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Bees need a little leg-up

(Shawn Smits)

Beekeeper Jim Sansom is rapt with the health of his favourite little workers, even though things aren’t quite as healthy on a global scale. The Newham apiarist says last autumn was particularly difficult for local beekeepers, but the climate since then has been more bee-friendly. Mr Sansom, a retired geography teacher who caught his first swarm as a boy in 1954, has been a partner in Edgecombe-based Blackhill Apiaries for almost two decades. He says the small-scale honey operation is poised for a bumper year. ‘‘It’s purely climatic. Last autumn was particularly bad, but the past spring was really good.’’ Blackhill produces about a tonne and a half of honey each year, most of it being sold at local farmers markets. Mr Sansom says bees worldwide are in dramatic decline, spelling disaster for agriculture and food supplies. ‘‘Pollination is the main issue. The claim is made that 60 per cent of stuff on supermarket shelves depends on pollination.’’ He says people should consider building a backyard hive. Groups like the recently formed Woodend Bee Friendly Society are there to help. ‘‘Poor old bees are up against so much with disease, loss of habitat and pesticides,’’ Mr Sansom says. JIM SANSOM

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Real estate trends up By Matt Crossman Real estate investors are flocking to regional areas, with interest in Kyneton particularly strong. New data released by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria reveals Kyneton was among the state’s top six areas for rental growth in the year to September 30. The rental yield figure for three-bedroom homes in Kyneton – the proportion of rental income derived from the value of the property – was 4.4 per cent, up 2.9 per cent.

Wendouree, Mildura, Echuca, Alfredton and Corio also made the list. REIV chief executive Enzo Raimondo said regional centres already had very few vacancies and the rental market was tightening even further. ‘‘While a further fall in the vacancy rate is unwelcome news for those looking for a place to live, for investors it means continuity of tenancy and the likelihood of a pool of would-be tenants from which to choose,’’ he said. Kyneton’s Connallys Real Estate principal

Mark Watson said the rental market was definitely growing. ‘‘At this time of year, vacancies can be up a bit because there are always people changing jobs and moving,’’ Mr Watson said. ‘‘But normally, demand for rental properties is much greater than supply.’’ PRD Nationwide Kyneton branch manager Helen Jens said the agency had just three properties available for rent last week. ‘‘Interest in this town is certainly growing,’’ Ms Jens said. While acknowledging it was a touchy subject,

she said more development might be needed soon. ‘‘There are some plans for future subdivisions, but we’re a bit short of land at the moment.’’ Kyneton rentals range from about $200 to $600 a week, but most fall within the $330-$350 bracket. Mr Watson said the house sales market was also reasonably solid. The median house price in the Macedon Ranges increased 10.1 per cent in the past year to $545,000, with the largest growth being in Woodend (up 21 per cent) and Kyneton (8.5 per cent).

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Op shops want dumping to stop By Matt Crossman Broken tables, soiled mattresses and busted armchairs were among many useless items dumped outside Sunbury opportunity shops in recent weeks, lumping charities with expensive disposal costs. Star Weekly spoke to volunteers from several local op shops, who said they were tired of coming to work on Monday mornings to find broken or unsuitable items piled up on footpaths or in carparks. Vinnies manager Evelyn Banavas said

some people don’t realise that by leaving their donations out of hours, they are making them available for other people to rummage through or be damaged by weather and even rodents. Ms Banavas said people who wanted to donate items should speak to a volunteer during business hours. ‘‘Our store is open six days a week,’’ she said. ‘‘If people come in, we can also explain that we can’t accept some things like cots because safety standards may have changed, or child car seats because we can’t check their integrity. ‘‘Things like soiled mattresses, we end up

having to take them to the tip and that just costs us money.’’ Salvos Stores marketing co-ordinator Aife O’Loughlin said unsuitable donations were a continuous problem, which typically spiked in the weeks after Christmas. ‘‘It costs us in excess of $6 million Australiawide to dispose of rubbish and items unsuitable for donations,” Ms O’Loughlin said. “This money could be put to much better use.’’ She said Salvos Stores had a sustainability manager who worked with councils to solve the perennial problem of dumping.

‘‘Some councils have opted to fine those who have illegally dumped items on the street.’’ Hume city infrastructure director Daryl Whitfort said the council did not issue fines for such offences, but court-imposed penalties for people convicted under the Litter Act ranged from $500 to $1000, plus costs. ‘‘Council has implemented camera surveillance at identified priority areas in the community,’’ Mr Whitfort said. He said 15 offenders had been prosecuted for varying levels of illegal dumping in the city over the past six months.

Fire blackened, but in good hands

A word in time on home cover

Wildlife volunteers continue to scour the charred bush of Black Hill, rescuing animals injured in the blaze that tore through the area three weeks ago. Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network volunteers have already removed about a dozen animals from the fire ground, including several wallabies, a family of kangaroos and an echidna. Most had burnt paws. The network’s fire ground co-ordinator, Tania Begg, said they had also come across the remains of many smaller, less fortunate animals. She said animals that spent much of their time in trees, such as possums and gliders, had few places to go in the event of a major fire. Animals rescued by the network’s 10 or so volunteers have been taken to shelters in Pastoria and Woodend to be nursed back to health. Ms Begg said volunteers would visit the site, north of Kyneton, daily over coming weeks. ‘‘There’ll still be animals suffering from the effects of the fire for eight or so weeks, so we’ll be keeping an eye on things for as long as we can.’’ Black Hill reserve remains closed to the public following the January 7 blaze, which was started by lightning and tore through 250 hectares of bush and farm land. Hundreds of kilometres of fencing and several outbuildings were also destroyed. Friends of Black Hill Reserve president Daryl Kellett described the outcome of the fire, which also burnt 3000 new trees, as tragic and said the reserve would take ‘‘20 to 30 years to recover’’. A temporary number has been set up to report animals affected by the fire: phone 0476 158 080.

Residents in bushfire-prone areas of Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are being urged to check they have adequate home insurance because of stricter building codes introduced in the wake of 2009’s Black Saturday. Victorian Building Authority technical and regulation director Jarrod Edwards said it was vital that people checked their insurance cover before it was too late. ‘‘The last thing you need in the devastating event of losing your home in a bushfire is to discover your insurance policy doesn’t cover all the costs associated with rebuilding,’’ he said. A recent statewide survey conducted for insurance company AAMI found only 22 per cent of home owners in areas of bushfire risk had contacted their insurer to check or update their cover. A separate Insurance Council of Australia report found 14 per cent of people in high fire danger areas weren’t certain their insurance covered them against bushfire. Mr Edwards said houses rebuilt to meet the requirements of the new codes could cost significantly more than the original, which needed to be factored into the amount of insurance cover. He said people in high-risk areas should also talk to a registered builder about mandatory design features required in the event of a rebuild. Norm Glenn, director of Gisborne builder Prime-Metro Homes, said residents must do their research. ‘‘Don’t believe the advertised cost of what it takes to build a display home,’’ he said. ‘‘People in a designated bushfire area should add extra costs to the rebuild.’’

Matt Crossman Wildlife volunteer Martin Beaumont carries an injured kangaroo, one of four rescued from a family of five, from the Black Hill fire ground.

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Macedon Ranges council has bought 12 hectares of vacant land opposite its new netball complex at New Gisborne. The land, at the corner of Hamilton and Barringo roads, will be used to build two sports ovals, a pavilion, playground and parking facilities. Deputy mayor Russell Mowatt said the council purchased the land to ensure it could meet the future recreational needs of people in the area. Plans will be developed after the land is rezoned.

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Quality that’s stock in trade A Gisborne supermarket can lay claim to being a cut above the rest after taking out a national meat award for the third year running. Williamson’s Foodworks was recently awarded for having the chain’s best meat department Australia-wide, beating out 600 other stores. Director David Williamson said it was the first time the feat had been achieved. He said it was fitting recognition of the work put in by the team of 15 employed at his Gisborne and Sunbury stores. “The award’s rated on the standard, quality, range and pricing,” Mr Williamson said. “We’ve always aimed to provide butcher shop quality at supermarket prices.” Matt Crossman

Tooborac’s first “Tooby Booby” beer festival will raise funds for breast cancer research and support programs this Sunday. Country artist James Blundell and local bands will perform at the festival, being held at the Tooborac Hotel. Entry is by donation. More details are at www.tooborachotel.com.au.

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This year’s Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival will be held on February 28 at Woodend Community Hub garden from 10am. Entry: $5. Details at www.mrsgonline.org.au

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By Matt Crossman A Woodend trader fears someone will have to be seriously injured before something is done about a ‘‘dangerous’’ intersection in the centre of town. Danielle Corner is reviving a campaign seeking a new VicRoads study and consideration of a roundabout to ease traffic and improve safety at the corner of Anslow and High streets. Ms Corner said a steady stream of complaints and a wave of discussion on social media had prompted her to start another petition, after almost 2000 people supported a 2010 effort. Campaign supporters will meet Macedon Labor MP Mary-Anne Thomas this week to highlight their concerns. Ms Corner, who was involved in a crash at the site in 2008, said the sound of tooting horns and cars screeching was ‘‘almost like background music’’ near the busy intersection. ‘‘Every day we’re hearing of near misses,’’ she said. ‘‘Buses also pick up school kids near Holgates [Brewhouse] then there’s all the bicycles, and the traffic in town is always increasing.’’ Ms Corner said the intersection was confusing enough for Woodend residents, let alone people visiting. ‘‘A roundabout would reduce confusion as to who has right of way and would force a reduced speed along High Street,’’ she said. Ms Corner said a bend in the road, a clock tower and gardens near the intersection all reduced visibility. She questioned VicRoads figures showing there had been only one low-impact crash at the intersection in the past five years, adding

Danielle Corner at the intersection of High and Anslow streets in Woodend. (Shawn Smits)

that while a roundabout might be costly, safety was more important. VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting said the authority had no immediate plans to upgrade the intersection. ‘‘The section of High Street operates within a low-speed environment,” he said. “On an

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average day, around 6200 vehicles use this stretch of road and there is good visibility. Service roads … provide safe and easy access to Woodend’s commercial precinct.” Ms Corner said a new petition would soon be available at Woodend businesses. For more details, visit goo.gl/t9s7kY.

Barbecues, backyard cricket, a flea market and an Aussie film night are among the activities on offer for Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents this Australia Day. Awards and citizenship ceremonies will also be held in Kyneton and Broadmeadows, while there will be free entry at the Lancefield and Woodend outdoor pools. Macedon Ranges Australia Day ambassador Steve Moneghetti will speak at the council’s official ceremony at Kyneton town hall from 10.30am after taking part in a five-kilometre family fun run from Gisborne’s Sankey Reserve at 8am. Township celebrations include a barbecue, foot race and film night at Baynton town hall from 6pm. Gisborne celebrations at John Aitken Reserve’s rotunda from 9am include a flag-raising ceremony, music and games. Kyneton Lions Club will put on breakfast at the Mechanics Institute reserve from 8am, while a flea market and antiques display will be held at Malmsbury town hall from 9am-4pm. Tylden residents can enjoy a breakfast at the hall reserve from 8.30am and in Woodend a traditional Australian morning tea and backyard cricket match will be held at the RSL club from 10.30am-2pm. Hume’s Australia Day awards and a ceremony for 100 new citizens is at Broadmeadows from 9am. Matt Crossman

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Pool magnet grabs ’em About 9000 people walked through the turnstiles at the Gisborne and Kyneton indoor pools in the first month of summer. Macedon Ranges council figures show 8890 visits were made to the Gisborne centre in the month to December 31, while 9026 visits were recorded at Kyneton. Woodend’s Mitchell, 7, and Mirabel, 8 (pictured with Kyneton aquatic centre instructor Cheryl), are among the children who have taken advantage of holiday swimming lessons. Both pools have swimming programs to suit all levels, from preschoolers through to adults. Private swim lessons for children with special needs can also be arranged. For more details, call 5421 1477 or visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/leisure.

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Developer pamphlet condemned By Matt Crossman A major property developer has been slammed for distributing a pamphlet promoting a controversial Woodend housing development that has effectively been rejected by Macedon Ranges council. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said residents opposed to the Davies Hill project were extremely disappointed by the pamphlet, which asks residents if they would like the matter discussed further. But Villawood executive director Rory

Costelloe claimed the long-running planning process had been characterised by a ‘‘lack of transparency’’. Mr Costelloe said Villawood had been part of Woodend for six years and he was encouraged by responses to the pamphlet, which offers respondents the chance to win double passes to Australian Open tennis quarter-finals. The developer first lodged a proposal for 650 lots at Davies Hill in 2011, but the plan was rejected by councillors as it did not fit the town’s character. A revised 290-lot proposal was submitted in

February 2012 but was not formally considered by the council. Last October, a planning amendment that would have paved the way for a 150-lot development and potential retirement village was unanimously rejected by councillors. The proposal was deemed premature because the recently adopted Woodend structure plan had identified sufficient land supply in the town for at least 18 years. Last week, Cr Anderson said it was disappointing that Villawood seemed not to accept the council’s position.

“Council is committed to implementing the settlement strategy and Woodend structure plan as adopted,’’ she said. Woodend resident Maxwell Winchester said the Villawood pamphlet could easily give the impression to new residents that there’d been no consultation. “But there’s been six years of it,’’ Dr Winchester said. ‘‘I understand they have made a significant investment and they want a return, but there’s nothing stopping them from developing the land in line with the policy that’s there.’’

Hanging out for race day fun As many as 5000 people are expected for Monday’s Australia Day race meeting at Hanging Rock. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club general manager Jon Dight says the popular event will feature a seven-race card, including the Hanging Rock Cup over 2350 metres. There’ll also be food stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. Mr Dight says the race day, one of just two held at the picturesque venue each year, is famous for its laid-back vibe. ‘‘Being Australia Day, it’s a good chance to get together with friends and celebrate with a traditional race meeting.’’ Tickets cost $25. Gates open at 11am, with the first race at 1.30pm. For more details, phone 1300 139 402 or visit goo.gl/Y4znhY. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club’s Jon Dight is looking forward to race day. (Shawn Smits)

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Life-saver stolen

A defibrillator donated to Sunbury Little Athletics Club was taken during a burglary at Boardman Reserve last Tuesday night. The life-saving device, valued at $2300, was stolen early on January 13. Food was also taken.

Thieves take school computers

Twelve computers were stolen from Sunbury West Primary School early on January 13. Police said thieves smashed a window before taking the computers, valued at $500 each.

Help for supporting teens

Parents of teenage children can learn how to help young people dealing with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or alcohol and drug problems through a

free course offered by Macedon Ranges council. Participants of the 14-hour course will be taught how to identify and address youth mental health problems. Courses will be held in January, March, May, June, July and October. For more details, phone 5422 0337 or visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/live4life.

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Car boot bargains

Portraits of sibling love

Crafts, plants, hot food and children’s entertainment will be on offer at Sunbury’s market and car boot sale at the Elizabeth Drive community centre on February 7. ■ Stall inquiries: 0400 907 793

An exhibition of portraits celebrating the relationship between people with a disability and their siblings is touring the Macedon Ranges. The pictures, taken by local photographers Deborah Mullins and Kim Selby, featured in Woodend writer Angela Cox’s recent book Me & My Brother Brother. The exhibition, which was in Kyneton last month, is at Gisborne library until January 30. The photographs will be displayed at Woodend’s Chamber Art and Coffee House from February 4 to 22 and at Romsey library from February 25 to March 28. For more details on the book, visit www.specialstories.com.au. All proceeds go to local disability service providers.

Put pen to paper

Need a confidence boost? Improve your public speaking skills at the next meeting of the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Toastmasters group this evening at Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre from 7.30-9.30pm. ■ 0402 604 983 or www.macedonrangestoastmasters.org.au

Macedon Ranges artists are being encouraged to enter the 40th Woodend Lions Art Show as organisers work to reinvigorate the annual event. The Lions Club has partnered with the Macedon Ranges Art Trail for this year’s Labour Day long weekend show, which will include new categories, a $3500 prize pool and an opening night event. Entries close February 20. For more details, phone 0438 363 242 or visit www.woodend.vic.lions.org.au.

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Embona taskforce detectives are hunting a trio who bashed and robbed a milkman in Sunbury on Christmas Eve. Police said the milkman, 21, was approached as he returned to his van after making a delivery in McInnes Close about 1.15am the night before Christmas. The men, one armed with a metal pole, demanded cash from the driver, who handed over a small amount. One of the men then struck the driver’s ribs with the pole before attacking the van. The driver, who was wearing a padded coat, was not injured. The men are believed to be aged in their late teens to early 20s. They were wearing black clothing and were described as being of Caucasian appearance. Anyone with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Lancefield market starts

Check out some of the finest produce the Macedon Ranges has to offer at the Lancefield and District Farmers Market. The first market of the year is on Saturday at the centre plantation of High Street. ■ goo.gl/P8GomV

Expand horizons

Woodend Neighbourhood House has released its first-term program with classes in botanical illustration, creative writing, French, belly-dancing and more. ■ 5427 1845 or www.woodendnh.org.au

Aussie rock tribute

A tribute to Australian rock greats on January 30 will raise funds for Macedon Ranges mental health support network PS My Family Matters. Revisit Dragon, Hunters and Collectors, INXS, and Cold Chisel at La Cibo, Gisborne, from 6.30pm.

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KYNETON 1060 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road, 3444

RT Edgar: 5427 1222 Price: $740,000 – $810,000 Private sale

Ron Phillips Real Estate: 0408 850 194 Price: $995,000 Private sale

On nearly nine hectares with spectacular views towards Daylesford and Mount Franklin, this cottage-style double storey is an ode to timber throughout, with walls, ceilings (some cathedral) and exposed beams all in pine. Coupled with slate floor tiles and neutral carpets, it has a definite country vibe which suits its setting – and if that doesn’t suit, a few licks of paint would change the feel entirely. There are three bedrooms, a parent’s retreat and a study (or optional fourth bedroom). Next to a meals area with wood heater, the kitchen is also replete with timber in cabinetry and has a wall oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. An outdoor area has a pizza oven and verandahs provide another spot for relaxation. An old railway carriage in the grounds would make a perfect studio or sleepout while adding value. Verdant paddocks and a productive olive grove maintained by a great water supply are other treats at this special place known as Mount Olivette.

Bound to tempt lovers of a rural lifestyle, especially those with a passion for organic growing and potential distribution to niche markets, this lovely property of about 6.07 hectares not only has two houses (on separate meters) but also an old vineyard with drip and overhead spray infrastructure intact. The main house is a rustic original Victorian (mid 1860s) amid cottage gardens, with three bedrooms (each with fireplace), bathroom, two toilets and a living room with fireplace. The rural kitchen has a Rayburn slow-combustion cooker, dishwasher and a freestanding cooker. The second eco-friendly smart-design house is a wonderful conversion from the original shearing shed, with two bedrooms, bathroom, modern kitchen, a large living area, and an independent studio permit. Solar panels, orchards, an original barn, a really big new shed, huge water tanks, a bore, drystone walls, historic outbuildings and fantastic views make this property very special.

Real Estate Today The Renter’s Conundrum This age old question never goes away. House prices and rents have both risen lately, but there are signs both are stabilizing. Shall I continue to rent, or shall I look to buy a home.Some consumers can save the difference between their rent payment and a monthly mortgage payment. Unfortunately, many don’t have such discipline and end up being lifetime renters as they sit and watch housing rise in price over the long term. There is nothing better in forced savings to compare with the purchase of a home. And there are very few other investments where a housing loan provider will lend the majo ma rity of the purchase price to the buyer. While capital growth may be sparse in the short term, gearing and compulsory savings greatly benefit homeowners. Don’t forget that the capital gains for owner/occupied homes are tax-free. Another

SUNBURY 11 Ruthven Court, 3429

point to remember is that you can actually live in your investment, you are the master of your domain and you can do what you want with it (within legal restriction)

Dunlop Real Estate: 9744 2555 Price: Contact agent Private sale On a block of about 673 square metres in a quiet court and with easy access to all services, this brick veneer (of about 16 squares) is well suited to a young family or astute investor. It has four bedrooms, the main with built-in wardrobe and en suite; others are serviced by a bathroom and separate toilet. Two good-sized living areas are a boon for providing the kids with their own space. The compact kitchen has a gas freestanding cooker and a big window with views to an excellent enclosed outdoor room with paving underfoot that extends out into the backyard where there’s lots of lawn and ornamental shrubs. The property has ceiling fans, wall gas heater, air-conditioner, split-system and a concrete driveway leading to a single garage.

You don’t have to worry about lease problems and being asked to vacate. You have security and the knowledge that you won’t be forever paying rent. People who criticise others for buying in a slowing market are forgetting that when conditions change so will the entry barriers. Inevitably, housing prices rise over the long term drops. If we at Dunlop Real Estate can be of service answering your real estate queries, feel free to phone me, John Dunlop, on 9744 2555 or to call into our friendly offices at Sunbury and Gisborne for courteous assistance.

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BULLENGAROOK 859 Bacchus Marsh Road, 3437 Gisborne Real Estate: 5428 8895

Price: $959,000

A superb set-up for horses and a great house with an utterly contemporary vibe deliver a double-dip of attractions on this beautifully turned-out property of about 4.04 hectares in a secluded setting – but just a few minutes from Gisborne’s shops and schools. Horses and humans will feel equally pampered here because there’s not a trick missed when it comes to lifestyle comforts and infrastructure supports. First, the house. For a place built a while ago, it certainly plays an ace in the style stakes. Polished hardwood floorboards start from entry and flow down a hallway and into all bedrooms;

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juxtaposed with crisp white wall paint and charcoal roller blinds (throughout), it’s all streamlined modernity. But where things really hum is in the expansive living hub to the left of entry. Large-format soft-grey floor tiles that bounce around lots of natural light admitted through big windows, a TV niche above bespoke (white) cabinetry incorporating wood storage for the heater in here, and an on-trend kitchen show a deft interior design hand. Glossy black cabinetry (lots of drawers), black stone benchtops, soft-grey glass splashback, smart walk-in pantry, and dishwasher and 900mm cooker by Blanco are a chic

combination in the cooks’ domain, which opens to a covered outdoor space. A short hallway (closets all along) from the kitchen has the laundry, separate toilet, and a bathroom designed for pleasure: a freestanding bathtub, floating vanity unit in glossy white, a huge walk-in shower, heated towel rail and mid-grey porcelain wall tiles. Seriously nice. The four bedrooms each have mirrored robes and share a modern skylit bathroom and, off the same hallway (with big storage room), there’s a carpeted rumpus room. At hall’s end, three steps head down to an entertainment room with bar, outside access and split-system. And

then, right next door, comes a treat: a massive indoor solar-heated pool under a cedar-lined ceiling inset with three skylights. Horsey/lifestyle stuff? A 60 x 20-metre menage with lights, tack and feed rooms, two stables, 11 loose boxes in 17 watered paddocks (central laneway with turning point), two big sheds, a chook complex, dog run, three bores (one windmill, two electric), seven water tanks and a dam. Keypad entry at gate, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling are other drawcards at a property replete with them. Carole Levy

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

7 Bowerbird Place Sunbury

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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.

This vast, exclusive residence will take your breath away from the moment you enter. Located on a massive block with huge light filled rooms and luxurious appointments throughout it is the quintessential executive home. Set in the desirable Rolling Meadows Estate this 4 bedroom 3 bathroom abode will delight the senses.

FOR SALE $590,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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Brilliantly positioned, featuring 4 queen sized bedrooms plus study, central bathroom with spa, timber kitchen with dishwasher, open plan living & formal lounge. Offering solar heated pool, alfresco entertaining area and large double garage.

FOR SALE $599,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.30-2.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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 BY APPOINTMENT CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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1.30-2.00pm 110 Smith Street, Macedon 3 Centenary Avenue, Macedon 2.00-2.30pm 15 Orr Street, Malmsbury 2.30-3.00pm 61 Hastings Drive, New Gisborne 1 Simms Court, Riddells Creek

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY PACKAGE

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.

Four good size bedrooms, two living areas, well appointed kitchen, delightful outdoor entertaining area with lovely landscaped gardens and a double lock-up garage completes this home on 1516m2 approx.

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

FOR SALE $425,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

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15 Orr Street Malmsbury

685 Staughton Vale Road Staughton Vale

HISTORIC PROPERTY – CIRCA 1866 – 1796M2 Approx. This landmark residence incorporated the original Bank of Victoria. Substantial three bedroom residence boasts Baltic pine floorboards, pressed metal ceilings, open fireplaces, original French doors & much more.

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STUNNING VIEWS, POLE POSITION, ADJOINING NATIONAL PARK

FOR SALE $695,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 2.00-2.30PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

Architect John Koch’s pole house nestled on over 30 acres of beautiful bushland with Brisbane Ranges at your backdoor. 5 levels of living offering 3 bedrooms, timber kitchen, central bathroom, large family and dining rooms. A must see!

FOR SALE $585,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 10.30-11.00AM Photo ID Required CONTACT Sunbury Office 9744 2555

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LARGE FAMILY HOME 4 brs, ens and WIR. Separate lounge room, large open plan kitchen, meals and family room. Feats gas cooking, dishwasher, powder room, rear deck, dbl garage with internal access to house.

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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.

GREAT LOCATION Fab 3 br family home. Two separate living areas, kit/meals Air con, gas heat. Sep flat with own bathroom. Pergola and decking out to rear yard. An inspection is a must

ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE Country-style family home has 3 brs, ens, WIR, study, timber kit, meals, spacious formal and informal living. rear decking, ducted and wood heat, dble garage.

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54 Evans Street, Sunbury 40 Aitken Street, Gisborne

19 Harpers Road Tylden

110 Smith Street Macedon

BARGAIN BUY WITH POTENTIAL 3.5 ACRES Approx.

SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS AND AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME

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.

A fabulous 4 bedroom family home on approx. 1846m2. Formal and informal living areas, open plan family room / meals / well appointed timber kitchen, 2 bathrooms, rumpus and double garage. Close to local shops, schools and railway station. Easy freeway access. ESR $495,000 TO $540,000

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

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AUCTION Saturday 21st Feb @ 12.00Noon INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 1.30-2.00PM Photo ID Required CONTACT Gisborne Office 5428 2800

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980 Craigieburn Road Oaklands Junction

61 Hastings Drive New Gisborne

“BAREGA” 100 ACRES

CHARACTER FILLED HOME ON 3.8 ACRES (APPROX) WITH TOWN WATER

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.

A unique 3 – 4 bedroom home, main with ensuite and WIR, constructed from bluestone, limestone, sandstone and bricks. Features lounge with stone fireplace, formal dining, open plan kitchen / meals / family, rumpus and 2 paddocks at the rear of the property.

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

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FOR SALE $745,000 INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 2.30-3.00PM 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

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“Simply Splendid”- 1600m2 10 Sullivan Court ROMSEY A splendid family home awaits a new owner. Just 3 years young and beautifully built, the home provides an abundance of space both inside and out. Excellent accommodation comprises: • Exceptionally large main bedroom complete with fully fitted dressing room and magnificent ensuite. • Three more queen sized bedrooms with fitted built-inrobes • Large study/home office • Delightful sitting room offering of access to the Pergola • Exceptionally spacious family/ dining area – perfect for entertaining • Large rumpus room opening to the rear deck • Magnificent kitchen – 5 burner gas/electric stove, very large butler’s pantry, dishwasher • Powder room • Beautiful family bathroom • Excellent laundry • Double garage + workshop under roof with roller door rear access

$495,000

Exceptional features include outdoor entertainment area & under-cover Pizza oven, ducted vacuum, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, full insulation, excellent fencing, 5 star energy rating. A simply splendid home! Be quick to inspect.

“RESPONSIBILITY” First and foremost – a very Happy, healthy and prosperous 2015 to you all! 2015 has started with fires! South Australia has had a dreadful time and we, in Victoria, have not been spared, and this is just the start of summer! To what extent can we be responsible for the safety of our own property? Living in the Macedon Ranges or any rural area means accepting bush fire risk and making the appropriate preparations. Cleaning up of grass, bushes and rubbish is the first step. A wide fire break around rural properties or around lifestyle properties is very important. Remove low growing branches from trees and clean up fallen limbs. Make sure driveways are clear and safe. Remove all flammable material from gutters, under houses, from around sheds and keep verandah’s clear. clear Gum trees, though beautiful, are highly flammable and not really appropriate close to dwellings. The CFA CF volunteers do a spectacular job fighting fires and keeping us safe. Listen to their advice! If the CFA CF or Police recommend evacuation, then leave! Bricks and mortar can be replaced, life cannot. This summer be safe and be responsible.

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Let us hope that 2015 is a wonderful year and a safe one for all.

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• Column supplied by Liz Dormontt. Liz is a director of Chess Property Consultants, based in Romsey. To contact Liz, phone 5429 5544 or check out their website at www.chessproperty.com.au

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Absolutely Charming!-2 acres approx. ❙ Blue-stone home with heritage features & bull-nose verandahs ❙ Magnificent main bedroom with full ensuite & WIR ❙ Country style kitchen with walk-in pantry ❙ Established gardens with paved outdoor courtyard ❙ 19x11mtr shed with power & concrete flooring ❙ Separate lock up garage ❙ Pony paddock

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ROMSEY

$422,000 LANCEFIELD

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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Sophisticated, Private Country Living-1000m2 3 2 2

$678,000

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$442,000 NEG.

❙ Main bedroom with full ensuite, parents retreat, WIR & balcony ❙ Excellent kitchen/meals ❙ Delightful lounge with hydronic heating & OFP 2+1 ❙ 2 further bedrooms downstairs (or 1 + study) ❙ Well fenced dam/lake, rick volcanic soil, abundance of water, ter producter, 2 tive vegie garden,stunning views ❙ Extensive 230m2 sheds & carports 2

❙ Large main bedroom, stylish ensuite + WIR ❙ Bedrooms 2&3 are extra-large with BIR ❙ Modern kitchen with gas up-right stove + splashback ❙ Open plan family & meals area ❙ Theatre room/formal lounge ❙ Extra-large alfresco area ❙ Gas heating, evap cooling, 5+ star energy rating

3 2 2

$752,000

ROMSEY

A Touch of Magic- 7 acres ❙ Three very large bedrooms—main with WIR ❙ Elegant formal lounge, formal dining ❙ Exceptionally spacious kitchen, Informal dining opening to front deck ❙ Family room leading to sheltered rear deck ❙ Massive shed to house farm machinery ❙ Excellent dog run, fenced paddocks ❙ Town water, ter tank water, ter, ter bore water ter,

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72 McEwan Drive, Sunbury

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The home offers off a separate entry flowing to a good size family living room plus the open plan meals and kitchen. Offer Off ing plenty of off street parking and the double lock-up garage.

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Inspection: Saturday 1.45pm - 2.15pm Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Accommodation includes three good sized bedrooms all with BIR’s, master with large BIR and ensuite plus central bathroom.

The home offers off 3 bedrooms including a spacious master appointed updated ensuite, plus a walk in robe, central bathroom and toilet and a delightful timber kitchen with separate meals area looking out to the

Additional features include ducted heating and evaporative cooling plus an extra refrigerated air conditioning unit in the main living room, extensive concreting and established gardens.

immaculate gardens. Added features are ducted zoned heating, 3 split systems, double remote garage and 6600ltr water tank with pump.

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7 McCubbin Court, Sunbury

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Off ed for sale for the first time in over 24 years! Offer Spacious front living room flowing to a renovated kitchencompletewithS/Sappliances overlooking glorious established gardens. Accommodation includes a good sized master bedroom with BIR with another 2 bedrooms with BIR’s PLUS a great sized study/4th bedroom which share a 2 way bathroom. Additional features include evaporative cooling, ducted gas heating, alarm system.

This warm and inviting light filled home offers off a Jarrah kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The dining area and separate large family living areas sit next to the kitchen, opening onto an undercover entertaining area featuring private gardens enveloped by delightful landscaping. Located in a quiet court location with parkland’s a stone throw away all set on a generous allotment of approximately 837m2!. Accommodation includes 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR’s plus a study which could be used as a 4th bedroom, with master comprising full ensuite and WIR.

Price: $335,000 to $$355,000 Inspection: Saturday 10.45am to 11.15am Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Price: $365,000 to $380,000 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am to 12.00pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

21 Towerbridge Rise, Sunbury

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LocatedinthedistinguishedJacksonsHillEstate! This inviting home provides multiple separate living zones of spacious proportions including formal living, impeccable rumpus/theatre room with double doors, commodious family room with a spacious central meals area with adjoining sizable kitchen framed with pendant light fittings incorporating stone benches and fully appointed with S/S appliances including dishwasher, sher inbuilt microwave, 900mm gas sher, cook top and oven with a walk in pantry. Outside continues to impress with a huge 54m2 merbau deck with fantastic views. Price: $595,000 - $635,000 Inspection: Saturday 10.00am to 10.30am Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

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03 9744 2244

Craftsman af aftsman Homes build accommodates 2 wonderful sized bedrooms with BIR’s and a central bathroom. Designed with a contemporary open living plan, vogue kitchen and quality stainless steel appliances it’s sure to please! Large doors from the living area flow onto the decking with garden views. Offer Off ing internal access from the lock-up garage and low maintenance landscaped gardens. Additional features include refrigerated cooling and ducted heating, plantation shutters and more!

Price: $395,000 to $415,000 Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

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YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Chances are at some time in your life lif you’ve made a NewYear’s resolution and then broken brok it.This year, ar stop the cycle of resolving to make ar, mak change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take tak better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have ha a much better year if your resolution sticks. Here’s some tips to help you get started. Be Realistic - the surest way wa to fall shortt of your goal is to make mak your goal unattainable, resolve to NEVER eating your ur fa rite food again is setting you up to fail. Strive for a goal that is attainable,, favo such as avoiding it more often than you do now. Plan Ahead -don’t make mak your ur resolution on NewYear’s Eve. If you wait until the last minute, it will be based on your mindset that particular day. da Talk About It -Tell -T friends and family members who will be there to support your resolve to change yourself for the better or improve your health.The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your New Year’s resolution and motivate each other other. Reward Yourself - this doesn’t mean that you can eat an entire box of chocolates if your resolution is to eat a better diet. Instead, celebrate your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn’t contradict your resolution. If you have ha been sticking to your promise to eat better, better reward yourself with new fitness clothing or by going to a movie with a friend. If you have ha totally run out of steam when it comes to keeping your resolution by mid-February, don’t despair despair. Start over er again! Recommit yo your urself self fo for 24 hour hours. s.Yo Youu can do an anything ything fo for 24 hour hours. s.

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It’s a big decision to buy your first property and chances are there are all sorts of features you’d like lik to find in your home.Locating that ideal property ty should involve a bit of your heart and a lot more of your head, otherwise you could end up buying somewhere that’s far from a perfect perf fit. Compiling a list of what’s important to you in a property is a great way wa of narrowing down your options and ensuring you purchase somewhere most suited to your needs. Location, location, location - One of the most important aspects to think about is the location of your property, ty which will largely depend on ty, your individual circumstances. Property prices - Another important factor is the price of property - how much can you afford aff to spend on your first home? Some parts of the country - or the city - are more affordab aff le than others, so it’s worth knowing where you are able to buy before bef getting your heart set on a certain home. Renovation potential - Some people like lik the idea of making their first property into a renovation project, while others simply want to move in and start living in it straight away. ay Decide which category you fall into ay. and factor this into yo your ur proper property ty hunting process.

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A great investment, starter home or a downsizers dream! Comprising of 3 bedrooms, a new modern light filled kitchen and meals area with views of the reserve, separate lounge, and a modern bathroom with bath and separate shower. Externally there is a long drive with gates leading to a double carport, a great space for your caravan cara or trailer. trailer Enjoy your coffee coff in the low maintenance yard with views of the reserve. Close to transport and an easy walk into all Sunbury’s facilities. Call now for an inspection befor bef e someone else does!

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A toast to Barossa’s tradition By Ben Thomas

Three words could be used to describe shiraz from the Barossa Valley: big, rich and bold. But there’s more to the Barossa than just opulent shiraz, with its flavours and structure changing as you head from north to south. Differences between rainfall and altitude and a wide range of soil types all play their part. “The Barossa is made up of three major towns: Tanunda, Nuriootpa and Angaston, but (also) myriad hamlets,” says Wolf Blass winemaker Steven Frost. For 100 years these hamlets produced wines of different styles until the large producers arrived, taking grapes from around the region and blending them to become the wines that helped launch a thousand shiraz ships.

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“Traditionally the little producers in the Barossa were very town, or parish, driven. Being poor German settlers, there are little parishes – towns – where everyone had to travel by cart to their own little winery,” Frost says. “With mechanisation and as we’ve become bigger as an industry, some little guys have stayed true to their little spot, and bigger guys, like us, who have come along late on the scene in the ’60s and the early ’70s, are not limited to sourcing from their own little spot.” Each year Frost makes shiraz from vineyards dotted through the Barossa and Eden valleys, before blending them to create the Wolf Blass suite of wines. Here are the differences he sees in shiraz from different parts of the Barossa Valley.

Southern Barossa Starting at Lyndoch, the Barossa’s most southern sub-region has the lowest altitude and the highest rainfall. It’s surrounded by undulating hills, with deep, rich soils. The best wines come from vineyards on the hills. “The vines are richer and lusher,” Frost says. “We pick this region the earliest because it grows with more canopy and the fruit ripens faster. The fruit is generally more fragrant, charming and more in the soft plum and berry fruits and the least tannic and structured throughout the Barossa Valley.” Central Barossa Heading north through to Dorrien, in the heart of the Barossa, the altitude rises to 260 to 300 metres. Gully winds from the Eden Valley cool the area in the early evening and lead to relatively cold nights. The best-performing grapes are grown in deep, rich soil along the North Para River. “The wines all have fantastic, savoury tannins and blue fruit flavours. It’s quite unique,” Frost says. To the north “In the northern valley, in what the locals call Ebenezer but we can’t because the name has been trademarked, it’s higher again, at 320 metres,” Frost says. “As you travel north, the vegetation drops off. It gets cooler nights but conditions are harder during the day. “Deep, rich-red clays hold the winter rains and the vines have to work hard to access that water. The slow, harsh conditions build more intensity in the wines and it provides the rich opulent style of Barossa shiraz everyone knows: bigger, richer, more powerful wines [than in the south], with rich plum and chocolate flavours.” Wolf Blass has recently released a range of sub-regional Barossa shiraz under the Sapphire label.

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SPORT Riddell shows again who’s boss By Tara Murray Riddell wanted to make amends for its loss to Sunbury United last week, and Wallan just happened to be the unlucky team to cop it. The Bombers has sat in prime position on the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup ladder all season, but the Wallan loss narrowed the gap between them and the rest to two points. With that in mind, Bombers coach Heath Wadden said they wanted to make the most of playing against the winless Wallan.

“I said to the guys a lot of the other teams that have played Wallan have got them outright, and that we need to take the opportunities when they’re there,” Wadden said on Sunday. “Yesterday everything went to plan. We won the toss and the boys bowled really well and got them out before we got the runs we wanted to get.” At stumps on day one, Wallan was 4-11 in its second innings still trailing the Bombers by 58 runs. Wadden said they considered batting for longer after a poor performance with the bat the week before against Sunbury United.

The Bombers declared at 5-120 against Wallan. “Last week we bowled well [against Sunbury United] but our batting let us down,” Wadden said. “We thought about batting longer, but the position on the ladder is more important. “There’s still another three games to go, so there’s no need to panic, and Sunbury United are a good side,” he said. “We need to work on a few things, but we know if we bat our 80 overs out in a two-day game we will win most of the time.” Gisborne is also in a good position heading

into day two of its game with Romsey. The Dragons will resume at 0-19, needing 111 for the win. Darcy Nolan was the star with the ball for the Dragons taking 5-27. Daniel Heaney fell seven runs short of a century against Sunbury United. Heaney was the backbone of Woodend’s innings of 259. United captain-coach James Hughes took 7-74. Sunbury will resume at 1-13 against Bacchus Marsh chasing 187. Jason McGann took 4-39 and Jason Elliott took 3-40 for Sunbury.

Highlanders’ hopes dashed

East Sunbury’s Jaxson Mobilio had the batsman ducking for cover. (Shawn Smits)

East Sunbury facing tricky run chase East Sunbury and Rupertswood’s match is evenly placed after the first day of their clash in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s B-grade competition. For a rising East Sunbury, entering the game two points behind third-placed St Anthonys, taking on the competition leaders provides a litmus test of where the side is at. The Thunder got off to a perfect start, dismissing Rupertswood opener Bruce Marshall for a duck, after Rupertswood had elected to bat. Rupertswood then steadied through coach Patrick Tyler and Hayden Ross, who formed the biggest partnership of the innings: 70. Once Ross fell for 34, the wickets started to tumble for Rupertswood.

Tyler was out for 44 with his team in sight of 100. Some late-order hitting from Logan Gray pushed the score to 180. Jessy Carroll was again among the wickets for the Thunder, taking 3-41. East Sunbury will start its innings on day two. Macedon looks set to stay in the top four, with victory in sight at stumps on day one of its clash with Bacchus Marsh. Sending Bacchus Marsh in proved the right decision as Macedon dismissed its opponent for 92. Patrick Trotta was tight with his bowling, taking 5-11 off 7.2 overs, while Tim Dawe grabbed 4-26. Daniel Trotta then came out firing with the bat and will resume at 54, as Macedon finished the day at 1-73.

Ashfield has already secured first innings points against Sunbury United, which was bowled out for a miserly 63, with Aaron Wright the only batsmen to get going. Ashfield reached its target with two wickets down and will resume at 2-65 with an eye on outright points as it pushes for the top four. Diggers Rest Bulla, also looking to join that echelon, put in a better batting performance against St Anthonys. Having struggled in recent rounds, Diggers Rest Bulla made 213, Lincoln Grant top-scoring with 47. In C-grade, Lancefield’s good form continued, with the ladder leaders securing first innings points against Woodend on day one. Tara Murray

Weather proved to be the spoiler for Central Highlands’ under-18 cricketers at the Victorian Bushrangers under-18 state championships. The Highlanders finished second in group D with a win, loss and weather-affected draw in the round robin stage of the competition. They were due to face Gippsland Pride in the quarter-finals last Wednesday, but the match was called off because of rain-saturated grounds, leaving Pride to progress to the semi-finals because it was higher on the ladder in the group stage. “It’s very disappointing that we are out to another team because of ladder position,” Highlanders coach Paul Jeffrey said. “It’s a very hollow feeling … you can’t control the weather.” Jeffrey said the Highlanders had set out to make the finals. “We wanted to make the finals and see how far we could go,” he said. “The weather meant that didn’t happen.” Captain Blake Thomson was the standout for the Highlanders, with 167 in two hits. “He performed really well and was disappointed that he didn’t get on the field,” Jeffrey said. “Nick Strangio [from Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club], our spin bowler, got wickets in both games and the seam bowlers did their bit, too. “Jakob Tidyman, our opener, made 77 in the second game.” Despite the disappointing end, Jeffrey said the players had learnt a lot. “They gelled together well and had a lot of fun, on and off the field. “They learnt a lot … even though a couple of games were washed out. “Five or six of the boys are bottom-age players and can play next year.” In the VicSpirit under-16 state championships, the Highlander girls finished eighth after losing their semifinal to South East Bayside Breakers. Sent in, the Highlanders struggled to make just 66, Tayla Harris top scoring with 20. In reply, the Breakers made 7-110. Natalie Svanosio took two wickets. The under-14 girls finished off the championships in style with a win over the Barwon Rockettes. The Highlanders bowled the Rockettes out for 54, with Imogen Barlow (Gisborne Cricket Club), Rebecca Sinclair and Sophie Dyer taking two wickets each. In reply, the Highlanders made 88 for their first win in the competition. Tara Murray

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Tight fight for final spots By Tara Murray The battle for second, third and fourth in the Central Highlands Bowls division is getting extremely tight, with only 18 points separating five teams. Woodend is 15 points clear on top of the ladder, while Gisborne and Trentham are out of the running for finals. In the middle of the table, Lancefield, Bacchus Marsh, Romsey, Kyneton Golf and Kyneton are in a five-way battle for second through to sixth. Lancefield cemented its spot in second on the ladder with a 16 (121)-2 (73) win over winless Trentham. Kyneton Golf sits third on 112 points after a 14 (104)-4 (96) loss to Kyneton, still 11 points clear of its cross-town rival. Kyneton’s win has them in fourth place on 101 points, just ahead of Romsey and Bacchus Marsh. Romsey had a 16 (116)-2 (59) win over Gisborne to sit two points outside the top four. Bacchus Marsh slipped outside the top four with a loss to Woodend. After splitting the first rink, Woodend took the points in the other three rinks, winning 17 (114) to 1 (89). Meanwhile, Sunbury cemented second spot in the Victorian Metropolitan pennant division 2, section 1, although it wasn’t easy against bottom-placed Hoppers Crossing. Sunbury was 10 shots down halfway through the match before Mark and Elise Cowan turned their games around to win their rinks, while Eric Taylor was in control of his from the start. Sunbury won 16 (91) to 2 (66) and is 10 points behind Flemington/Kensington, which it faces this week. Sunbury’s second side also won, beating Keilor (2) 14 (93)-4 (76) to sit fourth on the ladder.

SCOREBOARD Q CRICKET VSDCA NORTH WEST 1ST XI: Plenty Valley 7-265 and 2-15 bt Sunshine 137, Brunswick 8-247 (Mergod 63) bt Williamstown 7-245, Melton 3-189 (Rogers 100no) bt Preston 156, Werribee 9-276 (Pritchard 61 Freeman 54 Lane 5-45) bt Balwyn 275, Kew 9-201 bt Ivanhoe 180 (Buszard 53 Field 5-35), Altona 251 bt Coburg 196 (Rule 57), Yarraville 4-273 (Love 100no Shaw 51 Woolf 50) bt Roxburgh Park/Broadmeadows. 2ND XI: Plenty Valley 5-214 (Hulm 73 Stevens 67) bt Sunshine 156, Williamstown 5-245 (Smith 132) bt Brunswick 9-244, Preston 137 and 1-102 (Holt 57no) bt Melton 108 (McCallum 5-22), Balwyn 8-255 bt Werribee (Alifraco 90 Kennan 5-45), Kew 4-211 (Devlin 58no) bt Ivanhoe 167, Coburg 9-140 bt Altona 138, Roxburgh Park/Broadmeadows 187 bt Yarraville 172 (Newman 5-26). 3RD XI: Plenty Valley 95 bt Sunshine 80, Kew 3-124 (McMahon 64) bt Ivanhoe 139, Yarraville 2-161 (Pereira 87no) bt Roxburgh Park/Broadmeadows 157, Brunswick 7-185 bt Williamstown 154, Preston 9-134 bt Melton 102, Altona 147 bt Coburg 136, Balwyn 146 bt Werribee 81. 4TH XI: Plenty Valley 184 (Rifkaz 128) bt Sunshine 34, Ivanhoe 1-80 bt Kew 75, Yarraville 6-192 (MacGibbon 62 Janka 50rh) bt Roxburgh Park/ Broadmeadows 72 (Mahajan 5-24), Preston 6-153 bt Melton 137, Brunswick 3-168 (Thompson 68) bt Williamstown 7-161 (Rana 75no), Balwyn 5-137 bt Werribee 7-136.

WESTERN SUBURBS CHURCHES A E Lowe Shield: County West 5-183 bt Manor Lakes 4-178, Eynesbury Eagles 5-218 bt Melbourne University 62, St Johns 3-213 bt AA Maidstone 139. Bill Honey Shield: Altona Sports 8-165 bt Manor Lakes 84, United Tarneit T 8-123 bt Altona Roosters 122. T Tasman Smith Shield: Hoppers Crossing 6-60 bt Western Lions 58, Williamstown Congs 5-169, County West 7-136 bt St Johns 134.

VICTORIAN TURF Round 8 Sen: Tulla 8-214 bt St Bern 9-165, Yarrav Club 7-174 bt Bent 147, Greenv 7-206 bt Hopp Cross 130, Sth Caul 7-196 bt Beau 5-186, Strathm 8-149 bt McKin 114, Hamp 7-145 bt AWStC 120. Nth: W Coburg 6-164 bt Laverton 89, Keilor 6-193 bt Keil Pk 166, PEGS 9-162 bt Spotsw 8-159, Westm 8-120 bt Sedd 93, Alt Nth 9-106 bt Suns Druids 83, Doutta 172 bt RPB 66.

PREMIER GRADE Round 13 (one-day) 1sts: Ringwood 139 from 49.3 ov (D King 43 T Welsford 3-14 C Salm 3-21 R Sidebottom 2-26) def. by Carlton 9-178 (M Phelan 52 P Ashton 3-39 I Holland 3-46); Casey-South Melbourne 8-166 (C Rose 46no S Maggs 42 C Hall 31 B Drew 3-47 W Walker 2-21) def. by Camberwell Magpies 7-168 from 39.2 ov (J Lampard 65 C Hall 3-19 C Brown 2-22); Prahran 3-149 from

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Anthony Lakey and Michael McCarton won the Romsey Golf Club’s 4BBB stroke event on Saturday. In a format rarely played at the club, many produced excellent results on fairways that were hard despite the week’s rain. There was virtually no wind and with the rough well under control, players didn’t need to search long to find errant shots. Lakey and McCarton won 86/24.5/61.5 from Scott Williams/ Steve Poulton – 90/27.5/62.

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Gisborne and District Cricket Association kicked off Country Week yesterday, with a match against the Bendigo District Cricket Association’s Colts. In the division 2 comp, the GDCA side plays four round robin matches, with the best two teams through to the grand final on Thursday. In the GDCA team are Sunbury’s Heath Boffey and Jacob Brewer, Rupertswood’s Hayden Ross and Michael Treweek, Gisborne’s Jarryd Vernon and Darcy Nolan, Riddell’s Heath Wadden, Romsey’s Chris Burkett, Woodend’s Josh Eastley and Warren Else, and Macedon’s Taylor Stevenson. Woodend, including Rick ‘Bubba’ Seymour, is 15 points clear on top of the ladder. (Damian Visentini)

32.5 ov (A Bull 63 D Hemp 29) def Geelong 146 from 44.5 ov (E Vines 56 J McDonald 28 A Hutton 3-26 N McNally 2-14 N Morrey 2-29); Haw-Mon Uni 8-175 from 49.5 ov (no scores available) d Dandenong 172 from 49 ov (K Silva 68 P Sweeney 43no J Khan 5-21 BA Howell 4-31); Fitzroy Doncaster 4-226 (M Frith 105no T Sheehan 51 P Dickson 47) def St Kilda 7-194; Monash Tigers 154 from 46.4 ov (W Sheridan 39 D Sartori 35 S Sturrock 4-30 D Worrall 3-32 N Quinn 2-29) def by Melbourne 7-177 (A Kent 60 P Petricola 30no); Northcote 73 from 41.1 ov (B Abbatangelo 23 M Doric 5-16 L Cameron 2-21) def by Essendon 102 from 42 ov (J Damjanovski 20no S Harbinson 4-28 J Sundberg 2-6); Greenvale Kang 8-174 from 48.1 ov (J Lidgett 52 J Shantry 42 J Benbow 2-24) d Frankston Peninsula 9-173 (S Wiese 71 J Shantry 3-28 K Adams 2-35 A Smillie 2-39); Melbourne Uni 4-233 from 53 ov (B Fletcher 80 M Simpson 54 H WinterIrving 2-29) v Footscray Edgewater 7-211 from 49 ov (D Kight 66 T Dean 56 F Ahmed 2-18 A Boyle 2-54) 2nds: Carl 4-239 (McCormick 101 Hancock 94 Paterson 3-29) bt Ring 149 (Lewis 3-26), Camb Mag 175 (Rawson 37 Hadfield 3-26) bt Casey-SM 167 (Elston 48 Suriaratchie 32), Prah 9-193 (Blaich 56 Atkinson 38 Parsons 32) bt Geel 168 (Ford 41 Arnel 31 Van Der Merwe 3/28), Dand 6-191 (Cooray 58 Worrell 76) bt Haw-Mon Uni 189 (Herath 50 Gannon 33 Dowling 4-28), Frank Pen 3-114 (Harford 37) bt Green Kang 110 (McIlroy 3-20), Fitz Donc 7-235 (Stockdale 74 Martin 51) bt St Kilda 6-206 (Munday 45no Michelmore 37 Drummond 36), Melb Uni 5-168 (Tudor 91no Borovec 39no Nalesnyik 3-23) bt Foot Edge 9-167 (Underwood 56 Armstrong 42 Green 3-46), Mon Tigers 7-268 (Taylor (T 74 Weeks 65 Koop 39 Paynter 3-50) bt Melb 9-206 (Paynter 48 Watts 45no Brewin 38 Shimell 3-35), Ncte 9-163 (Keogh 42 Crispe 33no Cookson 31 Rhodes 3-32) bt Ess 88 (Stewart 34 Molloy 30 Keogh 4-5 Crispe 3-19). 3rds: Carl 7-161 (Simmons 37) bt Ring 9-157 (Cormack 36 Wilson 3-23 Mills 3-27), Camb Mag 9-208 bt Casey-SM 6-206, Prah 7-199 (Hartley 59) bt Geel 142 (Hart 50), Dand 9-127 (Rowe 37 D’Rozario 3-23) bt Haw-Mon Uni 9-125 (Murrian 34), Green Kang v Frank Pen (nsa), St Kilda 4-228 (Bychkov 101 Gilbert 78no) bt Fitz Donc 143 (Ireland 44 Grace 35), Melb Uni 4-224 (Phelan 108 Skinner 40 Roughsedge 36) bt Foot Edge 174 (King 61 Gudde 38 Dhuri 3-24 Grant 3-30), Mon Tigers 7-207 (Waters 62 Brodie 52 Van Riet 4-35) bt Melb 204 (Larter 46 Hudson 46 Gunning 37 Benson 31 McEwan 3-33 Anderson 3-41), Ncte 8-151 bt Ess 7-150. 4ths: Ring 2-44 bt Carl 43 (Newman 4-8), Casey-SM 6-105 (Woods 32no) bt Camb Mag 104 (Bhargave 34 Mills 5-23 Braid-Ball 3-17), Geel 6-90 (Noall 31 Tyler T 3-15) bt Prah 87 (Raymer 5-19), Haw-Mon Uni 213 (Paraw 62 Page 53) bt Dand 184 (Miller 38), Frank Pen 7-166 (Mann 62no) bt Green Kang 163 (Usher 49 Spaull 32 Jansz 3-26), St Kilda 6-192 (Garschagen 50no Chamberlain 42 Edmunds 40) bt Fitz Donc 100 (Smith 58no Rayner 4-13), Melb Uni 3-176 bt Foot Edge 9-173 (Collinson 99no Moscript 3-29), Mon Tigers 2-140 (Bradbury 65no) bt Melb 139 (Sharma 45 McRae 3-18), Ncte 7-228 (Marrow 74 Wright 57 Davine 34) bt Ess 110.

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W L D Up Dn Pts Altona 11 2 0 279 - 180 Melbourne 9 4 0 141 - 154 Bundoora RSL 8 5 0 90 - 139 Clayton 7 6 0 156 - 131 Essendon 6 7 0 168 - 119 Brighton 6 7 0 56 - 117 MCC Kew Sports 6 7 0 - 109 Mentone 5 8 0 64 97 Yarra Glen 5 8 0 - 142 90 Moonee Ponds 2 11 0 - 684 34 BRIGHTON 14-84 bt MENTONE 4-83 (D Shaw 19 lost to J Ryan 20 M Butler 19 lost to D Jones 26 M Brain 23 bt B McCallum 19 P Gawthorne 23 bt C T Twentyman 18) Y YARRA GLEN 15-76 bt MELBOURNE 3-71 (T Stafford 26 bt D Hoareau 14 M O’Brien 19 bt G Hopwood 18 M Creighton 10 lost to R Green 18 M Aylward 21 D B Leighton 21) 4-75 (A Flapper ESSENDON 14-78 bt CLAYTON CLA 18 bt D Holt 17 P Loe 19 lost to G Archer 20 M Strochnetter 16 lost to L Adams 17 N Wilson 25 bt D Benwell 21) AL ALTONA 17-117 bt MOONEE PONDS 1-49 (B Foley 33 bt M McHardy 10 M Rennex 36 bt J Hubber 10 B Peck 15 D D Murphy 15 S Fordham 33 bt A Crowl 14) MCC KEW SPORTS 1-73 lost to BUNDOORA RSL 17-95 (P Pervaz 23 lost to A Galloway 24 G Ball 21 D D DiFlorio 21 C Ball 19 lost to N McIntyre 21 R Jansen 10 lost to B Spurr 29). Division One – Section 1 W L Deer Park 11 2 Mitcham 9 4 Bund. RSL (2) 8 5 Croydon 7 6 Burwood Dist. 6 7 MCC (2) 6 7 Whittlesea 6 7 Brighton (2) 5 8 Keysborough 3 10 Ferntree Gully 4 9

D Up Dn 0 203 0 191 0 162 0 41 0 31 0 39 0 70 0 - 166 0 95 0 - 114

Pts 183 163 144 116 109 108 101 87 81 78

Sec 1: Bund RSL (2) 16-89 Fern Gul (1) 2-62, Croy (1) 0-64 Mitch (1) 18-81, Keys (1) 6-76 Whitt (1) 12-77, Burw Dist (1) 0-61 Deer Pk (1) 18-96, MCC (2) 16-94 Bright (2) 2-60. Division One – Section 2 W L Altona (2) 12 1 Werribee 8 5 Eltham 7 6 Melton 6 6 Essendon (2) 6 6 Donvale 6 7 Elsternwick Club 6 7 Lilydale 5 8 Lalor (2) 4 9 Berwick 4 9

D Up Dn 0 141 0 116 0 66 1 8 1 32 0 58 0 - 114 0 90 0 7 0 92

Pts 191 145 136 121 113 106 99 92 87 80

Sec 2: Donv (1) 2-72 Alt (2) 16-76, Melt (1) 9-84 Ess (2) 9-84, Elth (1) 18-102 Lily (1) 0-58, Ber (1) 1-61 Lal (2) 17-84, W’bee (1) 4-79 Elst Clb (1) 14-87.

Division One – Section 3 W L Glenroy 10 3 Moonee Valley 9 4 Yarra Footscray 9 4 Cheltenham 7 6 Burden Park 7 6 Edithvale 7 6 Rich. Union 6 7 St Kilda 5 7 Melton (2) 4 8 Lalor 0 13

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

Up Dn 219 192 223 170 25 64 1 34 44 - 706

Pts 178 157 152 136 126 117 106 102 93 3

Sec 3: Chelt (1) 14-90 Rich Uni (1) 4-76, Glenr (1) 14-80 Y’ville Foot (1) 4-74, St Kil (1) 4-69 Edith (1) 14-74, Ment (2) 16-99 Burd Pk (1) 2-55, Lal (1) 0-60 Moon Val (1) 18-122. Division One – Section 4 W L Mulgrave CC 10 2 Fitzroy Victoria 10 3 MCC 9 3 Heathmont 8 4 Glen Waverley 7 6 Kingsbury 5 8 Ringwood 5 8 Pakenham 4 9 Armadale 3 10 Cranbourne 3 10

D Up Dn 0 146 0 172 0 137 0 50 0 59 0 25 0 - 138 0 46 0 - 123 0 - 114

Pts 169 156 147 136 118 101 94 81 76 74

Sec 4: Fitz Vic (1) 14-73 Cran (1) 4-67, Glen Wav (1) 2-68 Arma (1) 16-87, Kings (1) 16-91 Pak (1) 2-66, Ring (1) 14-85 Mulg CC (1) 4-81. Div 2-Sec 1: Hopp (1) 2-66 Sunb (1) 16-91, Flem/Kens (1) 16-82 Will (1) 2-63, Yarr/Foot (2) 16-87 Melt (2) 2-60, Rosam (1) 16-84 W’bee (2) 2-70, Suns C (1) 2-73 Alt Sports (1) 16-88. Sec 2: Craig (1) 18-92 Broad (1) 0-55, Ess (3) 5-74 Strath (1) 13-76, Buck Pk (1) 2-65 Glenr (2) 16-72, W Cob (1) 2-75 Pres-Res (1) 16-83, Keil (1) 15-78 Fitz Vic (2) 3-72. Div 3-Sec 1: Alt (3) 14-84 Suns RSL (1) 4-75, Yarr/Foot (3) 3-67 New (1) 15-74, Will (2) 3-76 Port Melb (1) 15-81, W’bee (3) 16-84 Foots Pk (1) 2-71, Moon Pds (2) 16-90 Hopp (2) 2-68. Sec 2: Moon Val (2) 16-91 Moon Pds (3) 2-70, Mari Pk (1) 6-70 Buck Pk (2) 12-76, Strath (2) 12-77 Yarr/Foot (4) 6-69, Sunb (2) 14-93 Keil (2) 4-76, Clift Pk (1) 18-90 Craig (2) 0-61. Div 4-Sec 1: Melton (3) 14-81 W’bee (4) 4-75, St. Albans (1) 16-79 Lav (1) 2-66, Suns VRI (1) 18-125 Alt North (1) 0-51, Keil (3) 0-53 City of Melb (1) 18-98, Deer Pk (2) 16-93 Alt (4) 2-59. Sec 2: Cob More (1) 16-88 W Cob (2) 2-81, Bruns (1) 18-105 Aber (1) 0-53, Prin Pk Carl (1) 14-74 Ess (4) 4-66, W’bee (5) 14-77 Lal (4) 4-61, Pres-Res (2) 4-69 Glad Pk (1) 14-77. Div 5-Sec 1: Alt Sports (2) 16-84 W’bee (6) 2-72, Yarr/Foot (5) 18-96 Buck Pk (3) 0-70, Will (3) 18-75 Mari Pk (2) 0-57, Hopp (3) 16110 Suns C (2) 2-58, Alt (5) 2-63 Sunb (3) 1682. Sec 2: Sunb (4) 2-67 Hopp (4) 16-77, Glenr (4) 0-57 Dout Gal (1) 18-96, Buck Pk (4) 2-73 Flem/Kens (2) 16-86, Broad (2) 4-80 Clift Pk (2) 14-88, Strath (3) 2-66 Moon V Val (3) 16-78. Div 6-Sec 1: Hopp (5) 18-90 Keil (4) 0-56, Port Melb (2) 18-109 Will (4) 0-51, Deer Pk (3) 16101 Alt (6) 2-72, City of Melb (2) 16-78 Melt (4) 2-62. Sec 2: Glad Pk (2) 16-88 Rosam (2) 2-67, W Cob (3) 2-52 Ess (5) 16-103, Aber (2) 6-76 Mari Pk (3) 12-79, Keil (5) 14-74 Strath (4) 4-62, Glenr (5) 0-59 Hopp (6) 18-122. Div 7-Sec 1: Yarr/Foot (7) 0-33 Deer Pk (4) 18-

131, New (2) 4-79 St. Albans (2) 14-87, Suns RSL (2) 2-62 Pt Cook Vill. (1) 16-113, City of Melb (3) 14-102 Hopp (7) 4-83, W’bee (7) 0-0 Palm Lake (1) 18-15. Sec 2: Moon Val (5) 4-60 Keil (6) 14-72, Bruns (2) 18-157 Prin Pk Carl (2) 0-46, Dout Gal (2) 2-75 Clift Pk (3) 16-83, Moon Pds (4) 18-15 Cob More (2) 0-0, Foots Pk (2) 4-73 Buck Pk (5) 14-92, Strath (5) 1-62 Moon Val (4) 17-98. Div 8-Sec 1: Mari Pk (4) 14-48 Suns C (3) 0-22, Ess (6) 14-47 Port Melb (3) 0-34, Deer Pk (5) 14-15 Flem/Kens (4) 0-0, Flem/Kens (3) 14-47 New (3) 0-28.

Q BASEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE Div 1: Doncaster 3 bt Waverley 2, Essendon 14 bt Williamstown 1, Sandringham 4 bt Preston 3. Res: Doncaster 12 bt Waverley 1, Sandringham 10 bt Preston 1, Essendon 5 bt Williamstown 0, Cheltenham 1 bt Upwey FTG 0, Geelong 11 bt Newport 0. Thirds: Doncaster 14 bt Waverley 4, Newport 6 bt Geelong 5. Fourths: Waverley 4 bt Doncaster 3, Melbourne 4 bt Blackburn 3, Geelong 6 bt Newport 1, Upwey FTG 7 bt Cheltenham 4. Div 2: Moorabbin 9 bt Bonbeach St Chads 5, Malvern 14 bt Berwick City 7, Fitzroy 13 bt St Kilda 4, Sunshine 14 bt Springvale 0. Res: Sunshine 6 bt Springvale 3, Moorabbin 14 bt Bonbeach St Chads 1, Berwick City 7 bt Malvern 6, St Kilda 7 bt Fitzroy 5. Thirds: Thirds: Moorabbin 17 bt Bonbeach St Chads 4, Sunshine 5 bt Springvale 2, Malvern 7 bt Berwick City 3, Fitzroy 12 bt St Kilda 0. Fourths: Fitzroy A 18 bt Doncaster 3, Malvern 2 bt Springvale 0, St Kilda 17 bt Sunshine 2. Div 3: Research Lower Plenty 17 bt Carrum Downs 6. Res: Ormond Glenhuntly 19 bt Mulgrave 1, Research Lower Plenty 8 bt Carrum Downs 3. Div 4: East: North West: Fitzroy B 9 bt Ballarat City 7, Fitzroy A 15 bt Geelong 7. South: Springvale bt Waverley fft. WOMEN: Div 3: Doncaster 12 bt Malvern 11, Springvale 16 bt Sunshine 7, Melbourne bt Sandringham fft.

Q CROQUET ASSOCIATION CROQUET ASSOCIA Silver Medal: I Petersen (Geelong Belmont) bt A West (Brighton) 26-5, K-A Organ (Geelong Belmont) bt G Fahey (MCC) 26-16, J Wilson (Brunswick) bt B Reither (Ballarat Alexandra) 26-12, A West bt B Reither 22-9, I Petersen bt G Fahey 22-17, J Wilson bt K-A Organ 26-13, A West bt G Fahey 22-12, J Wilson bt I Petersen 26-14, K-A Organ bt B Reither 26-17, K-A Organ bt A West 16-15, B Reither bt I Petersen 26-12, J Wilson bt G Fahey 26-9, I Petersen bt K-A Organ 19-17, J Wilson bt A West 2115, G Fahey bt B Reither 26-12. F: J Wilson 5 wins and 62 net hoops 1, K-A Organ 3wins and 5 net hoops 2. Bronze Medal: K Berry (MCC) bt A Kenny (Charlton) 20-19, J Maynard (Rich River) bt C Quinn (Brunswick) 23-5, T Hopkins (Essendon) bt Z Chorny (Brunswick) 19-13, Z Chorny bt C Quinn 23-17, J Maynard bt K Berry 16-13, T Hopkins bt A Kenny 26-1, Z Chorny bt K Berry 26-15, J Maynard bt A Kenny 9-6, T Hopkins bt C Quinn 20-7, C Quinn bt A Kenny 21-9, T Hopkins bt K Berry 24-11, Z Chorny bt J Maynard 26-11, A Kenny bt Z Chorny 19-11, T Hopkins bt J Maynard 21-8, C Quinn bt K Berry 26-13. F: T Hopkins 5 wins and 70 net hoops 1, Z Chorny 3w and 18 net hoops 2.

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Riddell’s rep coach makes finals berth central focus Finals are on the agenda for the Riddell District Netball League open side in the Central Highlands RSL competition. New coach Di McCormack says she’s confident the squad, which finished runner-up last season, will be in the finals mix in the six-week competition against other local netball leagues. McCormack, who coaches Rupertswood in the RDNL, was a late appointment to the role after Melton Centrals goaler Renee Hulls had to pull out due to other netball commitments, including being named in the Australian 30-plus indoor netball team. “I initially didn’t apply for the role as it clashed with my Victorian Netball League commitments,” McCormack said.

“When Renee pulled out, the league contacted me about it. “I called the Saints [Southern Saints] and they were 100 per cent behind me taking on the role. “I can miss training to take on this job and it’s something I wanted to do. “I’ve spoken to a few players who I haven’t coached before and they’re happy to have me on board.” Joining McCormack on the sidelines is Katie Clarke, who played in the RSL competition last year. Clarke has been named assistant coach. McCormack says a lot of the team’s players are from the clubs that finished on the top half of the RDNL ladder last season.

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“We have an experienced goal end with Yasmin McGregor and Christine Harris, both from Riddell, while Wallan’s Kate Bishop will provide support in her first year in the team,” she said. “In mid-court, we’re very fast. The league promoted Ailish [McCormack] into the senior side from the under-17s … it will help her develop.” McCormack thinks defence is the side’s strongest asset.

Cannons hall of fame By Tara Murray As the Calder Cannons celebrate 20 years in the TAC Cup, the list of players who have represented the club makes interesting reading. Dane Swan, Jude Bolton, James Kelly and Paul Chapman are among those who spring to mind and all are likely to be named in the club’s team of the past 20 years at a hall of fame dinner on January 31. For two-time AFL premiership player and the club’s first AFL draftee, Darren Milburn, joining the Cannons was a leap into the unknown. “Being the first year in, everyone was unsure how it would work,” Milburn said. “We trained out at the showgrounds … it wasn’t the ideal set up, but we made it with what we had. “For a country kid from Kilmore, it meant playing against the top players and trying to learn and adapt and ultimately get drafted. “I only spent one year at the club, but I’m grateful for what people did for me. It was a great stepping stone.” Milburn said there wasn’t a standout in that inaugural Cannons line-up. “It was a good side and anyone could have been drafted first,” he said. “Ashley Fernee went to Adelaide and David Round went as a father-son pick [to Footscray]. It makes me feel old [that it’s 20 years ago].” Milburn is these days coaching players who have come from the Cannons in his role as an assistant coach at Adelaide. They include one of the latest draftees, Jake Lever. “It’s a great system and has developed over the past 20 years to be a great set up,” he said They may have been at the club 20 years apart, but current Cannons player Mark Kovacevic is just as grateful as Milburn for his time at the club. “It has been a whirlwind and it feels like I joined yesterday,” Kovasevic said. “It’s great at providing a platform for football and for life. I didn’t know what to expect … it was a lot more professional than what I expected.” With many of his friends drafted, Kovacevic was given the opportunity to play a third year at the club. He said the idea of returning to the Cannons as a 19-year-old was very appealing. “It was a very quick decision to make,” he said. “It’s a privilege to be part of the Cannons.” The hall of fame function, at which the club will induct its inaugural hall of fame members, will be held at the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium on January 31. Tickets cost $100 for a three-course meal and drinks. For more details, go to www.caldercannons. aflvic.com.au or email cannons@sub.net.au.

Right: Mark Kovacevic. (Darren Howe) Inset: Darren Milburn. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

“Emma Grant, Tess Lenaghan, Emma Wright and Jess Dominko are all really strong,” she said. At Rupertswood, Dominko and Wright lead the signings for the 2015 season. “Katie [Clarke] is having a baby but will still coach the under-19 side,” McCormack said. “We will have a whole new line-up with younger girls to continue developing. “We also won’t have Stacey Northey, who is having an operation on her knee. “We might get her back near the end of the season, but we have players who can cover for her.” Tara Murray

Kangaroos on the hunt for new coach The Sunbury Kangaroos’ hopes of fielding an A-grade netball side in the Riddell District Football Netball League have received a setback with the coach set to lead the side pulling out. The club failed to field a team last year and is determined to field one in 2015 to avoid being fined. Netball director Val Engellener said they had lined up a coach who had said she was going to bring some players with her. “I messaged her this morning and she said due to work commitments and spending time with her child she wouldn’t be taking on the role,” Engellener said last Monday. “It’s devastating for us. We have to field a team this season otherwise our club gets fined double the amount that we did last season. “As for the players she said were coming to the club, I’m unsure at this point what is going on there.” The club has the numbers to have sides in the other three grades, but it can only use lower-grade players in A-grade as a stop-gap measure. “Most of the B-grade girls can step up into A-grade, but they can only play six games each,” Engellener said. “I will speak to Kim Bailey [AFL Goldfields netball manager] and see what we can do.” In the meantime, the club is on the hunt for a coach and A-grade players. “We’re after someone who is a good leader and someone players can listen to,” Engellener said. “We want someone with some experience and if they haven’t got a coach’s certificate the club will be happy to put them through the course. “With the players, we are happy at this stage with anyone who wants to play in A-grade. With so many teams in Sunbury, it’s hard to get people from in the town so we are happy if people want to travel from outside the area,” she said. “You don’t have to have A-grade experience, but a few players with that experience would be very good.” The club resumed training last week. If you would like to get involved with the Kangaroos, contact Val Engellener on 0413 864 437 or vals56@live.com.au Tara Murray 29 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ JANUARY 20, 2015

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