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Cops not ‘liking’ burglar picsBY DAVID SCHOUT

POLICE are warning victims of crime not toemulate a Facebook user who posted his ownCCTV photos of a Chirnside Park robberyearlier this month.

On February 8, Justin McDonald postedtwo clear images on his Facebook page of aman robbing his friend’s house about noon theprevious day.

The photos, captured on Mr McDonald’sfriend’s CCTV cameras, went viral with morethan 6000 people ‘sharing’ the photo via theirown Facebook pages in an effort to catch thethief.

The photos clearly revealed a middle-agedman in a grey T-shirt, who allegedly spent 15minutes going through the house.

The photo caption read: ‘‘Please let me knowif you recognise him, I’m happy for this to bepassed on so we can catch [him]!’’

Detective Senior Sergeant Allan Price, of

Lilydale police, confirmed officers were invest-igating.

He said that while it was entirely legal topost images from your house on Facebook,victims needed to be careful when sharinginformation on the internet as it could affectthe outcome of a court case.

‘‘If I’m a victim I’m going to think aboutdoing the same thing. It’s an understandableresponse,’’ Senior Sergeant Price said.

‘‘But people have to be careful of a) jeopard-ising the case and b) becoming a victim them-selves if the offender decides to take actionagainst them.’’

Although the man is yet to be charged, aVictoria Police spokesman said social media

comments — of which Mr McDonald’s photohad more than 300 — needed to be treatedwith caution.

‘‘Victoria Police understands setting up apage or site may help people feel like they areactively doing something to help a policeinvestigation.

‘‘However, where sites aren’t activelymonitored it may encourage speculationand false information to be posted, which canhave a harmful impact on police investiga-tions.’’

The spokesman said although in this case theburglar was yet to be charged, social mediacommentators had to be careful.

‘‘If a matter is resolved and a criminal invest-igation has started, comments on social mediamay potentially affect the outcome of courtmatters relating to the investigation.’’

Senior Sergeant Price said he expected thesesort of cases involving social media to increase.The Weekly could not contact Mr McDonald.

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Re: Council’s ‘no’ to Reflex actionI’m truly disgusted with the new Yarra Rangescouncillors immediately and unnecessarily undoingall the hard work and progressive leadership thatthe old council showed. I don’t understand thepoint in going to lengths to ‘undo’ what hadalready been voted in by one council if it doesn’timpact on the council’s operation. It sounds like thenew councillors are marking their territory andappear to be creating a clear division in the council.I feel it’s the beginning of many ‘undoings’ that aregoing to see our ‘green’ council go backwards —right at a time when it is crucial that we show lead-ership in Earth stewardship. Progress at all costshas proven to be detrimental; we live in a part of thestate that needs to be protected. What hope havewe got when our own council cannot even advocatefor environmental sustainability.

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Re: New laws hold anti-loggers backMal Sissins’ over emotional breast-beating, wailingand hair-tearing over the Leadbeater possum’s sup-posed demise, (Your Voice, February 19) is as fanci-ful as the supposed effects of man-made globalwarming on the polar bear in the Arctic Ocean! Just

as the polar bear retreats into the tundra (as thebears did before the last mini-ice age at the end ofthe 18th century), the Leadbeater possum findsother habitat; just as it did when Aborigines andlightning started fires.

The same sort of job-killing nonsense as Mr Sis-sins’s was used to stop Boral’s quarry expansion (ofanother mere 20 per cent) just a few years back,within Boral’s very own, 70 years’ established prop-erty’s boundaries in Montrose. All because of anon-existent threat to the Great Owl. The GreatOwl was in such great danger — but it still is nest-ing within Boral’s quarry boundaries and the neigh-bouring reserve in the vast (and protected!) stateforest, merely a short mouse-hunt flight away.

Howard Hutchins, Wonga Park

Re: Rubbish pile-up an eyesoreI wish to extend the thoughts of Doug from Ring-wood (Your Voice, February 12) on the constantpiles of hard garbage strewn across nature strips.

When Maroondah Council started the new poli-cy of booking two collections a year a householdrather than the scheduled collections twice yearly, Iwrote to the council with my objections. Theyinformed me that this would be a better way of con-

trolling rubbish collections, give us more choicebeing able to schedule our own and that theybelieve residents were happier with this decision.

Not a day goes by, either walking or drivingaround my suburb, in which I am not confrontedby a messy stack of rubbish. Not to mention theamount of rubbish dumped in service lanes andcommunity areas by residents.

Besides restarting the twice-yearly hard garbagecollections, the council should also bring back thetwo free tip passes we used to get with our rates, forus to use to dispose of things that we cannot includein our hard garbage collection.

C Clayton, Croydon

As a non-driver I frequently walk along the pictur-esque Wilana and Thomas Streets in Ringwood tocatch public transport. Sadly, these streets are rare-ly free of piles of unsightly, unhygienic rubbishdumped on the verge. Many don’t have the council-issued pink slip and sit on the roadside for weeks.

I have been to the Maroondah Council kiosk atEastland shopping centre many times to report thematter. Surely there must be a better way for thecouncil to come up with a solution.

John Sapsford, Ringwood

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The parliamentary support group for theforest and wood products industry, which aimsto bring both sides of politics together in a forumwith the industry, was announced last week —much to the chagrin of local environmentalgroups.

The new group was launched by VictorianAgriculture Minister Peter Walsh, who said theforest industries ‘‘have been under a sense ofsiege politically’’.

Mr Walsh said forestry was not just a ruralissue. More than 50,000 downstream jobsexisted in the wood industry, such as trussmanufacturing.

Labor upper house MP John Lenders, whorepresents the south-east metropolitan area, toldthe bipartisan crowd that the industry ‘‘is a jobsissue for all of us’’.

He said he wanted ‘‘industry supported in thisplace on its merits, fairly and transparently’’.

But local environment groups were angered by

the move. Sarah Rees, director of forest conser-vation group My Environment, said currentpoliticians were strongly aligned with the loggingindustry.

‘‘Since Peter Walsh and [parliamentary secret-ary for forestry and fisheries] Gary Blackwoodtook office the support for the logging industryhas blossomed,’’ she said. ‘‘[They] are out oftouch with regional needs.’’

Ms Rees said local priorities had shifted andthe government had to move with it.

‘‘The priorities for the Yarra Ranges are notthe continued tax-propped assault on our forestsbut funding to be directed at improved medicalservices, broadband, TAFEs and eco-tourism.’’

Victorian Association of Forest Industriesspokesman Shaun Ratcliff said ‘‘we’re keen toinvite relevant stakeholders who would play aconstructive role’’.

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Still time for a splashCroydon memorial pool’s operating hours will

be extended for the rest of summer. Until April

14, the pool will open from 6am-8pm Monday

to Friday and 9am-6pm on weekends and

public holidays. As part of the extended-hours

policy, the pool will remain open past the

closing times if the temperature exceeds 26

degrees. It will close if the mercury drops

below 26 degrees before 9pm.

Sister to sisterMaroondah Council is hosting an International

Women’s Day breakfast on Friday, March 8. It

will be an opportunity for members of the

community to gather and enjoy breakfast, and

speeches from two guest speakers. Judy

McDougall, a project worker for Migrant

Information Centre, and Burmese refugee

Tial Hnem will share their experiences with

women refugees who have made a life for

themselves in Australia. Tickets are $20 and

payments can be made online at

maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Libs rev up in DeakinOpposition leader Tony Abbott visited

Ringwood last week to lend support to Deakin

Liberal candidate Michael Sukkar. Deakin, the

second-most marginal federal seat in

Australia, is held by Labor MP Mike Symon. Mr

Abbott greeted Liberal followers and praised

first-time candidate Mr Sukkar for being a

local ‘through and through’.

Clinic getting biggerBelgrave Medical Clinic is moving up — quite

literally. Work is under way to add a second

storey to the clinic, with $650,000 being

contributed as part of the state government’s

primary care infrastructure program. The

improvements will include increased

treatment and services, including a diabetes

educator, other allied health professionals and

more medical staff.

Message for MaccasA rally against the proposed Tecoma

McDonald’s will be held this Saturday. The

rally will begin in Belgrave in the car park next

to the Cameo Cinemas at noon. Protesters

plan to march down Burwood Highway to

Tecoma Primary School, where several people

will speak out against the development. A

spokesperson for No McDonald’s in the

Dandenong Ranges (formerly No Maccas in

the Hills) said the decision to have the rally

was a ‘‘direct consequence of community

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$8.4m cash lifelinefor Eastern HealthBY YESSAR DAOU

MAROONDAH Hospital’s diabetes educationcentre could remain open after an 11th-hourfunding boost from the federal government.

Health Minister Tanya Plibersek visited thehospital on Thursday to announce a$8.4 million one-off cash grant, which will bepaid directly to the hospital and not through thestate government.

However, Eastern Health would not answerquestions from the Weekly as to how the moneywould be allocated, nor would it confirm that thediabetes centre would now stay open.

‘‘We need time to process this latest develop-ment,’’ said Eastern Health chief executive AlanLilly in a written statement.

‘‘This is an unprecedented situation for ourorganisation.’’

Mr Lilly also would not say whether hospitalbeds will reopen. ‘‘We will review the changesthat have been made and assess how to moveforward in the best interests of our staff and thecommunity.’’

Earlier last week, Eastern Health hadannounced it would be forced to close its dia-betes education centre, to the disappointmentand frustration of its 112 clients and neighbour-ing services that would be forced to shoulder theextra burden. Clients were being referred to hos-pitals in Ringwood, Ferntree Gully and Lilydale.

The $8.4 million boost is part of a $107 mil-lion federal government funding commitmentannounced for Victorian hospitals last week. Itcomes after the state government slashed$475 million from the health budget over fouryears.

Ms Plibersek said the federal government was‘‘tired of the blame game’’ in health funding andwas moving towards a more transparent systemwhere people could clearly see how much moneyboth levels of government were contributing.

‘‘In the future, funding will be tied directly tothe hospitals,’’ she said.

Anyone with concerns is urged to contactDiabetes Australia (9654 8777), which willprovide details of additional diabetes servicesavailable in the client’s local area.

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HEATHMONT resident Stephanie Boroswill have to walk an extra 7000 steps a day ifshe is to meet her target as part of CAREAustralia’s Walk in Her Shoes challenge.

"I will definitely be taking some extrasteps,’’ she says with a laugh.

‘‘I’m only taking 3000 or so steps a day atthe moment, so we’re going to be doing extrawalks outside of work.’’

Ms Boros, 28, is taking the challenge withtwo colleagues from her work, and creditsher friend for the inspiration.

‘‘A girlfriend of mine from work is headingover to Africa and she decided to do it,’’ shesays. ‘‘I really enjoy fund-rasing and it seemslike such a good cause.’’

As part of the fund-raiser, participants areencouraged to walk 10,000 steps a day forone week to raise money for CARE Austra-lia, which helps communities in developingcountries.

The idea behind the campaign is thatwomen in developing countries spend hourswalking to collect firewood and water, hours

that could have been spent at school.Participants track their steps with a pedo-

meter provided to them by CARE Australia,as part of the $15 registration.

Ms Boros has so far raised $50, and is hop-ing to reach the $100 mark.

Walk in Her Shoes is running from March18 to 24; registrations close March 17. Toregister, visit walkinhershoes.org.au

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Donating life: Clive Barnard with a picture of his late wife Jeanette, an organdonor. Picture: Rob Carew

BY DAVID SCHOUT

TWENTY years ago, Clive Barnardand his late wife Jeanette made adecision on what should be doneonce their time on earth was over.

The Croydon South couple agreedto donate their organs, believing itmuch better to help someone in needthan ‘‘let the worms get inside you’’.

However, Mr Barnard didn’t thinkthis choice would be played out untilmuch later in life.

His wife suffered a fatal brainaneurism in May last year and herorgans were donated.

In a peculiar way, the grief MrBarnard and his two children still feelis lessened because someone else’s lifehas been enriched.

‘‘It’s very gratifying and movingwhen you are told by donorrecipients that their family memberhas received an organ and havebeen able to live a normal life,’’ hesays.

A strong advocate for organ dona-tion, Mr Barnard acknowledges the

hardship involved in making whatcan be a ‘‘soul-searching’’ decision,but he urges everyone to sign thenational register.

‘‘I respect people with religious orother beliefs; that’s their call. But I’dlike to think other people can start torealise the impact donating can haveon other people’s lives.’’

He encourages all families to sitdown and openly discuss the idea oforgan donation — something EasternHealth nurse donation specialist ErinEast says is very important.

‘‘With one organ and tissue donorhaving the potential to transform thelives of 10 or more people, it’s a vitaldiscussion,’’ she says.

DonateLife Week ends on March3. Its aim is to raise awarenessabout organ and tissue donation,increasing the number of peoplewho share their wishes with theirloved ones.

Information about events andactivities can be found atdontatelife.gov.au

Golf club plansstuck in a bunkerEASTERN Golf Club’s relocation to Yering maybe challenged in the Supreme Court by the under-bidder for the club’s current course in Doncaster.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy earlier thismonth approved the Yering proposal days beforean appeal was due to be heard.

The Age reported last week that developer BillBoerkamp had instructed lawyers to beginproceedings in the Supreme Court to challengeMr Guy’s decision.

Mr Guy approved the $49 million project at4.30pm on Friday, February 8, ahead of a sched-uled Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunalhearing the following Monday.

The VCAT case was due to be between MrBoerkamp and Yarra Ranges Council, whichapproved the proposal in September last year.

Mr Boerkamp will reportedly take the matterto court if Mr Guy does not reconsider hisdecision.

A spokesman for Mr Guy said he used hisministerial powers to assist the council.

Mr Boerkamp put in an unsuccessful bid forthe club’s course in Doncaster. It was bought bydeveloper Mirvac in mid-2011. Mirvac can onlybegin work on the site — a proposed $1billion,800-dwelling estate — once relocation to Yeringis approved. — David Schout

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Chipping in: Friends Jac Edwards, front left, andDebbie McCabe, front right, are doing their bit to raisemoney for Ovarian Cancer Australia. Picture: Rob Carew

SOMETIMES, once the wheels behind goodideas start turning, they just take on a life of theirown. It’s what happened when Jac Edwards, anemployee at Curves women’s gym in Lilydale,began organising a fund-raiser to raise awarenessof ovarian cancer. What started off as just afriendly afternoon tea quickly turned into an all-day event.

‘‘After the response we got [when organisingthe event], we’re now running it all day,’’ theCroydon resident said, adding that more than100 people are expected to attend.

For co-organiser and work colleague, Seville’sDebbie McCabe, the day is particularly special.

‘‘My mother has been suffering from ovariancancer for six years,’’ she said.

‘‘I just want to make other woman aware ofovarian cancer.’’

Ms Edwards and Ms McCabe have organisedan activity-filled day from 6am tomorrow to11.30am, with a second session starting at3.30pm and finishing at 7.30pm.

A dozen stalls will be open, selling productsranging from body care to stone bracelets, andphoto booths will also be open.

Guest speakers will include Rita Brancatini,

from Live Your Passion, a not-for-profit organ-isation that assists women build confidence andself-esteem, and Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe.

Professional masseuse Mark Lambert will alsolend his expertise with neck and full bodymassages. All funds raised will go to OvarianCancer Australia.

The fund-raiser is tomorrow at CurvesLilydale, 636 Industrial Park Drive.More details: 9735 4636

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refreshments to follow. Details: 9735 2779

Swap meet: The Vintage Drivers Club will be

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Folk night: Chris Aronsten performs at

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English skills: AMES needs volunteers to

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starts this month in Ringwood. Details: Gitta

Clayton, 9847 0405 or [email protected]

Friends call: Anglicare Victoria is seeking

enthusiastic volunteers in Melbourne’s east to

join our ‘Friends of Foster Care’ to enhance

the lives of children and young people in foster

care. Join us for training this Thursday from

6.30-9.30pm at Anglicare Victoria, 47-51

Castella Street, Lilydale. Details, bookings:

1300 889 335 or email belinda.

[email protected]

Get in line: Places available in beginner line-

dancing classes from 6.45-7.45pm on

Tuesdays at venues in Montrose and Lilydale.

Friday morning class from 9.30-10.30am in

Silvan. Details: Lu Olsen, 9735 1219 or

0438 735 122

Send details by noon on the Wednesdaybefore publication to eastsee&[email protected] or See & Do, PO Box 318,Dandenong 3175.

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14 Allsops Road,Woori YallockPrice: $550,000-plusAgent: Stockdale & LeggoLilydale 9735 3999, Robert Baird0409 841 800

This appealing 1.2 hectare lifestyle property will suit those withhorses. The circular drive leads to a triple garage with tack

room and mezzanine storage. The brick veneer house is full ofcharacter with entrance hall and lounge and dining room withpolished floorboards. There’s a feature fireplace, ornate cornicesand ceiling roses. The timber kitchen adjoining the family roomhas sliding doors to a verandah, garden and vine-draped alfresco.Features include ducted heating. Nearby is the Warburton Trail.

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303a Monbulk Road,SilvanPrice: $650,000-$690,000Agent: Rose Chafer Methven MtEvelyn 9736 3999

Close to the village and Silvan Primary School, this near-level0.808 hectare wholesale plant nursery has markets for its

produce. This established business has sheds, greenhouses and ahuge water tank. The three-bedrooms-plus-office weatherboard isinfused with modern style. It has ornate ceilings, sash windowsand wide verandahs. These are complemented by a designerbathroom and kitchen with island bench and walk-in pantry.Features include ducted heating, cooling and wood and gas fires.

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Noble KnightLicensed Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers & Property Managers

View Properties at: www.nobleknight.com.au

246 Main StreetLilydale 9735 5677

RENTAL PROPERTIESLILYDALE Unit 1 BDR $195 5-Mar-2013Spacious 1 bedroom unit in a central position. The large lounge features gas heating, compact kitchen with electric cooking. There is a full sized bathroom with adjoining laundry. The well sized bedroom features a huge walk in robe. There are provisions for 1 are & a tidy fenced courtyard included.

YARRA GLEN Unit 2 BDR $260 12-Mar-2013This house sized 2 bedroom unit will surely impress. To have freshly polished hardwood floors. The large lounge features gas heating, practical kitchen with electric cooking. There is a well sized laundry, which leads to a large rear courtyard with lawn. The bedrooms are both of good size, with built in robes. A single lock up garage completes this package, & the property is only around the corner from the main township.

LILYDALE Unit 3 BDR $255 NowNever judge a book by its cover! Spacious older 2-storey art deco style townhouse. Large living areas including lounge with convective heater, dining room with air conditioner. Country style kitchen with new electric stove. There are 3 bedrooms with robes & convective heaters. The master bedroom is huge & will accommodate a king sized bed with little fuss. There is an additional storage shed & 2 toilets. Garden maintenance is inclusive of rental.

MITCHAM Unit 2 BDR $285 NowThis recently fully renovated 2 bedroom townhouse, will surely impress. Modern neutral tones throughout, electric convective heating to lounge & electric cooking to the open plan kitchen. Both bedrooms are well sized with built in robes, & the laundry is huge with several large robes. There is a fully fenced courtyard which has been fully landscaped with side access.

CHIRNSIDE PARK House 3 BDR $295 22-Feb-2013Freshly painted 3 bedroom brick veneer home, flowing open plan kitchen/meals area, adjoining lounge with gas heating. 2 of the well sized bedrooms have built in robes, electric cooking to kitchen, gas central heating & gas hot water service. All located within a stones throw from Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, fully fenced useable allotment with a double carport. Please note that it is strictly no pets.

LILYDALE House 3 BDR $300 NowHighly set 3 bedroom brick veneer home. Split system air conditioning to lounge, gas central heating, bright kitchen with electric cooking; & sunny

meals area. All bedrooms are very well sized with built in robes, whilst the pretty in pink bathroom features a separate shower room. Located on a fantastic sized allotment with a large single garage, & glorious views of the Yarra Valley.

BAYSWATER House 3 BDR $325 Now Fully renovated in light & bright tones, this 3 bedroom weather board has a refreshing new lease on life. Practical hardwood polished floorboardsthroughout, including gas heating & new thermal Holland blinds. The kitchen features hardwood bench tops & electric cooking. The key advantageof this property is its large corner allotment. with a large expanse of flowing lawns. An opportunity not to be missed.

YARRA GLEN House 3 BDR $325 NowThis highly set 3 bedroom brick veneer home; offers 2 zoned living areas. There is gas central heating, wood heater; a compact kitchen with electric cooking & gas hot plates. The master features a full ensuite with built in robes, the remaining bedrooms are well sized; with one featuringbuilt in robes. A tidy bathroom & truly massive laundry, adds practicality. Venturing through glass sliding doors, is a fantastic fully undercover entertaining deck, that overlooks fully landscaped gardens with a near level rear lawn. There is a storage shed & large drive, with vehicle provisionbehind gates. Overlooking views of the town & distant ranges.

CHIRNSIDE PARK House 2 BDR $340 NowSubstantial & impressive 2 bedroom brick veneer home with lower Storey teenagers retreat or studio. This home is certainly well appointed with modern kitchen, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, gas central heating & taste full colour scheme throughout. The true advantages of this property are clearly outside, with the huge entertaining deck that overlooks the glorious fully landscaped gardens. There is an excellent undercover entertaining area with built in gas bbq & open log fire place. Escape from the world in the picturesque gazebo privately located at therear of the property. There is a huge amount of storage under the house, small garden shed, not to forget the huge double garage with remote door. 3 month fixed term tenancy.

KILSYTH House 4 BDR $395 NowRecently renovated character weatherboard home of 4 bedrooms. Hardwood polished floors, bright & fresh decor, gas heating & electric cooking.The property has 2 large horse paddocks as part of the package with as new fencing suitable for horses. Heaps of room for the growing family &animals. Please note that the property will be leased on 2 separate agreements, a residential Tenancy Agreement for the premise; & a pastoral &grazing licence agreement for the paddock area.

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Restoration adds appeal to this house built in the 1890s

STEPHEN TAYLOR PROPERTY EDITOR

A touch of grandeur

67-69 Manchester Road, MooroolbarkBedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 2Living areas: Grand foyer, spacious living and sitting rooms,authentic country kitchen.The rest: High ceilings, ornate lightfittings, chandeliers, timberfretwork, dado panelling, pressed metal ceilingsPrice: $840,000Agent: Justin Ross Methven Real Estate ProfessionalsMooroolbark 9726 8888

In the early days, lush farmlands surroundedthe gracious homestead ‘Wandobah’, whichwas built in the 1890s.Today, this grand and spacious weatherboard

showcases the glorious period detail of that ageon almost half an acre (1742 square metres) ofgarden in the heart of Mooroolbark.

Preserved, restored and in full period regalia,the house has six bedrooms and two bathrooms,a grand foyer entrance, spacious living andsitting rooms and an authentic country kitchen.

Decorative high ceilings with ornate light-fittings and chandeliers, sublime timber fret-work, dado panelling and detailed pressed metal

ceilings showcase the period credentials. Fourfireplaces, baltic pine floors and pedestal vanit-ies, together with an array of period furnishings,add grandeur and character to this impeccablyrestored home.

Relax in the entertainment areas and park inthe double carport and extra parking spaces.

Although 120 years old, the character houselends itself to a modern lifestyle and easy con-venience. She is looking lively as she strides intoher second century, with the fastidious attention-to-detail in her restoration adding to the appeal.


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9735 3999 281 Main StreetLilydale

230 Hereford Road LilydaleSave Up To $20,000 on Stamp Duty when you Buy Off The PlanDistinctive & fashionable 2 & 3 bedroom homes complete

with: Tasmanian Oak Floors, Vogue kitchens with European

SS appliances, Solar hot water & Gas ducted heating, Huge

DLUG with remote door OR Dble carports & Elevated decked

entertaining areas. Themeda offers an enviable, community

lifestyle that harmonises nature with modern affordable living

options. For more information go to www.themeda230.com.au

For Sale

Price From $406,000

Inspect Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Agent Sharyn Manning 0412 052 946

A 3 B 2 C 2

50 High Street SevilleONLY 3 YEARS OLD & SIMPLY STUNNINGSet on a large allotment of approx. 927m2 is this modern & stunning home. 3BR, master with WIR & ens style bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles. Two other good sized bedrooms with BIR’s. Plenty of space with formal lounge, ultra modern kitchen, spacious & open meals area & family room with hardwood timber floors. Sited on a fully fenced, flat & very useable block & only 15 mins from Lilydale.

For Sale Price $400,000 PlusInspect Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pmAgent Robert Baird 0409 841 800

A 3 B 1

35 Beenak Road Wandin NorthTwo Homes Plus Shedding on 10 acresThis landmark property with a uniquely designed 4BR home. Features quality fixtures & fittings including & solar panels. A second 2BR W/B dwelling is located far enough away to be private. In addition there is a 6 stable complex, a 6 car garage, a factory sized shed large enough for at least 5 vehicles, a spring fed dam plus pumping system, mains water and more.

For Sale Price In Excess of $990,000Agent Sharyn Manning 0412 052 946

A 6 B 3 C 13

35 Beenak Road Wandin NorthTwo Homes Plus Shedding on 10 acresThis landmark property is a generously proportioned 4BR, 2 bath

uniquely designed home. The home features quality fixtures &

fittings including leadlight panels & ornate ceilings. Solar panels

provide enough electricity to power the house plus save you $$

in your pocket. A DLUG is next to the home. A second 2BR W/B

dwelling is located far enough away to be private. In addition

there is a 6 stable complex, a 6 car garage, a factory sized shed

large enough for at least 5 vehicles, a spring fed dam plus

pumping system, mains water and more.

For Sale

Price In Excess of $990,000

Inspect By Appointment


A 6 B 3 C 13

35 Beenak Road Wandin NorthTwo Homes Plus Shedding on 10 acresThis landmark property is a generously proportioned 4BR, 2 bath

uniquely designed home. The home features quality fixtures &

fittings including leadlight panels & ornate ceilings. Solar panels

provide enough electricity to power the house plus save you $$

in your pocket. A DLUG is next to the home. A second 2BR W/B

dwelling is located far enough away to be private. In addition

there is a 6 stable complex, a 6 car garage, a factory sized shed

large enough for at least 5 vehicles, a spring fed dam plus

pumping system, mains water and more.

For Sale

Price In Excess of $990,000

Inspect By Appointment


A 6 B 3 C 13

230 Hereford Road LilydaleSave Up To $20,000 on Stamp Duty when you Buy Off The PlanDistinctive & fashionable 2 & 3 bedroom homes complete

with: Tasmanian Oak Floors, Vogue kitchens with European

SS appliances, Solar hot water & Gas ducted heating, Huge

DLUG with remote door OR Dble carports & Elevated decked

entertaining areas. Themeda offers an enviable, community

lifestyle that harmonises nature with modern affordable living

options. For more information go to www.themeda230.com.au

For Sale

Price From $406,000

Inspect Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Sunday 12pm - 3pm


A 3 B 2 C 2

1-3 Exeter Road Croydon 9727 5300rtedgar.com.au

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70 Edward Staff Road,KinglakePrice: $679,000Agent: Noble Knight Yarra Glen9730 1788, Marion0419 117 643

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This charming weatherboard has five bedrooms with built-inwardrobes. In the main bedroom are walk-in wardrobes

and an en suite. There’s a kitchen/family room, with woodheating, and a lounge room. Features include ducted heatingand evaporative cooling. Park in a double garage with internalaccess. Enjoy the views from the verandahs and coveredentertainment areas. There’s a bore, manicured gardens andtwo dams with native fish.


mooroolbark 46-48 brice avenue 9726 8888

lilydale 111-113 main street 9735 0000

mt evelyn 1 wray crescent 9736 3999

croydon 53 main street 9725 8888

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL SPECIALISTS60 Lancaster Road, Mooroolbark 3 A 1 B 2 C

$320pw Available: Now Office 9726 8888

26 Blackburn Road, Mooroolbark 3 A 1 B 1 C

$325pw Available: 4/3/13 Office 9726 8888

8 Jean Court, Mooroolbark 2 A 2 B 2 C


66a Blazey Road, Croydon 3 A 2 B 2 C


17 Hansen Road, Kilsyth 4 A 2 B 1 C


43 Canterbury Road, Montrose 3 A 1 B 1 C


89 Sellick Drive, Croydon 3 A 2 B 1 C


7 Rose Court, Lilydale 2 A 1 B


9a Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park2 A 1 B 1 C


5 Charlwood Drive, Mooroolbark 5 A 2 B 2 C


2/88 Carronvale Rd, Mooroolbark 1 A 1 B 1 C


27 Gordon Court, Kilsyth 3 A 1 B 2 C


17 Penola Drive Seville 3 A 1 B 4 C


40 Trafalgar Crescent, Lilydale 3 A 1 B 1 C


485a Lusatia Park Rd, Hoddles Crk2 A 1 B 2 C


60a Castella Street, Lilydale 2 A 1 B 1 C


3/36 Sugarloaf Dve Chirnside Park2 A 1 B 1 C


61 Vista Dve Chirnside Park 3 A 2 B 2 C


3/5 Gladstone Street, Lilydale 2 A 1 B 1 C


404/632 Doncaster Rd Doncaster 1 A 1 B 1 C


2/5 Gladstone Street, Lilydale 2 A 1 B 1 C


32 Winyard Dve, Mooroolbark 3 A 1 B 1 C


184 Swansea Rd, Lilydale 3 A 1 B 3 C


11a Karrala Crt Chirnside Park 3 A 2 B 2 C


For a FREE no obligation rental appraisal contact

Director Georgia Hester Lilydale 9735 0000 / 0413 702 614

Associate Director Tracey Russell Mooroolbark

9726 8888 / 0439 940 035

The ranch style home with bay windows and full length verandah sits elegantly poised on its low maintenance landscaped corner. With double garage and covered alfresco patio this elegant 3 bedrooms plus study home showcases a superior custom luxury that is sure to impress.

Elegance and charm live here

Price $685,000 plus

3 A 2 B 1 C 1 D

Greg Earney and team9726 8888

Inspection By appointment

28 Angelica Crescent, Croydon HillsIts mere minutes walk to station and shops from this updated 3 bedroom first or investment home. Displaying as new design modern kitchen with dishwasher and latest updated tiled bathroom, timber floors, ceiling fan and ducted heating this well positioned subdivided front home has first home appeal.

Front and center

Price $280,000 plus

3 A 1 B 1 C

Anni Atkinson and team9726 8888


317 Hull Road, MooroolbarkIts mere minutes walk to station and shops from this updated 3 bedroom first or investment home. Displaying as new design modern kitchen with dishwasher and latest updated tiled bathroom, timber floors, ceiling fan and ducted heating this well positioned subdivided front home has first home appeal.

Front and center

Price $280,000 plus

3 A 1 B 1 C

Anni Atkinson and team9726 8888


317 Hull Road, Mooroolbark






Flowing over three levels of spacious living starring zoned bedrooms, timber and brick features and sensational views is the 4 bedroom home of outstanding quality. A home office/teen retreat with ensuite plus double garage is under, timber kitchen is classy family has wood heater plus all comforts.

A jewel in Crown Point

Price $485,000 plus

4 A 2 B 2 C

Callum Bernau and team9726 8888

InspectionSaturday 12-12.30pm

14 Crown Point, Chirnside Park

The leafy cul-de-sac location is sure to appeal as will the neat first home style 3 bedrooms home. Its open living with dining, tidy laminate kitchen, tiled bathroom and comfy gas heater make it a great starter home or investment property. On level 499m2 with steel double garage, it’s a little ripper!

A tweak and it’s sweet!

Price $350,000 plus

3 A 1 B 2 C

Jim Dunkley and team9726 8888


3 Honeysuckle Walk, Croydon SouthThe landmark homestead property of the 1890’s is the grand historic ‘Wandobah’ now located in Mooroolbark’s heart on almost half an acre. Preserved and restored in full period glory this special home charms with 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, grand rooms, 4 open fires, chandeliers and pressed metal.

‘Wandobah’ circa 1890’s

Price $380,000 plus

3 A 2 B 1 C



11a Monomeith Street, Mooroolbark

Flowing over three levels of spacious living starring zoned bedrooms, timber and brick features and sensational views is the 4 bedroom home of outstanding quality. A home office/teen retreat with ensuite plus double garage is under, timber kitchen is classy family has wood heater plus all comforts.

A jewel in Crown Point

Price $485,000 plus

4 A 2 B 2 C



14 Crown Point, Chirnside Park

The landmark homestead property of the 1890’s is the grand historic ‘Wandobah’ now located in Mooroolbark’s heart on almost half an acre. Preserved and restored in full period glory this special home charms with 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, grand rooms, 4 open fires, chandeliers and pressed metal.

‘Wandobah’ circa 1890’s

Price $380,000 plus

3 A 2 B 1 C



11a Monomeith Street, Mooroolbark

Everything you want in a quality built townhouse stars in this new home. Master with ensuite downstairs while 2 more bedrooms upstairs with second living/family area and bathroom creates a great ‘kids’ only zone. The open design living, latest design kitchen and quality comforts makes it just perfect.

So shiny and new!

Price $480,000 plus

3 A 2 B 2 C

Greg Earney and team9726 8888

InspectionBy appointment

1/21 Pascoe Avenue, Croydon






Stunning 3 bedrooms character weatherboard home plus office on perfect near level 2 acre farm. Close to Silvan primary school with awesome views.

2 Acres makes dreams happen

Price $650,000-$690,000

3 A 1 B 2 C 1 D

Rose Chafer and team9736 3999

Inspection Saturday 1-1.30pm

303a Monbulk Road, Silvan

Plans & permits to build a double storey 3 bedrooms home with powder room, ensuite, upstairs rumpus/retreat, balcony with views to the Dandenongs on this street front own titled vacant 269m2 block

Perfect block, perfect opportunity!

Price $180,000 plus

Miles Howell and team9725 8888

InspectionBy appointment

36a Olympus Drive, Croydon South

This 4 bedroom home features an updated kitchen and bathroom, & parents retreat. Fresh carpet, newly polished floorboards, split system & a Coonara all add a touch of comfort to this charming home.

Country charm in tranquil surrounds

Price $390,000 Plus

4 A 2 B 1 C

Liam Jackson and team9736 3999


32 Tainton Street, Wandin North

Original 3 bedrooms brick veneer home set on 769m2 approx. Ideal first or investment home with huge deck and single garage. Easy access to Eastlink, walk to station and Croydon central

Even this home deserves love!

Price $360,000-$390,000

3 A 1 B 1 C

Jerry Caleca and team9725 8888

InspectionSaturday 1-1:30 pm

2 Wicklow Avenue, Croydon

Fantastic highly sought and private approx 7 acre property on prestige Old Gippsland Road. 3 bedrooms plus study brick home has 2 living rooms, ensuite and superb stone gourmet kitchen.

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Honda adds 2WD to CR-V rangeDerek Ogden and Ewan Kennedy road test the new-generation SUV

Bold bid: The new Honda CR-V comes with more radical styling than its predecessors.

Honda CR-V, the fourth generation of thecompact sport utility vehicle that 17 yearsago helped define the soft-roader segment,

now comes in two-wheel or four-wheel-drivevariants.

Prices start with the base model 2WD six-speed manual VTi at just over $27,000, while thetop 4WD VTi-L five-speed automatic rounds outthe range at $42,000-plus.

Previously we considered the Honda CR-Vwas overpriced for a plain ‘meat and three veg’taste of compact SUV living. Thanks as much asanything to a crowded market, that is a thing ofthe past, with the latest CR-Vs dishing up tastyfeatures at competitive prices.

Over the space of 10 days we experienced abroad span of CR-V models, spending time withthe entry-level 2WD in five-speed automaticguise and the top-dog 4WD VTI-L five-speedauto with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift.

The designers and engineers have worked hardon Honda’s theme of ‘bigger on the inside,smaller on the outside’. At 22mm shorter and

30mm lower than its predecessor, the flat frontmakes a bold statement with its three-slat radi-ator grille and big Honda ‘H’.

A sedan-style profile is augmented by largewheel arches spanning 17- or 18-inch wheels

Inside, the cabin is designed to give a feeling ofopenness. With the two front seats further apartthan before, there is more shoulder room.

Occupants are further spoilt by a new level ofcabin quietness thanks to engine and road noisebeing kept at bay by improved sound insulation.

Noise from neither engine on offer – the2.0-litre or 2.4-litre i-VTEC – is intrusive.

Efficiency is the name of the game here withcombined urban/highway fuel consumption putat 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres and 8.7 litres per100 kilometres respectively.

Ride and handling are up there with the best inclass, both with comfort and stability that arealmost sedan-style.

The new CR-V, even in base model 2WDmanual form, is accessory rich. Satellite naviga-tion and DVD are factory fitted options.

Old school: The Toyota LandCruiser 70-Series now comes with dual cab convenience.

Dual cab comes to 70-Series

IF you want a definition of the term‘workhorse’ look no further thanToyota’s 70-Series LandCruiser.

Whether it’s carrying miners or cartinghay bales in every dairy community inAustralia, the 70-Series is a hard-working 4x4 that earns its keep day inday out, year in, year out.

The LandCruiser 70 is an old-school4WD that comes as either a wagon ora cab chassis, the latter range recentlyexpanded to include the option of adual cab. While the addition of therear seats was primarily for the mining

and rural sectors, we would not besurprised to see a few picked up by ser-ious off-roaders as the family getawayvehicle.

All variants are powered, and wemean powered, by a 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine.

Our test vehicle was the dual-cabcab chassis in top-of-the-range spec.

To put the 70-Series through itspaces we took it to the pastures ofsouth-east Queensland and a disusedtin mining area.

Toyota will not be upgrading the

70-Series to modern safety standards,so the vehicle is likely to end produc-tion in about four years.

Like the rest of the vehicle, theinterior is designed for function, notfor looks.

The 70-Series GXL dual cab maywell find a home with 4WD fanaticswho like off-roading in difficult areas.They will not be disappointed.

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Ariels skipper has sights on titleBY ROY WARD

NETBALLER Caitlyn Strachan wanted to get the bestfrom herself, so she moved to Yarra Valley GrammarAriels before the start of last season.

Now the 25-year-old centre court player wants topush her side to the next level and win the highlyprized Victorian Netball League championshipdivision.

The VNL season starts tomorrow night.Strachan, who tied with Helen Barclay and Mwai

Kumwenda for the Margaret Caldow Trophy as VNLmost valuable player last season, said her side lookedprimed to contend for the premiership despite missingthe finals last year.

“We have worked extremely hard over preseasonand we have a nice balance of youth and experience,”Strachan said.

“The team is coming together really well and theVNL preseason competition has been highly valuablefor us as it gave us the chance to trial a few newcombinations.”

Strachan will captain the Ariels this season, afurther demonstration of how respected she is withinthe side, while Sophie O’Shea and Kaitlyn Black willserve as vice-captains.

Strachan said she had revelled in the structured,well-designed training program which she creditswith leading to her exceptional 2012 season.

“I was looking for new challenges and the Arielswere provided with numerous challenges in terms of

fitness and training programs; on court I thrived,” shesaid. “With Southern Saints, my old side, I was anexperienced, mature player and I was comfortable inmy environment.

“I needed to take myself out of that comfort zone toget new challenges, more training and more structure.

“The Ariels provided me with that extra edge.”With plenty of promising young players in the

Ariels, Strachan says they’re all excited about theaddition of a second Victorian side, Vic Flames, in theAustralian Netball League competition which comes

after the VNL season and works as a feeder league forANZ championship clubs.

“Victoria is such a strong netball state that it’s hardto break into that next level,” she said.

“If we can be extra competitive this year we’llattract more interest from coaches and selectors.’’

Strachan considers her side a serious contender forthe title. “There’s plenty of competition in the VNL,but I believe that this year we have the right mix ofplayers to be extremely competitive, to win the VNLcompetition.”

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VICTORIAN NETBALL LEAGUE 2013

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONFebruary 27 Geelong Cougars v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,SNHC Court 5 7pmMarch 6 VU Western Lightning v Peninsula Waves, SNHCCourt 4, 7pmMarch 6 Southern Saints v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,SNHC Court 3, 8.20pmMarch 20 Monash University Central v Yarra Valley GrammarAriels, SNHC Court 5, 8.20pmMarch 24 UB Ballarat Pride v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,Wendouree, 4.30pmApril 3 Peninsula Waves v Southern Saints, SNHC Court 4,7pmApril 17 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v Boroondara Genesis,SNHC Court 1, 9.40pmApril 21 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v City West Falcons,Waverley Netball Centre, 1pmMay 1 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v Peninsula Waves, SNHCCourt 1, 7pmMay 8 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v VU Western Lightning,SNHC Court 2, 8.20pm

May 15 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v Geelong Cougars,SNHC Court 2, 7pmMay 22 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v Monash UniversityCentral, SNHC Court 2, 9.40pmMay 29 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v UB Ballarat Pride,SNHC Court 3, 7pmJune 5 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v North East Blaze, SNHCCourt 5, 7pmJune 12 City West Falcons v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,SNHC Court 1, 7pmJune 16 Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels v Southern Saints, KnoxRegional Netball Centre, 12.30pmJune 26 Boroondara Genesis v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,SNHC Court 3, 9.40pmJuly 3 VU Western Lightning v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,SNHC Court 1, 7pmJuly 10 Peninsula Waves v Yarra Valley Grammar Ariels,SNHC Court 2, 8.20pmJuly 17 - semi finalsJuly 24 - preliminary finalsJuly 31 - grand final

It’s last roll of the dice forAinslie Park, Warranwood

Hitting high: Kilsyth’s Mark Steiner smashes a shoton Saturday. Picture: Wayne Hawkins

NEWCOMERS Ainslie Park and reigning premi-ers Warranwood are battling for the fourth andfinal spot in the RDCA Lindsay Trollope Shieldcomp and both will chase 203 when the final dayof the regular season arrives this Saturday.

Warranwood (fifth place) looked in controlearly when it had Bayswater Park 5-54 off 34overs.

Josh Temple (63) and Ben Beech (48) then ledthe Sharks out of trouble to the safer waters of203 at day’s end. Tim Hall (5-52) took thebowling honours for Warranwood.

Ainslie Park captain-coach Mark Arnot (7-66)again bowled tirelessly for Ainslie Park (fourthplace) to limit Wantirna South to 9-203.

After sitting at 3-46, Michael McDonald (87not out) and Andrew Jorgensen (39) combinedfor a fourth-wicket partnership of 65 to slowlyimprove the Devils’ innings.

At the other end of the ladder, Norwood(ninth) let South Croydon off the hook.

The Bulldogs were 4-105 off 54 overs just aftertea, but Michael King (88) and Travis Degen-hardt (64) combined for a fifth-wicket partner-ship of 100 to see South Croydon plunder 151runs off the last 26 overs to finish on 8-256.

Kieran Petri-Bruce (5-69) took the

bowling honours for the Vikings.South Warrandyte (10th) needs to defeat Croy-

don North to have any chance in avoiding relega-tion.

Michael Crosbie (86no) batted all day to seethe Hawks compile 197.

Darren Wilson (4-32) and Karnel Ahmet(3-31) made the going tough for the Hawks.

North Ringwood’s bowlers Michael Scott(3-19), Evan Jones (3-26) and Luke Ridgwell(3-32) kept Mooroolbark’s batsmen incheck for the day to see the Barkerscompile 139 in 80 overs, with Lincoln Grigg (63)top scoring.

In Wilkins Cup matches, Kilsyth captain MarkSteiner plundered 137 against a hapless WongaPark at Wonga Park as the visitors made 272 allout.

Dean Letson took 6-40 for Wonga Park, whichwas 0-31 at stumps.

Eastfield was bowled out for 107 by Mon-trose, which ended play on 2-94.

East Ringwood is well-placed against Lilydalewith the Roos ending play on 0-28 after bowlingout Lilydale for 193.

Croydon Ranges made 7-273 againstWarrandyte, which faces a difficult chase thisSaturday while St Andrews posted 251 againstTempleton.

— Roy Ward and Tony Smith

Crocs makeit look easySTRIVING for a finals berth,Coldstream made light work of adisappointing Warburton-Millgrove in the DJ StrachanShield on Saturday.

The Crocs’ first day total of145, looked a little light on andwith Scott Darwall (39) and TroyMurphy negotiating the new ballspell, the Burras looked as if theywere set to chase it down.

But a change of bowlingbrought a dramatic change asLiam Doughty (4-19) and MattJonson combined to tighten thescrews and put the Crocs back inthe contest.

Darwall’s fighting innings keptthe Burras in the match, but withthe destructive Matthew Stark(3-29) and the spin of Harry Bur-nett (2-13) introduced, the visitorscollapsed to a sub-par 80.

Elsewhere, having captured firstinnings points in the final over ofthe first day, Seville’s lower orderset about batting Mt Evelyn out ofany thoughts of chasing outrightpoints.

Despite the early wicket of RyanAkers, some lusty blows fromMatt Tilney (40) and DeanTroyhan, combined with the stub-born Ishara Amarasinghe, ensuredthe Blues reached safety, finishingon 182.

With one round to play, Sevillehas stitched up top spot and ahome semi-final, while it looks asthough Coldstream and Heales-ville will be fighting to host thesecond semi-final.

.The YVCA team made a fist of

its first year in division 2 of Mel-bourne Country Week, winningthe final match of the competitionto remain in division 2 for nextyear. Mt Evelyn star Kane Jones(152) led the YVCA to victoryover Bairnsdale after the side hadlost its first three games.

DJ Strachan ShieldMt Evelyn 103 (M Tilney 4-45) def

by Seville 182 (M Tilney 40, K

Jones 5-39, S Luck 5-42); Cold-

stream 145 defeated Warburton-

Milgrove 80 (S Darwall 39, L

Doughty 4-19, M Stark 3-29, H

Burnett 2-13); Healesville 122 (J

Heywood 44 B Hays 5-22) and

8-99 (S Campbell 40no E Davies

38 B Hayes 5-46 S Young 3-40)

def Woori Yallock 75 (C Burridge

4-12 A Pearce 3-15); Yarra Junc-

tion 124 def by Hoddles Creek

5-127 (S Garside 53, N Fall 3-32,

T Ottrey 2-9) — Chris Anderson

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