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Safe, stable roads - please A group of Kallista’s residents have put forward a proposal with hopes of getting a commitment for road sealing. Three roads have been called “antiquated” by the Kallista Flood Watch Group, who are requesting they be put on the program for sealing by Yarra Ranges Council. Looking for “safe and stable” roads for the future, lead advocate Karen Kestigian said it doesn’t feel like an “unreasonable” request and the group is “not asking for the world”. To read more about the submission turn to page 9 Kallista residents Linda, Robert, Karen and David with Charlie are calling for a road sealing Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS project. 407700

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Male abuse shame played out the rest of the game.” Knox Football Netball Club released a statement to Facebook on Thursday 16 May confirming that the KFNC is standing down the Development Team indefinitely pending the outcome of the investigation. “Upon learning of the incident, KFNC initiated an immediate investigation to understand what transpired and to take appropriate action. KFNC recognises that such behaviour is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the values of the club,” the statement said. Prior to this the KFNC released a statement

on to it’s community on Facebook that ‘behaviour of this kind is completely unacceptable at our club, and we are deeply concerned by the incident.’ “We have extended our deepest apologies to the Donvale Football club, and will continue to work closely with them and the EFNL to keep them informed on the outcome and actions we will take as a result of our investigation. The safety of all players is paramount and we do not tolerate antisocial behaviour or behaviour that is disrespectful to women.” the statement read. Continued page 3

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Knox Football Netball Club’s development team has been stood down indefinitely following reports of unacceptable behaviour from male players towards an opposing women’s team. Female football players from Donvale were allegedly subjected to both verbal abuse and physical contact from male players on an opposing team on the weekend of Saturday 11 May. This behaviour comes after recent news of Yarra Valley Grammar male students ranking

female students in a list based on their appearance, with two boys expelled. 3AW’s reporter Jacqui Felgate stated on air on Monday 13 May that male Knox players were involved in the incident as women’s Donvale players ran out for their second half. “As the women ran out at half time, male players from Knox lined up on either side of the race, and yelled at ratings for each player,” she said. “They held out their legs to trip the women over and used the phrases yes, no, mediocre, rating each female player.” “The players were rightly upset but they

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By Tanya Steele