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Kyneton turns on the festive cheer

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A large team of volunteers will serve up a warm welcome to guests at this year’s community Christmas Day lunch at Kyneton. A traditional spread and plenty of festive spirit will be shared as part of the eighth annual alcohol-free event, organised by Macedon Ranges council and Cobaw Community Health. ‘‘[It’s] a wonderful opportunity to get together at a special time of year,’’ Cr Jennifer Anderson says. ‘‘We can help with transport if you are unable to get to the hall and we’ve even got Santa coming along with a sack-full of presents.’’ The dinner will be at Kyneton town hall, 11.30am-2pm on Christmas Day. Bookings: 1300 888 802 or kthtickets@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Grass fire arsonist alert Landholders are being urged to look out for suspicious activity and take down the number plates of unfamiliar vehicles after six fires were deliberately lit north of Malmsbury.

Detectives from the Kyneton criminal investigation unit are also seeking information that might lead them to whoever is responsible for the fires, which were lit in grass near Metcalfe, Rosewall and Elphinstone about 10pm last Wednesday.

Police scoured burnt land on Thursday

morning, looking for clues about the fires, which were started beside the Old Calder Highway, Taradale-Metcalfe Road and Malmsbury-Metcalfe Road.

There were no reports of injuries, livestock or property damage, but a family had to be evacuated when one of the fires briefly threatened their house.

Detective Senior Constable Wade Andrews said police believed the arsonist was driving a car or riding a motorbike as about 15 kilometres was covered in a short time. ‘‘We don’t have any suspects at this stage, so

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The largest blaze was estimated to have burnt five hectares of grassland.

Detective Senior Constable Andrews said that while conditions were relatively mild last Wednesday night, the fires could have caused significantly more damage. ‘‘At this time of year, it’s so dry … it’s high risk,’’ he said.

Detective Senior Constable Andrews said anyone who noticed unusual behaviour,

especially on high fire danger days, should trust their instincts. ‘‘Don’t be afraid to notify police,’’ he said. ‘‘Make those observations and pass it through to Crime Stoppers or the local station.’’

Police and the CFA have vowed to take a zero-tolerance approach to blazes caused by illegal or negligent behaviour, with experts predicting a very dry fire season, starting earlier and finishing later than usual.

Anyone with information about last week’s fires should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Whooping cough alert ‘‘Being educated and knowing the incubation period is very important.’’

The spokeswoman said immunisation was the best defence against the disease.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is extremely serious for babies and kills one in every 125 infants under six months who develop the illness.

Health Department figures obtained by Star Weekly reveal there have been 43 confirmed cases in the Macedon Ranges this year, down slightly from 47 in 2014 but still up from 31 in 2013.

A spokesman said only two cases in the Macedon Ranges this year involved children aged under five. ‘‘A further six cases were aged five to nine years, and seven cases were aged 10-14,’’ he said.

A cluster of whooping cough cases at Gisborne has prompted medical authorities to ask parents to be alert for symptoms of the highly contagious disease.

They’ve also been urged to ensure their children’s immunisations are up-to-date.

Eleven Gisborne schoolchildren have reportedly been diagnosed with whooping cough in recent weeks.

The illness can be debilitating for sufferers, many of whom exhibit a prolonged cough that can last up to three months.

A Gisborne Medical Centre spokeswoman said that while cases of whooping cough were a concern, there was no need for parents to panic. ‘‘It does come in cycles,’’ she said.

Children diagnosed with whooping cough are usually instructed to miss school for five days after antibiotic treatment begins, or 21 days from the onset of coughing.

Unimmunised children aged under seven who have been in the same room as reported cases must be excluded from school for 14 days from the last exposure, or five days after starting a course of antibiotics.

In September, Hume council started a campaign to spread coverage of free vaccines among school students, after a 275 per cent spike in the number of whooping cough cases.

A total of 139 cases were reported in Hume in the year to July 1 – up from 37 in 2014. More than 1200 students did not receive booster vaccines during visits to schools because families did not return consent forms.

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Western Water has been fined more than $7000 after discharging treated waste water into Jacksons Creek over a six-week period.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that the water retailer was fined $7584 this month after class-C water was released from the Riddells Creek treatment plant, which services Macedon and Riddells Creek, in July.

The treated water is typically used for agricultural purposes, and testing done in the wake of the deliberate release found evidence of changes to the water environment downstream.

‘These were shown to have had a low impact,’’ EPA north-west manager Danny Childs said. ‘‘But this is a breach of Western Water’s EPA licence, which states that waste water from the premises must not be discharged to the environment.’’

Western Water customer and community relations manager Graham Holt said the EPA had been alerted prior to the discharge, which was part of a long-term recycled water plan more than a year in the making.

Mr Holt said the release was necessary because storages at the plant had filled up as demand fell away, with irrigators not needing the water due to good rains. ‘‘If Western Water had not released the water, there was a risk of uncontrolled spilling, which could have had an impact on the environment.’’

Mr Holt said local stakeholders had also been advised, and people using the waterways from July would not have experienced any ill-effects, with quality staying within the recreational limits required by legislation. ‘‘We worked hard to ensure the recycled water was released in a controlled way to minimise changes to water quality,’’ Mr Holt said. ‘‘This was helped by increased natural flows in the river from rainfall.’’

About 0.6 megalitres was released each day, close to one-tenth of flows at the time.

Mr Holt said Western Water had introduced interim measures to manage low demand for recycled water.

A review of recycled water management is also under way.

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Sunbury children are being encouraged to join kids like Hannah (pictured) and lose themselves in a book – or 20 – as part of Hume council’s summer reading club.

Prizes including Samsung tablets, Lego, board games and book vouchers are on offer for youngsters up to 17 who complete a reading record, available from libraries and online. There’s a range of categories for different age groups. Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou says the theme of this summer’s challenge, which ends January 31, is lost worlds. ‘‘Stories can inspire and teach new skills, and they also help us escape to somewhere completely different,’’ she says. Details: www.humelibraries.vic. gov.au

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Cyclists have criticised the state government’s response to calls to extend a dangerous path beside Vineyard Road at Sunbury.

As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, the VicRoads-managed path currently ends at Moore Road, about 200 metres short of the Calder Freeway overpass, forcing cyclists and pedestrians heading for Diggers Rest to cross onto the road.

Sunbury Bicycle Users Group member Hector Bugeja wrote to Roads Minister Luke Donnellan and Sunbury MP Josh Bull, who shares his concerns, calling for urgent action.

But Mr Bugeja said a recent response from Mr Donnellan’s office, which talked of strategies and possible major upgrades in the longer term, was disappointing. ‘‘That’s all good, but for the moment it’s such an easy fix,’’ he said. ‘‘There’s just got to be somebody prepared to put up the money.’’

VicRoads metro north-west regional director Vince Punaro said path improvements would be considered as part of a $100 million program for new facilities across the state. He also promised to contact Mr Bugeja.

Hume council’s acting city infrastructure director David Fricke said the council had previously assessed whether a simple extension was feasible. ‘‘It is difficult … because of the narrow bridge and the need to cross the entry and exit lanes,’’ Mr Fricke said.

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With more than 23,000 vehicles using the road north of Melbourne Airport every day, mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the choked, undivided carriageway was already at breaking point.

She said the fact that Sunbury’s population was expected to increase 70 per cent by 2030 made extra lanes and the long-mooted Bulla bypass even more necessary.

There were 60 crashes, including two fatalities, on Sunbury Road in the last recorded five-year period. ‘‘We want Hume’s major arterials to be safe for every motorist,’’ Cr Patsikatheodorou said.

Precinct structure plans allow for an extra 14,000 houses to be built east of Sunbury, while thousands of dwellings will be constructed on Lancefield and Sunbury roads. ‘‘Sunbury’s population will rise … and many residents will need to smoothly access their place of work in Melbourne’s north,’’ the mayor said.

The busy road is also used by tourists heading to Sunbury wineries, the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden at Bulla and racehorse retirement home Living Legends at Woodlands Historic Park.

Cr Patsikatheodorou said better roads would attract even more visitors.

A government spokesman said VicRoads was undertaking detailed planning to reserve land to link Melbourne Airport and a future outer metro ring road, including the Bulla bypass.

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Class move robs Peter to pay Paul

By Matt Crossman The Malmsbury community has vowed to fight on to save a portable classroom, which is about to be relocated to metropolitan Melbourne.

Close to 1000 people signed an online petition urging the Education Department to abandon plans to move the room, used for French and music classes at Malmsbury Primary School, before the start of the next school year.

School council president Kirsty Doyle said there had been a groundswell of support since the school, which has about 70 pupils, was told

of the department’s intentions late last month.

Musicians Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan and Mental as Anything are among those calling for the portable to stay at the school. ‘‘It pretty much came out of the blue, and they’re not offering any alternative,’’ Ms Doyle said. ‘‘They’re expecting us to use an existing space to run the programs.’’

She said while the classes would still go ahead outdoors or in another space, the loss of the room would have an effect on how classes are delivered.

‘‘The fear is it’s going to have a major impact,’’ Ms Doyle said. ‘‘A lot of people come to our school because of our music programs. They’re a huge part of our curriculum.’’

Ms Doyle said the school had been buoyed by wider public support, with many people signing the petition and joining a letter-writing campaign. ‘‘There’s been a lot of people who have no children, no connection with the school, but they’re fighting with us. That’s pretty awesome.’’

Upper house Liberal MP Wendy Lovell slammed the government for putting the

needs of city pupils ahead of those in country areas. ‘‘The Malmsbury community is understandably upset that this will place their students at a disadvantage,’’ she said. ‘‘There is no real alternative space to deliver these programs.’’

Urging Education Minister James Merlino to intervene, Macedon Labor MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the previous Liberal government had left the department with few choices. ‘‘The minister is in an unenviable situation as a consequence of the previous government’s disgraceful neglect,’’ Ms Thomas said.

Health hub for Romsey The health and recreation needs of growing communities in the east of the Macedon Ranges are a step closer to being met, with the federal government providing almost $1 million for a shared centre at a former school site.

The council, Greater Romsey All Abilities Park committee and Cobaw Community Health last week welcomed $997,478 for the joint project to redevelop the historic site on the corner of Main and Palmer streets.

The former school building will be transformed into a community health hub, with upgrades and extensions to provide consulting rooms, reception and waiting areas and a community meeting space.

A community park will be developed in the picturesque grounds.

Cr Henry McLaughlin said the project would restore a historic community asset and improve health services in the area. ‘‘It will also accommodate the growing

community and create a public space that will be visited by people from the Macedon Ranges and beyond and become a favourite destination for many years to come,’’ he said.

Cobaw chief executive Margaret McDonald said the development would give the health service, which has centres in Woodend and Kyneton, full coverage across the municipality.

The next stage of planning is expected to begin early next year, with residents given the opportunity to share their ideas for the site.

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Services and bin collection over Christmas and the New Year

Edgar’s Mission has been awarded US$50,000 from software giant Microsoft.

The animal sanctuary near Lancefield was among the top five not-for-profit organisations in Microsoft’s Upgrade Your World campaign.

Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

Assault at Sunbury

A Sunbury woman was hospitalised and underwent facial surgery after being sexually assaulted and robbed in a reserve on December 6. Police are hunting a man believed to be aged in his 20s after the woman, 54, was approached from behind and thrown to the ground while walking through a reserve between Percival and Gilchrist streets about 6.45am. He was described as Caucasian, 20-30 years old, 182 centimetres, with curly or wavy brown hair. He was wearing shorts and a T-shirt, and had no shoes on.

Council service centres in Kyneton, Gisborne, Romsey and Woodend will be closed from 12.30pm on Thursday 24 December and will reopen on Monday 4 January.

The following changes will be in place for bin collection: • If your normal bin collection day falls on Friday 25 December, your bin/s will be collected on Saturday 26 December.

• If your normal bin collection day falls on Friday 1 January, your bin/s will be collected on Saturday 2 January.

• Bins will be collected as normal on Monday 28 December.

SES controller a top citizen

Sunbury SES controller Anthony White was presented with Hume’s citizen of the month award at last week’s council meeting. ‘‘Your dedication to the local community and your selfless service with the Sunbury SES has contributed to an increase in membership of the SES, a greater involvement in community engagement activities, and increased amenities for SES members during training and operational activity,’’ mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said.

Council’s emergency after-hours contact number during this period is 1300 656 577.

For more information about other service changes during this time, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au

Register your mobile black spot now Residents are encouraged to register mobile black spots in the shire as part of the next round of the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme. Registrations will be closing soon.

Lights on at Woodend

Three major upgrades of sporting facilities at Woodend were opened on Friday.

Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas turned on two new light towers at Woodend Bowling Club before officially opening multipurpose courts at the town’s racecourse reserve,

This register will determine locations for potential new mobile phone towers across Australia.

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Australia Day Races: Saturday 23 January.

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Ordinary Council Meeting When: Wednesday 16 December, 7pm Where: Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, Woodend (next to St Mary’s Anglican Church) The first Ordinary Council Meeting of 2016 will be held on Wednesday 24 February at the Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne.

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New storm response capacity

Gisborne’s SES unit has taken delivery of a $176,000 storm response vehicle. The new truck was bought after volunteers raised $76,000, with the state government providing $100,000 through its emergency services equipment program.

Get on relay for life

Entries are being sought for the next Macedon Ranges-Lancefield Relay for Life.

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Reserve users fight back

By Matt Crossman Users of a popular swimming hole at Macedon have formed a group to work with authorities to stop illegal campers trashing the reserve.

Friends of the Res spokeswoman Jess Maude said antisocial behaviour at the reservoir, near Nursery Lane, had increased significantly in recent years after the picturesque spot featured on several travel blogs.

Problems have ranged from loud music at all hours and extensive littering, to trees being cut down, illegal fires and even rocks being thrown. ‘‘We’ve heard from many users who have been intimidated or threatened when they’ve dared to complain,’’ Ms Maude said. ‘‘We don’t have any problem with people from out of town using the res, but everyone has to abide by the rules.’’

Ms Maude said some people had become hesitant to go walking or swimming there. ‘‘Everyone should be able to enjoy this beautiful place without being yelled at, without rubbish left everywhere and cars hooning in and out. It’s just not the place it used to be.”

A Friends meeting last Thursday night secured support from stakeholders, including Hancock Victorian Plantations and Parks Victoria.

Police, promising to conduct regular patrols, and the CFA are also on board, while discussions with V/Line will continue. ‘‘We’re looking at getting some signs up, cleaning up the area and really looking at getting some change,’’ Ms Maude said.

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Sunbury petrol ‘tax’ claim Sunbury motorists appear to be victims of a ‘tax’, a driver who has undertaken a detailed comparison of petrol prices believes.

Steve Coughlan started a tally of prices in Sunbury, Craigieburn and Bulla after noticing frequent social media complaints about discrepancies between unleaded prices in the three towns. ‘‘I’ve only been doing it for about a week, but there’s a five to six cent [per litre] difference,’’ he said. ‘‘That might not sound like much, but it sure adds up if you’re topping up and using 60 to 80 litres a week.’’

Mr Coughlan, who plans to broaden his fuel watch to areas such as Watergardens, said there was a definite trend. ‘‘Prices [on Thursday] in Craigieburn are down to $1.16 a litre and in Sunbury they’re still around $1.24,’’ he said. ‘‘Unfortunately, it seems like there’s a Sunbury tax and there’s no reason for it. It’s just as easy to transport fuel to Sunbury as it is to Craigieburn.’’

Mr Coughlan said he had received responses from BP and Coles Express. ‘‘It was the stock standard ‘we have a number of factors which determine our pricing’, but they aren’t saying which one of these factors means Sunbury has to pay more,’’ he said.

The Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association, BP and Coles Express did not respond by deadline.

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Woodend firefighters tucked into some choc-cherry peppermint rolls as part of a special presentation by children at Woodend Primary School. Prep and grade 1 pupils invited volunteers Mike Selby and Mike Dornau to the school last week, surprising them with morning tea and a pile of handmade cards.

The event was organised with help from teachers keen to show children how good it can feel to give to and acknowledge the efforts of others.

The kids also received something in return, having the chance to spray some water from one of the brigade’s tankers. ‘‘It was as much a pleasure for us as it was for the kids,’’ Mr Dornau said. ‘‘They made a fantastic effort with their cards, and some of the sentiments they expressed were priceless.’’

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from outside the municipality. More than 600 people travelled from interstate, while 2000 local residents were in attendance. Mayor Graham Hackett said Frontier Touring continued to bring a range of world-class talent to the area.

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Four new career firefighters have bolstered the ranks of Sunbury’s CFA. Marcin Korczynski, Brennan Walsh, Michael Bonning and Peter Walsh started working at the station last week.

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Cheque on the wildlife You don’t have to be able to talk to the animals to give them a helping hand, as Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network supporters discovered. RT Edgar Macedon Ranges real estate’s Rhys Nuttal and Josie Borg last week handed over $250 to MRWN spokeswoman Fiona Corke to allow animal rescuers like Lynda Pope continue their work. Ms Corke says the agency is the latest organisation to support the network, which has close to 60 members.

New volunteers are also welcome. ‘‘Whether it’s helping at a wildlife shelter, fundraising, giving our rescuers on the road a bit of a break or holding an awareness day at your work, we’re always looking for people to give others a break,’’ Ms Corke says.

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A new agency is providing a different perspective of the local property market, offering what’s believed to be the Macedon Ranges’ first drone real estate photography service.

In another shift from the traditional business model, Central Ranges Real Estate is also operating via a virtual office, rather than a physical shopfront.

Director Helen Milner said the agency wanted to ‘‘shake up’’ the way property services are provided. ‘‘Real estate’s been very much same old, same old for a long time,’’ she said. ‘‘While the price of houses and commissions have gone up, there’s been little change in how properties are actually sold.’’

Ms Milner said the agency was keen to support owner-sellers. ‘‘We will give people wanting to sell themselves the option of listing through us, and throw in the drones and home staging for free,’’ she said. ‘‘That’s the kind of thing no one else offers.’’

The agency is taking listings from across the state, but its main focus will be Lancefield, the Macedon Ranges and the western part of Mitchell shire.

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Gisborne families can be part of the first viewing of the town’s new community screen during a film night at Gardiner Reserve this Sunday. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a screening of Elf. Elf Popcorn and refreshments available. Gates open 5pm, with Santa to visit at 6pm.

Movie starts 6.30pm. Tickets: $10; $30 family.

Sunbury churches are putting on a free Christmas Day lunch at Sunbury Baptist Church, in Gap Road, to make sure no one has to be lonely this festive season. It’s from 11.30am until 2pm.

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Wrap up your Christmas at Sunbury’s next Market on the Green – at the Village Green – 9am-2pm this Saturday.

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Macedon Ranges’ bands Mosey and Ex Marks The Spot will perform at Macedon’s free carols event from 6pm this Tuesday.

Local schools and singers will also be part of this year’s event at Tony Clarke Reserve.

MC Athol Guy will introduce traditional carols from 7pm.

Trace the stars

Parents and children can follow the Christmas star at Romsey next Monday and Tuesday nights. Meet outside St Paul’s Anglican Church on Main Road to walk with Mary, Joseph and their donkey as they search for a place to stay. Dress up as wise men, angels or shepherds as part of this free event, presented by the churches of Romsey and Lancefield. Music from Kyneton Municipal Band. Starts 7.30pm.

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Sunbury residents can help brighten Christmas for others by leaving gifts under a tree at the council’s customer service centre in Macedon Street. Gifts will be distributed to kids in underprivileged families by local charities. Gifts should be labelled to indicate which gender they suit, and an age bracket. Donation deadline December 23.

■ 9205 2200 Wednesday, and rhyme time for babies at 11.30am. A bedtime story and music will be shared at 6pm Wednesday, and Christmas for toddlers will be 10am Friday.

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Sunbury Choral Association is a non-auditioned choir and is seeking new members. Share your love of singing and maybe snag a small acting role for a newly written variety performance show to be staged next year.

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YOUR SAY (mary-anne.thomas@parliament.vic.gov.au).

How wonderful are the people in Sunbury!

Christine Pruneau, I didn’t get a name, but please pass on my secretary, Macedon Ranges Ratepayers grateful thanks. A great community to live in!

Helen McClimont, Sunbury Rates cap appreciated Cr John Letchford was quoted on the front page of Star Weekly on November 17 Thanks from stadium committee as saying that council rate-capping was The committee of the Sunbury Sports “idiotic, stupid and ridiculous”.

Stadium Fundraising Group would like to For many pensioners and low-income thank the generous community. families, rate capping is long overdue.

Their contributions to our efforts over the The escalation of rates over the past past 13 years has been appreciated. two decades has placed Macedon Ranges We apologise for not reaching our main among the most expensive places in objective, a general-use sports stadium, for Australia, resulting in a steady exodus of the town. pensioners.

The committee has given back to 30 Council staffing levels are too high sporting groups the very nice sum of and most of the money collected from $330,000, plus $10,000 in sporting goods ratepayers is required to pay staff salaries. to local schools.

Any developments rely upon grants from We also owe a special debt of gratitude to higher levels of government.

Bill and Evelyn Saul (now deceased).

Most ratepayers want their council to This dedicated couple manned the provide local services. They don’t want barbecue outside Big W every Saturday and them travelling overseas and wasting Sunday, rain, hail or shine, for 12 years. our money on campaigns outside their We would like to state that the efforts of jurisdiction. these two dedicated people enabled the Because of the lack of local government current committee to finish on a good note. accountability and scrutiny, the state John Baumgartner, Graham Enniss, Marie government has no option but to cap rates.

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Can you please object to the council’s rural living land-grab, Amendment C110?

It’s wrong in so many ways.

The council is consulting and listening to some more than others.

Council is ignoring its adopted growth strategy. Amendment C110 puts an additional 1000 people in the shire.

Amendment C110 intensifies existing, and creates new, housing opportunities in rural areas by dramatically lowering existing subdivision sizes, removing existing restrictions on subdivision of alreadysubdivided land, and rezoning farming land.

The council wants this new, unsewered housing development in the sensitive rural landscapes at the shire’s southern gateways, from south of Gisborne to Riddells Creek, on high-quality agricultural soils at Romsey and in a drinking water catchment at Kyneton.

This type of development has long been identified as a threat to Macedon Ranges’ values. It depletes agricultural potential, creates land-use conflicts and additional demand for infrastructure and services in rural areas, and irreparably damages the environment and landscapes that this shire relies on for tourism.

It’s the complete opposite of “protecting” Macedon Ranges – it’s what Macedon Ranges needs to be protected from.

It’s almost Christmas and the council is counting on you being too busy to notice or object. Prove them wrong by putting in a short submission by December 23 (mrsc@ mrsc.vic,gov.au) telling council to abandon Amendment C110, copy to the Planning Minister (richard.wynne@parliament.vic.gov. au) and Macedon MLA Mary-Anne Thomas

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The timeless, tasty allure of Hoi An One of Vietnam’s most popular destinations, Hoi An has a relaxed charm that makes you want to stay, writes David Bonnici You’ll seldom hear a bad word said about Hoi An, which is often the highlight of Vietnam holidays be they of backpackers, families or older tourists.

This charming, UNESCO world heritage city has buildings dating back to the 15th century and provides a glimpse to a past when traders from China and around South-East Asia ventured up the Thu Bon River to the small port.

Narrow streets in the old town lead to a riverfront with old yellow-washed buildings on either side connected by a footbridge.

During summer, the relative cool of the evening brings everyone out and the place is abuzz with tourists and hawkers.

The sight of candles floating down the river provides a calming influence.

Candlelight is a big part of the monthly full-moon celebrations – on the 14th day of the lunar months, the town’s lights are dimmed and the river is aglow.

During the rest of the month, old ladies sell candles with promises of good luck and love being part of their sales pitches. Once you oblige, they place them on the water using long sticks. Colourful paper and bamboo lanterns festooned around town and hanging in front of shops add to the spectacle.

A night market mostly sells souvenirs.

Haggling is encouraged. I got into a particularly terse price war with a fierce young woman all of 11 years old who kept asking “oh my god man, what the hell are you on about?” whenever I gave her a price. As is the Hoi An way it was all good natured but with a good deal of cheek.

The laid-back attitude of Hoi An and its people lulls you into a relaxed groove of

A bride and groom are photographed at the front of a lantern shop. (David Bonnici)

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She also runs the Mermaid and Cargo Club restaurants and The Market Restaurant & Cooking School.

At Morning Glory, I had squid stuffed with minced pork and easily won dinner that night. Cooked in a quintessential chilli and lemongrass marinate, this is up there with the tastiest dishes I have ever had – think about it: Squid – stuffed with pork!

Another nice spot was The Chef, on a rooftop above an incredibly charming old bookshop.

Overlooking the ancient terracotta roofline of the old city, it is particularly fetching at sunset. Guests are welcome just for a drink. It has a great wine list and plenty of by-the-glass options – a rarity in Vietnam.

Food is also big business in Hoi An by way of cooking classes, which you can do for a few hours or even over a few days.

The Hoi An Beach resort where we stayed offered a cooking class for its guests. For US$35, we travelled to the wonderful Hoi An market with the hotel’s head chef, who showed us around as he bought produce.

After that, we took a river boat back to the resort before learning how to prepare dishes including fresh prawn spring rolls, yellow chicken curry and the delightful-looking turmeric fish wrapped in banana leaf.

Then we ate it all.

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Hoi An’s other big industry is clothing. Tailor shopfronts are everywhere. If you walk through the quiet laneways past the small homes, you’ll see people at work on sewing machines making everything from three-piece suits and ball gowns to shoes and leather jackets.

Choosing a tailor is tricky – there’s so many.

Word of mouth is good, and you can generally get good tips from fellow hotel guests backed up

by Tripadvisor. Make sure you get an address – there are often different businesses with almost identical names.

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We went to Tuong Clothes Shop (www. tuongtailor.com) on a recommendation – one I’d happily pass on. I got a leather jacket made there just by showing them a few pictures on my phone and I can’t fault the quality.

A place to stay

Accommodation options abound in Hoi An – from backpacker hostels and three-star hotels costing about $30 a night to five-star luxury resorts nudging four figures.

You can stay in town or on the coast a couple of kilometres away.

The Hoi An Beach Resort (www. hoianbeachresort.com.vn) was great value for under $200 a night. Rooms are in villas that have two upstairs and two downstairs rooms – very nice for the price. I suggest a river view room as the beach views overlook the road between the resort and shore.

This friendly resort has a couple of pools, a nice open-air restaurant and bar overlooking the river. The only downside is it’s a bit out of town, though the hotel has shuttle buses or you can catch a cab for around $5.

Hoi An Beach resort has it’s own beach across the road with plenty of deck chairs and a bar.

The beach itself was washed away during a storm surge last year so they had to place sand bags between the grass area and the water.

Fortunately, you don’t really notice them as they blend with the sand that’s slowly returning to reclaim the shore.

To avoid such weather, it’s best to visit in summer, between late May and June, when it’s hot, dry and calm.

Getting there

Top to bottom: The centuries-old architecture provides a glimpse into Vietnam’s past. (David Bonnici) The Hoi An Market continues to trade as it has for centuries. (Tony Bonnici) Tumeric fish in banana leaf made during a cooking class. (David Bonnici)

Getting thereHoi An is a 30-minute drive from Da Nang International Airport. A taxi will cost about $20. To encourage people to travel beyond Saigon, Vietnam Airlines offers a free return internal flight as part of your air fare from Melbourne.

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NEWHAM 51 Colwells Road, 3441

MOUNT MACEDON 38 Glen Drouitt Road, 3441

Joan Gladman: 5427 4307

Brad Teal: 9744 2555

Price: $875,000

Private sale

Price: $1.29 million – $1.4 million

Private sale

With more than 70 squares under its roof, this amazing residence offers resort-style living, the embodiment of which is the indoor pool that has an adjoining raised area (with floorboards) to gather after a swim. A gym, a huge bar with beer taps, and a vast rumpus room add to the amenity. The house is replete with architectural embellishments that add to the glam, and enough space to accommodate a large family or an influx of visitors.

The six bedrooms share four bathrooms, and one forms a guest suite. The kitchen has a crescent-shaped island bench, a stack of storage and all the mod-cons. The adjoining meals area (with wood heater) sits under a dramatically skylit, double-height pitched ceiling, and a glassed corridor integrates with a paved courtyard. Gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a dam, a workshop and well-established gardens add to the appeal of a property within a stone’s throw of Hanging Rock, Newham village and schools.

Transformed over 43 years into one of the finest showpiece properties on Mount Macedon, Wayandah (meaning ‘watering place of horses’) has had little expense spared in its making. Smart and contemporary throughout, the house is on about 4.03 hectares and is blessed with huge windows to maximise views of the Mount’s memorial cross and beyond.

Entry is into a vast, tri-zone living hub, with a carpeted sitting area beneath a spacious mezzanine gallery/study area, a tiled family-meals area under double-height ceiling and the stylish kitchen. Four bedrooms include the main, which has access to a Vergola-topped deck (with electric sunblinds) and fenced, solar-heated pool beyond. A wood heater, split-systems and zoned ducted heating tame the climate. Along with 1.21 hectares of sensational gardens, there’s a dam (with pumps), three paddocks, stockyards, cattle crush, three-bay shed, horse shelter, carport and workshop.

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WOODEND 9 Ballymoyer Mews, 3442

Keatings Real Estate: 5427 2999

RT Edgar: 5427 1222

Price: $800,000

Private sale

Price: $980,000 – $1.02 million

Private sale

Smart and contemporary, this house on about 4000 square metres is within five minutes of wonderful Kyneton, and has easy access to the train station. Three bedrooms have built-in or walk-in wardrobes, and a study could be a fourth bedroom. The main bedroom has a sleek en suite. Double doors usher in a lounge room and the large open-plan living hub has walnut floating floorboards and wall-hung cabinetry. The colour palette of mocha and white complements the modern feel here. The kitchen, under a stepped bulkhead, has white cabinetry, stone benchtops, a butler’s pantry and quality appliances. Outdoor entertainment spots include a covered deck and a bluestone-paved patio with open fire, pizza oven and built-in barbecue. Double glazing, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, cabling throughout, alarm, eco carpets, vegie and herb boxes, town water and an integrated double garage with workshop space are other features.

Owner-built with fastidious attention to detail, this new 40-square residence on about 2085 square metres has a 7.5-star energy rating, a 5kW (22 panels) solar system with remote monitoring, double glazing and LED lighting throughout, and zoned heating and cooling. Light-filled and modern, it has fantastic picture windows, dramatic bulkheads, clerestory windows and soaring ceilings. American oak floorboards and top-notch carpets add to the class. Four bedrooms share two fabulous bathrooms, one with a freestanding stone bath. The main bedroom’s en suite has a walk-in double shower, and there’s a fitted walk-in wardrobe. Living areas are a large lounge room, a meals zone and children’s lounge room. There’s also a study that links to a library and powder room. The kitchen has a waterfall stone island bench, a butler’s pantry and French appliances. A covered deck has an inbuilt barbecue, fridge and sink. A garden shed and double garage are other treats.

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GISBORNE 43 Dumbarton Way, 3437 Kennedy & Hunt: 5428 2544

Price: Contact agent

This flawlessly presented house and garden has a mighty fine kerbside presence, but it’s inside where the true high notes are hit.

It’s a showcase of subtly chic interior decor and a clever blurring of indoor-outdoor boundaries.

Flowing, calming and very classy, the unfailing colour palette is white on walls and cabinetry, black on stone benches, grey carpets and tiles, and all windows dressed in a mix of grey sheers and/or dove-grey textured blinds. Floorboards are jarrah, extra-height doors have opaque glazing and others are space-expanding in-wall sliders, although space is definitely not an issue.

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Flanking the wide entry hall are a carpeted lounge room, with a ceiling perimeter bulkhead and contemporary gas log fire, and an extra-big main bedroom, with fitted dressing room and large en suite with dual basins, walk-in shower and enclosed toilet.

Three more big bedrooms are down a tiled hallway, as are a walk-in linen closet, a powder room, a great laundry, and the sleek main bathroom.

Jarrah floorboards anchor the huge family-meals zone, where bifolds cunningly conceal a study space with stone desk and open shelves. Behind in-wall double sliders,

a carpeted theatre/sitting room makes up the third living space.

The skylit kitchen is a streamlined workspace, with an angled island bench (black stone), a butler’s pantry with sink in a stone bench, soft-grey glass splashback and, each bearing the Siemens tag, a wall oven, 900mm induction cooktop, integrated microwave and concealed dishwasher.

Glazed bifolds open to an entertainment space, fully enclosed with windows, while glazed doors lead to a timber elevated deck rimmed with garden greenery.

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Stairs from the entry hall go down to the double garage, which has a stainless-steel workbench and two storage rooms (either perfect for wine).

A garden shed is concealed outside the garage roller door, and automatic side gates open to a sealed aggregate parking lane running along a stone wall, which retains an elevated lawn edged with plantings.

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Kennedy & Hunt:

Agent Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437

Jason Kennedy: Wilma Grumont: Dominic Romeo:

Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589

Gisborne 43 Dumbarton Way

NEW LISTING

Private

In a league of its own. Attention to every detail with immaculate presentation.

Sitting on over 1000m2 (approx) this magnificent home makes the most of it’s position overlooking parklands. Offering a grand entrance, formal lounge, meals/ living + rumpus/theatre room with bonus outdoor room with outdoor kitchen to make entertaining a breeze.

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

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Gisborne 27 Howey Street

Gisborne 99 Aitken Street

Private Sale

Serenity in outstanding central location – 6,865m2 (approx).

‘Monaghan’ Californian Bungalow. A timeless gem.

Privately sited behind a lush hedge, this freshly renovated circa 1927 Californian Bungalow has been given a striking makeover. Comprising both formal & informal living spaces with 3 dbl bedrooms, with fireplace & ensuite to master. Also features a quaint artist’s studio tucked away & garage/wo age/ rkshop. This is a unique opportunity to age/wo secure a character filled property, operty close to all that Gisborne has to offer. operty,

Character & charm ooze from this country home. Features 3 bedrms, ensuite, bathrm, kids retreat & living room. Dining area, country kitchen & office area. Decked area over looking fire pit & outdoor bar (with pizza oven). Also incl. carport, workshop, shed & tanks. Ducted heating & evap cooling. With schools only a short stroll away, away this one cannot be missed.

Further opportunity to subdivide (STCA).

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: By appointment.

NEW LISTING

Private

Private Sale Details:

Property Information:

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Viewing Times: By appointment

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Property Info:

Gisborne South 49 Heard Crescent

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Country lifestyle at its best!

One of South Gisborne’s landmark properties situated on 6 acres. This substantial 60 square home has a refreshing feeling of light and space that compliments its elevated position in one of South Gisborne’s blue ribbon locations. This luxurious north facing contemporary family home has been appointed with the finest fittings and fixtures.

Comprising of five generous bedrooms, two ensuites and two bathrooms, gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, pantry meals area and huge lounge with views to Melbourne. The home is further enhanced with extensive storage areas, family room, study, udy huge rumpus room and udy, stunning indoor swimming pool. The quality continues with extensive use of glass, stone, sandstone flooring, wide verandah decking, heating, water tanks and excellent car accommodation. The property is well positioned for easy commuting to Melbourne, international airport and the townships of Gisborne and Sunbury. This home is affordable and unequalled.

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: By appointment

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Property Information:

A5 B4 C2 www.kennedyandhunt.com.au

Kennedy & Hunt:

Agent Contacts:

33 Brantome St, Gisborne,Victoria, 3437

Jason Kennedy: Wilma Grumont: Dominic Romeo:

Ph: (03) 5428 2544 Fax: (03) 5428 2816

NEW LISTING

Gisborne South 93 Blackhill Road

0417 383 235 0409 138 472 0407 435 589

Private Sale

‘Eagleridge’ 10 acres with views to die for!

Set on picturesque bushland with magnificent views spanning across the You Yangs to Melbourne CBD, discover a true gem upon entering the black iron gates. You will enjoy many years watching your family evolve in this idyllic setting. ‘Eagleridge’ offers 5 bedrooms, all with ensuites & BIR’s. Also features huge open plan kitchen / meals & family living area, rumpus room & library, ary a children’s retreat and ary, space for a home theatre. This enormous space has further potential for independent living (STCA). Further bonuses include heating and cooling throughout, dual hot water services, outstanding storage, fabulous orchard, and inbuilt trampoline for the kids. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and a perfect place to sit, relax and take it all in. Your own private oasis, only 45 mins to Melbourne CBD & easy access to the Calder Fwy.

Private Sale Details: Contact Agent

Viewing Times: By appointment.

Property Information:

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NEW YEAR! “A Home to Enjoy for a Lifetime!”1700m2 approx. ❙ Large main bedroom with full ensuite & walk-in-robe ❙ Tw T o more double bedrooms with built-in-robes ❙ Large formal lounge room with Bay Window ❙ Large, open plan family meals area with solid fuel heating ❙ Solid timber kitchen (all electric) with walk-in-pantry ❙ Home offi f ce/study with direct access from the double garage ffi ❙ Beautifully established gardens

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

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57 VICTORIA STREET, MACEDON UNDERST ED ELEGANCE IN FABULOUS TOWNSHIP LOCATION! UNDERSTAT CA CATION!

Price

On approx 2200 SQM, with oak and English trees, the approx 2YO property has rear access and is ideal for extra vehicles, large shed (STCA), tennis court and/

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Approx 44 squares under roof, of and built for total comfor of, mf t and lifest mfor lif yle with no price compromise for quality, this magnificent young residence has been created by renowned master builder Jeske as his own home.

Contact Janis Paul 0417 560 897

The 6 Star Energy Rated residence could be used as one large family home or for two separate living zones. With three living rooms, four large bedrooms, study and three bathrooms, a special feature of the home is the amazing high quality kitchen and extensive butlers pantry with sink and dishwasher. Large double garage with facilities and additional garden shed.

The fastidious construction of the house, decking, fixtures and fittings is remarkable and is certain to impress the most discerning of buyers.

7/38 Brantome Street, Gisborne info@gisborne-realestate.com.au www.gisborne-realestate.com.au 24 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 15, 2015

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5428 8895

Janis Paul 0417 560 897 Rob Cook 0418 527 105 Jim Paul 0418 283 904 Robert Wilson 0432 689 763

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OVER ONE ACRE & VIEWS

10 ACRES TOWN WATER

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Lot 2, 484 KILMORE ROAD TOOLERN VALE

TAKE ME AS I AM............. AS IS - This 10 acre farmlet is for sale prior to owners renovating. Panoramic views of Mt Macedon, vast shedding, good grazing, town water, er the home has 4BR and ensuite, three living er, areas and beautiful hardwood flooring. With good shedding, both enclosed and open bays,this property would lend itself perfectly for someone to buy now, renovate and reap the rewards.

58 ORCHARD ROAD

Private superior residence on over an acre, sweeping panoramic views, town water. 5BR, superb open plan living, quality kitchen/pantry. Amazing shed complex with approx. 70 SQM highspan quality shed, 70SQM “man cave”, 50SQM gym area, 14SQM balcony. Planned for extreme low maintenance to enjoy your “at home” time! You will never tire of sunsets!

Contact Agent

E.P.R $795,000-$825,000

3177 SQM & REAR ACCESS

OVER ONE ACRE

MACEDON

50 GRANDVIEW AVENUE GISBORNE

REAR ACCESS ADDS BONUS TO COUNTRY HOME. On 3177SQM, this home has contemporary styling, sunny aspects and views! Consisting of 4 BR, ES, open plan lounge/living and dining, country kitchen with servery. Nth facing conservatory and sep studio/home office/home theatre with own - entrance.

Ideal work from home.DLUG and carport. Full sized fenced tennis court, with easy access - ideal shed site (STCA.)

1 ROSS WATT ROAD

Well constructed and on single level, this huge 44 squares residence on 4097sqm in Gisborne’s most coveted oak-lined drive. Sep study, study 4 oversized bedrooms, ES, superior kitchen, wine store, big pantry, family room, octagonal shaped lounge/garden room with library. XL laundry with attic. Best quality throughout incl spotted gum flooring, 2.7M ceilings, granite benchtops. Beautiful setting with versatile outdoor living and well fitted new shedding. Dble car accom. Subdivide. (STCA).

$739,000

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10A STATION STREET RIDDELLS CREEK

RIDDELLS CREEK

Pretty as a picture with Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), this quaint double storey residence offers off a fabulous opportunity to an easy village lifest lif yle with shops, medical, transport, schools at your finger tips. With open plan living, the charming home has two living rooms, 3 bedrooms and is freshly renovated and ready to move in. Enjoy the privacy and freedom of walking everywhere! Excellent floor plan for working from home (STCA).

21 HUDSONS LANE

On approx 10 acres, with superb mountain views, this 3BR (main with WIR) home has a quality new kitchen, stylish new E/S and bathroom. With town water, er established garden, Dble carport, double LUG er, with huge extended workshop plus 15M X 7M shed. Good pasture and fencing. An unequalled lifest lif yle with fresh air and outstanding views. Short drive to Melbourne and elsewhere!

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3 STABLES

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66 McGREGOR ROAD WOODEND

“EMMALINE PARK”This approx 10 acre farm is on a sealed road with lush pasture, town water, er good er, fencing and stunning mountain views. Features include: quality stable block (3boxes), guest house/ studio, full tennis court, arena and more. The 4BR residence with study/office, stylish kitchen, living, lounge/dining, t.v. room, there is also an attached “granny flat” with own entrance and carport. Close to freeway access and convenient to the township this is the perfect family situation.

Contact Agent 7/38 Brantome Street, Gisborne info@gisborne-realestate.com.au www.gisborne-realestate.com.au

72 HENSHALLS ROAD

WA WATER WA WATER EVERYWHERE. On 4 superb fully usable acres, there’s e’ town water, e’s er big dam,and an efficient er, bore! This private sanctuary has 3BR with ES, or sep 4th BR (or studio/rumpus) lounge/dining quality country kitchen. Single LUG/workshop and more shedding. Spectacular assorted fruit trees and English botanica. Only minutes from township facilities of desirable Woodend and transport to elsewhere.

E.P.R $730,000-$750,000

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Spacious and inviting with Views of Mt Macedon, this quality built J.G. King home offers off a highly desirable lifestyle lif on over a third of an acre. Internally the home is light and bright with high ceilings, an emphasis on spacious rooms, copious storage throughout and aesthetically pleasing outlooks from every window.With 4 generous bedrooms plus study or 5th, all with either BIR’s or WIR, the master with access to the alfresco area plus huge ensuite with twin vanity and double shower. Living areas consist of large formal lounge and dining flowing out to the covered alfresco and a separate open plan kitchen has S/S appliances, island bench and WI Pantry overlooking family and meals area. Featuring 4 car garage with remote door and rear roller door access, ducted heating and cooling throughout, 2 x 22,500 litre water tanks, ducted vacuum, double glazing and established private gardens surrounding the home.An enviable location and a wonderful home well worthy of your inspection, this opportunity simply won’t last long.

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This low maintenance property offers off an abundance of natural light and spacious living areas.

Features 3 bedrooms, ensuite, WIR, BIR’s and a spacious lounge overlooking a private courtyard.

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

59 Archer Avenue, Sunbury 3A1B

BULLSEYE!!!

You’ve hit the target on this one, located in the front pocket of the much loved Ashfield estate among well established homes with neighbors that take pride in their residence.

Features include a spacious main living area, kitchen meals and family room, 2 good sized bedrooms with built in robes, central bathroom and single garage with access directly inside.

Additional features include a 3m x 2.7m garden shed, ducted heating and cooling and a split system air conditioner and a great sized laundry!

Price: $310,000 to $335,000 Inspection: Saturday 1.45pm to 2.15pm Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

14 Eureka Road, Diggers Rest 3A1B1C

Unit 18/42 Mitchells Lane, Sunbury BLUE CHIP INVESTMENT!!

Not ofte of n does an opportunity to own a modern unit close to the township of Sunbury present itself in such an affor aff dable fashion!

This as new 3 bedroom unit challenges the convention of apartment living with its open spaces and large floor plan. Featuring modern appliances throughout and creature comfor mf ts such as ducted heating, mfor

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In the fast growing Diggers Rest, with the majority of the hard work done, this bargain offers off , a gallery style kitchen with s/s appliances, meals area and large living room with wood fireplace and an outdoor undercover entertaining area.

Accommodation includes three bedrooms all with BIR’s which share a renovated central bathroom.

Additional features include timber floors, air conditioning, wall furnace heating and more!

Price: $285,000 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am to 12.00pm

Photo ID required

Contact: Toby Smithies 0400 050 604 toby.smithies@leadingrealestate.com.au

air conditioning, lock up garage and a private courtyard, this property has all of the ingredients for comfor mf table living! mfor

Price: $290,000 to $310,000 Inspection: Saturday 10.00am to 10.30am Photo ID required Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

Currently tenanted with a rental income of $1300 per month, that gives you a rental yield of an amazing 5.47%, well above the average for a property in Sunbury!

13 Aldridge Drive, Sunbury THINK BIG!

This stunning 5 bedroom plus study family home is unsurpassable in all that it is, from the fantastic size and accommodation that it offers off to it’s ambiance, glowing with elegance and character inside and out.

Off ing fantastic living options with an open and spacious modern Offer kitchen with stainless steel appliances which overlooks the meals area, a formal spacious lounge plus a separate family room with sliding door access to the most amazing vast undercover paved outdoor entertaining area.

Accommodation includes 5 bedrooms plus study, study 2 of which have their own ensuite with the master proportioned of a colossal size with WIR plus a central bathroom for the other 3 bedrooms!

Additional features include 2 split systems plus evaporative cooling and ducted heating, 6.1m x 4.1m shed, 9000 Ltr water tank, children’s cubby house, new fences and so much more!

5A3B Price: $490,000 to $540,000 Inspection: Saturday 11.30am to 12.00pm

Photo ID required

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

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32 Shields Street, Sunbury ONE OF A KIND!

4A3B 2C

Exceptionally positioned within the inner hub of Sunbury’s y’ main y’s township and resting at the feet of the Jacksons Hill Estate stands a prestigious young home.

Off ing formal entry, large open formal lounge framed with Offer beautiful plantation shutters, kitchen with S/S appliances, dining area overlooking a large family room with a built in bar, bar study plus rumpus/ theatre room.

Accommodation includes two spacious master bedrooms including Master 1 with FES & WIR and Master 2 with FES & BIR plus two bedrooms with BIR’s plus a central bathroom and separate toilet.

Additional features include an oversized double garage with remote panel door, door 2 large reverse cycle split system air conditioners, central heating system, ducted vacuum system, security alarm system with remote activation and so much more!

03 9744 2244

Price: $590,000 to $640,000 Inspection: Saturday 12.15pm to 12.45pm

Photo ID required

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Sunbury Pty Ltd

18 Ervine Close, Sunbury 3A2B1C

JUMP TO GUM TREE HILLS! A fantastic opportunity awaits with this well presented home in this much sought afte af r pocket of Gum Tree Hills.

Off ing formal entry which flows to a large Offer L-shaped formal lounge with adjoining formal dining and gallery style kitchen plus a second living zone off the kitchen.

Accommodation includes master bedroom with WIR and ensuite plus 2 bedrooms with BIR’s sharing a central bathroom.

Additional features include wall furnace heating, box air-conditioning, garden shed, large laundry with external access and more.

Price: $340,000 to $360,000 Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

161 Belleview Drive, Sunbury IT’S ALL ABOUT THE VIEW!

Unit 4/63 Anderson Road, Sunbury TALK ABOUT CONVENIENCE!

2A2B 1C

Boasting an idyllic setting towards the rear of an established complex

Price: $330,000 to $350,000

within a 5-10 walking distance to the main township.

Inspection: Saturday 10:00am to 10:30am

Living options feature a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooking the meals area and spacious lounge with sliding doors out to a fantastic private courtyard.

The design caters for 2 individuals to both have their own privacy

Step it up and live the high life lif in one of the most premium sought afte af r estates in Jacksons Hill with this rare and exclusive 1/3 acre block approximately 1,576m².

Design your dream, boutique and sophisticated home on this allotment and capture uninterrupted panoramic views of Melbourne City and Port Phillip Bay.

Photo ID required

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

with accommodation including 2 bedrooms, one with large WIR and ensuite and the 2nd with a BIR’s and central bathroom plus astudy nook.

Additional features include alarm system, , ducted heating, x2 s/

Price: $295,000 to $310,000 Contact: Adam Sacco 0409 033 644 adam.sacco@leadingrealestate.com.au

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3 2 2 Brilliant In All Aspects

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Exceed your expectations in every way with this truly outstanding new three-bedroom residence, boasting a luxuriously generous floor plan, excellent finishes, gourmet kitchen and highly attractive locale. Vast bright living/dining/family/Smeg kitchen and plenty of space outdoors. Tasteful main bathroom, ensuite, central heating, inverter heating/cooling, solar hot water and remote garage.

Stunning residence designed for ultimate livability and perfectly positioned to capture magnificent rural views.Offering three generous living areas, modern kitchen, large study, double carport, integrated double garage and a huge entertainment area. Featuring storage galore, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, granite bench tops, floorboards, high ceilings, alarm system, two large tanks, dam and a large shed.

Private Sale Open Thu 5.00-5.30pm & Sat 12.00-12.30pm Contact Rodney Callahan 0418 131 123 Jo Peel 0419 354 294 Office Gisborne 5428 2800

Private Sale Open Inspect By Appointment Price $990,000-$1,050,000 Contact Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Office Gisborne 5428 2800

Sunbury 15 Melba Avenue

Castlemaine 364 Barker Street 4 2 2 Period Charm New four bedroom home finished to exacting standards with no expense spared on luxury fixtures and fittings.

Featuring spacious modern kitchen, 2 huge living zones including two bathrooms, study nook, laundry, heating and cooling, double glazed windows, high ceilings, Tasmanian Oak floor boards and separate double garage.

Private Sale Open Thu 5.00-5.30pm & Sat 12.30-1.00pm Price $630,000-$659,000 Contact Julie Gloster 0408 323 056 Office Gisborne 5428 2800

Mount Macedon 13 Christian Street 3 2 2 Views And Privacy 3 1 4 Position, Position, Position

An ideal first home or investment with large separate living areas, central kitchen family room plus TV/rumpus room. Just a stroll to the Trading Post and a lovely cul de sac garden setting.

This property ticks all the boxes when it comes to position. Public transport at the front door, shops across the road, local school just five minutes walk and parks for the children to play.

This brick veneer home has three bedrooms all with BIR's, modern bathroom, formal lounge and dining area, kitchen with near new S/S Technika gas oven and cooktop plus dishwasher.

Outside there is a double garage and double carport.

Private Sale Open Inspect By Appointment Price $345,000 Contact Andrew Bearman 0487 264 325 Office Sunbury 9744 2555

Private Sale Open Thu 5.00-5.30pm & Sat 12.30-1.00pm Price $499,000-$539,000 Contact Michael Garvey 0412 298 258 Office Gisborne 5428 2800 31 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 15, 2015

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Real esta tat ta ate today a ay hat akes a roperty aluable s one real estate e pert comments ll the stuff f you can add to a house is ff worthless. t s the things you can t get again that are really aluable. robably e eryone would agree that the fo f remost property enhancer is location. his can mean many diff f erent things to buyers. ome want beautiful iews. thers ff a nice neighbourhood, nearby schools, easily accessed medical facilities, shopping centres, etc. ut number one on most people s list is location. hen you ha e land si e. n areas where land is scarce, this is a ery important factor. alues increase with scarcity.. spect has an enormous impact as well. sunny, northern aspect appeals to nearly e eryone. wo identical houses with back gardens facing north in one case and south in the other, will find the f rmer has a considerable price premium. e t is house si e. fo any consider this to be the biggest selling point aft f er location. he trend ft has been to buy bigger and bigger houses, but the current ibe is that this is changing. uilding materials are also a factor. ne aluer belie es that double brick construction will always be popular. ometimes, howe er, timber may be preferred in areas where there is little or no bushfire risk. Regarding reno ations, people tend to look these days at the general condition of the house. hey also want a property to last or that has the potential to be reno ated to their own taste. f you ha e a real estate need or uestion, feel free to phone me, ohn unlop on 9744 2555, or to call into our friendly offi f ces fo ffi f r immediate assistance.

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Kyneton 165 Harpers Lane (Cnr of Kyneton Springhill Road) The Best of Both Worlds on One Acre

Offering the very best of contemporary living and nested in a most attractive rural setting this terrific 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features light and bright open plan living over two zones. Integrated double garage/workshop space, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and the luxury of town water.

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Price $800,000 View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 John Keating 0419 880 444

Woodend 32 Harpers Road 110 Acres (44.06Ha)

Picturesque acreage with lovely views over farmland and to Mount Macedon with over 500m of Campaspe River frontage. Build your dream home (STCA) and enjoy the balance of country living and convenience of Woodend town centre with VLine services to Melbourne within 5 minutes from home.

Price $765,000 View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 John Keating 0419 880 444

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A specialist who helps people who have been advised they are unsuitable for laser surgery, Dr Stubbs is also committed to demonstrating that age, corneal distortion or astigmatism are no barriers to eliminating the need for glasses.

Dr. Tony Stubbs Eye Surgeon

One of my best moments was treating a 12-year-old girl who was struggling at school because of poor vision due to congenital cataracts even with the use of thick glasses. Now 10 years later, she still has 20/20 vision without glasses. That inspires me.

“Seeing my patients’ bright smiles after surgery, as they stop squinting and can read without glasses, is definitely the best part of my job.”

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SPORT Sunbury superkids smash another state record Sunbury Little Athletics centre’s under-15 boys relay team has broken an Australian record for a second straight year at Little Athletics Victoria’s state relay championships.

After breaking the under-14 4 x 100 metres record last year, they repeated the feat in the same event in the higher age group, recording 44.64 to ecclipse the standing 44.82 and beat the runners-up by a full two seconds.

The team of Melvin Monleh, Sebastian Bell-Bartels, Brennan Wilkins and Cody Rodwell won the race by more than two seconds. Making the feat even more remarkable was the fact that key runner Junior Mabia, who won the 100 and 200 metres at the Australian titles last year, was out injured.

The boys also took gold in the medley relay, winning by more than four seconds.

They were unable to make it three gold medals after being disqualified in the heats of the 200 metres.

Last season, Monleh, Bell-Bartels, Wilkins, Rodwell and Mabia dominated the relay championships, winning three titles and breaking three state and one national record in the under-14 age group.

They also won all three titles when they were in the under-13 age group in 2013.

Of Sunbury’s other teams, the under-9 boys made the final of the 4 x 200 in their first state championship. The team of Lucas Arbanas, Alex Fish, Riley Coughlan and Jameson Haxby finished eighth- fastest in the state. The under-9 boys 4 x 100- metre teams finished 11th.

The under-11 team of Byron Lynch, Jake Phillips, Mitchyl Doherty, Zachary Stevens

competed in the 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 200 metres.

They broke Sunbury’s centre record for the 4 x 100 at the region titles on the way to the championships.

On Saturday they finished 18th in the 100 metres and 13th in the 200 metres.

Meanwhile, two other Sunbury teams broke centre records at the region relays.

The under-8 team of Bridie Berne, Alyssa Evans, Eden Wilkins and Indiana Stott broke the 4 x 100 best time.

The under-12 boys team of Tyson Moffatt, Liam Denner, Jezz Petrincic and Elias Kahsay missed qualifying for the state titles but broke Sunbury’s 4 x 100 record.

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The under-15 boys 4 x 100 metres Australian record holders. (Little Athletics Victoria)

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Essendon will return to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges next year as part of Australia Post-AFL community camps.

The Bombers visited the area earlier this year for their 2015 camp, which included school visits and football clinics. Next year, the Bombers will be in Sunbury, Lancefield and Riddells Creek on March 3 and 4. Carlton will spend time in Kyneton the same week.

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Riddell’s Cameron Moran makes his ground on his way to 23 against Romsey. (Shawn Smits)

History class for Riddell

By Tara Murray Riddell is in a familiar situation as Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup approaches the Christmas break.

This time last year, Riddell was sitting on top of the ladder but lost for the first time in the second-last match before the break. It then struggled for consistency and ultimately was knocked out in the finals.

A year later, history has repeated, with Riddell losing its first game of the season in the second-last match before Christmas, this time against Romsey at Riddell Reserve on Saturday.

Speaking before the game, Riddell captaincoach Heath Wadden said his players were well aware of what they needed to do.

“We can’t get complacent and let arrogance come into the side,” Wadden said.

“It can turn so quickly, so we have to make sure we train and play the way we have to.

We’ve learnt a lot from last year. Some of the guys weren’t here then and we now have more depth for players to go up and down.”

Riddell was bowled out for 124 on Saturday, well short of the 183 needed for victory against Romsey.

After losing both openers with the total on one, Riddell struggled to get a solid partnership going although a number of players made reasonable starts.

Hayden Ross top-scored with 32.

But it wasn’t all bad news for Riddell, which won the GDCA’s premier division T20 title last week.

The grand final against Sunbury United on Tuesday night came down to the final over.

For much of the night Riddell looked to have control, but United kept bouncing back.

United batted first and made 9-132 after some late hitting from James Hughes (23 not out).

Wadden said the key to restricting United

was grabbing the key wicket of opener Ryan Billinghurst, who made 37.

“We bowled tight early on and Ryan was the one we need to get out,” Wadden said.

“Once we got a couple of quick wickets, including him, we were on track.

“They then got some late runs to push up the score.”

Riddell was cruising at 2-72 at the halfway mark of its innings.

“Cameron Moran had knuckled down and he did the job,” Wadden said.

“We got a good start then flat-lined so that we needed eight to nine runs an over towards the end.”

Wadden (18) hit the winning runs with three balls remaining, Riddell finishing at 7-133.

“I wasn’t out there for long and once I got one for six it got us going again,” Wadden said.

“Matt Livingstone and I just hit the ball around to get the runs.”

Sunbury has avenged its early-season loss to Craigieburn in Bowls Victoria’s division 2, section 2, with a convincing win on Saturday. Sunbury won three of its rinks to defeat Craigieburn 103 (16) - 62 (2). On her return to the side after three weeks out to play for Australia, Carla Odgers won her rink 34-9. Mark Cowan’s rink won 27-26 and Brad Willoughby’s rink by 28-14. But Elise Cowan’s rink lost 22-14. The wins ensure Sunbury remains on top of the ladder, where it’s four points clear of West Coburg. This week Sunbury plays third-placed Fitzroy Victoria (2).

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Rupertswood’s Mark Ryan hit his first-ever senior century on Saturday in Rupertswood’s win over Macedon in Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s B-grade. Ryan made 102 not out in Rupertswood’s imposing 4-256 as his side breezed past Macedon’s 183. St Anthonys, Lancefield and Ashfield were the other winners.

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Romsey’s Matthew Burkett issues a strident appeal for lbw against Hayden Ross. (Shawn Smits)

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By Tara Murray Riddell’s unbeaten start to the season in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup has ended.

Needing 183 against Romsey, Riddell pulled up well short of victory.

Romsey’s bowlers did the job early on, putting Riddell on the back foot with the wickets of Michael Treweek and Brendan Alger.

From 2-1, Riddell set about a recovery mission with five of the next six batsmen all

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LOWER GRADES Seconds: Ring 0-28 v Monash Tigers 197 (Mills 47 Chalkley 46 Padmanabhan 38no Wigney 3-24 Evans 3-29), Melb Uni 0-51 (Shute 34no) v Casey-SM 216 (Mullavey 77 Mills 52 Rolfs 3-64), Prah 5-64 v Fitz Donc 153 (Vardi 66 Parsons 4-38 Van Der Merwe 3-35 Freedman 3-38), Green Kang 148 (Singh 45 Black 4-39 Best 4-35) v King Haw 1-92 (Kapoor 40no), Camb Mag 0-48 v Dand 217 (Hocking 69no Edgeworth 32 Singh 4-68 Dwyer 3-61), Frank Pen 1-6 v Carl 216 (Gilbert 49 McCormick 30 M Drummond 4-40), St K 227 (Bartlett 58no Gilbert 43 Crea 6-51) v Ess 0-34, Ncte 1-12 v Foot Edge 208 (B Kelly 58 Duxson 33 Rogneda 3-24), Melb 358 (Edwards 153 Gunning 57 Brewin 42 Middlin 31 Smith 3-65) v Geel.

Thirds: Ring 0-11 v Monash Tigers 222 (M Suppree 38 Goodman 38 Watson 42 McKenna 43 Carter 3-52 Roberts 3-35), Casey-SM 9-264 (S Sperling 76 Hanger 59) v Melb Uni, Prah 175 (C Bricker 74 Considine 3-38 Vanderwal 3-24) v Fitz Donc 0-36, King Haw 9-273 v Green Kang 0-0, Camb Mag 2-76 (Spence 38no) v Dand 195 (Swift 47 Opanayake 34 De Silva 52 Goad 6-78), Carl 188 (Millard 72no Laffin 34 Gibbs 3-19 Barron-Toop Barron-T 3-27) v Frank Pen 0-1, Ess 199 (Mitchell 45 Cotter 45 Eaton 35no Willach 33 Taylor 3-30 Faulkner 3-30) v St K 1-4, Ncte v Foot Edge (nsa), Melb 6-213 (O’Donnell 34 Tucker 86no Harrison 3-55) v Geel.

Fourths: Monash Tigers 8(dec)-298 (Attanayake 106 Ross 74 Krelle 69) v Ring 1-6, Casey-SM 1-57 (Woods 42no) v Melb Uni 8(dec)-347 (Leggett 221no Cohen 51no Hunter 6-88), Fitz Donc 187 (Reid 41 Eustance 31 Peters 3-13) v Prah 0-10, Green Kang 0-15 v King Haw 152 (Pandikorala 3-17 Buckingham 3-30), Camb Mag v Dand 6-329 (Fernando 104 Fisher 31 McCorkindale 42 Heverin 103no), Frank Pen v Carl 8-259 (Merchant 96 Dorman 60no Lavery 3-60), St K 5-109 (Harman 3-34) v Ess 117 (Murgod 35 Tyquin 4-14 Melinjak 3-16), Foot Edge 6-298 (Beever 140 N Donazzon 63 Allada 42) v Ncte, Geel 1-58 v Melb 170 (McCooke 45 Farr 36 Van Den Nouwland 3-27).

WOMEN: T20: Firsts: Box Hill 0-50 (M Lanning 33no) d Dand 9-49 (Brennan 3-12), EMP 4-115 (Kearney 43no) d Prah 9-78 (Lynn (L 4-15).

Seconds: EMP 0-60 d Prah 4-57.

VSDCA Round 6 SOUTHWEST 1ST XI: Hoppers Crossing 6-287 d Moorabbin 134, Oakleigh 6-251 d Brighton 93 & 2-84, Caulfield 5-246 (Thorne 137 no

making starts. But Romsey continued to strike regularly, denying partnerships of substance.

Once Hayden Ross was out for 32, the tail crumbled, Riddell losing its last three wickets for two runs. Jamie Taylor was the pick of the bowlers with 4-25.

Romsey finished its second innings at 3-66.

The win moves Romsey to third on the ladder, while Riddell has slipped to second.

Diggers Rest Bulla jumped to the top of the tree with victory against Bacchus Marsh.

Having made 260 on day one, the Burras

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NORTH WEST 3RD XI: Plenty Valley 4-126 d Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 65 & 52, Brunswick 9-184 d Coburg 138, Yarraville Y 9-286 d Sunshine 92 & 69, Hoppers Crossing 164 & 0-86 d Ivanhoe 102, Altona 214 (Johnson 103) d Preston 9-200, Werribee 187 & 9-102 d Kew 100 (Molloy 5-25). 4TH XI: Yarraville Y 1-116 d Sunshine 44 & 66, Preston 6-244 (Wiggington 71 Jessel 61 no) d Altona 9-184, Plenty Valley 3-154 (Love 59) d Roxburgh ParkBroadmeadows 96 & 6-173 (Rodier 72 no), Williamstown 342 d Melton 310 (Rundell 143), Werribee 9-194 (Phillips 80 no) d Kew 193.

Q BOWLS BOWLS VICTORIA SATURDA SATURDA TURDAY Y METROPOLIT METROPOLITAN AN PENNANT

Round 10 Premier Div: MCC KEW SPORTS 4-80 lost to MENTONE 14-81 (R Kopcewicz 26 d D Rushton 20 G Ball 15 lost to B McCallum 23 S Said 14 lost to A Rowan 21 R Jansen 25 d D Jones 17), MELBOURNE 14-72 d ALTONA AL 4-71 (M McMann 14 lost to M Rennex 19 S Mortimer 17 d S Fordham 15 B Martin 22 d B Foley 15 B Leighton 19 d B Peck 22), BUNDOORA RSL 1-61 lost to ESSENDON 17-93 (B Spurr 17 lost to A Flapper 21 J Corless 20 D N Wilson 20 A Galloway 13 lost to L Schraner 27 L Aiello 11 lost to P Loe 25), BRIGHTON 0-51 lost to CLA CLAYTON 18-117 (M Butler 17 lost to A Forsyth 24 D Shaw 11 lost to A Wilson 26 T Williamson 13 lost to L Garlick-Adams 33 B Verlaan 10 lost to D Benwell 34), YARR/FOOTSCRA YARR/FOOTSCRAY ARR/FOOTSCRAY 17-99 d MITCHAM 1-58 (W Roberts 31 d B Ward 15 C Ball 25 d R Shaw 12 N Murray 18 D B Thomas 18 R Coulter 25 d S Milsted 13).

Div 1-Sec 1: Ment (2) 4-62 MCC (1) 14-77, Edith (1) 18-103 Hamp Park (1) 0-78, Coates (1) 18-106 Bright (2) 0-56, Chelt (1) 5-79 St Kil (1) 13-80, Burw Dist (1) 16-82 Burd Pk (1) 2-68. Sec 2: Glen Wav (1) 4-66 Arma (1) 14-73, Fitz Vic (1) 16-83 Croy (1) 2-75, Mulg CC (1) 16-89 Heathm (1) 2-60, Up Tec T (1) 2-75 Melb (2) 16-84, MCC (2) 14-75 Ring (1) 4-74.

Division One – Section 3 W L D Up Dn Pts Deer Park 8 2 - 203 - 138 Glenroy 7 2 1 129 - 127 Essendon (2) 6 3 1 32 - 110 Moonee Valley 6 4 11 - 101 Melton 6 4 13 - 95 Altona Sports 4 6 13 82 Preston/Reservoir 4 6 - 112 67 Altona (2) 3 7 88 62 Werribee 2 8 25 59 Moonee Ponds 3 7 - 150 59 Sec 3: Alt (2) 15-107 Pres-Res (1) 3-73, Ess (2) 14-77 Alt Sports (1) 4-76, Moon Val (1) 2-71 Deer Pk (1) 16-86, Glenr (1) 18-93 Melton (1) 0-66, Moon Pds (1) 18-79 W’bee (1) 0-61.

Sec 4: Lily (1) 16-101 Whitt (1) 2-74, Hurst (1) 14-77 Elth (1) 4-68, Ivan (1) 12-69 Bund RSL (2) 6-63, Kings (1) 16-75 Lal (1) 2-66, Yarr Glen (1) 9-71 Donv (1) 9-71.

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restricted Bacchus Marsh to 171. Burras playing coach Kevin Barker took 4-46, backing up his 42 on the first day.

Sunbury United barely got over the line against cross-town rival Sunbury. Needing 146 for victory, United made the runs for the loss of seven wickets.

Lance Watts top scored with 37 at the top of the order, while Heath Boffey took four wickets for Sunbury.

Woodend beat Gisborne comfortably at Gilbert Gordon Oval.

Div 2-Sec 1: Yarra/Foot (2) 14-90 Keil (1) 4-70, Will (1) 16-89 Hopp (1) 2-77, Rosam (1) 1886 Flem/Kens (1) 0-60, Port Melb (1) 13-76 Rich Uni (1) 5-74, Melton (2) 15-77 Mari Pk (1) 3-76. Sec 2: W Cob (1) 14-90 Moon Val (2) 4-52, Sunb (1) 16-103 Craig (1) 2-61, Lal (2) 1-66 Broad (1) 17-88, Yarra/Foot (3) 2-60 Glenr (2) 16-93, Buck Pk (1) 4-79 Fitz Vic (2) 14-85. Sec 3: Diam Ck (1) 16-94 Green (1) 2-67, Ivan (2) 2-59 Dare C (1) 16-86, Elth (2) 16-89 Heid Golf (1) 2-61, Montm (1) 18-100 Rich Uni (2) 0-61, Rosan (1) 16-95 Bund RSL (3) 2-55. Sec 4: Black (1) 18-93 Croy (2) 0-51, Warb (1) 14-89 Montm (2) 4-74, Yarr Glen (2) 0-54 Chirn Pk (1) 18-82, Fern Gul (1) 16-91 Donv (2) 2-55, Bays (1) 16-100 Moorool (1) 2-58. Sec 5: Heathm (2) 16-95 Aub (1) 2-75, Mt Wav (1) 4-74 Black (2) 14-83, Verm Sth (1) 14-68 Heath Rec (1) 4-67, Ber (1) 12-94 Mitch (2) 6-84, Monb (1) 16-82 Ash (1) 2-63. Sec 6: Clay (2) 14-91 Keys (1) 4-75, Nob Pk (1) 1676 Mt Wav (2) 2-74, Cran (1) 16-89 S Oak (1) 2-61, Pak (1) 16-98 Fern Gul (2) 2-60, Ber (2) 14-78 Verm Sth (2) 4-68.

Div 3-Sec 1: New (1) 0-67 Suns VRI (1) 18-98, W’bee (2) 18-151 Foots Pk (1) 0-36, Strath (1) 16-88 Alt (3) 2-69, Deer Pk (2) 16-101 Suns C (1) 2-54, Hopp (2) 16-82 Moon Pds (2) 2-65.

Sec 2: Yarra/Foot (4) 14-86 Strath (2) 4-78, Ess (3) 16-100 W Cob (2) 2-59, Aber CBC (1) 2-80 Sunb (2) 16-86, Keil (2) 2-67 W’bee (3) 1683, Bruns (1) 15-74 Buck Pk (2) 3-59. Sec 3: E Ivan (1) 16-99 C of Heid (1) 2-64, MCC Kew Sports (2) 2-66 Fair (1) 16-79, Epp RSL (1) 16-84 Hurst (2) 2-69, MCC (3) 18-106 Kings (2) 0-58, Whitt (2) 14-91 Lal (3) 4-80. Sec 4: Moorool (2) 0-67 Heals (1) 18-87, Bor (1) 18-110 Grey (1) 0-58, Donc (1) 15-85 Lily (2) 3-73, Mitch (3) 16-81 Burw Dist (2) 2-61. Sec 5: Box H RSL (1) 5-74 Mulg CC (3) 13-84, Burw Dist (3) 2-55 Black (3) 16-97, Bor (2) 13-79 Camb Cent (1) 5-77, East Glf (1) 16-81 Donc (2) 2-59, N Bal (1) 2-67 Ring (2) 16-95. Sec 6: Wav Glf (1) 16-92 Oak (1) 2-75, Clay (3) 16-100 Mulg CC (4) 2-73, Dand Clb (1) 16-93 Donc (3) 2-51, Card Waters (1) 16-109 Ber (4) 2-71, Glen Wav (2) 14-72 Cran (2) 4-65.

Div 4-Sec 1: City of Melb (1) 2-62 Melton (3) 16-89, Mari Pk (2) 4-72 W’bee (4) 14-75, Alt (4) 16-81 Will (2) 2-64, Hopp (3) 14-71 Suns RSL (1) 4-57, Alt North (1) 16-89 St. Albans (1) 2-65. Sec 2: Craig (2) 3-75 Glenr (3) 15-89, Lal (4) 2-69 Glad Pk (1) 16-95, W’bee (5) 2-76 Ess (4) 16-104, Pres-Res (2) 18-141 Aber (1) 0-44, Dout Gal (1) 18-98 Moon Val (3) 0-66.

Sec 3: Ivan (3) 3-74 Alph (1) 15-85, Green (2) 14-77 Moon Pds (3) 4-75, Montm (3) 16-87 Diam Ck (2) 2-60, Dare C (2) 16-90 Y Val CC (1) 2-72, Bund RSL (4) 2-64 Rosan (2) 16-72. Sec 4: Ring (3) 4-65 Moorool (3) 14-75, Heath Rec (2) 2-66 Heathm (3) 16-81, Donv (3) 0-60 Bays (2) 18-78, Temp T (1) 2-74 Montm (4) 16-80, Chirn Pk (2) 15-73 Box H RSL (2) 3-72. Sec 5: Up Tec T (2) 18-91 Chirn Pk (3) 0-55, Lily (3) 14-79 Monb (2) 4-73, Heathm (4) 2-71 Glen Wav (3) 16-75, Fern Gul (3) 18-97 Yarr Glen (3) 0-61, Moorool (4) 14-75 Warb (2) 4-65. Sec 6: St Kil (3) 2-55 Ash (2) 16-117, Hawth (1) 1480 Mal (1) 4-68, Mulg CC (5) 18-99 Benn (1) 0-55, Verm Sth (3) 0-62 Mid Pk (2) 18-100, S Oak (2) 16-101 Dand Clb (2) 2-61.

Div 5-Sec 1: Sunb (3) 18-117 Will (3) 0-67, Suns C (2) 4-76 Lav (1) 14-78, Alt Sports (2) 16-91 Keil (3) 2-59, Buck Pk (3) 3-68 Hopp (4) 15-90, Deer Pk (3) 2-66 Yarra/Foot (5) 16-72.

Sec 2: Keil (4) 0-68 Glad Pk (2) 18-107, Prin Pk Carlton (1) 18-112 Fawk (1) 0-53, Broad (2) 14-91 Sunb (4) 4-82, Ess (5) 16-95 Aber CBC (2) 2-61, Flem/Kens (2) 2-69 Strath (3) 1676. Sec 3: C of Heid (2) 16-96 Green (3) 2-64, Kings (3) 2-76 Whitt (3) 16-80, Pres-Res (3)

Gisborne’s mixed martial arts centre claimed eight national titles at the recent Australian championships in Melbourne.

It was only the second time the club had competed at the Australian championships and the first time it had set a goal to win.

Its eight golds, three silvers and three bronze medals surprised club members, and everyone across Australia, last month. It was the best Victorian result, coming after the centre’s 16 state titles.

Connor Hall was the standout for Gisborne, winning three national titles and a bronze medal. He won the eightyears-and-under points sparring and traditional forms events, as well as the under-14 weapons demonstration.

Arky Ventouras took out both advanced/black-level colts heavyweight full contact and points contact divisions, and won bronze in the points sparring.

Brayden Cysani claimed gold in the 12-and-under points sparring for beginner to intermediate division, while Matt Campbell won the veterans’ freestyle sparring division and Daniel Beinet the 16-17 years beginner to intermediate level traditional forms event. Shakira Parker, in the under-10 female beginner to intermediate sparring and Henry Wilson in the colts’ advanced/ black division freestyle sparring, both won silver, just missing out on state titles.

The seven medallists now join the Australian squad bound for Tokyo and the US next year.

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2-67 Bund RSL (5) 16-85, Elth (3) 14-84 Keil (5) 4-79, Heid Golf (2) 16-86 Thorn (1) 2-60.

Sec 4: Mitch (4) 6-84 Verm Sth (4) 12-85, N Bal (2) 15-86 Croy (3) 3-80, Fitz Vic (3) 16-92 Black Nth (1) 2-63, E Ivan (2) 16-88 Donv (4) 2-62, Heathm (5) 17-93 Ring (4) 1-64. Sec 5: Mt Wav (3) 16-90 Bor (3) 2-47, Heath Rec (3) 14-104 N Bal (3) 4-72, Bays (3) 16-100 MCC (6) 2-61, Lily (4) 18-114 Heathm (6) 0-55, Ring (5) 15-86 Cockatoo (1) 3-70. Sec 6: Mt Wav (4) 15-95 Nob Pk (3) 3-61, Oak (2) 4-68 Wav Glf (2) 14-77, Mulg CC (7) 16-90 Ber (6) 2-53, Glen Wav (4) 18-92 Chad (2) 0-66, Pak (3) 2-73 Burd Pk (3) 16-90.

Div 6-Sec 1: Melton (4) 0-70 Alt (5) 18-98, W’bee (6) 9-88 Yarra/Foot (6) 9-88, Port Melb (2) 14-77 City of Melb (2) 4-76, Hopp (5) 1686 Rosam (2) 2-81, St. Albans (2) 2-66 Pt Cook Vill (1) 16-81. Sec 2: Strath (4) 2-70 Moon Val (4) 16-80, Bruns (2) 16-81 Aber CBC (3) 2-71, Aber (2) 14-97 Hopp (6) 4-76, Buck Pk (4) 18121 W Cob (3) 0-43, Alt (6) 16-86 Glenr (4) 2-82. Sec 3: Whitt (5) 14-73 Diam Ck (3) 4-72, Donc (4) 14-71 Whitt (4) 4-67, Elth (4) 4-75 Epp RSL (2) 14-78, Hurst (3) 16-82 Ivan (4) 2-74, Bund RSL (6) 4-82 Rosan (3) 14-91. Sec 4: Chirn Pk (4) 16-100 Fitz Vic (4) 2-62, Whitt (6) 16-87 Alph (2) 2-65, Donc (5) 4-71 Box H RSL (3) 14-73, Black (4) 14-86 Temp T (2) 4-69, Grey (2) 16-88 Montm (5) 2-76. Sec 5: Croy (4) 2-72 Heath Rec (4) 16-78, Heals (2) 16-88 Lily (5) 2-53, Chirn Pk (5) 16-92 Moorool (5) 2-89, Montm (6) 3-87 East Glf (2) 15-93, Mulg CC (8) 18-15 Yarr Glen (4) walkover 0-0. Sec 6: Will Lod (1) 15-91 Fern Gul (4) 3-66, Heath Rec (5) 16-89 Mulg CC (9) 2-74, Ring (6) 4-76 East Glf (3) 14-84, Nar War (3) 15-84 Keys (3) 3-77, Hamp Park (3) 4-65 V Verm Sth (5) 14-87.

Div 7-Sec 1: Palm Lake (1) 17-81 Melton (5) 1-69, Suns VRI (2) 18-95 Alt North (2) 0-53, Will (4) 2-60 Deer Pk (4) 16-94, Lav (2) 4-71 New (2) 14-114, Suns RSL (2) 14-86 Yarra/ Foot (7) 4-70. Sec 2: Moon Val (5) 6-71 Dout Gal (2) 12-75, Foots Pk (2) 4-70 Ess (6) 1471, Strath (5) 2-67 Buck Pk (5) 16-89, Moon Pds (4) 0-0 Mari Pk (3) 18-15. Sec 3: Aber CBC (4) 0-69 Kings (4) 18-98, City of Melb (3) 16102 Dare C (3) 2-62, Bruns (3) 14-80 Pres-Res (4) 4-56, Glad Pk (3) 16-100 Prin Pk Carlton (2) 2-54. Sec 4: Fair (2) 16-111 Ivan (5) 2-52, Diam Ck (4) 18-15 Hurst (4) 0-0, Rosan (4) 1690 Heid Golf (3) 2-64, Lal (5) 18-15 Kings (5) 0-0, Thorn (2) 14-83 Green (4) 4-81. Sec 5: Verm erm Sth (6) 2-72 N Bal (4) 16-90, Y Yarry Junct (1) 18-115 Lily (6) 0-44, Donv (5) 4-56 Monb (3) 14-69. Sec 6: Wav Glf (3) 16-88 Pak (4) 2-72, Burd Pk (4) 16-106 Bor (4) 2-51, Fern Gul (5) 16-97 Mitch (5) 2-64, Moorool (6) 1679 Mulg CC (10) 2-66.

Div 8-Sec 1: Glenr (5) 12-45 Port Melb (3) 2-35, Mari Pk (4) 0-0 Fitz Vic (5) 14-15, New (3) 0-34 Palm Lake (2) 14-68. Sec 2: Craig (3) 1415 Ess (7) 0-0, Flem/Kens (4) 14-15 New (4) 0-0, Sunb (5) 14-15 Port Melb (4) 0-0, Glenr (6) 12-43 Albert Pk (4) 2-40. Sec 3: Cob More (2) 14-64 Bund RSL (7) 0-28, Donc (7) 1473 MCC Kew Sports (5) 0-20, Rosan (5) 14-48 T Temp (3) 0-29. Sec 4: MCC Kew Sports (6) 1251 Elth (5) 2-41, Fitz Vic (6) 14-57 C of Heid (3) 0-26, E Ivan (3) 2-41 Glen Wav (5) 12-61, Benn (3) 12-41 Black (5) 2-39. Sec 5: Wav Glf (4) 0-46 Glen Wav (6) 14-54, Chad (3) 0-29 SOC (2) 14-63, Cran RSL (3) 2-41 Dand RSL Rec (1) 12-45, Warb (3) 12-61 Card Waters (2) 2-28. Sec 6: Edith (5) 14-46 Chad (4) 0-43, Card Waters (3) 14-65 Burw Dist (4) 0-34, Murr (2) 14-15 Dand RSL Rec (2) 0-0, Cran RSL (4) 14-15 Warb (4) 0-0.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BOWLS DIVISION Women State Singles Round 1: Brenda Wesley (Romsey) 25 defeated Maree Marshall (Romsey) 13; Amy Gloury (Bacchus Marsh) 25 defeated Jacqui Ryan (Macedon) 8 Men State Singles Round 1: Justin Webster (Bacchus Marsh) 25 defeated Mark Andrews (Kyneton Golf) 19; Anthony Mathison (Kyneton Golf) 25 defeated Wayne Turner (Kyneton Golf) 8 Quarter final: Darren Fletcher (Gisborne) 25 defeated Mark Neicho (Gisborne) 24; Justin Webster (Bacchus Marsh) 25 defeated Dylan Filuk (Bacchus Marsh) 20; Anthony Mathison (Kyneton Golf) 25 defeated David Spencer (Mt Cottrell) 12; Jeff Holmes (Lancefield) 25 defeated Michael Linehan (Lancefield) 9 Semi finals 9.15am Sunday 20 December 2015 at Lancefield Bowling Club Women: Marion Pokrovsky (Bacchus Marsh) V Brenda Wesley (Romsey); Amy Gloury (Bacchus Marsh) V Chloe Stewart (Kyneton) Men: Darren Fletcher (Gisborne) V Justin Webster (Bacchus Marsh); Anthony Mathison (Kyneton Golf) V Jeff Holmes (Lancefield) Finals in both Men and Women State Singles will be played in the afternoon.

Q BASEBALL VICTORIAN SUMMER LEAGUE Div 1: Geelong 6 d Sunshine 5, Essendon 16 d Sandringham 5, Melbourne 13 d Doncaster 2, Newport 6 d Preston 3, Blackburn 7 d Springvale 0. Reserves: Geelong 7 d Sunshine 3, Cheltenham 7 d Waverley 4, Essendon 6 d Sandringham 2, Melbourne 8 d Doncaster 6, Preston 9 d Newport 4, Springvale 8 d Blackburn 3. Thirds: Geelong 4 d Sunshine 2, Cheltenham 11 d Waverley 0, Essendon 4 d Sandringham 3, Melbourne 17 d Doncaster 9, Preston 7 d Newport 6, Blackburn 8 d Springvale 7. Fourths: Sunshine 6 d Geelong 5, Waverley 13 d Cheltenham 1, Essendon 2 d Sandringham 1, Doncaster 5 d Melbourne 4. Div 2: Ballarat City 5 d Williamstown 4, Upwey FTG 10 d Fitzroy 6, Berwick City 8 d Bonbeach 7, Werribee 14 d Malvern 3. Reserves: Ballarat City 6 d Williamstown 2, Fitzroy 11 d Upwey FTG 0, Berwick City 11 d Bonbeach 0, Malvern 11 d Werribee 3, Moorabbin 7 d Port Melbourne 2.

Thirds: Williamstown 26 d Ballarat City 3, Fitzroy 10 d Upwey FTG 4, Berwick City 19 d Bonbeach 6, Malvern 4 d Werribee 2, Moorabbin 18 d Port Melbourne 3. Fourths: Fitzroy 24 d Bonbeach 0, Werribee 14 d Upwey FTG 8, Williamstown 11 d Moorabbin 7, Berwick City d Malvern fft.

Div 3: Pakenham 11 d Chelsea 0, Research 22 d Footscray 6, Mulgrave 12 d St Kilda 0.

Reserves: Chelsea 12 d Pakenham 6, Research 12 d Footscray 7, St Kilda 12 d Mulgrave 1. Div 4 East/North West: Essendon Red 8 d Fitzroy C 6, St Kilda B 8 d Footscray 5, NW Titans 8 d St Kilda A 5, Blackburn 16 d Waverley A 1, Melbourne 16 d Fitzroy B 15, Monash Uni 10 d Fitzroy A 4. South: Cheltenham TH 9 d Springvale 3, Melbourne 23 d Pakenham 1, Monash University 10 d Cheltenham 5ths 6, Doncaster A 9 d Chelsea A 6, Cheltenham RL 13 d Mulgrave 7, Doncaster B 17 d Chelsea B 5.

Q SQUASH MELBOURNE ST STA ATE A TE PENNANT Preliminary finals: Premier: Grace Pk Hawthorn (1) 3-9-142 d Knox Pk (1) 1-6-115. State 2: Squash Logic Melton (1) 2-8-190 d Knox Pk (2) 2-7-190. State 3: MCC (2) 2-9-218 d Gladstone Pk (1) 2-8-225. State 4: MCC (3) 2-9-234 drew Lilydale (2) 2-9-234 (Replayed on Monday).

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Ashfield takes all before it in T20 competition Ashfield maintains its reputation as one of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s best T20 sides, winning its second district division premiership in three years.

Having won 10 of its past 11 matches before Tuesday night’s fixture against Lancefield, Ashfield was favourite to add another title to its collection.

Electing to bat, it made the most of the conditions on its home pitch with 7-149 off its 20 overs.

Ashfield captain-coach Jason King said the side was starting to bat well at the right time of the competition.

“We knew 149 was a really good score and

we made the same score in the semi-final – our biggest totals of the competition.

“We were quietly confident we could get the win.”

Craig Ballinger starred with the bat for Ashfield, making 60. It was the first time an Ashfield player had reached a half-century in the competition’s history.

In reply, Lancefield managed 7-122, falling 28 short.

“They had a partnership in the middle of the innings, but when we got two wickets in an over it turned the game our way,” Ballinger said. “We didn’t bowl them out, but we did all the right things.

“We protected the boundaries and continued to save runs, even when the game was over.

“We didn’t take our foot off the pedal.”

King said the club’s success in the T20 competition was about selecting the players who best suited the game style.

“A lot of teams pick their firsts players, who may not be suited to T20s. We’ve brought in a lot of kids and asked a lot of them.

“We have a group of about 15-16 T20 players, and there’s rivalry for spots.

“Our emergency for the game [Ryan Pretty] came in, made 22 and took a couple of wickets.”

King said it was the first time youngsters Michael Fox and Dylan Caruana had been

Ish to go swish for Jets

By Tara Murray The Sunbury Jets have added some scoring power to their Big V squad for next season by signing American import Ish Sanders.

Sanders will join the division 1 club’s push for a return to finals action.

Sanders, who played basketball in Kosovo and Slovakia after finishing college, made a name for himself at Carson Newman College in Tennessee.

During his four years at the college, Sanders proved to be one of the school’s best ever shooters. He scored 51 points in his first college game.

He’s on the South Atlantic Conference’s top five all-time scorers’ list and remains on top of three-point shots-made lists for both college and conference.

The 23-year-old isn’t just a gun shooter; he can be a handful in defence.

In his final year at college, he led the league in steals, averaging two a game.

After finishing college, Sanders tried out with Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA Development League.

While he didn’t get selected for a team, he was selected in the training camp’s all-star game as one of the top 10 performers.

Sanders comes to Sunbury having already formed a relationship with the Jets’ men’s coach, Andrew Summerville, who was previously an assistant coach at Carson Newman.

“I’m really excited that Ish will be joining us this year,” Summerville said.

“I’ve met him a few times over his college career on my visits to Tennessee and I’ve always loved the way he plays.

“We have kept in touch over the years so it is great to finally reconnect with him on the court.

“Having worked with his college coach, I know that Ish is not only a great basketball player but is also of exceptional character.”

Sanders says he’s eager to continue his basketball career in Australia.

Since playing in Europe earlier this year, he has been training every day and looking for an opportunity to ply his trade.

“I’m thrilled to play for a great organisation and under a well-respected coach,” Sanders said.

“I’m looking forward to being a part of this team in hopes of having a great season.”

On top of his playing duties, Sanders will be involved with coaching in the association with the Aussie Hoops, Flight Path and sporting schools programs.

He’s the second import the Jets have signed for next season, joining New Zealand’s Mitchell Newton at the club.

Ish Sanders is fired up about playing for the Sunbury Jets. (Supplied)

involved in a winning T20 grand final.

He also paid tribute to Peter Taylor.

“Peter has been around the club for 30 years and has always missed out on playing in the grand final.”

The win pitched Ashfield into the Central Highlands Region Willow T20 Cup finals on January 25 and 26.

It’s the first time the winner of the district division has been invited to the region finals.

“The last few weeks have been amazing.

“It’s a good place to be at the moment,” King said.

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Lions scour the plains for fresh talent It will be a different line-up for the Sunbury Lions’ A-grade team in next year’s Ballarat Netball League.

Lions’ netball co-ordinator, Leanne Burrows, says the club is going through a rebuild.

One of the powerhouse teams of the competition, the Lions have played off in the past three A-grade grand finals. They lost this year’s grand final 49-42 to North Ballarat City.

“A lot of girls have been playing VNL and with the seasons running at the same time next year a lot of coaches aren’t letting them play [local netball],” Burrows said.

“We’ve got a couple of girls travelling and a couple more with VNL commitments who won’t be coming back.”

Among those returning are Beck Anstey, Prue Stanley and Katelyn Begley.

Two former Lions’ players, Pia Kynoch and Hope Evans, are rejoining the club.

Evans, who has been playing with Romsey in the Riddell District Netball League, won the RDNL’s coaches’ player of the year and sharp-shooter award.

“We’ve got a good base to build on, and we’re looking to get a couple of under-21 players in as well,” Burrows said.

“We might get a couple of the VNL girls for the odd game, but that is depending on the commitments.”

The Lions A-grade side is also currently without a coach after deciding not to reappoint Adam Boldiston.

“He has been appointed Monash University Storm coach and, with that commitment, couldn’t commit to us for the whole season,” Burrows said.

“Hopefully, he will be able to come back and coach the season after.

“We are going to put our heads together after the first couple of weeks after Christmas and look into getting a coach then.

“We are looking to build the team first,” she said. “We’ve got experienced players and older heads who can run training.”

Meanwhile, the Lions want to also add some under-19 players to the club.

“We will be lucky to get a side up at this stage,” Burrows said.

“We are hoping to get a few players on board and, hopefully, get them to stay around for a few years.”

In a boost for the club, former Lions’ A-grade premiership coach Kim Bailey is back at the club, helping coach the under-15s with Alyssa Egan.

Bailey is also the ACU Sovereigns division 1 coach in the Victorian Netball League.

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3.5TONNE TOW CAPACITY, CAPACITY CRUISE CONTROL, BLUETOOTH, NEVER DRIVEN, SPLASH WHITE

ALL SX FEATURES + ALLOY WHEELS, REAR STEP, STEP PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LAMPS, CHROME GRILLE, SPLASH WHITE

LSM FEATURES PLUS – PREMIUM SOUND, 17” ALLOYS, CARPET FLOORING, SIDE STEPS, CHROME PACK. ALSO FITTED WITH SOFT TONNEAU COVER, TUB LINER AND RUBBER MATS, MINERAL GREY

D-MAX

D-MAX

D-MAX

DEMO

DEMO

SALE

36,990

$

DRIVEAWAY* RRP: $49,811 STOCK 26766N

38,990 DRIVEAWAY*

SAVE $12,821

*3.0LT TURBO DIESEL LSU 4X2 AUTO 7-SEATER, CRUISE CONTROL, FULL ELECTRICS, PARK SENSORS, SIDE STEPS, ALLOY WHEELS, CLIMATE CONTROL

RRP: $51,282 STOCK 24651N

7 LEATHER TRIMMED SEATS WITH FRONT HEATERS AND RECARO STYLE FINISHING, 18” TTYPHOON ALLOYS WITH ALL TERRAIN T TYRES , REVERSE CAMERA, SPLASH WHITE

37,990 RRP $46,418 STOCK 26191N

RRP $50,752 STOCK 23484N

7-SEATER, CRUISE CONTROL, FULL ELECTRICS, PARK SENSORS, SIDE STEPS, ALLOY WHEELS, CLIMATE CONTROL, SILKY WHITE

SAVE $8428

DRIVEAWAY* RRP: $48,400 STOCK 26036N

STOCK 24780N

NEVER DRIVEN! 7-SEATER, CRUISE CONTROL, FULL ELECTRICS, PARK SENSORS, SIDE STEPS, ALLOY WHEELS, CLIMATE CONTROL, BLACK

SAVE $8410

DRIVEAWAY* RRP $53,948 STOCK 24714N

RRP $54,987 STOCK 25578N

BONUS HEAVY DUTY TOW BAR AND RED ARC ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER +ALL LSU FEATURES PLUS, LEATHER, SATELLITE NAVIGATION AND REVERSE CAMERA, ROOF MOUNT DVD, SILVER

MUX

DEMO

SAVE $9958

SALE

44,990

$

DRIVEAWAY* RRP $53,948 STOCK 26275N

SAVE $10,997

*3.0LT TURBO DIESEL LST 4X4 AUTO

DEMO

43,990

$

DRIVEAWAY*

SAVE $10,510

*3.0LT TURBO DIESEL LSU 4X4 AUTO

SALE

43,990

$

MUX

SALE

5-star ANCAP safety rating on 4x4 D-MAX Crew Cab models built from November 2013 onwards, 4x2 D-MAX Crew Cab High Ride models built from November 2014 onwards and all MU-X models. ^5 years/130,000km whichever occurs first, for eligible customers. Excludes trays and accessories. >The Capped Price Servicing Program applies to eligible Isuzu UTE vehicles with a warranty start date after 1 January 2015. The program covers the first 6 scheduled services in line with the scheduled service intervals. Program price subject to change. For full terms & conditions and current pricing visit isuzuute.com.au/service-plus. +3.5 tonne braked towing capacity on all 4x4 D-MAX models and 3.0 tonne braked towing capacity on all MU-X models when fitted with an optional genuine Isuzu UTE tow bar kit. ~Includes economy alloy tray fitted at motorpool. #ADR 81/02 laboratory tests (combined cycle) for D-MAX models built from 5 November 2014 onwards and MU-X models built from 6 November 2014 onwards. §Leather on body contact areas of the seats. *Private and ABN holders only. Excludes government, fleet, rental & non-profit buyers. Includes one year business vehicle registration, CTP insurance, dealer delivery and statutory charges. Metallic/mica/pearl paint $396 extra. Only at participating Isuzu UTE Dealers from 1/7/15 until 30/9/15 unless extended, varied or while stocks last. ‡Genuine Isuzu UTE Towbar on 4x4 D-MAX models to private & ABN holders only. Must take delivery of vehicle before 30/9/15. Only at participating Isuzu UTE Dealers until 30/9/15 unless varied or extended. Not available with other offers. Images for illustrative purposes only.

42 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 15, 2015

RRP $52,500

DEMO

39,990

$

DEMO

SALE

DRIVEAWAY*

MUX

SALE

D-MAX

41,990

$

SAVE $11,762

*3.0LT TURBO DIESEL LSU 4X4 AUTO

DEMO

SALE

DRIVEAWAY*

DRIVEAWAY*

MUX

DEMO

$

38,990

SAVE $12,292

*3.0LT TURBO DIESEL LSM 4X2 BLACK EDITION

MUX

SALE

$

OPTIONED WITH, HAYMEN REECE TOW BAR AND RED ARC ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, REVERSE CAMERA, RUBBER MATS AND WEATHER SHIELDS….

UNBELIEVABLE VALUE…. SPLASH WHITE

DEMO

DEMO

SALE

$

LSM FEATURES PLUS – PREMIUM SOUND, 17” ALLOYS, CARPET FLOORING, SIDE STEPS, CHROME PACK. SPLASH WHITE

*3.0LT TURBO DIESEL LSU CREW CAB 4X4 MANUAL

SAVE $8958

ISUZU Specialists:

Shane 0411 373 225 Andrew 0400 609 490 Harrison ISUZU UTE 158-166 High Street, Melton Ph: 8746 0323

SALE

48,990

$

DRIVEAWAY* RRP $57,948 STOCK 26021N

SAVE $8958

MELTON TOYOTA

TOYOTA

$750 FREE FUEL UNTIL EASTER

1211527-PB51-15 10034383-02

StarCash

ALL VEHICLES SOLD BETWEEN 15TH DECEMBER & 31ST DECEMBER 2015 *All new & used vehicles must be delivered by close of business 16th January 2016. Based upon avrge fuel consumption cost of 50ltr x fuel avge $1.25ltr over 12 week period equates to $750 Fuel savings. Depending upon driving conditions this may be for a shorter or longer period.

Melton Toyota

143-147 High Street, Melton VIC 3337 meltontoyota.com.au LMCT 1976

8746 0300 43 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ DECEMBER 15, 2015

LAST-MINUTE

ChristmaS

GIFT IDEAS OVER 2 HOURS BATTERY LIFE

YOUR NEW COMPANION!

9

238

Telstra Cruise T126 Pre-Paid Mobile Phone.

88 Unisurf U1 Smart Watch. $

BB-8™ by Sphero.

276

INCLUDES $10 CREDIT^

SUPPORTS ANDROID & iOS

$ $

$

AVAILABLE ONLY AT YOUR LOCAL STORE - TAYLORS LAKES

• 2” screen • 0.3MP rear camera • MP3 player • MicroSD expansion (up to 32GB) 116603 ^Valid for 14 days.

Mobile phone is network locked.

For unlocking fees, see telstra.com.au

Sony Full HD Wi-Fi Action Camera.

Full HD 1920 x 1080/60p/50p recording, Exmor R CMOS sensor, wide-angle lens, long battery life, microHDMI connectivity. HDRAS20

Meet BB-8™ - the app-enabled Droid™ whose movements and personality are as authentic as they are advanced. Based on your interactions, BB-8™ will show a range of expressions and perk up when you give voice commands. BB-8 is more than a toy - it’s your companion. R001ROW

IN 5 HOT COLOURS!

INDOOR OR OUTDOOR

THE PERFECT FITNESS COMPANION

COMPACT DESIGN

42 Inca Remote-Controlled Micro Drone.

$

78 Fitbit ‘Flex’ Wristband.

$

198

$

Sony ‘h.ear on’ Headphones.

Features high-resolution audio capabilities, stylish single-shape profile and sculptured headband, and in-line remote and microphone for convenient hands-free calling. MDR100AAPL

$

Safe for indoor and outdoor use, the Inca Drone is affordable fun that fits in the palm of your hand. CX-023

Easily track your movements and progress with the Unisurf U1 Smart Watch. Features heart rate, step and sleep tracking, smartphone notifications and it’s waterresistant. Supports Android and iOS. 3073282

24

Logitech X50 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

Designed to be worn day and night, Flex™ tracks your steps taken, calories burned, distance travelled, hours slept and quality of sleep. Plus, it’s water-resistant. 2589819

Bluetooth connectivity, up to five hours rechargeable battery power, AUX input, compact design. 980-001067

ACCESSORIES FROM $2.95EA

148

$

Instax Pack.

RETRO

GET CREATIVE

2

$ 95 ea Instax Washi Tape.

Assorted designs available.

FF84710/ FF84711/ FF84712

219

$

OF INCLUDED VALUE.

Spoil your family this Christmas with our Easy Payment Option

HEARTS

Nothing to Pay until May 2016 *1

0% INTEREST

NO DEPOSIT

Offer ends 24/12/15. Minimum purchase 250. Apply in store/online. Available for in-store and selected online purchases. Approved applicants only.

Fees & charges apply. Interest applies if you do not comply with terms and conditions. $

TAYLORS LAKES

SHOP with CONFIDENCE Ends 24/12/15. Harvey Norman® stores are operated by independent franchisees.

Accessories shown are not included.

450 Melton Highway, opposite Watergardens. 9449 6300

Click&Collect Shop online and pick up free from your local store

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Pack, includes: Instax mini 8 camera, matching sling camera backpack, matching camera shoulder strap, mini decoration set, fun photo props, accordion photo card, awesome sticker sheet, 4 magnetic frames, 3 block photo stands and 2 rolls of Washi tape. Also available in Blue and Raspberry.

harveynorman.com.au

*1. Conditions of 6 Months Interest Free – No Deposit, No Interest, No Payments until May 2016: Available to approved GO MasterCard customers on transactions where the amount financed is $250 or more, between 15/11/15 and 24/12/15. Offer available on purchases from Harvey Norman Franchisees. Excludes gaming consoles, games, gift cards, Apple and Miele products. Excludes brands and other products that are offered for sale under agency agreements with Harvey Norman Franchisees. Offer available on advertised or ticketed price. If there is an outstanding balance after the interest free period ends in May 2016, interest will be charged at 29.49%. This notice is given under the GO MasterCard Conditions of Use, which specify all other conditions for this offer. A $25.00 Establishment Fee applies to new approved applicants. Account Service fee of $4.95 per month applies. Also available to existing GE Creditline, Gem Visa and Buyer’s Edge customers. Refer to product websites for conditions, fees and charges.

Credit is provided by GE Capital Finance Australia (ABN 42 008 583 588), trading as GE Money. Australian Credit Licence 392145.