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Disco dazzle for Melton After a 15-year hiatus, Melton’s Blue Light Disco returned last month – so successfully, police have decided to host the much-loved event bi-monthly. Acting Sergeant Rob Dampier said members were looking forward to busting out their dance moves with the town’s youngsters more often. “The Blue Light Disco gives young people somewhere to go in a safe environment [and] allows for safe and pleasant interactions with police,” he said. “They see we’re human and that we’re not the ogres they sometimes perceive us to be. The feedback from everyone was that it was a roaring success.” About 60 children, aged between seven and 12, attended the disco at the Gap on Graham. Acting Sergeant Dampier said they’re hoping for bigger turnouts in the year ahead. The next Blue Light Disco, for children aged seven-12, will be held on Friday, February 10, from 6-8pm, at the Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Entry costs $5. Passouts and backpacks are not allowed and children must be dropped off and collected by parents or guardians. For more information, email stephen. turner@police.vic.gov.au or valturner57@ bigpond.com. RUBY, 5, AND LEADING SENIOR CONSTABLE JO MUTSAERTS (FRONT)
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Councils face rate crunch By Sumeyya Ilanbey Rate rises are set to be capped at two per cent in the next financial year, with Melton and Moorabool councils announcing they won’t increase rates above the state governmentimposed limit. Rate increases will be capped at two per cent in 2017-18, in line with the consumer price index. Melton council chief executive Kel Tori said while no services had been pared back since the rate cap regime was introduced last year, the council had been “constrained” in its ability to
expand existing services. His concerns have been echoed by local government advocates, including the Municipal Association of Victoria, a parliamentary inquiry finding, the auditor-general and independent assessments of states operating under a rate cap regime. MAV interim president Coral Ross slammed the government for spruiking its “fair go political propaganda” while increasing property taxes by 5.2 per cent and state employee expenses by 7.8 per cent. “Councils did well to protect communities from service cuts last year,” Cr Ross said, “but this will become harder as the cost of delivering services and meeting local infrastructure
renewal needs don’t reflect the CPI, which the government had used to set its rate cap.” Moorabool council applied to increase rates by 3.5 per cent in the past financial year, but chief executive Rob Croxford said it would not be applying to the Essential Services Commission for a variation this year. He expects rate revenue to be down $15 million in the next decade, capital expenditure down $12 million and accumulated losses to top $3 million. Victorian Local Governance Association president Sebastian Klein said this “squeeze” would be passed on to ratepayers. He accused the state government of relying on “populist
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Driver jailed for death crash By Sumeyya Ilanbey When David Smith was killed by a speeding car being driven “erratically” in Melton more than two years ago, a family was “fractured” and a mother “robbed” of her carer, a court heard. James Carroll, 22, was last month sentenced to three-and-a-half years’ jail after facing one charge of dangerous driving causing death. The County Court heard Carroll drove through a red light into Coburns Road from Barries Road, his car colliding with that of Mr Smith. Carroll was travelling 27km/h above the speed limit at the time of the collision. Carroll told police he was being chased by a driver of a black sedan he was seen arguing
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with moments prior to the crash. Carroll said the driver of the black sedan approached him, with something that looked like a pole in his hand, before he, Carroll, drove “pretty erratically” in an attempt to get away. The quality of dash cam footage tendered to the court was too poor to establish whether the other driver had a weapon, Judge Christopher Ryan said.
“On balance, I am prepared to find that [the driver] was armed,” Judge Ryan said. “Further, it is plain that [the other driver’s] conduct was aggressive and directed towards you.” Judge Ryan said that while the driver of the black sedan was acting aggressively towards Carroll and pursuing him, he was “many” metres behind Carroll and didn’t follow him on to Coburns Road. “Whilst I accept on balance that you were scared of [the driver] and what he might do to you, the objective circumstances of your situation were that you were in a motor vehicle and unlikely to be physically assaulted should you have remained in it,” Judge Ryan said. Traffic conditions on the day of the collision
were described as being between moderate and heavy and Carroll put a number of people at risk by driving “erratically”, the judge said. Although Judge Ryan accepted Carroll’s fear was “based in fact”, the actual threat “was not the kind he perceived”. “You have fractured a family. You have robbed [Shirley] Preddy, a woman in poor health, of her carer, who was her son and companion. Her health and general wellbeing has deteriorated as a result of the loss of her son,” Judge Ryan said. “You have left a gaping hole in her life and that of her two sons and their families.” Carroll will be eligible for parole in two years.
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Caroline Springs’ Charlene Crawford is stepping into 2017 as a new woman. Ms Crawford (pictured) has lost 93 kilograms and turned her life around, opening her life up to possibilities about which she could previously only dream. At her heaviest, 199kg, Ms Crawford, 28, said a dire warning from her doctor in 2014 prompted her to take action. “My doctor basically told me if I didn’t do something, I’d probably be dead in two years,” Ms Crawford said. “I’d struggled with my weight since I was young, and friends had always told me to have surgery, but I wasn’t in the right mind set. That doctor visit changed that.” After waiting a year for gastric sleeve surgery, Ms Crawford dropped 20 dress sizes from August 2015 until the end of last year. “I was losing 6kg a week at the start, and that gradually slowed down over time,” she said. “I’ve totally changed my ways. I got a personal trainer, I go to the gym, I do Zumba, I go for a walk every night. I used to stay inside all day, now I’m out doing all the things I’m meant to be doing. “I look at food differently now. It’s fuel for your body, not the comfort food it used to be. It’s been an emotional roller-coaster, but I’m a completely changed person now. “It’s all the little things, like sitting on a chair with arms, or going out for a meal and not having people stare. It really has changed my life.” And in the season of new year’s resolutions, what advice does she have for others who may be battling the bulge? “Never give up,” she said. “If I can do it, anyone can. My doctors are so proud of me, and I’m proud of myself for making the change.” Ewen McRae 1134512-PB20-14
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House boom hits Bacchus Marsh By Sumeyya Ilanbey Bacchus Marsh is in the midst of a property boom. The once rural town is fast becoming a favourite destination for investors and first-home buyers – and a 20 per cent jump in house prices proves their savvy. Median house prices jumped by 19.6 per cent to $440,000 in the year to September 30, new Real Estate Institute of Victoria data reveals. This price hike was far ahead of Darley’s growth (12.1 per cent), Ballan’s (9.5) and
Melton’s eastern corridor, which has traditionally experienced strong growth. The data comes just months after Moorabool council approved its Housing Bacchus Marsh 2041 strategy which identified housing supply and demand, and set a strategy for residential growth that considered the specific housing pressures at Bacchus Marsh. Moorabool council’s acting strategic and development manager Andrew Goodsell said last year that Housing Bacchus Marsh 2041 would establish guidelines and a framework to protect the character of the town.
REIV chief executive Geoff White said “all the stars [were] aligned” for Melbourne’s property market. He said the spring market experienced everything a seller needed – solid price growth, high clearance rates and strong buyer demand. “Everything is aligned for sellers, who are benefiting from strong buyer confidence and record low interest rates,” Mr White said. “Melbourne’s more affordable areas continue to appeal to buyers seeking the value and space that the outer suburbs offer,” he said, predicting the market will continue to improve.
Sweeney Bacchus Marsh real estate agent Kelvin Gaffiero said many buyers are attracted to the town’s “country-feel”. He didn’t expect this to change any time soon. “People who’ve been living in Werribee, Tarneit, Wyndham Vale and those areas that were country towns 20 years ago are moving to the next suburb across, which is Bacchus Marsh,” Mr Gaffiero said. Taylors Hill, Burnside Heights, Caroline Springs and Hillside also had high median house price growth, while Brookfield and Melton South prices rose by about 3 per cent.
Dome among the gum trees Next time you’re passing Ballan by train, you may just notice it … a space ship-looking structure in the middle of a paddock. The Dome, dubbed by locals the “igloo” or “spaceship”, was built by Anthony Clarke in 2008 as a house for all climate extremes. Mr Clarke said the house is hurricane, earthquake, tornado and bushfire resistant. Mr Clarke’s house has become a bit of a tourist icon for Ballan in recent years, with at least one person knocking on his door every month to find out a bit more about it. The Dome sits on 5.6 acres, has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a two-car garage. Mr Clarke is ready to move on and retire. The house, at 14 Denholms Road, is on the market for $1.2 million. Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Fair funding call for sport clubs By Sumeyya Ilanbey and Esther Lauaki Sports funding put the cat among the pigeons at Melton council last month. Councillors were being asked to put $100,000 towards upgrades to public toilets and new female change rooms at Melton Recreation Reserve. The funds would become available if Melton South Football Netball Club secures a $70,000 Sport and Recreation Victoria grant. But Watts ward councillor Lara Carli told the meeting that council should fund the same
standard of infrastructure in all three wards for other sporting clubs with the same needs. She said it was unfair for council to fund Melton Recreation Reserve upgrades while ignoring other sports clubs that had requested similar support. But community services general manager Maurie Heaney said the council had already agreed to allocate funding on condition the sports club also receives a regional grant. Otherwise, projects are referred to the upcoming budget for consideration, he said. The funding stoush arose as an audit of
regional sports reserves was released in the final draft of AFL Goldfields’s regional strategy. Of the 15 sports reserves in Melton and Moorabool, 14 were identified as needing upgrades to change rooms and 11 needed better umpires rooms. The audit also identified 13 reserves that need upgrades to either netball facilities, lighting or courts. “More than 80 per cent of the region’s home-and-away change rooms and 60 per cent of umpire change rooms [in the Goldfields region] do not cater for female participants,”
the report states. It said investment in change room amenities was essential to cater for growing female participation in football, and to recognise netball as a major regional sport. The AFL Goldfields report identified Melton as facing one of the largest projected sports participation increases in the Goldfields region over the next few years. Councillors unanimously voted in favour of Cr Carli’s amended motion. The AFL Goldfields Regional Strategy is a collaborative effort by organisations including AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and 14 councils.
Have you been spending the summer break reading good books and relaxing? Moorabool council is inviting bookworms to celebrate the great reading they’ve done at a Summer Reading Club event. The 2017 summer reading program wrap party will start at 10am on Friday, January 27, at Lerderderg library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. There will be plenty to see, do and eat on the day, including party food, games and a “surprise or two”. Details: 5367 7100
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Enough! Road warrior calls a halt By Goya Dmytryshchak It was a fatal crash that sent shockwaves through the community. On October 24, 2016 a car driven by 15-year-old Newport boy Luke Lee crashed in West Sunshine, killing him and injuring his four passengers aged 13-17. One of them, 15-year-old Billie Lea Harris, of Doreen, wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and was left facing 12 months of treatment. A crowdfunding page has been set up for her in a bid to raise $50,000. It’s teenagers like these that the Fit2Drive program is trying to reach and influence. Altona’s Leigh Hardinge is president of the Fit2Drive Foundation which holds peer-led workshops for year 11 students and other programs for people aged 16-25. The program started with 18 schools in 2000 and now has more than 150 participating. Mr Hardinge, an SES founding member who has seen the aftermathofhundredsofcrashes,said there was no judgement or scare tactics, just facts to get young people thinking about their choices. “A lot of people get wrapped up in the road toll,” he said. “The toll is a tragic situation, but people very very rarely talk about very serious injuries where people are either maimed or have acquired brain injury for the rest of their lives. “It’s terrible; you’re going to have to have carers for the rest of your life. “It must be an awful shock, particularly if they still have reasonable thoughts and mind function, but mechanically they’re locked in a wheelchair. “And these are the things we try to share. We don’t believe in traumatising youngsters as to what can be the end result.
Leigh Hardinge is president of a program to keep young people safe on the road. (Luke Hemer)
“We try to share with them scenarios that are based on fact.” Mr Hardinge said one of the biggest contributors to road trauma among young people was distraction. “Whether it be texting, whether it be mobile phone conversations, whether it be conversations within the car, with all the other
traffic and everything else that’s around the place, it’s an invitation for a tragic outcome,” he said. “We used to be all [focused] towards the young drivers, but it’s now road users. “We look at the road users as a whole … pedestrians, passengers or drivers. They all come under a regime of … you’ve got to be prepared to do the right thing,
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Don’t forget, Melton Waves is a great place to escape the heat, and so are our fantastic libraries in Melton and Caroline Springs. For more tips on how to stay cool, visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au Another hazard that summer brings is, of course, snakes. Remember, free snake removal is available to residents until August 2017, as part of Council’s trial snake catcher program. If you see a snake, try not to panic, watch it at all times, keep animals and children away from it, and report the snake to the local catcher on 9747 7200. For more information visit melton.vic.gov.au/ Regulations/Animals/Snake-removal-program-trial And last, but certainly not least, don’t forget Council will be celebrating Australia Day this year with a wonderful community event, presentation of the 2017 Community Achievement Awards and citizenship ceremony at the Willows Historical Park, Melton (9.30am – 12pm). Australia Day is a wonderful opportunity to come together to celebrate all that is good about living in Australia, and to recognise the diversity of our culturally rich and growing community. For more information about our Australia Day celebrations, visit melton.vic.gov.au/events Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any ideas or issues on: Phone: 0412 584 067 Email: sophie.ramsey@melton.vic.gov.au
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šÂ&#x;‘Œ” ÂŽÂ&#x;›‘” —ŒÂ&#x;šº” Â‘ÂťÂŒÂ” •–‘—” ’ž” ‹ŒŽ‘’“” Â˘ÂŒÂŽÂ™Â’ÂźÂŒÂŁÂ” Â&#x;” ›–¤“–™Â&#x;“‘” ÂžÂ˜Â“ÂŁÂ–Â“Â¤Â” Œ’’›‘” žš’Ÿ” Â‘ÂťÂŒÂ” ¨‘Â&#x;‘Œ” Government when Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins MP, announced $4.38 million žš’Ÿ” Â‘ÂťÂŒÂ” Àš’¢–“¤” Â¨Â˜ÂŚÂ˜ÂšÂŚÂ›Â” Ă Â˜Â“ÂŁÂ” ž’š” ÂŤĂ‚ÂŒÂ” Ž’™Â&#x;Ž” ÂœÂšÂ’ĂƒÂŒÂ™Â‘Â›Â” Â–Â“Â™ÂŽÂ˜ÂŁÂ–Â“Â¤Â” ÄŏƔ Ÿ–ŽŽ–’“” ž’š” Â‘ÂťÂŒÂ” •Â&#x;š’Ž–“Œ” Springs Leisure Centre extension; $1 million for the Burnside Community Centre extension; and $500,000 towards the construction of the Scout Adventure Activity Centre, Burnside Heights. I’d like to express my sincerest thanks to Minister Hutchins, and the State Government, for their outstanding investment in our community. There’s also good news on the local transport front with Caroline Springs Railway Station set to ’œŒ“”–“”ŽÂ&#x;Â‘ÂŒÂ”Ă‰Â&#x;“˜Â&#x;ÂšÂ—ÂŹÂ”Â§ÂťÂ–Â›Â”ÂźÂ˜Â™ÂťÂ”Â&#x;“‘–™–œÂ&#x;Â‘ÂŒÂŁÂ”ÂœÂšÂ’ĂƒÂŒÂ™Â‘Â”Â–Â›Â”Â&#x;”šŒÂ&#x;ÂŽÂ”ÂŚÂ’Â’Â“Â”ÂžÂ’ÂšÂ”Â’Â˜ÂšÂ”Â™Â’ÂźÂźÂ˜Â“Â–Â‘Â—ÂşÂ”ÂœÂšÂ’Ă‚Â–ÂŁÂ–Â“Â¤Â” regular, reliable transport options for residents who commute to the City each day. Finally, at the December Ordinary Meeting of Council, I raised a Notice of Motion in support of our CUB55 residents, which was endorsed unanimously by Council. As your Ward Councillor, I will ™’“‘–“˜Œ”‘’”Â&#x;£Â’™Â&#x;Â‘ÂŒÂ”ÂžÂ’ÂšÂ”Â‘ÂťÂŒÂ”Â›Â’Â™Â–Â&#x;ÂŽÂ”ĂƒÂ˜Â›Â‘Â–Â™ÂŒÂ”Â’ÂžÂ”Â&#x;ÂŽÂŽÂ”Â˘Â’ÂšÂĄÂ–Â“Â¤Â”ÂšÂŒÂ›Â–ÂŁÂŒÂ“Â‘Â›Â”Â–Â“Â”Â’Â˜ÂšÂ”Â™Â’ÂźÂźÂ˜Â“Â–Â‘Â—ÂŹ Please feel free to contact me for Cambridge Ward or Council related issues on 0437 231 680 or steve.abboushi@melton.vic.gov.au, or like my Facebook page @CrAbboushi.
232 High Street, Melton 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs T: (03) 9747 7200 – melton.vic.gov.au
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MY PLACE When Annette Butterworth found out about BusyFeet at Chadstone, her initial reaction was: “Why don’t we have one in Melton?” She talks to Sumeyya Ilanbey about bringing the dance program for children with disabilities to her home town.
Eynesbury is just quiet and peaceful. You wouldn’t think it was only 10 minutes out of Melton. I really enjoy the quietness. What would you change about the area if you could? Probably a few more facilities, such as a supermarket. And we really need a school – for younger families that’s a bit of a pain – but, apart from that, nothing else. That’s why it’s so quiet here. Where’s your favourite place to hang out in Melton? Oh, I don’t know. I really like the Courthouse Cafe, but we usually hang out in Eynesbury, at the homestead. It’s just across the road, and we get coffee or have dinner.
Why do you think it’s important to offer a service like this in the municipality? It’s really nice to give them the opportunities that other kids are getting. It gives them the confidence to be able to perform in front of large audiences. They performed at several Christmas parties and really enjoyed it. It’s also a gold coin donation, so it’s affordable for parents. What’s been the most rewarding part of watching BusyFeet Melton grow? Just to see how much the children are enjoying it … you can see their confidence grow, motor skills improve and they’re making friends … but we need more volunteers. The more volunteers we have, the more children we can cater for. What’s the feedback from parents like?
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It started as a Rotary program at Chadstone. I
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DeakinStart Are you looking to start university this year? DeakinStart is a free four week tertiary preparation program delivered at Deakin’s Learning Centres in Dandenong and Werribee. DeakinStart offers a supported and inclusive learning environment to help prepare you for life at university and ease your transition into university study. The program is designed to assist you whether you received a university offer or are looking to apply.
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Craft market
Poultry line-up
The monthly country craft market returns on Thursday, January 12, 10.30am-5pm, at the Village Bacchus Marsh, 178 Main Street. ■ 5367 6200
The Bacchus Marsh and Melton Poultry Club show will run from 2pm, Sunday, January 15, at the Bacchus Marsh Poultry Pavilion, Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, Maddingley. ■ 9746 7137
Yoga in the park
Learn yoga poses while reading along to Christiane Engel’s book, ABC Yoga, 10-10.30am, Wednesday, January 18, McLean Reserve, Inglis Street, Ballan. ■ info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Moorabool’s Australia Day celebrations will be held from 8-11am on Thursday, January 26, at the Bacchus Marsh public hall, 207 Main Street. Melton’s Australia Day celebrations will run from 9.30am-noon at the Willows Historical Park, 3a Reserve Road, Melton.
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Australia Day celebrations
Legends in Concert is coming to The Palms at Crown this month. The production takes audiences on an electrifying journey through the songbooks of musical legends, with a live band, talented singers and dancers, and lavish multi-media sets. We are giving you the chance to win one of three double passes for the 8pm performance on Wednesday, January 18. www.legendsinconcert.com
Colourful exhibition
Artist Katrina Fisicaro’s Colourful Notions exhibition will be at the CS Gallery, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, until January 30. ■ 9747 7200
Babies in tune
Baby Bounce, a pre-literacy program that encourages parents to sing songs and rhymes to their babies, runs from 2.30pm every Tuesday during school terms at the Lerderderg library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
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The Melton Cancer Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 10.30am, at Melton Health. ■ Leesa, 9743 5044
The Sunrise Carers Group, a social support group for women aged 18-65 who care for someone with a disability, meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 10am-1.30pm at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street. ■ 9689 9588
Green fingers
The Melton Garden Club meets from 7.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ 9743 6347
Get in tune
The Melton Singers meet from 10am-noon every Tuesday. ■ 0418 667 150
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MELTON WEST 8 SUNRAY RISE
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This gigantic family home, featuring separate lounge room, large open plan kitchen/ meals area with quality stainless steel appliances & plenty of bench space overlooking the family room & rumpus room. Step outside to an alfresco with an adjoining large pergola perfect for outdoor entertaining leading out to a huge 2 car shed/man cave with power & a double car lock up garage with rear & internal access, all on 738m2 (approx.) Get in quick to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity! METHOD PRICE CONTACT
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Hidden behind a luscious garden, is this immaculate family home. With vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams in the living, dining & kitchen area. All year comfort is assured with ducted heating, air conditioning & open fire place. Both bathrooms & the kitchen have had recent renovations, including fresh paint, Smeg appliances & textured glass splash back, the flooring is bamboo floor boards & slate. Sitting on 680m2 (approx) with a huge backyard, this home could be the one you have been looking for. METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT
$409,000 Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
MELTON WEST 43 CHELMSFORD WAY
KURUNJANG 57 SMOULT DRIVE
$365,000 Sat 12:45pm - 1:15pm Photo ID required John McCann 0434 106 611
BACCHUS MARSH 25 BURBIDGE DRIVE
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2b
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Throw away the car keys, walk to schools, public transport & other delights that surround this lovely family home. The home offers formal lounge, family room, a hostess kitchen, ducted heating & cooling. Step outside to a large pergola with side access. All of this on a 650m2 (approx.) block. Currently let to great tenants on a month to month lease for $300pw.
Experience all Bacchus Marsh has to offer when you set up in style in this quality family home. Enjoy open plan living with four good sized bedrooms, the master is complete with full en-suite & walk in robe, spacious lounge, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances & dishwasher, bright meals/family area, central bathroom, double lock up garage with rear access, ducted heating, split system air conditioning & all set on a good size allotment (560m2 approx). Act now because homes like this won’t last long.
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$319,000 Sat 12:00pm - 12:30pm Photo ID required Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
MELTON WEST 51 HILTON WAY
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$380,000 - $405,000 Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm Photo ID required Max Attalla 0403 214 155
MELTON 8 LEICESTER CRESCENT
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Extensively renovated & close to primary & secondary schools, Woodgrove shopping centre & public transport. On 716m2 (approx) with a huge backyard, build your dream shed or subdivide & build a unit (Subject to council approval). Inside the home boasts, floating floor boards throughout, 2 large living spaces, undercover entertaining area is ideal for hosting parties & is complemented by the modern kitchen. Homes like this one don’t last long so act fast.
Throw away the car keys & walk to schools, parkland & other delights that surround this lovely family home. Comprising of large lounge with heating & cooling, central kitchen with formal dining area. Step outside to a 675m2 block with a fantastic undercover entertaining area, huge garage/Man Cave to store 2 cars with loads more room for workshop, boat or trailer & a fire pit area to entertain outdoors all seasons. This truly is something special only an inspection will reveal.
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$359,000 Sat 12:00pm - 12:30pm Photo ID required John McCann 0434 106 611
MELTON 273 High Street 9746 6000
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$339,000 Sat 11:15am - 11:45am Photo ID required Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
BROOKFIELD 20 BROOKFIELD AVENUE
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This picture perfect modern family home offers formal lounge, rumpus, modern kitchen, open meals area, 2nd living/family room & upstairs study/kids retreat. The block is 618m2 (approx.) with large pergola that leads with fantastic outdoor spa. Other extras include, ducted heating & cooling, solar panels & garden shed. Close to reserve/ parkland & bus stop, set in a quiet neighbourhood. Close to Melton train station & Coles Shopping Centre. METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT
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Nest or invest in this lovely family home! Offering a very friendly floor plan consisting of 3 bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite, large modern kitchen overlooking family and meals area, additional living area and central bathroom. Step outside to an alfresco great for year round entertainment, a double car remote garage and additional single car port with side access, perfect for boat, trailer and or caravan. All set on a 658m2 (approx.) allotment. Call now to arrange an inspection time today! METHOD PRICE CONTACT
BROOKFIELD 9 MIRBOO COURT
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$289,000 Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
MELTON WEST 20 HILTON WAY
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Located just minutes walk to Woodgrove Shopping centre, this renovated home is handy to schools, transport & shops. The home offers something for everyone & is set on 700m2+ (approx) block. The big back yard is easily accessed by the drive through carport & includes a pergola & good sized tool shed. Inside the spacious lounge has LED lighting, gas ducted heating & air conditioning. The kitchen has oversized bench tops with breakfast bar, modern stainless steel appliances & big walk in pantry. METHOD PRICE CONTACT
$349,000 Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
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Situated in a quiet street in central Melton with schools, shops and parkland at your fingertips, this recently updated home offers a very content standard of living. Comprising 3 bedrooms with BIR’s, master with semi ensuite and WIR, formal lounge, central kitchen with adjoining meals area and bright central bathroom. Step outside to a spacious 588m2 (approx.) allotment with double car port and outdoor entertaining area for the perfect family BBQ. Call now to take advantage of this special opportunity! METHOD PRICE CONTACT
$519,000 Sat 12:45pm - 1:15pm Photo ID required Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
KURUNJANG 12 KENSEI STREET
MELTON 16 BURLEIGH ROAD
$367,000 John McCann 0434 106 611
MELTON WEST 2 SHAHEEN COURT
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Outstanding opportunity to build your portfolio. This excellent home is currently tenanted on a month to month lease. Offering a central L shape family room & kitchen/ meals area this one is sure to go fast. Take advantage of the permit to build a unit in the backyard (issued 2016) & reap the rewards. Ready built developments on 716m2 (approx) don’t come up often. Call today.
Set in a very classy pocket of Arnolds Creek lays this beautiful family home. The property features modern open plan kitchen overlooking family & meals area and additional living area perfect for entertaining all guests. Step outside to a 560m2 (approx.) block complete with alfresco & double car garage with remote. Other features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling & rear access. Call now to arrange an inspection time today!
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$349,000 John McCann 0434 106 611
$369,000 Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479
MELTON 273 High Street 9746 6000
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Brookfield 3 Madison Dve
3A Sale
AFFORDABLE FAMILY MIL LIVING MILY Located in a prime position amongst quality homes in the Brookfield Estate, this large 3 bedroom home represents great value for the growing family. The master bedroom features ens & WIR, whilst the 2 remaining bedrooms have dble robes. The large kitchen has stainless steel app. Two large living areas, outdoor area is neat and tidy with scope for further development including rear access from the garage.
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$379,000
View Saturday 1:45-2:15pm Lucas Bourke 0499 066 466 raywhitemelton.com/1587642 9732 0000
Situated in handy court that is near almost everything Close to Melton Waves, Medical Clinics and all schools Walk to Woodgrove Shopping Complex & local transport Polished floorboards throughout with carpets to bedrooms Complete fixtures and fittings, ducted heating and air/con Paved outdoor living overlooking nice secure family yard
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Melton West 32 Arnolds Creek Blvd
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Melton 52 O’Neills Road
Melton West 20 Finlay Street
Ideal family home, with 4 bedrooms, master with full ensuite & WIR. The home has 900ml s/steel appliances and d/washer. Open plan living with study, security shutters, evap cooling & ducted heating. Double remote garage with rear roller door. Walking distance to schools and local shops. Great family home or for the investor,on approx 600m2 block.
This 3 bedroom home, master with ensuite & WIR. The home offers of 2 separate living areas, evap cooling & gas heater. A Coonara wood fire adds ambience to the home. Also providing a spacious backyard sitting on approx 780m2 block, with a very generous side access. Within only a short distance to schools, shops and public transport.
This three bedroom is sure to appeal, with ensuite to master and 2 big living areas. The property sits on a 599m2 corner allotment with side access for potential future development (STCA). Ducted heating & split system compliment the generous interior, the in-ground pool and lawn area will appeal to the outdoor minded. This one is set to move quickly.
Three year old home near sporting precinct and Community Hub Shops. Bright kitchen features large WI pantry & 900ml appliances. 4 generous bedrooms all with BIRs, ensuite to master. Extensive tiling, plus ducted heating & cooling. Includes double remote garage with internal access. Paved side access convenient for the caravan or boat
Sale $399,000 View By Appointment Lee Teuma 0499 066 566 raywhitemelton.com/1577507 | 9732 0000
Sale $335,000 View By Appointment Lee Teuma 0499 066 566 raywhitemelton.com/1572921 | 9732 0000
Sale $319,000 View Saturday 11:30-12:00pm Lucas Bourke 0499 066 466 raywhitemelton.com/1563888 | 9732 0000
Sale $429,750 View Saturday 10:45-11:15am Garrie Thompson 0455 577 130 raywhitemelton.com/1510263 | 9732 0000
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Melton West 10-9 Petrea Place
Myrniong 10 Muddy Lane
Brookfield 49 Saltbush Crescent
Kurunjang 8 Gunsynd Mews
Open plan apartment living includes two bedrooms with built in robes. Central bathroom & laundry, comfort assured with split system. Kitchen with s/steel d/washer, gas oven and 4 burner stove. Family room opening to pergola & low maintenance court yard. Security entry for your added convenience. Added feature of a single carport space.
Only minutes from the highway, this 3 bedroom home offers of tranquility at an affor af dable price. Close to primary school, reserve and the Plough Inn. On 1372m2 block with a generous floor plan, 2 separate living spaces, ens & WIR to master, study or 4th bedroom. Established gardens, outdoor entertainment area complete with 8 seat spa.
This 4 bedroom home, master with dble ensuite & WIR. Open plan living, separate living/cinema room plus study for the growing family. Evap cooling & ducted heating, 900ml s/steel appliances, WIP plus many quality appointments. Timber sliding doors lead to decked alfresco with ceiling fan, landscaped gardens, double car garage with rear access.
Three bed unit set on 352m2 and fronts park reserve. Bedrooms are carpeted, with vertical blinds and BIR. Quality fixtures, ensure this one stands out from the rest. Ducted heating/cooling tinted windows ensure comfort. Kitchen includes stainless steel app, dishwasher and ample bench space. Single garage under roof line offers of internal access.
Sale Offers Of Invited View Saturday 11:30-12:00pm Lee Teuma 0499 066 566 raywhitemelton.com/1514102 | 9732 0000
Sale $390,000-$410,000 View By Appointment Lucas Bourke 0499066466 raywhitemelton.com/1583183 | 9732 0000
Sale $449,000 View By Appointment Lucas Bourke 0499066466 raywhitemelton.com/1585437 | 9732 0000
Sale $279,000 View Saturday 10:45-11:15am Lucas Bourke 0499 066 466 raywhitemelton.com/1562180 | 9732 0000
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Melton West 14 Cherry Close INVESTORS CHOICE Located Arnolds Creek Estate, this 3 bedroom home is near Arnolds Creek Primary School & recreation reserve. Offering Of 2 bathrooms, study & 2 living areas with plenty of room for the growing family. Appointed with s/steel appliances, ample storage, complimented by a great floorplan. Suitable for the young family or savvy investor. Low maintenance gardens, a large single car garage in quiet court location.
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3A Sale
2B
1C
$309,000
View Saturday 2:30-3:00pm Lucas Bourke 0499 066 466 raywhitemelton.com/ 9732 0000
Melton 16 Peppermint Lane Perfect Location Positioned in the impressive Darlingsford Estate, this 3 bedroom home is perfectly located for the young family, first home buyer or investor. Large kitchen with walk in pantry which looks over the spacious living room and backyard. The master bedroom offers of ensuite and walk in robe, the remaining 2 bedrooms are complimented by built in robes. Two car garage offers of of street parking and security. off
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$275,000 to $285,000
View Saturday 12:15-12:45pm Lucas Bourke 0499 066 466 raywhitemelton.com/ 9732 0000
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Situated in a premier location amongst some of Eynesbury’s Eynesbury’ finest homes, this residence has been carefully designed providing for an ideal lifestyle with all the conveniences and comfort for family living. Internally the attention to detail is clear to see with the benefit of high quality fixtures and fittings. Hosting four generous size bedrooms with built in robes, large master with double vanity ensuite and walk-in ro robes. bes.
Situated in one of the best location in Melton, this amazing property represents quality and luxury living throughout. Comprising of four great size bedrooms all with built in robes, master with full ensuite and walk in robe. In addition to that it has 2 great size living areas, stunning kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cupboard space. This premium family home also includes, evaporative cooling ducted heating, dishwasher, dishwasher double garage and much more. All this on a big block of 595m2 (approx) allotment.
View Contact Agent Private EPR $439,000 - $479,000 Jesse Singh 0430 316 162
View Contact Agent Private EPR $369,000 - $399,000 Jesse Singh 0430 316 162
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Located in the heart of the picturesque Eynesbury estate, this beautiful design home is great for first home buyers, downsizers or investors. Comprising of three generous size bedrooms with robes, master with full ensuite and walk in robe, very spacious living area overlooking your dining and fully equipped kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances including 900mm oven, dishwasher & range hood.
Located in the forever popular and prestige estate of Eynesbury, Eynesbury this immaculate home boasts inclusions and finishes of the highest quality. With 29 sq’s sq’ (approx) of luxurious living this family home features 4 large bedrooms all with robes, master with walk in robe and ensuite. Formal living room, huge open plan living and meals area joining on to a fabulous kitchen comprising of stainless steel appliances, 900ml all in one cooker, cooker dishwasher and stone bench tops.. This fantastic home offers of the lucky purchaser the chance to just move in and relax as everything is done.
View Saturday 11:30am - 12:00pm Private EPR $329,000 - $349,000 Damien Spiteri 0403 294 009 Vuki Djuric 0402 503 633
View Saturday 10:45am - 11:15am Private EPR $479,000 - $509,000 Damien Spiteri 0403 294 009 Vuki Djuric 0402 503 633
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EYNESBUR 4 Belgrave Avenue EYNESBURY Located in the ever popular Eynesbury estate is this amazing 4 bedrooms plus study, modern family home. The property consists of 4 generous size bedroom, master with full en-suite, a modern and spacious kitchen with stone bench top and walk in pantry, a great size family /meals area plus a rumpus room. All these set on an approx. 605m2 of land.
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Positioned in a quiet street in Roslyn Park estate Melton West on a 499m2 (approx) allotment this wonderfully presented home is well established and ready for the lucky buyers to just sit back and enjoy. The home comprises 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen/dining area and 2 separate great sized living areas. Other features include ducted heating, evap cooling, alarm, dishwasher and window coverings.
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MEL MELTON WEST 14 Parris Avenue
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Situated in Melton South, is this low maintenance 2 bedrooms unit. Only approx. 4.1km to train station and 2.7km to High street town centre. The home consists of separate lounge and meals area, modern kitchen and easy care backyard. An estimated rental return of $220 per week is achievable.
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Russell Parker 0418 349 931
Positioned in Arnolds Creek Melton West walking distance to new school, recreation reserve, recently completed shops, soon to be completed childcare centre and other amenities is this wonderful young, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. There are a large main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, separate lounge, large kitchen complete with walk in pantry, 900mm stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, dishwasher pendant lights, bulkheads, open dining and second living area, alfresco area under roofline.
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SPORT Melton Phoenix coach fired up for more improvement Melton Phoenix is hoping its coming FFV state league 4 west season will build on the momentum created at the end of 2016. The Phoenix had an up and down 2016, starting and finishing well, but with a down patch in the middle of the season. With wins from six of its past seven games, the Phoenix finished fifth – eight points behind division winners Brimbank Stallions. The club has appointed Ozzy Inal as coach for this season. Inal coached the side for the last seven games last season after the club parted ways with Peter Schwellinger, who had been coach since 2015. “I got into coaching after I had a knee reconstruction and it didn’t recover well enough to keep playing,” Inal said.
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“I took up coaching to stay involved. “Two years ago, I was a senior assistant coach and last season I took on the reserves coaching role. “When the senior coach parted ways with the club, we were in a bad spot, sitting eighth on the ladder.” The Phoenix turned it around and missed promotion by just five points. The finish to the season excited Inal and
showed exactly what the players can do. “There had been 7-0 and 8-0 losses,” he said. “I’m good friends with a lot of the players from my playing days. “A bit of heart and hard work, along with changing a few things, and we turned it around.” Inal, who was the club’s vice-president last year, said it looked like the Phoenix would be able to hold on to most of last year’s playing group. “Out of the 25, I think most of them are staying,” he said. “Training starts on Tuesday and we’ll have more of an idea then.” Inal said the players who weren’t going to return were set to try out with sides at higher levels.
Burras back in business By Tara Murray Diggers Rest-Bulla has returned to the top two of Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup, posting a strong win over Bacchus Marsh on Saturday. After a tough end to 2016, the Burras were positive with the bat, which got results on the scoreboard. Blake Robinson was gone early, but Steven Fogarty went on the attack during a short stay for 17. At 2-24, it could have gone either way, with the Burras already struggling with the bat this season. But a 131-run partnership between Lindon Dowsett and Ryan Peters put the Burras right, with a total of 6-178. For both men, it was their first half-century of the season. Dowsett made 81 and Peters made 51. Madushanka Ekanayaka and Dennis O’Loughlin took two wickets each for the Bulls, but the batting line-up let the side down. The Bulls made it to 36, losing just one wicket, but all went downhill from there and they were bowled out for 118, the opening partnership the biggest of their match. O’Loughlin was the Bulls’ best batsman, making 23. Burras’ bowlers Sean Morris and Matthew Bulluss took seven wickets. Morris bowled tightly for his 4-14 off eight overs. The win puts last season’s grand finalists ahead of Gisborne in second spot, while the Bulls are sixth on the ladder, less than three points outside the top four. In other results, ladder-leaders Sunbury defeated Romsey, Riddell won its third straight game, defeating Gisborne, while bottom side Rupertswood recorded its third win of the season with victory over Woodend. In the B-grade competition, St Anthonys claimed the scalp of ladder-leaders Sunbury United. United batted well, managing nearly a run a ball for their total of 2-221, captain-coach Steve Grey making 110 off 120 balls in an innings that included 11 fours and three sixes. Jason Orr and John Jensen took the wickets for St Anthonys. The Saints found the same momentum with the bat as United and the run rate didn’t prove an issue. The Saints ended at 6-222, making the runs with three overs to spare. The win puts the Saints sixth on the ladder, nearly 16 points outside the top four, while Sunbury United fell to third. In other results, Bacchus Marsh maintained fourth spot with an easy win against East Sunbury. Wallan moved to the top of the ladder with its victory over Macedon, while Lancefield defeated Ashfield. In C-grade, Blackwood lost to Woodend.
He said they would hopefully have three to four new players to add to the side. “I’m never going to hold back players who want to try themselves at a higher level,” he said. “I’m happy to develop young players, bring them through the side and get them senior games.” Inal said the club had been active putting together the right off-field group as well. “We had a good team and trusted them to turn it around,” he said. “We’ve got a fitness and conditioning coach on board and appointed an assistant coach. “We’re in a strong position off field.” Tara Murray
Burras sign up A-grade star in friendly coup Diggers Rest has pulled off a recruiting coup, signing former Australian netballer Natasha Chokljat for this year’s Riddell District Netball League season. Chokljat played 29 matches for Australia in a long top-level career spanning Australia and New Zealand. It was Chokljat’s friendship with Burras’ playing coach Amy Carroll that sealed her commitment to the club. Carroll and Chokljat played together at Melbourne Phoenix in the old Commonwealth Bank Trophy competition. “She’s a good friend of mine,” Carroll said. “On the off chance, I sent her a message to sound her out, and she sounded really keen. “She had a baby last year and I thought she might feel like doing something for herself … we managed to get her on board.” Carroll said the club is excited by what Chokljat could bring to the court. “She’s a very exciting midcourt addition,” she said. “To get someone with her strengths and experience around the middle of the court, you cannot buy that.” It’s not just on court that Chokljat’s signing will make a mark. “She coached the ACU Sovereigns [Victorian Netball League side] for a year, and will be a great help to me,” Carroll said. “I will draw on her experiences. “It’ll be an all-round benefit for the club. It’s got everyone excited with a lot of people looking up to her.” Carroll said there will be a similar A-grade line-up to last season when the team finished sixth, knocked out in the first week of the finals Carroll said they had set the bar a little higher this year. “I really want our team to get up there and be pushing in finals, rather than just making them. “The aim is to finish top three.” Carroll said while the top side would be similar, their other three sides would be a lot stronger. “We had a great turn-out at trials,” she said. “The B and C grade sides will be strengthened.” The Burras will kick off their season against two-time reigning premiers Riddell.
Ryan Peters scored his first half-century of the season on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
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Lions lose their roar By Tara Murray After ending 2016 on a high, it was a disappointing start to the new year for Melton in Victorian Sub-district Cricket Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east-west competition. The Lions entered the Christmas break one of the form teams of the competition on the back of four straight wins, but were unable to produce the goods against Taylors Lakes on Saturday. The Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; batsmen struggled to get going, only Anthony Gale scored more than 13. Without that early break, the Lions were never going to post a high total, and were bowled out for 81. Gale top-scored with 23. While the Lions bowlers have been among the standouts in the competition this season, they needed a miracle to swing this match. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bowled Hoppers Crossing out for 19 earlier on, so knew it was possible, but they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t up to repeat that feat. Taylors Lakes chased down the runs it needed losing just three wickets, and finishing on 3-82. Brad Jones took two wickets, while Nathan Dantonio took the other. The loss means the Lions slip to fourth on the ladder. This week, they face third-placed Noble Park in a two-day match. Meanwhile the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; under-15 side has started the JC Craig Shield, one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier under-15 competitions, with a loss to Altona. Altona made 8-129 off its 45 overs. Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; captain Adrian Monitto took three wickets. In reply, the Lions were bowled out for 88 during the final over of the day. The under 15s now have three games this week, against Yarraville, Hoppers Crossing and Williamstown, before two games the following week.
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Melton Centrals easily accounted for Williamstown Congs in Victorian Turf Cricket Association west A1. Set 148 for victory, Centrals openers Bradley Coulson (71no) and Grant McDonald (68no) reached the target with 13 overs to spare. Melton South Primary School suffered a loss against Seabrook.
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Darley remains in the Ballarat Cricket Association first-grade top two after a win against East Ballarat. The Lions were in trouble early at 6-43, before Bradley Barnes and the rest of the tail fought back to take the total to 143. Barnes top scored with 52. East Ballarat was cruising at 0-45 before wickets started to fall, the side being eventually dismissed for 133.
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$18,990 DRIVEAWAY
2012 NISSAN NAVARA RX
$37,990 DRIVEAWAY
HUGE 2016 PLATE
26 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ JANUARY 10, 2017
$13,990 DRIVEAWAY
Only 16066 kms Sat Nav, Leather Alloys AFF680
2.5L Auto UPI 068
NOW
Pwrshift, Hatch, 2.0L, 6 Speed Auto, Top Of The Range, Full Service History, U10513
NOW
Reverse Camera, Leather, Full Service History 1AD 4SS
NOW
2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
2015 VOLVO S60 T4 LUXURY SEDAN
1.6L Auto, Alloys YGM816
NOW
$19,990 DRIVEAWAY
2011 MAZDA 2 NEO
2011 MAZDA MAXX
NOW
2013 HOLDEN MALIBU CDX SEDAN
6 Speed Manual, Sat/Nav, Keyless Start, Blackout Alloy Wheels. ONLY 23,524 KMS ADL935 STOCK: UIO452
$13,990 DRIVEAWAY
NOW
Conditions apply*
NOW
$13,990 DRIVEAWAY
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ALAN MANCE MOTORS NISSAN AND MITSUBISHI
Triton GLX+ Dual Cab 4*4 Ute
ASX XLS
Lancer ES Sport
ES Mirage
from
Auto wagon
Auto sedan from
Auto Sedan
$31,990
$29,990
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
$18,990
DRIVE AWAY
$12,990
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Pics for illustration Purposes only LMCT 9507
2016 MODEL CLEARANCE ACROSS THE NISSAN RANGE AUTO
JUKE TIS Auto hatch
Pulsar STâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;L Hatch
Top of the range! AWD, Turbo 1.6 Lt Now only
3 only
18,990
27,990
$
$
DRIVEAWAY*
DRIVEAWAY*
Pulsar ST Manual Sedan 3 only
15,990
$
DRIVEAWAY*
RX Navara Dual cab
Pathfinder STL ST Auto
Auto Ute from
with upgrade Stereo
33,990
43,990
$
$
DRIVEAWAY*
DRIVEAWAY*
Huge Savings on all MY16 Stock must end 31st January
2 Holland Drive Melton www.alanmancenissan.com.au (03) 9971 4444 Pics for illustrative purposes only
LMCT 9507 27 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ JANUARY 10, 2017
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PRE SUMMER SCOOP PURCHASE ON WALL HUNG SPLIT UNITS
590 inc gst
$
SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only) HAIER 3.5KW
690 inc gst
$
SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only) HAIER 5KW
990 inc gst
$
SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only) HAIER 7KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only) HAIER 8KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
LG 2.5KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
LG 3.6KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
LG 5KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
790 inc gst
FUJITSU 2.5KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
850 inc gst
FUJITSU 3.5KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
1100 inc gst $ 1350 inc gst
FUJITSU 5KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
1650 inc gst
FUJITSU 8.5KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
1950 inc gst
FUJITSU 9.4KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
$
LG 7KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
1100 inc gst
LG 8KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
1500 inc gst
LG 9KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
$
$ $
I N S T A L L A T I O N
FUJITSU 7KW SPLIT SYSTEM (Supply Only)
850 inc gst 990 inc gst
1390 inc gst $ 1590 inc gst $
1990 inc gst 2390 inc gst
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5444 4677
7 / 2 Northey Road 7 Stanley Street
ALBURY
529 Hume Street
(02) 6041 6622
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