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Black day for nature Almost half a century of bush stewardship went up in flames last week when the Black Hill nature reserve north of Kyneton was engulfed by fire. Lightning strikes set off three fires in a semi-circle north of the granite outcrop, well known for its massive rocks and spectacular views. Friends of Black Hill Reserve president Daryl Kellett described the outcome as “tragic”. “Black Hill has been virtually burnt out,” he said. “It’s going to take 20 to 30 years to recover.” The friends group had been looking forward to a successful breeding season for tuans and

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sugar gliders, which had taken up residence in about 50 new nesting boxes installed in the reserve. About 3000 new trees planted in the reserve’s north-east corner were lost to the flames, as were plantings along a wildlife corridor from Black Hill to the nearby Campaspe River that had taken five years to establish. Black Hill had finally come into its own after being used by the former Kyneton shire council as a gravel pit until it was taken over by the local car club for hill-climbing. It was the club’s members who started revegetation of the degraded rocky outcrop, which until last week was a popular wildlife walk for nature enthusiasts. “We’ve had to close the reserve,” Mr Kellett

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said. “Some of the big old trees will smoulder for weeks … there are branches and trees down everywhere. “Once it stops burning, we’ll have to get experts in to assess what can be saved and what’s gone.” About 250 hectares of bush and farm land were destroyed, along with hundreds of kilometres of fencing and several outbuildings, including a large hay shed. Aircraft, including a sky crane and two large air tankers, made continuous drops over the blazes as 350 firefighters using 70 Country Fire Authority tankers battled them on the ground. Macedon Ranges council set up an emergency relief centre at the Kyneton mechanics hall after

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‘Firebug’ linked to five blazes By Lexi Cottee Sunbury residents turned up in droves to an information caravan last Wednesday to help police catch a serial arsonist. Detectives with the Hume crime investigation unit set up the caravan in Racecourse Road hoping members of the public would come forward with information on a spate of fires in Sunbury in the past three months. Police are hunting a man who was seen near

the fires riding an unregistered, dark-coloured dirtbike and wearing a dark helmet with a personal camera attached. Detective Acting Sergeant Dennis Cunha said more than 75 people had approached the van with information and Sunbury police had been inundated with calls. “We’ve had a fantastic response and have gathered a lot of intelligence,” he said. The firebug is believed to be responsible for at least five fires in bush near Racecourse Road

between January 1 last year and January 3 this year. The most recent fire, last Saturday afternoon, burnt to within just a few hundred metres of the information caravan near the intersection of Webb Court and Emu Road. Other fires have been lit in Jacksons Creek east of Racecourse Road, Emu Road and Kenway Street, around bushland near Webb Court and in parkland bordering Jacksons Creek and Grapeview Grove. Detective Acting Sergeant Cunha said it was fortunate the fires were contained quickly.

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It’s a tough world, the ballet world … and that’s just from a mother’s perspective. Sunbury parent Gayle Burley is preparing to farewell her 17-year-old daughter, Olivia, who has been accepted into the New Zealand School of Dance and leaves for Wellington next week. The classical ballerina says she is living “every young girls’ dream”, while her mother wonders how her teenager is going to go cooking and cleaning for herself for the first time. “I can only encourage her as much as I can,” Ms Burley said. “She’s had quite a few knockbacks and there are still no guarantees … but Olivia has always wanted to be a ballerina.” Olivia has been dancing since she was three; at 13 she moved to a specialised dance school in Melbourne. “Once Olivia went to full-time, she grew up very fast,” Ms Burley said. “She became independent and caught the train each day from Sunbury to the city. She would leave home at 8am and get back at 6pm, Monday to Friday.” As bags are packed and last-minute arrangements made, Olivia says she is “very thankful” the New Zealand school accepted her after she was knocked back by the Australian Ballet School. “It’s been a tough run,” she said. “This is just what I wanted to do – non-stop ballet and dance.” Keep up with Olivia’s adventures through her blog at www.alifewelldancedbarrenone. blogspot.com.au. Helen Grimaux

“With a bad wind, these fires could have posed a major threat to Sunbury township,” he said. In January 2013, another suspicious fire came within metres of houses in the same area. On that occasion, the fire, which started near the Calder Freeway between Moore Road and Baggy Green Street, burnt 20 hectares; a shed, a car and fencing were destroyed. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

The efforts of a Good Samaritan backfired when he stopped to help an injured motorist trapped in his car that had rolled on Boggy Gate Road at Clarkefield last Thursday. Sunbury police’s Sergeant John Letchford said the man’s act of kindness went badly wrong when the injured motorist jumped into his rescuer’s Mitsubishi four-wheel-drive, ejected the passenger and drove off at high speed. “This driver then crashed a second time near the corner of Lancefield and Konagaderra roads,” Sergeant Letchford said. He said the driver left the second vehicle and scaled a steep rise to hide from police. A Melbourne man in his 20s was later apprehended. Sunbury and Macedon Ranges police are seeking witnesses who may have seen the motorist in a gun-metal blue Toyota Prado before his first accident along Boggy Gate Road. Witnesses are being asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Meanwhile, Macedon Ranges police are setting up a taskforce to tackle opportunistic burglaries from rural sheds and commercial premises. Burglaries have significantly increased in recent months, January being the worst time with many people away on holidays. Inspector Ryan Irwin urged people to take every possible step to make their properties secure. He also asked locals to be alert and report suspicious behaviour to local police or Crime Stoppers. Business security kits and residential information kits are available on the Victoria Police website at www.police. vic.gov.au. Helen Grimaux

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Region’s tour de force A new-look visitors’ guide for the Macedon Ranges and Daylesford areas promises to “break the mould” of Tourism Victoria’s ‘Jigsaw’ campaign brochures of recent years. Regional tourism board chairman Noel Harvey said the new guide was “the best yet”. “It’s stunning,” Mr Harvey said. “It will be the standout guide for the rest of the state.” The tourism region has one of the biggest and most diverse footprints in the state, covering Melton and Sunbury in the south, Creswick and Clunes in its west, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, and as far north as Broadford. Regional tourism board chief executive Jill Isherwood is a former chief executive at Melbourne’s Arts Centre and Sydney Opera House. “This is a huge departure from the brochures of the past,” Ms Isherwood said. “It reflects the region as it is now – a region where tourism is a very important player in local economies.” While tourism is estimated to represent

less than four per cent of local economies Australia-wide, its enterprises and industries drive close to seven per cent of this region’s economy, Ms Isherwood said. And while January is often one of the quieter months as Victorians flock to the seaside for their annual dip in the ocean, Ms Isherwood says she’s been surprised how busy the towns of the region have been since the Christmas break. “Daylesford is packed, so are Woodend and Lancefield,” she said. “And the progress at Kyneton, especially of Piper Street, is amazing.” The new 2015 visitors’ guide will be available at tourism information centres across the region from February 5 and online at www. dmrtourism.com.au. Helen Grimaux Noel Harvey, head of regional tourism for Daylesford and Macedon Ranges, in Piper Street, Kyneton. (Helen Grimaux)

No future for Macedon school By Helen Grimaux Macedon Ranges Grammar School will not re-open when the school year starts at the end of the month, with its debts and assets now in the hands of Melbourne liquidators. Administrators Worrells held a creditors’ meeting last week, revealing the school’s debt is more than $1.2 million. Parents, teachers, local businesses and the state government are out of pocket after the school was found to have

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operated at a loss for the past three years. Consumer Affairs Victoria is also expected to become involved. While finances sounded the death knell for

the school, former Macedon Ranges mayor Noel Harvey said the school had not complied with fire safety concerns and requirements of both the council and the state government to ensure the physical safety of its students and staff. Mr Harvey said he had been asked to help the school negotiate its continuation during the past three years but he said fire safety as much as financial issues had clinched its demise. “It’s on about 70 aces of mostly bush,”

Mr Harvey said. “It is not even sewered.” He said negotiations were continuing with the Chinese investors who before Christmas had shown interest in saving the school. He said there had been duscussions about a new school to cater for Chinese students opening on the site of the Australian Emergency Management Institute, on Mount Macedon Road. The federal government has already announced the institute will close this year.

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Talks to reopen secession plan By Helen Grimaux Sunbury’s secession from Hume is in doubt, with Hume council’s senior management due to discuss its concerns with new Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins in the next fortnight. The council wrote to Premier Dan Andrews directly after the November state election asking for a review of the previous government’s decision to charge Hume $35 million over the next 10 years to underwrite a new Sunbury municipality. Ms Hutchins told Star Weekly she was

looking into the Sunbury secession “very closely” and had scheduled a meeting with Hume council chief executive Domenic Isola before the end of this month. “Labor is on the record about concerns over whether both Hume council and a new Sunbury council would be able to achieve financial stability,” Ms Hutchins said last week. “I’m looking at this matter very closely and speaking with all parties to ensure the best outcome for the local community.” Ms Hutchins said she spoke to Mr Isola before Christmas. Hume council’s acting chief executive,

Margarita Caddick, said last week the coming meeting with the minister would address the order-in-council by the former government to set up a Sunbury council and the implications of this legislative direction for Hume council staff and its communities. “The interests of the community, staff and the organisation are our key priority,” Ms Caddick said. The former government pushed through the order-in-council declaring a new Sunbury municipality on October 30, two weeks before polls opened for the November election. Former local government minister Tim

Bull even appointed an interim administrator, Joanne Anderson, and an interim chief executive officer, Vince Haining, to work alongside the current Hume council on the separation of staff and assets. These two are due to take up their new positions from July 1 this year. As well as distributing assets and liabilities, Mr Bull allocated the full proceeds from the sale of residential blocks at Racecourse Road reserve to the new Sunbury municipality and provided for a share of Melbourne Airport ‘rates in lieu’ revenue to go to Sunbury for the next 10 years.

Lycra is not a look Lance Baddeley relishes for day-to-day wear, but the 81-year-old Sunbury cyclist donned his road gear last week to fly the flag for the forthcoming Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute Cycle Classic at Ballarat. “You’d look a bit silly if you were always in lycra,” he said. “Especially going to the shops.” Cycling is something Lance has always done. He rode to work and night school as a young man and he and his wife cycled “everywhere” in many organised rides and masters events around the country. Next month, the Macedon Ranges Cycling Club member will be elder statesman of the peloton in the 85-kilometre cycle classic, which raises money for cancer research, and he’ll give many juniors a run for their money. Mr Baddeley still cycles 30-40 kilometres three times a week just to keep fit, although he’s

first to admit it’s the coffee at the end of the run that often keeps him on track. He will ride the Ballarat classic in memory of his father, who died from lung cancer even though he never smoked. The Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute Cycle Classic is in its eighth year and has raised more than $1 million for research through its community-based fundraising efforts. The 2015 Cycle Classic is on Sunday, February 15, and has events to cater for all fitness levels and cycling abilities. As well as 100km and 85km rides, which take in the infamous Mount Buninyong climb, there are 50km and 60km courses, two mountain bike challenges and a two-and-a-half-hour relay around Lake Wendouree. There will also be a lap of the lake for walkers. Go to www.ballaratcycleclassic.com.au for details and registration.

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A new youth club has been launched in the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury. Run by young people for young people, the Field Trip aims to help young people with employment and as a source for personal and professional development. Lancefield local Paul Kooperman, who founded the club, describes it as “unlike anything else in Australia”. “It is a place to nurture dreams and offers paid employment for older kids and a platform for young people to take charge of the world they live in,” he said. Star Weekly caught up with the club’s youth executive team at Woodend last week – Kyle Hayes from Romsey, Ruby Wilkes from Kyneton and Demi Oliver from Lancefield. “It’s a really great idea,” Ruby said. “Other

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youth groups are more about baby-sitting,” she said. “This is hands-on.” The club holds weekly meetings for 10-16 year olds. Other meetings are held on Sunday afternoons and are run by paid and trained youth leaders aged 17 to 20. Mr Kooperman said the Field Trip program was based on four pillars – adventure, invention, initiative and unity. Weekly meetings incorporate planning and engagement with community activities and events. Part of this year’s program will be support for National Youth Week, festivals, markets and fundraisers. For details, go to www.thefieldtrip.co or facebook.com/thefieldtrip2015.

Hume council says the state government’s proposed cap on council rates would hamper the delivery of essential services. Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins confirmed the government would impose caps on council rates at the level of the consumer price index (CPI), as promised before the November 29 election. Councils wanting to raise their rates above CPI would be required to appeal to the independent Essential Services Commission. Hume’s acting chief executive, Margarita Caddick, said the council was working with the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Interface Group of Councils to provide advice to Ms Hutchins.

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discount of up to 14c a litre off the advertised fuel price. “All they need to do is pick up a few everyday items in the convenience store and they’ll be able to get the 10 cents a litre discount,” Mr James said.

Petrol prices in Kyneton are “too high”, according to the RACV. Spokesman Michael Case told Star Weekly there were many regional centres, including Kyneton, where pump prices could not be justified, especially at a time when most motorists were enjoying the lowest fuel costs in five years. Prices for both unleaded petrol and diesel are driving locals out of town for better deals as Kyneton’s asking rate for unleaded petrol rests stubbornly close to $1.30 a litre. “Woodend and Macedon prices are cheaper than here,” one motorist told Star Weekly. “Even Castlemaine and Bendigo … we just fill up when we’re out of town and don’t bother with the locals any more.” As petrol price wars in Sydney pushed the cost of some fuel last week to below the $1 mark (99.9 cents a litre), the RACV found the average price in Melbourne at the same time was $1.13 a litre, while $1.25 a litre was being charged in Bendigo. “The spread [of prices] is too great,” Mr Case said. “For the major regional centres to have such greatly different prices doesn’t make sense.” The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission last week was directed by federal Consumer Affairs Minister Bruce Billson to monitor the fuel industry more closely for price fixing and collusion. Woolworths Petrol general manager Michael James has announced a limited-offer petrol

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Divers search river for guns Police divers searched the Werribee River at Wyndham Vale last Wednesday in an attempt to recover guns used in an armed robbery outside McDonald’s in Sunbury. Three men targeted a cash delivery car in the restaurant carpark just before 6am on December 1, stealing “a substantial amount” of money. Two of the bandits were armed with guns and fled the scene on a dark-coloured motorcycle. The other man left in a late-model sports Holden Commodore Sedan, which was found dumped and burnt out at Little River the next day. No one was injured in the robbery. Police divers searched for the guns in a section of the Werribee River, near Riverbend Historical Park, after an anonymous tip-off. Detective Sergeant David Woolfe, of the Armed Crime Squad, urged the caller to get in touch with Crime Stoppers again. Police are also appealing for more information about a white SUV that was seen near the car fire in Little River on December 2. Police believe the offenders are local to the Werribee area. “The vehicle used in the armed robbery was located at Little River,” Detective Sergeant Woolfe said. ■ Police are urging anyone with ■■ ■information about the armed robbery ■ ■to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Josh from Josh’s Rainbow Eggs will set up shop at Sunbury library on Tuesday, January 20, to teach young people and their parents how easy it is, with the right set-up, to keep chickens in suburban backyards. Josh will cover feeding and housing chooks as well as choosing the breeds that best suit different circumstances. The session will run from 2pm to 4pm. Book at environment@hume. vic.gov.au or ■ 9205 2473

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Hume’s Enviro Champions program gets under way for the year from 7-8.30pm on Wednesday, February 11. New members are being encouraged to attend and sign up for this free sustainability leadership program at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Broadmeadows. The program is an opportunity to get to know local people, learn new skills and take action to create a more sustainable city. It starts on February 25 and covers communication, project management and advocacy skills, as well as supporting participants to take action.

Labour Day long weekend. About 400 entries are expected to go before the judging panel, while show visitors can vote for their favourite work in a People’s Choice award. This year also■brings new categories for photography and■■3D works, such as sculpture, glass art and textiles. There are three prizes for artists under 16 and a prize for best work by a local artist. Entry forms are on the Lions’ website – www. woodend.vic.lions.org.au – and the deadline is February 20, with a maximum of three entries per artist. Art must be delivered to St Ambrose Hall, Woodend, on March 2, 3 or 4. ■ Linda Healy, 0438 363 242, or Nadine Hartnett, 0439 399■838

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R T Edgar: 5427 1222 Price: $550,000 – $600,000 Private sale

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This white weatherboard with grey Colorbond roof is an ode to modernity on the inside, without sacrificing its essential charm evoked via numerous natural-timber french doors that open to verandahs on three sides. It’s the polished concrete floors throughout, along with a vibrant kitchen and chic bathrooms, that make this one sing a modern tune. Three bedrooms have robes and the extra-big main has en suite decked out in charcoal and white, as is the main bathroom. The lounge room has two sets of french doors to the verandah and there’s a pleasing meal zone next to the kitchen. Glossy red cupboards, deep charcoal benchtops and top-notch European appliances equip the cooking zone. About 915 square metres, the property is in a prime spot close to everything. It has a seven-star energy rating, double-glazed windows, solar panels, 2.7-metre ceilings, gas ducted heating, a carport and a garage.

Not only is this house on a big block of about 1560 square metres, it also has big rooms, with no stinting on the size of the four bedrooms. Three have built-in robes, while the main has a walk-in and an en suite with spa and dual vanity basins. The main bathroom couples with a powder room – so no morning queues. Along with the high ceilings and stepped cornices and skirts, beautiful blue gum floorboards are a highlight of the expansive family-meals area next to the kitchen. Another large living area is carpeted. The kitchen is a corker, with a square-set island bench, lots of drawers, a walk-in pantry, underbench oven and electric cooktop. The laundry is blessed with masses of storage and a workbench. Accessible from living rooms, the large, covered outdoor entertainment area looks out to attractive landscaping. In a quiet court, the property has ducted heating and cooling, a cubby house, an extended double garage and wide side access to the backyard.

Real Estate Today Tidiness is next to Godliness Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to think straight with a clear desk? According to the ancient philosophy of Feng Shui, our spaces both reflect and affect our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. When our homes become cluttered and disordered, other aspects of our lives tend to feel gridlocked as well. It’s a no-win situation. A cluttered home makes it hard to focus and think clearly, and the longer the mess is left the more it accumulates, so making the task of cleaning increasingly more daunting. Your home and surroundings should work for you. The hard part is getting started, but once you choose a task (pick things up from the floor, put things where they belong or vacuuming) and get the ball rolling, the rest will follow easily. You could even make a list of everything you need to do, starting

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at the top and working your way down, ticking off as you go. Actually being able to see what you’ve accomplished in writing (and making sure you dont forget anything) is a great

Chris Read Real Estate: 9740 3040 Price: $340,000 – $360,000 Private sale With a potential rental of about $450 a week, this property comprising two residences represents an investment return of almost seven per cent, so on-the-ball investors should have this one on their inspection list. But it’s also a great proposition for a family wanting to provide a haven for ageing parents. The main house has four bedrooms (each with ceiling fan), the main with walk-in wardrobe and full en suite. Two living areas include a separate carpeted lounge room and a family-meals area with floating floorboards, wood heater, split-system and ceiling fan. The modern kitchen has an island breakfast bar, dishwasher, underbench oven and gas cooktop. And there’s a great covered deck sheltered by timber screens. The second dwelling is a cute weatherboard with verandah; it has two bedrooms, a lounge room, small kitchen and bathroom. It also has a split-system, with energy supply on a separate meter.

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way of benchmarking your goal achievements. There you are: cleaning can help create space for you to think clearly and act decisively, as well as improving mental, physical and emotional health. Needless to say, if you are showing your home for sale, tidiness and good order work wonders. We can assist you on any real estate transaction, whether it’s a sale, purchase, letting or investment. If you have a question or interest in a sale, purchase or lease, feel free to contact me John Dunlop on 9744 2555 or call into our friendly offices at Sunbury and Gisborne for a talk.

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Price: $590,000

Looking mighty fine kerbside, this house in a family-friendly court in popular Jackson Hill estate is sure to win many fans, especially bigger families and/or those who enjoy entertaining. Decor is pleasingly neutral, with soft latte the main accent found in the carpets and pretty sheers at windows – and expansive tiled areas (also in a neutral tone) emphasise space and light. The entry hall ducks left to a study which could easily serve as a fifth

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bedroom if extra space for the kids is on the agenda. Next door, the main bedroom has walk-through twin wardrobes and an en suite with charming wall sconces, heat lamp and dual basins in a vanity unit with plenty of storage. Three more bedrooms (with robes) are down a hallway at the back, as is the laundry, separate toilet and main bathroom. At entry hall’s end, a large, carpeted lounge-dining room emerges; this

is the spot for entertaining with its small bar, and access to the integrated outdoor room delivering a nice flow. Next is the kitchen adjoining a large family-meals zone,tiled to take the pell-mell of family life. The kitchen is opposite sliders to the outdoor room so no one feels cut off from the action when visitors are relaxing outside. Fresh and crisp, the kitchen has a very practical layout and includes a walk-in pantry, a return island bench, and a

900mm gas cooker and dishwasher sporting the Blanco label. The outdoor room at the side has tiles underfoot, a ceiling fan and bistro blinds to give it extra shelter. There’s a step down from here to concrete serving as a sitting area when winter sunshine is at a premium. The property has a Colorbond shed (with power) in the backyard, and a lock-up double garage with back roller door. Carole Levy

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PRICED FROM $400,000 42 LONG RYAN R S LANE, BENLOCH With two good size bedrooms this rendered concrete brick house is on approx. 7 acres with lock-up garage under roofline. The open style kitchen, dining and lounge are open and spacious with polished floor boards. The kitchen has both conventional and combustion stoves, dishwasher and a large walk-in pantry, and a family room that can be divided featuring timber bi fold doors from the 4 lounge room. With lovely views through the windows experience the natural ambience of country living at2its best across the decked verandas.

Town central and Established Circa 1880’s, this wonderful original architectural beauty is currently yielding $2,374.00 pcm with two very happy tenants; covering 2 levels incorporating self-contained living comprising of 3 BRM’s, with kitchen, solid fuel and electric heater, open lounge, Baltic pine floor boards throughout and high ceilings. With an additional approx 95M2 double fronted retail section incorporating a huge display window area, the position is absolutely perfect. Take advantage of the monthly farmers market or participate in the local hub buzz that permeates from the historic township of Lancefield. With 3 2 Car under cover off street parking at rear with additional Main Street parking, residential and customer services are covered, there is even a green area for private use. Inspect strictly by2appointment. 2

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STEP INTO ONE ELEGANT LADY 16 CONNORS ROAD LANCEFIELD Quality abounds throughout this very stylish approx 25Sq, 3 Brm home; and is situated in a very sought after area. Main Brm has double entry doors, expansive open full ENS with quality fittings. The other 2 Brms are generous in size both with Bir’s. Quality tiled area leads to the open sitting room and onto the large central kitchen featuring elec and gas S.S appliances, double fridge cavity, excellent bench, Pantry and cupboard space, bright meals area and generous family room. With ducted gas heating throughout supported by two large split systems handles all the climate control needs. The Alfresco area is same roof line and is fitted with Café style blinds for all weather use and has easy access to the BBQ area for entertainment purposes which also allows access to 3 the DLUG, (with remote). The large approx 900M2 land size is generous with side access for caravan or boat storage, there is also a powered 2 studio with attached w/shop and offers a multitude of uses. Be impressed inspect by appointment. 2

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Wonderfully restored but still maintaining old world charm this lovely cottage still retains original features from yesterday but still providing for today standards. An example is the original open fire place in the front Brm which is one of three; there are also BIR’s and the lovely stained glass windows. Carpet now adorns the floor boards in addition to slate flooring, providing warm characteristics throughout. In the country kitchen where your inventivness will only be limited by your ability, features electric free standing range, timber cupboards and 4 laminate bench tops. The main Bathroom features a claw foot bath reminiscent of yesteryear. With a large double carport and huge C.B Shed all set on approx 1.0 Acres of very usable 2 land with side road access adds to the uniqueness of this will preserved home. 2

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Set on a large allotment of approx 1751M2 this totally private Warburton built home has a seclusion written all over it. Offering 4 Brms, 1 of which has been converted to an office with complete shelving, all have BIR’s, and the Main Brm has full ENS and WIR. There are also 2 large separate living areas, one being family/meals the other being dining and lounge. The family room allows access to a bright warm Patio area surrounded by a natural colourful garden. With 4 spit systems and partial slab heating the property maintains all year round comfort. The all electric kitchen is central to the home and has good cupboard and bench space as with the L’dry. Venture outdoors to a wonderful setting of colour displayed by both perennial and annuals combining with exotic and traditional fruit trees that can be irrigated from an approx 2500ltr concrete water tank. A DLUG, large shed and 2 Car Carport combines to satisfy both storage/workshop requirements and off street parking. From front to back this is a gardener’s delight which will surely impress. Inspect via appointment.

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❙ Very private and secluded ❙ Excellent kitchen with breakfast bar, bar gas hot plates & dishwasher ❙ Formal lounge with wonderful full wall of windows ❙ Outstanding outdoor entertainment area ❙ Easy access to walking track, reserve and township ❙ Established native garden, caravan or boat shelter ❙ Wide side access, excellent fencing

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❙ Large main bedroom with ensuite & full wall of BIR’s ❙ Bedrooms 2&3 with BIR’s, study/4th bedroom ❙ Lounge with cathedral ceilings ❙ Large kitchen opening to informal meals/family ❙ Formal dining or perfect play room ❙ Wide verandah,3 car-carport,double steel garage/workshop,dog run

❙ Convenient & comfortable ❙ Walking distance to all town facilities ❙ Spacious lounge & dining area ❙ Modern bathroom ❙ Ideal investment—expected rental return $275-$295 per week ❙ Separate driveway & single garage ❙ Pretty low maintenance garden

Built to Last a Lifetime—2000m2 ❙ Extremely large, main bedroom with spacious ensuite & WIR ❙ Bedrooms 2 & 3 are large double rooms with BIR’s ❙ Superb kitchen – gas hot plates & WIP ❙ Out-door entertainment area ❙ Built-in-BBQ, shed/workshop,woodshed, lockable store room ❙ Wonderful rumpus/games room with bar, bar step down lounge ❙ TEXT 14REGAN TO 0418 710 157 FOR MORE INFO & PHOTOS

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Set in the popular Gum Tree Hills estate this neat and tidy home offers off a fabulous entry into the property market mark for the first home buyer or investor. stor Within strolling distance to the township, stor. schools, parkland, shops and bus stop the home features 3 double bedrooms,WIR to main, BIR’s, kitchen & meals area, lounge, bathroom and laundry. Gas and electric appliances, dishwasher, dishwasher gas heating, air conditioner, conditioner carport and an easily maintained garden.

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38 Wicket St, Sunbury

Sat 1.00-1.30pm

11 Priorswood Way, Sunbury

Sat 1.00-1.30pm

17 Filmer Pl, Riddels Creek

Sat 1.30-2.00pm

33A Baggygreen St, Sunbury

Sat 1.45-2.15pm

30 Shaw Drv, Romsey

Sat 2.00-2.30pm

150 Aitken St, Gisborne

Sat 2.30-3.00pm

28 Shaw Drv, Romsey

Sat 2.30-3.00pm

13 Claret Ash Drv, Sunbury

Sat 2.45-3.15pm

202 Station Rd, New Gisborne

Sun 11.00-11.30am 320 Knox Rd, Romsey Sun 12.00-12.30pm 5/2 Egan Crt, Riddells Creek Sun 1.00-1.30pm

Gisborne, 150 Aitken Street $880,000 - $910,000 GRANDEUR IN THE TOWNSHIP

4A 2B 4C

6 Dawn Crt, Sunbury

NEW LISTING

Nestled amongst a stunning,private and secluded garden oasis this immaculately presented property off offers resort style family living within strolling distance to the local village, shops, schools and Golf Club. Featuring a well maintained 4 bedroom ‘Homestead’ style residence, fabulous outdoor living area with a pool and decking ideal for summer family entertaining. Double garage, large powered shed, covered caravan cara / boat carport and a seasonal creek. A feasibility study has been done for further subdivision (STCA), details on request. Land 7500m2 Approx

17 Filmer Place, Riddells Creek

INSPECT SATURDAY 2.00PM – 2.30PM

4A 2B 2C 1E

$495,000 - $515,000

WendiTurner 0435 770 030

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

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980 Craigieburn Road Oaklands Junction

10 James Close Sunbury

“BAREGA” 100 ACRES

THE FAMILY RETREAT

A lovely city fringe farm only 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD. Excellent level paddocks ideal for grazing or cropping plus a comfortable 4 bedroom homestead including 2 large open living areas plus 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. An easy commute close to Greenvale, Craigieburn and Sunbury.

This beautiful property with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, space for 3 cars, boat and caravan as well as a large workshop and inground pool, partnered with its ideal location and stunning views is not something you’ll want to miss out on.

FOR SALE $1.65M INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.30-1.00pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

1088 Bolinda Road Bolinda

Macedon

STORYBOOK COTTAGE AND HORSE LOVERS PARADISE

IDYLLIC MACEDON RETREAT ON 1714 M2 ALLOTMENT

Set on 41.43Ha approx this property includes 9 electrified post and rail paddocks with self watering troughs. Large stable complex with wash-bay. 4 x 25000ltr water tanks, bore, 3 dams and horse pool. 4 bay machinery shed.

FOR SALE $900,000 + INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 2.00-2.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

9744 2555 5428 2800

Architecturally designed 3 bedroom plus study brick veneer home perfect for those seeking a serene country lifestyle. Conveniently located close to schools, shops and train station.

FOR SALE $735,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 11.00-11.30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

FOR SALE $599,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY 10.30-11.00am 9 Vernon Close, New Gisborne 11.00-11.30am 1 Skyline Drive, Gisborne 1 Oakwood Close, Gisborne 10 James Close , Sunbury 11 Ruthven Street, Sunbury 12.00-12.30pm 19 Harpers Street, Tylden 154 Saunders Road, New Gisborne 1 Simms Court, Riddells Creek

12.30-1.00pm 7 Bowerbird Place, Sunbury 980 Craigieburn Road, Oaklands Junction 20 Rye Court, Romsey

2.00-2.30pm 1088 Bolinda Darraweit Road, Darraweit Guim 32 Haires Road, Bullengarook

1.00-1.30pm 3 Southbourne Road, Riddells Creek 3 Centenary Avenue, Macedon

2.30-3.00pm 61 Hastings Drive, New Gisborne

1.30-2.00pm 110 Smith Street, Macedo

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Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

11 Ruthven Street Sunbury

Riddells Creek

SUNBURY SERENITY

COMPLETE THE BLUESTONE DREAM

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is tailor made for a young family or property investor. Located in a quiet pocket of Sunbury. Its location provides access to all the local amenities and services.

Renowned blue stone home in a wonderful location accessible to all essential amenities. Offering 4 bedrooms, main with ens & spa, split level living and rumpus rooms both enjoying open fireplaces for a cosy, relaxed lifestyle. Lovely exposed ceiling beams, great sized kitchen & double garage/workshop. Corner block on 1055m² block. Finish the dream....!

FOR SALE $349,000-$359,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 11.00-11.30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

9744 2555 5428 2800

FOR SALE $575,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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32 Haires Lane Bullengarook

1 Skyline Drive Gisborne

EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE / HORSE PROPERTY ON 10 ACRES

‘MUCKLEFORD HALL’ – EXECUTIVE HOME ON ¾ ACRE APPROX

. Spacious family haven with triple garage and picturesque rural views. A horse lovers delight with 3 paddocks, 2 laneways, double horse shelter, barn, large outbuilding, new fencing, 4 tanks and a dam.

4 br home featuring English conservatory with magnificent views of Gisborne. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, boasting multiple living areas including kit/din/fam, theatre room, library, 3 car grg/ workshop, tennis court, gazebo and cubby house.

FOR SALE $650,000-$670,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 2.00-2.30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

FOR SALE $799,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 11.00-11.30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

RENTAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE Sunbury

Sunbury

COURT LOCATION 3 br family home with BIR, ens, kit, family and meals, separate lounge, gas heating, split system, patio, garden shed, double carport and extra room for off street parking.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE 3 brs, ens, WI and BIR’s, kitchen/meals, dishwasher, lounge, family, ducted heat and cooling, security shutters, ent area, plenty of off street parking, garden shed, good size yard. Pets considered.

COSY FAMILY HOME 3 brs, ens, kit, gas and electric cooking, formal and informal living, ducted heat and cool, laundry, double remote garage with rear access, extra off street parking, easy to maintain yard.

$315 PW Available: 17/1

$310 PW Available: Now

$330 PW Available: 20/1

New Gisborne

Sunbury

POSITION WITH QUALITY Lovely 2 br Victorian cottage, large open plan living, study, private court yard. Ducted heat/cool, Low maint garden, single garage. Walking to train.

NEAT AND TIDY FAMILY HOME 3 brs, Newly painted throughout, floorboards polished, new kit with gas cooking, gas heat and new blinds completes this family home. Carport, garden shed. Blink and you will miss out!

GREAT FAMILY HOME 3 brs, BIR’s, kit/meals, gas cooking, dining room/study, lounge, gas heat, air con, garage with workshop, easy maintenance large yard.

$415 PW Available: Now

$310 PW Available: Early Jan

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To see our full range of properties for sale go to:

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Leaders in Real Estate Excellence

Lance Long 0473 026 491 Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Richard Henry 0437 755 726 Andrew Bearman 0487 264 325

Doug Gray 0413 161 804 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 John Dunlop 0419 001 991

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9744 2555 5428 2800

19 Harpers Road Tylden BARGAIN BUY WITH POTENTIAL 3.5 ACRES Approx. Small acreage property with dam, is an ideal start for the budding horse owner. The house will require some improvements to be undertaken but does boast lots of potential. 4 bay machinery shed plus other outbuildings. Only a 10 minute drive to the Woodend train station for the commute to Melbourne.

AUCTION Saturday 14th February @ 12noon INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.00-12.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

Watch the video at www.dunloprealestate.com.au

1 Simms Court Riddells Creek CHARACTER, RUSTIC CHARM AND SUSTAINABILITY This delightful, rustic & completely unique 4 bedroom property with solar design and orientation with corrugated iron and oiled-up weatherboards all on 6153m² approx. Recycled rail sleepers, giant redgum benches – natural gas. WOW!

To see our full range of properties for sale go to:

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FOR SALE INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.00-12.30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Lance Long 0473 026 491 Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Richard Henry 0437 755 726 Andrew Bearman 0487 264 325

Doug Gray 0413 161 804 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 John Dunlop 0419 001 991

54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

9744 2555 5428 2800

7 Bowerbird Place Sunbury FABULOUS JACKSONS HILL All you could wish for in this spacious 5 bedroom family home. 2 Living areas, modern kitchen, multiple bathrooms, 2 car garage with workshop and internal access to residence. This is a must inspect home.

FOR SALE $590,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.30-1.00pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

Watch the video at www.dunloprealestate.com.au

Romsey

154 Saunders Road New Gisborne

ROMSEY RICHES

A PERFECT COUNTRY LIFESTYLE 1.023 HECTARES - TOWN WATER

Adjoining the Main St in Romsey commercial zone. This period home is in a great position and can be utilized as a place of residence, rental property, a business base, or leased to investors with commercial interests.

Just minutes from town & train station this 4 bedroom home features kitchen / dining, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms, heating & cooling, undercover entertainment, pony paddock, bore, triple garage and large shed.

FOR SALE $237,000 INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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FOR SALE $595,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 12.00-12.30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

Lance Long 0473 026 491 Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Richard Henry 0437 755 726 Andrew Bearman 0487 264 325

Doug Gray 0413 161 804 Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 John Dunlop 0419 001 991

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SPORT Woodend’s in the race, too By Tara Murray In the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup comp, a lot of the focus has been on the usual suspects: Riddell, Sunbury and Sunbury United. Sitting among them on the ladder is Woodend, quietly going about its business. At the Christmas break, Woodend found itself in second place on the ladder, two points behind Riddell. Despite slipping to third with a loss against Romsey on Saturday, coach Adam Johnstone says his side is travelling nicely. “It’s a pretty even competition and it’s been good to get wins in the one-dayers early,” Johnstone said before the weekend’s match. “The results have been going our way and we’ve snuck up to second. We were always going into the season wanting to finish in the top four. You never know what will happen and the top two would be a bonus.” He said having a consistent side was one reason for the season’s good start. “We’ve been pretty happy with the balance of the side with the younger guys starting to chip in a bit more. “If we’ve lost players for matches, it’s only been one player whereas other sides may have lost three or four. “As far as we know, it looks like it will

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continue that way for us. It may be one of the reasons we’ve snuck up.” Johnstone is under no illusions of the job ahead for his side. “In the last five games we play the other three teams in the top four currently, and play Sunbury as well. Consistency is the key. If we can get a couple of other players to step up and take some of the pressure off …” The star for Woodend with the ball has clearly been Peter Manser, the competition’s leading wicket-taker. “Peter has been the standout with the ball,” Johnstone said. “He’s also had some good innings with the bat, getting an 80-odd and a few 20-30s.” As for the batting, Johnstone says it’s been a little more even. “Marcus Stewart has been really consistent batting at number three. He’s regularly gone in with the fall of an early wicket. He’s yet to get an 80 or 100 but has three or four 50s. “Brett Gardner has done equally as well in his role.”

Not so happy at home It was a tough day for Clarkefield on Saturday against Gladstone Park in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association. In the first game back after the Christmas break, the Brumbies were sent in to bat on their home ground. As intended by Gladstone Park, the Brumbies struggled and were bowled out for 85 in the 37th over. The Parkers got the runs with ease, finishing 2-86 with more than 23 overs to spare. The Brumbies sit seventh on the ladder with just two wins and play Pascoe Vale Central this Saturday. For more photos, go to www.sunbury.starweekly.com.au.

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Sunbury sitting pretty By Tara Murray Sunbury’s aim for the second half of the Metropolitan Bowls pennant season is to stay in the top two and take a tilt at the top spot. Sunbury, which plays in division 2 section 1, sits in second spot, 10 points behind Flemington/Kensington and 12 points clear of Yarraville/Footscray (2) in third spot. The season resumes on Saturday. “Finishing top two guarantees a home final and even top spot is still a chance,” said the club’s Dave Glennon. “We meet the top team second week back and we’re only a game behind them.” Glennon said the club hoped to have a full squad in most of the matches in the run home to the finals. “Hopefully, most of the people will be available for all the games. “Carla [Odgers] will miss the first week as she’s playing for Australia. We’ll have the odd player pull out for numerous reasons but should have most people available. “We are back at training and Carla is putting us through a lot of drills. It’s something we have been crying out for for the last few years.” The club’s other four sides are also in the mix to make finals. Odgers, who returned to the club this season, won her second club championship before Christmas. Odgers was too good for Elaine Savelli in the final, winning by 12 shots, 25-13. It was a lot closer in the men’s championship, with defending champ Mark Cowan knocked out in the early rounds. Brad Jenner won by two shots from his best mate, Brad Willoughby, 25-23. The two then teamed up the following day to win the club’s men’s doubles championships.

SCOREBOARD Q CRICKET VSDCA NORTH WEST 1st XI: Balwyn 7-192 bt Kew 8-174 (Baldwin 56). 2nd XI: Preston 5-70 bt Yarraville 68 (Staples 5-4). U-15 SHIELD ROUND 1 North: Balwyn 8-216 (Brandon-Jones 105) bt Ivanhoe 9-111, Coburg 9-162 (Willach 65) bt Brunswick 111, Preston 8-174 (Pote 57) bt Kew 9-150. West: Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 5-179 (Baker 53) bt Sunshine 79, Werribee 8-186 (Alibakis 55) bt Altona 8-123, Yarraville 125 bt Williamstown 68. ROUND 2 North: Balwyn 5-85 bt Kew 41 (Stacker 5-12), Coburg 8-165 bt Plenty Valley 8-139, Brunswick 5-122 (Ramsay 67no) bt Ivanhoe 7-120. West: Williamstown 9-183 (Cheesley 51) bt Altona 101, Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 111 (McShanag 74no) bt Werribee 106, Sunshine 9-91 bt Melton 84. ROUND 3 North: Brunswick 8-132 bt Kew 100. West: Yarraville 9-220 (Pereira 99) bt Altona 77 (Kaziaris 6-20), Werribee 6-110 bt Melton 7-109, Roxburgh Park/Broadmeadows 5-95 bt Williamstown 87. ROUND 4 North: Brunswick 2-125 bt Preston 3-124, Plenty Valley 6-145 bt Kew 6-103. West: Werribee 2-115 (Alabakis 58no) bt Sunshine 9-112, Williamstown 8-62 bt Melton 7-52.

WESTERN SUBURBS CHURCHES A E Lowe Shield: Eynesbury Eagles 9-78 bt Altona Sports 75, Manor Lakes 8-160 bt St Johns 8-144, County West 4-150 bt AA Maidstone 9-145, Rockbank 8-81 bt Melbourne University 80. Bill Honey Shield: United Tarneit T 9-156 bt Altona Sports 153, St Johns 8-142 bt Manor Lakes 124, Eynesbury Eagles 6-122 bt Altona Roosters 120. TTasman Smith Shield: St Johns 5-206 bt Manor Lakes 79, County West 5-154 bt Western Lions 91, Williamstown Congs 6-58 bt Hoppers Crossing 54.

PREMIER GRADE All play in Victorian Premier cricket was cancelled for Saturday, January 10 due to heavy rain.

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Gisborne’s Tegan Orwin and Sunbury’s Lize-Mari Mitcheley were part of a Festival of Female cricket exhibition match at Bendigo on Thursday. The festival had three age groups take part in various activities. The younger girls played Milo in2cricket and Milo T20 Blast matches; the teenage group participated in a training session with VicSpirit representative Sarah Elliott; and the older girls played an exhibition match representing their country junior clubs. Orwin and Mitcheley were both part of the Melbourne Renagades side.

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Romsey golfers braved the cold and scheduled rain to hit the greens in the first week of competition after Christmas. With cool conditions and a steady south-easterly wind, players tended to hit their drives short. Despite rain holding off, the greens were sodden and players needed to commit to their putts or risk more difficult shots. Despite the weather, a number of players performed well, with Michael McCarton winning on a countback from Les Gaunt. The top five was rounded out by Bruce Robb, Keith Hocking and Dave Muller.

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The Calder Cannons are holding a Hall of Fame function on January 31 to celebrate the club’s 20th season in the TAC Cup. The first inductees into the ‘hall’ will be named, as will the club’s All-Star team of the 20 years. More information is at: meg.mcarthur@ hotmail.com. Carla Odgers took out her second club championship in December. (Shawn Smits)

Q GOLF AUSTRALIAN MASTER OF THE AMA AMATEURS at Royal Melbourne: (Aus unless stated): Leading final scores: 276: Z Murray. 278: C Crawford. 280: B Dechambeau (USA) B Eccles. 281: P Howard (Eng) C P Lee (Twn). (T 282: J McLeod. 283: D Brereton W Zalatoris (USA) A Schonewille F Droop.

PGA TOUR OF AUSTRALASIA QUALIFYING at Victoria GC: (Aus unless otherwise stated - (a) denotes amateur) Leading final scores: 279: Edward Stedman. 280: Todd T Sinnott (a). 281: Brad Shilton (Nzl). 282: Matthew Millar, Michael Long (Nzl). 283: Aaron Wilkin (a). 284: Richard Gallichan, Max McCardle, Ben Campbell (Nzl). 285: Jamie Hook, Brett Rankin. 286: Michael Moore, Jake Stirling, Aaron Pike, Daniel Pearce (Nzl) Leigh McKechnie. 287: Ben Wharton, Charles Wright (a) Paul Hayden. 288: Harry Bateman (Nzl) Scott Arnold.

CLUB BALLARA Stroke A/Medal: C Anstis (10) 70. BALLARAT: B: D Pidgeon (13) 73. C: C Jacobs (22) 75 cb. Dec: D Beattie (16) 74. Blue: G Wilson (11) 69 cb. W: B Clark (18) 60 cb. GISBORNE: Stroke A: C White (4) 69. B/Medal: M Paine (12) 65. C: T Deveny (19) 72 cb. Scr: G White 73. W: M Stoettrup (11) 76.

Q BASEBALL VICTORIAN SUMMER LEAGUE Div 1: Cheltenham 8 bt Geelong 1, Doncaster 2 bt Preston 1, Melbourne 19 bt Newport 0, Sandringham 10 bt Upwey FTG 8. Reserves: Cheltenham 5 bt Geelong 2, Doncaster 3 bt Preston 0, Melbourne 9 bt Newport 1, Sandringham 8 bt Upwey FTG 3. Div 2: Sunshine 12 bt St Kilda 0, Werribee 7 bt Malvern 2, Springvale 6 bt Moorabbin 1. Reserves: Berwick 5 bt Port Melbourne 2, Fitzroy 10 bt Bonbeach 8, Werribee 9 bt Malvern 1, Moorabbin 6 bt Springvale 0, Sunshine bt St Kilda fft. Div 3: Ballarat City 5 bt Ormond Glenhuntly 2. Reserves: Ballarat City bt Ormond Glenhuntly fft.

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Tigers take new grade by storm By Tara Murray Lancefield may have taken sides by surprise before the Christmas break in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s C-grade competition, but it’s not expecting that to continue in the new year. In its first season in C-grade, Lancefield is on top of the table with eight wins and one loss. Tigers coach Luke Barker says the club as a whole has so far exceeded preseason expectations. “I’m a little surprised with how we’ve gone as a whole,” Barker said. “We’re on top; the second team is top and the third side is second. The whole club has lost just four games, which is the most surprising thing.” Barker said development of the young players was the biggest factor. “A couple of kids have been OK and have promised a lot the last few years, but they’ve now taken the next step. “Matthew Bowden is leading the bowling in the competition; he’s been very good. “A few of the younger ones have made a few scores. Our depth is pretty good and we have 14-15 players who can easily step up and play in C-grade.

“We’ve only got one bloke who has played every game, so we’re looking to get a settled side in the lead-up to finals.” With matches against clubs in the top five on the run home, Barker says Lancefield will get a true indication of where it’s at. “I think we shocked a lot of clubs early as we didn’t win the D-grade competition, and we’re now sitting on top of the ladder in C-grade. “They may have taken us a bit easy not thinking we would be as strong as we are, but we’re the side to beat now. They’re going to come for us. “We have to play Gisborne, Woodend and Rupertswood, who we are yet to play in two-day matches. That will tell us where we are.” With promotion to B-grade in two to three years the aim, Barker says they have given themselves a chance of achieving the goal earlier than expected. “Promotion in that timeframe is still the goal. To be promoted you need to have the second side not far behind in the grades and with the results so far we have given ourself some chance.” On Saturday, Lancefield’s game against Riddell was called off due to the weather. The teams split the six points.

‘Respect’ for Lions reflects in 2015 fixtures list Less travel to Ballarat and more night matches are highlights of the Sunbury Lions’ 2015 fixtures list, according to president Jack Ogilvie. The Lions will start the Ballarat Football League season away from home with a game against Darley on April 18, before their first home match the following round against Lake Wendouree. Travel has been a concern for the club in recent years, but in 2015 the club will travel to face teams in the Ballarat half of the league on only four occasions. The Lions will play eight games at home, while they play each of the eastern corridor teams Melton, Melton South, Bacchus Marsh and Darley twice. Ogilvie said the club had worked with the league about its concerns with travel – a reason for the club’s decision to reconsider its future in the league. “We spoke about some of the issues we’ve had in the past, and they have been keen for us to stay in the league. “We have been able to negotiate on some things. “We’ve got more games away from Ballarat and a few night matches, which is good for us,” Ogilvie said. “It means people in the area who are involved in the Riddell District Football League can get

to our games as well. “They [the league] have treated us with a lot of respect in dealing with our concerns.” The Lions will host a memorial game on July 18 to honour Albert and Maree Rizk, who were passengers on flight MH17 downed over Ukraine. Albert was a club committee member. “We requested to play Redan [who they played following the plane crash last year]. “They treated us with a lot of respect.” On field, the Lions are set for a big year having added some experience to the young side. Xavier Linton, Lucas Shaw, Ant Zammit and Tim Hill are among the signings. Ogilvie said having Jack Sheahan on a more regular basis was the biggest boost for the club. “Jack is still on Essendon’s VFL list, but we expect him to play a few more matches for us this year. Daniel Toman will again play for us when he’s available.” Ogilvie said he hoped the club would appoint a new A-grade netball coach in the coming weeks. Kim Bailey stood down from the role in November after taking on the job of the AFL Goldfields netball manager. “We’ … should be able to make an announcement soon. Everything else with the netball is sort of on hold until we sign a coach.” Tara Murray

The Gisborne Green under-13 side finished runners-up in the Central Highlands Junior Country Week finals. (Supplied)

Country Week cricket tests Gisborne’s best juniors It was mixed fortunes for the Gisborne sides in the Central Highlands Junior Country Week finals on Friday. The Gisborne Green teams in the under-13 and under-15 competitions were both expected to play Ballarat Gold in the finals. The under-13 match went ahead, with Gisborne Green falling short of the title. The under-15 final was called off due to the weather, with Gisborne Green taking home the title due to a better percentage in the round robin stage. Speaking during the week, under-13 coach Gavin MacKay said the boys had really

enjoyed the competition. “It’s been a fantastic experience and a lot of fun, and we’ve had a couple of wins,” MacKay said. “Last year the boys played in the second of the Gisborne teams, Gisborne White. “They’ve learnt a little more with their cricket this year. “Last year they were 12-year-olds and found themselves intimated,” MacKay said. “This year they feel like they’re the big boys. “The running between the wickets and the applying of pressure has been a lot better.” MacKay said there hadn’t been a standout in the side with all the boys playing their

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roles well. “They have exceeded expectations and I thought at the very start they were a chance to make the final. “The lads have put in a great performance with the bat and the ball. Three of them had to retire after making 40s.” Unfortunately for Gisborne Green, they fell short in the final. After sending Ballarat Gold in, the Greens restricted them to 5-151 off the allocated 40 overs. The wickets were shared between the players, with five bowlers picking up a ‘pole’ each.

In reply, Green could manage ony 7-118, Flynn Lakely top-scoring with 40 not out and having to retire. Gisborne White finished the under-13 competition in fifth place. In the under-15s, Gisborne Green defended the title it won last year. To take the title, Green won its three matches in the round robin phase to finish on a better percentage than Ballarat Gold. Gisborne White finished sixth in the under-16 competition. Tara Murray

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