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Flower failure The company formerly known Tesselaar Flowers Propriety Limited has gone into administration, allegedly leaving many growers thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. Tesselaar Flowers Pty Ltd, which is a separately-owned company to the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, allegedly owes thousands to creditors and went into voluntary administration on 21 April - only a few days after international flower supplier, Wafex, bought the assets and brand of the company on 12 April. Wafex had a long-standing supplier relationship with Tesselaar Flowers and it is understood that the company was Tesselaars’ largest flower supplier - and now its biggest creditor. A creditors’ meeting took place on Friday 3 April, with Ernst and Young confirmed as administrators. “We’ve been appointed as administrators to administer the company and ultimately wind things up,” administrator Stewart McCallum told the Mail. “Our job is to realise the remaining assets, which includes some land in Monbulk, and then creditors at the second meeting will decide on the future of the company, which is likely to be liquidation. “The sale of the company’s assets happened before we were appointed as administrators. “In this case all but one of the employees have been transferred.” Not included in the sale to Wafex was the property at 403 Monbulk Road. Tesselaar Flowers Pty Ltd had been supplying wholesale flowers to florists around the state for 70 years. According to its website their company is “made possible because of the long-term relationships Tesselaar nurtures with the country’s best wholesale flower growers”. Anonymous growers in the region told the

Mail that many of them had been left out-ofpocket, with the likelihood that they will never recover the money that’s owed to them. “Some are owed $12,000, $40,000 each,” one said. “A lot of these growers are small family businesses, and it’s going to really hurt them.” It’s understood that Tesselaar Flowers Pty Ltd had been available for sale for more than a year before Wafex bought the assets and brand. Wafex owner and managing director Craig Musson said the addition of Tesselaar operations had created an opportunity to provide an enhanced product offering and greater expertise and efficiency throughout the supply chain from grower to florist. “Wafex has access to the world’s finest flowers through our international network situated in Australia, the USA, Kenya and Ecuador,” he said. “Through this transaction, florists and customers of Tesselaar now have even greater access to domestic and international products. “In addition, they have access to exclusive varieties via our sister company, Helix, which specialises in breeding and marketing of flower varieties.” Henk Tesselaar, the previous owner of the company, said the Tesselaar family was pleased to sell the assets and brand of Tesselaar Flowers Pty Ltd to an experienced and existing player in the industry. “When we started this sale process, we were clear that our preference was to sell to an existing player who has extensive experience to continue to provide our customers with a quality product and service,“ he said. “Wafex ticks those boxes.“ A second creditors’ meeting is due to occur in the coming weeks.

A disability leader Lilydale’s Melissa Hale is paving the way for deaf women to get out on the cricket field. She’s a finalist for a Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards nod for her efforts. Picture: ROB CAREW See page 3 for the full story. 193019

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING... Justice for animals It's one whole year since Australians were outraged and appalled to learn of the unimaginable suffering being inflicted on Australian exported sheep. One year since that famous outburst from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud: "It's bullshit that sheep continue to die at sea!" Littleproud had just learned that 2400 sheep had died of "heat stress" on the Awassi Express on a voyage to the Middle East. In actual fact, they had melted to death. These gentle, inoffensive animals had died agonisingly in a quagmire of faeces as they gasped hopelessly for air. But clearly Littleproud's outburst had nothing to do with animal suffering because the Liberal Party still wholeheartedly supports this obscene trade. To their credit, the Australian Labor Party has promised to phase out live sheep export but what about cattle? They suffer every bit as much as sheep. Remember the video footage of Tommy, quaking in terror as he watched his companions being butchered and dismembered while he waited in line? No animal deserves this cruel treatment and the forthcoming election is our best opportunity to help put a stop to it. The Animal Justice Party is totally committed to ending all live export so if you want to see this cruelty end please put AJP first on 18 May. Jenny Moxham, Monbulk

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No grading for Nobelius I do not wish the Shire of Yarra Ranges to grade their section of Nobelius Street in Emerald! They will not spend any money in ensuring the safety of residents and users by imposing speed restrictive devices on this three metre wide, two-way traffic flow street, presumably because there are only five residents in this 400 metre long, unsealed, narrow street and they do not justify the cost of so doing. If the street is not maintained by the shire, the natural deterioration of its surface will bring about lower speeds and less dust, improve the safety level and save the shire even more funds. In addition, it will not cost our local councillor, who happens to be the current mayor, many votes for as previously stated, there will be only five votes put at risk, as these voters are the only ones who have to use Nobelius Street on a daily basis. Michael Day, Emerald

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Roundabout could be a beauty Upon entering Kallista from Belgrave, the roundabout is such a beautiful sight to see throughout the year with a glorious display of flowers on display. Surely this could also be implemented at the roundabout at the end of the Belgrave shopping centre. I am sure we could get volunteers to tend it and it would brighten up the street no end. Kim Holburn, Belgrave

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Headspace centre pledge for Lilydale By Jed Lanyon Labor candidate for Casey Bill Brindle has pledged $3.5 million towards opening a headspace centre in Lilydale. "Labor is proud to announce we will match the funding allocated to mental health in the budget and invest an additional $35 million into headspace," Mr Brindle said. Mr Brindle made the announcement alongside Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health Julie Collins at Lilydale Lakeside Campus on Wednesday 1 May. Mr Brindle said that early intervention services were desperately needed in the area. "When a young person is experiencing mental ill health and they are attempting to seek assistance, there should be help for them," he said. "Mental health is such an important issue in our community, especially to young people. "It is an issue that is close to my own heart, as close family members have experienced mental ill health," Mr Brindle said. "Having access to mental health services helps young people create a good foundation in their life and assists them in obtaining an education or vocational training." This announcement would further boost recent funding for a headspace service in Lilydale by Liberal Member for Casey Tony Smith. In March, Mr Smith announced funding to establish an integrated Youth Health Hub, which will include a headspace service through the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network. "A youth hub based in Lilydale, with a focus on providing services throughout our region,

Baits buried for foxes Over the next month Parks Victoria will be laying buried baits containing sodium monofluoroacetate (1080 poison) for the control of foxes. The baits will be laid from Monday 6 May to Wednesday 1 April 2020. Baits will be laid at strategic sites and other known areas of fox habitat within the Dandenong Ranges National Park. The 1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited area and members of the public who are living, visiting or working in the named areas are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Each entry point will also have a ’no dog’ symbol on it and every neighbour to the park should have also been notified. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and should be under effective control, muzzled or kept away from the baited areas. For more information please call Parks Victoria or visit bit.ly/2VTrBYV.

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Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health Julie Collins and Labor candidate for Casey Bill Brindle. Picture: JED LANYON has been funded with $4.5 million over the next three years," Mr Smith said. "A headspace service will be based at the hub, also funded by the federal government. "This comprehensive approach means the

hub will be established quickly and focused on delivering critical and much needed services to young people and their families. "Critically, it allows for greater collaboration and co-ordination between service providers," Mr Smith said.

Lilydale police arrested a teenager following an alleged burglary in Mooroolbark as well as two fires allegedly lit in Mooroolbark and Chirnside Park overnight on 29 April. Police were called to Kimberley Drive Reserve in Chirnside Park after reports of a fire at a reserve at 9.50pm. Upon arrival they found an aerosol can had been ignited inside a scorer’s box beside the oval. There was no damage and no one was injured. A short time later, police were notified of a bin fire and a burglary at a school on Manchester Road. Police located a 14-year-old Croydon South boy and subsequently arrested him. Three other people were seen running through the school grounds towards Manchester Road. Police charged the boy with two counts of criminal damage by fire, trespass, theft and graffiti offences. He will appear at a Children’s Court at a later date. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Hale shines - from disinterest to a lover of cricket By Casey Neill Melissa Hale didn’t even like cricket when she first got involved with the deaf form of the game. Just over a decade later, the Lilydale woman is a champion for female participation in the inclusive sport and a finalist for the Volunteer of the Year award at the 10th annual Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. “I’m humbled and honoured to be a finalist,” Ms Hale said. “It doesn’t feel like work when it is something that is close to your heart.” She developed a love for deaf cricket when she joined the Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club committee about 13 years ago as a temporary secretary. “I joined to simply help out because I was good at paper work and knew absolutely noth-

Melissa Hale. 193019 Picture: ROB CAREW ing about cricket, and didn’t even like the game,” she said. “I came to realise that deaf cricket was so

much more than just a cricket club or a cricket game to the players who attended. “It was a second family - often a family that many felt they didn’t have due to lack of communication within their own families.” Melbourne Deaf cricket Club is the oldest deaf sports club in the world, at 139 years old but deaf cricket clubs had never had women’s teams before. “I knew that that there were no opportunities for women to experience this sense of community, and to learn the game so I set out to simply just start,” she said. “A major highlight for me has been to play with my nine-year-old daughter, Charli. “Although she’s not deaf, she’s a very proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and has really enjoyed the sense of community the deaf team gives her, too.” Ms Hale’s award nomination said she’d

been instrumental in establishing the first ever deaf women’s cricket team for Flemington Colts Cricket Club in the past 12 months. As a result, Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club will have its first deaf women’s cricket team. She was also instrumental in working with Deaf Cricket Australia and Cricket Australia in organising the first deaf women’s cricket exhibition matches at the recent National Cricket Inclusion Championships - a world-first and Australian-first. “Because of Melissa’s passion and determination, history has been created in cricket,” the award nomination said. Other local finalists include the Access All Terrain Program at Mount Evelyn YMCA Camp for Initiative of the Year and Yarra Ranges Council for the Inclusive Sport, Recreation or Open Space Infrastructure Award for the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail chicanes.

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New purpose for a tree One of Mount Evelyn's historic trees has found a new role. The chestnut trees beside the oval at Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve were planted by Mr James Lindsay Low and his family in 1929. Mr Low had moved to Mount Evelyn when his land in Silvan was acquired for the Silvan Dam. He established a greengrocer's shop on the Monbulk/York roads corner. Mr Low was on the inaugural committee of the recreation reserve and was founding president of the football club in 1931. Originally there were seven chestnut trees, as one was planted for each of Mr Low's seven children. In 2017, when one of the trees was affected by termites and was earmarked for removal,

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Mount Evelyn History Group editor the Mount Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association (MEEPPA) suggested preserving the tree as a sculpture representing the local wildlife. Yarra Valley sculptor Rob Bast, who specialises in chainsaw carving, was the artist.

The project was jointly funded by MEEPPA, Melbourne Water and Yarra Ranges Council. The animals represented on the carved tree are all native to Mount Evelyn: powerful owl (critically endangered), galah (common), greater glider (critically endangered and last reported in area in the early 1970s), boobook owl (threatened), possum (common), and eastern bandicoot (critically endangered on the mainland, rediscovered only last year after extensive replanting of Tramway Road - not previously reported since the mid-1960s). Clare Worsnop and Franc Smith from MEEPPA have created mosaics on each face of the concrete base of the sculpture, celebrating the rare water-based animals which have been discovered along Olinda Creek: the Dandenong Creek amphipod, the giant water spider, the wingless

Olinda Creek stonefly, and the platypus. The recreation reserve was the site of the earliest European settlement in what is now Mount Evelyn. Timber merchants McDonald and Goodyear of Collingwood were already operating a sawmill on the site when this part of Olinda Creek was first surveyed in the mid-1850s. The Cave Hill Tramway, which transported wood for the lime kilns at Cave Hill in the 1920s and early 1930s, passed through the reserve. Melbourne people came by busloads to picnic at the reserve in the inter-war period. Visitors and locals still descend on the reserve each autumn to gather in the crop of chestnuts. Four of the seven trees planted 90 years ago by Mr Low are still living. Thanks to Franc Smith for information.

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SNIPPETS The Hills Ukulele Festival brings all things ukulele to the Dandenongs - workshops, concerts, markets and community groups, all in one place at the same time. The ukulele workshops cover beginner, intermediate and advanced playing. Attendees are welcome to show off their new skills at the gala concert along with the featured artists who run the workshops. The event will run at Emerald Primary School on 18 and 19 May.

Music council The Dandenong Ranges Music Council will present its Youth Music Awards Concert on Sunday 19 May at 2pm at Upwey High School. Entrants and prize winners will perform, followed by a presentation of prizes and afternoon tea.

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Buddhist meditation sessions Attendees can tame their mind at a free and open Buddhist meditation and principles discussion conducted by the resident monks at the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre. Starting from 19 July, the open discussion event will be held every Sunday from 3pm to 4.30pm. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre is at 71 Monbulk Road, Mount Evelyn. Email info@mahamevnawa.org.au for more details.

Book fair On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, the Anglican Parish of Mount Dandenong will be holding its annual book fair at St Michael and All Angels in Kalorama. The church is welcoming donations of good

Help the HEHOs Develop bird-observing skills and learn from experienced bird surveyers all while volunteering to monitor the critically-endangered helmeted honeyeater. No previous experience is needed and the induction program starts in May. These are a year-round role where volunteers are out in the bush in all types of weather. Volunteers are required to commit to one morning each month. For more information, email Sue at hehofeeder @gmail.com.

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Burn-offs ‘out of control’ By Casey Neill Yarra Ranges and Cardinia fire crews responded to several out of control burn-offs just hours after the CFA Fire Danger Period ended. The period restricting the community’s use of fire to help prevent bushfires started on 19 November and ended on Wednesday 1 May. Emerald Fire Brigade responded to an out of control burn-off about 10am on 1 May. “It was just an unattended burn-off that crept away through the dry grass on the nature strip,” the CFA crew’s captain, Paul Yandle,

said. He told the Mail that people had wasted no time in lighting up their garden waste. “I think everybody’s been out there raring to go,” he said. “Everyone’s lawns have greened up a little bit because of the little rain that we’ve had. “Until we get a really wet week the actual grass and the scrub is still very dry.” Capt Yandle’s top tip for burning off was to keep it small. “Everyone’s keen to clear up their block,” he

said. “They need to do it carefully. “Make sure you’ve got a hose there to be able to put it out. “Make sure you’ve got three metres clearance all around and above.” And keep watch. “Don’t leave it unattended. That’s when we get called out,” Capt Yandle said. “Be vigilant with it. “It does become a fair drain on the brigade, getting called out unnecessarily.”

He also urged residents to register their burn-off on 1800 668 511. That way if someone reports smoke, the emergency call-taker can check whether it’s emanating from a recorded burn-off before dispatching firefighters. “It saves the brigade attending,” Capt Yandle said. “If the caller is worried that it’s out of control or unattended, we will still respond.” Burning-off guidelines are available on the CFA website, and local council bylaws apply.

Landcare group liven up Puffing Billy land By Derek Schlennstedt Puffing Billy has joined with Johns Hill Landcare Group in a new project to create a garden showcasing indigenous plants. For a long period of time the Southeast corner of the Puffing Billy Railway line that intersects with Kilvington Drive has housed railway equipment and various Puffing Billy paraphernalia. As part of a Cardinia Shire beautification grant, Johns Hill Landcare Group is working with Puffing Billy to beautify the area. Secretary of Johns Hill Landcare Group, Jenny Lyndon said this corner of the intersection was in dire need of a facelift. "This garden will ensure everyone can see what's good for habitat in Emerald," she said. "This corner is Puffing Billy land and has been populated with these Puffing Billy items for years ... old signalling boxes and a bit of concrete and rails." "We're putting in indigenous plants of Emerald and then we're going to put placards and labels on them ... the goal is for people

Puffing Billy has joined with Johns Hill Landcare Group to create a garden showcasing indigenous plants in Emerald. to walk through and see what the local flora is, so hopefully they can plant some in their own backyard." Some of the Puffing Billy paraphernalia will be included in the garden designs to commemorate the history of the railway and Em-

erald Men's Shed is constructing tables and seating made from railway sleepers. Ms Lyndon said the garden will provide a pleasant walk for tourists alighting from Emerald Station.

"The first section of the garden will be grasses and low flowering plants. This section was designed to give the train drivers line of sight to the intersection as they come around the curve towards the station." "As the remaining 'treasures' are moved to alternate locations over the next couple of years, mid-story plantings will be included and the existing larger trees will be labeled." On Thursday 2 May, Manager of Way and Works for Puffing Billy, Jason Bell launched enthusiastically into the project, with volunteers from Nossal High School taking part in the construction of the paths . Johns Hill Landcare Group, with the Emerald Scouts, is taking care of the design, planning, land preparation and planting. Steve O'Brien, Interim CEO of the Emerald Tourist Railway Board inspected the site recently with Anna Van Der Peet, President of Johns Hill Landcare Group and welcomed the Landcare work. An official planting will take place on 22 June, from 11 am - 1 pm and Ms Lyndon invited residents to come along.

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and attending school in the region. La Trobe has also been my place of employment for nearly five years, as I have worked for Casey-Cardinia Libraries. I am also heavily involved in community and youth advocacy organisations within our region, sitting on the Cardinia Shire Youth Council last year. Why do you want to be an MP? I think it is important to have a diverse range of individuals representing our community at all levels of government. I am proud to be running and challenging the status quo; being a voice for those who feel that our current career-politicians aren’t representing them. It would also be great, as a young person, to have the chance to advocate on behalf of the next generation while ensuring the needs of our diverse community are met. Norman Baker, Rise Up Australia Party Did not respond by deadline.

Amy Gregorovich, The Greens What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Action for climate change and a transition to renewable energy. 2. Education for everyone at all stages of their life. 3. Access to affordable and quality healthcare. What’s your personal connection to the electorate? I am a proud local, growing up in Pakenham

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1. Tackling congestion, road safety and fixing unsealed roads. 2. Strong economy means more funding for upgrading local sports facilities. 3. Fire safety. Over the past six years in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds, the federal government has provided more than $5 million for fuel reduction and weed control. What’s your personal connection to the electorate? Having lived in the La Trobe area for more than 40 years, I share a strong affinity with the local residents. I’m actively involved with the community, often playing sports and visiting clubs, health hub, pensioner associations while also lobbying for funding for the same. It gives me immense pleasure to be serving the people of La Trobe for the last 12 year as a member for parliament. Why do you want to be an MP? I am a believer that first we need to understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across my community. As a member of parliament, I want to celebrate the contribution that the La Trobe community has made to Australia by truly demonstrating my parliamentary and electorate duties. I feel pride in helping constituents who may be having difficulties with issues such as taxes, immigration, health or pensions. Esther Baker, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Security/local crime. Current and introduced measures are clearly not working. We need a solution that will have results. 2. Jobs and infrastructure. We need funding for

schools, including TAFE, apprenticeships, better hospital facilities and less congested roads. 3. Affordable energy and lower cost of living. Restore our 90-day fuel security policy, commit to low cost, reliable, new low-emission coal fired power stations as a base load source and address the multiple taxes on fuel. What’s your personal connection to the electorate? I live, run my business, my child attends a local school and I volunteer at a local school. Why do you want to be an MP? I’m a wife, mother and small business owner so this decision was deeply personal. I truly felt that neither major party was putting Australians first and I wanted to be someone that real people could identify with, that would raise their hand and say ‘here’s another option and an option for hope for our children and future generations’. Continued in page 22

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Drop-in to learn on walk By Derek Schlennstedt Yarra Ranges residents and visitors can learn more about the RidgeWalk project in a series of drop-in sessions to be held in the hills throughout May. The sessions are to be held in Kallista and Kalorama and are a chance to learn about the project, see the proposed route and chat with Council staff working on RidgeWalk ahead of the Draft Master Plan's release in June. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Tony Stevenson, said that, to date, conversations with community

members had shaped the project. "RidgeWalk will be so much more than just a trail through the hills - it's going to be a space for education and culture, bringing to life the stories, art and landscape of the Dandenongs along a 39km trail. "Through 2018, staff and consultants spoke to residents and visitors about art, history, transportation, recreation, parking and tourism, to gather feedback and start creating the draft Master Plan. "That feedback has been vital - we've had community and history groups help shape the

route and share their knowledge, to help us make this project the best it can be. "I encourage everyone to come along, hear more about this project and share their thoughts with us, so we can keep doing just that." Drop in sessions will be held at Grants Picnic Ground, Kallista on Tuesday, 14 May, 8-11am, Kapi Arts at Five Ways in Kalorama on Thursday, 16 May, 6-8pm and at Karwarra Gardens, Kalorama on Saturday, 18 May from 1-4pm. Ridgewalk is now fully funded and the draft

has multiple entry points, and connects Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and Belgrave to Montrose and Mt Evelyn, through Ferny Creek, Sassafras, Olinda, Mount Dandenong, Kalorama, Kallista and Sherbrooke. The route will include connections and upgrades to existing tracks, as well as the development of new trails. To view a summary of the Cultural Study or the proposed route for RidgeWalk, visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ridgewalk

Thousands of runners take part in train race By Derek Schlennstedt On Sunday 5 May, 2258 runners took to the Dandenong Ranges with one common goal - to beat Puffing Billy on its journey from Belgrave to Lakeside Station at Emerald Lake Park. Of the 2258 runners 486 runners were able to beat Billy, but it was the confusion that occurred at the start and end of the race that took the attention away from the winners. The race began early at 8:30am when it was announced that the runners had already started, though this turned out to be a false report sent in after some unofficial runners passed the first checkpoint. This year's winner, Ben Kelly from Tynong North crossed the line in 45.01 minutes, though his win was marred by confusion when the 2nd and 3rd place male runners were sent on a different route at Emerald and crossed the line before the race winner. The first female to cross the line was a first time runner in the Great Train Race and Kiah Fry from Blairgowrie finished the race in 49.57 minutes. Coincidentally, it was found that both Ben Kelly and Kiah Fry have the same running coach but train with different clubs. Puffing Billy crossed the line in 1 hour, 5 minutes and 19 seconds, which was over 12 minutes slower than the train 2018 time, which the driver put down to the wet conditions on the track. Shane Thiele from South Yarra won the Veteran Male (aged 40 and over) and ran in at 51.03 minutes, and Tracey Austin from Kew won the Veteran Female (aged 40 and over) ran in at 57.48 minutes. The Under 18 Male Winner was Brody Thrum from Lancefield who ran in 52:50 minutes and the Under 18 Female Winner was Jaimee-Lee Code from Narre Warren North who ran in 54:14. Two blind runners also took on Puffing Billy this year, with the support of their guides. Kevin Murfitt finished in a time of 1 hours, 34 minutes and 54 seconds, and Francois Jacobs covered the 13.5km route in 1 hour, 38 minutes and 51 seconds.

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Acknowledging efforts Monbulk Care Network works hard to support the community of Monbulk and its surrounds. The organization supports local businesses in its Op Shop by supplying honey, eggs, herbal remedies, Selby products, Natural Secrets goat’s milk products, Tilleys vegetable soaps and locally made preserves, as well as fruits and vegetables which are donated by their customers when in season. They also thank their customers who provide goods to sell in their shop. In turn, profits from the shop go to assist people in need in the community. These include all nine schools in the area, Monbulk CFA, Emerald SES, special projects, unexpected events which occur and members in the area who are in need of assistance. All staff at Monbulk Care Network are volunteers and the wonderful work they do is acknowledged by the organization. Monbulk Care Network would like to also acknowledge groups who give valuable assistance in their work. These groups include both Monbulk CWA branches, Fletchers Real Estate, Woolworths, Northby’s Bakery, Tim’s Pies and Cakes, Bendigo Bank and Friends on the Hill. They also thank their customers without whom Monbulk Care Network could not give so much assistance. To find out more about the Monbulk Care Network, call 9756 7800.

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Casey remembers A new book is capturing the Casey commemorations for 100 Years of Anzac - and it's not being sold. The Mount Evelyn RSL received a grant so that a copy could be donated to each school, historical society, library and RSL in the electorate, so that for generations to come people can learn how the community commemorated such an important event in the nation's history. Historian and Mount Evelyn RSL secretary Anthony McAleer said that during the centenary of World War I, the federal electorate named after WWI veteran Lord Richard Casey, was one of the most proactive electorates in the country. "It began with the first centenary event in Australia, the memorials at the Lillydale Lake to honour the militia camp of February 1914 run by John Monash," he said. Over the next five years, organisations in the electorate held memorial services, concerts, unveilings, launches and talks. They published books and websites, created memorials, signs, avenues of honour and commemorative quilts and developed exhibitions as well as painted murals. "Most notable were the 60 or so commemorative services organised by the Mount Evelyn and Lilydale RSLs that paid tribute to the local fatal casualties listed on six war memorials in the area, on the anniversary of each of the days they died on active service," Mr McAleer said. The Mount Evelyn RSL collected all the speeches made at the hundreds of events between 2014 and 2019 and published them all in a volume, Casey Commemorates - How the Electorate of Casey Commemorated World War One. The book also includes historical images and photos of the events. Mr McAleer and Casey MP Tony Smith wrote most of these speeches. The book carries a foreword by Australian War Memorial Brendan Nelson.

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Yarra Valley Water is part of a new energy partnership to help minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable water bills for customers. From October this year, it will join 13 leading Victorian water corporations under a new umbrella organisation called Zero Emissions Water (ZEW). ZEW will buy solar power from Kiamal Solar Farm in north-west Victoria, Yarra Valley Water announced on 23 April. Purchasing energy as one combined entity compared to separately means a cheaper rate, which Yarra Valley Water said would help maintain steady customer bills. Managing director Pat McCafferty said that the Victorian water industry was committed to advancing projects that benefited the environment and created more return on investment for customers. "This deal is a smart and innovative way of doing business that will help to prevent our operating costs from increasing, so that we can maintain affordable prices for customers," Mr McCafferty said. "Water security and climate change are closely linked and we are strongly committed to changing the way we operate to help reduce emissions and benefit the environment." The deal will allow Yarra Valley Water to purchase 7000 MWh of electricity per year, which is 25 per cent of its total annual energy requirement. The deal is the first of its kind in Australia and is a step towards the sector achieving netzero emissions by 2050. Yarra Valley Water's waste to energy plant at Wollert has been operating for almost two years and has processed more than 34,500 tonnes of commercial waste, generating almost 7,900,000 kWh of clean energy. The plant is now producing about 25 per cent of Yarra Valley Water's overall energy requirements.

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A new home for physio After nearly 15 years in Olinda, Dandenong Ranges Physio, or DRPhysio, is expanding to bring its evidence-based physiotherapy and exercise classes to Mount Evelyn. Two of DRPhysio’s leading physiotherapists, Jerome Higgins & Jen Vardy, each with over twenty years’ experience, will be consulting out of Mt Evelyn Medical Surgery from May 2019. Ms Vardy has vast experience in musculoskeletal, rehab and sports physio but over the last ten years has shifted her focus toward women’s and pelvic health. “My passion for women’s and pelvic health followed the birth of my own four children. I became more interested in assisting women with their health, wellbeing and fitness goals during the pre/post-natal period. We now have good evidence that the physiotherapy management of debilitating conditions such as incontinence, pelvic floor weakness, pelvic organ prolapse and chronic pelvic pain can improve the quality of life of many women who in previous generations may have suffered in silence. These conditions are often treatable and preventable with the right management,” she said. Ms Vardy also utilises real-time ultrasound to aid diagnosis and muscle strengthening programs, and will be available for both general physio & pelvic health physio consultations, as well as assessments for clinical exercise, pilates, and pre/post-natal groups exercises. Ms Vardy will be available to answer questions on pelvic health and exercise at a free upcoming presentation and discussion at the Mt Evelyn Community House on Monday May 20 at 1:30pm. The 45 minute presentation will be followed by a short discussion and question time. Registration by calling 97510400 or email info@drphysio.com.au is essential as spots are limited.

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As well as Ms Vardy’s expertise, DRPhysio exercise classes including pilates, GLA:D for Hip & Knee OA, over 50s strength/balance and exercise physiology will begin from June in the large futsal gym just a couple of doors down from the medical surgery. Mr Higgins said that the GLA:D program is the latest evidence-based best treatment for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. “GLA:D originated in Denmark in 2012 and solidifies what the evidence says is best for OA - exercise, weight control and education into a specific and defined set of exercises and

education that can be progressed or adapted to almost any individual level. In Denmark these patients are unable to access a surgical appointment unless they complete this type of program first, and many of those will never need to after completing the program.” The education sessions are free to the general public regardless of involvement with GLA:D and run fortnightly out of DRPhysio’s Olinda practice. The basic GLA:D exercise program is twelve sessions - twice weekly for six weeks and sessions run for one hour each. There are options to complete sessions at home and to

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High quality With over 30 years’ experience in the medical profession, Mandala Clinic in Emerald prides itself on providing high-quality general practice care. In 1980, Mandala Clinic was established by its Dr Khai Mark in Emerald, Victoria. And, since then Mandala Clinic has developed a reputation for delivering a high quality medical care service for the Emerald community and its surrounding townships. Practice Manager, Darren Mark said their vision is to provide quality holistic and comprehensive General Practice care to effectively manage patient’s medical condition and health. “We’re a very family friendly orientated clinic,” Mr Mark said. “We aim to provide high quality general practice medical care and make sure to provide it in a professional, friendly and comfortable environment.” “Nearly 39 years, we’ve been the area and we also aim to service not just the Emerald community but all the surrounding townships.” To assist in providing that service, a new GP Dr Mariam Estfanous has joined the Mandala team. With a fellowship in general practice from The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dr Estfanous said she was excited to be part of the team at Emerald Mandala Clinic. “I’ve worked most of my life with young families and I’m really interested in youth and young people, because sometimes they do have this barrier of seeing a doctor, so I really like to establish a rapport with all my patients once they walk in the door,” she said.

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Mandala Clinic in Emerald prides itself on providing high quality general practice care. “I recently moved down from Croydon, so I’m really excited to be here ... I love Emerald, it’s such a nice little town country atmosphere.” Mandala clinic offers bulk billing for people 16-years-old and under, and flu injections are currently available. Make an appointment by calling 5968 3733.

Mandala Clinic THE FAMILY FRIENDLY MEDICAL CLINIC It is our great pleasure to welcome our new GP, Dr Mariam Estfanous, is now consulting at Mandala Clinic. f ie dly edical cli ic that pDr o Mariam ides paie enjoys ts high all uality edical ca e aspects of general practice family medicine, geriatrics and chronic disease management. co i ue p o idi g high uality Ge e al P acice ca e to efeci ely t eat you edical Dr Mariam has special co diio a d ai tai healthy ell interest in women’s, child and adolescence health. Dr Mariam can perform some procedures such as removal of skin lesions, implanon insertion and removal. Please call our clinic to book an appointment with Dr Mariam or visit our website for more information. Doctors: Children under 16 years are eligible for bulk billing.

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More than 200 students and 25 schools have signed on for The Lantern and Light International Children’s Film Festival. Last year the Ranges Academy of Performing Arts announced that a new film festival for kids aged six to 18 would take place at the Belgrave Cameo this year and coincide with the Belgrave Lantern Festival. The not-for-profit organisation runs classes for young people in film making, drama and dance. The festival is shaping up to be a huge success in its first year and RAPA director Rainsford Towner said the films that were being produced would tackle some serious questions. “There are all types of genres, including comedies and there’s some even more serious topics that are tackled,” he said. “One of the films a school is producing is about gender equality...it’s a simple story of a

boy who walks into the classroom wearing a dress." Ten schools throughout the Yarra Ranges are taking part in the festival and RAPA will be submitting movies of its own. Mr Towner said the group had also received a number of international movies, which will be screened on the Belgrave Lantern Festival weekend. “It’s really just about giving these kids a voice about what’s important to them,” he said. “Once they realise these films are going to be seen by people and will be on the big screen they start to see there is something they can talk about and it’s not just a project to satisfy the curriculum...they’re being looked at and listened to, so we’re really excited to see what’s coming out of these films." The three-day program will run from 20 to 23 June.

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Stargazing By Derek Schlennstedt

Cardinia Shire Council is partnering with Mount Burnett Observatory to share the wonderment of the skies from the beauty of Emerald Lake Park on Saturday 11 May.

Cardinia Shire Council is partnering with Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) to share the wonderment of the skies from the beauty of Emerald Lake Park on Saturday 11 May. The free event will offer the community guided tours around Lake Treganowan to see the skies from various viewing points. Volunteers from Mount Burnett Observatory will share their passion and knowledge of astronomy using the naked eye and telescopes. Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Graeme Moore said this will be a great opportunity for the community to look differently at the place. "We all know how beautiful and unique

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the Emerald Lake Park precinct is, but it's so easy to forget about the skies when you're surrounded by such beauty on the ground! It's a whole different perspective when we take the time to look up!" Cr Moore said. "This Stargazing event offers an interactive way for the community to learn about our local skies whilst exploring this beautiful park at night. We are so fortunate to have a world renowned observatory located in our Shire. This event allows the passionate volunteers from MBO to share their skills and knowledge in a new setting." Stargazing tours will depart near the WigWag railway crossing at Emerald Lake Park. Parking is at the upper carpark near the 'Lakeside' Puffing Billy train station. The lower Lakeside carpark will be closed. Bookings are essential and places are limited. Tour groups will depart from 7pm at fifteen minute intervals with each tour running for around two hours. "We know this event is going to be popular, so it's a good idea to book your place early. All you have to bring is warm clothes, good walking shoes and your cosmic curiosity!" Cr Moore said. This event includes a lot of walking in the dark and some steep areas so guests are urged to be prepared or supported. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. The Stargazing event follows the successful Lakelight Cinema and Egg-straordinary Easter Hunt activities over the school holidays. Autumn is a wondrous time to visit the Emerald Lake Park Precinct and this event is one more reason to do so. For more information and bookings for Stargazing and other events at the Emerald Lake Park precinct, visit Council's website at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/elpevents

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A fatality and a serious injury have prompted warnings about dam safety. Victoria has about 450,000 dams, the State Government said, many of which are on farms and private properties and have been significantly impacted by a lack of rainfall this year. The soil around dry dams can be prone to collapse, particularly when digging or using machinery. A man aged in his twenties died last month when he became buried at the base of a dry dam at a property in East Gippsland. It's believed he was excavating a trench at the base of the dam when it collapsed on him. A farmer in his seventies was injured after his tractor rolled while he was working on a dam at Mt Moriac on Saturday 27 April. "Safety around dams is so important, even surfaces that look hard can be soft underneath and may give way under the weight of machinery, causing it to tip or roll," Workplace Safety Minister Jill Hennessy said. WorkSafe health and safety executive director Julie Nielsen said farmers and contractors often used dry periods to carry out maintenance and repairs on dams. She said they still needed to consider safety before they started work. "Even much-needed rain won't reduce the risk," Ms Nielsen said. "The fact that farmers and contractors often work alone in areas that have poor mobile phone coverage compounds this risk." To reduce the risks, farmers and contractors should identify unstable ground before starting work; only use equipment they are competent with and only use it within its operating range; avoid driving machinery over slopes and embankments; ensure a hard stand area for excavators is stable and not undermined by vermin; seek assistance when recovering bogged equipment and/or animals; ensure they have access to a means of communication; and avoid working alone. mailcommunity.com.au

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Songstress returns By Casey Neill Vanessa Amorosi is heading home. The Emerald-raised singer will play the York on Lilydale in Mount Evelyn on Thursday 16 May on her Heavy Lies The Head solo tour, to promote her new single of the same name. "A lot of my friends are out that way," she said. "It's awesome, I love it. "It's a good opportunity to reconnect with everyone." Despite growing up in the Dandenongs, she didn't get much opportunity to perform there. "I was in a high school band as a kid, but I didn't do much music in that area," she said. "The majority of work I got as a kid was out in Carnegie of all places. "It's very unusual for a kid of my age at 12 or 13 to be gigging." But she found a Russian restaurant that wanted someone to sing top 40 hits. "I did that for ages, way before I had any success," she said. Amorosi told the Mail that she'd like to spend more time in the region. "I've got a three year old son," she said. "It would be nice to take him on Puffing Billy and to Emerald Lake." She did recently visit her stepsister, who calls the Dandenongs home, including introducing her son to cockatoos. "My kid was so excited," she said. "We went to a little local bar and got a counter meal. "That was about the only time we've had to get down there." Amorosi moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to discover herself and develop her music career.

Vanessa Amorosi. She told the Mail that leaving leafy Australia for the states "wasn't as hard as what I thought it was going to be". At the peak of her career she spent a lot of time in Europe, including two years in Germany. "I thought 'this is only going to be an adventure for a few months'," she said. "It ended up taking way longer than that. "You can't just step in and say 'I'm a pop singer from Australia'. You have to prove yourself. "I was so busy trying to achieve something and improve as an artist, it took on its own little world there." She found it hard to have a personal life, and didn't have her circle of friends to lean on. But she did meet her husband, and then welcome a little boy into the world. "I have my family now, there," she said. "I've come back quite a lot, I just don't publically announce it.

"This is the first time bringing him (her son) back. "We've been here going on three months now. "It's been amazing. "I really want him to feel like this is his home. "I'd love to be able to raise my kid here because we are incredibly blessed in Australia. "I've got lots to think about when it comes to that." Amorosi is looking forward to sharing her new music with her home crowd. "This record is completely different to what people except," she said. "It's really edgy. "I haven't gone back and reproduced it to fit into the market. "It's more me than ever." Since returning home to Australia a few months ago she's performed the Red Hot Summer Tour, and said audiences had been incredible. "It's actually been a really emotional experience for me," she said. She worried that people had gotten on with their lives and forgotten her. "To be embraced the way that I have has been mind-blowing," she said. "A lot of the people I grew up with have been there. "It's like going back to childhood seeing them again." Amorosi said the Mount Evelyn crowd would hear her new tunes plus her hits, like Absolutely Everybody and Shine, to "relive our youth". "I look forward to being down that end and spending the day down there," she said.

Strong debut Unicorn Store Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Mamoudou Athie Rated PG Unicorn Store, star Brie Larson's first feature film as director, is a poignant, funny drama about growing up too late. After failing art school, the childlike Kit (Larson) is contacted by a mysterious salesman (Samuel L Jackson), who promises her a real unicorn if she can improve her life. Larson anchors the film with a performance of perky, naive desperation and directs a touching, tightly-written narrative about maturity. A subtly-surreal film with dry jabs at office bureaucracy and smothering parents, Unicorn Store cleverly frames a whimsical goal as the catalyst for real-world personal growth. Kit appears stuck in a glittery past without responsibility or forward momentum. But as the salesman assigns her tasks to qualify for unicorn ownership, Kit grows in tangible ways. In preparing her world for the unicorn, Kit finds friendship and tries to mend her tense relationship with her parents in a slow, difficult, but gratifying process of self-clarity and reaching out. Larson has endearing chemistry with Mamoudou Athie as Virgil, who Kit befriends after enlisting him to build her a stable, and Kit eventually finds a synthesis of her old and new selves, as she applies her vibrant style to an important advertising proposal at her new job. Unicorn Store is a sensitive, engaging film with a fanciful sheen over very down-to-earth themes and is available for streaming on Netflix. - Seth Lukas Hynes

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WAYANDAH PARK THE BEST IN COUNTRY LIVING NESTLED in the heart of Macclesfield, Wayandah Park is an established property that the agent says is second to none for those seeking the very best in a comfortable country lifestyle or the ideal horse property. The character-style home has an elevated position on this 10-plus acre property providing impressive views over the property and way beyond to the Gembrook ranges. The drive way leads past the sweeping green pastures and full size all weather horse menage. The agent says the five-bedroom home exudes charm with its full-length verandah, upper level dormer windows and colonial double hung windows. Prospective buyers can take in the remarkable outlook from the front verandah as they enter this family home. Inside, the agent says the floorplan flows seamlessly, offering space for the whole family. The generous living and dining area features cathedral ceilings, large windows capturing the views outside and a feature brick wall incorporating a wood fire heater that will provide cosy warmth in the cooler months. From this area is the master wing, which includes a separate retreat space with external access for some private ‘me-time’.

This cosy space connects to a bedroom as well as the spacious master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite. This master wing can easily be converted to dual accommodation, the agent says, ideal for the extended family, visiting friends or for short-term stays. The country-style kitchen includes a dishwasher, gas cooktop, gas oven and stylish slate floors which continue out to the family/meals area. Also included on this ground level are the third bedroom, super large laundry and a bathroom with external access. On the upper level, pitched ceilings with

exposed beams and classic dormer windows let the soft natural light flood in, which the agent says creates a superb space for perhaps a kids retreat or creative studio space. The large family bathroom and two robed bedrooms are found on this level, with one of the bedrooms being exceptionally large with a private balcony access through double glass doors. Other features include gas ducted heating and split-system cooling, and ample storage space throughout. Outside features clever design and established infrastructure to cater for

the horse enthusiast and to those who want to enjoy all that the country lifestyle has to offer: a large covered gazebo for entertaining; landscaped gardens and pathways; full-sized all-weather menage; eight fenced paddocks; fully fenced property; fruit trees – almond, lemon, peach, plum, cherry and apple; 60 by 20 metre shed; double carport; a second double carport ideal for storage of floats, boats or machinery; close to 80,000 litres of water storage; large dam; dual property access; and extensive horse trails on the door step. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Kiernan Road, Macclesfield, VIC 3782 Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,095,000 - $1,200,000 Inspect: Contact agent Auction: Private sale Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994, BELL REAL ESTATE EMERALD

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FOOD AND TOILETRIES APPEAL THE Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group is again asking the public to help out for a good cause. For the months of May and June the three Community Bank branches will be collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries to assist Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) in Belgrave. "Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service provides support to people within our community who are in crisis, dealing with the anguish and despair of not knowing where their next meal is coming from, for themselves and their families," group chairman John Waters explained. "We are hoping to help as many people as we can and raise awareness of this issue within our communities." DRERS CEO Tania Bevan said that DRERS last year distributed groceries to clients 1200 times and provided 600 food vouchers. "They also provide 650 lunches a month at their drop-in centre," she said. "Of the DRERS clients approximately 25 per cent have disabilities, 43 per cent have or are children and 12 per cent are homeless. "DRERS are getting essential food and groceries to some of the most vulnerable in our community." Some examples of non-perishable food include breakfast cereals, canned soups, canned vegetables, dry pasta, rice, sauces, UHT milk, biscuits and other items that will keep on the shelf and not require refrigeration. Donors should make the items are within the use-by date. Toiletry items include soap, shampoo,

Drop into your nearest branch at Upwey - 9754 1200, Belgrave - 9752 6606 or Cockatoo - 5968 8831 to find out more.

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If you have been looking for a quality home with a plethora of off street parking aswell as perfectly positioned close to Shops & Public transport then this immaculate split-level Colorbond clad stunner is not to be missed! Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

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If you’re ready to buy a quality family home in Belgrave then this is for you! Positioned high on a lovely manicured allotment this magniicent weatherboard home, set over 3 levels, truly is an entertainer’s delight. Contact: Sam Adamson 0421 023 760 Inspection: Contact Agent (Photo ID Required)

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Secluded beyond a line of Manchurian Pear trees & contemporary landscape design, this character home will take your breath away. The exposed agg driveway leads to pathways, garden rooms, platform deckings & seated ire pit. Bi fold doors connect to indoor living, integrating the zones. Glass balustrading & oversized windows ensure the view is unobstructed. The interior offers earthy timbers & a white colour palette with accents in black. The galley kitchen with stone benchtops, twin Ilve ovens & DW sits adjacent to the laundry, overlooking the meals & living area with a wood ire. The master incs carpets, robes & ENS with freestanding bath. The 2nd bedroom & powder room complete this level. Downstairs the ground loor offers a 3rd & 4th bedroom, main bath & 3rd living area.

This gorgeous Victorian masterpiece is simply stunning, approx. 7 years old, meticulous in presentation and built to an exceptional standard. Inspired by the timeless appeal of the mid to late 1800s this charming home offers 3 huge bedrooms all with built in robes including a walk in robe and a feature ensuite in the main bedroom plus a separate study or home ofice. The main entrance/hallway oozes charm and elegance. Grand on living space as well where old world grace and charm meets modern open plan offering multiple living and family rooms plus a separate formal dining/reading room, the stylish kitchen is the centre piece of this graceful home with a true butlers pantry and convenient roof space storage. Outside is equally impressive on all levels set on just under 1 acre with a double carport, lockup 4 car garage.

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The English charm of this truly beautiful 2.5 acre (approx) property is encased by sweeping lawns, rock walls, & mature gardens naturally providing exclusivity. A character residence, abundant with original heritage detailing including rich timber panelling, century old Belgium doors, mellowed timber loors, leadlight & sash windows, 4m high ceilings with period light ittings, 4 OFP. The farmhouse kitchen centres around the antique shop counter with a 900mm S/S Chef Steam freestanding oven, while the cedar pantry has its own history dating back to the 1850s. The Master suite is classically decorated, offering adjoining Ens & dressing room. Externally the property takes you on a journey through garden rooms, veggie gardens & paved entertaining areas. Your inspection will delight.

Pretty as a picture this home Is positioned just minutes walk to local schools and public transport offering 3 good size bedrooms with built in robes and plenty of living space with a family, lounge and dining area, great size kitchen with gas cooking and loads of bench and cupboard space, fresh modern dĂŠcor throughout and perfectly presented, entertain in style all year round with a fantastic covered entertaining area perfect for the large family gatherings, great size back yard for the kids and pets and securely fenced, large 2 car lock up garage plus a 3 car carport offer plenty of car accommodation, lovely established gardens all round itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ideal home in the perfect convenient location.

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WAYANDAH PARK – The Best in Country Living

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‘WAYANDAH PARK’, an established property perfect for the very best in a country lifestyle or the ideal horse property. The 5 BDR home has an elevated position on this 10+ acre property & features 2 level living, zoned family living, Master wing that could be converted to dual accom, all weather menage, 8 fenced paddocks, 60 x 20m shed, 2 x DBL carports, landscaped gardens, dual property access & great views.

Incredible development opportunity (STCA) in Cockatoo - 10 ½ acres of undulating land zoned as low density residential (LDRZ). Currently the block has a 3 BDR brick veneer home with a triple garage, single carport & spacious shed with separate workshop. The property has an elevated outlook and has the perfect blend of cleared and treed areas. Great location and sub-dividable (STCA): developers dream.

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15 Victoria Avenue Monbulk

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$680,000 - $750,000

Neat As A Pin & Walk To Monbulk!

Sensational 9 Acres in Menzies Creek!

Ready to move into this well presented 3 BDR home has a large timber kitchen with quality SMEG appliances, meals area & living room. Outdoor cover patio for alfresco dining, spacious rear deck with views & large yard. Established landscaped gardens, large shed with windows & wall mounted TV for man-cave/she-shed, garden shed, paved pathways, veggie garden, DBL carport, 400m to school & 700m to shops.

Amazing opportunity to purchase 9 beautiful acres in Menzies Creek! Filled with evergreen & deciduous trees, the seasonal hues of this property are complimented by the surrounding views. Currently with 2 separate units which are both tenanted, generating a combined monthly rental of $1,648. Opportunity to develop further by building your dream home (STCA). Access from School rd or Selby Aura rd.

Contact: Aaron Day 0407 365 994

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The rare opportunity exists to join the most established, well known & successful community based Real Estate Team in the Hills!

The successful applicant must have:

We are seeking a self-motivated & professional team player who is goal driven to become an integral part of our cohesive, friendly, supportive & dynamic Sales Team.

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Olinda Ferny Creek netballers excel Records tumbled in a lopsided A-grade contest when Olinda Ferny Creek put on a near-flawless performance to win by 114 goals against Healesville. Netball action was at Olinda Recreation Reserve on Saturday 4 May when Olinda Ferny Creek took on Healesville across five grades. The 123 goals scored by Olinda Ferny Creek to Healesville's nine was a club record and is believed to be a league record as well. Georgia Martin was best on court and Peri Stewart shot 82 goals but every player made huge contributions throughout the match. B-grade was a dominant performance from the Olinda Ferny Creek girls, proving too strong in all positions across the court and eventually running away with a 60-goal victory, 83 to 23. Jess Tossell had a best-on-court performance and was ably supported by Ash Cartlidge and Jane Batey. First up on the day was 17 and under, which saw Olinda Ferny Creek blast out of the blocks with a 12-goal to two first quarter. From that point they were never headed

and were able to notch up their first win of the season, 29 to 17. Gramercy Russell was best on court with Ava Van Leemput and Hannah Pace having solid games. D-grade saw a close encounter in the first half but Olinda Ferny Creek pulled away in the second half to record a good win, 29 to 14. Maddy Smith and Casey Seymour were strong in defense, with Abbie Gunn and Stella Thornton providing drive from the mid court. In C-grade, Olinda Ferny Creek gained the ascendancy early in the match and were never headed in the contest, winning 47 to 31. Katelyn Stevens was strong in defense, Sera Long creative in the mid court and Paris Tilley proved her versatility at either end of the court. This coming Saturday, the 17 and under girls will take on Pakenham at Pakenham at 10.30am while the open grades will host Woori Yallock at Olinda, with action starting at 11.25am.

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Eagles stun Bulldogs in a masterclass By Nick Creely An absolute masterclass in the wet and windy conditions saw Beaconsfield secure their first victory of the AFL Outer East Premier season on Saturday in a drubbing of Wandin at Holm Park. Leigh McQuillen's side - after two narrow losses to begin life in the new competition stunned the Bulldogs in an incredible performance, running out 110-point winners and showcasing why they are one of the great attacking threats at their very best, 20.13 (133) to 3.5 (23). In their first trip down to the south-east to take on one of their new rivals, the Bulldogs were blown away early, with the home side absolutely clinical with their ball movement, scoring five unanswered majors to take a fivegoal lead into the first break. With Scott Meyer up and running and dominating proceedings - as well as the likes of the impressive Jamie Plumridge looking a menace in attack - the Bulldogs couldn't hit the scoreboard until the second term when young gun Patrick Bruzzese found a major, with the home side extending their lead to 59-points at halftime. From there, things didn't get easier for the Bulldogs, with the home side completely flattening the visitors in a scintillating third term, before slamming on a further four in the final term to extend the margin to beyond three figures.

Making the win all the more impressive was the bursts of rain sweeping across the ground throughout the day, with the Eagles enjoying 10 individual goal kickers, including Plumridge who slotted five and Matthew Johnson with four. Experienced heads Sean Dwyer and Jake Bowd were also instrumental in the win, while Bruzzese was the best on a dirty day for the Dogs. In other clashes across the Premier Division, Olinda Ferny Creek secured their first victory in a hard-fought 10-point win against Healesville. The battle of the Bloods eventually saw the lads from Olinda take the much-needed four points, 8.17 (65) to 7.13 (55). After the visitors took a narrow lead into quarter time, Olinda took control to kick six goals to four in the final three-quarters, but probably should have won by more after having 25 scoring shots. In other matches across the round, Narre Warren dominated Upwey Tecoma to run out 20.22 (142) to 2.4 (16) winners, with big man Aaron Wilson slotting five, while Woori Yallock held off a late-surging Cranbourne to win by just seven-points, 14.9 (93) to 13.8 (86), with the Tigers defeating the Eagles for the first time. In AFL Outer East Division 2 action, Monbulk were simply brilliant in keeping their undefeated start to the season alive, defeating Officer down at Starling Road by 43-points, 10.17 (77) to 5.4 (34).

The Hawks and Kangaroos were fairly even in a tightly-fought out first half, but the pressure and intensity of the visitors proved too far for Doug Koop's side, kicking six-goals to just two after half time to inflict the Kangas with a third straight loss. Kris Fletcher was a colossal all day for the Hawks to be a clear best afield. In other matches, Pakenham remains atop the ladder after a comfortable win against Doveton, 10.8 (68) to 4.5 (29), Mt Evelyn's impressive start to the season continued with a win against Emerald, 15.9 (99) to 11.6 (72), while Warburton Millgrove came from behind to register a thrilling win against Belgrave, 13.14 (92) to 12.14 (86). In Division 2, Gembrook Cockatoo finally broke through for a much-needed victory against Alexandra, 17.18 (120) to 6.7 (43). The Brookers were dominant from the outset, with Michael Firrito best on ground, while big man Hamish McIntosh was also instrumental. Powelltown proved too good to seal a 15.12 (102) to 12.7 (79) victory against Thornton Eildon, while Yarra Junction belted Yea by 25-goals, 25.17 (167) to 1.3 (9). In the sixth Yarra Valley Pride Cup on Sunday, Yarra Glen fought off a stern challenge from Seville to emerge with a victory, 13.8 (86) to 11.9 (75).

Rangers win over Barkers By Judy Kennedy A capacity crowd had the car park overflowing at Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club on Friday night to see the home team demolish Mooroolbark FC and hold its position at the top of the table in FV State League 2 South East. An opening goal to MRSC's Alex Brooke was answered by the Barkers with the teams going into the half time break 1-1. In the second half, Monbulk striker Steve McRae ran onto a cross from Geordie Scott to put the ball into the net and himself into the goal post. McRae rounded his evening off with a second goal from outside the penalty box to make it a 3-1 victory to the home side. McRae is leading Monbulk's goal scorers on seven for the season, with the club locked level with Boroondara FC on top of the ladder. It was a similar story in the men's reserves with Monbulk taking the honours 3-0 against Mooroolbark, with goals to Paton Filardi, Jamie Oxley and Keenan McClean.

XCR19 starts with a bang By Jamie Strudley The opening round of XCR19, Athletics Victoria’s cross country and road interclub series, was held at a damp, slippery Jells Park on Saturday 4 May. More than 1500 athletes from clubs throughout Victoria welcomed the XCR19 season with some outstanding performances and races. Yarra Ranges Athletics had 12 teams complete the deceptively tough course. Highlights were wins by the women’s under-16, Indigo Linde, Mia Strudley and Maddie Laven, and the men’s under-20 (Harry Norman, Max Saville-Bentley and James Laven). It was also great to welcome athletes competing for the club for the first time including Liam Gietzmann, Calvin Amos, Paul Todd, Noah Wright, Lachlan Nicholls, Tom Dellow. A special welcome went to little athletics club members Ky Harris, Bailey Van Bert and Ciara Willey who got a taste of Athletics Victoria action. Round four of the Yarra Ranges Athletics cross country season was held on a damp Durham Road course on Saturday morning. The conditions did not deter a fantastic turnout of athletes and supporters from enjoying this wonderful course. The next round will be on Saturday 11 May at Morrison Reserve. Registration from 8.30am. For how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit yarrarangesathletics.org. au or find the club on Facebook.

Milestone matches on the big day Monbulk Junior Football Club played another home game, this time at Silvan against Woori Yallock with the girls playing Worawa. It was a great day with all teams in high and competitive spirits, and many milestone games to celebrate. Under-9 The under-9s played a lightning premiership at Belgrave, enjoying their football and developing their skills. Under-10s Monbulk vs Woori Yallock An 8am start saw the under-10s straight into action. Playing on a full ground allowed the team to kick strongly and use the space effectively. Highlights included some great tackling and hand passing. The soft playing surface caused a few problems when bouncing on the run, but overall it was a great competitive game. mailcommunity.com.au

Best: S. Embleton, K. Wrigley, L. Dickason, T. Myres, W. Heap, O. Watson. Under-11 Woori Yallock 7.10.52 d Monbulk 0 This was very similar to last week's game. The side started well and matched its opposition. However, in the last three quarters the players let themselves down with their aggression at the ball and lacked confidence around the contest. Best: M. Koelewyn, R. Broadbent, R. Crutchley, G. Silvester, C. Seamer. Under-12 Monbulk 5.6.36 d Woori Yallock 4.8.32 This was an excellent contest for four quarters against two evenly-matched sides. Plenty of pressure in the game didn't stop free-flowing play by both teams. The lead changed a couple of times in the last quarter but the Hawks ended up with a

narrow victory - its first for the season. It was a great effort by the whole team, reward for the improvement they've shown over the past couple of weeks. Best: C. Hooper, L. Sturt, M. Pitthouse, J. Aldridge, T. Cresp. Under-14 girls Monbulk 5.6.36 d Worawa 2.1.13 Unfortunately, the sides only finished half a game due to an injury to a Worawa player. Good team discipline was executed and the girls are playing a great brand of footy. Under-14 boys Woori Yallock 11.15.81 d Monbulk 3.0.18 Our boys tried hard. We will work on our skills at training and continue to improve. Great effort today team. Best: J. DP, J. Wrigley, L. McGregor, C. Clift, A. Teese. Under-16 Monbulk 13.12.90 d Woori Yallock 6.5.41

Under-12 player Brock runs out for his 50th match. The boys did a great job again. In the second quarter they had a slow period where they weren't running hard enough. In the third quarter they increased their work-rate and finished strong. Best: N. Taylor, T. Ford, J. Spencer, L. Fransen, J. Turner. Tuesday, 7 May, 2019

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Duncan Dean, United Australia Party What are your top three priorities for the area? Climate change, transport infrastructure and cost of living. What’s your personal connection to the electorate? I was born in Melbourne and live with my family in Harkaway. My electorate is dynamic, changing demographically and a great multi-cultural society which I wish to serve to the best of my knowledge and experience. My international experience is a great asset in working with multiple cultures to achieve the best outcomes for the families of La Trobe. Why do you want to be an MP? To address local issues, national agenda and global strategic issues such as climate change.

Simon Curtis, Australian Labor Party What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Funding for healthcare and education so that every Australian has the chance to access top-quality services regardless of their bank balance. 2. Cost of living pressures keep going up, but wages aren’t keeping up. I want to ensure local families get a fair go. 3. Local infrastructure projects have been neglected by an Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison Government which has forgotten about Victoria. I want to deliver the infrastructure our community have missed out on. What’s your personal connection to the electorate? My family have lived in Berwick since the 1850s. During that time, generations of our family have been actively involved in many parts of our community through schools, churches and community groups. My wife and I continue to raise our family in Berwick and we enjoy watching our children experience their own connection to our community. I have served our community on Casey council, as the president of the Berwick Football Club, and I am a local school teacher. Why do you want to be an MP? I feel at a local level and as a teacher that I can improve the lives of many people in our community in a small way. However, by serving as the local member in our Federal Parliament I can help to deliver a fair go and improve the lives of many others in our broader community.

Casey votes Peter Charleton, Independent What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. To provide our community with a representative who will freely and openly express the views, needs and concerns of those who raise such matters with me. 2. To provide our community with a representative who isn't bound/pressured to follow a particular party line. 3. To provide our community with a representative who will set an example by cutting personal expenses, entitlement claims and rally against MP pay rises. What's your personal connection to the electorate? I spent many school holidays in Healesville with my grandparents, helping pa with his vegie garden and racehorses. Some may remember my grandad, who was affectionately known as 'Buster'. My family moved to Dixons Creek five and a bit years ago. My daughters attend local public schools. My partner gets involved in school productions, painting props and backdrops. In January 2016 l began a free jumping castle service which has seen some 320 or so bookings, helping many local families, clubs and organisations. Why do you want to be an MP? l don't look like an MP, l don't speak like an MP, I don't even like the title MP, but l am willing to become YOUR MP and take a few hits for the team. I'm your typical everyday Aussie bloke who has had a gutful of career politicians playing games and abusing taxpayer dollars.

The Mail asked the Casey candidates three questions ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday 18 May. Here are the responses we received, in ballot paper order.

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FEDERAL ELECTION 2019 Current day politicians have a knack for finding that big cheque book when an election is called. I want to educate other MPs that worthy projects must be approved on merit and funded irrespective of where we are in the election cycle.

Antony Calabro, Rise Up Australia Party What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Serve the electorate not dictate to it. I am not a career politician, I am business-minded. 2. Implement policies that strengthen the family unit, which is the backbone of a strong society. 3. Decrease red-tape to help small business/ primary producers and thus employment. What's your personal connection to the electorate? I currently live in Monbulk, part of Casey, so have a vested interest like the electorate does. Why do you want to be an MP? I am not a politician and never wanted to get into politics but I see politicians not following through on their promises or compromising or doing what's popular instead of what right based on facts not opinion. I have my own business and have learnt you can't run a business that way let alone a country or any electorate.

What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Ban live export. Each year, millions of animals suffer on lengthy sea journeys. 2. Combat the climate emergency. Urgent action must be taken to address global climate destabilisation. We will legislate to protect forests and marine habitats from further destruction and invest in clean energy. 3. Protect wildlife habitats. Land clearing is an animal welfare disaster, displacing and killing huge numbers of wildlife. We will introduce laws to protect wildlife habitats. What's your personal connection to the electorate? I have lived in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges for almost a decade and operate a small local business providing tuition for children. Community involvement has always been important to me and has led me to being appointed as the treasurer at a local kindergarten. Alongside my wife and family, we gave our time to support the community during the 2019 Victorian bushfires by transporting food and medical supplies to shelters. Why do you want to be an MP? My interest in the Australian Political system grew in my teenage years as I participated in programs such as Youth Parliament. Since then I have always been an active member of the community and a voice for the animals and environment. Animal and environmental protection has not been a priority in Australian law. This has spurred me to take action and run for election in Casey.

Australians rely on. Our stronger economy is delivering more jobs and increasing funding for schools, hospitals and roads. 2. Major road upgrades to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety. These include additional lanes and traffic lights on Maroondah Hwy in Coldstream, fixing the bottleneck at the Dorset Road, additional lanes on Canterbury Road and on Wellington Road, and $300 million to seal dirt roads in the Dandenongs. 3. I am committed to easing the pressure on families through reduced taxes and rewarding small business for having a go. What's your personal connection to the electorate? I have lived here with my family in our local community for just over 16 years. Throughout this time I have worked closely with individuals, families, community groups and sports clubs who are driven to make our community stronger and safer. It is their values and commitment to our region that continues to motivate me every day to work to make Casey the best it can be. Why do you want to be an MP? To make a difference and help our community move ahead. Being the Federal Member for Casey is an honour and a privilege. I am passionate about helping people and working with our community to get results. If I am re-elected I will work hard and deliver my comprehensive local plan to build a stronger and safer community and stronger local economy.

Jenny Game-Lopata, The Greens Did not respond by deadline.

Wendy Starkey, United Australia Party Did not respond by deadline. Ryan Leslie Clark, Derryn Hinch's Justice Party Did not respond by deadline.

Ross McPhee, Labour DLP Did not respond by deadline.

Tony Smith, Liberal What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Continuing to build a stronger economy so we can guarantee the essential services that

Bill Brindle, Australian Labor Party What are your top three priorities for the area? From speaking to locals, the biggest issues are: 1. Education. Better school funding and the biggest-ever investment in early childhood education. 2. Health. Better funding for hospitals and Medicare. 3. Jobs. Restoring weekend penalty rates and supporting the tradie pay guarantee.

Jayden O'Connor, The Great Australian Party What are your top three priorities for the area? 1. Local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades without cost to the locals via consolidated revenue. 2. Reverting local governments to a municipal department of the state compliant to the Commonwealth constitution, not a third tier of government. 3. More income through the front door of the family home, local businesses and the community as a whole. What's your personal connection to the electorate? I live near local producers and see the affects first-hand of unfair regulation and legislation. Why do you want to be an MP? I have never wanted to be an MP but I don't see the changes needed happening. I see it is getting worse and it needs to stop so all people can have trust in parliament once again and I and the Great Australian Party will make that happen. All candidates have already sworn the correct oath to do so and serve the people first and foremost.

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What's your personal connection to the electorate? I have lived in the Dandenong Ranges for many years and raised two daughters in the area with my partner. I have also run my own small business in the area. Why do you want to be an MP? I consider the seat of Casey my home and, unfortunately, there is so much that has been sorely neglected over the last few years. Achieving practical improvements in services and infrastructure is really important to myself and other locals and this is what I am committed to if I am honoured enough to be elected as your local representative.

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