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Wild night in the marsh Every year, BADGAR Wildlife Rescue helps nurse hundreds of Australian wildlife critters back to good health.

But the Greendale-based shelter needs your help, says volunteer Melissa Coon.

“This is our busy time of the year, because in spring we get lots of baby birds,” Ms Coon says.

“But then again during winter, we can have a full shelter. Help is very much needed.”

The annual Marsh Monster Mash, a fundraiser for BADGAR Wildlife Rescue will return this year. It will be run from 1pm in Saturday, October 27, at Village Green, 197 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

The community is being invited to dress up in costumes for the event, which will raise funds for the wildlife shelter.

There will be food stalls, face-painting, jumping castles and plenty of spooky fun. For more information, visit Marsh Monster Mash on Facebook.

Ashlie keeps a close eye on Zambuca, the wallaby joey. (Shawn Smits)

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Pokies crackdown urged

By Sumeyya Ilanbey The head of the Alliance for Gambling Reform has urged Melton council to knock back a pokies lease for Essendon Football Club.

Negotiations with the Bombers to extend their lease at the Melton Country Club – on council-owned land – stalled earlier this year when councillors declined to make a decision and asked for a report on the possibility of selling the property.

Essendon wanted to secure a four-year extension on the lease, which expires in

February 2022, with the option of extending it for five years over five periods (in total 29 years).

Alliance director Tim Costello called on Melton councillors to vote the lease down.

“If Essendon won’t back off, then the Melton councillors should intervene and vote the pokies lease down when it comes to council,” he said.

“As an Essendon supporter, I am deeply disappointed the [football club] board … is seeking to stay long term in the pokies industry rather than divesting like

Collingwood and Melbourne have done.”

Melton council currently collects $287,000 annually from the lease of the Melton Country Club. If the lease with the Bombers is extended, it’s expected to bring in almost $300,000 in rental yield annually.

Melton recorded losses of more than $61 million in gaming in the past financial year, $5.6 million was lost at Melton Country Club’s 90 gaming machines in that time – double the losses from the previous year.

Melton council is calling for public submissions on its notice of intention to

extend the lease with Essendon by 5pm, October 24.

Melton council legal and governance manager Christine Denyer said anyone who wanted to make a submission should contact the council.

“A decision will be taken after, and in consideration of, any and all submissions made,” Ms Denyer said.

Earlier this year, Collingwood Football Club left the pokies industry when it sold its Caroline Springs and Ringwood venues.

Essendon has been contacted for comment.

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Buyers snap up latest land release in Weir Views There aren’t many suburbs where you can snare a piece of Melbourne land for $155,000.

But you can get your hands on a 231 square metre block in Weir Views, near Melton West, for just that.

EIG Developments is transforming 57 hectares of land in the newly-minted Opalia estate, in Weir Views, into an affordable housing hub.

Over the September 22-23 weekend, 31 housing lots ranging in size from 231 square metres to 670 square metres, and priced from

$155,000 to $420,000, were released to the public.

Opalia Estate manager Shivi Modgil told Star Weekly that 250 people turned out for the land release. Thirty buyers paid a deposit on the day.

“To be honest, the buyers were a mix of [all demographics],” Mr Modgil said. “A lot of first home buyers, residents from the area … investors.”

The estate will eventually include a $45 million shopping precinct, sports grounds, and land has been earmarked for primary

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and secondary schools, according to Mr Modgil. The shopping centre will feature major supermarkets and retailers, including Woolworths, Aldi, Chemist Warehouse and McDonalds.

The estate will eventually comprise 586

houses, the next land release is expected to be in the next six weeks.

“We will have price increases as we start selling more and more,” Mr Modgil said. “The first couple of releases we wanted to try and make it as affordable as possible.

“We are hoping we can have prices around the same, but we can’t say for sure.”

For more information, visit www.opalia. com.au or call Mr Modgil on 0432 695 588.

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By Sumeyya Ilanbey For more than a decade, Kerrie Forber couldn’t enjoy the outdoors.

A stroke when she was 28-years-old left her paralysed on the left side of her body, which affected her mobility and dexterity.

After years of research and saving, the Braybrook woman bought a trike five years ago and had it custom-fit – it was her ticket back to independence.

However, on July 30, she was grounded again when the $5000 trike was stolen for a second

time from the underground carpark of her apartment. There had also been two other attempts to steal it.

“It was like looking for a needle in a haystack,” Ms Forber said. “Where do you start to look?”

Ms Forber said she was “totally reliant” on the public’s goodwill to recover the trike.

She reached out to the online world, posting about the trike on Bike Vault. Her post was shared almost 2000 times, and the trike was eventually found five weeks later at a second-hand store in Melton.

“It’s hard to know why it was shared so

many times, but I’m guessing because it’s a customised trike for someone with a disability – that would’ve touched a chord with a lot of people.

“Not being able to ride made me miss it too much.

“The trike enables me, obviously, to get out and participate.

“I used to ride a lot prior to my stroke and what I’ve missed the most since the stroke is the ability to get out and enjoy the outdoors.”

Ms Forber is back on the road again after recently being reunited with her trike.

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Melton council has received $5 million in state government funding for seven projects across the municipality.

The projects funded by the Growing Suburbs Fund include: • $2 million for stage one of the Eynesbury Recreation Reserve; • $1 million for the Caroline Springs town centre sports precinct community pavilion; • $265,000 for the Morton Homestead playspace; • $405,000 for the Bloomsbury Drive playspace; • $440,00 for the Marlo Drive Reserve; • $400,000 for the Stan Payne Reserve; and • $355,000 for the Arbour Boulevard Reserve.

Local Government Minister Marlene Kairouz was at a sod-turning event last Thursday for the start of stage one of the MacPherson Park redevelopment, which was funded as part of the 2017-18 Growing Suburbs Fund.

She said works on stage one of the projects at Hannah Watts Park, Bill Cahill Reserve and Arnolds Creek Recreation Reserve, which all received funding last year, were under way and due for completion next year.

Ms Kairouz said Melton council had previously received $19 million over the past three years for 17 community projects.

“The Growing Suburbs Fund is building the infrastructure that growing communities like Melton need,” Ms Kairouz said.

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Mr Rick Biden with a photo of Arthur Ernest Corcoran who served in WW1. (Dennis Manktelow)

Honouring local history The stories of Ballan’s World War I veterans will be highlighted during History Week celebrations.

The Ballan Shire Historical Society will be opening the doors to the Ballan Courthouse on October 13 for the community to learn about the personal and service stories of the 810 Ballan service men and women who served in WWI. Society secretary Richard Biden said there would be photographs, artwork and books on display.

“Most people are fairly appreciative of the trouble we’ve gone to [to collate this

information] and quite a lot of them would have had family members in World War I so they’d be interested in finding more information,” Mr Biden said.

A personal favourite for Mr Biden is the story of the ‘Ballan Boys’ – five young men who went to Ballarat to sign up for the war.

“They all had consecutive service numbers … and they were all at Gallipoli,” Mr Biden said.

The courthouse, 45-47 Steiglitz Street, Ballan, will be opened to the public from 10am-3pm on Saturday, October 13. Details: 5368 2544.

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Desperate days for Darley bub

By Sumeyya Ilanbey Not particularly worried, but unable to get rid of a niggling feeling, Alyson Myers drives herself to Bacchus Marsh hospital hoping for assurance everything is OK. She’s only 24 weeks and six days pregnant – surely her baby can’t be arriving? She wonders if it is even possible for babies born so early to survive.

“It was Labour Day, ironically, and the [hospital] staff told me I was already two centimetres dilated,” she recalls.

She’s given drugs to stop the labour and steroids to speed up the development of her baby’s lungs before being rushed into a waiting ambulance and – with lights and sirens on – taken to Mercy Hospital in Heidelberg.

By the time Ms Myers is finished the 70-kilometre trip to hospital, she is six centimetres dilated and in active labour.

At that stage, she is without her husband, Luke, by her side. He is interstate.

“I managed to get hold of Luke – he is still six hours away, so it was just me,” Ms Myers says.

“Both of us had never been so scared.”

Luke made it to the hospital just before Ms Myers’ waters broke.

But the Darley woman started haemorrhaging and was rushed into an operating theatre for an emergency caesarean. After the room is filled with 40 people, baby boy Mason is born on March 12 weighing just 791 grams.

Unable to hold him for the first 10 days, or take him home for 87 days, the Myers became well versed in health jargon.

And the journey from Darley to Heidelberg became a hard slog.

“While we were in hospital, it was honestly our worst nightmare,” Ms Myers says. “It’s like being on a rollercoaster but dragged by your hair at the back of it.

“You’re watching your baby fight to live.

Mason got a really deadly infection when he was three weeks old … and we couldn’t look more than an hour ahead. We weren’t sure he was going to make it.”

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Mason was discharged in June, but his mum says bringing him home was nothing like she’d expected.

They’ve had ongoing medical appointments and Mason has been using breathing support during overnight sleeps.

“We are so grateful for every little thing, and to hear him cry in the middle of the night is a blessing, because we can get up to him,” Ms Myers says.

“Previously, we could hear him crying but it was over the phone – we were so useless and other people were caring for our baby.”

The Myers will take part in Walk for Prems on Sunday, October 28, to support Life’s Little Treasures Foundation.

For more information about the fundraiser, or to donate, visit walkforprems.org.au.

Luke and Alyson with baby Mason. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Minister ‘too busy’ for meeting

By Sumeyya Ilanbey Health Minister Jill Hennessy has avoided meeting the Melton community about the “urgent” need for a public hospital in the municipality for seven months.

The Melton Hospital Group committee and Melton council say they’ve attempted to meet the health minister on several occasions, stretching back to February, but have been told “she’s too busy”.

More than 13,000 people have signed a petition calling on the state government to build a public hospital in Melton since the campaign was launched five weeks ago.

Committee member, and neuropathology manager at the University of Melbourne’s Florey Institute, Dr Ian Birchall said the group was disappointed by the state government’s lack of “logical forward-thinking” and acknowledgement for this “vital” project.

“Although the need for hospital infrastructure in Melton is undeniable, the minister’s office has not acknowledged our visit or the hospital proposal in any way,” Dr Birchall said.

“Disappointingly, the wishes of over 13,000 residents don’t appear to count for much at all and to date the minister’s office has not communicated with the Melton Hospital

Group and has not offered any excuses apart from ‘the minister is too busy’.

“Maybe the only way to get some attention is to make Melton a marginal seat in the upcoming election.”

Melton mayor Bob Turner said the council was disappointed the health minister could not find the time to discuss this “urgent health issue” with the Melton community.

“We hope Minister Hennessy might reconsider, and provide us the opportunity to advise why this community is in desperate need of a hospital in Melton,” Cr Turner said.

When Star Weekly asked Ms Hennessy’s office why the health minister had avoided

a meeting, a spokesman said the Labor government had invested record funding in hospitals and health services across the state.

“Locals have put their views forward loud and clear and we’ve listened to every word,” he said.

“The minister and her colleagues regularly meet with community members, healthcare groups and other organisations – and we work side-by-side with them to deliver the best health care for locals.”

Star Weekly asked the spokesman when the health minister met with members of the Melton community, but didn’t receive a response by deadline.

Dedication is the target Neil Stewart saw an advertisement for the Melton Pistol Club at a shopfront more than three decades ago.

He decided to give it a go and sign up, and hasn’t left since.

Mr Stewart credits his long-time stay with the club to the friendships he’s created along the way.

“I love it,” he says. “And what I love the most is probably the friends I’ve made there.”

For the past few years, Mr Stewart has helped run the Australian National Pistol Championships. The nine-day competition will next year be held at the Yarra Pistol Club in Lysterfield.

“I decided long ago administration work [for the championships] was the best for me,” Mr Stewart says. “And it’s something I’m good at.”

When asked what stereotypes he wanted to

smash about pistol shooting, Mr Stewart said: “It’s a sport – we’re not Rambos. It really is a disciplined sport. People think it looks easy, but it’s hard work. If you want to succeed, you’ve got to be dedicated.”

Mr Stewart applied to the state government’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grant Program to assist with costs associated with next year’s championship. He received $750 to cover his motel costs.

Applications for round two of the travel program open January 29 and close March 5.

Details: sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding /our-grants/athlete-pathway-travel-grantsprogram Sumeyya Ilanbey Neil Stewart at the pistol club. (Dennis Manktelow)

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There was a time when Brooke Evans would become exhausted by walking from her car to the living room.

Despite multiple trips to the doctor, the Wyndham Vale resident was told she had asthma or lacked vitamins.

It was not until Mrs Evans gave birth to her son Xander that she was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, a lung disorder characterised by high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries.

She was given a “cocktail” of medications, but they did not work, and she was placed on the waiting list for a double lung transplant.

In January this year, Mrs Evans, 38, underwent a transplant at The Alfred Hospital.

After the operation, she was placed into an induced coma.

Mrs Evans’ mother, Dawn Thomas, said a few days after the operation, on a Monday, it was “a beautiful moment” when she saw her daughter take her first steps since the surgery, alongside Xander, now six.

Mrs Evans said the organ transplant had changed her life.

“It’s definitely given me a new lease on life, even on the Monday I got up and felt I could walk further than I could previously,” she said.

Mrs Evans is now planning to attend the Australian Transplant Games, from September 30-October 6, to compete in darts.

She will travel to the Gold Coast for the games with her husband Adrian and Xander.

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Brooke Evans and her son Xander are off to the Australian Transplant Games. (Joe Mastroianni)

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She died on August 8, surrounded by family.

At her funeral, the 94-year-old was remembered as “truly amazing and dedicated”.

In a eulogy read by her children, Sue Hocking, Hamish Hocking and Jenny Barrie she was described as “an inspirational teacher”.

“Other staff members acknowledged her dedication and friendship. Mum was always very humble when meeting past pupils, and loved hearing of their achievements.”

Margaret was named a Melton Citizen of the Year and received an Order of Australia

Medal for her tireless work in the community, particularly in helping young people.

“One thing she never gave up on was her knitting – she always had to have something on the go,” the eulogy stated. “Once the boys grew past knitted jumpers, mum went on knitting beanies and then trauma bears for the Red Cross. Roughly 150 bears have made their way to cheer up the lives of less fortunate children.

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By Sumeyya Ilanbey A rapidly increasing population and traffic woes have the “potential to bring Bacchus Marsh to a halt within five years,” according to Moorabool council.

It has called for a serious investment in roads, sports and employment infrastructure in its wish list ahead of this year’s state election.

Mayor Paul Tatchell said the growth of the shire, particularly Bacchus Marsh, is being “hampered” because of a lack of state government investment.

A Central Highlands Regional Growth Plan has identified Bacchus Marsh as a regional centre with potential for growth.

“We, as a council, are determined to see that potential realised but to do so we need state and federal governments to come on board,” Cr Tatchell said. “We need both tiers of government to deliver a fair share of revenue to Moorabool.”

The “constant” traffic congestion in and around Bacchus Marsh is putting drivers and pedestrians at increased safety risk, Cr Tatchell said.

An interchange at Holts Lane from the Western Freeway; upgrades to the Gisborne Road-Grant Street corridor; and redevelopments of the intersections at Main and Grant streets, Labilliere and Grant streets, and Griffith and Grant streets, have been identified as priority projects.

Moorabool council has also called on the state government to invest in sports facilities, arguing active and healthy lifestyles were being “hampered” as a result of the “ever-increasing squeeze” on sporting facilities in the shire.

Plans have been drawn up for a 30-hectare

sports hub, which will include equestrian facilities, soccer pitches and cricket ovals, at the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Reserve. Expected to cost $20 million, Moorabool council says construction could start immediately if the state and federal governments pitched in funds.

“We need the state and federal governments to come on board and support our shire which is growing faster than the national and Victorian average,” Cr Tatchell said.

The council has also asked the state to commit to funding the installation of gas infrastructure at the Parwan Employment Precinct.

Friendly homes rise up Three disability-friendly houses are being built in Melton West to enable young people with disabilities to live independently.

The project is being delivered by disability services provider Empowered Liveability.

Empowered Liveability co-director Nicole Doherty said all three houses were fitted out to accommodate people with physical disabilities.

There are hoists in all of the bedrooms and bathrooms, wide doorways, lowered kitchens and wheelchair accessible showers and toilets.

“We’ve done quite a lot of research into the areas we think needed these homes,” Ms Doherty said.

“Research by organisations identified the Melton, Bacchus Marsh area has high levels of people with disability.”

The tenants can choose housemates with similar interests, ages and backgrounds, Ms Doherty said.

And there will be round-the-clock support.

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Construction on the houses is expected to finish by next month.

“Most people we spoke with didn’t want to live alone,” Ms Doherty said.

“They spoke about wanting to move out [of the family home], but not go into residential care.

“There aren’t any ramps, it’ll be a seamless entry from the ground and the design will fit into the local estate.

“It’s not an institutionalised look that has been common in the past. These are very modern luxury homes.”

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MY PLACE After working for several years as a hairdresser and a makeup artist, Juanita Vella created her own makeup line, Tuya, four years ago. She speaks with Sumeyya Ilanbey.

I’ve lived here for 50 years, and I’ve owned a beauty centre for 20 years – that’s in the town of Melton. I’ve done a lot of community programs … teaching makeup lessons.

What’s your favourite thing about living in Melton?

Just the people. I’ve grown up here, my kids have grown up here, and it’s just home. I have a sense of belonging here.

What would you change about the area if you could?

Probably the building of so many houses so close together. Because I live on 30 acres, the idea of so many houses so close together is very daunting to me. I’m not concerned so much about population growth, it’s more that there’s a lack of individuality now.

Where’s your favourite place to hang out in Melton?

Stone Bar and Grill. I like the people and the food – my favourite has to be the steak.

work, television makeup, stage makeup. My favourite thing about makeup is changing a person’s personality, making them more confident. I can show them how to look better, act differently. I’ve got so much power in my hands – people can feel and look good after getting makeup done. I’ve worked with bullied kids … plastic surgeons, burn victims, people with acne and rosacea.

Why did you decide to create your own makeup line?

I knew what kind of makeups were out there, and I wanted to create something everyone could use. When I was working with people who had acne or rosacea, they had to be careful with what they put on their skin … so I thought the public really needs something else they can use.

What were some of the challenges about creating your own makeup line?

Probably anything to do with Facebook … and just putting things and marketing on Facebook. Another was the packaging. I find it hard to find the right packaging.

Where did your love of makeup come from?

What’s one thing people would be surprised to find out about you?

When I was a very small girl, I used to cut all my dolls’ hairs. My aunt was a hairdresser and I wanted to be just like my aunt …

And then I started doing makeup on them.

Since then, I’ve done a lot of competition

That I love gardening. I’ve got my own garden.

We’ve got so much garden, we live off the land. We’ve got our own chooks, fruit trees, vegetable gardens. I think people wouldn’t believe that.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Help for Hope

Zonta Club

Hope Street is a hosting a fundraising dinner to raise money for the Melton-based first-response outreach service. Abba tribute band BABBA will headline the night and comedian Elliot Goblet will be MC. From 6.15pm, Saturday, October 20 at Westwaters, Lake Street, Caroline Springs.

Tickets cost $85.

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The Zonta Club of Melton meets 6.30pm on the first Monday of each month at the Melton Country Club, 28 Reserve Road.

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Parkinson’s help

Meet new people and network at the Melton Parkinson’s Support Group.

The group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10.30am-12.30pm at Melton Health.

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Parish fete

Term four at U3A’s Melton campus will start on Monday, October 8 at Building 3a, 20-40 Rees Road, Melton South.

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Cancer support

The Melton Cancer Support Group meets 10.30am on the second Tuesday of each month at Melton Health, 195 Barries Road, Melton.

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Warm Maltese welcome

The Melton Maltese Seniors Club is inviting everyone to join them for a ‘warm conversation’, food and bingo, every Friday from 10am-2pm at Botanica Springs

The Melton Table Tennis Association meets Thursday 7-10pm at Al-Iman College’s multipurpose hall, Rees Road, Melton South. Adults pay $8, and juniors $5.

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The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Club from 10am.

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Sons of the West graduates are being invited to join the newly created Melton Men’s Group. The group meets in Melton

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FOOD REVIEW

CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir finds no problems at Houston’s Keilor Park, home of the Star Weekly office, is on the edge of a sprawling area of inter-connected industrial estates hugging Melbourne Airport.

Around here, there appears to be a tradies-style cafe on almost every block.

Good food?

Way more sparse.

That is why the opening of a bona fide barbecue joint just around the corner from our office – a two-minute walk, no need to get in the car – seemed so surreal.

Still does.

Houston’s Barbecue is located in the premises of Fury and Son Brewing Company.

And it’s open only on Fridays.

Initial visits left very mixed impressions.

For example, brisket burgers and beef hot dogs that were OK – but not really nailing it.

I can sympathise.

This is a new operation – a very unique one, operating in an unusual (to say the least) location.

Some fine-tuning, tweaking and settling-in time has definitely been in order.

I returned a couple of weeks ago – and was mightily impressed.

The menu has been constantly revised.

But the introduction of substantial – and, yes, pricier – platters has seen Houston’s Barbecue reach new heights.

A platter of brisket and smoked sausage was superb.

Two hunka-chunka slices of wonderful spicy-crusted brisket. An excellent cheesy,

HOUSTON’S BARBECUE Address: 46 Concorde Drive, Keilor Park Phone: 0434 434 303 greasy smoked sausage. Just the right amount of good coleslaw and pickles.

And – oh, yes – none of that brioche nonsense; instead, two slices of perfect white, sliced bread in true barbecue joint fashion.

Entirely delicious – and worth every cent of the $18 I paid.

Returning a week later, I have an even better time.

For CTS purposes, I am happy to splash out in a way I hope doesn’t become too much of a weekly habit!

The beef short rib conglomeration costs $25 and it’s a doozy.

The chips are just OK. Slaw and pickles as previously enjoyed. And I would’ve appreciated that white, sliced bread again.

But forget all that – what about the meat?

My single, hefty rib is amazingly good.

Less fatty than many barbecue beef ribs I have eaten, it’s meat is tender, plentiful and heavenly.

The spicy crust might be too salty for some tastes, but I love that as well.

As for doubts about the commercial viability of the singular location and one-day-a-week opening hours, I couldn’t be happier to observe that Houston’s Barbecue is a hit.

In industrial Keilor Park.

How about that?

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Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the definitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs – www.considerthesauce.net

Prep them well for VCE

Enrol now for Prep 2019 or 2020 We have vacancies for Prep 2019 and 20120 intake plus limited vacancies at other year levels.

Last ‘School Alive’ tour for 2018 I FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER I See Overnewton in action. Enjoy our last ‘School Alive’ tour of the College led by our students and experience a normal school day at Overnewton College.

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Senior DriversExp Help for seniors to stay safe roads A free initiative staged four times a year by RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety, the next Senior Drivers Expo is scheduled for October 27.

Open to anyone in the Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham areas, the expo will be staged at the Wyndham Civic Centre.

RoadSafe Westgate chair Jim Giddings says his road safety group is committed to supporting older drivers to safely continue on the road.

“We can all be better drivers with a few simple things like keeping up with new road laws; making sure our health is as good as can be; getting rid of bad driving habits; and keeping our cars in good condition,” Mr Giddings says.

“The expo gives senior drivers the chance of a free and confidential one-on-one session with one of the four registered driving instructors in attendance.

“The sessions are designed to identify any ‘shortcut’ habits drivers may have adopted during the • RACV presentation on Road Safety for Seniors - information and advice on driving safely and years of driving.” aims to promote safer road user behaviours.

Each participant gets advice from professionals,

such as VicRoads roadworthy officers, about how • Updates on health, interactions of medicines with driving and the newer road rules. to keep their cars in roadworthy condition.

• The opportunity to ask questions of Police Participants also receive: Road Law specialists, the Highway Patrol.

• Specialist advice on taking care of tyres by a • A free Senior Drivers Expo pack which includes

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a reusable carry bag, copy of Senior Drivers Handbook, plus other relevant information.

• A free check on driving techniques and vehicle safety information to support driving with confidence.

hours. There are limited places so get in early – bookings are essential.

When: Saturday, October 27

• A free morning tea and light lunch

Where: Wyndham Civic Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee

To secure a place or get further information, call Lynette on 9742 7534 during business

Bring: Your car, a notebook and a pen

Time: 9.45am-2.30pm

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BROOKFIELD 44 Springbank Way, 3338 Professionals Ryder Real Estate: 9743 6400

Price: $1.25 million

MELTON 49 Corella Avenue, 3337 Private sale

Harcourts Melton: 8065 5007

Price: Contact agent

Private sale

On 0.65 hectares, with wonderful landscaped gardens, this Victoriana tribute comes with a spectacular outdoor set-up resembling a resort: a pool rimmed with tiling, a hanging day bed inside a gazebo/summerhouse that’s ‘screened’ with cascading water, a spa and a giant pergola. The house oozes elegance and has four good-sized fitted bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and en suite. As well as a carpeted lounge-dining room and a rumpus room with french doors to the pergola, there’s a tiled family-meals area and timber kitchen with island bench and lots of storage. Included are ducted heating, split-systems, fans on high ceilings and three water tanks. The remote-controlled extended double garage couples with a separate garage/workshop, while two side entry points are perfect for trucks, caravan and boat.

In an enclave bounded by Centenary Avenue and Coburns Road, this nester or investor is loaded with family appeal, courtesy of three living areas – one a giant rumpus room with access to an elevated, covered deck and backyard. That’s the second alfresco area, the other a spacious covered pergola off the kitchen-meals space. The first living room, behind the front door, is a carpeted open lounge room with a fireplace with traditional surround.

A second fireplace is in the rumpus room. The three good-sized fitted bedrooms share two bathrooms, one with a spa tub, the other tucked behind the laundry. The kitchen, with a stack of white cabinetry, has a wall oven and 900mm gas cooktop. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling and downlights are featured. Scott Street shops are around the corner; Melton West Primary School is two minutes away by car.

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Professionals Ryder Real Estate: 9743 6400 Private sale

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Price: $420,000 – $440,000

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In ever-popular Westlake estate, within a four-minute car trip of Woodgrove shopping centre, this modern house will have first-home buyers and investors taking note. It has the grey-and-white palette so popular today, as well as streamlined roller blinds on all windows.

As well as a lounge room, there’s a light-filled family-meals space abutting the kitchen which has an island bench with handy under-cupboards facing the meals zone, plenty of other storage including pantry cupboard and a tiled splashback. There’s a separate study and three fitted bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and en suite. Ducted heating tames Melton winters. A concrete patio is outside the family area, while side and back yards on the block of about 435 square metres are waiting for a green thumb. The large single garage has internal access.

Beautifully fitted out and with an on-trend colour scheme, here’s a stylish house just right for a family seeking a rural vibe backed by the mod-cons all the way. The property is in the heart of Darley, a picturesque township on the rise. The kitchen is stunning, with white 2pac cabinetry set against stone benches and stainless-steel appliances. It looks over a generous meals and lounge area. There are two more living areas, including a sitting room and children’s play area. The bedrooms are large, carpeted and have built-in robes.

The main bedroom has floor-to ceiling sheer curtains, a generous walk-in robe and a contemporary en suite. Black aluminium doors open to a stylish undercover entertainer’s zone. Sit here and look out to your large backyard. Located within a small walk of pretty walking tracks, with the village just down the hill.

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KURUNJANG 26 Pennyroyal Crescent, 3337 Harcourts Melton: 8065 5007

Price: Contact agent

In a Kurunjang top-spot, within a stroll of Little Blind Creek Reserve and Kurunjang primary and secondary schools, this 1986 gem with a 1999 top-deck extension has been beautifully kept by the original owner-designer.

Pairing with the distinctive house, an in-ground pool out back is rimmed with pavers and in a setting with a definite tropical vibe – think lofty palms, birds of paradise, yuccas and agaves.

When a swim is over, the massive gabled pergola – exposed joists, concrete pavers, gas barbecue – is just the spot.

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Summertime is looking very good at this place.

Entry to the house is via a side door that opens directly into a slate-tiled lounge room with the same exposed brick walls and timber blinds as seen virtually throughout.

Many skylights temper the brickwork and slate, while the floorplan, ahead of its time, creates a gentle flow from room to room.

A spacious dining area, with a full wall of Tassie oak built-in cabinetry, has an archway framing entry to a family room, warmed by a Jindara wood heater.

A load of Tassie oak cupboards and

mottled-charcoal granite benches define the kitchen, which has a cupboard pantry, dishwasher and 900mm cooker.

The smart new laundry has a glass splashback and good storage, as well as a door to a secure cat run.

Along a slate-tiled hallway, the fully tiled main bathroom has a deeply recessed skylight that admits streams of light, as well as a Tassie oak vanity; the toilet is separate.

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The spacious main bedroom, at the top of Tassie oak stairs – the same timber as on the floor – has a walk-in robe and a fully tiled dual-basin en suite with spa tub.

Other noteworthy features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, under-stairs storage, an alarm and CCTV and a garden shed. The block is about 875 square metres and there’s off-street parking for at least four cars.

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Kurunjang 8 Hyperno Court Stunning Family Home On 884m2 (Approx) • Four generous sized bedrooms • Master bedroom with full ensuite and walk-in robe • Formal lounge upon entry • An additional family rumpus room • Sleek and spacious kitchen • Stainless steel appliances and quality fixtures • Open living space and adjoining meals area • Bright central bathroom • Functional laundry with external access • A great sized alfresco to entertain family and guests • Plenty of room for the kids to play • A spacious backyard • Ducted heating • Evaporative cooling • Alarm system • Built in robes • Linen press • Side access

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Brookfield 39 Viscosa Road Perfect Family Entertainer!

• Situated in a highly sought after location • Easy access to Woodgrove SC and zoned schools • Only 4 minutes away from the Melton train station • A gorgeous façade providing plenty of curb appeal • Three large living zones • Five bedrooms with BIR, bedroom 2 with WIR • Master bedroom with his & hers WIR, huge ensuite • Two study areas for all your work needs • Two upstairs bathrooms • Well appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry • Open and light-filled dining and living space • A stunning solar swimming pool • Space to enjoy a family BBQ & to entertain guests • Ducted heating, roller shutters, powder room • Ample household storage • Remote double garage • Solar panels, low maintenance garden • Stone bench tops, 900mm appliances, dishwasher

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Harkness 67 Long Tree Drive

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Family Living At Its Finest • Situated on 611m2 (approx) land • Four BRs, master with WIR & ensuite • Three large separate living zones • Beautiful kitchen with SS appliances • Stunning alfresco and huge pergola • Double garage with drive thru access

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Great Family Home In Central Location Private Sale $589,000 - $629,000 Inspect

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Amazing Space, Fabulous Flexibility!

• Situated on 7,552m2 approx • Two lock-up double car garages • Five bedroom, 3 bathroom property • Formal living room, enormous kitchen • Central dining and rumpus area • Additional SC unit within the estate

Melton 50 Marina Drive

Inspect

Sat 11-11.30am Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

272-274 High Street, Melton

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Private Sale $435,000 - $455,000 Inspect

Sat 1-1.30pm Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

Hopetoun Park 244 Hopetoun Park Road

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Your Dream Lifestyle - 8,125m2 (Approx)

Private Sale $999,000 - $1,099,000

YPA MELTON 9746 8899

• Positioned on a huge 594m2 (approx) • Five BRs, master with ensuite & WIR • Two large living zones • Well appointed kitchen, meals space • Spacious bathroom, separate toilet • A large pergola, side access

• Modern four bedroom masterpiece • Spacious central living & dining areas • Master suite with 2 WIRs & ensuite • Central bathroom, 2 powder rooms • Double garage with drive thru access • Decked alfresco area, dog-proof fence

Private Sale $1,299,000 - $1,399,000 Inspect

Sat 11-11.30am Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Joshua Degraaf 0447 672 121

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Kurunjang 20 Gloaming Ride

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Great Family Home On 1 Acre • 4 BRs with BIRs, master with ens & WIR • Lounge, kitchen, meals space • A bonus rumpus room with BI bar • Pergola & outdoor kitchen/BBQ area • Plenty of room for trucks, boats, etc • Wood fireplace, heating, cooling

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Huge Family Home On 773m2 Block (Approx) Private Sale $849,000 - $899,000 Inspect

Sat 2-2.30pm Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

Harkness 18 Moor Park Avenue

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The Entertainer’s Dream • 4 BRs, master with WIR & ensuite • Stunning central bathroom • Kitchen, meals area, main living area • Evaporative cooling, ducted heating • Fully decked alfresco • Grand entrance, full landscaping

Melton West 29 Dumbarton Circuit • Lounge, well appointed kitchen • Four BRs, master with WIR & ensuite • Open plan dining/living to the rear • Separate guest retreat with own entry • Guest retreat could be rented out sep • Low maintenance gardens, pergola

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Private Sale $499,000 - $548,900 Inspect

Sat 2-2.30pm Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

Melton West 5 Field Avenue

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Brand New Modern And Stylish Home Private Sale $519,000 - $569,000 Inspect

Sat 11-11.30am Photo ID required

Contact

Ryan Anders 0434 900 300 Amit Kumar 0422 048 842

YPA MELTON 9746 8899 272-274 High Street, Melton 22 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ OCTOBER 2, 2018

• Three BRS, main with WIR & ensuite • A 4th bedroom or study (with BIR) • Lounge, kitchen, dining & 2nd living • Modern central bathroom with bath • Remote car garage • Landscaping, alfresco

Private Sale $489,000 - $519,000 Inspect

Sat 11-11.30am Photo ID required

Contact

Shane Spiteri 0488 980 115 Courtney White 0404 659 100

ypa.com.au

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Melton FOR SALE

FOR SALE

588 A 3 B 2 C 2 I

Melton 49 Corella Avenue Stellar Central Location!

Perfectly located in booming Melton’s central hub, within minutes to everything this rapidly growing suburb has to offer, r this fantastic residence should be at the top of r, your shopping list! With a sprawling floor plan that flows seamlessly from formal lounge room to open kitchen, living and dining…. through to the massive rear rumpus room! Three great sized bedrooms all with built in robes, serviced by two central bathrooms!

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

FOR SALE

Prized Princeton Location!

If it’s not the land size that grabs you straight away it will be the location! Set on a very generous 1002m2 (approx.) in Melton West’s most sort after pocket!

Well regarded schools including Catholic Regional College, St Catherine of Siena and Heathdale Christian College all just a few minutes away.

Serene parkland, walking tracks, lake, playground and BBQ facilities just around the corner at Navan Park with Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Freeway access just a few minutes away!

828 A 4 B 3 C 1 M

Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au

499 A 3 B 2 C 2 I

Brookfield 24 Kilmore Street Ideal Investment in Quality Location!

This stylish family home is set in one of Melton’s most sort after suburbs, beautiful Brookfield! Light neutral tones frame the flowing and practical floorplan which offers a generous kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, r ample bench space and plenty r, of storage options plus a second living zone which would make an ideal children’s retreat area or formal lounge room!

Harcourts Melton

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE

727 A 3 B 2 C 2 I

Sunbury 29 Blackwood Place Quality Home in Exclusive Jacksons Hill Peacefully sited within the quality Jacksons Hill Estate, this solid single level brick veneer presents a strong investment for the future. A true family abode, with the kitchen literally the central hub with all of the main living areas wrapped around it! Formal lounge and dining room, casual dining and living zones plus the huge undercover alfresco area!

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au

FOR SALE

Kurunjang 26 Pennyroyal Crescent Picture Perfe f ct on Pennyroyal fe Positioned in a premium location within walking distance to Little Blind Creek Reserve, Kurunjang Recreation Reserve, Primary and Secondary School options and just a few minutes to Melton’s High Street shopping precent and freeway access!

Whether for family, fitness, swimming, socializing or business, acquiring a home which offers entertainment zones like this one, you will be assured a lifestyle of leisure.

1002 A 4 B 2 C 2 I 1 H 1 M

Harkness 27 Princeton Avenue

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Rachel Robertson M 0406 501 014 P 03 8065 5007 rachel.robertson@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

melton@harcourts.com.au

619 A 4 B 2 C 2 I 1 H

Eynesbury 6 Marong Avenue It’s all about style, space & comfo f rt fo The Beauty of Eynesbury lies in its unique country like lifestyle with its famous Heritage homestead and a peaceful comfort zone away from the noisy city streets.

Eynesbury is an environmental wonderland with a network of picturesque walking trails, the Eynesbury lake, open parks & the championship Eynesbury Golf Course. All this is available to experience in this beautiful family home measuring approx.

For Sale

View harcourts.com.au Iqbal Chohan M 0424 631 028 P 03 8065 5007 iqbal.chohan@harcourts.com.au Jacob Brown M 0468 430 556 P 03 8065 5007 jacob.brown@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Melton

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3 BEDROOMS PLUS BUNGALOW Price

$460,000-$495,000

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6th October, r 2018 r, 12.30pm - 1.00pm

Garrie Thompson 0455577130

Situated on approx. 580m2 this brick veneer home is within 200ms of Melton South Primary School and St.Anthony’s Catholic Church and Primary.

Melton Railway Station, shops, Staughton College, Il Amin College are all approx 1km away. The home comprises three good size bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen with meals area and a dining room that could be a study. Great opportunity here for the discerning buyer whether investor or owner occupier. r r.

Auction 13th October, r 2018 11.00am r, View

Saturday 6th Oct, 2018 9.00AM - 9.30AM

Garrie Thompson 0455 577 130

TERMS: 10% deposit. Balance 30 days

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What a transformation! This home is close to schools, shops, transport & town centre. The roof restored, completely painted and the timber floors polished. New brilliant white ultra glaze kitchen, soft close drawers & doors & brand new appliances. Large stone island bench doubles for sit down meals. Bathrooms are totally renovated & feature ceiling high wall tiles. Includes reverse cycle split system air conditioner, r crime safe security r, door, r UV & block out blinds, bungalow, garage with r, concrete floor, r power & lighting. r,

HANDYMAN’S DELIGHT

MODERN AND EASY LIVING AT IT’S BEST

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KURUNJANG 15 Beauview Court

Auction Saturday 6th October, r 2018 r, 11.00am On Site

This modern and quality home is located in the popular Kurunjang Estate.

The home consists of three generous size bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite and walk in robe with double built in robes to the other two bedrooms. A huge living space adjoining a modern kitchen with lots of storage and bench space. Single garage with internal access to living room.

Outside is an alfresco area with concreted backyard with garden bed to provide a secure and easily maintained garden.

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Russell Parker 0418349931

03 9747 6665

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36 Ormonde Esplanade, Harkness

4 A 2 C 2 E 414 E

4 BEDROOMS - 2 LIVING AREA’S

FOR SALE

FULL TURN KEY Boasting the highest of quality finishes and thousands of dollars worth of extra’s and upgrades this amazing home comprises 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, full ensuite, bathroom & ensuite floor to ceiling tiling, theatre Room, 2 separate living areas, upgraded carpet, stunning kitchen with bulkheads & SS appliances, massive pantry, y 2.7 ceilings, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm and fly wire screens to all windows, y, vacuum maid, double garage with remote and direct house access, serene waterway view.

PRICE

$519,000 - $549,000

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6th of October

Walk to Mini Convenient shopping centre, Melton North We W st Primary School, Community Health Centre, Te T nnis Courts, Football & Soccer Grounds, Wo W odgrove Shopping & Public Tr T ansport.

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6/44A Second Avenue, Melton South EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - PRIME CENTRAL LOCATION

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$275,000 - $305,000 6th of October at 10.30am - 11.00am Eric Kontek 0416 281 659

Eric Kontek 0416 281 659

30 Maplewood Close, Brookfield 4 A ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE HOME UP FOR GRABS

FOR SALE

With a central location to major retail shops and a short walk to the Melton PRICE train station this unit is a buyers INSPECT delight. The unit has two sensible sized bedrooms with BIR. The kitchen CONTA T CT TA features SS appliances. A large living and dining area including a split system off f ers additional comforts. The unit has ff a single lock up garage and a private and secluded courtyard to retreat to.

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This 4 bedroom home off f ers master ff bedroom with WIR and full en suite.

PRICE Large comfortable living areas.

INSPECT Sun enriched kitchen with modern CONTA T CT TA appliances and a family meals area.

Features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm system, solar panels, double garage. Outdoor undercover area & large American barn with built in bar and cosy log fire.

$830,000 - $870,000

By Appointment Eric Kontek 0416 281 659

Shop 4 Central Walk, 415 High Street, Melton

Ryder Real Estate AUCTION

18 Crestmont Drive, Melton South

STUNNING HOME ON 882SQM BLOCK IN RGZ Beautiful home on 882sqm in the residential growth zone.

Featuring a renovated kitchen, open plan living, lounge, master bedroom with ensuite and WIR, 2 other bedrooms with BIRS. Quality fixtures, heating, cooling, outdoor entertaining area and large yard complete with fire pit.

Double carport and 4 car garage.

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12 Emil Court, Melton

FOR SALE

CENTRAL 4 + STUDY ON 750+M2 BLOCK

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Situated on a great 753m2 block with potential for future development (STCA). Features Include: Formal lounge, spacious family-meals area, terrific decked pergola. BIRs to all bedrooms, master with full ensuite, study could easily be a 5th bedroom, ducted heating & cooling, double brick garage plus double carport.

FOR SALE

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12 Djerriwarrh Court, Kurunjang

COUNTRY LIFESTYLE This immaculate, 2.5 acre (approx.) lifestyle property, main residence featuring 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite and BIR, BIRs to 2 other bedrooms. Kitchen, two living areas, gas & ducted heating and reverse cycle air con. Triple garage, second residence with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen & open plan living.

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FOR SALE

44 Springbank Way, Brookfield

PARADISE FOUND

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4 bedroom Victorian style home set on approx. 1.62 Acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens. Features: Formal lounge, lovely kitchen overlooking meals area. Outdoor entertaining area, rumpus room, 4 bedrooms with BIRs, master with ensuite and WIR. Inground pool, pool house and day bed, jacuzzi, double garage & single garage workshop, 2 x double side access points.

FOR SALE

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19 Benalla Avenue, Eynesbury

LET LUXURY BE YOUR LIFESTYLE

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This home is set on 772sqm (approx) block. Featuring: Guest room, formal lounge, study, powder room, kids retreat and an open plan meals area. Kitchen with 900mm Smeg oven, dishwasher & WI pantry. Master with balcony and ensuite, double garage with rear access, huge backyard, vergola and landscaped gardens.

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59 Tulloch Avenue, Kurunjang

TWO SEPERATE LIVING AREAS IN QUIET LOCATION Renovated family home features a master with WIR and BIRs to other bedrooms. Formal lounge, rumpus room, gas heating, ducted heating, wood heater and sc. Renovated kitchen, complimented by stainless steel appliances & dishwasher. Spacious outdoor decked area, double garage with workshop and garden shed, on a 649sqm (approx).

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By Lance Jenkinson Amid the euphoria of winning an AFL premiership with the West Coast Eagles, rebounding defender Liam Duggan allowed his mind to wander back to his long journey to the MCG to play on that last Saturday in September.

Duggan fondly recalled his junior career, one that was filled with plenty of hype as he dominated for Bacchus Marsh in the juniors, Western Jets in the TAC Cup and as captain of the St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College before being selected by the Eagles with pick 11 in the 2014 AFL National Draft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all had a huge influence on me,â&#x20AC;? said Duggan after the Eagles pipped Collingwood by five points in an epic 2018 AFL grand final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was lucky enough to go through with a good bunch of boys and lifelong mates and coaches.â&#x20AC;?

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Duggan made the move to Perth a success with the blessing and support of his family.

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Liam Duggan tackles Tyson Goldsack in the grand final. (Wayne Ludbey, The Age Age)

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SPORT Lions are on the country prowl

By Tara Murray Bacchus Marsh is making a foray into senior representative basketball with the club to field a men’s team in the Country Basketball League.

Wanting to provide a pathway for their juniors, the Lions have formed a team to face some of the best country teams in the state.

Co-coach Jeff Feben said it was something they needed to do to take their basketball program to the next level.

Until now, their highest representative side was under-21s.

Feben will coach the side with Shannon Peterson. The two have previously coached together elsewhere. Grant McMillian is the assistant coach.

“It’s really part of the progression to develop a senior program and pathway into men’s basketball,” Feben said.

“It’s a platform into the Big V metro competition at some point. We’ll look at doing our time in the CBL and get our credentials.

What we’re trying to do is make it more than just playing basketball, but making it an event each game and getting the town behind us.”

Feben, who is also the Lions’ coaching director, said there had been a lot of interest in players wanting to join the side.

He said 28 players tried out and they settled on a squad of 14.

“There was a lot of player interest from players in our program and players outside our program,” he said.

“There’s some players that have left to go to a higher level and want to come back and help Bacchus Marsh set up the program.

“There was a really good selection and some quality players to come out of Big V competition.”

Melton Thoroughbreds Big V captain Jordan

Some of the Bacchus Marsh team ahead of the Country Basketball League season. (Supplied)

Kirk will provide plenty of experience, keen to keep fit in the Big V off season.

Billy Feben, who has been playing with the Geelong Supercats, is part of the squad, along

with Sunbury Jets’ Mitch Barnes and Daniel Jackson.

Diquan Williams, who used to play for the Jets and ex-Melton player Jake Raynor are also part of the team.

Feben said they were happy with how the team was looking.

“The squad looks good. We’re strong through to eight or nine, who are very experienced.

“Then we’ve got some lesser experienced players and have a junior development player.”

Feben said they had set some high expectations for themselves.

“I want to make finals and with the group of players we’ve got, I think we can give it a push.

“But we don’t have a lot of experience and exposure against the teams we’re playing so it is hard to know.”

The Lions start their season on October 13 at the Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre against the Hamilton Hurricanes.

Titans ready to take the next step North Western Titans are setting the bar higher this season in Baseball Victoria Summer League division 3.

Titans men’s coach Danny Haymes said the club was ready to build on last season.

He said last year, their first in division 3, was a bit of an unknown, but now they were prepared for the challenges that they would face.

“This year there’s only six teams, so it will be a tough competition,” he said.

“We’ve got an import for the first time, while we’ve picked up a handful of players who have played in the past.

“We struggled for depth last year and wanted to pick up more players. We are looking stronger than last season.”

The big signing for the Titans is that of Canadian Ben Trudel, who comes to the club after playing in China the past three years.

Haymes said getting in someone like Trudel would not only help on the field, but also off it.

Several others teams in the division already have imports.

“He’s a left-handed pitcher who can also play outfield,” Haymes said.

“We’re slowly bringing some experience into the program. He’ll help out with our pitching program and the conditioning of players.

“He brings interest to the club and someone for the kids to look up to.”

Haymes said with more depth this season, and a better run with injuries, they were hoping to play finals.

“Last year we would lose one innings and it would kill us,” he said. “We should be able to cut that one poor innings out. We should be challenging to play finals.

“Overall, the club is thriving.”

The Titans have gone from two senior teams to four, including a women’s side and from one junior team to two.

Haymes said anyone who wanted to play was welcome to come down to the club. He said they were still keen to get a few more players for the women’s team.

“The club is growing rapidly and has been encouraged by the league and the council.

“We’re looking forward to the season starting.”

The Titans season got under way on Sunday against Chelsea Dolphins. For the result, go to www.starweekly.com.au/sports Anyone interested in playing can contact Danny on 0413 092 732.

Tara Murray North West Titans coach Danny Haymes is looking forward to this season. (Shawn Smits) 36 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ OCTOBER 2, 2018

Bol Bok has been recognised for his strong season. (Shawn Smits)

Bok basks in award glory Melton Thoroughbreds’ Bol Bok is one to watch in the future.

Bok was named co-winner of the Big V youth league 2 men’s most valuable player award with Collingwood All Stars’ Athiaan Manyiel.

Both were also named in the youth league men’s 2 All-Star 5 team.

Bok led that division’s scoring, averaging 22 points a game. He also averaged 7.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

His Thoroughbreds teammates Fernando Rios-Rodriquez and Broden Collins were nominated for the All-Star 5 team, but missed out.

Bok was also named Melton’s youth league most valuable player at the club’s awards night.

In other Big V awards, Dexter Graham and Emmanuel Malou were named in the division 2 men’s All-Star team, while Mangar Manyang was named the defensive player of that division.

In the women’s competition, Jenna Conroy was named in the division 2 team of the year. It capped off a good year for Conroy, who won Melton’s Brian Rogers Memorial Big V Women’s MVP Award.

Molly Young missed out on being selected in the All-Star 5 after being a finalist.

Rebecca Marshall was co-winner of the division 2 women’s Golden Hands award alongside Blackburn Vikings’ Andrea Belmonte and Mornington Breakers’ Melissa Hewitt.

Meanwhile, the Thoroughbreds are looking to have a youth league women’s team from 2020.

Tara Murray

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Burras add depth for new season

By Tara Murray Melton is hoping to learn from the lessons of last season in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association.

The Lions finished on top of the north-west ladder before being bundled out in the second week of the finals to eventual premiers Williamstown.

Lions coach Nathan Geisler is hoping to go further this year in the south-west competition.

He said after a strong pre-season they were ready for the season to begin.

“We won our first final last season and then were knocked out by Willy,” he said.

“We will use that experience for a step further or two this year.

“Our depth is better than last year. Numbers have been good and there’s a few new faces and most of the group has stayed together.”

Out of last season’s top team, former skipper David Kirk is the only out.

Geisler said Kirk, who averaged 36 with the bat last season, is going to play closer to home.

With the loss of Kirk, the Lions looked to add a bit more experience.

For the first time in a number of years, they’ve looked to add some imports into the group.

“Five or six years ago we had an import,” Geisler said. “It’s getting harder and harder to attract local players with so many clubs offering money.

“It’s a calculated risk to look overseas for players.”

Sri Lankan duo Pawan Wickramasinghe and Kalhan Sineth have joined the club.

Wickramasinghe is a wicketkeeper-batsman and Sineth is an all rounder, with Geisler expecting both to bat in their top six.

Geisler said the addition of those two would help them keep a strong side again this season.

He said the likes of Adrian Monitto and Dylan Jobson, who have been playing in the second XI, would also push for spots in the senior team.

Geisler, who will play when needed again, said the key for their season would be the start, which has been the side’s strength the past couple of seasons.

“We’re in a tough group and we will be looking to bag as many wins as we can before Christmas,” he said.

“Then we’ll look to attack from there. After Christmas the season goes pretty quickly.”

With extra depth in the senior team, Geisler said they were expecting it to flow through their other sides. He said there was some good leaders in all of their teams.

“They are the pillars and will provide a bit of stability. We’ll look to have some improvement there in the twos.”

The Lions’ first XI kick off their season on Saturday in a two-day clash against Malvern at Malvern.

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Diggers Rest Bulla has added depth to its list as it looks to be more competitive in the Gisborne and District Cricket McIntyre Cup Premier first grade.

After finishing seventh last season and nearly 20 points outside the top four, the Burras have added some reinforcements.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Upul Fernando has joined the club from PEGS in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association, while Anushka Thanthiri is a leg spin bowler who has come across from Footscray United, which also plays in the VTCA. In a boost for the Burras, former coach Kevin Barker returned to the club late last month after one and half seasons away.

When last at the Burras, Barker averaged 35 with the bat and took 30 wickets.

He coached the side to the 2015-16 McIntyre Cup grand final which finished in a tie, with Gisborne announced the winner after finishing higher on the ladder.

He was named player of the match after making a century.

Burras coach Rasika Batepola said batting was one area they struggled with last season. The arrival of Fernando and the return of Barker is expected to help with that.

“Hopefully it’ll be a bit of a challenge for other teams bowling against our top line-up,” he said.

“We’ve had a couple of signings which is exciting. We didn’t have enough depth last season, but hopefully we’ll have some more this year.”

Batepola, who is in his second season at the Burras, said he was more settled this time round and everyone was keen for the season to get under way.

He said there was encouraging signs with a number of juniors starting to come through the ranks.

Having missed finals last season, Batepola said that was the clear focus this time around.

The Burras start their season on Saturday in a one-dayer against reigning premiers Bacchus Marsh.

In other first round matches, Romsey hosts Wallan, Sunbury faces Sunbury United in the local derby and Woodend faces Gisborne.

Tara Murray

Melton’s Ben MacRae. (Shawn Smits)

Centrals look overseas for new recruits Melton Centrals hope to have a more stable line up as they plan their campaign to rise up the Victorian Turf Cricket Association ranks.

It was a tough season for the Centrals last season, they finished seventh in what is now known as the Russell Pollock Shield division 5.

Captain-coach Adam Hulett said things didn’t go right for them last season.

Their top three sides all missed out on finals.

“We had a lot of unavailability at the wrong time,” he said.

“We dropped a lot of games when we were in good positions but we couldn’t get over the line.

“Hopefully this season we’ll have every team in finals.”

Hulett said it had been a strong preseason with plenty of players returning to the club and numbers had been strong at training.

He said suitable weather had meant they had got some good training sessions in.

Hulett said the biggest improvement for the club would be increased depth.

“We’ve pretty much kept everyone,” he said.

“We’ve started to get everyone flowing in from hockey, football and basketball.

“We’ve had a couple of players join us from Sri Lanka as well.”

It will be the first time Centrals have had imports.

They have recruited two Sri Lankan players, a top-order bat who can bowl off spin and a middle order batsman who also bowls spin.

Hulett said the decision to recruit imports was motivated by a desire to try something different.

“It’s all been covered by sponsors,” he said.

“It’ll boost the club up a bit and give us a bit more experience.

“It’s something new and a little bit of trial and error. Hopefully it works and something we’ll look more to in the future.”

With the two recruits in the top side, it will mean more pressure for spots, which Hulett said was good for the club.

“There’s a little more depth, so it should filter through the grades.”

With changes to the VTCA structure, Hulett said they would face several different teams this season. Centrals will again be in the Russell Pollock Shield competition.

“I think there has been four teams that have changed in and four that have changed out.

“They’ll be new teams to play against, whether it’s a good or bad thing we’re not sure yet.”

Centrals start their season on Saturday against Williamstown Colts. Melton South Royals plays Bellbridge.

In the Charles Clark Shield Division 4, Caroline Springs hosts East Coburg and Sydenham-Hillside will play Sunshine YCW. Tara Murray Adam Hulett will again be Melton Centrals captain-coach. (Mark Wilson) 37 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY \ OCTOBER 2, 2018

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