After almost two years of vital but largely hidden infrastructure improvements, Warburton Holiday Park celebrated their achievements with the opening of their new visitor reception and kiosk centre.
The building replaces the tiny space that greeted visitors over many years with a spacious and functional building which also includes a top floor of accommodation for the owners, Simon Edwards and David Pratt and their families.
The building was officially opened on Wednesday, 13 September, by Eildon MP, Cindy McLeish.
Following a tour of the building, Mr Edwards welcomed guests including Ms McLeish, Yarra Ranges O’Shannassy Ward representative Cr Jim Child, Yarra Ranges Council CEO Glenn Patterson and Warburton Advancement League president Jeff Gill.
Mr Edwards said a lot had been achieved in the 646 days since he and David took over, including a change of name from Warburton Caravan Park.
“It’s been an important time for us to reflect on what we have been achieving here,” he said.
“We have been really trying to pull together our vision of what we would like this caravan park to be and what a great tourist asset it could be for the area.”
He said there had been a flurry of activity over the nearly two years, with upgrading essential below-ground infrastructure as well as two new toilet blocks, a new camp kitchen and security boomgates.
The guests’ new reception building represents the major investment so far, providing better facilities for visitors and for staff.
Mr Edwards thanked his builders Brett Ramsay and Scott Vlasvelt, who he said had overcome a number of overlay challenges designed to deal with both flood and bushfire.
Mr Pratt said opening the new reception was something they had looked forward to and said they were now also looking forward to the development of the adjoining Warburton Recreation Precinct which will provide another drawcard to that part of Warburton.

After almost two years of vital but largely hidden infrastructure improvements, Warburton Holiday Park celebrated their achievements with the opening of their new visitor reception and kiosk centre. The building replaces the tiny space that greeted visitors over many years with a spacious and functional building which also includes a top floor of accommodation for the owners, Simon Edwards and David Pratt and their families. The building was officially opened on Wednesday, 13 September, by Eildon MP, Cindy McLeish. Following a tour of the building, Mr Edwards welcomed guests including Ms McLeish, Yarra Ranges O’Shannassy Ward representative Cr Jim Child, Yarra Ranges Council CEO Glenn Patterson and Warburton Advancement League president Jeff Gill. Mr Edwards said a lot had been achieved in the 646 days since he and David took over, including a change of name from Warburton Caravan Park. “It’s been an important time for us to reflect on what we have been achieving here,” he said. “We have been really trying to pull together our vision of what we would like this caravan park to be and what a great tourist asset it could be for the area.” He said there had been a flurry of activity over the nearly two years, with upgrading essential below-ground infrastructure as well as two new toilet blocks, a new camp kitchen and security boomgates. The guests’ new reception building represents the major investment so far, providing better facilities for visitors and for staff. Mr Edwards thanked his builders Brett Ramsay and Scott Vlasvelt, who he said had overcome a number of overlay challenges designed to deal with both flood and bushfire. Mr Pratt said opening the new reception was something they had looked forward to and said they were now also looking forward to the development of the adjoining Warburton Recreation Precinct which will provide another drawcard to that part of Warburton.

The family of missing bushwalker Warren Meyer has doubled the reward it offered following his disappearance between Healesville and Narbethong in 2008 to $200,000.
No sign of the 57-year-old experienced walker has been found since he set off from the car park at Dom Dom Saddle in the Yarra Ranges National Park on 23 March, Easter Sunday.
“Easter Sunday 2018, will mark the 10th anniversary,” Warren’s wife, Zanette (Zee) Meyer said last week announcing the family’s decision to increase the reward.
“We believe there are concerning issues surrounding our case, and with time slipping away there is a need by us to find answers, a final push to seek the truth.”
The Meyer family has relentlessly campaigned publicly and behind the scenes with police, the Coroner and their own inquiries, to find out what happened to their father, husband and now grandfather, including a very public vigil on Easter Sunday, 2015.
They strongly believe Warren may have met with foul play, and say information from a caller during Missing Persons Week three years ago raised one possible scenario.
Mrs Meyer said the caller claimed Warren was shot after coming across a marijuana crop and his body disposed of.
She said two crops were found while police and family members were searching for Mr Meyer, one immediately after the disappearance, the other a year later.
Reports of a 40-minute period of sustained shooting of rapid-fire weapons along the Monda Track at the time Warren would have been hiking are also begging further investigation.
They are keen also for a trail bike rider to come forward who spoke to a disorientated man in his mid-thirties who was asking for help in the area.
There was a desperate hope in 2015 that the vigil would spark some memory, or prick the conscience of someone with information that could bring the family some peace in answers.
As time goes on and no sign at all of Warren, or any of his belongings, coming to light, the inexplicable becomes more demanding of answers.
Warren was a skilled hiker with more than 30 years’ experience, and was very safety conscious.
He was carrying food, water, a charged phone, map, whistle and a GPS. He had planned his 10 kilometre walk and he was happy.
“He leapt out of bed … he was only going to be away three to three and a half hours,” Mrs Meyers said.
He was devoted to his children.
“The Easter period was extremely busy with holidaymakers in the area,” Mrs Meyers said last week.
“Those camping, trail bike riding, day tripping may be sitting on information, the relevance of which may not even be understood by them.
“We need them to reflect back on that holiday period, and if they do have information, that they step forward to help a family in need.”
She made the same heart-felt plea to local residents who may have information.
The family’s hope in doubling the reward is to keep the matter active until Easter Sunday, 2018, when Mrs Meyer said the reward would be removed.
While life has gone on for the Meyers family, it has been a heart-breaking and frustrating journey.
In the past year, Warren’s parents died, heartbroken.
“I have similar thoughts about what lies in store for us in the future, passing away and not knowing. It would make a significant difference to have Warren’s remains returned to us,” Mrs Meyer said.
Anyone with information can email warren.meyer@live.com.au or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The family of missing bushwalker Warren Meyer has doubled the reward it offered following his disappearance between Healesville and Narbethong in 2008 to $200,000. No sign of the 57-year-old experienced walker has been found since he set off from the car park at Dom Dom Saddle in the Yarra Ranges National Park on 23 March, Easter Sunday. “Easter Sunday 2018, will mark the 10th anniversary,” Warren’s wife, Zanette (Zee) Meyer said last week announcing the family’s decision to increase the reward. “We believe there are concerning issues surrounding our case, and with time slipping away there is a need by us to find answers, a final push to seek the truth.” The Meyer family has relentlessly campaigned publicly and behind the scenes with police, the Coroner and their own inquiries, to find out what happened to their father, husband and now grandfather, including a very public vigil on Easter Sunday, 2015. They strongly believe Warren may have met with foul play, and say information from a caller during Missing Persons Week three years ago raised one possible scenario. Mrs Meyer said the caller claimed Warren was shot after coming across a marijuana crop and his body disposed of. She said two crops were found while police and family members were searching for Mr Meyer, one immediately after the disappearance, the other a year later. Reports of a 40-minute period of sustained shooting of rapid-fire weapons along the Monda Track at the time Warren would have been hiking are also begging further investigation. They are keen also for a trail bike rider to come forward who spoke to a disorientated man in his mid-thirties who was asking for help in the area. There was a desperate hope in 2015 that the vigil would spark some memory, or prick the conscience of someone with information that could bring the family some peace in answers. As time goes on and no sign at all of Warren, or any of his belongings, coming to light, the inexplicable becomes more demanding of answers. Warren was a skilled hiker with more than 30 years’ experience, and was very safety conscious. He was carrying food, water, a charged phone, map, whistle and a GPS. He had planned his 10 kilometre walk and he was happy. “He leapt out of bed … he was only going to be away three to three and a half hours,” Mrs Meyers said. He was devoted to his children. “The Easter period was extremely busy with holidaymakers in the area,” Mrs Meyers said last week. “Those camping, trail bike riding, day tripping may be sitting on information, the relevance of which may not even be understood by them. “We need them to reflect back on that holiday period, and if they do have information, that they step forward to help a family in need.” She made the same heart-felt plea to local residents who may have information. The family’s hope in doubling the reward is to keep the matter active until Easter Sunday, 2018, when Mrs Meyer said the reward would be removed. While life has gone on for the Meyers family, it has been a heart-breaking and frustrating journey. In the past year, Warren’s parents died, heartbroken. “I have similar thoughts about what lies in store for us in the future, passing away and not knowing. It would make a significant difference to have Warren’s remains returned to us,” Mrs Meyer said. Anyone with information can email warren.meyer@live.com.au or phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

More than 50 people attended the Yarra Valley Law and Order Forum hosted by Eildon MP Cindy McLeish and Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe at Woori Yallock on Thursday, 16 September.
Shadow Attorney-General John Pessutto and Shadow Minister for Corrections, Police and Community Safety Edward O’Donohue fielded questions around youth offending, failings of the justice system, plea-bargaining, jails, drugs, mental health, accountability, re-building respect for authority, police resources and local crime.
Former Victorian Police Commissioner, Kel Glare, also spoke, defending the Police In Schools Program he introduced in 1989, but which was ditched in 2006.
“It is essential to get kids early and educate them as good citizens,” he said.
He was also critical of VicPol’s approach to dealing with situations which he described as reactive and risk averse.
“The troops on the ground are working their backsides off, but are hamstrung at every turn; they are no longer allowed to make decisions on the street,” he said.
He said VicPol had become so risk averse that officers were scared to act and the hierarchy scared to make a mistake.
A retired Yarra Valley police sergeant supported Mr Glare’s call for a return to the Police in Schools Program, saying it built respect for the law.
He also urged Mr Pessutto and Mr O’Donohue to look at reform of victim restitution legislation to make court orders enforceable and send messages of accountability and deterrence.
The impact of drug, manufacturing, dealing, and using, was a recurring theme.
“With druggies, when do they go from becoming law-breakers to becoming victims,” one audience member asked.
He lamented the lack of discipline available to parents and others in charge of children calling for a return of corporal punishment.
Jeff, a member of a volunteer-run urban rehabilitation program, argued for more drug rehabilitation funding.
“We know a high percentage of people in jail have been drug-affected and of the scourge of ICE in the Yarra Valley,” he said.
He said the program, which got no government funding, was cost effective, working ‘quite well’ but that funding was too hard to get for such programs.
He also spoke of the impact of mental health on crime, saying a huge percentage of people entering drug rehabilitation have severe trauma backgrounds that have gone untreated.
Accounts were given, and concerns raised about the lack of police response in the Yarra Ranges, with a strong view that the region is under-resourced.
“What do you think (former Victorian Premier) Henry Bolte would do if he were here today?” some-one asked.
Then answered her own question to enthusiastic applause … “He would be tough, hard-nosed and make decisions … and he would not be politically-correct.
“He would ensure people of Victoria worked and lived in a state that was safe.”
Among a number of policies put forward under the Coalition’s Law and Order plan are a high-security youth detention facility for violent youth criminals, reinstating Neighbourhood Watch funding and giving victims access to criminals’ superannuation.
New offences would include two-years’ jail minimum for ramming a police vehicle, and scrapping cash payments for scrap metal.
The forum is part of a Victoria-wide Coalition campaign ahead of the 2018 State Election set for Saturday, 24 November, 2018.

More than 50 people attended the Yarra Valley Law and Order Forum hosted by Eildon MP Cindy McLeish and Evelyn MP Christine Fyffe at Woori Yallock on Thursday, 16 September. Shadow Attorney-General John Pessutto and Shadow Minister for Corrections, Police and Community Safety Edward O’Donohue fielded questions around youth offending, failings of the justice system, plea-bargaining, jails, drugs, mental health, accountability, re-building respect for authority, police resources and local crime. Former Victorian Police Commissioner, Kel Glare, also spoke, defending the Police In Schools Program he introduced in 1989, but which was ditched in 2006. “It is essential to get kids early and educate them as good citizens,” he said. He was also critical of VicPol’s approach to dealing with situations which he described as reactive and risk averse. “The troops on the ground are working their backsides off, but are hamstrung at every turn; they are no longer allowed to make decisions on the street,” he said. He said VicPol had become so risk averse that officers were scared to act and the hierarchy scared to make a mistake. A retired Yarra Valley police sergeant supported Mr Glare’s call for a return to the Police in Schools Program, saying it built respect for the law. He also urged Mr Pessutto and Mr O’Donohue to look at reform of victim restitution legislation to make court orders enforceable and send messages of accountability and deterrence. The impact of drug, manufacturing, dealing, and using, was a recurring theme. “With druggies, when do they go from becoming law-breakers to becoming victims,” one audience member asked. He lamented the lack of discipline available to parents and others in charge of children calling for a return of corporal punishment. Jeff, a member of a volunteer-run urban rehabilitation program, argued for more drug rehabilitation funding. “We know a high percentage of people in jail have been drug-affected and of the scourge of ICE in the Yarra Valley,” he said. He said the program, which got no government funding, was cost effective, working ‘quite well’ but that funding was too hard to get for such programs. He also spoke of the impact of mental health on crime, saying a huge percentage of people entering drug rehabilitation have severe trauma backgrounds that have gone untreated. Accounts were given, and concerns raised about the lack of police response in the Yarra Ranges, with a strong view that the region is under-resourced. “What do you think (former Victorian Premier) Henry Bolte would do if he were here today?” some-one asked. Then answered her own question to enthusiastic applause … “He would be tough, hard-nosed and make decisions … and he would not be politically-correct. “He would ensure people of Victoria worked and lived in a state that was safe.” Among a number of policies put forward under the Coalition’s Law and Order plan are a high-security youth detention facility for violent youth criminals, reinstating Neighbourhood Watch funding and giving victims access to criminals’ superannuation. New offences would include two-years’ jail minimum for ramming a police vehicle, and scrapping cash payments for scrap metal. The forum is part of a Victoria-wide Coalition campaign ahead of the 2018 State Election set for Saturday, 24 November, 2018.

Newly-endorsed Liberal candidate for Monbulk, John Schurink, believes he can win the marginal seat and create positive change for the electorate.
The Victorian Liberal Party last week officially endorsed the Sassafras Ferny Creek CFA captain, 61, as its candidate for Monbulk before the November 2018 state election.
The veteran paramedic and former CFA board member isn’t shying away from the fact it was his sacking from the board that has been the catalyst for his decision to seek pre-selection.
It was none other than his Labor rival and incumbent Monbulk MP, James Merlino, in his role as Emergency Services Minister, who sacked Mr Schurink just 15 months ago.
But Mr Schurink said although his sacking provided the impetus, there was much more to his challenging Mr Merlino at the ballot than just the CFA issue.
“I was a board member of the CFA but got sacked by Mr Merlino when we refused to sign the EBA from the United Firefighters Union,” Mr Schurink said.
“I thought I could either let that ship sail or I could stand up and do something about it.
“But while it was the catalyst – ultimately what I want to do is win the seat, which I think is achievable.
“I want to make it clear there are other issues that I’m passionate about, such as rising electricity prices and a 25 per cent rise in crime in the area.”
Mr Schurink said he would pack up his ‘mantra’ of “families, victims and volunteers” and hit the road for some extensive community consultation.
He has promised to keep an open mind and will wait until after the information-gathering process before establishing a clear platform, which he will take to the election.
Mr Schurink was appointed to the CFA board after a nomination from Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, an organisation that has been critical of the workplace agreement for paid CFA firefighters.
There is no question of the strength of the CFA in the Monbulk electorate, and it will be a key issue among local voters.
But Mr Schurink has maintained he wasn’t approached to run for the seat – rather he sought out pre-selection, having previously been a member of the Young Liberals.
Mr Schurink stressed there were many factors in his decision.
“I’ve been an intensive care paramedic for over 27 years, as well as a long-time member of the Air Force Cadets … and this would be a great way to continue my service,” he said.
Mr Schurink lives in Ferny Creek with his wife, Betty.
The couple had three children – one son who died in a car crash, another son who is serving in the Royal Australian Navy, and a daughter.
He has four grandchildren and said he felt most at home in the hills.
“My work with the ambulance took me to places like Ballarat, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Horsham and Mt Dandenong,” he said.
“But we always loved the hills and moved back here.
“I’m really excited by this opportunity and look forward to working with the community and local community organisations.”
Meanwhile, incumbent Monbulk MP Mr Merlino said he welcomed a strong contest at next year’s election.
“I am very proud to represent Monbulk,” Mr Merlino said.
“The seat has always been a contest and I expect next year’s election will be no different.
“Our government has proven we will invest in our schools and our hospitals, create jobs for our community and build the infrastructure our state needs and I have trust in the community to see that.”
In relation to the CFA issue, Mr Merlino said community safety was paramount.
“The clear message from firefighters and senior leaders of the fire services is that that change is needed to keep Victorians safe,” Mr Merlino said.
“Everyone agrees that our outdated fire services need to be reformed and that is why we are taking the action we are.
“We want to modernise our fire services while also giving volunteers more support, more funding and more independence.”

Newly-endorsed Liberal candidate for Monbulk, John Schurink, believes he can win the marginal seat and create positive change for the electorate. The Victorian Liberal Party last week officially endorsed the Sassafras Ferny Creek CFA captain, 61, as its candidate for Monbulk before the November 2018 state election. The veteran paramedic and former CFA board member isn’t shying away from the fact it was his sacking from the board that has been the catalyst for his decision to seek pre-selection. It was none other than his Labor rival and incumbent Monbulk MP, James Merlino, in his role as Emergency Services Minister, who sacked Mr Schurink just 15 months ago. But Mr Schurink said although his sacking provided the impetus, there was much more to his challenging Mr Merlino at the ballot than just the CFA issue. “I was a board member of the CFA but got sacked by Mr Merlino when we refused to sign the EBA from the United Firefighters Union,” Mr Schurink said. “I thought I could either let that ship sail or I could stand up and do something about it. “But while it was the catalyst – ultimately what I want to do is win the seat, which I think is achievable. “I want to make it clear there are other issues that I’m passionate about, such as rising electricity prices and a 25 per cent rise in crime in the area.” Mr Schurink said he would pack up his ‘mantra’ of “families, victims and volunteers” and hit the road for some extensive community consultation. He has promised to keep an open mind and will wait until after the information-gathering process before establishing a clear platform, which he will take to the election. Mr Schurink was appointed to the CFA board after a nomination from Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, an organisation that has been critical of the workplace agreement for paid CFA firefighters. There is no question of the strength of the CFA in the Monbulk electorate, and it will be a key issue among local voters. But Mr Schurink has maintained he wasn’t approached to run for the seat – rather he sought out pre-selection, having previously been a member of the Young Liberals. Mr Schurink stressed there were many factors in his decision. “I’ve been an intensive care paramedic for over 27 years, as well as a long-time member of the Air Force Cadets … and this would be a great way to continue my service,” he said. Mr Schurink lives in Ferny Creek with his wife, Betty. The couple had three children – one son who died in a car crash, another son who is serving in the Royal Australian Navy, and a daughter. He has four grandchildren and said he felt most at home in the hills. “My work with the ambulance took me to places like Ballarat, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Horsham and Mt Dandenong,” he said. “But we always loved the hills and moved back here. “I’m really excited by this opportunity and look forward to working with the community and local community organisations.” Meanwhile, incumbent Monbulk MP Mr Merlino said he welcomed a strong contest at next year’s election. “I am very proud to represent Monbulk,” Mr Merlino said. “The seat has always been a contest and I expect next year’s election will be no different. “Our government has proven we will invest in our schools and our hospitals, create jobs for our community and build the infrastructure our state needs and I have trust in the community to see that.” In relation to the CFA issue, Mr Merlino said community safety was paramount. “The clear message from firefighters and senior leaders of the fire services is that that change is needed to keep Victorians safe,” Mr Merlino said. “Everyone agrees that our outdated fire services need to be reformed and that is why we are taking the action we are. “We want to modernise our fire services while also giving volunteers more support, more funding and more independence.”

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Erin Norman.
The 16-year-old was last seen in Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, on 24 June.
Erin has not been sighted in those three months and has not made contact with any of her family or friends in that time.
Given her age, the amount of time missing, and that she has a medical condition, both police and family hold concerns for her welfare.
Erin was last seen wearing jeans, a black hooded top and black shoes.
Police have released an image of Erin in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information on her current whereabouts.
Anyone who sees Erin or knows of her location is urged to contact Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit on 9736 2401.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Erin Norman. The 16-year-old was last seen in Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, on 24 June. Erin has not been sighted in those three months and has not made contact with any of her family or friends in that time. Given her age, the amount of time missing, and that she has a medical condition, both police and family hold concerns for her welfare. Erin was last seen wearing jeans, a black hooded top and black shoes. Police have released an image of Erin in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information on her current whereabouts. Anyone who sees Erin or knows of her location is urged to contact Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit on 9736 2401.

Burrinja calls on artists of all disciplines to respond to climate change on the fringes and be part of the second Burrinja Climate Change Biennale $9000 Art Award.
Applications are now open to emerging and established artists to be part of the second Burrinja Climate Change Biennale.
“This is such an important exhibition and topic for our generation.“
“It’s wonderful to see so many talented local and national artists presenting work about climate change – being part of this conversation here in the Dandenong Ranges,” Burrinja curator JD Mittmann said.
Global in nature, national in scope and local in action, the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale provides a platform of events addressing one of the most pressing topics of our time.
Uniquely situated in the temperate rainforest micro-climate of the Dandenong Ranges on Melbourne’s eastern fringes, Burrinja’s location offers the perfect backdrop for local and global community knowledge networks to share, learn and expand through the Biennale’s wide-ranging public program and macro-themes.
At the centre of the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale is its award exhibition, which provides a space for artists to engage creatively and imaginatively with aspects of climate change.
The exhibition invites and encourages the collaboration of science and arts, through critical thought and creative practise.
The award exhibition will be on display at Burrinja Gallery from 11 November 2017 to 11 February 2018 and three awards will be offered to those who exhibited, including: a $7500 Acquisitive Award, $1000 Young Artist Award (artist under 26) and a $500 People’s Choice Award.
The submission deadline is 4pm on 29 September and the official opening and award ceremony will be held at Burrinja on Sunday 12 November at 2pm.

Burrinja calls on artists of all disciplines to respond to climate change on the fringes and be part of the second Burrinja Climate Change Biennale $9000 Art Award. Applications are now open to emerging and established artists to be part of the second Burrinja Climate Change Biennale. “This is such an important exhibition and topic for our generation.“ “It’s wonderful to see so many talented local and national artists presenting work about climate change – being part of this conversation here in the Dandenong Ranges,” Burrinja curator JD Mittmann said. Global in nature, national in scope and local in action, the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale provides a platform of events addressing one of the most pressing topics of our time. Uniquely situated in the temperate rainforest micro-climate of the Dandenong Ranges on Melbourne’s eastern fringes, Burrinja’s location offers the perfect backdrop for local and global community knowledge networks to share, learn and expand through the Biennale’s wide-ranging public program and macro-themes. At the centre of the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale is its award exhibition, which provides a space for artists to engage creatively and imaginatively with aspects of climate change. The exhibition invites and encourages the collaboration of science and arts, through critical thought and creative practise. The award exhibition will be on display at Burrinja Gallery from 11 November 2017 to 11 February 2018 and three awards will be offered to those who exhibited, including: a $7500 Acquisitive Award, $1000 Young Artist Award (artist under 26) and a $500 People’s Choice Award. The submission deadline is 4pm on 29 September and the official opening and award ceremony will be held at Burrinja on Sunday 12 November at 2pm.

AFL YARRA RANGES
Division 1 Seniors
Semi-Final 1
Healesville 24.9(153) d Wandin 10.9(69)
Healesville live to breathe another day and will take on Olinda Ferny Creek in the Preliminary Final next week, while Wandin’s season is all over. Wandin got the early lead in the first quarter, kicking 4.4 to 2.4, but that was the only time they led. Healesville piled on 9.2 to a single goal in the second term and the lead was now in Healesville’s favour by 38 points at half-time. Healesville slammed on another 9.3 to two behinds in the third quarter and it was well and truly game over. Wandin outscored Healesville in the last, kicking 5.3 to four goals but the damage was done and it was all over for Wandin.
Healesville Goals: S. Gordon 9, R. Woodford 3, A. Davies 2, M. Jeffery 2, N. Aldridge 2, D. Anderson 2, S. Donkin 1, C. Warren 1, D. Plozza 1, J. Shaw 1
Best: S. Gordon, T. Costigan, M. Jeffery, P. Connell, B. Murphy, C. Warren.
Wandin Goals: J. Smith 2, R. Ross 2, N. Molnar 1, B. Foley 1, M. Polkinghorne 1, H. Byrne 1, D. Stephen 1, J. Chamberlain 1.
Best: J. Ladner, R. Ross, J. Smith, N. Molnar, J. James, H. Byrne.
Semi-Final 2
Woori Yallock 16.11(107) d Olinda Ferny Creek 12.7(79)
Woori Yallock have justified their minor premiership status and have progressed straight into the Grand Final after accounting for Olinda Ferny Creek, which will now take on Healesville again next week in the Preliminary Final. Olinda Ferny Creek got the early break, kicking 5.1 to 3.3 in the first term and had a lead of 10 points. Woori Yallock bounced back in the second quarter with 4.3 to 2.1 and they snatched the lead at half-time by four points. Woori Yallock had most of the play in the third term and held Olinda to 1.1, but managed 4.3 themselves and their lead was now 24 points. It was a bit of a goal feast in the last but Woori Yallock maintained control with 5.2 to Olinda’s 4.4.
Woori Yallock Goals: K. Busoli 6, B. Monkhorst 3, H. Smith 1, J. Williams 1, R. Allen 1, J. Matthews 1, Z. Monkhorst 1, S. Kennedy 1, B. Arnold 1.
Best: K. Busoli, C. Smedley, R. Monkhorst, H. Smith, B. Monkhorst, B. Arnold.
Olinda Ferny Creek Goals: J. Charge 4, M. Bonuda 3, D. Wilson 1, L. Taylor 1, B. Walter 1, J. Rankin 1, K. Currie 1.
Best: D. Wilson, J. Charge, M. Bonuda, M. Hottes, C. Beattie, N. Syme.
Division 1 Reserves
Semi-Final 1
Wandin 3.12(30) d Mount Evelyn 4.3(27)
In a low-scoring affair, Wandin have held on to take on Healesville next week in a Preliminary Final, while Mount Evelyn’s season has ended. Wandin got the early lead kicking only 1.4 but Mount Evelyn could only manage a single behind. Mount Evelyn rallied in the second term kicking two goals to Wandin’s 1.4 and the lead was seven points at half time to Wandin. The game tightened up even more in the third quarter with Wandin only managing four behinds to Mount Evelyn’s 1.1 and the margin was four points to Wandin. The last quarter was another low scoring 20 minutes with one goal apiece being kicked but Wandin snuck home by just three points.
Wandin Best: T. Adamson, S. Berner, M. Shanks, C. Foley, N. Crossland, A. Wisby.
Mount Evelyn Best: B. Maynard, R. Toughill, J. Arthur, L. Francis, M. Holly, J. Grimwood.
Semi-Final 2
Reserves
Olinda Ferny Creek 14.4(68) d Healesville 3.8(26)
Olinda Ferny Creek have earned themselves a week’s break after winning today and are heading into a Grand Final. Healesville have another chance and will take on Wandin next week in a do or die game. Olinda Ferny Creek got the early advantage by six points at quarter time. They were impressive in the second quarter kicking 4.1 to just two behinds and their lead had blown out to 29 points. Olinda held Healesville goalless in the third term but kicked two goals and their lead was now 41 points. They really opened it up in the last kicking five goals to 1.3 and look forward to the break.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: G. Stevens, C. Eade, H. Greenall, B. Telford, B. Shaw, M. Harris.
Healesville Best: C. Barclay, R. Saric-Skewes, B. Wright, R. Hay, G. Mason, T. Sund.
Under 18s
Semi-Final 1
Healesville 12.12(84) d Upwey-Tecoma 10.9(69)
Healesville Best: M. Minney, S. Gommers, C. Wright, E. Muke, K. Brown, J. Neumann.
Upwey-Tecoma Best: N. Duckworth, S. Gibby, A. Bartils, A. Grenda, D. Wilson, B. Mercer.
Semi-Final 2
Wandin 10.9(69) d Woori Yallock 3.1(19)
Wandin Best: B. Stokes, R. Smith, L. Bell, S. Barrand, T. Garner.
Woori Yallock Best: S. Burnside, J. Smith, P. Jenkin, J. Gray, J. Irwin, M. Anderson.
Division 2 Seniors
Preliminary final
Belgrave 16.18(114) d Powelltown 8.7(55)
Belgrave are heading into a Grand Final next Saturday at Woori Yallock against Yarra Glen after a very healthy 59-point win. Belgrave peppered the goals in the first term with six scoring shots to three but their lead was only three points. Powelltown then slammed on 4.1 to 2.1 and the lead was the Demons by nine points. Belgrave came out after half-time and kicked 6.3 to 3.2 to again reverse the lead back to them by 10 points. Belgrave completely dominated in the last, holding Powelltown to just two behinds while they had all the play and piled on 7.9 to win in very impressive fashion.
Belgrave Goals: M. Johnson 3, L. Foreman 3, J. Schill 2, Y. Curtis 1, J. Brown 1, T. Marks 1, M. Noy 1, T. Stubley 1, N. Somervaille 1, M. Brown 1, J. McDermott 1.
Best: T. Stubley, M. Johnson, M. Brown, P. Gough, C. Power, J. Webb.
Powelltown Goals: D. Rees 3, D. Roy 2, L. Middlemast 1, S. Carter 1, B. Jackson 1.
Best: J. Rohan, W. Dore, L. Middlemast, R. McCrimmon, J. Walker, M. McArthur.
Divison 2 Reserves
Preliminary Final
Powelltown v Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen has made their way into next week’s Grand Final at Woori Yallock and will take on Belgrave for the chance to make it back-to-back premierships.
Yarra Glen Best: W. Goodwin, J. Derksen, D. Howard, R. D’Argent, B. Byrne, B. Hart.
Powelltown Best: B. Traynor, C. Betka, D. Saunderson, R. Goodinson, C. Ladewig, J. Dobson.

Netball
Semi-Final 1
Division 1 A Grade
Wandin 40 d Warburton Millgrove 36
Wandin will progress into a Preliminary Final next week after beating Warburton Millgrove in a close one on Saturday. Wandin got the early jump shooting 10 goals to four in the first quarter. Karly Wappett was a lone force under the ring for Warburton in the second term shooting 10 goals and the margin was reduced to four. The third quarter was a tight affair with both sides shooting 11 goals. The last term gave neither side an advantage as it was all tied up at again at 11 goals each and the margin remained at four goals.
Wandin Best: Tayissa Coppinger, Carly McDonnell, Charlotte Sparkes.
Warburton-Millgrove Best: Kellie Davidson, Karly Wappett, Tatum Summers.
Division 1 B Grade
Monbulk Hawks 50 d Wandin 32
Monbulk Hawks Best: Sara Zachariah, Tahlia Northey, Tiana Mancarella.
Wandin Best: Tash Halton, Sophie Hennessey, Danielle Smith.
Division 1 C Grade
Warburton-Millgrove 29 d Olinda Ferny Creek 22
Warburton-Millgrove Best: Jacqueline Darwell, Morgan Moran, Samantha Hansen.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Alana Wallis, Adrienne Oates, Tess Gellie.
Division 1 D Grade
Warburton-Millgrove 29 d Woori Yallock 17
Warburton-Millgrove Best: Peta Adams, Courtney McLean, Teagan Adams.
Woori Yallock Best: Sophie Young, Cassidy McInnes, Alexandra McInnes.
Semi Final 2
Division 1 A Grade
Olinda Ferny Creek 71 d Woori Yallock 41
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Alice Paget, Ashlee Howard, Krista Tomlinson.
Woori Yallock Best: Casey Barnes. Jasmine Evans, Sarah Hogan.
Division 1 B Grade
Woori Yallock 48 d Olinda Ferny Creek 35
Woori Yallock Best: Mia Sudomirski, Alana McGurgan, Kelsey Eslick.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Rhiannon Pendleton, Jacqui Carr, Samantha Smith.
Division 1 C Grade
Wandin 32 d Woori Yallock 28
Wandin Best: Holly McInerney, Alanna Lennie, Brooke Smith.
Woori Yallock Best: Abbie Barnes, Kimberley Williams, Ellie VanDerWesthuizen.
Division 1 D Grade
Wandin 28 d Olinda Ferny Creek 25
Wandin Best: Emily Corbett, Alicia Kay, Lauren Ball.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Leah Cody, Abbie Gunn, Nicole Millwood.
Under 17s
Semi-Final 1
Healesville 27 d Olinda Ferny Creek 26
Healesville Best: Lara Wandin-Collins, April Coleman, Casey Wandin-Collins.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Kirsten Andrich, Ashlynn McClelland, Molly O’Bryan.
Semi-Final 2
Woori Yallock 29 d Wandin 24
Woori Yallock Best: Mia Sudomirski, Alana McGurgan, Abbie Barnes.
Wandin Best: Olivia Speelmeyer, Madison Rouget, Bethany Cross.
Preliminary Final
Division 2 A Grade
Yarra Glen 45 d Kinglake 39
Yarra Glen will take on Belgrave in the Grand Final next week after beating Kinglake by six goals. Kinglake got the early lead shooting 11 goals to seven in the first quarter. Yarra Glen turned it around in the second term, shooting 12 goals to nine but Kinglake held the slimmest of leads by one goal at half-time. Yarra Glen fired up in the third quarter, holding Kinglake to just six goals and shot 15 themselves to snatch the lead by eight goals at three-quarter time. Kinglake challenged in the last shooting 13 goals to 11 but the third quarter blowout proved their undoing.
Yarra Glen Goals: Georgia Taylor 29, Nicole Moate 16.
Best: Stacey Moate, Nicole Moate, Edana Lacey.
Kinglake Goals: Samantha Goggins 22, Jade White 9, Laura Atkins 8.
Best: Samantha Goggins, Paige Stanley, Kylie Wyatt.
Division 2 B Grade
Yea 46 d Alexandra 45
Yea Best: Cindy Newcomen, Rhiannon Aldous, Lauren Cronk.
Alexandra Best: Olivia Twining, Shona Gesler, Hana Duldig.
Division 2 C Grade
Kinglake 36 d Yea 29
Kinglake Best: Lauren McMahon, Errin White, Stacey Chalmers.
Yea Best: Ruby O’Dwyer, Emily Aldous, Fiona Purvis.
Division 2 D Grade
Belgrave 29 d Yea 20
Belgrave Best: Justine DeGraaf, Emily Dowling, Krystal Hammond.
Yea Best: Leisa Peters, Sarah Lobley, Rhiannon Apted.

AFL YARRA RANGES Division 1 Seniors Semi-Final 1 Healesville 24.9(153) d Wandin 10.9(69) Healesville live to breathe another day and will take on Olinda Ferny Creek in the Preliminary Final next week, while Wandin’s season is all over. Wandin got the early lead in the first quarter, kicking 4.4 to 2.4, but that was the only time they led. Healesville piled on 9.2 to a single goal in the second term and the lead was now in Healesville’s favour by 38 points at half-time. Healesville slammed on another 9.3 to two behinds in the third quarter and it was well and truly game over. Wandin outscored Healesville in the last, kicking 5.3 to four goals but the damage was done and it was all over for Wandin. Healesville Goals: S. Gordon 9, R. Woodford 3, A. Davies 2, M. Jeffery 2, N. Aldridge 2, D. Anderson 2, S. Donkin 1, C. Warren 1, D. Plozza 1, J. Shaw 1 Best: S. Gordon, T. Costigan, M. Jeffery, P. Connell, B. Murphy, C. Warren. Wandin Goals: J. Smith 2, R. Ross 2, N. Molnar 1, B. Foley 1, M. Polkinghorne 1, H. Byrne 1, D. Stephen 1, J. Chamberlain 1. Best: J. Ladner, R. Ross, J. Smith, N. Molnar, J. James, H. Byrne. Semi-Final 2 Woori Yallock 16.11(107) d Olinda Ferny Creek 12.7(79) Woori Yallock have justified their minor premiership status and have progressed straight into the Grand Final after accounting for Olinda Ferny Creek, which will now take on Healesville again next week in the Preliminary Final. Olinda Ferny Creek got the early break, kicking 5.1 to 3.3 in the first term and had a lead of 10 points. Woori Yallock bounced back in the second quarter with 4.3 to 2.1 and they snatched the lead at half-time by four points. Woori Yallock had most of the play in the third term and held Olinda to 1.1, but managed 4.3 themselves and their lead was now 24 points. It was a bit of a goal feast in the last but Woori Yallock maintained control with 5.2 to Olinda’s 4.4. Woori Yallock Goals: K. Busoli 6, B. Monkhorst 3, H. Smith 1, J. Williams 1, R. Allen 1, J. Matthews 1, Z. Monkhorst 1, S. Kennedy 1, B. Arnold 1. Best: K. Busoli, C. Smedley, R. Monkhorst, H. Smith, B. Monkhorst, B. Arnold. Olinda Ferny Creek Goals: J. Charge 4, M. Bonuda 3, D. Wilson 1, L. Taylor 1, B. Walter 1, J. Rankin 1, K. Currie 1. Best: D. Wilson, J. Charge, M. Bonuda, M. Hottes, C. Beattie, N. Syme. Division 1 Reserves Semi-Final 1 Wandin 3.12(30) d Mount Evelyn 4.3(27) In a low-scoring affair, Wandin have held on to take on Healesville next week in a Preliminary Final, while Mount Evelyn’s season has ended. Wandin got the early lead kicking only 1.4 but Mount Evelyn could only manage a single behind. Mount Evelyn rallied in the second term kicking two goals to Wandin’s 1.4 and the lead was seven points at half time to Wandin. The game tightened up even more in the third quarter with Wandin only managing four behinds to Mount Evelyn’s 1.1 and the margin was four points to Wandin. The last quarter was another low scoring 20 minutes with one goal apiece being kicked but Wandin snuck home by just three points. Wandin Best: T. Adamson, S. Berner, M. Shanks, C. Foley, N. Crossland, A. Wisby. Mount Evelyn Best: B. Maynard, R. Toughill, J. Arthur, L. Francis, M. Holly, J. Grimwood. Semi-Final 2 Reserves Olinda Ferny Creek 14.4(68) d Healesville 3.8(26) Olinda Ferny Creek have earned themselves a week’s break after winning today and are heading into a Grand Final. Healesville have another chance and will take on Wandin next week in a do or die game. Olinda Ferny Creek got the early advantage by six points at quarter time. They were impressive in the second quarter kicking 4.1 to just two behinds and their lead had blown out to 29 points. Olinda held Healesville goalless in the third term but kicked two goals and their lead was now 41 points. They really opened it up in the last kicking five goals to 1.3 and look forward to the break. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: G. Stevens, C. Eade, H. Greenall, B. Telford, B. Shaw, M. Harris. Healesville Best: C. Barclay, R. Saric-Skewes, B. Wright, R. Hay, G. Mason, T. Sund. Under 18s Semi-Final 1 Healesville 12.12(84) d Upwey-Tecoma 10.9(69) Healesville Best: M. Minney, S. Gommers, C. Wright, E. Muke, K. Brown, J. Neumann. Upwey-Tecoma Best: N. Duckworth, S. Gibby, A. Bartils, A. Grenda, D. Wilson, B. Mercer. Semi-Final 2 Wandin 10.9(69) d Woori Yallock 3.1(19) Wandin Best: B. Stokes, R. Smith, L. Bell, S. Barrand, T. Garner. Woori Yallock Best: S. Burnside, J. Smith, P. Jenkin, J. Gray, J. Irwin, M. Anderson. Division 2 Seniors Preliminary final Belgrave 16.18(114) d Powelltown 8.7(55) Belgrave are heading into a Grand Final next Saturday at Woori Yallock against Yarra Glen after a very healthy 59-point win. Belgrave peppered the goals in the first term with six scoring shots to three but their lead was only three points. Powelltown then slammed on 4.1 to 2.1 and the lead was the Demons by nine points. Belgrave came out after half-time and kicked 6.3 to 3.2 to again reverse the lead back to them by 10 points. Belgrave completely dominated in the last, holding Powelltown to just two behinds while they had all the play and piled on 7.9 to win in very impressive fashion. Belgrave Goals: M. Johnson 3, L. Foreman 3, J. Schill 2, Y. Curtis 1, J. Brown 1, T. Marks 1, M. Noy 1, T. Stubley 1, N. Somervaille 1, M. Brown 1, J. McDermott 1. Best: T. Stubley, M. Johnson, M. Brown, P. Gough, C. Power, J. Webb. Powelltown Goals: D. Rees 3, D. Roy 2, L. Middlemast 1, S. Carter 1, B. Jackson 1. Best: J. Rohan, W. Dore, L. Middlemast, R. McCrimmon, J. Walker, M. McArthur. Divison 2 Reserves Preliminary Final Powelltown v Yarra Glen Yarra Glen has made their way into next week’s Grand Final at Woori Yallock and will take on Belgrave for the chance to make it back-to-back premierships. Yarra Glen Best: W. Goodwin, J. Derksen, D. Howard, R. D’Argent, B. Byrne, B. Hart. Powelltown Best: B. Traynor, C. Betka, D. Saunderson, R. Goodinson, C. Ladewig, J. Dobson. Netball Semi-Final 1 Division 1 A Grade Wandin 40 d Warburton Millgrove 36 Wandin will progress into a Preliminary Final next week after beating Warburton Millgrove in a close one on Saturday. Wandin got the early jump shooting 10 goals to four in the first quarter. Karly Wappett was a lone force under the ring for Warburton in the second term shooting 10 goals and the margin was reduced to four. The third quarter was a tight affair with both sides shooting 11 goals. The last term gave neither side an advantage as it was all tied up at again at 11 goals each and the margin remained at four goals. Wandin Best: Tayissa Coppinger, Carly McDonnell, Charlotte Sparkes. Warburton-Millgrove Best: Kellie Davidson, Karly Wappett, Tatum Summers. Division 1 B Grade Monbulk Hawks 50 d Wandin 32 Monbulk Hawks Best: Sara Zachariah, Tahlia Northey, Tiana Mancarella. Wandin Best: Tash Halton, Sophie Hennessey, Danielle Smith. Division 1 C Grade Warburton-Millgrove 29 d Olinda Ferny Creek 22 Warburton-Millgrove Best: Jacqueline Darwell, Morgan Moran, Samantha Hansen. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Alana Wallis, Adrienne Oates, Tess Gellie. Division 1 D Grade Warburton-Millgrove 29 d Woori Yallock 17 Warburton-Millgrove Best: Peta Adams, Courtney McLean, Teagan Adams. Woori Yallock Best: Sophie Young, Cassidy McInnes, Alexandra McInnes. Semi Final 2 Division 1 A Grade Olinda Ferny Creek 71 d Woori Yallock 41 Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Alice Paget, Ashlee Howard, Krista Tomlinson. Woori Yallock Best: Casey Barnes. Jasmine Evans, Sarah Hogan. Division 1 B Grade Woori Yallock 48 d Olinda Ferny Creek 35 Woori Yallock Best: Mia Sudomirski, Alana McGurgan, Kelsey Eslick. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Rhiannon Pendleton, Jacqui Carr, Samantha Smith. Division 1 C Grade Wandin 32 d Woori Yallock 28 Wandin Best: Holly McInerney, Alanna Lennie, Brooke Smith. Woori Yallock Best: Abbie Barnes, Kimberley Williams, Ellie VanDerWesthuizen. Division 1 D Grade Wandin 28 d Olinda Ferny Creek 25 Wandin Best: Emily Corbett, Alicia Kay, Lauren Ball. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Leah Cody, Abbie Gunn, Nicole Millwood. Under 17s Semi-Final 1 Healesville 27 d Olinda Ferny Creek 26 Healesville Best: Lara Wandin-Collins, April Coleman, Casey Wandin-Collins. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Kirsten Andrich, Ashlynn McClelland, Molly O’Bryan. Semi-Final 2 Woori Yallock 29 d Wandin 24 Woori Yallock Best: Mia Sudomirski, Alana McGurgan, Abbie Barnes. Wandin Best: Olivia Speelmeyer, Madison Rouget, Bethany Cross. Preliminary Final Division 2 A Grade Yarra Glen 45 d Kinglake 39 Yarra Glen will take on Belgrave in the Grand Final next week after beating Kinglake by six goals. Kinglake got the early lead shooting 11 goals to seven in the first quarter. Yarra Glen turned it around in the second term, shooting 12 goals to nine but Kinglake held the slimmest of leads by one goal at half-time. Yarra Glen fired up in the third quarter, holding Kinglake to just six goals and shot 15 themselves to snatch the lead by eight goals at three-quarter time. Kinglake challenged in the last shooting 13 goals to 11 but the third quarter blowout proved their undoing. Yarra Glen Goals: Georgia Taylor 29, Nicole Moate 16. Best: Stacey Moate, Nicole Moate, Edana Lacey. Kinglake Goals: Samantha Goggins 22, Jade White 9, Laura Atkins 8. Best: Samantha Goggins, Paige Stanley, Kylie Wyatt. Division 2 B Grade Yea 46 d Alexandra 45 Yea Best: Cindy Newcomen, Rhiannon Aldous, Lauren Cronk. Alexandra Best: Olivia Twining, Shona Gesler, Hana Duldig. Division 2 C Grade Kinglake 36 d Yea 29 Kinglake Best: Lauren McMahon, Errin White, Stacey Chalmers. Yea Best: Ruby O’Dwyer, Emily Aldous, Fiona Purvis. Division 2 D Grade Belgrave 29 d Yea 20 Belgrave Best: Justine DeGraaf, Emily Dowling, Krystal Hammond. Yea Best: Leisa Peters, Sarah Lobley, Rhiannon Apted.

What a day at the Woods Point Gun Club for the King of the Mountain Championships.
Cold, snow, hail – and more snow – then a sunny blue sky in mid-afternoon, but still cold.
Thank goodness for the pot belly stove in the clubhouse.
The starting gate eye opener saw Peter Arbaci of Werribee Gun Club take the AA Grade cash; Peter West, Daniel Chinn and Ian Findlay shared the A Grade cash and Tony Armstrong, B Grade.
Steven Bedggood, Ron Press, and new member John Legge, shared C Grade.
The first event was the KOM 20-target single barrel sponsored by Eddy and Roz Woods of Woods Earthmoving.
One target, one shot.
Due to the falling light snow, no-one managed a perfect 20/20, but Mick Ward returned 19/20 to take the sash and the AA Grade prize as well.
Peter Arbaci was AA 2nd, 19/21, after a very short shoot-off with Don Rhodes.
David Frazer, 18/20 won A Grade with Ian Sinclair 2nd, 17/20, while in B Grade Tony Armstrong, 16/20, took the honours from Geoff Hill, 15/22.
C Grade was a surprise win for Greg Shahin with a great 17/20, John Legge 2nd, 16/20.
John, a new member, is showing some early promise.
After a warming soup and barbecue lunch the KOM 25-target handicap sponsored by Darren and Leanne Carvill of Mansfield High Country Parts was next.
Phillip Desmond fired up after a slow start in the morning to win the sash outright with 24/25 from 24 metres, a great score.
After a shoot-off, Armstrong again shot well to take second place, 25/28 from Chuck Lay third, 24/28, and Trevor Ewert fourth, 25/30.
Eddy and Roz Woods also sponsored the last event, the 25-target KOM Tower Championship.
Ewert finally found his mojo to win the sash, 26/26 from John Legge (there’s that name again), second 25/26 and Geoff Hill third, 25/26.
Ward popped up at the end of the day, 29/31, to take fourth place.
The KOM High Gun of the day sponsored by Peter McDonald and Laura Hunter of Mansfield Motorcycles, Mowers and Chainsaws was well won by Phillip Desmond 65/70 from Legge 62/70.
Daniel Chinn is getting on top of the new computerised nominating/scoring software while Kirsten Chinn helped in the office and kitchen and is a dab had at selling raffle tickets while shooting as well.
Next shoot is the Maori Creek Championships including the Jodie Poile Memorial Championship on Sunday 24 September at 10am.
See you there!

What a day at the Woods Point Gun Club for the King of the Mountain Championships. Cold, snow, hail – and more snow – then a sunny blue sky in mid-afternoon, but still cold. Thank goodness for the pot belly stove in the clubhouse. The starting gate eye opener saw Peter Arbaci of Werribee Gun Club take the AA Grade cash; Peter West, Daniel Chinn and Ian Findlay shared the A Grade cash and Tony Armstrong, B Grade. Steven Bedggood, Ron Press, and new member John Legge, shared C Grade. The first event was the KOM 20-target single barrel sponsored by Eddy and Roz Woods of Woods Earthmoving. One target, one shot. Due to the falling light snow, no-one managed a perfect 20/20, but Mick Ward returned 19/20 to take the sash and the AA Grade prize as well. Peter Arbaci was AA 2nd, 19/21, after a very short shoot-off with Don Rhodes. David Frazer, 18/20 won A Grade with Ian Sinclair 2nd, 17/20, while in B Grade Tony Armstrong, 16/20, took the honours from Geoff Hill, 15/22. C Grade was a surprise win for Greg Shahin with a great 17/20, John Legge 2nd, 16/20. John, a new member, is showing some early promise. After a warming soup and barbecue lunch the KOM 25-target handicap sponsored by Darren and Leanne Carvill of Mansfield High Country Parts was next. Phillip Desmond fired up after a slow start in the morning to win the sash outright with 24/25 from 24 metres, a great score. After a shoot-off, Armstrong again shot well to take second place, 25/28 from Chuck Lay third, 24/28, and Trevor Ewert fourth, 25/30. Eddy and Roz Woods also sponsored the last event, the 25-target KOM Tower Championship. Ewert finally found his mojo to win the sash, 26/26 from John Legge (there’s that name again), second 25/26 and Geoff Hill third, 25/26. Ward popped up at the end of the day, 29/31, to take fourth place. The KOM High Gun of the day sponsored by Peter McDonald and Laura Hunter of Mansfield Motorcycles, Mowers and Chainsaws was well won by Phillip Desmond 65/70 from Legge 62/70. Daniel Chinn is getting on top of the new computerised nominating/scoring software while Kirsten Chinn helped in the office and kitchen and is a dab had at selling raffle tickets while shooting as well. Next shoot is the Maori Creek Championships including the Jodie Poile Memorial Championship on Sunday 24 September at 10am. See you there!

Healesville, Woori Yallock, Mount Evelyn and Gembrook-Cockatoo junior football clubs shared the excitement and rewards of the 2017 AFL Yarra Ranges Junior Grand Finals on Sunday.
Woori Yallock came away with the first Premiership Cup of the day in the Under 11s in a low-scoring, goal for goal four quarters that saw the Tigers win by one point 2.1(13) to Healesville Red’s young Bloods on 2.0(12).
Baylin Spencer played a brilliant game for Woori, and likewise Zane Anderson-Hunter, who were umpires’ choice for Best on the Ground.
Woori coach Dallas Spencer congratulated both teams on their persistence in what was a hard-fought game and had a special pat on the back for his boys who he said had dug deep when it mattered.
The Tigers and Bloods ran out onto the Yarra Glen oval next to battle it out for the Under 12 flag.
Healesville made the running from the first bounce and despite the efforts of a determined Woori came away with a convincing 36-point win 7.3(45) to 1.3(9).
Healesville coach John Baxter said they knew from the start of the season that Woori would be their biggest rivals and it proved the case.
To his team, “The Invincibles” he said their training and work ethic had paid off. “The way you can work at training and way you compete on Sundays gives all the people here so much joy to watch,” he said.
Best on Ground for Healesville was Cameron Nyko and for Woori Yallock Matty Milkins.
The Under 14s between Healesville and Mount Evelyn was always going to be a close one, but no-one could have guessed the final outcome – the first draw in memory of an Under 14 grand final.
In another low-scoring game the Bloods and Rovers held each other to account at every turn and had the crowd on tenterhooks as the score hung on 26 points each with just minutes to the final siren.
Some great work by both backlines held off what could have been the winning shot at the sticks, and the scoreboard told the story Healesville 3.8(26) – Mount Evelyn 4.2(26).
Another five minutes each end saw desperation football with both sides throwing everything they could at breaking the deadlock, including some hard-ball tackling and long kicks, to face another siren on 26-all.
The league officials, and coaches declared a worthy result for two teams that had won in equal measure.
“You never game up,” Healesville coach Marcus Howie told his team and Mount Evelyn coach Mark Holly had the same message.
“Two teams have butted heads for an extra 10 minutes and you could not wish for a better result,” he said.
“You have both won a grand final; both teams deserved that win,” he said.
Best on Ground for Mount Evelyn was Daniel Coutts and for Healesville Daniel Ebbels.
The Under 16s saw the hills sides represented with Monbulk Hawks taking on Gembrook-Cockatoo in a game that gave spectators some courageous football.
Monbulk were the team to beat on paper, but it was Gembrook-Cockatoo who lifted on the day and ultimately out-run Monbulk to register the win 10.12(72) to 6.8(44).
Gembrook-Cockatoo coach Brad Snoxell paid credit to Monbulk saying they had played a stellar year to stay in top spot.
“The ball bounced our way a bit today,” he said, but gave his boys their dues also saying they had fulfilled the vision they had at the beginning of the year to be holding the 2017 premiership cut aloft on grand final day.
“You have worked extremely hard to be standing here,” he said.
Frankie Trott was Best On Ground for Gembrook-Cockatoo and Austin Richardson for Monbulk.
Chair of AFL Yarra Ranges congratulated all the teams who ran out on the biggest day of the year for the junior competition saying it had been a great day for junior football.
“It’s the first ever draw in a grand final for the Under 14s and the result after two ends of extra time was a good one,” he said.
“It’s pleasing that the teams’ sportsmanship and the feeling between the clubs is obviously really strong.
“They respect each other … win or lose that respect is there.”

Healesville, Woori Yallock, Mount Evelyn and Gembrook-Cockatoo junior football clubs shared the excitement and rewards of the 2017 AFL Yarra Ranges Junior Grand Finals on Sunday. Woori Yallock came away with the first Premiership Cup of the day in the Under 11s in a low-scoring, goal for goal four quarters that saw the Tigers win by one point 2.1(13) to Healesville Red’s young Bloods on 2.0(12). Baylin Spencer played a brilliant game for Woori, and likewise Zane Anderson-Hunter, who were umpires’ choice for Best on the Ground. Woori coach Dallas Spencer congratulated both teams on their persistence in what was a hard-fought game and had a special pat on the back for his boys who he said had dug deep when it mattered. The Tigers and Bloods ran out onto the Yarra Glen oval next to battle it out for the Under 12 flag. Healesville made the running from the first bounce and despite the efforts of a determined Woori came away with a convincing 36-point win 7.3(45) to 1.3(9). Healesville coach John Baxter said they knew from the start of the season that Woori would be their biggest rivals and it proved the case. To his team, “The Invincibles” he said their training and work ethic had paid off. “The way you can work at training and way you compete on Sundays gives all the people here so much joy to watch,” he said. Best on Ground for Healesville was Cameron Nyko and for Woori Yallock Matty Milkins. The Under 14s between Healesville and Mount Evelyn was always going to be a close one, but no-one could have guessed the final outcome – the first draw in memory of an Under 14 grand final. In another low-scoring game the Bloods and Rovers held each other to account at every turn and had the crowd on tenterhooks as the score hung on 26 points each with just minutes to the final siren. Some great work by both backlines held off what could have been the winning shot at the sticks, and the scoreboard told the story Healesville 3.8(26) – Mount Evelyn 4.2(26). Another five minutes each end saw desperation football with both sides throwing everything they could at breaking the deadlock, including some hard-ball tackling and long kicks, to face another siren on 26-all. The league officials, and coaches declared a worthy result for two teams that had won in equal measure. “You never game up,” Healesville coach Marcus Howie told his team and Mount Evelyn coach Mark Holly had the same message. “Two teams have butted heads for an extra 10 minutes and you could not wish for a better result,” he said. “You have both won a grand final; both teams deserved that win,” he said. Best on Ground for Mount Evelyn was Daniel Coutts and for Healesville Daniel Ebbels. The Under 16s saw the hills sides represented with Monbulk Hawks taking on Gembrook-Cockatoo in a game that gave spectators some courageous football. Monbulk were the team to beat on paper, but it was Gembrook-Cockatoo who lifted on the day and ultimately out-run Monbulk to register the win 10.12(72) to 6.8(44). Gembrook-Cockatoo coach Brad Snoxell paid credit to Monbulk saying they had played a stellar year to stay in top spot. “The ball bounced our way a bit today,” he said, but gave his boys their dues also saying they had fulfilled the vision they had at the beginning of the year to be holding the 2017 premiership cut aloft on grand final day. “You have worked extremely hard to be standing here,” he said. Frankie Trott was Best On Ground for Gembrook-Cockatoo and Austin Richardson for Monbulk. Chair of AFL Yarra Ranges congratulated all the teams who ran out on the biggest day of the year for the junior competition saying it had been a great day for junior football. “It’s the first ever draw in a grand final for the Under 14s and the result after two ends of extra time was a good one,” he said. “It’s pleasing that the teams’ sportsmanship and the feeling between the clubs is obviously really strong. “They respect each other … win or lose that respect is there.”

Gembrook-Cockatoo, Mount Evelyn, Healesville and Woori Yallock junior football clubs shared the excitement and rewards of the 2017 AFL Yarra Ranges Junior Grand Finals on Sunday.
The Under 16s saw the hills sides represented with Monbulk Hawks taking on Gembrook-Cockatoo in a game that gave spectators some courageous football.
Monbulk were the team to beat on paper, but it was Gembrook-Cockatoo who lifted on the day and ultimately out-ran Monbulk to register the win 10.12(72) to 6.8(44).
Down, but not out, at three-quarter time, the Hawks came out fighting in the last quarter, but the Brookers were having none of it and piled on speed and the goals to claim the flag.
Gembrook-Cockatoo coach Brad Snoxell paid credit to Monbulk saying they had played a stellar year to stay in top spot.
“The ball bounced our way a bit today,” he said, but gave his boys their dues also saying they had fulfilled the vision they had at the beginning of the year to be holding the 2017 premiership cup aloft on grand final day.
“You have worked extremely hard to be standing here,” he said.
Frankie Trott was Best On Ground for Gembrook-Cockatoo and Austin Richardson for Monbulk.
The Under 14s match between Mount Evelyn and Healesville was always going to be a close one, but no-one could have guessed the final outcome – the first draw in memory of an Under 14 grand final.
In another low-scoring game the Rovers and the Bloods held each other to account at every turn and had the crowd on tenterhooks as the score hung on 26 points each with just minutes to the final siren.
Some great work by both backlines held off what each of them needed to grab that successful shot at the sticks – a point or a goal would have done it – and the scoreboard told the story Healesville 3.8(26) to Mount Evelyn 4.2(26).
Another five minutes each end saw desperation football with both sides throwing everything they could at breaking the deadlock, including some hard-ball tackling and long kicks, to face another siren on 26-all.
The league officials, and coaches declared a worthy result for two teams that had won in equal measure.
“You never game up,” Healesville coach Marcus Howie told his team and Mount Evelyn coach Mark Holly had the same message.
“Two teams have butted heads for an extra 10 minutes and you could not wish for a better result,” he said.
“You have both won a grand final; both teams deserved that win,” he said.
Best on Ground for Mount Evelyn was Daniel Coutts and for Healesville Daniel Ebbels.
Earlier in the day, Woori Yallock came away with the first Premiership Cup of the day in the Under 11s in a low-scoring, goal for goal four quarters that saw the Tigers win by one point 2.1.13 to Healesville Red’s young Bloods on 2.0.12. Baylin Spencer played a brilliant game for Woori, and likewise Zane Anderson-Hunter, who were umpires’ choice for Best on the Ground.
The Woori Tigers and Healesville Bloods ran out onto the Yarra Glen oval next to battle it out for the Under 12 flag.
Healesville made the running from the first bounce and despite the efforts of a determined Woori came away with a convincing 36-point win 7.3.45 to 1.3.9.
Best on Ground for Healesville was Cameron Nyko and for Woori Yallock Matty Milkins.
Chair of AFL Yarra Ranges congratulated all the teams who ran out on the biggest day of the year for the junior competition saying it had been a great day for junior football.
“It’s the first ever draw in a grand final for the Under 14s and the result after two ends of extra time was a good one,” he said.
“It’s pleasing that the teams’ sportsmanship and the feeling between the clubs is obviously really strong.
“They respect each other … win or lose that respect is there.”

Gembrook-Cockatoo, Mount Evelyn, Healesville and Woori Yallock junior football clubs shared the excitement and rewards of the 2017 AFL Yarra Ranges Junior Grand Finals on Sunday. The Under 16s saw the hills sides represented with Monbulk Hawks taking on Gembrook-Cockatoo in a game that gave spectators some courageous football. Monbulk were the team to beat on paper, but it was Gembrook-Cockatoo who lifted on the day and ultimately out-ran Monbulk to register the win 10.12(72) to 6.8(44). Down, but not out, at three-quarter time, the Hawks came out fighting in the last quarter, but the Brookers were having none of it and piled on speed and the goals to claim the flag. Gembrook-Cockatoo coach Brad Snoxell paid credit to Monbulk saying they had played a stellar year to stay in top spot. “The ball bounced our way a bit today,” he said, but gave his boys their dues also saying they had fulfilled the vision they had at the beginning of the year to be holding the 2017 premiership cup aloft on grand final day. “You have worked extremely hard to be standing here,” he said. Frankie Trott was Best On Ground for Gembrook-Cockatoo and Austin Richardson for Monbulk. The Under 14s match between Mount Evelyn and Healesville was always going to be a close one, but no-one could have guessed the final outcome – the first draw in memory of an Under 14 grand final. In another low-scoring game the Rovers and the Bloods held each other to account at every turn and had the crowd on tenterhooks as the score hung on 26 points each with just minutes to the final siren. Some great work by both backlines held off what each of them needed to grab that successful shot at the sticks – a point or a goal would have done it – and the scoreboard told the story Healesville 3.8(26) to Mount Evelyn 4.2(26). Another five minutes each end saw desperation football with both sides throwing everything they could at breaking the deadlock, including some hard-ball tackling and long kicks, to face another siren on 26-all. The league officials, and coaches declared a worthy result for two teams that had won in equal measure. “You never game up,” Healesville coach Marcus Howie told his team and Mount Evelyn coach Mark Holly had the same message. “Two teams have butted heads for an extra 10 minutes and you could not wish for a better result,” he said. “You have both won a grand final; both teams deserved that win,” he said. Best on Ground for Mount Evelyn was Daniel Coutts and for Healesville Daniel Ebbels. Earlier in the day, Woori Yallock came away with the first Premiership Cup of the day in the Under 11s in a low-scoring, goal for goal four quarters that saw the Tigers win by one point 2.1.13 to Healesville Red’s young Bloods on 2.0.12. Baylin Spencer played a brilliant game for Woori, and likewise Zane Anderson-Hunter, who were umpires’ choice for Best on the Ground. The Woori Tigers and Healesville Bloods ran out onto the Yarra Glen oval next to battle it out for the Under 12 flag. Healesville made the running from the first bounce and despite the efforts of a determined Woori came away with a convincing 36-point win 7.3.45 to 1.3.9. Best on Ground for Healesville was Cameron Nyko and for Woori Yallock Matty Milkins. Chair of AFL Yarra Ranges congratulated all the teams who ran out on the biggest day of the year for the junior competition saying it had been a great day for junior football. “It’s the first ever draw in a grand final for the Under 14s and the result after two ends of extra time was a good one,” he said. “It’s pleasing that the teams’ sportsmanship and the feeling between the clubs is obviously really strong. “They respect each other … win or lose that respect is there.”

‘Celtic Illusion’ makes a spectacular return to Healesville on Saturday, 7 October, with a new show at The Memo.
An upbeat fusion of magic and Irish dance, Celtic Illusion is the creation of Healesville local Anthony Street, renowned as one of Australia’s most talented performers.
Anthony joined Bilton Irish Dance School in Healesville at 14 and after a time with the Australian Irish Dance Company in Melbourne joined Michael Flatley’s famous ‘Lord of the Dance’ spectacular as a lead dancer.
Showcasing a stellar cast of champion and internationally-acclaimed dancers, including performers from both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, Celtic Illusion offers some of the fastest taps in the world as the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills the stage in perfect unison.
Celtic Illusion made its Australian premiere in 2011 and has played to sell out audiences across the country, in New Zealand in 2016 and is headed for Hong Kong later this year. Meanwhile, Anthony is looking forward to presenting the show in his home-town.
“It’s a family show for all ages,” he said.
“You have that fusion of Irish dance and the magic of grand illusion.”
Visit www.celticillusion.com for more about the group.
To book tickets for the matinee or evening show visit www.culturetracks.info or call 1300 368 333.

‘Celtic Illusion’ makes a spectacular return to Healesville on Saturday, 7 October, with a new show at The Memo. An upbeat fusion of magic and Irish dance, Celtic Illusion is the creation of Healesville local Anthony Street, renowned as one of Australia’s most talented performers. Anthony joined Bilton Irish Dance School in Healesville at 14 and after a time with the Australian Irish Dance Company in Melbourne joined Michael Flatley’s famous ‘Lord of the Dance’ spectacular as a lead dancer. Showcasing a stellar cast of champion and internationally-acclaimed dancers, including performers from both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, Celtic Illusion offers some of the fastest taps in the world as the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills the stage in perfect unison. Celtic Illusion made its Australian premiere in 2011 and has played to sell out audiences across the country, in New Zealand in 2016 and is headed for Hong Kong later this year. Meanwhile, Anthony is looking forward to presenting the show in his home-town. “It’s a family show for all ages,” he said. “You have that fusion of Irish dance and the magic of grand illusion.” Visit www.celticillusion.com for more about the group. To book tickets for the matinee or evening show visit www.culturetracks.info or call 1300 368 333.

Yarra Valley audiences are in for a rare treat when Kawabata-Go Piano Duo perform at The Memo in Healesville on Sunday, 24 September.
Melbourne-born pianist, now living in Finland, Aura Go, and Tamoe Kawabata, who came to Australia from Japan 15 years ago, will be playing some of the most beautiful music written for the special medium of piano for four hands.
Originally a domestic form of entertainment, pre-radio and television people would sit around the piano and play duets.
“The music we are playing elevates that medium far beyond the domestic,” Ms Go said.
Along with pieces by Mozart, Schumann and Schubert, Ms Go said they will be playing ‘Cahier sonore’, a piece by Japanese composer, Miyoshi.
“It’s a really beautiful, elegant and sophisticated suite for four-hand that audiences will really love and which is very rarely performed in Australia.”
Hearing a four-hand piano recital live is quite rare in itself, and while people may have heard some of the music on recording, hearing it in a live concert is a really special thing.
Ms Go said Kawabata-Go Piano Duo would thrill seasoned lovers of classical music, but was also a perfect introduction to classical with beautiful and instantly appealing music.
“Live music is where the magic happens,” she said.
She said she and Tamoe are especially looking forward to playing in Healesville.
“My experience of playing to rural audiences is that there is a real hunger for more classical performances,” she said.
“The reception is so warm and audiences so enthusiastic and attentive … it’s a very rewarding experience.”
Kawabata-Go Piano Due is on at 2pm at The Memo, Healesville with a free pre-show talk at 1pm. People under 26 enjoy free admission under Yarra Ranges Council’s A Minor Tix program. To book, visit www.culturetracks.info or call 1300 368 333.

Yarra Valley audiences are in for a rare treat when Kawabata-Go Piano Duo perform at The Memo in Healesville on Sunday, 24 September. Melbourne-born pianist, now living in Finland, Aura Go, and Tamoe Kawabata, who came to Australia from Japan 15 years ago, will be playing some of the most beautiful music written for the special medium of piano for four hands. Originally a domestic form of entertainment, pre-radio and television people would sit around the piano and play duets. “The music we are playing elevates that medium far beyond the domestic,” Ms Go said. Along with pieces by Mozart, Schumann and Schubert, Ms Go said they will be playing ‘Cahier sonore’, a piece by Japanese composer, Miyoshi. “It’s a really beautiful, elegant and sophisticated suite for four-hand that audiences will really love and which is very rarely performed in Australia.” Hearing a four-hand piano recital live is quite rare in itself, and while people may have heard some of the music on recording, hearing it in a live concert is a really special thing. Ms Go said Kawabata-Go Piano Duo would thrill seasoned lovers of classical music, but was also a perfect introduction to classical with beautiful and instantly appealing music. “Live music is where the magic happens,” she said. She said she and Tamoe are especially looking forward to playing in Healesville. “My experience of playing to rural audiences is that there is a real hunger for more classical performances,” she said. “The reception is so warm and audiences so enthusiastic and attentive … it’s a very rewarding experience.” Kawabata-Go Piano Due is on at 2pm at The Memo, Healesville with a free pre-show talk at 1pm. People under 26 enjoy free admission under Yarra Ranges Council’s A Minor Tix program. To book, visit www.culturetracks.info or call 1300 368 333.

Winner of the “Best Aboriginal Act of the Year” at 2016’s The Age Music Victoria Awards, Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter, Benny Walker is visiting the Dandenong Ranges to unveil his latest EP at the Upwey Skylark Room on 6 October.
Hailing from regional Victoria, Benny Walker has performed alongside some of Australia’s finest songwriters including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers and Vika and Linda Bull.
As a proud Yorta Yorta man, who grew up playing in the bush and swimming in the Murray River, Benny holds strong to the premise that he creates music, and dedicates the majority of his time to touring, simply because he is drawn to it.
This is imbued in his love songs and epic tales which are mixed with passion for the land, the people, and summer vibes.
Although taking a short break from song-writing, Benny is now back with a new sound which, while different, is no less impressive.
The latest offering from Benny Walker, called Undercover, all started with the track ‘Oh No You Don’t’, a song of reflection and of Benny moving forward personally.
His latest single “Ghost” is part of the EP release and is a groovy, soulful number with silky smooth vocals and a powerful message.
Never one to shy away from the bigger picture, Benny’s EP also addresses racism and the experiences he himself has been through as an Indigenous person.
“Jan and I are both big fans of old blues and soul music, so we used those influences as the platform for the EP,” Benny said.
‘Stay In My Arms’, ‘Save’ and ‘Without You’ are turbulent love songs, ‘Ghost’ is politically charged, whilst ‘Undercover Of My Skin’ speaks of living as an Aboriginal Australian with lighter skin and the experience of blatant racism either directed at me or indirectly as they were unaware of my heritage.”
Benny has taken to the road as part of his solo tour titled Wine Women and Sou,l which is playing at smaller more intimate venues where Benny can engage with the audience and switch between guitar and piano to soulfully highlight his new songs.
Benny will play at the Upwey Skylark room on 6 October.

Winner of the “Best Aboriginal Act of the Year” at 2016’s The Age Music Victoria Awards, Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter, Benny Walker is visiting the Dandenong Ranges to unveil his latest EP at the Upwey Skylark Room on 6 October. Hailing from regional Victoria, Benny Walker has performed alongside some of Australia’s finest songwriters including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers and Vika and Linda Bull. As a proud Yorta Yorta man, who grew up playing in the bush and swimming in the Murray River, Benny holds strong to the premise that he creates music, and dedicates the majority of his time to touring, simply because he is drawn to it. This is imbued in his love songs and epic tales which are mixed with passion for the land, the people, and summer vibes. Although taking a short break from song-writing, Benny is now back with a new sound which, while different, is no less impressive. The latest offering from Benny Walker, called Undercover, all started with the track ‘Oh No You Don’t’, a song of reflection and of Benny moving forward personally. His latest single “Ghost” is part of the EP release and is a groovy, soulful number with silky smooth vocals and a powerful message. Never one to shy away from the bigger picture, Benny’s EP also addresses racism and the experiences he himself has been through as an Indigenous person. “Jan and I are both big fans of old blues and soul music, so we used those influences as the platform for the EP,” Benny said. ‘Stay In My Arms’, ‘Save’ and ‘Without You’ are turbulent love songs, ‘Ghost’ is politically charged, whilst ‘Undercover Of My Skin’ speaks of living as an Aboriginal Australian with lighter skin and the experience of blatant racism either directed at me or indirectly as they were unaware of my heritage.” Benny has taken to the road as part of his solo tour titled Wine Women and Sou,l which is playing at smaller more intimate venues where Benny can engage with the audience and switch between guitar and piano to soulfully highlight his new songs. Benny will play at the Upwey Skylark room on 6 October.

Yarra Ranges’ young people will have some great opportunities to have fun and hang out with friends at the Yarra Ranges Council’s holiday activities from 23 September to 8 October.
Dance, mindfulness and game design workshops, laser tag, futsal and coffee making are just some of the activities on offer throughout the school holidays.
Discover the Indigenous roots of Aussie Rules at Healesville, including making your own costume pieces for the Marn Grook Ball.
Council’s Spring 2017 Youth Holiday Program provides activities for young people aged 12-17 who live, work or study in the Yarra Ranges.
Each young person can book up to three activities and transport is provided.
Go online to find out more about dance loops (25 September) at Sherbrooke; laser tag (25 September at Chirnside Park; futsal (28 September) at Mount Evelyn; game design (2 October) at Lilydale; the art of coffee (3 October) at Mount Evelyn; self care (4 October) at Belgrave South; cosplay and create (5 October) at Upwey and What is Marn Grook? (6 October) and Healesville.
See event details and book early and pay online to get secure your place at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/youthholidayprogram or call 1300 368 333.

Yarra Ranges’ young people will have some great opportunities to have fun and hang out with friends at the Yarra Ranges Council’s holiday activities from 23 September to 8 October. Dance, mindfulness and game design workshops, laser tag, futsal and coffee making are just some of the activities on offer throughout the school holidays. Discover the Indigenous roots of Aussie Rules at Healesville, including making your own costume pieces for the Marn Grook Ball. Council’s Spring 2017 Youth Holiday Program provides activities for young people aged 12-17 who live, work or study in the Yarra Ranges. Each young person can book up to three activities and transport is provided. Go online to find out more about dance loops (25 September) at Sherbrooke; laser tag (25 September at Chirnside Park; futsal (28 September) at Mount Evelyn; game design (2 October) at Lilydale; the art of coffee (3 October) at Mount Evelyn; self care (4 October) at Belgrave South; cosplay and create (5 October) at Upwey and What is Marn Grook? (6 October) and Healesville. See event details and book early and pay online to get secure your place at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/youthholidayprogram or call 1300 368 333.