DECEMBER 13, 2016 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
NEWS + SPORT + PROPERTY GUIDE
Power of puppy love
(Dennis Manktelow)
Each week, therapy dog Monty visits the psychiatric ward at The Northern Hospital to brighten up patients’ day. As one of Delta Therapy Dogs’ pet therapists, Monty and owner Anna Lloyd travel from Lower Plenty each Wednesday to visit four units in the ward, where he interacts with staff and patients for about an hour. Ms Lloyd said Monty enjoys meeting new people and is always ready to comfort those needing some love. “He is very in tune with people. He always goes to the person he believes needs him the most,” she said. “He sits and waits until the person acknowledges him, and then he will talk to them.” Monty has been working as a pet therapist for about a year, after a friend recommended Ms Lloyd enrol him in Delta’s training program. He has worked in an aged care home at Viewbank as well as the oncology ward at the hospital. Ms Lloyd said Monty has thrived since becoming a therapy dog and loves interacting with people. “He definitely loves the hospital setting. When he works, he wears a bandana and an ID badge,” she said. “His job is for people to pat him and, as soon as we walks through the door of the hospital, people come over and want to pat him.” Laura Michell
Grassfire risk worsens Whittlesea and Hume residents are being warned about the risk of grassfires this summer, as Victoria’s wet spring fuels rampant growth on the city fringes. Emergency Management Victoria, the CFA and MFB launched their summer fire campaign for urban interface areas on Sunday, urging people to plan and prepare for a hot and dry summer with significant risk of fires. A revised seasonal outlook released by the
Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre earlier this month predicts an above average fire season, listing the areas between Melbourne and Echuca as those most at risk. Emergency management commissioner Craig Lapsley said grassfires will be the “biggest risks and challenges” of this season, particularly in outer city suburbs. “There has been prolific grass growth right across the state and, when it dries out, it will become available fuel, ready to burn,” he said. “People need to prepare their properties now,
plan and make the critical decisions early on, so they know what they need to do if there is an emergency. There should be no grey areas when it comes to fire.” Epping CFA captain Rob Saitta said it is important people are not complacent, reminding them of the real risk of grassfires in urban areas. Last December, the Hume Freeway was closed for several hours, and sheds and farming equipment were destroyed, by a fire along the highway.
“Don’t be complacent about the wet weather … it will turn quickly. We are expecting the season to start later and finish later this year,” Mr Saitta said. “If you are in the urban area and there is a fire, move a couple of streets back and don’t block the roads for emergency services.” CFA chief officer Steve Warrington said it is important all household members know what to do if a fire starts nearby, and have a plan. “Always monitor the conditions on hot, dry, windy days,” he said. Details: emergency.vic.gov.au
Book now for Christmas International All You Can Eat Buffet Lunch And Dinner
Open 7 days
• Work Break Ups • Family Functions • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day Lunch • New Years
www.roxburghparkhotel.com.au – find us on facebook
Book now 9305 2900
12334433-EPJ50-16 10047760-01
By Laura Michell
2 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
NEWS
Broadmeadows Health expands By Laura Michell Work has started on a $17 million expansion of Broadmeadows Health Service. The state government-funded upgrade will double the number of operating theatres to four, meaning more northern suburbs patients will be able to have surgery close to home. It is expected the revamped health service will be able to perform an extra 2500 surgeries each year. Other improvements will include relocating the existing endoscopy suite, expanding the sterilisation service and storage facilities, a
‘‘
We know that we have got to improve access for people
’’
- Jill Hennessy
makeover of patient reception and recovery facilities, and expansion of the pharmacy, radiology and pathology collection services. Works are expected to be completed in mid-2017.
Broadmeadows Health Service manager Belinda Scott said there would be no surgeries at the Johnstone Street site until the upgrade is complete. However, Northern Health has arranged for Bundoora’s La Trobe Private Hospital to take its patients. Ms Scott said there was a “massive demand” for surgical procedures at Broadmeadows. In recent months, there has been an increase in demand for women’s health-related surgeries, as well as adult ear, nose and throat procedures, and general surgery, such as gall bladder removals.
Northern Health chairwoman Jennifer Williams said the expansion would help improve patients treatment and care. “This site has got enormous capacity to assist us in treating the very large number of patients that are coming through our broader catchment,” she said. Health Minister Jill Hennessy said the expansion would enable people to have elective surgery sooner. “We know that our northern suburbs are a place of great population growth and we know that we have got to improve access for people.”
(Damjan Janevski)
Permit warning in Whittlesea
KOBI, PRESTON, TYSON, AIMEE, ZOE, EMILY, ANNALISE, KAYLA, HANNAH, LESHAY AND ELLA
Get active and feel the rhythm Lovers of dancing, singing and drama can put their best foot forward with a range of new programs coming to community and leisure centres in Hume next year. Hume council is launching its Get Active Dance and More program, which will feature classes in jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap and breakdancing, cheerleading, acrobatics, Bollywood, callisthenics, drama and singing for all ages. Students will have the chance to take to the stage at half-year and end-of-year performances. The classes will run during school terms in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park and Sunbury. They start Monday, January 30. Details: hume.vic.gov.au/leisureandsports
1216121-DJ06-16 10035628-01
Residents and businesses in Whittlesea planning additions and renovations to their properties are being reminded to check whether they need a permit before starting to build. The reminder came as a Thomastown business was fined $135,000 in the Heidelberg Magistrates Court for failing to obtain a building permit before starting significant building work. The fine was the result of an investigation and subsequent prosecution by the municipal building surveyor. The business pleaded guilty to carrying out work on five structures during 2014 and 2015, including a large storage shed, staff amenities, a shop fit-out, plant rooms and offices. Municipal building surveyor Peter Phillips said building rules were in place to ensure safety standards were met and a consistent approach was taken across the city. “People may not realise that once you attach something to your home, whether it’s a verandah or extension, you actually need a permit,” he said. “A permit is required to ensure that any work complies with the Victorian Building Act and building regulations. “And businesses are not above the law. Council will not hesitate to prosecute anyone found flouting the rules.” Mr Phillips urged anyone who was unsure whether their project required a permit to contact the council. “It’s a much cheaper alternative than facing fines,” he said. For more information, call 9217 2259 or visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au Laura Michell
The Frame Shop Custom Framing & Gallery We take the time to work with you
Locally made frames
Choose from one of thelargest ranges in Melbourne
Ph: 9370 9650
Member of Picture Framers Guild • Qualified Staff 144 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds (Opposite the station)
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5.30pm | Friday - 9am to 6.30pm Saturday - 10am to 4pm | Sunday - closed
www.tfsmp.com.au Email: info@tfsmp.com.au 3 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU Briefs
STARWEEKLY. TARWEEKLY COM.AU TARWEEKLY.
CONTACT US
Community centre to open
PHONE \ 03 8318 5777
Doreen residents will have improved access to maternal and child health nurses, long day care and kindergarten when a new community and early learning centre opens next year. The centre is in Orchard Road. Work is expected to be complete in mid-2017 with kindergarten starting at the site in 2018.
LOCATION \ Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042 DISTRIBUTION \ 1300 656 678 distribution@fermax.com.au
ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR \ BEN SUTTON bsutton@starweekly.com.au GENERAL SALES INQUIRIES westads@starweekly.com.au
Skills and jobs shop
CLASSIFIEDS \ 1300 666 808 FAX \ 5945 0667 EMAIL \ sales@networkclassifieds.com.au
EDITORIAL
GENERAL EDITORIAL INQUIRIES westeditorial@starweekly.com.au COMMUNITY CALENDAR ENTRIES communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au
DEAN MARANDO
REAL ESTATE SALES DIRECTOR \ JACK GILLESPIE jgillespie@starweekly.com.au ACCOUNT MANAGER DOMENIC SGAMBELLONE \ dsgambellone@starweekly.com.au DISTRIBUTION \ 51,178 copies
Published by MMP Star Pty Ltd ACN 168 220 399 Head Office Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042 Publisher/General Manager, Colin Moss All material is copyright to MMP Star Pty Ltd. Responsibility for election comment is accepted by Colin Moss. All significant errors will be corrected as quickly as possible. Distribution numbers, areas and coverage are estimates only. For our terms and conditions please visit starweekly.com.au
4 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
(Dennis Manktelow)
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF \ STEPHEN LINNELL slinnell@starweekly.com.au
Tales from Thomastown Thomastown Neighbourhood House (TNH) is on a mission to collect the stories of the people who call Thomastown home. The organisation wants to launch a community podcast next year that will give locals a platform to share their experiences of life in Thomastown. The project is funded by a $4750 Whittlesea council grant. TNH project worker Dean Marando said the aim of the project is to create better community connections within the suburb. “We have found that people in Thomastown have a lot of stories to share,” he said.
“People come to the area from all walks of life. “They might not have been in Thomastown very long, but their story of how they got to Thomastown is what we want to capture. “We want to create connections and bring the community together.” Recording for the podcast is likely to begin in February at Thomastown library. It will be available on TNH’s website, as well as the iTunes store and OmniStudio. To be part of the podcast, phone 8376 6939. Laura Michell
Jobseekers will find it easier to seek out career and training advice following the opening of a skills and jobs centre kiosk at Broadmeadows. The kiosk at Broadmeadows Central Shopping Centre will serve as a one-stop-shop for anyone seeking to explore tertiary education, apprenticeship training and job opportunities. It is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Details: skillsandjobs.com.au
Yan Yean Road upgrade
Whittlesea drivers are closer to seeing one of the north’s most dangerous and congested roads upgraded with expressions of interest open for the upgrade of the duplication of Yan Yean Road. The $131 million upgrade will duplicate 3.9 kilometres of road between Diamond Creek and Kurrak roads, as well as upgrades to the River Avenue, Kurrak Road and Diamond Creek Road intersections. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @BrimbankWeekly @star_weekly
STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
Don’t risk the unknown
Grammar plan for Donnybrook
By Laura Michell Roxburgh Park’s Nazim Erdem is urging people to stop and think before jumping off piers and jetties this summer. At 20 years old, Mr Erdem dived off an Elwood pier into shallow water in an effort to impress some girls nearby. The decision caused a permanent spinal cord injury and left him a quadriplegic. “It was a bit of fun with my mates, but it’s changed my life forever,� Mr Erdem said. “You’re aware that there are risks, but I never thought jumping off a pier would result in an injury like this. “After I’d jumped off the pier and hit the bottom, I realised I couldn’t move any part of my body, which meant I couldn’t resurface. Luckily, I’d been taught to hold my breath under water for up to three minutes. My mates thought I was mucking around, so I was under water for nearly two and a half minutes before they realised something was wrong.� Prior to his accident, Mr Erdem played football and was an amateur boxer. He now plays wheelchair rugby and was part of the gold medal-winning Australian team at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. He has previously won silver medals at the 2000 Sydney and 2008 Beijing Paralympics, as well as a gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympics. Mr Erdem is also the first person with a spinal cord injury to paraglide solo and compete in the Targa Tasmania car rally. He has partnered with Parks Victoria and spinal cord injury organisations Independence Australia and Spire in a bid to warn others of the risks of spinal cord injuries during summer. Parks Victoria district manager Graeme Davis said there are 350-400 new cases of spinal
Nazim Erdem is a quadriplegic after jumping off Elwood pier, aged 20. (Supplied)
shopping trolleys, are unexpected hazards.â€? Independence Australia chief executive Peter Turner said research suggests young men are more likely to ignore warnings and jump into water without thinking about the risks. “Males aged 15-35 years are at the highest risk of acquiring a spinal cord injury, yet the most ‌ are preventable,â€? he said.
cord injuries reported each year, of which nine per cent are caused by water-related accidents. “Diving from piers and jetties might seem like a good idea on a hot day, but in reality, it is an extremely dangerous practice,� he said. “People don’t realise that water depths change daily as a result of the tides and sand movements, and submerged debris, such as
NEWS
A second campus of Hume Anglican Grammar is set to open its doors in Donnybrook in 2019. The school has partnered with developer Mirvac to build a new campus at the Olivine estate on Donnybrook Road. The school will accommodate students from prep to secondary school on an eight-hectare site. Hume Anglican Grammar already has a campus on Mount Ridley Road in Mickleham. It opened in 2011. Plans for the new campus were unveiled by Mirvac and the school last week. Principal Bill Sweeney said the new Donnybrook campus was the result of “years of planning� with Mirvac. “Young families are looking for a quality education for their children and Hume Anglican Grammar at Olivine will provide this opportunity for 12000 students,� he said. “This campus will also provide for a focal point where Olivine’s residents can come together with other families, building a strong sense of belonging and community.� Mirvac residential Victoria general manager Elysa Anderson said the “landmark agreement� with Hume Anglican Grammar would make it easier for Olivine residents to access quality education. Ms Anderson said Mirvac was hoping to establish a government primary school in Donnybrook. Laura Michell
We Treat You Like A Member of the Family At Northern Dental Design, we proudly welcome you to our modern facility in Epping. Offering a comprehensive range of treatments using only the latest in dental technology, we are dedicated to helping you maintain optimum oral health to keep you and your family smiling- FOR LIFE.
CROWNS ONLY $999
Crown for only $999.00. One visit with no delay in waiting. No impressions, one visit does it all. New Cerec German Technology enable us to offer patients same day service. Hurry to take advantage of this fantastic offer ends March 2017.
CALL 1800 THE DENTIST
12332704-DJ48-16 10047017-01
Great Promotional offer
An exciting night of Greyhound Racing featuring the Group 1
Dining Packages from $45
FREE ENTRY (03) 9355 5222
themeadows.org.au
Heaps off
FREE
kids entertainment nm m nt ment including waterr s slides, es, dunking machine, ch hine, ne, jumping castles tlle lles es & more!
80 Northcorp Blvd, Broadmeadows 5 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
6 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
NEWS
Help continues for abusive dads By Laura Michell A trial program aimed at supporting dads in overcoming abusive and violent behaviour will continue in the northern suburbs, thanks to a grant from the state government and Gandel Philanthropy. Thomastown’s Children’s Protection Society began the Caring Dads program in May to help dads across north-eastern Melbourne. The trial also ran at the society’s Heidelberg site. Last week, CPS received $4.6 million from the government and $1 million from Gandel
Philanthropy to continue the program and expand it to the western suburbs and inner Gippsland. The program offers support to fathers who are abusive and have substance abuse and mental health issues, helping them recognise the impact of their behaviour on their children and assisting them in developing positive, healthy and safe relationships. Society chief executive Aileen Ashford said the program made a difference in men’s behaviour and changed their relationship with their children.
“Children are often the silent victims in family violence and there are limited programs that men can access that place an emphasis on this,” she said. “As a community, we need to enhance the scope of services that assist men early on and support them to build positive relationships with their children. This program will give us that chance. “There are very few services that respond holistically to the multiple issues associated with this family violence, and none that are evidence-based.
“This program aims to keep children and parents together.” The program runs over 17 weeks and consists of voluntary group sessions in which fathers learn parenting skills and about the impact of family violence on their children. The program provides support and education on the importance of having a respectful relationship with their children’s mother. Referrals to the program are made through alcohol and drug, mental health, child protection, police and maternal and child health services.
Recruits ready to serve Craigieburn CFA’s new recruits are busy getting to know their new station ahead of the summer fire season. Kenric Carter and Steven Nicola signed on with the brigade last week as part of the rollout of 30 new firefighters at 22 stations across the state. Greenvale CFA was also allocated a new recruit. While Mr Carter comes to the station with 15 years experience as a volunteer with Monbulk CFA, Mr Nicola said he had no firefighting experience before his training at Craigieburn’s Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre. The former personal trainer said he joined the CFA in search of a career change. ‘Having a physical job, I didn’t want to be stuck behind a desk,” he said. “Becoming a firefighter appealed to me because it offered something different, exciting
and physical with a sense of job satisfaction.” Mr Carter, who was a mechanic for the CFA before becoming a full-time firefighter, said he is looking forward to helping others in his new role. CFA chief officer Steve Warrington said the new recruits had completed 19 weeks of training, tackling everything from school education to driver training, and dealing with hazardous materials incidents. “Their extensive training, coupled with diverse backgrounds, prepares them to work effectively alongside their fellow career firefighters and volunteers,” he said, Laura Michell
New firefighters Kenric Carter and Steven Nicola. (Supplied)
25% off
Gift Shop
DENTIST Diamond Creek Dental Clinic
Dr Raymond Khong Dr Nancy Henein Dr Michelle Mun
until Christmas
Fast Health Insurance Claims On The Spot
restaurant - bar - art gallery - nursery
starweekly.com.au
Member of the Australian Dental Associationv
Highest quality dental care in the area for over 20 years. Visit us for a friendly, modern & relaxing service, including cosmetic options: • veneers • bridges • crowns • implants New Patients & Emergencies Welcome EVENINGS & SATURDAYS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT NOT associated with Diamond Creek FAMILY Dental
T: 9718 0099
13227_10035197-52-a06DEC©MMP
everything in the
9438 2049
1075 Heidelberg Kinglake Road www.bridgesrestaurant.com.au
9 Collins Street, Diamond Creek | www.brightsmiles.com.au 13124_10035174-24-a29NOV©MMP
CENTRE
Caring For Your Health CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
Fri 23rd Dec – 9-5.30 Sat 24th Dec – 9-2 Sun 25th Dec – CLOSED Monday 26th Dec – 9-12 Tues 27th Dec – 9-12 Wed 28th Dec 9-12
Thurs 29th Dec 9-12 Fri 30th Dec 9-12 Sat 31st 9-2 Sun 1st Jan CLOSED Mon 2nd Jan 9-12 Tue 3rd Jan – 9-5.30
TAKIN G NEW PATIE N WALK TS WELC INS OME
12334457-RC50-16 10046915-04
MASON POINT MEDICAL
Dr. Ganga Poologanathan MBBS FRACGP Dr. Asma Nur Chowdhury MBBS BULK BILLING
Call now to make an appointment. Tel: 8560 1888 Suite 2, 40 Bush Blvd Mill Park 7 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
MY PLACE Melissa Flentjar runs the weekly Lalor parkrun in Whittlesea Public Gardens to encourage more people to get active. She speaks with Laura Michell I’m originally from Fawkner, but settled in Epping almost 10 years ago. We built in Horizons [estate] and remember when that area was still vacant land with cows and kangaroos on it. We are now a family of four that work and attend school locally. What do you love about your community? We have a wonderful community full of rich cultures and diversity. I love that we have access to education, goods and services, open spaces and beautiful parklands. We have shopping centres and restaurants nearby and we are not far from the city, beaches or the mountains. I love how easy it is for us to embrace suburban life with cafes, access to facilities etc, but also to easily escape to the country. What, if anything, would you change about your community? Apart from improvements to the traffic, I would love to see more people out and about being active. In Thomastown, Lalor and Campbellfield in Melbourne’s north, 71 per cent of people are overweight or obese, putting them at risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Having weighed 148 kilos at my heaviest and making a lifelong lifestyle change, I believe parkrun is an opportunity for everyone to join in and be active in a friendly, supportive and safe environment! How long has the Lalor parkrun been operating? How did it come about?
With thanks to City of Whittlesea and Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Healthy Lifestyle Team, Lalor parkrun launched on April 16. Since then, we have seen over 500 people register. We have a weekly attendance of between 50 to 70 people. The total distance covered so far is 8880 kilometres. I wanted to bring parkrun to Lalor after I lost over 40 kilos by attending a parkrun regularly in another suburb. I walked my first time and many times after that, but it wasn’t long before I started to jog and then ran the entire five-kilometre course. I had greatly improved my physical and mental health and was even able to come off blood pressure medication. Since starting parkrun, I have run nine half-marathons and one marathon. What do you enjoy about parkrun? I love that parkrun is free and all-inclusive. You can walk, run, bring your kids – and your dogs can join in as well. It’s a timed five-kilometre walk or run every Saturday at Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Road Lalor. How do you like to spend your spare time? My children go to school in Epping and they enjoy regular activities such as ballet, tennis, golf and swimming, so that keeps me busy. In my spare time, I enjoy weight training at YMCA Leisure City and I also train with Diamond Creek Running Club. I love spending our spare time as a family at local parks, swimming or riding our bikes along the many paths and tracks that we have in our area. Details: www.parkrun.com.au/register
Bo sman Australia Seafo od
DIRECT TO PUBLIC ‘WHY PAY FULL PRICE WHEN YOU CAN PAY WHOLESALE’
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR CHRISTMAS FOR A FULL PREMIUM SELECTION ORDER ONLINE www.bosmanaustralia.com.au OR CALL 0438 554 379 FREE LOCAL DELIVERY AVAILABLE
8 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
(Damjan Janevski)
What suburb do you live in and for how long?
STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WIN THIS
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.
Art exhibition
Visit the Great Hall at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, until Wednesday, December 21, to view works by some of the region’s talented artists in the Mosaic of Life exhibition. Showcased will be the work of artists of all abilities, ages and cultural backgrounds. ■ 9217 2174
Walk in holy steps
Join St Peter’s Primary School in its ‘Walks Through Bethlehem’ on the nights of December 21-23. The event transports participants back 2000 years to Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’s birth, and features a live nativity scene. It’s from 9pm-midnight at 32 Wedge Street, Epping, and entry is by gold coin donation. ■ walkthroughbethlehem. com.au
Community groups have until January 6 to apply for a grant of up to $2500 towards their performance or exhibition costs at the next Broadmeadows Street Festival. The festival will be held along Tanderrum Way on Sunday, April 9, from 1-7pm. ■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/grants
Crafty kids welcome
Kids can explore their creativity in stained glass and paper craft at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on Monday, January 9, from 1-2pm. ■ 9356 6900
Books sold cheap
Make your way to Craigieburn library on Saturday, January 14, for Hume Libraries’ gold-coin book sale. From 10am-1pm, visitors can fill a bag with pre-loved books for a gold coin donation. Money raised will go to the Hume Charitable Fund. ■ 9356 6980
Christmas story time
Join Santa and Mrs Claus at Lalor library,
(Dennis Manktelow)
A helping hand to perform
LUCA
2A May Road, Lalor, from 10-11am, Friday, December 16, for a festive pre-school story time. There will be stories, songs and balloon-twisting by Mrs Claus. ■ 9465 2353
Scouts’ fundraiser
Celebrate Yuletide with a real Christmas tree from Epping North Scouts. Trees will be sold at Bunnings on Cooper Street, Epping, on Saturday December 17 and Sunday, December 18. Orders can
NEWS
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Flemington Racecourse with its trademark blue-and-yellow big top and an all-new production called Kooza – a sparkling, colourful homage to the traditions of circus. Kooza will run for a limited season from January 20 next year. We have a double pass to give away for the 8 pm performance on Tuesday, January 24. www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza To enter, click on the WIN tab at www. starweekly.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, December 18, and will be drawn the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and live in Victoria. See competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted directly by the prize supplier within seven days of winners being drawn.
be made online until the Wednesday before collection dates. ■ gl.eppingnorth@vicscouts.asn.au
Christmas in the plaza
Celebrate Christmas in the plaza at Broadmeadows on Thursday, December 15, from noon-2pm. There will be free kids’ activities, a meet and greet with Santa and performances by local schools. It’s at Civic Plaza, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. ■ www.hume.vic.gov.au
Artificial trees and plants Plant Image the home of Australia’s foremost selection of quality artificial plants. Artificial Plants are totally realistic, exciting, easily cared for and provide you with all of nature’s beauty with none of the hassle. We have built up our enviable reputation by providing plantscaping solutions for every kind of decor situation. Inspired by Mother Nature and artistically recreated on-site by skilled Plant Image designers. Plant Image does not just follow plant fashion trends they create and set them.
Direct to the public:
222 Settlement Road, Thomastown 0478 925 908 www.plantimage.com.au 9 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
ELECTRICAL • WASHING MACHINES • FRIDGES • DISHWASHERS • AIR CONDITIONERS • TVS • SMALL APPLIANCES
60"
w n o d t n u o c
e l a s
29.55
$
Min. rental before upgrade $1534.80
3
24"
Weekly Rental
60" ULTRA HD SMART LED LCD TV
YEAR
$
HDR Compatible, Magic Remote, 100Hz, 3 HDMI, 2 USB. 647009
1998
WARRANTY
24" HD LED 24 LCD TV
Built-in DVD Player, 50Hz, HDMI, USB. 660801
4.40
$
Min. rental before upgrade $228.60
$
297
SAVE $71
6.35
$
6KG SENSOR VENTED DRYER
FlexiSense Auto Dry Technology. 369359
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $328.80
$
428
7KG FRONT LOAD WASHER
1200RPM Spin Speed, 11 Wash Programs, WELS 4.5 Star/ 60L Per Wash. 369354
7.40
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade 383.40
$
499
SAVE $9
Weekly Rental
$
BLU-RAY PLAYER
USB Playback, USB, HDMI. 431452
SAVE $30
5.5KG TOP LOAD WASHER
850RPM Spin Speed, 11 Wash Programs, Progress Indicator, Quick Wash Option, WELS 3.5 Star/ 68L Per Wash. 427224
99
7.40
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $383.40
$
499
7KG FRONT LOAD WASHER
1100RPM Spin Speed, 15 Wash Programs, WELS 4 Star/ 72L Per Wash. 449153
9.90
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $514.20
$
669
MONTHS INTEREST FREE
WITH NO DEPOSIT 10 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
• Reverts to the cash advance rate. • $59 annual fee. • Min purchase $1000. • Offer valid from 01/12/16 to 31/12/16. ‡Terms & conditions apply. See instore for details.
‡
GO L CAL that's beT TA!
EXCLUSIVE TO
BONUS
$100 Fruit Only Voucher* *Via Redemption
450L BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
Smart Diagnosis System, Moisture Balance Crisper, Tall Bottle Basket, Tempered Glass Shelves, Graphite Finish, W700 x H1724 x D684mm. 648441
SAVE $71 14.40
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $747.00
$
972
450L BOTTOM MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATOR 458679
Also Available in White 458677 $899
14.50
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $751.20
$
978
668L SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR
29.55
$
Min. rental before upgrade $1535.40
Plumbed Ice & Water Dispenser, Adjustable Glass Shelves, Antifingerprint Finish, Humidity Controlled Crisper, W912 x H1790 x D738mm. 663696
$
1999
200L CHEST FREEZER
FREESTANDING DISHWASHER
W980 x H835 x D560mm. 416843
13 Place Settings, 5 Wash Programs, WELS 4.5 Star/ 11.6L Per Wash. 641580 $ 8.70
SAVE $100
5.20
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $451.80
$
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $268.20
588
$
349 10.75
$
BONUS
CASH * 25 CARD
FROM
$
3456 4789 34529 2894 12/17
5
REVERSE CYCLE AIR CONDITIONER
2.5kW Cooling, 3.2kW Heating. 663784
Weekly Rental
Min. rental before upgrade $556.80
$
WARRANTY
Weekly Rental
ALSO AVAILABLE: COOLING
HEATING
3.5kW 5.0kW 7.0kW 8.0kW
4.0kW 6.0kW 8.0kW 9.0kW
725
ON A 2.5KW COOLING/ 3.2KW HEATING MODEL 663785 BONUS $25 663786 BONUS $50 663788 BONUS $100 663789 BONUS $100
CASHCARD* CASHCARD* CASHCARD* CASHCARD*
EPPING BETTA HOME LIVING Epping Hub, 3/494-498 High St | Ph: (03) 9408 4499 www.betta.com.au | epping@my.betta.com.au
11 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
(Pictures: iStock)
TRAVEL STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
Tips for scavenging for holiday Wi-Fi By Tracey Spicer, via Fairfax He explores the urban jungle – a 21st century warrior – seeking signs and signals. Taj Thompson thinks he’s Bear Grylls in Man v. Wild (without drinking his own urine. Yet). Instead of a scrotum full of maggots for sustenance, our son searches for something even more elusive: connectivity. On each odyssey, the 11-year-old wanders – iPod in palm, as a compass – until he sees the
symbol. “Mum, this cafe has Wi-Fi. Let’s have lunch here!” Families are accustomed to the dark arts of scavenging Wi-Fi, because it takes up so much of our travelling budget. Technology is an essential part of our lives: We want to stay in touch back home, remain entertained during the journey, and keep a record of our experiences. It’s easy to grab a travel pack from your local telco, but they’re extortionately expensive. “The best, and the one I use, is Vodafone,
which allows customers to make and receive calls, and use the data their plan entitles them to, for just $5 a day in more than 55 countries,” Stephen Fenech, the editor of TechGuide.com. au, says. But this isn’t the best option. Overseas, you’re better off buying a pre-paid SIM at your destination: More data for your money. (Of course, get your smartphone or tablet unlocked by your telco before hopping on the plane or ship.) “The advantage of having a SIM, especially
if you’re travelling as a family, is the ability to make the smartphone with the foreign SIM a hotspot, so the kids can use it to connect to the Internet,” Fenech says. “Instead of buying a SIM card for everyone, you buy one with a lot of data and share that connection.” Most places have free public Wi-Fi these days. But the strength of signal varies wildly. In one episode of Boy v. Wild, Taj crams into the corner of a corridor in a shopping centre, screaming, “I’ve got a signal!” He proceeds to –
V/LINE SERVICES
Colourful Christmas gift ideas for everyone!
COACHES REPLACE TRAINS ON THE SHEPPARTON LINE Sunday 18 December Due to track improvement works, coaches will replace trains between Seymour and Shepparton. Coach services from Shepparton to Seymour will continue to Melbourne, dropping customers off as required. Please allow an extra 20 minutes for your journey.
ZO661312
To check times and for more information visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or follow us on Twitter @vline_seymour
New address: 1/286 Darebin Rd, Fairfield (corner with Sparks Ave). 03 9486 4066 Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-3pm until Xmas. www.catherinemanuelldesign.com
12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
TRAVEL
Ten essential items every traveller should pack
loudly – FaceTime his best friend. When travelling overseas for work, Stephen Fenech FaceTimes his family from Apple Stores, because “they have especially fast Wi-Fi”. “I just remember to carry a pair of earphones so I can hear them easily and they can hear me without me having to shout in the middle of the store/restaurant/cafe/airport lounge.” You can check your emails on the computers in Apple Stores, too. Remember this rule is for each family device: Turn off data roaming or you’ll be slugged with $3 a MB. That’s a costly Facebook post. Also, switch off location services and push notifications. We always carry a powerboard with four points. Then, you only need one international adaptor to connect to the wall. A portable battery is handy, if you’re on the move. You don’t have to send the children to scrounge for connectivity, like Bear Grylls seeking beetles on the rainforest floor. Search the urban jungle for a tech store instead: It’s infinitely more civilised. Read more: http://www.traveller.com.au/ travelling-with-children-on-the-hunt-for-freewifi-gr3cu1#ixzz4NVCgvoha
“Goofy goes on holiday” snickers my spouse unkindly as I head for the airport, trailing snorkel and fins, or cleated cycling shoes, or possibly spiked walking poles. Every trip is different, and packing for every trip requires a curatorial approach. The travel kit for my next adventure might include sandals specially constructed for walking on reefs, a solar-powered battery charger for the one after that. Regardless of where my ticket says I’m going, at the nucleus of every trip is a time-tested cluster of items that sit in a box labelled “must ride”. 1. A small, squashable day pack that you can fling in your luggage, essential for toting water bottles, tablet device or guidebook and a raincoat or folding umbrella and all the other odds and sods you need on day trips. Also handy as a spillover bag for the homeward journey if you shop too enthusiastically. 2. Clothes dry quicker if they’re hung on a line rather than draped over a bathroom rail. I use a double-strand braided, elastic version with hooks at either end, which holds clothes tight without pegging. 3. Slippery cobblestones and open drains lie in wait for the unwary after dark, which makes a torch a necessity. I use an UltraFire Cree LED torch which casts a big pool of light and also zooms down to a pinpoint, available from Amazon USA for US$6.15. In the wilds, a head torch is better since they leave
7. Whether it’s Alicante or Zing Zang Bar, rain or shine, you need a hat. Crushable, wide-brimmed and tight is the way to go, and if it sheds water so much the better. Mine is a wax cotton Watership Cape Flattery hat, which is incredible durable although not loss-proof (one left on a French bicycle, one on the back seat of a Burmese taxi). 8. Universal adapter plug. Some come with a USB charge port, which is a useful addition. Make sure the adapter plug has three holes for compatibility with all Australian 3-pin plugs – some do not.
When travelling a torch is a necessity. (iStock)
both hands free to hold a cooking pot or a book ... or fight off bears.
9. Especially for the hotel-hopping traveller who is unlikely to unpack properly, zip-lock plastic bags are a gift from the travel gods, vital for separating clean from less-than, wet from dry. Also great for sealing potentially leaky items.
4. Quality earplugs are a must for those whose sleep is less than sound, and handy for blocking aircraft noise as well. My favourites are the soft, tapering, orange Howard Leight MAX1 Earplugs, available from Amazon.
10. Superglue has a thousand uses. You can save a flapping shoe sole, mend a suitcase or just do what I usually do and glue your fingers together.
5. Sarongs are the traveller’s best friend. Use one as nightwear, a standby beach towel, modest covering for temple visits or wrap one around a jumper to make a pillow.
Michael Gebicki, via The Age
6. The Swiss Army knife (right) is part of the standard kit for NASA astronauts, and no self-respecting traveller should be without one. From fingernails to dealing with wine corks to digging stones from yaks’ hooves, this is a complete toolkit in a pocket-size pack (just don’t leave it in your carry-on at the airport – it will likely be confiscated by security).
Plan and prepare THE REASONS ARE BLACK AND WHITE
If you live in a suburb near grasslands, you’re at risk of fire. If you live directly next to parks or paddocks and a grassfire starts, walk at least two streets back. If you live two or more streets away, stay where you are, fire is unlikely to spread into built up areas. Stay alert and monitor conditions. Don’t drive, visibility may be poor, accidents are likely, and you could block emergency services.
emergency.vic.gov.au Download the VicEmergency app
Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
13 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
A D V E R T I S I N G
F E A T U R E
Truganina’s top spot for retiring types Palm Lake Resort Truganina, designed for active, young-at-heart empty nesters, retirees and over-50s, provides a world-class lifestyle and a smorgasbord of activities and entertainment. On-site venues include an undercover heated pool, spa and sauna; a luxurious, air-conditioned, 50-seat cinema; an undercover bowling green; a mini golf course; and a gym offering yoga and Pilates classes. Among the many activities on offer are art and craft classes; sports such as darts, pool, snooker, table tennis, carpet bowls and bocce; line and ballroom dancing; aqua aerobics; and bingo. The popular social club weekly shopping trips in the resort bus are a benefit enjoyed by residents. Paradise Palms Country Club, the lifestyle hub of the resort, includes a bistro with an extensive $6 lunchtime menu, a weekly roast and dessert night, and a free weekly meal for each household. Benefits of buying into a Palm Lake resort include no entry frees, no stamp duties when moving in, no council rates to pay and unlimited use of all facilities. Residents keep 100 per cent of any capital gain – on homes that start at $360,800. The final release is under way and demand has been strong, with deposits rolling in for the well-priced home sites. There are two-bedroom and three-bedroom home designs from which to choose.
Palm Lake Resort Truganina offers an array of wonderful activities and social opportunities.
Palm Lake Resort, 7 Taronga Road, Truganina. Open every day for tours. To book an appointment or for more information, call 1800 686 096
PALM LAKE RESORT TRUGANINA LIVE THE LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE
NO COUNCIL RATES NO STAMP DUTY PAYABLE NO ENTRY FEES KEEP 100% OF YOUR CAPITAL GAIN ✔ Indoor Heated Pool, Spa & Sauna ✔ Community BBQ Areas ✔ Gym with Personal Trainer ✔ Golf Simulator & Recreational Room ✔ Luxurious Cinema ✔ Covered All Weather Bowling Green ✔ Tai Chi, Yoga & Water Aerobics ✔ Resort Bus & Weekly Shopping Trips ✔ Arts & Craft Room ✔ Internet Room & Library ✔ Bocce/Croquet/9 Hole Mini Golf
Wishing you a
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year
✔ Fully Equipped Workshop ✔ Pet Friendly ✔ Ask about our Free Weekly Meal ✔ Dining Room & Bistro
STAGE 4 FINAL RELEASE - NEW HOMES NOW SELLING FREECALL 1800 686 096 salestruganina@palmlake.com.au | www.palmlakeresort.com.au 7 Taronga Road, Truganina VIC 3029
14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
Palm Lake Resort
15 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
CHRISTMAS MESSAGES 9310 5422
12334304-LB50-16
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
12330248-HM50-16
YOUR LOCAL TAXI SERVICE
CESAR MELHEM MP
MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL WESTERN METROPOLITAN REGION
“Funded from Parliament’s Electorate Office & Communications Budget”
231 HYDE ST, YARRAVILLE, VIC 3013
P: 9689 6536 | F: 9689 5832 | E: cesar.melhem@parliament.vic.gov.au www.cesarmelhem.com.au
SPECIAL OFFER!
12334813-DJ50-16
would like to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year
12334300-EPJ50-16
Dr Stubbs, a visiting specialist at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital who has worked with the Fred Hollows eye department at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, says he began his career through the inspiration of his father, Dr Maxwell Stubbs. “My father was a pioneer in cataract implant surgery from 1963! He has now passed away but some of his patients still come in for a check-up. Not only is this inspirational, it also demonstrates that good surgery outlasts the surgeon,” Dr Stubbs says.
1180512-PB16-15
High St
Salicki Ave
Supply Dr
Kenna Dr
d
Vorea @ Polaris
2-6 Copernicus Crescent, Bundoora 3083 Open 7 days: 8am to midnight p: 03 9468 5053 | f: 03 9467 4766 e: polaris@vorea.com.au | facebook menu: breakfast/lunch | dinner | drinks
Dr. Tony Stubbs, Eye Surgeon, says that just about anyone can have their vision restored and be rid of their glasses for most of the time. And this is without the use of laser surgery.
MB BS BSc(Hons)B Med Sc MS FRANZCO
nR
CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS: Fri 23rd open 8am to 3pm Sat & Sun 24th, 25th CLOSED Open again 26th to 29th 8am till 10pm Fri 30th 8am till 3pm Sat and Sun 31st & 1st CLOSED
Celebrate the festive season at St Michael’s on Collins this Christmas.
Dr. Tony Stubbs Eye Surgeon
h St
lto
120 Collins Street, Melbourne
More information at www.stmichaels.org.au or call 9654 5120
Kingsford St
Ho
Childs Rd
Vorea @ Polaris
Christmas at St Michael’s
Enjoy cheerful carols and inspirational verses during a special Christmas service 9am Sunday the 25th of December.
Monas
Da
Phone: 9401 4777
Childs Rd
Buch Ave
Deveny Rd
Sta tio nS t
24 Childs Road, Epping 3076
Noble Dr
Or *Valid from Tuesday - Friday at Epping Only
Dalton Rd
Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year.
A specialist who helps people who have been advised they are unsuitable for laser surgery, Dr Stubbs is also committed to demonstrating that age, corneal distortion or astigmatism are no barriers to eliminating the need for glasses. One of my best moments was treating a 12-year-old girl who was struggling at school because of poor vision due to congenital cataracts even with the use of thick glasses. Now 10 years later, she still has 20/20 vision without glasses. That inspires me. “Seeing my patients’ bright smiles after surgery, as they stop squinting and can read without glasses, is definitely the best part of my job.” No referral is needed and no out-of-pocket expenses are incurred for an assessment to enable all options available to be considered.
12334929-PB50-16
Dr Tony Stubbs’ Collins St Practice Coates Building, Suite 2, Level 2 20 Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria, 3000 Tel: +613 9650 8044 Fax: +613 9650 8099 The Williamstown Eye Centre 120 Ferguson Street Williamstown 3016 Victoria, Australia Tel: +613 9397 8989 Fax: +613 9397 8984
12333609-HM50-16
STEAMRAIL VICTORIA
Great Christmas gift idea. Purchase a gift voucher (Value to your choice) to travel on any of our trips throughout 2017 Some of our up coming trips for 2017 A day trip to Bendigo or Traralgon Weekend trips to Echuca, Warnambool or Maldon. Mothers day Rail and Sail to Geelong. Many more exciting steam journeys
For Information contact us on (03) 9397 1953 or info@steamrail.com.au or www.steamrail.com.au
Prices and dates are on our website. Gift vouchers can be purchased on line or through our office by ringing (03) 9397 1953 Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Management and the Staff at Network Classifieds would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. 12334948-KC50-16
THE CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLOSING ON TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2016 AND WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY 3RD JANUARY 2017.
16 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
networkclassifieds.com.au Trades & Services
V
Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...
Call Steve 0409779935 Electricians
EXCEL ALARM SERVICES
Security, Intercom & CCTV 24 hrs Grade 1 Monitoring Install & Servicing Existing Systems and all areas.
9999-8193
Trades & Services
V
V
12322215-RC40-16
SENIORS CARD
Rubbish Removal
EXPRESS BIN & BOBCAT HIRE
WELCOME HERE
Pick up and delivery in the same day! 2m, 3m, 4m, 6m, 8m bins 7ALK IN BINS AVAILABLE s "IN PRICES FROM
We NEVER
Close
0410 894 567
Lic. 104391
www.expressbinhireanddemolition.com.au
CHEAP BIN HIRE & RUBBISH REMOVAL ALL BIN SIZES
Bins Starting from only $90 s Mixed Rubbish Accepted Call 0415 177 388
V
Security & Screen Doors
D “n� A Security Doors Free measure & quotes 9337 2403 or Dave 0411 205 313
Quality Security Doors and Fly Screens www.dnasecuritydoors.com
G6616651AA-dc11Feb
Packing, Pianos, Antiques and Billiard Tables, Local, Country & Interstate. No job too small. Unwanted goods, or rubbish taken to tip. All areas from $89p/h (min 2 hours), 24 hours/7 days
V 12333158-LN48-16
ANCHOR SECURITY DOORS
“Still the Best�
0411 860 973
15!,)49 s 3%26)#% s ,/7 02)#%3
Garden Services
Turf Laid, New Lawns, Synthetic Grass, Garden Makeovers, Weeding, Plants And Mulching
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
Largest Showroom in the Western Suburbs - By Appointment Only www.topedgekitchens.com.au DB-M No 29698 12328300-HM44-16
CALL MAURICE FOR A FREE QUOTE
Carpet Steam Cleaning
V
1148125-HM32-14
section of Network Classifieds.
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING ABN 92 465 717 255 18 Years Experience FREE DEODORISING
816 479
Plumbing & Drainage Domestic Service & Maintenance Hot Water Services Seniors Discounts
vantageplumbing@hotmail.com www.vantageplumbing.net
V
AARON’S TILING
ALL BROKEN GLASS REPLACEMENTS
30% OFF
FREE THIS MONTH QUOTES
24 HOUR EMERGEN EMERGENCY SERVICE Specialising In Shop fronts Table Tops Doors Shower Screens Windows Mirrors Splashbacks Insurance Claims
Tiling
24/7
0432 774 645
V
Tree Lopping/Surgery
TINY’S TREE SERVICES Glass
www.aaaglass.com.au
Free Call: 1300 666 701
s 1UALIlED ARBORIST s 3TUMP REMOVAL s (EDGING s &2%% QUOTES s 4REE PRUNING s -ULCHING REMOVALS s &ULLY )NSURED www.tinystreeservices.com.au tinystrees@hotmail.com
Partitions G6335255AA-dc1Oct
1232151-ACM27-16
2ING 9350 4988 OR 0417 868 114
section of Network Classifieds.
Over 30 Years Experience Specialising In: • Floor & Wall Tiles • Old & New Homes • Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Free Measure & Quote.
9%!23 %80 s &2%% 15/4%3
s &ULLY )NSTALLED s #USTOM $ESIGN s 2EGISTERED "UILDER
General Classifieds
Glass/Glazing
GREG: 0414 516 050
Carports STEEL CARPORTS PERGOLAS VERANDAHS
www.doorsbyanchor.com
0432 501 802
General Notices
Carpet Cleaning
Call Paul 0412
Lic N.O: 37409
24 Hours Service 7 days a week
For free quote Call 8348 5441 or Alan 0418 344 445
CARPET CLEANING
Cnr. Keilor Park Dve & Tullamarine Park Rd, Tullamarine
VANTAGE PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE
FREE ESTIMATES
Call 9379 5381 0411 136 259
Specialising in Kitchens, Laundry & Bathrooms etc. We organise all Trades
*conditions apply 4 ROOMS FROM $65 min FLETCHERS BASED ON LOCATION
9338 2437 9338 2944
BOB’S YOUR UNCLE
G6581233AA-dc21Jan
1216151-ACM06-16
494 HIGH STREET, EPPING www.sunlinerollershutters.com.au
9310 1070 - 0403 046 998
www.tbr.net.au
OUTDOOR LEISURE STRUCTURES
CALL 9401 2232
Furniture Removals Cheap boxes 4 sale
Bathroom & Kitchens TOTAL QUALITY BATHROOMS AT AN AFFORDABLE COST. Pensioner Discount FREE QUOTES
V
2 MALCOLM COURT, KEALBA
ALL VIC REMOVALS & STORAGE
Total Bathroom Renovations
V
9998 2905 www.Ser viceToday.com.au
Fencing & Gates
Mob: 0415 457 379 Ph: 9324 5844
Designer Quality at Factory Prices!
✆ Mark
OFFER EXPIRES 31/12/16
CALL 9364 2232
SERVICING LALOR-SOUTH MORANG AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS
Lic. 23691
*CONDITIONS APPLY
t %6"- &-&$53*$"- "/% ."/6"- 01&3"5*0/ t "7"*-"#-& */ " 3"/(& 0' $0-0634 t 4"'& 4&$63& 4"7&4 &/&3(:
V
Close
• Picket Fencing • Swing and Sliding Gates For an obligation free quote call George on...
Awnings, Blinds & Curtains
BEAT THE ECONOMIC GLOOM WITH HOT PRICES!
.0/5)4
*/5&3&45 '3&&
30% Discount
yes we can
We NEVER
G F BuildingFencing Solutions Georges • Timber Paling • Colorbond
section of Network Classifieds.
V
FRIENDLY SERVICE!
Lighting Power Points Phone & Data Hot Water And more...
w w w . S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u
www.cldb.com.au
Plumbing
Call Us Today For our FAST
SERVICING LALOR - SOUTH MORANG AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS
G6284397AA-dc5Nov
s PLANTATION SHUTTERS Ph: 9379 0123 FREE QUOTE s ALL TYPES OF BLINDS QUICKEST INSTALL SENIORS DISCOUNT s CANVAS SUNBLINDS
ROLLER SHUTTERS...
Lalor-South Morang Plumbers g All Pricin Call Us Today... t Up-Fron For our FAST
yes we can
9484 6954
www.excelalarms.com
V
Roller Shutters
FACTORY DIRECT
Lalor - South Morang Electricians
12325176-DJ39-16
Alarms
12333223-ACM49-16
$ECKING AND PERGOLAS s /VER YRS EXPERIENCE Stainless steel balustrades and handrails 3CREENINGS s &REE 1UOTES s 2EGISTERED "UILDER
V
V
section of Network Classifieds. G6206814
Decks/Pergolas
g All Pricin t Up-Fron
1177862-RC13-15
Employment
G6531515AA-dc21Jan 1211313-KC3-16
Trades: 12pm Friday Classifieds: 3pm Friday Wheel & Deal: 3pm Friday
V
9309 0700 - 0411 174 000
DECKINGS & PERGOLAS
1213564-DJ03-16
DEADLINES
0408 537 247
Contact Simon:
www.dashelad.com Call Dale on: 0419 266 999
VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS
(1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local office)
V
0LEASE CALL s ,/#+ )4
★ No fix, No fee ★ We come to you!
We accept payment by:
Full Insurance All work Council approved 15 years guarantee All Council permits supplied 100% computer levelling Concrete pump used 15 years experience For a free quote and advice
STAR
Computer Services & Repairs
A1 Dash Computer Repairs
VIC 3810
5
FIVE STAR REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING
12327239-LB42-16
Mail: Network Classifieds, PO Box 9, Pakenham
12328609-LN43-16
(include your name, address and phone number)
s ,OCKS OPENED s ,OCKS REPAIRED s #OMBINATIONS CHANGED s ,OCKS SUPPLIED AND lTTED Pensioner discounts
G6668339AA-dc4Mar
V
R
A DEPENDABLE LOCKSMITH
G6638324AA-dc18Feb
CALL BELINDA FOR A FREE QUOTE s www.selectcleaning.com.au
LOCKST
Reblocking/Underpinning
V
12332887-HM48-16
Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassifieds.com.au
We take more care. Weekly or fortnightly cleans. One off / Spring cleans, Affordable, honest, reliable.
Locksmiths
G6723428AA-dc29Apr
1187701-HM24-15
V
12328285-HM43-16
Placing your classified advert is so easy...
Cleaning Services
1162458-HM46-14
V
12323345-LB38-16
Deadline
12322057-CG36-16
V
1230353-CG23-16
12328056-ACM43-16
Call Andrew today on 0401 785 113
17 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
SPORT STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
Third tier to kick off NFL By Tara Murray Division 3 will kick off the Northern Football League season next year, starting a week before the other two grades. Action gets under way on April 1, with Mernda playing Heidelberg West, Laurimar making its senior debut against Kilmore and Epping travelling to St Marys. South Morang starts the season with a bye, before playing Epping in round two. In division 1, where the opening round is played across three days, Northcote Park and West Preston-Lakeside will start the season under lights on April 7. Three matches will be played the next day, including Bundoora taking on Heidelberg and Whittlesea facing Montmorency. Greensborough hosts Eltham in a standalone match the following weekend, on Good Friday. Bundoora faces Whittlesea in round two and then again in round 17. Division 2 returns to an eight-team division, with this year’s division 3 premiers Watsonia promoted in the off season. Lalor and Thomastown face off in the first round, both sides looking for an improvement on last season when they struggled. The two Whittlesea-based teams play each other three times in 2017, also facing off in rounds six and 12. The stand-out match in round one will likely involve the debut of AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey for North Heidelberg against Diamond Creek. The three grand finals will be held across consecutive Saturdays, starting September 9. All sides will get a bye on May 13 when the NFL faces the Western Region Football League in the WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships, and no matches have been scheduled for the Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Craigieburn will kick off its return to Essendon District Football League premier division with a match-up against Avondale Heights. The EDFL premier division season kicks off with four games on April 1, with Essendon Doutta Stars hosting reigning premier Keilor the following day. Greenvale, under new coach Paul Chapman, starts its season against Aberfeldie. Craigieburn will host the Jets on June 4 in one of five feature Sunday matches. In division 1, one of this year’s grand finalists, Tullamarine, will travel to Airport West to start the season. Westmeadows hosts Oak Park in the opening round. The two Hume sides will play each other in a twilight match the following week, with Westmeadows capping off three big weeks to start the season by playing its annual Anzac Day clash with Glenroy. In division 2, a new-look Jacana will open its season against Coburg Districts on April 1. Roxburgh Park will opens its account against Moonee Valley in the battle of the Magpies. Jacana and Roxburgh Park will meet each other for the first time in round seven. For full draw details, go to www. essendondfl.com.au. Tara Murray Lalor and Thomastown will face off in round one.
(Shawn Smits)
General Notices
Employment V
Public Notices and Event 1193032-LN31-15
12334485-LB50-16
Walkers Wanted
2SHQ KRXUV
Private introductions Discreet rear entrance
Make Extra $$$ in your spare time to support your income or for fitness, by becoming a reliable and enthusiastic independent contractor delivering to household letterboxes in your local neighbourhood.
Manhattan Terrace 554-556 Swanston St, Melbourne
03 9347 6000 (2hr meter parking out front) SWA4281be
call us today
Romantics
1136326-RC22-14
1300 654 910
best service in town
or apply online at WWW.FERMAX.COM.AU
10am until late appointments welcome new ladies
71 Colebrook St. Brunswick
9386 0206
Chilled Complimentary ngria Christmas Sa
COURSE
$70
V
GLASS DISTILLER complete with radiator. $300. Phone 0438 099 525.
adult for every
CHILDREN (13YRS & UNDER) $25
Gift from Santa for every child 13 years & under.
132 Durham Rd Sunshine Vic 3020 Ph:03 9311 1171 F:03 9312 4900 www.derrirmuthotel.com.au section of Network Classifieds.
This is the last edition of the Star Weekly for 2016. The first edition for the New Year will be Tuesday, 24th January 2017. Network Classifieds would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. The classifieds department will be closed from Tuesday, 20th December 2016 and will re-open from 8.30am Tuesday, 3rd January 2017.
V
Massage Therapists
V
Adult Phone Talk
V
DO YOU HAVE
9 Is your Resume Successful?
Get the interviews for the job YOU WANT! Money back guarantee
VRM MASSAGE THERAPY Deep tissue, relaxation and regional. Sport massages available. By appointment. Call: 0402 747 537.
Call Carolyn on Mob: 0431 304 296 Mobile Service
V
Car/Truck Rentals
V
Adult Phone Talk
1136373-RC22-14
Wrecking
FREE CAR REMOVAL Pay up to $500 for most cars Dead or Alive
Training And Development
HAIRDRESSING
Qualify within 12 months Even if you are working you could be eligible for Vic and Commonwealth Govt. funding! s Flexible hours Days or nights, from 2 days / wk s Easy payment plans. Tuition fees from $195.00. No fees for materials s Employment assistance s An opportunity for Self Employment s Holidays at Christmas Ring Cheryle for details of how you could start training now in our beautiful premises. Academy of Hair and Beauty (aka Aust. Academy of Hairdressing est. 1932)
9329 9544
www.thehairacademy.com.au (toid 3572)
LMCT 10268W
YOUR LOCAL TAXI SERVICE
7 days a week service Call Gus for a free quotation on
9310 5422
0435 904 818
General Classifieds section of Network Classifieds.
18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
V
Motoring
ALL FETISH! Anything goes! from 99c/min 1300 700 904 1902 226 323 Chat now! $5.45/min pay/mob extra
Motoring
Resumes/ Employment Services
The Right C ?
General Classifieds
Employment
Christmas Office Hours
V
For Sale
Call or visit us online! networkclassifieds.com.au
12331570-HM47-16
ADULT
12327858-ACM43-16
SWA818BE
G6582293AA-dc21Jan
3
Sunday 25th December
Positions Vacant
12321532-HM36-16
Book Now
Christmas 2016
V
Adult Services
&%' %URWKHO
G6022281AA-dc18Jun
V
Two-day opener for EDFL
SPORT MVP has new-look Broncos looking to finals The Big V state championship’s most valuable player, Mike Rose, has signed with the ORENA Hume City Broncos. The Broncos announced the signings of Rose and fellow American import Trevor Clayton on Sunday, with a return to state championship finals in mind. Rose played with Knox last season, and previously played with Bulleen in 2013. He averaged 22.4 points per game this year and showed his range from beyond the three-point arc, shooting at 37.9 per cent from that distance. Overall, he shot at 41 per cent. He also averaged six rebounds and three assists per
game, and had the third most steals for the season. As well as winning the MVP, he was named in the all-star five team. He was previously with former National Basketball League side Melbourne Tigers, where he played eight games in the 2009-10 season. Broncos’ coach Kelvin Bowers said he is looking forward to seeing Rose and fellow all-star five-team member Lee Jeka in action together. Jeka, who topped the points average this season with 25.6 points per game, is just as dangerous from the three-point line as Rose. “Mike Rose will bring a work ethic that will
be contagious and force the team to follow,” Bowers said. “We are blessed to have the services of the league’s current MVP. “Mike is a phenomenal offensive player, but puts in work on the defensive end. He is a quiet leader that lets his play do the talking.” Clayton joins the Broncos from Corio. He averaged 14.9 points per game, but it’s at the defensive end that he stands out. He led the state championship division this season in average rebounds per game and had 81 more rebounds than the next best. “Trevor will be a force when he puts on a Hume City Broncos’ uniform. His energy and passion on both ends of floor will be a
tremendous asset this season. His ability to play multiple positions, along with his athleticism, will make him a force to be reckoned with.” The two will help lead a new-look Broncos under the guidance of Bowers. It will be his first full season as head coach, after replacing Lanard Copeland mid-season. As well as the two imports, the club has re-signed players from this year, including Jeka, Luke Egan, Nick Jones, Nicholas Valenta, Shaun Prasad and Shaun Prendergast. The Broncos finished seventh this year after being hit by injuries late in the season. Tara Murray
Bears sign gun but are still on the hunt
Rubal Singh-Dhillon is in swinging form on his way to top scoring for Bundoora on Saturday.
(Damian Visentini)
Wolves face big chase By Tara Murray The Old Paradians/St Francis middle order and tail have a challenging task ahead of them if the Wolves are to secure victory against Bundoora in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s Barclay Shield. After being sent in, the Bulls made 175 in an innings that never got momentum. Every time the Bulls looked to have a partnership established, they would lose a wicket. Rubal Singh-Dhillon (56) and skipper Shupinder Taggar (52) were the only batsmen to get past 20. Supun Passikku Hannadige was the best of the Wolves’ bowlers with 5-52. With plenty of overs left in the day, the Wolves had time to set up their innings, but were left to rue missed opportunities as they looked to keep in touch with the top four. They were 0-43, before losing openers
Damian Wegener and John Bubis without adding runs to the scoreboard. The Wolves lost another three wickets before stumps to finish day one 5-80 and still 96 runs short of victory. Shaun Barker (2no) and skipper Jason Berthet (1no) will resume on day two. Epping looked like it was cruising at 0-103 – but then it all went wrong. Epping lost four wickets for eight runs and the wickets kept falling. Epping was bowled out for 171, having lost 10-68. Opener Nathaniel Biggs top-scored with 64. Lower Eltham started well with the bat and will resume at 1-37 on Saturday. In the Money Shield, only a complete disaster or Melbourne’s weather will deny Mernda victory against Banyule. Mernda’s bowlers did their job by bowling Banyule out for 120 in the 57th over. Opening bowler Damon Earp was the
stand-out, taking five wickets. It looked just as easy for the Demons batsmen, who took their side to 1-113, just eight runs short of victory. Stuart Wright will be looking to continue on and make a century. He will resume at 78 not out. Bageshwar Bisht will resume on 0. Plenty Power negotiated three overs without loss in its bid to chase down Whittlesea’s 152. Lalor Stars need 258 for victory against ladder leader Eltham, which made 8-257. Jordan Steele was the best of the bowlers with four wickets. Bundoora United will also be looking for runs on Saturday against Heidelberg as it searches for its first win of the season. Heidelberg made 9-207 from its 80 overs at the weekend. United shared the wickets around, with all bowlers taking at least one wicket. Scott Barnett was the best with three.
Two-time Frank Rosbrook medallist Matthew Vasilevski will call Thomastown home next season. After a quiet start to the pre-season, the Bears last week announced the first of their signings for next year’s Northern Football League division 2 season, with Vasilevski the biggest name. Bears’ coach Ben Chapman said players of the calibre of Vasilevski don’t come along every day, but still, they won’t expect miracles. Vasilevski joins the Bears after playing with Essendon District Football League side Greenvale this year. “We know what Matt can do, but we’re not putting any internal pressure on him and thinking he’s the saviour,” Chapman said. “We just want him to enjoy his footy and … there’s the opportunity for him to have a positive impact. “His individual standards are second to none. I don’t think he had a fantastic season this year … we’re hoping this is the environment to get the best out of him.” Chapman said he hopes Vasilevski can pass on some of his savvy to young Bears. “We’re trying to teach as much as possible. “He has played a lot of division 1 football over the last four or five years – he knows the standard that is required to play at that level. We want to get to that level.” Vasilevski will be joined by Koe and Jordan Ngawati, Ferras Merhi and Sammy Saad. Jordan Ngawati follows Chapman across from Oak Park, while his brother has moved from Bendigo to Melbourne and will join him at the Bears. Experienced ruckman Merhi will provide size in the middle of the ground, while Saad, a forward, returns after playing with the Bears previously. Chapman said they still want to add a couple more players. “We’re still working on the forward and, hopefully, will have an announcement soon … hopefully, we’ll sign a key forward and one key defender. “We’ve got two players we’re talking to and, if we can get both, I think we can be a lot more competitive.” Chapman said the club had managed to keep most of this year’s playing group and are averaging more than 30 players a night at pre-season training. “It’s all positive, I can’t fault them.” Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
SPORT STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
Hot Bats spread the joy By Tara Murray You never know who is going to stand up and do the job for Plenty Valley in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association’s north-south division. Each week it seems like a different player is stepping up for a stand-out day. Last week, it was Luke Robinson, who made 112 on day one of the match against Malvern. On Saturday, it was Simon Black, who bowled his side to victory. Defending 287, the Bats bowled Malvern out for 197, with Black taking 7-40 off 15.3 overs. Bats coach Matthew Hewat said the performance of Black was a reward for hard work. “We bowled pretty well,” he said. “Simon bowled brilliantly. He has bowled well all season, but hasn’t had much luck. Luck turned his way. “He’s really enjoying his cricket. He made nearly a 50 last week, so he’s contributing with the bat even though he’s batting low in the order.” Hewat said it was pleasing to see the likes of Black and Robinson coming straight into the team and performing. He said getting the players working together well early in the season had been a focus. “Luke is important for us,” he said. “He put pressure on the bowlers last week, even before tea, and he’ll be really important after Christmas.” Hewat said Robinson, who took a hat-trick earlier in the season, was a relaxed player in the field who loved to bowl. The Bats will face Coburg in a one-day match ahead of the Christmas break. The Bats are second on the ladder, a game behind Elsternwick. Hewat said a win in that final match would put them in a good position. “We’re five from six at the moment,” he said. “It’s a big game against Coburg. Everyone is chasing Elsternwick now.” Meanwhile, David McKay guided Brunswick to victory against the Bats in the second round of the VSDCA’s T20 twilight competition. The Bats, batting first, hit 6-114 off their 20 overs. But that proved no problem for Brunswick, which chased down the runs with 10 balls to spare. McKay top-scored with 60 not out, hitting a six to finish the game. The loss means the Bats’ T20 season is over. “It was a disappointing result,” Hewat said. “It would have been nice to go at least another round in that competition. “We were a bit lucky to get a favourable result against St Bernards in the round before. We didn’t have the same luck this time.”
Sports shorts Futsal
Australia’s best young futsal players will be coming to Thomastown early next year for the Junior Futsal Oz Nationals. The competition, from January 6 to 10, will be held at Thomastown and Brunswick stadiums. Six age groups will be contested – under 8, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16 and under 21. The three eldest age divisions will be played at Thomastown.
Northern region T20
Rivergum, Bundoora United and Epping are through to the semi-finals of the northern region T20 competition. Rivergum won its elimination final against Panton Hill with ease. The Kookas chased down Panton Hill’s 8-104 with five overs and nine wickets in hand. The Kookas made 1-105. Epping hit the winning runs in the final overs of its match against Diamond Creek, while Bundoora United defeated Northcote United by 19 runs. The semi-finals will be played on January 31.
Bowls
Bundoora RSL remains in touch with the top four in Bowls Victoria pennant premier division. Facing Clayton on Saturday, RSL won 82 (16)-69 (2), with a 13-shot rink by the fourth rink proving the difference. RSL is sixth on the ladder with 91 points, four points behind fourth and fifth place.
Cricket
Gladstone Park’s good form in the North Metro Cricket Association’s George Luscombe Shield has continued with victory against Aberfeldie St Johns. In the one-dayer, Burras made 8-220. Opener Matthew Nyhus top-scored with 74. In reply, Aberfeldie St Johns was bowled out for 203. Francis Keenan took 4-35. In other weekend matches, Northern Lions and Donnybrook lost.
Football
Calder Cannons’ Noah Balta and Northern Knights’ Patrick Naish will train with AFL clubs over the summer as part of the NAB AFL Academy program. As part of the program, level two players get the opportunity to spend two weeks with an AFL club when entering their draft year. Balta will train with Essendon, while Naish will train with Richmond, following in the footsteps of his father, Chris Naish. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly
Plenty Valley coach Matthew Hewat sends one day on Saturday. (Damian Visentini)
Injury woes leave Warriors chasing a big total The Westmeadows first XI players must have thought they had broken a mirror or walked under a ladder this week. Sitting on top of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association north-west A1 ladder undefeated and heading into the final game before the Christmas break, everything was looking good for the Warriors. But on Saturday, against St Andrews, the Warriors had a day to forget. St Andrews made the most of a good wicket, a small ground and injuries to key Warriors players, smashing 356 from 78 overs. Warriors vice-captain Tarique Jeffrey said that while St Andrews did a good job, the Warriors were left short of bowlers. “I did my groin in the game,” he said. 20 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
“Then our captain-coach, Chanaka Welegedara, did his hamstring and our other fast bowler, Sathpath Kamburugamuwa, did his groin as well. Danny Law took an injury into the game. “We just couldn’t move in the field. We had to stand there.” Jeffrey said the injured players were doing what they could to make sure they could bat next week when the Warriors will resume at 1-4. Jeffrey said the huge run chase will be a good challenge. “I’m icing my groin now,” he said on Sunday morning. “We have no choice but to chase the score and it will test us … our biggest challenge before Christmas.
“Hopefully, fingers crossed, if we can bat the whole 80 overs we will … get the runs.” With three wins from their three completed matches, the Warriors are happy with their season so far but Jeffrey said the Christmas break couldn’t come soon enough. “It’s always good to be on top of the ladder before Christmas,” he said. “To get a win here, chasing a total like that, would be a big boost. “It’s disappointing to have three or four injuries at the one time. We couldn’t have asked for better timing with the break.” In other matches, Craigieburn made 190 against Williamstown CYMS. The CYs are 2-42 in reply. In north A1, Jacana claimed first-innings points against Sunshine YCW and Roxburgh
Park Falcons are 3-42 chasing East Coburg’s 226. In senior division, it was a big weekend for Greenvale Kangaroos and Tullamarine, who fronted up for two matches apiece. The two sides took to the field for day one of their two-day match on Saturday, with the Kangaroos making 226. In a catch-up one-day game on Sunday, the Kangaroos defeated Yarraville Club. Greenvale made 8-171, with the Clubbers 128 in reply. Tullamarine defeated Strathmore on another one-day catch-up encounter. Strathmore made 163, whichTullamarine chased down for the loss of four wickets. Tara Murray
21 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
MOTOR STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
DOUBLE TORQUE
I N PA R T N E R S H I P WITH
Ron and Jacqui Hammerton test drive Mini Cooper S Convertible
HE SAYS
SHE SAYS
S
I
ome might think the Mini Convertible is a show pony for people who like to tan while they drive, but we’re here to tell you the buffed body of this little two-door drop-top hides BMW mechanicals that deliver sufficient performance to wipe the smirk from doubters. Our test car was the mid-range Cooper S, with its burbling transverse-mounted 141kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels – a layout perfected by the original Mini 57 years ago. This one can dash to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds and go around corners like a go-kart. The latest two-door, four-seat Mini Convertible – in its third generation since BMW resurrected the iconic British brand in 2001 – is bigger than any generation before it, although the confined back seats are still just for short passengers on short trips. The boot is weekend-away sized. Folding in 18 seconds, the fabric roof sits up on the boot, pram style, hindering the rear view. This makes it difficult to see disappearing smirks behind you.
t had me at hello: a hint of vintage, a dash of Italia, dressed in chic champagne with racy black stripes down the bonnet. Inside, the Mini Convertible successfully mixes disco and class, flaunting an array of LED multi-coloured lights around the dash while harking back to the original Mini design in its circular instruments, vents and door handles. Motorbike-style dials behind the steering wheel move up and down as you adjust its height, and little levers operate the ignition and roof. Super-comfortable sports seats, sat-nav and six-speed auto are standard. Talking of the roof, stash that away in a flash and the youthful fun factor ramps up. The folded roof seriously impedes rear vision but the problem is mitigated by generous side mirrors. You can also have the roof half-up, leaving an expanded sunroof. A small car makes parking, turning and city driving so easy but the downside is a tight, awkward boot space and a back seat that’s almost inaccessible to adults.
B Y T H E NUM B E R S IT COSTS \
$45,400
IT HAS \
A 141-kilowatt turbo-charged petrol 2.0-litre four-cylinder with six-speed auto
WE GOT \
We got 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 6.4L/100km in the country. Official combined figure is 5.4.
C O N S E N S US \ MINI’S CORE VALUES OF NIPPY PERFORMANCE AND FEEL-GOOD MOTORING ARE ALIVE AND WELL
Style with substance and sunny side up.
JACQUI’S VERDICT (iStock)
RON’S VERDICT
MORE \ mini.com.au
Maximum fun, feeling young.
MITSUBISHI EPPING
FROM
$12,490 DRIVE AWAY1
HUGE CHRISTMAS MIRAGE SHOWROOM
DEMO SALE
2016 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE ES LA AUTO MY15 20 oƏ1. 1.2L 3CYL DOHC 12 VALVE MIVEC ENGINE oƏCV oƏ CVT AUTO oƏBL oƏ BLUETOOTH WITH STEERING WHEEL PHONE AND AUDIO CONTROLS o CE CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING WITH KEYLESS ENTRY o 6S oƏ6 SRS AIRBAGS oƏH H I HILL START ASSIST HSA
PRES EPPIN0059
DELIVERABLE BY CHRISTMAS D
FORMERLY PRESTON MOTORS
CALL 1300 413 163 PMEPPING.COM.AU 380 COOPER ST, EPPING VIC 3076
While stocks last. Vehicles are ex demonstrator. 1 Recommended DRIVE AWAY selling price, including 12 months registration, CTP insurance, Stamp Duty & Dealer Delivery.
22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
MITSUBISHI LMCT3415
EPPING
Ho Ho H Crazy o Prices!!
We’re driven by value
XMAS COUNTDOWN SALE We’re driven by value
TYRES
FROM
$244
$209 $218
$199 $275 265/65R17
$89
SUV Tyres / 4WD . Wheels . Brakes . Servicing
$184
SUV / 4WD
LT245/70R16
ON & OFF ROAD PERFORMANCE
$184
GET 1 FREE
$209 $218 265/65R17
OVER 50 SIZES AVAILABLE $189 $209 $218 REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPROVED WET BRAKING $184 $244 $184 WHEEL CLEARANCE BRAND LONGER TREAD OFFERS LIFE PERFORMANCE
Wildpeak W ildpeak A/T
LT265/75R16
ALL SEASON
$199 $275
$244
EXCEPTIONAL TOUGHNESS
4WD
LT245/70R16
4WD LT245/70R16
4WD
LT285/75R16
K02
$244 265/70R16
$224 $259
LT285/75R16
LT265/70R16
^ 265/70R16
LT235/75R15
SEASON
TERRAIN
4WD
205R16C
265/70R16
Wildpeak W ildpeak A/T $205 225/65R17
LT265/75R16
SUV / 4WD
265/65R17
4WD
SUV / 4WD
www.citydiscounttyres.com.au 205R16C
Wildpeak W ildpeak A/T
$105
LT285/75R16
LT265/70R16
TERRAIN
$189
$99
20"
205R16C
LT265/75R16
Call 1300 4 TYRES SUV / 4WD
19"
265/70R16
LT265/75R16
209 $218
$275
18"
$79
$189
PERFORMANCE
4WD
SUV / 4WD
PERFORMANCE
SUV / 4WD
BEST BRANDS
FROM
ZE914
17"
$65
4WD
LT245/70R16
4WD
15"
$59
$184
CHEAP PRICES
ASYMMETRIC TREAD HIGH PERFORMANCE MADE IN JAPAN
LT245/70R16
$49
TOUR PLUS
HTR ZIII
5/65R17
14"
FROM
LT265/75R16
FROM
205R16C
$21813"
FROM
265/65R17
FROM
ND $189BRNAE$209 W
Purchase any 3 Sumitomo Tour Plus or HTR ZIII tyres, and receive the 4th one free.
FROM
BUY 3 & GET 1 FREE
SUV / 4WD
TYRE SPECIALS PERFORMANCE
^
$205 225/65R17
ALL TERRAIN
31x10.50R15
Scorpion V Verde
*
Scorpion
S- TR S-A
NEW 4WD RANGE American Design TOUGHNESS
$205 225/65R17
$199 $275
TERRAIN
$244 265/70R16
$199 $275 LT265/70R16
$244
$224 $259
265/70R16
LT285/75R16
LT235/75R15
TERRAIN
LT285/75R16
LT265/70R16
31x10.50R15
SEASON *
TOUGHNESS
TOUGHNESS
TERRAIN
$205 225/65R17
$224 $259 LT235/75R15
31x10.50R15
TOUGHNESS
SEASON *
Tyres . Wheels . Brakes . Servicing T GO! $224ALL STOCK MUS
$224 $259 LT235/75R15
EASON *
$205 225/65R17
31x10.50R15
*
Call 1300 4 TYRES
$259
UCED D E R www.citydiscounttyres.com.au TO CLEAR
LT235/75R15
SEASON
31x10.50R15
Lowering
from
350
$
$15
✁
WE WON’T BE BEATEN ON OUR AND RANGE
SAVE $10
W AN WE ARE NO F D DEALER OMORE POWER! LONGER SE RI O TH AU SMF57 SMF58
SMF55D23L SMF55D23R
Suits many Holden’s and Ford’s
Suits many Toyota’s
$129 $144
PUNCTURE
REPAIR VOUCHER Excludes some 4WD and Luxury vehicles.
FREE GEELONG • 1 Mercer Street • 5221 8899
INCLUDING A 30 MONTH WARRANTY
TYRE MAINTENANCE Trading hours Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm Sat 8am – 4pm PROGRAM BOOKLET
www.citydiscounttyres.com.au
THOMASTOWN • 45 Wood Street • 9466 4155
WHEEL COLLECTION Trading hours 8am – 5.30pm Sat 8am – 4pm OverMon-Fri $250 value! 12334556-PB50-16
23 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 13, 2016
HURRY! ENDS 31ST MAY!
12 MONTHS
*
15” CSA ESSEN
16” CSA ESSEN
LC D
PREMIER MAJOR 1200W STAND MIXER
• Includes Food mincer, Blender jug, K-Beater, Whisk, Dough beater KMM770 hhook,, Creamingg be
U LT RA
H D
138cm
LE D
55''
499
$
IN-STORE ONLY
1095
$ 55"(138CM) 55 5"(1338C 8CM) UHD HD LLED ED LLCD C SSMART CD MART R TTVV RT
IN-STORE ONLY
• High Dynamic Range • Quad Core Processor • webOS 3.0 Smart TV 55UH615T
BONUS
$95 NESPRESSO COFFEE CREDIT OR $70 CASHBACK(A) VIA REDEMPTION.
369
157
$
$
IN-STORE ONLY
NUTRI NINJA BLENDER WITH AUTO-IQ
• Powerful 1000 watt motor • Pro Extractor Blades break down whole foods, ice & seeds BL480NZ
999
$
IN-STORE ONLY
IN-STORE ONLY
DELONGHI LATTISSIMA PLUS CAPSULE MACHINE
515L TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR • 360L Fridge, 155L Freezer Capacity • 5 Tempered Glass Shelves GT-515BPL
• One touch system for espresso, lungo, cappuccino & latte • Self cleaning function EN520S
DISCOVER OUR NEW KITCHENWARE DEPARTMENT
Bakeware
Spiralizing
Knives
Gadgets
Cookware
Microwaving
THOMASTOWN 30 DALTON ROAD Ph: 9463 7500 thegoodguys.com.au
*Competitors must be Australian based and exclude eBay. Full terms and conditions at thegoodguys.com.au om.a m.auu
TGG048544
On sale 13/12/2016 to 18/12/2016 at The Good Guys Thomastown only. Personal purchases only and not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount. See in-store for full terms and conditions. (A) Bonus $95 Nespresso Coffee Credit or $70 Cashback Promotion: Promotion is via online redemption and available on selected Pixie, CitiZ&milk, Prodigio&milk, Lattissima, Maestria, Nespresso by KitchenAid and Creatista machines. Applies for purchases completed between 01/11/16 - 08/01/17 inclusive. Visit www.nespressopromotion.com.au for eligible models and full details.