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All smiles at season’s end The Bombers are the 2015 Riddell District Football Netball League A-grade netball premiers. Riddell has been the best team all season and proved too strong for Macedon in Sunday’s grand final, winning 51-34 at Romsey Park. For all the action across the three football and four netball grand finals, turn to Star Weekly’s sports pages.

Drop Sunbury split: report Supporters of a stand-alone Sunbury council have cried foul after transition auditors recommended the town’s planned split from Hume be abandoned. Those opposed to separation, however, have urged people to move on, calling for an end to the uncertainty they say has hung over Sunbury and Hume for too long. As reported by Star Weekly online, the auditors’ report, presented to Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins on August 28 and released to the public last Thursday, said there were too many concerns about the proposed new council’s viability. ‘‘It is the view of the transition auditors that the separation of Sunbury from the municipality of Hume at this time is so problematic that it

should not proceed,’’ the report by auditors Frank Vincent and John Watson found. The two auditors were appointed by the government in March with a brief to review the separation processes, after the former Liberal government gazetted formal notices that a new Sunbury council would start on July 1 this year. The split was put on hold after Ms Hutchins said too many questions remained unanswered. The auditors said they believed previous financial advice prepared by three consultants affirmed that a Sunbury council was unlikely to be sustainable without significant financial assistance, high rates and/or reduced services. Their report stated any savings that could be achieved through innovations may not provide the secure revenue base needed. It also stated a proposed cross-subsidy from Hume council to Sunbury would constitute a substantial

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Mr O’Farrell said split supporters would keep fighting for an independent Sunbury, regardless of Ms Hutchins’ eventual decision, ‘‘even if it takes the election of a new government’’. Sunbury-based Hume councillor Ann Potter says she hopes people will move on. ‘‘We’ve been governing with uncertainty for too long. We want to get on with things, like planning the new global learning centre. There’ve been enough delays.’’ Hume chief executive Domenic Isola said the council held serious concerns about the process undertaken by the previous government, and he welcomed the auditors’ findings. Both Mr Isola and mayor Adem Atmaca urged this government to make its final decision quickly. Ms Hutchins said she would carefully consider the auditors’ recommendations. For more reactions, visit www.starweekly.com.au

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Public to have say on rail freeze By Matt Crossman A Sunbury group fighting to give city commuters the right to continue using country V/Line trains has been buoyed by a meeting with transport authorities. Sunbury Train Association (STA) members last week met with representatives of Public Transport Victoria and Transport Minister Jacinta Allan to present a report prepared after extensive consultation with commuters. STA spokeswoman Melissa Limb said the group was pleased that it secured a commitment to hold a public meeting on the issue.

‘‘They were very co-operative and gave us a great chance to share the community’s views,’’ Ms Limb said. ‘‘We’re hopeful that changes can be made. Sunbury is a growing suburb and needs better train services.’’ As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, restrictions barring Sunbury commuters from V/Line trains will not be enforced until next January, but passengers are being actively discouraged from getting on board. The changes, prompted by the completion of the Regional Rail Link, aim to reduce overcrowding on Bendigo-bound trains.

The government recently added 10 extra peak-time Metro services a week, with the promise of more to come. But critics say the changes, with access to more than 200 services to be removed, are unfair to Sunbury passengers. Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Bernie Finn said people wanted to know why they were being shafted, with Metro services slower and less frequent, while many V/Line trains stopping at Sunbury were only a third full. ‘‘You’re standing on the platform, you’re staring at empty seats, but you know that if you get on board, from next year you’ll be fined.’’

STA wants to keep access to all V/Line services, gain more Metro services, including some express trains, and have all Metro services extended from Watergardens to Sunbury. Until now, Sunbury has received about half the Metro services travelling to Watergardens. At last week’s meeting, organised by Sunbury Labor MP Josh Bull, it was noted that Sunbury is a fringe suburb serviced by V/Line and Metro, but not fully by either. Mr Bull described the meeting as positive. A petition with 1771 signatures calling for ongoing V/Line access for Sunbury commuters has been presented to Parliament.

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MP Bernie Finn has called for an urgent and thorough investigation of the Bulla tip. Mr Finn said what went into the tip was a mystery. “Of recent times there has been speculation as to what actually goes into the tip and speculation that has led to a view that maybe asbestos is being dumped,” he said. “It’s important to know exactly what is in there and what’s being dumped in there.” The Western Metropolitan Region MP last week asked Environment, Climate Change and Water Minister Lisa Neville to initiate a full Environment Protection Authority investigation into the landfill site at Sunbury Road operated by Bulla Tip and Quarry. Mr Finn said he passed the tip frequently and could vouch for the “horrendous” smell that lingers in the area; he likened it to the smell curdled milk. “It’s only fair, it’s only right and reasonable that locals have a right to know what is dumped practically in their backyards,” he said. Mr Finn’s comments come a month after the EPA admitted to an administrative error that allowed asbestos to be disposed of at the site without the appropriate licence. In response to the finding, EPA chief executive officer Nial Finegan ordered an independent review into the licence of every Victorian tip that accepts asbestos. Bulla resident and Stop Bulla Toxic Tip Action Group spokeswoman Carmel Egan said the group wholeheartedly endorsed Mr Finn’s comments. Lexi Cottee

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Enough for everyone By Matt Crossman A community kitchen that feeds more than 150 disadvantaged Sunbury residents every week will celebrate two years of operation while keeping an eye on the future. Every Monday night at the Elizabeth Drive Neighbourhood House, the Rotary Club of Sunbury’s Family Community Kitchen serves up good food, giving a chance for people who might otherwise be isolated to socialise. Spokeswoman Marianne Williams says the free meal is a highlight of the week for many.

‘‘They so look forward to it,’’ she says. ‘‘Many of them do what they can to help, too, whether by volunteering or bringing in a bottle of cream, or whatever they can.’’ Ms Williams says the kitchen caters for people from many backgrounds who, for whatever reason, find themselves in need. ‘‘It can be people who struggle to afford good food, people who can’t cook for themselves … some of our regulars are older people who don’t know how to cook properly because they’ve lost their spouse, who always did it for them.’’ The kitchen survives on the generosity of an

army of more than 50 volunteers and support from Rotary and organisations, such as food charity SecondBite. Organisers will hold a ‘‘pay it forward’’ dinner on September 28 to raise money and help get ready for an influx of diners over summer months. People can enjoy a three-course buffet meal for $35, with each donation to pay for someone’s meal for the next 10 weeks. The fundraiser, from 5.15-7.30pm, includes live Irish music. A courtesy bus is available for Sunbury residents. Phone 0419 369 446 or email marianne@nmcatering.com.au

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges schools will share more than $2.5 million of state government funds to improve teaching resources and student performance. While the state opposition criticised the government for trying to pass off the latest allocation as extra money, saying it had already been included in May’s budget, the government said funding announced last week would lead to more students reaching the highest levels of reading, maths and science. Those needing extra help would also be supported through literacy and numeracy programs. Sunbury schools to receive money included Sunbury College ($664,997), Sunbury Heights Primary School ($281,955), Sunbury Downs College ($231,195) and Sunbury West Primary School ($100,824). Kyneton Secondary College ($120,724), Kyneton Primary School ($69,986), Romsey Primary School ($34,109) and Gisborne Primary School ($23,992) were among Macedon electorate schools to benefit. Other primary schools in Sunbury, Diggers Rest, Woodend, Lancefield, New Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Macedon, Trentham, Clarkefield and Newham also received funding. The government said the money was on top of funds provided for enrolment growth, indexation and everyday running costs. Matt Crossman

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News Spring into the school holidays If you are looking to keep children entertained and active over the school holidays, Council and local libraries have a range of events planned to keep your young ones amused. From inflatable pool fun and learn to swim classes at aquatic centres, to craft and storytelling events at local libraries, there is something for everyone. To find out more, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/school-holidays

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Events Caravan Burlesque…Rides Again! Prepare to be shocked and inspired by cabaret performer Moira Finucane and her exotic band of artistes in their latest riotous and revved-up show. When: Friday 2 October, 8pm Where: Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton Cost: $45 or concession/groups 8+ $40 Book: mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or phone 1300 888 802 Seniors Festival During October, come and try croquet, get outdoors with lawn bowls or enjoy a barbeque in the picturesque Kyneton Botanic Gardens as part of the 2015 Victorian Seniors Festival. To find out more, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/seniors or phone 5422 0258 Beyond the Tattoo Exhibition This new exhibition explores the origins of body modification, including tattoo machines from the 1880s, artwork, tools of the trade and unique homemade tattooing contraptions. When: Friday–Sunday, 11am–4pm from Saturday 3 October Where: Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper Street, Kyneton Cost: $7, concession $6, children $3, family $15 Enquiries: 1300 888 802

Grand Final Public Holiday Due to the Grand Final Public Holiday on Friday 2 October, some Council services will have limited operating hours. Visit mrsc.vic.gov.au for more information.

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A colourful poster, hand-drawn by a grade 2 pupil at St Anne’s Primary School at Sunbury, is raising awareness about some of the reasons people find themselves disadvantaged. Chosen from more than 100 entries statewide, reproductions of James Chapman’s winning design (pictured) will be displayed at all Vinnies stores around Victoria. Created after a lengthy class discussion, James’s drawings touch on the problems of homelessness, unemployment and disability.

‘‘It’s so that people know who are the people who need help in our country,’’ James says of his works. ‘‘I was very excited when I heard I won, coz I worked really hard on it and put in a big effort.’’ St Anne’s has a ‘‘Mini Vinnies’’ team, which recently staged a walk-a-thon that raised $3500 for charity. Matt Crossman

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Disability scheme due May 2017 By Matt Crossman Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges disability advocates say there’s a feeling of immense relief following confirmation of a full roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The federal and state governments last week reached a deal to ensure the NDIS will be gradually introduced across Victoria, starting in Whittlesea next July and coming to the Macedon Ranges in May, 2017. The scheme will provide personalised care and support for people with disabilities by July, 2019.

Sunbury disability advocate Phil Hatton said the NDIS would fix a broken and messy system. ‘‘At the moment, getting assistance for parents is an absolute minefield,’’ he said. ‘‘Under the NDIS, people shouldn’t have to go through so much bureaucracy. They won’t have to go to Centrelink for this and the Education Department for that. ‘‘A lot of people are very relieved that this is finally happening.’’ Federal Bendigo Labor MP Lisa Chesters said close to 3400 people in her electorate

would get extra support and choices in how they received it. “I’ve learnt first-hand of the challenges disability service workers now face,” she said. “The sector needs to support people with a disability better. “I also know how important an early rollout of the NDIS is for Bendigo and our people with a disability and their families, many of whom are in desperate need of respite, support and choice. “Once fully rolled out, the NDIS will see the end of rationed services and waiting lists.’’

McEwen Labor MP Rob Mitchell welcomed the scheme. He said the state government would add $2.5 billion a year to the federal government’s $2.6 billion, more than doubling the current funding for disability support. ‘‘The NDIS is a key achievement in delivering for the most vulnerable members of our community,” he said. ‘‘This is an historic day for Victoria and a victory for people with a disability, their families and loved ones who fought so hard for this reform.”

Get in the swim, early Sunbury and Macedon Ranges parents have been urged to ensure young children are taught to swim, with falls into water cited as the most common cause of their drowning deaths. The Royal Lifesaving Association’s 2104-15 National Drowning Report showed a 30 per cent increase in drowning deaths of Australian children aged four and under – from 20 cases to 26. Chief executive Justin Scarr said the large increase in children drowning was alarming. ‘‘Active adult supervision and restricting access to water … are key strategies to reduce these tragic incidents,’’ he said. Hume council’s acting city infrastructure director David Fricke encouraged parents to enrol their children in classes at Sunbury. ‘‘Every child should learn to swim, and now is a great time to start as the warmer weather approaches,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s vital that people know how to be safe

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A visit to Kyneton District Health (KDH) has given year 11 students from Sacred Heart College some real-life insight into concepts that textbooks can never truly explain. Nurse Michelle Clough and midwife Catherine Prestney provided context to the amazing story of birth and human development as part of an ongoing partnership with the school. Two placentas from babies recently born at KDH and a birthing video proved challenging for some students. But their mild displeasure was soon replaced by a deeper understanding of life’s beginnings. ‘‘They broke down knowledge into language that the students could understand and also used the terms we teach,’’ Sacred Heart health and human development teacher Mel Bratovic said. ‘‘It was great to have them prompt students with questions and have friendly experts lead the discussion.’’ Student Connor Maxwell said the visit was ‘‘a real eye-opener’’.

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Council cool on recording plea By Matt Crossman Calls for Macedon Ranges council to record its monthly meetings appear likely to fall on deaf ears. Council management has deemed the costs involved prohibitive, but Newham resident Matthew Nickson has launched a petition urging the council to install recording equipment in an effort to boost its accountability and transparency. Mr Nickson has compiled a survey showing 24 of the state’s 79 councils record or stream meetings via the internet, or plan to do so.

‘‘The technology is there,’’ he said, calling on the council to make recordings available on its website. ‘‘If you look at the trend last year and this year, there are lots of councils moving towards it. ‘‘What’s important is that the community needs to know, especially when there are decisions where they’ve gone against what the officer has recommended in accordance with the planning policy.’’ Mr Nickson said he considered the recording of meetings to be good governance. ‘‘It allows everybody to be involved. Council

meetings are at dinner time so if you’ve got a young family you really can’t get along.’’ Council’s corporate services director, Glenn Owens, said similar proposals had been investigated before. “There were expensive set-up costs and there would be operational difficulties and poor quality transmission due to our limited access to high-speed broadband,’’ he said. Mr Nickson said the costs of setting up recording equipment would be worth it. ‘‘Bendigo council don’t record, but what they do is do it in conjunction with community radio,’’ he said.

‘‘People up there say it’s actually proven to be extremely important to record the meetings and have them on archive, especially in light of the heated mosque debate. ‘‘Many people have used those recordings a lot for research and background … that’s why it is important. People want to know what’s going on.’’ The petition has the support of the Macedon Ranges Residents Association, which led a 2010 campaign to have meetings recorded. Mr Nickson plans to present the petition to the council’s November meeting. Details: www.signthepetition.com.au

Workers learn the lingo A conversation between a training expert and the human resources manager of Woodend’s biggest employer has led to lasting benefits for workers from a non-English-speaking background. Kyneton Community Learning Centre (KCLC) was recognised at the state government’s Learn Local awards after conducting a 10-week course with 10 Barker Trailers’ employees, who are originally from the Philippines. KCLC education and training manager John Thomas said the program, which helped explain concepts such as occupational health and safety, and entitlements, also fostered language learning and greater understanding among Barker’s 175 workers, who turn out about 450 custom trailers a year. ‘‘A lot of these guys felt a little bit isolated; they weren’t really sure of themselves,’’ Mr

Thomas said. ‘‘But by the end of it they better understood their importance to the business, and a lot of trust was built up.’’ Barker Trailers human resources manager Lois Hunt said the initiative, which won the Learn Local award for business, had helped break down cultural barriers – ‘‘even things such as leave, how it works and what they’re entitled to,’’ she said. ‘‘There’s a lot of things that most of us who have English as a first language take for granted.’’ Mr Thomas said KCLC was keen to run similar programs with other businesses. Matt Crossman Kyneton Community Learning Centre has won a statewide award for a language/skills program involving Filipino workers at Barker Trailers.

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How old were you when you started volunteering? I’ve been taking on voluntary roles since I was about 15 when, as part of my Venturer Scout award scheme, I was required to provide service to a community group. It’s grown from there to what it is today. How do you manage to fit so much in? I get this question a lot … usually my answer is something along the lines of not sleeping. Truthfully, it’s not an easy task – running different tasks, meetings, planning sessions, training, camps, and all the while finding time to maintain a full-time job and time for family and friends. It’s about trying to be organised … often it’s leaving one meeting to rush to another. I like to think of it as organised chaos. Why take on so many roles? I credit Scouting for my drive to help others and give back, especially my Scout leader Jeff Amy, who instilled in me the notion that all of us have a responsibility to give back and actively participate in our community, to make it grow, develop and become a better place for all of us.

Where does your desire to help come from? I’m passionate about our community. Sunbury is a fantastic place to live, work and learn. I wanted to enable the next generation to have the memories and experiences I had, and that can only happen if people put their hand up and volunteer. What do you get out of volunteering? A real sense of community. Across generations, ages and groups, I see a broad range of different people. Which of your many roles gives you the most satisfaction? My time with the SES has changed my perspective on life. Sunbury SES is a family, dedicated to serving, helping and saving others. I love that we are a group of helpers that go out in the worst of scenarios. What’s your advice to those who want to make Sunbury a better place but don’t know where to start? Find something you are passionate about, then find a way to bring that joy to others. It doesn’t need to be an emergency service or youth organisation, Teach, mentor, advocate, learn – there are probably thousands of ways you can volunteer. It doesn’t need to be a massive commitment – an hour a week, a few hours a month – it’s often taking that first step to say ‘yes I want to participate’.

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Evening at the Chapel

This month’s Live@theChapel music event features David Willersdorf, with special guest Thomas Dylan. It’s this Sunday from 6.30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, corner of Brook and Jackson streets, Sunbury. ■ 0457 721 435

How-to-draw classes

Catherine van Merkestein will teach basic drawing techniques as part of school holiday art workshops in Sunbury. From 10.30am on September 29 and October 1. ■ 9740 7487 Spring into school holiday fun at aquatic centres in the Macedon Ranges. There’s inflatable fun at the Gisborne pool from 1-3pm every weekday, except October 2, and in Kyneton from 12.30-2.30pm on September 25, 28 and 30. Entry is $4.80. There’s also a footy fun day, with a free sausage sizzle and prizes, at the Gisborne pool from 1-3pm on October 1. ■ 5421 1452 or 5421 1477

To market, to market

Sample some of the best local produce at this Saturday’s Lancefield Farmers Market. High Street, 9am-1pm. ■ 0407 860 320

Business women ‘network’

Have fun, network and raise money for breast cancer research at the Sunbury

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Moira Finucane and her exotic band of artistes will shock and inspire with cheeky cabaret Caravan Burlesque. Kyneton town hall, 8pm, October 2. Tickets: $45 or $40 concession. ■ 1300 888 802 or goo.gl/ grRnvW

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Women in Business dinner, Estelle’s Restaurant, 6.30pm, October 1. Includes entertainment and a panel led by radio personality and comedian Libbi Gorr. ■ goo.gl/KsEHqq

Book club readings

Free book clubs organised by the Friends of Macedon Ranges Libraries are part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival. A Woodend group will read Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin, while Madeleine St John’s The Woman in Black will be discussed in

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To enter, visit www.winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, September 27, and will be drawn at 9am the next day at the offices of MMP, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at www.winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions are available at www.winthisnow.com.au.

Gisborne. John Cunningham’s By Nightfall will be perused by Romsey readers, while a Kyneton group will read Gilgamesh by Joan London. Sessions on October 6, 1.30-3.30pm. Bookings essential. ■ 5427 3644

Call for singers

Frocks and Jocks, a community choir, wants new members for gospel, swing, classic and world music. Tuesdays in Gisborne. ■ 5428 3435 or 0419 887 595

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GISBORNE 50 Jacksons Creek Way, 3437

MOUNT MACEDON 25 Blanche Parade, 3441

Gisborne Real Estate: 5428 8895

Kennedy & Hunt: 5428 2544

Price: $679,000

Private sale

Price: Contact agent

Private sale

A grand entry with decorative columns and beautiful light-toned bamboo floorboards sets the scene for this executive-quality abode of about 31 squares. To the right of entry is a study (or extra bedroom) and, opposite, the main bedroom, which has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Two more bedrooms down a rear hallway flank the main bathroom and laundry. Living zones include an elegant, carpeted lounge and a spacious dining zone. The kitchen has an island servery bench and dishwasher. Top-notch window dressings feature throughout, and there are ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum to three points and an alarm. A fantastic outdoor room is a year-round retreat and a small pavilion is another sitting nook; both look over an ornamental riverstone bed and low-maintenance plantings. A 13,600-litre water tank with pump and extended double garage are other features on a block of about 1310 square metres.

Down a charming country lane, within minutes of the village and train station, this lovely old dual-level cottage on about 1881 square metres has character and whimsy to spare. A carpeted living room (with a mezzanine and vaulted timber-lined ceiling above) has a wood heater set against bricks. Terracotta-toned tiles anchor the dining meals and kitchen zone, and painted dado panels are a nice touch. The black and white kitchen is quite modern, with stainless-steel gas cooker and dishwasher. The main bedroom and a study (or fourth bedroom) are downstairs, as is a bathroom. Two more bedrooms, a children’s retreat, another living area and a bathroom occupy the top floor. Verandahs look out onto pretty gardens, and there are two road frontages, water tanks and a double carport.

ROMSEY 9 Francis Close, 3434

SUNBURY 90 Belleview Drive, 3429

Brad Teal: 9744 2555

Leading Real Estate: 9744 2244

Price: $475,000

Private sale

Price: $470,000 – $500,000

Private sale

Spacious, bright and light-filled, and on a vast block of about 1800 square metres, this modern abode in a sought-after estate will tempt families looking for space to spread out, in close proximity to all town services. The main bedroom, left of the entry hall, has a walk-in wardrobe and a large en suite with dual vanity basins and a spa. Four more bedrooms (with wardrobes) run down the left-hand side, close to the main bathroom, and separate toilet and laundry. An open lounge room-dining room is the other side of the entry and, further along, is the large, tiled family-meals area with wood heater and kitchen, which links to an outdoor entertainment zone. An abundance of timber cabinetry topped with charcoal laminate equip the kitchen, along with underbench oven, electric cooktop and dishwasher. The enormous grassed backyard has a garden shed and a paved driveway leading to a double garage.

In popular Jacksons Hill precinct, within a walk of Galaxy Land Park (a fab family playground) and nature trails, this classy house on about 834 square metres has many energy-efficient features – double-glazed windows, double-thickness plaster for noise reduction, extra insulation, two water tanks, a greywater system and a solar HWS. A one-off from a boutique builder, the house has polished concrete floors and pitched ceilings adding style, while the all-white decor bounces light around beautifully. The living hub (with wood heater) links two outdoor entertainment areas (one an expansive pergola), while the chic kitchen has a return island bench topped with stone and all the mod-cons. Four bedrooms share two smart bathrooms; there’s a separate toilet and a laundry with closet. Evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, plantation shutters, a freestanding double garage and priceless views are other noteworthy ingredients of this fine property.

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WOODEND 105a Mahoneys Road, 3442 RT Edgar: 5427 1222

Price: Contact agent

If ever Mother Nature gave birth to a house, it would look like this one. Constructed two years ago from handmade, compressed straw bales rendered with on-site yellow clay, “Little Wood” stands as a testament to what true artisanship can achieve. Using bygone building techniques gleaned from generations of family skills, the owner-builder sourced all timbers locally and milled them on site, re-leaded 100-year-old stained glass to add pops of interior colour and has re-purposed reclaimed materials everywhere. The amazing result will capture the hearts of creative types and, in particular, those who value sustainability and walking gently on the earth.

Auction: October 10 at noon On a lovely, lightly treed block of about 1.59 hectares, the house embodies earthiness and all the moods of timber, with local blackwood, messmate, cypress, blue atlas cedar, manna and peppermint gums and baltic pine (for ledge-and-brace doors) all making an appearances. Corrugated galvanised iron from a 100-year-old dairy forms most of the ceilings (others are in plywood, eschewing chemical-emitting plaster), and every doorway has a handmade blackwood sill. Beautiful blue-green tiles in the living room (under 4.5-metre ceiling) are handmade in Spain. The living room’s massive support beam has been snaffled from an old Puckapunyal barracks. All floor tiles are owner-made in terracotta and a soaring feature wall

and under the eaves have been treated to shiplapped cypress. There are a couple of nods to outsourcing – for example the Caesarstone-topped blackwood/leadlight vanity units; a Belling oven with gas cooktop; a single-drawer dishwasher; lovely, earthy fabric in window furnishings; and the rainbow feature tiles in both bathrooms. Of the three bedrooms, the main has a fitted walk-in wardrobe and a walk-in shower in the en suite. The main bathroom has a reclaimed clawfoot tub and incorporates a European laundry. Blackwood ladder-stairs from the living room head up to a mezzanine area. With double-glazing throughout, a 1.5kW solar system, 5kW inverter and straw-bale

insulation effect, the house carries a 7.2-star energy rating. A gigantic American barn houses a workshop, mezzanine storage and a wine storage room – and, tucked behind, a rustic studio with kitchenette, clawfoot bath, wood heater and TV/internet connection. A fenced vegie patch (with frog bog and adherence to permaculture principles), two storage sheds, a log cabin chook hotel, water tanks with 175,000-litre capacity, a one-megalitre dam (stocked with yabbies), dry riverbed landscaping, a barbecue area and handcrafted wood pizza oven are other delights at a property (incredibly) within five minutes of the train station. Carole Levy

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Kennedy & Hunt:

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Gisborne 6 Erinvale Close

Private Sale

Position perfect & luxury living. Approx. 4000m2of delightful terraced gardens.

Mount Macedon 38 Boundary Road

Private Sale

Outstanding Vacant Allotment – 7,103m2 approx.

Quality build with beautiful décor & fittings. This family home comprises entry hall, dining rm, lounge with views & vaulted ceiling, expansive meals/family & stylish kitchen (linked to alfresco area & balcony), 3 bathrms, laundry/w laundry ork rm & triple garage. A dream position offering views & just a short stroll to all amenities.

Superb opportunity to build your dream home (STCA) on this flat 7,103m2 (approx.) allotment. Current planning permit in place, and stunning views across the renowned Macedon Lodge. Situated close to the Mount Macedon hotel, train station, Trading Post general store and Mount Macedon Primary School, all that’s missing is you and your imagination.

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Macedon 342 Black Forest Drive

Private Sale

Mount Macedon 25 Blanche Parade

Private Sale

One and half million dollar view for half the price! Land approx. 7.9 Acres.

Charming affordable double storey weatherboard on approx. 1,881m2.

Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire the perfect lifestyle, family or horse property in Macedon. 3 bedrooms, kitchen with dining area, 2 bathrooms, large living/lounge room with stunning views, 2 car carport, 4 car garage and a verandah perfect for lazy summer days overlooking the ranges.

Beautifully proportioned cottage on a charming country lane. Offering a cosy open plan lounge, family/d mily ining rm & large country kitchen. Light filled main bedrm, mily/d bathrm & study/4 udy th bedrm. Upstairs comprises 2 bedrms, children’s retreat, bathrm & udy/4 living area. Features stain glass windows, verandahs, carport, tank & 2 road frontages.

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Ideally located right in the heart of Gisborne township. One bedroom brick veneer unit with open plan lounge/kitchen/d / ining and /d combined bathroom/laundry. Unit has been freshly painted & re-carpeted ready for a new T nant. Electric cooking and heating. Fully Te enclosed rear courtyard. Available 7th October, r 2015 $220 per week r, $955pcm

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Comprising 3 large bedrooms, master with full ensuite, robes & balcony. State of the art kitchen with butler’s pantry & European appliances. Large dining/living area featuring natural gas log fire, formal lounge & dining areas, theatre room/4 / th bedroom, study, /4 y family y, bathroom, powder room & laundry. Natural gas ducted heating, ducted air con, ducted vacuum. Outside offers neatly landscaped gardens, private alfresco entertaining area & large integrated garage. Some garden maintenance included. $700 per week $3,042

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Gisborne 1/6 Francis Crescent

Modern four bedroom home Parkview Estate.

Modern three bedroom home/unit in quiet location

This modern home has been built with high quality fittings & features throughout. 4 large bedrooms with BIR’s, master with ensuite, walk-in robe & parents retreat. Open plan kitchen, dining & living area. Rumpus room, formal lounge, study, y central bathroom, laundry y, & WC. Natural gas ducted heating throughout. Landscaped low maintenance gardens, alfresco area, decking, double garage, large shed with ample storage space. $560 per week, $2,433 pcm. Available Now.

Comprising 3 spacious bedrooms with BIRs, master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in robe. Central family bathroom & separate laundry. Open plan kitchen/meals and living area featuring polished timber floors, dishwasher, r r, gas cooktop & split system heating & cooling. Natural gas ducted heating throughout. Dble garage with internal access. Neat, low maintenance courtyard. $390 per week $1,695 per calendar month Available 13th November 2015

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102 MAIN STREET, STREET ROMSEY MSE 3434 MSEY

5429 5544

OPEN 7 DAYS DA www.chessproper www.chesspr .chessproperty.com.au ty $347,000

ROMSEY

$459,000

ROMSEY

FOR SALE ROMSEY

“Brand New and Beautiful”

Unit 1/5 Stawell Street

$285,000

20 Regan Drive

SOLD

4 Larissa Close

$435,000

112 Barry Street

SOLD

5 Ewing Drive

$446,000

2 Bowkett close

$459,000

29 Ewing Drive

SOLD

A Much Loved Home Could Be Yours! – 3577m2

❙ Large main bedroom with full ensuite and walk-in-robe ❙ Two more double bedrooms with built-in-robes ❙ Formal Lounge/theatre room ❙ Superb open plan kitchen/meals/family area ❙ Modern family bathroom with bath and separate shower ❙ Laundry & separate powder room ❙ Double garage under roof with direct access into the laundry

❙ Large main bedroom with walk-through-robe & built-in-robe & ensuite ❙ Spacious lounge room with open fire place ❙ A walk-through “atrium” is a delightful and unique feature of the home ❙ Formal dining or study ❙ Ducted gas heating & reverse cycle air-conditioning ❙ 2nd double garage/workshop with power and concrete flooring

3 2 2

$452,000

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Barry Street

“Everything Old Is New Again” ❙ Completely renovated home on 1715m2 block ❙ Large main bedroom with WIR & ensuite ❙ Bedrooms 2 & 3 have BIR's ❙ New carpet throughout all bedrooms ❙ Open plan family/meals area with a brand new kitchen ❙ Gas ducted heating ❙ Brand new colourbond double garage

ROMSEY

158 Main Street

$497,000

258 Knox Road

$660,000

21 Shaw Drive

$495,000

LANCEFIELD $650,000

ROMSEY

What a find for a big Family-1700m2 approx.

“Living History 1900’s” ❙ Wide gracious entry and passage with decorative arch ❙ 3 double bedrooms open from the central passage way ❙ To the right find the front living room or 4th bedroom ❙ Spacious kitchen with meals area ❙ Charming, spacious bathroom with claw foot bath ❙ Excellent shedding with concrete flooring & 3 phase power ❙ Rumpus room/family room at the rear overlooking the back garden

4+ 2 2

12 Foy Street

SOLD

35 Raglan Street

$437,000

119 Feeneys Lane

$345,000

206 Grahams Road

SOLD

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ROMSEY

$475,000

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9 Muir Court

$179,000

Lot 1/4 White Avenue

$175,000

Lot 2 Tickawarra Road

SOLD

Lot 10 Melalueca Boulevard

$198,000

Lot 200 Forbes Rd

$795,000

LANCEFIELD

“Happy Ever After” 3 1

LANCEFIELD

3 2 2

11 Louise Lane

$230,000

Lot 2/3 Chisholm Drive

$169,000

SURROUNDING AREAS

SOLD SOLD “Ideal First Home, Investment or Retirement”

❙ Well fenced with a secure, sunny back yard - 520m2 ❙ Open plan kitchen/meals with ample storage ❙ Cosy lounge ❙ Gas ducted heating ❙ Double garage under roof ❙ Neat and near new - well worth an inspection!

$569,000

$450,000-$465,000

❙ Three large double bedrooms with ample storage ❙ Magnificent lounge/dining with cathedral ceilings ❙ Huge family friendly kitchen with walk-in-pantry ❙ Ducted gas heating, Wood Heater and Split System ❙ Charming cottage style family bathroom ❙ Well-established ‘garden rooms’ ❙ 2000m2 approx. block

8 Francis Close

❙ Main bedroom with WIR & spacious ensuite ❙ Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 with BIR's ❙ Separate study/guest room ❙ Open plan meals/family area ❙ Wonderful kitchen with "top of the range" appliances ❙ Outdoor entertainment with built-in-BBQ area ❙ Gas ducted heating

Offers above $430,000

“Best Buy!” - 847m2

❙ Located in the historic part of Lancefield the neat cottage comprises: ❙ two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and garage/ 2 workshop with power. er er. ❙ All town services are either connected or available. 1 ❙ Walking distance to all town amenities. ❙ Perfect investment or extend, rebuild or simply enjoy a most affordable 0 home.

1/925 Smith Lane

$320,000

81 Jackies Lane

SOLD

88 Camerons Road

$495,000

233 Chintin Road

$620,000

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SUNBURY

50 Sullivans Road

HOBBY FARM OPPORTUNITY 28 ACRES APPROX An ideal opportunity fo f r the astute buyer to secure an acreage property at a realistic price. Set close to the Sunbury and Riddells Creek townships with a sealed road frontage and easy access to the Calder Freeway a fo ay f r city and Melbourne Airport commuters. Features 5 paddocks of prime grazing land ideal fo f r horses, cattle, sheep or other pursuits, 2 larg r e hay rg a sheds, cattle race, tank water and a timber 3 bedroom home ay in need of repair. r r. A realistic Ve V ndor ke k en to sell so prior offffffe fers will be considered.

AUCTION: SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER, 2015 AT 1.30PM INSPECT: Saturday 3:00 – 3:30pm

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SNAPSHOT SUNBURY/ MACEDON RANGES

FEATURE PROPERTY

WE’VE BEEN SELLING, SELLING, SELLING! 10 Gilchrist Crs, Sunbury SOLD $410,000 45 Sorbonne Drv, Sunbury SOLD $395,000 22 Sorbonne Drv, Sunbury SOLD $370,000 218 Gap Rd, Sunbury SOLD $300,000

Sunbury, 106 Riddell Road $349,000 - $379,000 AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE

3A 2B 1C 1E

Embrace the opportunity to let the kids walk to school and enjoy this conveniently located, original and well maintained spacious fa f mily home. Comprising of 3 good sized bedrooms with BIR’s plus study or 4th bedroom, kitchen, meals and fa f mily area opening out to the outdoor decking and perg r ola, fo rg f rmal lounge and dining room, laundry, y fa y, f mily bathroom and ensuite to master complete the floorplan. Externally, fers appealing front gardens and a low maintenance rear y the home offffffe y, yard with side access and single car garage URL with scope fo f r further car, r boat or carav r, a an av accommodation. Set in the sought aft f er Studley Park Estate, Opposite St. Anne’s Primary School, ft with parks and walking tracks a stones throw and easy access to all of what Sunbury has to offffffe fer, r this is a great opportunity. y y.

INSPECT SATURDAY 10:30 - 11:00AM

36 Felton Ave, Sunbury SOLD $285,000

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 26th September Sat 10.00-10.30am 17 Dobell Ave, Sunbury Sat 10.30-11.00am 4 Fawkner St, Sunbury Sat 10.30-11:00am 106 Riddell Rd, Sunbury

FIRST HOME BUYERS / INVESTORS

Sat 11.00-11.30am 71 Sandy Creek Rd, R/Creek Sat 11.15-11.45am 53 Learmonth St, Sunbury Sat 11.30-12.00pm 20 Aldridge Drv, Sunbury Sat 12.00-12.30pm 1 Greenhill Crt, Sunbury Sat 12.30-1.00pm 248 Knox Rd, Romsey Sat 3.00-3.30pm

50 Sullivans Rd, Sunbury

Sat 3.00-3.30pm 13 Winged Foot Crt, Sunbury

Sunbury, 17 Dobell Avenue $270,000 - $295,000 READY TO MOVE INTO!

3A 1B 2C

NEW LISTING

One fo f r investors or first home buyers, this entry-level brick home is in a top location within walking distance to Sunbury shops, public transport, schools & community centres. Freshly painted throughout, offffffe fering 3 bedrooms, L-shape lounge with wall heater and airconditioner, r kitchen/meals r, area with dishwasher, r central bathroom, laundry and tandem double carport with roller door. r, r r. Secure backy k ard, low maintenance gardens and ready to move into straight aw ky a ay a!

53 Learmonth Street, Sunbury

INSPECT SATURDAY 10:00 - 10:30AM

3A 2B 2C

$325,000 - $355,000

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ROMSEY47 & 47A STAWELL STREET

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Great Opportunity to Secure a Renovators Delight

Multiple Options For A Great Project

• 3 bedrooms with carpet • 1 bathroom, bath, sep shower, shower sep w.c. • Living room, timber floors, slow combustion fire • Timber kitchen, d/w, gas hotplates, electric oven, breakfast bar • Laundry with outside access • Covered entertaining deck • Pony paddock, gazebo, garden shed • Detached garage with power • Great area just waiting for your personal touch • Land Size: Approximately 2024sqm

Auction 26th September 12.30 pm OFI Wed 23rd Sept; Sat 26th Sept 12:00-12:30pm Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881 James Shalders M: 0412 136 578

Auction 26th September 11:00am

Dwelling One • 2 bedrooms with BIRs • Living room & dining area • Bathroom, bath, sep shower & sep W.C. • Carport

OFI Wed 23rd Sept; Sat 26th Sept 10:30am-11:00am

Dwelling Two

Jane Lansell-Smith M: 0412 457 881

• Weatherboard with tiled roof • 3 dble bedrooms, timber floors • Kitchen, 5 burner stove, pantry, island bench • Bathroom, sep W.C., sep laundry space

James Shalders M: 0412 136 578

General Residential Zone 1 (GRZ1)

LANCEFIELD 29 LANCELOT CRESCENT

ROMSEY 3008 MELBOURNE LANCEFIELD RD A 4 B 2 C

Private Sale

$360,000

$445,000

Great Opportunity Only 12 Months Old

OFI Wed 23rd Sept: Sat 26th Sept

or by Appointment

1:00- 1:30pm

Jane Lansell-Smith

M: 0412 457 881 jane_romsey@connallys.com.au

• Dining with sliding door to outside • Kitchen, s/s appliances, 5 burner stove island bench • DLUG, c/heating, r/c air-conditioner

WE ARE SELLING AND LEASING

• 4 double bedroom with BIR’s • 2 bathrooms (Ensuite in Main) • Living room with solid fuel fire • Sitting room and dining room

82 Main Street, Romsey Julie Ellis 0409 433 699 Property Manager

A2 B3 C8 Private Sale SOPHISTICATED HIDE AWAY AW $449,000 OFI By Appointment

MORE PROPERTIES URGENTLY URGENTL REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTAC CONT T: LEASING Julie Ellis 0409 433 699 SALES James Shalders 0412 136 578 SALES Jane Lansell-Smith 0412 457 881

• Kitchen large pantry & island bench • Portico for 2 cars & dble garage • R/C air-conditioner, air-conditioner bore water, water storage room

BENLOCH 40 LONG RYANS ROAD RE P D RI UC C TI E O N

• 4 dble Bedrooms with BIR’s (WIR in Main) • 2 Bathrooms (Ensuite in Main) • Large living/family room

A4 B2 C2

James Shalders M: 0412 136 578 james_romsey@connallys.com.au • Approx one hour from Melb CBD • Approx 7 acres of cleared land • Bedrooms 2 – 3 as required • Sweeping verandas

Ph (03) 5429 6842 James Shalders 0412 136 578 Licensed Sales Agent

• Divided into numerous paddocks • 4 Bay Carport, Swim Spa and Sauna • Solid fuel log fire/Split system • Loft Style/Historic Cottage Fax (03) 5429 6846 Jane Lansell-Smith 0412 457 881 Licensed Sales Agent

Every precaution has been taken to establish accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any misrepresenation by the vendor or agent. 30 minutes from Melbourne airport and 50 minutes from CBD 22 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

23-25 Brady Road

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356 Burke & Wills Track

2014 Daylesford-Malmsbury Road

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40 Ross Street

23 Ryans Parade

25 Barclay Place

15 Savages Lane

22 High Street

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Sunbury 77 The Old Stock Run

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Set on a m a ro allotment in the sought after Rolling eadows estate this large four bedroom family home features a gourmet kitchen three living areas two studies and uality fittings throughout. The main bedroom has a WIR and full ensuite. The other bedrooms have BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Outside there is an alfresco entertaining and tri le integrated garage with rear access and remote doors. This home will surely delight.

Situated in the much sought after Rolling eadows estate this family home offers of s ace to grow. om rising of four bedrooms lus study main with full ensuite and s a. arge kitchen with stone bench to s and a mm oven. ormal lounge dining and family rum us room ducted heating and s lit system cooling. Outdoors has a large aved entertaining area and a solar heated swimming ool.

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

Units 1-5 35 Darbyshire Street, Sunbury

3A1B 1C

SEIZE THE MOMENT!

Price: $345,000+

With building commencing within the next 2 months, act now and save on stamp duty!

Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

This very exclusive and boutique complex includes the perfect blend of both 2 double storey townhouses and 3 high quality unit dwellings, with its internal finishes being selected to enhance comfor mf t and durability. mfor All living, kitchen and bathroom areas and bedrooms will create warm, functional spaces of comfor mf t, quality mfor and distinction and all the homes will be fitted with selected quality appliances providing owners with the reliability and comfor mf t including dishwashers, reverse cycle split system to living areas and remote car garaging. mfor

9 Turnberry Drive, Sunbury NOW, THIS IS A HOME!

3A2B

Immaculately presented inside and out, this brilliant renovated home

Price: $325,000 to $340,000

has been much loved with plenty on offer off boasting multiple living

Inspection: Saturday 1.00pm to 1.30pm

spaces, three spacious bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and two bathrooms sitting on a large allotment of land approximately 725m2. This home has a very welcoming and warm charm which creates comfor mf t for mfor everyone to enjoy.

Photo ID required

Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Boasting a very functional floor plan, it consists of a substantial sized open family/lounge room which flows to a large meals area and brand new renovated kitchen with S/S appliances, separate rumpus. Additional features include air conditioning plus ceiling fans, heating, side access to the backyard with space for a small trailer, ailer 2 storage ailer, sheds and much more!

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3 Boon Court, Sunbury

4A2B 2C

YOUR EXCLUSIVE POCKET OF PARADISE! Nestled away in the highly sought afte af r Ashfield Estate and tucked away in an peaceful pocket of only 3 dwellings, makes this your own delightful and exclusive secluded paradise. This home comprises 4 bedrooms all with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, master with WIR & ensuite, formal lounge and dining area with open plan kitchen boasting fantastic storage and stainless steel appliances. This overlooks a second family living space with sliding door access to a pergola wrapping around one half of the home making entertaining all year round a joy! In addition to the fantastic features already mentioned, the home comprises ducted heating, 3 refrigerated split system air conditioning units, hardwood floors, a 5m x 4m powered shed with Cat6 Network connections and so much more!

03 9744 2244

Price: $385,000 to $400,000 Inspection: Saturday 12.15pm to 12.45pm

Photo ID required

Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

Unit 6/58-60 Ligar Street, Sunbury 2A1B1C

THINK OF THE CAPITAL PIT PITAL GROWTH.... Within minutes walk to the main CBD, here is a fine opportunity to secure a well kept and much loved home encompassing, 2 bedrooms with BIR’s and central bathroom, this home off an open living room with cathedral offers ceilings and gas log fireplace combined with the meals area and functional kitchen. Features including natural gas ducted heating & air conditioning, single lock up garage with remote access and more.

Price: $295,000 to $310,000 Inspection: Saturday 10.45am to 11.15am Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

29 Dunrossil Drive, Sunbury 3A1B2C

WHA A MAGICAL STAR WHAT ST T! Located in the highly desirable Gum Tree Hills Estate, comes this warm and inviting residence. Upon entry the home offers off family room flowing to a meals area and a well-appointed updated kitchen consisting S/S appliances. Accommodation includes 3 bedrooms with BIR’s sharing a central bathroom. Additional features include double car carport with remote roller door access plus plenty of additional off street parking, garden shedding, heating and much more!

119 Stewarts Lane, Sunbury

3A2B 2C

YOU’LL ABSOLUTELY UTEL LOVE THIS! UTELY Positioned in a prime location within the highly desirable Killara Estate,

Price: $360,000 to $380,000

it’s sure to tick all the boxes for your growing family.

Inspection: Saturday 10.00am to 10.30am

Set on the high side of the street, offer off ing a spacious lounge room

Photo ID required

with adjoining formal dining room leading through to a well appointed kitchen and meals area through sliding doors out to a superb undercover entertaining area which looks out onto established

Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

landscaped gardens. Accommodation offers off master with full ensuite and WIR plus an

Price: $310,000 to $325,000 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am to 12.00pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

additional 2 bedrooms with BIR’s sharing an impressive central bathroom. Additional features include air-conditioning, ducted heating and double garage with remote access!

90 Belleview Drive, Sunbury

126 Welcome Road, Diggers Rest

4A2B2C

4A2B3C

AN ARCHITECTURAL VIEW!!

PLACE YOUR PERSONALITY ON THIS ONE!!

This eco friendly delight embraces nature through and through with its incredibly energy efficient, and architecturally individual design. Features such as double glazed windows, double thickness plaster sheeting for noise reduction and extra insulation, 2 water tanks connected to irrigation, plantation shutters and a solar hot water service, your bills will never be lower and your conscience never clearer. Additional features include evap cooling, double remote garage, well appointed kitchen, all positioned on a 834m approx block.

SOLD

A wonderful opportunity to enter the property market in the fast growing Diggers Rest, for that first home buyer OR investment opportunity. It’s large rooms include sunken lounge, formal dining room, kitchen, open plan second living zone incorporating family and meals area. Accommodation includes 4 bedrooms with BIR’s, master with ensuite plus central bathroom. Additional features include single lock-up garage, double carport, ducted heating and more!

Price: $470,000 to $500,000 Inspection: Saturday 12.15pm to 12.45pm Photo ID required Contact: Toby Smithies 0400 050 604 toby.smithies@leadingrealestate.com.au

Price: $330,000 to $360,000 Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

44 The Old Stock Run, Sunbury

15 Spavin Drive, Sunbury

4A2B8C

4A2B2C

ANYTHING ELSE IS A COMPROMISE!

THE PERFECT ADDRESS!

Positioned in one of Sunbury’s y’ finest pockets y’s in the ‘Rolling Meadows’ Estate boasting a grand entrance with multiple living zones, including formal lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals and family, family separate rumpus with the outdoor entertaining. Accommodation features master with ensuite and BIR, 3 bedrooms with BIR’s plus a separate study/mudroom. Additional features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, as well as 2 x 24,500lt rainwater tanks and much more!

If you want to live in one of the most iconic Sunbury addresses Spavin Drive, just a one minute walk to the spectacular landmark destination of Spavin Lake. Complimented by multiple living zones, it off a formal lounge area plus the master offers bedroom which includes ensuite plus WIRs, finishing off this top level with a separate study. Down a level you have a further three bedrooms with BIRs, main bathroom, family room with modern kitchen and meals area.

Price: $720,000 to $770,000 Inspection: Saturday 1.45pm to 2.15pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Price: $550,000 to $600,000 Inspection: BY APPOINTMENT Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Shop 3, 2 Brook Street, Sunbury

03 9744 2244

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31A B High Street, Lancefield 2 totally Renovated shops / Office Space

For Lease

In the main street of Lancefield all with Kitchen, Disabled Bathroom facilities, Heating/Cooling, Phone/Data System, Off street parking.

Price

$380pw plus outgoings

Agent Megan Giouzelis 0431 478 179

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Raine Horne Gisborne

5428 4007 I rh.com.au/gisborne

Romsey 41 Vinnicombes Road (off Romsey Road)

Price $1,200,000

Set on approximately 25 acres and nestled amid a beautiful garden setting, the Fasham Johnson main residence has a magnificent northerly outlook over gently sloping pastures and comprises 4 bedrooms plus study. So many features including the original weatherboard cottgage (currently tenanted).

View Sat 26 Sept 11-11.30am Sat 10 Oct 12-12.30pm or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Architecturally Designed Home in a Magical Private Setting

Cherokee 101 Tunnel Creek Road

Price $1.45m

View Sat 26 Sept 12-12.30pm or by appointment Sited in a beautifully elevated position this 12 year old 5 bedroom Fasham home is designed for maximum use of light and space. Features include floor to John Keating 0419 880 444 ceiling double glazed windows and doors, automatic retracting shade blinds, Sandi Barry-Mueller stunning dry stone walls and observation deck with glass balustrading. In a 0408 392 347 mature garden setting only 50 kms or approx 35 mins to Melbourne Airport.

Fasham Excellence on 10 Hectares (25 Acres)

Kyneton 2 Clowes Street

Auction Saturday 17 October at 11am (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)

Circa 1850â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Very Desirable Inner Town Living

Reserve Price $950,000

Tucked away opposite the Kyneton Botanic Gardens in what many consider one of the best locations in town this beautifully renovated period home of four bedrooms, two bathrooms and features excellent formal and informal living within a beautiful private garden setting.

View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

Woodend 4 Nutfield Close

Price $795,000

Modern Country Charm on 1530m2 Very appealing timber and bagged brick family home in one of Woodendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought after locations hosting superb residences and sensational views to Mount Macedon. Featuring 5 bedrooms, two bathrooms, high quality timber flooring, 9 foot ceilings, spacious back yard, veggie garden, separate garage/workshop with concrete floor and power.

View Sat 26 Sept 1-1.30pm Sat 10 Oct 1.30-2pm or by appointment (Photo Id Required) Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

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GISBORNE Real Estate MACEDON RANGES Real Estate

OPEN SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM

OPEN SATURDAY 12.00-12.30PM

WALK TO TOWN GREAT VIEWS

5094SQM BLOCK TRADIE SHED

27 THE BOULEVARD RIDDELLS CREEK

GISBORNE

56 SOMERVILLE LANE

Fantastic views! Seeking one big family or two! Large and lovely approx 35Sq home with 5 BR PLUS study, study lounge, family/dining, and substantial rumpus room with views - all on approx 1936SQM. Outstanding IG swimming pool/spa pool in own private pool house! Many value added improvements, including 16 solar panels installed. Walk to shops, cafes caf and parks. Ideal work from home. Value Plus!

All set up for a great lifest lif yle! Walk to station and shops - drive 40 mins CBD! Secluded massive 5049SQM block on sealed road. Architecturally designed 4BR plus study nook. Central living room, casual family living, dining, great window box style kitchen. Gas ducted heating, RC split system. Lots of decking with IG pool. Garage plus large 12x6M shed with concrete floor and power.

$735,000

E.S.R $595,000-$625,000

APPROX 20 ACRES

OPEN SATURDAY 1.00-1.30PM PRIVATE BACKYARD

84 RIVERSIDE DRIVE RIDDELLS CREEK

RIDDELLS CREEK

“LARAPINTA” APINTA”. APINTA” A”. Exuding warmth of character, and in a private country environment, this property offers off an ideal package for a perfect lifest lif yle. Quality 4BR residence with views, creek boundary, and fenced into seven paddocks. Outstanding water supply - 75KL tanks, large dam and an efficient bore. Great farm and equine shedding. Full list of improvements available. Special features include a fully self contained studio/guest cottage, and a 840 bottle wine cellar with its own undercover outdoor entertaining area.

21 RACECOURSE ROAD

Position, Lifest Lif yle, Value! Opposite footy oval, with its superb backdrop of Macedon Ranges, this lovely brick rendered home is on approx 836SQM. Lovely gardens and landscaped back yard. Lounge with hardwood floors and split system, two good sized BRS, nice kitchen, excellent shedding. Town gas connected. Lovely private environment. Ideal first home or retirement roost!

$399,000

$930,000 APPROX 113 ACRES

OPEN SATURDAY 12.00-12.30PM SIDE ACCESS BOATS/TRAILERS

RIDDELLS CREEK

256 GYRO CLOSE GISBORNE

CLOVERFERN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

SYNERGISING ONGOING SUCCESS WITH FURTHER INVESTMENT POSSIBILITIES At the end of a private driveway, ay and on 113 acres with town water, ay, er this exquisite equestrian and stud er, property offers off a superior 4 BR plus study, study residence, and supreme infrastructure for operation of this professional of ofessional equine centre. Only a short drive from Melb Airport, CBD and Werribee Park.

50 JACKSONS CREEK WAY

Spectacular on 1310SQM - Ready to move in! 31.08SQ (288.77SQM) single story with 2.7M ceilings and lovely new bamboo flooring. 3BR plus study (master has ES/WIR) formal and infor inf mal living rooms. DLUG and side access for caravans, trailers, boats etc. Courtyard and private outdoor living! A well planned and established property.

Offers over $2MIL considered

$679,000

OPEN SATURDAY 11.00-11.30AM

FANTASTIC VIEWS

WALK TO HIGH SCHOOL

14 DALTON STREET MOUNT MACEDON

GISBORNE

Overlooking parklands, and walk to schools and shops, this contemporary home on 1110SQM has a great style and floor plan. Steel framed by J G King, 3BR, study, study lounge, dining, central kitchen/dining and family room. Outdoor living areas, DLUG. Fully landscaped focusing on low maintenance. A jewel in conveniently located “Morningside”. A magnificent aura about it.

Contact Agent

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40 MABEL CRESCENT

QUIRK AND DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. QUIRKY DIFFERENT 2000SQM block with commanding views, stylish design with stone,cedar,br edar ick and mudbrick construction. 3BR(master with ES, WIR, balcony),larger open plan edar,br lounge/dining room with balcony, t.v. lounge,studio,rumpus with disco,double garage, tarmac driveway. Charming, unique, private and easy access to quaint village of Mt Macedon. Something outside the square.

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Locksmiths

SENTINAL LOCKSMITHS

EVERY WHERE

The name says it all! Reliable, Quality, Local Service Free quotes & after hours call out available

Landscaping

CD & MC Muir Pty Ltd

QUICK SMART ELECTRICAL

Electricians

E.S.E EVERY SERVICE ELECTRICAL

1168701-LB01-15

Lawn mowing /Ride on mowing Property Maintenance General garden maintenance Rubbish removal

1198377-DJ38-15

Electricians

41 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shanassy Street, Sunbury Email: info@calcoelectrical.com.au Rec 122 www.calcoelectrical.com.au â&#x20AC;&#x153;Servicing the local community for over 37 yearsâ&#x20AC;?

Charlie 0424 378 202

Real Estate

James Manning - 0434 273 159

Calco Electrical Pty Ltd â&#x2DC;&#x17D; 9744 1555

Concrete Products & Services

MACEDON RANGES CONCRETING

Gardening Services

Commercial Servicing Data/Phone Macedon Ranges Glenn Moore TV Points & Western Suburbs 0410 033 070 Solar Design & Installation glenn@newgisborneelectrical.com G6343336AA-dc1Oct ABN 88 229 249 390 Rec 19135

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All Electrical Wiring, Airconditioning, Heating, Phone, Data, TV, Sound Systems, Hotplates, Oven Installations Repairs Service Safety testing, tagging and much much more!

1143573-RC28-14 G6337712AA-dc26Nov

0417 997 060

All aspects of concreting covered

Builders & Building Services

BUILDING DESIGN CONSULTANTS

Contact Trevor on:

NEW GISBORNE PAVING

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Concrete Products & Services

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s &REE 1UOTES s TREE 3TUMP 2E MOVAL s TRAVEL TOWER (IRE s &ULLY )NSURE D DAVID McINTOSH (Manager) QUALIFIED ARBORIST Phone: 5428 6359 or 0418 526 769 Email: pmtree@bigpond.com www.pmtreelopping.com.au

LIC

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REC 16095 Rec 1944

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Any type of Electrical Work.

TV & Ph points, lights, power points, safety switches, smoke alarms, etc. Will beat any written quote. Pensioner discount.

John at Kerrie Electrics on 9337 4732 / 9744 2478 / 0418 582 656

0403 121 260 or 9390 2313 Painters/Decorators

ZEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING & HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Bevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boundaries Building Fences with Pride

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â&#x20AC;˘ Picket, Paling, Colorbond & Tubular Fences â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Boxed Lattice â&#x20AC;˘ Core Drilling â&#x20AC;˘ Gates

0412 326 775 - 5428 3045

All sites left clean Telephone Bevin on 0404 046 864 www.bevinsboundaries.com.au

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Fencing & Gates

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Specialising in: â?? Sanding, Polishing and repairs of all timber floors. Fast free quotes, Top quality workmanship at Mates Rates

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Top Rate Floors

1199288-LB38-15

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1189564-CG26-15

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33 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Trades & Services RING-A-BIN

3, 4, 6, 8 & 10 CUBIC METRE SKIP BINS The original provider servicing Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas

0408 554 284

LIC 28573

Phone: (03) 5428 1871 Mobile: 0439 375 140

THE GAS CHIEF Call Rowdie McIntosh

G6656363AA-dc25Feb

Ph: 5367 7756 or 0438 536 150

for all your Natural and LP Gas appliance repairs Central Heaters Cookers Space Heaters Hot Plates Hot Water Units Wall Ovens

If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got gas weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll fix it! Licensed Natural Gas Conversion Specialist

0418 310 640 For all your above & below ground plumbing needs. Specialising in maintenance plumbing & bathroom renovations for over 20 years.

www.aplo.com.au

Mick 0450 102 030

Email mrminiskips@gmail.com

1156303-HM40-14

Family owned and operated EPA Permit

G6595938AA-dc28Jan

For all types of wall and floor tiling. Includes Bathroom Renovations and Waterproofing

www.homelinksrestumping.com.au

STAR

FIVE STAR REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING Full Insurance All work Council approved 15 years guarantee All Council permits supplied 100% computer levelling Concrete pump used 15 years experience For a free quote and advice

Contact Simon:

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9309 0700 - 0411 174 000

EXPERT

REASONABLE RATES. For a free measure and quote call

Tree Lopping/Surgery

That Tree Feller Tree & Stump Removal The Narrow Access Specialists Pensioner discount Full insurance cover Call Greg & Elisha for a Free Quote

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Ph: 0416 033 003 or 9338 3668 (AH)

Employment

section of Network Classifieds.

G6723428AA-dc29Apr

Justin 0401 567 303

REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING

â&#x20AC;˘ Computer Levelling â&#x20AC;˘ Council permits supplied RBP - 24841 â&#x20AC;˘ Stumps for new extension 15 Year â&#x20AC;˘ Engineers plans and soil test supplied Guarantee Guarantee to beat Free Quote and advice any genuine written quote

Waterproofing PTY LTD 1178719-DJ14-15

Aims Tiling

0408 507 145

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34 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Adult Services

Open Midday till late ~ 7 days a week. Warm, clean, self contained rooms. Secure off street parking. Private introductions available. Put a spring in your step with one of our hot ladies. Bosses Special is back!!! Ladies warmly welcomed. *Interstate ladies are back in town!

20 Norton Drive, Melton. Phone 03 9746 8922. Contract & Tenders

Tenders are invited for contracts:

Impounded livestock

C16.780

The following horses were impounded on Saturday 5 September 2015 from Heather Road, Gisborne:

Banking and Bill Payment Services

If not claimed and all expenses paid, the animals will be sold via auction at the Kyneton Saleyards (Saleyards Road, Kyneton) on Thursday 24 September 2015 at 11am, pursuant to the Impounding of Livestock Act 1994. Bidders must register by 11am and provide proof of photo identification. Buyers must finalise all payments at any of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices by 5pm on auction day. Animals will not be released to buyer without proof of purchase. For all enquiries, contact Robert Muscat on (03) 5422 0333.

Closing time for the above tender is 2.00pm on Tuesday 20 October 2015.

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Split Redgum Firewood 1t - $300 per tonne 3t - $285 per tonne

Delivery available by cubic metre Free Delivery - 7 Days

Phone: 5428 1955 0488 957 090

Split Redgum Firewood 3m - $420 4m - $550 6m - $800 8m - $1060 12m - $1500 14m - $1600

Bookkeeping

ACCOUNTS SERVICES Tyrelle Enterprises at Melton West 38 years experience in: Accounts Payable/Receivables, Bank Reconciliations Credit Control, Import/Export Documents Job Costing & Budgeting Work from my site or your premises Hours to suit client Discretion and Loyalty is my motto

Find your Local Specialist in our

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2t - $290 per tonne 4t - $280 per tonne

THE WOOD BLOKE

Professional Services V

Firewood

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CALLAGHAN BROTHERS FIREWOOD SUPPLIES

mrsc.vic.gov.au

Contact Natalie on 0456 789 142 natschafer@bigpond.com

G6490802AA-dc3Dec

Call for a free quote 9308 9669 or 0406 745 070

0432 774 645

1144303-PB29-14 1144303-PB29-14

* Builder * 18 Years Guarantee * Pensioner Discounts * All Suburbs

AARONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TILING

1197347-CG36-15

Specialist in Underpinning & an Expert in Restumping * Council Permit * Engineer Plans Supplied * Computer Leveling * Fully Insured

Tiling

Over 30 Years Experience Specialising In: â&#x20AC;˘ Floor & Wall Tiles â&#x20AC;˘ Old & New Homes â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Free Measure & Quote.

1300 372 678. 24hrs/7 days. swa4281be.

Public Notices and Event

Impounded by Officer Bone.

Phone 5422 2952 Mobile 0407 506 644

Phone - 1300 Escort

The Forum Gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

â&#x20AC;˘ Clydesdale Cross Gelding â&#x20AC;˘ Branded Grey Arabian Mare

Septic Tanks

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beaten on priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7 days a week ~ All areas All drains unblocked

Reblocking/Underpinning

Full Body Relaxation

10.00am-8.00pm Mon-Sat Room 14, building 2 Techno Park Dve Williamstown 9397 0347 swa4576xbe.

General Notices

SIMS SEPTIC TANK & GREASE TRAP CLEANING

s 3TEEL 7INDOWS $OORS s !LUMINIUM 7INDOWS $OORS s #OMMERCIAL s 2ESIDENTIAL

68 Barry Road, New Gisborne

SERVICING THE MACEDON RANGES & SURROUNDING SUBURBS

Walk In Bins Available â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A local providing for localsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Windows Suppliers & installers of:

GISBORNE BASED

5428 1798 or 0428 518 159

MACEDON RANGES MINI SKIPS 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 (Cubic Meters)

1181229-ACM17-15

Lic. No. 24391

&REE 3ITE )NSPECTION murraydrilling@bigpond.com

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0408 554 284

GISBORNE MINI SKIPS/DINGO HIRE

Full Body Relaxation

10.00am-8.00pm Mon-Sat Room 14, building 2 Techno Park Dve Williamstown 9397 0347 swa4576xbe.

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Water Solutions

Over 60 years experience in Macedon Ranges

JEFF 9744 1401 - 0418 998 823

Adult Services

1137699-DJ23-14

Commercial Residential Industrial Backhoe Hire Trenching All General Plumbing All types of Septic Tanks & treatment plants installations available. Sewer Machine & Block Drains Cleaned

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1134613-RC20-14

DRAINAGE & PLUMBING P/L

9744 3033 ~ 0488 393 799

DK & EM Murray

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A GRADE S&L

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WATER BORING

All BICKLES RUBBISH REMOVAL

Plumbing

â&#x20AC;˘ Travel Tower â&#x20AC;˘ Stump Grinder â&#x20AC;˘ Mulcher â&#x20AC;˘ Mulch For Sale

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All prices include deliveryâ&#x20AC;?

Phone 0418 570 249 Credit Card payments available

Firewood

Fire Wood-Red Gum Top quality, clean, split, dry. 2 metre min. 7 days. Free delivery Credit Cards Accepted

0409 210 565 or 0428 359 214

1180176-DJ16-15

Motoring

Buy & Sell in our

Motoring section of Network Classifieds.

1188225-LB24-15

Phone Steve 1300 275 474 Or 0417 740 310 www.skipitbinhire.com.au *Conditions Apply

info@leadingedgeinteriors.com.au

$120

Adult Phone Talk

ALL FETISH! Anything goes! from 99c/min 1300 700 904 1902 226 323 Chat now! $5.45/min pay/mob extra

1197281-CG36-15

Bin prices from

1171129-KC5-15

Friendly Prompt service 2m, 3m, 4m, 6m & Walk ins available

TREE LOPPING & REMOVAL

SKIP IT BIN HIRE

Free Quotes

BEN 0410 668 407 | WILL 0410 317 509

s &REE 1UOTES s TREE 3TUMP 2EMOVAL s TRAVEL TOWER (IRE s &ULLY )NSURED DAVID McINTOSH (Manager) QUALIFIED ARBORIST Phone: 5428 6359 or 0418 526 769 Email: pmtree@bigpond.com www.pmtreelopping.com.au

1160137-LB43-14 -14

s New Homes s Commercial s Extensions s Renovations s Ornamental s Suspended Ceilings s All Aspects of Plastering

1198875-CG38-15

0408 910 246 or 5428 8332

1300 746 422 0418 392 622

Adult Employment

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only. To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

1189429-HM26-15

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GREG CANNARD PLASTERING SERVICES

Walk in bins available Macedon Ranges / Sunbury based/ Gisborne 7 days a week Support your local business

1157984-DJ41-14

Plasterers

P.M. TREE LOPPING

2M, 3M, 4M, 6M & 9M

1142426-LN27-14

Termite Treatments Possums Bees & Wasps Termite Control Rats & Mice Termite Pre-treatment Ants & Spiders Weed Control Phone: 0400 606 676 G6105141AA-dc18Jun

Tree Lopping/Surgery

1199941-EG39-15

Over 20 years experience in pest control

SWA9076be

Rubbish Removal

1200178-KK39-15

Pest Control

1199132-LB38-15

General Classifieds

Phone Peter 0418 384 796

Auctions

Auction Clearing Sale

Sunday 27th September 10am – Margaret Street Macedon UNRESERVED SALE Plants ~ Trees ~ Ferns ~ Planters Nursery Equipment ~ Garden Furniture & Ornaments Advanced Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Japanese Maples, Tree Ferns, Roses, Lily’s, Weeping & Silver Birch, Hundreds of Perennials, Weeping & Lipstick Maples, Ornamental Pear Trees, Bamboo, In Large Quantities plus Many More Varieties of Plants & Trees. All in Excellent Condition Garden Ornaments – Sculptures- Furniture – Bench Seats etc, Ceramic Plant Pots, 1000’s of Nursery Pots & Trays, Nursery Trolley’s, Display Benches, Wheelbarrows, Yard Trailer, Metal Gazebo, Shade Sails & Poles (14m x 14m), Tools, Tool Boxes, Pallets, Coonarra Wood Heater, Pot Belly Stove, Ladders, Decorative Glass Panels, Garden Urn, Shelving & Workbenches, Bar Fridge, Signs, Products, General Nursery & Sundry Items too Numerous to Mention. Everything MUST be sold – No reserves. All items to be removed by Monday 12noon

Viewing STRICTLY & ONLY day of Sale.... From 8.30AM 15% Buyers Premium. Payment Cash, Eftpos, C/card Photos on Website & Facebook Page Steve Graham Auctioneer - 0418 995 590 03 5427 4595 www.stevegrahamauctioneer.com

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Employment V

Positions Vacant

BUTCHERS & APPRENTICES !!!TOP SALARY!!!

Call Call 1300 1300 666 666 808 808 NOW NOW to to place place your your ad ad

Advancement opportunities to Meat Management are available for proven big achievers.

WOODEND 22 Owen Street Saturday 26th September 8am - 2pm Household items, shed clean out, odds and ends.

Visit

Visited

Farrier

FARRIER Prompt, professional and reliable. Friendly service. Call Kaz anytime on 0409 333 597.

Health And Fitness

Full Body Massage RELAXATION

219 Ascot Vale Rd, 3032. 9004 1477 or 0487 097 290.

1199798-KK38-15

Resumes/ Employment Services

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RÉSUMÉ WITH PROVEN RESULTS?

*Conditions Apply*

Award Winning Résumé Writers Call Bernadette: 0408 807 466 7 days per week Experienced HR Manager able to assist with FREE Résumé Assessment, Career Advice, Cover Letter, Key Selection Criteria, Document Writing, Interview Coaching, Courses and LinkedIn Profile Writing. www.provenresumeresults.com.au

Car/Truck Rentals

YOUR LOCAL TAXI SERVICE

2000 PEDIGREE 17'6, stored under cover, 4 wheel electric brakes, tows well, 8 ply tyres, roll out awning, innerspring mattress, 3 wardrobes, plenty of storage, reg until May 2016 (N42189), gas stove with oven, make a great spare room & can be sold later. $17,000. Phone: 0429 003 181.

DO YOU HAVE

The Right C ? Is your Resume Successful? Get the interviews for the job YOU WANT! Money back guarantee

Call Carolyn on Mob: 0431 304 296 Mobile Service

Career Coaching

COLORADO Highton, 2011, 2 door caravan, length 31ft (internal 25ft), roof mounted IBIS split system, 184L 3-way fridge, microwave, full oven, TV on swing bracket and antenna, QS bed, 3 bunks with personal DVD players, L shaped seating, extra 3ft checkerplated back stand-up change area, full ensuite, slide out gas BBQ, 2x gas bottles, 2x picnic tables, 16inch wheels with 2 extra spare tyres, twin battery system, full tunnel front boot, full galvanised front boot. High clearance with flat floor. Pull out awning and full annexe. Would suit new family buyers. Excellent condition. $58,500. 0419 030 773.

Guaranteed brilliant conditions, great people to work with and job satisfaction coupled with a most attractive salary that can be tailored to suit your needs (weekday and weekend work available).

FRANKLIN 16ft caravan, bunks, double bed, kitchen, dining area converts to bed, registered, neat and clean, located in Bulla. $5,500. 0411 206 483.

Phone DANIEL MUSCAT on 0419 359 818 to arrange a confidential interview appointment.

POP TOP, Jayco. VGC. Registered E17767. Many extras included. Ready to tow. $10,200. Ph: 5426 2209 or 0403 338 568

G4956536AA-dc6Mar

1199992-ACM39-15

Employment

03 5427 2693 V

Motor Vehicles

Find local work in the

Employment

section of Network Classifieds.

NISSAN X Trail TI, 2011, 4 x 4 CVT automatic, 153,000 kms, excellent condition, alloy wheels, central locking, factory tint windows, GPS, leather seats, electric sunroof, tow bar and many other features, RWC, reg until 06/2016, YKO-202. $17,800 ono. One not to be missed. Phone 0401 488 874.

Caravans & Trailers

Resumes/ Employment Services

Services include: s Resume Writing s Career Advice s Cover Letter s Key Selection Criteria s Interview Coaching

Call Vicky on 0425 702 371

The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Mention this ad for a 10% discount

Tyre and Auto

9310 5422

Professional

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL

PHONE: 8331 5417

Skilled Tradespeople for permanent positions in our supermarkets located at Melton, Sunbury, Gisborne, Delahey, Meadow Heights and West Sunshine.

Garage Sales

0437 319 614

Then make that call now! You will be delighted with our offer. Don’t wait until its too late.

Specialising in s 'ENERAL MECHANICAL REPAIRS s .EW AND SECOND HAND TYRES s 3ERVICING ALL MAKES MODELS s 2EVERSE CAMERAS SENSORS s "ATTERIES s 7HEEL ALIGNMENTS s 2OADWORTHY S ,IC .O ,6

Wait Staff Required for a busy Western Suburbs alacarte restaurant Casual position available. Must have own transport.

Please call

If paying rent and raising a family is making it difficult to save the deposit for that dream home.... don’t worry.

Auto Services/ Repair

Black Forest

To Apply Call: 1300 665 983 www.pennymiller.com.au

House & Land

Turn those unwanted items into cash, time for a spring clean. Advertise your garage sale ad in any Star Weekly Publication for only $30.00*

Bakers Delight Caroline Springs No experience necessary. Candidates must have their own transportation, be happy as an early morning person and permanent residence of Australia. Contact Shana for further information: 0428 386 896

HOUSE & LAND COMPLETE

Garage Sales

GA R AG E S A L E SPE C IA L

Be a self starter! Distribute and Collect at your own pace. 8-12 hours, up to $350/wk

Apprentice Baker or Baker

1199848-LB39-15

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

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Positions Vacant

DELIVER CATALOGUES LOCALLY

Real Estate

Livestock

FOR SALE Pet sheep shearing run. Due to health issues, must sell. 50 contacts, plus all equipment. $1,000. Start immediately. Macedon Shire area. Call 5429 5439, except Saturdays.

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Sharks take out back-to-back flags as Tigers flounder It was a battle between the favourites and the team that came from nowhere, and it was the favourites on top at the end of the Riddell District Netball League’s B-grade grand final. Rupertswood entered the premiership match after losing only one game all year, and had the week off leading into Sunday’s grand final. Lancefield had to do it the hard way, having inched up through the finals from sixth spot. Two one-goal wins and an eight-goal victory over the more fancied Broadford in the preliminary final gave the Tigers a surprise grand final berth. Lancefield only gained finals contention in the last round of the season. Its dream of making it to the top didn’t come off on Sunday, as the Sharks showed why they are such a dominant force.

With an early lead, the Sharks ran away to their second successive B-grade premiership, 34-14. For Sharks’ coach Di McCormack the premiership is reward for all the hard work players put in over the year. The Sharks have lost only two games in the past two seasons. “What you can say about them is that they are outstanding,” McCormack said. “They work hard at training and worked on a lot of things behind the scenes to get here today. The average age of the team is just 16,” she said. McCormack was all praise for the opposition, coached by her close friend Alan Watson. “They have worked tremendously hard, and it shows the work Al has been doing at the club to get them from sixth and into a grand final.

“We had a lot more fitness and a lot stronger structures,” McCormack said. “Our defence put them under the pump.” Georgia Leonard was named best on court by the umpires. Emily Ktona and Hayley Matthews, who shot 16 goals, were also among the best. For the Tigers, Jessica Lallo shot 12 goals and was named their best players. McCormack said several players, including Ktona and Matthews, could easily make the move up into A-grade. “Em and Hayley … deserve to be up there, and Mon Neagle has taken her game to a whole other level this season.” View photos at starweekly.com.au Tara Murray

Rupertswood Sharks have won back-to-back premierships in B-grade netball. (Shawn Smits)

RIDDELL NETBALL Here’s a quick look at other results from the Riddell District Football Netball League senior grand final day at Romsey Park on Sunday. For match reports, including comments from the winning coaches and photos from all three games, go to starweekly.com.au/ sports/

Under-18.5 football

Rupertswood’s dominance of the under-18.5 competition continued as they easily accounted for Woodend-Hesket. The Hawks kicked the first three goals before the Sharks settled and had grabbed a 51-point lead by the main break. But the Sharks really got going in the second half, kicking 12 goals to six to win 25.13 (163)-11.6 (72). Bailee Revell won the Noel Rainey medal for best on ground for a performance that included eight goals. Jackson Berry and Luke Cannon were also among the best palyers. The win caps off an unbeaten season for the Sharks, who have now won the past two premierships.

Under-19 netball

Sunbury’s Garth Ploog celebrates kicking a goal in the last quarter. (Shawn Smits)

Roos beat injury curse By Tara Murray It was a real team effort that carried Sunbury Kangaroos reserves to a second successive Riddell District Football League premiership. A total of 57 players pulled on the boots for the Kangaroos this season as they and their senior side struggled with injuries. As many as 10 reserves were playing in the seniors at times during the season, meaning the reserves had to go scouting for players. But everything came together on grand final day as the Kangaroos overturned a three- quarter time deficit to beat Diggers Rest 9.13 (67)-7.7 (49). It was the Burras’ first loss for the season. It was never going to be a high-scoring game after only two goals, both to the Burras, in the opening quarter. The Kangaroos, kicking with the wind, finally got on the board in the second quarter and four goals to none saw them lead by 14 points at half-time.

The second half was a repeat of the first, the Burras doing the early damage to get a lead before the Kangaroos came back at them. Five last-quarter goals ensured the Kangaroos were premiers again. Joeb Ploog was awarded the Tom Sankey medal for best on ground, while Brad Sluggett and Tom Evans were best for the Burras. For Kangaroos coach Wayne Meacham the win was as emotional as last year’s. “It’s amazing,” he said after the game. “For the year we’ve had, with 57 players in the reserves and seniors . . . we just had to keep playing everyone we could find. “I was calling people on Friday nights asking them to play. “But we kept winning, no matter who we brought in. “It’s a very simple game plan; our best player knows what our worst player is going to do and that’s what I’ve worked on all year.” Despite being down at the last break, Meacham was confident of a win.

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“I’ve never seen a football team apply so much pressure all over the ground,” he said. “I knew we would outstay them. “[Diggers Rest] had been in front all year and knew what to do then but didn’t know what to do when behind. “It was about not losing our heads.” Meacham said he was lucky to get most of his regular players back for the finals. One person in the reserves’ premiership side did not intend to play this season: Meacham himself. “The boots are just about taped together,” he said. “I can’t take any more of this. We got a few players back towards the end of the year, so guys who had come of retirement to help us out were able to watch the grand final and enjoy it.” While Meacham’s brother, Chris, has stepped away from the senior coaching job, Meacham is looking to go for a three-peat with the reserves. “We’ll see what happens,” he said. For more pictures go to starweekly.com.au

Rupertswood are the undeniable queens of the under-19 netball competition after winning every game they’ve played in the first two years of the competition. They added a second premiership to the cabinet on Sunday, beating Riddell 23-16 in the grand final. The Sharks jumped out of the blocks with the first five goals and there was no coming back for Riddell from there. The Sharks dominated all around the court, with Michelle Cliffe, Eloise Freeman and Hannah Kempster converting in the ring. Pocket rocket Georgia Hellyer was named best on court for her midcourt work.

C-grade netball

A mix of youth and experience was the right combination for Riddell in C-grade. After finishing the season in fourth spot, the Bombers had to make the grand final the hard way. It included knocking off premiership favourites Rupertswood in the preliminary final. On Sunday, the Bombers proved way too strong for Melton Centrals, winning the grand final 30-13. The Bombers grabbed the first eight goals and continued their dominance for the rest of the game. The shooters made the most of their opportunities, while the defenders kept the Centrals to a shooting percentage of just 42. Bombers goal attack Tanisha Bardzinski was adjudged best on court.

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Salt in an old wound for Lions By Tara Murray It was grand final heartache for Sunbury Lions’ A-grade side in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. In what was always going to be a tough task to roll unbeaten North Ballarat City, the Lions were left to rue a poor third quarter which ended their premiership dreams. The 15-8 term gave City a six-goal lead at three-quarter time to set up the 49-42 win. It was a second successive grand final loss for the Lions, but they didn’t give up Saturday’s clash without a fight. They got the margin back to four goals in the last quarter but could get no closer. The Lions even led by a goal at half time and Lions coach Adam Boldiston said he thought his side was in good shape at that point. Then it all started to go wrong. “The girls tried really hard and never gave up,” he said. “It just wasn’t our day. We had a lot of basic errors which we didn’t have in the last couple of finals. “You can’t afford to do that against a quality side like North Ballarat.” It was those errors in the third quarter that proved costly. “Ruth Smith was doing a lot of work but was missing her goals,” he said. “Kate Fletcher came on really well last week, but today she was off her game a bit. “They say the third quarter is the championship quarter and it kind of proved to be that way today.”

SCOREBOARD Q FOOTBALL AFL Semi Finals HA HAWTHORN 8.4 11.6 16.7 21.9 (135) ADELAIDE 2.2 4.3 6.7 8.13 (61) Goals: Hawthorn: L Breust 6 L Hodge 4 I Smith 2 J Lewis 2 J Roughead 2 B Hill C Rioli M Suckling P Puopolo R Schoenmakers. Adelaide: J Jenkins 4 T L Lynch 2 P Dangerfield T Walker. Best: Hawthorn: L Hodge L Breust B Stratton G Birchall S Mitchell J Gibson J Frawley. Adelaide: P Dangerfield R Laird S Thompson D Talia. T Injuries: Hawthorn: B Lake (stomach). Adelaide: Nil. Reports: Nil. Umpires: Scott Jeffery, Ray Chamberlain, Brett Rosebury. Official Crowd: 70,879 at MCG. NORTH MELB 2.3 5.6 7.8 11.11 (77) SYDNEY 2.1 3.3 5.7 7.9 (51) Goals: North Melbourne: J Waite 3 S Gibson 2 B Harvey D Petrie L McDonald L Thomas S Atley T Goldstein. Sydney: A Goodes 2 K Tippett 2 D Hannebery I Heeney J Kennedy. Best: North Melbourne: S Higgins J Ziebell B Cunnington J Waite N Dal Santo S Gibson T Goldstein K Turner. Sydney: J Kennedy D Rampe K Tippett A Goodes N Smith. Injuries: North Melbourne: D Petrie (head) R Tarrant T (groin) replaced in selected side by L McDonald. Sydney: G Rohan (concussion). Umpires: Matt Stevic, Jeff Dalgleish, Dean Margetts. Official Crowd: 31,162 at ANZ Stadium.

AFL FOOTYT FOOTYTAB DIVIDENDS Finals Week 2 FOOTY WIN Game 1: Hawthorn (5) $10.60. Game 2: North Melbourne (8) $7.60. DAIL DOUBLE DAILY Game 1: Halftime Hawthorn (4) Fulltime Hawthorn (7) $65.50. Games 1 and 2: Hawthorn (7) North Melbourne (11) $225.30. EXTRA DOUBLE Game 2: Halftime North Melbourne (10) Fulltime North Melbourne (11) $32.80. FOOTY QUARTER QUAD Game 1: Qtrtime Hawthorn (4) Halftime Hawthorn (4) Three Qtrtime Hawthorn (5) Fulltime Hawthorn (7) $2,798.80. Game 2: Qtrtime North Melbourne (9) Halftime North Melbourne (10) Three Qtrtime North Melbourne (10) Fulltime North Melbourne (11) $260.10.

As he did earlier in the finals series, Boldiston threw his line around in the last quarter. “I was searching for answers,” he said. “Normally we’re really secure bringing the ball down the court and Chloe [Curran] normally finishes it off well, She was a bit nervy today. “We tried Abbey Healy [at goal attack]. I thought I had to try something as Ruth didn’t shoot well for us. “The change was working and we pegged a couple back, but then it started to fall away again so I had to change it back.” Defenders Jamie Clark and Rebecca Anstey were best for the Lions. Despite the grand final loss, Boldiston said there was a lot to look forward to with his squad. “As long as we can keep the core of the squad together we’re in a good place to build next year,” he said. “We have some good connections and we’ll look at what we need to add to the squad. I’d like to add a goal attack. But it wasn’t all bad news for the Lions, with the A-reserve side defeating Lake Wendouree 44-27 to secure back-to-back premierships and an unbeaten season. The C-grade side lost 29-19 to North Ballarat City in their grand final after winning the minor premiership.

Chloe Curran had a tough day in the Ballarat league netball grand final. (Kate Healy)

Best: Box Hill: Spangher Evans Collins Sicily Simpkin Lock. Sandringham: Minchington Brown Cook Shenton Murdoch Saunders. At North Port Oval. WILLIAMSTOWN 2.4 6.8 11.9 15.12 (102) ESSENDON 3.4 5.9 11.14 12.18 (90) Detail unavailable. At North Port Oval.

Northern Knights J. Gresham 14; M. Ercolano 8; B. Fiorini 4; D. Macpherson 3; M. Mattingly 3; T. Leonardis 3; J. Bailey 1; M. Tilmouth-Turner 1

2015 MORRISH MEDAL LEADERBOARD Clayton Oliver (Murray Bushrangers) . . . . . . . 15 Darcy Crocker (Eastern Ranges) . . . . . . . . . . 14 Jade Gresham (Northern Knights) . . . . . . . . . 14 Blake Hardwick (Eastern Ranges) . . . . . . . . . 13 Ryan Clarke (Eastern Ranges) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Aaron Fenton (Eastern Ranges) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Aloysio Ferreira (Gippsland Power) . . . . . . . . 10 Josh Schache (Murray Bushrangers) . . . . . . . 10 Lachlan Williams (Dandenong Stingrays) . . . . . 9 Jacob Hopper (North Ballarat Rebels) . . . . . . . 9 Kieran Lovell (T (Tasmania) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

NSW/ACT Rams M. Flynn 7; M. Kennedy 6; C. Bance 3; H. Macreadie 3; M. Wright 2; J. Brown 1; T. Coenen 1; H. Himmelberg 1

CLUB BY CLUB VOTING

Queensland D. Budarick 7; C. Wagner 5; B. Keays 2; W. Buzza 2; M. Chol 2; N. Dennis 1

Bendigo Pioneers T. Cole 5; L. Tardrew T 3; K. Mutch 2; J. Ryan 1; B. Edwards 1; L. Schultz 1; I. Miller 1 Calder Cannons K. Brown 6; Z. Wunhym 5; N. O’Kearney 4; H. Kerbatieh 4; T. Wallis 4; M. Kovacevic 3; C. Moore 3; D. Tarczon T 3; B. Laguda 2; B. Allen 2; J. Reaper 2; J .James 1; J. Flower 1 Dandenong Stingrays L. Williams 9; J. Battle 6; B. White 6; H. Prior 4; G. Nyuon 4; M. Cox 4; K. Collins 4; D. Caprion 3; Z. Roscoe 3; B. Rice 3; D. Wark 3; J. Freeman 3; J. Lovett 3; T. Condon 2; J. Di Pasquale 2; T. Jok 2; S. Gladman 1; J. Bubb 1; L. Batten 1; J. Kelly 1 Eastern Ranges D. Crocker 14; B. Hardwick 13; R. Clarke 12; A. Fenton 10; J. Parsons 3; B. Batty 3; R. Harvey 3; S. Horner 2; J. Lynch L 1; D.Clarke 1; B. Mitchener 1 Geelong Falcons D. Parrish 8; H. Kol 7; B. McCarthy 6; C. Curnow 5; R. Mathieson 5; Z. Zdybel 5; B. Remmos 4; W. Sexton 4; M. Patten 3; B. Blair 3; L. Wagener 3; L. Donne 2; A. Witherden 2; S. Darcy 2; J. Sheahan 1; C. Floyd 1 Gippsland Power A. Ferreira 10; N. Holmes 8; T. Papley 8; M. De Bruin 4; J. Patullo 4; T. Marsh 3; T. Beck 3; C. Buykx-Smith 3; J. McMahon 3; D. Costigan 2; D. Grech 2; T. Hobbs 2; B. McKay 2; J. McDonald 1; K. Renooy 1

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Murray Bushrangers C. Oliver 15; J. Schache 10; L. Smith 6; N. Coughlan 6; R. Garthwaite 6; M. Canfield 4; M. King 4; W. Brodie 3; D. Mennen 3; T. McMullan 3; J. Marshall 3; J. Simpkin 2; J. Minogue 1; B. Smith 1; N. L Lynch 1

Preliminary Finals BOX HILL 5.6 7.7 10.12 12.17 (89) SANDRINGHAM 1.1 5.5 9.7 12.10 (82) Goals: Box Hill: Sicily 3 Lock 2 Anderson 2 Lawlor Grimley Spangher Langford Willsmore. Sandringham: Brown 4 Saad 2 Minchington 2 Saunders Murdoch Ong Siposs.

North Ballarat Rebels J. Hopper 9; Y. Eades 8; J. Symons 6; D. Tucker 6; B. Lloyd 5; C. Byrne 3; T. Templeton T 3; J. Webster 3; A. Cleary 3; M. Johnston 3; L. Meek 3; J. Edwards 3; D. Rioli 3; T. Taurau T 2; E. Frank 2; H. McCluggage 2; B. Lusby 2; J. Cowan 1; J. Berry 1

Northern Territory J. Clarke 3; M. Bricknell 2

Oakleigh Chargers B. Crocker 6; D. Houston 6; H. Hooper 5; S. McLarty 4; A. Morgan 4; D. Beddison 3; L. Walker 3; K. Answerth 3; D. Cunningham 3; L. Byrne-Jones 3; F. Pearce 2; J. Aujuard 2; P. Kerr 2; H. Thompson 1; M. Wenn 1; T. Phillips 1; J. Corboy 1; J. Roughedge 1; P. Phillips 1; C. Young 1 Y

Sandringham Dragons T. Thompson 7; J. Wallace 5; T. Wilkinson 5; G. Lok 4; N. Pavlou 3; H. Balic 3; A. McGrath 3; K. Parsons 2; K. Lopo 2; R. Hayward 2; T. Taranto T 2; L. Hiscock 2; R. Ludica 1; T. Cameron 1 T Tasmania K. Lovell 9; J. Johnson 2; C. Brown 1; H. Pearce 5; N. Dodge 3; B. Kamaric 1; J. Hayden 1 Western Jets J. Volpato 8; F. Campisi 3; M. Norton 5; J. Hickey 5; B. Coletta 1; L. Carter 2; W. Berry 3; B. Monk 2 OTHER A AWARD WINNERS: Coaches Award: A Jade Gresham - Northern Knights TTAC Award: North Ballarat Rebels Leading goalkicker: Blake Hardwick - Eastern Ranges

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE Grand Final WILLIAMSTOWN 1.2 5.7 7.10 8.13 (61) BOX HILL 3.4 5.5 6.7 8.12 (60) Goals: Williamstown: Hetherington 3 Curtis Merlo Casley Monk Bewley. Box Hill: Switkowski 2 Dimasi 2 Traynor raynor Summers Kidd T Tobin. Best: Williamstown: McKenzie Greiser Hetherington Owen Chisari Hine. Box Hill: Exon Soccio Traynor Gibson Langford Tobin. T At North Port Oval.

TTAC CUP Prelminary Finals at IKON Park EASTERN 3.3 6.6 7.12 8.17 (65) DANDENONG 2.0 3.3 3.5 5.7 (37) Goals: Eastern: Brown 3 Stephenson 3 Clarke Hardwick. Dandenong: Weitering 2 Mutimer Collins Gladman. Best: Eastern: Clarke Cotte Brolic Keppel Brown Batty. Dandenong: Capiron Weitering Rice Williams McKay Collins. At IKON Park.

OAKLEIGH 2.3 3.4 8.7 13.11 (89) N BALLARA BALLARAT 3.0 5.4 7.7 8.9 (57) Goals: Oakleigh: Phillips 3 Phillips 2 Thompson 2 Crocker 2 Answerth McLarty Johnstone Adduci. North Ballarat: Cowan 2 Hopper 2 Rioli Johnston Korewha T Taurau. Best: Oakleigh: Answerth Byrne-Jones Pearce Johnstone Whitehead Duman. North Ballarat: Hopper Eades Cowan Lloyd Webster ebster T Templeton.

Q NETBALL

Grand Final at Etihad Stadium, Sunday Sept. 27 11am - Eastern Ranges v Oakleigh Chargers

Grand Final A: North Ballarat City 49 d Sunbury 42. A Res: Sunbury 44 d Lake Wendouree 27. B: Lake Wendouree 27 d Ballarat 26. 19yrs/u: Redan d North Ballarat City 20. C: North Ballarat City 29 d Sunbury 19.

VAFA Grand-finals PREMIER B ST KEVINS 3.1 5.5 10.12 13.18 (96) OLD MELB. 4.3 11.4 12.5 13.7 (85) Goals: St Kevins: S Gilham 3 H Parkes Z Ginies J Gysberts G Gleeson P Edgar B McCann S Salopek K Wissell D Jones K Williams. Old Melburnians: S Watson 3 C Beck 2 N De Steiger 2 A Armstrong 2 N Daish E De Fegely T Rosenthal T Paule. Best: St Kevins: S Gilham N Wood N Meehan B McCann D Jones A Lynch. L Old Melburnians: W Thompson L Borthwick G Hurley-Wellington S Watson E De Fegely N Daish. B Res: Old Melburnians 13.8 d St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers 7.4. PREMIER C OLD H’BURIANS 2.4 6.7 8.12 13.18 (96) MONASH BLUES 1.2 5.9 6.11 6.12 (48) Goals: Old Haileyburians: J Nicolopoulos 4 E Limon 2 N Waite 2 J Dawson 2 T Faulkner J Paul C Connelly. Monash Blues: J Griffiths 3 Z Ledin N Petering M Hardiman. Best: Old Haileyburians: J Donnelly A Weekes H McLauchlan J Dawson P Gleadhill J Toy. Monash Blues: A Young Y J Griffiths T Cameron C Cosgriff M Davidson C Rossetti. C Res: PEGS 7.10 d Marcellin 5.8.

RIDDELL FL Grand Finals DIGGERS REST 1.3 7.6 8.9 14.15 (99) ROMSEY 5.6 8.9 14.14 15.19 (109) Goals: Diggers Rest: J. Williams 5, S. Clarke 3, L. Smailes 2, M. Freeth 2, M. Kilty 2. Romsey: S. Burlak 3, Z. Saad 3, M. Farmer 2, C. Petroro 2, B. Mitchell, C. Dawson, P. Lobb, J. O’Sullivan, C. Burkett. Best: Diggers Rest: S. Ruane, J. Williams, C. Mc Cabe, S. Clarke, M. Freeth, M. Evans. Romsey: C. Burkett, J. O’’Sullivan, B. Way, A. Tessari, T Z. Saad, M. Burkett U-18.5: Rupertswood 25.13 d Woodend-Hesket 11.6. Res: Sunbury Kangaroos 9.13 d Diggers Rest 7.7.

BALLARA BALLARAT Grand Final Res: Redan 17.11 d Melton 6.13. U-18: East Point 12.11 d Melton 4.4.

BENDIGO Grand Final U-18: Golden Square 8.9 d Sandhurst 7.14.

RIDDELL Grand Final A: Riddells Creek 51 d Macedon 34. B: Rupertswood 34 d Lancefield 14. C: Riddells Creek 30 d Melton Centrals 13. U-19: Rupertswood 23 d Riddells Creek 16.

BALLARA BALLARAT

NORTHERN: Div 1: Grand f: Macleod 13.9 d Greensborough 10.6. Res: Greensborough 14.9 d Northcote Park 6.4. U-19: Greensborough 14.12 d Montmorency 3.3.

EASTERN: Div 2: Grand f: Doncaster 11.7 d Doncaster East 3.10. SOUTHERN: Thirds: Grand f: Dingley 10.10 d Cerberus 6.6.

Q SOCCER FFV National Premier League U-20 NPL1 East: Rd 21: Sunshine George Cross 0 Murray United 0. NPL1 West: Rd 21: Sunshine George Cross 0 Murray United 0. Rd 18: St Albans Saints 3 Ballarat Red Devils 0.

Q CROQUET MELBOURNE METRO Rd 4 Golf Croquet: Brunswick Burras 8-74 d Essendon Red 4-59, Ivanhoe Park Burgundy 9-78 d Monash White 3-51, Monash Blue 7-63 d Ivanhoe Park White 5-70, Sandringham 7-72 d Essendon Black 5-63, Village Glen 7-68 d Frankston 5-65, Williamstown Pelicans 9-79 d Kew 3-52, Williamstown Seagulls 11-82 d Brunswick Kookas 1-47.

Q SQUASH MELBOURNE ST STATE PENNANT – RD 5 Premier: Kooyong (1) 4-12-132 d MCC (1) wo, Melbourne Uni (1) 3-9-142 d Knox Pk (1) 1-6141, MSAC (1) 2-7-123 d Grace Pk Hawthorn (1) 2-7-122, Westerfolds (1) 3-10-155 d Lilydale (1) 1-6-144. State 2: Knox Pk (2) 2-8-189 d Squash Logic Melton (1) 2-7-162, Squash Logic Melton (2) 3-9-205 d Epping (1) 1-5-181. State 3: Gladstone Pk (1) 4-12-243 d Westerfolds (3) 0-5-186, Melbourne Uni (2) 3-11-247 d Essendon (1) 1-7-211, MSAC (2) 3-11-218 d MCC (2) 1-4-148. State 4: Fitzpatrick (1) 4-12-234 d MCC (3) 0-4198, Lilydale (2) 2-8-202 d Monash Uni (2) 2-7-185, Westerfolds (4) 2-10-234 d Essendon (2) 2-8-240

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Cool Cats left to yearn for next year’s gold Macedon fell at the last hurdle in its hunt for A-grade gold in the Riddell District Netball League grand final. After defeating Riddell in the semi-finals, the Cats were confident they could match it with the Bombers on Sunday, but it wasn’t to be. The Bombers proved too strong: 51-34. Cats’ coaches Karri Ambler and Kelly Nicholas were still proud of the efforts put in by their players. It’s no secret they had a disrupted season when coaches were switched mid-year. “The girls have done really well to get here after everything that happened in the middle of the year,” Ambler said. “The spirits have been really high and they’ve done their best. “Riddell were definitely determined and, credit to them, they won the game fair and square. We didn’t really bring our best.” For the first quarter and a half, the margin between the two sides was around the threegoal mark.

While the Bombers made sure Bec Colwell was having a hard time of it under the ring, it was proving just as hard for Bombers’ star shooter Mikaela Vaughan. The Cats decided to move their Victorian Netball League gaoler Kate McLeod out to goal defence to play on Vaughan, to try to match her height and reach. “I think she did more than enough on Mikaela,” Ambler said. “If you looked at her goaling, Kate had her most of the game “Christine Harris absolutely smashed it. “Tarryn Mackie did a fantastic job in the first final when we played against them and she would have outdone Christine that day. Unfortunately, today, it was reversed.” The Bombers’ experience started to show as the game wore on, and they slowly pushed the margin out. They led by eight goals at half-time and had extended that to 15 goals at the last change.

The Cats didn’t give up and threw everything at the Bombers. They switched players around and brought players off the bench to try to get the right match-ups – with no luck. “We had the options, so we thought we would give it go.” Nicholas said there were still lots of positives going forward. “The girls are still really young,” she said. “There were about three who hadn’t played A-grade finals before this season. “No one is over 30. “Kate is 30 and everyone else is younger. “Maddi Payne and Emmy Tebble are only 20,” Nicholas said. “They are an awesome group. “And we were saying that, out of the four teams, they have been the easiest for us coming into the club to coach. “They are very united, a really nice group.” Tara Murray

Bulldogs blown away in prelim Gisborne’s Bendigo Netball League season is over after a loss to Strathfieldsaye in the preliminary final on Saturday. After making it through the first two rounds of the finals by the barest of margins, it was no third time lucky for the Bulldogs. They trailed by one goal at quarter-time and five goals at the main break. Then the Storm turned it on, shooting 24 goals to nine in the second half to win 46-26. The Storm now play Golden Square in the grand final. It’s a second successive year the Bulldogs have exited the finals at the preliminary final stage.

Left: Riddell’s Christine Harris and Macedon’s Tarryn Mackie go at it. Below: Riddell’s Lauren Close and Danni Davidson celebrate the premiership win. (Pictures Shawn Smits)

Bombers fly to a turn at the top By Tara Murray After being the dominant team in the past two seasons, Riddell finally has a Riddell District Netball Association A-grade premiership to show for it. Having fallen at the final hurdle last season, the Bombers weren’t going to make the same mistake this year against Macedon. It was the Bombers’ show from midway through the second quarter. Lauren Close and Christine Harris, who suffered grand final heartache last year, set the tone early in the 51-34 win. Close was in everything at the defensive end while Harris was converting her teammates’ hard work down the court. For playing-coach Close, getting a good start was vital. “It’s fantastic and I can’t wipe the smile off

my face,” she said. “We talked before the game about coming out strong, which we didn’t do last grand final day. “That burnt in our bellies and we brought it on to the court.” Another key area was shutting down star Cats goaler Bec Colwell. “We really worked on our structures from last time we played them and what we did well,” Close said. “I came out into goal defence in the last bit of that game and it seemed to work. Danni [Davidson] could handle playing on Bec one on one. “We talked a lot about using our voices and connecting with each other in the ring. “We had to shut Bec down, that was our main goal.” Close paid credit to the Bombers’ mid-court players.

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Their good hands made it hard for the Cats to move the ball into attack. A bonus for the Bombers was the experienced Lee Chicas taking to the court after suffering a calf injury in their preliminary final win over Rupertswood. “The physio gave her the all clear so we were rapt,” Close said. Harris was the game-high scorer with 34 goals from 47 attempts. “I had a bit of a chat to her about what some of the issues were the last time we played Macedon, “ Close said. “She stood her ground, which she’s good at … then she turns and shoots and gets them in.” Goal attack Mikaela Vaughan was named best on court by the umpires. The decision to move Vaughan from goal shooter to goal attack in the last part of the season was successful.

“We put the question into Macedon’s minds about whether they would move Kate McLeod out of goal keeper to play on Mikaela,” Close said. The Bombers stayed with the same line-up for three and a half quarters before bringing on Lauren Anglin and Elyce Carlyle for the final minutes. For Close, a grand final victory was a stark contrast to last season when she had to watch from the sidelines after knee surgery. “It was double heartache,” she said. “I did my knee and then I watched us lose a grand final. This feeling is amazing.” Despite tasting premiership success in her first year as coach, Close says it was anything but easy – to the extent she called on RDNL netball manager Kim Bailey for assistance. For more pictures, go to www.starweekly. com.au.

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Burras nursing a ‘three-peat’ of heartaches Sunday’s grand final delivered another dose of heartache for Diggers Rest. A 10-point defeat by Romsey in the Riddell District Football League decider means the Burras have finished runners-up three years in a row, losing by a combined margin of just 35 points. Diggers Rest president Chris Payne described the 15.19 (109)-14.15 (99) loss as shattering. “Losing three grand finals in a row is hard to cop,” he said. “It’s quite devastating; what else can you say?” After beating Romsey in the semi-final two weeks earlier, the Burras went into Sunday’s match fresh from a week off. But the extended break was forgotten when the ball was bounced and defending champions Romsey made the better start. The Redbacks dominated the contest out of

the middle, claiming a number of key centre clearance breaks and easily winning the inside-50 count. The margin was 25 points by quarter-time and goals from Phillip Lobb, Mitchell Farmer and Bradley Mitchell made it 39. Payne said after the match it had been frustrating to see his team’s errors turn into quick goals for the Redbacks. “The guys always give 100 per cent. No one will ever not give it their best,” he said. “It comes down to getting our structures right, the guys being where they have to be, and when they have to be there. “At times today we weren’t there for those possessions and we got exposed. “When that happens, it’s going to be pretty hard to win the game.” Midway through the second term, the

Burras were able to fight their way back into the contest. Diggers Rest began wresting back control of the ball through the middle of the ground and was more precise with its kicking coming out of the defensive 50. It resulted in the Burras booting the next six goals to cut the margin to just two points early in the third term. “We came back really strongly and that’s all you can ask,” Payne said. “You need to show a bit of ticker and do the right thing as a team. It’s a team that wins the grand final, not individuals.” Just when it looked as though a comeback win was on the cards, Romsey regrouped. With Stephen Burlak causing havoc up forward, the Redbacks went on a run and kicked the final six goals of the third term to extend the margin to a game-high 41 points.

For Diggers Rest to win, everything had to go right for the Burras in the fourth term and it started in the best possible fashion. Jason Williams took control of his side’s 50-metre arc, kicking three of the quarter’s first four goals. He added a fourth 15 minutes later and with eight minutes remaining the margin had been sliced to 14 points. The Burras were unable to land the killer blow and although Romsey failed to kick any more goals, it did enough to win. “We have some great partners on board at our club and we have some great players, but it doesn’t matter if you’re undefeated during the year or if you finish sixth, getting to that grand final is all that matters,” Payne said. Liam Twomey

Redbacks pin up another flag By Tara Murray Romsey has been written off many times this season by many keen observers of the Riddell District Football League. First time was in pre-season when they lost a number of players from last year’s premiership side. It happened again when they were thrashed by Riddell in the middle of the year, and again after they lost to Diggers Rest in a semi-final two weeks ago. But, on Sunday, the Redbacks proved the pundits wrong, securing a second successive premiership in their defeat of Diggers Rest, 15.19 (109)-14.15 (99). Redbacks’ coach Dean Helmers said he didn’t have the same feeling walking onto the ground as he did before last year’s game “It was not our aim at the start of the year to win the premiership,” he admitted after the new triumph. “We filled our side this year with lots of local kids. “When I turned up to the game, I thought if we got done, I’d be disappointed but I’d accept it and understand why,” Helmers said. “Last year, there was no way I could afford to lose.”

The Redbacks used the breeze early and led by as much as 39 points in the second quarter, seemingly headed for an easy win. Then the Burras got going, reducing the margin to six points when Luke Smailes kicked the first goal of the third term. The Redbacks hit back through an unlikely source: co-captain Steve Burlak. “You always have to have something up your sleeve,” Helmers said. “Full credit to our back line; they were doing a good enough job [that I could move Steve forward]. He had an immediate impact and kicked two goals; three goals for the game.” There was still another twist in the story when the Burras staged another comeback, but the final margin of 10 points was the closest they would get this time. “I toyed with the idea of going an extra man in defence, but I had confidence in the boys and we held our nerve to make [the opposition] slow it down a bit,” Helmers said. “Diggers were really up for that last quarter and didn’t want to die wondering; they threw everything at us. I was asking, ‘How long [to go], how long?’.” For the Redbacks, the grand final proved they had fielded their best side in a year interrupted

Cam Dawson is jubilant at kicking a goal after the three-quarter time siren, while (top) the Redbacks celebrate back-to-back premierships. (Shawn Smits)

by injures and lack of numbers at training. “When they play their best footy, they are hard to stop, and I needed an extra commitment from them to get them to here,” Helmers said. “It shows the rewards are there if you put in the work. It was a matter of them believing it, and the proof is in the pudding. “That’s probably the best team we’ve had all year – no disrespect to the others who played earlier. “We’ve played a lot of kids this year and they’re getting better and better.”

Helmers, who is still weighing up his coaching future, had not only the game to worry about on Sunday but also his heavily pregnant wife Nicola. “She’s 39 weeks and due today or tomorrow,” Helmers said. “We were a little bit worried she would go into labour today. All week we’ve been thinking, please don’t go on the grand final day. I was going with her [if she had gone into labour] – I have to spend the rest of my life with her.” Photo gallery at starweekly.com.au

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MOTOR Kit, colours a Fabia combination “All things bright and beautiful” can imply twee but in the case of the new Skoda Fabia it conveys a measure of style and substance. In a bid to attract buyers who like to stand out from the crowd, the Czech car maker has gone to some lengths to offer kit and colours to do just that. With a $15,999 entry level price, there is plenty of room to make an automotive statement without flooding the bank with red. But that is only part of the story. As well as a long shopping list of options, the new Fabia, which comes as a hatchback and wagon, features a choice of two efficient petrol engines and an eye-watering range of in-car technology in the form of front assist with city emergency brake, plus smartlink smartphone connectivity including Apple carplay and Android auto and rear-parking sensors. A 1.2-litre 66TSI engine is mated with a five-speed manual transmission, while a similar-sized higher output 81TSI petrol engine is paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission. Both come up with claimed 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres fuel economy thanks to a start /stop system and brake energy recuperation. They have a Euro 6 emission rating. Both hatch and wagon exhibit the latest Skoda design thinking that debuted in the new Octavia, with the compact Fabia reaching new heights in cargo carrying capacity – 1125 litres of storage space with the rear seat backs folded for the hatch, and 1370 litres for the wagon – and leaving many sports utility vehicles

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lagging. Top of the class in European NCAP crash tests, the new Fabia is fitted standard with the latest technology in front assist with the city emergency braking function across the range. The system uses a radar sensor to continually

measure the distance to traffic ahead. Whenever the distance is too small, front assist goes to work with audio and visual warnings followed by automatic emergency stopping when necessary. While the third generation Skoda Fabia

announces its arrival with sporty proportions, it is the capacity for owners to put their own stamp on the vehicle through many sharp colours and unique features that will attract many buyers. It can be customised inside and out. With the colour concept option, customers can choose between four colours – silver, white, black or red – for the roof, including A-pillars, mirror housings and 16-inch alloy wheels. Six body colours are available, including standard candy white and corrida red; and metallic race blue, magic black, quartz grey and moon white. A vibrant sprint yellow and rally green metallic are available through colour concept. A bespoke interior of quality fit and finish can call on an array of colours and their combinations. The Bolero infotainment system has a sharp 6.5-inch TFT colour display and a touchscreen, while six speakers deliver clear, balanced audio reproduction. As well as front assist with integrated city emergency brake function, the new Fabia features the third generation of multi-collision brake system, which reduces the risk of the vehicle becoming involved in a subsequent collision following an accident. The new Fabia is a neat compact car at a competitive entry-level price with the capacity to spec it up to suit individual owners with a range of packages. A range of warranty packages are also available. Details: www.skoda.com.au

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No kinks in the super Cooper The Mini Cooper was the original pocket-racer and, while its architect John Cooper is no longer with us, son Mike is still involved in the road-going Minis that bear his father’s initials, JCW – John Cooper Works. Coopers have been the high-performance versions of the Mini range for many years and hold a special place in the minds of all Mini enthusiasts, not just those into fast cars. I recently spent a lot of time chatting, eating and, of course, driving the just-released third generation JCW Mini at the Phillip Island racetrack as well as on interesting country roads on our way back to Melbourne. The latest JCW Mini uses a 2.0-litre turbo-charged engine that produces 170 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque, the biggestever numbers. Best of all, top torque is spread all the way across the rev range, from 1250 to 4800, with a hefty punch still on offer until you approach the sixes. Peak power is reached at 5200 rpm and continues until 6000 rpm, so there’s fun under your foot all the time. At the island, the turbo-charged engine just kept on pulling, and 230km/h was on the dial before we had to brake for the scary high-speed kink that signals the end of the long downhill straight. Huge Brembo brakes haul off speed very promptly and, even at Phillip Island with its ultra-fast straights and hard stops, never had us anywhere near brake fade. Electronic stability control and a clever electronic differential lock play their part in reducing lap times. Run-flat tyres have improved over the years, but are still not as smooth as conventional tyres, and the sporting 18-inch tyres (Dunlop

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hands on a manual. Minis are all about style, and the JCW takes that route in its reshaping when compared with the standard Cooper S. Probably the most instantly noticeable change is the addition of a red bar across the centre of the grille. Larger cooling slots in the lower front, including one for an auxiliary radiator, make an engineering statement but mean there’s no space for fog lights. Reshaped door sills are part of the aerodynamic package, and a large rear wing at roof level adds downforce. Grey-coloured spats around the wheel arches further increase the

on some of our review cars, Continental on others) created quite a bit of road noise on the coarse-chip surfaces traversed on the open road. All our test cars had six-speed automatic transmissions, as six-speed manuals won’t be getting to the docks downunder until September or October. Much as we love driving manuals in high-performance machines, we have to admit the automatic JCWs are quicker and more economical than manuals. Paddle shifters do give you full control over gear changes – but we can’t wait to get our

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