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Special rate struck BRIMBANK City Council’s administrators have passed a special rates scheme to help promote the St Albans town centre after receiving 126 submissions on the proposal.

Earlier this year, the council received a request from the St Albans Business Group Association to introduce the scheme to help with marketing the area.

Last week the council’s three administrators voted to adopt the St Albans Town Centre Area Marketing and Business Development Scheme.

During a community consultation period, the council received 10 submissions supporting the scheme and 115 objections against it.

It has been estimated the plan will raise more than $112,000 during its first year.

The special rates will be based on the capital improved value of each property multiplied by 0.00060, combined with minimum of $100 charge, increasing two per cent annually across five years.

Some of the objectors to the scheme have said more parking would be needed in the St Albans town centre before the scheme was introduced.

Some business owners said they

would like to see all day spaces, parking zones with longer time limits and more employee parking.

“There is no point in attracting more people to St Albans as there is not even enough parking for local resident(s),” one submission said.

However St Albans Business Group president Sebastian Agricola said the association was “very happy” the council passed their proposal.

“Assuming it goes through without any issue we will ramp it up next year and improve conditions for traders in St Albans by bringing more people into the area,” he said.

“It’s to help promote the interests of the business in the area and generate more business in the area.”

Mr Agricola said this would be done through a variety of ways including special events, like the annual Lunar Festival.

Mr Agricola said the St Albans shopping strip had traditionally found it difficult to compete against nearby bigger complexes, and the special rates scheme would assist with the situation.

The council has commenced a project to examine the development of parking at council land in Collins St.

Sweet presence CANDY canes and carols are in the air as Christmas comes ever closer. Taylors Lakes siblings Denten and Darleen are looking forward to opening the presents Santa will leave under their tree for 25 December.

Other young Brimbank residents will be able to enjoy the festive season with plenty of programs and activities during the school holidays.

The Brimbank Shopping Centre in Deer Park will hold free children’s activities between 11am and 2pm on Friday with a creative workshop in the Fresh Food Mall and face painting on Saturday. The Sunshine Community Brass Band and the Mozartini Orchestra will fill also perform at the centre. 110454 Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI

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By ALESHA CAPONE RESIDENTS living next to the Regional Rail Link construction have measured noise coming from the site at higher than the recommended sound levels.

The Fix the Links group has been advocating for the Regional Rail Link Authority to locate the train line within a cutting along its Deer Park section.

Members of the group have said they believe noise walls, which the RRLA have proposed building between Sunshine and Deer Park,

will not work.

Sunshine North resident and the Fix the Links member, John Kodric, said residents had measured the sound level of bells at a crossing on both its Ridgeway Parade and Forrest St sides.

He said the bells at the crossing, located 22 metres away from houses, reached 76 decibels (dB).

Mr Kodric said residents had also measured a goods train at over 105dB at 40 metres away from homes.

The RRLA said its noise walls

had been designed to keep the sound threshold at an average of 65dB(A) between 6am and 10pm, 60dB(A) at night and a maximum of 85dB(A) at all times for adjoining residents. ‘dB(A)’ stands for the relative loudness of sounds in air as perceived by the human ear.

According to a Brimbank City Council report released last week, these limits have been defined in the RRLA Passenger Rail Infrastructure Noise Policy.

“RRLA has informed council the corten material proposed for the

noise walls exceeds a density of 16 kilograms per square, which it advises is the density required to attenuate noise,” the Brimbank report said.

An RRL spokesperson said the scientifically-tested noise barriers would help to block the main source of rail noise.

“The planned noise barriers have been designed by award-winning architects, following consultation with local councils and the community and the review of community feedback,” the spokesperson said.

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Police eye break-ups

By CHARLENE MACAULAY TAKE care when wrapping up your Christmas shopping – Victoria Police will be on the roads and watching.

Victoria Police has rolled out Operation Break Up across the state, which is targeting the fatal five road user behaviours which are known causes of road trauma.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said the community could expect to see

police at all major shopping hubs and anywhere else where there will be an influx of cars, pedestrians and cyclists.

Asst Comm Hill said police would be placing particular focus on driver distraction and seatbelts as we head into the festive season.

“Police will be in the CBD, on the roads around major shopping centres and patrolling the local shopping strips to make sure all road users do the right things in these areas,” he said.

“We know this time of the year can be really hectic and people have a lot of things on their minds.

“But it’s also a time where we have a lot of our most vulnerable road users, both young and old, on the roads.

“That makes it even more important to ensure all drivers remain vigilant and take extra care.

“If you receive a ticket for using your mobile phone while you are driving, get booked for not wearing a seatbelt or you’re penalised for not

crossing the roads correctly, I make no apologies.

“That ticket may just be the reminder or the intervention needed to prevent someone being seriously injured or killed in a collision.

“I urge all road users to turn off the distractions and switch on when you are out on the roads.”

Operation Break Up, which will run until 23 December, is the second operation of the Summer Stay road enforcement campaign.

Sunshine resident Ayuen Autiak, left, has won two categories at the Victorian African Community Awards. Her community work has included organising a fashion show in which her Melton friend Abuk Ajeng, right, modelled a traditional outfit. 111842 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI

Ayuen, the quiet achiever recognised

By ALESHA CAPONE A QUIET achiever from Sunshine has been recognised at the Victorian African Community Awards 2013.

Ayuen Autiak received two awards at the VACA ceremony in Richmond.

Ms Autiak was presented with the Quiet Achiever award and the VACA prize for Best Project.

She was nominated for the category after organising a South Sudanese fashion show attended by more than 500 people in Sunshine last month.

Ms Autiak said the cultural attire featured in the fashion show was traditionally worn to special events like weddings and parties.

The winning outfit at the parade was designed by Sunshine tailor Bori Akechak and modelled by Melton resident Abuk Ajeng.

Ms Ajeng said her husband Autiak and children Awet, 13, and Adut, 11, were proud of her achievement.

Ms Ajeng said she would like to model for another fashion show in the future.

“It’s not hard work, it was fun

because everyone liked it,” she said.

Ms Autiak said she was already planning another, bigger fashion show for next year.

She said her children Adhel and Adut Aleu have been “very supportive” of the fashion show.

“It was very nice that night because everybody’s happy,” Ms Autiak said.

She attended the VACA presentation with Monica Majak and Mama Marina who helped her organise the fashion show.

Ms Autiak said she felt excited to

receive the two awards at the VACA show, which included a special tribute to Nelson Mandela.

“I was very happy, it was wonderful,” she said.

“It was the first time for me to hold awards in my life.

“It was a blessing to hold them, when there was a celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela, who was the father of Africa.”

Ms Autiak also thanked Adieng Manut and Tong Gob who acted as MCs at the fashion show and Gai Deng Niel for organising the pair to do the job.

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By ALESHA CAPONE A MAN who committed more than 50 crimes in locations including the West has appealed his jail sentence.

The Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal recently heard Bradley Berry was sentenced to more than four years’ imprisonment during May this year.

He was given a non-parole period of two years and six months after committing 58 offences including theft, obtaining property by deception, attempted armed robbery, handling stolen goods and aggravated assault.

The offender’s first charge in the crime spree happened in June 2012 when Berry stole a woman’s purse while she was shopping in Hoppers Crossing.

Berry went on to steal purses and handbags from people in Altona, Altona Meadows, Caroline Springs, Maribyrnong, Point Cook and Williamstown.

Sometimes he was accompanied by a co-accused who would steal the bags while Berry distracted the victim.

At one stage, the pair conducted transactions worth more than $3000 with stolen credit cards at Altona, Altona North, Braybrook, Hoppers Crossing, Sydenham, Taylors Lakes and Werribee stores.

Berry was finally captured when Westfield Plaza security staff from recognised him and the co-accused on 27 July last year.

When the guards followed the duo outside, Berry produced a large hunting knife.

Berry ran away towards a sedan driven by a 67-year-old woman and her 70-year-old husband.

Berry opened the car’s passenger side door and ordered the woman to drive, but the woman exited the vehicle and her husband pulled on the handbrake to stop the car.

Berry jumped out and ran into the front of another car being driven by a woman and made her stop the vehicle. She trapped Berry’s arm in the car’s door frame before he escaped.

Berry then attempted to gain entry to another vehicle driven by a grandmother, with her sixyear old-granddaughter and four-year-old grandson inside.

Justice Paul Coghlan told the court this failed and police later arrested Berry, before taking him to the Geelong Police Station.

Judge Coghlan and two other judges did not reduce Berry’s original sentence.

Learning for life A STRATEGY designed to help improve education access and outcomes in Brimbank will be released for public consultation.

Last week Brimbank City Council’s administrators endorsed the draft Community Learning Strategy 2014-’17 for public exhibition.

The draft document will be open for residents to submit their views in written submissions across six weeks.

The council and its partners commenced implementing the previous learning strategy in 2010 to support learning across every resident’s lifetime.

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Cop’s case for safe driving Christmas POLICE have urged Brimbank and Melton residents to stay safe as the Christmas season gets underway.

The area’s crime prevention officer, Leading Senior Constable Matt Mudie, has appealed for motorists to stay safe on the roads.

“For many readers and their families this time of the year will also mean a much-deserved holiday from work and/or school commitments,” he said.

“If you are planning on driving anywhere over this holiday period, please ensure you take care and

consider all road users.

“Prior to leaving home, consider planning your trip that will give you adequate breaks and allow time for unexpected delays.

“Our state’s current road toll is at an all-time low and it is the responsibility of the whole community for it to remain this way.

“Speed and driver distraction still remains as one of the leading contributors to serious injury and death on our roads, so please adhere to the speed limit and remember that the key factor to driving these holidays

is to arrive safely at our destination.”

Leading Sen Const Mudie said people attending parties and work break-ups should also plan on taking public transport or appoint a designated driver if they would be celebrating with alcohol.

Police have also urged residents to keep home security in mind because Christmas presents could potentially pose are an attractive target for burglars.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer has said residential burglaries traditionally increase during

the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

“Intelligence tells us that while a lot of people take holidays and are enjoying the festive season, it seems some might drop their guard on home security,” he said.

“If you do see someone hanging around residential areas and acting suspiciously, it’s important that you contact police immediately.”

To report suspicious behaviour please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Puppy love a festive priority

THREE new online products will bring Brimbank resident’s favourite books and magazines into the new age.

Brimbank library members can now access popular magazines and e-books on their internet and internet-enabled devices including PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, Androids, Kindle Fires and Blackberry Playbooks.

The programs - Overdrive, Borrow Box and Zinio - allow library members to read or download a range of titles in libraries or their homes.

Overdrive contains of e-books and e-audiobooks, including bestsellers, new releases and educational e-books.

Borrow Box has more than 2000 e-book and eaudiobook titles with fiction and non-fiction titles for adults and children by Australian and international authors.

Zinio is a digital magazine provider. First-time users need to register and are then free to browse magazine titles to download.

These products are available at no charge through the Brimbank library website www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au, but library membership is required to access Overdrive, Borrow Box and Zinio.

Urban gurus at guerrilla park

By ALESHA CAPONE TO HELP all creatures great and small have the pawfect - or purrfect Christmas requires some compassion and common sense from their human counterparts.

St Albans resident Liliana Iuri, who founded the Pet Neighbourhood Watch Action Group, said the number of unwanted pets dumped in Brimbank and Melton after the festive season had become an annual tragedy.

Ms Iuri said across the past five years, she had noticed the number of dumped and stray animals increasing in the West.

“According to RSPCA information, there is an increase in unwanted animals at this time of year,” she said.

She has encouraged anyone thinking of buying a dog, cat, rabbit or bird for Christmas to put plenty of thought into the decision.

“I would actually advocate not to purchase a pet, but probably go to the animal welfare agencies and adopt a pet,” Ms Iuri said. “Visit, buy the food and gear your lifestyle towards the welfare of the animal. I think people should do it very gradually.

“Having a pet in the home takes an enormous time commitment, emotional commitment and can restrict your freedom in situations such as when going on holiday - you need to consider the animal’s needs.”

Ms Iuri has also encouraged pet owners to ensure their animals are microchipped, desexed and kept within an enclosed yard or indoors.

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WHAT do you think of Sunshine’s main street?

This is the question Brimbank City Council will be asking residents later this week.

The council is setting up a ‘surprise park’ along Hampshire Rd as part of the street market on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December.

Residents will be asked their opinion of the council’s draft Hampshire Rd Master Plan - and also offered a coffee as they chat to ‘urban designer gurus’ about the proposal.

There will be key illustrative concept designs for residents to comment on at the park.

The draft plan can also be viewed at www. brimbank.vic.gov.au if you cannot make it to the pop-up park event.

Safe sure shots

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St Albans resident Ruth Gatt with her cat Oscar, who was adopted from the Lost Dog’s Home in North Melbourne. 111851 She said unusual breeds or cute creatures could be stolen - or simply taken in by strangers - if permitted to roam at large.

“I would actually say no to letting them go in the street or run free,” Ms Iuri said.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has also advised Victorians to be careful about the kind of food they dish up to pets during Christmas.

Dr David Neck from the AVA said foods which could be dangerous, or

even toxic, to dogs and cats included chocolate, nutmeg, avocados, onion, garlic, turkey skin, pork crackling, sausages, fatty meats, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, dairy products, raw eggs, mushrooms, raw fish, citrus fruit, green potatoes and large quantities of tomatoes or salt.

A NEW enclosed shooting range at the Melton Pistol Club was opened last week by mayor Bob Turner.

Melton City Council delivered the project to reduce noise issues and to improve safety in the area.

Cr Turner said the council was proud to support a wide range of recreational activities within the City of Melton.

“Council is committed to providing high quality infrastructure for our community,” he said.

“The construction of the enclosed shooting range is a significant upgrade to the facility and is the first of its kind in Australia.”

The Melton Pistol Club has been operating for 35 years and provides recreation and social opportunities for residents as well as training and development for Victoria Police and staff from nearby remand centres.

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By ALESHA CAPONE A CAIRNLEA mother has raised more than $10,000 for the Cancer Council after hosting a Girls’ Night In. Janev Aziz said she was overwhelmed at the support she received for the Ja’Min Girls’ Night In, which raised funds for the Cancer Council’s I Love Pink campaign.

“We raised $10,030 at the end and we were very pleased with that and it was such a team effort,” Ms Aziz said.

“It really was a team effort, not just one person.”

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In addition, many people volunteered to help out with the night, cook or donate items to be auctioned or raffled.

These included a one night stay at The Langham, Ms Aziz’s friend who donated a four-hour boat trip for six people, Guess bags and a Williamstown optometrist who donated a pair of designer sunglasses.

Ms Aziz’s daughter acted as the auctioneer at the Girls’ Night In and also helped to organise the event.

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er fund-raising event - or two for next year.

This time around they want to split the funds raised between breast cancer research and a prostate cancer charity.

“We’re hoping to raise $10,000 again,” Ms Aziz said.

“We just think men’s health is very important too.

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“I think it’s really good if you can give something back to the community.

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These major improvements are necessary to provide better public transport and better roads for all Victorians. There will be some delays but the works will help create a modern, safe and connected transport network.

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By ALESHA CAPONE KEILOR teenager Erandi Banneyake has struck a chord in Sri Lanka where her new song is zooming up the radio charts.

The 14-year-old’s third single ‘Moving On Up’ has made it into the countdown of the YesFM Home Grown Top 15 in Sri Lanka.

The song premiered on the station last month and Erandi was interviewed on air for its debut.

“I guess you could say it’s an inspiring song because it’s about independence and growing up. It has a very catchy tune and is also a very happy song,” Erandi said.

Last Thursday, she was again interviewed by another Sri Lankan radio station, RedFM, during its breakfast show.

‘Moving On Up’ features a guest appearance from one of Sri Lankan’s top rappers, Krishan Maheson, who heard the song being produced at his company and volunteered his services for the track.

Erandi’s proud father Mangala described his daughter as “very humble” about her singing success.

“It’s so fun. I really enjoy it, I just love singing,” Erandi said.

“It’s a hobby and I can’t imagine life without singing.

“I just like singing all different types of genres. I really love

pop and younger music, but I really love singing everything.”

She has been studying at the Vocal Art Studios in Tullamarine for the past few years.

Erandi’s singing career first took off in Sri Lanka when she was just 10, when her debut single was played on the country’s radio stations.

Erandi, who will be going into Year 10 next year, said balancing her academic studies and singing could sometimes be a challenge.

“It’s pretty hard but I find a way to manage it,” she said.

“On the nights I don’t have homework I can practice my singing.”

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Twentyman’s call on ice age WESTERN Suburbs youth worker Les Twentyman has addressed a Victorian parliamentary committee about the impact methamphetamines are having on the community.

Mr Twentyman said the State Government needed to take urgent action to combat the rising use of methamphetamines to help “hidden victims of the epidemic” including children subjected to violence, medical workers, crime victims and addicts who cannot access services.

“The enormity of the problem should not be underestimated and while I am pleased to see the government looking into the issue through this committee it is important for all

in Spring Street to understand that we cannot wait to act,” Mr Twentyman said.

“I have been contacted by so many communities looking for help and support to tackle this problem and we need to see government resourcing in areas such as rehabilitation to help kids get off the drug, and to see an increase in the funding of youth workers in schools working to keep kids away from the drug in the first place.”

Earlier this year Mr Twentyman told Star ice use had become especially rampant in Footscray, Sunshine, Braybrook, Werribee and St Albans.

Heat on arsonists

By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO WITH the onset of summer Melton City Council is encouraging residents to report any suspicious behaviour in a bid to detect and catch would-be arsonists.

The council and Victoria Police are working together as part of the Victoria Police - Bushfire Arson Prevention Campaign 2013-’14.

Operation Firesetter which forms part of the campaign is a major priority for police but the council is also calling on residents to do their part.

The community is being asked to report any suspicious behaviour to police by calling triple zero immediately.

They should also gather as much information as possible including location, the type of suspicious be-

haviour, vehicle description, registration number and a suspicious person’s physical appearance.

A confidential call can be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if they suspect someone of bushfire arson.

Victoria Police statistics reveal there were 3091 offences of arson recorded in the 2011-’12 financial year throughout Victoria, with 114 recorded in the Melton Police Service Area.

During the 2010-’11 financial year, there were 2899 recorded offences of arson in the state, with 95 recorded in Melton PSA. The maximum penalty for arson causing death in Victoria is 25 years’ imprisonment, while the maximum penalty for intentionally or recklessly causing a bushfire is 15 years’ imprisonment.

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Sunshine students star in spooky show PUPILS from a Sunshine North school put on a spooky show featuring some creative costumes at their end-of-year concert last Wednesday.

Albion North Primary School (ANPS) students took part in a ‘Spooky Day’ where they dressed up, played instruments and sang to celebrate the music program

they have studied across the past 12 months. Throughout the year the pupils have been studying the art form of African drumming and last week they showed off their talents for the concert’s audience.

Youngsters from ANPS also baked and decorated cupcakes to sell at the school performance with all pro-

ceeds going towards the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

It has been a busy year for the school which was also visited by the national Opposition leader last month.

Maribyrnong MP and Labor Party leader Bill Shorten staged a live press conference at the school and answered

pupil’s questions about life in Canberra.

In addition, the school’s Grade Prep, 1 and 2 classes have been busy planting in the school vegetable garden.

Employees from Bunnings in Sunshine visited the ANPS schoolyard and supplied the plants and equipment for the garden.

After Christmas, major construction works will take place on the Regional Rail Link project to improve our rail network and keep Victoria moving.

There will be changes to the way you travel during this time. Buses and coaches will replace trains on the following lines to enable these works to take place safely in the rail corridor: • Sunbury: Between Albion and North Melbourne, and at times between Sunbury/Watergardens and North Melbourne • Ballarat: Between Ballarat and Southern Cross Station • Bendigo: Between Bendigo and Southern Cross Station

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Other changes to public transport will also take place at this time.

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Targeted by thieves Teen’s wish for a smile A PLUMPTON housing estate was the target of thieves earlier this month.

The offenders stole a toilet and fittings at a home under construction in Aspire Estate on 4 December and were disturbed shortly afterwards during an unsuccessful attempt to enter a nearby home which was also under construction.

On 7 and 8 December a burglary occurred at the recycling facility in Ferris Rd, Melton.

Police have described the incident as a professional burglary as the offenders arrived with tools which enabled them to break into locked cabinets and drawers. They spent considerable time on the premises

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Meanwhile, on Saturday 7 December, offenders forced open the front door of the Coles Store on Gourlay Road, Caroline Springs, and gained access to the locked cigarette cabinet.

All of the items had been removed from the cabinet by staff members but the thieves managed to steal a number of mobile phones.

Between 7.30am and 7pm on 9 December offenders broke into a property on Peter Pan Cres, Kurunjang.

Jewellery and gaming consoles were stolen. Neighbours saw a small black hatchback vehicle at the premises during the afternoon.

Police would like to hear from anyone who has information in

relation to that vehicle or the burglary.

And between 11am Saturday, 7 December and 1.30pm Sunday, 8 December offenders entered the rear yard of a residence in Strutt Place, Caroline Springs. They stole a trailer containing a jet ski which they pushed out onto the road and then towed away.

Police said the jet ski was a Sea Doo brand, custom painted with a bright red front, white hull and a black and red seat.

The trailer is made from galvanised iron, has a jerry can holder and rope winch.

Any person with information about this incident or items should contact Melton CIU on 9747 7999.

KON, Anastasia and Hugo were delighted to read a new sustainability guide produced by the Phoenix St Children’s Centre in Sunshine North, which was officially launched last month.

Developed with a grant from Brimbank City Council, ‘Save Money, Save the Planet’ will be available throughout the municipality.

The guide will also be translated into Vietnamese. The centre’s director Narrelle said it was important to teach children about sustainability, so they could grow up and help save the planet as future generations were born. She said everyone at the centre was delighted with the guide. “We absolutely love it. It’s worked out very well. It’s been a lot of hard work and we are very proud of it,” Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI Narrelle said. 108457

By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO A CAROLINE Springs teenager’s smile will be a little brighter this Christmas after she received some much-deserved pampering in the lead-up to the festive season.

Callee Petropoulos, 19, and her adoring mother Debbie were recently treated to an indulgent makeover fit for a princess at Wieselmann of Toorak thanks to Make-A-Wish Australia.

Callee suffers from aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that is believed to only affect girls and is characterised by the partial or complete absence of a key structure in the brain, called the corpus callosum, the presence of retinal abnormalities, and seizures.

Her parents Debbie and Jim received the devastating news when she was only one after she was admitted into hospital with what they thought was the flu.

Debbie told Star a doctor saw little Callee sitting up in her cot and immediately realised something was wrong.

“We just thought Callee was developing slowly,” she said.

“A doctor was walking past and took one look at her and saw a turn in her eye... she had an MRI and we got the devastating news that she was missing the part of her brain that divides the left and right side.”

The couple were told their daughter would never walk or talk and would probably only live to the age of 13.

Nineteen years on and the Petropoulos family has enjoyed a loving a fulfilling life with Callee and her two older brothers.

Hair stylist Dee Parker-Attwood with Callee and Debbie Petropoulos.

Picture: SUPPLIED The teenager surprised everyone when she began walking at four and communicates through her iPad. She attends yearly specialist doctor appointments and takes medications.

Last year Callee enjoyed one of her finest moments when she graduated from special school and she now attends an adult day centre where she undertakes literacy and numeracy programs and art courses.

“Callee is a very happy girl, a very cheeky girl. She is just happy all the time.”

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Dog agility Owners can get some exercise and have fun with their dog. The Agility Dog Club of Victoria trains on Friday nights under lights at WLJ Crofts Reserve, Blackshaws Rd, Altona North.

All breeds of dog and all age groups are welcome. New members classes will begin in the new year. Numbers are limited.

Inquiries: Contact Sandy on 0425 762 434 to reserve a place.

Open day THE St Albans Neighbourhood Sewing Group (Australian Sewing Guild) will hold an open day on Friday the 17 January 2014. Come along a join in with this friendly social group who love to share their knowledge. Venue: Holy Eucharist Parish House 17 Hibiscus Ave, corner of Obrien Dve, St Albans. Inquiries: Fay Chiaplias 0411 404 723 or faychpls1@gmail.com, Loraine Rowe 04070 2310 123.

Christmas meal LES Twentyman’s 20th Man Fund Christmas For Our Kids will be held on Christmas Day at the

Westend Market Hotel, McIntyre Rd, Sunshine, from 9.30-11.30am. Brunch will be provided and presents for disadvantaged children.

Inquiries: To help out with donations or RSVP contact Bronwyn Percival on 9689 4800 or bronwyn@20thman.com.au.

Diabetes support WESTGATE Diabetes support group meets first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling club, Civic Parade, Altona, from 10am to noon. Inquiries: Elaine on 9255 5501.

St Albans Senior Citizens THE St Albans Senior Citizens invites all seniors from the Brimbank City region to join the club between 1 October and 31 December this year, to receive free membership for the 2014 year.

New members will be eligible for free lunches to celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and a Christmas party valued at $90. Club activities include bingo, billiards, chess, carpet bowling, trips and other games.

Inquiries: if you are interested please contact Jack on 0423 732 740.

Women wanted for study Victoria University needs help to investigate a 12-week supplementation of a novel extract of saffron stigma, Satieral. Women who are between the ages of 20-50 who have a BMI >25 kg/m and are not taking medications that influence metabolism, pregnant, diagnosed with pathologic eating disorder, undergone gastric surgery or currently taking any appetite suppressing supplement are needed. The study

includes appetite questions, body composition analysis, nutritional assessments and blood testing. Involved are four visits to the Western Centre Of Health, Research and Education at Sunshine Hospital on Monday/Saturday mornings.

Inquiries: jessica.danaher@vu.edu.au or 0421 479 868.

Parents’ dance THE Keilor Branch of Parents Without Partners is holding a Christmas dance from 7.30pm Friday 20 December at the I.C.K.A. Club, 7 Keilor Park Dve, East Keilor. Dress to impress - strictly no T-shirts, jeans or sneakers! There’s also an information night for prospective members in the Taylors Lakes area on Wednesday 18 December. Inquiries: Charely on 8361 0354.

Concert band THE Western Region Concert Band rehearses on Saturday mornings at 9am in the Errington Community Centre, Princess St, St Albans. Entry via side gate adjacent to the football oval. Melway map 26 A1. Vacancies exist for percussion, brass and sax players. Musicians are invited to come along, bring their instrument and enjoy playing. Inquiries: Eddie on 9687 6644.

Help migrants learn English AMES needs volunteers to help new migrants learn English. Full training is provided.

Inquiries: Emma Navarro navarroe@ames.net. au or 9687 3494.

Community gardens COMMUNITY gardens are available on the corner of Kings Rd and Bluebird Ave, Taylors Lakes.

There are garden beds available and as spring is here, now is the time to plant veggies and flowers. No tools are needed because there is a shed full of tools available. There are also raised beds no need to bend down, all abilities are catered for. There are toilets and tea making facilities onsite.

Inquiries: For more information please ring Jackie on 9449 4647.

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Walking group DUKE Street Community House Walking Group meets each Wednesday morning at 9.30am for a moderately paced walk in the surrounding area. Each term members also go on an excursion to places such as Williamstown, Altona Beach and Brimbank Park. Walkers of all abilities are welcome. The cost is $3 per week which goes towards the term excursion.

Inquiries: 9311 9973.

Osteopathy help HEADACHES? Back and neck pain? Muscle and joint pain? Sports injury?

Victoria University Osteopathy Clinic (St Albans campus) uses osteopathy: a hands-on approach to assist with such conditions. Treatment is provided by senior students under the supervision of qualified and registered osteopaths. Rates from $20.

Inquiries and bookings: 9919 2625.

Shower singer or retired diva?

SINGWEST would welcome both to the community choir that rehearses each Monday evening in Williamstown, purely for the joy of singing. All sorts of music, pop, classical or anything that members can harmonise to.

Inquiries: Hugh 0413 591 342.

Senior citizens THE Deer Park Senior Citizens Club at 119 Station Rd, Deer Park, is looking for new members.

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In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie Mouse join forces with international illusionist Zach Williams for a magical production on stage.

Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features grand illusions and your favourite Disney characters, including Donald Duck and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White.

Adults and children alike will delight in this stunning spectacle that will keep them in awe from the opening act to curtain call.

Star News Group is offering one family a special meet and greet experience – PLUS a Family Pass (4 tickets) and a merchandise bag!

Four runners up will receive a Family Pass (4 tickets) and a merchandise bag!

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GROW - Better Together Carers Group for friends and family of those affected by mental health issues. Free and confidential meetings held twice

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Sunshine Hospital Therapy Garden Organisers are seeking community members who have an interest in gardening and who wish to be part of the exciting new initiative at Sunshine Hospital. They would like to hear from people who believe that a garden can really help to change someone’s life Inquiries: Jo Spence on 8345 1201.

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REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS RENTAL OF THE WEEK

TO LET

RENTAL OF THE WEEK

1A ALFRIEDA ST, ST ALBANS

9364 1188 UNITS/FLATS/TOWNHOUSES

Immaculate double storey house with three bedrooms with built in robes. Features study, ensuite and balcony to master bedroom, double garage with remote, separate living area and formal lounge. Includes alarm, central heating and cooling, gas hotplates, electric oven, dishwasher, carpets upstairs, floorboards downstairs, upstairs entertainment area / retreat and landscaped gardens.

Rental Per Week: $450 Bond: $1,950

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ST ALBANS CONRAD ST, as new 3BR unit, dbl gge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $330PW ANNA ST, 3BR, newly renovated, sgl gge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290PW AVONDALE AVE, 2BR BV townhouse + sgl gge . . . . . . . . . . $300PW CHARLES ST, New 3BR unit, 2 bathroom, 3wc + sgle gge . $380PW CHARLES ST, New 3BR unit, 2 bathroom, 3wc + carport . . $380PW LET IVANHOE AVE, 3BR BV unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAIN RD WEST, 2BR BV flat + car space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200PW BIGGS ST, NEW 2 BR + study unit + sgl garage . . . . . . . . . . $330PW WEST ESPLANADE, 2BR BV unit, 2 split sys, cport. . . . . . . . $260PW LUXFORD STREET, 3BR BV unit, split system, single gge . . $340PW KATE ST 1BR bungalow, kitchen, bath & lounge . . . . . . . . . . $180PW AVONDALE AVE 3BR brick townhouse, cooling, sgl gge . . . . $350PW KINGSVILLE EDGAR ST, 2BR flat, built in robes + carspace . . . . . . . . . . . . $230PW SYDENHAM BEAUMONT CRT, 2BR Brick unit, sgl gge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275PW VICTORIA RD, 3BR unit + dbl garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300PW VICTORIA RD, 3BR unit + sgl garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295PW KEILOR LODGE LOSSI CRT, 2BR unit + ensuite, lock up carport. . . . . . . . . . . $350pw YARRAVILLE SOMERVILLE RD, 2BR BV flat + carspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259pw DEER PARK LOXWOOD CRT 4BR brick house, ensuite, dle remote gge . . LET

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ST ALBANS CONRAD ST, 2BR house + 1BR sleep out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300PW GLENDENNING ST, 3BR house, gas wall heater . . . . . . . . . . $280PW

COWPER AVE, 2BR house, aircon, garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290PW ACFOLD CRT, 3BR house, aircon, dble garage . . . . . . . . . . . $270PW CORNHILL ST, 3BR WB house + dbl carport, includes lawn . . $250pw STATION RD, 3BR WB house + double carport . . . . . . . . . . . $270pw KATE ST 3BR brick house, cooling, single garage . . . . . . . . . $310PW SUNSHINE AVE 3BR house, cooling, carport . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290PW SHIRLEY ST 3BR house, ensuite, cool, dbl c/port, sgl gge . . $330PW CONRAD ST 2BR house, cooling, single garage . . . . . . . . . . . $280PW BENT ST 3BR brick house,ac, lockup c/port, include lawns . $290PW SYDENHAM VICTORIA RD 3BR brick house, double garage . . . . . . . . . . . $320PW TAYLORS LAKES BLACKMAN CRES, 3BR + study, 2 storey BV house + dbl gge . $450PW BURNSIDE LEWIS AVE Semi house, 1 furn BR, study, ac, inc utilities . . $250PW SEDDON YOUNG ST, 3BR house, 2 carspaces, floorboards . . . . . . . . $450PW

YOU’LL BE BOWLED OVER THIS lovely home situated in a cul-de-sac offers a spacious family living area and a generously-proportioned layout.

Over a single level for effortless living, it includes formal living and dining, spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooking the casual living and meals zone with a cozy log fire place heater.

There are four double bedrooms of which the main wing comes with a full ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, and the others with builtin wardrobes.

It also features a pergola which is ideal for all year round entertaining with the stylishly manicured yards. Features include central heating, air conditioning, alarm, double garage with remote controlled doors and internal access, side access and more.

The property at 1 Flintoff Avenue, Burnside is priced at $450,000 - $470,000.

Contact Mohammed Safatli, 0414 622 170 or Calder Real Estate, Delahey, 9307 6833.

SHOPS/OFFICES/FACTORIES KEALBA STENSON RD, Shop 95m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $675pw STENSON RD, 1st floor office, approx. 95m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495pw ST ALBANS LEASED PRINCESS ARCADE, Office retail approx 30m2, roof parking ALFRIEDA ST, 1st floor offices from 15m2 - 23m2 . . . $145 - $290pw MAIN RD EAST, Arcade shop, approx 50m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$415pw EAST KEILOR SLATER PDE, 1st Floor Office, approx 100m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . $350pw RAVENHALL WESTWOOD DR, Indust. W/house, approx 165m2 + mezzanine. $350pw TOTTENHAM JAMES CRT, factory, approx. 170m² . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325pw

Westside Real Estate Selecting the right tenants

TO LET FOOTSCRAY CENTRAL, 2BR Villa, quiet area, refs essential. 0417 324 178.

Sell it local...

“The rental staff would like to wish all our landlords and tenants a Merry Christmas & Safe New Year".

Please note our office will be closed from the 25th December 2013 and reopening on the 2nd January 2014.

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9312 4444 239-241 Hampshire Road, Sunshine

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9356 9588 1 Princess Street, St Albans

9366 1322 63 Alfrieda Street, St Albans

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9364 3335 3 Victoria Square, St Albans

ST ALBANS

9366 2154 9 Alfrieda Street, St Albans

9988 7798 328 Main Road East, St Albans Closed 24th – 26th December 2013 – Opening 27th December 2013. Closed 31st December 2013 – 1st January 2014 – Opening 2nd January 2014

Closed 24th - 26th December 2013 - Opening 27th December 2013, Closed 30th December 2013 – 1st January 2014 – Opening 2nd January 2014

9364 6900 5/350 Taylors Road, Delahey

9364 1188 1A Alfrieda Street, St Albans

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Closed 25th December 2013 - Opening 2nd January 2014

9449 5444 Shop 2, 87 Station Road, Deer Park Closed 21st December 2013 - Opening 6th January 2014

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VISITORS will be greeted by a spacious entry foyer and adjoining large front lounge room when they enter this low maintenance home.

It offers open plan living, quality kitchen with modern appliances including dishwasher, open meals and family area opening to an outdoor under cover fully paved entertaining area.

Upstairs is the main bedroom overlooking parklands with large walk-in wardrobe and en-suite.

The second bedroom and third bedrooms also have walk-in wardrobes.

There is also a central family bathroom and a spacious open retreat.

Extra features include ducted heating, three split system air conditioner units, security doors and remote controlled double garage.

This home is only a short walk to Cairnlea town centre, child care centre and schools while also being close to public transport and freeway access.

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THIS home is situated in a quiet location and is close to all facilities including schools, bus stops and a few minutes’ walk to Ginifer train station.

IT has three bedrooms, a large lounge room, kitchen and meals area, brick garage and double carport.

Inspect: By appointment Price: $400,000 Contact: Tom Nguyen, 0418 300 024 STOCKDALE & LEGGO ST ALBANS, 9366 2154

63 Alfrieda Street, St. Albans 3021 w: peterk.com.au

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12 Torino Street, St Albans Property in Prime Location with Bungalow!

12 Stenson Rd Kealba Luxury living, sparkling from every corner!

52 Beaver Street, St Albans School at your door step!

4 Woods Street, St Albans It’s All About Location!

Located in St Albans East with only a few steps from shops, cafes, public transport, schoosl, St. Albans station, Alfrieda Street shops and easy access to freeways. Boasting three generous size bedrooms with BIRs, kitchen with meals area, lounge room,separate toilet and laundry.

Extra features include: surveillance cameras, floorboard, ducted hearing, evaporative cooling, carport for 2 cars, roller shutters, BBQ area, water tank, veranda and much more. As a bonus it comes with 1 bedroom self-contained bungalow with kitchen, shower and a toilet.

Stunning double story, well designed property waiting for one lucky family to occupy approx. 45 squares of luxury. The property offers: 5 bedrooms with BIRs, master with a spa, kitchen with dining area, 2 lounge rooms, 3 toilets, 3 bathrooms and a garage for 4 cars with single roller door for access to the backyard. Other features include: ducted heating, split system air conditioning upstairs, down lights, intercom, alarm, shed, wood fire place, remote control gates and great size block of approx. 658m2 for extra enjoyment. This prestige property is unique from every corner for a family that appreciates quality and style.

Nestled in a very popular pocket of St Albans East is this family home situated in the most convenient location next to St. Albans Secondary College at your door step, Victoria University, Sunshine hospital, public transport, freeways and parklands. The property is tenanted and returning $1,170 PCM. This home offers 3 good size bedrooms, lounge room, kitchen, toilet, laundry and lock up garage.

Whether you´re the first home buyer or an investor you cannot go past this property. Don´t let this opportunity pass you by, ring today for an inspection!

It’s just a short stroll to jump on the bus, visit the local convenience store, schools and parklands making this one ideal for either an investment property or to suite the first home buyer. Home comprising: 3 bedrooms, kitchen with gas cooking appliances and meals area, light filled lounge room, separate toilet, laundry & garage/bungalow. Extras include: floorboards, Air-conditioner and roller shutters. For further details please contact the team at Peter K to secure this opportunity and make this yours today.

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19 Centenary Crt, Kings Park Immaculate family home in quiet Location!

27 Theodore St, St Albans Planning Permits Ready for 4 Units!

51 St Albans Rd St Albans Main Road Exposure Offering Triple Income!

271 Sunshine Ave, St Albans Just move in and relax!

This beautifully presented, immaculate residence in great court location offering exceptional lifestyle. The property offers open plan lounge room, kitchen with gas appliances and meals area, 3 bedrooms with BIRs, bathroom with toilet, separate toilet and great size laundry. Sale includes: ducted heating, air conditioner, rumpus room, low maintenance garden, undercover pergola and a garage. All facilities within walking distance, including bus stop, schools and easy access to freeways!

Positioned in a great location is this house with a land of an opportunity on allotment of 760 m2 approximately. Planning permits ready for three Townhouses and one singe story unit. The property is centrally located close to Train Station, Alfrieda Street Shops and across the road from a School. Superbly positioned and easily accessible to schools, parks, reserves and Keilor Downs Plaza, all within walking distance. Please contact our office immediately for full details & plans.

An excellent opportunity for an investor! Think of the possibilities you could do with this great exposure magnificent front entry shop and residence upstairs. The property offers two shops downstairs and upstairs: four good size bedrooms, separate lounge room, kitchen, bathroom, toilet and garage.

Within Business “1” zone both shops are securely leased out. Shop 1 is leased to Lynda Fashion clothing shop and Shop 2 leased to Digital Album World.

Corner nestled with low maintenance and secure gates is this well maintained BV family home in a very popular pocket of St Albans East. Boasting 3 bedrooms with BIR´s, master with spa, kitchen and meals area, formal lounge room, separate toilet and laundry. Other features include: air conditioning, ducted heating, alarm & intercom, floor boards, dishwasher, double lock up garage and shed. Enjoy the exclusivity of being within walking distance to the Keilor Plaza shopping centre, schools, parks and public transport.

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$690,000 - $740,000

BY APPOINTMENT Edward Hedegen 0401 946 597 John Falcone 0413 111 060

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An easy living plan includes formal lounge and dining / family room, 3 bedrooms (master with WIR’s and ensuite) plus study, central bathroom with spa and spacious rumpus room area. Complemented by a double garage with side driveway.

1 christmas promo 4 LEE STREET ST ALBANS Edward Hedegen - 0401 946 597

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JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER Located in a prime location only 5 minutes away from Brimbank Shopping Centre, St Albans Train station, & a selection both primary & secondary schools, this single storey 3 bedroom brick home sitting on 657sqm of land approx, represents a fantastic and exceedingly rare opportunity for first home buyers or investors.

Price Inspect Agent

$340,000 - $360,000

BY APPOINTMENT Edward Hedegen 0401 946 597

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DEER PARK

1/32 ELIZABETH STREET ST ALBANS

NICE TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS

DEVELOPERS DON´T MISS THIS ONE!!!

Deli for Sale at busy Shopping Centre in western suburb Average taking $6500 Approx. P/W Total outgoing $4500 Approx. P/M Call for inspection

Inspect Agent

23 GUM ROAD KINGS PARK FAMILY GEM YES this great home is packed to the rafters including huge double garage with remote control,ducted heating ,AC and polished floor set on a large corner allotment boasts 3 large bedrooms all with BIR´s,ensuite and WIR to main,formal lounge.

2 kitchen areas for possible multiple living arrangements, 4 toilets , main bedroom with full ensuite, alarm system , ducted heating, evaporative cooling . All this plus easy freeway access .

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BY APPOINTMENT Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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BY APPOINTMENT Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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Great location in the heart of St Albans, Planning permit approved to build 2 x 3 bedroom townhouses. Existing house comprises of 3 Bedrooms, main bathroom and much more.

Price Inspect Agent

32 KIPARRA CLOSE ST ALBANS

25 SUNNINGDALE DRIVE HILLSIDE

37 IMPERIAL AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH

BIG HOUSE , HUGE POTENTIAL

IDEAL LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

INDUSTRIAL VACANT LAND

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Situated very close to Keilor Melton Highway, Water Gardens shopping centre, railway station, primary & secondary schools.

Call now for more information.

$250,000 - $275,000

BY APPOINTMENT Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

Land size 580 Sqm Approx.

Close to Western Ring Road

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$235,000 - $250,000 Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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$175,000 - $185,000 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024 Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228

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16 CLEVELAND STREET ST ALBANS

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Step inside and be amazed by this stylish and immaculate home, Boasting three bedrooms with BIR´s, formal lounge, updated bright bathroom and a fully renovated kitchen adjoining the lovely open meals area,polished floor and a lot of extra.

Price Inspect Agent

2/66 KURUNG DRIVE KINGS PARK

$ 355,000 Sat 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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Town planning approved to build three town houses and one unit. Situated within short distance to St Albans Train Station, schools, Victoria University, shopping centres and easy access to Western Ring Road.

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$440,000 - $475,000 Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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If you are looking for something just right ,then this may be the one.This unit offers 2 good sized bedrooms , all with BIR´s, modern kitchen and bathroom. Spacious lounge , indoor beautiful entertainment area ,roller shutters and much more.

Price Inspect Agent

20 CLOVER AVENUE ST ALBANS

$280,000 - $299,000 SATURDAY 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024 Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228

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4 large bedrooms with B.I.R´s,Main bedroom with full ensuite & W.I.R,Spacious lounge room, Rumpus Room ,Open plan kitchen meals & Dining room,Double garage plus under cover 4 car space and Second kitchen with pergola.

Price Inspect Agent

$415,000 - $445,000 SATURDAY 11:30 AM- 12:00 PM Fred Fanoscu 0419 384 097 Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228

This affordable 3 bedroom house with lounge room and meals area , updated kitchen , huge garage and much more.

Price Inspect Agent

$270,000 - $295,000

BY APPOINTMENT Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024 Edward Herdegen 0401 946 597

5 ANNETTA COURT ALBANVALE BUDGET BUYING / PRIME INVESTMENT

MAGNIFICENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Situated in a quiet location and close to all facilities: schools, bus stops and a few minutes walk to Ginifer train station .

Comprising: 3 bedrooms, large lounge room, kitchen and meals area, brick garage & double carport.

Price Inspect Agent

7 DOUGLAS AVENUE ST ALBANS

210 WILLIAM ST ST ALBANS

13-17 MARSHALL STREET SUNSHINE NORTH

ST ALBANS

HUGE POTENTIAL! HUGE OPPORTUNITY!

VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY !!

SMART INVESTMENT

BE YOUR OWN BOSS!

Double front window shop with kitchen and bathroom,5 bedrooms and bathroom with separate entry,3 bedrooms,kitchen,lounge and bathroom.

Offering approx. 650m2 floor area,2 large offices upstairs,7 Vehicle Hoists, auto parts and exhaust specialist auto mechanic,Kitchen, bathroom and storage area,3 Cooling/heating units,8 Car-parking spaces,set on a sizable lot measuring 812m2(approx).

Building size 500 Sqm Approx.

Divided into 2 factories.

Front factory was rented for$2100 pcm ( vacant now ).

Rear factory currently rented for $ 1000 pcm.

Call for inspection .

This modern Fish & Chips & BBQ Chicken business has much to offer,Takings $4000 per week (approx.) still growing ,rent $2972 PCM ,lease 4 years plus 5 years,magnificent set up , open 6 days.

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BY APPOINTMENT Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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$950,000+

BY APPOINTMENT Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

$460,000 - $500,000

BY APPOINTMENT Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024 Edward Herdegen 0401 946 597

$129,000

BY APPOINTMENT Seka Sovilj 0468 814 228 Tom Nguyen 0418 300 024

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Front House: BV 3 good sized bedroom home, two-way bathroom, formal lounge, kitchen with huge dining area, second bathroom, 2 toilets, laundry, workshop, land size approx.

510sqm. Back Unit: Existing 1 bedroom, modern bathroom, one good sized bedroom, car spaces and permit to build a 2-bedroom unit, land size approx. 172sqm.

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12 Primrose Court Cairnlea

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Situated in the heart of Cairnlea, close to Cairnlea Shopping Centre, River views, schools and public transport in a short distance. This second to none 616sqm block of land gives a perfect location to build your dream home. Low price. Take this chance before Christmas.

Fantastic investment, currently tenanted at $300 per week. This charming 3-bedroom family home located in a short distance from Bus stop and Train station, easy access to Western Ring Road. Offering: 3 bedrooms, all with BIR’s, huge Lounge, updated kitchen with meals area, bright central bathroom and a single garage. Extra: roller shutters, carport, ducted heating and gas cooking appliances.

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Now Selling 2400m2 approx. Build your dream home. Asking very low price, the vendor wants to sell quickly, Town Planning Permit to Subdivide 4 Separate Lots, Brilliant location, Only 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD & 20 minutes from Tullamarine Airport, Can’t find this land elsewhere. Call Now to Secure.

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This beautiful 3 bedroom BV home located minutes away from Brimbank Shopping Centre and easy access to Western Ring Road. Offering: 3 Bedrooms, Master with semi-ensuite and BIR’s.

Huge lounge room, Updated kitchen adjoining meals area, Bright Bathroom: Extra: Polished Floorboards in living area, Carpets in all bedrooms, Ducted heating, Split System Air-conditioner and much more.

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Shop and Dwelling: Conveniently located to a 24h service station, easy access to Freeway, walking distance to shops and transport. Fantastic investment opportunity. Upstairs: huge lounge, Central Bright Bathroom, large bedroom with built-inrobes. Downstairs: shop/office space, storage, kitchen with gas cooking and ample cupboards, and huge loading space at the back. Extras: window dressings, floorboards, unused alarm, tiles.

This 4-bedroom BV home located distance away from Brimbank Shopping Centre, Schools Public Transport. Downstairs: 3 bedrooms, all with BIR’s, Formal lounge room, Bright Spa bathroom, Upgraded kitchen adjoining dining area. Upstairs: Master bedroom with full en-suite, walk in robe and lounge/ family area and bathroom. Extra: Single garage, swimming pool, gas cooking appliances, landscaping.

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Good location opposite to a Milk bar, short distance to public transport, schools, and amenities. Contains 3 good sized bedrooms, all with BIR’s. Formal double lounge, Kitchen with gas cooking appliances, large dining area and laundry. Extras: Roller shutters on windows, gas heating, aircon, floorboards in lounges, tiles in wet areas, carpet in bedrooms, holland blinds, plenty of linen cupboards, single garage, 4 car spaces, shed.

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Want to have a home to enjoy and relax with nature after a long day work? Here is an opportunity to own magnificent family home. 3 spacious bedrooms, master with full en-suite and BIR, formal lounge, bright kitchen adjoin dining area open to a spacious sunroom with fire place. Extra: lock up carport, wall heater, split system air-conditioner, gas cooking appliances and window dressing.

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Within walking distance to Keilor Downs Shopping Centre, Public Transport and Schools. This lovely home is offering; 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, master with en-suite, L-shape lounge room, kitchen with adjoining meals area and bright bathroom.

Extra: ducted heating, air condition, light fittings, lock-up carport and much more. Currently tenanted $1539 per month.

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Well-maintained family home situated in a convenient location, Delahey Shopping Centre. 3 good sized bedrooms two with BIR´s, formal lounge, adjoining upgraded kitchen and dining area, central bathroom, 2 toilets, 7 car garage. Extras: newly ducted heating and cooling, wall aircon, ceiling fan, newly painted, beautiful window dressings, self-contained 1 bedroom bungalow and shed. Suitable to build a 3-bedroom unit at the back (STCA).

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This luxury double storey Townhouse offers 4 bedrooms with BIR´s, master with en-suite and WIR´s, open plan living area, family bathroom, separate toilet, powder room, laundry, study, formal lounge, open plan kitchen, family area overlooking an alfresco BBQ & outdoor entertaining area. Extras: ducted heating, split system A/C, double garage with remote and internal door access, dishwasher and stone bench tops.

2-4 Carrier Street Benalla

18 Grassy Point Road Cairnlea 4

Victoria Hotel. Short Distance to Benalla Train Station, bus stops, AFL, Cricket and Hockey Clubs, Winton Motor Raceway for V8 Supercars. The hotel contains 21 lettable rooms (single, twin, double and family rooms), land area 2,207m2, Built-in 1500m2 Double Storey Building, Bar licensed for 140 patrons, restaurant for 120 people, conference room for 40 people, bottle shop (closed), Manager’s 2 bedroom unit on site.

This two story home with spectacular lake views. A warm welcoming entrance, large lounge, 4 bedrooms/study, kitchen with granite bench tops, walk-in pantry, meals/rumpus overlooking an inground swimming pool and separate spa, 3 bedrooms with BIR, master with 2 WIR’s, ensuite, central bathroom and 3 toilets. Huge double garage with internal door access, BBQ area, central heating.

55 Pimelea Terrace St Albans 4

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Conveniently located 15km from the CBD, Victoria University, Ginifer Station, surrounded by shopping centres, schools, bus stops and river views. 4 spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, master with WIR and full en-suite, formal lounge, rumpus room, luxury kitchen, open plan living/dining area, family sized bathroom and 2 toilets. Extras: ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm system, video intercom, double garage with remote.

13/12 Cranbourne Avenue Sunshine North 1

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This charming 1 bedroom flat is perfect for first home buyers or investors. Offering; 1 bedroom with built in robes, open plan living, kitchen with adjoining meals area and car space. Extras: wall heater, polished floor board and gas cooking appliance.

Currently tenanted $780 per month.

3 Victoria Square • St Albans

9364 3335 James Thanh

Wagih Ghali

Nokhei Wong

0468 422 777

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ST ALBANS

$350,000 - $370,000

Land of opportunity - Potential 3 Unit Site (STCA) Conveniently located on the east side of St. Albans with schools and transport a hop, skip and jump away exists this 3 bedroom weatherboard home on a mega 700sqm (approx.) land. The opportunity to develop is here. The heart of St. Albans and its shopping precinct is all a short walk away. The existing house that has seen better days and consists of 3 bedrooms, enabling earning a rental income whilst undergoing town planning. Call now to secure a great opportunity to invest.

MELTON SOUTH

$350,000 - $380,000

TAYLORS LAKES

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CAROLINE SPRINGS $590,000 - $640,000

BURNSIDE

$450,000 - $470,000

Benchmark Mccubbin Luxury

WOW!!!

CHARM AND CHARACTER

A grand masterpiece with contemporary proportions showcases an inspired family residence with superlative style and sublime luxury. Its European elegance has been achieved from its impressive foyer accessing the study and formal lounge & dining domains. A state of the art gourmet marble benched kitchen is complete with a WI Pantry overlooking the vast open plan casual dining and family zones complemented by French doors accessing the rear yard and tennis court. Ascending the stairs you´ll be greeted by a cutting edge design theatre room and 4 bedrooms, 3 with retreats, WIR´s and deluxe ensuites, 4th large in size with BIR serviced by the main bathroom with spa. Designed with a balcony stretching along the width of the house facing the yard for user practicality and privacy. The home’s interior design stars parquetry floor boards, downstairs with an additional bathroom and 2 large auto garages with internal access. Featuring ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, ducted vacuum, intercom, alarm and a self-contained 1 bedroom unit with heating and cooling.

Elegantly perched on the high side of this private residential street within a stones throw away from parklands and nature reserves is this 4 bedroom stunning 38.5sq (approx.) home. Impressive from the start and complemented by it´s 9ft ceilings & downlights, it has a formal lounge off the entry hall, stylish kitchen (with stone bench tops & 900mm freestanding stainless steel appliances) adjoining the meals and family zones followed by a generous study. Flowing via sliding doors features a seamlessly synced alfresco complemented by its timber deck ideal for all year round entertainment yet leaving plenty of land for the kids and pets to mingle on. Ascend the stairs to be greeted by a retreat area & 4 large bedrooms, master wing with a full ensuite, walk in robe, private retreat and balcony others with built in robes, serviced by a bright family bathroom. Complete with ducted heating, evaporative cooling, split system air conditioning, alarm, large remote double garage with internal and drive through access, side access, ample storage space and many more extras.

First impressions are lasting as is the lifetime of enjoyment offered by this lovely home situated in a cul-de-sac location. This spacious family home offers a generouslyproportioned layout flowing over a single level for effortless living which includes formal living & dining, spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooking the casual living & meals zone cozed with a log fire place heater. Consisting of 4 double bedrooms of which the main wing comes with a full ensuite and walk in robe, others with built in´s. Flowing through via sliding doors features a pergola ideal for all year round entertaining in sync with the stylishly manicured yards. Features include: central heating, air conditioning, alarm, remote double garage with internal access, side access and more. It´s definitely a must see.

TAYLORS LAKES

HILLSIDE

DELAHEY

$390,000 - $410,000

$580,000 - $620,000

$380,000 - $410,000

Extraordinary Family Living

ROOM TO GROW

TIMELESS STYLE

An Exclusive Presence

Successfully embodying the picture-perfect presentation throughout, this dignified home is perfect for raising a young family. Its spacious flowing plan is set over two levels with room for every family member. On a serene generous allotment within close proximity to nearby parks and easily accessed by freeways. Formal lounge impresses from the outset, while its open kitchen overlooks the meals and family zone thereon to the rumpus comforted by a fire wood heater. A spacious pergola flows off the family zone providing a seamless union perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining options during all sorts of gatherings. Four bedrooms are spread over the top level, main with an en-suite and walk in robe, other´s fitted with built in´s and serviced by a flooded sunlit bathroom. Additionally, the home is fitted with evaporative cooling, gas ducted heating, spa to main bathroom alarm, ducted vacuum, dishwasher and roller shutters, while the remote two-car garage allows rear access. Call now to inspect.

Showcasing an exquisite blend of modern day features and is this striking North facing ´family´ home tucked in a quiet court neighbouring shops & transport. The property features include 3 bedrooms, master wing with ensuite and WIR, others with built-in-robes. Multiple living domains cater for all occupants including a large sun-soaked formal lounge, a family room open to the hostess kitchen & meals area and a separate rumpus. Branching to the outdoors is a large pergola creating a seamless indoor/outdoor year-round living environment. Ducted heating, air-conditioning, alarm and shed are extra features complementing the home whilst a drive through double garage and side access adds convenience. Nearing Copperfield Collage and Mackellar primary schools it truly is one of Delahey´s prized addresses. Experience the difference, call today!

In an exceptionally well-manicured court stands this timeless beauty, with low maintenance gardens and a neutral colour palette this home boasts effortless family lifestyle inside and out. Open the door to a beautiful formal lounge with timber floors leading you to the sun soaked kitchen and dining, with 900mm cook top, gas oven and grill offering you all that´s needed to cook up a family feast. Walk through to the enormous rumpus which doubles as a sun room. Upstairs you will find 3 generous bedrooms neighboured by a separate bath and toilet.

Enter the luxurious master featuring 2 walk in robes, ensuite with a spa, huge shower and double basins. Step outside to the spacious yard where your options are endless. Veer off to the side and you will find a large shed perfect for a boat, tools or whatever it is you require. Featuring a double garage with internal access, a powder room, huge linen cupboard and laundry with substantial storage space, this home is a perfect example of practicality and functionality, with class. You will never want to leave.

Located in a truly delightful neighbourhood, this proud tall standing home property is defined by a fusion of classical elegance and modern sophistication. Tastefully styled interiors enhance the wellconceptualised layout which caters for elegant soirees as well as casual family life. The generous lounge greets you upon entry following through to the sun soaked meals area open to the well-appointed kitchen. French doors reveal a covered private deck overlooking a generous yard fulfilled with native greenery. Allocated to the upper level, the sleeping quarters consist of 3 bedrooms, main room serviced by an ensuite & walk in robe, others with built in robes. Complemented by ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, spa to main bathroom, double remote garage, solar panels and more. This fabulous home commands your attention. Call now to view!

KINGS PARK

$350,000 - $375,000

CAROLINE SPRINGS $365,000 - $395,000

SYDENHAM

$499,000

SYDENHAM

$299,000

PLENTY OF ROOM

MAINTENANCE FREE

TOWNPLANNING APRROVED FOR 2 UNITS!

TRENDY & EFFORTLESS LIVING!

Superbly situated in a cul-de-sac court within easy reach of amenities is this exceptionally well kept home that boasts a proportioned and functional floor plan. It´s petite façade surprisingly hides 4 bedrooms of which main offers an ensuite and his/ hers robes, built in´s fitted to others. Syncing into the home are multiple living zones including a step down formal lounge and dining flowing to an open plan kitchen (with walk in pantry), casual dining and family. A sizable pergola stretches over a timber deck serenaded by stylishly manicured gardens for your entertaining. Ducted heating, air conditioning, alarm, and garden shed are features completing the home, whilst the drive through double carport is available to house the cars. It must be seen to be appreciated.

Commanding a front-stage position in a chic contemporary development, this ultra-stylish townhouse wins unanimous praise as a brilliant easy-care lifestyle choice or smart investment option and is the perfect environment from which to enjoy the endless epicurean delights of nearby amenities. A sophisticated home, staged over 3 light-flooded levels and flaunting deluxe appointment throughout - it consists of 3 double Bedrooms + a study nook main with a walk in robe and ensuite, others with built in´s, sleek integrated Kitchen overlooking a sunsoaked meals & family zone and a formal living domain. Complemented with heating & air conditioning, a remote double garage with internal access and a balcony. Within a stones throw to lakes, shops, schools and bus transport it is an ideal property for the astute investor or 1st home owner. It´s a must see!

A truly magnificent find in a prime location of Sydenham with walking distance to schools, Watergardens shopping centre, train station, reserves, community centre, fitness clubs and Medical centre. The main residence is a wonderful and very tidy home comprising 3 generous size bedrooms with BIR, Master with Ensuite & WIR. Spacious lounge room, Separate meals/dining area opposite a cosy kitchen with ample of cupboard storage and pantry. Consisting a light-filled family bathroom and laundry with rear access to a well maintained backyard.

Extras include Split system, Slab heating with individual control units, Pergola with brick bbq and Double carport with rear access to a Huge allotment of approx 1000m2. Town Planning Approved Two delightful and well presented single storey units comprising 2 bedrooms with BIR, Ensuite, family bathroom, generous size living and meals area adjacent to well equipped and fully functional kitchen to cook up a storm when entertaining family and friends! These beautiful homes include laundry room, Carport and much more!

Peacefully set in a convenient pocket of Sydenham is this immaculately presented and maintained two bedroom abode, offering a practical layout perfect for low maintenance living.

Showcasing an array of sleek modern and quality appointments throughout, features include two well-sized bedrooms both with built-in-robes, modern decor´ kitchen opening to the dining and spacious lounge flowing through to the paved outdoor courtyard. Full central bathroom creates an ensuite to the main bedroom via its two way access and remote garage with additional off street car park. Extra features include gas ducted heating, split system cooling, 9ft ceilings and an easy care lifestyle. Securely leased at $290.00 per week this home is an investment. Within walking proximity to Watergardens train stain and shopping centre, parks and schools. Call today!

ROMSEY

$210,000

HILLSIDE

$410,000 - $440,000

CAIRNLEA

$355,000

TAYLORS HILL

$330,000 - $350,000

COURT LOCATION

ONE OF THE LAST REMAINING

NON CORNER ALLOTMENT

NON CORNER ALLOTMENT

Superbly positioned in a quiet cul de sac is this

This large allotment of approximately 1000square metres is ideal to build the family dream home you have been longing for. The opportunity has come for you to snap up one of those rare blocks that remain vacant in the popular Regency Estate. Only minutes from Watergardens Shopping Centre, schools, parks and sporting grounds you couldn´t ask for a better location.

Don´t delay, this one will not last long.

Superbly positioned on a wide Cairnlea Drive is this sprawling vacant parcel of land offering a wide range of opportunities for design excellence. Versatility and flexibility in both aspect and potential, this 18.5m fronted perfect rectangular allotment is unfettered by many usual restrictions and offers the home builder boundless options to maximise the potential and invest in the highly coveted Cairnlea. Situated within immediate reach of park lands, medical facilities, schools, public transport and Cairnlea Town Centre. Call now to avoid missing out.

Superbly positioned in a quiet cul de sac is this sprawling vacant parcel of land with a 18.05m frontage offering a wide range of opportunities for design excellence. Versatility and flexibility in both aspect and potential, this perfect rectangular allotment is unfettered by many usual restrictions and offers the home builder boundless options to maximise the potential. Situated within immediate reach of park lands, medical facilities, schools, public transport and Taylors Hill shopping centre. Call now to avoid missing out.

sprawling vacant parcel of land sizing a mega 1687sqm.

Offers versatility and flexibility in both aspect and potential, the coveted north facing aspect stretches amongst miles of natural greenery whilst unfettered by many usual restrictions and offers the home builder boundless options to maximise the potential. Call now to avoid missing out.

Office: 10/350 Taylors Road, Delahey

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DELAHEY 13 Hutzul Court

DELAHEY 15 Cowley Street

CAIRNLEA 1 Wild Flower Lane

BURNSIDE 27 Corowa Crescent

Spacious & Modern

Simply Stunning Home!

Location & Convenience

BIG Land! BIG Home! Great Buy!!

Set in sought after Delahey and built on a large allotment of approximately 660sqm, conveniently close to shops, schools & public transport this is an ideal first home or investment. Wonderfully renovated this home offers: 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite & walk in robe, built in robes to the remaining rooms, separate dining & general living, front lounge, kitchen with modern appliances, large pergola, heating, cooling, single garage with rear roller door access along with a sizeable back yard big enough for the kids, toys or future redevelopment (STCA). Call now not to miss your opportunity.

Take advantage and secure this property, located in a quiet part of Delahey, within walking distance to Copperfield Secondary College, bus stops, parks and shops. Boasting three (3) generous size bedrooms with built in robes, master bedroom with ensuite, centrally located new well-appointed kitchen with meals/family area, formal lounge, central bathroom, double car garage and a single car garage. This property is extremely well presented and is ready for its new owner!

Be greeted by a spacious entry foyer & adjoining large front lounge room, this low maintenance home offers open plan living, quality kitchen with modern appliances including dishwasher, open meals & family opening to an outdoor under cover fully paved entertaining area. Upstairs you will find main bedroom overlooking parklands with large walk in robe and en-suite, 2nd bedroom & 3rd bedrooms with walk in robes, central family bathroom, spacious open retreat, ducted heating, 3 split system air conditioner units, security doors and remote double garage.Only a short walk to Cairnlea town Centre, Child care Centre, schools; whilst being close to public transport and freeway access.

Built on a large corner block of approx. 705sqm with generous side access; This large family home is located within minutes from shopping centre’s, public transport, parks and schools. Offering 4 generous rooms; an extra-large main bedroom with WIR & ensuite and balcony, built in robes to remaining bedrooms, upstairs retreat, an open study downstairs, a formal lounge/ theatre room, a generous size kitchen, open family & meals along with an adjoining rumpus with gas log heating. Completing the home you will find ducted cooling, ducted heating, large double remote garage with rear roller door access & secure internal access, extra-large pergola for year round entertaining all on a large corner allotment with side access perfect for the growing family or toys. Call now for your inspection!!!

Call Vince Carnevale 0414 478 847

Call Vince Carnevale 0414 478 847

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

ST ALBANS 114 Kings Rd A Surprise Inside.

ST ALBANS 22 Kiparra Close Great Buy Great Location Built on a large block, and conveniently located close to schools, public transport shops and freeway access this is an ideal investment or first home. Offering 4 good sized bedrooms, main with ensuite & walk in robe, large spacious front lounge, tidy kitchen with adjoin meals area, bright central family bathroom, security roller shutters, alarm system, under cover entertaining and plenty of car spaces with potential to redevelop in the future (STCA). Call now for your inspection.

This unique & cosy home is well positioned in a convenient location with secure private remote high gate access. Offering 4 bedrooms with built in robes, timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances, lounge with a huge family room, bright and sunny bathroom with spa bath, enclosed in ground swimming pool, rear pergola, carport to accommodate numerous cars all on a good size allotment of 570sqm approx.. Other Features: Heating, cooling, spiral staircase, slate flooring, remote controlled electronic gate, low maintenance gardens, conveniently close to public transport, schools, major shopping centres and restaurants.

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

SYDENHAM 8 Ruben Drive Great Value Large Block Built on a large block of approx. 709sqm, and conveniently located close to schools, public transport, shops, sporting amenities and Watergardens Shopping Centre. This is an ideal investment or first home. Offering 4 generous sized bedrooms, main with ensuite & walk in robe, large spacious front lounge, a bright kitchen with adjoining meals, family room, outdoor decking, bright central family bathroom, alarm system, ducted heating, air conditioning. This home represents great value!!!

Call now for your inspection.

To our clients & friends we extend our warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our office will close at 5pm on Tuesday 24th December 2013 and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2014.

KINGS PARK 11 Tarana Crescent Calling Investors & First Home Owners Ideally located close to schools, shops, public transport, sporting amenities and recently renovated with a secure lease available; this is the ideal starter home for the smart investor or first home owner. Offering 3 generous bedrooms main includes WIR and ensuite, with BIR to the remaining bedrooms, large front lounge, a spacious open kitchen with modern appliances with plenty of bench & storage space, an adjoining meals and a light central family bathroom. The home is set on approx.

565sqm of land and is complimented with ducted heating, ducted cooling, secure roller shutters, polished floor boards, lock garage & shed, spacious carport along with low maintenance gardens and surrounds makes this an ideal home. Don’t miss out!!! Call now for your inspection!!!

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

BURNSIDE HEIGHTS 3 Bruce Street

ALBANVALE 33 Entally Drive

CAROLINE SPRINGS 4 Stradbroke Gardens

LARGER THAN LIFE!

Affordability, Location and Quality

The Entertainer

BURNSIDE HEIGHTS 5 Waterside Drive An Opportunity not to be missed!

Located in sought after Tenterfield estate of Burnside Heights, this spacious single-storey home comprises 2 living areas, 4 generous sized bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe, modern kitchen adjoining the open plan family and meals area, rumpus, central bathroom, large laundry and a low maintenance backyard with water & gas facilities; a large double garage, high ceilings, ducted heating and cooling completes this ideal family home. Do not miss out!

This home boasts 3 good sized bedrooms all with built in robes,

An excellent location, close to parks & public transport, this large comfortable double-storey home comprises 2 living areas, a modern kitchen with stone benches, dishwasher and a separate dining area. It also features 3 generous bedrooms upstairs, master with en suite & walk in robe, a spacious retreat and a balcony, offering relaxing views of trees and water. A low maintenance backyard, a large double garage, high ceilings, ducted heating & cooling completes this beautiful property. Call now to book your inspection!

Call Peter Tran (Quốc) 0434 147 149

Call Jim Liu 0402 380 863

Perfectly located, this home will impress you with its original charming design, its open and light-filled living spaces, offering floorboards all throughout; here you will find a marvellous mixture of modernity and liveability. Upstairs it features 3 good-sized bedrooms, master with walk in robe & ensuite, central bathroom and parental retreat. The open plan ground floor features a modern kitchen, extending out to an undercover entertaining area with built in kitchen/bbq facilities and to a low maintenance backyard.

Completed with a double garage, heating & cooling, remote roller shutters plus many more. Call now for your inspection time!

master bedroom with full ensuite, large kitchen with new appliances and adjoining meals area. Additional features include air conditioning, heating, long carport, external decking area and alarm system. Located just a few minutes to the Western Ring Road, Brimbank Central Shopping Centre, public transport and schools.

Call Vince Carnevale 0414 478 847

Call Vince Carnevale 0414 478 847

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Tuesday, 17 December, 2013 Page 21

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Huffing and puffing for holidays

Science takes a look ahead THINK Ahead, a major new long-term exhibition looks at the possibilities for life in the future through innovations in science, technology, engineering and design.

“Think Ahead will completely change the way people experience Scienceworks,” said Scienceworks manager Dr Nurin Veis.

“Targeted at eight to 12-year-olds, it’s technologically advanced and thought-provoking.”

Developed by Museum Victoria, Think Ahead encourages visitors to think about the future and their involvement in it through topics including medicine and health, cities, the environment, space, music and communication.

The exhibition includes the opportunity for visitors to: - Redesign their bodies using cybernetics; - Design their own 3D future city with vertical gardens and flying car factories; - Step inside an immersive space craft experience; - Influence others’ emotions through creating different soundscapes.

Think Ahead features world-class innovations from Melbourne, including the Cochlear implant and bionic eye prototype and the two-wheeled electric Holden EN-V, a concept car of the future that can drive its passengers safely to their destination.

Robots are a special feature of the exhibition.

On public display in Australia for the first time will be two Nao (pronounced “now”) robots - advanced humanoids that will walk, talk, remember faces, dance and play games with visitors, and the Da Vinci Surgical Robot that has been used in more than 200,000 surgeries.

“This new experience is totally unique to Scienceworks.

“We’ve integrated immersive multimedia technology with hands-on physical interactions, rare artefacts and the work of local innovators,” says senior curator Kate Phillips.

“Think Ahead showcases timelines of development across key areas of 20th and 21st century innovations and asks the question: What’s next?”

Combining 200 objects from Museum Victoria’s collection and more than 30 items from the wider science and technological community, Think Ahead is the first new permanent exhibition for Scienceworks in seven years.

Scienceworks is open daily at 2 Booker St, Spotswood. Pre-purchasing tickets is highly recommended. Call 131102 or visit www.museumvictoria.com.au for more information.

authentic steam train journey.

A steam train experience is something the whole family can enjoy during the school holidays and the Family Friendly Fare for two adults and up to three children make this an affordable as well as an enjoyable holiday activity.

So for something different to give the kids a great day out these holidays, take them on a genuine vintage steam train ride.

Trains do not run on Total Fire Ban Days for North Central Region.

No trains will run on Christmas or New Year’s Day. Call 5470 6658 or visit www.vgr. com.au for comprehensive details of trains and special events.

There is a host of things to see and do at the Victorian Goldfields Railways these school holidays.

Holiday timetable

Check out what’s happening at the Bellarine Railway these school holidays.

STEAM TRAIN TREAT Linking Castlemaine & Maldon (Central Victoria) All the atmosphere of the steam era lives on with big steam action.

HOLIDAY STEAM TRAIN TREAT Wednesdays & Sundays + Saturdays during January (No Trains Christmas or News Year’s Day)

Phone: 5470 6658 www.vgr.com.au

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Enjoy the amazing programs on now at Scienceworks.

THERE is a certain magic about the old steam locomotives that stirs the imagination of people of all ages and from all walks of life and is a great idea for a school holiday activity.

The evocative sounds of the engine chugging, huffing and puffing as it hauls its load across the countryside, and the unmistakable sound of its whistle - are indeed unique.

The wonderful atmosphere of the days when steam ruled the rails is brought to life on the historic branchline linking Castlemaine and Maldon.

Every Wednesday and Sunday (and Saturdays during January) the dedicated workers of Victorian Goldfields Railway, fire up the old steamers to take passengers on an

The Bellarine Railway: Summer Holiday Program Heritage Train Trips Trains run daily from Boxing Day to the end of the first week in January, then daily (except Mondays, Fridays and Thomas weekends) until the Australia Day weekend.

NEW: Queenscliff Station History Tours Tours will give an insight to the railway’s history and its importance to Queenscliff - selected days in January.

NEW: Locomotive Cab Rides Cab rides permit passengers to join the crew and see where the action is subject to availability and conditions.

Day out with Thomas: 28-29 December and 18-19 January Everyone’s favourite, Thomas the Tank Engine will be at Queenscliff for a great day out including a steamtrain ride, unlimited activities and more!

Full details and on-line tickets available at www.bellarinerailway. com.au or call 5258 2069.

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Active and retired in style DOWNSIZING does not mean downgrading.

Ison Village is a beautifully designed boutique over-55s community.

Often retirement or semi retirement is perceived as a time to wind down and take it easy but at Ison over-55s community the belief is that taking it easy but keeping occupied is the key to longevity.

The Christmas period is an ideal time to review the year and look forward to planning 2014.

Those who are retired or semi retired, over-55 and still active, Ison Village is an option they should be considering.

Ison Village has a wonderfully diverse community and everything is celebrated with enthusiasm and energy.

Those who are old enough to retire but young enough to still enjoy life and want a great quality lifestyle with all the creature comforts should come to visit and ask for an obligation free tour of the village and the spectacular clubhouse and amenities. There is a variety of beauty treatments, body and mind health services, activities galore including lawnbowls,

line dancing and tai chi, rest and recreation and some pampered resident pets.

For a more detailed overview of Ison Village, jump onto www.isonvillage.com.au and

feel free to inquire via the site.

The staff and management of Ison Village wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to a successful 2014.

For an obligation free inspection visit 150 Bulban Rd, Werribee, or phone 9742 2990.

Inspection times are seven days a week, 9am-5pm or by appointment.

Does your business cater for the members of our community?

If so, be part of this special feature which is published in your Star News publication on the third Tuesday of Don’t each month miss out!

Call now on 9933 4841 to reserve your space for 2014.

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Lead a healthy lifestyle at Ison Village.

Ho Ho Home for Christmas Palm Lake Resort Leaders in mature age living.

Stage 3 selling fast - don’t miss out!

New home, New LIFESTYLE

ZERO ENTRY FEE ZERO STAMP DUTY ZERO RATES KEEP 100%OF YOUR CAPITAL GAIN

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FREE PARKING ONSITE

Extensive World Class Facilities and loads of free activities. Palm Lake Resort, where you can afford to live and enjoy life to the fullest.

1800 686 096

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Tuesday, 17 December, 2013 Page 23

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Lifestyle in palm of your hand INDEPENDENT lifestyle resort living at Palm Lake Resort, Truganina, ticks all the boxes with superior resort facilities, high quality homes and affordable prices.

Residents retain 100 per cent of their capital growth if they decide to sell in the future.

And Centrelink Benefit Rental Assistance may also be available.

Stage three is selling fast so get in quick to secure the lifestyle.

Those who hit the road with their caravan can feel secure knowing that their home is safe and secure.

On returning, the caravan is again stored in the free on-site caravan parking area.

There are homes starting from $299,000.

All homes have reverse cycle air conditioning, stone bench tops, solar panels, quality carpets and window coverings throughout, dishwasher, large pantry, a second toilet, watertank and fully landscaped gardens.

Some of the designs have ensuites and a walkin wardrobe and a good size garage.

Two of the many happy residents Diane and Tony admit the decision to make the move to Palm Lake Resort Truganina was easy, adding

There is plenty to do to stay active at Palm Lake Resort in Truganina. “we should have done it sooner.”

Diane and Tony enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and use the indoor heated pool and sauna on a regular basis.

“We both lookforward to the one free weekly resident meal per household in the bistro at our Paradise Palms Clubhouse.

It is a great night, the two course meal is fantastic and a great way to meet the otherresidents.”

Tony adds: “We have said yes to zero rates now and look forward to getting involved in the activities including the gymnasium, outdoor chess,

shopping trips, a social game of pool or snooker in The Charlton Room, crafts in the craft room and in particular sharing a few laughs and competition on our new nine hole mini golf.”

They both plan on watching a movie with the family when they come to visit and are looking forward to a casual game of chess on the large outdoor chessboard.

Diane laughs and says “there are so many things that I could talk about at the resort, we just love it here.

“I have already asked others to join us in our

warm and friendly village and we have been made to feel most welcoming.

“I would recommend it to everybody and believe that once they come here they won’t want to look anywhere else.”

For more information on any of the homes and designs call the Sales Office now on 1800 686 096 to make a time to tour the beautiful resort and display homes with one of the friendly sales staff.

The homes are open seven days a week and is located at 7 Taronga Road, Truganina.

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ISON VILLAGE offers you the opportunity to join an over 55’s community that is affordable, boutique and secure.

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A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

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Christmas office hours This is the last edition of your Star Newspaper for 2013.

The first edition for the New Year will be Tuesday, 14th January 2014.

Star News Group would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

The Keilor Park office will be closed from 3pm Monday, 16th December and re-open Monday, 6th January 2014.

The classifieds department will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 17th December 2013 and will re-open from 8.30am Monday, 6th January 2014

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Sport Jacobs’ army ready

By LIAM TWOMEY WESTERN Region Football League division one coach of the year Brett Jacobs is ready to lead the competition into battle.

Jacobs has been appointed head coach of the WRFL interleague side for next year’s clash against the Southern Football League.

The match will be part of the first metropolitan interleague carnival since 1999 and Jacobs said he was looking forward to being involved in the concept.

“I was involved (in representative football) at an under 18 level and played in a game and really liked it,” Jacobs said.

“Some of the guys I played with in that side I am still mates with today. It is a really good concept in that regard.

“Hopefully the players are keen to get involved. Certainly I think younger guys would be really keen.

A few of the older guys who battle to get up week to week might be pushing it and give it a wide berth.

If that is the case we certainly understand.

“I would hope players were keen and clubs allow them to play and it is well supported.”

The next step for Jacobs will be to finalise his support staff for the match which will be played at Visy Park on 29 March.

Once that is complete he will look at forming the playing squad.

“I would imagine we will be casting a wide net,” he said.

“There are a lot of quality players going around and I think we will have a large group to start with and then make cuts each week until we finalise the squad.”

Next year’s interleague carnival will see the top six metropolitan leagues square off in one huge day of football.

All leagues have been ranked prior to the games with the SFL in sixth place and the WRFL in fifth.

Other matches will include the fourth-placed Essendon District Football League taking on the thirdplaced Northern Football League, while the battle for the prestigious number one spot will be contested

League’s new president

By LIAM TWOMEY

Sunshine coach Brett Jacobs will lead the WRFL interleague side. 103727 between the Victorian Amateur Football Association and the Eastern Football League.

“The way the format is set up, within two years you could be play-

ing off for the number one ranking,” Jacobs said.

“It is very similar to the Country Championships and that is certainly really exciting. This is the first year

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it is in but I just think it will get bigger and bigger as each year goes past. That is why we are really hoping the clubs support it and the players get behind the process and put their hands up to be involved.”

BRUCE Mildenhall is the new president of the Western Region Football League.

Mildenhall replaces the departing Bill Baarini, who officially stepped down from the position at the league’s annual general meeting earlier this month.

Having already been a member of the WRFL board, Mildenhall takes over the top job with a wealth of community experience behind him.

He was Footscray’s state MP for 14 years and also held the role of parliamentary secretary for former Premier Steve Bracks.

Prior to that, he was a Footscray City Councillor between 1982 and 1991.

“Community football is fantastic,” Mildenhall said.

“You can play in your local neighbourhood and enjoy the support of your local schools and council and people like that.

“It is an exciting time for the league. We have done some hard work around getting our basic structures right the last few years.

“We think we are well-placed to really build on that and grow the league in particular in those growth areas in the next couple of years.”

Joining Mildenhall on the 2014 board will be vice-president Barry Lovell, treasurer Dominic Drenen and committee members Ross Williamson, Gina Smith and Terry McGarity.

Outgoing president Baarini, who Mildenhall credited with doing a fantastic job, will also stay on as a committee member.

“I’d like to pay tribute to Bill Baarini for his leadership over the past four years,” Mildenhall said.

“He came in at a time when things were a bit unsettled and thankfully we have still got him on the board. The strength of his leadership and his ability to get on with people has brought all the football community together. It is a job well done for Bill.”

Despite being the off-season, Mildenhall is already planning to ensure the WRFL remains one of metropolitan football’s premier leagues.

“We have recently done another strategy plan for the next three years,” he said.

“One of our challenges is that the number of people playing football in the West per head of the population is pretty low compared to other regions.

“We want to get as many kids as possible, boys and girls, playing football.

“We have built the basics up. We have a lot of Aus-Kick programs happening. It is also about working with the clubs to create programs to help players transition from Aus-Kick into the under nines and so on.”

Many challenges as Jets learn to fly

By ADEM SARICAOGLU FOR Western Jets coach Torin Baker, 2013 was as much a learning year for himself as it was for the talented playing group he mentored.

Baker took charge of the Jets after the 2012 season and went on to lead them to a finals berth in the TAC Cup this year.

But the inherently different role TAC Cup coaches have compared to most of their contemporaries across other leagues provides for a unique set of challenges.

For Baker and his coaching staff, the TAC Cup is as much a developmental competition for coaches as it is for players.

“Certainly every year you coach you learn and you develop your views and your philosophies and it’s the same with the whole coaching staff,” Baker explained.

“We’ve all had a reasonable level of coaching experience at a variety of different levels.

“For all my assistant coaches it was their first year at TAC level, and they’ve all come from VFL backgrounds, so I think from that point of view it was certainly a learning year for most of the staff.”

When dealing with a wealth of more than 50 budding AFL hopefuls in a 17-game season, navigating that balance of nurturing each individual while trying to play success-

ful football can be more than a little tricky.

“I think it’s a real balancing act,” Baker said.

“What you really need to look at is what’s important for the individual, and there’s no doubt we don’t always play our best team or players in certain areas that can help the team.

“We play them generally for what’s best for the individual, but then once we’ve decided on that we’ll certainly look to make sure that we’ve got a winning culture.”

With year two as the Jets’ head honcho now looming after a solid 2013, Baker is Torin Baker is looking forward to his second year as now looking forward to what his promising coach of the Western Jets in 2014. 97935 new crop of top-agers can deliver next year.

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Sport

Karl muscles up

In the

By LIAM TWOMEY

KEVIN HILLIER

Tigers off to flying start WERRIBEE Cricket Club has had a flying start to the 2013-14 season. Their firsts are undefeated and appear firm favourites for the flag. The runs are coming easily too with Matt Dean scoring a century recently in the ones and in the lower grades Dillon Taylor, Jack Gage and UK import MG Brown getting to the magical three figures.

Shaun Dean and Tim O’Brien recently played in the VSDCA rep side and while both made a valuable contribution with bat (Dean 35, O’Brien 42) they lost on the second last ball of the game. The last T20 game for the season is on this Tuesday (17 December) at Chirnside Park with a barbecue, so head down and see some of our local cricketing talent in action. I would love to hear from other cricket clubs with details of how you are going in 2014.

Karl Lanciano, right, will compete at the Oceanic Commonwealth Power Lifting Titles this month.

111210 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT “I managed to pull it up, even a bit easier than I thought, and that gave me the IBF Junior World Record for my division.

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“It was a great tournament, I was really happy.”

Lanciano will now turn his attention to the Open Men’s Class which

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By ADEM SARICAOGLU HILLSIDE will renew hostilities with arch-rival Taylors Lakes with a home Good Friday game in round three of next year’s Essendon District Football League season.

The newly-promoted Sharks are now back in the EDFL’s Division One competition - which in 2014 will feature nine clubs taking part in an 18-round, 16-game schedule with two byes.

League general manager Marc Turri said he hoped to see a big crowd at Hillside Reserve for the mid-April local derby.

“Both teams were keen to be involved in a feature game,” Turri said.

“Given we already had Glenroy and Westmeadows locked into the Anzac Day fixture (in round four), we thought we’d try to run with a Hillside and Taylors Lakes game early in the season on Good Friday.”

The Division One stoush will go up against the now traditional Premier Division Good Friday clash between Keilor and Strathmore, which in 2013 drew a bumper crowd at the Mores’ Lebanon Reserve.

Next year will be Keilor’s turn to host, but with its Keilor Recreation Reserve base currently undergoing redevelopment, the venue has not yet been confirmed.

“Kealba is an option and we’ll also look at other venues (including Keilor Park) - but at this stage indications are that Keilor will be available,” Turri said.

Other fixture highlights include a home Anzac Day game for Keilor Park against Coburg Districts in Division Two, while league newcomer Burnside Heights will commence its foray into senior footy at home to East Sunbury.

Division Two favourites East Keilor and Moonee Valley will also go head to head in round one.

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I LOVE the passion people have for their football clubs at all levels of the game from AFL to grassroots. Last week I hosted Inside the Kennel at the Bulldogs and president Peter Gordon spoke about the future of the club with genuine passion and commitment, but tempered with the knowledge and wisdom, that success comes from hard work and planning. Then I interviewed the three draftees to the club. Two eighteen year-olds and a 23 year-old. Matt Fuller, the 23 year-old, cannot get the smile off his face, and rightly so. He thought his AFL dream was gone, and while he was happy to play at SANFL level, he still had the desire to play at the top level. He, like the other two, is now living his dream and good luck to them all.

PASSION can also become poison when people become blinded by it. That is when the other p word - paranoia, sets in. I have been taken to task in recent times by a few clubs over my comments both in this column and on SEN. That is fine, I welcome feedback both for and against. I do not profess to have all the answers to the problems of the world, but I am entitled to have an opinion, and if you do not agree with me, that is fine too. It is an opinion, not a fact. I don’t get personal and I don‘t expect it from others. Feel free to challenge my opinions by all means, I welcome that.

I HAVE started my summer stint on SEN and you will be hearing a lot of me in the coming weeks on various timeslots during the day. This is the quietest time of year for football news as all clubs, at all levels are holidaying, and all leagues are closed down as well, but it does give the chance for some lesser profile sports to get some exposure. I really enjoy being on air over the summer - it does have its challenges but it is good fun. I want to thank all those readers who have sent emails with events and news during the year. I do appreciate your contribution to this column and hope it continues in the future.

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The Taylors Lakes resident has established himself as a rising star of the Australian power lifting scene.

Originally from a bodybuilding and kickboxing background, Lanciano crossed over to the sport with immediate results.

“I was always told that I was very strong and I should try a power lifting competition,” he said.

“I went to one of the local IBF power lifting competitions and ended up winning my division and the overall men’s event.

“From there I competed in the Australian Titles and I was in the under 74kg division class. I ended up placing second in that division.”

Based on his outstanding results, Lanciano recently competed at the Oceanic Commonwealth Power Lifting Titles.

The championships took place in Auckland, New Zealand and Lanciano represented Australia in the Under 66kg Junior Men’s Division.

The 23-year-old was aiming for gold going in to the tournament but he achieved even better than that, breaking a world record.

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