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A tranquil escape Alex Maisey lives on the verge of the Sherbrooke Forest so it's easy to understand why he spends so much time exploring the natural world. Birds are his passion, with lyrebirds his focus and the reason for his nomination for the Environmental Sustainability Award as part of this year's Young Achiever Awards. He's the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Survey Group convenor and is working on a PhD on the impact lyrebirds have on their ecosystem. We couldn't resist using one of Alex's photographs of a spectacular lyrebird for our annual wrap about what makes the Dandenong Ranges such a special place. Inside we showcase community achievements from the past 12 months and share what readers think makes the region the best place to be.

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The Dandenong Ranges is a wonderland for photographers, professional and amateur alike. Our weekly Insta-pic feature and our Instagram account, @MailCommunity, allow us to showcase some of the region's stunning scenery and wildlife, as well as the people that call it home. Tracy Dasler and Chez Spykers are among our regular contributors. They're always on the scene to capture a sunrise while others are rugged up in bed, or patiently wait for an elusive bird to emerge from the bush. It's obvious Tracy, Chez and many others have a passion for the region's beauty that they want to share and spread. Looking at their photos, it's easy to see why.

Ranges Trader Mail reader and hills local David-Anthony Gunter says the best thing about the Dandenong Ranges is the tranquillity of the forest, mixed with a caring community spirit. He wasn’t alone in expressing those sentiments. Unsurprisingly, nature and the community featured again and again when we asked locals the question ‘What is the best thing about the Dandenong Ranges?’ We've shared some of their responses throughout this special edition wrap. The region is unquestionably unique and special to call home, to work in and to visit. It’s often difficult to pinpoint exactly why, and that’s why we turned to the people who know the place best when preparing our annual Best of the Dandenong Ranges feature. Every week my team and I encounter special people who call the region home; who go above and beyond for their community, both immediate and global. We hear about the wonderful projects that make the Dandenong Ranges even better, and those that protect all that makes it so unique. We cast our minds back over the past 12 months to highlight just a few achievements and successes from the year, as well as bringing you some fresh stories of community members at their best. - Casey Neill

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The locals. They care not only for their little slice of property, but keeping the area in a condition that invites tourists to visit and enjoy. - Aeden D’Alessandro The strong sense of community and the friendships. - Elissa Jans The community feel. - Shakti McLaren The weather. Fog, graupel, thunder, sleet, drizzle, snow, frost and rain (sometimes all on the same day). The space. Our kids can have chickens, a dog, two ponies and a cubby. - David Jones Becoming part of the furniture, a younger Peter Marke receives another badge of honour. As president of the Shire of Sherbrooke and chairman and founder of the Upwey Bendigo Community Bank, Peter oversaw immense change within the Upwey area and was never one to take a back seat. “It becomes part of your life and you tend to develop a pseudo-ownership of the place,” he said.

“You just become part of the establishment of the town - part of the furniture - and by becoming that you want to see it develop and improve. “I’m 76 now and it’s been a hell of a time. "I’ve seen Upwey and the hills grow and develop, but it’s the people that make the area what it is.”

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You could easily argue that Peter Marke is part of the bricks and mortar that make up the Upwey CFA station. Atop the Upwey Brigade’s door is a red fire helmet and a list as long as your arm citing the various titles that Peter has held in the Upwey community. From a young mascot to a brigade captain, Peter’s name is synonymous with Upwey, and of the 101 years that the Upwey CFA has served the hills community, Peter was there for 60. Thirty-five of those he spent as the brigade captain. He reflected upon the many memorable moments and close bonds formed since joining the brigade in 1959. “It started when my older brothers joined the brigade...I toddled along behind them on my three-wheeler bike,” he said. “I used to be the brigade mascot and looked after the phone. “In those days we didn’t have any technology like we have today and I’d be sitting at the old fire station scared stiff of the dark and hearing noises at 2am in the morning, just manning the radio and the phones. “After that I gradually, progressively became part of the furniture.” In the Main Street, Upwey, a plaque is dedicated to him for his role in establishing parks, forming township groups, initiating community banks and, of course, his many, many years as captain of the Upwey CFA. Aside from roles as an operational fire fighter for more than half a century, he has been an active member of the community.

Sunrises, sunsets, winding down the windows as you drive home through the beautiful hills to cool down on a hot summer’s day. The nature, wildlife and living in a neighbourhood where I know all my neighbours and local shop owners. - Tracey Frazer

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What is the best thing about the Dandenong Ranges? There is a plethora of creative people inhabiting this almost natural slice of paradise. The male of the species is often seen chatting to another male outside a bakery. The female of the species are quite content to even go to the local bar or tavern and drink alongside other locals. Creatively both genders dig deep to make sure their art or their music or their theatrical passion are put at the forefront of their lifestyles. And if needing a quiet creative space to rest, such a diverse range of accommodation exists, be it an afternoon cafe to sip on tea or a glass of wine in front of a heartwarming open fire. One would say the hill species are a contented lot, purposely making their nests in the tree scape that the Dandenongs provide. - Jimmy Dunne The beautiful sound of the kookaburra still takes my breath away. - Rachael Farrell The people. I've honestly got the best, nicest neighbours. - Sasha Hunter The people, especially Belgrave icon Baba Desi. - Robyn Plant I would rate the community spirit very highly ... - Ann Creber

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By Derek Schlennstedt The power of training and importance of family proved their clout at the recent National Jiu Jitsu competition, where three Monbulk entrants took out gold and silver medals in their categories. Monbulk Lionheart Academy students Amelie Boyden, Mckinley Norris and Ray Timms emerged as national Brazilian jiu jitsu champions after competing in Melbourne on 11 August. Amelie, 13, stormed to victory without losing a fight while Mckinley, 8, went on to win in his weight grading despite an early loss in his first fight. Ray Timms, 25, also received a silver in gi and gold in no gi. Brazilian jiu jitsu, or BJJ, involves grappling, ground fighting and trying to control an opponent through moves which force them to submit. Amelie claimed gold in her weight division despite moving from karate to jiu jistu just last year. “I’ve been training for a year,” she told the Mail. “Before I did jiu jitsu I did karate and I did it with my dad, and when we came here we couldn’t find a karate gym, so we went up here to train jiu jitsu. “There’s just a few changes, from standing up to being on the ground." More than 1258 competitors attended this year’s Australian National Championship of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Mckinley is one of the youngest champions at Lionheart Academy and the nationals was his first taste at competitive jiu jitsu. Despite losing his first fight on points, Mckinley won his second and his third - which was a rematch with his first adversary. “I was very nervous before the competition

Ray Timms, Amelie Boyden, Mckinley Norris and Joao Moura Neto. because it is such a big event and it was my first time,” he said. “The first one - he tried to submission me but I got out, but I lost on points and I armbarred the second one.” Both students train several times a week at Lionheart Academy in Monbulk under the guidance of three-time world jiu jitsu champion Joao Moura Neto. “I’m very proud of the students,” he said.

“I love my job but it’s not just about the medals - it’s about changing their life. “For me I try and create a family here because when you start and you help them, they help you like a family. “Some come and they’re very shy and I can watch the kids start to share more and grow.” Ray, Amelie and Mckinley will all compete at October’s Pan Pacific Jiu Jitsu Championships.

Scouting group celebrates 70 years By Derek Schlennstedt Afternoon tea and a parade of current and former scouts will mark the 70th anniversary of Upwey Scout Group on 15 September. From its early origins in 1949, the 1st Upwey Scout Group has grown and is now a flourishing vibrant group with more than 100 youth and adult members. To recognise the milestone the group is holding an open day at its scout hall. The 1st Upwey Scout Group group leader Eric Staff said that although not much was known about the group's inception, in recent history it had gone from strength to strength. “We’re not 100 per cent sure of the official date, but 70 years is certainly a special achievement, so we’re having an afternoon tea and inviting all past members and leaders back to join us,” he said.

Afternoon tea and a parade of current and former scouts will mark the 70th anniversary of Upwey Scout Group on 15 September. “The early days is a bit of mystery to us as there was nothing written down or any photographs.” Mr Staff said the group shared a big focus

on community involvement and had seen an upswing in members lately. “We really endeavour to do things that serve the community to give the kids a sense of balance," he said. “We’ve got a grant in conjunction with Birdsland, and that’s to do with replanting native species to promote platypus growth in Monbulk Creek.” Mr Staff said the increased popularity of computer games and parents who were afraid to let their children do things on their own meant scouting was a welcome escape. “Recently we’ve seen a stable leadership group that are enthusiastic, and the group has really grown which means with more number you can do more exciting things, too,” he said. All past and present members are invited to attend the 70-year celebrations on at the scout hall off Mahony Street, Upwey.

The days when we live in cloud. The resident wallaby who eats my violets. The call of the four lyrebirds that live next door. The connection and friendship with all the neighbours in my street. The sound of birds and the wind in the trees. The sense of peace as you start the climb up the mountain, nearly home. Knowing the locals at shops and cafes, even if just to smile a hello. Friendships that have started with a smile in a local cafe. Trees, trees, trees. Fresh air, the smell of violets and a hint of wood smoke from the open fire next door. The sound of frogs. The sound of crickets. Rescuing wildlife and knowing the local vet and wildlife shelter care for the gorgeous creatures. The ringtail possum family that live in the laundry wall. The confidence of the local wildlife population who come close to have a conversation. There’s not one best thing. It’s everything. I have not regretted for a single moment my move to the hills. I live in paradise. - Julie Renouf Our dogs are welcome almost everywhere up here to the point where it’s expected that they are brought in to many (non-foodie) shops to say hello. And our warm sense of community where someone will always lend a helping hand. - Ingrid Wilde The beauty of the rain forest and the peace and quiet, punctuated by the happy sounds of the wildlife. - Christine Neofitou Soupees in Upwey. - Gavin Smith

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What is the best thing about the Dandenong Ranges? My husband and I came here for the fresh air, the space and nature. Love the land and trees we're surrounded with, the abundance of bird life here that you don't see down in the suburbs and the local community too. We didn't know our neighbours down in the burbs but we know so many people up here in the hills. Love it. - Kathie Thomas The smell of Spring in the air! Wattle on the wind & magpies carolling in the mornings. - Catherine Elfick Our precious forest. - Murjan Lancaster The beautiful colours of autumn. - Nicole Crisp The tall mountain ash forests with their tree ferns; the clear, clean no stinking air of suburbia; and the lack of noise of suburbia. - Joe Miles Forest! - Amelia Todd Waking up the next morning after a heavy storm and finding you house and car still intact! - Sye Rothon The drives - up to Olinda and out to Warburton - Marita Hoogeboom

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I usually get a cappuccino at Hot Gossip, or if I go to Dr Jorgensens - Earthly Pleasures - I have a chai. What’s the best thing about living in the Dandenongs?

I’ve been living here 29 years and I love it. It's great - the vibrations are great here. I’m a painter and sculptor and staff maker, and to me there’s a lot of people in the hills that are very creative and I really like that atmosphere.

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DANDENONG RANGES What is the best thing about the Dandenong Ranges? The way someone throws handfuls of diamonds over all the trees whenever the sun comes out after rain. - Pat Calton Buoncristiani Apart from the stunning nature and views, the cool fresh climate, and the relaxed friendly people, I miss the ambiance! The way your stress falls off you as you go up the mountain. I literally relax more and more the higher I go! It is a world of its own up there and THAT needs to be protected! - Alyssa Gray Forest bathing! - Susan Love Being surrounded by nature instead of Lego land estates. - Figgy Fairbottom I'm a local school teacher. I've taught in a few schools across the region and can say our schools are pretty special. Smaller schools with community focus, resulting in well-rounded and kind kids. - Amy Muratore The serenity that only comes with being surrounded by nature. - Shai Szep

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Celebrate the best Sassafras curry connoisseur and peanut cracker aficionado Tati Carlin was one of the bestknown faces in the hills during this year's MasterChef Australia. The 49-year-old was eliminated from the television show on 1 July after making the top 10, despite the renowned culinary judges heralding her curry as the best recipe of the season. Tati was glad to return to her family and community and was humbled to have received the opportunity to draw attention to Indonesian cuisine. That attention also earned her thousands of fans in Indonesia, where she became an instant hit. While they received a little less attention, this year's Australia Day award recipients from the hills are arguably just as deserving of it. Australia Day is always a great opportunity to celebrate those who've made outstanding contributions to our communities. And this year there was no shortage of Yarra Ranges award-winners acknowledged on the local and national stage. Montrose resident and former mayor Len Cox, The Patch's Raoul Picot, Gruyere's Pat Bigham and former Yarra Ranges Citizen of the Year Doseena Fergie were among several Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipients in the shire. Yarra Ranges Council presented a slew of its own awards, with Lilydale students Amelie, Keely and Jean-Pascal sharing the Young Citizen of the Year title and Mount Evelyn's Robyn Speering named Environmentalist of the Year. The Mayor's Lifetime Achievement Award went to Monbulk's Trevor Ricketts, and the Community Group of the Year to Plastic Bag Free Groups in the Dandenong Ranges, Warburton and Healesville. Belgrave-based Platypus Ambassadors shared the Ken McIntosh Memorial Award for Young Environmental Achiever of the year. Certificates of Recognition went to Betty Crittenden from Montrose, Belinda Grooby from Monbulk, Jasper from Sassafras, and Belgrave's Emma Taylor. mailcommunity.com.au

Definitely the community. - Michelle Weatherley The flowers. - Mia Paxton The people, trees, birds, space and coffee. - Chez Spykers The fresh air and LARGE blocks of land we get to call home. - Kerrie Filgate The town of Cockatoo. - Brett Barker Trees, unmade roads, independent shops, cafes and restaurants, community and friendliness. - Mark Lockwood-Porter Puffing Billy's whistle. - Nosilla Racivcm Trees! - Kat Erpillar Serenity! - Stevie Duckworth

Tecoma lifesaver Stafford Smith. "These people have come from different backgrounds and experiences, but they all have the same overarching aim - to make the Yarra Ranges the best it can be for all that make it their home, whether they're people, plant, bird or animal," Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson said. Tecoma resident Stafford Smith was among those who made the Queen's Birthday Honours List in June, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to surf lifesaving and education. Later in June, Montrose 8-year-old Rylee Thomson was among 27 young Victorian to receive a Junior Triple Zero Hero Award at Parliament House.

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Crossing with art By Romy Stephens Mount Evelyn Primary School's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) girls have unveiled their new 3D pedestrian crossing, created to raise awareness towards road safety. The artwork, featuring three sets of wallaby legs sticking out from underneath the crossing rectangles, is hoped to grab drivers attention so they slow down and look as they approach. The school claims it is the first 3D crossing in Australia that has been developed by primary school students through STEM education. Year six student and STEM member Claudia Byrnes said she is proud to be a part of a project that will help change the community for the best. "Previously, before we started the STEM group, outside the school there was heaps of speeding and people didn't really care what they were doing," she said. "It was a high risk of people getting seriously injured. "It feels like we're more acknowledged and noticed for the good things that we're doing. "Helping other people just feels great." The new crossing came about as part of the STEM girls' involvement in the Towards Safer Speeds Challenge and funding from VicRoads. It evolved through two years of investigating and designing a range of road safety measures to slow speeds on the roads. Wilani van Wyk-Smit is a parent of a former Mount Evelyn Primary School student and the Creative Director of Wildeye, the company which designed the STEM girls' website. She was one of the people involved in kickstarting the crossing project. "My kids used to take the rail trail to school every day and in those years we saw a lot of irresponsible driver behaviour and had quite a few near misses," she said. "I always, as a parent, wanted to do something about the crossing. "It will create conversation and that's what we really want." With the crossing now finished, the STEM girls will move on to other projects that help raise awareness towards road safety. They held a community question and answer forum on road safety last night (22 August) and will be handing out gold stars to people that pledge road safety at the Mount

Mount Evelyn Primary School STEM girls showcase their new 3D pedestrian crossing. Evelyn Street Party in October. But the next major intervention the group hopes to take is actually tracking cars so they can collect and analyse data. Trish Rathmell, a teacher at the Mount Evelyn Primary School, said students have led the charge throughout all of these initiatives. "I think the biggest driver of this has been that kids are now taking action."

"They're involved with adults to make lifechanging decisions to help the community. "The voice of the youth is a really powerful tool." Despite the crossing project being complete, Ms Rathmell hopes other schools and communities will look at developing more 3D crossings. She said that although some people may think the artwork is a distraction on the roads,

Picture: ROMY STEPHENS research suggests otherwise. "Globally it does work," she said. "There are so many distractions in the car for drivers that would have a negative impact. "The research shows that these (crossings) have very positive impacts." For more information on the crossing or other Mount Evelyn Primary School STEM projects visit, https://stemgirls.com.au/.

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Aussie author cracks up By Romy Stephens A lucky group of Yarra Hills Secondary College students were inspired by Australian author Scot Gardner on Tuesday 20 August. The young adult fiction writer, well-known for pieces such as 'The Dead I Know' and 'Changing Gear', comically presented the inspiration behind his work and helped year 7-10 students develop their own storytelling skills. The kids, along with their teachers, were in fits of laughter at the Mount Evelyn campus as Scot danced about the front of the stage and made jokes that flawlessly connected with the group. Scot never lost his audience's attention as students were enthralled with the conversation and continuously stuck their hands in the air to contribute ideas. Year 9 student, Cassia Taylor said she really enjoyed the engaging nature of the session. "It was interesting because he incorporated a lot of his own experiences and didn't talk about the technical parts of writing stories," she said. "We don't want to do that, that's what English classes are for. "Because he talked about his personal experiences and how you're supposed to put those into your stories, it made it easier to realise why most stories are unique." Meanwhile, year 8 student Seth Spenceley said he took lots away from the presentation,

Scot Gardner and students from Yarra Hills Secondary College. but mainly the idea that everyone has an important story to tell. "Everyone, if they really were self-motivated and wanted to, they probably could be an author," he said. "You really need to have your own story to tell, you can't just try and take other people's.

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You need to know what happened so you can put your own twists on it. "If I was going to write something it would probably help me have more of an idea of how to engage people and how to make them want to actually read my stories." Scot grew up in Greensborough until his

family moved to Yinnar South when he was a teenager. He said although that time of his life was boring in terms of family conflict, it was a time in which he started to realise how incredibly complex yet beautiful the world was. That experience and his ability to never grow up helps inspire the engaging presentations he gives to high school kids. "I think that part of me never really evolved beyond about 15 years and I think in order to access young people you have to be able to access that part of yourself," he said. "If you were to ask my wife how old I was she would say 51 going on about 15 and I think that's a fair observation." Scot's session involved roughly a one-hour presentation before moving on to a workshop where students were encouraged to write and tell stories about their lives. Scot said his favourite part about high school sessions is hearing the compelling and unique stories students have to tell. "Just how unfettered they are, they don't censor themselves they just tell you like it is," he said. "They're sort of proud of it and unashamed of it and they should be proud of it." "It's a sacred part of their evolution to be able to acknowledge a story." To find out more about Scot and his school presentations visit http://scotgardner.com/.

Learning has a modern twist By Romy Stephens The Mount Lilydale Mercy College was joined by Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino today (23 August) to launch its new Mercy Learning Centre. The Centre is the latest development in the College's masterplan to deliver modern, open and light-filled spaces that help reflect contemporary learning opportunities. Designed by Cirillo Architects, working in association with Architecture Etcetera Pty Ltd, the building brings together the library, lounges and seminar areas in a single community gathering place for students between years 10-12. The school hopes it will support the sharing of student ideas outside the classroom and complement the shift towards collaborative media and team efforts. Mount Lilydale Mercy College's Principal Mr Philip Morison said the new learning space will be invaluable to all students. "We are pleased to be able to launch this exciting project today which brings innumerable benefits for our students, providing the spatial and technological solutions to accommodate students' needs now and into the future," he said. The College's history and unique location provided some challenges for architects de-

signing the new Learning Centre. Founded in 1986, the college has sat on top of Rourke's Hill for nearly 125 years. It is highly visible from the surrounding area and has a strong visual presence in the local community. Architect Anthony Worm said all of the historical and situational constraints had to be taken into consideration when designing the building. "The design for the new masterplan was influenced by a study of medieval town planning in Europe," he said. "Responding to the constraints of the site, the new Mercy Learning Centre is a long narrow building that takes advantage of the views, while controlling access to daylight, services and changes in level down the steep hillside." Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic coeducational secondary school and is a Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd. The Learning Centre was also blessed at the launch by Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Region, Reverend Monsignor Anthony J Ireland.

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Left out in the cold By Casey Neill Bureaucratic buck-passing is threatening to leave Yarra Ranges' homeless out in the cold. Yarra Ranges Council shut down the Stable One Winter Shelter on Tuesday 20 August. Stable One partnered with churches to provide temporary accommodation for the past two winters, giving 56 men and women in the Yarra Ranges the chance to come in from the cold. But the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) advised the council that the churches would need a temporary occupancy permit to take part this year, the Mail reported in May. So the council advocated to the State Government for changes to building regulations for winter shelters. In a statement on 23 August, the council said that Planning Minister Richard Wynne had in response confirmed that any organisation wishing to accommodate - temporarily or permanently - needed to hold the relevant occupancy permits. The council was made aware on Tuesday night that the Winter Shelter was operating.

"Unfortunately, based on the previous advice from the VBA, the council had no choice but to ask them to stop operating until an occupancy permit was in place," it said. Stable One managing director Jenny Willetts said the VBA was "the only one standing in the way". She said the Winter Shelter went ahead following legal advice that partner churches were not in breach of their occupancy permits. "Though guests are given the opportunity to sleep on a camp bed, it is not a kind of private lodging," Ms Willetts said. "The limited scope, scale and duration of the program - 13 nights of 365 in each church - precludes any inconsistency between the use of the church and its classification as an assembly building. "We call upon local councils, state government and the VBA to take a common sense approach and allow shelter at the worst time of the year to be available to the most vulnerable." But a spokesperson for the VBA said councils had the ability to approve this type of temporary use.

"The Yarra Ranges have chosen to apply an interpretation of the Building Act 1993, the effect of which will not allow the temporary use of these buildings by the Stable One charity," she said. "It appears that with the volunteers supervising people over night, there is a management strategy in place to maintain safety and amenity." Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson reiterated that the council's actions were based on VBA advice. "We're bound by the State Government's legislation so we hope the Planning Minister looks into a review of the act with some urgency," he said. "The Building Act requires fire safety equipment upgrades and essential safety measures to be implemented on a building to make it eligible for a temporary occupation. "For groups offering one night of accommodation in a local church, the cost of those works just isn't feasible. "The act provides little flexibility for groups utilising community buildings for very shortterm relief services."

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Chainsaws stolen Monbulk police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws valued at $1000 each from a Monbulk home. Thieves took two chainsaws from small business owner Matt Slockwitch’s car overnight between 6 and 7 August. The arborist and owner of Cut and Catch tree services told the Mail that it was a devastating hit. “As far as it goes, having your stuff nicked it’s gut-wrenching,“ he said. “You work hard for what you got and suddenly someone can come and take whatever they...that’s just not right. “You have to go and try and get costings on new chainsaws as well as still pay the crew, because they’re all losing a full day’s work too, and it’s also just the fact that after that you’re not sure if those guys who took the chainsaws are going to come back the next night, or the night after that.” Mr Slockwitch highlighted the immense support from the community after he posted about the incident on Facebook. “I did get calls from other arborists saying their stuff had also been stolen, and there were four blokes who asked what gear I needed. That was utterly amazing,” he said. “I did greatly appreciate the offers that came. "Fortunately I didn’t need to take them but the community spirit in our industry is incredible and needs to be acknowledged.” Anyone with information about the theft should call Monbulk police on 9756 6266.

By Derek Schlennstedt Last year in Monbulk, ZING! Sing in Dutch launched Dutchies of the Dandenongs in collaboration with Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC). According to Dutchies of the Dandenongs artistic director Jeannie Marsh, it was such a success that they're doing it again this year. “This year it will be bigger and better, including a wider range of activities,” she said. Ms Marsh said the festival celebrated Dutch culture and was held in the Dandenongs due to the large amount of Dutch immigrants who called the area home. “There is a long connection of Dutch community in the Dandenongs, particularly after the second world war...many people came and set up businesses and lives in the Dandenongs and they’re still there,” she said. “This celebration, it’s a mixture of celebrating those stories but also these wonderful songs.” The day will be centred around Dutch choir and band ZING! Sing in Dutch who will be leading and teaching Dutch songs, from current pop songs to old favourites. There will be workshops and activities all day, a one man band competition judged by Rudy the One Man Band, and a public performance at 4pm. Ms Marsh said anybody could take part and being Dutch wasn't a prerequisite. “Music is an universal language and ZING! are such engaging and delightful performers and perform with such energy that everybody has a smile on their face,” she said. “Rudy is Dutch Australian and he got interested in this tradition of one man band, which

Eye out for trees Falling trees damaged two Belgrave houses in one incident. Belgrave police told the Mail that on 24 August at 10.30am a 20 metre tall tree fell and collided with another tree, causing branches and limbs to fall. Those limbs fell onto a house, with the other tree falling onto another house. No one was injured and SES crews who attended were required to call a Yarra Ranges Council crew to help to remove the large tree. Police are reminding residents to take care when walking in Sherbrooke Forest, particularly on windy days. Monbulk police Sergeant Luke Schroder said it was best for people to stay indoors on windy days, rather than go for a walk.

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The Dutchies recreating Abbey Road in Monbulk, Anny Koelewyn, Jeannie Marsh and Rudy van Picture: ROB CAREW den Bovenkamp. 196886 is very popular in the Netherlands, so he’s running a little competition for kids to come along and have a go at making their own one man band.” Dutchies of the Dandenongs at 70 Main Road, Monbulk, and surrounds on Saturday 7 September will be a celebration of all things Dutch.

A $5 registration fee for adults gives patrons access to all activities. Everybody who registers to participate has a chance to win a double pass to Tesselaar Tulip Festival's Dutch Weekend. “There is a strong Dutch community in the hills area, and we would love to see you at this event - this one is for you,” Ms Marsh said.

Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for public information following the suspicious death of Antonio ‘Tony’ Salaris in Kilsyth on 21 August. Police said the 73-year-old retiree was seen lying on the ground being attacked by an unknown man near his property on Browning Street shortly before 9am last Wednesday. During the altercation, Tony was fatally stabbed. His body was found outside a neighbouring property on Browning Street. Police said a man fled from the scene and neighbours called emergency services. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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Sharing community facts Residents often turn to their local historical society for information on their ancestors - be it images of people or places, or information about the family to add more than just the bare statistics of birth, marriage and death. At Lilydale and District Historical Society (LDHS) we are privileged to have many valuable resources people can access - local newspapers, archives, databases and image collections. However, we often extend our search out into the wider community, seeking their help via our own members and social media - Facebook and Instagram. Currently we have 1199 people like and 1273 people follow us. Two recent Facebook posts demonstrated the value of social media to our society's heritage knowledge.

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Lilydale and District Historical Society president We have been helping the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum with some of its collection items about which it has little, if any, knowledge. One was a Young Farmers Trophy presented to Noel Cardwell. We put the image and what information we had online.

Within 24 hours our followers and those on I Grew Up in Lilydale had supplied us with Mr Cardwell's phone number, email and his address in New South Wales. We had one follower from the Gold Coast contact us with the same information. Thanks to residents and their willingness to help, the museum staff now have the complete story of the trophy. Another item the museum was trying to identify was a large, old hand trolley. We checked with our members and established it wasn't from one of our grocery stores, so an image was put online. Again, thanks to our own Facebook and the I Grew Up in Lilydale super sleuths, one person with railway knowledge zoomed into the image and found VR stamped inside a wheel. Another person indicated the trolley could

be one that was loaned to the Lillydale Museum many years ago but not collected. Yarra Ranges Museum contacted the railway museum at Lilydale Station and they happily donated it to the museum. In both cases unknown objects suddenly had a story to tell. Our society has regular weekly posts and we are constantly amazed at the comments and information given to us. It shows no one owns our past and history - we each have our own story, but we also have shared history which we should always be willing to share with others. Find us on Facebook or Instagram, at www. lilydalehistorical.com.au or via info@lilydalehistorical.com.au. Remember: yesterday is now part of our history.

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There’s a new way that hills residents can fill their gardens with birds, lizards, frogs and butterflies. Yarra Ranges Council is getting behind the Gardens for Wildlife initiative, whereby enthusiastic local volunteers will visit participants and advise on how best to attract wildlife to their gardens. Selby Community House will be hosting an information night and presentation in which residents can learn more. A slideshow will showcase some of the success locals have had in populating their gardens, and there will be ample opportunities to ask questions. A light supper will round out the evening. The event will start at 7pm on Monday 2 September, with a gold coin requested to cover the supper. Inquiries: 9754 2039.

Concerns have been raised about the type and nature of buildings that have and could be approved for Emerald. Two planning officers from the Shire of Cardinia, Peter Benezac and Debbie Tyson, will attend the next Emerald Village Association meeting on Tuesday 27 August at 7.30pm at the Emerald RSL. All are welcome.

Upwey Country Music Club The Upwey Country Music Club is presenting its next walk-up open mic concert on Sunday 1 September at the Guides Hall in Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully, from 12.15pm to 5pm. Artists perform songs in the country, bluegrass and folk genres. New singers, musicians

and bands are always welcome. There’s an entrance fee of $7 ($5 for members) and the club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday of each month. Inquiries: Graham 5964 8298.

Trees and weeds swap Cardinia Shire Council and the Friends of Emerald Lake Park are hosting a Trees for Weeds Swap at Emerald Library on Saturday 7 September from 10am to 2pm. Cardinia residents will be able to trade a bag of weeds for a free local indigenous plant at no cost. Attendees can ask the experts for help to identify weed species and learn ways to control weeds on their properties. Visit www.cardinia.vic.gov. au/events/event/814/trees_for_weeds_swap_ event for more information.

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Honeyeaters’ hope By Romy Stephens Species inbreeding due to habitat destruction is taking its toll on native birdlife, according to a recent Monash University-led study. The research, published in Current Biology, suggested that the helmeted honeyeater would likely be extinct due to inbreeding if not for conservation actions and habitat restoration efforts. Professor Paul Sunnucks from Monash University’s School of Biological Sciences, who led the study, said the findings had wide-ranging implications for wildlife management. “Our study combines over 30 years of demanding fieldwork and advanced genetics to quantify how much harm is done by inbreeding in the last wild population of the helmeted honeyeater, and identifies ways forward,” he said. The helmeted honeyeater, named for its ‘helmet’ of head feathers, is a much-loved Victorian state emblem found only in the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve. The species was once widely distributed across eastern Melbourne but since European settlement, 99 per cent of the floodplain forest essential for the birds has been wiped out to make way for agricultural land and towns. Only 50 wild birds remained in 1989. Most helmeted honeyeaters have since been given coloured leg-bands for tracking, which allowed researchers to record how long each bird lived and how many offspring they produced. Combining this information with advanced

Juvenile Helmeted Honeyeater in greenery and misty rain. Picture: COURTESY OF ZOOS VICTORIA genetic analysis, the research team determined the damage from inbreeding. They found the most inbred birds typically had 90 per cent less reproductive success than the least inbred. 'Inbreeding depression’ typically causes species to have a shortened life, become a poor breeder or even die. Despite the findings, researchers said that 30 years of conservation efforts had helped the birds get back on their feet. It’s estimated there are now 230 birds living in Yellingbo. The captive breeding initiative started at Healesville Sanctuary in 1989 has been instrumental in restoring bird populations. Most birds bred are released at reintroduction sites in Yellingbo.

Kim Miller is the life sciences manager of conservation and research at Healesville Sanctuary and one of the report authors. “We have dedicated keepers who look after the helmeted honeyeater. They form pairs and start their breeding season in August and that breeding season goes through until March and sometimes April,” she said. Monash researchers have suggested that inbreeding depression was still a problem but cross-breeding with a closely-related population could help - something the sanctuary is trialling using the closely-related yellow-tufted honeyeaters. “Even as recently as 30 to 40 years ago there was some level of gene pool mixing between these two subspecies,” Ms Miller explained. Despite positive advances in research and conservation, the bird is listed as critically endangered. Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater formed in 1989, is based within the Yellingbo reserve and works to improve the species’ habitats and increase community awareness throughout the local area. “People want to help, but they don’t know how so it’s about education,” the group's environmental co-ordinator Dr Melanie Birtchnell said. “Usually, people are horrified to find out that their actions are having an impact on threatened species. “Most people really want to be on board with conservation...when they get a bit of information they want to help.”

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$31 million school plan By Derek Schlennstedt A $31 million development for a school in a green wedge zone in Narre Warren East is going to VCAT. The applicant appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) following the Yarra Ranges Council decision to refuse a permit. Council refused the application under delegation in June this year, as it was considered an inappropriate development for the green wedge. According to a planning report, the developer was seeking a planning permit to use 56 Edebohls Road, Narre Warren East, for a primary and secondary school. The school would cater to about 1140 students and key features included open terrace areas, one school building the height of 8.7 metres and 97 car parking spaces. According to a council report, the permit was refused on the basis that "the proposal was contrary to the purpose and decision guidelines of the Green Wedge Zone". It also stated that "the built form proposed by the application is considered to be at odds with the surrounding rural landscape character and introduces an urban built form which exhibits a high site coverage, low permeability, minimal setbacks, extensive continuous built form and removal of roadside vegetation". The applicant lodged an appeal against this decision to VCAT. Anyone wishing to make a submission on the proposal can visit www.vcat.vic.gov.au/ resources/statement-of-grounds-planningand-environment-list.

By Derek Schlennstedt People in Gembrook will have access to a new playspace and skate park thanks to a funding boost from the federal and state governments. Eastern Victoria Region MP Harriet Shing and La Trobe MP Jason Wood joined community members on 20 August in turning the first sod on the new Gembrook Leisure Park. The $1.5 million playspace and skate park received $500,000 from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund, which supports creating community connections, enhancing services and providing greater opportunities at a local level. The project was also supported by a $500,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions fund. Works will include a skate space, exercise station, an open play area with flying fox, a multi-purpose hard court, splash pad and water play area, barbecue shelters and picnic facilities. Mr Wood and Ms Shing spoke about the importance of the playspace for residents. “The Growing Suburbs Fund helps councils build great local facilities for their communities such as town centres, parks, community centres and playgrounds,” Ms Shing said. Mr Wood said: “Gembrook Leisure Park is

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“The upgrade will meet the needs of the growing local community, and provide an important attraction for visitors to the area as Gembrook grows in popularity as a tourist destination.” Construction is expected to be completed by November.

Students at Monbulk Primary School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need, with an architect appointed to design the school’s upgrade. Monbulk MP James Merlino announced on 15 August that Kosloff Architecture had been appointed to design the $7.1 million redevelopment. It will include a new Grade 5 and 6 building, a new library and two new competition-grade outdoor netball courts. The Monbulk Football Netball Club will also use the netball courts after school hours. “We’re making sure that our schools have the best facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers and that every child is given every chance to succeed,” Mr Merlino said. “Families in Monbulk are a step closer to getting the great local school facilities their kids need to thrive.”

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Mount Evelyn Christian School students transformed into jungle creatures through song, dance and spectacular costumes. School staff member Nicole Nyhouse said the primary students recently performed The Lion King Junior. “Our Year 5 and 6 students auditioned for the lead roles and each of our primary classes were on stage at various times through the performance,” she said. “Our primary choir and primary band were also involved in the performance.” They gave two performances to full houses. “This was a real highlight for our students

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The Worrell reserve toilets are set to be removed as part of construction on the Emerald Hub. Barry Eadie, a resident of 40 years, said he was concerned that once the toilets were gone, there would be no public amenities available for residents to use. “It is only in recent times I became aware our little toilet block was not in the plan for the reserve,” he said. “There are toilets in a couple of cafes over the road, but I am sure they would prefer the public did not use them. “The new pavilion at the oval is said to have a toilet in its plan, but if it is like the old pavilion it will be only open when an event is taking place. “There is a toilet in the library but it closes at 2.30pm on Saturday and re-opens at 9am on Monday. "They are still working out the times for the hub toilet; the last times I heard were 6am until 9pm daily. “I believe it would be a backward step to remove the little toilet that has been a 24-hour toilet, seven days a week, the whole time we have lived here.” It’s understood that the new amenities which are incorporated in the Hills Hub project include two universally accessible unisex toilets, three male and three female toilets available for public use. According to Cardinia Shire Council's infrastructure and environment general manager Peter Benazic, the public toilet facilities at Worrell Recreation Reserve will be removed as part of the extensive redevelopment works. New public amenities will initially operate during specific times yet to be confirmed, "but are expected to be in line with the operating hours of the Emerald Community Hub

Cardinia Shire Council will sign a contract of up to two years with Polytrade Recycling to process its kerbside recycling. The move followed the council's contract with SKM Industries coming to an abrupt halt when the processor was unable to meet Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements. The EPA issued SKM with notices regarding environmental non-compliance in February following fire and health risks at its Laverton and Coolaroo sites. During an 11-week shut down, the council was forced to send recyclable material to landfill, sparking environmental outrage and an increased financial burden. Unable to clean up its act, SKM ceased accepting materials from all Victorian customers including 31 other councils from Friday 26 July, and the company has gone into liquidation. Cardinia and the City of Casey are able to share Polytrade’s limited capacity of 50 tonnes per day, with Cardinia being afforded 13 tonnes and Casey 37 tonnes. It’s believed Polytrade is set to upgrade its Hallam processing facility within four to six weeks to a full materials recovering facility, which would eventually enable it to receive the remaining recycling tonnes from both councils. Council officers have been working alongside 61 other councils on a group procurement process to invite new players into the recycling processing market. The recycling industry was thrown into turmoil early last year, largely due to changes to environmental policies in China that restricted importing Australian recyclables.

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Barry Eadie is concerned about the removal of the only 24/7 toilet in Emerald. and Emerald Library". “There will be electronic access doors leading to the toilets and security monitoring for safe use of these facilities without affecting user privacy," Mr Benazic said. "The electronic access will inform and

guide the council in understanding the use and availability of the public toilet. “The council will also be installing wayfinding signage to ensure all reserve users and visitors to the area know and can easily identify the location of the new public amenities."

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Blooming marvellous fun By Derek Schlennstedt Residents are reassured that Hancock's Daffodils in the Menzies Creek is open for spring, despite the heavy machinery that's parked on their lawn. Will and Christine Ashburner told the Mail that they're still open, and there's plenty of daffodils to choose from for spring. Ms Ashburner said the machinery is part of the Kallista Sewerage project - which will provide a new sewerage service to properties in Kallista, The Patch and Menzies Creek that can't contain their own wastewater on-site. "It is all part of the Kallista sewerage project," she said. "They asked us if they could use our front paddock and it's a lot bigger than we thought, but we're just behind them and open as per usual," she joked. Will and Christine Ashburner have over 20 years of experience with daffodils and they're keen to advise both experts and novices on how to get the best out of their bulbs.

Over spring a sea of flowering colour will greet visitors, from the extensive indoor and garden displays with a large variety of fresh cut flowers, to potted daffodils and collector's bulbs. "We've got thousands of different varieties," Ms Ashburner said. "There's not just the normal yellow daffodils, but ones with white backs, there's yellow and orange, white and pinks, and split corona types. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes." The Ashburners took over the farm in 2000 and have continued introducing new bulb varieties, which are all tested for the local climate, from their own programs or from other breeders world-wide. From its humble origins more than 100 years ago, the business has evolved to become Australia's leading daffodil specialists, offering more than 1000 individual varieties to home gardeners around the country. The Spring festival is open weekdays from 11am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to

Christine and Will with Daffodils. 185142 5pm until Sunday 30 September, at the corner of Belgrave-Gembrook and Jacksons Hill roads, Menzies Creek.

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Two macho words mashed together in war’s crucible Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan Starring Travis Fimmel, Daniel Webber and David Wenham Rated MA15+ Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is a wellproduced war film that fails on the finer narrative aspects. The film depicts a pitched battle from the Vietnam War during which Australian and New Zealand soldiers held out against an over-

whelming force of North Vietnamese troops on 18 August 1966. Like most good war films, Danger Close styles itself like a horror film, with stark brutal violence, a harsh minimalistic soundtrack and an oppressive atmosphere of fear, pain, adrenaline and hopeless odds. The individual skirmishes carry nail-biting life-or-death tension but the characters are thinly-sketched and the geography and timing of the battle are unclear.

These elements thematically allude to the chaos and dehumanisation in war, but are narratively unsatisfying, as they prevent us from following and fully investing in the overall conflict. The film also has a promising character arc that it ends up squandering. Travis Fimmel stars as Major Harry Smith, a borderline-sadistic leader who eventually shows some humility after ordering a pyrrhic (self-destructive victory) air-strike. But Smith’s subsequent defiance of orders

comes across as wasteful arrogance, not loyalty to his men. Given Smith’s callousness and cruelty and the string of bad tactical decisions and further insubordination his actions trigger, his later moments of respect and growth feel unearned. Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan features extraordinary gruelling spectacle in its battle sequences, but has a scrambled plot and a severely unsympathetic protagonist. - Seth Lukas Hynes

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CITY LIVING IN THE HILLS FROM humble beginnings in the 1920s, this character home was hewn from the local mountain ash and the waxed patina on the polished hardwood floors and mill sawn marks through the weatherboards offer a glimpse of the original charm. Heritage wire fencing and elegant gates welcome guests at the entry off Falls road to either meander through the garden and vine-covered arbours, or enter the auto gates down the long, sweeping driveway. Steeplypitched gables protruding over weeping cherries and climbing roses framing the classic country residence welcome visitors. French doors open into a wide entry revealing views through the lounge/dining room window beyond the wide covered verandah to Silvan Reservoir and the Warburton ranges. A fireplace mantle houses the essential wood fire in what the agent says is the most beautiful room to curl up inside in winter and relax with sumptuous carpet underfoot. A split barn door leads to a bespoke farmhouse kitchen sympathetically renovated, adding creature comforts including a 900mm Ilve range, Miele dishwasher, with butler's sink, tapware and handles all tasteful heritage touches.

The mellow timber boards contrast with a French provincial decor of whites and earthy tones to the living and meals with a box bay window seat protruding over the front porch entry connecting with the garden. Two double bedrooms on the lower level and main bathroom are quietly placed down a hall, while a spacious home office or guest room is accessed off the main entry. Adjacent, the staircase leads to a retreat or third living zone, highlighted by gabled ceilings, sash windows and day bed. The master suite is accessed via a

passage with his and hers walk-in robes either side, and a spacious ensuite completes this wing. The fourth bedroom is perfect as a nursery, the agent says, and offers lots of storage. There's abundant light from a northeasterly aspect. Externally, wide verandahs front and rear create peaceful places to ponder and appreciate the colour of the seasons, the agent says, and landscaping with defined areas of stone paving frame outdoor zones

for year-round entertaining. A swim spa is tucked privately to the side, while a separately fenced rear paddock for playing with the kids or for the family pets to roam enhances the property, the agent says. Full access at the rear of the acreage (via Warwick Road) is also available. Ample car accommodation and workshop are easily accessed while storage beneath the home is aplenty. Among the inclusions are a water tank, solar panels, fire bunker, gas ducted heating, split systems, full fencing and a fridge. â&#x2014;?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 55 Falls Road, Kalorama, VIC 3766 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,480,000-$1,620,000 Contact: Corinne Sukroo 0419 805 915, BELL REAL ESTATE OLINDA

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3 Vista Street Olinda

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Maple Cottage in the heart of Kallista.

This cosy 1940s rendered-brick home where all the hallmarks of its era are interwoven with modern comforts and spectacular garden vistas seen through its many original sash windows. Set on over 3/4 of an acre of gardens, laced with garden paths, sunny BBQ spots and plantings that are several decades old, the homes 3-bedroom coniguration is extremely versatile. With 9ft ceilings, the main level incorporates TWO distinctly separate living rooms, one with cosy wood heater, and the other with a gas log ire, adjacent to the updated kitchen and bathroom, and a bedroom with BIRs. Upstairs is the spacious main bedroom with its own dressing room or nursery along with an adjoining ensuite bathroom. There is also another upper bedroom level which is absolutely ideal for the teen or house-guest, plus a study and with a separate entrance.

Maple Cottage, situated in the heart of Kallista, is tucked away on a quiet no through road! Accessed via the iconic Tom Roberts road, through the Sherbrooke Forest, your tree change awaits. Meander through the cottage garden, & enter this cottage style WRC home, illed with charm. Polished loorboards, sash windows & a rambling loorplan offers 2 separate living zones that will tick all your boxes. The crackling log ire, high ceilings, picture rails & French doors, all add to the character. Offering 3 bedrooms & study (master with WIR & ENS) & retreat, plus a function family bathroom. An older style timber kitchen is at the heart of the home, with an island bench, s/s appliances. All within walking distance to the local Kallista village, school, kinder & with transport at the end of the road. Currently tenanted until September 2019.

Contact: Trevor Bell 0418 333 580 Inspection: By Private Appointment (Photo ID Required)

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“Original” in every sense of the word, this cottage, set on over an acre (4,522m2 approx.), is the quintessential hills home. Privately positioned, the property, formerly operated as a B & B, is calling out for its new caretaker. This classic 100 y/o weatherboard cottage has wide verandas on 3 sides, original sash windows & high ceilings. Recent upgrades include gas log ire, ducted gas heating & gas hot water service. The home has been re-wired, re-plumbed & is move in ready. The home comprises 2 large bedrooms, large lounge/sitting room which incorporates dining area, separate country style kitchen & spa bathroom. If a traditional hills cottage with an abundance of character & charm, on a classic old garden block with north facing aspect, is what you have been searching for, then here it is!

With stunning views towards Lysterield valley, this freshly renovated 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home ticks all the boxes. The inviting front entry welcomes you as you take in the stunning vista, complimented by cathedral ceilings, natural light, polished loorboards, easy loorplan & cozy slow combustion wood heater, opening up to a balcony where you can take in the sunsets. The self-contained downstairs apartment has a 2nd main bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette & laundry which is ideal for Air BNB, teenagers retreat or a multi-generational family. There is an optional secondary access & external entertaining deck. The crescent driveway allowing dual access, garage & workshop ensures that you have plenty of options with regards to storing the boats, trailers or caravan. The separate studio setup as a home ofice allows separation for that work/life balance.

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Escape to a lifestyle that you’ll love! Beautifully presented 3 BDR home features a generous kitchen/ meals, spacious living area, cosy WFH & GDH. Landscaped gardens, entertaining areas with built in bbq, large workshop complete with a bar, toilet & spacious ofice – the perfect man cave, teenage retreat, artists studio or music room. DBL & single carport both with separate driveways. An easy stroll to Emerald.

Two stunning, lightly treed, lat blocks - 41 & 30 acres. Both are the perfect place to establish your dream home (STCA) & enjoy a private lifestyle. Abundant with native wildlife & bird life these blocks have many paths & tracks to explore where horses, kangaroos & wombats exist in harmony. Want more land? Why not buy both of these adjoining blocks. Easy access to Cockatoo township.

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5 Kookaburra Court Gembrook

$750,000 - $825,000

32 Belgrave Gembrook Road Cockatoo

$595,000 - $654,000

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Hidden Gem That’s Just A Stroll to Cockatoo!

This 2yo home has it all - style, quality & location. Includes polished loorboards, DBL glazed windows, plantation shutters, ample storage & neutral tones. GDH, zoned ducted refrigerated A/C & ceiling fans. 4 generous BDRs, 2 separate living areas, well-appointed kitchen, covered alfresco area, stunning landscaped gardens & DBL remote garage. Easy stroll to cafes, Pufing Billy, parks, public transport, school & kindergarten.

Western Red Cedar 3 BDR home set on a deep 1 acre block - space & privacy, yet close to Cockatoo Township. The central hub of this home features wonderful high pitched timber ceilings & large windows & contains a spacious kitchen overlooking the meals area & generous family room complete with a cosy WFH. Separate rumpus room, GDH & A/C. Under house storage & gardens ready for your style & love.

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032, Bethany Day 0438 844 968

Contact: Samantha Scott 0438 680 032

111 Grey Road Gembrook

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$780,000 - $850,000

$1,290,000 - $1,390,000

Spacious, Private Retreat Amongst Nature!

Prime Land, Sensational Views, Perfect Location!

7 acre private haven close to Gembrook featuring 4 BDR family home with 2 spacious living areas & undercover entertaining deck with beautiful outlook to the native bushland. WFH, 10ft ceilings, gas console & S/S cooling. Outside includes DBL remote garage, 2 garden sheds & 12 x 12m shed/workshop with concrete loor, power, WFH, S/S & toilet. Wonderful lifestyle property you’ll be happy to come home to.

Amazing acreage with magniicent views! Just over 37 acres of stunning clear grazing land. With an elevated aspect, this property provides truly incredible views. Includes a 3 BRD brick home, machinery shedding, spring fed dam, 25 Meg litre water licence & 3 phase power to dam & house.2 sealed road access to this property & walking distance to Gembrook township.

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Elegant, charming & sophisticated, this property boasts the best of olde world character with all of your modern conveniences. Extending over 3 levels, this well designed ﬂoorplan incorporates three living zones including formal lounge with to outdoor entertaining, cosy TV/media room & a downstairs rumpus. With features such as GDH & Refrigerated Cooling, Split System heating/cooling downstairs, solar panels & the convenience of ducted vacuuming, this home certainly can’t be faulted.

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11 Colombo Road, BELGRAVE A HIDDEN GEM IN THE HILLS

$580,000 - $620,000 3A 1B 2C

Peaceful, tranquil and stylish, this gorgeous Western Red Cedar home gives the vibe of resort style living! Situated only minutes from Belgrave’s vibrant main street, public transport and outstanding schools and kindergartens this 3 bedroom home will be the ideal family home for those looking for something where you can simply move in and enjoy. Tucked away from the quiet street, you will discover a ﬂat fenced yard with a large outdoor undercover entertaining that acts as a second living area all year long. You will truly feel like you are on holidays at home!

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Brad Conder

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14 Moores Road, MONBULK LARGER THAN MEETS THE EYE…

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43 School Road, MENZIES CREEK CHARACTER CUTIE ON A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK!

$560,000 - $600,000 3A 1B 1C

Overlooking beautiful valley views and only a short walk from Monbulk’s main street, sporting facilities and local Primary Schools, this larger than meets the eye, 3 bedroom home has been lovingly maintained and offers an opportunity for a new family to ﬁll its rooms with love & laughter. With natural sunlight streaming throughout, the home is neat, spacious and offers a large lounge room, spacious dining room (or second living area) and beautiful kitchen with wide benches and plenty of cupboard space. This gorgeous home will be one lucky buyers dream come true!

Set in an idyllic setting, backing onto the tracks of Puffing Billy Railway, this cute, character home has all of the modern touches you need for todays living. A gorgeous 3 bedroom home, the floorplan provides you with a separate, cosy lounge room, a spacious kitchen / meals area that opens onto the rear decking, updated bathroom and a central sitting room that is the perfect place to curl up and read your favourite book in front of the warm wood fire. Set on over 1/3 of an acre of stunning lawns, this family friendly property will have you enjoying the outdoors at every chance you get.

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The race for fifth is alive By Nick Creely Cranbourne has moved one step closer to securing its spot in the AFL Outer East Premier Division finals and staving off Wandin once and for all after a dominant win against Olinda Ferny Creek on Saturday, 19.17 (131) to 3.7 (25). The Eagles are two points clear of the Dogs in fifth with a round left to play, and desperately needed to bank the four points when the Bloods travelled down to Frenken Homes Oval on Saturday. Steve O'Brien's side got the early jump and the Bloods were unable to catch up, turning a 34-point quarter time advantage into 63 at the main break, with the Eagles holding the visitors goalless in the first half. The Eagles managed to find some terrific touch in attack with a 10-goal to two second half, breaking past the 100-point margin barrier late in the final term. Young star on the rise Corey Ellison played a super game for the Eagles, slotting six, while Archie Lawler-Lobato continued his strong form with four and on the other end of the ground, skipper Brandon Osborne was in command in the back half. For the Bloods, skipper Marcus Hottes and James Charge were named in the best. Down at Healesville, Wandin did still keep in touch with fifth by holding on after a fast finish from the Bloods, 14.11 (95) to 14.9 (93). With the breeze a significant factor, the Dogs got out to a 34-point lead, before the Bloods fought back to claw the deficit back to eight at the major break. Once again, the Dogs made the most of their advantage, kicking four unanswered goals to take in a 33-point lead. And despite a brave surge from the Bloods, the Dogs managed to hold on and keep its season alive with a round to play. Justin Van Unen - as he has all season - was arguably the difference, slotting nine classy goals on his way to a best afield performance. In the remaining matches of Premier, Berwick secured a comfortable win against Upwey Tecoma, 15.20 (110) to 3.6 (24), while Narre Warren did similar against Woori Yallock, 14.20 (104) to 3.11 (29). In Division 1, Monbulk belted Belgrave but were unable to clinch top spot, 22.26 (158) to 7.7 (49). The Hawks - who kicked 14 goals to two after half time - will now turn their attention to Sunday's qualifying final showdown against Doveton at Beaconsfield's Holm Park.

Hayden Smith and his Woori Yallock teammates went down to Narre Warren on Saturday. 196946 Pakenham, meanwhile, have earned the week off after finishing with the minor premiership after holding off Officer, 10.10 (70) to 7.7 (49). In other games, Doveton did enough in horrid conditions at Warburton Millgrove, 6.7 (43) to 3.7 (25), while Mount Evelyn got the best of Emerald, 14.18 (102) to 12.10 (82).

The other final to be played on Sunday will be an elimination final between Officer and Mount Evelyn, to be played at Gembrook. In Division 2, Gembrook Cockatoo's season has come to an end with an elimination final loss to Powelltown, 16.7 (103) to 11.11 (77). The Brookers were right in it at half time, holding a four-point lead, but eventually

Picture: ROB CAREW Powelltown got on top, kicking 11 goals to six across the final two quarters to advance through to another week. Damien Volta was the best for the Brookers in the loss, while Michael Firrito slotted four. In the other final, Yarra Junction pipped Kinglake in a thrilling qualifying final at Woori Yallock, 14.13 (97) to 13.7 (85).

A-grade Bloods take 19-goal win In very blustery conditions, Olinda Ferny Creek took on Cranbourne at Casey Fields in Round 17 of Outer East Netball Premier Division. In the early morning match up it was Olinda Ferny Creek taking on Narre Warren in the 17 and under grade. The girls were determined to improve on their round one performance when they lost 49 to 12 against the very talent Narre side. It was indeed a much-improved performance second time around, with a spirited first half performance before Narre Warren powered away to a 23-goal victory. Ava Van Leemput, Keely Butler and Gramercy Russell were good for the Swannies. In D-grade, Cranbourne was just a class above the Swannies.

They blasted out of the blocks and were never headed, running out 38 to 20 victors. To clinch a spot in the finals, the Olinda Ferny Creek girls must now beat Wandin in next week's final round and rely on Cranbourne beating Upwey-Tecoma. Hannah Pace, Emmalee Keegan and Sarah Kennedy were good for the Swannies. In C-grade it was even at half time, 12 goals all, before Cranbourne pulled away to finish strongly to record a 31 to 20 victory. Sera Long and Jess Horner played well for Olinda Ferny Creek. B-grade was a great match, with Cranbourne leading for the entire first half before the Olinda Ferny Creek girls played their best quarter of the season, producing a withering 15 to 6 quarter to turn the game on its head

and running out eventual winners 43 to 35. Rhi Pendleton and Ash Cartlidge were strong in defense, while Dana Portorianos won the battle in the mid-court. In A-grade, Olinda Ferny Creek continued its unbeaten season by accounting for the third-placed Cranbourne 52 to 33. The Bloods were never headed in the contest and increased their lead at every change. Madi Taylor and Alice Paget both had strong performances while Elly Stewart proved her versatility at both ends of the court. Next Saturday, Olinda Ferny Creek will host Pakenham and Wandin in the final home and away games of the season at Olinda Recreation Reserve. Games start from 10.30am.

Bron Simpson, front, and Bri Hipwell defend in Saturday's A-grade clash.

Rovers too good for Hawks Monbulk Junior Football Club's under-16 boys played their hardest in their grand final match on Sunday 25 August. But Mount Evelyn was the better team on the day and won the premiership flag, 8.13.61 to 1.7.13. Gary Ross was named player of the match. "We are proud of every single player for not only making it to the grand final and giving it their all, but for a year of team work, pride, 18 MAIL

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sportsmanship and passion for the great game of football," the Hawks said. "We farewell some top-aged under-16s as they head off to senior football and wish them well. "For the rest of the players - bring on 2020."

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Australian Cross Country By Jamie Strudley Zoe Clarke was the standout result from the six talented Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes competing at the Australian Cross Country Championships on the weekend. Exceptionally warm, sunny conditions made racing tough on the groomed, fast, cross country circuit at Kembla Joggers course near Wollongong. Athletes were representing their state in the national team and individual competitions. Zoe was the first Yarra Ranges athlete in action in the 10 years girls 2000 metres. A field of 41 athletes sprinted off. Zoe got a good start and was well-positioned throughout the race. A group of three athletes, including Zoe, were together heading into the final 400 metres but trailing the leader by 30 metres. Zoe ran an exceptional tactical race to enter the finish straight in third position and move into second place with 50m to go before being pipped on the line by less than a metre to earn the bronze medal. Zoe also led her Victorian team to a silver team medal to cap off a fantastic race. The club had to wait a while for its next athlete to race, in the under-16 girls 4000m, which was the third-last race of the day. By now the sun had baked everything, making the course fast but dusty. The club was lucky to have three athletes in the big field of 88 athletes. After a lightning-fast start, Maddie Laven, Mia Strudley and Kiara Flavel settled into very good positions and raced hard. The two-lap course gave spectators ample opportunities to watch the race unfold. Maddie ran a fantastic race to finish 13th and earn a silver team medal. Mia maintained her solid start to eventually

Zoe Clarke, wearing bib 3136, in action in the cross country. finish 46th, just ahead of Kiara in 64th place. It was fantastic to have three club athletes representing Victoria in the same event, showcasing the depth of talent at the club. The last two races of the day were the the men's under-20 8km and the women's under-20 6km. James Laven was always in touch with the leaders throughout his race, eventually finishing in 20th place in a very fast, competitive field of 68 athletes. Grace Muller, competing in her first Australian Cross Country Championships, got a great start and maintained her pace throughout the race to finish in 36th place.

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The club is exceptionally proud of its athletes and thankful to the encouragement and support they receive from family, fellow members and coaches Brendan Dixon and Jamie Strudley. Several club athletes competed at the Wonderland Run trail race at The Grampians, with Harrison Van Duuren finishing second in the open 8km race. Also competing over the weekend were Zac Clarke, Jayden Clarke, Bryan Ackerly and Kate Van Duuren. The club's 50th anniversary celebration cocktail evening will take place at Eastern Golf Club on Saturday 16 November, with more details available soon.

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DOWN Plain (6) Bird (7) Glove (6) Fowl (6) Entice (5) Truck (5) Potentate (3) Lean (7) Medical complaint (5) Gruff (6) Bad (6) Being (6) Range (5)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO.7589 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Dawn chorus. 8, Sh-oo. 9, Has-p. 10, Raise (anag.) 11, Tall. 12, Retriever. 16, Hand-shake. 20, Well. 22, Ab-out. 23, Lied. 24, I-c-on. 25, Disre-gards. Down - 1, Man-age. 2, Insp-i-re. 3, Charge. 4, Praise (prays). 5, Asset (rev.) 7, Rolls. 13, Van. 14, She-llac. 15, P-each. 17, A-r-o-use. 18, D-ither. 19, Kneads (needs). 21, Lands.

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ACROSS Replace (10) Heath (4) River (Europe) (4) Flower (5) Weary (4) Inoculate (9) Personality (9) Throw (4) Series (5) Singing voice (4) Beach (4) Fervid (10)

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QUICK PUZZLE NO.7589 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Substitute. 8, Moor. 9, Oder. 10, Tulip. 11, Tire. 12, Vaccinate. 16, Character. 20, Toss. 22, Chain. 23, Alto. 24, Lido. 25, Passionate. Down - 1, Tundra. 2, Ostrich. 3, Mitten. 4, Pullet. 5, Tempt. 7, Lorry. 13, Aga. 14, Scrawny. 15, Colic. 17, Hoarse. 18, Rancid. 19, Entity. 21, Scope.

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