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Centre re-discovered By JESSE GRAHAM

From left, Bernie Mace, Karena Goldfinch, Vida Cheesman, Brenda Kennedy, Lynn Dean, Erica Stryk, Kerry Starr, Michael Nardella, Frans de Bruijn, Steve Meacher, Bernard Kennedy and Dog "Kelso" at the front. 149752 Picture: ROB CAREW Should the centre re-open, Mr Meacher said a sculpture festival may also be organised, to mark 20 years since the international sculpture festival held there in 1996. The festival resulted in some sculptures, all of which were built from materials found in the forest, forming a trail near the centre, but some of these had disappeared. “They’re very much in and around

“We’re keen to have things moving as soon as we can,” he said. He said there had been discussions in community meetings last year about re-opening the centre for its original purpose of educating school students. At the February meeting, ideas such as tourist information, an art space, a film club or a coffee shop were also raised as potential ways to keep the centre afloat.

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TOOLANGI’S Forest Discovery Centre may re-open after three and a half years of lying dormant, after a meeting between residents and DELWP last week. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning met with about 70 Toolangi residents at the CJ Dennis Hall, on Monday 1 February, to discuss the future of the disused Forest Discovery Centre. The centre, in the main section of town, closed on 1 July, 2012, due to the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE, now DELWP) building compliance costs. Before it closed, primary school students came to the centre for forest education programs. However, DELWP’s Regional Manager of Land, Planning and Approvals for the Hume region James Stewart said residents at the meeting showed “significant interest” in the future of the centre. The residents then volunteered to organise a business case to give viable options for re-opening and operating the centre. “A range of potential uses for the centre are being considered by the Toolangi community including; education, visitor information point, art gallery, theatre, Indigenous cultural heritage or as a reception venue,” he said. “DELWP will support the development of the business case and will continue to work with the community on the best option for future management of the centre.” Resident and meeting attendee, Steve Meacher, told the Mail the meeting was a success. “There was good discussion, a number of questions asked, but generally, the feeling was that people do want to see the place open,” he said. “People were re-assured that it seemed that DELWP would like to see it open again, too, if we can find a way forward.” He said DELWP confirmed to the

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By KATH GANNAWAY THE ‘accidental’ trilogy of 10 Canoes, The Tracker and Charlie’s Country was an inspired choice for the second Healesville Mini Film Festival on Sunday 7 February. Yarra Ranges Film Society pulled off a first for Australia, screening the Rolf de Heer/David Gulpilil films as a trilogy, and securing the world-famous director to introduce them and stay on for a Q&A at the end of the day. Mr de Heer said the films were not made as a trilogy but with the making of 10 Canoes in 2006 there was a natural sequence. “10 Canoes (2006) showed how it used to be, Tracker (2002) showed what we did to them (Aboriginal people) and in Charlie’s Country (2013) ... these are the consequences,” he said. YRFS president Keith Wade said the festival in general and Mr de Heer’s contribution in particular, exceeded all expectations. “My personal reaction was that you can appreciate the film so much more having those insights into how it was made, and what the director intended to do with it,” Mr Wade said. One of the unique features of 10 Canoes and Charlie’s Country was that they were filmed in Indigenous language. “Rolf de Heer was the first person to make a film in Aboriginal language and it gives so much more authenticity and recognition to the Indigenous people and their culture, and their place as the first people of the country,” Mr Wade said. It was the insights that Mr

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Fall's painful twist By JESSE GRAHAM A MELBOURNE Water employee is nursing a twisted ankle, after an incident early last week that saw four emergency services crews rescue him from the bush. SES and CFA crews were called out an area in Fernshaw, near the Black Spur, at 10.32am on Monday 1 February, after it was reported that a Melbourne Water employee slipped and twisted an ankle in dense bushland. Healesville and Upper Yarra SES and Healesville and Badger Creek CFA crews came out to the area, and worked with the man’s co-workers to find and recover him from down in the bush. Healesville SES Controller Geoff Stott said the man was part of a group searching for noxious weeds in the forest, and that the dirt had been loose and uneven following the storms and rain that hit the area in previous days. “It was very steep - there was no pathway,” he said. “It would have been easy to put your foot down an animal hole. “We had to basically make our own pathway through the jungle.” Once they’d strapped the man into a rescue basket, the workers took turns in carrying him through the bush and out to a waiting ambulance, which took him to Maroondah Hospital. Mr Stott said the man was in “high spirits” through the rescue. A Melbourne Water spokesperson confirmed that the man was nursing a twisted ankle - not a broken bone - and that he was taken to hospital as a precaution.

THE owner of a recently launched website and app for Yarra Ranges businesses says it will be a one-stop shop for visitors, tourists and residents in coming months. Book Yarra Valley was launched at Coldstream’s Rochford Wines on 9 December last year, with business representatives coming together for the event. The website aims to be a onestop shop for visitors, with restaurants, services, accommodation providers and tourist destinations all listed, with bookings made through the same site. Since the launch, owner, Ross Stevens, said the uptake since the launch had been “brilliant”, with 100 businesses and members joining the website. “Obviously, they see the gap in the market, and it’s just a matter of trying to keep up with it all,” he said.

Gate opener stolen THIEVES made off with an automated gateopening system from a Healesville property last week, and police are calling on anyone with information to come forward. Healesville Police Sergeant, Stewart Thomson, said that between 8pm on Friday, 5 February, and 8am on Sunday, 7 February, unknown people stole a solar-powered gate-opening system from a property on Lowes Road in Healesville. Sgt Thomson said the robbery was “odd”, and asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Attack on newsagency A MAN is expected to face court after smashing the front window of the Healesville Newsagency over the weekend. Healesville Police Sergeant, Stewart Thomson, said the front window of the newsagency was broken at 11.56pm on Saturday, 6 February. A man was then arrested, and is expected to be charged on summons. Sgt Thomson said the window would cost at least $1500 to replace.

They didn’t bank on that TWO drunken Healesville men got more than they bargained for, when police caught them redhanded inside a bank in the middle of the night over the weekend. Just before 1am on Saturday, 6 February, police caught two 22-year-old Healesville men inside the Healesville Community Bank branch in the town’s main street. Healesville Police Leading Senior Constable Jarrod Rollason, said the men were drunk and banging against doors to open them, possibly to find items to steal, when the door to the bank came open. However, nothing was taken from the bank branch, and the two men were arrested for being drunk in public. Both will receive infringement penalty notices for the incident.

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He said the website’s full range of websites - which covers wedding venues, markets, events and business listings, among others - were expected to be up-and-running by the end of March. Though adding a business to the website is paid, there are free small listings for businesses, and Mr Stevens said he hoped it would eventually allow for local businesses to find service providers, such as plumbers, in town. For now, he said his sights were set on drawing crowds to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne. “A very big percentage of our business is what we call the ‘visiting friends and relatives market’,” he said. “Melbourne is our base, that’s our market, that’s what we’re aiming to pitch the whole thing at.” The aim is also to bring tourism

POLICE are on the hunt for a motorbike thief after a burglary last week from a shed at a Launching Place property. Between 3pm on Thursday, 4 February and 10am the next day, unknown people are believed to have gone into a shed on a property in Wickhams Road, Launching Place. Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant, Pat Barrow, said the thieves then made off with a yellow Suzuki DR400 motorbike, valued at $2400. He said there were no signs of forced entry on the shed, and noted that sheds are often easy targets for thieves, compared to houses, as they are usually unoccupied. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Car park robbery Ross Stevens with his new Book Yarra Valley app and website on Picture: ROB CAREW his phone. 149536 money through locally, by providing accommodation bookings through the website and app, rather than through large, international booking companies. “What’s happened in the market is we’ve lost a lot of that local booking presence, and that’s declined dramatically over the last two

years,” Mr Stevens said. “We’re giving that away to international companies such as Expedia and Booking.com, which don’t have that local presence - so you need to have a system that people feel they are spending their money locally.” For more information, visit www.bookyarravalley.net.

POLICE are searching for witnesses, after a man’s car was robbed in broad daylight in a Chirnside Park car park last week. Sometime between 11am and 11.45am on Wednesday, 3 February, unknown people opened a car parked outside Pete’s Bargain Centre on Maroondah Highway in Chirnside Park. The thieves have then stolen a Nokia mobile phone, a black bag and cash, worth $1350 in total. Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Pat Barrow, said there were no signs of damage or forced entry on the car, and asked anyone who saw suspicious behaviour to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Kids need brain food WE ALL want our kids to do well at school and enjoy active learning. For many children, though, it can be difficult to settle into the daily rhythm and concentrate on the tasks at hand. Learning, concentration and brain development are greatly determined by nutrient status, which is affected by the foods children eat. Sounds simple, right. So what could possibly go wrong? The top consumables sold at our supermarkets include soft drinks, biscuits, ice cream and snack chips, all of which have no nutritional merit for a child’s brain development. To supercharge your child’s brain and optimise their intellectual, emotional and physical development, here are a few key nutrients that are essential to your child’s neurological function. (Nutrient) Essential Fatty Acids; (Food source) fatty fish, nuts and seeds, avocado, Omega 3 oils (Nutrient) Good fats; (Food

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Community Diary Koha Birthday KOHA Community Cafe started the year with a sixth birthday celebration last week. The Cafe runs Thursday nights at the Yarraburn Centre, next to the oval in Yarra Junction. It offers healthy, low cost vegetarian meals from 6pm. Visit Koha on Facebook or the new website for more information - kohacafe.com

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IN last week’s edition, the Mail incorrectly published a sentence in the regular Animal Aid column (‘Busting stray myths’, Tuesday, 2 February, 2016). In error, the sentence read: ‘Fact: Shelters only keep an animal for a certain number of days and then they are euthanised’. The sentence should have read: ‘Myth: Shelters only keep an animal for a certain number of days and then they are euthanised’. The Mail is responsible for this error, not the columnist, Mark Menze. The Mail would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to Animal Aid or those associated with the organisation.

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Concern at health change By JESSE GRAHAM EASTERN Health has defended a â&#x20AC;&#x153;significantâ&#x20AC;? internal restructure, and said no jobs would be lost, after residents reached out to the Mail with concern for Healesville-based staff. Late last year, the Mail received a copy of a letter, dated 1 December, informing Yarra Valley Community Health staff of a restructure, with 11 co-ordinator roles being restructured to four â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;team leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roles. The letter, signed by associate pro-

gram director of Chronic Care and Wellbeing Michele Goding, outlined the leader roles, in Health and Ageing, Family, Counselling and General Practice, and listed a consultation period for staff, along with information about applying for the roles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We understand that these changes are significant and we would like to take this opportunity to re-iterate our commitment to support you and work with you to minimise the impact of the changes,â&#x20AC;? Ms Godingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter read.

Last week, the Mail received an anonymous letter, stating that the restructure was being introduced â&#x20AC;&#x153;without consultation or collaborationâ&#x20AC;?, and said morale at the centre was low as a result. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eastern Health has introduced these changes in a hasty fashion without due diligence or concern for the community they claim to be serving,â&#x20AC;? the second letter read. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Formerly hardworking and harmonious teams are now reduced to un-

certainty and general distrust.â&#x20AC;? But Eastern Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program director of Ambulatory and Community Services Shannon Lang said that staff had been consulted, and that the change was to make the service â&#x20AC;&#x153;more efficient and more sustainableâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have consulted thoroughly with staff and their relevant unions, ensuring they have been informed throughout the entire decision-making process,â&#x20AC;? Ms Lang said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be no impact on ser-

vices currently provided. There will be no job losses or changes to staff pay conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe these changes will improve our community health services, and provide a better experience for clients.â&#x20AC;? The anonymous letter writer noted an uneven path to the Yarra Valley Community Health service, but Ms Lang said that issues with temporary footpaths had been â&#x20AC;&#x153;addressed in Januaryâ&#x20AC;? and repair works completed.

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A CHUM Creek woman is calling on residents to report scam phone calls, after scammers pretending to be from the ATO demanded thousands from her last week. Ira and Rod Barker received a suspicious phone call, on Tuesday 2 February, from people claiming to be from the Australian Tax Office (ATO), demanding about $5000 and accusing the couple of tax fraud. However, Ira quickly realised it was a scam phone call, and said she kept the caller on the line for about half an hour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew it was a scam right from the beginning, and I had nothing else to do today,â&#x20AC;? Ira said, talking to the Mail after receiving the call. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when she said the call took a nastier turn, with the caller saying the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, car and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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regard to Australia Day celebrations was I believe inappropriate, considering that Indigenous Australians represent just three per cent of our population. Truth is that the Poms were far and away the best of the Colonial powers back in those days. Those who are tempted to rewrite history to appease a minority should learn the history first and then leave Australia Day alone. The arrival of the First Fleet should be celebrated simply for the achievement of actually getting here. Australia Day is an integral part of the culture

What date, with so much to celebrate? by Jesse Graham ANOTHER Australia Day has gone by, and with it, the debate on the date of our national celebration has continued for another year. The arguments against the current date point out that 26 January marks the anniversary of the First Fleet’s arrival, the declaration of Australia being Terra Nullius (empty land), and the disenfranchisement of Indigenous people. Meanwhile those arguing for the current date to stay make the point that present-day Australia Day is used more to celebrate that which brings us together - our Australian values of fairness and egalitarianism - rather than that which divides us. What is important is that these issues can be discussed openly, and without slinging insults at groups on either side - and, whatever the outcome, the discussion is worth having, and maybe this year, the debate can go further. Regardless of opinion, January 26 commemorates the landing of the First Fleet in 1788, and the beginning of establishing the country as a penal colony of Britain. Since then, Australia has had a troubled history, with the first inhabitants of the land displaced, killed, stripped of their children and faced with systematic oppression for years - there are Indig-

enous Australians alive who can attest to how different things were 50 years ago. Initiatives such as Closing the Gap also point out that there are Indigenous people in our country who remain far from equal in some respects. This isn’t re-writing history, this is acknowledging it. Australia is a magnificent country in many respects, but there are dark moments in our history to counter-balance the bright. In light of this, and looking back at the last 200 years of Australian achievements, there are surely better dates that can be used to celebrate our nation and all of its peoples. Australia was federated on 1 January, 1901, moving from six colonies to one Commonwealth of Australia. As New Year’s Day is its own celebration, there would certainly be many against making the day our national celebration (particularly with the loss of another public holiday) - but why not the day after? We can celebrate the beginning of a new year on 1 January, and then celebrate our country the next day in a huge, twoday event? The 1967 referendum, which removed constitutional passages discriminatory towards Indigenous Australians, was held on 27 May - it’s not the middle of summer, like our current date, but it’s a great candidate for celebrating the egalitar-

ian values we so often espouse. What about 16 August, the date where Gough Whitlam poured sand into the hands of Vincent Lingiari after returning traditional lands to the Northern Territory’s Gurindji people in 1975? A symbolic moment like that is surely worth commemorating, even if it doesn’t fall in a summer month. How about 19 April - the day Advance Australia Fair was officially made our national anthem? Or, if Australia becomes a republic, that date could take the title of a modern Australia Day? This might be a sticking point that we, as a country, are unable to move past. But the question should still be taken and dealt with seriously. Australia Day is meant to be a day where we can all celebrate the incredible land on which we live, and the egalitarian values so often attributed to Australians - mateship, and a fair go for all. If Australians in their thousands see the date as a reminder of our troubled history, and unfairness towards the first people to occupy this magnificent land, then it’s worth stopping for a moment, putting pre-conceived ideas or prejudices aside, and giving it a good, long think. If all else fails, we still have 12 December the anniversary of the Australian Dollar being floated.

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VEC Review Ward structure in depth IN relation to the Mail’s enquiries to Yarra Ranges councillors in last week’s edition (2 February, 2016), which canvassed their opinions over the proposed multi-councillor wards, Franc Smith from the Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association has prepared the following letter. It’s the Mail’s opinion the questions raised in the letter need clarification. Through this article, the Mail has endeavoured to provide further clarification around issues related to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s review. The Mail hopes this will foster informed debate within the community over this important issue. Mr Smith’s letter reads as follows. EIGHT of the nine councillors ‘never’ agreed with the Victoria Electoral Commission report, expressing grave doubts over representation. *Editor’s note: Only seven of the nine councillors responded to the Mail’s enquiries on this issue. Councillors Terry Avery and Andrew Witlox did not respond. Cr Child states, “I think it’s an open and fair democracy and that’s the great thing for us to have”. The VEC ‘omitted’ over 7300 Mount Evelyn voters. Does he really believe ‘omitting’ the third largest township is acceptable as ‘open and fair democracy’?

More questions: 1. Mayor (Jason) Callanan proclaimed ‘Council will fight’ (Mail, 1 December, 2015). Why didn’t it? 2. Will council immediately appeal now, since the report has no support among its councillors? 3. Was council so divided that council officers presented the disastrous ‘Option D’ as a way of promoting a united front when many councillors requested there be no change? 4. How will voters be taught the new method of Proportional Representation Voting – similar to those long Senate ballot at federal elections – all through the post? 5. Council’s statutory responsibility under the Local Government Act to ‘exhibit’ this report at their offices was never complied with. Why? If the community gets the government they deserve, did Mount Evelyn ‘deserve’ this? Yarra Ranges Shire prepared the following details, which the Mail believes will help to clarify some, but not all, of the concerns raised: The Representation Review was conducted by the VEC, who placed public notices in a number of newspapers, including the Mount Evelyn Mail, to notify residents that the review was being undertaken and also to advise that

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Trail ride gathers pace By KATH GANNAWAY

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Sanitarium stalemate intervention lease period would be appropriate to achieve that defendable space - DELWP is agreeable to that,“ Cr Child said. “But we have the UYRRC who are opposed to that and are wishing to have a six-year licence agreement.” Cr Child said this had been a source of frustration. “We’ve reached a stage that I’ve had to take this move, that we should have an intervention by the minister to achieve this result for this development to go through,” Cr Child said. Cr Child’s motion was seconded by Cr Noel Cliff, who said it had been an issue for too long. “It’s 10 years down the track and we’re at this point, this is silly stuff,” Cr Cliff said. “We’ve got to go to the minister and sort it.” In addition to intervention, council agreed to advise the minister of its disappointment in the ongoing delays experienced in trying to secure an appropriate agreement.

Norm Orr and daughter Rebecca in training for the Picture: ROB CAREW Warburton Triple Century. 149415 a good thing,” he said. Plans are underway to involve the local schools in a smaller ride and there will be a farmers’ market at Warburton. Mr Orr said although it was a fair ride, and some training was recommended, it was also very much being promoted as a social event where groups of family and friends, clubs or other organisations could ride together, start with breakfast at a local cafe, or lunch along the way and make a day of it. “It may not sound like it, but 100ks can be a fun thing on the trail with people riding with each other, helping each other and keeping their minds off the distance,” Mr Orr said. People are already signed up

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YARRA Ranges Council will seek intervention to try to resolve a dispute regarding the future of the old Sanitarium factory in Warburton. In the move, the roles of the licensor, the Upper Yarra River Reserve Committee (UYRRC), and licensee, Edgewater, will come under the spotlight. The recommendation is for the Minister for the Department of Environment, Land and Planning (DELWP) to review their involvement. The decision comes after numerous hold-ups in a plan to develop a visitor accommodation centre and connected tourist facilities at the site, which council views as an important community project. A Planning Scheme Amendment was first issued on 22 December 2005, which would have allowed appropriate zoning for the development. The permit’s initial expiry was on 23 December 2013, but VCAT extended this permit.

An extension for time request in June last year was recommended to council for refusal, but was overturned. At council’s 27 January meeting, Cr Jim Child noted requirements attached to that overturning had further interrupted progress. “(As) late as 2014, we gave an extension of time ... part of that extension was the condition to abide by the Bushfire (Management) Overlay,” Cr Child said. “Part of the requirement ... is the proposal must have a defendable space in regards to a fire management plan. “This can be achieved on the site with overlapping on to Crown Land. “That requires a lease or agreement with DELWP.” Cr Child said the length of the lease was a major issue for the UYRRC and Edgewater. “Now, we’ve reached a stalemate situation where we have the recommending authority, the Country Fire Authority, recommending that a 21-year

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A 100 kilometre bike ride along the Warburton Trail on Saturday 20 February aims to raise $10,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. The Warburton Trail Triple Century is being run by the Warburton Advancement League with local cycling enthusiast and former Warburton post master Norm Orr organising the event. The aim is to have 100 riders each raising $100 towards their ride. The event is gaining momentum with entry numbers climbing each week and organisations including Upper Yarra Rotary and the Warburton CFA coming on board. Mr Orr said he watched the RCH Easter Appeal each year and was inspired to add to Warburton’s profile. “Warburton is a reasonably sized town and the fire brigade do pretty much all of the fundraising up here, but being volunteers, they’ve not only got to collect, they have to count it,” Mr Orr explained. He said Warburton often didn’t get on the Appeal board until late in the night. “If we can give them some sort of help, put something on the board to start off with and help kick it along, that would be

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Great crowds along for the ride By JESSE GRAHAM HUNDREDS of Yarra Valley residents flocked to the main streets of Healesville and Warburton, and along the highways to see cyclists speed through the area, as the Jayco Herald Sun Tour came to town. At 10am on Thursday 4 February, people were waiting eagerly at the raceside fences in River Street, Healesville, to watch the action commence, with about 100 riders taking on a 126-kilometre stage. Tour de France champion Chris Froome was met by a large group of media and fans as he left his trailer, signed his autograph for a lucky fan, hopped on his bike and rode to the starting line. At 10.30am on the dot, riders shot off from the starting archway, looping back around onto the Maroondah Highway and

beginning their long ride through Yarra Glen, Coldstream, Gruyere, Woori Yallock, Launching Place and Warburton, before making their way back to Healesville via Toolangi to finish the day only three hours later. Olympic gold medallist and Team Sky member Peter Kannaugh won the stage at about 1.30pm, in three hours, one minute and 47 seconds, followed shortly by teammate Froome. On Friday 5 February, the riders began in Yarra Glen at 10.30am, heading through Healesville, Launching Place, Gladysdale and Powelltown, before making their way to Moe in a 144-kilometre stage. After riding from Traralgon to Inverloch on Saturday, the race finished with a 121-kilometre circuit around Arthurs Seat and the Mornington Peninsula.

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Tour de France champion Chris Froome being interviewed before the race. 149797 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

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Riders prepare for the race before lining up. 149798 Picture: VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

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Wesburn Primary School students Tasia, Cooper, Darren and Dominic, cheered on riders as they came through town. 149816 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY

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HEALESVILLE’S very own Organic Farmers Market has been serving those seeking fresh, chemical-free produce for more than a decade, and will be celebrating its 12th birthday in March. The market is held every Saturday, from 8am to 1pm, in the idyllic surrounds of Healesville’s Coronation Park. The market was established by Permaculture Yarra Valley Inc. to provide fresh, organically grown produce to local residents to support small-scale owners to make a living from sustainable agriculture and to reduce the ‘food miles’ involved when food is transported from one area and sold in another. This year, they have several new stalls, increasing the range of produce available. Saturday mornings are a social event where friends can catch up and customers can get to know the producers of the food they eat. About 18 enterprises from the Yarra Valley and nearby areas are regularly represented at the market, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, seeds and seedlings, garlic, flowers, sourdough bread from wood-fired ovens, honey, locally roasted coffee, locally blended spices, various preserves, fresh chicken packs, goat’s cheese and soaps and wooden toys made from recycled timber. The market has an abundance of fresh greens - silver beet, kale, Asian greens, basil, parsley and salad vegies - as well as good supplies of tomatoes, carrots, beetroot, capsicums, potatoes, cucumbers and zucchini, many of which are interesting old heirloom varieties with old-fashioned flavour. Fruit includes seasonal berries, cit-

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THE Chirnside Park Shopping Centre’s February Twilight Market will be all about the community. So, they are seeking local talent to perform on the Twilight Market Community stage. If you are in a band - or are a performer, singer, or musician - they would love to hear from you. Chirnside Park centre manager Cameron Tynan said he was excited to showcase talented local musicians and performers at the next Twilight Market. “More than 4700 people attended our January Twilight Market and we are gearing up for the second market and hope to see you there,” Mr Tynan said. The next Twilight Market will be held at Chirnside Park on Thursday 25 February, from 4pm to 8pm. There will be plenty of family friendly entertainment, including lawn games, giant trampolines, face painting, a balloon artist, arts and craft station and much more. There will be several local market stalls to browse through with a great variety of jewellery, homewares, gifts, arts and crafts, and delicious treats. There will also be lots to choose from for dinner with a great line-up of food trucks. February’s market will also have some special appearances from our hardworking emergency services, including the local CFA and police. Be sure to pop by and say hi to learn about how they continue to protect and care for the community. There will be plenty of seating in the dining hall to relax with loved ones on

a warm summer’s night. Or enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer from the local Kellybrook Winery while listening to the live music and entertainment at the community stage. Don’t miss out on a bargain with the Chirnside Park One Day Sale VIP shopping event running from 9am to 9pm. For the chance to win Reading Cinema movie tickets for the family for the year, simply spend at any specialty store on the day. The last Twilight Market will be held on Thursday 24 March, from 4pm to 8pm in the car park opposite Woolworths, off Maroondah Highway. The March Twilight Market will celebrate all things Easter, from hotcross buns to the Easter Bunny, and will feature a pop-up cinema for the family to unwind or enjoy. To register your interest in performing, contact the centre on 9727 9001 or email chirnsideparkmarketing@gpt. com.au To stay up to date, visit www.chirnsidepark.com.au or follow the Facebook page. *Market organisers are looking for market stall operators for their February and March Twilight Market’s do you own a small business and are looking for additional exposure? They are seeking operators to showcase a great variety of home wares, giftware, unique handmade arts and crafts, delicious treats, plants and garden goods, health products, services, fresh produce and much more. Contact 9727 9001 to discuss further.

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School marks centenary THE Hoddles Creek Primary School will celebrate the 100th year of the original school building on Saturday 19 March from 11am to 4pm. The public is invited to join other members of the community to help celebrate. If you or your children attended Hoddles Creek Primary School in the past, this is an opportunity to catch up with old friends, classmates and families. Or you may just wish to meet other people from your community. Some activities include: *Interactive classroom (past and present) *Old fashioned games *Historical display of photos and documents *â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Echoes from the pastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (monologues from the past reenacted by current students) A highlight of the celebration will be the establishment of a Centenary Garden. This garden will be available for all to enjoy and will be a living testament to the Hoddles Creek community past, present and future. Souvenirs will be available

to buy on the day. Light lunch and refreshments will be available during the day. On Saturday evening, there will be a two-course dinner at the Hoddles Creek Hall. Tickets will be $20 per head (BYO drinks). Be sure to book as tickets are limited. For bookings, ring Kay or

Owen on 5967 4327. Donations towards the cost of organising the celebration would be gratefully accepted and can be given in person at the Hoddles Creek Primary School during school hours. For other methods, or for further information, you can contact the hoddlescreekpscc@ gmail.com. Or phone Kay on 5967 4327.

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HODDLES CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN School tours always available 700 Gembrook Road, Hoddles Creek (Just 5 minutes from Launch Fresh)

At YARRA GLEN PRIMARY SCHOOL We teach your child, not just the curriculum.

Quality learning happens at Yarra Glen Primary School. Book a school tour with the Principal Sue Di Giacomo 97301254.

Bring along your Enrolment Form, Immunisation Certificate and Birth Certificate.

For further details phone 5967 4282 A great education is only a few minutes away!

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New challenge for educator to mix with differing ages and abilities in the school. Wednesday afternoon ‘Options’ is one such activity in which students work in vertical classes with a staff member in a topic of interest - usually an activity that differs from the usual classroom curricula. The FLIP (Future Learners Inquiry Program) at Year 7 and 8 is an incredibly powerful break from tradition aimed to engage students in a personalised, challenging curriculum that promotes collaboration and high order thinking, and equips students with the skills necessary for a successful future. As Lloyd Alexander cites, “We learn more by looking for the answer to a question, than we do from learning the answer itself”. At Upper Yarra Secondary College, we recognise the importance of instilling in our students a life-long love for learning. After studying current research and reflecting on our own teaching, as well as student outcomes, we have developed a unique program called FLIP. At the other end of the school, we also offer exceptional VCE, VCAL and VET, again broadening the opportunities to our students. I encourage all members of the community to see Upper Yarra Secondary College for themselves. I know you will, as I am, be impressed by the outstanding dedication of the teachers and the hard working and polite manner of the students. I look forward to meeting you. Scott Tully, Principal

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IT has been a great honour to be welcomed into the Upper Yarra Secondary College community. Having lived and been educated in the Yarra Valley my entire life (including born at Lilydale Bush Nursing Hospital), it has been a fantastic experience thus far with the staff, students and families of Upper Yarra Secondary. I have been an educator at various times in five secondary schools of the Yarra Valley and more recently as principal of Mount Evelyn Primary for the past two years. This was an experience that has helped me understand the whole journey of a student’s education. I am, however, excited by the prospect of returning to the secondary sector, particularly at Upper Yarra Secondary College. Upper Yarra Secondary is committed to the highest education standards for the students of the Yarra Valley and the surrounds, having already proven this last year with outstanding VCE results. We have a philosophy of providing a balanced education that focuses on high aspirations for students. The prospect of creating broader opportunities for the students of the Yarra Valley is a welcome one. I have been extremely impressed with the behaviour and attitude of the students of Upper Yarra Secondary. They are polite and respectful. The size of the school (although far from considered small) still enables the students to know each other. Vertical structures (activities from Year 7 -12 combined) allow the students

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Passing of football greats

End of an epoch

By KATH GANNAWAY FOOTBALL in the Yarra Valley has lost two of its greats this week with the death on Monday of former Healesville player Tom Ayres and former Yarra Junction player Tony Foo. Both were true greats of the game with Tom playing for the Bloods in the 1940s and 50s and a Life Member of Healesville Football/Netball Club. Tony played for Yarra Junction in the early to mid-80s and was a champion football broadcaster on local radio. A service will be held for Tom at the Healesville Football Club at 2pm on Monday 8 February. Details for the service for Tony will be updated on aflyarraranges.com.au. The Mail extends our condolences to both Tom and Tony’s families.

By KATH GANNAWAY DOUG Gunn was a heritage/history warrior. That’s how the many people who called him friend and colleague remember the 80-year-old who came up from the city to live in Millgrove and in his own, quiet way made his mark. In a tribute in the Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society newsletter, president Tom O’Meara, thanked Doug for his memorable participation and valued contributions over the years. “Local history is preserved because of you and diminished because of your absence,” he said. Doug was born on 9 August 1935, and grew up in East Coburg, the middle child of Kenneth and Louise Gunn’s three boys - brother Ken, the oldest and Laurie the youngest. In moving to Millgrove over 20 years ago, he found the perfect place to follow the interests that he loved most - history, books, food, walking, camping and just being at home in great outdoors. Exploring the history of Upper Yarra wasn’t enough for Doug. He was a valued member of several historical societies, including Mount Waverley and his heartland, Coburg, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV), the Association of Eastern Historical Societies where he was deputy president for

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many years, the Brunswick History Group and various Mechanics Institutes including Warburton and Prahran. Among many people who paid tribute to Doug at his funeral service was Andrew Lemon, past president of the RHSV. He described Doug as “the perfect volunteer”. He was also a valued member and vice-president of the Warburton Senior Citizens Club. WSCC treasurer and friend, Frank Mutsaers said Doug was an active member and committee man who also took it on himself to raise and lower the flag at the club rooms every Thursday. “He loved his garden, he loved his food and he was passionate about history. “Doug used to go to the city sometimes and stay over for the weekend doing the rounds of museums and the State Library. “We could not speak too highly of him,” he said. The WSCC plans to erect a plaque near the flag pole in recognition of Doug’s service to the community and to the club. Doug Gunn died on 8 December 2015 and was farewelled at a service in Ringwood on 23 December. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and the Upper Yarra community.

DID YOU KNOW VOLUNTEERING MAKES YOU HAPPY? Studies show that people who volunteer have higher self-esteem, improved health, live longer and are happier.

Are you in the Yarra Valley during the daytime, week days, and able to volunteer? These Yarra Valley CFA brigades are recruiting daytime firefighters: Gruyere, Seville, Hillcrest, Wesburn/Millgrove, Yarra Junction, Wandin, Reefton, Yellingbo, Hoddles Creek, Warburton and Little Yarra.

Why Innocent Bystander works closely with CFA Matt Sartori has been Captain of Gruyere CFA for the past 12 years, he is 41 years old and has lived in Gruyere all his life. His two kids are the 3rd generation of his family to be CFA, they are currently in Juniors. Gruyere CFA brigade value the great relationship they have with local businessman Phil Sexton, owner of Innocent Bystander in Healesville. Phil Sexton is well known in the Yarra Valley & lives in nearby Gruyere on

Are there some days, or part days, where you could be a volunteer?

his 28ha vineyard. Over the past 20 years, Phil’s vineyard managers have

Whatever time you have to offer, your local Brigade could benefit from your

established a good working relationship with Gruyere CFA brigade, who

contribution.

helped defend Phil’s home and vineyards on Black Saturday.

As a daytime volunteer firefighter, you only respond when you can to emergency calls during the day. Full training is given, after which you can respond to house fires, bushfires, car accidents and other emergency incidents. What’s in it for you? Being a volunteer daytime firefighter is a rewarding way to help your community, learn new skills, work as part of a team, meet local people and ‘do your bit’.

Call 03 5961 5917 for more information and to apply. All applications will be assessed as part of a selection process.

Three generations of the Sartori family are CFA volunteers

Hear Phil and Matt on Yarra Valley 99.1FM on Fri 12 Feb at 12pm with Loretta de Vaus, as they discuss CFA and the important role it plays in Gruyere’s community. You never know, there might be something in it for you! If you miss it live, you can hear the podcast on yarravalleyfm.com, under the section ‘All in a Day’s Work’.

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Sunday 14th Feb Valentine’s Day lunch and dinner Thursday 31st March Seniors Day Show – 2 course buffet and live entertainment $27p/p

Sunday 8th May Mothers Day two course lunch with live entertainment from famous violinist Marcy Taylor $35p/p with a glass of bubbles for mum Special gift for Mum - complimentary angel reading – bookings essential Sanctuary House Resort Motel 326 Badger Creek Road, Healesville Phone: 5962 5148 enquiries@sanctuaryhouse.com.au

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faces returning again and again to the Grand, sampling a variety of meals on the menu. Head chef Jason offers a scrumptious seasonal menu, alongside their ever-changing specials. As well as their seasonal menu, they also offer ‘pub favourites’ such as chicken ‘parma’, fish ‘n’ chips or rump steak - three definite favourites with the diners. When you walk in the door, the Grand Hotel staff

are always welcoming and warm. Whether you are looking for an afternoon catch-up for drinks with friends, a family meal or a social gathering to wine and dine, the Grand Hotel is the perfect pub to visit. The Healesville Grand Hotel is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. The hotel is located at 270 Maroondah Highway, Healesville. For more details, contact 5962 4003.

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THE Grand Hotel Healesville, built in 1880, now under new management, has been renovated and transformed into a stylish new hotel with relaxing interiors, while still maintaining its historic charm. New owners, Michelle and Richard, with their extensive experience in renovating many of Healesville’s Historical Period Homes and Guesthouses, have now transformed the historic Yarra Valley icon back to what the locals know as ‘the Grand Old Lady’, but with a modern twist. Locals, Michelle and Richard, focus on showcasing local produce and local wines, offering a fantastic menu selection at reasonable prices. Since opening in November, just a few months ago, the new owners have been delighted with the positive response from not only the tourists, but the local patronage. It’s great to see familiar

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City Exit, stage right By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE’S Exit Theatre will take their work to the city this week, performing a Polish play ahead of new shows coming to town in March. Four actors from Exit Theatre will perform Radoslaw Figura’s Fly Guardian at Carlton’s La Mama Theatre from Wednesday, 10 February until Sunday, 21 February. The play is set in a ramshackle shop, where an old man (played by Kristof Kaczmarek) lives amongst broken objects and discarded clothes with his flies until a young, violent man enters. The young man (played by Luke Lennox), hardened in prison, is escaping from a gang and his older brother (Steven Jack Kennedy), both of whom are prepared to kill him for betraying the gang. Most of the plot revolves around these two brothers, and the events that transpire after landing in the old man’s shop, with Suhasini Seelin, an Exit Theatre regular, also taking the

stage in the role of Maria. Mr Kaczmarek also directs the play, and translated it from Polish with Steve Gome. The performances open from 6.30pm on Wednesday, 10 February, with shows from 7.30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 4pm on Sundays. Entry is $25, or $15 for concession holders, and the shows will be held at Carlton’s La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street, Carlton. For more information, visit www.lamama.com.au or call 9347 6142. At the beginning of March, the theatre group will be performing Springer, a one-man play performed by Mr Kaczmarek. The play is an adaptation of a short story with the same title, about an ambitious sportsman and the betrayal and loneliness experienced in a consumer-driven world. Springer will be performed in Healesville, with dates and a venue yet to be announced.

Culture is on track By KATH GANNAWAY

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YARRA Ranges Council’s Culture Tracks 2016 program of arts and cultural events will officially kick off tomorrow night, Wednesday, 10 February. The launch of the program that brings a world of theatre, music and dance to the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley will be celebrated with live performances, bubbles, the opportunity to mingle with other theatre and music lovers, and to purchase tickets. Some of the events coming up include Vincent, based on the life and artistic genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Rod Quantock, comedian, Always Patsy Cline, Educating Rita, The Man They Call The Banjo and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. But, there is much, much more, and all will be revealed. Entry to the launch event is free, but places are limited and booking is essential. Reserve a ticket by visiting a Yarra Ranges cultural venue in your area, or call 1300 368 333, or book online at www.yarraRanges.vic.gov.au

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her traumatic past (for better and worse). Tilly’s stunning dresses become empowering tools for building confidence and influencing people, from helping plain Gertrude (Sarah Snook) woo a guy she fancies to rigging a football game (via attractive distractions). But does the town deserve her talents? The Dressmaker also has plenty of amusing shenanigans and a macabre, delightfully bonkers final act. As far as I’m concerned, this immensely entertaining, moving and efficiently-directed film was one of the biggest snubs in this year’s Oscars.

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FAMILY BLISS WITH VIEWS SPECTACULAR northerly mountain views can be enjoyed from this renovated three bedroom and study brick home which is located in a private and quiet location on 11130 square metres. It is surrounded by lovingly established gardens plus veggie patches. There are also several sheds and the main one would be ideal as a workshop for tradies. This home is ideal for everyone who is looking for a Yarra Valley oasis offering views from the living rooms and master bedroom which includes an en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

The home boasts a new modern kitchen and bathrooms, central heating and air conditioning plus wood heater. The veranda along the front plus covered entertaining area at the rear are great areas for summer barbecues or just soaking up the views. Extras include a double garage plus single carport, a pony paddock with shed, mains water plus large tank capacity and much more, all close to schools and shops. It is an idyllic property not to be missed for those looking for a small acreage hobby farm. This oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set up magnificently.

Launching Place Inspect: By appointment Price: $580,000 Contact: Tony Fanfulla, 0419 870 513 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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21 Tarhilla Dve Launching Place

$320,000 - $350,000

110 Beenak Rd Wandin North

Auction Sat 20th Feb@12pm

Third of an Acre, 3 Bedrooms and Solid

Classic Home, Superb Location, Perfect Acres

This 3 bedroom home is a irst home owners delight, with gas ducted heating, 2 split systems, loor boards throughout, good sized bedrooms and a light, bright and airy feel. Step out onto the rear deck for undercover entertaining and look over your large allotment with that country and fresh air feel and enjoy! Be quick for this one!

This classic old farmhouse sits proudly on approx. 2 acres with fantastic views and positioned in one of the most desirable locations in Wandin. The 2 bedroom home needs some love and attention but it’s all about the land and the location, gently sloping, cleared and perfect for the kids and animals to enjoy. Ideally situated just a short stroll to Wandin’s shops and cafés, public transport and local primary schools. Properties of this size and location are rare and hard to ind.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190 Inspection: Sat 12:30 - 1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 11 - 11:30am (Photo ID Required)

11A Valley Grove Pl Yarra Junction

$520,000 - $570,000

Stunning Family Home, A Superb Family Oasis The family will love this stunning home around 6 years old and offering 5 star living for all to enjoy, 3 large bedrooms all with built in robes with a feature ensuite and walk in robe to master, study, beautiful spacious kitchen complete with feature stack stone and quality appliances, big open living spaces with a family room, meals/dining area, home theatre room plus a games room complete with a gas log ire and bar. Outside is an entertainers dream, entertain all year round with a huge covered area, landscaped gardens, great back yard space for the kids to enjoy plus a double lock up garage. Properties of this quality and calibre very rarely become available, a fantastic property, perfect position, great views and a superb family home you won’t want to leave.

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 12:30-1:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Warburton

$320,000

3039 Warburton Hwy Millgrove

Auction Sat 27th Feb @ 12pm

Solid & Low Maintenance Home

Solid Investment, Solid Return

Feel amongst the mountains up this quiet court, only a couple minutes from the centre of town this brick veneer with its 3 good sized bedrooms home has a lot to offer, from its warm welcome as you approach the sunny front veranda. Once in the lounge you can’t help but notice the lovely polished loorboards that low throughout the house. The feature timber kitchen will be a joy to cook in & provides lots of bench and cupboard space, this property is a must to inspect with a low maintenance block, single carport, & lock up garage.

An exceptional freehold investment opportunity with excellent solid returns. Comprising of 3 shops plus an early 1900’s 4 bedroom character home on approx. 2 lat usable acres. A total of 4 separate incomes, long time well established businesses, great Warburton Highway frontage. A solid investment with an excellent return ideal for your self-managed super fund or new business venture also offering a variety of possibilities for future development/expansion (S.T.C.A).

Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 19 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 14 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

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2457 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Contact: David Carroll 0419 539 320 Inspection: Sat 1:30 - 2:00pm (Photo ID Required)

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

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3407 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 15 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwall Property Management

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

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Warburton

$300,000 - $350,000

Tree Top Living with Mountain Views The perfect weekend getaway or home for weeks on end is offered in this charming property on approximately 1/3rd acre. The large open plan design with soaring cathedral ceilings gives the home a very spacious and airy feel, and with the windows capturing the beautiful treetop views and the distant mountains, it is certainly a home that exudes peace. 3 good sized bedrooms with an ensuite effect bathroom are on the top level and the kitchen lows to the living and sunroom zones with wood heater and split system heating and cooling. Heading out from the sun room, you have a wonderful decked outdoor entertaining area where you can while away the hours overlooking your tree ferns, the wildlife and the beautiful Warburton vista. A nice home in a lovely location!

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

East Warburton

$390,000 plus

Powelltown

$290,000 plus

Creative Colourful and Warm!!

A House to Live In & Project on the Side!!

This stunning Artists own home oozing charm from every nook and offering loads of space and comfort. 4 good size bedrooms, master upstairs with large ensuite, corner spa bath, 2 quaint verandahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and open plan study/second living zone. Beautifully presented both inside and out with country style kitchen, dishwasher, gas cooking and heating, cosy woodheater & 2 air conditioners for the summer months ahead. Timber looring throughout, separate dining area leading onto a back verandah the ideal spot to rest and relax.

2 HOUSES, 2 BLOCKS, 2 TITLES - Live in one and renovate the other or allow yourself room to build a shed. The miners cottage offers 2 bedrooms, cosy wood heated loungeroom, country kitchen with dishwasher, lock up garage, carport and loads of sheds, nestled on a beautiful block with old world garden, established trees & backing onto state forest, offering a bonus 2nd block, over a third of an acre with house in need of restoring/renovating. Live in one and ix the other to reap the rewards. Fantastic project, ideal weekender or opportunity for the irst time buyer.

Contact: Michelle Jones 0411 085 631

Yarra Junction

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Little Log Cabin, Rich River Flats Sprawling along the banks of the Little Yarra River is this lovely parcel of land with approximately 17Âź acres on title and the added bonus of the usage of the River Reserve with 4 meg pumping rights. This nutrient rich property has been successfully utilised by its current owners for market gardening, running cattle and horses and enjoyed in the one family for many years. Various fruit trees are still growing proliically and there are approx. 4 large fenced paddocks, several outbuildings and a large machinery shed. The log cabin is open plan in design with two bedrooms, open ire and plenty of scope for improvements. With the Warburton ranges as the backdrop, this lovely property is ready and waiting for the new owners to develop and add your own touches and realise the potential offered here.

Contact: Samantha Price 0438 795 190

Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 30 years

Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 31 years

Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 19 years

Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 14 years

Sam Price 0438 795 190 7 years

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Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years

David Carroll 0419 539 320 14 years

Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068

Leah Bannerman 0448 924 266

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 10 years

5966 2530

3407 Warburton Hwy, Warburton

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 15 years

Carly James Property Manager

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Cassandra Darwall Property Management

5964 2277 569 Warburton Hwy, Seville

Julianne Spendlove Administration

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LAUNCHING PLACE An Entertainer’s Delight This stylish, modern 3 bedroom home is designed to flow through from the living areas to the near new kitchen and then through the French doors onto the split level deck and covered entertaining area. Here you can take in the views to the distant hills, enjoy a spa and utilise the extra space provided by the attached rooms. Set on over 1400sqms with access to the spacious rear yard the approx.12 year old home has a wonderful feel with its wide verandahs and terraced gardens. Live comfortably all year round with reverse cycle air conditioners plus a 5kw solar system with 20 panels. The presentation of the home should not disappoint even the most fastidious buyer so make your appointment for a personal inspection.

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Newly revovated, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is now ready for new owners to move in and enjoy. Situated opposite the RACV Club and within walking distance to the town centre, it is a very convenient location. The yard is a blank canvas and gives the new owners the opportunity to implement their own design ideas and create something special plus being a corner allotment there is access to the rear of the yard and room to erect a shed (STCA). Zoning Green Wedge A. METHOD PRICE $395,000 Plus INSPECT Saturday 13th February 12-12:30pm Photo ID required CONTACT Peter Nunn 0417 502 669 HEALESVILLE OFFICE 5962 1700

WOORI YALLOCK 22 PIERRE STREET A Modern Feel with Views

$435,000 Plus By Appointment Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 WOORI YALLOCK OFFICE 5964 7344

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With renovated kitchen, modern décor, natural gas ducted heating, split system and spa bath, this beautifully presented property should be very appealing to potential buyers who don’t want to do a lot of work to a property. Sit on the front deck and see the hills in the distance, entertain under cover in the back yard, or go for a stroll to the nearby shops and Warburton Trail. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

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GLADYSDALE 460 LITTLE YARRA ROAD Affordable Acre approx This lovely 5 bedroom home (or 4 bedrooms plus an extra living/rumpus area) on approx 3880sqm could be great for your family and pets. With 2 split systems for heating and cooling, 16 solar panels to save on power costs, built in robes in all bedrooms, ensuite, dishwasher in the spacious kitchen, and covered deck overlooking the large almost flat fenced backyard, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The shed with concrete floor and power has room for up to 4 cars and there is plenty of additional outside parking space for caravan, boat or extra cars and back yard access. Only a few minutes drive to Yarra Junction.

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mcmath.com.au AUCTION THIS SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY AT 11.00AM

28 Giffords Road, Warburton ❙ t in a sought after, quiet area of Warburton is this good size weatherboard home. Built to take in the amazing, north facing mountain views, the home has great renovation potential and comprises; 3 good size bedrooms upstairs, cosy lounge room, country style kitchen & timber floors throughout. Doors lead from the living room to a large decking, perfect to soak up the north sun & marvel at the mountain views.

Downstairs is an ideal studio/office space or teenager retreat with a further bedroom, living area & bathroom. There is a single garage and carport with lock up shed attached. All this is set on a large 1/2 acre approx allotment within walking distance to shops, bus stops, Warburton Primary School & Yarra River. So if it is potential you are after, be sure to phone us today. An inspection is a must.

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40 Lyrebird Avenue, East Warburton

• ✣✁rca 1950’s character home • 3 bedroom plus study • Timber features, open plan kitchen, dining & lounge • Captures north facing views of Mt Victoria • Drive in/drive out driveway with undercover parking • Ideal investment property, holiday escape or future home

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32 Alpine Boulevard, Launching Place

86 Wonga Road, Millgrove

• Well maintained brick veneer home • Quality timber kitchen & fabulous front deck • Downstairs incorporates a large bedroom, kitchenette, open plan living/dining & bathroom • Stunning rural views & loads of entertaining space • Undercover entertaining area overlooking rear garden

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• Split level design with fantastic valley views • Timber floors throughout, gas cooking & air conditioning • Fantastic home or investment property • Off street parking for 2 cars • Additional living area/teenager’s retreat downstairs complete with bathroom

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Truck safety is a concern to the Transport Workers Union. 149901

Reducing long-haul hazards IF you've ever leaned slightly to the right in your driver’s seat as a massive truck hurtles past, you can perhaps put it down to good instincts. They’re big, and when they hit, the damage is pretty much relative to size. At any time of the night or day, throughout Yarra Ranges as in any other part of Australia, trucks are the primary means of transporting goods - in and out of what is a major agricultural region. Most towns now have major supermarkets and other retail outlets with goods coming in from all over Australia and overseas. Likewise, we’re home to truck drivers, some of them long-haul, some owner-drivers, some driving as an employee.

Many of them travel long hours to all parts of Australia. Most, drive responsibly, but one aspect of the trucking industry, pressure to drive long hours, has come under fire from the Transport Workers’ Union, which in December appealed for vigilance and after a spike in the number of deaths in truck crashes. In five weeks, 23 people died in truck crashes, compared to 18 the year before. The appeal came after they got a ruling from the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal issued a ruling setting down minimum safe rates for drivers in retail and long-distance. This followed an early ruling requiring truck drivers be paid within 30 days. Michael Kaine, acting national

secretary of the TWU said they had voiced concern at increased pressure on truck drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines coming up to Christmas, but a Safe Work Australia report last July indicated that that pressure is not just confined to Christmas. Mr Kaine said the pressure on drivers to speed, drive long hours and skip breaks in the lead-up to Christmas was getting worse. “Drivers are fatigued and stressed out and truck crashes are on the increase,” he said. “All road users need to be aware of this deadly pressure,” he said, and appealed at that time in particular to what he called ‘wealthy retailers’ to put a stop to the pressure and ensure their transport contracts allowed for their goods to be delivered safely.

He said with the road safety watchdog’s setting of minimum safe rates for drivers came another outcome, that retailers and manufacturers that use transport operators would be held to account for pressures on drivers. “This ruling is a vital step to addressing the crisis in the road transport industry and it is encouraging that many transport operators are supporting it,” he said. Evidence of pressure on which the TWU in basing its claims were drawn from the SWA July report which showed: 31 per cent of employers say workers ignore safety rules to get the job done. 20 per cent accept dangerous behaviour, compared to less than two per cent in other industries.

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ployers break safety rules to meet deadlines, compared with just six per cent of employers in other industries. The TWU says there are numerous studies that have established a link between safety and rates of pay, and quoted the Road Safety Remuneration Bill 2011, Regulation Impact Statement finding that 29 per cent of ownerdrivers erre underpaid in the current remuneration system and that the average owner-driver income was $29,000. What do our Yarra Ranges truck drivers make of the TWU concerns? Let us know on the Mail Facebook page, email editor@mailnewsgroup. com.au, or phone Kath Gannaway on 5957 3700.

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HEDGE TRIMMER, Shindawa, 24" model, DH230, professional, VGC. $340ono. Macclesfield. 0407 326 062. SEWING. As new Horn sewing cabinet and Brother overlocker. $200ono. 5962 1389. Healesville.

9720 3619 Appliance Industry Assoc. member. HAY EQUIPMENT Messy Ferguson square bale, hay rake, tedder rake, working order. $3,000 the lot. 9739 1363.

TENT Boab Tourer, 2.4 x 2.4, easy build, centre pole, perfect condition. $370ono. 0407 326 062. Macclesfield.

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General Classifieds TV RECORDER, Hi Definition (no DVD capabilities). Top field, top pro, 500GB, HDD, model TRS-7160. Rarely used, in box, EC. $290. 5962 2893.

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2 Ryans Road Sat 13th & Sun 14th Feb 8am-5pm Household goods, tools, car parts. No reasonable offer refused

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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.

WAIT STAFF Tokar Estate has vacancies for casual wait staff. The successful applicant must have some previous experience in hospitality, have current RSA, be organized, and have good customer services skills, Able to work weekends and/or during the week is essential

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EZY TRAILER, Off road, camper trailer, extends to 28 feet, kitchen with stove, 2 gas cylinders, sink and spare tyre, boat rack, fishing gear compartment, cover, 10 months reg, brand new, never used, V48-026, $10,000. Phone 0447 862 324. JAYCO Freedom, 2001, pop top, tare 1024 Kgs, annexe, awning, single beds, little use. $12,600. 0421 661 405, 5964 9293 Wandin North.

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VOLKSWAGON Work is made easy with this 2015 Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 powerful 2.0 litre engine, cruise control, dual sliding doors, tradies roof rack, tow bar with rear step and cargo barrier-only travelled 33,367 km. Tiny dent on driver side sliding door and top rear door otherwise in excellent condition. $38,000 ono or make me a reasonable offer! Genuine reason for sale. Located in Healesville, all inspections welcome. Phone: 0407 624 583

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HEALESVILLE, 2 room, selfcontained detached unit, available now, short term ok, good condition, all services, sundeck, garden aspect, carport, quiet location, 15 minute walk to shops. No smoking, no pets. $230 per week. References required. Bond one month rent ($996). Phone: 5962 6152 or 0411 562 315.

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Zac Lockwood; Ken Glenn; Daniel Glenn and Wayne Morgan with the Healesville CFA Unit that was purchased from fundraising efforts. 149897

Riders from various chapters of the Brothers Keepers CFA Motorcyle Club came to the cruise. 149897 Picture: GREG CARRICK

Healing cruise By JESSE GRAHAM THE BLACK Saturday Remembrance Cruise marked its biggest event to date, with hundreds of cars and motorbikes driving through the valley on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday 6 February, the annual cruise made its way from Lilydale to the Healesville railway station, drawing visitors in their hundreds before the group began at 3pm. The formation drove through Yarra Glen, Dixons Creek, and Toolangi, before finishing at Healesville, where music and a sausage sizzle awaited the participants at 4pm. At 5pm, the crowd paused as organiser Stacey Kinsmore, Casey MP Tony Smith and Healesville CFA’s Ken Glenn made speeches about the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, before a minute of silence and a remembrance ceremony. Ms Kinsmore told the Mail that the event was the largest yet, with an estimated 750 vehicles taking part, including many members of The Brother’s Keepers, a motorcycle club made up of CFA members. “They represent firefighters, and that’s what the event is about as well,” she said. “A lot of them have fought in Black Saturday, a lot of them are traumatised from Black Saturday, and they formed a group and they all support each other.” She said there were a variety of cars at the event, with new models through to classic and vintage cars, and that support also came from passers-by, some of whom lined the streets to cheer on the drivers.

Katrina Laghi of Cockatoo relaxes in her 1963 Falcon convertible after the hot drive up to Healesville. 149897

Laurie Ivaldi of Wandin brought his 1969 383 SS Camaro to the Cruise. 149897

“A lot of people were sitting by the side of the road, so that was really cool to see, from Yarra Glen to Dixons Creek and over to Toolangi,” Ms Kinsmore said. “They had set up with deck chairs and eskies - they were set in for the day. “I know a lot of people love that part about it, and we want that, too. I really enjoy that part of it.” Seven years on from the bushfires, which destroyed Marysville, Kinglake, Narbethong and Steels Creek, impacted Toolangi, Chum Creek, Yarra Glen and the Dandenong Ranges, and threatened Healesville, Ms Kinsmore said she thought the remembrance

cruise was still needed. “By the attendance of people there, I think it’s still really needed, and it’s still very raw in some people’s minds,” she said. “I think that’s good about us Aussies, I suppose - we don’t forget about it, we still want to show that we can be there for each other. “As long as there’s still a need for it, I will still do it, and there seems like there is a need for it.” While money was still being counted, Ms Kinsmore said she hoped the event would have raised almost $10,000 for local CFA brigades. For more photos from the event, visit mail.starcommunity.com.au.

Sam Hovlihan of Wandin, Elise Brown of Healesville and Daniel Kellett of Mentone admired the cars. 149897

Above: Sarah Eldridge and Alice Anastasio of Healesville had a shorter run than some in their 1955 Chevrolet. 149897

Brothers Keepers Club Members form a guard of honour. 149897

Debbie and Lee Brasher of Montrose dance in front of their 1951 Ford Twin Spinner. 149897

Right: Stacey Kinsmore speaks to the crowd. 149897

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Erika inspires team By JAMIE STRUDLEY YARRA RANGES ATHLETICS YARRA Ranges Open Men’s and Open Women’s teams competed in the Athletics Victoria Shield Final on Saturday at Lakeside Stadium. The final sees the top two teams from the four metropolitan regions, plus three country combined teams, competing to determine the top club in Victoria. Both Yarra Ranges Athletics teams were competing in Division 2, with the Open Men’s team finishing an outstanding second place and the Open Women’s team a fantastic fifth place. Erika Bedyn was one of many Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes to put in superhuman performances, competing in all but one track event on the day. The points earned by Erika in the 3000m walk, 800m, 3000m and 4 x 400m relay were valuable

points for the club. But it was the determination to do what she could that inspired her fellow club athletes to the performances achieved on the day. Lucas Taylor and Michaela Duncan also competed in five or more events, generating significant points for the club. With several club athletes unavailable, the future is promising for Victoria’s newest athletics club. Congratulations go to the Men’s team for a well-earned second place. The team comprised Lucas Taylor, Malcolm Duncan, Dale Bullen, Jamie Strudley, Michael Clarke, Bryan Ackerly, Craig Hewitson, Scott Sutton, Dave Laven and Dave Seeds. The Women’s team of Michaela Duncan, Ebonnie Twining, Laura Digregorio, Erika Bedyn, Steph Bollaart, Sophie Todorov, and Kathi Hewit-

son were superb, combining as a team to finish fifth. Full results will be available on the website. Last weekend, many of the little athletics athletes travelled to Bendigo to compete in the Victorian Multi Event Championships. Torrential rain saw the second day of competition postponed. However, the Saturday competition was completed with some excellent results from Yarra Range Athletes. Indigo Linde (22nd, Under 11s Girls), Zac Clarke (20th, U11s Boys), Alex Van Duuren (63rd, U11s Boys), Ky Harris (32nd, Under 10s Boys), James Davison (58th, Under 10s Boys) and Scarlett Wheeler (26th, Under 9s Girls). Other grades will compete at a replacement event to be held at the Mount Evelyn venue on Sunday, 6 March. This is a State Championships event in Mount

Men’s and Women’s team members competing at the AV Shield Final. Picture: ERIKA BEDYN Evelyn, many should come to watch this great event. Next week the Little Athletics competition is on Saturday morning. Check emails for duty age groups and events. The Under 20s, Under 18s, Under 16s and Under 14s athletes will be competing at Lakeside Stadium in the Victorian Junior Championships. Good luck to all athletes competing. For information on how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check out the Facebook page. Run, jump, throw ... too easy!

A big win to Warburton bowlers

Lynda wins on countback

WARBURTON BOWLS HOT conditions welcomed all the Pennant bowlers on Saturday as all sides played vital games leading up to the finals series. Warburton 1 played Yarra Glen at home and a strong result from all rinks saw Warburton winning comfortably 128 to 53. Rink scores: B. Woods 39/13, J. Brooks 30/14, P. Caneva 37/14 and P. Woods 22/12. The team plays Blackburn away this week and will look to further consolidate their position in the top four. Warburton 2 played Chirnside Park away and recorded a well-deserved victory, 75 to 53. Rink scores: G. Wynd 24/12, P. McConachy 23/8, S. Mahoney 17/15 and M. Brennan 11/18. The team

WARBURTON GOLF WEDNESDAY, 3 February: Stroke and the M. McGrann ‘Bag Day’ on a wet and challenging February day, Lynda Dickson came through with a very creditable nett 67 to win on a countback from Rex Ryan, who also battled the conditions for 67. The balls went down to 72. The N.T.Ps went to David Murch on the 3rd and C.H.B. on the 12th. Thursday Twilight: The night’s winner was Steuart Hawke with 22 well-compiled points over the 9 holes. There were three who rackedup 22 points and Ken Barratt was declared runner-up. The balls went down to 19. Pat Bowd collected the N.T.P on the 12th, Steuart on the

plays Monbulk at home this week in a must win to stay in the finals race. Warburton 3 played Cranbourne RSL away and won by one shot 42 to 41 in a thrilling finish. Rinks scores: R. Newing 22/21 and C. Kercher 20/20. Warburton 4 had to forfeit. The Tuesday Pennant side played away against Lilydale and were leading with four ends to play, but unfortunately fell away to go down 60 to 69. Rink scores: R. McKail 17/24, G. Walsh 19/30 and R. Zunneberg 24/15. The Wednesday Night Triples Bowls Competition continued with many close and exciting games as teams jostled for positions before the finals series commencing this week.

Tail Enders 21 d Micks Meats 8, Burra Boys 16 drew Professionals 16, No Eye Deer 13 d G Force 9, Bolters 21 d Nutters 17, Mauhlers 17 d Pensioners 12, Saint Dogs 16 d Whipper Snappers 15, Ridgey Ditch 16 d Domes 12 and RBTT 15 d Thomos 13. Good Luck to all teams for the finals series. New players are welcome to come along and enjoy a game of bowls and have refreshments in the newly furnished Clubrooms Bar area. Social Bowls is played each Monday and Thursday from noon. Come along and enjoy the company of others and learn how to play this great game.

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15th and an always welcome guest, Grant Handasyde on the 17th. Saturday, 6 February: Stroke and Monthly Medal: On a day when scoring saw more high scores than usual, Ralph Logan came through with an impressive nett 68 to best everyone. Ralph was consistent and steady as he conquered the harder blue course for his best score for a while. This netted him the February monthly medal, and the B Grade voucher. Great effort, Ralph! The ever-reliable John Hall won A Grade with a nett 69. Balls extended to 73. The N.T.Ps were won by Mike Plant on the 3rd, Danny Fox on the 5th and 12th, and Jason Kennedy on the 9th and 15th.

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CROSSWORD No. 7409

SUDOKU No. 4071

Quick Clues 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Slow down (10) Destiny (4) Nil (4) Rascal (5) Brook (4) Ship (9) Quack (9) To-do (4) Garment (5) Subside (4) Singer (4) Cheese (10)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.

DOWN Facade (6) Arab (7) Scarcity (6) Suspend (6) Put off (5) Old (5) Beverage (3) Overturn (7) Flower (5) Peckish (6) Estimate (6) Records (6) Period (5)

4 3 7 5 1

1 4 3 7 2 9

5 7 9 8 5 6

6 8 5 4 9 2

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7409 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Brain drain. 8, Dull. 9, Us-er. 10, I-nan-e. 11, Rose. 12, For-age-cap. 16, Match-less. 20, ‘al-’as. 22, La-y-er (rev). 23, Moor (rev). 24, A-n-n-a. 25, Pronounced. Down - 1, Pre-st-o. 2, Lip read. 3, Ad-vice. 4, Can-ada. 5, Under. 7, Class. 13, Cut. 14, Clement. 15, A-long. 17, Anyhow. 18, C-art-on. 19, So-oner. 21, S-lap’s.

8 9 1 6 4 3 2 7 5

5 3 6 2 8 7 9 1 4

2 7 4 1 9 5 8 3 6

9 5 8 4 3 6 1 2 7

4 1 3 7 2 8 5 6 9

7 6 2 5 1 9 4 8 3

1 2 9 3 6 4 7 5 8

6 8 5 9 7 2 3 4 1

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3 4 7 8 5 1 6 9 2

DOWN 1. Quickly finding the way to twirl the rope round (6). 2. Take the words right out of your mouth (3,4). 3. Information on one of the evils of today? (6). 4. A pen name abroad (6). 5. Out at the theatre (5). 7. The social standing of the various students (5). 13. Damaged, it’s reduced (3). 14. A gentleman! (7). 15. Not a succinct way of saying “with you” (5). 17. Notwithstanding, carelessly (6). 18. Do put the name inside the box (6). 19. Rather, therefore, go to Reno, having split up (6). 21. The second round’s blow’s (5).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7409 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Decelerate. 8, Fate. 9, Zero. 10, Rogue. 11, Rill. 12, Freighter. 16, Charlatan. 20, Fuss. 22, Tunic. 23, Sink. 24, Diva. 25, Gorgonzola. Down - 1, Veneer. 2, Bedouin. 3, Dearth. 4, Dangle. 5, Defer. 7, Stale. 13, Tea. 14, Capsize. 15, Tulip. 17, Hungry. 18, Reckon. 19, Annals. 21, Stage.

ACROSS 6. Heads for foreign parts! (5,5). 8. Such pains as the doctor won’t be interested in hearing about? (4). 9. The employer took us back again (4). 10. The foolish woman that is framed (5). 11. Wine for the lady (4). 12. Is it not suited to a young head? (6-3). 16. Unable to strike, which is very good (9). 20. sadly, Hal has gone all cockney (4). 22. About a year back, true, there was a row (5). 23. Secure somewhere to stay, in return (4). 24. A Pole, you repeat, with a woman (4). 25. Said it’s decided (10).

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Race for finals is on! seat as he quickly reduced the visitors to 4/50. Missing last week’s action, Bloods captain Ash Hamer had a point to prove and as he was joined by Ben Wallace (30) at the crease; the pair quickly put their side back in the contest. While Wallace nudged the ball around and rotated the strike, Hamer took the attack back to the Blues, and they struggled to adjust. After putting on 84 runs, Wallace’s wicket gave the home team a sniff of wrestling back control of the game. Unperturbed, Hamer continued his assault, and with the assistance of Brenton Damrow, the runs continued to flow. Hamer’s brilliant strokeplay, littered with 8 fours and 4 sixes, kept the runs flowing and saw him race to a fine century. His wicket, quickly followed by that of Damrow, were crucial breakthroughs, but the damage had already been done; and with stumps in sight, some brutal hitting from emerging youngster Dermott Fry (25) allowed the Bloods to push the score our to an impressive 239. To Seville’s credit, their spin twins Lanka (4/108 off 30 overs) and Andy Kay (3/45) battled on through long stints with the ball in their hands. Without them, the damage could’ve been greater. Healesville would consider themselves to have the upper hand; and with Seville’s young batting line-up struggling with consistency, then one would be brave to disagree. However, with finals positions on the line, and the confidence of recent results, then anything is possible if they can muster enough resistance to bat out day two. The disappointment of the day was the complete mismatch that ensued from the much-anticipated top-of-the-table clash between Woori Yallock and Warburton-Millgrove. Woori Yallock opened the clash with the bat and surprisingly were unable to assert any pressure on the Burra’s bowlers. Early wickets had the Tigers on the back foot early as Warburton-Millgrove stars David Lever (3/23) and Mick Walker made early inroads into the talented, and in-form, Tiger’s top order. Dan Mock (24) and Michael King did their best to steady the flow of wickets, but at the expense of the run-rate. Unfortunately for the home team, when the runs aren’t flowing, then regular wickets can continually put a dint in proceedings; and with veteran Adam Humphrey (2/5) controlling proceedings with a probing spell of spin bowling, the Tigers innings never really took flight. Despite the innings extending to the shadows of stumps, some disciplined team bowling from the Burras reduced the home team to a disappointing 116. A game man would have money on Woori Yallock to turn the tides in this contest, but the Tigers aren’t top of the ladder for nothing; and they possess a bowling line-up with enough variety and talent to challenge the Warburton-Millgrove lineup that have struggled for form since Christmas. Having said that, the Burras do contain an explosive top order that could easily blast their way to victory well before the tea adjournment.

REGISTRATION AND FAMILY DAY Sunday 14 February 11am - 2pm Past, new and prospective players are invited. To be held at the Woori Yallock Football Ground. Under 9’s to Under 16’s Any girls aged 8-12 interested in playing girls footy are also welcome to come along and sign up.. Coaches required for all age groups.

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Seville D Grade's Rubin Jones knocks up Picture: GREG CARRICK the runs. 149918 DJ STRACHAN SHIELD Yarra Junction 193 (M. Hottes 81, Q. Hodgkinson 51, C. Anderson 3/24, J. Thompson 3/65) v Mount Evelyn, Seville v Healesville 239 (A. Hamer 105, B. Wallace 30, D. Lanka 4/108, A. Kay 3/45), Woori Yallock 116 (D. Mock 24, Dav. Lever 3/23, A. Humphrey 2/5) v Warburton-Millgrove, Hoddles Creek bye. RA FINGER TROPHY Coldstream v Gruyere 9/250 (L. Aitkins 82, J. Harding 52, M. Tilney 29, A. Blain 25, B. Walsh 4/90, D. Whelan 2/40, J. Pegg 2/38), Hoddles Creek 174 (Dan Chesney 66, L. Van Der Vlugt 22, M. Sandfort 4/49, M. Proctor 3/41) v Seville 0/15, Warburton-Millgrove 5/285 (T. McKail 177, B. Thornecroft 68, R. Rawson 3/88, J. Guthrie 1/29) v Mount Evelyn 4/93 (A. Brisbane-Flynn 30, R. Rawson 15, T. Appleton 3/28, C. Morgan 1/25), Yarra Junction 137 (J. Jenkinson 59, B. Nightingale 18, M. White 3/7, M. Arnold 3/32) v Woori Yallock 1/14, Healesville v Wandin (no scores available). Marysville 100 (C Franklyn 33, T. Goldstraw 16, C. Laycock 3/14) v Yarra Glen 0/40, Yarra Junction 238 (D. Robertson 61, S. Thompson 46, D. Sharp 3/50, T. Long 2/8, B. Dunne 2/30) v Powelltown 2/55 (S. Thompson 24*, J. Cornish 16, W. Robertson 1/29, G. LeBrocq 1/17), Healesville 210 (B. Keeling 140*, L. Winter-Annette 3/31, M. McConnell 2/23) v Launching Place. D GRADE Yarra Glen 80 (L. Coulson 23, J. Peters 15, J. Moors 13, L. Long 4/16, C. Neil 4/19) v Yarra Junction 4/39 (L. Long 13*, T. Dicker 12*, L. Coulson 2/13), Seville 231 (R. Culwick 71, R. Jones 36, A. Cope 4/46) v Launching Place 2/11, Gruyere District 131 (S. Lowe 46, N. Waixel 16, D. Evans 4/18, M. Pezzimenti 3/51 v Coldstream 0/42, Wandin 152 (B. McKenzie 40, M. Oakley 28, C. Foden 24, T. Cromie 5/23) v Mount Evelyn 2/28. ONE DAY GRADE Coldstream 9/134 (S. Kollosche 44, R. Peartce 3/15, G. Scott 2/14) d Seville 133 (N. O’Keefe 44, R. Say 2/6, K. Quenette-Phillip 2/13, D. Steele 2/37, D. Pezzimenti 2/39), Warburton-Millgrove 4/198 (J. McIntosh 31, J. Juffermans 42*, B. Abela 40*) d Healesville/Toolangi 195 (D. Plunkett 82, J. Plunkett 63*, M. Wynd 5/16, J. McIntosh 2/34), Powelltown 8/180 (B. Simpson 75*, D. Andrel 42, B. Jones 3/14, A. Taylor 2/47) d Mount Evelyn 9/179 (A. Taylor 91, J. Mills 24, P. Dunne 4/35, M. Clue 2/34), Hoddles Creek 9/183 (J. Pobke 60*, A. Finch 41*, Da. Trembath 3/28, K. Howard 2/12) d Wandin 8/160 (D. Trembath 63*, K. Howard 24, A. Finch 2/19, A. Robertson 1/12), Healesville v Silvan (no scores available). UNDER 16 Warburton Millgrove 3/234 (N. McDonald 51*, T. Walker 51*, F. deVarga 29*, M. Newell 29*, L. Crawford 2/29) d Yarra Glen 8/112 (P. Moores 51, J. Lusk 25, F. de Varga 3/13, N. Andueza 2/14), Mount Evelyn 4/184 (A. Brisbane-Flynn 50*, T. Cromie 50*, K. Yeoman 1/19, B. Thomas 1/22) d Yarra Junction 96 (L. Thompson 32, A. Brisbane-Flynn 3/16, J. Coutts 2/7, T. Cromie 2/15, P. Heaphy 1/0), Healesville v Wandin/Launching Place (no scores available), Seville bye. UNDER 14 Yarra Glen 104 (C. Berry 42, A. Steele 17, C. Newell 4/8, M. Farr 3/8) def by Warburton Millgrove 4/134 (A. Nelson 27*, D. Cerveri 26*, L. Nettlefold 1/11, A. Pinder 1/7), Seville 149 (E. Leeds 40*, H Basset 23*, C. Frankovic 23, L. O’Dea 4/14) def Yarra Junction 120 (J. Vanerhyde 30, D. Rowe 30, H. Basset 3/11), Wandin/ Launching Place 9/161 (J. Birnie 33*, M. Bradly 28*, F. Lever 3/25, T. Cooney 2/13) def outright Healesville White 44 (A. Boyle 18, H. Lamont 3/8, J. Birnie 1/1) and 27 (T. Cooney 6, J. Birnie 6/9, M. Sinnott 1/0), Healesville Red bye. UNDER 12A Warburton Millgrove 4/95 (R Thompson 12*, R. Gribrock 9, W. Cooney 2/8, M. Wallace 1/10, D. English 1/10) def by Healesville Red 2/121 (L. English 30*, H. Baxter 17*, M. Wallace 15*, J. Sharp 1/2, R. Hirschfield 1/11), Marysville 7/7 (P. Birtchnell 4, T. Ungerbok 3/0, D. Finch 2/1, F. Lea 1/1, L. Sheppard 1/1) and 8/40 (J. Nicholson 6, P. Birtchnell 2, R. Wilson 2 L. Sheppard 2/1, T. Darvell 2/8) def outright by Mount Evelyn 5/94 (T. Ungerbok 16*, L. Shepperd 15*, B. Jones 11*, P. Birtchnell 2/10), Healesville White v Hoddles Creek (no scores available), Seville bye. UNDER 12B Yarra Glen 7/169 (A. Thompson 25*, C. Adamson 22*, R. Humphreys 2/16) d Yarra Junction 4/165 (L. Theobald 41*, D. Clark 13*, L. Pearse 1/9, J. Fricke 1/4), Healesville Blue 8/84 (A. Darkin 7, R. Cameron 6, T. Noor 4/4, J. Young 2/4) lost to Gruyere District 8/105 (T. Noor 18, R. Vassallo 15), Coldstream 4/151 (H. Wheeler 17*, E. Smith 16*, Chantelle Hermansen 1/12, Katrina Taeuber 1/13) d Launching Place 10/94 (Georgia Parker 14*, L. Parker 14*, N. Powell 3/4, H. Wheeler 1/2). UNDER 10S Coldstream 7/27 (Cooper 13, John 12, Jay 7, Tom 2/5 ) v Warburton 5/33 (Blake 17, Kobe 10, Tom 8, John 2/6), Warburton 3/32 (J. Holmes 6, A. Sheppard 5, J. 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WITH only three games remaining, the race for finals in the Yarra Valley’s top grade, DJ Strachan Shield, is truly on. Results since Christmas have certainly turned a new complexion on the competition and it has certainly made things interesting as all teams are still in the hunt for the top four. Mount Evelyn hosted Yarra Junction in a contest that poses itself as having the greatest bearing on finals fortunes. With Mount Evelyn having displaced Yarra Junction in the top four after the last round’s results, the Rovers entered day one in full knowledge that a win would all but clinch a finals berth. While for the Eagles, a win becomes a must if they are to stay within reach, and not rely on other results. Yarra Junction won the toss and promptly batted in magnificent conditions. A couple of early blows from veteran Chris Anderson (3/24) had the home team on the front foot early. But with captain Quinton Hodgkinson joining Marcus Hottes at the crease, the pair systematically put their team back in the frame with a combination of fluent strokeplay, cautious defence and well-run singles. The pair managed to put on 87 runs and with the score sitting at 2/101 within sight of the break, they had put the visitors in prime position to make hay while the sun shone in the final half of the day. Looking for a breakthrough, Mount Evelyn captain Damian Cupido thrust his young spinners, Jed Thompson and Jon Williams, to the fore. With Williams removing Hodgkinson for a well made 50 before the tea break, the door was left ajar for the Rovers. After tea, the youngsters exposed a brittle middle-order and the home side soon found them-

selves on top of the contest. All the while, Hottes remained steadfast at the crease. Hottes has had a consistent season and has made bowling line-ups work hard for his wicket. This week was no different as his stoic innings of 81 was the backbone to the visitors innings and helped his tail push the score out to a respectable 193. Thompson was the main beneficiary late with solid figures of 3/65. This contest is well in the balance; and with both teams desperate for a win, the game is set for a tantalising second day. The fortunes of both sides will rest early in the day, as Yarra Junction will pin their hopes on Hodgkinson and Nick Bark to make early inroads. While the Mount Evelyn top order contain their best and most explosive bats; and if the likes of Cupido, Gareth Fraser, and the Jones boys are allowed to get in, then a score of 193 could be made to look small in quick time. Healesville travelled to Seville, with their eyes fixed on rectifying a disappointing result against Mount Evelyn. The loss has put the Bloods back with the pack, and with no guarantees for finals action; while Seville have found themselves in the running after some favourable recent results and good form. Healesville won the toss and were keen to post a score in fantastic batting conditions. Bryan Scanlon (29) did some early damage for the Bloods as they looked to turn the screws on the Blues bowling line-up from the outset. This quickly forced Seville’s hand and captain Andy Kay was quick to throw the ball to their exciting off spinning Sri Lankan recruit, Dan Lanka. From the moment he got the cherry in his hand, he made a difference collecting three wickets in four overs and had the Blues in the driving

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YARRA GLEN BOWLS YARRA Glen hosted Lilydale this week on the synthetic which proved to be difficult for the visitors to control. At half-time, Yarra Glen were nine up and looking comfortable as they continued to put down consistent bowls and probably the most consistent they have bowled as a team in a long time. The end of the game, and after some tough tussles, the home team came away with the win 87 to 60, three rinks up which has given the team a good grasp on the finals. However, they have to get past Whittlesea, Bundoora and Lalor to finish the season. Warburton, which are looking strong this season, made short work of the second side as they continue looking like the team to beat. The thirds team went down to Monbulk at Monbulk. The newer members keep improving every match. Midweek’s firsts side went down to Heathmont on the synthetic while the second side played Healesville and comfortably won 75 to 36.

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Motoring Signs of safety up By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MOUNT Dandenong Primary School is the latest school in the Dandenongs to have new electronic 40km/h signs installed. Signs were switched on at Mount Dandenong Primary School, The Patch Primary School and Selby Primary School as of the start of the school term. The Mount Dandenong Tourist Road will also have a reduced speed limit around the school, dropping the current 60km/h limit to 40km/h after working toward this for the last seven years. The back entrance to The Patch Primary School on The Patch Road, which is a 60km/h zone, will also be lowered to 40km/h during school times. Selby Primary School will also have their static speed limit signs upgraded to four new electronic signs on Belgrave-Gembrook Road.

Education Minister James Merlino paid a visit to Mount Dandenong Primary school on Wednesday 3 February to see the new signs. “We’ve made the roads around schools in Monbulk safer, so that our kids come home safe and sound at the end of every school day,” he said. Mount Dandenong Primary School principal Michael Leonard said the signs would make a big difference to the safety of the school community. “The crossing is located on a sweeping bend, and it is often wet and slippery on the roads up here. We have had some near misses in the past,” he said. “Slowing vehicles down to 40km/h will make a huge difference. Knowing that our students, parents, toddlers and crossing supervisors are going to be safer is a big relief.”

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