking them or letting them play in areas where problem plants may be growing. Parks and off-leash dog play areas can be of particular risk and keeping a watchful eye for suspect plants when your dog is out for a walk is a good idea.” Dr Adele has noted a useful way to help minimise exposure to irritation from plants is to wipe down sparsely haired areas of an animal’s coat after it has been outside with a damp, cool, cloth. “This may help to remove some of the allergen burden and help reduce the severity of a skin allergy,” she said. Many animals will manifest allergy symptoms in different
Dr Adele Scannell with a tiny little patient at her vet clinic Picture: CONTRIBUTED at Animal Aid 149025 ways – common signs you pet has come into contact with an irritant are itching and scratching, red skin with scabs, hair loss and sometimes even raised bumps that look like pimples. “Animals that have a skin allergy may also be irritated and restless as they have a constant source of irritation that is difficult to control,” Dr Adele said. Dr Adele said fleas could be a real issue during summer and the best measure against fleas for your pet was to take preventative action. “Good flea control is important all year round but particularly during the summer months when fleas are most prevalent,” she said.
“It is important to watch for any weeds or new plants developing in garden beds and lawn and removing any wandering jew if it is found.” If you think your pet has come into contact with a plant or other irritant that has set off an allergic reaction, the best course of action is to get in contact with your local vet before any infections other problems set in. “Different medications can be used to help settle the itch and to treat any secondary skin infections,” Dr Adele said. “Sometimes topical treatments and sensitive skin shampoos can also be tried to help with skin irritation and allergies.”
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SUMMER is a great time for your garden to bloom and really flourish in the bright sunlight. You may already have water-based plants like water lilies or lotus or you may be thinking about adding these beautiful water plants to your garden. Either way we have some helpful tips on how to properly care of water based plants during the warmer weather. While water lilies and lotus may seem like very similar plants, they each require their own care methods so your summer water garden can come to life and grow to their absolute best. Some important tips to remember when caring for water lotus and lilies are: 1. Lotus need six hours of sun a day. When deciding on the location of your lotus plant, make sure it’s a part of your garden that gets lots of direct sunlight. 2. Keep lotus and lilies away from flowing water or fountains. Lotus and lily is happy in still water where they are not going to get moved around or washed away and can establish a strong and healthy root systems. 3. Don’t submerge the growing leaves. When filling your pond or bowl for the first time or refilling when some of the water has evaporated in the heat, make sure the lotus or lily leaves are not submerged to your plant won't photosynthesise properly. 4. Re-pot your lotus in a larger
container. Summer is time for strong growth for water plants and replanting them when they come out of winter dormancy may be a good move if they are running out of space. 5. Summer is the season you need to fertilise your water plants to keep them healthy and growing strong. 6. Standard water lilies need more than four hours a day of sunshine to flower. It’s important that your water lilies get plenty of sun but not so much that they will be burnt by the harsh summer heat. 7. Tropical lilies need full sun all day. Similar to water lotus, tropical varieties of water lily will grow their best when they get plenty of sun so summer is great time to prune any surrounding trees or plants that may be blocking their access so the sunshine.
8. If growing tropical water lilies, it is important to remember to fertilise twice a year, once in mid-January and again in midFebruary to ensure your tropical plants are receiving all the nutrients they need. 9. If you find mosquitos are breeding in the water that your lilies or lotus are growing in and ruining your garden experience, you can put fish in the water to control the mosquito population. The fish in the pond or bowl will eat the mosquito larvae and keep them to a minimum. Pet stores will be able to advise what types of fish are best for this use. 10. Evaporation of the water for your plants can be a really serious issue during the summer months. The pots or bowls have to have water in them to ensure healthy plants so keeping them topped up is very important.
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Walsh earns a spot By PETER DOUGLAS
Representative honour for rising star MONBULK all-rounder Brodie Emmett, 20, has been selected to represent the Victorian Country Under 21 team to play the Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union Under 21s in a one-day game at Benalla on Sunday, 14 February. Selection process for the Country team is based on performances in the Under 21 Country Cup, where Emmett recently scored 71 for the South East Country Region against North East Country. The South East region comprises players from the Yarra Valley, Ferntree Gully, West Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula associations. 149063
LYSTERFIELD Captain Coach Nathan Walsh has been rewarded for a stellar performance with the bat at representative level. The opener scorched 254 runs at an average of 50.8 at the recent Australian Country Championships in Mt Gambier, a feat that earned him a place in the Australian Country XI team. The event is an annual tournament which showcases the best cricket talent from regional areas around Australia. Though Walsh is a former first XI Premier cricketer, with Ringwood and Fitzroy-Doncaster, this season he returned to lead his home club at Lakefield Reserve. The move made him eligible to represent Victoria Country, a challenge he was only too keen to take up. “There were some extremely good cricketers out there, many would be at home playing Premier cricket,” he said. “It was a great tournament and I’d like to thank the club and (Ferntree Gully District Cricket) associa-
tion for supporting me.” At the top of the order, Walsh helped his side of too strong starts with scores of 7, 92, 45, 51 and 59. The clear highlight was his 92 from just 76 balls against East Asia Pacific, which included eight 4s and five 6s. He said it was an interesting experience playing against the East Asia Pacific team, which included representatives from Vanuatu and Japan. “They tended to go hard at the ball early, they’ve obviously based their game around Twenty20 cricket,” he said. “But they were impressive and it was great fun.” Walsh was the top run-scorer over the five matches, nudging out South Australia’s Ben Smith (232 runs) and was awarded the Don Bradman award. The Victorian Country XI finished the tournament in second place, with South Australia Country narrowly claiming the top prize. Walsh’s focus will now turn towards Lysterfield Cricket Club, which is looking towards a strong run home to finals.
Tons of runs belted under the sun By IAN HARLEY FIVE batsmen made centuries across the eight games played in the top two divisions as clubs returned to two-day cricket. Once again it was Johnathon ‘Penfolds’ Levell leading the way. Belgrave posted 7/388 in their game against Ferntree Gully, with Levell making 119. Doug Oaten (85) and Matt Johnson (48) ensured the Magpies set a large total. Bryce Galvin’s return of 3/105 for the Blues takes him to 24 wickets for the season, while Levell has 543 runs to his name. Jake Best has made his second century for the season as The Basin made 236 at home to Eildon Park. Best led the way for the Bears with 100, while Danny Rundle (31) and Ronnie Heskes (66*) made an impact. Unfortunately for the Bears, four batsmen failed to trouble the scorers. Also making an impact was Nathan Caton-Robinson, snaring five wickets for the Panthers, becoming the leading wicket taker in the Association this
season. Knoxfield compiled 8/298 by the close of play in their game against Johnson Park. The Knights’ Tom Boxell posted 107 and was accompanied by Luke Scanlan 75 and Adam Maloney 41 to set the Sharks a fair total. Steven Devenish and Trent Barrington toiled away, taking four and three wickets respectively. Knox Gardens looked to be setting larger total before failing away to be dismissed for 217 against Mountain Gate at Windermere Reserve. Shannon Small (62) and Jarrod Butcher (60) got going for the Falcons but from 4/189 they lost 6/28. Cam Wheeler was the destroyer for the ‘Gators, taking 5/49. Upwey made their second highest score of the season, setting Monbulk a target of 252 at Monbulk Recreation reserve. Chris Jewell (71), Dain Howe (42) and Steve Gannell (32) shared the workload for the Tigers. David McKay and Chris Coen were the best bowlers for the Hawks.
In Decoite Shield, a century to Anthony Brolic (120*) saw Lysterfield post 9/279 against St Johns Tecoma, while Ben Rawlings made 136 for Footballers (4/282) against Knox Boronia Churches. Harley McDermott snared five wickets as South Belgrave dismissed Upper Ferntree Gully for 210. Country Week A FTGDCA representative side is off to Bendigo Country Week this week, playing: Monday, 18 January (Goulburn Murray Cricket); Tuesday, 19 January (Northern Districts Cricket Association); Wednesday, 20 January (Castlemaine & District Association); and Thursday, 21 January (Gisborne & District Cricket Association) Norm Reeves Shield Belgrave 7/388 (Levell 119, Oaten 85, Johnson 48, Galvin 3/105) v Ferntree Gully; The Basin 236 (Best 100, Rundle 31, R. Heakes 66*, Caton-Robinson 5/62) v Eildon Park; Knoxfield 8/298 Boxell 107, Scanlan 75, Maloney 41, Devenish 4/114, Barrington 3/77) v Johnson Park; Knox Gardens 217 (Small 62, Butcher 60, Wheeler
5/49) v Mountain Gate; Upwey-Tecoma 251 (C. Jewell 71, D. Howe 42, S. Gannell 32, D. McKay 3/33, C. Coen 3/70) v Monbulk DeCoite Shield Lysterfield 9/279 (Brolic 120*, Binks 42, Grenda 3/59) v St John’s Tecoma. Upper Ferntree Gully 210 (Luck 30, McDermott 5/47) v South Belgrave Footballers 4/282 (Rawlings 136, Bogar 80) v Knox Boronia 7/46; Rowville v Auravale NSA Division 3 Johnson Park 105 (Burley 4/33) v Knoxfield 4/228 (Sundaresh 105, Scanlan 37); Monbulk 9/249 (J. Simmons 80, A. Gillard 46) v UpweyTecoma; Belgrave 124 (Read 35, A. Catalano 3/23) v Ferntree Gully 2/81 (Diclaudio 35no); Knox Gardens 9/341 (McKinnon 60, Reed 74*, O’Connor 62, Lambrick 38, Wilson 3/67) v Mountain Gate Division 4 St John’s Tecoma 141 (Miller 57, Manning 39, Conroy 3/36) v Lysterfield 7/251 (Neill 31, Finch 67, Ricardo 56); South Belgrave 47 (R. Birnie 3/4, M. Dowling 3/1, M. Oliver 2/11) v Upper Ferntree Gully 3/184 (B. Rickard
50, M. DeJong 38*, D. Goodger 44*) Division 5 Waverley Wanderers 4/136 (Sashi 84) v Knoxfield 87 (Harris 39, Fisher 3/2) and 2/38; Knox Boronia Churches 180 (Drummond 30, Wan 30) v The Basin 2/18; Lysterfield 150 (A. Nicolopoulos 32, Bawden 31, Roleff 4/26 v Upper Ferntree Gully 0/48 (J. Smith 38*) Division 6 Knoxfield 105 (Binding 4/6) and 1/55 v Monbulk 3/246 dec. (L. Mackin 103*, D. Clark 59*); Belgrave 3/162 (Wiseman 54*, T. McNamara 58*) v Upwey 3/205 (Waters 104*, Hayward 58) Division 7 St John’s Tecoma 4/70 v Upper Ferntree Gully 6/102 (Hayman 37, J Miller 3/18); Monbulk 4/190 (B. Badgery 65, T. Badgery 45) v Aura Vale 3/116 (K. O’Brien 42); Lysterfield 2/90 (Moore 33*, Grimston 32 v Rowville 7/102 (Vanderwert 39*); Eildon Park 4/107 (D. Tait 32*) v Upwey Tecoma 2/142 (T. Barnard 72*); Mountain Gate 4/148 (Robinson 41, Young 43, Bahn 3/13) v Wandin East 2/200 (Green 100*, Holloway 42*)
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By STEVE UTTING ALL four Monbulk senior teams were back on the park this weekend, starting a two-day match. The seniors will be chasing 251 against Upwey next weekend with Dave Mackay and Chris Coen both picking up three wickets. The seconds will be defending 245 after skipper Jason Simmonds and young opener Aaron Gillard both made good scores. In the thirds, it was a day of highlights and they will be looking for an outright win next week. Evan Binding took four wickets in four balls, which is only the fourth hat-trick at the club in the past 35 years. Liam Mackin then came out and smashed his first senior century. The fourths are also in a strong position thanks to over 100 runs from the Badgery boys; father and son, Bob and Thomas. There were no junior games on the weekend and all junior teams will recommence training this week with their first match this weekend. Check Mycricket for match details. Thanks and well done to the well over 100 Monbulk cricketers and families that attended the Stars match last Thursday. It was a great night, especially the 1st innings with the Monbulk crowd the centre of attention on the big screen. Well done to Aussie Richardson, Tyren Utting and Rab Noonan who all represented the Ferntree Gully District Cricket Association in the VMCU carnival over the past two weeks. In other representative news, Shane Cosstick, Chris Coen and Brodie Emmett have been selected in a squad to play VCCL Country Week at Melbourne venues February 1-5. Scores: 1st XI - Upwey 251 (D McKay 3/33, C Coen 3/70) v Monbulk. 2nd XI - Monbulk 9/245 (J Simmonds 80, A Gillard 46) v Upwey. 3rd XI - Knoxfield 105 (E Binding 4/6 incl. double hattrick) and 1/55 v Monbulk 3/245 dec. (L Mackin 103no, D Clark 59no) 4th XI-Monbulk 4/190 (B Badgery 65, T Badgery 45) v Aura Vale 3/116.
By BROC REYNOLDS HAVING survived the Christmas and New Year’s spirits, and several festive seasons in several days, the Emerald Golf Club members fronted for a round of foursomes. After visiting more trees than a dozen dogs, Ben Balfour and Dennis Fuller (18) rode their handicap home for a nett 69 and victory. The best of the rest were Peter Jones and Leigh Morison (22) on 70 followed by Ken Hill and Broc Reynolds (16.5) on 72.5 followed again by Jeff Marsh and Ken Sumsion (24) on 73 with the rest somewhere south of these numbers. Steve Town and Ross Martin (11.5) came in with the best off-the-stick score of 85 with conditions appearing benign but sufficiently malignant to cause all some strife. Fuller and Balfour were a couple back on 87. Peter Glasscock was nearest the pin on the 4th, Broc Reynolds the 7th, John Fisher on the 12th and 13th, and Seppy Krummenacher won the pro pin lolly on the 18th. The ladies event saw a runaway victory to Daisy Mackey and Irene Cranston when their solid scoring left the rest of the ladies in their wake. Next Saturday is a par event and the following Saturday is AGM day followed, after a fun round of golf, the annual presentation function.
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Cameron’s the latest model HEALESVILLE teenager Cameron Pearson is making a name for himself in the Late Model racing world, racing for an Australian title over the weekend in Western Australia. Pearson, 16, raced in the DiCandilo Steel City Australian Late Model Championship at the Perth Motorplex on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 January, following a win at Ballarat’s Redline Raceway in December. The racer’s Ballarat win was his maiden Late Model feature race, coming out on top after 25 laps – which he described as a “dream run”. “Once I crossed the finish line, it was quite a surreal feeling, because I couldn’t believe what I had done,” he said. “When you think about it, I’m only in my second race meeting and here I was, parading around the track, holding the chequered flag after I had taken out the feature race. “It was an awesome experience.” Despite his stellar win last month, Pearson was unable to clinch the Australian title in Perth, with WA’s Kodee Brown winning the competition among a strong field of 49 competitors. In the lead-up to the event, he said he knew the titles would be
a step-up from the Ballarat race. “The Australian Title is going to be a whole new level, but I’m looking forward to getting the opportunity to race against the country’s best racers and enjoying the whole experience,” he said. In the Heat 10 race, Pearson placed seventh, also placing 14th in the A Main race and recording a DNF (Did Not Finish) in the B Main race. Pearson previously drove two seasons in Junior Sedans, finishing on the podium in a Northern Territory title race, and winning two Alexandra Speedway Track Championships.
Cameron Pearson 1st (centre) with Mick Hetherinton 3rd (left) and Chevy Edwards 2nd (right) after the Ballarat Race in December. Pictures courtesy InAction Photos.
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Spirited racers take tarmac title A FERNTREE Gully businessman and his co-driver will spend the new year in high spirits after receiving an Australian rally championship title before Christmas. Craig Dean and his co-driver Emma Quigley received the 2015 Australian Tarmac Rally Championship on 6 December, winning the Snowy River Sprint over Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December. The sprint involved 20 stages set over 320 kilometres, in the hills behind Lakers Entrance, near Orbost. Mr Dean and Ms Quigley entered the final round of the four-event race with a win in the penultimate round, driving a 2015-model Shelby GT Mustang and boasting 224 points – some 39 ahead of the next competitors. With double points available
in the last round, the win was by no means guaranteed, but a cautious approach saw Mr Dean and Ms Quigley take the title after South Australia’s Tristan and Kate Catford crashed, and the previous year’s champions, Danny Traverso and Bernie Webb, blew a gearbox. “It’s been a fantastic event and series,” said Mr Dean, a muscle car specialist, who added that the final round’s easy win was not his preferred way to race. “We would have rather gone full-on against the others, but that’s motorsport, and things happen. “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed competing against them and look forward to doing more of it.” For more information, visit www.australiantarmacrally.com.
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